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A Brangus Family with a Big Heart

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IJBBA: It Gets in Your Blood

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NJBS and Futurity Coverage

Chasing a childhood dream of being a cowboy, Johnny Vines has come a long way. Together with his family, they are providing huge support of the Southeast Regional Junior Brangus Show.

Bret Burgin was instrumental in helping establish the IJBBA. Today he is a proud parent raising his kids in the show industry and participating in their first NJBS. 2014 Bred and Owned Champions 2014 Owned Champions 2014 NJBS Sponsors 2014 NJBS Banquet Awards Georganne Myers Award IBBA Queen - Board Members Retire 2014-2015 IJBBA Board Show Animals of the Year 2014 Brangus Futurity

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In-Vitro Fertilization: A Powerful Tool in Bovine Reproduction

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The Basics of Ultrablack, Ultrared, and Breeding Up to Brangus Appendix Program

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Cary Crow of Trans Ova Genetics talks about the increasing use and benefits of In-Vitro Fertilization.

Dr. Perkins covers all the basics of IBBA’s new programs.

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Features & Specials

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Staff Connection Director Connection Regional Connection IBBA Connection

Good Cattle Prices and Great Quality Brangus :: by Tommy Perkins, Ph.D., PAS Reflections :: by Traci Middleton An Elite Group of Kids and Supporters :: by Tyler Dean

IJBBA Connection

Another NJBS Comes to a Close :: by Racheal Sharp

IBA Connection

Joe Reznicek Memorial Scholarship Recipient :: by Kacie Wallace

Marketing Update

Taking Advantage of the Good Times :: by Jason Bates

Membership

Welcome New Members Reznicek Named President of Town Creek Farm Brinks Brangus at Westall Ranches Purchases 101 Ranch Brangus Cows IRBBA Supports Continuing Education for Scholarship Recipients Brangus to Air on RFD-TV’s The American Rancher TBBA Announces New Officers to Serve on Board of Directors 101 Ranch Brangus Cows Find New Home at Lake Majestik Farms Duties of an IBBA Member :: by Robert Field IBBA Selects New DNA Testing Provider Friends We Will Miss

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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...

Quail Creek “Cut Above” Sale IJBBA “Source of Champions” Sale 2014 TJBBA State Show

Service Directory State Directory Calendar of Events Advertiser’s Index

Selection of Allyson Polston’s 2014 NJBS Owned Champion Female was captured by Lauren Lettelier of Citra, Florida. Complete NJBS and Futurity coverage begins on Page 27.

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Staff Connection Executive Vice President

Tommy Perkins, Ph.D., PAS

210.696.8231 x212 :: tperkins@int-brangus.org Director of Field Services and Commercial Marketing

Jason Bates

210.696.8231 x211 or 417.616.9000 :: jbates@int-brangus.org Director of Shows and Youth Programs, Publications Editor

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

Tyler Dean

Brittni Drennan

210.696.8231 x202 :: brittni@int-brangus.org Advertising Sales Manager

Controller

Frances Miller

210.696.8231 x203 :: frances_miller@int-brangus.org

Patti Teeler

Accounting Specialist

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

Rosanne Sralla

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

Traci Middleton

Area 4

Term: 2012-2015 731-676-0807 :: tracimiddleton@hotmail.com First VP

Mike Vorel

Danny Farris

Area 9

Brandon Belt

Area 7

Area 6

Term: 2012-2015 520-384-2478 :: robbs.brangus@powerc.net

Robert Field

Area 8

Chuck Sword

Area 1

Bill Davis

Area 2

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

Term: 2012-2015 254-248-5260 :: brandonbelt@aol.com

R.L. Robbs

Area 10

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

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

Area 7

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

Larry Parker

Area 5

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

Russ Williamson

Term: 2012-2015 662-435-4885 :: calyxstar@aol.com Term: 2013-2016 770-468-3486 :: cnffarm@aol.com

Cody Gariss

Area 3

Term: 2014-2017 417-398-2836 :: cody_gariss88@hotmail.com

Michael Kammerer

Area 7

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

Eddy Roberts

Area 11

Term: 2014-2017 386-935-1416 :: wetfarm1@windstream.net Contact the Director(s) from your area with any questions or concerns you have have about our association.

Regional Connection Sharron McCreary mccrearyfarms@hotmail.com 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 Evon Crooks boer730@hotmail.com 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 Bob Helmers bhelmers@wildblue.net Oklahoma Brangus Association

Southeast Brangus Breeders Association

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IBBA Connection Good Cattle Prices and Great Quality Brangus

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

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attle prices continue to be high around the country with little change foreseen anytime soon, according to most economists. I saw a graphic recently that shows the U.S. cow inventory is the lowest it has been since 1951. This shortfall continues to impact the availability of replacement heifers as well as the supply of beef needed to meet the demands of the consuming public. Rainfall in the severely drought impacted areas has only added to the short supply issue because some are choosing to keep heifers that may have typically gone to harvest. Therefore, I do not anticipate beef prices to come down drastically anytime soon. It has also been encouraging to see these same good cattle prices at the seedstock level. Excellent prices continue to be offered for all classes of Brangus genetics at sales I attend across the country.

With that said, one of the best things about my job is traveling to Brangus events and meeting the many great members of this association. I enjoy the opportunity to visit with each and every one of you. The passion you have for the cattle is unequalled by any other I have been associated with. I enjoy hearing firsthand all of the good things you see in the cattle, the association and the staff. Likewise, I am just as eager to hear what issues you are facing on a day-to-day basis in your operation. These discussions give me important knowledge needed to guide the directors through program and policy issues. I generally make it back to San Antonio with renewed energy and excitement for the future of the Brangus breed.

I have spent several days the past few months visiting Brangus breeders in Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. I cannot tell you how impressed I have been by the quality of cattle I have seen on these trips. The attention to detail in udder quality, disposition, and mature size was evident at every stop. You have done a great service to the commercial industry as I have witnessed this same quality at every commercial Brangus operation. It is impressive to see these cattle work in such diverse environments from the extremely hot, dry portions of West Texas to the very wet, humid and hot Florida pastures and everywhere in between.

Summer is winding down, and the biggest IJBBA event of the year is in the books. Tyler Dean and his team (IJBBA directors, Junior Advisory Committee, IBBA staff, volunteers, etc.) did an awesome job coordinating the National Junior Brangus Show in Bryan, Texas, last week. Congratulations to all of the class winners, scholarship recipients, and other participants. I would also like to thank all of the breeders who donated their time, money, and other goods or services to make this such a successful and exciting event for the Brangus youth.

We certainly live in a fast paced world today with news reports from around the globe occurring 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days per year. It seems we expect answers and 10 | August 2014

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results immediately because of the Internet and various forms of social media. The same phenomenon occurs at the association level. For example, genetic condition test results arrive every Monday at IBBA, and you want the results entered immediately as well as every animal impacted in the pedigree updated the very next second. This certainly presents challenges for the staff, (and the software) but know we work hard at getting updates entered as quickly as possible.

I would like to thank all of the members who volunteered to serve on the 2014-2015 IBBA committees. The committees are meeting by conference calls and continue to work hard discussing program changes to be presented to the board for further action.

The 2013 THR Ad Hoc Committee has been reorganized to formulate a plan of action to report to the board. Please note that all committees will be meeting October 2-3, 2014, at the Fall IBBA Board of Directors meeting at the Drury Inn and Suites in San Antonio, Texas. I look forward to sitting in on many of those meetings and seeing the actionable items they pass on to the board. Please plan to attend these meetings as your input is extremely valuable for the future of this association. See page 88 and the inside back cover of this issue for complete meeting details.

Hopefully you are planning to attend the Southeast Brangus Breeders Association Field Day on August 22-23, at the Draggin’ M Ranch in El Dorado, Ark. John Milam and his crew will put on a first-class event that will be very educational and enjoyable for all. Informative presentations will be provided by various industry leaders, key agricultural service organizations, IBBA staff members and others. Also note the IBBA Board of Directors will be having a meeting at this event.

Lastly, I would like to remind you to watch the Brangus feature on The American Rancher Show on RFD television. It will air Monday, August 25, at 8:00 p.m. central. The show will re-air on Tuesday, August 26, at 10:00 a.m. central, and Sunday, August 31, at 10:00 a.m. central. Jason Bates and I had a great time visiting ranches across the country collecting video and interview footage.

Everyone told a great story about the positive influence Brangus genetics has made on his operation. Video of the cattle painted even a better picture of the awesome traits that Brangus cattle excel in such as perfect udder quality, easy fleshing ability, optimum frame size and others. I would like to thank all of the sponsors for supporting the advertising effort.

Do not hesitate to call me if you have any specific questions about the meetings, advertisements or ranch visits. For information about IBBA programs or 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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IBBA Connection Reflections

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his has been an incredible, record-setting year for the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA), culminating with the recent conclusion of the National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS). The success and accomplishments achieved this year have been a result of many factors, but it began with an outstanding group of young cattlemen at the helm of the organization.

The IJBBA Board of Directors is the cream of the crop and among the most elite in the industry. This group is only as good as the membership base they are chosen from, and once again, IJBBA is one of the strongest youth organizations in the cattle business.

As a past IJBBA member, I called on many of you for your support, whether it be buying an option on the Foundation heifer or buying an advertisement in the National Junior Brangus Show

by Traci MIDDLETON IBBA PRESIDENT

program. Undoubtedly, I used the sales pitch that by supporting IJBBA, you were investing in the future of the cattle industry, and your patronage would provide opportunities for young Brangus enthusiasts from across the country.

Over 10 years have passed since that time, and as I reflect on the experiences provided by IJBBA, I would have a much more insightful sales tactic.

While supporting our junior program does remain an investment in the future that will reap countless dividends for years to come, that is merely a slice of what IJBBA offers to the Brangus breed.

Our junior program provides the framework for developing a network within the beef business that they will rely on as they become the next generation of Brangus breeders. When they attend the Youth Beef Industry Conference, they are interacting with other young cattlemen to learn ways to improve our youth program and developing a better understanding of issues that will face our industry in the future. When they interact with IBBA members, they are given the opportunity to develop relationships within our breed with those individuals they respect and admire the most.

IJBBA provides a venue to acquire a skill set that differentiates them from the average young person. Public speaking, salesmanship, and general cattle knowledge attained through the Brangus Jeopardy and skill-a-thon competitions are proficiencies that we use daily as cattlemen. By offering these opportunities to IJBBA members, we are setting them up to succeed from the beginning.

IJBBA members learn the meaning of serving others. They learn to follow the selfless examples set by those breeders that support, aid, and assist them in their quest to reach their goals and provide opportunities for them to grow as a young cattlemen.

Lastly and most importantly, IJBBA provides the opportunity for members to develop a passion for the cattle industry, specifically the Brangus breed. There is no better way to invest in the future of Brangus than to encourage and cultivate enthusiasm for Brangus cattle from the start.

For those who have avidly and continually supported the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association, we owe you our deepest gratitude. The supporting role you play in developing, promoting, and providing for the next generation of cattlemen is irreplaceable. Time has passed, and as I now fully realize the impacts of the foundation provided by IJBBA, your involvement and support of the junior program remains an investment in the future of the cattle industry to the highest degree. BJ

“There is no better way to invest in the future of Brangus than to encourage and cultivate enthusiasm for Brangus cattle from the start.�

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IBBA Connection An Elite Group of Kids and Supporters

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

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reaking the record. Setting the bar. Raising the National Junior Brangus Show brought in another $16,000 standards. Increasing expectations. No matter how thanks to the consignors of the seven show heifers, the donors you phrase it, this year’s International Junior Brangus of a jar of blackberry jelly, and 210 straws of semen. The sale put Breeders Association (IJBBA) Board of Directors has them up to $99,000 for the year. Mike Doguet said, “I sure like definitely elevated the Junior Brangus Association to a new level. 100 better than 99,” as he donated the $1,000 to put the year’s From their selection at last year’s National Junior Brangus total up to $100,000.

Show (NJBS), the IJBBA Directors have shown a passion and fire Regardless of how you say it, the 2013-2014 IJBBA Board of for the Junior Brangus Association unparalleled in almost any Directors, with the generous support of numerous breeders and other association – junior or adult. Big ideas and big plans began businesses, increased the association’s financial standing to an to evolve as the group met last fall to begin planning the 2014 entirely new level. From where the IJBBA was standing just 10 NJBS. Big goals were set, and hard work began to make those years ago – looking at how to even have a National Junior Show goals a reality.

– to where we are today on solid financial ground, we have come The first goal came in March with the 2014 IJBBA Foundation a long way. That is due to our SUPPORTERS. Female, Ms Salacoa Stonewall 99A5, who was graciously donated I am extremely blessed to work with such an elite group of by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. within just a month of their juniors who are so adamantly dedicated to this breed and to acquisition of the entire Salacoa Valley Farms herd in Fairmount, giving back to the association they have grown to love. I can Ga. Their donation spoke volumes to the great legacy of IJBBA honestly say we have one of the greatest junior associations in support from Salacoa Valley Farms and continues to provide the cattle industry BECAUSE of the support from our breeders great excitement about the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s desire and businesses. I cannot express how amazing it is to work with to continue that legacy. Heading into the IBBA Convention at each and every breeder or business who donates time, resources, Houston with a goal of getting the Foundation Female to bring products or money to the future of our association. We have an $30,000, the IJBBA Board worked diligently to garner support elite group of juniors because of our elite supporters, and I am from breeders, ranches and businesses. With that overwhelming lucky and blessed enough to get to work with both groups on a support, the goal was blown away as the final gavel fell, and the daily basis. BJ heifer earned $41,000 for the junior association.

The list of Foundation Heifer Buyer Group Participants and the list of The rest of the spring, board members worked to contact Contributors to the National Junior Brangus Show reached historic size IBBA members and outside businesses to gather this year. IJBBA is extremely lucky to have such great support! male advertisements and sponsorships for the 2014 4 ion Fe 1 t a 0 d e 2 n h T Fou NJBS. By early May, about two weeks before the IJBBA Contributors Contributors posted deadline, the board had already reached their goal. But that did not stop any of them from $ continuing to work for the association. When all ecord her R ou t o n A Y was said and done, they ended up with another Thank $42,000 in advertising and show sponsorships– more than double their original goal.

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T-Shirt Sponsors

Caldwell Country Chevrolet Diamond K Ranch Dillard Land & Cattle Co Rockdale Country Ford Westall Ranches

Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Sponsors

Division and Reserve Division Champion Sponsors

Contest Sponsors

Activities Sponsors

Brazos Valley Dermatology Economy Termite & Pest Control El Rancho Espanol De Cuyama Emily Jackson Galyon Insurance and Travel Horton Farms American Marketing Services Jan Weaver, LLC Jeff Butler Showmanship Buckle Sponsors Division and Reserve L2 Ranch Brazos Valley Dermatology Division Champion Sponsors Lanie 5 Ranch Economy Termite & Pest Control 101 Ranch Oak Knoll Ranch, Inc. L2 Ranch 2H Brangus Padgett Farms Lanie 5 Ranch 5K Cowbelle Ranch Parker Ranch, LLC Parker Ranch, LLC American Marketing Services PBK Farms PBK Farms Beard Navasota Vet Hospital

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We appreciate the support of all of our contributors!

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Taste of States Coordinator Kerry Sharp

Meal Sponsors

Brazos Valley Dermatology Caldwell/Rockdale Char-No Farms Economy Termite & Pest Control Elgin Breeding Service, inc.

Stock Show University Hengst Brothers Brangus Sullivan Supply Johnston Cattle Company L2 Ranch “Source of Champions” Sale Lanie 5 Ranch Auctioneer Little Creek Farms Terry Reagan M-M Brangus Show Photographer Tanecka Ranch Parker Photography Thomas Show Cattle Tina Gardner IBA Scholarship Workshop

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Facility Sponsors

Circle X Land and Cattle Co Lanie 5 Ranch

Banquet Sponsors

Hospitality Room Sponsor

International Brangus Auxilary

President’s Buckle Sponsor

Caldwell Country Chevrolet Circle X Land and Cattle Co CWD Brangus Deep Down Ranch Doguet Diamond D Ranch Draggin M Ranch Genetrust Halcon Resources HE Mills Indian Hills Ranch Jackson Family Brangus JLS International Lake Majestik Farms Lawson Companies McCreary Farms Munoz Cattle Company Rafter Double C Brangus Red Bird Meadows Ranch Rockdale Country Ford Rocking 3P Ranch Rocking H Events Salacoa Valley Farms Santa Rosa Ranch Summerlin Fence & Feed The Oaks Farms Triple Crown Ranch W.E.T. Farms Westall Ranches

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IJBBA Connection Another NJBS Comes to a Close

by Racheal SHARP IJBBA PRESIDENT

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t is hard to believe the 2014 National Junior Brangus Show has already come to a close; it was such a fun filled week! It continues to amaze me at how many new friends and memories can be made in just one week! While the competition is always important, the friends we cannot wait to see again next year and the memories that will last a lifetime are the greatest reasons to attend NJBS. The week began with check-in on Monday followed by junior orientation. This year we wanted new and previous exhibitors as well as young and older exhibitors to mix and have fun together, so we played a game we learned at Youth Beef Industry Congress (YBIC). We divided everybody into teams and then would play a song. Each group would have to write either the singer or the name of the song. But there were twists for each song. They either had to link arms, they could only write one letter per person, and they had to pass the paper around the group to complete the name. Once they got the name down, they would run to one of the three judges placed around the room. Let’s just say I have never laughed so hard in my life! Next came the contest checkin and then the costume contest. After the costume contest we played flag football and sang a little karaoke!

Tuesday morning was the speech contest where juniors showed off their public speaking skills. Sullivan’s Stock Show U came and gave our juniors some tips on fitting and showmanship.

When their demonstration was over, we had team fitting. On team fitting and showing contest, each team consisted of a junior, intermediate, and a senior. The intermediate and the junior were allowed to fit while the senior provided instruction.

After the teams were done fitting, the junior would head into the ring to show off their showmanship skills. Taste of states showed off some great cooking skills and provided some new and exciting meals this year. Barnyard Olympics completed the day with teams competing in fun filled “barnyard” games.

Wednesday morning started with the “Champions Challenge Show” where five of the heifers bought in the 2013 Source of Champions Sale returned to compete for $900 in added prize money. It was followed by the Bred and Owned Show. After the shows, we had the Skill-A-Thon contest where participants of all ages showed off their knowledge of meats, breeds, knots, feeds,

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equipment, and general IBBA knowledge. Brangus Jeopardy wrapped up the day with some intense competition that tested everyone’s knowledge about Brangus, animal science, and all around general agriculture.

Thursday morning began with the 2014 National Junior Brangus Owned Show. At the conclusion of the show we had the judging contest in which people could test their skills and their knowledge of animal quality. Once the judging contest wrapped up we had the Source of Champions Sale where we raised almost $16,000.

Friday morning we had the showmanship contest in which the juniors were able to show off their showmanship skills. That night we had the annual IJBBA Banquet and Awards Ceremony where we looked back at all the fun we had in the past week and awarded more than $10,000 in awards to hardworking juniors.

Last but not least, I am so excited to have the honor to serve as the 2014-2015 IJBBA President. I hope I can give back to the people who have helped so much throughout the years that I have been in the Brangus association. I look forward to an exciting year and hope to see you all in Duncan, Okla., for the 2015 NJBS! BJ

2014-2015 IJBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Racheal Sharp, Konawa, OK sharpk@konawa.k12.ok.us

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

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

Director Colby Davis, Talequah, OK cwdbrangus@yahoo.com

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IBA Connection Joe Reznicek Memorial Scholarship Recipient

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ince I was a young showman I have always dreamed of one day being on the junior board serving as president.

It is hard for me to believe that my term serving as president for this great breed is almost over. I have made endless memories this past year traveling to different shows and being able to experience the Youth Beef Industry Conference in St. Louis, Mo. I have been able to meet so many great people and grow stronger with my board over my term.

The International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) is an organization that raises money to support the Brangus juniors in their future education endeavors. This year they awarded $14,000 in scholarships by hosting fundraising activities as well as accepting donations to reward the Brangus juniors. The hard work and commitment to the IBA is greatly appreciated because without your support, it would not be

by Kacie WALLACE IJBBA EX-OFFICIO

possible for juniors to be applicable for additional scholarships each year.

