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IBBA CONNECTION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AREA 1 :: Chris Heptinstall BOARD MEMBER 205-363-0919 | chris@salacoavalleybrangus.com Term: 2016 - 2019

AREA 2 :: Bill Davis SECRETARY-TREASURER 336-210-1223 :: bdavis@billdavistrucking.com Term: 2017 - 2020

AREA 3 :: Vern Suhn BOARD MEMBER 620-583-3706 :: vern@genetrustbrangus.com Term: 2017 - 2020 AREA 4 :: Davy Sneed BOARD MEMBER 615-904-5850 :: dsfarms1980@gmail.com Term: 2015 - 2018

AREA 5 :: Mike Vorel PAST-PRESIDENT 405-826-6959 :: vorelfarms@gmail.com Term: 2016 - 2019

AREA 6 :: Carolyn Belden Carson BOARD MEMBER 530-713-5111 :: cbcbeef@gmail.com Term: 2015 - 2018

AREA 7 :: Danny Farris BOARD MEMBER 325-669-5727 :: farrisranching@yahoo.com Term: 2017 - 2020

AREA 7 :: Brandon Belt PRESIDENT 254-248-5260 :: brandonbelt@aol.com Term: 2015 - 2018

AREA 7 :: Lee Alford BOARD MEMBER 979-820-4205 :: alfordcattleco.lee3@yahoo.com Term: 2016 - 2019

AREA 8 :: Doyle Miller 2nd Vice President 615-351-2783 :: dmiller@doylemillercpa.com Term: 2015 - 2018 AREA 9 :: Steve Densmore BOARD MEMBER 979-450-0819 :: s.densmore@bre.com Term: 2016 - 2019

AREA 10 :: Troy Floyd BOARD MEMBER 575-734-7005 :: tfloyd@leaco.net Term: 2016 - 2019

AREA 11 :: Eddy Roberts 1st Vice President 386-935-1416 :: wetfarm1@windstream.net Term: 2017 - 2020

STAFF

Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS tperkins@gobrangus.com 210-696-8231

Assistant to the EVP Bonnie Ramirez bramirez@gobrangus.com 210-696-8231

Product Manager Emilio Silvas esilvas@gobrangus.com 210-696-8231

Accountant Valerie Kopecki vkopecki@gobrangus.com 210-696-8231

Communications Coordinator Peyton Waldrip pwaldrip@gobrangus.com 830-708-3195

Field Services Representative Matt Murdoch mmurdoch@gobrangus.com 830-556-3942

Registry Services Coordinator Tullina Wilson twilson@gobrangus.com 210-696-8231

Advertising Sales Manager Melanie Fuller mfuller@gobrangus.com 979-255-3343

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IBBA CONNECTION Forward............................................................................................................................6 IBBA CONNECTION Marketing & Management Decisions............................................................................. 8 IBBA CONNECTION An Update From the Field.............................................................................................10 EXPERT CONNECTION Marketing the Numbers......................................................................................12-14 MEMBER CONNECTION It’s in Their Blood & Hearts............................................................................. 16-20 EXPERT CONNECTION The Importance of Marketing............................................................................22-23 EXPERT CONNECTION What Can Marketing Do for Your Brangus Operation?.................................... 26-31 IBBA CONNECTION Carcass Merit Excellence Challenge........................................................................ 33-37 IBBA CONNECTION Board Nominations....................................................................................................... 38 IBBA CONNECTION Why You Should DNA Test Your Herd....................................................................46-48 iBBA CONNECTION IBBA Hosts 2017 Fall Conference................................................................................. 50 iBBA CONNECTION IBBF Announces Florida Research Project................................................................... 51 IBBA CONNECTION Fall 2017 Sire Summary................................................................................................. 51 SALE SUMMARIES....................................................................................................................................62-63 SHOW CONNECTION Brangus National Show of Merit Judge Profile......................................................... 64 SHOW RESULTS Junior Brangus Show at West Texas Fair........................................................................... 66 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: IJBBA 2017 National Junior Brangus Show Recap.........................................67 NEW MEMBERS.........................................................................................................................................68-69 IBBA CONNECTION 2018 NCBA Partnership Opportunities....................................................................70-71 FRIENDS WE WILL MISS......................................................................................................................... 72-73 SERVICE DIRECTORY.....................................................................................................................................74 STATE DIRECTORY....................................................................................................................................75-80 CALENDAR........................................................................................................................................................81 ADVERTISERS INDEX.................................................................................................................................... 82 O c t o b e r 2 0 1 7 : : Vo l u m e 6 5 : : Is s u e 6

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Forward

by IBBA President Brandon Belt

We are moving forward. The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) has several projects in the works for upcoming events and research initiatives to move the Brangus breed forward. Your help and participation is imperative if we are to be successful.

I know, I know, I know, it takes time and money, but so does most everything that is worth doing. Take time now to do the things that need to be done to move your program and the breed forward. Gather data, information and DNA. I hear it all the time, and I am guilty of it myself, “Why would I gather that information or turn that in? They aren’t doing anything with it.” Have a little faith! Believe it or not, we are asking for all of this data, information and DNA for a reason. We have a plan, but we can’t roll out new and exciting things like new EPDs and indexes without the data to build them and back them up.

We do have an exciting new opportunity to feed cattle and get kill data on our genetics through a program sponsored by the association. You don’t have the excuse any more that you don’t have a full load to send to the feedlot; we now have an avenue for you to send small groups of cattle to be fed with other member’s cattle. Please read more on pages 3337.

The International Brangus Breeders Foundation has taken advantage of an awesome opportunity to partner with Raluca Mateescu, PhD. and Florida State University on a program to identify genetic markers for heat tolerance in Brangus cattle. You can read more about that on page 51.

Stay tuned in coming months for other ways the IBBA is moving forward to test, identify and promote superior Brangus genetics.

I would like to thank the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Alex Johns for hosting the Southeast Brangus Breeders Association’s field day and the IBBA Fall Conference. We had a big time in Florida, and saw a lot of country and cattle. It looks a good bit different in Central Florida in August than it does in Central

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Texas. Good people and good cattle, I always enjoy traveling around and visiting with fellow Brangus breeders. No doubt, we have the best people in the cattle business.

Speaking of good people, you may have heard, the World Brangus Congress is coming to the USA in 2018! The IBBA International Committee needs your help. We need cattle to be presented at field events, we need member participation in functions, and we need financial sponsors. The International Committee has come up with a comprehensive program; please contact a member today to see how you can get involved.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Brandon Belt has been very involved in the

farming and ranching business all of his life. He maintains a set of registered Brangus® cattle, as well as commercial cattle, and raises replacement females and bulls, with his father, Randy.

He was born and raised outside of Gatesville, Texas, in Coryell County. He attended Tarleton State University where he received a BBA in Accounting, and then went on to receive a J.D. from the Baylor School of Law. After a period in private practice in Gatesville, he became the County Attorney of Coryell County in 2005.

He has been married to his wife, Kari, for 15 years, and has three boys, 13-year-old Samuel, 10-year-old Charles, and seven-year-old Thomas.

Belt is the president of the Central Texas Cattleman’s Association, an organization that leases the land comprising the Fort Hood military reservation for cattle grazing. He has also served as president of the Blackland Income Growth, an organization that partners with AgriLife Extension to provide educational programs for those that farm and ranch in the Blacklands region of Texas. Belt has also served on the Tarleton Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Gatesville Boys and Girls Club Board, the Coryell County Go Texan Board, the Coryell County Ag Industry Committee, the Gatesville Chamber of Commerce and Agribusiness, and the State Bar of Texas Attorney Grievance Committee. He has been a guest speaker on outdoor burning regulations and prescribed fire around the State for extension training, county official training, and landowners.

Belt is very involved in the Brangus® cattle business. He is a past-president and current board member for the Hill Country Brangus Breeders Association, and he’s a past board member for the Texas Brangus Breeders Association. He was involved with the International Brangus Breeders Foundation, and is still serves on that board. Belt has been on the International Brangus Breeders Association’s Board of Directors for five years; he has served as treasurer and first vice president in the past.

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Marketing & Management Decisions

by IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS

Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone impacted by the natural disasters that have occurred recently. These events include, but are not limited to, the fires in the Texas Panhandle, Oklahoma, and Kansas; South Texas, Houston, and Beaumont impacted by Hurricane Harvey; and Hurricane Irma rolling through the entire state of Florida and much of Georgia. We always find that the agriculture industry has some kind and giving people who come to one and others’ aid. We always seem to rise stronger after such events, although there is no doubt they seem to be coming at us at a nonstop pace recently.

The focus of this Journal is marketing, which has led to me to think about the many opportunities we have as breeders to impact our bottom line. Perhaps you should participate in a marketing alliance or you need to early wean your calves to add value at the auction barn. Maybe it is time for you to retain ownership and capture value of information gained from knowing how your cattle yield and grade. This may be the year that you decide to cull more extreme for questionable dispositions or bad feet and leg structural design.

There are many marketing alliances available today. Some examples include the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO), the Missouri Steer Feedout program, the Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity (TCSCF), the IBBA Carcass Merit Excellence Challenge program, and others. I challenge you to research these programs, and see if one or more may work in the ranch’s management plans to further add value to your beef enterprise. Some are weaned calf programs whereas others are retained ownership programs that entail a bit more risk on your part if you decide to pursue them.

Market signals indicate there is value in backgrounding weaned calves and growing them a little longer on the ranch before going to the feedlot. This would account for some cheaper cost of gains on the cattle if you have the stockpiled forage available with the additional (and uncharacteristic) rain which has fallen the past couple of months throughout the country. Again, you will be carrying part of the risk but the rewards may be worth the added stress.

We sometimes forget about the young, growing females that have produced calves early in life. These females can certainly benefit from early weaning of their calves. These benefits include an opportunity to gain added weight and body condition score as they get prepared for the upcoming

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breeding season. Research has shown over and over that young females increasing in body condition have better breed up, or conception, rates than females maintaining or losing weight going into the breeding season.

I will close by stating the obvious: it is too late to make many changes for the ongoing fall sale season. However, many of you consign cattle to your regional Brangus organization, and it is time to get serious about making decisions for marketing your purebred cattle the spring sale season of 2018. You need to be making breeding decisions if you plan on selling bred females, halter breaking calves if you plan on marketing show cattle prospects, and collecting feed or gain data if you plan on offering performance tested bulls.

It is, also, time to collect DNA samples if you want to improve your chances of getting parentage and other results back before spring sale catalog deadline dates. A good feed management program should be implemented as well so that the sale cattle will be in good enough condition to picture and/or video well for advertisement purposes. Don’t forget to schedule the ultrasound technician as that data has to arrive prior to cataloging deadlines as well.

Do not hesitate to call us if you have any specific questions about marketing opportunities or any other Brangus 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, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube or receive news updates by joining our email list.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS is a graduate of West Texas A&M University, where he was recognized as a Graduate of Distinction by the Department of Agriculture in 2014. He also earned his doctoral degree in Animal Breeding from Texas Tech University. He served as a professor at Missouri State University and Texas State University for nearly twenty years, where his professional career is most noted for excellence in the field of beef cattle ultrasound.

Perkins was elected to the Beef Improvement Federation’s Board of Directors and, also, serves as chairman for the End Product committee.

Additionally, Perkins currently serves on the board of directors for the United States Livestock Genetics Export Association, Texas Beef Council, Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas, and the National Pedigreed Livestock Council. He was recently elected Beef Breeds Council President.

Currently, Perkins is the Executive Vice President of IBBA, Chief Executive Officer of Genetic Performance Solutions, and President of Brangus Publications, Inc.

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An Update from the Field

by IBBA Field Service Representative Matt Murdoch

This summer was full of excitement in the Brangus industry.

We had the National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS) and Brangus Futurity in Texarkana, Texas A&M University’s Beef Cattle Short Course, and the launch of the International Brangus Breeders Association’s (IBBA) Carcass Merit Excellence Challenge. For me, your IBBA field service representative, being on the road and sharing in the progression and success of this breed is better now than ever.

The NJBS and Futurity was definitely a big hit. We had a huge turnout of breeders and exhibitors this year to showcase the impressive strides Brangus has taken in the genetic selection for show cattle. For those who do not yet know, I have been generously given the responsibility of coordinating all open Brangus shows in addition my position as field services representative. The Futurity was the first opportunity I had to put forth my efforts to work at an open show. I want to take a second to thank the entire show advisory committee for pointing me in the right direction and making Texarkana such a fantastic event. Without the help and support of them, as well as the entire IBBA staff, it wouldn’t have been possible.

On down the road, the next stop was Beef Cattle Short Course in College Station, where cattlemen and women gathered for a few short days full of fellowship and educational

presentations. There were more than 2,000 participants in attendance at the short course, and it felt like everyone stopped by the Brangus booth. We had the opportunity to talk with lots of people, both Brangus breeders and some that are looking to get into Brangus. It is always a great time visiting with those individuals that come and share their success stories with us in the Brangus breed.

The event put on by Texas A&M University is well-organized and constantly growing. We can’t wait for next year when we get to do it again.

Additionally, something new in Brangus is finally upon us. As a staff we have been working very diligently to get a carcass program lined out, and it has officially been started. The Carcass Merit Excellence Challenge is made to collect both feedlot and carcass data to help refine the accuracy of the breed’s already impressive carcass figures. We are encouraging breeders and producers to retain ownership of some cattle and feed them out with a feedlot that is willing to collect data for IBBA to use. We know this will be a great thing that you, as a breeder, can use to see how Brangus cattle are preforming in the yard and on the rail when compared to other breeds.

For more details on the Carcass Merit Excellence Challenge, see pages 33-37 or contact the IBBA office.

Lastly, sale season is here again, and I am more than ready to see all

the cattle that are going to be offered at a number of sales across the country this fall. The cattle market is in much better shape, and the cattle themselves are better now than ever. I hope that those affected by the recent hurricanes and storms have been able to first stay safe but, also, withstand the conditions.

IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS and I will be traveling coast to coast in the upcoming months, and I hope we run into you down the road. Until then, pray for good weather, great cattle, and keep building with Brangus.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Matt Murdoch is from Marion, Texas. He attended Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma, on a judging scholarship. After competing at the junior college level, he transferred to Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, where he participated on meats, livestock, and meat animal evaluation teams. He, also, competed on the National Champion Meat Science Quiz Bowl Team. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Science and Leadership with a minor in animal science. Today, Murdoch serves the International Brangus Breeders Association as a field service representative. His responsibilities include representing the Brangus® breed by attending sales and trade shows across the country, as well as ranch visits.

For more information, contact IBBA Field Service Representative Matt Murdoch at mmurdoch@gobrangus.com.

ADD VALUE TO YOUR HERD. We started using those tags two or three years ago, and we’ve used them ever since. I just think that it really helps promote the Brangus breed, and we’ve tried to utilize that as a marketing tool. It goes to show that our cattle are from registered stock. It’s a great opportunity to utilize [Brangus Built tags]. - Kirk Saul Quitaque, Texas

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Brangus Built is the ultimate commercial female tagging program. These tags can raise your profit, set your commercial females apart from others on sale day, and add value to your commercial brand within the Brangus breed.

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by Hi Point Sales and Marketing Owner Garrett R. Thomas

Almost everyone reading this article has been asked the simple question, “How do you market your cattle?” It’s a valid question to us all, as the methods of marketing have evolved over the years. I am here to make the case for marketing by the numbers. Personally, I have had the opportunity to work across several breeds, and it is interesting to see how each breed and even breeders within the same breed can weigh the value of expected progeny differences (EPDs).

Generally speaking, and at the risk of stating the obvious, seedstock producers that have cattle with great performance numbers have worked at it for decades and have come to rely on the power of genetic estimates. Those who haven’t placed EPDs near the top of their priority list, and over the years have fallen further and further behind from an EPD standpoint, typically don’t recognize their value. I am not advocating for anyone to select cattle solely based on their EPD profile.

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point out, there is no direct EPD for structural soundness. It’s true, there are, also, no style points in EPDs either. I would agree with both points.

As much as anybody, I like to look at the cattle and I have to like what I see when I look across the front pasture.

However, denying the power and accuracy behind the science of EPDs is a losing battle.

When it comes to marketing, there are so many tools to base your plan around. To list a few, some focus on phenotype and a great photo, some operate solely on reputation and perhaps they have been in business for over 25 years and they have a customer base with undying loyalty. Others base their marketing plan around having a level of customer service that separates them from the rest. Finally, many successful programs across the country have made performance data and EPDs the focal point of their marketing.

Much like selection, I think the sweet spot lies in a combination of

all these options with performance data and EPDs as the top priority.

Phenotype is imperative, but in many cases is subjective. Not everyone likes the same phenotype. Basing your marketing program solely on your years of reputation is great if you can do it, but ultimately there are limits if the cattle can’t perform in a manner that meets the customer’s needs or environment. Customer service is a great piece of marketing but simply cannot be the only aspect of a successful marketing plan.

Performance data and EPDs are the palatable and concrete way to market cattle to both seedstock producers and commercial cattlemen.

Having had the opportunity to work in other larger breeds and working with large commercial operations, who by most standards are the sought after customers, these larger operations are more often using the data and EPDs to make those purchasing decisions.

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a solid foundation of knowledge about how EPDs, ratios, and contemporary groups work. As a seedstock producer, it is your responsibility to not only understand these things, but to continually educate your customer base. If you can educate your customer base over time, get them to buy into the value of genetics, and make progress through genetic selection, selling cattle using EPDs becomes quite easy.

Often times, customers struggle with making selection based on phenotype; this can be for one of several reasons. Perhaps they don’t feel like they have the knowledge to make a decision based on phenotype or they are concerned their priorities might not align with the seller’s opinion. But if you take the time to educate your customer base about EPDs, they are likely to lean on that knowledge during

the selection and buying process. The basic concept is easy to grasp. If you are comparing two bulls, one with a 40 weaning weight (WW) EPD and one with a 60 WW EPD, assuming there is a relatively high-level accuracy you count on, the bull with the higher WW EPD will, on average, wean calves weighing 20 pounds heavier.

Ultimately, even at its most basic level, pounds equal dollars to nearly every commercial cattleman.

In closing, I would like to make clear my position when it comes to EPDs, their place in the seedstock business, and, more importantly, across the industry. If you are in the seedstock business and don’t utilize EPDs in some way, you are an anchor simply holding your fellow breeders back in a fast-paced industry. As a seedstock producer, it is your obligation to collect and submit quality data to your breed association.

It’s imperative to understand at least the basics of EPDs, ratios, and contemporary groups before you enter the conversation of whether or not EPDs have value.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Garrett R. Thomas has been involved in the Brangus breed since 2000. As a 2007 graduate of Texas A&M University, he served as manager for Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch.

Thomas, also, worked in member relations and international promotions for the International Brangus Breeders Association. Today, he is the owner of Hi Point Sales and Marketing.

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- It’s in Their Blood & Hearts THE RANCHING WAY OF LIFE >>

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by IBBA Assistant to the Executive Vice President Yvonne “Bonnie” Ramirez

The ranching way of life is something that many dream of living.

Tradition. Heritage. History. Legacy.

What comes to mind when you think of or hear those words? For Bob “Bobby” Helmers and his family, those words resonate in more ways than one. There’s a long, rich history at Bar H Brangus that dates back well past 100 years. There are five generations that hail from Bar H Brangus in Christoval, Texas. Being in the cattle business is something that runs deep in their roots. It’s in their blood and in their hearts.

In the small West Texas town of Christoval, which can be found 25

miles south of San Angelo, Texas, you can find a rare phenomenon. There’s a beautiful and historical story to be told. Bob Helmers, who owns and operates Bar H Brangus, recollects the history of the ranch. He said [the headquarters part of the ranch] celebrated its 100th anniversary this year. Though that portion of the ranch celebrated 100 years, the biggest part of the ranch has been in the family for well over 100 years. In 1968 Bob, himself, started ranching.

Helmers’ involvement with Brangus was by happenstance. In 1972, he set out on a mission to purchase Angus cattle. “I was looking

for Angus, because I had more history with Angus cattle, but I couldn’t find the cows I was looking for,” Helmers said. “Mr. Jim Cawley, a long-time Brangus breeder of El Dorado, Texas, was going straight registered Brangus, so I purchased his commercial Brangus herd with the idea that I would put Angus bulls back on them.”

Recanting history, Helmers said, “The longer I had Brangus, the better I liked them and their calves, so I started buying Brangus bulls and registered Brangus cows.” And as they say, the rest is history. Helmers joined the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) in 1975. He still CONTINUE READING ON PAGE 18

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has the original certificate he received from the association for becoming a member.

Helmers had a few registered Brangus cows before 1975, but he did not become an official IBBA member until three years after purchasing his commercial Brangus herd.

Bar H Brangus operates on nine sections, which make up about 5,700 acres.

“That’s small by West Texas standards,” Helmers laughed. Bob’s wife, Sandra, grew up on the ranch. She is a third-generation rancher of the land. Her grandfather purchased the land in 1917. Bob and Sandra have two daughters, Staci and Paige, who are fourth generation ranchers.

Staci is married to Monte Jenkins, and they have two children, Blake and Macy.

The Jenkins family resides down the road in San Angelo, Texas. Paige is married to Joe Franklin, and they both live on the ranch. Joe plays an integral role in the ranching operation. Joe has a Bachelor of Science in Range Management from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. He, also, earned a Master’s of Science in Range Management from Texas A&M University in College Station. Joe worked for the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for over 33 years as a rangeland management specialist. He has utilized his education and professional experience tremendously by applying those skills to the day to day operations at Bar H Brangus.

Bar H Brangus operates on a simple and respectful philosophy. “Take care of the land, and it’ll take care of you,” Helmers exclaimed. That philosophy coupled with persistence is what Helmers said made Bar H Brangus successful.

The family continually tries to improve the pastures, land and cattle. “We fight adversity just like everyone else,” Helmers said. “We fight the market, drought, brush, predators, feral hogs, but we address the issues; we don’t ignore them.”

Ultimately, his goal is to make the ranch better for future generations. His kids and grandkids are involved, and he wants to make sure that the ranch is left to them better than when he and his wife got it. “We try to make it better each and every day,” Helmers said. These efforts and hard work have proven to be very fruitful over a long period of time. The CONTINUE READING ON PAGE 20

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Visitors from Australia (left)

Bob pictured with bull (right)

Bob Helmers’s original IBBA membership certificate (right)

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ranch has received several accolades, including being awarded the 2016 Excellence in Rangeland Management award from the Texas Section Society for Range Management. They were the only winner in the state for that category. Previously, Bar H Brangus was selected as the recipient for Outstanding Conservationist in Schleicher County, as well as Outstanding Wildlife Conservationist in Schleicher County.

