October 2018 Brangus Journal

OCTOBER 2018 | MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ISSUE

IN THIS ISSUE–

2018 FALL Sire Summary

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

About The Brangus Journal

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

AREA 2 :: Bill Davis 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 336-210-1223 :: bdavis@billdavistrucking.com Term: 2017 - 2020

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The Brangus Journal is the official publication of the International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA). This internationally-distributed publication provides Brangus® seedstock producers and the IBBA membership with information about news within the association and the industry. The Brangus Journal is published eight times annually, and is designed to highlight accomplishments, advancements and improvements made possible by IBBA members, staff, volunteers, and other industry leaders. The purpose of the Brangus Journal is to serve the best interest of IBBA members by showcasing breeding programs, efforts and achievements to other Brangus® seedstock producers.

Lastly, the Brangus Journal serves as an outlet for the IBBA to provide updates by directly communicating with the membership.

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AREA 4 :: Darrel Law 615-904-5850 :: cklaw@nctc.com Term: 2018 - 2021

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AREA 7 :: Allen Goode 979-820-4205 :: allen@triocattle.com Term: 2018 - 2021

AREA 8 :: Doyle Miller PRESIDENT 615-351-2783 :: dmiller@doylemillercpa.com Term: 2018 - 2021 AREA 9 :: Steve Densmore 979-450-0819 :: s.densmore@bre.com Term: 2016 - 2019

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

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OCTOBER 2018 // VOLUME 66 // ISSUE 6 IBBA CONNECTION Efficiency is Key ....................................................................................6 IBBA CONNECTION Executive Corner..................................................................................10 IBBA CONNECTION The Footsteps of your DNA Samples..............................................12-14 IBBA CONNECTION IBBA Board Nominations....................................................................16 IBBA CONNECTION Happy Cows come from Healthy Herds.........................................18-22 EXPERT CONNECTION Upgrade your Cattle’s Reputation with Preconditioning ...........26-28 MEMBER CONNECTION Member Spotlight - Chimney Rock Cattle Company ................30-32 IBBA CONNECTION 2018 Sire Summary .......................................................................40-45 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: IJBBA...................................................................................................46 JUNIOR CONNECTION Junior Spotlight - Caryn Smart ....................................................50-51 SHOW CONNECTION Meet the Judges ..................................................................................52 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: IBA Coffee, Chocolate & Cows .........................................................54 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: SBBA Fall Field Day .....................................................................56-57 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: TBBA TBBA News .............................................................................57 SALE SUMMARIES ..............................................................................................................58 FRIENDS WE WILL MISS....................................................................................................60-61 NEW MEMBERS..................................................................................................................63 SERVICE DIRECTORY............................................................................................................64 STATE DIRECTORY.........................................................................................................65-70 CALENDAR......................................................................................................................72 AD INDEX........................................................................................................................74

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IBBA CONNECTION // MESSAGE FROM IBBA PRESIDENT

Efficiency is Key

by IBBA President Doyle Miller

In the last Issue of the Brangus Journal I referred to the training the Interntional Brangus® Breeders Association staff and Directors underwent at the end of September. The training centered on the book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Developing these habits helps a person grow from dependence, to independence, to interdependence. I thought I would take time to list the habits in this month’s issue.

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Habit One: Be proactive.

This means we choose how to live our lives. We are in charge of what we do. We take responsibility for our choices.

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Habit Two: Begin with the end in mind.

We need to visualize where we want to end up, and what we want to become.

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Habit Three: Put first things first.

We must have discipline to prioritize our actions to focus on what’s important, not what is urgent.

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Habit Four: Think win – win.

We commit to having situations and relationships that are mutually beneficial and satisfying to all parties involved.

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Habit Five: Seek first to understand, then to be understood.

When interacting with people, we seek to understand them and their perspective. Covey refers to this as empathetic listening.

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Habit Six: Synergize.

By understanding and valuing differences in other people, it allows us the opportunity to recognize new possibilities, a third alternative.

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Habit Seven: Sharpen the saw.

To be effective, we must commit time to continually renew ourselves physically, spiritually, mentally and socially.

I wish I could say trying to develop practices based on the seven habits has made everything in life fall perfectly into place. Or, that it has become easier to correct my short comings. It hasn’t made everything in my life good or great, but it has made it better.

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Doyle Miller is the managing partner of Miller Brangus, a registered and commercial Brangus® breeding program located in Waynesboro, Tennessee. Miller Brangus, owned by E. D., Doyle and Bert Miller, has been in the cattle business for 41 years and in the registered Brangus business for 34 years.

Doyle was born and raised in Waynesboro, Tennessee. After graduating from Wayne County High School in 1980, he attended Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, where he earned degrees in accounting and computer science.

As a certified public accountant, Doyle assists individuals and businesses in a range of financial aspects that include tax and business planning, strategic planning, financial analysis, and business operations.

Doyle is married to the former Kathryn Pope. Kathryn has two sons, two daughters-in-law, and two granddaughters.

In the past, he has served on IBBA’s Breed Improvement, Finance, Membership Education and Services, and Promotions Committees. He has also served IBBA as past-vice president and secretary-treasurer.

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IBBA CONNECTION // EXECUTIVE CORNER

Executive Corner

by IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in the southeast who have been impacted by Hurricane Florence. This includes the many who have been inundated with additional rainfall since the passing of the hurricane force winds. Though, we are thankful for the moisture that several members have been blessed with in other parts of the country. I know much of South Texas has received some beneficial rainfall the past two weeks which has really helped settle the nerves. Many have worried about the inability to buy quality hay at a fair price, so this moisture should help us grow some much-needed grass going into the cooler fall months.

Management practices, which happens to be the focus of this month’s issue, can be a challenge for some in the purebred cattle industry. Like any good program, it takes considerable planning and diligent preparation to have a strong marketing outcome in the end. For example, you may be planning cattle mating’s a year or two ahead of the actual sale. This includes identifying the proper sire to use or the proper month to produce the pregnancy, so the female will have a calf at side or will be heavy bred on sale day. You also have to be on your toes when selecting the genetics of the mating’s, so they will be favored a year after being produced.

From a marketing standpoint, IBBA recently received some really good news for our breeders. The Noble Research Institute in Ardmore, Oklahoma just announced the inclusion of Brangus bulls into the Integrity Beef Alliance Program. This makes Brangus® the seventh breed to be included in the terminal bull protocol, as they previously only accepted registered Black Angus, Beefmaster, Charolais, Gelbvieh (including Balancer), Hereford and Red Angus genetics. Please note, the Brangus bulls must have EPDs in the top 20 percent of the breed for weaning and yearling weight to be used in the program. The acceptance of our genetics into this program allows our members another option for marketing superior bulls. This partnership recognizes superior genetics to be placed in this simplified cowcalf producer management decision system to increase marketability of high quality, uniform, preconditioned calves.