This year I was honored to be able to receive the Joe Reznicek Scholarship as I completed my year serving as the International Junior Brangus Breeders president. Every year this scholarship is rewarded to the current IJBBA President before their term as president expires. I did not personally know Mr. Reznicek but have heard many truly inspiring stories about him.

He was a true hero to our Brangus breed. He served as an advisor for many years as he pushed the youth to their highest potential to be the best they could be. I would also personally like to thank Mrs. Joy Reznicek on making this scholarship possible for the IJBBA president. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. BJ

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Marketing Update Taking Advantage of the Good Times

by Jason BATES IBBA DIRECTOR OF FIELD SERVICES AND COMMERCIAL MARKETING

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s I write this column, cattlemen are seeing an upward swing in the cattle markets like never before seen in history. On the boards, corn is remaining constant at $4-$5 per bushel, and cattle keep nudging up over $1.50 per pound through 2015. For prices to continue this trend is good news for those who retain ownership and feed your own cattle. Cost of gain, efficiency, and high yields continue to be the drivers for profitability in the feedyard. Carcass quality premiums continue to fluctuate as predicted with seasonal trends but remain lower than in previous years. Brangus cattle have the unique ability to feed well and gain quickly, especially through the hard summer months and still garner those quality premiums with a high percentage grading choice or higher.

On the feeder cattle side, we are also seeing records highs in the marketplace. With 800-pound calves bringing over $2 per pound in different parts of the country, it can be advantageous to wean and background your calves if you have been getting the rain and have the feedstuffs available. Even though prices are great right now on all weights of calves, it is imperative to remember that buyers are very selective, and it is important to get the most value out of all your calves that you can by using proper management. If your facilities are not set up to wean calves or you do not have the space or feed to background for 45 to 60 days, you need to try to get every dollar you can when that calf is pulled off of the cow. Having your calves vaccinated and boostered before they are sold will add value. Also, dehorning and knife cutting your steers are low cost options that will garner premiums.

Now more than ever before, it is critical to increase the genetic value in your cowherd. We are seeing slaughter bulls bring over $3,000 at the local sale barns. If you have bulls in your herd that have been there for a while or you have an abundance of replacements sired by the same bull, it is time to trade him in and harness hybrid vigor by replacing him with a newer, higher performing bull. The same goes for your females- it is time to cull out the females in your herd that are not performing (regardless

of age) as long as you are able to replace them economically. In most cases in today’s market, the most economical way to restock and re-build your cowherd is by keeping more of your high quality replacement heifers. Keeping replacements can be costly due to the length of time required to bring them into production, but due to the high cost of purchasing replacements currently and the lack of environmental adjustment needed, it may be the most economical way of increasing size and quality if you have the space to do so.

By now we all have read or heard the size of this nation’s cowherd is the lowest it has been in 60 years and continues to be on the decline. Recently, most of the country has received some relief in terms of rainfall and has the ability to increase the stocking rates. It is hard for someone to hear they need to keep back more heifers when they are bringing upwards of $1,500 as a weaned calf, but there are opportunities in the future for keeping more of your high quality Brangus replacements females. Commercial producers everywhere recognize the value of adding longevity, superior mothering ability, increased gains and efficiency to their cowherds. That is why they are choosing Brangus. We have what they want, and it is our responsibility to move that ladder higher in terms of the quality of the seedstock we produce.

I am not an economist, but there is one thing I understand.

As long as demand stays strong for beef domestically and internationally (which we are seeing a huge increase in partly due to decreased regulation in Mexico and Hong Kong) and the supply of cattle on feed is down, cattle prices will remain strong.

It is also important to realize that every year we lose more and more people involved in cattle production. As we are now coming off of the National Junior Brangus Show, we need to look at the wealth of knowledge and interest we have in the cattle business and cultivate it. Show these young people the opportunities that exist in the cattle business outside of the show ring. BJ

“Commercial producers everywhere recognize the value of adding longevity, superior mothering ability, increased gains and efficiency to their cowherds. That is why they are choosing Brangus.”

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by Quinn CARTER IJBBA DIRECTOR

Feature Article A Brangus Family with a Big Heart

rowing up in a Birmingham, Ala., housing project, a young boy once dreamed of one day becoming a Roy Rogers cowboy. Starting from the age of 12, he worked hard to obtain his dream. He had extraordinary ambitions to one day own his own land where he could farm, raise cattle and hunt wild game. With much success, Johnny Vines accomplished his goals in 1983 and is now living his dream.

There was an area close to where his grandmother lived in Steel, Ala., where Johnny had enjoyed hunting many times. The Muckleroy Spring originates on this property, which for years had once been the main attraction for Indians, farmers and Civil War soldiers. Just more than 30 years ago, Johnny and his wife, Donna, selected this historic site as their new home. There, Quail Creek Brangus was born, and the first hunting preserve in northern Alabama was established.

It did not take long before Donna, with help from the ranch manager, brought home a one-week-old Angus and Holstein crossed bottle calf. They raised and cared for the calf, and by 1990 they had 100 commercial brood cows before Johnny bought their first 20 head of Brangus cattle. Today, Johnny and Donna run 100 registered Brangus brood cows on 250 acres. They recognize the advantages the Brangus breed has to offer and are proud of their product.

“In my opinion, Brangus is just a better breed,” Johnny said.

Johnny has a superior work ethic and a strong devotion to his passion. He actively participates in the cattle industry and is a member of his local cattlemen’s association, serving as president of the Alabama Brangus Breeders Association (ABBA) and the Southeast Brangus Breeders Association (SBBA). He also plays an active role with the International Brangus Breeders

QCB 1 88A April 23, 2013 R10237753 Sire: MC Real Deal 889W40 Dam: QCB Ms 188R

Association (IBBA). In addition to being an advocate for his industry, supporting the junior association is also a high priority for the Vines family. Never having the opportunity to be involved as a junior himself, Johnny works hard to help the youth and, more notably, the future of the industry.

On September 25-26, 2014, the SBBA will host the Southeast Junior Brangus Show in conjunction with the association’s annual Female Sale in Lake City, Fla. Each year, the Southeast Junior Brangus Breeders Association (SJBBA) board members look for ways to raise money to support the show. Johnny was the first to speak up and offer a solution, donating a heifer to the juniors to auction off during the SBBA sale. The money made from the Vines’ heifer will benefit the SJBBA and provide the funds to help support next year’s Brangus show.

Johnny is very proud of how far the southeast show has come.

For many years this show has been a success and continues to grow in members and activities. Out of 35 heifers from Quail Creek Brangus, Johnny picked QCB 188A (R10263956) to showcase in the sale because of the qualities she brings to the table.

“She represents what I like in my cattle,” Johnny said, “femininity and structural soundness.”

The SBBA is hosting a field day at the Draggin’ M Ranch in El Dorado, Ark., August 22-23, 2014, where the SJBBA will be promoting this terrific heifer by selling tickets for the September auction. This tremendous heifer is sired by Estancia (R10165283), and her dam is 188R (R10005589). She will be a great addition to someone’s herd. There will be representatives from the SJBBA at the field day. We know the SJBBA will get a huge response from this donation heifer. We hate for anybody to miss out on buying a ticket.

On behalf of the SJBBA, I would like to give a huge thanks to Johnny and Donna Vines of Quail Creek Brangus for their time, support and, most of all, this tremendous donation. BJ

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Feature Article

IJBBA

It Gets in Your Blood

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outh organizations across the country provide adolescents with skills they will need to be successful in their careers and adult lives. From public speaking contests to judging contests, these competitions challenge students’ abilities and allow them to explore, develop and sharpen their talents. The International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) provides these same opportunities but promises even more.

Tyler Dean, Director of Shows and Youth Programs for the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA), said the

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by Brittni DRENNAN IBBA COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

IJBBA is different from other youth organizations in that the association provides more real world experience and interaction with sponsors, businesses, and financial management. Dean was involved in the IJBBA himself growing up and served in several leadership positions.

“The biggest advantage youth gain from involvement in the IJBBA is adult interaction. They work with sponsors and business, and they learn to network with experts in the field,” Dean said.

“Everything they encounter through their involvement in the IJBBA could be applied to real world scenarios. The youth are

Feature Article responsible for every aspect they would apply in their careers.

From event planning to fundraising, they are solely responsible for their own success and the success of their own events.”

Having been actively involved in the IJBBA growing up, Bret Burgin also realizes the value of the association. Burgin grew up in Oktaha, Okla., on his family’s purebred Brangus ranch along with two older sisters, Jodi Burgin Jackson and Gaye Pfeiffer.

Together, they were present at the meeting when the IJBBA was formed, and Burgin showed in the very first National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS) hosted in Moberly, Mo., in 1982. You could say IJBBA runs in the family’s blood. Gaye, served as the first IJBBA Queen, and Jodi was Queen the following year. In 2012-2013 Jodi’s daughter, Emily Jackson, served as the first ever second generation IJBBA Queen, following in her mother’s and aunt’s footsteps.

“I feel very fortunate to have been there and been involved in the formation of the IJBBA. There were a handful of people who all had a dream there, and it was primarily us kids who prompted the initial inception with the help of some good leadership,” Burgin said. “The thing that I have carried with me from that experience is when you set your mind to something, do it and follow it through.”

Burgin showed Brangus heifers primarily and a few steers. He served as the IJBBA vice president and received an International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) scholarship his senior year. Burgin went on to compete in livestock judging at the collegiate level at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and at Texas A&M University where he graduated in 1987 with a bachelor’s in Animal Science. Following graduation, Burgin moved to Spearman, Texas, and completed the manager trainee program at a feedlot in the Texas panhandle, Spearman Cattle Feeders, where he worked for three years. It was not long before Burgin decided it was time for a change. Now after almost 25 years working in the banking industry, Burgin is a Senior Vice President at the First National Bank of Spearman and works in agriculture lending. (continued on page 26)

Above: The Burgin family - Carter, Paige, Jaci, and Bret at the San Antonio stockshow.

Right: Burgin served as Vice President on the 1981-1982 IJBBA Officer Team.

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Feature Article (continued from page 25) “I really love what I do. When you’re working with people in agriculture, you’re working with the best kind of people in my opinion,” Burgin said. “It’s a small community bank, and it’s a great fit. I’m blessed to get to work where a handshake is still important, and your word is good.”

In his spare time, Burgin gives back to youth programs and coaches the Hansford County 4-H livestock judging team. In the 23 years he has been coaching, Burgin has led teams to two state championships, three wins at Denver, and a win at Kansas City. In addition, 16 of his students have received scholarships to judge at the collegiate level.

“To me, that’s the biggest kind of recognition I could receive is providing these kids with an opportunity where they can go on to achieve great things and give back to their own community one day,” Burgin said.

Burgin and his wife of 20 years, Paige, are instrumental in their own children’s activities and make certain they gain the agriculture experiences they both had growing up. Jaci, 17, and Carter, 13, are involved in agriculture and active in youth organizations. Jaci plays sports and shows pigs, and she is a member of the FFA livestock judging team that won state in May and will compete at nationals in Louisville, Ken., in October. Joining several secondgeneration showmen in the ring, Carter attended and showed in his first National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS) this year in July where, Burgin said, he would be around the best kind of people and learn about showing, hard work, and life lessons.

“He’s going to get to experience those things and learn the history and facts about the Brangus breed and the industry,” Burgin said, “and anytime a kid can get up and give a public speech is great because of the skills it will teach you in whatever you do in the future. The ability to stand up and defend your decision is something he can take with him that will transfer and be useful from industry to industry.”

Burgin said if he is going to build children, the agriculture arena is the best place to teach skills and life lessons. In that arena, children experience so much about life- being responsible, being accountable, and teamwork by working together whether it is your FFA chapter, 4-H club, IJBBA members or your family.

“As parents, passing down valuable lessons and skills is one of the most important things we can do,” Burgin said. “You get out of it what you put into to, and for me, what I want my kids to learn are two things: You have to set a goal and work toward it before you’ll be successful. Second, and maybe more important, is you have to follow the rules. You don’t cut corners or cross ethical lines because even if you win, there’s no honor in it.”

A passion for Brangus and the IJBBA still runs through Burgin’s blood as he gives back to help the youth of his community much like the IJBBA did for him.

“Even though I’m not directly involved in raising Brangus anymore, I have a sense of pride and ownership still,” Burgin said.

As the 32nd NJBS concluded last month, parents and Brangus breeders are reminded of the influence they have on adolescents and the significant impact youth organizations like the IJBBA have on their lives. The youth are the future of not only this breed, but the entire agriculture industry as well, and their futures are worth our investment. The IJBBA is recognized industry-wide as one of the best, and that is a testament to the quality of children, parents and leadership we have involved in this breed. BJ Jodi Jackson

Left Top: Bret and his daughter, Jaci.

Left Center: Bret Burgin with his High Overall Team at the 2013 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest.

Left Bottom: Burgin receiving Grand Champion Heifer at the Oklahoma City Field Day in 1981.

Above: Bret’s son, Carter, participated in his first NJBS this summer at Bryan, Texas.

Right: One of Bret Burgin’s first shows as he steps foot into the ring at The American Royal in Kansas City.

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2014 Bred & Owned Champions

Champions Named at 2014 NJBS Champion’s Challenge and Bred and Owned Shows

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ednesday, July 23, 2014, at the Brazos County Expo in Bryan, Texas, Judge Jirl Buck of Madill, Okla., evaluated a stout lineup of cattle. Growing up on a Limousin ranch, Buck grew up in 4-H and FFA showing steers and heifers. After working with several top cattle producers through college, he began buying and selling club calves. In 1989 he put together an elite set of Maine-Anjou females which served as the cornerstone of his program. Today, Buck Cattle Company raises Maine-Anjou, Maine-Tainer and Hereford cattle. Buck strongly believes in the value of the junior livestock program, and he has spent the better part of the past two decades in the barns at junior livestock shows helping his daughter and his customers exhibit their animals.

The day began with the Champion’s Challenge, which is designed as a show-back opportunity for the previous year’s “Source of Champions” (SOC) Sale heifers with added prize money. Consigners put up $100 per heifer for the SOC Sale, and that money goes into the pot for the challenge. In 2013 nine heifers sold, so this year’s challenge had $900 in added premiums. Five of the heifers sold in the 2013 SOC Sale made it back for the challenge show. Rising to the top was TCR Miss Maggie 1252A, a January 2013 daughter of DDD Black Gold 853W2. She was consigned to the 2013 SOC Sale by Triple Crown Ranch of Angleton, Texas, and is owned and exhibited by Dalton McKee, Tatum, Texas.

Jackson Family Brangus of Waco, Texas, sold the Reserve Champion, Ms CJ Brynna, who is now owned and exhibited by Emily Lettelier from Citra, Fla. The September 2012 female is a daughter of Mr EJ Laredo.

While small in quantity, the 2014 NJBS Bred and Owned Show was packed with quality. Savannah Scott of Angleton, Texas, took home the Grand Champion Bred and Owned Female title with TCR Miss Jean 1019A, who first won the Heifer Calf Division. Jean is a November 2013 daughter of DDD Black Gold 853W2. Coming out of the Yearling Heifer Division to claim Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Female honors was Miss ELB Kinsley 101A, a daughter of Mr. ELB Malibu 312X. Kinsley, a February 2013 born female, was bred, owned and exhibited

by Kacie Wallace of Bryan, Texas. In the Red Brangus Bred and Owned Female Show, Broken A Miss 116B was named the Red Heifer Calf

CHAMPION’S CHALLENGE GRAND CHAMPION

CHAMPION’S CHALLENGE RESERVE GRAND

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER & CHAMPION HEIFER CALF

RESERVE GRAND HEIFER & CHAMPION YEARLING HEIFER

TCR MISS MAGGIE 1252A DALTON MCKEE, TATUM, TX

TCR MISS JEAN 1019A SAVANNAH SCOTT, ANGLETON, TX

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MS CJ BRYNNA EMILY LETTELIER, CITRA, FL

MISS ELB KINSLEY 101A KACIE WALLACE, BRYAN, TX

2014 Bred & Owned Champions Champion before being honored as Grand Champion Bred and Owned Red Brangus Female. 116B is a January 2014 daughter of Mr R48 Center Ranch 212/K5 and was exhibited by Austin Acord of Madisonville, Texas. Alexandra Acord of Madisonville, Texas, followed closely behind exhibiting Broken A Miss Kate 841A, a September 2013 daughter of Trio’s Sequoia 112S, to claim the title of Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Red Brangus Female after first winning the Reserve Red Heifer Calf Award.

For the third consecutive year, Savannah Scott of Angleton, Texas, exhibited the Grand Champion Bred and Owned Bull. TCR Mr. Sandman 313A2 first won the Bull Calf Division and is a November 2013 son of LTD of Brinks 415T28. Taking Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Bull honors was Callie’s Buck Wild, a February 2013 son of GLB CCC Kilmer 222X. Buck Wild first won the Yearling Bull Division and was bred, owned and exhibited by Karlea Grace Dixon of Sontag, Miss. Austin Acord of Madisonville, Texas, took another buckle home winning the title of Red Brangus Bull Calf Champion and Grand Champion Bred and Owned Red Brangus Bull with Broken A Mr 11B. 11B is a January 2014 son of M&M Trademark 768/9. Kelsey Munoz of Pearland, Texas, rounded out the champions in the Bred and Owned Shows exhibiting MCC Honky Tonk Kid 26B to claim Reserve Champion Red Bull Calf and Reserve Champion Red Bred and Owned Bull. Honky Tonk Kid is a January 2014 son of Dos XX’s Stout’s Destiny.

GRAND CHAMPION RED HEIFER & CHAMPION RED HEIFER CALF

RESERVE GRAND HEIFER & RESERVE RED HEIFER CALF

GRAND CHAMPION BULL & CHAMPION BULL CALF

RESERVE GRAND BULL & CHAMPION YEARLING BULL

GRAND CHAMPION RED BULL & CHAMPION RED BULL CALF

RESERVE GRAND BULL & RESERVE RED BULL CALF

BROKEN A MISS 116B AUSTIN ACORD, MADISONVILLE, TX

TCR MR. SANDMAN 313A2 SAVANNAH SCOTT, ANGLETON, TX

BROKEN A MR 11B AUSTIN ACORD, MADISONVILLE, TX

BROKEN A MISS KATE 841A ALEXANDRA ACORD, MADISONVILLE, TX

CALLIE’S BUCK WILD KARLEA GRACE DIXON, SONTAG, MS

MCC HONKY TONK KID 26B KELSEY MUNOZ, PEARLAND, TX

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2014 Bred & Owned Champions CLASS WINNERS FEMALE SHOW PHOTO UNAVAILABLE

RESERVE HEIFER CALF

RESERVE YEARLING HEIFER

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER

RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER

SMART MS MARIA 197A CAITLYNN SMART, RUNGE, TX

CMR MS LANIE 488Z TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX

MS EJ ISABELLA EMILY JACKSON, WACO, TX

MISS DDR PEYTON 915Z4 LAUREN SAVOIE, JENNINGS, LA

Class 1 - SOC Heifers TCR MISS MAGGIE 1252A, born 1/24/2013, exhibited by DALTON MCKEE, TATUM, TX. Class 2 - Heifers SMART MS SAMANTHA 23B, born 1/18/2014, exhibited by CAITLYNN SMART, RUNGE, TX. Class 3 - Heifers TCR MISS JEAN 1019A, born 11/6/2013, exhibited by SAVANNAH SCOTT, ANGLETON, TX. Class 4 - Heifers LB MS FINAL GRACE 78A6, born 9/10/2013, exhibited by EMILY LETTELIER, CITRA, FL. Class 5 - Red Heifers BROKEN A MISS 116B, born 1/20/2014, exhibited by AUSTIN ACORD, MADISONVILLE, TX. Class 6 - Red Heifers BROKEN A MISS KATE 841A, born 9/3/2013, exhibited by ALEXANDRA ACORD, MADISONVILLE, TX. Class 7 - Heifers MS EJ ISABELLA, born 6/28/2013, exhibited by EMILY JACKSON, WACO, TX. Class 8 - Heifers BCC MS. MOMO 789A, born 3/2/2013, exhibited by HOLLI BAKER, BURTON, TX. Class 9 - Heifers MISS ELB KINSLEY 101A, born 2/14/2013, exhibited by KACIE WALLACE, BRYAN, TX. Class 10 - Heifers MISS DDR PEYTON 915Z4, born 12/16/2012, exhibited by LAUREN SAVOIE, JENNINGS, LA. Class 11 - Heifers CMR MS LANIE 488Z, born 5/16/2012, exhibited by TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX.