“Since I retired from NRCS in June of 2014, I have become more hands on involved with the day to day ranching operations like tending to brush work, fencing, helping Bob rotate cattle, etc.,” said Franklin. The ranch, also, supplements their income with managing wildlife. They mainly have white-tailed deer, but they, also, have

a few exotics like blackbuck, antelope, axis deer, and Texas dall sheep. “We manage our deer herd like our cattle herd,” Joe said. The family strives to improve all aspects of the ranch dayin and day-out. As a team, they work together to make improvements to the ranch. “Since I’ve been on the ranch, brush management, the forages, cattle, and wildlife have constantly improved,” Joe humbly mentioned.

Helmers is active in the Brangus breed, not just by being a longstanding member, but, also, by serving on leadership positions representing Brangus. Currently, he is president of both the Hill Country Brangus Breeders Association and West Texas Brangus Breeders Association. He previously served on the board for the Texas Brangus Breeders Association

as the first vice president. Recently, the ranch hosted visitors from Australia.

“We had about 14 cattlewomen and cattlemen from Australia come out to the ranch,” Helmers said. “Dr. Perkins, also, came up to talk to them, and then we gave them a tour of the ranch. They enjoyed it, and we sure enjoyed having them.”

Bar H Brangus has a rich history; they are a legacy in the making. How can you go wrong with continuing to apply two simple, yet practical philosophies of persistence and “taking care of the land because it’ll take care of you?” Long live ranching; here’s to preserving the ranching way of life!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Yvonne Ramirez, better known as Bonnie, is a South Texas native who graduated from Sam Houston State University (SHSU) with a Bachelor of Science in agriculture with an emphasis in animal science, coupled with a minor in communications. Her spirited passion runs deep within the agricultural world. Ramirez’s roots stem from growing up in a small, rural community, being active in both 4-H and the National FFA Organization, and showing market swine and breeding heifers. During her collegiate career, Ramirez was enthusiastically involved in both SHSU’s junior and senior livestock judging teams.

Some of her prior professional experience includes serving as the Texas Animal Health Commission’s director of communications, San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo’s assistant livestock director and marketing coordinator and Ultimate Genetics - Sire Services customer relations.

Ramirez was recognized by the Texas Farm Bureau in 2005 with an Excellence in Journalism award. Being an avid supporter of 4-H and FFA programs, and wholeheartedly believing in the future of agriculture, she has enjoyed judging several public speaking contests at both the Houston and San Antonio stock shows. Currently, she is on the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Ranch Rodeo Finals Committee and a BEEF TIP on the Texas BEEF Team. In loving memory of her grandmother, Ramirez founded the annual Forget Me Not Benefit Alzheimer’s Team Roping fundraiser. In her spare time, Ramirez enjoys announcing at team roping events. Ramirez currently serves as assistant to the executive vice president for the International Brangus Breeders Association.

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The Importance of Marketing

by Cattle Solutions Owners Kyle & Crystal Devoll

Marketing. This is certainly a broad topic and one that needs to be studied and thought about in order to be successful in the cattle business and in most endeavors. For the purpose of this article, I will focus on marketing through advertising and the use of new technologies.

Unfortunately, most breeders in the registered cattle business do not begin to think about marketing until they are two or three years into their program.

Even then, they think that marketing will consist of running a few ads occasionally and letting other breeders and commercial customers know that they have genetics for sale. Our company works with breeders every day, developing a plan that will not just tell folks about the products – cattle, semen and embryos – that you have for sale, but to, also, tell your story. Each ranch is unique. Each owner has their own reason for why they first got into the registered cattle business, and each ranch has its own unique path for what they are producing and why they think it will help to benefit the overall cattle industry. This is important information for your potential customer to have.

The most common response I hear from producers when we start discussions about advertising is, “I don’t have anything to sell yet; why would I start advertising now?” My response is always, “If you wait until you have something to sell it is too late.”

In our company we use lots of Apple products, and I have read several books about Apple as a company and a brand. I have always been impressed with the simplicity of their products and marketing and how affective and successful they are. When they are introducing a new phone or product line, they do not wait until the item is in the stores to start telling their potential customers about what they will be selling.

No, they start months, or maybe a year or more, in advance putting out well-organized information and teasers intriguing their customers and building excitement about their new item. This all culminates into the big unveiling where people camp out in line,

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eager to finally catch a glimpse of this new product, and then take it home and put into use in their life.

This same marketing strategy should be implemented in the seedstock cattle business. Understandably, there are few ranches that will ever have the resources that Apple or some other large corporation will have but the same principles can be applied. By using these principles and incorporating the technologies of today, your cattle operation can put together a very effective marketing plan.

We now live in a world where vast amounts of technology are at our fingertips. Because of all of this technology and instant gratification, we are always asked if print media is dead. My quick answer is no.

The more expanded answer is that what we now have the capability to produce a blending of “old school” print media and the technology of today. There will always be a portion of your customer base that wants to hold a magazine in their hands and flip through the pages while they are sitting in their favorite chair and relaxing after a long day at work. This may not be how you enjoy seeing your favorite cattle publication or sale catalog, but you cannot forget this is still an essential part of how you will market your program.

You have already seen, for several years, how progressive operations have incorporated a basic “flip book” technology into their sale catalog marketing. As I know most of you are aware, this technology allows your print sale catalog to be uploaded to the world wide web and the end viewer can flip through the book on their computer just as if they were holding it in front of them. That has been a great use of technology, but our company always felt like there was something lacking. Over the past 18 months, we have been working with others to improve upon this technology. What about those customers that want to see more, learn more about your operation or the cattle that you are selling in your upcoming sale?

There is now a solution to giving your customers more information without having to print more pages in your sale catalog or advertising piece.

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This photo shows a sale catalog presented in flip-book format (online).

This photo shows a sale catalog (background) with the video window open after the customer has clicked on the embedded “video icon” next to the lot they wish to view.

This particular video was an introduction about the ranch offering cattle for sale.

This photo shows a sale catalog presented in flip-book format (online).

This photo shows a sale catalog (background) with the video window open after the customer has clicked on the embedded “video icon” next to the lot they wish to view.

The video pictured here showed a particular lot for sale.

By utilizing flip books and embedded video, your customer doesn’t have to move from multiple browsers or windows to view the product you are selling. Customers can even view catalogs and video from a smart phone or tablet. Additional photos, web links, and PDFs with additional information may, also, be embedded. This technology makes viewing a catalog and video a more user-friendly experience.

We have been offering an option to our customers that we call an interactive catalog. We can now embed vast amounts of information directly into the web version of your sale catalog or advertising piece. The animal’s video can be embedded directly into the catalog. There is no longer a need to flip back and forth between websites to look at videos. Keep that customer on your page and keep them on track with looking at only your sale information. Embedding videos is just the beginning. What if you are selling a set of elite donor females and you wish to provide your customers with more information? You now can!

You can embed flush histories or pictures of progeny or videos of progeny. All of these pictures and records could never be printed in a traditional sale catalog because of cost – cost of printing additional pages and cost of mailing a heavier book. Now you have the ability to give your customers more. Suppose you are selling a set of bulls that is the highest scanning and performing set of bulls you have ever sold. Wouldn’t it be awesome to be able to show and tell your customer, directly in your words, why you think this is the best set of cattle and how the data supports that claim? Well now you can. These are just

a few select ideas on how this technology advances your marketing.

We are all customers of someone, and we collectively consume thousands of products daily.

Which products do we migrate toward? We migrate to the products that make us feel a part of their process – their family – if you will. It is just human nature to do business with folks that you feel you know and can trust. By strategically planning how, where and when you will market your seedstock operation, you can build that same brand confidence and loyalty.

Of course this is just a small piece of the overall marketing discussion, and I could go on for pages about branding your ranch, social media, cattle presentation, and much more. If you have any questions, feel to contact us and someone from our team at Cattle Solutions will be happy to visit more in depth with you.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kyle and Crystal Devoll are owners of Cattle Solutions, a full-service design and marketing company, focusing on the cattle industry. They have owned Cattle Solutions since 1998. Both are graduates of Texas A&M University and hold degrees in animal science.

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What Can Marketing Do for Your Brangus Operation?

by IBBA Assistant to the Executive Vice President Yvonne “Bonnie” Ramirez

The United States is the world’s largest producer of beef for domestic and export use. With over 100 million head of cattle and calves in the U.S., how do you separate yourself from other cattle ranchers? Currently, the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is the nation’s eighth largest cattle association. We have over 1,700 members and approximately 43,800 head of active animals registered through Total Herd Reporting. That’s a great deal of fellow competition.

Can marketing efforts help set you apart from other breeders? Can marketing really impact your success in selling your Brangus cattle? And if so, how can marketing help you?

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What is Marketing?

What exactly is marketing? The American Marketing Association defines marketing as the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

How can marketing help you with your cattle operation? The heart of your business’s success lies largely within your marketing efforts. The bottom line of any cattle operation is ultimately to make money. Marketing plays a vital role in reaching that end goal. Marketing encompasses a variety of different endeavors within its umbrella. Advertising, public relations, social media, email blasts, promotions, and sales are all part of the marketing sphere. Within the advertising sector, alone, there are different ways to advertise. Online advertising includes but is not limited to social media advertising, print advertising, billboard advertising, radio advertising, and even television advertising.

Your ranch may offer some of the best Brangus cattle in the industry, but without marketing other cattlemen will not know about them and you may lose out on sales. “I feel it’s extremely important to market cattle. Several breeders put a lot of effort in gathering data on their product, which, in return, greatly benefits the customer,” said Salacoa Valley Farms Director of Marketing Todd Harvey.

“There are a number of ways and methods to spread the good news about your product.

From the traditional method of print advertising to today’s trend of digital advertising and social media, the avenues are essentially endless to tell our stories,” said Cody Gariss, a GENETRUST consultant. “Ad placement is very important, and we spend a lot of time studying and discussing our placements easily a year in advance, but equally as important as the where is the what. If the message isn’t well received, where you placed it is irrelevant. We make a conscious effort to base our marketing and message on fact, rather than

our opinion. Pride of ownership is deep within the purebred business, so it’s important to get our opinions out of the way and let the cattle, the data, and our customers tell our story for us.”

Marketing Plan: Do You Have One?

Livestock marketing, especially cattle marketing, is no doubt fastpaced and always evolving. Every cattle operation should develop and maintain a strong marketing plan. These plans can be very simple to very complex. The complexity of your marketing plan depends on your operational goals. When coming up with your marketing strategy it is important to identify who your demographics is, who you are targeting, and what you want to accomplish.” Garrett Thomas, owner of Hi Point Sales and Marketing, said. “Know your customer base and know where they place their priorities and needs.”

Thomas provided his marketing expertise by saying, “I believe the key to marketing success is to have a plan, both short term and more importantly long term. This seems so simple, yet it is often overlooked.”

He said when he sits down with his client initially, conversations revolve around creating a road map that allows them to achieve their goals, both from a marketing and management standpoint. “Essentially, we establish what success looks like,” Thomas added.

Mark Cowan, a partner at American Marketing Services, mirrored Thomas’s opinion saying, “Most successful marketing programs I have been around have a plan. They see their role as providing seedstock to those in need of them, and they plan two and three years in advance to match their marketing program to their production schemes. Most successful marketing programs are a combination of private treaty and live auctions with online and web supports and social and print media playing a prominent role.”

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Cattle Sales & Marketing

Regarding cattle sales, several factors go into marketing and what makes the event a success.

There are planning stages and execution, but there’s so much more that goes in between those lines.

“Live, private treaty, and online sales all have their strengths and weaknesses.” Gariss mentioned, adding that cattle preparation can differ for each. “Advertising can, also, differ, but at the end of the day, each is sale day and its importance can’t be understated. When it is your program’s day to be on stage, whatever that stage is, you want your product to be ready. A successful sale is a conglomeration of months and years worth of efforts poured into that one day. From the advertising to the auctioneer, it all matters, and there is no silver bullet,” Gariss said. “That said, one thing that can tend to get lost in the hustle required in sale preparation is the sale preparation of the cattle. While it seems simplistic, all the promotion in the world can’t make up for poor cattle preparation when a buyer shows up to a sale. This process starts months, and many times years, in advance.

From breeding decisions to cattle condition to picture day to video day, the details required in getting cattle in the right place of their life at the right time on sale day far outweighs advertising deadlines and marketing campaigns.”

Thomas gave his opinion on what he thought makes a sale successful. “In my opinion, a successful sale has many layers. It starts with months of planning and preparation. You must start with executing the most minute details; you have to be disciplined and stick to the plan you set out months in advance,” he added. “As your sale day approaches, you should build a level of interest in your event or sale using print and/or digital ads and social media. Without a doubt, presentation is key. This means everything from quality pictures and video to how the cattle are presented when customers come to evaluate what you have to offer. Many times, customers are not only evaluating your livestock, they are, also, looking at your entire operation. Regardless of how large or small your program is or if you are marketing cattle privately or in an auction, presentation always matters.”

Cowan shared Thomas’s opinion regarding several layers going into hosting a successful sale. “Executing a successful sale is a combination of advertising, social media, providing quality entertainment, a breeders’ reputation, good, consistent cattle, cutting-edge genetics, etc. However, without quality cattle all the other efforts are pretty much in vain,” Cowan

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explained. “So, it must start with the cattle, then market differentiation, then publicity through print media, social media, and personal contacts.

It never hurts to make your sale a destination sale – a sale everyone wants to attend and see and be seen there.”

When asked what cattlemen should consider when selling cattle and promoting a sale, Cowan advises them to ask what it is they offer that is unique. Take into consideration how you are going to position your product relative to other breeds, who your customer is, and who your competitors are. “Many tend to think [competitors are] our neighbor down the road who is, also, selling Brangus,” Cowan said. “In my opinion, your fellow Brangus breeders are an advantage in the market place, because your real competition is probably from other breeds or from uncastrated bull calves at the sale barn. I remember a time when over 3,500 bulls were marketed in one area in a 100-mile radius, and the market was outstanding because we all achieved critical mass.”

Reputation and Marketing

Believe it or not, a good reputation and marketing strategy go hand in hand. A solid reputation is undoubtedly a great foundation for the success of a ranch or business. Marketing can build brand name recognition for your ranch. As your reputation is established and grows within the cattle industry, the potential for cattle sales increases. The reputation of your ranch is built through virtues and practices, such as providing quality customer service and offering a uniform and quality set of cattle, honesty, and effective communication, all of which are supported by your marketing efforts.

“I do strongly believe the best in marketing efforts are one of the keys to a successful seedstock program,” said Tracy Holbert, owner of Blackwater Cattle Company. “However, marketing will have limited effects without program reputation for character of people, willingness to stand behind your sold cattle, and an overall leading-edge approach to genetic design.

Our successes in marketing are strictly fueled by our desire to treat people with respect, stand behind our program, and produce genetics with the ability to perform as we say they can and will,” Holbert emphasized. “I

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have always stated that I am not a very good marketer, but I am passionate about our cattle and the quality of our program, which makes marketing much easier.”

Harvey added, “The most important thing to me is building a relationship with the customer and providing a quality product.”

Current and New Customers: Utilizing Different Ways to Sell Your Cattle

While your current customers should always be a priority of yours, marketing efforts can help you expand your existing client base. Efforts as simple and easy as social media posts, photos, videos, promotional item giveaways, and email blasts may not only engage existing customers, but they may, also, attract potential new customers or buyers.

In the cattle industry, there are several options for where to sell your cattle. Auction barns are the traditional method of selling cattle.

However, with advances in modern technology, marketing animals may, also, be done through online platforms or video auctions, as well as direct marketing to local feedyards. Harvey offered insight from his professional experience with live cattle sales, as well as video sales. “I feel that both live and video sales are greatly beneficial as it allows you to place your product, [in our case, bulls and cattle], on display. Folks love the auction environment, the excitement.” He mentioned that for those attending the sale, it gives them an opportunity to see how that animal acts when it’s handled. He mentioned that videos can do the same. “We went to a live sale via videos a few years back due to less stress and handling on the cattle and cost. Customers had the time to view the animals live, on-site and then bid with a live auctioneer with animals being on video. At the same time, our sale is live on video auction where the buyer online can bid,” he added. “Trust me, I’m old school, and I like to watch the animal move in the sale ring. But once the first video sale was behind us, I was sold on the concept.”

“The internet has become a vital part of our business, from digital advertising and website exposure to social media to the ability to exhibit cattle online through the video marketing format. The wide world of the internet has changed our way of operating,” Gariss mentioned that the use of video marketing is valuable to GENETRUST. He said that in preparation for a sale, all the cattle are videoed. “We have found this to be one of the most useful tools we have in our toolbox, as producers love the opportunity to view the cattle prior to sale time. For the dollars invested and the exposure those dollars return, if a producer isn’t using video technology to help market their cattle ahead of the sale, they are missing out,” Gariss advised. “This is an exceptional tool, regardless if you are hosting a live sale, an online sale, or marketing private treaty. We have used it in all three phases, and it is equally as effective.”

Cattle sales may, also, be posted on avenues such as Craigslist, cattle publications, local newspaper classifieds, your website, social media platforms, and others. Nowadays, you can also hire professional sales management firms to help market your cattle and sales. Likewise, you can outsource your website and social media marketing endeavors to marketing firms with expertise in the cattle industry. “Because of social media and the internet, marketing is a 365-daya-year job, and we try our best to approach it that way,” Gariss said.

“I feel, in today’s world, social media is extremely important,” said Harvey. “However, with that, you must have repetition. It is about keeping your product in front of the buyer.

Magazine ads are extremely important in my view.” He emphasized that you must make sure you do not just advertise once and expect the customers to come. “In doing ads, make sure you tell your story, tell them about your product. The genetics we have today were not built overnight, so briefly tell them how you reached where you are today and the vision you have for the future,” Harvey explained. “My favorite way, and in my opinion, the best way, to promote your product is boots on the ground. This is where you build those relationships.”

Countless hours go into raising, breeding and feeding beef cattle. The marketing strategy you implement for selling your calf crops should be just as important as the production process.

Lowered or lost income opportunities may arise as result of not having a clear direction and goals for marketing your cattle. Ultimately, every cattle operation should have a marketing strategy in place and effectively execute it. “In my opinion, to make a sale successful you need a marketing strategy followed by boots on the ground tagged with magazine advertising and social media advertising,” Harvey said. In a nutshell, marketing works, and it can help you retain your current clients, as well as recruit new buyers, with the end result being more dollars at the pay window!

… So, are you marketing effectively?

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! . . g n i c u d o intr INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION’S

The International Brangus Breeders Association’s (IBBA) staff actively pursues ways to collect valid data for generating new measures of expected progeny differences.

The Carcass Merit Excellence Challenge program will provide an opportunity for producers to know the quality of carcasses produced in their individual programs.

The data collected and evaluated in this program will provide information for improving Brangus genetics. This will further validate our ability to align with current and future carcass alliance programs. This program will increase our knowledge and breeder participation is highly encouraged.

Identify superior carcass genetics and add accuracy to the database

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Provide competitive data to make the Brangus breed more marketable

Involve members in data collection for individual production merit and evaluation of young sires

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Steers and heifers will be fed for approximately 180 days. The number of days will be determined by delivery weight and average daily gain (ADG).

Cattle will be harvested when the pen has reached the average weight and fatness regarded as acceptable by the industry. The decision will be made by the feedyard manager and an IBBA representative.

Some method of electronic identification is required for all animals. Cattle must be identified by a brand or tattoo that corresponds to the data on the background information sheet.

All cattle will be weighed and processed upon arrival. All cattle will be given a modified live virus vaccine, vaccinated against clostridial organisms, and dewormed upon arrival.

Cattle will be assigned a per-hundredweight value based upon current market conditions in the feedyard trade area at time of arrival at the feedyard. This figure will be used to calculate theoretical breakevens and the financial outcome of the feeding program.

Animals requiring treatment for any illness will be treated according to guidelines established by the feedyard veterinarian. Costs of treatment will be charged to the owner. The feedyard management and IBBA will make every effort to safeguard the health of all animals, but will assume no responsibility for death, loss or sickness. After an acceptable length of time, cattle that are not achieving an economic rate of gain may be sold on the rail. The proceeds from the sale will be placed in escrow for disbursement at the end of the program. Owners will be notified when such cattle are salvaged or when one dies.

Charges to be assessed for each entry at the end of the feeding period include a processing fee, the cost of any pharmaceutical products administered, feed costs, the cost of transportation from feedyard to packing plant, and a Beef Checkoff fee. Financing may be available from the feedyard. Breeders must make those arrangements independently.

Cattle will be sold on a grid at a reputable packing plant where premiums and discounts will apply for quality grades, yield grades, and/or carcass weights at harvest. Fair market value for all sales will be attained; no guarantee is offered by the feedyard or the IBBA for the profitability of participation in the program. Proceeds will be paid directly to the owner after all expenses are deducted.

Feedyard performance information to be collected in the program includes ADG, calculated feed efficiency (pen average), total cost of gain, breakeven, and net return. The carcass information to be obtained is dressing percentage, carcass weight, ribeye area, marbling score, USDA quality grade, and USDA yield grade.

At the conclusion of the feeding period, feedyard performance data, carcass information and a theoretical breakeven analysis will be provided on each consignment to the owner as well as the association. The information will become property of IBBA for use in genetic evaluations and other research needs.

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LEVEL- ONE REQUIREMENTS All cattle must have one Brangus, Red Brangus, Ultrablack, or Ultrared parent.

Cattle must be delivered to the feedlot weighing at least 500 pounds but no more than 1,000 pounds.

A birthdate (month and year) must be reported for each animal delivered to the feedlot.

Cattle must be weaned and vaccinated according to the recommended VAC 45* health protocol prior to feedlot delivery.

CONTEST QUALIFICATIONS Males must be castrated, recommended before three months of age.

Cattle must be dewormed before delivery.

Sire and dam must be identified for each calf; a minimum of three head per sire is recommended.

Cattle must be identified by a ranch brand or tattoo and ear tag.

Cattle must have weaning weights taken between 130 to 280 days of age and reported at time of consignment.

LEVEL- TWO REQUIREMENTS All cattle must meet the guidelines required in level one above, as well as be DNA tested using the GeneSeek Brangus Profiler or Zoetis i50K test with verification to at least one registered Brangus, Red Brangus, Ultrablack or Ultrared parent. *For more information about VAC 45 program guidelines, breeders should visit http://animalscience.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2012/04/beef-vac-vaccination.pdf.

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS

The entry deadline for this program is Oct. 1. Entries should include complete cattle information, breeder information, and fees. The cost of participation is $1 per head of cattle.

Cattle should be delivered between Oct. 1 and Dec. 1. There are vaccination requirements for participation. Breeders should vaccinate calves two to four weeks prior to or at weaning and booster per label instructions as follows.

