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Volume 61, Issue 6

The Official Publication of the International Brangus® Breeders Association.

Subscriptions: Frances Miller 210.696-8231 x203 frances_miller@int-brangus.org

The Brangus Journal is an international publication serving the Brangus seedstock producer. Published bimonthly, 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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BPI OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman : Ron Flake (662.509.2233) President: Dr. Tommy Perkins (210.696.8231 x212) Secretary/Treasurer : Brandon Belt (254.248.5260) Director : Traci Middleton (731.676.0807) Director: R.L. Robbs (520.384.2478) STAFF Dr. Tommy Perkins: Executive Vice President (x212, tperkins@int-brangus.org) Frances Miller: Controller (x203, frances_miller@int-brangus.org) Tyler Dean: Director of Shows and Youth Programs, Publications Representative (405.867.1421, tyler@int-brangus.org) Brittni Drennan: Communications Coordinator (x202, brittni@int-brangus.org) Patti Teeler: Accounting (x205, patti@int-brangus.org) Rosanne Sralla: Registry Specialist (x206, rosanne_sralla@int-brangus.org) Lindsey Matli: Customer Service Representative (x204, lindsey@int-brangus.org) Emilio Silvas: Product Manager (x207, emilio@gps-beef.com) ADVERTISING IBBA Office: (210.696.8231), advertising@int-brangus.org Tyler Dean: (405.867.1421), tyler@int-brangus.org

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On the Cover. Special thanks to Allison Deshotel for her recent submission of several photos of great Brangus cattle.

DEPARTMENTS

6. IBBA Connection 16. IJBBA Connection 17. IBA Connection 24. Marketing Update 42. Membership 44. Sale Reports 48. Show Results 57. Brangus Plus 58. State Directory 60. Services 64. Advertiser’s Index 64. Calendar of Events

FEATURES & SPECIALS 2014 Board Candidate Biographies 18 Dealing with Genetic Conditions An Ever Increasing List of Syndromes 26 Protect the Future of Your Business 28 Selecting and Using Technology and Management Practices 30 Brangus Operation Recognized by BQA for Quality Standards 32

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IBBA CONNECTION - STAFF Executive Vice President

DR. TOMMY PERKINS 210.696.8231 x212 tperkins@int-brangus.org

Contact Dr. Perkins for: • Association Questions • Feedback for Continued Association Improvement

Director of Shows & Youth Programs Publications Representative

TYLER DEAN

405.867.1421 or 405.207.6921 tyler@int-brangus.org Contact Tyler for: • Brangus Journal & Frontline Beef Producer Advertising and Content • Upcoming Regional & National Shows • Junior Activities

Controller

FRANCES MILLER

210.696.8231 x203 frances_miller@int-brangus.org Contact Frances for: • Brangus Journal & Frontline Beef Producer Subscriptions • Accounting Questions • THR Questions

Accounting Specialist

PATTI TEELER 210.696.8231 x205 patti@int-brangus.org

Contact Patti for: • Accounting Questions • THR Questions

Communications Coordinator

Registry Specialist

BRITTNI DRENNAN

ROSANNE SRALLA

210.696.8231 x202 brittni@int-brangus.org

Contact Brittni for: • GoBrangus Online Advertising • Social Media Inquiries • News Related to Brangus • Publication Content

210.696.8231 x206 rosanne_sralla@int-brangus.org Contact Rosanne for: • THR Questions • Registry Questions • DNA Questions • Ultrasound Questions

Customer Service Representative

LINDSEY MATLI 210.696.8231 x204 lindsey@int-brangus.org

Contact Lindsey for: • Commercial Marketing Administration • Enrollment • Tag Orders • Membership & Educational Information • Event Planning & Convention

Product Manager

EMILIO SILVAS Emilio is Responsible for: • Software Development • Database Management

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IBBA CONNECTION - STAFF IBBA Staff Involvement Continually working with industry partners to promote and advance the Brangus breed Registry management Communications development Answer calls and questions Total Herd Reporting Planning and preparing for NCBA- Lindsey 2014 IBBA Convention and Global Roundup Planning – Lindsey Sales, shows, meetings, and industry events attended and/or coordinated: Set up and take minutes for numerous board meetings- Lindsey Salacoa Valley Farms Bull Sale, Fairmount, GA – Dr. Perkins Doguet Diamond D Ranch Annual Production Sale, Poteet, TX- Dr. Perkins Cow Country Congress, Crockett, TX – Dr. Perkins Oklahoma Brangus Association Fall Meeting, McAlester, OK – Dr. Perkins & Tyler

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Indian Nations Fall Brangus Sale, McAlester, OK – Dr. Perkins & Tyler Genetrust at Chimney Rock Cattle Co. Female & Bull Sales, Concord, AR – Dr. Perkins Brangus National Show of Merit, Shreveport, LA – Tyler The Cattleman’s Kind Bull Sale at Blackwater Cattle Co, Lake Park, GA – Dr. Perkins IJBBA Board of Directors Fall Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK – Tyler Hill Country Brangus Breeder’s Sale, San Angelo, TX - Brittni World Series of Brangus Female & Bull Sales, Palo Pinto, TX – Dr. Perkins Texas Beef Council Board of Directors Meeting, Austin, TX – Dr. Perkins Texas Beef Promotion and Research Council, Austin, TX – Dr. Perkins Genetrust at Cavender’s Neches River Ranch, Jacksonville, TX – Dr. Perkins Oklahoma Brangus Association Annual Meeting - Tyler

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IBBA CONNECTION - BOARD President, Ron Flake, Area 2

Robert Field, Area 8

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Cody Gariss, Area 3

Chuck Sword, Area 1

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Don Cox, Area 7

Mike Vorel, Area 5

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Mike Burke, Area 11

Russ Williamson, Area 7

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Traci Middleton, Area 4

Danny Farris, Area 9

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R.L. Robbs, Area 6

Larry Parker, Area 10

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Brandon Belt, Area 7 Term: 2012-2015 254-248-5260| brandonbelt@aol.com

Contact the Director from your area with any questions or concerns you have have about our association.

Events Attended: • Board meetings and Conference Calls - All • Genetrust at Chimney Rock, Concord, AR – Cody Gariss, Mike Burke, Robert Field, & Mike Vorel • The Cattleman’s Kind Bull Sale at Blackwater Cattle Co., Lake Park, GA – Mike Burke & Chuck Sword

• ABBA Heart of Alabama Brangus Female Sale, Uniontown, AL – Mike Burke & Chuck Sword • Alabama Brangus Breeders Meeting and Banquet – Chuck Sword • Genetrust at Cavender’s, Jacksonville, TX – Cody Gariss • Oklahoma Brangus Association Annual Meeting – Mike Vorel

2013-2014 IBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Back Row (L to R): Danny Farris, Larry Parker, Robert Field, Mike Vorel, Chuck Sword and Cody Gariss.

Seated (L to R): R.L. Robbs, Russ Williamson, Don Cox, Mike Burke, Traci Middleton, Ron Flake and Brandon Belt.

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IBBA CONNECTION Pull the Wagon

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o encompass the focus of the journal this month in a review of this last year, change is the most prominent reoccurring theme in 2013. We have certainly watched the dynamics of the beef industry shift in a way we have never seen before. The federal government has increased the debt to a level I could have never imaged in my lifetime. The severe drought across much of the country has at least subsided to mild or better, and lastly, the IBBA membership is experiencing changes at the leadership and staff level of the association.

Therefore, a big thank you goes to the IBBA Board of Directors for selecting me as Executive Vice President of this organization.

I look forward to the many opportunities and challenges ahead as we continue to move this breed to the forefront of the commercial beef industry. As you know, one person does not make an organization or program. Regardless of how large or small, black or red, sales manager of choice, regional affiliation or state of operation, it is going to take a concerted effort from myself, the staff, officers, directors, committee chairs, committee members, sales managers, marketing agents, consultants and, most importantly, the entire IBBA membership to accomplish objectives and make progress. Each will take his or her own individual path, but everyone should agree to pull the wagon in the same direction each and every day. We should consider everyone in the Brangus family a business partner, not a competitor. We should strive to grow our market share in the beef industry and not be satisfied with the same size of the pie we have today.

I would like to thank the current staff for their loyalty and dedication to the association these past several months with the absence of an executive and two marketing personnel. You are to be commended for keeping the ship upright and moving forward.

As you can imagine, the association will be seeing a few new faces around the office as we fill the positions that were vacated early this summer. On that note, please welcome back Emilio Silvas to our IT team after previously serving a three-year period with the IBBA in the website and programming department. He will be the lead programmer as we continue to provide the necessary software for our members and the other breed associations we service through Genetic Performance Solutions (GPS).

Exciting opportunities lie ahead for us in the beef industry. The cattle inventory suggests a slight upward trend in replacement heifer retention and many have been blessed with some timely rainfall this past year. The green grass, stockpiled pastures and abundance of hay are certainly a welcome site as I drive across the country. Although feed, fuel and fertilizer prices continue to 10 | NOVEMBER 2013

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by Dr. Tommy PERKINS IBBA EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT

be higher than we prefer, we are blessed to have cattle prices that remain relatively high as well.

Brangus cattle have a huge role to play in rebuilding the nation’s cowherd, and this opportunity should not be taken lightly. I encourage you to collect and report as much data as possible on every animal you have and/or produce. This will enable us to build a larger, more complete database that will lead to a more powerful genetic evaluation. The commercial industry depends on us to provide the most powerful and accurate selection tools possible. I challenge each of you to report the maximum number of calving ease scores, weaning weights, yearling weights, ultrasound traits, docility scores, heifer pregnancies and others that are possible from your operation. Use of artificial insemination and a closed breeding season, along with large contemporary groups, will help you learn more about the performance of your cattle in order to provide a better product to your customers as well as assist you in making more educated decisions about your operation.

Most of you have read about the new genetic disorder impacting the Angus breed called Developmental Duplication (DD).

Scientists certainly do not have all of the biological mechanics understood on this disorder. We do know that some Brangus genetics have tested positive to the gene through currently available DNA tests. However, it should be noted that no Brangus cattle have been reported to the association that exhibit any of the characteristics reported for this disorder. Therefore, I ask that you be patient as we scientifically learn more about this disorder and the impact it may have on our cattle. The Breed Improvement Committee will present a suggested policy to our board in the coming weeks for action. Please visit the website for updated information on the disorder as we continue to learn more.

Do not hesitate to call me if you have any specific concerns about DD or any other DNA questions. 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 ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Perkins is the Executive Vice President for the International Brangus Breeders Association. He most recently was the executive for another breed association after serving as a professor at Missouri State University and Texas State University for nearly twenty years. His professional career is most noted for excellence in the field of beef cattle ultrasound. He has a doctorate in animal breeding from Texas Tech University.

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IBBA CONNECTION Flashback: A Historical Brangus Timeline in the First 50 Years

Brangus Journal OCTOBER 2001 VOLUME 49, ISSUE 9

“For time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.” - John F. Kennedy

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t is vital for survival to look to the future and set goals that challenge your organization to be come stronger but can still be achieved. This timeline demonstrates achievements our association has made and also the obstacles we have overcome. Reflect on the past, but do not dwell on it for change is essential for growth and progress.

1949-1960

1949- The first organizational meeting was held in Vinita, Okla., on July 29, 1949.

1950- The association bylaws were adopted at the first American Brangus Breeders Association (ABBA).

1950- The first Brangus show was held during the San Antonio Livestock Exposition.

1953- Volume one, issue one of Brangus was published.

1953- Three-year terms were set up for seven members to serve on the ABBA Board of Directors.

1954- Jesse Dowdy was hired as the first executive secretary.

1956- The name of the breed’s official publication was changed to Brangus Journal.

1958- The name was changed from ABBA to International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) during a meeting at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas.

1960- A contract was signed with the Performance Registry International to process performance for IBBA.

1961-1970

1961- Artificial insemination (AI) rules were established.

1964- The first promotional movie “The Brangus Story” was produced. Five copies were transcribed into English, Spanish and Portuguese. The promotion budget was $1,004.

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1965- The board voted to hold the 1966 IBBA convention in conjunction with the first International Brangus Show in Houston.

1966- The first International Brangus Show was held during the “Houston Fat Stock Show”.

1969- An agreement was entered with the American Hereford Association to process registration certificates.

1970- Freeze branding was approved.

1971-1980

1971- The first Hill Country International Brangus Futurity (today known as the Brangus Futurity) was held in Kerrville, Texas.

1971- The purchase of a lot in San Antonio for the new IBBA building site was approved.

1972- An instruction booklet for the performance program was approved.

1973- The IBBA headquarters were moved from Kansas City, Mo., to San Antonio, Texas.

1974- For the first time in history, Brangus cattle were on display at the National Western Stock Show in Denver.

1974- Brangus Publications, Inc. (BPI) was established as a separate entity from the IBBA. 1977- The International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) and the International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) were formed.

1978- The registration of embryo transfer (ET) calves was approved.

1978- The first International Brangus Queen was crowned.

1978- The IBBA purchased a computer system.

1979- The first IBA scholarships were awarded to Brangus youth.

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1982- A ruling was established that inspectors must be at least 18 years of age and pass both a written test and an oral critique of the cattle.

1982- A long range planning committee was formed and a five-year plan developed.

1982- The first National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS) was held in Moberly, Mo. 1983- The National Sire Evaluation program with the University of Georgia was approved.

1984- A special inspector program was approved to inspect all cattle to be certified.

1985- The first IBBA Sire Summary was published.

1986- The Crowning Event in Houston generated more than $600,000 in three hours to pay for the new IBBA headquarters, and the grand opening of the new IBBA building was held on April 19, 1986.

1986- Most probable producing abilities (MPPA) and maternal breeding values (MBV) were replaced by EPDs. 1987- The ruling was adopted that any male calf born after July 1, 1987, and used in future AI or ET programs must be parentage verified.

1987- It was recommended to collect ultrasound information on ribeye area and fat thickness between 330 and 420 days of age.

1990- Allowing registered cattle to be permanently identified by branding or tattooing was passed by the membership.

1996- The “American Tenderizer� advertising campaign was launched.

1996- A Brangus Website on the Internet was approved.

1997- A $10,000 endowment fund for research was established.