BULL SHOW

RESERVE BULL CALF DJD ROMEO 804A2 D J DUTY, EDDY, TX

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RESERVE YEARLING BULL DJD WALKS ALONE 804Z D J DUTY, EDDY, TX

Class 12 - Bulls A2K CASH 390B, born 2/1/2014, exhibited by KATLYN GARDNER, CHINA SPRING, TX. Class 13 - Bulls TCR MR. SANDMAN 313A2, born 11/2/2013, exhibited by SAVANNAH SCOTT, ANGLETON, TX. Class 14 - Bulls MR RAFTER Z TORNADO 33A4, born 10/1/2013, exhibited by LAURA ZIBILSKI, BURTON, TX. Class 16 - Red Bulls BROKEN A MR 11B, born 1/2/2014, exhibited by AUSTIN ACORD, MADISONVILLE, TX. Class 17 - Bulls SM MAXIMUS 103A, born 7/4/2013, exhibited by SHELBI MAGNUS, HOUSTON, TX. Class 19 - Bulls CALLIE’S BUCK WILD, born 2/2/2013, exhibited by KARLEA GRACE DIXON, SONTAG, MS. Class 20 - Bulls DJD WALKS ALONE 804Z, born 11/6/2012, exhibited by D J DUTY, EDDY, TX.

2014 NJBs snapshots

Thank you to Lauren Lettelier and Kim Carter for sharing all their great NJBS snapshots!

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2014 Owned Champions

Champions Crowned at 32nd Annual NJBS

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ore than 100 junior Brangus exhibitors traveled up to 1,100 miles one-way to attend this year’s 32nd Annual National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS) in Bryan, Texas. In total, exhibitors from nine states brought 186 entries before Judge Reggie Rodriguez of Cat Springs, Texas, for evaluation. Rodriguez is active in the daily operations of Ken Ramsey Brahmans and works as an animal pharmaceutical sales manager for Nelson Wholesale. Additionally, he owns a semen and embryo marketing company and is active in the Texas Animal Health Commission, the Texas Beef Council and serves on the Livestock Committee for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. After breeding and exhibiting numerous National and International Champion Brahman, Hereford and Simbrah

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER & CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER

RESERVE GRAND HEIFER & CHAMPION YEARLING HEIFER

GRAND CHAMPION RED HEIFER & CHAMPION RED SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER

RESERVE GRAND HEIFER & CHAMPION RED YEARLING HEIFER

GRAND CHAMPION COW/CALF PAIR

RESERVE GRAND COW/CALF PAIR

SK MS LAMBERT 37Z ALLYSON POLSTON, LAKELAND, FL

TRIO’S BALCO ALANA 175A3 AUDREY ACORD, MADISONVILLE, TX

MISS TDCC ISABELLA 926Z MC KENZIE POSEY, WAYNE, OK

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MISS JLS PASSION 767A4 LAURA ZIBILSKI, BURTON, TX

DOS XX’S STRETCH’S DREAM TAYLOR GOERLITZ, BRENHAM, TX

SF MISS LTD 430Z DAKOTA WILLIAMS, ASH FLAT, AR

2014 Owned Champions cattle as well as judging across the county, Rodriguez brought a wealth of experience as he placed 147 females, five cow-calf pairs and 34 bulls.

Rising to the top to claim Grand Champion Female honors was SK Ms Lambert 37Z, owned and exhibited by Allyson Polston of Lakeland, Fla. The November 2012 female came out of the Junior Heifer Division and is sired by CCC Lambert 75W5. Following from the same Yearling Heifer Division, Laura Zibilski of Burton, Texas, took Reserve Champion Female honors home with her March 2013 female Miss JLS Passion 767A4. Passion is sired by Skyhawks Presidente. In the Red Brangus show, coming from the Summer Yearling Heifer Division, Trio’s Balco Alana 175A3 took home the title of Grand Champion Red Brangus Female. The May 2013 female is a daughter of CX Tanque 23/T and is owned and exhibited by Audrey Acord of Madisonville, Texas. Taylor Goerlitz of Brenham, Texas, exhibited Dos XX’s Stretch’s Dream to claim titles of Red Yearling Heifer Champion and Reserve Champion Red Brangus Female. Dream is a February 2013 daughter of Dos XX’s Chief ’s Mr Stretch.

McKenzie Posey of Wayne, Okla., exhibited Miss TDCC Isabella 926Z to claim the Champion Cow-Calf Pair honor. Isabella is a March 2012 daughter of 5K Mr Beaux Jangles 402U2 and had a March 2014 bull calf at side, TDCC Banjo 926B. SF Miss LTD 430Z and her November (continued on page 34)

GRAND CHAMPION RED COW/CALF PAIR

RESERVE GRAND RED COW/CALF PAIR

GRAND CHAMPION BULL & CHAMPION SENIOR BULL

RESERVE GRAND BULL & CHAMPION YEARLING BULL

GRAND CHAMPION RED BULL & CHAMPION RED BULL CALF

RESERVE GRAND BULL & CHAMPION RED YEARLING BULL

TX MS CHIEF ADVANTAGE 53/Z BLAIR TOMLINSON, COLUMBUS, TX

RBM KING OF HEARTS CLINT D FAUL, RAYNE, LA

TRIO’S ARISTOTLE 175A MORGAN MAXWELL, SPRINGTOWN, TX

MISS PB MARIE 916/12 TAYLOR GOERLITZ, BRENHAM, TX

RG ONSTAR 99A3 REID JANISH, BELLVILLE, TX

TX CHIEF ADVANTAGE 76/A BLAIR TOMLINSON, COLUMBUS, TX

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2014 Owned Champions (continued from page 33) 2013 heifer calf, WF LTD’s Patriot 430A, claimed the title of Reserve Champion Cow-Calf Pair. The January 2012 cow is a daughter of LTD of Brinks 415T28 and is owned and exhibited by Dakota Williams of Ash Flat, Ark. Blair Tomlinson of Columbus, Texas, took the Grand Champion Red Brangus Cow-Calf Pair honors with TX Ms Chief Advantage 53/Z and her July 2013 heifer calf, Ms Lazy 3 Statesman 53/B. 53/Z is an March 2012 daughter of CX Mr Chief Advantage 49/T. Following closely behind, Miss PB Marie 916/12 and her March 2014 bull calf, Dos XX’s Mr Keystone, claimed the honor of Reserve Grand Red Brangus Cow-Calf Pair for Taylor Goerlitz. Marie is a March 2012 daughter of CX Mr Paymaker 1984/W. Rounding out the day was the crowning of the owned bull champions. RBM King of Hearts, a March 2012 son of DDD Out Cross 1234X, rose to the top to claim Grand Champion Bull honors after first winning the Senior Bull Division. The bull is owned and exhibited by Clint Faul of Rayne, La. The Yearling Bull Champion RG Onstar 99A3 was slapped as Reserve Grand Champion Owned Bull. The March 2013 bull is a son of MC Onstar 924W4 and was exhibited by Reid Janish of Bellville, Texas. In the Red Brangus Bull Show, Trio’s Aristotle 175A claimed the titles of Red Bull Calf Champion and Grand Champion Red Brangus Bull. Morgan Maxwell of Springtown, Texas, exhibited the September 2013 son of Trio’s Yucatan 175Y. Blair Tomlinson of Columbus, Texas, led the final Champion of the day to claim Reserve Grand Red Bull with TX Chief Advantage 76/A. The March 2013 bull is a son of CX Mr Chief Advantage 49/T and first won the Red Yearling Bull Division.

CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF

RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF

CHAMPION RED JUNIOR HEIFER CALF

RESERVE RED JUNIOR HEIFER CALF

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF

CHAMPION RED SENIOR HEIFER CALF

RESERVE RED SENIOR HEIFER CALF

CHAMPION SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER

MCC MISS KATHY 1251B2 KAILY CRITENDON, PORT LAVACA, TX

MISS -C-VELOURS RED GYPSY23B BAILYE FOLTYN, BAY CITY, TX

BROKEN A MISS KATE 841A ALEXANDRA ACORD, MADISONVILLE, TX

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MS RAFTER Z LUCKY GIRL 29B LAURA ZIBILSKI, BURTON, TX

WJ MS TARA 622A TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX

TRIO’S MLS ANGELFIRE 175A COLBY SHEPPARD, MADISONVILLE, TX

BROKEN A MISS 116B AUSTIN ACORD, MADISONVILLE, TX

TCR BELLE OF THE BALL 302A KYLE MARTIN, DANBURY, TX

TCR HALO 222A3 SAVANNAH SCOTT, ANGLETON, TX

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RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER

RESERVE RED SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER CX MS LEGENDS DREAM 417/A EMILEE GARZA, SPRING, TX

MCC MISS BEVERLY 535A KAILY CRITENDON, PORT LAVACA, TX

RESERVE RED YEARLING HEIFER

DDD MS ELLIE 488A KARA LUCHERK, FALLS CITY, TX

RESERVE YEARLING HEIFER

BUFFALOE’S MS VINCENT 193A2 KARA LUCHERK, FALLS CITY, TX

RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER

DDD MS KISHA 150Z2 AIMEE ADAMEK, SCHULENBURG, TX

CHAMPION RED JUNIOR HEIFER

RESERVE RED JUNIOR HEIFER

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER

RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER

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

TJR STAR OF FRED 504/Z CARSON GIBSON, SCHULENBURG, TX

CHAMPION RED SENIOR HEIFER

RESERVE RED SENIOR HEIFER

CX MS HOME RUN 59/Z EMILEE GARZA, SPRING, TX

DOS XX’S MOLLY’S MISTIQUE TAYLOR GOERLITZ, BRENHAM, TX

CMR MS LANIE 488Z TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX

TJR LITTLE MS ROJO 170/Z DEMI HUNT, GLADEWATER, TX

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CHAMPION BULL CALF

TCR MR. SANDMAN 313A2 SAVANNAH SCOTT, ANGLETON, TX

RESERVE BULL CALF DJD ROMEO 804A2 D J DUTY, EDDY, TX

RESERVE RED BULL CALF TDCC BLAZE 197B2 LEVI LOVE, MAYSVILLE, OK

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RESERVE YEARLING BULL

MCC BUTKUS 622A2 RYON MORGAN CHANEY, WINDOM, TX

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RESERVE RED YEARLING BULL MR -C- ROYAL RED 30A3 BAILYE FOLTYN, BAY CITY, TX

RESERVE SENIOR BULL

WBF MR DIEGO 24ZN CATHRYN ELLIS, CASTOR, LA

2014 Owned Champions CLASS WINNERS FEMALE SHOW

FEMALE SHOW (continued)

BULL SHOW

Class 1 - Heifers RCY MISS KEYSTONE 99B, born 3/4/2014, exhibited by GABRIEL JANISH, BELLVILLE, TX. Class 2 - Heifers MCC MISS KATHY 1251B2, born 1/18/2014, exhibited by KAILY CRITENDON, PORT LAVACA, TX. Class 3 - Red Heifers BROKEN A MISS 116B, born 1/20/2014, exhibited by AUSTIN ACORD, MADISONVILLE, TX. Class 4 - Heifers SMART MS MARIA 197A, born 12/5/2013, exhibited by CAITLYNN SMART, RUNGE, TX. Class 5 - Heifers SKYHAWKS MS DUDE 18A2, born 11/24/2013, exhibited by VICTORIA R. PARKEY, ARCHER CITY, TX. Class 6 - Heifers GT RR MS HERCULES 439A2, born 11/3/2013, exhibited by MATTIE BEASLEY, DEVERS, TX. Class 7 - Heifers TCR BELLE OF THE BALL 302A, born 10/3/2013, exhibited by KYLE MARTIN, DANBURY, TX. Class 8 - Heifers WJ MS TARA 622A, born 9/13/2013, exhibited by TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX. Class 9 - Heifers DDD MS FAITH 74A5, born 9/7/2013, exhibited by GARRETT R CHANEY, WINDOM, TX. Class 10 - Red Heifers TRIO’S MLS ANGELFIRE 175A, born 11/30/2013, exhibited by COLBY SHEPPARD, MADISONVILLE, TX. Class 11 - Red Heifers BROKEN A MISS KATE 841A, born 9/3/2013, exhibited by ALEXANDRA ACORD, MADISONVILLE, TX. Class 12 - Heifers M4 MISS BRINKS BACKSIDE 20A, born 7/8/2013, exhibited by BRITTANY MYERS, FRIERSON, LA. Class 13 - Heifers DDD MS ELLIE 488A, born 6/19/2013, exhibited by KARA LUCHERK, FALLS CITY, TX. Class 14 - Heifers TCR HALO 222A3, born 5/19/2013, exhibited by SAVANNAH SCOTT, ANGLETON, TX. Class 15 - Red Heifers TRIO’S BALCO ALANA 175A3, born 5/3/2013, exhibited by AUDREY ACORD, MADISONVILLE, TX. Class 16 - Heifers MCC MISS BEVERLY 535A, born 4/17/2013, exhibited by KAILY CRITENDON, PORT LAVACA, TX. Class 17 - Heifers MISS JLS PASSION 767A4, born 3/10/2013, exhibited by LAURA ZIBILSKI, BURTON, TX.

Class 18 - Heifers JOJ’S MS CAYENNE 38A7, born 3/2/2013, exhibited by RUSTIN ANDERSON, OVETT, MS. Class 19 - Heifers KK MISS PAISLEY 38A, born 2/9/2013, exhibited by SHELBI MAGNUS, HOUSTON, TX. Class 20 - Heifers WCC MS. AUSTYN 820A, born 1/10/2013, exhibited by REID JANISH, BELLVILLE, TX. Class 21 - Heifers MISS DDR ADELE 915A1, born 1/2/2013, exhibited by LAUREN SAVOIE, JENNINGS, LA. Class 22 - Red Heifers BUFFALOE’S MS VINCENT 193A2, born 4/23/2013, exhibited by KARA LUCHERK, FALLS CITY, TX. Class 23 - Red Heifers DOS XX’S STRETCH’S DREAM, born 2/2/2013, exhibited by TAYLOR GOERLITZ, BRENHAM, TX. Class 24 - Heifers MISS DDR PEYTON 915Z4, born 12/16/2012, exhibited by LAUREN SAVOIE, JENNINGS, LA. Class 25 - Heifers SK MS LAMBERT 37Z, born 11/13/2012, exhibited by ALLYSON POLSTON, LAKELAND, FL. Class 26 - Heifers DDD MS KISHA 150Z2, born 10/10/2012, exhibited by AIMEE ADAMEK, SCHULENBURG, TX. Class 27 - Red Heifers MISS-C- 33Z, born 11/21/2012, exhibited by CLAIRE SMART, RUNGE, TX. Class 28 - Red Heifers DOS XX’S MOLLY’S MISTIQUE, born 9/16/2012, exhibited by TAYLOR GOERLITZ, BRENHAM, TX. Class 29 - Heifers TJR STAR OF FRED 504/Z, born 8/8/2012, exhibited by CARSON GIBSON, SCHULENBURG, TX. Class 30 - Heifers CMR MS LANIE 488Z, born 5/16/2012, exhibited by TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX. Class 31 - Red Heifers CX MS HOME RUN 59/Z, born 5/14/2012, exhibited by EMILEE GARZA, SPRING, TX.

Class 34 - Bulls A2K CASH 390B, born 2/1/2014, exhibited by KATLYN GARDNER, CHINA SPRING, TX. Class 35 - Bulls TCR MR. SANDMAN 313A2, born 11/2/2013, exhibited by SAVANNAH SCOTT, ANGLETON, TX. Class 36 - Bulls MR JLS BIG CAT 915A114, born 9/17/2013, exhibited by AUGUSTUS GOSHA, IMBODEN, AR. Class 37 - Red Bulls TDCC BLAZE 197B2, born 3/9/2014, exhibited by LEVI LOVE, MAYSVILLE, OK. Class 38 - Red Bulls BROKEN A MR JOHN 01B, born 1/9/2014, exhibited by AUDREY ACORD, MADISONVILLE, TX. Class 39 - Red Bulls TRIO’S ARISTOTLE 175A, born 9/13/2013, exhibited by MORGAN MAXWELL, SPRINGTOWN, TX. Class 40 - Bulls MCC BUTKUS 622A2, born 8/3/2013, exhibited by RYON MORGAN CHANEY, WINDOM, TX. Class 41 - Bulls RG ONSTAR 99A3, born 3/12/2013, exhibited by REID JANISH, BELLVILLE, TX. Class 42 - Bulls 3R NITE TRAIN, born 2/18/2013, exhibited by ANDREYA L MITCHELL, SEMINOLE, OK. Class 43 - Red Bulls DOS XX’S STOUT’S 72/3, born 7/2/2013, exhibited by TAYLOR GOERLITZ, BRENHAM, TX. Class 44 - Red Bulls TX CHIEF ADVANTAGE 76/A, born 3/9/2013, exhibited by BLAIR TOMLINSON, COLUMBUS, TX. Class 45 - Red Bulls MARVEL’S RED PRIDE 5/13, born 1/15/2013, exhibited by DANA PATTERSON, ALACHUA, FL. Class 46 - Bulls DJD WALKS ALONE 804Z, born 11/6/2012, exhibited by D J DUTY, EDDY, TX. Class 47 - Bulls QMC MR GRIT OF LAMBERT 192Z, born 9/5/2012, exhibited by CASEY DELONA HARPER, HAINES CITY, FL. Class 48 - Bulls RBM KING OF HEARTS, born 3/4/2012, exhibited by CLINT D FAUL, RAYNE, LA. Class 49 - Bulls LB MR JOHNNY RINGO 78Y5, born 12/3/2011, exhibited by EMILY LETTELIER, CITRA, FL.

PAIR SHOW Class 32 - Cow/Calf Pairs MISS TDCC ISABELLA 926Z, born 3/14/2012, exhibited by MC KENZIE POSEY, WAYNE, OK. Class 33 - Cow/Calf Pairs TX MS CHIEF ADVANTAGE 53/Z, born 3/13/2012, exhibited by BLAIR TOMLINSON, COLUMBUS, TX.

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2014 NJBS sponsors

THANK YOU to everyone who made NJBS possible!

Decorations Coordinator Veronica Munoz

Hospitality Room Coordinator Tina & Kourtney Gardner

Taste of States Coordinator Kerry Sharp

T-Shirt Sponsors

Caldwell Country Chevrolet Diamond K Ranch Dillard Land & Cattle Co Rockdale Country Ford Westall Ranches

Meal Sponsors

Brazos Valley Dermatology IBA Scholarship Workshop Caldwell/Rockdale Presenter Char-No Farms Ginger Pritchard Economy Termite & Pest Control Elgin Breeding Service, inc.