1. Two doses of 7-way, 8-way or 9-way Clostridial 2. Two doses of viral 5-way (IBR, PI3, BRSV and BVD Type I and II) and booster per label instructions. The IBR and PI3 components must be chemically-altered modified live or modified live with veterinarian’s approval. The BVD and BRSV can be either modified live or killed.

3. One dose of Mannheimia Haemolytica and/or Mannheimia Multocida prior to or at weaning and booster per label instructions.

4. Internal and External parasite control is required.

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Producers with outstanding performance in the Carcass Merit Excellence Challenge Program will be recognized. Success will be measured through evaluation of data collected throughout the contest. Cattle will compete by sex and by level for the top ten awards in each category.

The categories under feedyard performance are awards for ADG, feed conversion, and hot carcass weight; categories under carcass performance are awards for dressing percentage, ribeye area, quality grade, and yield grade; categories under genomic performance are awarded using terminal selection index value and tenderness score.

(Must fall from 11-17 in2)

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IBBA Carcass Merit Excellence Challenge Entry Form Ranch/Operation Name: ____________________________________________________ Address, City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: ________________________

Phone Number: _____________________

Email Address: __________________________ Feedyard Location: ________________________________________________________ At which challenge level will you participate? (circle one)

Level 1

Level 2

No. of Steers _____ No. of Heifers _____ Total No. of Animals _____ x $1 per head* = $_______ *Make check payable to International Brangus Breeders Association

Sex

ID

Animal Reg. # (if available)

Birthdate

Weaning Weight

For any further contact questions please contact:

Weaning Weight Date

Sire Reg. #

Dam Reg. # (if available)

Matt Murdoch, mmurdoch@gobrangus.com Dr. Tommy Perkins, tperkins@gobrangus.com IBBA Office: (210) 696-8231

signing below, I acknowledge, understand, andmerit agreeexcellence to adhere to all IBBAprogram Carcass requirements.

Merit I By hereby understand and agree to the IBBA carcass challenge Challenge program requirements.

Signature: ___________________________

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IBBA Board Nominations The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) nominating committee will be accepting nominations for area four, six, seven and eight directors until Oct. 10. Nominated candidates will be announced in the November Brangus Journal. Election ballots will be mailed to active IBBA members in areas four, six, seven and eight on Nov. 10. Completed ballots should be postmarked to IBBA’s accounting office no later than Dec. 31. The candidate receiving the largest number of votes in each electoral area will be announced after tabulation occurs in mid-January.

Nominations should be directed to the respective committees.

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AREA 4

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Doyle Miller, Chair :: 615-351-2783 dmiller@doylemillercpa.com

Danny Farris, Chair :: 325-669-5727 farrisranching@yahoo.com

Chuck Sword :: 770-468-3486 cnffarm@aol.com

Bob Helmers :: 325-896-2272 mabhelmers@wildblue.net

Doug Williams :: 336-745-5252 whipowill@yadtel.net

Doug Muenchow :: 210-394-1952 cattlemandoug@aol.com

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Troy Floyd, Chair :: 575-734-7005 tfloyd@leaco.net

Davy Sneed, Chair :: 615-904-5850 dsfarms1980@gmail.com

Larry Parker :: 520-508-3505 jddiane@vtc.net

Robert Field :: 662-435-4885 calyxstar@aol.com

RL Robbs :: 520-507-2514 osonegro@powerc.net

Alan Varner :: 931-934-3360 avbrangus@yahoo.com

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Why You Should DNA Test Your Herd

by IBBA Registry Services Coordinator Tullina Wilson

Technology is continuously evolving within the beef industry. Technological advances are expanding into areas once believed to be unattainable. While these advances can be overwhelming at times, these tools, if used properly, can bring you closer to your goals as a producer.

One of the technologies paving the way in breed improvement is DNA, or genomic testing.

The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) in cooperation with Neogen (GeneSeek) and Zoetis offer a variety of affordable DNA testing options to meet the needs of each producer as economically as possible.

Your goals as a producer should be evaluated to determine which tests may benefit your operation the most. Prices on some of the most popular DNA tests (GGP-uLD, i50K, etc.) will be dropping effective October 1, 2017. The decrease in price is partly due to the volume of samples we have received in the past three years for testing. Your diligent use of this outstanding technology positively impacts the National Cattle Evaluation that delivers our EPDs. Genomic Enhanced EPDs (GE-EPD) are an added benefit available through genomic testing. GE-EPDs improve the accuracy of a younger animal’s EPDs, and offer enhanced EPDs to those in a single contemporary group. GE-EPDs are one of the most advanced options available to Brangus producers, providing producers a greater insight to the genetic merit of an animal. Combined with traditional data used in developing EPDs, GE-EPDs

will continue to push the advancement of the Brangus breed.

Another benefit of DNA testing is parent verification, this is a great tool that validates the animal’s genetic identity. This simple tool benefits both producers and buyers by offering assurance on the accuracy of the animal’s pedigree. To parent verify an animal, both the sire and the dam must have DNA data available for use. Producers should begin by having samples taken on their herd sires and producing dams; this will provide the foundation needed for parent verifying future progeny. It is important to acknowledge that parent verification may be completed only if the progeny, sire and dam have data available.

The Brangus Portal provides a great tool to help producers manage their herd’s DNA profiles. Once logged into the Brangus Portal, on the left-hand side selecting “DNA Request” will provide you a list of all animals in your herd and which tests are currently on file for the animal and their parents. From this page, you may also select which tests you want to be completed and view the pricing of each test.

There are two types of DNA tests, SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) and STRs (Short Tandem Repeat). STRs and SNPs cannot be compared to each other for parent verification. SNPs provide a larger number of markers for parent verification, STRs should only be ordered as needed, based on the data available on the parents. For example, CONTINUE READING ON PAGE 48

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if an animal’s sire only has SNPs and the dam only has STRs available; both STRs and SNPs should be ordered on the progeny. SNPs will allow the progeny to be compared to the sire and STRs will provide the data necessary to compare to the dam.

SNPs are provided when the following tests are ordered: GGP-uHD 150K, GGP-LD Bovine 50K, GGP-uLD, i50K, HD 50K SNP Parentage (SeekSire).

STRs are available through STR Parentage (GeneSeek). GGP-uHD, GGP-LD Bovine 50K, i50K and HD 50K tests all provide the data necessary for Genomic Enhanced EPDs to be calculated.

Additional tests offered to producers are genetic conditions testing (DD, CA, AM, NH and OS), tenderness, coat color, horned/polled, and Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDPI). These tests are available for ordering through the Brangus Portal.

Most of these can be added on to the previously mentioned products for a cost savings. However, higher standalone tests are available as well for each one.

As advocates for the Brangus breed it is our responsibility to continuously strive to improve the genetics and value of Brangus cattle. DNA testing provides an opportunity for producers to go beyond what is seen and supplies valuable data to help improve the Brangus breed.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Tullina Wilson was raised in Shepherd, Texas.

She is a recent graduate of Texas A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. While at A&M, Tullina interned for multiple livestock shows such as the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, San Antonio Livestock Exposition, and Rodeo Austin.

She, also, interned for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, where her passion for agriculture flourished. During her collegiate career, Tullina was a member of the Texas A&M University’s Saddle and Sirloin Chapter and Texas Aggie Cattlewomen. Upon completion of her degree, she interned for the San Antonio Livestock Exposition and assisted in coordinating the livestock show. In her spare time, Tullina volunteers for the San Jacinto County Fair in Coldspring, Texas, and assists with her family’s commercial hay operation located in Shepherd. Tullina is currently the member relations specialist for the International Brangus Breeders Association, where she facilitates and manages DNA testing and results.

Do you have questions about DNA testing your herd?

Contact IBBA’s office: (210) 696-8231 info@gobrangus.com

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IBBA Hosts 2017 Fall Conference Aug. 17-19, Brighton, Florida

The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) hosted its annual fall conference Aug. 1719 in conjunction with the Southeastern Brangus Breeders Association’s (SBBA) fall field day event on Aug. 18 in Brighton, Florida.

Meetings were held for members of the Membership and Education Committee, Finance Committee, Promotions Committee, Commercial Marketing Committee, International Committee, and Breed Improvement Committee on Thursday, Aug. 17, on the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation.

J. R. Tait, PhD., of Neogen GeneSeek, spoke to the members of the Breed Improvement Committee about the benefits of selection indexes and how selection indexes can be utilized for the progress and advancement of Brangus genetics.

The SBBA Cattlemen’s Gathering consisted of a tour of the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation, alligator wrestling, a style show of different Seminole fashions, a panel discussion, and presentations from the following speakers.

• • • •

“Managing Cattle for Successful Reproductive Performance” by John Davidson, DVM “DNA and Cattle ID Options for the Beef Cattle Industry” by Ashby Green, DVM “Use of Genomics to Improve Climate Adaptability and Carcass Merit” by Raluca Mateescu, PhD. “The Meat Matters: How Production Practices Affect Meat Quality” by Jenny Hodgen, PhD.

Davidson represents Boehringer Ingelheim; Green represents Neogen; Mateescu represents the University of Florida; and Hodgen represents Merck Animal Health. IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS was the emcee and led the cattlemen’s panel discussion. The panel discussion was comprised of cattlemen, Ralph Pelaez of Pelaez and Sons, Flint Johns of Lykes Brothers, and Alex Johns of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The discussion was focused around identifying profitable herd sires using selection indexes.

IBBA President Brandon Belt announced an International Brangus Breeders Foundation research initiative to be led by Mateescu before her

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presentation. She will lead a thermoregulation study using 725 Brangus heifers funded by the foundation.

Richard Hood, of American Marketing Services, talked to attendees about the value that Salacoa Valley Farms and the Seminole Tribe of Florida offer the Brangus community.

SBBA’s field day was sponsored by Allflex and Multimin USA. Representatives from both companies gave presentations at the cattlemen’s gathering.

IBBA was represented by Perkins, Assistant to the Executive Vice President Yvonne “Bonnie” Ramirez, and Communications Coordinator Peyton Waldrip.

The IBBA Board of Directors held a meeting on Saturday, Aug. 19. Belt led current board members, Lee Alford, Danny Farris, Troy Floyd, Chris Heptinstall, Doyle Miller, Eddy Roberts, Davy Sneed, Vern Suhn, and Mike Vorel, in discussion of old and new business.

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IBBF Announces Florida Research Project

International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) President Brandon Belt announced plans for an International Brangus Breeders Foundation (IBBF) research study on Aug. 17 at the Southeast Brangus Breeders Association (SBBA) Cattlemen’s Gathering in Brighton, Florida.

The IBBF research project will be focused on thermoregulation in beef cattle, specifically of Brangus influence. The study will be led by Raluca Mateescu, PhD., an associate professor of quantitative genetics and genomics in the department of animal sciences at the University of Florida.

“The IBBF is excited to announce the opportunity to partner with Dr. Raluca Mateescu and the University of Florida on a project to identify genomic markers associated with heat tolerance,” said Belt.

“Through genotyping cattle that have been through a thermotolerance study, the project will allow for the development of genomic tools to improve selection of cattle who have a higher ability to cope with heat stress.”

Mateescu presented IBBF leadership with a proposal for research in April. Belt and Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS, officially delivered approval for the proposal after Mateescu’s “Use of Genomics to Improve Climate Adaptability and Carcass Merit” presentation at the SBBA field day event.

Mateescu says her research interests focus on identification of genetic markers associated with economically important traits in beef cattle, and special interest is given to development of genetic

tools to improve nutritional and health value of beef and understanding the genetic mechanism of thermotolerance in Bos indicus influenced beef cattle.

“Selection focused on production that ignores adaptability results in beef animals with higher metabolic heat production without significant changes in their ability to lose heat, making them more sensitive to heat stress,” said Mateescu. “We will address this challenge by developing the tools needed to implement [selection strategies] that improve thermal tolerance in concert with production, reproduction and product quality in indicine-influenced beef cattle populations that predominate in hot and humid regions of the U.S. and globally.”

Mateescu joined the faculty at Florida in 2014 after serving on the animal science faculty at Oklahoma State University for seven years. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Bucharest University, Romania, and she earned her masters degree and doctorate in animal breeding and genetics from Cornell University.

The International Brangus Breeders Foundation (IBBF) strives to protect and administer gifts and donations to conduct research, investigations and experiments in the breeding of Brangus cattle, to facilitate and promote the participation of Brangus cattle in exhibitions, and to engage in such other activities that generally or incidentally promote the breed.

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Fall 2017 Sire Summary The Fall 2017 Sire Summary is now available online at gobrangus.com.

The 2017 Proven Sire listing includes 419 sires having a weaning weight accuracy of 0.60 or greater and progeny (recorded with IBBA) born in the last two years.

The 2017 Genetic Venture Sire listing includes 863 sires having a weaning weight accuracy between 0.35 and 0.60 and progeny (recorded with IBBA) born in the last two years.

Additionally, for a bull to be on either listing, he must have a DNA profile on file with IBBA. The complete sire summaries are available online, but the following pages show the genetic trends and trait leaders for the breed.

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Fall 2017 Sire Summary GENETIC TRENDS BRANGUS CATTLE EVALUATION

YEAR 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

NUMBER OF ANIMALS 21529 20804 22348 24219 24109 23891 22618 23687 22900 24971 21457 20412 19869 18228 18982 19291 19766 22065 20036 18637 17357 16502 16156 16237 18019 23203 23197

BIRTH WEIGHT -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 -0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.0

CALVING EASE 5.1 4.9 4.7 4.6 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.3 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.1 4.0 4.0 4.1 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.9

MATERNAL WEANING CE WEIGHT 3.6 6.0 3.6 7.1 3.6 8.2 3.6 9.2 3.6 10.3 3.6 11.0 3.6 11.5 3.6 11.5 3.6 12.7 3.6 12.8 3.6 14.6 3.6 14.9 3.7 15.2 3.7 16.1 3.7 16.6 3.8 17.6 3.9 18.8 3.9 19.6 4.0 19.8 4.0 20.7 4.0 21.2 4.1 22.0 4.1 23.0 4.2 23.9 4.2 24.8 4.2 26.2 4.2 27.2

GENETIC TREND NON-PARENT

MILK 7.6 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.6 7.6 7.7 7.9 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.3 8.6 8.6 8.9 9.0 9.1 9.3 9.2 9.2 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.8 9.0

MILK & GROWTH 10.6 11.3 11.8 12.3 12.8 13.1 13.4 13.4 14.3 14.5 15.4 15.6 15.9 16.6 16.8 17.7 18.4 18.9 19.2 19.6 19.8 20.1 20.5 20.8 21.2 21.9 22.6

YEARLING WEIGHT 5.8 8.2 10.5 12.9 15.3 17.0 18.2 18.0 21.1 21.1 25.0 25.9 26.6 28.7 29.8 32.4 35.1 36.7 37.5 39.2 40.3 42.0 43.8 45.4 47.3 49.8 51.9

SEPTEMBER 2017 U.S. WEIGHT -0.5 0.6 1.4 2.5 3.6 4.5 4.8 5.1 6.7 6.9 8.6 9.3 10.0 11.5 12.3 14.2 16.0 17.3 18.1 19.6 20.4 21.8 23.1 24.1 25.6 27.6 29.5

U.S. REA -0.08 -0.08 -0.07 -0.07 -0.05 -0.04 -0.03 -0.01 -0.01 0.01 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.09 0.11 0.14 0.16 0.19 0.20 0.23 0.25 0.27 0.29 0.31 0.33 0.36 0.39

U.S. FAT -0.050 -0.051 -0.051 -0.051 -0.051 -0.052 -0.052 -0.051 -0.051 -0.051 -0.050 -0.050 -0.049 -0.048 -0.048 -0.047 -0.047 -0.046 -0.045 -0.044 -0.044 -0.043 -0.042 -0.042 -0.041 -0.040 -0.039

U.S. IMF -0.06 -0.06 -0.06 -0.06 -0.06 -0.06 -0.06 -0.06 -0.06 -0.05 -0.06 -0.05 -0.05 -0.04 -0.04 -0.03 -0.02 -0.01 -0.01 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.03

SCROTAL CIRC. 0.07 0.09 0.11 0.13 0.14 0.16 0.16 0.13 0.16 0.16 0.18 0.19 0.19 0.21 0.22 0.23 0.26 0.30 0.31 0.32 0.35 0.38 0.41 0.45 0.45 0.49 0.53

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The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) GoBrangus.com runs a national cattle genetic evaluation on a monthly basis. To be eligible for genetic merit recognition, IBBA members should ensure complete records with the most current information.

Breeders should consider that it takes about 30 days to get results from DNA samples once they are received in the genomics company lab.

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Fall 2017 Sire Summary

September 2017 Top Bulls by Calving Ease Direct E

Requirements: minimum accurac

TOP BULLS BY CALVING EASE DIRECT

Rank

REQUIREMENTS Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.4 Calf Born 7/1/2014 or later 1336 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

TOP BULLS BY BIRTH WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.5 Calf Born 7/1/2014 or later 1617 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

Rank

Reg No

Animal Name

1

R10088539 VOREL NEWT 894T2

894T2

PHN

CED 12.1

BW -5.5

2

R10208078 KEMPS 5K HOMBRE 392X4

392X4

11.6

-5.4

3

R10084741 CRC SPECIALIST 392T2

392T2

0.41

11.5

-6.2

4

R10096551 SAF SUNDANCE 419 T

419 T

11.4

-5.0

5

R10202401 BURTINS T5 803Y5

803Y5

11.3

-4.7

6

R9685720

302P16

0.42

11.2

-6.0

7

R10240475 JAK MCCREA 535Z3

535Z3

11.0

-4.7

8

UB10271470 SUHN'S PRIORTY ONE 30B

30B

10.6

-4.8

9

R10261194 OAKS STEP AHEAD 468B8

468B8

0.5

10.1

-2.9

10

R10267364 TTR CHOICE PLUS Y6003

Y6003

10.0

-3.4

11

R10201665 MC LAUNCH PAD 129Y12

129Y12

10.0

12

R10110221 BRINKS GRIESE 415T119

415T119

0.57

-2.8

9.9

13

R10256255 RYR DEPENDENCE 415A2

415A2

0.55

-4.2

9.9

-3.0

14

R10202779 HRR EASY FUTURE 535Y

535Y

9.8

-3.5

15

R10220087 JAK MCCREA 240Z4

240Z4

9.8

-3.6

16

R10107531 MR EJ LAREDO

570U

9.8

-3.0

17

R10204914 AMERICUS OF SALACOA 468Y16

468Y16

9.5

-4.2

18

R10175253 CB TANK 561X2

561X2

9.5

-1.2

19

R698454

192G3

9.4

-3.3

20

R10117023 CNF ONLINE 22U

9.3

-2.0

21

R10090801 CCR SLEEP EASY 102T4

9.2

-3.2

22

R10000615 BBR COWBOY 915R

23

R10127203 BF PATHFINDER U210

24

R10269652 PV FINAL CUT 302A

25

R10149791

NEWT OF BRINKS 302P16

CCC NEWSMAKER 192G3

22U

0.55

0.7

0.63

0.83 0.42

0.48 0.56

0.44 0.44 0.5

0.46 0.64 0.55 0.79 0.59

0.68

WW 16 0.56

17

Y 3

0

3

0.5

0.36

0

0.82

0.75

0

0.75

0.65

0

0.56

0.46

0.89

0.84

0

0.56

0.46

0

0.64

0.5

0

0.62

0.52

0

0.68

0.44

0

0.75

0.64

0

0.69

0.37

0.58

0.42

0

0.58

0.44

0

0.64

0.53

0

0.6

0.44

0

0.76

0.64

0

0.68

0.57

0

0.89

0.85

0

0.71

0.63

0

0.73

0.62

14 -0 3

13 -5

22 19 14 11 21 22 8 6

17 14 22 3

13

3

1

2

4

5

3

2

3

4

2

2

4

4

4

1

2

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Rank Reg NoReg No

0.6

2

5750 915R Epsilon 5750 Epsilon 0.57 0.7 0.56 9.1 -3.0 6 San Antonio, San U210 Antonio, TX 78249 TX 78249 0.6 0.73 0.64 (210) (210) 696-8231 696-8231 9.1 -3.5 30 302A

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0

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6

0.48 0.64 0.45 0 September September 2017 9.1 2017 -3.0 21 4 CRC NORTH STAR 9U8W3 9U8W3 0.79 0.87 0.8 0 Top Top Bulls Bulls by Birth by Birth Weight Weight EPD EPD Requirements: minimum accuracy of .4 and calf born 7/1/

AnimalAnimal Name Name

Requirements: Requirements: minimum minimum accuracy accurac of .5 1336 bulls met the minimum criteria for this tra PHN PHN CED CED BW WW BW WW YW MY 11.5 11.5 -6.2 -6.2 14 14 32 392T2 392T2

1

R10084741 1 R10084741 CRC SPECIALIST CRC SPECIALIST 392T2 392T2

2

R9685720 2 R9685720 NEWT OF NEWT BRINKS OF BRINKS 302P16 302P16

3

R10088539 3 R10088539 VORELVOREL NEWT 894T2 NEWT 894T2

4

R10208078 4 R10208078 KEMPSKEMPS 5K HOMBRE 5K HOMBRE 392X4 392X4

5

R10213069 5 R10213069 MR 101MR SINGLETARY 101 SINGLETARY 88X9 88X9

6

R10096551 6 R10096551 SAF SUNDANCE SAF SUNDANCE 419 T 419 T

7

UB10271470 7 UB10271470 SUHN'SSUHN'S PRIORTY PRIORTY ONE 30B ONE 30B

8

R10240475 8 R10240475 JAK MCCREA JAK MCCREA 535Z3 535Z3

9

R10202401 9 R10202401 BURTINS BURTINS T5 803Y5 T5 803Y5

10

R10041528 10 R10041528 MC 661MC JOHN 661WAYNE JOHN WAYNE 535S9 535S9

11

RR10174327 11 RR10174327 VCC DURANGO VCC DURANGO 2X8 2X8

12

R10204914 12 R10204914 AMERICUS AMERICUS OF SALACOA OF SALACOA 468Y16468Y16

13

R10110221 13 R10110221 BRINKS BRINKS GRIESEGRIESE 415T119415T119

14

R10091066 14 R10091066 SUHN'SSUHN'S ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE 331T5 331T5