I would like to recognize some of our recent award winners from the 2017 IBBA Carcass Merit Excellence Challenge program. The Champion pen of Black Brangus and Ultrablack® sired calves in the level one category went to Cavender Ranches for owners Joe and Nancy Cavender. 91 percent of the cattle graded choice or better with a profit of nearly $500 per head. There were only four Yield Grade 5 carcasses in the lot of 245

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carcasses for Cavender Ranch. The winning pen of mixed Black and Red Brangus sired calves in level one went to Oak Creek Farms owned by John and Carolyn Kopycinski. The pen of 120 head graded 85 percent choice or better with no Yield Grade 5 carcasses. In fact, 59 (nearly 50 percent) of the carcasses graded average choice or better. The winning pen of level two (DNA sire verified) cattle went to Brent and Sandra Gundy from Walker, Missouri. The pen of 40 Black Brangus and Ultrablack sired heifers graded 100 percent Choice or better and Yield Grade 4 or better. 52 percent of them qualified for Certified Angus Beef (CAB)® premiums.

Additionally, seven of the carcasses graded Prime even though they did not actually qualify for CAB status. The cattle netted nearly $76 profit per head.

The Carcass Merit Excellence Challenge program participants have chosen to take the next step in management and marketing to add value to their weaned calf programs by retaining ownership through the feedlot and harvest phase. Look for a more in-depth story and pictures of these winners in the November issue. The 2018-2019 market outlook again indicates there may be value in backgrounding your weaned calves and retaining ownership through the feedlot and harvest phase. This assumes corn and other commodities stay priced favorably and there are no major catastrophes ahead. You must be willing to carry part of the risk, but the rewards may be worth the added stress.

Do not hesitate to call us if you have any specific questions about marketing opportunities or the Carcass Merit Excellence Challenge Program. 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.

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 is a member of the Beef Improvement Federation’s (BIF) Board of Directors, and he also serves as chairman for BIF’s End Product Committee. Additionally, Perkins serves on the board of directors for the Texas Beef Council, Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas, and the National Pedigreed Livestock Council. He recently completed a two-year term as Beef Breeds Council president.

Today, Perkins is the executive vice president of the International Brangus Breeders Association, chief executive officer of Genetic Performance Solutions, and president of Brangus Publications, Inc.

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IBBA CONNECTION // THE FOOTSTEPS OF YOUR DNA SAMPLES

The Footsteps of your DNA Samples

Day One

by IBBA Member Relations Coordinator & DNA Specialist Macee Prause

Do you ever wonder how the DNA samples you submit to the genomics laboratory are processed?

Or how are we able to determine parentage or genetic results from the DNA? Sometimes, the world of DNA can seem a bit intimidating and mysterious. From the outside looking in, the complex system may seem like magic that can be accomplished with the push of a button or at a moment’s notice, like we see in crime shows and movies. However, DNA is still a complex topic that requires precision and accuracy to obtain proper, high quality results.

Once you have collected your Brangus® DNA with a tissue

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sampling unit (TSU), blood card, semen straw or hair card, it is time to submit the sample for testing. Please follow the steps in the Brangus portal to complete the DNA request order form to include with your package to the laboratory. The order form is a necessary step in submitting DNA for multiple reasons: 1) it allows the laboratory a short summary of who the order belongs to and the samples provided for testing; 2) IBBA informs the laboratory of an order’s submission to expect samples from a set of animals with certain testing needed; 3) your samples can start processing immediately upon arrival at the lab; and 4) there are no

questions regarding the identity or testing needed of the samples.

After you have created your DNA order and printed out the packing list for the DNA samples, the samples are then mailed to the laboratory for testing. This is the only point in the DNA process in which the samples can be expedited. Removal of mailing time through the postal service and choosing instead to overnight or next-day your DNA samples is the one way that your DNA order can be accelerated. Day one, your samples arrive at the lab where the samples submitted are cross referenced with the order’s pre-submission. As an example, GeneSeek receives over

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330,000 samples each month which is over 10,000 samples each day. Proper paperwork needs to be included with the samples to avoid your order from being put aside in a mystery pile due to unknown origin or delayed due to extra samples included with the order.

The next step, day two, laboratory technicians extract DNA from the samples submitted. Each sample type (blood, hair, semen and TSU) has a different procedure associated with the collection of the DNA. The goal of this step is to obtain enough DNA from the collected sample without sample contamination and proper quantity for the testing requested. To avoid having samples canceled from processing due to lack of sufficient DNA, be sure to collect samples as directed. Blood cards should have the circle filled but should not be damp allowing mold to grow. Hair cards should contain a minimum of 30 hair follicles from the tail switch. TSUs should not be collected after ear tattoos have been done because the fresh ink contaminates the sample.

Don’t collect TSU samples from an infected ear or from an ear that has been wiped with a cleaning solution (Clorox® wipe, hand sanitizer, etc.) as the chemicals cause contamination.

Following the isolation of the DNA from the collected sample, the extracted DNA is amplified on a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machine on day three. PCR increases the amount of DNA from one strand to thousands of millions of a DNA strand. This amplification is a requirement as each test ordered has a minimum quantity of DNA strands needed for successful testing. On day four, the amplified DNA goes through a series of quality control (QC) checks to verify that the samples were properly extracted and no outside contamination is present in the samples. Each laboratory has their own standards for QC that must be met in order for the sample to continue on to specific testing.

Day five forward has the samples being placed into testing specific machines to complete the necessary testing which was ordered by the member. Each test ordered requires a different machine for completion and a different amount of time to fulfill that testing. The machines run for a set time (multiple days) based on the test type which cannot be hastened. When your DNA results are available, the lab informs IBBA of the order’s completion. However, your order is still somewhat incomplete as the results have to be uploaded into the IBBA portal.

Your sample’s DNA results are given to the IBBA for uploading and conducting parentage verification for your order. This analysis is determined using the DNA parentage markers provided from the laboratory (shown below). There are around 200 parentage markers for reference which includes the Bos indicus specific markers. The IBBA reviews the A-C-T-G results at the parentage markers to determine if the parents of record are qualified parents or excluded due to DNA results.

IBBA emails the member the completed parentage analysis for the order along with other requested results.

Following these steps, all DNA samples are placed in

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IBBA CONNECTION // THE FOOTSTEPS OF YOUR DNA SAMPLES proper storage at the lab for further potential testing requests from sample pulls. Additional testing can be requested on samples previously submitted, new samples are only needed when the samples have “failed” processing.

Members can submit a variety of DNA samples for DNA testing including: blood cards, tail hair samples, whole blood, tissue samples from ear notches and semen straws. For more information regarding DNA parentage verification and making DNA requests, please contact Macee Prause in IBBA’s office at (210) 696-8231 or by email at mprause@gobrangus.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Macee Prause was raised in La Grange, Texas. She received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2015 and a Master of Science in Science, specializing in animal breeding and genetics in 2016, both from Texas A&M University.

Her agricultural background comes from her growing up assisting with her family’s beef cattle production, processing, and meat market. In college, she continued to develop and broaden her experiences in the industry through a multitude of organizations and agricultural activities. Macee is currently the member relations coordinator and DNA specialist for the International Brangus Breeders Association, where she facilitates and manages DNA testing and results.