1998- Brangus entered a relationship with Superior Livestock Auction to sell commercial Brangus cattle via satellite sales.

1998- Whole Herd Reporting (now Total Herd Reporting (THR) was accepted by the Board of Directors.

1998- Carcass EPDs were developed.

1998- The Brangus EPD database went online.

1999- A grand, black tie event was held during the annual convention celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Brangus breed.

1999- The Brangus Black Gold (now Brangus Gold) and Brangus GeneNet programs were introduced and implemented. BJ

1991-1999

1991- Red Brangus cattle, in a separate category, were allowed in the registry.

1992- A rule passed that the calf at side of dam must be registered prior to being sold.

1993- DNA was adopted for parentage verification on multiple sire registrations only.

1994- The International Red Brangus Breeders Association was formed.

1994- The Spring Sire Summary was first inserted in the April Brangus Journal for the first time.

1994- The bylaws changed to allow members to vote by mail ballot.

1994- The Brangus trademark was assigned to IBBA. 1995- IBBA moved forward with the development of carcass EPDs by collecting percent intramuscular fat (IMF) and fat thickness data, and tenderness studies with Texas A&M and Auburn universities were initiated.

1996- A performance registration certificate was developed.

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IBBA CONNECTION Commit to Brangus

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he days are getting shorter, and the air is getting colder – signs the end of the year is rapidly approaching. Soon 2013 will be a memory to us all.

Hopefully, it will go down as an important year for each of you, but more importantly, I hope each and every one of you is starting to look ahead to 2014. Now is the time to assess what is working within your operation and begin planning on ways to keep the momentum moving forward.

This past year has brought several changes to IBBA, but change is what you make of it. Every member has the opportunity to choose one of two routes – embrace the changes or stubbornly refuse to accept things are not what they were. It is critical to our breed’s success that the entire membership supports one another and helps lead this association to a brighter future. If you can’t embrace change, then become an active participant in your association and let the membership be a voice to the association.

Last month, I talked about “buy-in”. If there was ever a time the IBBA membership needed to buy into our association, it is now. Think about how you, as a member, can commit to your association.

First and foremost, participate in the upcoming IBBA Board of Directors elections. Eight candidates are seeking election to four of IBBA’s Board of Directors seats. Each candidate has a biography of his or her qualifications listed in this issue. These biographies tell you a little about each candidate as well as their philosophies and what they feel is important for the future of IBBA. Ballots will be distributed November 15 and must be returned in the enclosed envelope to the ACCOUNTING FIRM

by December 31. Please do not send these ballots back to the IBBA office! Participating in the election process is one of the most sacred parts of not only our association, but also our great nation. Do your part, and voice your opinion.

Another way to get active in your association is by talking with the Director that represents your given area. Our association functions the same as our country in that these directors are elected to act on your behalf in the mechanisms of our association. Let them know what issues you feel need to be addressed and what issues you feel are really a step in the right direction. Without input from the people, it is really difficult to know what the members want to see accomplished.

Staying connected is vital to being an active member of this association. Whether you read the copy of the weekly eNewsletter, like IBBA on Facebook, follow GoBrangus on Twitter, check updates on gobrangus.com or open up your most recent copy of the Brangus Journal, you can and should stay connected to 14 | NOVEMBER 2013

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what is going on within YOUR association. All of these outlets are ways IBBA communicates to its members, and I encourage you to find what works best for you.

Lastly and most importantly, PARTICIPATE. Unless you participate, you can’t sit on the sideline and complain. Throughout my life, I have come to find that through my participation in an organization, I come to understand the why’s and how’s of the organization that I would naturally want to question and complain about. IBBA offers members multiple opportunities to participate – NCBA Convention, IBBA Convention, Global Roundup, national shows, regional shows, junior activities – so pick one and participate. Commit to your association. Commit to Brangus. BJ ABOUT THE AUTHOR: As a third generation Brangus breeder, Tyler Dean grew up believing in Brangus cattle. At the age of eight, Dean joined the IJBBA to show Brangus heifers and asended the ranks to serve as President of the Board of Directors in 2004-2005. Professionally, Dean oversaw operations as ranch manager of a growing commercially focused Brangus operation. Under Dean’s guidance the ranch grew to be the largest source of Brangus bulls in the state of Oklahoma.

Additionally, Dean has worked with a large scale commercial ranch in the Oklahoma Panhandle on genetics and management. Before joining IBBA, Dean worked independently managing sales as well as doing independent advertising and catalog design and production.

As the Director of Shows and Youth Programs, Dean coordinates IBBA’s four National and four Regional Shows along with coordinating and executing all IJBBA activities. Additionally, as the Brangus Publications Representative, Dean works on layout and production of all Brangus print media as well as coordinates advertising sales and publication content for Brangus Publications, Inc.

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IJBBA CONNECTION 2014 is Almost Here

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ow, time sure flies! As this year comes to a close we can proudly look back and say it has been an extremely successful and enjoyable year. From the Global Roundup and the International Brangus Show in Houston, National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS) in West Monroe, Western National Brangus Show in Oklahoma City, and the Show of Merit in Shreveport, La., this year has been packed full of fun activities, new adventures, and, of course, the Brangus family love.

This past year has had so many unforgettable memories I know I will cherish for a lifetime. Also, this past year has brought us closer to our old friends and brought several new ones. How many people can say they have friends across the nation? The Brangus breed is known not only for their great genetics in cattle, but also the many great people that make up the breed. This past year I have come to meet so many of these great and wonderful people just by being active on the board. We can all say we have had a great year full of new experiences, and we can use these experiences to be the building blocks of this upcoming year. We have had so many wonderful memories to help better ourselves for 2014.

To start off 2014, the IJBBA Board of Directors will be attending the Youth Beef Industry Congress (YBIC) to help promote the leadership skills of our board. This experience will hopefully give us all some skills that we can bring back and impress upon the members of the IJBBA who will one day be the future leaders of the breed.

After YBIC, we will head over to Houston for the International Brangus Bull and Female Shows and the IBBA Convention.

Houston serves as a major meeting for the IJBBA Board of Directors as we host our largest fundraiser there, and it is our last official in-person meeting until NJBS. We will probably leave Houston with lists a mile long of all the things that must happen before July!

July brings the National Junior Brangus Show, but it will be in a new location for 2014. Instead of it being in West Monroe, La., like it has been for 10 of the past 11 years, it will now be Bryan, Texas. I hope everyone is excited about seeing a new area of the country this summer. Looking ahead to 2015, NJBS will move to Duncan, Okla. That one week of NJBS is hopefully what every Brangus junior showman looks forward to each year. It is a fun week filled with all kinds of activities and getting to see those friends you have not seen in a year.

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Brangus Show in Oklahoma City. The Western National is held in conjunction with the Oklahoma State Fair and is fun packed with all sorts of fun rides and quality competition. After Oklahoma City, board members will head to the Show of Merit in Shreveport. This weekend is full of fun just like Oklahoma City but with a LITTLE more humidity.

In conclusion, I can honestly say this year has been filled with lots of fun times, but next year is already looking even better! BJ ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Racheal Sharp is returned to the IJBBA Board for the second year of her term and continues Oklahoma’s longtime representation on the IJBBA Board of Directors. Sharp brings a unique personality to the IJBBA Board and provides true leadership by example. She is destined to achieve great things and really provides the compassion, honesty and integrity to propel the IJBBA forward.

Entering her junior 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.

2012-2013 IJBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Kacie Wallace, Bryan, TX goinshowin02@yahoo.com

Ex-Officio Kelsey Munoz, Pearland, TX kmunoz@munozcattlecompany.com

Director Tanner Bosarge, Evergreen, AL tannerbosarge@yahoo.com

Director Ali Congdon, Repton, AL ali_cdancingauburncowgirl@yahoo.com

Director Allyson Polston, Lakeland, FL goober4141@gmail.com

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

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

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

Director Director Meghan Pickett, Robeline, LA McKenzie Posey, Wayner, OK speeples1@bellsouth.net posey_mckenzie@yahoo.com IBBA Queen Kourtney Gardner, China Spring, TX kourtney.l.gardner@gmail.com

IBA CONNECTION Help us Provide Junior Scholarships

by Sami ROOP IBA DIRECTOR

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he International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) has provided $377,500 to date to junior Brangus members. Money for these scholarships comes from your support.

The IBA raises money through memberships and by selling a variety of Brangus related promotional items.

Each year IBA members judge the illustration contest at the National Junior Brangus Show. The IBA then uses the winning art for notecards that we sell for $10 per packet (15 cards per packet).

The IBA board of directors also reviews other items that we think will be of interest to the general IBBA membership, as well as other cattle breeds.Currently, we also have notepads (two pads of 50 sheets) that we sell for $5. And, we are now selling insulated tumblers that can hold hot or cold liquids for $15.

The Brangus Auxiliary continues to sell these items to raise money for scholarships, so your continued support is very much needed.

If you are interested in joining the International Brangus Auxiliary or in purchasing any of the IBA products, please contact me. There is no additional tax charged on the items and shipping is free.

Thank you for your support! BJ

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SPECIAL IBBA DECIDES 2014 Board Candidate Biographies Area 2 Bill Davis

Bill and Gail Davis own and operate Chimney Rock Cattle Co. in Concord, Ark. Having never owned any brand of cattle other than Brangus, Bill feels he is very familiar with both the purebred and commercial aspects of the breed. The cattle industry is in the middle of record setting times, and no other breed has more potential for growth than Brangus.

With the board’s recent hire of Dr. Tommy Perkins as IBBA’s Executive Vice President, Bill feels that with his previous experience on the board and involvement on several committees, he can be an asset to the membership, staff and the Board of Directors as the IBBA enters these exciting times. As the director from area two, Bill would pledge to always have an open ear, an objective view and to always do his best to represent all of the membership to the best of his ability. He thanks the membership for this opportunity. BJ

Area 2 Ron Flake

Ron Flake lives in Ecru, Miss. He and his wife, Janet, have been married for 26 years and have three children who are all in college. Anna Claire is in her fifth year of pharmacy school.

Ethan is an engineering student, and Whit is currently majoring in agricultural business. Flake purchased their first registered Brangus cattle in January of 1988. He worked as a chemical engineer at Kerr McGee Chemical for 26 years. After retiring from Kerr McGee, he enjoyed working with their Brangus cattle herd. He left retirement a couple of years ago and

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now enjoys working as farm manager of Town Creek Farm in West Point, Miss.

Flake’s father, who had a commercial herd, first introduced him to raising cattle. Flake can honestly say he learned a whole lot from his dad. Some more memorable lessons included losing money when the bottom fell out of the cattle industry many years ago. He also learned that perseverance and hard work pay dividends in your life bank account when your cattle investments do not.

Flake raises Brangus cattle because they are the best cattle you can raise. The maternal value of the Brangus female is unmatchable while the carcass merits of Brangus are equal to Angus. Simply put, Brangus is the competitive edge in the beef industry. BJ

Area 3 Cody Gariss

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

Very active throughout his youth in 4-H and FFA, Cody exhibited cattle throughout his eligibility at the local, state and national levels. After high school he attended Missouri State University, graduating with honors in 2005 with a degree in Animal Science and a minor in economics. Following college he returned home to join his father and grandfather in the family operation. Cody is still active in helping junior 4-H and FFA members with their individual livestock projects, and has had the opportunity to judge numerous local and regional cattle shows throughout Missouri. Cody, his wife, Emily, and son, Grady, are members of the Milford Christian Church.

There has never been more opportunity or potential for growth in the Brangus breed than there is right now! With that being said, in order to put the breed in the driver’s seat of the commercial industry, leadership at the association level is of utmost importance. Cody has the background within the purebred industry to understand the importance of maintaining the breed’s integrity, and at the same time, continue to improve upon the resources available that will allow fellow purebred

SPECIAL IBBA DECIDES 2014 Board Candidate Biographies breeders more tools and opportunities to promote and market their cattle. On the commercial level, Cody knows first-hand the value of commercial Brangus females and the ability their progeny have to grow, gain and grade. He will work to continue to convey that message to fellow cattlemen and women.

Seeking reelection as the director in area three, Cody is anxious to hear from fellow members with their thoughts and ideas regarding the future of the breed. Without question, the top priority of this association should be to serve its membership, and throughout his first term, Cody has shown a willingness to listen and will continue to seek input from members in his area and across the country. Cody Gariss is enthusiastic about the road ahead of the Brangus breed and would be honored to continue to add his balanced perspective as a director on the IBBA Board. BJ

Area 7 Michael J. Kammerer

Mike Kammerer, along with his wife Judy, own and operate Red Bird Meadows in Montgomery County, Texas. Mike has a passion for the cattle industry that stems from his involvement as a young man with one of the largest registered Angus and quarter horse ranches in Colorado.

He spent all of his spare time at the ranch learning as much as he could about the operation while cultivating a dream of one day owning his own cattle ranch.

Mike graduated from the University of Colorado in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and spent the early part of his career in the electronics and polymers industries. After relocating to Texas, he moved to the engineered equipment business when he joined Dresser Industries. His distinguished career with Dresser allowed him to take on ever increasing responsibilities and leadership roles in the company’s operations, both domestically and internationally.

While maintaining his work responsibilities with Dresser, Mike earned his MBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, in 1985. After 33 years of dedicated service with Dresser Industries, Mike retired as Senior Vice President. Serving as a Board of Director will be nothing new for Mike as he has previously served with extensive experience on civic, business,

and industry boards and was elected as Chairman for more than half of the boards on which he served.

Mike’s desire to be involved in agriculture never left him. In 1985, he purchased a rice farming operation in Chambers County, Texas, which he successfully operated for 25 years. In 1993, his dream of one day owning his own ranch became a reality with the purchase of his current property. Immediately after acquiring the property, he leased the land and facilities to a registered Brangus breeder and then began making improvements to his property. In addition to cleaning up his new property, Mike built new permanent facilities, established improved forage varieties for grazing and hay production, and began learning about his choice of cattle that would populate Red Bird Meadows Ranch.