Stock Show University Hengst Brothers Brangus Sullivan Supply Johnston Cattle Company L2 Ranch “Source of Champions” Sale Lanie 5 Ranch Auctioneer Little Creek Farms Terry Reagan M-M Brangus Show Photographer Tanecka Ranch Parker Photography Thomas Show Cattle Tina Gardner

Facility Sponsors

Circle X Land and Cattle Co Lanie 5 Ranch

Banquet Sponsors

Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Sponsors Caldwell Country Chevrolet Circle X Land and Cattle Co CWD Brangus Deep Down Ranch Doguet Diamond D Ranch Draggin M Ranch Genetrust Halcon Resources HE Mills Indian Hills Ranch Jackson Family Brangus JLS International Lake Majestik Farms Lawson Companies McCreary Farms Munoz Cattle Company Rafter Double C Brangus Red Bird Meadows Ranch Rockdale Country Ford Rocking 3P Ranch Rocking H Events Salacoa Valley Farms Santa Rosa Ranch Summerlin Fence & Feed The Oaks Farms Triple Crown Ranch W.E.T. Farms Westall Ranches

Brazos Valley Dermatology Economy Termite & Pest Control Hospitality Room Sponsor El Rancho Espanol De Cuyama International Brangus Auxilary Emily Jackson Galyon Insurance and Travel President’s Buckle Sponsor Horton Farms American Marketing Services Jan Weaver, LLC Jeff Butler Showmanship Buckle Sponsors Division and Reserve L2 Ranch Brazos Valley Dermatology Division Champion Sponsors Lanie 5 Ranch Economy Termite & Pest Control 101 Ranch Oak Knoll Ranch, Inc. L2 Ranch 2H Brangus Padgett Farms Lanie 5 Ranch 5K Cowbelle Ranch Parker Ranch, LLC Parker Ranch, LLC American Marketing Services PBK Farms PBK Farms Beard Navasota Vet Hospital

We appreciate the support of all of our contributors!

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Division and Reserve Division Champion Sponsors

Contest Sponsors

Activities Sponsors

8G Brangus 2 Lazy H Brangus AmRich Farms Alabama Brangus Breeders Belt Brangus Brull Brangus Bar JR Farms BioZyme Inc. / Vitaferm CFLAVS, LLC Blasting Supplies, Inc. Cavender Ranches Challis Farms Bosarge Family Brangus Chimney Rock Cattle Char-No Farms Champ Tunno Cox Excalibur Fagan River Ranch Columbia Livestock Market D&A Cattle Fellows Truck Brokers, Inc. Cook Cattle Co Farris Ranching Co Forrest Cattle Co Economy Termite & Pest Control First State Bank Central Texas Good Shepherd Ranch Grasshopper Hill Farms G Bar Brangus Greg & Stacy Amber J. Hudson Hines Brangus Greuel Family Brangus Harrell & Sons Brangus Jan Weaver, LLC Grigg Farms Kight Hodges Ranch Labrada Brangus Hayford Brangus Kirkham Brangus Last Chance Ranch Johnston Cattle Company L&W Cattle Marvel Farms Jones and Lowe Insurance Agency Lakin Oakley McDonald Brothers Farm KALM Cattle Company Last Chance Ranch Oak Hill Farm Keystone Ranch Lazo’s Tractor Padgett Farms Lawman Ranch Legend Limousines Paige’s Show Cattle Lettelier Brangus Lucherk Cattle Persimmon Creek Brangus M-4 Brangus Farms Markham Cattle Phillips Pharms Mill Creek Land & Cattle McLemore Cattle Company Rock “N” Roll Ranch M-M Brangus Midsouth Cattle Rudd’s Show Supply Mossy Ridge Farm MO Brangus Second Chance Brangus Rafter MG Farms Polk Creek Farms SG3 Brangus Robert Yates Ranch Sankeys 6N Ranch Southeastern Semen Services Roop Cattle Company Schmidt Farms Stinson Brangus SG3 Brangus SK Brangus T. Dean Cattle Co Skyhawk Brangus Soldier Creek D Bar D Terrapin Creek Brangus SRJBS Southern Tractor Service & Salvage The Hotel Tea Room & Flower Corner T. Dean Cattle Co Tandela Holdings TMAC Farms TMAC Farms Thin Gravy Ranch Townsend Brangus Tommy Barnes TMAC Farms Vorel Farms Triple JR Cattle Trio Cattle & Genetics Wheat Belt Farms Two Hearts Brangus Triple L Farms Young Land & Cattle Vorel Farms Watson Brangus Farms Walpole Feed Wes Dotson BRANGUS Journal

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2014 NJBS Banquet Awards

Bred & Owned Champion Exhibitors (L to R) Karlea Grace Dixon, Kelsey Munoz, Alexandra Acord, Austin Acord, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner, Savannah Scott, Kacie Wallace

IBA Scholarship Recipients (L to R) IBA Scholarship Chairwoman Ginger Pritchard, Quinn Carter, Allyson Polston, Kacie Wallace, Claire Smart, Meghan Pickett, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

Owned Champion Exhibitors

Costume Contest

(L to R) Dakota Williams, Morgan Maxwell, McKenzie Posey, Taylor Goerlitz, Laura Zibilski, Allyson Polston, Reid Janish, Audrey Acord, Blair Tomlinson, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

(L to R) 1st Place Andreya Mitchell, 2nd Place Kacie Wallace, 3rd Place Marcela Garza, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

Joseph Reznicek Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Pat Pinch Memorial Scholarship Recipient

KACIE WALLACE (L to R) Traci Middleton, Kacie Wallace, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

ALLYSON POLSTON (L to R) Allyson Polston, Lauren Savoie, Bob Savoie, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

Champion Team Fitting and Showing

Second Place Team Fitting and Showing

Third Place Team Fitting and Showing

(L to R) Canute Janish, Andreya Mitchell, Quinn Carter, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

(L to R) DJ Duty, Dalton McKee, Gabriel Janish, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

(L to R) Briana Hicks, Kacie Wallace, McKenzie Posey, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

Junior Public Speaking

Intermediate Public Speaking

(L to R) 1st Place Canute Janish, 2nd Place Lane Baker, 3rd Place Briana Hicks, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

(L to R) 1st Place Carter Burgin, 2nd Place Tanner Miller, 3rd Place Kalyn Watt, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

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Senior Public Speaking (L to R) 1st Place Emily Jackson, 2nd Place Kourtney Gardner, 3rd Place Will Hussey

2014 NJBS Banquet Awards

Illustration Contest ANDREYA MITCHELL (L to R) Andreya Mitchell, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

Champion Brangus Jeopardy Team

Reserve Champion Brangus Jeopardy Team

(L to R) Terri Adams, Jacy Leech, Zachary Harbin, Jacob Brosh, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

(L to R) Josh Drews, Wyatt Drews, Victoria Parkey, Zane Drews, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

Junior Computer Generated Ad

Intermediate Computer Generated Ad

Senior Computer Generated Ad

(L to R) 1st Place Briley Cornelison (not pictured), 2nd Place Paris Cornelison (not pictured), 3rd Place Jacy Leech, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

(L to R) 1st Place Kyle Martin, 3rd Place Savannah Scott, 2nd Place Jacob Jones, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

(L to R) 1st Place Will Hussey, 2nd Place Katlyn Gardner, 3rd Place Kacie Wallace, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

Junior Photography

Intermediate Photography

Senior Photography

(L to R) 1st Place Dalton McKee, 2nd Place Jacy Leech, 3rd Place Eli Gosha, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

(L to R) 1st Place Demi Hunt, 2nd Place Briana Hodges (Lottie Kight accepting), 3rd Place Gariel Janish, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

(L to R) 1st Place Aimee Adamek, 2nd Place Claire Smart, 3rd Place Elizabeth Wishert (not pictured), IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

Scrapbook

Taste of States Champion

ARKANSAS

GEORGIA

MVP (Most Valuable Participants) Award ORANGE CRUSH (L to R) Tanner Miller, Emily Jackson, Dalton McKee, Audrey Acord, Emma Chaney, Emilee Garza, Levi Love, Kendra Brull, Kourtney Gardner

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2014 NJBS Banquet Awards

Junior Skill-A-Thon

Intermediate Skill-A-Thon

Senior Skill-A-Thon

(L to R) 1st Place Briana Hicks, 2nd Place Wyatt Drews, 3rd Place Cade Amber, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

(L to R) 1st Place Tanner Miller, 2nd Place Reid Janish, 3rd Place Myles Hackstedt, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

(L to R) 1st Place Emily Jackson, 2nd Place Kelsey Munoz, 3rd Place Jacob Brosh, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

Herdsmanship Champion

Herdsmanship Runner Up

OKLAHOMA

TAYLOR GOERLITZ

Adult Skill-A-Thon (L to R) 1st Place Coy Miller, 2nd Place Terri Adams, 3rd Place Jodi Jackson, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

Novice Showmanship

Junior Showmanship

(L to R; 1st to 6th) Carson Gibson, Zane Drews, Cade Amber, JUDGE Deb Core, Tyler Towns, Wyatt Drews, Eli Gosha

(L to R; 1st to 6th) Briana Hicks, Kalyn Watt, Laura Zibilski, JUDGE Mark Core, Audrey Acord, Gus Gosha, Karlea Grace Dixon

Showmanship Champions (L to R) Senior Kara Lucherk, Intermediate Tanner Miller, Junior Briana Hicks, Novice Carson Gibson, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

Intermediate Showmanship

Senior Showmanship

(L to R; 1st to 6th) Tanner Miller, Ryon Chaney, Reid Janish, JUDGE Mark Core, Savannah Scott, Kennedy Wilde, Caryn Smart

(L to R; 1st to 6th) Kara Lucherk, Emily Jackson, Kourtney Gardner, JUDGE Mark Core, JUDGE Deb Core, Shelbi Magnus, Will Hussey, Allyson Polston

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Junior Judging Contest

Intermediate Judging Contest

Senior Judging Contest

(L to R) 1st Place Tyler Towns, 2nd Place Kilee Pickett, 3rd Place Briana Hicks, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

(L to R) 1st Place Kalyn Watt, 2nd Place Mattie Beasley, 3rd Place Dana Patterson, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

(L to R) 1st Place Will Hussey, 2nd Place Kara Lucherk, 3rd Place Emily Jackson, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

Frog and Churn Award

Longest Distance Traveled CASEY HARPER (L to R) Casey Harper, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

CASEY HARPER, CASSIDY POLSTON, ALLYSON POLSTON (L to R) Casey Harper, Cassidy Polston, Allyson Polston, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner, Andreya Pickett, Garrett Ray

Adult Judging Contest (L to R) 1st Place Lisa Drews, 2nd Place Austin Cook, 3rd Place Robert Baker (not pictured), IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner

New Exhibitor

WILL HUSSEY

High Point

Senior - EMILY JACKSON Intermediate - TANNER MILLER Junior - BRIANA HICKS BRANGUS Journal

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Georganne Myers Award

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Munoz Honored with Georganne Myers Award

eronica Munoz was presented the Georganne Myers National Supporter of the Year Award for her unwavering support and dedication to the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA). Munoz was honored at the IJBBA banquet Friday, July 25, 2014, hosted in conjunction with the National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS) in Bryan, Texas. 2006 recipient of the award, Ray Smith of Arkadelphia, Ark., made the presentation.

A deserving leader is selected annually by a committee based on the tremendous support shown for the junior members involved in the Brangus breed and contributions made to ensure the success of the IJBBA. This award, given in memory of Georganne Myers, is a representation of the passion and devotion that is still very evident in the people involved in the Brangus breed. Georganne raised two daughters who both were actively involved in the Brangus breed, Rachel Myers Childs and Britne Myers. She lived in Liberty, Texas, and passed away after being diagnosed with brain cancer.

“This award meant more to me than any other award because I knew Georganne and know what the award means,” said the 2012 award recipient, Steve Densmore. Densmore is the ranch manager at Circle X Land and Cattle Co. in Bryan, Texas, and is an IJBBA Advisor.

“Georganne was a Texas Junior Advisor and accomplished a lot for the IJBBA,” said Ginger Pritchard, a Junior Advisor and strong supporter of the IJBBA. “She organized events, helped with fundraising, and she was always upbeat, positive and enthusiastic about the future of the junior program.”

Munoz follows Georganne with her fire and passion for the IJBBA. Now in her second term as an IJBBA Advisor, Munoz has been a solid part of the IJBBA Advisory Committee, providing continuous support and assurance to the IJBBA Board of Directors. For the past four years, Munoz has volunteered to organize the arena and banquet decorations. “Every year, she asks what her budget is. After that, I never have to worry about any aspect related to decorations for NJBS,” IBBA Director of Youth Programs, Tyler Dean said.

“And better yet, 99 percent of the time, she comes in under budget because she makes everything by hand!”

“When looking back over the list of past recipients of this award, it reads as a “who’s-who” of the mentors of the association,” Dean said. “I feel the group of past winners are iconic figures in the Junior Association. Veronica Munoz is (L to R) Presenter - Ray Smith, Veronica Munoz, IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner the perfect addition to the list.”

2014 Georganne Myers Award

Past Recipients

2013 – Tyler & Jessica Dean, Maysville, Oklahoma 2012 – Steve Densmore, Bryan, Texas 2011 – Joe & Elise Dillard, Katy, Texas 2010 – Fred & Sharron McCreary, Evergreen, Alabama 2009 – Monica Shrader, Shepherd, Texas 2008 – Melanie Fuller, Hearne, Texas 2007 – Bruce Maloch, Magnolia, Arkansas 44 | August 2014

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2006 – Ray Smith, Okolona, Arkansas 2005 – Mary Douglass, Seguin, Texas 2004 – Roger & Janet Greuel, Brooks, Georgia 2003 – Marlene Schwerin, Gentry, Arkansas 2002 – Roy Pursley, Dripping Springs, Texas 2001 – Randy Deshotel, Ville Platte, Louisiana

2014 IBBA Queen - Board Members Retire

Kacie Wallace Crowned 2014-2015 IBBA Queen

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he position of the International Brangus Queen is possibly one of the most taxing positions elected each year at the National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS). The Queen is not only responsible for traveling across the nation to represent the Brangus breed at shows and industry events, but she also plays an integral role on the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) Board of Directors. She serves as an ambassador of our great breed while working to build a unique link between the show community of the IBBA and the members of the IJBBA. During the annual NJBS Awards Banquet Friday, July 25, 2014, Miss Kacie Wallace of Bryan, Texas, was crowned the 2014-2015 International Brangus Queen. Wallace is the 19-year-old daughter of Marshall and Sheryl Wallace and is currently a sophomore at Tarleton State University double majoring in Animal Science and Pre-Medicine.

She brings 10 years of experience with the Brangus breed to her position and has experienced show ring success on both state and national levels and thoroughly enjoys her time spent showing cattle.

Wallace’s commitment to the Brangus breed does not end at the show ring. She has a long list of leadership in agricultural and school organizations.

She has served the Texas Junior Brangus Board of Directors as president and just completed her term as president of the IJBBA Board of Directors. In her two years of service on the IJBBA Board, Wallace has proven herself to be a valuable asset. She has been a driving force in IJBBA’s recent financial success and is excited to continue building on the momentum she helped establish.

Wallace’s duties began the morning after her coronation with the Brangus Futurity. Those duties will stretch 365 days until she completes the Awards Banquet at the 2015 NJBS. From the Southeast Regional Junior Brangus Show in Lake City, Fla., to the Western National Brangus Show in Oklahoma City, Okla., Wallace will travel to Brangus shows and events, meeting and working for Brangus breeders.

Miss Kacie Wallace Bryan, Texas

IJBBA Board Members Retire

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riday evening marked the last night of service for three members of the IJBBA Board of Directors. Each of these young people played a tremendous role in the success of this year’s National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS). From fundraising to successfully planning and executing their respective NJBS contest, the IJBBA Board of Directors makes NJBS happen.

These young leaders served for multiple years and their impact on the breed and the junior association will forever be felt. The following board members officially retired Friday evening:

Tanner Bosarge

Evergreen, Alabama 2 Years on the Board

Kelsey Munoz

Pearland, Texas 4 Years on the Board

IJBBA Board of Directors Retirees (L to R) Tanner Bosarge, Kelsey Munoz, Ali Congdon

Ali Congdon

Repton, Alabama 2 Years on the Board

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2014-2015 IJBBA Board of Directors Seated at NJBS Banquet

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he International Junior Brangus Board of Directors for 2014-2015 was announced at the conclusion of the National Junior Brangus Show Banquet on Friday, July 25, 2014. Director candidates must submit a lengthy written application, essay and letters of reference before arriving at the National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS). Once they arrive to NJBS, each candidate is interviewed by a Selection Committee consisting of the IJBBA Executive Committee as well as the IJBBA Advisory Committee. But, the week does not get easier after their interview as candidates’ leadership qualities and work ethics are evaluated by the Selection Committee during the entire week of NJBS. All the hard work and time devoted to applying for the IJBBA Board of Directors culminates at the banquet where the new Directors are announced.

The IJBBA Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing and managing the entire IJBBA as well as coordinating and hosting the annual National Junior Brangus Show. The 2014-2015 IJBBA Board of Directors consists of:

Hillsborough Community College, Carter is rather new to the Brangus breed but brings a huge amount of motivation and drive with her to the Board. In her first year on the Board, Carter excelled in NJBS fundraising, accounting for $6,500 in sponsorships. She is excited about the opportunity the IJBBA Board provides junior members to meet breeders across the nation as well as the opportunities to travel and learn more about our industry as a whole. Carter plans to work toward obtaining a Veterinary Medicine degree and specialize in large animal treatment.

2013-2015 Director, Colby Davis, Tahlequah, Oklahoma The second of three Oklahoma juniors serving on the IJBBA Board of Directors is Colby Davis. Davis brings a super strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive to the IJBBA Board of Directors. Davis has deep family roots in the agriculture industry and has been raising commercial Brangus cattle since the early ‘80s. Davis was the first in

President, Racheal Sharp, Konawa, Oklahoma At the helm of the IJBBA this year will be Racheal Sharp. Sharp returns to the IJBBA Board for her third year of service and continues Oklahoma’s longtime representation on the IJBBA Board of Directors and in IJBBA leadership positions. Sharp brings a unique personality to the IJBBA Board and provides true leadership by example. A proven asset to the IJBBA Board, Sharp played a key role in the success of the 2014 NJBS by providing constant support to her fellow board members. She is destined to achieve great things and really provides the compassion, honesty and integrity to propel the IJBBA forward. Entering her senior year at Konawa High School, Sharp has been active in the Oklahoma Junior Brangus Association for several years, serving as royalty and holding several offices. Sharp’s value will continue to increase as the NJBS heads to Duncan, Okla., in 2015.

Ex-Officio and IBBA Queen, Kacie Wallace, Bryan, Texas In just two years of service on the IJBBA Board, Wallace has proven herself to be a valuable asset to the IJBBA Board of Directors.

She has been a driving force in IJBBA’s recent financial success and is excited to continue to build on the momentum she helped establish. Wallace is eager to share what she has learned about IJBBA fundraising with all the new members of the Board, and the IJBBA Advisory Committee is excited about the level of enthusiasm Wallace brings to the association. As IBBA Queen, Wallace will serve as an integral part of the IJBBA Board of Directors and provide a unique link between the show community of the IBBA and the members of the IJBBA. Excitement for the upcoming year surrounds the newly elected Queen as she prepares for a year of travels around the nation serving as the ambassador of our great breed. Wallace will begin her sophomore year at Tarleton State University this fall and plans to double major in Animal Science and Pre-Medicine.

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2014-2015 IJBBA Board the family to venture into the registered side and is excited about the future of the Brangus breed. He will be a senior at Tahlequah High School this year and intends to continue his education at Oklahoma State University majoring in Horticulture while continuing his involvement in the Brangus breed.

2013-2015 Director, Meghan Pickett, Robeline, Louisiana Meghan Pickett provides a spark of enthusiasm to any group she participates in, and the IJBBA Board is no exception. Her high energy and excitement about the breed shows through everything she and her family do. Pickett brings one of the longest tenures with Brangus cattle to the Board of almost any member as she started showing Brangus at age eight. The leader of a strong, dynamic family of Brangus enthusiasts, Pickett has a solid knowledge and understanding of younger IJBBA members’ interests and desires. Pickett graduated from Many High School this May and plans to attend McNeese State University majoring in Animal Science and Beef Nutrition.

2013-2015 Director, McKenzie Posey, Wayne, Oklahoma The youngest member of this year’s Board will be McKenzie Posey.

With a solid foundation of Brangus showmen in her family, Posey brings a wealth of knowledge and tenure with the Brangus breed. In her first year on the Board, she brought a lot of new and exciting ideas to the table. Posey will also add to the entrepreneurial drive possessed by several other members as she has several years of egg production and marketing already on her résumé. She is excited to grow and develop new leadership skills while helping advance the IJBBA. Heading into her junior year at Wayne High School, Posey plans to attend Oklahoma State University and obtain an Agri-Business degree.