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IBBA CONNECTION // IBBA BOARD NOMINATIONS

IBBA Board Nominations AREA 1 Eddy Roberts, Chair :: 386-623-4032 wetfarm1@windstream.net Chuck Sword :: 770-468-3486 cnffarm@aol.com Russel Taylor :: 352-215-1011 lcfbrangus@yahoo.com

AREA 5 Mike Vorel, Chair :: 405-826-6959 vorelfarms@gmail.com Brad Church :: 918-429-9589 churchbrangus@gmail.com Wes Dotson :: 580-541-3799 wesleydotson@hotmail.com

AREA 7 The International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA) nominating committee will be accepting nominations for area one, five, seven, nine and ten directors until October 10.

Nominated candidates will be announced in the November Brangus Journal.

Danny Farris, Chair :: 325-669-5727 farrisranching@yahoo.com Mike Weathers :: 979-733-0907 mikeweathers@msn.com Bob Helmers :: 325-277-9433 mabhelmers@wildblue.net

Nominations should be directed to the respective committees.

Election ballots will be mailed to active IBBA members in areas one, five, seven, nine, and ten on November 10.

Completed ballots should be postmarked to IBBA’s accountant’s office no later than December 31.

Akin, Doherty, Klein, Fuege 8610 N New Braunfels - Suite 101 San Antonio, Texas 78217 The candidate receiving the largest number of votes in each electoral area will be announced after tabulation occurs in mid-January.

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AREA 9 Mike Kammerer, Chair :: 936-520-8494 jlkamm@earthlink.net Eddie Blazek :: 713-829-9908 moundcreekranch@cs.com

AREA 10 Greg Romans, Chair :: 541-212-1790 romansbrangus@yahoo.com

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IBBA CONNECTION // HAPPY COWS COME FROM HEALTHY HERDS

Happy Cows Come from Healthy Herds

by IBBA Content Specialist Maclaine Shults Raising cattle is not for the faint of heart, nor is it for those looking to make a quick profit. Raising cattle requires your uninterrupted time, funds and attention. You don’t get paid vacation days, weekends off, promotions or even steady pay-checks raising cattle for a living. Excellent herd health is the cornerstone of a successful cattle operation and has a direct effect on female fertility, which in turn has a direct effect on the herds profitability. It may not be easy, but with proper herd management and care, raising cattle can be the career of

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a lifetime.

“Herd health is the most vital part of a successful reproductive program.”

Dr. Jake Franke, program manager for Premium Nutrition Network and owner/operator of Franke Cattle Enterprises said. “Cattle have to be healthy in order for the herd to be successful and therefore profitable.”

Brangus® cattle are considered some of the most profitable cattle because of their hardiness and exceptional mothering abilities.

They can handle the intense heat and humidity of the southern regions,

while withstanding the severe cold further north and still raise calves that render solid earnings. However, Franke explained it can cause them to be overlooked and even neglected, when it comes to their health management.

“I think a lot of people think [Bos indicus-influenced] cows can just handle the heat, humidity and extreme weather, so they skimp on nutrition supplementation and vaccination programs, then expect the cow to handle every single thing on her own, without doing a good job of diligently managing her needs.” Franke said.

He said it is absolutely vital to reproductive efficiency, for females to be well maintained as it relates to their health, nutrition and general management. When these factors are properly considered and executed, cows are given the opportunity to be highly successful in conception rates, calving intervals and overall production.

Several experts agree that there are several steps to take when setting your herd up for success: • Consult your veterinarian and nutritional experts Start building a plan that will fit your specific cow herd, in your specific geographic region. There are many options to pick from but be cognizant of what plan will help bring the most value to your program. The issue is people are discouraged by the cost of a good health and nutrition program and tend to cut corners. Avoid the urge to be cheap and make sure you have every resource you need to establish a solid health management plan for your herd.

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IBBA CONNECTION // HAPPY COWS COME FROM HEALTHY HERDS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 • Manage your time properly Once a plan is in place, it is imperative that you take the time to execute all parts of it. Create a time table for your breeding and synchronization goals, and stick to it throughout the entire calendar year in order to optimize production.

• Be a good steward of your herd If you’re going to raise them, know them. Know their PHN’s, habits and reproductive schedules. This way you can identify potential issues and address them immediately.

For many Brangus breeders, registered or commercial, proper herd health management is already at the forefront of their operative plan. However, there are still those who struggle to appreciate just how vital herd health is to the success of their females reproductive success.

With consumer controversy over antibiotic use in the beef industry being an ever-present issue, the challenge(s) for breeders has been to overcome the negative perceptions of consumers while also maintaining a viable, secure vaccination program for their cattle. According to Franke and other experts, vaccinating cattle, especially females expected to reproduce, is a must.

Vaccines provide defense against Black leg and other viral diseases. De-worming medications, both injectable and oral, are key when protecting cattle from parasites. Together these resources set the stage for progressive herd health and reproduction.

Optimal nutritional resources are also imperative to herd health success. Energy, protein, vitamin and mineral supplements are all part of a solid nutritional program. If cattle are lacking proper nutrition, their body condition decreases and the integrity of their uterine environment will be compromised. This, in turn, makes it even harder to achieve reproductive success.

“Regardless if they are part of a commercial, registered or intensive ET program, if females are not on a suitable nutrition program, they will not be successful mothers and the general status of that herd is not going to be successful.” Franke says.

There’s no question cattle must also be equipped with the genetic propensity to be reproductively efficient. Franke confirms there are some cattle that have a tougher time getting on a strict breeding and calving interval routine. Yet, it’s still the responsibility of the management team to recognize those issues.

“We have to do our part in identifying those ‘problem-females’ and cull those heifers and cows.”

Franke said. “The selection ability of the manager is tested when deciding between ‘keeper’ heifers and cows that should stay in the pasture versus those that need to be sent to the sale barn.”

Retained heifers will eventually become

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IBBA CONNECTION // HAPPY COWS COME FROM HEALTHY HERDS

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JESSIE ENGLAND: (512) 876-5441 jengland@gobrangus.com MELANIE FULLER: (979) 255-3343 mfuller@gobrangus.com CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 mature cows, the basic foundation of the herd. Producers depend on their foundation females to produce calves, who bring suitable premiums at the sale barn. If open cows or late calving females are common within a herd, the effects of their low conception rates and spread out calving intervals result in decreased weaning weights of their calves, hence the lower pay weight recorded and the total revenue of the operation are suppressed.

Females who are introduced immediately to proper management practices are more likely to remain healthier, longer. Conception and production rates of these females

will increase, thus becoming less of a financial burden to the producer.

“It truly costs more to maintain a poor doing cow than an easy doing one.” Franke says.

Proper herd management is clearly the most important practice to implement when striving to improve the bottom line of your operation in relation to the reproductive success of your females.

“We’ve got to do a better job today than we did yesterday.” said Franke, “if we aren’t continually improving, we aren’t as competitive as the standards we set.”

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Maclaine Shults was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming and raised in the Rocky Mountain region of Northwestern Colorado. She grew up showing cattle and judging livestock around the United States. She went on to judge livestock at the collegiate level at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Oklahoma then Texas Tech University, where she was a member of the 2016 National Champion Team.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications with a minor in animal science.