Mike purchased his first registered Brangus cattle in 2001 and has grown the herd substantially since then both in numbers and quality. The famed herd sire known as Jethro was bred and raised at Red Bird Meadows. Mike also developed and expanded the history making 924 family which produced the standout breed notables Rock Star, Onstar, Elegido and Righteous. Their sisters form the backbone of the Red Bird cow herd and make up many of the finest and most sought after females in the breed.

Mike has a results oriented, common sense approach to business and makes decisions based on evaluating the facts of the issues at hand. He is committed to the continued improvement of the Brangus breed’s genetic base, increasing IBBA and IJBBA membership, expanding breed marketing efforts while providing the needed support to enable both small and large breeders to grow, promote and market more effectively. His strategic vision for the association also includes global expansion for our breed based on doing a better job of “telling our story”, breed improvement, and well designed promotion campaigns. BJ (continued on page 20)

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Area 7 Shawn Knox Shawn Knox and her family own and operate Diamond K Ranch located northwest of Houston at the former site of the historic Nine Bar Ranch in Hempstead, Texas. They raise Brangus and Red Brangus along with crossbreds and club calves.

Diamond K Ranch is proud to be the home of multiple champion donor females. Their primary focus is to raise exceptional cattle. In the show ring with daughter Katy Knox, Diamond K Ranch was awarded the 2008 Red Show Heifer of the Year, 2012 Show Heifer of the Year and the 2013 Red Show Heifer of the Year as well as numerous national championships.

Since 1980, Knox and her husband, Wayne, have owned and operated a steel pipe business now located in Hempstead, Texas.

Katy is currently pursuing her master’s degree at Texas A&M University in the agriculture department. The ranch continues to compete in the show ring at open shows across the country.

Utilizing a year-round intensive artificial insemination and embryo transfer program, Diamond K Ranch is striving to breed the best show animals for junior and open show exhibitors as well as functional cattle that will perform after their show careers. Through Katy’s experience in junior programs like the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) and Texas Junior Brangus Breeders Association (TJBBA) the Knox family understands, first-hand, the importance of a junior program to the future of the breed. Diamond K Ranch offers junior exhibitors competitive Brangus, Red Brangus, Brangus Gold, Ultrablack, and Club Calf show heifer and steer prospects private treaty year round. They also offer a limited selection of bull calves for Brangus and Red Brangus breeders as well as commercial cattlemen.

Knox’s interest to run for the IBBA Board grew over the past few years due to several concerns. As a Brangus breeder, Knox heartily commends the breed association on the technological advancements that are currently in use. Knox realizes that to remain economically competitive in today’s business climate, the breed must continually push the edge on new advancements.

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Knox is concerned about the increasing age of the cattle business.

As the current average age of most ranchers is 65, Knox feels that members must be proactive to promote and encourage the benefits of the breed to younger ranchers. To remain financially viable, a new crop of breeders must continually be cultivated.

Knox knows that many of the junior members have limited exposure to, or knowledge of, the experienced breeders, and she would like to see more cooperation between the experienced breeders and the junior members and future breeders. Members can and should all continue to learn from one another and utilize the current technology to its full potential.

Knox realizes that their own ranch is primarily concerned with show cattle, which may seem to be in conflict with many commercial cattle concerns. However, breeders all need functional and prolific cattle or they lose money. The advertising agencies use only the best looking products for their promotions.

Should members not do the same? Knox would like to see the shows and show cattle utilized more fully as an incredible advertising opportunity for the entire breed. Shows provide numerous areas for advertising, education, social interaction and promotion for all aspects of the breed.

An additional concern Knox has is the communication between the Board of Directors and the members. Knox would like to see more conversation between the board and the membership when changes are considered in the breed.

Face-to-face general membership meetings are difficult to arrange due to schedules, but increased education via electronic communications could be a viable option. Knox realizes the IBBA website posts the board meeting minutes, but some issues are a bit cryptic in their explanations. Changes are inevitable, but open dialogue regarding these changes can and will help everyone to understand what needs to be done and why.

Having been a business owner for the past 33 years, Knox knows each member is concerned with his/her own issues, but all members want to be profitable. In the current economic climate, Knox thinks we must be prepared for the technology advances but also retain the personal contact to reach out to our current and future breeders. BJ

SPECIAL IBBA DECIDES 2014 Board Candidate Biographies Area 7 Joseph Massey

Joseph Massey, Ph.D., was raised in South Texas on a large Spanish Land Grant Ranch where he learned that Brahman influenced cattle were critical in his environment if cattlemen expected to survive in the cattle industry. He purchased his first Brangus heifers when he was only 12 years old and has owned Brangus since. Massey currently maintains a herd of approximately 200 Brangus cattle on a ranch in Uvalde County, Texas, where they raise cattle and pecans. He has spent his entire career working in all aspects of the cattle industry, from developing the first non-surgical embryo transfer techniques to co-developing the first Bovine DNA Marker Map. Most recently, Massey spent the past eight years as IBBA’s Executive Vice President.

When Massey was first contacted about the Executive Vice President at IBBA, he was told the association needed some good management experience, and it should not take long to right the association. Massey soon realized the problem was much worse.

“About 10 days into my tenure, I realized the association was on the brink of financial collapse, and it had no functional record systems,” Massey said. “What followed was eight years of hard work where we recapitalized the association, putting $700,000+ of capital into the bank, developed the first online registry program, and last year, at the National Cattle Beef Association Convention, your IBBA staff was recognized as the Best of Breed for Communications.”

Massey received the following email that day from Bryce Schumann, Angus Association CEO, recognizing the success of the IBBA: Joe, Congratulations to your team on the well-deserved recognition at the Best of Beef breakfast this morning. As a testament to the efficiency of your team I also have the press release on my phone this afternoon.

Joe, thanks for your good work with BBC. Congrats, Bryce Massey has made the decision to run for a director position on the IBBA board because in less than nine months, he has

witnessed the dissolution of the IBBA staff and all the programs that had been put in place over an eight-year period.

“I could not stand by and see all this good work come to an end without at least trying to right the association strategies,” Massey said. “While I believe change is part of good management strategy, change with no direction is a plan for complete collapse.

The past eight years saw the IBBA boards go through many sessions of strategic planning in moving the association forward.

I do not understand how all that eight years of planning has been pushed aside. At a distance, it looks like decisions are no longer being made for the good of the membership but rather for the good of a few.”

One of Massey’s proudest moments while at IBBA was when a member called him about two years into his tenure. The member said, “Joe, do you realize that you have returned the Association back to the membership?”

“I am absolutely okay with running for a director’s position and not winning, but I am not okay with sitting and watching from the sidelines,” Massey said.

Massey offers strong industry experience with an understanding of where the beef industry is headed and making sure that Brangus cattle continue to be a significant part of that industry. He has a significant amount of operating experience and a thorough understanding of what it takes to bring ideas to fruition.

Massey cofounded DigitalBeef to provide performance recording platforms for the beef industry that are user-friendly.

He served as Executive Vice President of the International Brangus Breeders Association from 2004 to 2013, redirecting the focus of the association to serve its members and making Brangus cattle relevant to the commercial cattle industry. He has been instrumental in the implementation of a multi-breed EPD program for the association and guiding the association into a Total Herd Reporting inventory system, the adoption of which has been vital to the growth and success of the association. In 2007, Massey started Genetic Performance Solutions, LLC, (GPS) a breed registry services and performance analysis company serving the cattle and breed association industry for the IBBA. GPS manages online registry programs for breed associations and the data base management of performance data like multibreed EPDs. In 1989, Massey cofounded Genmark, a DNA marker developing company with a focus in human genetic defects and development of Bovine DNA marker maps and linkages to (continued on page 22) BRANGUS JOURNAL

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SPECIAL IBBA DECIDES 2014 Board Candidate Biographies (continued from page 21) commercial traits of interest, such as milk volume, protein and fat content. In 1989, he started Granada Genetics, Inc., a bovine embryo transfer company and served as its first president and COO for Granada Corporation. Granada Genetics developed as one of the most successful international embryo transfer companies with four U.S. facilities, one in Cambridge, England, and numerous international joint ventures. Massey received his Ph.D., in Physiology of Reproduction from the Texas A&M University Veterinary School in 1980. BJ

Area 11 Mike Burke

For the past three years, Mike Burke has been honored to serve on the IBBA Board of Directors as the Area 11 representative. With his term beginning in 2011, Burke had to learn the IBBA By-Laws, policy, function of the committee system, and the history of the association in order to represent all IBBA members fairly and equitably. This first year was a learning experience and very time consuming with all the board conference calls, committee conference calls, and board meetings at the San Antonio, Texas, office. Major decisions were made in the past three years, and Burke can honestly say that he can support his vote on every decision, whether popular or unpopular with fellow board members or with some members.

In his three years representing Area 11 as a board member, Burke has missed only one meeting- a conference call due to a death in his family out of state.

His involvement with the beef industry began at age 13 when Burke’s father purchased a small herd of Angus heifers. Like most youngsters, Burke was the recipient of all the labor intensified jobs such as shoveling manure, mending fences, stacking square bales of hay in the barn, etc. He developed a love of the land and cattle and tried to learn all he could about agriculture.

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in construction engineering, quality assurance, performance analysis and other programs.

He never lost his love for the land and cattle, and in 2002, Burke started their herd of Brangus x Angus cows. Then, Burke and his wife, Susan, began purchasing quality Brangus bulls. In 2009, they purchased their first registered Brangus heifers and established Burke Brangus Farm.

Burke has been actively involved in the Georgia Cattleman’s Association since 1985 and has served as Region Nine Vice President for the last four years. He served as his local chapter’s president for three consecutive terms. Additionally, he recently served on the Board of Directors for the Southeast Brangus Breeders Association.

Susan is an Advance Practice Nurse in Augusta, Ga. Burke’s oldest son Paul, his wife, Valarie, and Burke’s grandson, Charles, live in Atlanta, Ga. Burke’s youngest son, David, lives in Washington D.C. Susan has two daughters, Erin and Caitlyn.

They both call Evans, Ga., their home. The Burkes attend the local Methodist Church in Waynesboro, Ga. With the experience and knowledge he has acquired over the last three years, Burke believes he can make a difference growing the breed and the association. He feels like the job he was elected to do is not finished, and he trusts the members of Area 11 will elect him to another three years as their representative on the IBBA Board of Directors. BJ

Area 11 Eddy Roberts

Edward (Eddy) Roberts’ family has deep roots in the Suwannee River Valley located in northern Florida.

He was born and raised on the farm where his great grandfather settled in the early 1860s only three miles from where Roberts currently resides.

Roberts’ father, Walter, bought and took over the farm in 1945, and the farm became a family operated business in 1972. W.E.T. Farms was established, representing each stakeholder in its name, Walter, Eddy and Ted. Roberts is now the sole survivor and operator of the farm.

Now at 64 years old, Roberts and his wife, Mary, share the responsibility for planning, financing and all the record keeping on the farm. Their son, Ethan, and two grandsons, Trey (16) and

SPECIAL IBBA DECIDES 2014 Board Candidate Biographies Brandon (18), are also an integral part of the daily management of the operation. Ethan’s wife, Lisa, and the Roberts’ six-year-old granddaughter, Janna, complete the happy Roberts family.

W.E.T. Farms is a diversified farming operation. From 1960 to 1993, the Roberts family grew tobacco, peanuts and hay and raised cattle and hogs as well. Currently, there are approximately 500 acres planted in Bermuda, and Bahia grass seed is harvested on several thousands of acres in the area. The Roberts family relies solely on the operation as their livelihood.

Roberts has been buying Brangus bulls for quite some time from Tommy Taylor at Little Creek Farms. Roberts saw the improvement in their cattle and their bottom line. The Brangus bulls ate the same thing his commercial cattle ate, and he was impressed. So, in 2004, Roberts purchased 20 heifers. They raise cattle to suite the environment and continue to improve their herd to meet the needs of the market.

Roberts graduated from Branford School in Branford, Fla., in 1967 at the top of his class. He was a natural leader and served as student body president and president of the high school band.

Roberts graduated in 1972 from Florida State University in Tallahassee and spent about half the time at school and the other half working on the farm.

Since then, Roberts has been represented on boards and committees and served in several leadership positions including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) committee, Resource Conservation and Development Council, Live Oak’s Farmers Cooperative for 28 years, and he served as Chairman of the Suwannee Valley Growers Association. Suwannee Valley Growers Association instrumental in charting the organization and locating Florida state farmers in White Springs, Fla. Roberts is also a member of the local, state and national cattlemen’s association.

Roberts was also Chairman of the Centennial Committee at the church where they are members. Roberts’ most prestigious award was being selected Outstanding Young Tobacco Farmer in Florida in 1980, which led to a leadership training program with 34 other classmates from other southeastern states that produced tobacco. They were exposed to some of the finest minds in a wide variety of subjects ranging from land planning to agricultural law and micro and macroeconomics. The program included a visit to Washington, D.C., and a tour of Brazil in 1986-1987.

The Roberts family works to protect the land and is more conscious of the challenge every year. It is to their benefit to maintain a healthy environment and a healthy herd and realize their grandchildren, as well as the next generation, are depending on it. Roberts’ goal at W.E.T. Farms is to operate a long term, environmentally sensitive operation that remains profitable in order to continue their treasured way of life. BJ

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MARKETING UPDATE Commentary: The 80-20 Rule

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used to have a boss who was a marketing genius— seriously; he dreamed up ad campaigns, promotional ideas, even company names and taglines like no one I’ve ever encountered. A veritable fountain of great ideas.

But like many gifted people, he had his “quirks,” one of which was an inability to drum up a whole lot of new business, which eventually shrank the firm to the point my services were no longer needed.

Another was his embrace of a whole series of rituals as part of his weekly, monthly and quarterly schedule at the office. I thought many of them bordered on superstition, but one in particular I came to value, now much more than then.

You’re familiar with the 80-20 Rule: Eighty percent of the work gets done by 20% of the employees; 80% of the problems come from 20% of the customers, etc., etc.

His was a little different spin on that hoariest of business clichés: Spend 20% of each monthly performance evaluation on the past 30 days, but invest the other 80% in mapping out plans for the coming month.

It was a variation of the old “he who fails to plan, plans to fail” theme, I suppose, but in the marketing field (unlike the day-to-day deadlines of journalism), where projects stretch out across months at a time, the 80-20 break down was very valuable.