15

R10186826 15 R10186826 WC TYPHOON WC TYPHOON 302Y 302Y

0.7

11.2 302P16 302P16 0.83 12.1 894T2 894T2

16

R10114034 16 R10114034 SR DUKE SR 345T DUKE 345T

17

R282060 17 R282060 EXACTO EXACTO OF BRINKS OF BRINKS

18

R10226267 18 R10226267 ROSWELL ROSWELL OF SALACOA OF SALACOA 541Z5 541Z5

19

R10220087 19 R10220087 JAK MCCREA JAK MCCREA 240Z4 240Z4

20

R10202779 20 R10202779 HRR EASY HRRFUTURE EASY FUTURE 535Y 535Y

21

R10180470 21 R10180470 TJM CORONADO TJM CORONADO 535X 535X

22

R10269652 22 R10269652 PV FINAL PV FINAL CUT 302A CUT 302A

23

R10220050 23 R10220050 IH WAT IHLEAD WATGUN LEAD406Z GUN 406Z

24

R10267364 24 R10267364 TTR CHOICE TTR CHOICE PLUS Y6003 PLUS Y6003

25

R10000615 25 R10000615 BBR COWBOY BBR COWBOY 915R 915R

0.82 0.7

0.82 0.75

0.75 0.62

0.89 0.84

0.84 0.76

0.68 0.56

0.56 0.42

0.36 0.5

0.36 0.27

0.57 0.34

0.34 0.28

0.75 0.65

0.65 0.55

0.64 0.5

0.37 0.5

0.56 0.46

0.46 0.31

0.56 0.46

0.46 0.3

0.81 0.75

0.75 0.66

0.71 0.52

0.52 0.28

0.76 0.64

0.64 0.52

0.69 0.37

0.37 0.3

0.73 0.64

0.64 0.49

0.34 0.5

0.34 0.11

0.72 0.6

0.49 0.6

0.97 0.96

0.96 0.94

0.69 0.58

0.58 0.46

11.2 -6.0

-6.0 13

12.1 -5.5

-5.5 16

11.6 -5.4

-5.4 17

11.3 -5.3

-5.3 19

11.4 -5.0

-5.0 -0

10.6 -4.8

-4.8 22

11.0 -4.7

-4.7 -5

11.3 -4.7

-4.7 3

-4.4 7.9

-4.4 28

12.3 -4.4

-4.4 0

-4.2 9.5

-4.2 14

-4.2 9.9

-4.2 21

-4.1 8.7

-4.1 17

10.5 -3.9

-3.9 17

-3.9 8.5

-3.9 15

6.9 -3.8 6.9 823R2 823R2 0.95 6/10 0.95 0.97 Page 8.2 -3.7 8.2 541Z5 541Z5

-3.8 5

0.55

11.6 392X4 392X4 0.41 11.3 88X9 88X9 0.31 419 T 41911.4 T 0.63

10.6 30B 30B 0.5 11.0 535Z3 535Z3 0.42 11.3 803Y5 803Y5 0.42

7.9 535S9 535S9 0.71 12.3 2/X8 2/X8 0.38

9.5 468Y16468Y16 0.64 9.9 415T119415T119 0.55

8.7 331T5 331T5 0.61 10.5 302Y 302Y 0.32 8.5 345T 345T 0.6

0.56

9.8 240Z4 240Z4 0.5 9.8 535Y 535Y 0.44 9.1 535X 535X 0.76

9.1 302A 302A 0.48 7.9 406Z 406Z 0.38

10.0 Y6003 Y6003 0.56 9.2 915R 915R 0.57

0.83 0.89 0.55 0.68 0.41 0.5

0.31 0.57 0.63 0.75 0.64 0.5

0.42 0.56 0.42 0.56 0.71 0.81 0.38 0.71 0.64 0.76 0.55 0.69 0.61 0.73 0.32 0.5

0.72 0.6

0.56 0.69

-3.7 3

-3.6 9.8

-3.6 6

-3.5 9.8

-3.5 8

-3.5 9.1

-3.5 13

-3.5 9.1

-3.5 30

-3.4 7.9

-3.4 13

0.64 0.5

0.44 0.58 0.76 0.87 0.48 0.64 0.38 0.56

17 34 19 55 -0 6

22 48 -5 1

15 3

28 58 02

14 43 21 36 17 36 17 33

15 24 59 38

20 6

0.64 0.53

0.53 0.36 0.44 0.31

0.87 0.82

0.82 0.73

0.64 0.45

0.45 0.29

0.56 0.47

0.47 0.26

0.68 0.44

0.44 0.34

0.56 0.7

0.56 0.22

-3.4 14

-3.3 9.2

-3.3 6

0.57 0.7

16 32

0.58 0.44

10.0 -3.4 0.56 0.68

13 20

20 8

13 15 30 60 13 33 14 34 13 6

Requirements: Requirements: minimum minimum accuracy accuracy of .5 and of .5 calf and born calf7/1/2014 born 7/1o

1617 bulls 1617met bulls themet minimum the minimum criteriacriteria for thisfor trait this tr

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Fall 2017 Sire Summary

September September 2017 2017 Top BullsTop

by Weaning Bulls by Weaning Weight EPD Weight EP

TOP BULLS BY WEANING WEIGHT Rank

REQUIREMENTS Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.5 Calf Born 7/1/2014 or later 758 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

Requirements: Requirements: minimum accuracy minimum of .5accurac and ca

Reg NoRank

Reg No

Animal NameAnimal Name

PHN

1

UB10265156 1 BWCC UB10265156 JEREMIAH BWCC 192A17 JEREMIAH 192A17

192A17

2

R10177639 2 MC R10177639 RIGHTEOUS MC924X2 RIGHTEOUS 924X2

924X2

3

R10141381 3 MC R10141381 DEALING MC IT 12U DEALING IT 12U

12U

4

R10154676 4 MB R10154676 CRUSADER MB17W9 CRUSADER 17W9

17W9

5

R10081221 5 MC R10081221 REVELATION MC REVELATION 129T 129T

129T

6

R10227113 6 MILLHOUSE R10227113 OF MILLHOUSE MAJESTIKOF 331Z24 MAJESTIK 331Z24331Z24

7

UB10278236 7 MC UB10278236 CRUSH 675B MC CRUSH 675B

8

R10293331 8 BWCC R10293331 CROSSBWCC FIT 541B28 CROSS FIT 541B28

541B28

9

R10174663 9 BRAGG R10174663 OF RRR BRAGG 795W11 OF RRR 795W11

795W11

10

R10186262 10 CCC R10186262 INFOCUSCCC 129X32 INFOCUS 129X32

129X32

11

R79331611 LCF R793316 DUKE 537K LCF DUKE 537K

537K

12

R10174799 12 SOUTHERN R10174799HOMBRE SOUTHERN 331X3 HOMBRE 331X3

331X3

13

R10185106 13 HALL'S R10185106 LBS. 468X3 HALL'S LBS. 468X3

468X3

14

R65407514 WR R654075 DUKE 228/F WR DUKE 228/F

228/F

15

R10229897 15 MC R10229897 RUDDER 129Z6 MC RUDDER 129Z6

129Z6

16

R10182086 16 SOUTHERN R10182086REAL SOUTHERN DEAL 468X17 REAL DEAL 468X17

468X17

17

R10126652 17 HIGH R10126652 PROFILEHIGH 000U18 PROFILE 000U18

000U18

18

UB10262558 18 SFUB10262558 COMPLETION SF COMPLETION 75B7 75B7

75B7

19

R10240802 19 BWCC R10240802 STATEMENT BWCC 036Z STATEMENT 036Z

036Z

20

R10201653 20 MC R10201653 GAME CHANGER MC GAME 127Y42 CHANGER 127Y42

21

R10189682 21 ONR10189682 TASK OF SALACOA ON TASK OF 23Y42 SALACOA 23Y42

22

R10232654 22 MB R10232654 RAYLAN 129Z19 MB RAYLAN 129Z19

675B

127Y42

CEDPHN BW 6.1 -0.5192A17

CED WW -0.5 61

BW YW 120 6.1

-2.6924X2 6.0 0.67 0.82 -1.8 12U5.3

-2.6 60

110 6.0

0.45

0.63

-1.8 58

102 5.3

0.31

0.7

1.1 57

0.31 0.58

105 3.8

0.5 57

125 3.4

2.2 57

106 2.6

1.5 56

114 3.9

0.63

0.76

1.1 17W9 3.8

0.5 129T 3.4 0.89 2.2331Z24 2.6

0.77 0.58

0.74

3.9 1.5 675B 0.77 2.1541B28 4.2

0.65 0.47

0.66

0.74

0.83

0.63 0.67 0.67 0.76 0.45 0.51

0.77 0.84 0.58 0.63 0.65 0.66

2.1 56

0.47 0.53

-1.7795W11 5.3 0.74 0.84 2.0 4.3129X32

-1.7 55

0.77

0.77 0.79

2.9 537K 1.6 0.85 1.5 331X3 3.3

0.59

0.71

2.5 3.1 468X3

0.74 0.76

4.3 55

0.74 0.76

2.9 55 1.5 54

0.59 0.57

0.4

0.64

0.54 0.4

0.47

0.61

0.7

0.81

0.9468X17 3.3 1.3000U18 3.8

0.72 0.7

0.9 52

0.47 0.51

0.0127Y42 4.5 0.85 1.3 23Y42 2.1

13

56 11

13

0.66 0.27

0.66 0.36

0.53 0.31

0.84 0.65

0.76 0.5

0.83 0.57

0.76 0.46

0.85 0.69

0.79 0.67

0.71 0.38

0.57 0.31

0.82 0.59

0.72 0.36

0.76 0.9

0.85 0.76

0.64 0.39

0.54 0.35

0.61 0.27

0.51 0.28

0.81 0.62

0.73 0.6

0.65 0.38

0.53 0.29

0.82 0.66

0.75 0.38

0.85 0.68

0.78 0.45

0.67 0.45

0.55 0.37

4.2 98

5.3 97

113 2.0 1.6 92 3.3 81

3.3 99

104 5.9

0.0 51

110 4.5

1.3 51

100 2.1

0.75 0.7

57 2

0.77 0.51

0.0 51

0.72 0.78

0.82

14

0.63 0.35

102 3.5

0.72

0.7

57 12

0.74 0.48

0.8 51

0.73 0.7

13

0.84 0.71

103 3.8

0.52 0.53

57 4

0.58 0.33

1.3 52

0.8 75B7 3.5 0.65 0.0 036Z 5.9

0.52

12

0.43 0.7

101 3.5

0.85

58 0

0.89 0.76

1.1 53

0.9

13

0.51 0.33

-1.0 102

0.82

60 3

0.63 0.37

5.8 53

0.7

Y T 13

0.67 0.26 0.76 0.53

105 2.5

5.8 228/F -1.0

MILK WW 61 8

0.82 0.66

3.1 54

0.85

1.1 129Z6 3.5

0.76 0.49

56 2

55 -1

55 11 55 -8 54 3

0

0

0

0

0

0

93

0

92

0

13

0

92

0

83

0

54 5

13

53 2

12

53 8

13

52 2

0

0

0

92

0

52 16

14

51 10

13

51 9

13

51 11

13

0

0

0

0

International International Brangus23Y42 Breeders Brangus Association Breeders A1143 1.0 3.8 1.0 50 104 3.8 50 11 0.53

0.67

0.53 0.55

51 15

24

5750129Z19 Epsilon 0.39129Z19 5750 0.66 Epsilon 0.39 0.53 0.66 0.42 0.53 0.28 78249 TX 78249 0.7 Antonio, 3.0 0.7 50 101 3.0 50 16 R10250813 23 SRR10250813 APACHE WARRIOR SR APACHE A368 WARRIORSan A368Antonio, A368TXSan A368 0.47 0.61 0.47 0.52 0.61 0.42 0.52 0.33 (210) 696-82312.8 (210) 696-8231 2.2 2.8 50 102 2.2 50 13

25

R10168212 25 CBR10168212 FINAL CUTCB 924X FINAL CUT 924X

23

0

UB10293500 24 BWCC UB10293500 DOC 111B6 BWCC DOC 111B6

111B6

111B6 0.51 0.66 0.51 0.55 2017 September 5.7 924X -1.0 5.7 50

0

0

14

0

13

0.66 0.39 0.55 0.32 0 September 2017 -1.0 103 50 7 13 924X 0.76 0.85 0.76 0.77 0.85 0.66 0.77 0.4 0 Top Bulls by Yearling Top BullsWeight

by Yearling EPD Weight EP

Requirements: Requirements: minimum accuracy minimum of .5accuracy and calf of born .5 and 7/1/2014 calf born or later 7/1/ Requirements: minimum Requirements: accuracy of minimum .5 and calf accurac born 758 bulls met758 the bulls minimum met the criteria minimum for this criteria trait for this tra Rank Reg No Rank Reg No Animal Name Animal NamePHN CED BW PHN WW CED YW MILK BW WW TM CY 125 0.5 3.4 12 57 41 12 0.5 3.4 129T57 1 R10081221 MC1REVELATION R10081221129T MC REVELATION 129T 129T 0.77 0.89 0.84 0.77 0.76 0.89 0.71 0.84 0 1.5 3.9 675B56 114 1.5 3.9 11 56 39 14 2 UB10278236 MC2CRUSH UB10278236 675B MC CRUSH 675B 675B 0.65 0.77 0.66 0.65 0.51 0.77 0.27 0.66 0 4.3 2.0129X32 55 113 4.3 2.0 11 55 39 14 3 R10186262 CCC3 INFOCUS R10186262 129X32CCC INFOCUS 129X32 129X32 0.74 0.83 0.76 0.74 0.57 0.83 0.46 0.76 0 0.0 4.5127Y42 51 110 0.0 4.5 11 51 37 14 4 R10201653 MC4GAME R10201653 CHANGERMC 127Y42 GAME CHANGER 127Y42 127Y42

TOP BULLS BY YEARLING WEIGHT

0.72

0.85

0.78

0.67

0.82

0.76

0.5

0.73

1.7 889A5 50

0.63

107 4.4

0.7

0.82

0.72

0.62

0.77

0.69

5

R10177639 MC5RIGHTEOUS R10177639 924X2 MC RIGHTEOUS 924X2

924X2

-2.6

6

UB10251264 MC6BODACIOUS UB10251264 889A5 MC BODACIOUS 889A5

889A5

REQUIREMENTS 7 R10185106 HALL'S 7 LBS. R10185106 468X3 HALL'S LBS. 468X3 468X3 Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.5 8 R10177546 MC8RESOLUTE R10177546 129X2MC RESOLUTE 129X2 129X2 Calf Born 7/1/2014 or later 9 R10240802 BWCC 9 STATEMENT R10240802 036Z BWCC STATEMENT 036Z 036Z 260 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

4.4 3.1 0.1 0.0 0.7

6.0 924X2 60 54 2.5 468X3 4.3 129X2 49

0.72 0.68

0.85 0.45

0.78

0.67 0.66

0.82 0.53

0.76

0.5

0.73 0.31

0.63

0.59 0.7

0.82 0.36

0.72

0.62 0.58

0.77 0.48

0.69

0.66 0.7

0.82 0.38

0.75

0.62 0.7

0.81 0.6

0.73

0.85 0.4

0.77

0.76 0.9

0.85

0.74 0.65

0.84 0.5

0.76

0

0.52 0.6

0.73 0.37

0.64

00

0.65 0.54

0.83 0.58

0.71

0

0.75 0.63

0.84 0.48

0.78

0

0.75 0.2

0.64

0

-2.6 110 105 3.1 104 0.1

5.9 036Z51 0.82 0.75 52 3.8000U18

104 0.0

0.81

0.73

0.85

0.77

0.76 0.66

0.9

0.85

103 1.3

000U18

1.3

R10168212 CB 11 FINALR10168212 CUT 924X CB FINAL CUT 924X

924X

12

R654075

228/F

0.76

13

R10174663 BRAGG 13 OF R10174663 RRR 795W11 BRAGG OF RRR 795W11

14

R10190788 KHAN 14 OFR10190788 SALACOA KHAN 535Y22OF SALACOA 535Y22535Y22

15

R9694045

16

R10174448 BRB16RAPIDREWARD R10174448 BRB 99W11 RAPIDREWARD 99W1199W11

17

UB10251267 MC17 RESET UB10251267 889A21 MC RESET 889A21

18

R823787

19

R10204701 SUHN'S 19 AUGUSTUS R10204701 416Y14 SUHN'S AUGUSTUS 416Y14416Y14

4.1 0.5889A21 43 4.1 94 0.61 0.75 0.64 0.61 0.51 Page Page 3.0 2/10 3.3000M24 44 2/10 3.0 94 0.82 0.89 0.84 0.82 0.77 48 -0.1 94 -0.1 5.3416Y14

20

R10167458 MC20 REDEMPTION R10167458192W22 MC REDEMPTION 192W22 192W22

0.67

-0.6

0.79

0.7

21

R10038652 MC21 REALR10038652 DEAL 541R3 MC REAL DEAL 541R3

541R3

0.56

22

R10212828 SF LAMBERT 22 R10212828 75Y8 SF LAMBERT 75Y8

75Y8

0.82

23

R793316

537K

24

R10121818 WHITFIELD 24 R10121818 OF BRINKS WHITFIELD 209U23 OF BRINKS 209U23 209U23

25

R10182415 MC25 X FACTOR R10182415 889X34 MC X FACTOR 889X34

10

R10126652 HIGH 10 PROFILE R10126652 000U18 HIGH PROFILE 000U18

11

WR12 DUKER654075 228/F

WR DUKE 228/F

795W11

ROWDY 15 OF R9694045 BRINKS 535P59 ROWDY OF BRINKS 535P59535P59 889A21

MC18 NEW R823787 DIRECTIONMC 000NEW M24 DIRECTION 000 M24 000M24

LCF23DUKE R793316 537K

LCF DUKE 537K

889X34

0.7

5.7

5.8

0.85

-1.7 0.74

3.4 0.6

1.4

0.65

1.2

0.75

2.5 0.8

-1.0 924X 50 -1.0 228/F 53

55 5.3795W11 0.84 0.76 1.3535Y22 42 0.73

0.64

0.84

0.78

3.1535P59 42 0.83 0.71 2.499W11 46

6.0 3

1.7 14 2.5 5 4.3 12 5.9 9 3.8 16

103 5.7

-1.0 7

102 5.8

-1.0 2

-1.7 97

5.3 -1

0.85 0.76

3.4 95 1.4 95 1.2 95

1.3 21 3.1 8 2.4 2 0.5 16 3.3 6

00

60 33

11

50 39

14

54 32

14

49 37

13

51 34

14

52 42

15

50 32

13

53 29

13

55 27

42 42 29 46 25

43 38 44 28

0

00

00

0

0

0

0

0

59

29

49

49

29

49

0.89 0.75

0.84

0

0.67 0.57

0.79 0.4

0.7

0

0.56 0.55

0.74 0.45

0.66

0

5.3 8

48 32

59

5.5192W22 47

0.74

0.66

-0.6 93

0.9

0.86

0.82 0.77

0.76 0.9

0.86

0

0.37 0.52

0.79 0.39

0.7

00

1.8 541R3 43

3.7 75Y8 47 0.7 1.6 537K 55

2.5 93 0.8 93

5.5 13

1.8 2 3.7 7

47 37 43 23 47 30

69

39

49

0.37

0.79

0.77

0.85

0.79

0.77 0.69

0.85 0.67

0.79

0

0.64

0.78

0.68

0.64 0.57

0.78 0.55

0.68

0

0.71 0.61

0.81 0.48

0.74

0

2.9

0.7

-0.2 0.71

4.2209U23 45

44 5.8889X34 0.81 0.74

2.9 92 0.7 91

-0.2 90

1.6 -8 4.2 9

5.8 9

55 20

45 31

44 31

39

59

59

Requirements: minimum Requirements: accuracy of minimum .5 and calf accuracy born 7/1/2014 of .5 and orcalf later born 7/1/

260 bulls met the minimum 260 bulls criteria met the forminimum this trait criteria for this tra

56 | AUGUST 2017

International Brangus International Breeders Brangus Association Breeders IBBA CONNECTION 5750 Epsilon 5750 Epsilon San Antonio, TX 78249 San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 696-8231 (210) 696-8231

Fall 2017 Sire Summary

September 2017 September 2017 Top Bulls by Milk EPD Top Bulls by Milk EPD

TOP BULLS BY milk Rank

Requirements: minimum accuracy Requirements: of .5 and minimum calf bornaccur 7/1/2

Reg No

Rank Animal Reg No Name

Animal PHN Name CED 3.7 793J41

1

R753285

SVF MR 793J41 1 R753285

SVF MR 793J41

2

R593769

CADENCE 2OF BRINKS R593769

CADENCE OF BRINKS 535D3

3

R10154373 MC BW FLIGHT 3 DECK R10154373 889W4 MC BW FLIGHT DECK 889W4 889W4

4 5 6

BW 1.2 0.87

11

R10043684 MC LEAD GUN 11 10S R10043684 MC LEAD GUN 10S

12

R754008

13

R10189274 CRC LANDAU 13 263X2 R10189274 CRC LANDAU 263X2263X2

14

R730909

15

R10038792 MC RIGHT15 DIRECTION R10038792 624RMC RIGHT DIRECTION 624R 624R

16

R9662640

17

CEO OF BRINKS 12 R754008 99J44 ARISTOCRAT 14 OFR730909 JLS

10S

CEO OF BRINKS 99J44 99J44 ARISTOCRAT OF JLS 820H

0.85

3.6

0.9

0.84

0.75

0.76 0.84

0.5

0.69 0.79

0.92

0.79 0.88

0.85

0.62 0.76

0.94

0.86 0.91

0.81

0.65 0.75

0.91

0.77 0.87

0.55 0.72

0.82

0.55 0.76

0.86 0.8

0.91

0.63 0.84

0.9

0.65 0.86

0.51 0.64

0.76

0.55 0.64

0.54 0.67

0.82

0.51 0.74

0.78

0.49 0.62

0.62 0.76

0.94

-0.4 0.81

-1.2 0.91

0.1

0.75

0.64

42 21 75L12 0.87 0.8 33 10S75

0.76

0.64

0.67

0.82

0.74

3.6

1.3

0.7

0.9

R9684239

-1.2

18

R747341

S.B. MR CADENCE 18 R747341 89J

S.B. MR CADENCE 89J89J

19

R637707

ESCOBA DUKE 19 -16E2 R637707

ESCOBA DUKE -16E2 16E2

0.65

0.79

20

R647046

0.75

0.84

21

R670567

22

R282060

23

R699691

25

0.86

0.63

3.4 MORRISONS 16 MRR9662640 GERONIMOMORRISONS 743 MR GERONIMO 743 743 0.61 3.4 KB PARDNER 17 201P R9684239 KB PARDNER 201P 201P

24

0.78 0.84

0.76

0.64

1.4 SPECIAL ADDITION 20 R647046 OF BRINKS SPECIAL ADDITION OF 87E2 BRINKS0.86 4.7 GERONIMO 21OF BRINKS R670567392F15 GERONIMO OF BRINKS 392F15 392F15 0.87 EXACTO OF 22BRINKS R282060 EXACTO OF BRINKS 5750823R2 Epsilon 6.9