Her passion for journalism, photography and art led her to a career in communications, where she is utilizing those skills at the International Brangus Breeders Association.

Pictures: Photos were submitted for use by Jake Franke of Franke Cattle Enterprises.

Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash

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EXPERT CONNECTION // UPGRADE YOUR CATTLE’S REPUTATION WITH PRECONDITIONING

Upgrade Your Cattle's Reputation with Preconditioning

by Livestock Extension Specialist at Oklahoma State University Dr. Paul Beck Our customers (stocker operators and feedlots) want matched sets of calves that are weaned, castrated, dehorned, familiar with water and feed sources and immunocompetent.

What is “immunocompetent”? That is simply a fancy way of saying that the calves can respond appropriately to stressors and disease challenges, and if they get sick, their immune system will be able work with the antibiotics we provide to answer the challenge.

Calves need to have a sound, balanced nutritional program and be free from internal parasites in order to have an immune system fit enough to withstand the marketing and transportation channels of our beef production system. Bob Levalley, Beef Quality Assurance(BQA) Coordinator for the Oklahoma Beef Council states “From a Beef Quality Assurance perspective, following approved BQA 26

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production practices associated with preconditioning, should result in cattle with few carcass defects. This should lead to higher quality, higher value cattle.” Research at Oklahoma State University(OSU) in the late 90’s showed that finished steers treated for bovine respiratory disease(BRD) gained less and had lighter carcasses, costing the feedlot operator $20/ head for steers treated only once to $75/head for steers that were treated multiple times, the reduction in returns is related to reduced performance and carcass quality (79%) and only 21% of the reduction in profit was related to medicine costs. Other research conducted at Oklahoma State University showed that gains, feed efficiency, ribeye area and marbling decreased significantly as the number of treatments for BRD increased.

There is variation in the thoughts of what constitutes preconditioning. There are many commercial and academic entities that have developed preconditioning programs. The Oklahoma Quality Beef Network (OQBN) Vac-45 program is one such example. The OQBN Vac-45 program requires: • The calves must be weaned for 45 days or longer.

• The calves must be ranch raised (not purchased and put together).

• Bull calves must be castrated and healed.

• Calves must be dehorned and healed.

• Calves must be identified with OQBN ear tag.

• Calves must have been vaccinated in accordance with preset protocols

// EXPERT CONNECTION For the OQBN, there are three options for vaccination protocols depending on the timing of vaccine delivery. The first option includes a modified live virus (MLV) vaccine including IBR, BVD, BRSV and PI3 and clostridial/blackleg at branding and again at weaning with the addition of a Pasturella pneumonia vaccine. The second option has the same vaccine requirements, but the first vaccination can occur two to six weeks prior to weaning with the second booster vaccination occurring at weaning. With the third option, the initial vaccination can occur at weaning and the booster 14 to 28 days post-weaning.

An evaluation of the health and performance of steers over a 42-day receiving period from OSU shows the health benefits of management postweaning. This research used 260 high risk steers of unknown origin and health background purchased at Southeastern auction markets and 250 steers from a single source ranch. The steers from the single source ranch were either weaned and shipped directly to the receiving facility, weaned on the ranch for 45 days without vaccinations before shipping, or were wean at the ranch, vaccinated and held for 45 days before shipping. In this research, steers that were weaned and held for 45 days before shipping started on feed faster and had greater daily feed intake than steers sourced from the auction market or shipped directly after weaning from the ranch. Steers that went through the whole weaning and vaccination protocol gained more weight per day than steers in other treatments. Morbidity due to bovine respiratory disease (BRD) was similar whether steers were from the auction market or shipped from the ranch directly after weaning and was much less for calves weaned on the ranch of origin for 45 days. Total BRD morbidity was 42% for auction market calves and 35% for calves shipped from the ranch directly after weaning compared with 5.9% for calves weaned without vaccination for 45 days and 9.5% for calves weaned with vaccination for 45 days. So, weaning calves on the ranch for 45 days before

shipping to a receiving facility results in improved performance and health outcomes versus purchasing calves from an auction market or shipping from the ranch directly after removal from the cow.

It’s not just improved health and performance in ‘normal’ situations.

Preconditioning has been shown to reduce bodyweight shrink and stress in cattle. Research from the University of Arkansas compared health and performance responses of auction

market calves to preconditioned calves, with and without the presence of a persistently infected BVD (PIBVD) calf in the pen. Calves that are persistently infected with BVD, were exposed to the BVD virus before birth and are a primary source of BVD infection and can continuously expose their pen mates by shedding millions of BVD virus. In this research, four sets of calves from Arkansas ranches were weaned, dewormed, vaccinated and kept at the ranch of origin for

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at least 42 days prior to shipping to the receiving facility. Calves from auction markets were received simultaneously as the preconditioned calves. These calves were split into 51 separate pens (28 auction market pens and 23 preconditioned calf pens). Additionally, a calf positive for PIBVD was placed in half of the pens from each source. Preconditioned calves gained more and were heavier than auction market calves at the end of the receiving period. Presence of a PIBVD calf did not affect performance except for the period from receiving day 28 to 42, during this time calves with a PIBVD pen mate gained 0.4 pounds per day less. There were 70% BRD first treatment sick pulls for the auction market calves compared to only 6.7% for preconditioned calves.

The presence of a PIBVD calf did not affect first pull rates, but it did increase the number of calves with a third BRD pull in both treatments and the percentage of calves considered to be

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chronically ill in auction market calves only. Antibiotic treatment costs were eight-times higher in auction market calves than for preconditioned calves.

This research confirms that previous management and vaccination can give a level of tolerance to the presence of a PIBVD pen mate and, likely, results in more resilience to other stressors.

Buyers are taking notice of the benefits of purchasing preconditioned calves. Since 2011 in Oklahoma, OQBN certified calves have received an average premium of $12.62/cwt (ranging from $10.37/ cwt in 2013 to $19.20/cwt in 2014) over calves marketed at the same sale with no preconditioning. From 2012 to 2016 in Alabama, calves sold in a certified preconditioned sale at 500 pounds brought a $32/cwt premium to nonpreconditioned calves, while calves sold at 700 pounds only had a premium of $21/cwt for preconditioned calves.

While it is true that we probably should precondition cattle because it

is the right thing to do for the calf, the economics of preconditioning indicate it can be profitable for the cow-calf producer. If producers can efficiently feed calves to gain 1.75 to 2 pounds per day, the additional weight sold, reduction in shrink, and the increased value of the calf, will more than cover the cost.

Dr. Paul Beck is an Extension Livestock Specialist with focus on Stocker and Feedlot cattle nutrition and management at Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences. Paul was raised near Guthrie Oklahoma on a wheat and beef cattle farm. Paul attended Oklahoma State University from 1986 to 1993, receiving B.S. and M.S. degrees in Animal Science, and then returned to the farm until 1997. Paul completed his Ph.D. at the University of Arkansas in 2003 and was on the faculty of the University of Arkansas Department of Animal Science from 2004 to 2018. Paul and his wife Melissa moved back to Stillwater at the end of August.