That’s because we all give lip service to planning ahead, and no matter what business we’re in, we do spend what seems like an inordinate amount of time planning projects, setting goals and projecting revenues and earnings.

It always seems as if planning is one of the biggest and most timeconsuming priorities we have.

But the aforementioned boss actually calculated the time-on-task spent rehashing previous projects, versus the time spent in strategic planning—not just dissecting “to do” lists that are already on the calendar, but in thinking longer term about issues, challenges and opportunities out there on the horizon.

According to his admittedly limited calculations, he discovered that—at best—the split was more like 50-50, not 80-20. Half of the actual time, on duty, in the office, hard at work, was spent debriefing, discussing and dissecting projects that were already signed, sealed and delivered.

Only half, or even less than half, of the collective energy in the firm was devoted to what might be down the road.

Thinking ahead—way ahead I’d put that percentage even higher when it comes to animal agriculture and meat production. Ask anyone in the business what’s on their mind, and you’ll get a litany of issues—the high price of feed, the volatility of the marketplace, the impact of retail prices 24 | NOVEMBER 2013

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on short-term demand. Those are all legitimate issues, and every one affects the bottom line of everyone involved, from live side to processing to marketing and merchandising.

But ask that same group to talk about the biggest challenges in the next generation, or the remainder of this century, and you’ll get a different response. Oh sure, most people can tick off a string of problems, like vegan activists, or animal rights proponents or oppressive regulations or even a few broader issues, like whether we ought to continue with ethanol subsidies as an (alleged) attempt at energy independence.

But dig deeper, and I’m willing to bet that the 80-20 Rule would kick in pretty quickly: For every four or five minutes spent analyzing short-term issues, like yesterday’s market prices, you’d be lucky to get even 60 seconds of discussion about the future of livestock production and the challenges faced by the people who raise the animals and process the food products that consumers take for granted will always be sitting there in the meat or dairy case, or on the menu—any time we care to purchase them.

I’d argue that everyone who cares about animal agriculture needs to shift their thinking, to start spending more time analyzing the long-term challenges facing producers and processors. For instance: Land use. In 50, or a 100 years, are we going to have the rangeland, the farm ground, the acreage needed to support an industry that may be required to feed hundreds of millions more people than it does today?

Or how about the global marketplace: Is it guaranteed that North America will never hit a ceiling as far as capturing value from shipping beef, pork and chicken overseas? Is it certain that regulatory pressures won’t force thousands of people out of the industry? Is it a no-brainer that the current level of inputs—energy, feed, infrastructure—will always be available and affordable, no matter what mega-trends develop around the world?

Even though I have the luxury of being able to spend a lot of my time thinking about the ramifications such trends might have on producers, packers and processors, I don’t have any solid answers to any of those questions.

Fortunately, there are plenty of people in the business of meat and poultry production who are a heck of lot smarter and more knowledgeable than me.

The industry needs them—and you—to mimic my former boss: Start spending less time hashing over today’s problems, and more time figuring out the road map needed to navigate the years—and decades—ahead.

The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Dan Murphy, a veteran food-industry journalist and commentator. BJ

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FEATURE Dealing With Genetic Conditions - An Ever Inreasing List of Syndromes

by Jackie ATKINS, Ph.D. DIRECTOR, SCIENCE AND EDUCATION AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION

This article originally appeared in the October 2013 edition of The Register and was written by Jackie Atkins, Ph.D., Director of Science and Education with the American Simmental Association

detect, report and develop tests for them is improving. With the advancement in technology comes the opportunity to manage recessive genes in the population while still improving the genetics in our beef herds. For instance, preliminary research from Drs. ecently the American Angus Association announced Jerry Taylor and Dave Patterson (University of Missouri) suggest the discovery of another genetic condition called there could be at least 176 embryo lethal mutations in the bulls developmental duplication (DD). Affected calves screened to date (n=11). These broken genes could go unnoticed that survive to term are born with multiple limbs as 95% of eggs are fertilized yet 30 days later 60% of the cows will or polymelia. Polymelia occurs spontaneously in cattle of a remain pregnant. In other words, a large amount of embryonic variety of breeds as well as other species including sheep, horses, loss occurs that we chalk up to normal biology — which is indeed and humans. Other than an increased occurrence of mortality the case! Dr. Taylor estimates these newly discovered broken associated with calving difficulty, calves born with polymelia genes could explain 5 to 10% of the pregnancy loss. Dr. Taylor often thrive (especially following the removal of the limb[s]). plans to sequence a total of 150 high-impact bulls from the main During the last four years, beef breeds in the U.S. With this the incidence of polymelia in research, new embryonic lethal efects exist and our ability defective genes will be added to the purebred Australian Angus populations rose above expected list and used to improve molecular sporadic levels. Drs. Laurence to detect report and develop breeding values and ultimately Denholm (NSW Department EPDs for reproduction traits like tests for them is improving of Trade and Investment) and stayability (Jerry Taylor, personal Jonathan Beever (Agrigenomics, communication).

Ltd. and the University of Illinois) found this condition was At the BIF meetings this summer, Dr. Dorian Garrick, Lush the result of a simple recessive mutated gene. After discovering Chair of Animal Breeding & Genetics at Iowa State University, a DNA variation that appears to directly cause the defect, Dr. stated quite simply, “Every individual carries defective Beever initially tested 1,099 high-use AI Angus bulls and found mutations.” This includes you and me. In fact, every human 72 carriers of the defective allele (a moderately high allele carries about 20 copies of embryonic lethal defective genes frequency of 3%). However, based on this allele frequency, the (Dr. Jared Decker in “The truth: Every living thing is a genetic incidence of polymelia should be higher than is actually reported defect carrier” from Beef Cow Calf Weekly, 8/22/13). Thankfully, if all animals homozygous for the mutation demonstrated the in most cases our second copy of this gene is normal. Hence, defect (the defect would be called fully penetrant). Due to this you are able to sit and read this article oblivious of your broken discrepancy, Dr. Beever initially hypothesized a certain amount genes. With simple recessive traits (DD, AM, NH, CA, OS, etc.), of embryonic loss during gestation in homozygous embryos. an animal must carry two copies of the defective gene in order Upon further investigation, Dr. Beever found some homozygous to show the condition. Mating a carrier to a free animal would animals with very minor phenotypes (e.g., a 2-inch long skin result in half of the progeny being carriers and all the progeny tag) and others that appear totally normal (Jonathan Beever, would appear normal (Figure 1). Mating two carrier animals will personal communication). The existence of seemingly normal result in 25% affected calves, 50% normal phenotype but carriers homozygous recessive animals (the defect is not fully penetrant) of the defective gene, and 25% free of the genetic defect. With could explain the discrepancy between allele frequency and the non-lethal homozygotes as is the case with DD and CA, the number of reported affected animals. Further research is ongoing potential exists to breed homozygous recessive animals (Figure to fully understand the inheritance of this genetic defect.

1, bottom table). Breeding affected animals will quickly increase It is unsettling how quickly new genetic defects are being the frequency of the defective allele as every progeny will inherit discovered. In all reality, these defects exist and our ability to the broken gene.

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FEATURE Knowing how these defective genes propagate into the next generation helps us make better management decisions. Of course, no one system fits all operations or all defects. Points to think about when deciding how to manage against defects include the economic impact of the condition, the frequency of the broken gene within the herd, the availability and cost of DNA tests, and whether you raise seedstock or commercial cattle. Some strategies to consider for commercial or seedstock operations are as follows:

(sires and donor dams) to identify at-risk bloodlines.

• Archive DNA of influential breeding stock (semen or hair) for yet unavailable DNA tests.

• If a carrier animal is of high genetic value, mate the carrier to non-carriers and test the progeny for carrier status (50% of the progeny should be free).

• If non-carrier breeding stock of equal genetic value is available, select these animals over carriers to reduce spreading the broken genes.

COMMERCIAL • Use crossbreeding to greatly reduce the risk of carrier to carrier matings (and boost production by up to 25%).

• If crossbreeding is not an option, then use outcrossing to avoid inbreeding and the concentration of particular defective genes.

• Carrier to non-carrier matings can be used in terminal production systems without the risk of increasing the frequency of the defective allele in the breeding herd.

We will continue to learn about new genetic defects in our beef cattle. How we react to this information is what is important.

Building on our knowledge of the genetic control of establishment of pregnancy or embryonic mortality could have a huge impact on our efficiency of reproduction and ultimately increase profits in our cattle operations. Being able to track carriers and maintain transparent genetic defect reporting is vital to managing known defects. Avoid inbreeding and when possible use crossbreeding to reduce the risk of uncovering alleles which are responsible for new defects. We as an industry need to adapt to increasing numbers of known defects and carriers in our population. BJ

SEEDSTOCK • Test for known defects in your influential breeding stock

Figure 1.

Expected outcomes of breeding free (both genes are normal, AA), carrier (normal phenotype but carries one copy of the defective gene, Aa), and affected animals (likely display the phenotype and both genes are defective, aa) for a simple recessive trait. Breeding strategies should attempt to increase the frequency of desirable alleles while decreasing the frequency of the defective alleles. Note, for embryonic lethals the aa animals are never seen.

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FEATURE Protect the Future of Your Business

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strategic plan helps agribusinesses, operations and veterinary clinics succeed long term.

Strategic business planning can be an important part of long-range success. An effective strategic plan spurs conversations about the future and transforms them into action. As a result, businesses are likely to increase profitability and reduce the possibility of failure.

“If you don’t know where you are going as a business, you won’t know how to move forward,” said Nicolas Buttars, PeopleFirst™ business solutions manager. “You are going to underachieve in the long term, and put your business or operation at risk of being surpassed by your competitors.”

A business plan serves as a necessary and cost-effective way to improve stability during volatile times, which can be frequent in the agricultural industry.

“A lot of businesses are in a transition point right now,” Buttars said. “They really haven’t considered a plan that looks three to five years out. They are focused on an annual operational plan versus long-term growth.”

Strategic Planning Services from PeopleFirst is available to help agribusiness owners, managers and veterinary clinics outline goals and achieve them.

People who enter this program are taking steps to become more profitable and more productive, Buttars said.

The strategic planning process focuses on everything from plan creation to implementation. Starting with an introduction to strategic planning, the curriculum continues with stages of activating the strategic plan specific to your business or operation. After completing this curriculum, owners will walk away with a strategic intent statement, business objectives, core strategies, action plans and monitoring plans.

“The introduction gives a brief overview of what strategic planning is and why it is important,” Buttars said. “It gives participants a high-level vision and core values statement and asks them to think: ‘Where is it that we really want to be?’”

This process also helps assure owners of consistency throughout their business. It will outline important objectives that help with widespread alignment of the company.

“The biggest thing business owners are going to gain from this is what strategic direction they want and what business objectives are important to them,” Buttars said. “They will gain alignment within their organization so that everyone has the same understanding of where they are going and what they are doing in the future.”

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In 2012, the company generated annual revenues of $4.3 billion. With approximately 9,300 employees worldwide at the beginning of 2013, Zoetis has a local presence in approximately 70 countries, including 29 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries. Its products serve veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals in 120 countries. For more information on the company, visit www.zoetis.com.

Zoetis is the proud sponsor with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibitions and the American Veterinary Medical Association of the mobile educational exhibit Animal Connections: Our Journey Together. Families visiting the exhibit will explore the vast bonds between people and animals and learn about the important role veterinarians play in protecting animal and human health. For more information, visit http:// www.zoetis.com/animal-connections-tour/.

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FEATURE Selecting and Using Technology and Management Practices

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hen one considers the myriad of technological and management practices that beef cattle producers can use, it brings to mind the Baxter Black poem about the cattleman who was unhappy about the high price ever received for his calves. When asked why he was unhappy, he said he had done everything his veterinarian, Extension agent and feed and pharmaceutical sales persons had recommended and still lost money! I keep that in mind, both as an Extension specialist and a commercial cow calf producer. What I should do and what I can do could be the same but often are not. Most of the following recommendations don’t cost much if anything but all will increase returns.

Basic reproductive management practices, such as breeding soundness exams for bulls and pregnancy testing cows, have been taught (and practiced) for more than 50 years, yet fewer than half of us actually use these. Breeding soundness might seem less important in herds with several bulls compared to single sire herds, but research has shown there are dominant bulls that tend to breed most of the cows. If the dominant bull were sub- or infertile, calf crop percentage could certainly be lower. Having a breeding or a calving season can be a useful way to allocate resources like labor and supplemental feed more efficiently, although I know many who don’t. I think you lose weight at weaning when you don’t breed cows to calve before your best forage months. Cows that don’t breed (or breed late) need to be identified and removed and bred or sold. Having your veterinarian conduct the pregnancy test allows them to help diagnose possible causes of open cows, but blood tests are available and very cost effective. There is no justification to treat open cows the same as bred ones. It is just too costly!

The use of a grazing management program in conjunction with a sound nutritional program will aid you in using your feed and fertilizer dollars more wisely. Proper stocking rates to avoid overgrazing, judicious weed and brush control; pasture rest to rejuvenate grasses, soil testing to apply the correct amount of fertilizer, and body condition and fecal pad scoring of cows to monitor your nutritional program are pretty low tech management practices but can save you lots of dollars!

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visitors’ access to your cattle or pens (always use your vehicles to show cattle). Most diseases are transmitted through fluid discharges (blood, manure, urine, respiratory, etc.), and most of us have at least one of those on our boot. Having a good herd health management plan developed with your veterinarian (they know the local diseases and best times to treat for parasites) is dollars well spent!

Probably where most of us fail to follow through is in taking advantage of calf management practices. Vaccinating calves for clostridial diseases, castrating and implanting and deworming them (and their dams) are probably done by most intermittently at best but offer some significant financial benefits. In a study of the Economic Impact of Beef Cattle Best Management Practices in South Texas by Ringer et al. in 2010, calves vaccinated for clostridia, castrated and implanted and dewormed brought $56 per head more than calves that were not when sold at weaning.