2014-2016 Director, Kendra Brull, Atchison, Kansas Following in her older brother’s footsteps, Kendra Brull joins the elite group of IJBBA Directors. Brull will be a senior at Maur Hill Mount Academy this fall. Brull has been a staple of the NJBS barns since she was old enough to get around and has been actively involved in IJBBA for more than 10 years. Active in varsity basketball and softball, Brull also has experience showing numerous other species.

She currently serves as the president of her 4-H Council and the Atchison Shamrock 4-H Club vice president. Brull will bring a vast amount of level thinking, motivation and dedication to the IJBBA Board this year.

2014-2016 Director, Kourtney Gardner, China Spring, Texas Entering her freshman year at Butler Community College, Gardner brings eight years of experience with the Brangus breed to her second year on the IJBBA Board. Last year, Gardner served in the dual capacity of IBBA Queen and IJBBA Director and excelled at both. A very passionate individual, Gardner is a strong, quiet leader who has a wealth of ideas for improvement. Additionally, she brings a solid sense of good functional cattle from her experiences and success with livestock judging which she intends to continue in college. With a long list of leadership positions under her belt, she looks forward to an increased role on the national level with the junior association.

2014-2016 Director, Emilee Garza, Spring, Texas Relatively new to Brangus breed and showing cattle, Emilee Garza did not hesitate to go after a position on the IJBBA Board. Motivated by the mentorship of past IJBBA Advisors, Garza feels the IJBBA Board will allow her to grow and learn more about the breed she feels is the “ideal standard for future genetics”. While new to the breed, Garza is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the way IJBBA functions.

Already ahead of the game as a Level 1 Veterinary Technician, she plans to attend Texas A&M University majoring in Veterinary Medicine with the intention of becoming a large animal veterinarian.

(L to R) Seated - Racheal Sharp, Kacie Wallace. Standing - Emilee Garza, Meghan Pickett, McKenzie Posey, Quinn Carter, Colby Davis, Allyson Polston, Kendra Brull, Kourtney Gardner.

2014-2016 Director, Allyson Polston, Lakeland, Florida Returning to the IJBBA Board of Directors for the next two years is Allyson Polston. In just her first year on the Board, Polston was elected Secretary. Polston also helped double Florida’s NJBS representation by encouraging more Floridians to attend. With a solid résumé of achievements and leadership with Brangus cattle and in other agricultural and community organizations, Polston is eager to help build a bridge between NJBS and regional associations to hopefully increase participation at both levels. Polston will be entering her freshman year of college this year at Hillsborough Community College and has future plans to attend the University of Florida and major in Veterinary Medicine.

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Show animals of the year

Brangus Show Heifer of the Year DDD Ms Barbara 804Y61

Owned by: Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch, McCoy, TX

Bred by: Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch, McCoy, TX Doguets Hercules 88S3 x SG Fancy 804H33

2013 Brangus Futurity Reserve Grand Female 2013 Western National Reserve Grand Female 2013 Show of Merit Grand Champion Female 2014 International Brangus Show Champion Senior Heifer

Brangus Show Bull of the Year I H Rudder 504Y2

Owned by: Indian Hills Ranch, Cranfills Gap, TX McCreary Farms, Evergreen, AL

Bred by: Indian Hills Ranch, Cranfills Gap, TX Chief of Indian Hills 23P68 x Ms Brinks Ali 504P12 (SC)

2013 Brangus Futurity Reserve Grand Bull 2013 Western National Reserve Grand Bull 2013 Show of Merit Grand Champion Bull 2014 International Brangus Show Reserve Grand Bull

Brangus Show Dam of the Year Miss JLS Tally 915M Owned by: JLS International, Robertsdale, AL

Bred by: JLS International, Robertsdale, AL CCC Newsmaker 192G3 x ER Lady XS 915/C

Brangus Show Sire of the Year Skyhawks Presidente Owned by: Skyhawk Brangus, Tyler, TX JLS International, Robertsdale, AL Lingg Brangus, Grand Saline, TX

Bred by: Justin Ishee, Ellisville, MS Mr CR Fred 99/N26 x SVF - D Bar D Ms Alice

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Red Brangus Show Heifer of the Year CX Ms Legends Dream 71/Z2 Owned by: Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, TX

Bred by: Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, TX CX Legends Dream 610/U1 x CX Ms Excalibur 71/P

2013 Brangus Futurity Reserve Yearling Heifer 2013 Western National Reserve Grand Female 2013 Show of Merit Reserve Junior Heifer 2014 International Brangus Show Reserve Yearling Heifer

Red Brangus Show Bull of the Year CX Chief ’s Apache 67/Y

Owned by: Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, TX

Bred by: Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, TX Mr CR Red Chief 485/M1 x CX Ms Home Run 67/W

2013 Brangus Futurity Reserve Senior Bull 2013 Western National Reserve Grand Bull 2013 Show of Merit Reserve Grand Bull 2014 International Brangus Show Champion Senior Bull

Red Brangus Show Dam of the Year CX Ms Home Run 67/W Owned by: Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, TX

Bred by: Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, TX CX Home Run 135/P x Circle JD Ms Excalibur 67M

Red Brangus Show Sire of the Year CX Legends Dream 610/U1 Owned by: Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, TX Octavio Leal,

Bred by: Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, TX CX Legend 46/P2 x CX Ms Payload 610/S

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Champions Chosen at 2014 Brangus Futurity

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f 165 animals entered in the 2014 Brangus Futurity, six were named Grand Champions at the Brazos County Expo in Bryan, Texas, by Judge Blake Bloomberg of Stillwater, Okla. A native of Berwick, Ill., Bloomberg is currently an assistant professor and livestock judging team coach at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. Prior to joining the faculty at Oklahoma State, Bloomberg coached the Texas A&M University livestock judging team and was named the National Collegiate Coaches Association’s Coach of the Year in 2008 and 2009. Additionally, he was a member of the 2004-2005 National Champion A&M Team that went

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE & CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER

RESERVE GRAND FEMALE & CHAMPION HEIFER CALF

GRAND CHAMPION RED FEMALE & CHAMPION RED JUNIOR HEIFER

RESERVE GRAND RED FEMALE & CHAMPION RED YEARLING HEIFER

GRAND CHAMPION COW/CALF PAIR

RESERVE GRAND COW/CALF PAIR

DDD MS REEVA 157Z3 KARA LUCHERK, FALLS CITY, TX

TRIO’S MLS ZAMY 175Z2 TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, LLC, DALLAS, TX

RCC MS RAVEN 1252Y2 STEPHEN ROOP, GRAPEVINE, TX

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TCR BELLE OF THE BALL 302A KYLE MARTIN, DANBURY, TX

BUFFALOE’S MS VINCENT 193A2 KARA LUCHERK, FALLS CITY, TX

SF MISS LTD 430Z DAKOTA WILLIAMS, ASH FLAT, AR

2014 brangus futurity undefeated. Bloomberg also has an extensive background in the cattle business and grew up exhibiting Simmental, Hereford, Angus and Shorthorn cattle.

Bloomberg’s first champion, DDD Ms Reeva 157Z3, was named Junior Heifer Champion before being named Grand Champion Female.

Reeva, an October 2012 daughter of Doguets Hercules 88S3, was exhibited by Kara Lucherk, Falls City, Texas. Kyle Martin of Danbury, Texas, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Female, TCR Belle of the Ball 302A. An October 2013 daughter of D Bar D Mr Amos Moses 23T1, Belle first won the Heifer Calf Division. In the Red Brangus Show, Trio Cattle and Genetics, LLC from Dallas, Texas, took top honors. Coming from the Red Junior Heifer Division, Trio’s MLS Zamy 175Z2 took the Grand Champion Red Female title. The female is an October 2012 daughter of Lazy 3 Statesman 100S. Buffaloe’s Ms Vincent 193A2 came out of the Red Yearling Heifer Division to claim Reserve Champion honors. The heifer is an April 2013 daughter of Buffaloe’s Vincent 07X and was exhibited by Kara Lucherk of Falls City, Texas.

In the cow-calf show, Stephen Roop of Grapevine, Texas, exhibited RCC Ms Raven 1252Y2 to claim the Champion Cow-Calf Pair honor. The November 2011 cow is a daughter of MC Alias 535P and had a February 2014 heifer calf at side, RCC Ms Jewel (continued on page 52)

GRAND CHAMPION RED COW/CALF PAIR

RESERVE GRAND RED COW/CALF PAIR

GRAND CHAMPION BULL & CHAMPION SUMMER YEARLING BULL

RESERVE GRAND BULL & CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING BULL

GRAND CHAMPION RED BULL & CHAMPION RED JUNIOR BULL

RESERVE GRAND RED BULL & CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING BULL

KK MISS MALIBU 65Z2 SHELBIE M VAN BEVEREN, VICTORIA, TX

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

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

CX MS LEGENDS DREAM 71/Z2 COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX

RCC TITLEIST 88A ROOP CATTLE COMPANY, GRAPEVINE, TX

CX MR DREAM FOREVER 365/A COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX

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2014 brangus futurity (continued from page 51) 2114B. SF Miss LTD 430Z and her November 2013 heifer calf, WF LTD’s Patriot 430A, claimed the title of Reserve Champion Cow-Calf Pair. 430A is a January 2012 daughter of LTD of Brinks 415T28 and is owned and exhibited by Dakota Williams of Ash Flat, Ark. Shelbie VanBeveren of Victoria, Texas, took the Grand Champion Red Brangus Cow-Calf Pair honors with KK Miss Malibu 65Z2 and her March 2014 bull calf, SV Malibu Statesman. Malibu is a February 2012 daughter of Sureway’s Rocky Street 227N. Cox Excalibur Brangus of Katy, Texas, led CX Ms Legends Dream 71/Z2 and her February 2014 bull calf, CX Apaches Dream 71/B, to claim the Reserve Grand Champion Red Brangus Cow-Calf Pair. The cow is a February 2012 daughter of CX Legends Dream 610/U1.

In the bull show, CS Train of Thought 2056UA rose to the top to take top honors as Grand Champion Bull. Coming out of the Summer Yearling Bull Division, Train of Thought, a May 2013 son of SBR Coal Train 222WR, was exhibited by Deep Down Ranch of Jennings, La. RCC Titlest 88A came from the Junior Yearling Bull Division and took the Reserve Grand Champion Bull title. The March 2013 bull is a son of Skyhawks Presidente and is owned and exhibited by Roop Cattle Company of Grapevine, Texas. Cox Excalibur Brangus of Katy, Texas, swept the Red Brangus bull show. Grand Champion Red Brangus Bull honors went to the Champion Red Junior Bull, CX Dream Play 67/Z, a July 2012 son of CX Dream Boy 59/X. From the Junior Yearling Bull Division, CX Mr Dream Forever 365/A took the title of Reserve Grand Champion Red Brangus Bull. The January 2013 bull is sired by CX Legends Dream 610/U1.

RESERVE HEIFER CALF

CHAMPION RED HEIFER CALF

RESERVE RED HEIFER CALF

WJ MS TARA 622A TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX

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

DOS XX’S STRETCHS SATIN DOLL DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX

CHAMPION SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER

RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER

CHAMPION RED SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER

RESERVE RED SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER

CHAMPION YEARLING HEIFER

RESERVE YEARLING HEIFER

TCR HALO 222A3 TRIPLE CROWN RANCH, ANGLETON, TX

CX MS LEGENDS DREAM 417/A EMILEE GARZA, SPRING, TX

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DAISEY MAE’S 99 A 2 RUSSELL C SAVOIE, IOWA, LA

DDD MS RHONDA 1252A6 DOGUET DIAMOND D RANCH, SEGUIN, TX

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

MISS JLS CASSADEE 915A62 LAUREN SAVOIE, JENNINGS, LA

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RESERVE RED YEARLING HEIFER

RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER

RESERVE RED JUNIOR HEIFER

MISS -C- PRINCESS ECHO 30A2 BAR C BAR RED BRANGUS, WHARTON, TX

DDD MS KISHA 150Z2 AIMEE ADAMEK, SCHULENBURG, TX

MISS MR 821A TRIPLE J-R CATTLE CO, FRIENDSWOOD, TX

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER

RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER

CHAMPION RED SENIOR HEIFER

CMR MS LANIE 488Z TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX

TJR STAR OF FRED 504/Z CARSON GIBSON, SCHULENBURG, TX

CX MS HOME RUN 59/Z EMILEE GARZA, SPRING, TX

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RESERVE RED SENIOR HEIFER TJR LITTLE MS ROJO 170/Z DEMI HUNT, GLADEWATER, TX

CHAMPION RED BULL CALF

CX APACHES DREAM 71/B COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX

CHAMPION BULL CALF

RESERVE BULL CALF

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

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

RESERVE RED BULL CALF

RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING BULL

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

MCC BUTKUS 622A2 RYON MORGAN CHANEY, WINDOM, TX

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CHAMPION RED SUMMER YEARLING BULL MBJ RED CASH 84YA TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, LLC, DALLAS, TX

RESERVE RED SUMMER YEARLING BULL CX DREAM MAKER 31/A COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX

RESERVE JUNIOR YEARLING BULL

DDD ONE SOURCE 103A4 DOGUET DIAMOND D RANCH, SEGUIN, TX

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RESERVE JUNIOR YEARLING BULL

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

CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING BULL

MR JLS PRIME 915Z61 JLS INTERNATIONAL INC, ROBERTSDALE, AL

RESERVE SENIOR YEARLING BULL

CHAMPION RED SENIOR YEARLING BULL

CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL

CHAMPION SENIOR BULL

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

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

RESERVE SENIOR BULL

CHAMPION SENIOR RED BULL

WBF MR DIEGO 24ZN CATHRYN ELLIS, CASTOR, LA

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DOS XX’S PRIME TIME DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX

DJD WALKS ALONE 804Z D J DUTY, EDDY, TX

RBM KING OF HEARTS CLINT D FAUL, RAYNE, LA

2014 brangus futurity CLASS WINNERS FEMALE SHOW

FEMALE SHOW (continued)

BULL SHOW (continued)

Class 1 - Heifers RCY MISS KEYSTONE 99B, born 3/4/2014, exhibited by GABRIEL JANISH, BELLVILLE, TX. Class 2 - Heifers MS. BAR J SHEA 825B, born 1/17/2014, exhibited by LANE BAKER, BURTON, TX. Class 3 - Heifers TCR MS. QUEEN BEE 55A, born 11/14/2013, exhibited by MYLES HACKSTEDT, NEEDVILLE, TX. Class 4 - Heifers TCR BELLE OF THE BALL 302A, born 10/3/2013, exhibited by KYLE MARTIN, DANBURY, TX. Class 5 - Heifers WJ MS TARA 622A, born 9/13/2013, exhibited by TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX. Class 6 - Red Heifers MISS -C-VELOURS RED GYPSY23B, born 1/9/2014, exhibited by BAR C BAR RED BRANGUS, WHARTON, TX. Class 7 - Red Heifers TRIO’S MLS ANGELFIRE 175A, born 11/30/2013, exhibited by TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, LLC, DALLAS, TX. Class 8 - Red Heifers DOS XX’S STRETCHS SATIN DOLL, born 10/16/2013, exhibited by DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX. Class 9 - Heifers DAISEY MAE’S 99 A 2, born 7/24/2013, exhibited by RUSSELL C SAVOIE, IOWA, LA. Class 10 - Heifers TCR HALO 222A3, born 5/19/2013, exhibited by TRIPLE CROWN RANCH, ANGLETON, TX. Class 11 - Red Heifers TRIO’S BALCO ALANA 175A3, born 5/3/2013, exhibited by TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, LLC, DALLAS, TX. Class 12 - Heifers MISS JLS CASSADEE 915A62, born 3/12/2013, exhibited by LAUREN SAVOIE, JENNINGS, LA. Class 13 - Heifers DDD MS TASSEY 804A7, born 2/22/2013, exhibited by JAKE JOHNSTON, WAXAHACHIE, TX. Class 14 - Heifers DDD MS RHONDA 1252A6, born 1/13/2013, exhibited by DOGUET DIAMOND D RANCH, SEGUIN, TX. Class 15 - Red Heifers BUFFALOE’S MS VINCENT 193A2, born 4/23/2013, exhibited by KARA LUCHERK, FALLS CITY, TX. Class 16 - Red Heifers DOS XX’S STRETCH’S DREAM, born 2/2/2013, exhibited by DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX.

Class 17 - Heifers SK MS LAMBERT 37Z, born 11/13/2012, exhibited by ALLYSON POLSTON, LAKELAND, FL. Class 18 - Heifers DDD MS REEVA 157Z3, born 10/26/2012, exhibited by KARA LUCHERK, FALLS CITY, TX. Class 19 - Red Heifers MISS MR 821A, born 11/1/2012, exhibited by TRIPLE J-R CATTLE CO, FRIENDSWOOD, TX. Class 20 - Red Heifers TRIO’S MLS ZAMY 175Z2, born 10/30/2012, exhibited by TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, LLC, DALLAS, TX. Class 21 - Heifers TJR STAR OF FRED 504/Z, born 8/8/2012, exhibited by CARSON GIBSON, SCHULENBURG, TX. Class 22 - Heifers CMR MS LANIE 488Z, born 5/16/2012, exhibited by TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX. Class 23 - Red Heifers TJR LITTLE MS ROJO 170/Z, born 5/4/2012, exhibited by DEMI HUNT, GLADEWATER, TX.

Class 31 - Red Bulls DOS XX’S DESTINY’S PLAYBOY, born 9/10/2013, exhibited by DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX. Class 32 - Bulls MCC BUTKUS 622A2, born 8/3/2013, exhibited by RYON MORGAN CHANEY, WINDOM, TX. Class 33 - Bulls CS TRAIN OF THOUGHT 2056UA, born 5/8/2013, exhibited by DEEP DOWN RANCH, JENNINGS, LA. Class 34 - Red Bulls DOS XX’S STOUT’S 72/3, born 7/2/2013, exhibited by DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX. Class 35 - Red Bulls MBJ RED CASH 84YA, born 6/12/2013, exhibited by TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, LLC, DALLAS, TX. Class 36 - Bulls RCC TITLEIST 88A, born 3/9/2013, exhibited by ROOP CATTLE COMPANY, GRAPEVINE, TX. Class 37 - Bulls SKYHAWKS BUTTHEAD, born 1/12/2013, exhibited by SKYHAWK BRANGUS, TYLER, TX. Class 38 - Red Bulls TJR RED DYNASTY 198/A, born 3/5/2013, exhibited by TRIPLE J-R CATTLE CO, FRIENDSWOOD, TX. Class 39 - Red Bulls CX MR DREAM FOREVER 365/A, born 1/2/2013, exhibited by COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX. Class 40 - Bulls DJD WALKS ALONE 804Z, born 11/6/2012, exhibited by D J DUTY, EDDY, TX. Class 41 - Bulls MR JLS PRIME 915Z61, born 9/18/2012, exhibited by JLS INTERNATIONAL INC, ROBERTSDALE, AL. Class 42 - Red Bulls STRETCH’S CHAMPION 387/Z, born 9/15/2012, exhibited by DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX. Class 43 - Bulls MR 804 STAR Z 3, born 8/19/2012, exhibited by RUSSELL C SAVOIE, IOWA, LA. Class 44 - Red Bulls CX DREAM PLAY 67/Z, born 7/10/2012, exhibited by COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX. Class 45 - Bulls RBM KING OF HEARTS, born 3/4/2012, exhibited by CLINT D FAUL, RAYNE, LA. Class 46 - Red Bulls DOS XX’S PRIME TIME, born 2/14/2012, exhibited by DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX.

PAIR SHOW Class 24 - Cow/Calf Pairs SF MISS LTD 430Z, born 1/27/2012, exhibited by DAKOTA WILLIAMS, ASH FLAT, AR. Class 25 - Cow/Calf Pairs RCC MS RAVEN 1252Y2, born 11/3/2011, exhibited by STEPHEN ROOP, GRAPEVINE, TX. Class 26 - Cow/Calf Pairs KK MISS MALIBU 65Z2, born 2/6/2012, exhibited by SHELBIE M VAN BEVEREN, VICTORIA, TX.