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MEMBER CONNECTION IBBA CONNECTION // STRATEGIC PLANNING

IBBA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT > >

Chimney Rock Cattle Company

For almost 20 years Chimney Rock Cattle (CRC) Company has been a familiar name to breeders and producers throughout the Brangus® world. Bill Davis and his wife Gail have owned and operated CRC from their home in Concord, Arkansas where they have worked to raise elite Brangus cattle to market throughout the country, while, also operating Bill Davis Trucking Incorporated. Yet, Bill’s cattle career began long before either of those business ventures took place.

“I was exposed to the commercial cattle industry at a very young age.”

Davis said, “My grandfather owned the sale barn in Fayetteville, Arkansas as well as the Northwest Arkansas Packing Company.”

Davis’ father also ran commercial cattle and chased the rodeo circuit.

The Davis family’s world changed however, when Bills father changed careers and moved his young family to the big city of Little Rock. Having to adapt to city life was a challenge; cows and horses were exchanged for close neighbors and city streets replaced the winding country roads. But Bill would never forget his roots.

“Although my life went in a different direction, I didn’t forget about cattle,” Davis said.

After purchasing the core acreage they named “Chimney Rock” outside the city in ‘99, Bill and Gail immediately got started in the Brangus business. For them, the choice to raise Brangus was an easy one.

“There is no better choice for our environment and what we are trying to accomplish.” Davis said.

The Davis’ had help from friends Vern Suhn and Craig Green, when looking for direction within the industry. The Davis’ have continued to purchase cattle from Suhn since the beginning of their operation. They also followed the direction of Green,

who at the time managed Camp Cooley’s calf raiser program; thus, beginning their journey raising ET calves for Camp Cooley.

Three years later in 2002, the Davis’ decided to enter into the registered Brangus business.

Coincidentally, Camp Cooley had decided to sell some of their cows that same year. Mr. Green had selected his favorite 20+ head for Davis to look at. By the end of the sale, CRC became the new home to 17 of the top-donor females from Camp Cooley’s herd. A few more head of proven donors and younger cattle were added from other breeders around the country to create the foundation herd of CRC.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 30 Chimney Rock Cattle Company hosted their first sale in 2007 under the direction of sale manager, Vern Suhn and followed it up with another sale in 2008. GENETRUST(GT) was formed with Suhn serving as president and the Davis’ manager Green, leaving CRC to head the new company’s sale team.

Since then, the Davis’ have had much success within the Brangus industry and been extremely involved in many of the association’s milestones. Bill was named IBBA Breeder of the Year, while also serving on the Board of Directors for IBBA. “I feel that this board has had a very positive influence and has done a very good job of preparing the IBBA for the future.” Davis said.

Davis said their greatest accomplishment is arguably being a part of GENETRUST. Which continues to lead the Brangus genetics industry in the U.S. with over 700 bulls, 250 registered females and 1,000 GT sired commercial females.

These animals are marketed through sales in Arkansas, Kansas and Texas in addition to their online bull and embryo auction, the Davis’ are proud to have a hand in it.

“I’m certainly proud of the cattle that have come from CRC,” Davis said. “I believe that we have bred cattle that have had a positive, sustainable influence on the breed.”

With loyal friends and employees Ed Slisher, Jack Green, Gina Mynatt and Lee Robertson, the Davis’ wish to express their gratitude to the entire Brangus family for the friendships and support they have enjoyed throughout the years.

“We look forward to a great Brangus future.”

Congratulations to Chimney Rock Cattle Company, we wish you the best!

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2018 SIre Summary

The top 25 Bulls by CAtegory

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 2017

NUMBER OF ANIMALS 21529 20805 22348 24218 24109 23891 22618 23687 22900 24971 21457 20408 19866 18222 18978 19290 19764 22059 20066 18646 17336 16460 16062 15957 16919 19984 24458 24157

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 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.0

CALVING EASE 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.9 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 5.0 4.9 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0

MATERNAL WEANING CE WEIGHT 3.6 5.9 3.6 7.0 3.6 8.1 3.6 9.1 3.6 10.2 3.6 10.8 3.5 11.4 3.5 11.3 3.5 12.6 3.5 12.7 3.5 14.4 3.5 14.8 3.6 15.1 3.6 15.9 3.6 16.3 3.6 17.4 3.6 18.5 3.6 19.3 3.6 19.5 3.6 20.4 3.6 20.9 3.6 21.6 3.6 22.6 3.6 23.4 3.6 24.2 3.6 25.3 3.6 26.8 3.6 27.7

GENETIC TREND NON-PARENT

MILK 7.6 7.8 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.6 7.6 7.7 7.9 8.1 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.7 8.6 8.9 9.1 9.2 9.4 9.4 9.3 9.3 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.8 9.0 9.2

MILK & GROWTH 10.5 11.2 11.7 12.3 12.8 13.0 13.3 13.4 14.2 14.5 15.3 15.6 15.9 16.6 16.8 17.6 18.3 18.9 19.2 19.6 19.8 20.1 20.4 20.7 21.0 21.5 22.4 23.1

YEARLING WEIGHT 5.7 8.0 10.2 12.7 15.1 16.7 17.9 17.8 20.8 20.8 24.6 25.5 26.2 28.2 29.3 31.9 34.4 36.1 36.8 38.5 39.6 41.1 42.7 44.2 46.0 47.9 51.1 53.2

U.S. WEIGHT -0.5 0.5 1.3 2.4 3.5 4.2 4.6 5.0 6.5 6.7 8.4 9.0 9.7 11.0 11.9 13.7 15.4 16.7 17.4 18.8 19.7 20.9 22.1 23.1 24.4 25.9 28.3 30.2

U.S. REA -0.08 -0.08 -0.07 -0.07 -0.06 -0.04 -0.03 -0.01 -0.01 0.01 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.09 0.11 0.13 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.23 0.25 0.26 0.29 0.30 0.32 0.35 0.38 0.41

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 -0.046 -0.046 -0.045 -0.044 -0.044 -0.043 -0.042 -0.041 -0.041 -0.040 -0.039 -0.038

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

DID YOU KNOW? The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) 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 genetics company lab.