Of course there are still plenty of other technologies and management practices one could use, but these are easy to learn and use and relatively inexpensive to implement and, most importantly, will have long term positive impacts on your bottom line! BJ ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Paschal lives in Corpus Christi, Texas and has been a Livestock Specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and a faculty member of the Animal Science Department at Texas A&M University since 1986. He is responsible for planning, conducting and evaluating beef cattle educational programs with county Extension agents in a 37 county area of South Texas.

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FEATURE Brangus Operation Recognized by BQA for Quality Standards

by Brittni DRENNAN IBBA COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

After receiving state recognition in Texas, San Jacinto Ranch is a nominee for the National BQA Award.

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oward and Carolyn Davis of San Jacinto Ranch LLCin Huntsville, Texas, were announced as this year’s recipients of the Texas Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Award. The award was presented during the 2013 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in August in College Station, Texas.

San Jacinto Ranch LLC, a registered and commercial Brangus operation, was established in 2007 on the family farm land that was originally purchased

by Howard’s great grandfather in 1877. The Ranch contains land from Stephen F Austin’s second colony as well as property given posthumously by the State of Texas to a Kentucky fighter who died at the battle of Goliad.

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operation, Howard and Carolyn performed a thorough research to determine what kind of cattle they wanted to breed. Based on their findings, they decided to use Brangus genetics for their registered and commercial herds.

“We chose Brangus for three reasons: the Brahman influence for heat and pest tolerance, the Angus influence for meat quality, and the black color for good sale prices,” Howard said. “One additional benefit we have seen over the years is the low birth weight of the Brangus calves. We have yet to pull a calf from a female that was bred to a registered Brangus bull.”

While keeping in mind the quality of the end product, docility, calving ease and feed efficiency are Howard’s other top priorities.

With only him and his wife working the entire herd, he expects calm, docile cattle.

“It affects the final product,” Howard said. “It’s evident when my steers leave the trailer in the sale barn. I feel that docility helps with their feed intake and stress level, which makes a better end product.”

In a press release published by the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), rancher and acting TSCRA President Pete Bonds said BQA guidelines ensure a quality product for consumers and provide confidence that the beef they purchase was produced with care.

“Howard and Carolyn are well respected for raising high quality, gentle cattle,” Bonds said in the press release. “Their implementation of BQA recommended practices on the ranch have been very evident to those who do business with them, and rarely does an educational program go by that you don’t see one or both of them in attendance.”

Howard said San Jacinto Ranch could be set apart from other operations because of their willingness to revise their business and

FEATURE operational plans based on new techniques and research if the associated costs to their operation can be justified. They strive for quality and exemplify that in their daily tasks and purchasing decisions.

“Quality assurance means several things to us- looking after the health of our herd, handling animals in accordance with BQA standards, raising and selling calm animals,” Howard said.

Howard retains a high percent of his females and sells replacement heifers tagged with Brangus Gold, a commercial marketing program offered by the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) designed to market certified Brangus genetics. The steers at San Jacinto Ranch graze on winter rye grass until they reach 750-800 pounds and are sold at the Navasota Livestock Auction. Young registered Brangus bulls are sold private treaty directly to local ranchers as well as at special bull sales at the Navasota Livestock Auction. Howard utilizes data to improve his operation and the marketability of his herd. He also uses the data he receives to assess progress and set goals.

“EPD’s are important to us,” Howard said, “even though some of our bull customers don’t understand the numbers. I try to educate them as to what the EPD’s will mean to their calves. The more data I can capture on my animals allows me to make better decisions

in my breeding program. We use software to track all our animals, their health records, performance, pasture information and their offspring. This helps us make better decisions on how to manage the business, the pastures and the cattle.”

Following their Texas BQA award, the Davises will compete against other state BQA winners for the National BQA Award, which will be announced at the 2014 Cattle Industry Annual Convention and Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn., in February 2014.

“Howard and Carolyn are an example to all cattle producers. Their thirst for continual knowledge and improvement on their operation is evident,” said Bonds in a press release. “They’ve used BQA best practices while providing leadership to others; all with the goal of producing safe, wholesome and nutritious beef for consumers.” BJ ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Brittni Drennan received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Agricultural Communications from Texas Tech University. A native of Welch, a small town in West Texas, she has a passion for agriculture and has been involved in various aspects of the industry. She has extensive experience editing and writing news releases and feature stories for publications as well as several organizations. As Communications Coordinator, she administers IBBA’s online presence through social networking sites, oversees the production of IBBA’s publications and writes material promoting Brangus.

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All of us involved in the beef cattle industry use different tools and management practices as aids in our operation to drive more profitability and efficiency into our operations. From cattle handling designs, tractors and balers, pickups and bale beds, ATV’s and UTV’s, horses and tack, and trailers all are used to aid us in our daily quest to become profitable.

AI is the one tool that needs more use in both the registered and commercial industry to help us to compete with the other protein sources available. With a far lower initial cost of startup it provides your operation an opportunity for a much stronger return on investment than any other tool or management aid.

In our experience, the progeny from our proven AI sires have consistently sold for $500 to $800 more than their herd mates sired by clean up bulls. Quite an excellent return on investment that will do more to drive profitability for dollars invested than any other tool available.

GUARDIAN

R10122023

5th Gen.

DDF

March 20, 2008

Owned by: Johnston Farms and Draggin’ M Ranch

$40 per unit

VIDEO

RANKS IN THE TOP 35% OR BETTER ON 9 TRAITS Proven, moderate birth weight sire who will improve the EPD’s of his progeny.

He sires progeny that are easy to look at--with adequate depth of rib, muscle expression and good uddered females.

He has worked exceptionally well on Angus females in the production of Ultrablacks. Super dispositions.

LEAD GUN OF BRINKS 222K14 CSONKA OF BRINKS 30R4 MISS BRINGS UPPERCUT 30L18

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES

MBR MR BB 44M2 MISS 4L BEST BET 9U8P5 MISS 4L GUACHO 9U8M

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DATA

CalvinG ease:

GRowth:

CED 4.9 BW 80

BW 1.7

WW 666

WW 33

YW 1134

CaRCass:

YW 61

M 20

ADG 2.92

TM 37

WDA 3.12

CEM 7.6

SC 1.8

SC 37.6

REA .37

REA 12.55

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FT -.028 FT 0.20 Disposition:

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R10189274 DDF

LANDAU

5th Gen.

March 7, 2010 $40 per unit

Owned by: Chimney Rock Cattle Company, Suhn Cattle Company, Vorel Farms, & Cold Creek Ranch.

PROVEN CALVING EASE PLUS GROwTH, CARCASS & SUPER CONSISTENCY

VIDEO

Neat fronted, structurally sound progeny, with superior muscling, in a moderate framed package with good dispositions combine to make Landau one of the most sought after sires in the breed.

CSONKA OF BRINKS 30R4 LTD OF BRINKS 415T28 MS BRINKS BRIGHT SIDE 415P5

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES

BRIGHT SIDE OF BRINKS 789G5 MS HD BRIGHT SIDE 263L MISS HD 314 263J2

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DATA

CalvinG ease:

CED 9.0 BW 92

GRowth:

CHISHOLM

BW -0.7

WW 709

WW 32

YW 65

YW 1275

M 10

ADG 3.54

CaRCass:

R10161215 DDC

TM 26

WDA 3.49

CEM 8.6

SC 1.0

SC 41.9

REA .82

REA 15.93

IMF .01

FT .011

IMF 5.05

MateRnal:

FT .37

Disposition:

4th Gen.

september 21, 2009 $40 per unit

Owned by: Suhn Cattle Company and Cavender Brangus

VIDEO

UNEqUALED COMBINATION OF GROwTH, CARCASS, MATERNAL & CONSISTENCY He was the number one semen seller for GENETRUST through the first 6 months of 2013 and has done a super job when mated back to Brangus or to Angus females for the production of Ultrablacks.

CSONKA OF BRINKS 30R4 LTD OF BRINKS 415T28 MS BRINKS BRIGHT SIDE 415P5

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES

SUHN’S AFFIRMED 416N4 SUHN’S MISS AFFIRMED 331S34 SUHN’S MISS CADENCE 331L2

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DATA

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CED 5.5 BW 86

BW 1.2

WW 661

WW 33

YW 60

YW 1220

CaRCass:

M 14

ADG 3.5

TM 30

WDA 3.32

CEM 6.9

SC 1.3

SC 39.1

MateRnal:

REA .77

REA 15.34

IMF .06

FT .001

IMF 4.25

FT .33

Disposition:

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ONSTAR

3rd Gen.

February 8, 2009 $50 per unit

Owned by: Cavender Brangus, Schmidt Farms, Abbie Jorgenson, Mound Creek Ranches and Red Bird Meadows Ranch

VIDEO

IMPROVED CARCASS qUALITY IN A HIGH MATERNAL PACKAGE wITH SHOwRING EYE APPEAL His progeny have excelled not only in the show ring but also in the bull pens. One of three highly promoted full brothers. We feel that Onstar brings more to the table and is the best breeding son of the great 924 female.

MC JOHN WAYNE 165N3 MC JETHRO 00S3 MC MS STOUT 00M5

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES

NMSU 652 MISS NMSU 924 MISS NMSU 626

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DATA

CalvinG ease:

CED 3.7 BW 86

GRowth:

BW 2.1

WW 741

WW 26

YW 1310

M 14

ADG 3.56

CaRCass:

R10143304 DDF

SwIFT

YW 50

TM 27

WDA 3.59

CEM 6.1

SC 1.0

SC 41.3

REA .44

REA 16.61

IMF .13

FT .018

IMF 5.34

FT .42

MateRnal:

Disposition:

6th Gen.

March 1, 2009 $50 per unit

Owned by: Genesis Ranch and Schoenig Land & Cattle

GROwTH PLUS EXCELLENT CARCASS IN A MODERATE FRAMED, EASY FLESHING & FUNCTIONAL PACKAGE

VIDEO

The most proven son of the high IMF sire Lambert. A son, Suhn’s Foundation, was the high selling bull through the 2013 GENETRUST at Suhn Cattle Co. sale at $66,000.

LEAD GUN OF BRINKS 222K14 LAMBERT OF BRINKS 317R3 MS BRINKS GOOD FORTUNE 317M

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES

BRIGHT SIDE OF BRINKS 789G5 MS BRINKS BRIGHT SIDE 209L11 MISS BRINKS NEWSDAY 209G9

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DATA

CalvinG ease:

GRowth:

CED 4.7 BW 76

BW 1.3

WW 662

WW 36

YW 1246

CaRCass:

YW 67

M 4

ADG 3.65

TM 22

WDA 3.41

CEM 6.9

SC .40

SC 33.3

MateRnal:

REA .81

REA 16.33

IMF .19

FT .019

IMF 5.59

FT .46

Disposition:

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DEPENDENCE

R10126187 DDC

5th Gen.

september 26, 2008 $40 per unit

Owned by: Draggin’ M Ranch

EXCELLENT GROwTH AND MUSCLE A calving ease bull proving to add muscle and maintaining plenty of bone.

Across the board he has shown similar type in his offspring to his proven sire Suhn’s Next Step 331R7. Solid in sheath design of his calves.

BURTIN’S TRANSFORMER 803G3 SUHN’S NEXT STEP 331R7 SUHN’S MS CADENCE 331M3

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES

CCR SLEEP EASY 301J5 SF MS SLEEP EASY 535R6 SF MISS ANGELO 535M8

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DATA

CalvinG ease:

CED

BW

WW

YW

M

TM

CEM

SC

REA

IMF

FT

10.9

-3.7

28

57

10

24

7.6

.80

.54

-.10

.001

BW

WW

YW

ADG

WDA

SC

REA

IMF

FT

76

681

1177

3.11

3.12

34.9

13.46

4.10

.25

GRowth:

CORONADO

CaRCass:

R10180470 DDF

MateRnal:

Disposition:

4th Gen.

March 24, 2010 $40 per unit

Owned by: Draggin’ M Ranch and Garrett Brangus

VIDEO

GROwTH, CARCASS AND MATERNAL A superior calving ease bull with the ability to tone down frame on larger type females. He passes on his depth of chest floor, deep flank with added bone and breed character. Coronado is working well back on moderate framed females to maintain moderate, thick progeny.

SUHN’S AFFIRMED 416N4 CB HOMBRE 541T3 MS BRINKS BRIGHT SIDE 541K28

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES

LAMBERT OF BRINKS 317R3 MS BRINKS LAMBERT 535T4 MS BRINKS CAPTAIN 535R39

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DATA

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CED 10.2

BW -1.2

WW 31

YW 55

M 18

TM 33

CEM 8.7

SC .80

REA .43

IMF .02

FT .005

BW

WW

YW

ADG

WDA

SC

REA

IMF

FT

72

754

1300

3.41

3.52

35.2

15.46

5.29

.34

CaRCass:

MateRnal:

Disposition:

R10216038 DDF

PASSPORT

4th Gen.

september 28, 2011 $50 per unit

Owned by: The Oaks Farms, Bushley Creek Cattle Company and Cavender Brangus

VIDEO

PURCHASED IN THE 2012 GENETRUST @ CAVENDER’S SALE FOR $80,000 Super eye appeal in a structurally sound package with excellent growth and muscle. We anxiously await the arrival of his first calves later this fall.

His full sister is one of the best fall 2012 born heifers at Cavender’s and his full brothers are also exceptional.

SUHN’S AFFIRMED 416N4 CB HOMBRE 541T3 MS BRINKS BRIGHT SIDE 541K28

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES

LAMBERT OF BRINKS 317R3 MS BRINKS LAMBERT 803T6 MS BRINKS SUNDANCE 803P8

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DATA

CalvinG ease:

CED 5.3 BW 88

GRowth:

NEw CONCEPT

BW 2.1

WW 772

WW 39

YW 66

YW 1263

M 12

ADG 3.07

TM 31

WDA 3.46

CaRCass:

CEM 8.2

SC 1.10

SC 40.5

REA .52

REA 15.57

IMF .04 IMF 4.53

MateRnal:

R10204747 DDF

FT .014 FT .33 Disposition:

5th Gen.

september 5, 2011 $50 per unit

Owned by: Suhn Cattle Company and Cavender Brangus

VIDEO

OUTCROSS PEDIGREE wITH EXCELLENT GROwTH, MATERNAL & GREAT DISPOSITION His first calves have arrived and have met expectations. They are moderate birth weight with excellent length and depth of body and hit the ground growing. His dam is without question one of the greatest daughters of the multiple trait leader 228F.