BULL SHOW Class 27 - Bulls A2K CASH 390B, born 2/1/2014, exhibited by KATLYN GARDNER, CHINA SPRING, TX. Class 28 - Bulls TCR MR. SANDMAN 313A2, born 11/2/2013, exhibited by TRIPLE CROWN RANCH, ANGLETON, TX. Class 29 - Bulls MR JLS APOLLO 915A80, born 9/9/2013, exhibited by JLS INTERNATIONAL INC, ROBERTSDALE, AL. Class 30 - Red Bulls CX APACHES DREAM 71/B, born 2/12/2014, exhibited by COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX.

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Feature Article

In-Vitro Fertilization A Powerful Tool in Bovine Reproduction

by Cary CROW NATIONAL BEEF SALES, TRANS OVA GENETICS

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ver the past 50 years, technological advances in the field of bovine reproduction have led to some dramatic changes in the way cattle look, reproduce, perform, and even taste. Artificial Insemination (AI) and conventional Embryo Transfer (ET) have been two of the main tools used by progressive cattlemen and women to accelerate genetic improvement within their herds; however, recently, many have introduced In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) into their reproductive programs.

Early on, IVF struggled to establish itself as a legitimate technology because embryo production and pregnancy rates

were low, which made the cost of a live calf unacceptable to most.

At that point, IVF was used as a last chance option for donor cows that could not produce pregnancies through other means, but now the technology has improved to such a level that it has become a very practical and competitive reproductive tool with numerous applications for seedstock and commercial operations alike. Many breeders have switched their entire reproductive programs over to IVF.

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Feature Article HOW DOES IVF WORK?

In-Vitro Fertilization resembles conventional ET by allowing cows to produce multiple calves per year. This is accomplished by generating embryos from elite cows called donors and transferring them into cows with less genetic merit called recipients. After this, there are many differences in the way the procedure works. In IVF, oocytes (unfertilized eggs) are collected via a specially designed probe, fitted with an ultrasound transducer which allows the ovary to be visualized during the aspiration procedure. The technician locates and stabilizes the ovary via rectal palpation of the reproductive tract. The aspiration probe is inserted vaginally where the transducer and ovary meet with only the vaginal wall separating the two. The handle housing the transducer has an attached needle guide that houses a 55cm long needle. This needle will transverse the vaginal membrane and

is inserted into fluid filled follicles, containing oocytes, located on the ovary. The contents of the follicles are aspirated out and captured in a searchable filter. The filter is then taken into the lab where it is rinsed and searched using a microscope. The oocytes are then retrieved, counted and graded.

Once the oocytes have been processed, they are moved into dishes with special media designed to mature them. The dishes are placed in an incubator for 18 to 24 hours where the maturation process takes place. The following day, semen is added to the dishes containing the matured oocytes and fertilization takes place. The media and incubator are designed to mimic the cow’s uterine environment as pertains to temperature, pH, etc.

Following fertilization, the oocytes are left in the incubators for the next seven days as a percentage of them develop into embryos. They can then be evaluated under a microscope and (continued on page 60)

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Feature Article (continued from page 61) quality graded just as you would conventional ET embryos. The grade one and two embryos are now ready to be loaded into transfer straws and implanted into recipient cows that were in standing heat seven to eight days prior to the transfer date or frozen for transfer at a later date. Embryos can also be shipped out fresh in portable incubators when they are five to six days old using standard courier services that offer next day delivery in order to meet up with recipient cows at various locations around the country.

WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS?

1. Embryo production from pregnant donors— Due to the fact that during the aspiration process the cervix and uterus are not penetrated, oocytes can still be collected without disturbing the fetus. Donors can be safely aspirated from about 45 to 100 days of gestation. In some rare occasions, donors can be aspirated up to six months of gestation, as long as the ovaries are accessible to the technician. This application is an excellent alternative for operations wishing to get a jump on the next generation. In years past, breeders were forced to decide whether to risk future productivity of young donors by flushing them as virgins or just postponing embryo production until after their first calf. By getting the heifers pregnant first, they are positioned to calve in a normal window with their contemporaries. Collecting oocytes from bred heifers can allow operations to work more aggressively with the freshest genetics in their herd. It also works well for those operations that want to keep donors on a 365-day calving 60 | August 2014

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Feature Article interval, and can help reduce reproductive failures such as cyst in donors that remain open for long periods of time.

2. Production from donors that do not make embryos in ET— Various reasons can cause donors to be non-productive in ET. Blockages, scaring, uterine infections, and un-passable cervices are some of the more common reproductive tract abnormalities that can be overcome through IVF. Also, donors prone to overstimulation or those that produce a high percentage of unfertile embryos, generally perform well in IVF. Donors that typically fail to stimulate and ovulate little to no ova will not necessarily benefit from IVF. 3. Adding value to semen— With IVF, less semen is needed than in a typical AI or ET procedure because oocytes are contained in small dishes during the fertilization period. This allows for tremendous opportunities. Depending on quality, one straw of conventional semen can fertilize oocytes from as many as 15 or more donors. This allows breeders to maximize the effectiveness of rare or expensive semen. If sex selected pregnancies are desired, the IVF system offers distinct advantages over conventional ET. Quality sexed frozen semen tends to be more effective in IVF because fewer sperm cells are necessary. Generally, one to two straws are sufficient per donor, depending on how many oocytes she has. Semen does not have to be sexed prior to freezing in order to get sexed pregnancies though. Conventionally frozen semen can be sorted for the desired sex prior to fertilization in the IVF process; this is termed reverse sorting. It should be noted that not all bulls will work after reverse sorting. Also, oocytes from high producing donors can be placed in separate dishes making it possible to use more than one sire and still be able to identify the matings of the resulting embryos.

4. Short interval between procedures— The IVF procedure can be repeated more often than conventional ET. Routinely, donors are placed on bi-weekly schedules. During a 90-day period, a donor could be done up to six times. Within a given time frame, more total pregnancies can be made through an IVF program when compared to ET. 5. Frozen IVF embryos— Several different freezing protocols have been examined over the years, and some frustration has been experience with the cumbersome nature of the early cryopreservation methods. Within the last two years, comparable pregnancy rates have been obtained from traditional freezing/ thawing protocols including direct transfer (DT), the most commonly used method in the ET industry. This has been a critical step that has allowed for the dramatic expansion of the use of IVF technology in the United States.

WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES?

Even though culture methods continue to improve, still the best environment to develop bovine embryos is within the uterus of the cow. Therefore, embryos developed in a lab are not quite as robust as those from ET. Lower pregnancy rates can be expected both fresh and frozen. Also, most foreign countries have not addressed the importation of IVF derived frozen embryos yet.

In most cases, special waivers are required on import permits to accomplish a successful export.

WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT FOR RESULTS?

Average oocyte production should range from 12 to 30 oocytes per procedure and will vary by breed, age, health, nutritional status, and cow-to-cow variation. Most high quality conventional semen will result in a 30 percent or better development rate.

This means if a cow has 20 oocytes, you could expect around six transferable embryos. IVF embryos transferred fresh should yield on average a 50 percent pregnancy rate in well-managed recipients. You can expect nearly a 10 percent decrease in pregnancy rate from frozen IVF embryos. Ten to 15 percent of IVF procedures will result in zero useable embryos. These results represent averages; individual results can be higher or lower.

HOW DO BRANGUS COWS STACK UP IN IVF?

Brangus cows have the potential to do extremely well in IVF. In the Trans Ova system, Brangus females rank near the top of all breeds in terms of embryos produced per procedure. Their ovaries tend to be larger, and they average more oocytes per aspiration as compared to most Bos taurus breeds. A Brangus donor once produced 74 freezable embryos from 156 oocytes in one procedure.

DESIGNING YOUR OWN PROGRAM?

Some breeders are using IVF to maximize the impact of their very best cow. One donor currently at the clinic has been worked 44 times since April 2010 and has made over 450 embryos. This also happens to be a donor that came in because she was no longer making embryos in ET. Another client wanted to rapidly increase his herd size. In a two-and-a-half month period, he aspirated 10 heifers five times each and used the reverse sorting technology to produce females. He ended up with 103 female pregnancies. Another set of clients wanted to maximize the use of a rare straw of semen. They aspirated nine total cows and fertilized the oocytes with one straw of semen, resulting in 252 fresh and frozen embryos. These are not examples of average results but are used as testimony of how powerful a tool IVF can be in a reproductive program.

Depending on the specific needs of your program, various approaches can be made to accomplish your goals. The main thing is to understand exactly how the technology can be used to benefit your operation. In-Vitro technology is not for everyone or every cow, but more and more cattlemen and women are realizing that IVF has the potential to do things never before possible through other reproductive technologies. Investing your resources in the very most valuable genetics in your herd can result in a dramatic increase in the profit earning potential of your program. BJ ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Cary Crow is currently the National Beef Sales Manager for Trans Ova Genetics. He has been active in the bovine reproductive field since obtaining his master’s degree in Reproductive Physiology from Missouri State University in 1999. His roots in both the commercial and seedstock sectors of the beef industry have helped him consult with breeders from all over the country on their reproductive needs.

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Feature Article

Basics

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

of the Ultrablack®, UltraredTM and Breeding Up to Brangus Appendix Program

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n October 2005, the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Board of Directors approved creation of the Ultrablack and Ultrared program to take advantage of the strengths of the Brangus and Angus or Red Angus breeds. Ultrablack and Ultrared animals are registered composite animals with validated and documented lineage between 12.5 percent and 87.5 percent Brangus breeding.

The remaining 87.5 percent to 12.5 percent must be a registered Angus to be an Ultrablack or Red Angus to be an Ultrared.

Ultrablack cattle are assigned a “UB” prefix and Ultrared cattle are assigned a “UR” prefix with all UB and UR animals receiving EPDs from the national cattle evaluation (NCE) analysis using a multi-breed model. For example, a registered Brangus sire (R00000001) mated to a registered and enrolled Angus cow (EA000000001) would produce a registered Ultrablack (UB0000000001) calf. The UB0000000001 calf could then be mated to a registered Brangus or registered and enrolled Angus to produce a registered Ultrablack (UB0000000002) calf. The IBBA documents the pedigree and breed composition as well as calculates adjusted performance data and ultimately provides EPDs for all registered cattle.

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These polled Ultrablack and Ultrared cattle combine environmental adaptability and maternal excellence of the Brangus breed with the exceptional marbling, calving ease and name recognition of Angus or Red Angus breeds. Like other composite breeds, Ultrablack and Ultrared cattle have a high level of hybrid vigor (heterosis) that results in improvement in overall reproductive performance, growth rate, weaning weight per cow exposed, and optimization of mature cow size. Other convenience traits positively impacted by hybrid vigor generally include improvements in weaning rate, higher serving capacity, improved pregnancy rate, larger scrotal circumference, greater sperm production, and reduced age at puberty. Ultrablack and Ultrared sired calves meet and/or exceed industry standards for growth and performance in the feedlot phase. Additionally, these same calves maximize premiums in the packing plant because of their exceptional ribeye size and above average marbling scores.

Use registered Ultrablack and Ultrared genetics to take advantage of hybrid vigor in order to produce cattle possessing maternal excellence in the pasture, profitability traits in the feedlot, and unequalled carcass attributes in the meat counter.

Feature Article ANGUSPLUS VERSUS ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED

Many cattlemen erroneously interchange the AngusPlus and Ultrablack/Ultrared registry programs. AngusPlus was created in 2001 by a group of Brangus breeders wishing to maximize the amount of Angus influence in their cattle and became a part of the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) registry. Originally, cattle qualifying as AngusPlus were defined as Angus/Brahman derivatives with a minimum of 50 percent Angus (red or black) and a preference for higher percentage Angus breeding.

They placed an emphasis on minimizing the Brahman influence below the traditional Brangus levels. With that said, on July 1, 2004, the RAAA changed the definition of an Angus Plus animal to cattle that were Brahman/Angus derivatives that have been derived from purebred lines (Red Angus, Angus, Brahman, Red Brangus, and/or Brangus) between 65 percent and 96 percent registered red or black Angus and a minimum of four percent registered Brahman.

Unlike the RAAA, leaders at the IBBA have always stressed the importance of Bos indicus influence in Ultrablack and Ultrared cattle by keeping the Brangus influence at a 12.5 percent level or higher for registry. This was further confirmed by the IBBA membership with continued conversation about a breeding up from Ultrablack and Ultrared to Brangus program.

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BREEDING UP ULTRABLACK AND ULTRARED TO BRANGUS STATUS

In early 2013, the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) membership approved the breeding up of Ultrablack® and UltraredTM cattle to registered Brangus. The membership agreed they are polled or scurred animals of Brangus and Ultrablack or Ultrared breeding which are black or red respectively (with no white in front of the navel). The rule states that an IBBA registered Brangus sire or dam mated to an IBBA registered Ultrablack or Ultrared sire or dam that results in at least 7/8 (87.5 percent) Brangus qualifies as a registered Brangus. Likewise, progeny from these bred up (produced from Ultrablack® or Ultrared™ Appendix Program) animals recorded in the Brangus registry meet all requirements for registration. The guidelines can be found in Article V, Section 1C (page 5) of the IBBA bylaws.

On August 13, 2013, the Board approved that an Ultrablack or Ultrared with a minimum of 87.5 percent Brangus would be given an ‘R’ prefix registration number. The first generation of a bred up Brangus from an Ultrablack (87.5 percent or greater Brangus) would receive a U1 in the “Generation” area on the registration paper (see flowchart below). Progeny produced from a bred up Brangus (“R” prefix and U1 generation code) parent mated to a registered Brangus will receive an “R” prefix and “2” generation code. Likewise, progeny produced from a bred up Brangus (“R” prefix and “2” generation code) parent mated to a registered Brangus (2nd generation or higher) will receive an “R” prefix and “3” generation code. (continued on page 64)

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Feature Article (continued from page 63) Below is a chart that describes the registry status and breed make-up when using the breeding up Ultrablack to Brangus program. Using the chart, the “½ = UB” is the progeny produced from mating a registered Brangus to a registered Angus (note that the calf would receive a UB prefix). Mating of the “½ = UB” animal to a registered Brangus results in a “3/4 = UB” progeny that would receive a UB prefix. Mating of the “3/4 = UB” animal

to a registered Brangus would result in a “7/8 = R” progeny that would receive an “R” prefix because it meets the minimum 87.5 percent Brangus make-up as described in the bylaws. Please note that all animals highlighted in yellow in the chart below would be assigned an “R” prefix with all rights of a registered Brangus animal (other than the first generation receiving a U1 designation).

CONVERSION CHART OF ULTRABLACK® TO BRANGUS CATTLE* Registry Status 1/2 = UB 3/4 = UB 7/8 = R 15/16 = R 31/32 = R 63/64 = R 127/128 = R 255/256 = R

% Brangus 50 75 87.5 93.75 96.875 98.4375 99.21875 99.60937

% Angus 81.25 71.875 67.1875 64.84375 63.671875 63.0859370 62.792968 62.64648

% Brahman 18.75 28.125 32.8125 35.15625 36.328125 36.914062 37.207031 37.353513

% Breed Change

4.6875 2.34375 1.171875 0.585938 0.292969 0.146487

* This chart is also relevant for Red Brangus. Just replace the R with an RR and replace the UB with a UR. It is important to understand that only animals that reach 87.5 percent Brangus status or higher will receive the “R” prefix. Use the Breed Predictor tool found at www.youtube. com/brangusvideo or http://www.int-brangus.org/modules. php?op=modload&name=ibba_bhir_reports&file=breedpredictor if you are not certain what prefix a mating of two particular animals would receive. This tool allows you to input two specific animals as a mating pair, and it will designate the

registration prefix of the resulting progeny. Emilio Silvas, IBBA Product Manager, developed this easy-to-use tool for your use.

Following is a summary of resulting progeny make-up with a potential mating of a bred up Red Brangus (from an Ultrared animal) to an Ultrared animal. Again, the resulting progeny must be 87.5 percent or higher Red Brangus to receive the “RR” prefix which is indicated by matings highlighted in yellow below.

BREEDING UP CHART FOR RED BRANGUS AND ULTRARED™ CATTLE* Registry Status 7/8 = RR x 1/2 UR 7/8 = RR x 3/4 UR 7/8 = RR x 7/8 = RR 15/16 = RR x 1/2 UR 15/16 = RR x 3/4 UR 15/16 =RR x 7/8 RR 31/32 = RR x 1/2 UR 31/32 = RR x 3/4 UR 31/32 = RR x 7/8 = RR

% Red Brangus 68.75 81.25 87.5 71.875 84.375 90.625 73.4375 85.9375 92.1875

% Red Angus 74.21875 69.53125 67.1875 73.04688 68.35938 66.01563 72.46094 67.77344 65.42969

% Brahman 25.78125 30.46875 32.8125 26.953125 31.640625 33.984375 27.5390625 32.2265625 34.5703125

* This chart is also relevant for Black Brangus. Just replace the RR with an R and replace the UR with a UB.

“Use registered Ultrablack and Ultrared genetics to take advantage of hybrid vigor in order to produce cattle possessing maternal excellence in the pasture, profitability traits in the feedlot, and unequalled carcass attributes in the meat counter.”

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Membership Welcome New Members Alice Williams :: Sandersville, MS William Camper :: Boaz, AL Daniel Dodrill :: Fort Myers, FL Ruiz Plantation, LLC, Allen Ruiz :: Miami, FL Twin Oaks :: Katy, TX Steve Eiteman :: Needville, TX Lee Melton III :: Lake, MS MBCC, LLC :: Franklin, TN ALV Cattle :: Bryan, TX Kempfer Cattle Company, Billy or George Kempfer :: Saint Cloud, FL Randy & Satanta Pettijohn :: Palo Pinto, TX Jim Swink :: Rusk, TX K & R Broken Bar Ranch, Roger Smith :: Bennington, OK

DTC Investments, David Chadsey :: Winter Haven, FL Magnolia Creek Brangus, Paul O Necaise :: Kiln, MS Yager Land & Cattle, LLC, Thomas Yager :: Houston, TX Pintala Cattle Company, LLC :: Hope Hull, AL F G Cattle Co., Frank Gauthier :: Lafayette, LA Southern Louisiana Farms LLC, David C Robichaux :: Thibodaux, LA Alfonso Tigertail :: Clewiston, FL Circle F Ranch, Woody Folsom :: Baxley, GA James Young :: Webster, FL Pierce Cattle Co, Doug & David Pierce :: West, TX Copper T Ranch, Daniel & Cheyenne Thompson :: Banks, AL SKH Ellison Cattle Company :: Weatherford, TX PS Cattle Company, Dwight & Carrie Phillips :: Godley, TX

Reznicek Named President of Town Creek Farm

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own Creek Farm owner, Milton O. Sundbeck, announced he has named Joy Reznicek as the farm’s president, effective June 1, 2014. Reznicek has provided strong leadership demonstrating an understanding of ranching and beef cattle industry. Reznicek is the second leader of the 21-year-old business, succeeding its founder, Sundbeck, who has headed the operation since its inception in 1993. Town Creek Farm (TCF) operates outside of West Point, Miss.

With a life-long history in agriculture, Reznicek and her late husband, Joe, grew their principal business, Cow Creek Ranch, into one of the most respected Brangus seedstock enterprises in the Southeast. Together, they established the largest herd of Brangus and Ultrablack cattle in the United States. During the past 25 years, Cow Creek Ranch created a strong brand name throughout the U.S. and Central and South America. Reznicek continues to operate Cow Creek Ranch with her nephew, Jeff Reznicek.

In 1993, Cow Creek Ranch bred their registered Angus cows to Brangus bulls and called their progeny Ultrablacks. They began actively marketing them in 1996 and trademarked the Ultrablack name in 1998. In 2005, Cow Creek Ranch sold the Ultrablack trademark to the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) which now is a growing component of the IBBA’s breed

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Milton Sundbeck, left, with Joy Reznicek.

registry. Reznicek was reared on a generational family ranching operation in south central Texas. She received a B.S. degree in Agricultural Communications from Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

Town Creek Farm has established itself as a premier supplier of Brangus and Ultrablack seedstock in the southern U.S. They are focusing on producing environmentally adaptable, forage-driven genetics that function in commercial cattlemen’s domains. The foundation Town Creek cowherd originated from Cow Creek Ranch genetics. They have continued the same discipline to fertility, forage sustainability, and production efficiency.