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SCROTAL CIRC. 0.07 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.13 0.14 0.14 0.13 0.16 0.15 0.16 0.18 0.18 0.20 0.21 0.22 0.25 0.29 0.29 0.30 0.33 0.36 0.38 0.41 0.41 0.44 0.48 0.50

HEIF PREG. 0.27 0.27 0.33 0.42 0.45 0.47 0.55 0.65 0.65 0.74 0.79 0.86 0.90 0.96 1.00 1.08 1.17 1.27 1.31 1.38 1.45 1.53 1.61 1.67 1.74 1.80 1.87 1.91

IBBA CONNECTION // 2018 SIRE SUMMARY

TOP BULLS BY CALVING EASE DIRECT REQUIREMENTS Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.4 Calf Born 7/1/2015 or earlier 1587 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

TOP BULLS BY BIRTH WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.5 Calf Born 7/1/2015 or earlier 1822 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

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TOP BULLS BY WEANING WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.5 Calf Born 7/1/2015 or earlier 958 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

TOP BULLS BY YEARLING WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.5 Calf Born 7/1/2015 or earlier 300 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

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IBBA CONNECTION // 2018 SIRE SUMMARY

TOP BULLS BY milk REQUIREMENTS Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.5 Calf Born 7/1/2015 or earlier 187 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

TOP BULLS BY TOTAL MATERNAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.5 Calf Born 7/1/2015 or earlier 187 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

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2018 SIRE SUMMARY // IBBA CONNECTION

TOP BULLS BY CALVING EASE MATERNAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.4 Calf Born 7/1/2015 or earlier 523 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

TOP BULLS BY SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.5 Calf Born 7/1/2015 or earlier 317 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

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SHOW CONNECTION // 2018 SIRE SUMMARY

TOP BULLS BY RIBEYE AREA REQUIREMENTS Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.4 Calf Born 7/1/2015 or earlier 1130 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

TOP BULLS BY INTRAMUSCULAR FAT REQUIREMENTS Minimum EPD Accuracy of 0.4 Calf Born 7/1/2015 or earlier 649 bulls met the minimum criteria for this trait

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AFFILIATE CONNECTION

Incorporating New Technology into Your Management

by IJBBA Vice President, Faith Ann Bice We all hate putting on twenty pairs of socks at 2:00 a.m. to go check that firsttime heifer in the freezing rain. Most of the time we find that there is nothing happening and that she still has not calved, but we continue to do it for the

sake of that one calf, because that is what cattlemen and women do. A few of us, though, have found a key piece of help to improve and facilitate checking cows. Drones.

Drones have many benefits, not only for the cattle, but the producer as well.

We have all heard the phrase “time is money.” Drones make this statement quite true. Instead of making another trip through the pasture burning gas in the farm truck, a drone can zoom out in no time and give you feedback on the status of that heifer who was bred with your only straw of that oh-so expensive semen.

Not only are drones fast, but they are almost zero stress on cattle. In a study conducted in 2016, it was discovered that cattle would much rather see and hear a drone than have a person pushing through the herd on an ATV. Lower stress on cattle allows for easier growing and breeding of cattle, putting more money in the producer’s pocket.

Additionally, with everything that goes on in our crazy busy lives, we tend to be forgetful. Forgot to write down if it was 416C or 915A that had that new bull calf? Drones have you covered, and here is how. While flying through the cattle, it can send a continuous video or many picture to a phone or email almost as fast as it is taking the pictures. This allows for the producer go back and check themselves or even a way to cross reference when record keeping.

These are just a few examples of how drones can help keep a cowboy modern in today’s ever changing, yet awesome industry.

THE AUTHOR: Headed into her freshman year at Mississippi State University and her second year on the IJBBA Board of Directors, Faith Bice has brought a powerful punch of new ideas and thoughts to the IJBBA Board of Directors. While still comparatively new to the Brangus breed, Bice has been showing Brangus for the past four years. Full of energy and excitement about the IJBBA, Bice brings a ton of passion, work ethic, drive and great ideas to the table. With her extreme organization, it is no shock that she maintained an impeccable GPA through high school, graduated early and is attending Mississippi State University majoring in Ag Business. After college, she intends to stay in the agriculture industry and test theories on the effects of GMO’s in both humans and cattle along with how GMO’s can help feed our ever growing population, while maintaining her herd of registered Brangus.

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JUNIOR CONNECTION

JUNIOR MEMBER SPOTLIGHT > >

Caryn Smart

Since she was a child, Caryn Smart has been a passionate advocate for the Brangus® breed. Before she was old enough to show, she had the opportunity to tag along with her older sisters, Caitlynn and Claire, and cousins, Courtney and Candace to as many shows and sales as she could.

Now 18 years old, Smart has begun her collegiate career at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, where she is majoring in animal science with a minor in business. When not busy with school work, she continues to enjoy taking care of her registered Brangus cattle while also helping manage her familys registered and commercial Brangus herd.

Smart’s show career officially began in 2004, when she and her sisters bought their very first registered Brangus heifers from Danny and Mary Beth Farris, of Farris Ranching Company. That’s when Smart said she, “knew she wanted to be a part of this amazing breed.”

The Farris’ encouraged Smart and her sisters to get involved with the Texas Jr. Brangus Breeders Association (TJBBA). Smart’s sister Caitlynn served as a director on the board, while she and Claire both served a term as TJBBA Queen.

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said. “I have realized how much the Brangus breed and all my Brangus families have shaped me into the young woman I am today.”

Smart credits the support of her family and friends as the driving force behind her passion for wanting to give back to the Brangus industry, while encouraging and mentoring the younger generation of Brangus enthusiasts.

As a long-time member of International Brangus Breeders Association, Smart has had the opportunity to travel throughout the southern United States to multiple shows and sales. This in turn allowed her to meet and create lasting friendships with people who share her passion for the Brangus breed. However, she has had to overcome some tough challenges throughout her career as an IBBA member.

“The cattle business is not a piece of cake,” Smart said.

“It’s tough and throws you curve-balls all the time.”

Smart was hit with a curve-ball of her own when her bull Zeus, a cherished friend and unique animal she had raised, died from an unforeseen injury.

“It’s [the cattle industry] definitely not for weak hearted people,” Smart said. “It takes grit, integrity and leadership to make it through the tough times in the cattle world.”

Thanks to the help and support of her family, Smart

JUNIOR CONNECTION

was able to overcome tough challenges like losing Zeus.

Smart stated that quitting is never an option around their place and the goal is to work hard as a family.

When asked to share her favorite memory as an IBBA member, she said there was no way she could choose only one. Smart treasures every show, sale or clinic she attended because she knew that no matter where she was, she would always learn something new about the cattle industry and meet a new friend or two. There is one event however, that holds an extra special place in her heart.

In July 2015, Smart and her bred-and-owned heifer, Sweet Maria, won the National Brangus Futurity show in Duncan, Oklahoma. Smart recalls that she never thought that day would end with a championship.

“I knew what my heifer and I were capable of, but that year the quality of the heifers standing in the champion line-up were extraordinary,” Smart said. “I would have never imagined I would have been able to achieve a goal that I once thought was only a dream.”

For some it may have been just another win, but for Smart and her family it was the start of something great.

Not only was it a pivotal day for the Smart family and their Brangus herd, but it was a day that drove Caryn to pursue her dreams within the industry with more tenacity than ever before.

Smart looks forward to this new chapter at Tarleton but will continue to enjoy raising commercial and registered Brangus with family. According to Smart, there’s never a dull moment when they all get together, including her cousins Grant, Hudson, Gage, Colt and Cinley. It’s definitely a family affair. Smart will continue to passionately pursue the cattle industry in order to gain as much knowledge and skill as she can to help advocate for the breed and for agriculture.

“I feel it is important for our future, that my generation continues to be stewards of the land and raise quality animals to enter the food chain.”

Congratulations Caryn and good luck!