SUNDANCE OF BRINKS 392G9 BLANDA OF BRINKS 535R54 MISS BRINKS TROOPER 535F61

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES

WR DUKE 228/F SUHN’S MS DUKE 30M SUHN’S MS GERONIMO 30J5

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DATA

CalvinG ease:

GRowth:

CED 4.8 BW 94

BW 1.7

WW 753

WW 45

YW 1430

CaRCass:

YW 77

M 14

ADG 4.23

TM 37

WDA 3.88

CEM 6.5

SC 1.10

SC 42.1

MateRnal:

REA 16.80

REA .51

IMF -.11 IMF 4.53

FT .007 FT .44 Disposition:

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FOUNDATION

R10227112 DDF

5th Gen.

February 26, 2012 $50 per unit

Owned by: Suhn Cattle Co.and Double W Ranch

MODERATE FRAMED, DEEP RIBBED, & EASY FLESHING A Swift son that was the high selling yearling of the 2013 spring sale season when he sold to David Wood for $66,000 at Suhn’s. His dam is a full sister to Next Step who has a tremendous amount of volume and rib shape. His first progeny will arrive in the spring of 2014.

LAMBERT OF BRINKS 317R3 GR SWIFT 209W3 MS BRINKS BRIGHT SIDE 209L11

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES

BURTIN’S TRANSFORMER 803G3 SUHN’S MISS BT 331S43 SUHN’S MS CADENCE 331M3

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DATA

CalvinG ease:

CED 0.8 BW 96

GRowth:

TEXAS STAR

BW 2.8

WW 37

WW 763

YW 69

YW 1326

M 12

ADG 3.52

TM 31

WDA 3.64

CaRCass:

R10191789 DDF

CEM 5.8

SC 0.5

SC 39.3

REA .65

REA 16.14

IMF .03

FT .007

IMF 4.58

FT 0.42

MateRnal:

Disposition:

4th Gen.

March 11, 2011 $40 per unit

Owned by: Johnston Farms and Garry G. Clem

A SUPER CALVING EASE BULL Calves come small with plenty of vigor at birth. Texas Star will moderate frame while siring his impressive pin bone width and adding muscle. His clean sheath is well exhibited in his offspring.

Disposition on him is exceptional.

MC JETHRO 00S3 MC ROCK STAR 924U6 MISS NMSU 924

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES

CSONKA OF BRINKS 30R4 MS CSONKA 9U8U3 MISS 4L BEST BET 9U8P5

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DATA

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CED 8.5

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BW 61

BW -0.5

WW 711

WW 20

YW 1241

CaRCass:

YW 37

M 17

ADG 3.31

TM 27

WDA 3.31

CEM 7.9

SC 1.1

SC 40.6

MateRnal:

REA 16.48

REA .32

IMF .04

FT .005

IMF 5.26

FT 0.39 Disposition:

HERITAGE

R10189980 DDF

5th Gen.

February 19, 2011 $40 per unit

Owned by: Draggin’ M Ranch and Coastal Farms

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MODERATE BIRTH wEIGHT wITH MUSCLE & GROwTH His first calves are impressive in that they have strong tops with big hips and adequate bone. Bred for longevity from both sides of his pedigree. His great grand dam is still producing for DMR at 15 years of age.

BURTIN’S TRANSFORMER 803G3 SUHN’S NEXT STEP 331R7 SUHN’S MS CADENCE 331M3

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES

SUHN’S AFFIRMED 416N4 MS DMR AFFIRMED 894W SUHN’S MISS 607L11 894S

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DATA

CalvinG ease:

GRowth:

CED 0.7 BW 92

BW 2.6

WW 741

WW 32

YW 1332

CaRCass:

YW 64

M 15

ADG 3.69

TM 31

WDA 3.52

CEM 5.7

SC .70

SC 38.8

REA .36

REA 15.83

MateRnal:

IMF -.01 IMF 6.04

FT -.002 FT .37

Disposition:

We, at GENETRUST, would like to visit with both registered and commercial breeders as to how these bulls, as well as other sires available on our web site, can be an asset to your herds’ future success. We have special prices available for volume commercial use and can assist in putting you in contact with trained professionals that can set up an AI and synchronization program.

Vernon Suhn • President • Vern@GenetrustBranGus.com • (620) 583-3706 Craig Green • MarketinG director • Craig@GenetrustBranGus.com • (870) 834-1976 1-877-GENETRS (436-3877) • www.GenetrustBranGus.com

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MEMBERSHIP Welcome New Members Y BAR D RANCH, SPENCER YARBROUGH WILLS POINT, TX

H D ANGUS, HARRIS C DURRETT JACKSONVILLE, TX

BWM LAND & CATTLE COMPANY, BILLY G MCCOY MARIETTA, TX

4F CATTLE CO, ROBERT FUCHS BRENHAM, TX

SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA, ALEX JOHNS OKEECHOBEE, FL

BRIAN ANDERSON DE LEON SPRINGS, FL

SBBA Janet Greuel Scholarship Applications Available

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he Southeast Brangus Breeders Association (SBBA) awards the Janet Greuel Scholarship each year to a deserving college student or college bound high school senior. Any high school senior or college undergraduate who is a member of the SBBA, or the son or daughter of a member of SBBA, residing in the 10 state region

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served by SBBA may apply.

Applications may be submitted to Norma Sword, 545 Scott Road, Williamson, GA 30292, by email to cnffarm@aol.com, or phone 770/227-9241. The completed application must be returned to Norma postmarked no later than November 15, 2013. BJ

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Southeast Brangus Breeders Present Awards at Annual SBBA Banquet

he Southeast Brangus Breeders Association (SBBA) hosted its annual banquet September 27, 2013, in Lake City, Fla. This event was hosted in conjunction with the Southeast Regional Junior Brangus Show and the SBBA Showcase Sale.

The awards for the junior show were presented to the winning exhibitors at the banquet. This year’s sale was dedicated to Emmett C. Harrison, a long time member of the SBBA and the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA). Harrison has served as president of SBBA and on the IBBA board as well as local cattlemen’s associations. He owned a credit reporting agency and served as an officer in Associated Credit Bureaus on all state, regional and international levels. Brangus heifers and a bull came to the family farm in the 1970’s. In 1986 he retired to the farm and grew the herd.

In 1988 Harrison was SBBA president and started the awards program which is continued today. This year, the SBBA Board of Directors voted to establish a Hall of Fame, and Harrison was the first honoree.

The Award of Excellence is given to honor long time SBBA members who have served the association and the breed with distinction over the years. Nominees must be the owner or manager of an organization who is a member of SBBA. The 2013 recipient is Sharron McCreary, a lifetime resident of the Evergreen, Ala., area. Sharron married her high school sweetheart, Fred McCreary. After 28 years of bank work including branch manager, she retired to golfing, fishing, deer hunting, and showing Brangus heifers. She had the grand champion heifer at the 2012 Futurity and won the 2013 Herdsman award. A long time supporter of Juniors, she and Fred received the Georganne Myers Award at the National Junior Brangus Show. Sharron is secretary/treasurer of the Alabama and Southeast Brangus Associations, and she serves as treasurer of the International Brangus Auxiliary and is an advisor to the IJBBA. The Achievement Award was established to allow our members to recognize a member of their staff for their service. The 2013 recipient is Todd Edwards from Salacoa Valley Farms located in Fairmount, Ga. Edwards grew up in Oklahoma and showed Hereford cattle for farms in Texas, Georgia and Alabama. He moved back to Georgia and has been at Salacoa Valley Farms for seven years. His herdsman duties include breeding and calving the 500+ cow herd, managing the extensive embryo program, organizing the two annual bull sales, and being responsible for bull testing on the farm. BJ

The first ever SBBA Hall of Fame Honoree was Emmett C. Harrison.

Harrison served both the SBBA and the IBBA during his tenure as a Brangus breeder. Janet Greuel and SBBA President, Evon Crooks are pictured presenting Harrison and his family with his award.

The 2013 Award of Excellence was given to Sharron McCreary, SBBA Treasurer for her unwaivering support of the SBBA. Janet Greuel and SBBA President, Evon Crooks are pictured presenting McCreary with her award.

The 2013 Achievement Award was given to Todd Edwards of Salacoa Valley Farms. Janet Greuel and SBBA President, Evon Crooks are pictured presenting Edwards with his award.

SBBA President, Evon Crooks, welcomed an overflowing crowd of Southeast Brangus breeders to the Annual SBBA Banquet.

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SALE REPORT Buyers from 11 States Own Cattle at Thomas and Sons Sale Summary: 15 registered Brangus pairs grossed $47,000 to average $3,133 6 registered Brangus bred cows grossed $12,700 to average $2,117 26 registered bred heifers grossed $53,800 to average $2,069 7 registered open heifers grossed $12,900 to average $1,843 54 registered Brangus females grossed $126,400 to average $2,341 35 Brangus bulls grossed $74,450 to average $2,127 161 commercial females grossed $235,125 to average $1,460 Pleasant weather and great hospitality greeted 52 buyers from 11 states at the Thomas and Sons Cadillac of Brangus Sale in Madison, Mo., in late September. The Thomas family hosted many repeat buyers from both the registered and commercial sector to an excellent steak dinner and entertainment the evening before the Saturday sale.

Enthusiasm was strong for the day as Jamie Eiken of Russellville, Mo., paid $10,000 to own lot 47 and 47A, a spring three-in-one.

The cow was sired by the big milk Cadence son from JLS, 610T and safe back to Mr Thomas Winchester 392Y6. Her good heifer calf at side was sired by the LTD son, Doc. JLS of Robertsdale, Ala., and Devine, Texas, paid $4,000 to own the cow in lot 45, a

spring three-in-one split. She was dragging a fancy heifer calf at side by 101S, the good Lead Gun son out of the Nikita donor cow and was bred back the same way.

Stacy Keen of 5K Ranch from Lake Wales, Fla., paid $3,800 to own lot 22, a good John Wayne bred heifer out of Sampson who ratioed 116 at weaning and ranked in the breed’s top five percent for that trait. She also purchased the top selling open heifer of the day as she paid $3,500 to own lot five. This halter broken Mighty Mouse daughter is out of a Fred daughter and posted top 15 percent of the breed WW EPD. Diamond K Ranch, Robert Klingert of Montgomery City, Mo., purchased the next high selling females when he paid $3,400 to own lot 50, MS Thomas 915S-108W, a Revenue bred female with a fall heifer calf at side by 541X67, Thomas’ good Unitas son.

Lot 65, Mr Thomas Alpine 31Z3, was the top selling bull of the day as Bahrenburg’s Brangus of Cole Camp, Mo., paid $3,000 to own this big growth Csonka grandson.

B&M Cattle from Carthage, Mo., Shadwick Farms of Stover, Mo., and Barnhard Cattle Co of Emden, Mo., were volume buyers for the day’s sale. BJ

Southeast Brangus Breeders Association Showcase Sale The Southeast Brangus Breeders Association (SBBA) Showcase Sale was hosted in Lake City, Fla., on September 28, 2013, in conjunction with the Southeast Junior Brangus Breeders Regional Show. The weather was beautiful, and the crowd of potential buyers was ready to bid and purchase some of the best Brangus genetics in the South.

Buyers from 11 states were actively bidding on a total of 64 lots. The high selling 3-N-1 lot was consigned by Clover Ranch, Marietta, Ga., and purchased by McCreary Farms, Evergreen, Ala., for $9,250. The high selling bred heifer lot was consigned

by Vanna Farms, Royston, Ga., and purchased by Levon Enzor, Frisco City, Ala., for $4,500. The high selling bred cow lot was consigned by Truitt Brangus, Auburn, Ala., and purchased

by L & W Cattle, Mocksville, NC, for $4,000. The high selling flush lot was consigned by Clover Ranch and was purchased by 44 | NOVEMBER 2013

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Quail Creek Brangus, Steele, Ala., for $5,100. The high selling open heifer lot was consigned by Salacoa Valley Brangus Farm, Fairmount, Ga., and purchased by Lake Majestik Farms, Flat Rock, Ala., for $7,000. The high selling pair lot was consigned

by EC Farms, Mocksville, NC, and purchased by Dale Hayes, Gainesville, Fla., for $2,700. The 64 lots totaled $185,400 for an average price per lot of $2,896.87. BJ

SALE REPORT MO Brangus Sale Sale Summary: 46 Brangus bulls averaged $4,054 for a gross of $186,500

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here was standing room only at the Arcadia Stockyard in Arcadia, Fla., October 4, 2013, as commercial cattlemen from across the state came to bid on some quality Brangus bulls where Tommie Barnes served as the sale’s auctioneer. The vast majority of the

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bulls went home with repeat customers who have come to appreciate how well these bulls perform and the depth of the quality genetics from the consigning ranch.

Volume buyers included Dixie Ranch, Ben Hill Griffin, Putnam Groves and Midway Farms. MO Brangus has spent 35 years developing genetics that work for the commercial beef industry. To receive a catalog for their offering next year, call 407-869-5866. BJ

Cox Excalibur Advantage Sale

uyers from four countries attended the 2013 CX Advantage Sale October 12, 2013, at Cox Excalibur Ranch in Weimar, Texas. Breeders from Belize, Mexico, Angola and the United States supported the sale, and the volume buyer from Belize returned to Cox Excalibur to take home 24 lots. The second volume buyer from Mexico took home 11 lots to build his program with the other cattle he purchased from top breeders in the industry.

The top selling lot was CX Legends Dream 506/Z1 selling for $9,500 to Tanecka Ranch of Columbus, Texas. This herd sire prospect was sired by CX Legends Dream 610/U1 out of CX Ms Red Chief 506/U. Second high selling bull was CX Legends Dream 59/Z selling for $5,000 to OB Ranch of Wharton, Texas. Three herd bull prospects were sold for $18,400 to average $6,133.

Top selling female was TJR Miss Cardinal 92/A selling for $6200.00 going to Stofa Rosa Ranch of Willis, Texas.