Town Creek Farm will host their annual 150-head bull sale and 300-head commercial Brangus bred heifer sale Saturday, October 18, 2014, at Town Creek Farm facilities. For more information contact TCF at 662-494-5944; by email at Info@ TownCreekFarm.com; or online at TownCreekFarm.com. BJ

Membership Brinks Brangus at Westall Ranches Purchases 101 Ranch Brangus Cows

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n his continued effort to build upon the history of the legendary Brinks Brangus herd, Ray Westall, owner of Brinks Brangus at Westall Ranches, has announced the purchase of 250 registered Brangus females from 101 Ranch at Palo Pinto, Texas.

“We are excited about this addition to our herd,” Westall said. “101 Ranch purchased many of the Camp Cooley Ranch core donors and many young performance standouts in their dispersals. These females will move to our ranch at Arabela, N.M., and help us to continue our progress in developing Brangus cattle that work for commercial and registered cattlemen across the U.S.” The historic Brinks Brangus herd was built on performance fundamentals and has genetic influence worldwide. Today, many of the Brangus breed’s trait leaders for calving ease, growth, maternal and carcass traits are either Brinks sired or trace to Brinks sires.

On October 11, 2014, Brinks Brangus at Westall Ranches will host their first bull and female production sale. The all-video sale will be hosted in Ruidoso, N.M., preceded by cattle viewing and

a field day at the ranch in Arabela, N.M. Details will be available on www.brinksbrangus.com. BJ

Ray Westall, owner, Brinks Brangus at Westall Ranches and Tate Pruett, ranch manager.

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Membership IRBBA Supports Continuing Education for Scholarship Recipients

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he International Red Brangus Breeders Association (IRBBA) is pleased to announce the 2014 Memorial Scholarship winners. Five junior Brangus exhibitors were recognized at the annual meeting as recipients of the 2014 Scholarship. The IRBBA Memorial Scholarship program was initiated to honor of two beloved IRBBA members-Mr. Jim Hunt and Ms. Wilma Buffaloe. The first scholarships were awarded in 2009.

This year’s recipients include Megan Prokop, Caleb Bell, Lakeyn Fontenot, Alejandra Ortiz, and Katharine Carter. They

have excelled in their academic, extra-curricular and agricultural activities. Each year, the scholarship committee raises money through raffles, donations and auctions to help fund these scholarships. Any senior in high school or college student is eligible to apply each year. The 2015 application will be published in early fall, and the deadline usually occurs at the beginning of April. Applications can be found at http://www.redbrangus.org/ scholarship.php. BJ

2014 IRBBA Scholarship Winners. (L to R) Megan Prokop, Caleb Bell, Lakeyn Fontenot, Alejandra Ortiz and Katharine Carter.

Brangus to Air on RFD-TV’s The American Rancher

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he Brangus breed will be featured on an upcoming episode of the American Rancher television series airing on RFD-TV August 25, 26 and 31. This program will highlight the characteristics that make Brangus the breed of choice for many cattle producers across the world.

Viewers can look forward to hearing about the development of the Brangus breed from its early inception in 1912 and the tremendous strides and accomplishments the breed and the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) have made over the past 65 years.

“The audience will hear from several progressive commercial and purebred cattlemen about their experiences using Brangus and Brangus influenced cattle,” said Jason Bates, IBBA’s Director of Field Services and Commercial Marketing. “We are excited to bring audiences a direct insight to the benefits Brangus and Brangus crossbred cattle can deliver.”

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Be sure to tune in, and set your DVRs to record the show. The episode will also be available online. BJ

Membership TBBA Announces New Officers to Serve on Board of Directors

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he Texas Brangus Breeders Association (TBBA) announces four new officers to serve on the TBBA Board of Directors. The officers were elected at the TBBA meeting May 3, 2014. They will be charged with providing strategic guidance and overall leadership for Texas Brangus breeders.

The newly elected officers include: President Doug Muenchow is the owner and operator of Muenchow Farms in Flooresville, Texas. Somewhat new to the Brangus breed, Doug has a thorough knowledge of the cattle industry and chose to incorporate Brangus genetics into his operation to produce more heat tolerant cattle that could thrive better and more efficiently in the hotter, more humid environments prevalent in South Texas. Doug is very involved in the Bexar County and Wilson County junior livestock shows and is on the livestock committee for the San Antonio Livestock Exposition (SALE). When he is not working as a cattleman, Doug is an outside salesman for Alamo Crane in San Antonio.

First Vice President Kelly Grissom is the owner and operator of 8G Brangus in Stephens County, Texas, located west of Fort Worth. Kelly’s passion for cattle stemmed from spending extensive time on her grandparents’ ranch east of Fayetteville, Ark., where they began raising cattle in 1963. After receiving her master’s degree from Tarleton State University, she taught biology and chemistry for high school and two local colleges for 20 years. Along with business partner Jackie Grissom, 8G

Brangus’ primary focus is producing fertile, functional, sound, quality Brangus cattle. Now in her third year as a TBBA Director, Kelly previously served the board as secretary and firmly believes there is no better bovine than Brangus.

Second Vice President Brandon Belt from Gatesville, Texas, received a J.D. from the Baylor School of Law after attending Tarleton State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in accounting. After a period in private practice in Gatesville, Brandon was elected County Attorney of Coryell in 2005. The main purpose of his registered Brangus operation is raising range bulls for commercial producers. He has been involved in many local, regional and state associations within the cattle industry and is currently serving as secretary/treasurer for the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Board of Directors.

Secretary/Treasurer Steve Densmore has been involved in the Brangus breed his entire life. For almost 15 years, he has been the cattle manager of Circle X Land and Cattle Co. near Bryan, Texas, where he oversees more than 1,400 head of commercial cattle and a purebred Brangus cow-calf program. Steve has served on the TBBA Board of Director for numerous years and has held leadership positions on the TBBA board as well as on the IBBA board. He is a profound supporter of the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) and received the IBBA Breeder of the Year Award in 2013. BJ

101 Ranch Brangus Cows Find New Home at Lake Majestik Farms

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oyce and Nic Cornelison, owners of Lake Majestik Farms in Flatrock, Ala., announce their purchase of 50 registered Brangus lots from the historic 101 Ranch in Palo Pinto, Texas. Lake Majestik Farms is

committed to providing the finest genetic offering of Brangus cattle. These purchases will ensure their ability to continue their commitment to the beef cattle industry.

“We are so excited to be able to offer calves and embryos from these great genetic leaders in the near future,” Nic said. “These cows will produce superior genetics that breeders from around the world will want to acquire.”

Obtained directly from the Camp Cooley Ranch dispersal sales by 101 Ranch, the cows are foundation bred Brinks cattle known to possess incomparable qualities for calving ease, growth, maternal and carcass traits. Check out Lake Majestik Farm’s website at www.lakemajestikfarms.com to see what is next for the herd. BJ

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Membership Duties of an IBBA Member

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am really glad to have the opportunity to write this article. I have a real compulsion to say this so thanks for even reading this far!

These days I have been having difficulty accepting my advancing age. I cannot get away from being reminded just how old I am. I drive down four lane highways in Mississippi and every few miles there is my age posted on speed limit signs. I attend the IBBA director meetings and during roll call I am swatted with the realization that three of the current directors were born after I joined the IBBA. Most importantly though, I realize that during my time in the association I have seen the IBBA cycle from being a vibrant organization to one that I did not think was and now, I am thrilled to report, we are rapidly returning to an association that is more member oriented and is generating more enthusiasm within the membership. It is a sight for these old, tired eyes!

It is human nature for us to allow ourselves to fall into difficulties like this and probably all associations go through this sort of cycle but once was enough for me in the IBBA. This is a compilation of what I consider are my duties as a member to keep our organization worthy of the breed of cattle it promotes.

IBBA Member Duty No. 1 – PRODUCE A GOOD PRODUCT We are in it for the cattle and nothing draws everybody to a breed association like producing cattle that people actually want to have. Our first dedication has to be to raise the finest, most productive cattle we possibly can by doing our very best in every aspect of our operations.

Raise the very best cattle!

IBBA Member Duty No. 2 – BE HONEST Though we may have great cattle, if we are not honest, sincere people, we will become an aversion to everybody we come in contact with. We must report all data accurately, we must treat 70 | August 2014

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by Robert FIELD IBBA DIRECTOR, AREA 8

everybody with integrity or even great cattle will not make up for our lack of good character. We represent the IBBA every day, every one of us, and the IBBA and the Brangus breed will

Membership be judged by what people think of us as well as our cattle. Be a good ambassador of the association and the breed always!

IBBA Member Duty No. 3 PARTICIPATE Our association provides opportunities to meet and hear from folks that can provide us with educational information that can really help us that we cannot get anywhere else - but only if we show up at those events. One of our greatest breeders ever is Mr. Glenn Brinkman. His talks and what he would write in his sale catalogs were like Brangus College to me. I first encountered Mr. Glenn at a Mississippi Brangus Breeders Association field day. You get good general cattle production training at extension service seminars but only specific Brangus material and instruction is available at the IBBA and regional affiliate sponsored events. Participate! You will be glad you did and the association will, too.

IBBA Member Duty No. 4 – READ YOUR MAIL Communication methods have exploded since I joined the IBBA. We still have the Brangus Journal but now additional email newsletters are sent to update us. When I was a kid, only Dick Tracy had a cell phone – now everybody has one. We can keep up with what is happening in the association but only if we read the information put out. Let me particularly encourage you to read the Executive Vice President’s and the Board President’s articles every single month. That is where you can find out what is on tap for the future in the organization and what your board and staff are working on now. Read the send outs – know what is going on!

IBBA Member Duty No. 5 – SPEAK UP My heroes have always been cowboys and heroic cowboys were always the strong silent type but that doesn’t hold for me in the IBBA. I like the members who speak up and say what they think about the issues. I especially appreciate the ones who are not hesitant to be the first one (or the only one) to express a non-majority opinion. I like constructive criticism offered in a cordial and polite manner but if I have to get it from someone somewhat heated up, that is still ok – I know they feel very strongly about what they have to say. For every “dumb” question you ever asked, there was at least one someone else that was delighted you asked it. Speak up! Let the directors, especially your directors, hear from you!

IBBA Member Duty No. 6 – EXERCISE YOUR POWER AS A MEMBER All this, if you are still with me and thank you if you are, brings me to what I think is the main area that a member has power over – the make-up of the Board of Directors. The bylaws charge the board with the authority to make the final decision on almost everything. Committees make recommendations to the board; the board decides on whether to accept and enact those recommendations. The board selects the Executive Vice President who is the head of the staff, and directs his work. The board can do about whatever it wants except change the bylaws – only the members can do that.

Also, only the members select the directors. After you have elected them, they are in those positions for three years – better pick good ones! You better pick ones who will not forget who they are there to serve, that enhancing the members’ welfare is their primary task and who possess good judgment in their decisions. Will your choices as directors seek the opinions of you and the other members on Brangus issues?

Did you vote in the last director election? Do you know who you voted for? Did you have a feel for where the candidate you voted for stood on the issues? If you did not, we will forgive you but please do not do it again. Vote and vote wisely every year!

Well, that is my short list of to do’s. There are more but I am sure you get the idea. The association is what we make it as members. If we do not like it, it is our own fault. We can delegate our authority to the directors but not our responsibility for the quality of the association.

Before I close, let me tell you about a meeting when all these good things were exhibited by a large group of IBBA members.

It was a members’ forum at the 2012 convention. There were about a hundred people in attendance and boy, did they conduct themselves well! They were orderly, aware of the issues of that time, and conveyed their opinions very clearly to the board.

All the directors were there and listened very carefully to every speaker. I have never attended a more constructive meeting and I was so proud of our folks.

Let us strive to make every time we get together like that and let us resolve never to become apathetic about the association.

Thanks for reading all this and thank you for letting me be a Brangus breeder and an IBBA member with you. BJ Sincerely, Robert

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Membership IBBA Selects New DNA Testing Provider

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he International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) announces the selection of GeneSeek, a Neogen Corporation Company based in Lincoln, Neb., as the new provider for the association’s DNA testing process. This partnership includes DNA testing for parental validation and genetic conditions as well as future IBBA Genomic Enhanced (GE)-EPDs. IBBA’s GE-EPDs will be powered by the GeneSeek Bovine GGP-HD 78K chip and will utilize the GeneSeek Bovine GGPLD 30K chip. Please note, NO information or data from previous vendors will be lost in this transition. As a matter of fact, you may continue to utilize other genomics providers (Zoetis, etc.) if you prefer. Just be aware that their genomic products will not be exactly the same as those provided by GeneSeek.

Estimated Results Time Line Note: There is no guarantee results will be returned with in these time frames.

GGP-HD (78K) – There is a minimum 3-4 week turnaround.

Note this test includes parent Verification (PV) at no additional cost. This test is recommended for all AI sires and donor dams as the results are used for GE-EPDs. GGP-LD (30K) – There is a minimum 3-4 week turnaround.

Note this test includes parent Verification (PV) at no additional cost. This test is recommended for any non-AI sire and/or donor dam for imputation up to 78K for estimation of GE-EPDs. Parent Verification – PV is usually reported two weeks after the start date of the testing. It is recommended that all animals be tested for new SNP markers as opposed to the STR markers which have been previously used by IBBA. Parent Genotype – PG is usually reported two weeks after the start date of the testing. It is recommended that all animals be tested for new SNP markers as opposed to the STR markers when parentage does not have to be verified. Please note: STR markers can’t be compared with SNP markers to verify parentage (only STR to STR verification or SNP to SNP verification).

Genetic Defect Testing – A 10-14 day turnaround is typical for DD, CA, AM and OS. However, NH takes 14-21 days.

Results will be emailed to the member in PDF format as an attachment. Members must have an email on file, or a copy of the results will mailed to you. If you have any questions please email Rosanne Sralla (rosanne_sralla@int-brangus.org) or call our office at 210.696.8231. BJ

DNA Services Price List

Effective July 15, 2014 – Services provided by IBBA’s genomics provider GeneSeek, Inc., a Neogen Company

IBBA Product Name Price (per sample) GGP-HD (78K) SNP array1

$80.00 (includes free SNP Parentage Profile) +1 Genetic Condition Test (OS, NH, AM, CA, or DD) $95.00 +2 Genetic Condition Test (OS, NH, AM, CA, or DD) $110.00 +3 Genetic Condition Test (OS, NH, AM, CA, or DD) $125.00 GGP-LD (30K) SNP array (Super Duper)2

$50.00 (includes free SNP Parentage Profile) +1 Genetic Condition Test (OS, NH, AM, CA, or DD) $65.00 +2 Genetic Condition Test (OS, NH, AM, CA, or DD) $80.00 +3 Genetic Condition Test (OS, NH, AM, CA, or DD) $95.00 Parentage Testing STR Parentage Profile SNP Parentage Profile (SeekSire: 96 markers) SNP Parentage Profile plus STR Parentage Profile SNP Parentage Profile (SeekSire + Indicus add on) SNP Parentage Profile (200 markers) plus STR Profile 1

$30.00 $20.00 $35.00 $25.00 $40.00

Individual Stand-alone Genetic Condition Tests Developmental Duplication (DD) $22.00 Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) $22.00 Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA) $22.00 Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH) $22.00 Osteopetrosis - marble bone (OS) $22.00 Mannosidosis (MA) $22.00 Any three Condition tests ordered together (same sample) $60.00 Other Individual Stand-alone Tests Igenity Profile plus coat color3 Igenity Profile for Replacement Heifers plus coat color4 Tenderness BVD PI

Recommended for all AI Sires and Donor dams to utilize genomic enhanced EPDs Recommended for animals other than AI Sires and Donor dams to utilize genomic enhanced EPDs 3 Includes tenderness, marbling, docility, % Choice, fat thickness, heifer pregnancy rate, yield grade, ADG, maternal calving ease, ribeye area, feed efficiency and stayability.

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Membership Friends We Will Miss GRAHAM K. “MISTER” DUBOSE FEBRUARY 27, 1940 - MAY 16, 2014

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raham Kennedy “Mister” DuBose died Friday, May 16, 2014, at the age of 74.

Born in Camden, S.C., to the late Charles Perkins “CP” DuBose, Jr., and Edith Wills DuBose, he was a longtime resident of Boykin, S.C. Graham was such a large individual even as an infant that he was called “Mister”. The name stuck, and for his entire life his family and friends knew him as Mister. He had a lifelong interest in agriculture and an absolute passion for good cattle, Border Collies and horses. This passion was stoked when he cowboyed on ranches in Wyoming as a late teenager and through his early 20s. A stint in the army put his plans on hold for a short time, but after discharge, he returned to South Carolina and began farming and ranching in 1965. Mister grew a variety of row crops and farmed large acreages of owned and rented land while also building a very productive commercial cow/calf operation. Mister liked to joke that “one day my brains came in, and I decided that, for me, running cows and sitting a horse was a lot more productive and certainly more fun than riding a tractor”.

At that time, he devoted his efforts to expanding his commercial cowherd while also developing a Registered Brangus operation. DuBose Brangus always paid close attention to early and continued fertility, milk production, and mothering ability. That genetic selection program soon found registered Brangus cows with the “GKD” prefix to be highly sought after by others in the Brangus breed. Mister was an active member of the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) and the Southeast Brangus Breeders Association (SBBA).

Mister devoted the rest of his life to his commercial cattle operation, DuBose Cattle Company, where he used Brangus bulls on (his term) “nondescript black cows”. Once that breeding produced enough ¾ Brangus cows, he used a disciplined and systematic two-breed crossbreeding program using Angus bulls on Brangus sired cows and Brangus bulls on Angus sired cows. Mister’s rules were always to grow grass, keep cattle healthy and well fed, buy quality genetics, and have a sound, simple crossbreeding plan.

Mister was truly a student of cattle production and often early to adopt management tools he deemed profitable. He

was an early adopter of pre-conditioning along with preweaning vaccination programs and backgrounding calves for 45-60 days before shipping. When the economics of the cattle market was favorable and additional profit was to be had, he retained ownership on his calves through the feedlot and grid marketing beef programs.

Mister was surely an innovator and a respected leader in beef cattle production. In recognition of his expertise, Mister was named the 2012 South Carolina Cattleman of the Year with the comment that the focus for DuBose Cattle Company has always been on productivity and profitability. Additionally, Mister gave back to the South Carolina Cattlemen’s Association and was elected and then re-elected to serve consecutive threeyear terms on the SCCA Board of Directors. His peers thought enough of his sound judgment to do this three times over the past 40 years, so he served a total of 18 years as a South Carolina Cattlemen’s Association Director.

He was devoted to his family and is survived by his son Graham Kennedy DuBose, Jr., his wife Sara and son Ford Wesley; his stepdaughter Pam Omohundro, her husband Dr. Luke Omohundro, and daughters Charis and Sadie; his stepson Brian Rogers, his wife Dominic, and children Brooke and Brandon; and Mister’s sister, Sue Ziemke. DuBose was predeceased by his brother, Charles Wills DuBose.

LARRY GILL, SR. FEBRUARY 4, 1948 – MAY 30, 2014

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arry Gill, Sr. passed away May 30, 2014, at his home in Beckville, Texas, at the age of 66.

He was born February 4, 1948, in Jacksonville, Texas, to William Roscoe and Emma Ahnolia Murphy Gill.

Gill was raised and schooled in the Jacksonville area, graduating from New Summerfield High School with the class of 1966. He continued his education and attended Tyler Junior College. He later met and married Mary Ann Bell on October 4, 1969, and together they celebrated 44 years of marriage. Gill served his country through the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. Larry worked for Brewer Quality Homes where he retired as service manager. He loved working with Brangus cattle and was a member of the IBBA, the Beckville Volunteer Fire Department, (continued on page 74) BRANGUS Journal

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Membership (continued from page 73) Beckville Lion’s Club, and a longtime member of the Beckville United Methodist Church. Gill was mayor of Beckville from 1977 to 1979 and was a great supporter of all Beckville High School sports.