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SHOW CONNECTION

Show Judge Profiles

J

Western National

oe W. Mask, Ph.D., is an assistant professor and extension specialist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases. His primary role is to oversee youth programs and curriculum development related to the Veterinary Science Certificate Program (VSCP).

Since 1998, he has been an agricultural science teacher at Wharton ISD, Needville ISD, Van Vleck ISD, and Katy ISD. From 2005-2010 he served as the agriculture and natural resources county extension agent for Fort Bend County.

He returned to Fort Bend County in 2012 and served as the 4-H youth development county extension agent.

Mask’s duties as assistant professor and extension specialist include planning, training, and evaluating results of the Veterinary Science Certificate Program.

He is responsible for providing training on subject matter, career skills, and

B

illy Wayne Key, , Sr. is a fourth-generation rancher from the Hill Country of Texas.

Key was extremely active in the 4-H program showing steers, heifers, swine, sheep and goats his entire junior career, starting at the age of nine at the San Antonio Stock Show and other major shows.

Key and his wife Charlotte own and operate the E2 Ranch in Madisonville, Texas raising purebred Brahman, Angus and commercial cattle.

He has been involved in the purebred cattle industry his entire life and has served on the Brahman Board of Directors for 28 years.

A seasoned cattle judge, Key has judged all breeds of cattle at numerous shows on the local and state level all across the United States including; the Houston International Open Brangus Show; Houston Black Angus; Houston Red Angus; Houston International Brahman and the World Brahman Congress.

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instructional techniques to VSCP teachers and 4-H leaders across the nation.

Outside of work, Mask loves to be with his family and show cattle. His daughter Jennifer was proud to show the 2018 All American Brahman Show Grand Champion Grey Bull.

Dr. Mask has judged all species of livestock, focusing on beef cattle, for the past 21 years, and has been invited to judge in seven states including local, county, state, national, and international shows. Joe had the honor to judge the 2014 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Brahman Show and the 2014 National Brahman Show in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Joe and his wife Julie and daughter Jennifer have a herd of Brahman, Simbrah, and Santa Gertrudis cattle on their ranch in Franklin, Texas where they are active in their church and community.

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AFFILIATE CONNECTION // IBA

COFFEE, CHOCOLATE & COWS

by Jodi Jackson The International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) drew a nice crowd with the “Coffee, Chocolate and Cows” theme at their July meeting held in conjunction with the junior show in Hutchinson, Kansas. The ladies hosted a social prior to the IBA meeting, which consisted of delectable chocolate treats, a coffee/ chocolate-based drink, and a raffle for a gift basket.

New members received a free t-shirt and were ®

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encouraged to become an active part of the IBA’s quest for promoting the Brangus breed and supporting the junior program.

To find out how you can be a member of the IBA, contact Kay Gibson, membership chairman, at jimk.gibson@sbcglobal.net.

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AFFILIATE CONNECTION // SBBA and TBBA

SBBA NEWS

by SBBA President Michael Candler

The Southeast Brangus® Breeders Association Field Day was held August 17-18th at Blackwater Cattle Company (BWCC), Lake Park, Georgia. The event was well attended by breeders and industry partners from 11 different states.

The event kicked off Friday afternoon, August 17th, with Michael Candler, SBBA President, and Tracy Holbert, host and owner of BWCC, welcoming the crowd. Dr. Tommy Perkins, Executive Vice President of the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA), gave a presentation on the new fertility EPDs and selection index values to an inquiring crowd. A social and dinner ended events for the day. Mike Coggins, host and owner of BWCC, addressed the crowd prior to the meal.

Saturday’s schedule started with viewing outstanding Brangus and Ultrablack® cattle on display at BWCC. It was a warm and muggy morning in South Georgia, but the attendees saw some outstanding cattle being produced in the focused breeding program of BWCC.

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The role of Brangus, Ultrablack and Brahman genetics in the beef industry were on full display with outstanding presentations by Perkins; Mark Cowan, American Marketing Service; Chris Heptinstall, Salacoa Valley Farms; Cody Gariss, GeneTrust; Raluca Mateesca, PhD., University of Florida; and Tracy Holbert throughout the day.

Perkins discussed the role DNA is playing in genetic improvement in the Brangus Association. Several questions were generated during the presentation concerning test prices, genomic enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs), genetic condition testing and the general process of collecting and submitting DNA.

Cowan, Gariss and Heptinstall participated in the “Are You Ready for the Genetics Train” panel moderated

by Perkins. Each panelist gave a presentation about the benefits and use of DNA testing and the value of the results.

It was clear each of them value the return on investment from DNA testing as the commercial customer appears to be demanding GE-EPDs. Mateesaca addressed the group regarding her research using Bos Indicus cattle. She indicated these cattle can, and do, excel in overall efficiency without sacrificing muscling and/or marbling. Her thermotolerance research project using the Seminole Tribe of Florida Brangus cattle was also highlighted. Her message was clear that breeders should be positioning themselves with the proper genetics to be efficient and sustainable for the future of beef production.

TBBA NEWS

Tracy Holbert completed the day with a great philosophical presentation on the beef industry moving ahead and how seedstock producers play an integral role in the overall process. He highlighted the need to be demanding of the seedstock operation you’re buying genetics from.

“A big thank you to Mike Coggins and Tracy Holbert of Blackwater Cattle Company for hosting this event and displaying the animals, and to Merck Animal Health and West End Milling for keeping our bellies full.” stated President Candler. “A thank you also to speakers Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS, IBBA Executive Vice President; Raluca Mateesca, PhD., University of Florida; and Tracy Holbert.

The presentations by these three individuals and feedback from the attendees was extremely informative.”

by Jodi Jackson

The Texas Brangus® Breeders Association (TBBA) publishes a calendar each year included in the December Brangus Journal. There are a few openings available to promote your Brangus operation. A full page calendar ad is $975 and a half page is $487.50 If interested, please email frances@txbrangus.org for any available spaces.

Nominations for TBBA director will be due by December 15. This will be for a three-year term beginning in April 2019. For questions, please contact Frances at the email listed previously.

Go to www.txbrangus.org for the latest information on the TBBA. The website includes a list of members, a calendar, classified ads and a membership application.

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Salacoa Valley Farms Cattle Country Sale

AUGUST 30 – BRIGHTON, FL

submitted by Chris Heptinstall, of Salacoa Valley Farms

A beautiful day in the Sunshine State greeted 43 registered buyers from two states at the Cattle Country Replacement Heifer Sale, in Brighton, Florida.

Hosted at the Seminole Indian Reservation, by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc., Salacoa Valley Farms, and Florida Heritage Beef. The crowd saw an outstanding offering of American heifers, both bred and open.

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596 Bred heifers average $1,692.37 352 Open heifers average $1,035.00 948 total heifers grossed $1,372,400.00 to average $1,447.68

The volume buyer for the day was, JB Ranch. Russell and Liessa Priddy, who purchased $157,850 in heifers. The high selling bred heifers was lot 6 consigned by Pelaez & Sons and sold to Hammock Walk for $2,400. The second-high selling lot, also consigned by Ralph Pelaez, went the same way for $2,200. The third high selling, consigned by Byron and Janet Storey, sold to Clarissa Bowers for $2,100.00. The high selling open heifers were consigned

by Dr. Jim Harvey. Two sets of registered Brahman heifers sold to NuStar Cattle for $2,100.00.