0.9

0.85

20 661C2 49 0.91 0.85 28 13F55

0.5

0.78 0.79

1.3

2.0 2.8

0.76

0.86

0.66

0.79

25 820H 63 0.47 33 624R 70 0.62

25 74348 0.62 0.38 24 201P58 0.7

0.53

25 89J55 0.63 0.32 30 20 16E2

0.68 0.77

5.6 23

-1.5 40

4.5 22

-0.2 33

5.8 22

-2.4 32

4.7 20

-0.4 34

4.5 20

-1.2 31

0.86 0.89 0.64 0.72 0.77 0.85

3.6 19 0.0 19 4.1 19 3.0 19 4.8 19 3.4 19

0.61 0.5

0.1 36 3.6 35 1.3 36 0.7 32 0.9 35 0.5 31

3.4 18

-1.2 31

3.3 18

1.3 31

0.53 0.67

0.79

4.4 34 3.6 28 3.4 36 2.1 35 2.9 21 1.4 20 5.7 28 4.0 21 1.3 33 5.8 30

0.87 0.8

4.9 34 3.1 25 4.1 33 3.8 25 3.5 24 0.5 0.7

5.0 25

0.56 0.65

0.79

0.53 0.63

0.59 0.75

0.84

0.64 0.76

0.92

0.83 0.89

0.92

0.84 0.88

0.73 696-8231 0.72 0.78 0.87 (210) 1.3 16 3.8 42

0.74 0.81

0.76

0.5

0.92

30 87E2 74 0.89 0.83 14 392F15 30

0.97

0.96

0.92

5.0 31

0.57 0.76

0.78 0.87

-2.4

0.71 0.82

0.82

0.83

21 101/P4 43

CEM WW 4.3 26 0.91 0.93

0.88

-0.2

0.87

0.95

0.92

0.86

-1.5

0.9

2.4

0.7 0.8

36 361R6 76 0.79 0.68 35 R532 78

0.84

3.3

0.5 41

0.58 0.68

0.91

0.67

3.6 23

0.65

68 28 535H38

0.86

4.8

-1.6 37

0.76

30 99J44 68 0.87 0.81 77 34 263X2

3.0

4.7 23

0.82

0.82

4.1

-0.3 40

34 889W4 68

0.92 0.9

0.72

0.0

6.1 24

0.89

-1.6

R804378

-1.9 41

31 535D3 64

4.7 R728507 BEST BET 4OF BRINKS R728507 535H38 BEST BET OF BRINKS 535H38 535H38 0.84 3.6 R10004318 UNITAS OF5 BRINKS R10004318 361R6 UNITAS OF BRINKS 361R6 0.77 5.6 R10009407 TCB CATAWBA 6 R10009407 WARRIOR R532 TCB CATAWBA WARRIOR R532 R5320.87 4.5 R10009613 BR MR SLEDGE 7 101/P4 R10009613 BR MR SLEDGE 101/P4 101/P4 5.8 BRINKS CC8 NEWS R556270 DAY 661C2 BRINKS CC NEWS DAY 661C2 661C2 0.89 4.7 BRINKS CADENCE 9 R670463 13F BRINKS CADENCE 13F13F 0.72 4.5 NIMITZ OF10 BRINKS R804378 75L12 NIMITZ OF BRINKS 75L12 75L12

4.6 26

0.93

-0.3

0.76

BW TM 1.2 42

0.95

6.1

0.68

MILK CED 3.7 29

0.74

-1.9

0.92

WW PHN YW 26 793J41 70 0.82

4.6

REQUIREMENTS 7 Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.5 R556270 Calf Born 7/1/2014 or later 8 167 bulls met the minimum criteria for 9this trait R670463 10

0.8

2.4 18 1.4 18

0.83 0.86

2.0 28 2.8 33

4.9 20 1.8 30

3.3 14 International Brangus International Breeders Brangus Association Breeders -3.8 5 9 6.9 17 -3.8 19 3.3 5 0.95

-0.9

0.88

0.82

4.7 17

0.83 0.87

-0.9 24

823R2 5750 0.94 Epsilon 0.95 0.97 0.95 0.96 Antonio, TX 78249 82 3.8 16 1.8 37 2.9 41 1.8 San 41 23-G29

SanOF Antonio, 3.8 CENTENIAL 23 OF SALACOA R699691 CENTENIAL SALACOA 23-G29TX 78249 0.87 (210) 696-82310.78 1.3 3.8 R10126652 HIGH PROFILE 24 000U18 R10126652 HIGH PROFILE 000U18 000U18 0.7 0.81 September 2017 4.5 1.5 R804457 BRINKS SUNDANCE 25 R804457 504L13 BRINKS SUNDANCE504L13 504L13

0.81

52 000U18 103

5.9 52

0.61 0.73 September 16 504L13 21 4.5 15 2017 1.5 23 4.0 16 0.67 0.78 0.69 0.52 0.51 0.67 0.78 0.53 0.69 Top Bulls by Total Maternal Top Bulls (TM)by EPD Total Maternal (TM) 0.73

0.62

0.6 0.7

0.81

Requirements: minimum accuracy Requirements: of .5 and minimum calf bornaccuracy 7/1/2014of or.5 later and calf born 7 Requirements: minimum accuracyRequirements: of .5 and calf born minimum 7/1/2014 accura or 167 bulls met the minimum167 criteria bullsfor met this the trait minimum criteria for this t Rank Reg No Animal Rank Name Reg No PHN Animal Name CED BW WW YW PHN MILK CED TM CEM BW WW SC 3.8 52 103000U18 16 1.3 42 3.8 5.9 0.34 52 1 R10126652 HIGH PROFILE 000U18 1 R10126652 HIGH PROFILE 000U18 000U18 1.3 0.7 0.81 0.73 0.62 0.6 0.7 0.81 0.61 0.73 0.65 3.7 1.2 26 70 29 3.7 42 1.2 4.3 0.34 26 2 R753285 SVF MR 793J41 2 R753285 SVF MR 793J41 793J41 793J41 0.8 0.87 0.82 0.74 0.7 0.8 0.87 0.71 0.82 0.38 4.6 -1.9 31 64 26 4.6 41 -1.9 5.0 -0.06 31 3 R593769 CADENCE OF BRINKS 3 R593769 CADENCE OF 535D3 BRINKS 535D3

TOP BULLS BY TOTAL MATERNAL 4 5 6

0.92

3.6 R10004318 UNITAS OF BRINKS 4 361R6 R10004318 UNITAS OF BRINKS 361R6 361R6 0.77 0.5 R10081221 MC REVELATION5129TR10081221 MC REVELATION 129T129T 0.77

0.95

0.93

0.86

0.79

0.89

0.84

125 129T12

0.5

3.4

6.1 -0.3 R10154373 MC BW FLIGHT DECK 6 889W4 R10154373 MC BW FLIGHT 889W4 DECK 889W4 0.68 0.82 5.6 R10009407 TCB CATAWBA WARRIOR 7 R10009407 R532 TCB CATAWBA R532 WARRIOR R532-1.5

REQUIREMENTS 7 Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.5 8 R728507 BEST BET OF BRINKS 8 535H38 R728507 Calf Born 7/1/2014 or later 9 forR699691 9 R699691 167 bulls met the minimum criteria this trait CENTENIAL OF SALACOA

0.87

0.92

4.7 -1.6 BEST BET OF535H38 BRINKS 535H38 0.84 0.9 3.8 1.8 CENTENIAL OF 23-G29 SALACOA

10

R10189274 CRC LANDAU 263X2 10

R10189274 CRC LANDAU263X2 263X2

11

R10043684 MC LEAD GUN 10S 11

R10043684 MC LEAD GUN 10S 10S

0.89

0.9

0.92

0.95 0.91

0.68

0.68

0.77

0.86 0.69

0.76

0.71

0.77

0.89 0.69

0.76

0.65

0.58

0.68

0.88

0.83

0.84

0.75

36

57

34

35

28

41

76 361R6 23 68 889W4 24

78 R53223 0.78 68535H38 23 8223-G29 16 0.72 77 263X2 19

0.78

0.87

0.81

0.73

0.84

0.9

0.86

0.79

0.82

0.76

0.66

0.82

0.74

0.62

4.1

3.6

0.72

1.3

0.1

33

13

-1.0

14

R754008

CEO OF BRINKS 99J44 14 R754008

0.8

0.73

0.63

15

R670463

BRINKS CADENCE 1513F R670463

0.91

0.87

0.81

0.75

0.64

CEO OF BRINKS 99J44 99J44

0.7

0.0

0.86

3.6

20

4.7 -0.4 BRINKS CADENCE 13F 13F 0.72 0.81 1.7 4.2 R10004209 CSONKA OF BRINKS 16 30R4 R10004209 CSONKA OF BRINKS 30R4 30R4 0.91 0.95 1.4 2.8 R647046 SPECIAL ADDITION 17 OFR647046 BRINKS SPECIAL ADDITION 87E2 OF BRINKS 0.86 0.92 Page 4/10 6.0 R10177639 MC RIGHTEOUS 924X2 18 R10177639 MC RIGHTEOUS 924X2 924X2 -2.6 0.67 0.82 4.5 -0.2 R10009613 BR MR SLEDGE 101/P4 19 R10009613 BR MR SLEDGE 101/P4 101/P4 0.76 0.85 2.6 1000N6 4.8 R9677381 BEAR BRYANT OF 20BRINKS R9677381 1000N6BEAR BRYANT 1000N6 OF BRINKS

21

R556270

BRINKS CC NEWS21DAYR556270 661C2

22

R730909

ARISTOCRAT OF 22 JLS R730909

23

R9694111

LUKE OF BRINKS23 784P14 R9694111

16 17 18 19

24 25

0.81

0.88

5.8 -2.4 BRINKS CC NEWS 661C2DAY 661C2 0.89 0.94 3.0 0.7 ARISTOCRAT OF 820H JLS 0.64

0.76

3.7 LUKE OF BRINKS 784P14 784P140.5 0.6 0.8 3.4 0.5 R9662640 MORRISONS MR 24 GERONIMO R9662640 743 MORRISONS MR 743 GERONIMO 743 0.61 0.78 0.7 4.2 R10121818 WHITFIELD OF BRINKS 25 R10121818 209U23 WHITFIELD OF 209U23 BRINKS 209U23 0.64 0.78

33 42

30 28

43

0.63

75 10S19 0.55 70 624R19

4.8 R10038792 MC RIGHT DIRECTION 12 R10038792 624R MC RIGHT DIRECTION 624R 624R 0.67 R10079441 MC JOHN WAYNE13468S6 R10079441 MC JOHN WAYNE 468S6468S6 4.7

12

0.9

34

0.76

3.6 41

0.91 36

3.4 2.5

1.37 57

6.1 40

-0.3 4.4

0.51 34

5.6 40

-1.5 2.1

1.37 35

4.7 37

-1.6 3.6

1.59 28

1.8 2.9

0.73 41

1.3 4.9

1.70 34

0.1 1.3

0.13 33

0.9 4.1

0.89 33

-1.0 4.2

-0.03 42

0.5 41

0.87 0.84

3.8 37

0.82 0.57 0.92 0.79 0.78 0.9

0.78

0.87 0.74

0.84

0.65 0.9

4.1 36 3.6 36

0.72

0.82 0.55

0.54

0.67

0.82 0.51

0.55

0.7

84 468S6 13

68 99J44 19 0.8 55 13F20

0.64

0.93 0.88

0.5 3.4

4.8 35 4.7 35 0.0 35

0.86

4.7 34

0.72

0.56 0.8

0.79 0.67 0.84 0.78 0.76 0.69 0.88 0.8

0.84 0.74 0.81 0.44 0.86 0.79 0.76 0.72 0.74 0.66

0.73 0.7

3.6 5.8

0.00 30

-0.4 5.7

0.82 28

4.2 4.2

1.59 43

2.8 1.8

0.35 30

0.91 0.8

0.81 0.65

0.87 0.81 0.75 0.66

6.0 1.8

1.18 60

0.76

89 30R413 1.7 34 0.86 0.91 74 87E218 1.4 33 0.83 0.83 0.86 Page 4/10 110924X2 3 -2.6 33 0.66 0.53 0.67 22 4.5 33 43 101/P4 0.63

0.62

0.76

-0.2 2.9

0.08 21

0.82

0.74

0.7

0.81

0.88 0.71

4.8 5.9

1.00 37

0.91

0.85

0.86

0.89

-2.4 1.4

-0.41 20

0.64

0.47

0.7 3.1

-0.46 25

0.73

0.63

3.7 5.2

0.43 40

0.5 3.8

0.05 25

4.2 5.1

0.82 45

0.92

30

0.89

60

0.76

21

37

20

25

40 25

0.62

45

0.68

0.88

691000N6 13 49 661C2 22

63 820H19 0.51 86784P14 11 0.51

48 74319 0.5 91209U23 9 0.57 0.55 0.38

2.6 32 5.8 32 3.0 32

0.95 0.86 0.92 0.83 0.82 0.53 0.85 0.62

0.94 0.86

0.64

0.76 0.55

0.6

0.8 0.5

0.5 31 3.4 31

0.61

0.78 0.49

0.64

0.78 0.58

0.7 31

0.92 0.88 0.89 0.82 0.76 0.65 0.76 0.36 0.82 0.76 0.91 0.83 0.64 0.45

0.73 0.69 0.62 0.38 0.68 0.55

Requirements: minimum accuracyRequirements: of .5 and calf born minimum 7/1/2014 accuracy or later of .5 and calf born 7/

167 bulls met the minimum criteria 167 forbulls this trait met the minimum criteria for this t

57

International Brangus International Breeders Association Brangus Breeders A

IBBA CONNECTION

5750 Epsilon San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 696-8231

Fall 2017 Sire Summary

September 2017 September 2017 Top Bulls by Calving Ease Top Maternal BullsEPD

by Calving Ease Materna

Requirements: minimum accuracy of .4 and Requirements: calf born 7/1/2014 minimum or later accurac

TOP BULLS BY CALVING EASE MATERNAL Rank

Reg No

Animal Name Rank Reg No

1

R10117023 CNF ONLINE 22U

2

R10083122 OMAR OF BRINKS 193T22

3

R10123855 MC ROCK STAR 924U6 3

4

R10147308 CCR INTEGRITY 9011U4 4

5

R10122023 CRC GUARDIAN 9U8U5 5

6

R10185130 CCC ROCK STAR 129X 6

PHN Animal CED Name BW WW 9.3 -2.0 13 R10117023 CNF ONLINE 22U 22U 0.59 0.71 0.63 12 R10083122 OMAR 193T2 OF BRINKS7.4 193T2-0.7

1

0.74

0.69

R10191789 TEXAS9U8Y STAR

7.0

0.61

RR546693 PLS ULTIMATE RED B128 10

0.66

7.3 6.7

0.57 -0.7

0.07 -1

0

7.1 3.9

1.62 2.0

0.52 35

06

7.1 5.4

0.43 1.0

0.51 42

07

7.0

0.59 -0.3

0.36 15

02

6.8 5.5

0.35 1.1

0.50 19

03

6.6 6.0

0.13 2.1

0.51 37

07

0.69

0.81

0.73

0.58

0.37

0.44 0.7

0.79

0.69

0.56

10 129X 31 11 4 9U8Y

0.85 0.7

0.42

0.61 0.4

0.52

0.33

0.41

0.58 0.67

0.86

0.79

0.75

0.74 0.81

0.6

0.49

0.53

0.56 0.66

0.62

0.48

0.38

0.4 0.6

0.72

0.56

0.47

0.85

0.79

0.75

-0.3

0.77

R10167458 MC REDEMPTION 192W22 18

19

R10103991 CCR SLEEP EASY 245T2 19

0.88

0.94

-0.6 5.5 R10167458 MC REDEMPTION 192W22 192W22 0.56 0.74 5.1 R10103991 CCR SLEEP 245T2EASY 245T2 0.1 0.79

21

6.8 331T48 -1.2 R10114681 SUHN'S DISTINCTION 331T48 20 R10114681 SUHN'S 331T48 DISTINCTION 0.74 0.84 -3.0 R10149791 CRC NORTH STAR 9U8W3 21 R10149791 CRC NORTH 9U8W3STAR9.1 9U8W3

22

R9692320

19 -1

35

42

15

19

37

25

42

14

45 15

27

0.81

22

20 -9

64

72

22

30

71

50

68

25

7 7 9011U4 2 9U8U5 20

8 302P58 18 7 889T50 26

18 5 B128 51019W10 26

13 894U18 20

0.41 0.81

0.57 0.79 0.78 0.3

0.81 0.9

0.52 0.69 0.87 0.44 0.73

0.65 0.69 0.39 0.52 0.86

0

0

0

0

0

0

00

0

0.30 25

05

0.32 42

-06

0.35 0.77 0.56 0.73

0.5 0.6

0.62 0.6

00

0

6.5 7.5

0.68 -1.5

-0.02 14

-02

-0.5 6.4

0.29 5.5

0.66 45

08

0.52

-1 165N3 22 0.75 4 T9L2 11 0.7

0.74 0.81

6.4 4.0

-0.39 0.8

0.42 15

02

0.7

0.72

0.77 0.82

6.3 1.3

-0.32 0.4

0.11 27

04

6.3 2.7

-0.51 2.5

0.39 22

-05

6.3 3.1

0.40 -1.2

-0.04 7

0

13192W22 37 5 1 245T2

-0.6 6.3

0.75 5.5

0.91 47

09

6.2 5.1

-0.11 0.1

-0.04 7

-01

6.2 6.8

0.12 -1.2

0.09 11

-02

81 23

46

55

-9 222/B4 13 99K31 24 0.73 0 392F10 4

0.51 0.7 0.71 0.8

0.87

0.66

0.55

0.45

0.67

0.41

0.47

0.53 0.67

0.76

0.61

0.59

0.59 0.74

0.8

0.68

0.58

0.61 0.79

11

0.81 0.91

0.83 0.84

0

0.94 0.7

0.87

7

0.45 0.8

0.74 0.76

-0.16 2.7

0.91

47

0.79 0.89

0.65 0.63

6.5 2.6

0.73

7

0.71 0.5

0.62 0.84

6.5 0.2

0.82

8

93 18 27

8 331T48 13 10 9U8W3 20

0.75 0.83 0.88 0.9

0.46 0.56

0.51 0.8

0.89 0.8

0.49 0.89 0.59 0.88 0.89 0.7

0.85 0.94

0.59 0.74 0.42 0.79 0.64 0.84

0.65 0.72 0.84 0.85

0.61 0.75 0.71 0.81 0.82 0.8

0.89 0.91

0.64 0.66 0.51 0.67 0.71 0.76

0

00

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

21 40 6.2 9.1 0.62 -3.0 0.23 21 04 International Brangus Breeders International Association Brangus Breeders A 7 6.1 4.1 0.78 2.0 -0.19 22 -03 4.1 2.0 22 31 -4

SVF MR NITRO 222P2

22

0.79

R9692320

0.87

SVF MR 222P2 NITRO 222P2 5750 Epsilon 0.59 0.72 0.58 0.7 331Z28 3.4 48 San SUHN'S Antonio, TX 78249 R10227112 SUHN'S FOUNDATION 331Z28 23 R10227112 331Z28 FOUNDATION 0.79 0.87 (210) 696-82317.3 -0.4 0.81 7 R10015207 SUHN'S NORTHERN DANCER 24 416R4 R10015207 SUHN'S416R4 NORTHERN DANCER 416R4 0.68 0.8 0.71 September 2017 5.4 -0.2 40 R10229894 MC BOULDER 889Z14 25 R10229894 MC BOULDER 889Z14 889Z14

0.87 0.7

0.77 0.8

0.7

222P2 5750 Epsilon 0.44 0.59 0.47 0.72 0.53 0.58 5 331Z28 29 6.1 0.7 0.68 3.4 0.70 48 San Antonio, TX 78249

0.57

0.67 0.71

0.41

83

15

77

0.38 0.39

0.45 0.79

0.73 0.87

8 (210) 11 696-8231 6.1 7.3 0.84 -0.4 416R4 0.47 0.42 0.68 0.59 0.8 September 29 6.0 5.4 2017 0.72 -0.2 9 889Z14

0.79 0.81

00

0

-08

0

0.08 7

-01

1.10 40

07

0

Top Bulls by Scrotal Circumference Top Bulls EPD byorScrotal Circumference0 Requirements: minimum accuracy of .4 and Requirements: calf born 7/1/2014 minimum later accuracy of .4 and calf born 7/1/ 0.72

TOP BULLS BY SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE Reg No

02

0.81

18

25

0.27 19

0.87

R655637

24

0.69 1.8

0.49 0.69

KO OF BRINKS 392F10

23

7.8 3.6

0.46

R655637

20

0

0.42

17

0.67

0.20 12

0.69

0.8

2.7 2.5 SVF HIGH 99K31 PRIME 0.83 99K31 0.89 3.1 -1.2 KO OF392F10 BRINKS 392F10 0.9

0.32 -0.7

0.71 0.77

R778526

17

8.0 7.4

0.47 0.59

0.72

SVF HIGH PRIME 99K31 16

0.82

IM Y -02

0.76

R778526

14

-4 193T2 2 4 924U6 14

REA WW -0.18 13

0.84

16

13

0.46

BW SC 1.30 -2.0

0.63 0.74

15

12

5

CEM CED 8.4 9.3

0.61

5.5 1.1 BRINKS 302P58 SONAR 302P58 0.67 0.78 6.0 2.1 R10096341 MC NUFF 889T50 SAID 889T50 0.81 0.9 0.2 B128 0.7 RR546693 PLS ULTIMATE B128 RED R9694800

0.53

MILKPHN TM 2 22U9

0.67

3.9 2.0 R10122023 CRC GUARDIAN 9U8U5 9U8U5 0.85 0.91 R10185130 CCC ROCK 129XSTAR 5.4 129X 1.0 0.7

YW 25

0.76

2.6 1019W10 2.7 R10158263 DDD MASTERPLAN 1019W10 11 R10158263 DDD MASTERPLAN 1019W10 0.6 0.73 7.5 -1.5 R10140852 SUHN'S DIMENSION 894U18 12 R10140852 SUHN'S 894U18 DIMENSION 894U18 0.7 0.8 5.5 R9679417 MC JOHN WAYNE 165N313 R9679417 MC JOHN 165N3 WAYNE-0.5 165N3 0.8 0.89 4.0 0.8 R9675802 CCR SLEEP EASY 9L2 14 R9675802 CCR SLEEP T9L2EASY0.81 9L2 0.89 1.3 0.4 R523952 VCC ALPHA 222B 15 R523952 VCC ALPHA 222/B 222B

11

Rank

0.84

3.6 1.8 R10123855 MC ROCK 924U6 STAR 924U6 0.77 0.89 6.7 -0.7 R10147308 CCR INTEGRITY 9011U4 9011U4

REQUIREMENTS 7 R10191789 TEXAS STAR 7 Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.4 8 BRINKS SONAR 302P58 8 Calf Born 7/1/2014 orR9694800 later 9 criteria R10096341 MCtrait NUFF SAID 889T50 9 342 bulls met the minimum for this 10

5750 Epsilon San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 696-8231

Animal Name Rank

0.84

1

UB10251669 MC BEAR 111A14

1

R10177546 MC RESOLUTE 129X2

2

3

UB10265156 BWCC JEREMIAH 192A17

3

4

R10089873 CNF ON LINE 425T2

4

5

R10193636 VF-OAKS ONLINE 918Y3

5

3.4 425T2 1.0 28 R10089873 425T2 CNF ON LINE 0.66 0.78 0.69 4.6 1.1 R10193636 918Y3 VF-OAKS ONLINE 918Y3 29

6

R753986

6

R753986

REQUIREMENTS 7 R10174663 BRAGG OF RRR 795W11 Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.5 8 R10216858 DMR TRIBUTE 415Z46 Calf Born 7/1/2014 or later 9 R654075 WR 228/F 254 bulls met the minimum criteria for DUKE this trait

0.49

0.63

0.58

0.78

0.76

0.86

0.67

0.79

0.46

0.23

0.58

0.48

0.49

0.26

0.59

0.32

0.69

0.47

0.79

0.78

104 120 54 51

0.01 29

-0.5

1.99 5.3

0.34 -1.1

0.09 12

-0.2

0.5

9 14J8 3.9 0.79 27795W11 5.7

1.83 -1.7

0.91 5.3

0.16 55

-0.9

0.42

1.78 4.0 0.69 0.67

0.67 2.3

0.16 41

-0.7

1.73 5.8

0.11 -1.0

-0.03 53 -0.