Second high selling female, CX Payloads Meathouse 957/Z sold for $4500.00 to Good Shepard Ranch of Lubbock, Texas.

Third high selling was a pick of the lot from the mating of Red Chief 485/M1 and CX Ms Home Run 314/T1 and went for $5,000. The second of the pick sold for $4,000.

Cox Excalibur sold six black Brangus females for an average of $3,200 bred to SBR Night Train 781/RZ. One embryo flush sold for $3,300 to average $550 per embryo. Gross sales totaled $201,000 for an average of $3,242 on 62 lots. BJ

To get your sale reported, please download the sale report form at

http://gobrangus.com/brangus-publications/ and return it along any pictures you may have to Brittni at brittni@int-brangus.org.

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SALE REPORT Brangus Bull Demand Strong at Salacoa Valley Sale Summary: 96 coming two-year-old Brangus bulls grossed $399,600 to average $4,163 3 proven Brangus herd sires grossed $12,500 to average $4,167 34 yearling Brangus bulls grossed $120,750 to average $3,551 133 Brangus bulls grossed $532,850 to average $4,006

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standing room only crowd from nine states snapped up the Salacoa Valley Bull Sale offering in Georgia at a rapid pace. Repeat and new buyers from across the southeast and Texas enjoyed pleasant temperatures and a sunny day as well as the southern hospitality for which Salacoa Valley Farms is known.

This is the first sale under new ownership as The Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc, took possession of the cowherd last month.

Natural Resource Director Alex Johns welcomed the crowd and shared his vision for a dynamic and growing cow herd at Salacoa Valley and expressed his excitement in being a part of the Brangus breed. He also introduced the Seminole Tribe’s branded beef program and discussed the volumes of beef it encompasses while inviting commercial cattlemen to become a part of the vision.

The day’s top selling bull was lot 100, Atlanta of Salacoa 488Z. This powerful Lambert son posts nine EPD traits in

the breed’s top 35 percent or greater led by top four percent IMF. This deep sided, big boned herd sire prospect was purchased by The Oaks Farm of Newnan, Ga., 5K Cowbelle Ranch of Pontotoc, Miss., Truitt Brangus Farm of Auburn, Ala., and Miller Brangus of Waynesboro, Tenn. They gave $30,000 to own full possession and 2/3 interest.

Three bulls tallied as the second high sellers in the day’s offering at $7,000. Lake Majestik Farms of Flat Rock, Ala., paid the bid price to own lot 103, Vidalia of Salacoa 535Z4. This Brazile son boasts eight curve bending EPD traits in the breed’s top 25 percent or greater, paced by top two percent Milk, five percent YW and 20 percent BW. Hilltop Brangus Farm of Benton, Miss., purchased lot 178, Salacoa Stonewall 541Z6, for the bid price. This Stonewall son boasted a 1,337-pound yearling weight and was part of a very consistent ET flush at Salacoa Valley. Lot 179, Salacoa Patton 99Z16, also fetched $7,000 as Hayman’s 7-11 Ranch of Kenansville, Fla., purchased this big performing Patton son. He posted a 1,399-pound yearling weight and scanned over a 15-inch REA. Steve Daniel of Henderson, Tenn., purchased the fifth high selling bull as he paid $6,250 to own lot 170. This high performing Ultrablack bull was sired

by Hannibal and boasted a negative BW EPD with 70 pounds of YW. Purchasing bulls at $6,000 were CI Brangus of Birmingham, Ala., on lot 102, K Bar L of Okeechobee, Fla., on lot 106 and Shiloh Brangus of Stony Point, N.C., on lot 109. BJ

Left: David and Susan Vaughan with representatives of The Seminole Tribe of Fl, Inc. Above: A crowd of Brangus enthusiasts showed was on hand for the Salacoa Sale.

Right: Alex Johns, Seminole Tribe of FL, Inc welcomes the crowd to Salacoa Valley Farms.

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SALE REPORT Doguet Registered Bulls and Females Average $5,000 Sale Summary: 1 Brangus Donor grossed $9,000 to average $9,000 10 Show Heifer prospects grossed $66,250 to average $6,250 1 Ultrablack Open Heifer grossed $4,000 to average $4,000 10 Brangus Fall Calving Heifers grossed $43,450 to average $4,345 1 Ultrablack Fall Calving Heifer grossed $5,500 to average $5,500 14 Brangus Spring Bred Heifers grossed $51,950 to average $3,711 1 Ultrablack Spring Bred Heifer grossed $4,500 to average $4,500 37 Registered Females grossed $184,650 to average $4,991 1 Brangus Herd Bull Prospect grossed $13,500 to average $13,500 43 Brangus Coming 2 Year Old Bulls grossed $236,400 to average $5,498 40 Brangus & Ultrablack Yearling Bulls grossed $167,900 to average $4,198 2 Semen Lots grossed $6,500 to average $3,250 83.5 Total Bulls grossed $417,800 to average $5,004 10 Commercial Brangus Females grossed $20,250 to average $2,025

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ain in South Texas, beautiful fall weather and an offering of powerful performing and phenotypically pleasing cattle drew 143 registered buyers from 11 states to bid on and buy the Doguet Diamond D cattle at the sale “Where Performance Meets Style”. Bulls and females found ready acceptance and were snapped up at a torrid pace by the large crowd of commercial and registered producers on hand. Mike and Lisa Doguet, Timmy Lucherk, Eric Otto and their crew at Diamond D shared their enthusiasm for good Brangus cattle and extended South Texas hospitality in the form of a steak dinner the night before the sale for all in attendance.

The high selling female was lot three, DDD Ms Tassey 804A7, as Jake Johnston from Waxahachie, Texas, paid $20,000 to own this February show heifer prospect. The flawless female was sired by Hercules and posted EPDs ranking in the breed’s top 10 percent WW, 20 percent REA and top 25 percent REA. The second high selling female was lot one, Ms Brinks Newt 55U5 at $9,000. Westall Ranches of Arabela, N.M., paid the bid price to own this daughter of BW trait leader, Newt, with the balanced EPDs. Her dam is a maternal sister to Success, Pure Power and Riggins.

Lot 41, a consigned female from JOJ Brangus of Tyler, Texas, was the third high selling female. Draggin M Ranch of Eldorado, Ark., paid $8,500 to own this Onstar daughter with the fault free phenotype. Her dam is a full sister to the $24,000 high selling bull at last year’s Doguet sale, Stock Option.

Lot five, a crowd favorite, was the fourth high selling female.

Lake Majestik Farms of Flat Rock, Ala., paid $7,750 to own this January Dillinger daughter out of the powerful 820 cow family.

Ed Geiger of Lytle, Texas, paid $7,500 to own lot 15, a Presidente granddaughter from the popular 804 cow family with a good bull calf at side.

Lot 119, JL/DDD Outcross 200Z7, topped the bull sale at the bid price of $19,500 for full interest and possession. This big topped and moderate son of Outcross presented balanced EPDs and sold to Robert Cromwell of Giddings, Texas.

Billy Shannon of Pleasanton, Texas, bought the second high selling bull when he paid $17,000 to own full interest in lot 136, DDD Walks Alone 804Z18. This powerful grandson of the Fancy 804H33 writes eight EPD traits in the breed’s top 30 percent or greater.

Jeff Nohavitz of El Campo, Texas, paid $13,500 for full interest in lot 138, DDD Walks Alone 804Z21, a full brother to lot 136.

He is another big topped and moderate framed son of Walks Alone. He records nine EPD traits in the breed’s top 40 percent or greater and his dam posts five calves at 107 WR. Also fetching a bid price of $13,500 was lot 98, DDD Limitless 804Z55. L Ray Ranch, Matt and Michelle Willey, of Nome, Texas, purchased ½ interest and full possession in Limitless following his show career at the International Show in Houston. This moderate yet powerful Spartacus son posts EPDs in the breed’s top five percent WW, 15 percent YW and 30 percent REA. Lot 155, DDD Hercules 38Z11, sold to Calvin Kuhlmann of Fredericksburg, Texas, for $10,000. This Hercules son is a ¾ brother to the $24,000 Stock Option, the 2012 DDD high selling bull.

Lykes Brothers of Okeechobee, Fla., and Triple R Cattle Co. of Mission, Texas, were volume buyers. BJ

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SHOW RESULTS Western National Brangus Show Champions Selected

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rangus exhibitors from Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas paraded 81 Brangus entries at the 2013 Western National Brangus Show Saturday, September 21. The show occurred in conjunction with the State Fair of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Okla. A total of 55 Brangus females, one Brangus pair, and 25 Brangus bulls were exhibited. Judge Steve Hudgins of Hungerford, Texas, evaluated the entries. Hudgins attended Texas A&M University and is part of the sixth generation who is breeding and raising registered Brahman Cattle on the J D Hudgins Ranch. Additionally, Hudgins serves on the Board of Directors for both J D Hudgins, Inc. and the American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA), and he is a member of the ABBA’s show committee. Hudgins brought a long list of both domestic and international judging experience with him to Oklahoma.

Coming from the Summer Heifer Division, DDD Ms Chariti 88Z10 took home the Grand Champion Female title. The May 2012 female is a daughter of DDD Masterplan 1019W10 and is owned and exhibited by Jake Johnston of Waxahachie, Texas.

Reserve Champion Female title went to DDD Ms Barbara 804Y61 exhibited by Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch of McCoy, Texas. The November 2011 female came from the Senior Heifer Division and is a daughter of Doguet’s Hercules 88S3. TJR Evening Jewel 23/A claimed Grand Champion Red Female. Owned and exhibited by Triple JR Cattle Company of Friendswood, Texas, Evening Jewel is a January 2013 daughter of CX Home Run 135/P and initially won the Red Junior Heifer Calf Division. Coming from the Red Junior Heifer Division, CX Ms Legends Dream 71/Z2 took Reserve Grand Champion honors. The February 2012 female is a daughter of CX Legends Dream 610/U1 and was exhibited by

Cox Excalibur Brangus of Katy, Texas.

In the cow/calf show, Grand Champion honors went to Miss JLS Kali 815Y52 and her May 2013 bull calf, Mr. DDR Iron Man 915A7. Owned and exhibited by Lauren Savoie of Jennings, La., Kali is a May 2011 daughter of Blackhawk of Brinks 607M12.

Quality ran deep in the bull show, and emerging from the Junior Bull division, JG Mr. 747 Easy 53 rose to the top to claim Grand Champion Bull. The April 2012 bull is a son of JG Mr. 747 Black Jet and was exhibited by Wyatt Holder of Hulbert, Okla.

IH Rudder 504Y2 took Reserve Champion honors. Owned and exhibited by Johnston Cattle Company in Waxahachie, Texas, and Indian Hills Ranch in Cranfills Gap, Texas, Rudder is a September 2011, son of Chief of Indian Hills 23P68 and first won the Intermediate Senior Bull Division. Cox Excalibur Brangus of Katy, Texas swept the Red Bull show with half brothers. CX Dream Play 67/Z first won the Red Summer Bull division. The Grand Champion Red Brangus Bull is a July 2012 son of CX Dream Boy 59/X. CX Chief ’s Apache 67/Y took home Reserve Grand Red Bull honors for exhibitor Cox Excalibur Brangus. The April 2011 bull is a son of Mr CR Red Chief 485/M1 and first won the Red Senior Bull division.

In the group classes, Skyhawk Brangus of Tyler, Texas, swept the group classes in the black division. They exhibited the Champion Produce of Dam with sons of S.B. Ms Pathfinder 430H18 and both the Champion Junior Get-of-Sire and Champion Senior Get-of-Sire with progeny of Skyhawks Presidente and Champion Breeder’s Herd. Cox Excalibur Brangus exhibited their Grand and Reserve Grand Champion sons of CX Ms Home Run 67/W to claim Champion Red Produce of Dam. BJ

Grand Champion & Champion Summer Heifer

Reserve Grand & Champion Senior Heifer

DDD MS CHARITI 88Z10 JAKE JOHNSTON, WAXAHACHIE, TX

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DDD MS BARBARA 804Y61 DOGUET DIAMOND D RANCH, MCCOY, TX

Grand Champion & Champion Red Junior Heifer Calf TJR EVENING JEWEL 23/A TRIPLE J-R CATTLE CO, FRIENDSWOOD, TX

Reserve Grand & Champion Red Junior Heifer CX MS LEGENDS DREAM 71/Z2 COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX

Grand Champion Cow/Calf

MISS JLS KALI 915Y42 LAUREN SAVOIE, JENNINGS, LA

Grand Champion & Champion Junior Bull

Reserve Grand & Champion Intermediate Senior Bull

Grand Champion & Champion Red Summer Bull

Reserve Grand & Champion Red Senior Bull

JG MR. 747 EASY 53 WYATT HOLDER, HULBERT, OK

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

I H RUDDER 504Y2 BUCK THOMASON, CRANFILLS GAP, TX

CX CHIEF’S APACHE 67/Y COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX

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International Brangus Show Divisions

Champion Junior Heifer Calf

Reserve Junior Heifer Calf

Reserve Red Junior Heifer Calf

MISS GBB ELLIE 804A G- BAR BRANGUS, BECKVILLE, TX

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

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

Champion Senior Heifer Calf

Reserve Senior Heifer Calf

Champion Red Senior Heifer Calf

DDD MS KISHA 150Z2 AIMEE ADAMEK, SCHULENBURG, TX

DDD MS YVETTE 38Z16 ELLIE JORGENSON, TYLER, TX

MISS MR 821A DARRYL MCDONALD, BRYAN, TX

Reserve Red Senior Heifer Calf

Reserve Summer Heifer

Champion Junior Heifer

SCARLETT 265Z ALLISON CLAIRE DESHOTEL, LAKE CHARLES, LA

Reserve Junior Heifer

JG MISS 747 CADENCE TREND AIMEE ADAMEK, SCHULENBURG, TX

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CMR MS LANIE 488Z TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX

Reserve Red Junior Heifer

MISS -C- RED BAILYE 087Z ADRIAN ROCHA, ROSHARON, TX

MISS JLS KAY 789Z2 LAUREN SAVOIE, JENNINGS, LA

Reserve Senior Heifer

SKYHAWKS MS MAMIE 99Y RYON MORGAN CHANEY, WINDOM, TX

International Brangus Show Divisions

Reserve Red Senior Heifer

Champion Red Senior Heifer

Champion Junior Bull Calf

MISS -C- REBA MANSO 4Y BAILYE FOLTYN, BAY CITY, TX

MISS -C- MARLEY 74Y2 BAILYE FOLTYN, BAY CITY, TX

SKYHAWKS PRES 430A4 SKYHAWK BRANGUS, TYLER, TX

Champion Red Junior Bull Calf

Reserve Red Junior Bull Calf

Champion Senior Bull Calf

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

Reserve Red Summer Bull

TJR MR ROJO’S RENEGADE 46/Z TRIPLE J-R CATTLE CO, FRIENDSWOOD, TX

MCR THE ROCK 17A DARRYL MCDONALD, BRYAN, TX

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

Reserve Junior Bull

Champion Red Junior Bull

WBF MR DIEGO 24ZN CATHRYN ELLIS, ATHENS, LA

MR -C- DUKE 30Z BAR C BAR RED BRANGUS, WHARTON, TX

CHAMPIONS NOT PICTURED: Reserve Junior Bull Calf

TCR BLACKOUT 222A CALLIE SCOTT, ANGLETON, TX

Reserve Senior Bull Calf

GC CLASSIC STAR 9U8A1 RYON MORGAN CHANEY, WINDOM, TX

Reserve Intermediate Senior Bull Champion Senior Bull

TCR SAMPSON 313Y SAVANNAH SCOTT, ANGLETON, TX

Reserve Senior Bull

DCC MR PAYDAY 630X DILLARD LAND AND CATTLE LTD, KATY, TX

SKYHAWKS FDR SKYHAWK BRANGUS, TYLER, TX

Champion Red Intermediate Senior Bull CX LEGENDS DREAMAKER 23/Y COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX

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SHOW RESULTS Champions Named at Oklahoma State Fair Junior Show

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hile Brangus exhibitors converged in Oklahoma City on Saturday, September 21, 2013, for the Western National Brangus Show, 21 hard working junior exhibitors participated in the Oklahoma State Fair’s Junior Brangus Show. The junior show was open to all IJBBA members regardless of their home state. Twentyseven Brangus and three Red Brangus females were presented to Judge Mat Lewis of Iliff, Colo.

Grand Champion Female honors went to Skyhawks Ms Mamie 99Y, a December 2011 female exhibited by Ryon Chaney of Windom, Texas. Tanner Miller of Gilmer, Texas, showed his May 2012 female, CMR Ms Lanie 488Z, to take home Reserve Grand Champion honors. Grand Champion Red Female honors went to Allison Deshotel with her November 2012 female, Scarlett 265Z. Tatum Pritchard led CX Ms HR Lilly 930/Z, a January 2012

female to claim the Reserve Grand Champion Red Female honor.

Running concurrently with the junior show was the Oklahoma Junior Show. Nine juniors from Oklahoma accounted for 11 Brangus and one Red Brangus female. Rising to the top and claiming the title of Grand Champion Oklahoma Female was JG Miss 747 Bright MVP. The January 2012 female was exhibited

by Colby Davis of Tahlequah, Okla. Haley Nelson of Coalgate, Okla., showed her January 2013 female, Miss Townsend Ike 22/3, to claim the title of Reserve Grand Champion Oklahoma Female. Jacob Jones of Stillwater, Okla., exhibited the Champion Oklahoma Bred and Owned Female with Jakes Ms Priss MVP Gal 667Z, a March 2012 female. Tatum Pritchard added to her banner count leading CX Ms HR Lilly 930/Z, a January 2012 female, to claim the Grand Champion Oklahoma Red Female honor. BJ

Grand Champion Female

Reserve Grand Female

SKYHAWKS MS MAMIE 99Y RYON CHANEY, WINDOM, TX

CMR MS LANIE 488Z TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX

Grand Champion Red Female

Reserve Grand Red Female & Grand Champion Oklahoma Red Heifer

SCARLETT 265Z ALLISON DESHOTEL, VILLE PLATTE, LA

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CX MS HR LILLY 930/Z TATUM PRITCHARD, MCLOUD, OK

Grand Champion Oklahoma Heifer JG MISS 747 BRIGHT MVP COLBY DAVIS, TAHLEQUAH, OK

Reserve Grand Oklahoma Heifer

MISS TOWNSEND IKE 22/3 HALEY NELSON, COALGATE, OK

Grand Champion Oklahoma Bred & Owned Heifer JAKES MS PRISS MVP GAL 667Z JACOB JONES, STILLWATER, OK

International Brangus Show Bulls: Friday, March 7 8 a.m.

Females: Saturday, March 8 9 a.m.

Location: Reliant Center, Main Arena Open Show Entry Deadline: Jan. 5, 2014 Late Entry Deadline: Feb. 15, 2014

International Brangus Cattle SAle

Date: Saturday, March 8 7 p.m.

Location: Reliant Center, east Arena

March 4-23,

2014

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SHOW RESULTS Southeast Regional Junior Brangus Show Huge Success

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lot of time and effort paid off on Friday, September 27, 2013, as 14 junior Brangus exhibitors brought 43 head of Brangus cattle to Lake City, Fla., for the Southeast Regional Junior Brangus Show. Eight Brangus bulls, 31 Brangus females and four Brangus cow-calf

pairs were brought before judge Jesse Savell of Gainesville, Fla., for evaluation. Savell is currently in the manager of all beef units at the University of Florida. Many thanks go out to the numerous sponsors and donors who made the show such a success. BJ

Grand Champion Owned Female

Reserve Owned Female

SK MS LAMBERT 37Z ALLYSON POLSTON, LAKELAND, FL

LB MS GARRET 36Z ELIJAH LASSETER, LAKELAND, FL

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female

Reserve Bred & Owned Female

LB SOUTHERN GRACE 78Y6 EMILY LETTELIER, CITRA, FL

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LB SOUTHERN LADY 36Y EMILY LETTELIER, CITRA, FL

Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair

Reserve Cow-Calf Pair

MISS JLS RUBY 915Y36 ELIZABETH DODSON, COOKEVILLE, TN

LB MS GET-A-WAY 36X1 ALLYSON POLSTON, LAKELAND, FL

Grand Champion Bull

Reserve Grand Bull

LB MR. BLACK CROWN EMILY LETTELIER, CITRA, FL

Junior Showmanship Winners

1st Elijah Lasseter, (not pictured) 2nd Branwen Palacios

Intermediate Showmanship Winners

(L to R) 1st Allyson Polston, 2nd Katelynn Bayles, (not pictured) 3rd Nick Trask, 4th Dana Patterson, 5th Casey Harper

MR TM 186 ELIZABETH DODSON, COOKEVILLE, TN

Junior Showmanship Winners

(L to R) 1st Elezabeth Dodson, 2nd Cassidy Polston

Senior Showmanship Winners

(L to R) 1st Quinn Carter, 2nd Emily Lettelier, 3rd Lauren Lettelier, 4th Paige Eaves, (not pictured) 5th Nicole Roiser

Southeast Regional Junior Brangus Show Junior Exhibitors

Showmanship Champions

(L to R) Novice - Elijah Lasseter, Junior - Elezabeth Dodson, Intermediate - Allyson Polston, Senior Quinn Carter

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The theme for the January Photo Contest is:

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Send us your best “A Winter of BRANGUS” photo(s)! All submissions must include Brangus cattle, must include a caption of the photo subject(s), must include the photographers name, be a 4x6, 300 dpi jpeg, and must be submitted via electronic format to Tyler at tyler@ int-brangus.org. Winning photo will be featured in the January issue of the Brangus Journal. All submissions become the property of IBBA and may be used in IBBA publications, online media, or marketing materials.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: December 15, 2013

DID YOU READ THIS ISSUE? The answers to all questions below can be found in this issue. The page number the answer is on is found at the end of each question in parentheses.

1. What upcoming event will you most likely meet IBBA’s new Executive Vice President? (pg 7) 2. Who is the new staff member that recently returned to IBBA? (pg 10) 3. What year was the purchase of a lot in San Antonio for the IBBA building approved? (pg 12) 4. What year were Red Brangus cattle allowed into the IBBA registry? (pg 13) 5. Name three current IJBBA Directors? (pg 16) 6. What genetic condition is the abbreviation DD used for? (pg 26) 7. What is the due date for the Janet Greuel Scholarship? (pg 42) 8. Who won the 2013 SBBA Achievement Award? (pg 43) 9. Which staff member should you return your completed sale report form to? (pg 45) 10. How many junior members participated in the Oklahoma State Fair Junior Show? (pg 52)

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STATE DIRECTORY ALABAMA

ARIZONA

Fred & Sharron McCreary

ARKANSAS

13465 Brooklyn Road Evergreen, AL 36401

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Phone: 251.578.4750 Cell: 251.230.0276 Fax: 251.578.5831 Email us at: mccrearyfarms@hotmail.com Visit our website: www.mccrearyfarms.com

THE LARGEST REGISTERED BRANGUS BREEDER IN AMERICA

www.wynneranch.com Matthew Lyle Wynne Cell: (772) 201-7500 Ft. Pierce, Florida matthew@wynneranch.net

13465 Brooklyn Rd. Evergreen, AL 36401

Sean Parker, President

ARIZONA

BRANGUS John and Sherry Milam 753 Hinson Road El Dorado, AR 71730 Grady Green, Registered Cowherd Manager 870-314-3673, grady@dragginmranch.com Danny Roberson, Commercial Cowherd Manager 870-310-8134 www.dragginmranch.com

CALIFORNIA BRANGUS - Bred for the WEST! Daniel & Pamela Doiron PO Box 367 New Cuyama, CA 93254 (805)245-0434 doiron@spanishranch.net www.spanishranch.net RegisteRed and CommeRCial BRangus and ultRaBlaCks

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GEORGIA

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NEW MEXICO

TEXAS

Lack-Morrison Brangus Bulls, Females, Semen and Embryos Bill Morrison 411 CR 10 Clovis, NM 88101 (575) 482-3254 (575) 760-7263 Cell bvmorrison@yucca.net

Joe Paul & Rosie Lack P.O. Box 274 Hatch, NM 87937 P (575) 267-1016 F (575) 267-1234

www.lackmorrisonbrangus.com

NORTH CAROLINA Joe & Catherine Kassler, Owners 4810 Smokey Road Newnan, GA 30263 770-251-6522 Home 770-502-1510 Fax www.theoaksfarm.com www.theoaksfarm.com Vince Roberts, CellCell Cobus Coetzee,Farm FarmManager Manager678-378-4697 - 678-378-0598 Scott Barkley,Asst.

Herdsman 678-378-0598 Cell Dex King-Williams, Farm Manager - 678-378-4697 Cell

MISSOURI

ILLARD D OKLAHOMA 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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STATE DIRECTORY TEXAS

Santa Rosa Ranch ••••••••••••••••••

Kent Smith, General Manager (979) 540-8338 | kent@srrtexas.com Scott Broadus, Manager (817) 597-7834 | scott@srrtexas.com Gerald Sullivan, Owner Kelley Sullivan, Owner Navasota and Crockett, Texas

(210) 218-4804

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Harness Power the

of

Heterosis

BUILD A KeeP YoUR

Better cow Herd Angus Premiums On the Ranch:

“A Brangus-Angus cross probably gives you as much heterosis relative to Angus genes as you can extract, because you can get the benefits of Cow Efficiency by making a Taurus-Indicus cross.” ~Dr. Dan Moser, Kansas State Univ.

v higher conception rates v environmental adaptability v More pounds of calf per cow v Fescue Fungus Tolerant v Increased Longevity

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v Increased efficiency v Added heat tolerance v Fewer days on feed

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CALENDAROFEVENTS November - 2013

December - 2013

1

GeneTrust at Chimney Rock Cattle Company Female Sale

Concord, AR

7

2

GeneTrust at Chimney Rock Cattle Company Bull Sale

Concord, AR

February - 2014

2

Brangus Show of Merit

Shreveport, LA

9

The Cattleman’s Kind Bull Sale at Blackwater Cattle Company

Lake Park, GA

9

Hill Country Brangus Breeders Sale

San Angelo, TX

9-13

Branch Ranch Brangus Bull Internet Sale

15

World Series of Brangus Female Sale

Palo Pinto, TX

16

World Series of Brangus Bull Sale

Palo Pinto, TX

16

ABBA Heart of Alabama Bull Sale

Uniontown, AL

20

Texas Beef Council Board of Directors Meeting

Austin, TX

21

Texas Beef Promotion and Research Council

Austin, TX

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

22

Spitzer Ranch’s Professional Cattlemen’s Fair Play, SC Brangus Bull and Commercial Female Sale

22

23rd Annual Roswell Brangus Sale

Roswell, NM

March - 2014 7

International Brangus Bull Show

Houston, TX

8

International Brangus Female Show

Houston, TX

8

Genetic Edge Sale

Houston, TX

25

GeneTrust at Suhn Cattle Company

Eureka, KS

May - 2014 3

JLS Winning Tradition XII Sale

Devine, TX

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Since 1993

THE POWER OF A PROGRAM “Great bulls, facility and well run sale."

– Commercial cattleman from Florida and a volume bull buyer.

“Bulls looked great. I was very impressed. We’ll be back for more.”

– Commercial cattlemen from Alabama.

“The Town Creek Farm Sale was the best sale ever in the state of Mississippi.”

– Sammy Blossom, Executive Vice-President, Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association.

The power of the Town Creek Farm breeding program attracted nearly 200 commercial cattle buyers from 10 states and Paraguay, South America.

■ 140 Town Creek Farm Bulls averaged $4738 ■ 262 Customer-Owned Commercial Bred Heifers averaged $2127 ■ 4 Open Heifers - Donation Lot benefiting the International Junior Brangus

Breeders Association averaged $1500

Total Commitment

Since 1993

Town Creek Farm

Milton Sundbeck, Owner Office • 662.494.5944 • 32476 Hwy. 50 East, West Point, Mississippi 39773 Ron Flake, Manager • 662.509.2233 • Ron@TownCreekFarm.com Joy Reznicek, Marketing• 205.399.0221 • Joy@TownCreekFarm.com www.TownCreekFarm.com

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