Funeral services were held June 4, 2014, at the Beckville United Methodist Church with Rev. Shannon Hahn and Rev. Jack Harris officiating. Burial followed in the Youngblood Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home.

Gill is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann Gill of Beckville; sons, Larry Gill, Jr. and wife Gina of Beckville; Barry Gill and wife Sara of Jacksonville; brother, Tony Gill and wife Sandra of Berryville, Texas; sister, Scherri Davis and husband Jimmy of New Summerfield, Texas; grandchildren, Abby and Shane Booker of Carthage, Texas; Randy “Pooh” Gill of Beckville; Kendall Reece Gill, Emily Claire Gill and Landry Thomas Gill all of Jacksonville; nephews, Michael Gill of Berryville, Gary Don Davis of New Summerfield; James Allyn Davis of New Summerfield; great-nephew Brandon Gill; other relatives and a host of friends. Gill is preceded in death by his parents.

EMMETT C. HARRISON AUGUST 19, 1931 – JULY 22, 2014

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uneral services for Emmett Carroll Harrison, 82, of Tallahassee, Fla., and Whigham, Ga., were Friday, July 25, 2014, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Calvary, Ga., with Rev. Wayne McDonald officiating. Interment followed at the Harrison Cemetery #1 in Whigham, Ga. Harrison passed away at his home in Tallahassee, Fla., July 22.

Harrison was born August 19, 1931, in Calvary, Ga., to the late Hadley Thomas Harrison and Mattie Mae Johnson Harrison. He attended school at Fort Myers High School and graduated from Cairo High School. After completing a term of service in the U.S. Army with the 10th Special Forces Group, he enrolled at Florida State University where he earned a degree in Business Administration. He owned and operated the Credit Bureau of Tallahassee and the Credit Bureau of Grady County Georgia. He was very active in the industry where he served as President of the Associated Credit Bureaus of Florida, Associated Credit Bureaus of the Southeast, and as Chairman of the Board of Associated Credit Bureaus, the international association. On October 14, 1983, he married Billie Pritchett Harrison. After retiring in 1986, he returned to his family farm in Grady County, Ga., and operated the farm until his passing.

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He was also a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Calvary, Ga. Survivors include: wife, Billie Pritchett Harrison of Tallahassee, Fla.; children, Emmett “Buddy” C. Harrison, Jr. of Tallahassee Fla.; Tom Harrison and wife, Tammy, of Tallahassee; Tommy Norris of Atlanta, Ga.; Greg Norris of Port Saint Joe, Fla.; Sherry King of Olive Branch, Miss.; grandchildren, Mitchell B. Harrison and wife, Lesley, of Tallahassee; Tyler H. Harrison and wife, Laurie, of Tallahassee; Ashley T. Harrison of Tallahassee; Derek Norris and wife, Deanna, of Gainesville, Fla.; Jeannie Cunningham of Olive Branch; John Clark of Biloxi, Miss; Blake Plummer of Biloxi; Dakota Page of Tallahassee; great-grandchild, Audrey Dyle of Tallahassee; brothers-inlaw and sisters-in-law and a host of extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents. Active pallbearers were Dan Jones, Jerome Dixon, Mitch Harrison, Tyler Harrison, Don Lovins and Jerry Collins.

Memorials may be made in Harrison’s memory to Calvary United Methodist Church or Big Bend Hospice of Tallahassee.

JOHN RIORDAN OCTOBER 15, 1939 – APRIL 26, 2014 ohn Holladay Riordan, 74, of Macon, Mo., passed away April 26, 2014, at his home.

Riordan was born October 15, 1939, in Orange County, Va., the son of John Floyd and Belle (Pendleton) Riordan. He was united in marriage to Sylvia Tate September 6, 1958, in Gordonsville, Va. He adored his wife, and enjoyed his cattle, watching eagles, and especially spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He spent his lifetime in the purebred cattle industry and managing a number of outfits. He was manager for many years of Riley Brangus in Moberly, Mo. Riordan is survived by his wife Sylvia; six children, Elizabeth Taulbee and husband Tom of Platte City, Mo.; Kim Pompeo of Safford, Ariz.; Judi Lolli and husband Frankie of Macon; John “Bo” Jr. Riordan and wife Tomi of Douglas, Wyo.; Mike Riordan of Stephenville, Texas; and Jill Riordan of Macon; eighteen grandchildren, Brad and Nick Taulbee; Jeremy, James, Matt and Katie Pompeo; Joseph and Jordan Lolli; Tyler Hampton; Aedan Riordan; Brent, Sibyll, Lane, Troy and Travis Strock; Abagail, Sarah and Riley Riordan; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Gloria Gill of Macon; and nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Marshall.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon with Bro. Jim Bolin officiating. Burial was in the Bellview Cemetery north of Macon. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Kidney Foundation, Hospice Compasses or Bellview Cemetery. BJ

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Sale Reports QUAIL CREEK “CUT ABOVE” SALE

Cullman, Alabama March 14, 2014

Gross Average Registered Brangus Bulls

25 Bulls $113,450 $4538 Registered Brangus Females

100 Females $411,000 $4,110 • Buyers represented 11 different state, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

• The Quail Creek Sale Partners included: Clover Ranch, Marietta, GA; L&W Cattle Company, Mocksville, NC; Galloway Brangus Farms, Huntsville, AL; EC Brangus, Mocksville, NC; Cliff and Judy Stewart, Leighton, AL; Addison Brangus Farms, Winfield, AL; McCreary Farms, Evergreen, AL; Cheney Farm, O’Brien, FL; DS Farms, McMinnville, TN; Terrapin Creek Brangus, Piedmont, AL; Double J Farms, Headland, AL; JRT Brangus, Cumming, GA; Stinson Brangus, Georgiana, AL; and Jackson Farms, Pikeville, TN..

IJBBA “SOURCE OF CHAMPIONS” SALE

Bryan, Texas July 24, 2014

Gross Average Registered Brangus Show Heifer Prospects

7 Females $36,900 $5,279 Brangus and Red Brangus Semen

210 Straws $11,050 $52.62

40 LOTS $11,050 $276.25 Janet Greuel’s Blackberry Jelly

1 Jar $225 $225 • High Selling Heifer consigned by Brinks Brangus at Westall Ranches sold for $14,500 to Telepara Hills.

• High Selling Heifer consigned by Trio Cattle and Genetics sold for $5,750 to Lazy 3 Cattle.

• High Selling Semen Lot was 5 straws of DDD Out Cross 804T30 donated by Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch sold for $150/straw to Briana Hicks.

• High Selling Semen Lot was 5 straws of Doguets Hercules 88S3 donated by Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch sold for $150/ straw to Deep Down Ranch.

GET YOUR SALE RESULTS IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE BRANGUS JOURNAL! Contact IBBA today to get the IBBA SALE RESULTS FORM! All results MUST be turned in on the IBBA FORM by the 10th of the month prior to publication.

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Show Results 2014 TJBBA State Show Bred and Owned Champions

GRAND CHAMPION BRED & OWNED FEMALE

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BRED & OWNED FEMALE

GRAND CHAMPION BRED & OWNED BULL

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BRED & OWNED BULL

CMR MS LANIE 488Z TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX

TCR MR SANDMAN 313A2 SAVANNAH SCOTT, ANGLETON, TX

SMART MS MARIA 197A CAITLYNN SMART, RUNGE, TX

DJD WALKS ALONE 804Z DJ DUTY, EDDY, TX

Showmanship Champions

Junior Showmanship Champions

Intermediate Showmanship Champions

Senior Showmanship Champions

(L to R; 1st to 6th) JUDGE Tyler Norvell, Wyatt Drews, Macie Bean, Cade Amber, Zane Drews, Dalton McKee, Lane Baker

(L to R; 1st to 6th) JUDGE Tyler Norvell, Caryn Smart, Tanner Miller, Briana Hicks, Holli Baker, Savannah Scott, Kalyn Watt

(L to R; 1st to 6th) JUDGE Tyler Norvell, Will Hussey, Kacie Wallace, DJ Duty, Reese Philips, Alejandra Ortiz, Chance Pitts

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Show Results 2014 TJBBA State Show Owned Champions

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

GRAND CHAMPION COW-CALF PAIR

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION COW-CALF PAIR

GRAND CHAMPION BULL

RESERVE GRAND BULL

DDD MS REEVE 157Z3 KARA LUCHERK, MCCOY, TX

DDD MS LADEE DJ DUTY, EDDY, TX

TCR MR SANDMAN 313A2 SAVANNAH SCOTT, ANGLETON, TX

TCR BELLE OF THE BALL 302A KYLE MARTIN, DANBURY, TX

CLEMS PRESIDENT REESE PHILIPS, MCKINNEY, TX

RG ONSTAR 99A3 REID JANISH, BELLVILLE, TX

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Show Results 2014 TJBBA State Show Contest Winners

Junior Brangus Digital Art

Intermediate Brangus Digital Art

Senior Brangus Digital Art

(L to R) 1st Kylynn Harris, 2nd Dalton McKee, 3rd Lane Baker

(L to R) 1st Kalyn Watt, 2nd Briana Hicks, 3rd Taylor Goerlitz

(L to R) 1st Elizabeth Wishert, 2nd Alejandra Ortiz, 3rd Reid Janish

Junior Photography

Intermediate Photography

Senior Photography

(L to R) 1st Dalton McKee, 2nd Kylynn Harris, 3rd Tyler Towns

(L to R) 1st Tanner Miller, 2nd Gabriel Janish, 3rd Caryn Smart

(L to R) 1st Reid Janish, 2nd Aimee Adamek, 3rd Shelbi Magnus

Intermediate Public Speaking

Senior Public Speaking

(L to R) 2nd Kylynn Harris, 1st Lane Baker

(L to R) 1st Tanner Miller, 2nd Laura Zibilski, 3rd Holli Baker

(L to R) 1st Kourtney Gardner, 2nd Will Hussey, 3rd Reid Janish

Junior All Around

Intermediate All Around

Senior All Around

LANE BAKER

TANNER MILLER

REID JANISH

Junior Public Speaking

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Show Results 2014 TJBBA State Show Contest Winners and Leadership

2014-2015 TJBBA Royalty Sweetheart Laura Zibilski Queen Holli Baker

Team Fitting Champions (L to R) 1st Place Kalyn Watt & Savannah Scott, 2nd Place Tanner Miller & Adrian Whipple, 3rd Place Briana Hicks & Aimee Adamek.

Quiz Bowl Champions (L to R) Canute Janish, Gabriel Janish, Reid Janish, Dena Janish

Premier New Exhibitor

Scholarship Recipient

Herdsmanship

KYLYNN HARRIS

KOURTNEY GARDNER

TAYLOR GOERLITZ

2013-2014 TJBBA Board of Directors

2014-2015 TJBBA Board of Directors

(L to R) Adrian Whipple, Claire Smart, Brandon Hicks, DJ Duty, Kacie Wallace, Elizabeth Wishert, Kourtney Gardner, Aimee Adamek, Victoria Parkey, Demi Hunt

(L to R) Zane Kantor, Adrian Whipple, Claire Smart, DJ Duty, Tanner Miller, Holli Baker, Amy Hessler, Aimee Adamek, Taylor Goerlitz, Vitoria Parkey, Demi Hunt, Kalyn Watt

2014 TJBBA Exhibitors

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DILLARD LAND & CATTLE

Joe & Elise Dillard 4206 Leaflock Lane · Katy, TX 77450 Ranch: 2013 N. FM 609 · Muldoon, TX 78949 (713) 201-3305 - Mobile · (281) 395-3343 - Home Gary D. Prause · Consultant · (979) 830-7819

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Brangus bulls and heifers available year-round at private treaty.

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JLS International, Inc.

Jeff Smith, Owner Myron Saathoff myronsaathoff@yahoo.com

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Circle C Land & Cattle Co., Ltd.

Steve Densmore Cattle Manager (979) 776-5760, Office (979) 450-0819, Cell s.densmore@bre.com

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Eddie & Cindy Blazek Leona, Texas featuring

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1415 E. OSR Bryan, TX 77808 www.circlexbrangus.com

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Randy Schmidt • 903-278-7777 91 CR 2308 • Texarkana, TX 75503

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PROS PULL YELLOW.

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High-volume hay production, better looking bales and fewer hassles – all things a pro needs when it comes to baling hay. Only the Super M Series Balers feature the patented dual-stage belt tightening system, exclusive direct crop feed and the durability you expect from Vermeer. So no matter what color the tractor, the PROS PULL YELLOW. Vermeer, the Vermeer logo and Equipped to Do More are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries. © 2014 Vermeer Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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Space Deadline for Fall Frontline Beef Producer

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Western National Brangus Show Entries Due

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Heart of America Junior Brangus Show :: Sedalia, MO

22-23 Southeast Brangus Breeders Field Day :: El Dorado, AR 25

Build with Brangus on The American Rancher at 8:00 pm CDT

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Build with Brangus on The American Rancher at 10:00 am CDT

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Build with Brangus on The American Rancher at 11:00 am CDT

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September 2014 Brangus Show of Merit Entries Due

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Space Deadline for October Brangus Journal

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Thomas and Sons Cadillac of Brangus Sale :: Madison, MO

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Oklahoma State Fair Junior Brangus Show :: Oklahoma City, OK

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Western National Brangus Show :: Oklahoma City, OK

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Southeast Regional Junior Brangus Show :: Lake City, FL

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SBBA Banquet and Fun Auction :: Lake City, FL

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SBBA Showcase Sale :: Lake City, FL

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GeneTrust at Chimney Rock Cattle Company Bull Sale :: Concord, AR

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Indian Nations Fall Sale :: McAlester, OK

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The Cattleman’s Kind Bull Sale at Blackwater Cattle Company :: Lake Park, GA

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The Branch Ranch Online Sale Space Deadline for December Brangus Journal

10-14 World Brangus Congress :: Yucatan, Mexico 14

World Series of Brangus Female Sale :: Palo Pinto, TX

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Salacoa Valley Buy the Numbers Female Sale :: Fairmount, GA

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World Series of Brangus Bull Sale :: Palo Pinto, TX

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Salacoa Valley Buy the Numbers Bull Sale :: Fairmount, GA

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GeneTrust at Cavender’s Neches River Ranch Bull and Commercial Female Sale :: Jacksonville, TX

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Alabama Brangus Breeders Bull Sale :: Uniontown, AL

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Space Deadline for January Brangus Journal

Inaugural Brangus Fall Conference :: San Antonio, TX

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Space Deadline for November Brangus Journal

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CX Advantage Sale :: Weimar, TX

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Brinks Brangus at Westall Ranches Production Sale :: Ruidoso, NM

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Little Creek and Friends Bull Sale :: Okeechobee, FL

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Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch Sale :: Poteet, TX

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Town Creek Farms Sale :: West Point, MS

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Louisiana State Fair Junior Brangus Show :: Shreveport, LA

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Brangus Show of Merit :: Shreveport, LA

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Miller Brangus Sale :: Waynesboro, TN

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Oak Creek Farms Forage Tested Bull Sale :: Chappell Hill, TX

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GeneTrust at Chimney Rock Cattle Company Female Sale :: Concord, AR

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Sales and Events in BOLD are advertised in this issue.

For the most current listing of upcoming events visit

GOBRANGUS.COM/CALENDAR

Advertisers Index Alabama E Darby Farms..........................................................................................81 McCreary Farms......................................................................................81 Quail Creek Brangus..............................................................................81 Southeast Brangus Breeders..............................................................81 Arizona Carter Brangus.........................................................................................81 Robbs Brangus........................................................................................81 Arkansas Caldwell Farms........................................................................................81 Chimney Rock Cattle Co......................................................................81 Draggin’ M Ranch.....................................................................12, 13, 81 GeneTrust..................................................................................................15 California El Rancho Espanol de Cuyama..........................................................81 Florida Hardee Farms...........................................................................................82 MO Brangus..............................................................................................82 Southeast Brangus Breeders Association Showcase Sale........70 Wynne Ranch...........................................................................................82 Georgia Blackwater Cattle Co........................................................................ 9, 82 Burke Brangus Farm..............................................................................82 Char-No Farm...........................................................................................82 Greuel Family Brangus..........................................................................82 Salacoa Valley Farms............................................................................... 5 The Oaks Farms................................................................................11, 82 Kansas Suhn Cattle Company...........................................................................82 Louisiana The Branch Ranch.................................................................................... 1 Mississippi Double W Ranch.....................................................................................83 T3 Brangus................................................................................................75 Town Creek Farm....................................................................................21 Missouri Don Thomas & Sons........................................................................17, 83 Valley View Ranch...................................................................................83

New Mexico Westall Ranches, LLC...........................................................................6, 7 North Carolina Robert Yates Ranch LLC........................................................................83 Oklahoma Perry Ranch...............................................................................................83 Texas Cavender Ranches.................................................................................84 Circle X Land & Cattle Co............................................................ IFC, 84 Cox Excalibur............................................................................................84 Dillard Land & Cattle Ltd......................................................................84 Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch....................................................... 84, BC Double Creek Brangus Ranch............................................................85 E 3 Ranch...................................................................................................84 Farris Ranching Company...................................................................84 Garry Clem Brangus...............................................................................85 Genesis Ranch.........................................................................................84 JLS International................................................................................ 3, 84 Lingg Brangus..........................................................................................84 Mound Creek Ranches..........................................................................84 Red Bird Meadows Ranch....................................................................85 Schmidt Farms.........................................................................................85 Triple Crown Ranch.........................................................................57, 84 Vineyard Cattle Co., Inc.........................................................................85 Zottarelli Ranch.......................................................................................85 Events Southeast Brangus Breeders Field Day....................................12, 13 World Brangus Congress.....................................................................19 Products and Services CattleMax..................................................................................................14 Centralized Ultrasound Processing..................................................80 Doak Lambert..........................................................................................80 Elgin Breeding Service..........................................................................80 Hughes Cattle Service...........................................................................80 Lakin Oakley.............................................................................................80 Multimin....................................................................................................67 Silveus Insurance Group......................................................................65 Vermeer.....................................................................................................85 Wes Dotson..............................................................................................80

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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS OCTOBER 2-4, 2014 Board and Committee planning meetings

KEYNOTE SPEAKER FORREST ROBERTS!

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Reservations Make reservations by Aug. 30, 2014, to receive group rates Use group number 2218558 Call: 1-800-325-0720

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Drury Inn & Suites - Near La Cantera Pkwy 15806 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78249 The IBBA Fall Conference will be hosted at the Drury Inn and Suites near La Cantera Parkway located across Loop 1604 from San Antonio’s largest shopping area and amusement park. The hotel provides easy access to The Shops at La CanteraŽ, La Cantera Golf Club, SeaWorld, Six Flags Fiesta Texas and the Alamo.

- SO BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY! Golf Scramble - La Cantera Golf Club Breed Improvement Committee (San Diego Room 119) Membership and Education Committee (Augustine Room 120) Promotion Committee (Augustine Room 120)

6:30 p.m. meet and greet BBQ Keynote speaker Forrest roberts nCBa Chief executive officer Join IBBA members for a barbecue social hosted at the IBBA headquarters and hear from featured guest Forrest Roberts, NCBA Chief Executive Officer.

Buses will be available to and from the hotel.

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International Marketing Committee (San Diego 119) Commercial Marketing Committee (Augustine 120) Show Advisory Committee (San Diego 119) Finance Committee (Augustine 120) Lunch Junior Advisory Committee (San Diego 119) Awards Committee (San Diego 119) Bylaws Ad Hoc Committee (San Diego 119) THR Ad Hoc Committee (Augustine 120)

6:30 p.m. international Brangus Breeders Foundation Kickoff gala Celebrate with IBBA members in commemorating the International Brangus Breeders Foundation with an unforgettable, exciting festivity. Hosted at the Drury Inn & Suites ballroom.

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IBBA Board of Directors Meeting

Open to the entire IBBA membership, join in discussion and planning at the IBBA Board of Directors meeting.

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