1

1.70 4.1

0.64 1.3

-0.11 34 -0.7

PICKETT OF BRINKS 782P5

11

12

R9678799

SUHN'S ALYDAR 416N3

12

13

R10242621 DDD ONE SOURCE 103A4

13

14

R10122023 CRC GUARDIAN 9U8U5

14

15

R10038912 MC STRAIGHT LINE 12R3

15

16

R10004209 CSONKA OF BRINKS 30R4

16

17

R728507

18

R10206807 MB SHENANDOAH 535Y8

18

19

R9686098

19

20

R10149661 NMSU 3133 9062

21

R10083210 BRAXTON OF BRINKS 392T36 21

22

R10186954 SUHN'S FORTRESS 30X3

22

23

R10139201 GR CSONKA 415W3

23

24

R9678347

24

25

R10154315 MC EL PATRON 129W16

BEST BET OF BRINKS 535H38 17

20

25

3

-1

10

102

4.1 263X2 1.3 34 R10189274 263X2 CRC LANDAU 0.84 0.9 0.86 5.0 1.1 23 R9686093 782P5 PICKETT OF BRINKS 782P5

0.76

0.76

0.79

0.63

0.5

0.5

0.66

0.9

0.78

0.85

0.66

5.3 -0.7 11 R9678799 416N3 SUHN'S ALYDAR 416N3 0.86 0.85 0.91 3.7 1.6 41 R10242621 103A4 DDD ONE SOURCE 103A40.51 0.47 0.61 3.9 2.0 R10122023 9U8U5 CRC GUARDIAN 9U8U5 35 0.85

0.91

0.87

2.2 LINE 2.9 12R330 R10038912 MC 12R3STRAIGHT 0.52 0.81 0.72 1.7 4.2 30R4 43 R10004209 CSONKA 30R4 OF BRINKS 0.91

0.95

0.92

4.7 BRINKS -1.6 535H38 28 535H38 BEST BET 0.84 OF 0.9 0.84 Page 7/10 4.0 2.2 43 R10206807 535Y8 MB SHENANDOAH 535Y8 0.54 0.7 0.55 5.1 -1.3 33 R9686098 GARRETT 789P OF BRINKS 789P R728507

0.86

0.92

0.88

77

47

12

0.72

4.1415W3 1.0 R10139201 415W3 GR CSONKA 0.72 0.82 3.2 1.4 R9678347 000P3 MC ALLIANCE 000P3 0.61

0.76

19

15 1

29 228/F 3.4 0.81 36 263X2 4.9 0.65

26 782P5 3.1 0.52 7 416N3 5.3

0.78 0.7 0.85 0.8

0.69 0.74

0.67 0.85 0.79 0.84

0.71 0.78 0.78 0.86 0.84 0.9

0.74 0.84 0.75 0.84 0.8 0.9

0.85 0.9

0.51 0.67 0.62 0.69 0.71 0.79 0.79 0.85 0.66 0.76 0.68 0.78

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.74 0.85

0

0.86 0.8

0

1.69 5.0

0.38 1.1

0.09 23

1.66 5.3

-0.07 -0.7

-0.10 11 -0.1

0.53 0.66

0

0.04 41

-0.8

0.81

0.69

0.7

0.81 0.85

0.52 2.0

0.17 35

-0.6

0.61

0.47

1.61 2.2

0.39 2.9

-0.03 30 -0.6

0.88

0.86

1.59 1.7

0.72 4.2

0.16 43

-0.8

0.75

0.76

0.21 -1.6

0.21 28

-0.6

0.46

0.33

0.49 2.2

0.26 43

-0.8

0.8

0.78

37 535H38 3.6 1.59 4.7 0.78 0.74 0.84 Page 7/10 25 535Y8 4.4 1.56 4.0 0.33 0.54 5.2 1.51 5.1 31 789P

-0.7

0.38

0.54 0.44

0.61 0.68

66 89

68

83

75

13 13

23 4

14 2

14

0.52

7

0.64

0.46

0.5

0.46

0.57

0.49

60

78

73

17

16 8

28 12R3 4.0 0.39 34 30R4 4.2 0.86

0.79

21 9062 3.1 0.32 30 392T36 4.9 0.56

3.1 25 30X3 0.41 29 415W3 4.9 0.5

34 000P3 3.7 0.42 2.6 25129W16 0.49

0.65 0.52 0.88 0.91

0.52 0.61 0.87 0.91 0.71 0.81 0.92 0.95 0.81 0.9 0.57 0.7

0.86 0.8

-0.4

0.78 1.6

0.51 0.47

0.85 0.91

0.52 0.66

1.62 3.9

0.29

20 9U8U5 7.1

0.85 0.8

0.62 0.78

1.65 3.7

2

0.76

0.66 0.6

0.61 0.76

32 103A4 3.9

12

0.74

36

31 415Z46 3.9

0.58 0.63

0

0.28

64

0.41

0.64

0.52

2.02 3.4

0.69 0.6

0.4

81

0.49

-2.5 129W16 6.8 34 R10154315 129W16 MC EL PATRON 0.58 0.77 0.7

0.51

2.12 -0.5

0.69 0.77

0.76

0.62

25

0.26

3.0 16 425T2 0.36 6 918Y3 5.0

0.59 0.62

0.78

1.9 3.1 37 69 R10149661 NMSU 9062 31330.44 9062 0.68 0.58 0.47 2.8 3.2 33 72 R10083210 392T36 BRAXTON0.66 OF BRINKS 392T36 0.78 0.67 0.51 2.0 2.130X3 38 76 R10186954 SUHN'S 30X3 FORTRESS 0.59

2

38 192A17 4.6

0.70 4.3

0

0.51 1.1

0.47

2.15 0.1

0.58 0.5

2.00 4.6

-8

53

0.85

0.67 0.6

-0.

1

0.42

77

0.52 0.49

0.14 61

0.65

41

97

0.22

37 129X2 3.8

-0.01 28 -0.5

0.78

0.84

4.0 415Z46 2.3 R10216858 415Z46 DMR TRIBUTE 0.67 0.84 R654075 WR 228/F DUKE 5.8 228/F -1.0

R9686093

0.76 0.77

0.23 1.0

1

8

11

0.72 0.84

0.90 6.1

8

0.65

10

0.41 0.72

-0.

1

0.76

9

0.41

0.26 49

7

0.74

26

12

5.3 -1.1 14J8 12 UPPERCUT 14J8 OF BRINKS 0.85 0.9 0.85 5.3 55 R10174663 795W11 BRAGG OF-1.7 RRR 795W11

R10189274 CRC LANDAU 263X2

MC ALLIANCE 000P3

0.67

0.1 129X2 4.3 49 R10177546 129X2 MC RESOLUTE 0.62 0.77 0.69 -0.5 6.1 UB10265156 192A17 BWCC JEREMIAH 192A1761

10

GARRETT OF BRINKS 789P

0.66

Requirements: minimum accuracy of .5 and calfRequirements: born 7/1/2014 minimum or later accurac 342 bulls met the minimum criteria for this 342trait bulls met the minimum criteria for this tra Reg No PHN CED Animal BW Name WW YW MILK TM PHN CEM CED SC REA BW WW IMF FY 38 74 16 35 111A14 2.8 2.42 -2.0 1.07 6.4 0.38 38 -0.7 UB10251669 111A14 MC BEAR -2.0 111A14 6.4

2

UPPERCUT OF BRINKS 14J8

0.77

0.42 0.51 0.82 0.87 0.63 0.72 0.89 0.92 0.75 0.84 0.48 0.55

0

00

0

0

0

00

0

0.30 -1.3

0.01 33

1.51 1.9

0.27 3.1

-0.01 37 -0.6

1.45 2.8

0.46 3.2

-0.01 33 -0.7

1.43 2.0

0.61 2.1

-0.09 38 -0.7

1.40 4.1

0.49 1.0

0.12 25

-0.6

1.40 3.2

0.61 1.4

0.21 36

-0.7

1.38 -2.5

0.53 6.8

0.14 34

-0.7

0.79 0.86

0.54 0.66 0.54 0.59 0.69 0.72 0.52 0.61 0.58 0.6

0.85 0.92

0.63 0.78 0.72 0.6

0.75 0.82 0.61 0.76 0.65 0.77

0.81 0.88

00

0.51 0.58

0

0.53 0.67

0

0.51 0.62

0.68 0.74 0.51 0.64 0.57 0.7

0

0

00

0

Requirements: minimum accuracy of .5 and calfRequirements: born 7/1/2014 minimum or later accuracy of .5 and calf born 7/1/

254 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait 254 bulls met the minimum criteria for this tra

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International Brangus Breeders International Association Brangus Breeders A 5750 Epsilon San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 696-8231

Fall 2017 Sire Summary Reg No

Requirements: minimum accuracy of .4 and calf born Requirements: 7/1/2014 or laterminimum accura

Animal Name

Rank

1

R10186262 CCC INFOCUS 129X32

1

2

UB10275794 MC REGULATOR 541B

2

3

UB10251672 MC RESOURCE 127A2

3

4

R10229894 MC BOULDER 889Z14

4

5

AX10083109 SCIPIO OF BRINKS 99T29

5

6

R10174448 BRB RAPIDREWARD 99W11

6

REQUIREMENTS UB10251669 MC BEAR 111A14 Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.4 8 Calf BornUB10278236 7/1/2014MC or CRUSH later 675B 9 R10240802 BWCC 810 bulls met the minimum criteriaSTATEMENT for this trait036Z 7

7 8 9

10

UB10251935 BWCC OVERLOAD 403A

10

11

R10126853 MC LEAD GUN 129U

11

12

UB10251264 MC BODACIOUS 889A5

13

RegPHN No

CED BW Animal WW Name YW MILK 4.3 2.0 129X32 55 113 11 R10186262 129X32 CCC0.74 INFOCUS 0.83 0.76 0.57 0.46 5.8 0.3 45 96 12 UB10275794 541B MC REGULATOR 541B 0.53

0.67

0.56

0.5 3.3 127A2 45 UB10251672 127A2 MC 0.37 RESOURCE 0.57 0.47 -0.2 889Z14 40 R10229894 889Z14 MC 5.4 BOULDER 0.72

0.84

0.77

0.38

0.29

0.34

0.17

0.66

0.41

100 77

2.3 OF 3.0 4099T2972 AX10083109 99T29 SCIPIO BRINKS 0.52 0.72 0.54 0.41 2.4 46 99W11 95 R10174448 99W11 BRB1.2 RAPIDREWARD 0.75

0.84

0.78

6.4 38 UB10251669 111A14 MC-2.0 BEAR 111A14 0.49 0.67 0.58 UB10278236 675B MC 1.5 CRUSH3.9 675B 56 0.65

0.77

0.66

0.75

0.64

29

9

29

2

25

16

35

11

39

9

34

13

33

11

32

14

39

15

37

9

31

7

37

16

38

8

29

16

42

13

38

9

33

0.38

0.46

0.23

0.51

0.27

0.0 STATEMENT 5.9 51 036Z104 R10240802 036Z BWCC 0.7 0.82 0.75 0.66 3.1 OVERLOAD 1.7 39403A 89 UB10251935 403A BWCC 0.56

9

0.48

114

0.54

0.38 0.31

12

UB10305851 MC BEAR 948C

13

0.5

0.31

14

R10182415 MC X FACTOR 889X34

14

0.31

0.26

15

R10204923 TIFTON OF SALACOA 804Y8

15

0.61

0.48

16

UB10251267 MC RESET 889A21

16

17

R9694045

17

18

R10126652 HIGH PROFILE 000U18

18

19

UB10276748 MC IGNITE 889B2

19

20

UB10278649 MC GAME CHANGER 6726B4

20

21

R10079441 MC JOHN WAYNE 468S6

22

R10208838 SAF SD CATAWBA WARRIOR 33 Y4

23

R10260195 TAFT OF MAJESTIK 541B4

24

R10121856 SVF CADENCE 392 U540

25

UB10275962 MC BOULDER 834B5

ROWDY OF BRINKS 535P59

0.5

0.73

0.63

0.6 4.4 46 UB10305851 948C MC 0.39 BEAR 948C 0.54 0.43 -0.2 5.8 44 R10182415 889X34 MC X FACTOR 889X34 0.71

0.81

0.74

94

90

-0.7 OF5.4 58 804Y8 109 R10204923 804Y8 TIFTON SALACOA 0.47 0.6 0.5 0.4 4.1 0.5 43 94 UB10251267 889A21 MC RESET 889A21 0.61

0.75

0.64

0.51

1.4 OF3.1 42 535P59 95 R9694045 535P59 ROWDY BRINKS 0.65 0.83 0.71 0.54 1.3 3.8 52 103 R10126652 000U18 HIGH PROFILE 000U18 0.7

0.81

0.73

0.62

2.5 51 103 UB10276748 889B2 MC 3.3 IGNITE 889B20.44 0.4 0.54 0.32 -1.6 5.6 47 91 UB10278649 6726B4 MC GAME CHANGER 6726B4 0.45

35 36

0.63

74

TM 39

14

0.6 2.5 129U 42 87 R10126853 129U MC 0.61 LEAD GUN 0.75 0.66 0.51 4.4 1.7 50 107 UB10251264 889A5 MC BODACIOUS 889A5

0.45

0.32 0.2

0.58 0.6

0.28

0.59

0.47

0.38

0.29

0.8

0.73

0.63

0.55

CEMPHN SC 4.7129X32 0.90

CED REA 1.26 4.3

IMF BW 0.30 2.0

FAT WW -0.002 55

4.7 541B 1.30 0.3 0.49 3.3 127A2 1.19

1.14 5.8

0.36 0.3

0.000 45

0.18

0.3

1.11 0.5

0.33 3.3

-0.002 45

0.41

6.0889Z14 0.72 0.72

1.10 5.4

0.33 -0.2

0.024 40

3.8 99T29 1.53

0.72 0.76

0.4

0.43

1.10 2.3

0.12 3.0

-0.039 40

4.499W11 0.91

0.52 0.48

0.49

0.6

1.10 1.2

0.02 2.4

-0.025 46

2.42 2.8111A14 0.52 4.9 675B 1.32

0.75 0.73

0.22

1.07 -2.0 0.49 0.6

0.38 6.4

-0.002 38

1.07 1.5

0.11 3.9

-0.025 56

0.39

4.7 036Z 1.08 0.71 1.55 3.6 403A

1.03 0.0 0.76 0.7

0.03 5.9

-0.017 51

1.02 3.1

0.02 1.7

-0.013 39

0.47

4.1 129U 0.38 0.52 4.8 889A5 1.27

1.01 0.6 0.61 0.57

0.28 2.5

-0.034 42

0.96 4.4

0.36 1.7

-0.019 50

0.27

3.6 948C 1.63 0.43 5.1889X34 0.90

0.96 0.6 0.39 0.46

0.37 4.4

-0.001 46

0.49

0.64

0.96 -0.2

0.39 5.8

0.006 44

0.34

0.47

0.95 -0.7

0.08 5.4

-0.036 58

2.1889A21 0.42 0.23 0.54 4.7535P59 0.48

0.47 0.49

0.95 4.1

0.28 0.5

-0.014 43

0.55

0.5

0.94 1.4

0.00 3.1

-0.050 42

0.61

0.93 1.3 0.73 0.7

0.41 3.8

-0.003 52

0.92 3.3

0.26 2.5

-0.002 51

0.92 -1.6

0.31 5.6

-0.026 47

0.51

0.29

0.31

0.31

0.47

0.57

0.47

0.44

5.4 804Y8 1.16

5.9000U18 0.34 0.65 0.75 3.6 889B2

0.29

0.44

4.26726B4 0.95 0.3 0.4 4.2 468S6 -0.03

0.74 0.5

0.53 0.52 0.37 0.45

0.65 0.63

0.56 0.65

0.51 0.5

0.71 0.72

0.61 0.63 0.65 0.6

0.47 0.4

0.45 0.5

0.83 0.41 0.67 0.42 0.57 0.36 0.84 0.69 0.72 0.39 0.84 0.65 0.67 0.5

0.77 0.53 0.82 0.69 0.75 0.56 0.75 0.47 0.73 0.41 0.54 0.36 0.81 0.63 0.41 0.6

0.75 0.53 0.83 0.51 0.81 0.65 0.54 0.37 0.59 0.41

0.76 0.47 0.56 0.49 0.47 0.43 0.77 0.75 0.54 0.46 0.78 0.72 0.58 0.57 0.66 0.61 0.75 0.64 0.62 0.66 0.54 0.63 0.48 0.43 0.74 0.7

0.47 0.5

0.64 0.61 0.71 0.58 0.73 0.71 0.44 0.47

21 R10079441 468S6 MC JOHN WAYNE 468S6 International Brangus Breeders International Association Brangus Breeders A 5.0 0.7 32 66 11 27 4.0 0.69 0.91 5.0 0.02 0.7 -0.032 32

Reg No

4.7 0.7

22

-1.0

42

84

13

R10208838 33 Y4 SAF0.35 SD CATAWBA WARRIOR 330.23 Y4 5750 Epsilon 0.45 0.38 0.31 -0.5OF MAJESTIK 3.9 40 541B4 81 7 San 78249 23 Antonio, R10260195 541B4TX TAFT 0.6 0.49 0.36 0.31 (210) 696-82310.47 1.6 1.9 43 88 23 24

R10121856 U540 SVF0.61 CADENCE 3920.6U540 0.51 0.74 September 2017 2.7 834B5 46 93 25 UB10275962 834B5 MC 2.2 BOULDER

35 27

44

0.56

0.7

0.92 4.7 0.73 0.7

0.23 -1.0 0.66 0.8

-0.044 42 0.73 0.72

33 Y4 5750 0.19 Epsilon 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.32 0.38 1.11 0.91 -0.5 0.20 3.9 -0.045 40 3.1 541B4 San Antonio, TX 78249 0.25 0.33

0.36

0.47 0.5

0.41 0.6

September 4.5 0.97 0.91 2.2 834B5

0.74 0.54

0.49 0.47

2.1 (210) 0.87 696-8231 0.91 1.6 -0.07 1.9 -0.049 43 U540

2017 0.14 2.7 0.008 46 0.58 0.36 0.49 0.42 Top Bulls by (Ultrasound) Intramuscular Top Fat EPD Bulls by (Ultrasound) Intramuscul Requirements: minimum accuracy of .4 and calf born Requirements: 7/1/2014 or laterminimum accuracy of .4 and calf born 7/ 0.43

TOP BULLS BY INTRAMUSCULAR FAT Rank

San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 696-8231

September 2017 September 2017 Top Bulls by (Ultrasound) Ribeye Area TopEPD Bulls by (Ultrasound) Ribeye Ar

TOP BULLS BY RIBEYE AREA Rank

IBBA 5750 CONNECTION Epsilon

Animal Name

1

R754008

CEO OF BRINKS 99J44

2

R824932

STRIKEEAGLE OF BRINKS 535M27

3

UB10265355 BWCC PREVIEW 812A32

4

R10126652 HIGH PROFILE 000U18

5

R10227219 BWCC POWER SOURCE 192Z42

6

R10201653 MC GAME CHANGER 127Y42

7

R10237050 BRIGHTON OF SALACOA 392A3

REQUIREMENTS Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.4 8 Calf R10004387 LAMBERT OF BRINKS 317R3 Born 7/1/2014 or later 9 metR10182415 MC X criteria FACTORfor 889X34 467 bulls the minimum this trait

0.49

0.37

0.86

0.91

0.87

0.81

0.8

4.9 STRIKEEAGLE -1.2 11 OF39 5 535M27 10 2 535M27 R824932 0.69 BRINKS 0.73 0.71 0.55 0.47 4.8 BWCC 0.7 PREVIEW 46 84 14 37 3 812A32 UB10265355 812A32 0.51

0.74

0.62

0.48

0.29

1.3 HIGH 3.8PROFILE 52 000U18 103 16 42 4 000U18 R10126652 0.7 0.81 0.73 0.62 0.6 -4.9 BWCC 7.5 POWER 44 SOURCE 89 8 30 5 192Z42 R10227219 192Z42 0.77

0.86

0.81

0.73

0.38

0.0 MC 4.5 51 110 127Y42 11 37 6 127Y42 R10201653 GAME 0.78 CHANGER 0.72 0.85 0.68 0.45 -1.1 BRIGHTON 3.9 32 59 9 392A325 7 392A3 R10237050 OF SALACOA 0.56

0.69

0.52

0.42

0.37

4.3 LAMBERT 0.7 30 55 317R3 2 317R3 R10004387 OF BRINKS 0.87 0.92 0.88 0.82 0.79 -0.2 5.8 44 90 9 9 889X34 R10182415 MC 0.81 X FACTOR 889X34 0.71 0.74 0.61 0.48 -2.0 MC 6.4 38 74 16 10 111A14 UB10251669 BEAR 111A14

UB10251669 MC BEAR 111A14

11

R648694

12

UB10251264 MC BODACIOUS 889A5

13

UB10275794 MC REGULATOR 541B

14

UB10251119 MC CHILLY 889A23

15

R10204701 SUHN'S AUGUSTUS 416Y14

16

R10200835 BRADLEY OF SALACOA 23Y68

17

R10229894 MC BOULDER 889Z14

18

R10154314 MC SOMETHING SPECIAL 129W14

19

UB10278649 MC GAME CHANGER 6726B4

20

R10182417 MC JETHRO 889X32

21

R10186262 CCC INFOCUS 129X32

22

R10275954 MC BOULDER 1420B

23

R9684239

24

UB10215688 VOREL OPTION 918Z3

25

R10207919 MB YELLOWSTONE 17Y2

0.49

0.67

0.58

0.46

0.23

1.6 CHALLENGER 4.1 21 OF48 11 11 99E43 R648694 0.82 BRINKS 0.88 0.83 0.72 0.74 4.4 1.7 50 107 14 12 889A5 UB10251264 MC 0.73 BODACIOUS 889A5 0.5 0.63 0.5 0.31 5.8 0.3 45 96 13 541B UB10275794 MC REGULATOR 541B 12

CHALLENGER OF BRINKS

14

0.28

37

0.38

0.35

0.61 0.64

0.28

0.44

0.43 0.45

0.61 0.6

Requirements: minimum accuracy of .4 and calf born 7/1/2014 Requirements: or later minimum accura 810 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait 810 bulls met the minimum criteria for this tr RankPHN Reg No CED BW WW Animal YW MILK Name TM CEM SC PHN REA CED IMF FAT BW WW 30 68 19 35 5.8 0.00 99J44 0.29 0.46 0.0 -0.053 3.6 30 1 99J44 R754008 0.0 CEO3.6 OF BRINKS 99J44

8

10

KB PARDNER 201P

0.58

0.28

0.53

0.67

0.56

0.38

0.29

5.6 MC-0.0 38889A23 79 10 14 889A23 UB10251119 CHILLY 0.47 0.63 0.52 0.4 0.31 -0.1 5.3 48 94 8 15 416Y14 R10204701 SUHN'S AUGUSTUS 416Y14 0.67

0.79

0.7

0.57

0.4

17

31 35 21 39 35 29 32

5.4 BRADLEY -0.9 20 SALACOA 32 623Y68 16 16 23Y68 R10200835 OF 0.66 0.78 0.69 0.55 0.39 5.4 -0.2 40 77 9 29 17 889Z14 R10229894 MC 0.84 BOULDER 889Z14 0.72 9/10 0.77 0.66 0.41 Page 3.3 1.0 33 68 11 28 18 129W14 R10154314 MC 0.88 SOMETHING SPECIAL 129W14 0.78 0.83 0.75 0.67 -1.6 5.6 47 91 9 33 19 6726B4 UB10278649 MC GAME CHANGER 6726B4 0.45

0.59

0.47

0.38

-1.9 MC 6.8 47889X32 89 20 889X32 R10182417 JETHRO 0.45 0.58 0.48 0.4 4.3 CCC2.0 55 129X32 113 21 129X32 R10186262 INFOCUS

0.29

7

31

11

39

8

27

18

31

7.0 VOREL -1.5 OPTION 25 55 11 24 918Z3 UB10215688 918Z3 0.6 0.73 0.6 0.45 0.31 2.3 MB 3.8 35 72 17Y211 25 17Y2 R10207919 YELLOWSTONE

23

0.74

0.83

0.76

0.57

5.3 MC 0.6 38 1420B 75 22 1420B R10275954 BOULDER 0.49 0.63 0.52 0.39 24 201P58 23 201P R96842393.4 KB -1.2 PARDNER 0.67

0.45

0.79

0.74

0.7

0.6

0.53

0.49

0.38 0.46 0.3

0.53

0.38

28

0.8

1.5

0.81

0.86

0.53

0.67

0.54

0.61

0.65

0.73

0.73

0.82

0.64

0.77

0.82

0.87

0.52

0.6

0.26535M27 0.11

0.86 0.81

0.91 0.85

0.87

0.73 0.65

0.71

0.74 0.58

0.62

0.81 0.71

0.73

0.86 0.81

0.81

0.85 0.76

0.78

0.69 0.49

0.52

0.92 0.86

0.88

0.81 0.7

0.74

0.67 0.57

0.58

0.88 0.78

0.83

0.73 0.48

0.63

0.67 0.49

0.56

0.63 0.49

0.52

0.45 4.9

-0.034 -1.2

0.41 4.8

0.021 0.7

0.41 1.3

-0.003 3.8

0.41 -4.9

-0.021 7.5

0.41 0.0

-0.018 4.5

0.40 -1.1

-0.025 3.9

0.40 4.3

-0.035 0.7

0.39 -0.2

0.006 5.8

0.38 -2.0

-0.002 6.4

0.37 1.6

-0.040 4.1

0.36 4.4

-0.019 1.7

0.36 5.8

0.000 0.3

0.36 5.6

-0.014 -0.0

0.36 -0.1

-0.041 5.3 -0.042 -0.9

0.3

0.33 0.34 5.4 0.2023Y68 0.62 0.66 0.66 0.57 0.72889Z14 1.10 0.33 5.4 0.72 0.76 9/10 0.72 0.69 Page 0.82129W14 0.67 0.31 3.3 0.77 0.82 0.78 0.76 0.92 0.31 -1.6 0.956726B4 0.4

0.5

0.39

0.47

0.49

0.47

0.5

0.52

4.9

0.29

5.9

0.61

4.5

0.39

4.3 0.5

4.0

0.38

4.8 0.8

5.1

0.49

2.8

0.22

5.0

0.75

4.8

0.31

4.7 0.3

4.1

0.31

5.5

0.44

5.1

0.43

6.0

0.41

5.1

0.67

4.2

5.0

0.43812A32 0.80 0.34000U18 0.93

-0.24192Z42 0.80 1.12127Y42 0.87 0.53 0.11392A3 0.5 0.52 0.24317R3 0.52 0.90889X34 0.96 0.64 0.72 1.07 2.42111A14

0.3999E43 0.19 0.74 0.79 1.27889A5 0.96 0.44

0.51

0.49

0.52

1.14 1.30 541B

0.70889A23 0.73 0.41 0.51 0.62416Y14 0.71 0.63

0.68

0.94889X32 0.89

0.69 0.57 0.51 0.5

0.65 0.7

0.77 0.75 0.72 0.7

0.56 0.43 0.87 0.83 0.71 0.63 0.49 0.5

0.82 0.73 0.41 0.5

0.53 0.42 0.47 0.42 0.67 0.59

0.45 0.41

0.79 0.67

11 46 52

44

51

32

30

44 38

21 50 45 38

48 0.7

20

0.78 0.64

0.69

0.84 0.75

0.77

0.88 0.81

0.83

0.59 0.47

0.47

0.58 0.47

0.48

0.83 0.47

0.76

0.63 0.48

0.52

0.024 -0.2 -0.002 1.0 -0.026 5.6

40 33

47

0.30 -1.9

-0.002 6.8

0.30 4.3

-0.002 2.0

0.30 5.3

0.005 0.6

0.30 3.4

-0.034 -1.2

0.34

0.71918Z3 0.43

0.30 7.0

-0.019 -1.5

25

0.35

0.29 2.3 0.45 0.51

-0.001 3.8

35

4.7

0.51

5.2

0.31

3.5 0.5

3.8 5.1

0.90129X32 1.26

0.86 0.811420B 0.49 0.51 0.46 -0.10 201P 0.57

0.65

0.49

0.57

0.51

0.61

0.86 0.44 17Y2

0.45 0.42 0.74 0.41 0.49 0.41 0.67 0.55 0.47 0.6

0.79 0.62

0.73 0.54 0.74 0.58

47

55 38 24 0.7

0.6

0.6

Requirements: minimum accuracy of .4 and calf born 7/1/2014 Requirements: or later minimum accuracy of .4 and calf born 7/ 467 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

467 bulls met the minimum criteria for this tr

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SHOW CONNECTION

Brangus National Show of Merit IBBA JUDGE PROFILE

RICHIE OAKES

Richie Oakes resides in Taloga, Oklahoma. His résumé includes co-owner and operator of OK Angus Ranch in Putnam, Oklahoma, co-owner and operator of Vanderwork Herefords, in Taloga, Oklahoma, livestock superintendent for the State Fair of Oklahoma, beef superintendent for the Oklahoma Youth Expo, and past president of the Oklahoma Hereford Association.

The early years of his judging career feature successses as a member of the Oklahoma State University Livestock Judging team winning contests in Denver, Fort Worth, Houston, and Kansas City. He was, also, on the Reserve Champion National Judging Team.

On the national and state levels, Oakes considers the following as highlights. He has judged at the National Western, open and junior shows at the West Texas State Fair, the junior show in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the Regional Brahman Show, and the 2006 National Junior Angus Show.

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Oakes has judged numerous local and county shows all over the state of Oklahoma.

He is an eight-time Payne County Show Judge and a seven-time Garvin County Show Judge.

Richie has judged several jackpot steer and heifer shows in the state of Oklahoma including Elk City twice, Laverne seven times, Perry five times, Purcell twice, and Tonkawa twice.

Oakes served as an official for the National Western Collegiate Livestock Contest in Denver, Colorado; he placed classes and took reasons. He officiated the collegiate contest at the Arizona National Livestock Show, where he placed classes and took reasons. He, also, officiated the Tulsa State Fair Collegiate livestock contest, where he placed classes and took reasons.

Oakes says, “I feel comfortable judging any breed of cattle or livestock and have loved every one of the over 700 shows I have judged over my career.”

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SALACOA VALLEY FARMS COW COUNTRY REPLACEMENT FEMALE SALE AUG. 31 - BRIGHTON, FLORIDA submitted by Mark Cowan, American Marketing Services Cattle Country Sale Sees Demand Soar •

682 Commercial Bred Heifers grossed $1,167,125 to average $1,711

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429 Commercial Open Heifers grossed $484,125 to average $1,129

1,111 commercial females from Florida’s leading ranchers found ready acceptance at the Cattle Country Sale in Brighton, Florida. One-hundred-and-two registered buyers from 10 states participated in this year’s event, a joint effort between Salacoa Valley Farms and Florida Heritage Beef Group, hosted by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The quality of the females representing the various ranches would be hard to overstate, as years of continuing infusion of top-quality bull power into the cattle herds represented was self evident. A stronger cattle market and demand for quality replacement heifers created an enthusiastic atmosphere and strong demand.

Hammock Walk, Okeechobee, Florida, set the pace for the day as he purchased Lot 1 for an average of $3,700 each. They were a set of five Brangus-bred heifers safe six and seven months to light birth weight Salacoa Valley, Mound Creek, and Blackwater bulls.

They were consigned by Pelaez and Sons, Okeechobee, Florida.

The second high-selling set of bred heifers was Lot 83 as they sold to Grandpa’s Family Cattle, Okeechobee, Florida, for $2,450 each. They were a set of four Super Baldy heifers safe four to six months to Salacoa Valley bulls and consigned by Salacoa Valley Farms, Fairmount, Georgia.

Lot 17, from XL Bar Cattle Co., Arcadia, Florida, were the next high-selling bred heifers as a set of six F1 tiger stripes safe to six to eight months to Salacoa Valley and Blackwater bulls, sold to 7D Ranch, Rockdale, Texas, for $2,350.

JLI Ranch, Okeechobee, Florida, purchased the next highselling bred heifers, also from XL Bar. Lot 41, a set of five secondcalf F1 chocolate cows, safe to Salacoa Valley and Blackwater bulls, sold for $2,200 each.

The day’s top-selling open heifers, at $2,300, was Lot 120, a set of Super American, Santa Gertrudis x Brangus heifers consigned by Salacoa Valley Farms. These dual-recorded heifers were purchased by Tinney Farms, Hanceville, Alabama, and Harris Riverbend Farm, Cleburne, Texas.

Lot 119, also a set of seven Super American dual-recorded open heifers from Salacoa Valley Farms, sold for $1,950 to Highlands Farm Inc., Indian Harbor Beach, Florida.

Lot 98, a set of five registered Braford heifers from Harvey Ranch, Okeechobee, Florida, was the third high-selling group of open heifers at $1,900. They sold to San Gregorio Ranch, Laredo, Texas.

DON THOMAS & SONS CADILLAC OF BRANGUS SALE SEPT. 9 - MADISON, MISSOURI submitted by Mark Cowan, American Marketing Services Thomas and Sons 27th Consecutive Sale Features Stellar Offering • • • • •

12 Registered Brangus 3-in-1’s grossed $38,300 to average $3,064 4 Registered Brangus Bred Cows grossed $10,500 to average $2,625 25 Registered Brangus Bred Heifers grossed $74,800 to average $2,992 11 Registered Brangus Open Heifers grossed $24,600 to average $2,236 52 Total Registered Brangus Female Lots grossed $148,200 to average $2,823

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14 Brangus Bulls grossed $25,600 to average $1,829

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17 Commercial Pairs and 3-in-1’s grossed $29,850 to average $1,756 3 Bred Cows grossed $3,900 to average $1,300 179 Bred Heifers grossed $258,525 to average $1,444 20 Open Heifers grossed $23,000 to average $1,150

Fifty-six registered buyers from 10 states participated in a stellar offering of registered and commercial cattle at the recent Don Thomas and Sons Cadillac of Brangus Sales. This sale remains one of the longest continuous sales in the Brangus breed celebrating their 27th consecutive sale. Great fall weather and pleasant-butdry conditions greeted the crowd.

The day’s high-selling lot was MS GUARDIAN 9U8U5-468B4, Lot 21. This bigbodied and powerful fall-bred heifer boasted seven EPD traits ranking in the breed’s top 25 percent or greater. The granddaughter of the 468U2 donor out of the iconic 468L sold to Herndon Farms, Inc., Lyons, Georgia, for $15,000.

The strong demand for this powerful set of fall-bred heifers continued as Cavender Ranch, Jacksonville, Texas, paid $5,500 to own Lot 18, MS BUD 468Y32B4. Another big-bodied, heavy-springing heifer, she posts top 20 percent of the breed IMF and displayed a near-perfect udder design.

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Quail Valley Farms, Oneonta, Alabama, continued the run on bred heifers when they paid $5,000 to own Lot 16, MS FUSION 894Z3803C3. This powerful member of the 803 cow family featured Onstar, Lambert and Lombardi on the bottom side of her pedigree and boasted top 30 percent WW EPDs. Quail Valley, also, paid $5,000 to own Lot 16’s dam when they paid the price for Lot 22, RYR MS LAMBERT STAR 803Z. This youngbred cow boasts top 20 percent and top 25 percent of the breed WW EPDs. The day’s top-selling bull at $3,500 was Lot 61, DTS DIESEL-291D. He sold to Circle S Farms, Rutherford, Tennessee. $2,000 topped the commercial heifer portion of the sale as Dean Wiess, Northboro, Iowa, paid the price to own Lot 910, a set of four bred Brangus heifers. Circle S Farms, also, paid $2,000 to own Lot 912, a set of five bred Brangus heifers.

SALE SUMMARIES

MID SOUTH BULL SALE AND FAMILY COMMERCIAL HEIFER SALE SEPT. 16 - ST. FRANCISVILLE, LOUISIANA submitted by Garrett R. Thomas, Hi Point - Sales and Marketing On behalf of Hi Point and the entire Neal family, I would like to start by saying thank you to everyone who was a part of the big day. It was great to see so many familiar faces for the first sale managed by Hi Point, your support and presence means so much.

We had nearly 300 people in attendance enjoying the good food and hospitality; with over 100 registered buyers who represented states all across the southeast and Texas. Thank you to the Neal family for having the necessary trust and confidence in Hi Point Sales and Marketing to manage your sale.

The sale was off to a fast start with Mike Shelton of Old Colita Ranch outbidding Blackwater Cattle Company to purchase lot 75A for $13,000. Lot 75 was a choice lot of BWCC CROSS FIT 541B28 daughters out of the 329X2 donor, a Rockstar daughter purchased from the Miller program in Tennessee. Old Colita Ranch struck again on the following lot to own Lot 77 for $13,000, she is a SAV INTERNATIONAL 2020 daughter that is out of a 487 Stryker daughter. In the limited offering of registered females Mid South Cattle offered, five lots sold for an average of $10,300.

The bull sale featured one of the exciting young sires to be offered this fall. Lot 1, MSC DINERO 111D10 is an MC PROFIT 924B16 son out of the 111U25 donor. After some competitive bidding, Far Niente Farms came out on top; they purchased half interest in the bull for $17,000. The balance of the bull offering was picked up by commercial cattlemen, and when the dust settled, 55 bulls averaged $5,841.

A deep set of commercial Brangus and UltraBlack heifers bred to calving ease Brangus bulls were well accepted by the crowd.

The high-selling set of females were two pens of early-fall-calving females that commanded $2,200 head. Overall, both spring and fall bred commercial heifers averaged $1,755 each.

DO YOU HAVE SALE RESULTS TO REPORT? Sale managers may submit a half-page (7.5 x 4.5 inches) of content to be published in the Brangus Journal for each sale. Content should be no more than 400 words, photos, or some combination of text and photos.

Submit sale summary content to IBBA Field Service Representative Matt Murdoch. He can be contacted by phone (830-556-3942) or email (mmurdoch@gobrangus.com).

don’t miss a minute!

For a complete, up-to-date list of sale summaries, visit us online. Find the latest information at gobrangus.com/sale-summaries.

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SHOW CONNECTION

JUNIOR BRANGUS SHOW at THE

Sept. 10, San Angelo, Texas

West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Grand Champion Heifer PP Miss Danielle 915D-ET Madelaine Pack

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer JCC MS PAISLEE 38C6 Anna Arnold 66 | AUGUST 2017

AFFILIATE CONNECTION: IJBBA

2017 National Junior Brangus Show

by IJBBA President Allyson Polston

How time flies when you’re having fun! Can you believe that the 2017 National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS) has come and gone? This year, NJBS was held in Texarkana, Arkansas, and had 150 participants from 10 different states. As a member of the IJBBA Board of Directors, I can easily attest that a goal of the IJBBA board, each year, is to always look for more ways to get juniors to participate.

This year I wholeheartedly believe the IJBBA board was successful at doing just that. NJBS 2017 definitely had an amazing group of juniors that are going to make an incredible impact on the future of our breed.

NJBS is not just about showing cattle or competing in the contests, it is about experiencing something great, learning something new, achieving personal growth, or even meeting new people from different states. I can personally attest to experiencing each of these because of my involvement and participation at NJBS. I know firsthand that the relationships you build at NJBS are relationships that you want to have and know will last a lifetime.

Once again, IJBBA and NJBS have experienced overwhelming support from a tremendous amount of sponsors this past year. Without

these sponsors, IJBBA would not be able to put on such great events for the junior membership. This year, we were able to give out better awards, spend more money on activities for junior participants, and try to make the experience one of a kind. In the end, we were able to put on one of the best shows ever because of everyone that helped and supported us.

The 2018 NJBS will be held July 1-7 in Hutchinson, Kansas. IJBBA directors are already planning for Hutchinson and are ready to build upon this year’s fun and excitement to make 2018 even better. I hope you are already making your plans and hotel reservations so you do not miss out on a great opportunity to not only exhibit your cattle but also to learn, grow, meet new people, and build relationships.

With NJBS complete, perhaps one of the most exciting things to announce is that after 15 years of IJBBA not putting out any form of publication, the IJBBA Board of Directors made the unanimous decision to produce and distribute our own publication!

I hope you have already had the opportunity to view our JUNIOR brangus: The Legacy Continues. The IJBBA Board of Directors believes that this new publication piece is a great

opportunity and format to highlight the amazing juniors of the IJBBA, as well as the continued sponsors who continually help make dreams become realities.

I am truly excited about what is ahead for the junior association. As the 2017-18 IJBBA president, I am even more excited about the group of juniors assembled to lead the association towards future greatness.

If I can ever be assistance in the coming year, please do not hesitate to contact me anytime.

After three years serving as an IJBBA director and one year serving as the IBBA queen, Allyson Polston was selected as the 2017-2018 IJBBA president. Heading into her fifth year of service, 21-year-old Polston has already held officer positions, including vice president and secretary, and has played a huge role in the coordination of the board. Polston has been a driving factor in the resurgence of Florida’s NJBS representation by encouraging more Floridians to attend. With a solid resume of achievements and leadership with Brangus cattle and in other agricultural and community organizations, Polston is eager to help build a bridge between NJBS and regional associations to hopefully increase participation at both levels. Polston received her associates degree from Hillsborough Community College in 2016, and she is currently a junior at the University of Florida, where she studies agricultural education, communications, and leadership development.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

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DO YOU KNOW THE BENEFITS OF AN

IBBA Membership?

Junior Programs (Junior Membership) Association Business Voting Rights Select Hotel Discounts Chute Side App for Handheld Mobile Devices Performance Data Collection Using THR National Cattle Evaluation – EPDs for 11 Traits Genomic-Enhanced EPDs Performance Trait Leaders Breed Averages DNA Data Processing Analysis and Storage Animal (EPD) and Member Search Tools Breed Improvement Research through IBBF Educational Webinars Brangus-Specific Commercial Heifer Selection DNA Chip (GeneSeek)

Registration Privileges Hybrid Registration Ownership Transfers Online Herd Management Software Documented Pedigrees Monthly Genetic Evaluation Summit Animal Lists Eligibility Performance Leader Award Eligibility DNA Parentage Verification Marketing & Advertising Opportunities Membership Networking Brangus Publications Subscription eNewsletter Subscription

...and more !!

IBBA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION DATE: ____________________________

SENIOR MEMBERSHIP

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP (UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE)

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

MEMBER NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________________ RANCH NAME: _________________________________________________________________________________________ PRIMARY MAILING ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: _________________________________________________________________________________ PHYSICAL RANCH ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: _________________________________________________________________________________ HOME PHONE: ____________________________________ WORK PHONE: ______________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH (JUNIORS): _____/_____/_______ PARENTS’ MEMBERSHIP NO. (JUNIORS): _______________________ Application is hereby made for membership to be issued in the name given above. I agree to be bound by and abide by the rules, regulations, constitution and by-laws of the association as amended from time to time and to keep a written memorandum of breeding and exact birth dates of my (our) Brangus cattle. Further, that I (we) will furnish promptly any information concerning same at any time requested to do so by the association. Eligible cattle owned at present are ______ (bulls over 36 months of age) and ______ (females over 24 months of age).

FEES ---- Senior Membership: Jan-Dec $125, Apr-Dec $100, Jul-Dec $75, Oct-Dec $50 (Senior Renewal Dues received after Dec. 31 will be $145.)

Junior Membership: $25 annually Associate Membership: $35 annually PAYMENT INFORMATION (Indicate Method of Payment) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CREDIT CARD (BELOW)

ENCLOSED CHECK

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CARD TYPE (VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS): _________________________________ CARD NUMBER: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ EXP DATE: _____ _____ / _____ _____

SECURITY CODE: _____ _____ _____ _____

CARDHOLDER’S NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BILLING ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AUTHORIZE TRANSACTION (SIGNATURE): ________________________________________________________ DATE: ____________________________ INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION, P.O. BOX 809, ADKINS, TX 78101 | INFO@GOBRANGUS.COM | FAX: 210-696-8718

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NEW MEMBERS

WELCOME

New Members!

4 K RANCH – Chappell Hill, Texas ALEX S. LARSON – New Iberia, Louisiana ALM CATTLE – Lakeland, Florida BAILEY SEESENGOOD – Floresville, Texas BAR M CATTLE – Brenham, Texas BAR P BAR CATTLE COMPANY LLC – Weimar, Texas BIG RING INVESTMENTS LLC – Raleigh, North Carolina BLAKE ASKEW – Benton, Arkansas BLAKE MCWHIRTER – Plains, Texas BLAYNE MARTIN – Bailey, Texas CHAMPIONS VALLEY BRANGUS – Schulenburg, Texas CLAIRE PLEMONS – Blooming Grove, Texas CORY FAY – Conroe, Texas DIAMOND RR BRANGUS – Port Sulphur, Louisiana DYLAN KAINER – Katy, Texas EDDIE WINN – Montgomery, Texas ELIJAH J LARSON – New Iberia, Louisiana ELIZABETH GAMMILL – Houston, Texas FOUR WINDS RANCH – Wills Point, Texas GEIGER CATTLE CO – Lytle, Texas GRACE RIEBSCHLAEGER – Pearland, Texas JLIN RANCH, LLC – Temple, Texas JODY WATSON – Malakoff, Texas JOLENE SEXTON – Sturgis, Mississippi JOSE LUIS MENDIOLA III – Laredo, Texas JOSEPH NATALI – Lake Charles, Louisiana

JOSHUA WALKER – Ben Lomond, Arkansas KAIN MICHAEL KENNEDY – Friendswood, Texas KALI M LARSON – New Iberia, Louisiana KAYLA GARMAN – Gainesville, Florida LOWRY DEAN – Hernando, Mississippi LUKE DANIEL – De Kalb, Texas MACI ALEXANDER – Magnolia, Texas MACIE RAY – Lakeland, Florida MARTIN PROPERTIES – Rochelle, Texas MENEFEE CATTLE COMPANY – Mount Pleasant, Texas MOBO ANGUS FARM – High Springs, Florida MOORE CATTLE COMPANY – Elmore, Alabama OAK RIDGE FARMS – McNeil, Arkansas RAFTER TWO RANCH – San Antonio, Texas RANDY & CLARRETTE FINLEY – Richton, MS RJ CATTLE COMPANY – Weatherford, Texas ROCKIN A RANCH – Beaumont, Texas SARAH FLOWERS – Clermont, Florida SCOTT BLY – Newnan, Georgia SHELBY GIFFIN – Rogers, Arkansas STOCKTON SHIFFLETT – De Kalb, Texas TCB FARM – Quitman, Texas THADDEUS BEAVERS – Alachua, Florida TIM WILLMORE – Gallatin, Tennessee TY PHELPS – De Kalb, Texas

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Blaze Your Trail with

IBBA! Dear fellow IBBA enthusiast, As the IBBA field representative, one of my major projects is to plan and prepare for the 2018 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show and Convention which will be held Jan. 31 - Feb. 2, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.

The convention is the oldest and largest national convention for the cattle business. The 2018 event will mark the 121st annual convention. The NCBA convention and trade show creates a unique and fun environment for cattle industry members to come together to network. This is the place to form new business relationships and mimgle with fellow producers.

We would love to partner with you at this year’s NCBA trade show. We have different partnership levels available for this great annual event. There will be a prime, choice, and select level of sponsorship. Each level will help advertise and excel your business to the next degree, based on your marketing preference. The “Brangus Built” themed booth will be fully furnished with seating, flooring and lighting. Our booth measures 10 feet wide and 20 feet long. We have a corner booth this year. Please see the following information for details on the sponsorship levels and pricing.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me in the office at 210-696-8231 or via email at mmurdoch@gobrangus.com.

Thanks, Matt Murdoch

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IBBA CONNECTION

2018 NCBA Convention and Trade Show January 31- February 2, 2018 Phoenix, Arizona Booth Participation Agreement Ranch Name: _________________________________Contact Person: ________________________________ Email: ______________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________________ Sponsorship Level

Benefits • 48” x 131” banner for display in a prime location in the booth • One bar top table with 2-3 bar stools • Three Passes to the NCBA Trade Show *First 3 Operations • Three-minute promotional video (provided by you) for repeated playing in the booth to Reserve and • Two individual promotional items (provided by you) - no larger than 8.5” x 11” Pay* • ½ page ranch ad (611 x 397) included in a 3x e-blast to the IBBA membership (First come- First • Cost effective way to get in front of thousands of commercial producers and served basis) potential customers • Two Passes to the NCBA Trade Show • One-minute promotional video (provided by you) for repeated playing in the booth • One individual promotional item (provided by you) - no larger than 8.5” x 11” • ¼ Page Ranch ad (273 x 351) included in a 3x e-blast to the IBBA membership • Cost effective way to get in front of thousands of commercial producers and potential customers • One Pass to the NCBA Trade Show • Thirty second promotional video (provided by you) for repeated playing in the booth • One individual promotional item (provided by you) - no larger than 8.5” x 11” • 1/8 Page Ranch ad (273 x 176) included in a 3x e-blast to the IBBA membership • Cost effective way to get in front of thousands of commercial producers and potential customers Please circle the sponsorship level you are choosing to participate in.

PRIME CHOICE SELECT List the names of the attendee(s) you wish to place on your free trade show passes (as applicable):

Price $2,500

Choice

$1,500

Select

$750

Prime

1. _____________________ 2. ________________________ 3. ________________________ September 1, 2017 - This page must be signed and returned to the IBBA office January 2, 2018 - All ranch videos must be received in complete (drop in) form for inclusion January 2, 2018 - First 3 prime members must have banner graphics submitted January 2, 2018 - Choice members must have pop up banner graphics January 2, 2018 - Digital logos and advertisement photos need to be sent to IBBA prior to the first e-blast.

I understand and agree to the terms and conditions listed above.

Signature_______________________________________ Date___________________________________

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FRIENDS WE WILL MISS

FRIENDS WE WILL MISS

Herb Lester Murray

October 19, 1930 – September 1, 2017 Herbert L. Murray, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2017. He was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, on October 19, 1930 and was preceded in death by his parents Henry F. and Eva Faye Murray and one sister, Lawanna Barnette. He is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Mary Pickens Murray; 3 sons and their wives, Bob and Debbie Murray, Randy and Alecia Murray, and Brent and Lisa Murray, and one daughter and her husband, Amanda and Chad Miot; 2 brothers and their wives, Lynn and Pat Murray, and Wayne and Norma Murray and 1 sister, Barbara Gilbert; 8 Grandchildren and their spouses, Kayla and Jeffrey Wood, Lauren and Jordan Cox, Blake and Rebecca Murray, Hunter and Lauren Boyd, Cullen Murray, Fulton Murray, Meredith Murray

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FRIENDS WE WILL MISS

HERB LESTER MURRAY and Zack Miot; 4 Great-Grandchildren, Cooper Wood, Jase Cox, Miller Wood and Asher Murray. (http://www. texarkanafuneralhome.com/) Herb Murray was reared in Texarkana, Texas, and throughout his childhood he was associated with livestock. One of Herb’s first exposures to the beef cattle business was as a ticket writer for the Owens Brothers Livestock Auction Texarkana.

After graduation from high school, Herb enrolled in Texarkana College with plans to pursue a professional career in Veterinary Medicine. On September 20, 1952, Herb married Mary Francis Pickens from Texarkana. A year later Herb’s plans were interrupted by the Korean War. During the Korean War, Herb developed an interest in engineering, and after the war he received his degree in civil engineering from The University of Texas in 1956.

This same year, Mary and Herb’s first of four children, Bob, was born. Randall soon followed, and Brent, the youngest son, was born in 1963. Herb and Mary were persistent, and five years later their little girl, Amanda, arrived.

From 1956 to 1962 Herb was employed by Humble Oil Company. In 1962 the Murray family moved back to Texarkana, and Herb started an engineering company.

Four-hundred acres outside Texarkana was purchased in 1970, and the Murray’s were in the cattle business; MTG Brangus was founded in 1973.

Randy, Brent and Amanda became FFA members while in school. Herb didn’t like to lose, and his intensity increased when his children started showing Brangus heifers. Over the years, Herb researched everything he could find on Brangus cattle and their bloodlines. Herb visited with Brangus breeders, bought and selected Brangus females that fit his standards, and the MTG Brangus Herd gained national recognition.

While the MTG Brangus Herd grew to gain respect, Herb gave back to the IBBA in his leadership capacity by serving on the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Board of Directors for two three-year terms. Serving as IBBA president 1990-1991, he gave his professional engineering training to the IBBA by supervising the IBBA building expansion on Tioga Drive to increase its size and value when it was sold. Once the IBBA raised the monies through the efforts of Judy and Ludwig Brand, Herb supervised the construction of the IBBA’s old headquarters building at 5750 Epsilon in San Antonio, Texas. Herb was awarded the IBBA Breeder of the Year in 1994 and IBBA Pioneer Award for 2011-2012.

Herb and Mary’s children became successful adults.

Bob heads the MTG Engineering Company, Randy is a licensed veterinarian in Texarkana, Brent operates a business in Waco, and Amanda assists her husband in sales at Cable One TV. In 1996, Herb dispersed the MTG herd of around 550 head. This sale featured the 1995 Grand Champion

Female in Houston and the 1995 International Futurity Grand Champion bull, MTG Eclipse (jointly owned with Carl Boon and Zeb Morris of North Carolina), along with the progeny of the 1995 National Show of Merit Grand Champion bull, MTG Update 314C (who was purchased

by Cow Creek). Needless to say, the MTG Herd Dispersal was well attended by breeders all over the United States and was a huge success.

Herb’s last venture in the Brangus cattle business was a partnership with good friends, Carl Boon of Whipo-Will Land & Cattle Co. and B.D. Richards, known as MBR Brangus in 1999. Each partner contributed their best females to the MBR program. The next several years, one or all three of the partners made many Brangus sales around the country. They purchased top females to accommodate an intensive artificial insemination and embryo transfer program. MBR produced superior cattle, and the cattle were sold in production sales at the MTG Ranch in Simms, Texas. In 2003, these three men decided to divide the MBR herd equally, because none of the men were getting any younger. Herb’s portion of these cattle was dispersed at Mound Creek Brangus on October 28, 2008.

There have been few, if any, who have dedicated more toward the improvement of the Brangus breed for over 35 years than Herb Murray.

The Texarkana Funeral Home website reported services for Herb in September at Chapelwood Funeral Home. His memory may be honored through donations to the International Brangus Breeders Foundation. For more information about the foundation, visit https:// gobrangus.com/international-brangus-breedersfoundation/. Contact IBBA’s office at (210) 696-8231 or info@gobrangus.com.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

Col. Luke Mobley Auctioneer Livestock Marketing 205.270.0999 | www.LukeMobley.com

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS OR OPERATION To learn more about the advertising opportunties offered by Brangus Publications, contact the IBBA today.

MELANIE FULLER: (979) 255-3343 MATT MURDOCH: (830) 556-3942

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STATE DIRECTORY

FIND A BREEDER NEAR YOU ALABAMA

ALABAMA

ALABAMA

GALLOWAY BRANGUS BRANGUS SINCE 1978

LARRY

cell 256-603-1945 gallowaybrangus@comcast.net

LANCE

cell 256-924-5571 gallowaybrangus@gmail.com

Farm located at Gallant, AL 35972

ALABAMA

ALABAMA

ARIZONA

ARIZONA

ARKANSAS

Michael Candler, President 386-208-3881

ARIZONA

Big D Ranch Phillip & Beth DeSalvo 173 Miller Lane Center Ridge, AR 72027 (501) 208-6119 www.BigDRanch.net

ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS

california

FLORIDA

To place your ad in the State Directory, email Melanie Fuller (mfuller@gobrangus.com) or Matt Murdoch (mmurdoch@gobrangus.com).

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FIND A BREEDER NEAR YOU FLORIDA

FLORIDA

FLORIDA

FLORIDA

FLORIDA

GEORGIA

GEORGIA

GEORGIA

GEORGIA

GEORGIA

GEORGIA

KANSAS

LOUISIANA

LOUISIANA

LOUISIANA

HOME OF OAKS MANNING 30T 541Z71

To place your ad in the State Directory, email Melanie Fuller (mfuller@gobrangus.com) or Matt Murdoch (mmurdoch@gobrangus.com).

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STATE DIRECTORY

GoBrangus.com/breeder-search/ MISSISSIPPI

MISSISSIPPI

MISSISSIPPI

MISSOURI

MISSOURI

NEW MEXICO

NEW MEXICO

NEW MEXICO

NORTH CAROLINA

OKLAHOMA

OKLAHOMA

OKLAHOMA

OKLAHOMA

OKLAHOMA

TENNESSEE TRAIT LEADERS AND

MONEY MAKERS

Doyle Miller

615-351-2783 doyle@millerbrangus.com

Bill Felton

Sales & Marketing

901- 494-0554 bill@millerbrangus.com

Bart Pope

Ranch Manager www.millerbrangus.com

931-722-0244 bart@millerbrangus.com

To place your ad in the State Directory, email Melanie Fuller (mfuller@gobrangus.com) or Matt Murdoch (mmurdoch@gobrangus.com).

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FIND A BREEDER NEAR YOU TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

Drake Land & Cattle 398 Drake Road Quanah, Texas 79252

Cell: (832) 331-2527 Ranch: (940) 663-6143 drakeranch398@gmail.com www.drakeranch.com

est. 1924 Quanah, Texas

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

Registered Red Brangus & Ultrareds show heifers, herd sires, and replacements available Megan (713) 492-6158 John (281) 740-0572 greenwoodcattleco@yahoo.com

To place your ad in the State Directory, email Melanie Fuller (mfuller@gobrangus.com) or Matt Murdoch (mmurdoch@gobrangus.com).

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STATE DIRECTORY

GoBrangus.com/breeder-search/ TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS

JLS International, Inc. Where winning tradition and performance collide Brangus bulls and heifers available year-round at private treaty.

www.jlsbrangus.com Jeff Smith, Owner Myron Saathoff myronsaathoff@yahoo.com

251-947-5688 210-218-4804

To place your ad in the State Directory, email Melanie Fuller (mfuller@gobrangus.com) or Matt Murdoch (mmurdoch@gobrangus.com).

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FIND A BREEDER NEAR YOU TEXAS

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To learn more about the advertising opportunties offered by Brangus Publications, contact the IBBA today.

To learn more about the advertising opportunties offered by Brangus Publications, contact the IBBA today.

MELANIE FULLER: (979) 255-3343 MATT MURDOCH: (830) 556-3942

MELANIE FULLER: (979) 255-3343 MATT MURDOCH: (830) 556-3942

LIVE AUCTION HANDMADE 1/4 FLORAL-CARVED RANCH CUTTER built on a buster Welch tree wITH a 16-3/4" seat, all chestnut leather for a deep rich color right from the start

IBBA board members, Mike Kammerer and Bill Davis, won the 52-chances card drawing and the bid at GENETRUST's sale at the Cavender's Neches River Ranch. They have generously donated the saddle prize back to the International Brangus Breeders Foundation to be auctioned off at GENETRUST's sale at the Chimney Rock Cattle Company on November 4.

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CALENDAR

CALENDAR OCTOBER 2017 1 Jacksonville Fair Entry Deadline 14 Big D Ranch Annual Bull and Female Sale, Center Ridge, AR 14 Cain Cattle Company Sale, Weimar, TX 14 Cox Excalibur’s CX Advantage Sale, Weimar, TX 20 Little Creek and Friends, W.E.T. Farms and Sabal Ridge Sale, Okeechobee, FL 21 Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch Annual Production Sale, Poteet, TX 21 Town Creek Farm Sale, West Point, MS 26 Brangus National Show of Merit, Shreveport, LA 27 Genetix Cattle Plus “Prime” Social & Viewing of Cattle @ The Oaks Farms, Grantville, GA 28 Genetix Cattle Plus Female and Bull Sale @ The Oaks Farms, Grantville, GA 28 Oak Creek Farms Forage Tested Bull Sale, Chappell Hill, TX 28 Oklahoma Brangus Association Sale, McAlester, OK 28 Yon Family Farms Fall Sale, Ridge Spring, SC NOVEMBER 2017 3-4 GENETRUST at Chimney Rock Cattle Company, Concord, AR 6 The Branch Ranch Sale, Mansfield, LA 10-11 Blackwater Cattle Co. They’re Not Ordinary Annual Bull and Female Sale, Lake Park, GA Hill Country Brangus Breeders Association 42nd Annual Brangus Bull & Female Sale, San Angelo, TX 11 11 Open Brangus Show at Jacksonville Fair, Jacksonville, FL 15 Arizona National Livestock Show Entry Deadline 17 Skyhawk’s Presidente Bonanza, Tyler, TX 17-18 Salacoa Valley Annual Production Sale, Fairmount, GA 18 GENETRUST at Cavender’s Neches River Ranch, Jacksonville, TX DECEMBER 2017 2 Union Town Bull Sale, AL 15 Little Creek and Friends, W.E.T. Farms and Sabal Ridge Sale, Madison, FL 29 The Alex Dees Brangus Show at Arizona National Livestock Show, Phoenix, AZ

SEND YOUR IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES TO PEYTON WALDRIP AT PWALDRIP@GOBRANGUS.COM.

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AD INDEX

ADVERTISERS INDEX 5K Cowbelle Brangus...........................................................77 American Marketing Services.......................................41, 45 Amrich Ranch......................................................................77 Asana Ranch........................................................................41 Big D Ranch.........................................................................75 Bobby and Bobbie Brangus.................................................77 Blackwater Cattle Co.....................................................15, 76 Bovine Elite, LLC...........................................................19, 74 Brinks Brangus @ Westall Ranches........................... 77, IBC Burke Brangus Farm.......................................................... 76 Bushley Creek Cattle Co..................................................... 76 Carter Brangus.....................................................................75 Cattle Brokers......................................................................15 Cavender Ranches.........................................................21, 78 Char-No Farm................................................................41, 76 Chimney Rock Cattle Co.....................................13, 24-25, 75 Circle X Land & Cattle Co........................................... IFC, 78 Clark Cattle Services........................................................... 74 Clover Ranch.......................................................................75 Cold Creek Ranch..........................................................41, 44 Cox Excalibur Brangus....................................................... 78 Cross N Farms...............................................................13, 76 Diamond K Ranch.............................................................. 78 Dillard Land & Cattle.......................................................... 78 Doak Lambert..................................................................... 74 Doguet Diamond D Ranch...........................................78, BC Don Hall Brangus................................................................75 Don Thomas & Sons............................................................77 Draggin M Ranch........................................................... 17, 75 Double Creek Brangus Ranch............................................ 78 Double W Ranch..................................................................77 Drake Land & Cattle........................................................... 78 E3 Ranch, LLC.................................................................... 78 Elgin Breeding Services, LLC............................................. 74 Far Niente Farms................................................................ 64 Farris Ranching Company.................................................. 78 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo....................................... 74 Galloway Brangus................................................................75 Garry Clem Brangus........................................................... 78 Genesis Ranch...............................................................19, 78 Genetix Cattle Plus........................................................39-45 GENETRUST........................................... 11, 13, 17, 21, 24-25 GKB Cattle.......................................................................... 78 Great Mark Western............................................... 40, 41, 44 Greenwood Cattle Co.......................................................... 78 Greuel Family Brangus....................................................... 76 Hardee Farms......................................................................75 Hi Point Sales + Marketing...........................................64-65 Indian Hills Ranch............................................................. 78 JLS International................................................................ 79 Johnston Brangus................................................................75 K & L Brangus..................................................................... 79

K & R Broken Bar Ranch.....................................................77 L. G. Herndon, Jr. Farms, Inc.......................................41, 42 Lakeside Brangus............................................................... 76 Lack-Morrison Brangus......................................................77 Lakin Oakley....................................................................... 74 Lawman Ranch....................................................................77 Little Creek Farms.............................................................. 76 Luke Mobley....................................................................... 74 Mid South Cattle Company.....................................64-65, 76 Miller Brangus............................................................... 41, 77 MO Brangus........................................................................ 76 Mound Creek Ranch........................................................... 79 Multimin USA..................................................................... 48 Neal Family Brangus.......................................................... 65 Neogen GeneSeek............................................................... 47 Oak Creek Farms................................................................ 79 OK Farms............................................................................ 79 Oklahoma Brangus Association......................................... 52 Parker Brangus....................................................................75 Pennridge Ranch................................................................ 79 Perry Ranch.........................................................................77 Peterson Brangus.................................................................77 Red Bud Farms....................................................................75 Robbs Brangus.....................................................................75 Roop Cattle Co.................................................................... 79 Salacoa Valley Farms 28-29,.............................................. 76 Santa Rosa Ranch........................................................... 3, 79 Schmidt Farms.............................................................. 11, 79 Shooting Star Land & Cattle............................................... 79 Sierra Angus....................................................................... 32 Skyhawks Brangus...............................................................14 Southeast Brangus Breeders Association............................75 Spanish Ranch.....................................................................75 Stalwart Ranch................................................................... 49 Suhn Cattle Co.................................................................... 76 Sunshine Acres....................................................................75 T3 Brangus...........................................................................77 Terry Reagan...................................................................... 74 The Branch Ranch.................................................................7 The Oaks Farms........................................... 39, 40-41, 43, 76 Town Creek Farm................................................................. 9 TRIO Cattle & Genetics...................................................... 79 Triple Crown Ranch........................................................... 79 Triple J-R Cattle Co............................................................ 79 Valley View Ranch...............................................................77 Vineyard Cattle Co.............................................................. 79 Vorel Farms.........................................................................77 Ward Brangus..................................................................... 79 Wes Dotson......................................................................... 74 W.E.T. Farms...................................................................... 76 Wynne Ranch..................................................................... 76 Zotarelli Ranches................................................................80

To place your ad in the State Directory, email Melanie Fuller (mfuller@gobrangus.com) or Matt Murdoch (mmurdoch@gobrangus.com).

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