Florida Heritage Beef members, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc, along with Salacoa Valley Farms want to thank everyone who attended, watched on Superior Livestock Productions, or bid on DV Auction, for making the sale a success!

Mid South Cattle Company Annual Sale

September 15 – ST. Francisville, LA

submitted by Reagan McKinley, Hi Point Marketing + Sales

Mid South Sale Report • • • • •

Brangus and UltraBlack Bulls Averaged $6356 Registered Females and Genetic Lots Averaged $8461 51 Total Registered Lots Grossed 343,100 for an average of $6,727 21 Open Brangus Heifers Averaged $1,138 72 Fall Bred Brangus and UltraBlack Heifers Averaged $1,505

Lot 1 - MSC Crosscut 329E10 sold for $41,000 Purchased by Scamardo Brangus, Second Chance Brangus, GKB Cattle and Hi Point Sales and Marketing.

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Lot 70- MSC Francis 111F4 sold for $25,500 to GKB Cattle of Waxahachie, TX. She is sired by MC Profit 926B16 and a full sister the MSC Dinero

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. To purchase additional space, contact Jessie by phone (512-876-5441) or email (jengland@gobragus.com) or Melanie Fuller by phone (979-255-3343) or email (mfuller@gobrangus.com).

Submit sale summary content to IBBA Marketing Coordinator Jessie England. She may be contacted at jengland@gobrangus.com or to IBBA Content Specialist Maclaine Shults at mshults@gobrangus.com.

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FRIENDS WE WILL MISS Gwen Bruns

Gwen Bruns of Floresville, Texas passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018. Gwen, who was 70-yearsold at the time of her death, spent her life involved in the cattle business, raising her family and enjoying her hobbies of interior decorating, antiquing and gardening.

She was raised in Wessington Springs, South Dakota and with her husband, Gary moved to Texas in 1973. She and Gary would spend 51 years together managing registered BrangusÂŽ operations and running their own registered Brangus and Angus cattle herds, as well as operating a sale management and consulting firm.

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Their first exposure to Brangus came in 1973 when they joined Willow Springs Ranch, Burton, Texas, who was one of the pioneers of the breed. Then in 1978, they joined Clayton Williams Brangus and for 40 years they have continued to be involved with the Williams in management and consulting of their cattle divisions. In addition, they have maintained their registered cattle programs in both the Brangus and Angus breeds and for several years operated a sale management and consulting firm. She was involved in all aspects of the cattle business from helping fit cattle at the shows, maintaining ranch and cattle records, and handling the accounting responsibilities of their businesses. She enjoyed cattle auctions and enjoyed visiting with people at them, even more. She was a member of the International Brangus Breeders Association, Texas Brangus Breeders Association and the International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA). She enthusiastically supported the efforts of the IBA, as well as activities of the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association and the Texas Junior Brangus Breeders Association.

She is survived by her husband, Gary and son, Jason of Schertz, Texas and daughter, Jennifer of Floresville, Texas. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tyler Bruns, Abbigail Richards and Gary Paul Richards. In addition, she is survived by one sister and three brothers, as well as several nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests that memorials be made to the Texas Junior Brangus Breeders Association (TJBBA) for the establishment of the Gwen Bruns Memorial Scholarship. Those acts of remembrances can be sent to TJBBA, c/o of the Texas Brangus Breeders Association, P.O. Box 700706, San Antonio, Texas 78270-0706.

Ludwig BRand Science degree in animal husbandry in 1954. Brand then served two years of active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard before returning to Houston to join the family’s cattle hide business, Southwestern Trading Company. In 1965, he bought a ranch in Round Top, Texas, where Brand and his wife, Judy, raised Brangus cattle.

Brand became an IBBA member in 1967 and enthusiastically served the association, it’s members and the Brangus breed. He served on nearly every committee possible as well as serving as president of the Texas Brangus Breeders Association (TBBA). He was recognized as IBBA’s Breeder of the Year in 1983 and received the Pioneer Award in 2011. Brand was also inducted into the Brangus Breeder Hall of Fame sponsored by the Heart of America Brangus Breeders Association.

IBBA President 1980-1981 The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Board of Directors, members, staff and friends express condolences to the Ludwig Brand family after hearing of his recent death. Mr. Brand was born March 21, 1933 and passed away on August 20, 2018. He served as President of the IBBA in 1980 and was described as dedicated, determined and enthusiastic in everything he did.

Brand was born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1933. His family moved to Poland where they were in the business of selling and exporting hides with offices in Houston and in Europe. Brand’s father was in the United States on business when World War II erupted. After weathering the war in Poland, Brand and his mother were able to join his father and move to the U.S. in 1949.

When Brand enrolled in the University of Houston at age 16, he took a full load of college courses during the day and studied and learned to speak English at night. Just after five years of living in the U.S., Brand received a Bachelor of

Brand began using Brangus genetics after he purchased four Brangus bulls from Diamond M Ranch to breed his Hereford cows. He became a devoted leader and avid supporter of the breed and IBBA from that day forward. Brand started his registered herd with a group of 25 heifers bred by Bud Adams Ranches and gradually grew his herd count and obtained more land. Brand and Judy hosted annual sales for many years using proven genetics developed from their own breeding program. They introduced new bloodlines from time to time while concentrating on increasing weaning and yearling weights. Brand strived to produce a genetically superior, consistent calf crop year after year.

Perhaps Brand’s biggest contribution to the breed was his integral role in organizing and leading three fundraising events essential for establishing the former IBBA headquarters building and preventing the association from incurring any debt. The Building Fund Drive and the Art Fund Drive alone generated $900,000 from Brangus breeders. Many may remember “The Crowning Event” in which Brand, along with Judy, organized to completely pay off the new building located on 5750 Epsilon in San Antonio, Texas. Ground breaking for the new building occurred on April 11, 1985.

Ludwig Brand will always be remembered for his dedication, determination and enthusiasm while serving the Brangus breed and the association.

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FIND A BREEDER NEAR YOU ALABAMA

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

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MIKE SHELTON C: 713.560.8333 Colita Loop, Colita, TX 77351 www.brangusprofit.com Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Cattle

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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS OR OPERATION The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is proud to offer its members and other friends in the industry the opportunity to promote themselves through Brangus Publications, Inc.’s (BPI) and IBBA’s print and digital mediums. IBBA’s printed publications are produced by Brangus Publications, Inc. (BPI), and are distributed to a mailing list, which is updated on a monthly basis. The mailing list is comprised of addresses in Australia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, the United States of America, and more.

(Circulation: Approximately 2,000) The Brangus Journal is the official publication of the IBBA. This internationally-distributed publication provides Brangus® seedstock producers and the IBBA membership with information about news within the association and the industry. The Brangus Journal is published by BPI monthly, except February, June, July and September, and is designed to highlight accomplishments, advancements and improvements made possible by IBBA members, staff, volunteers, and other industry leaders. The purpose of the Brangus Journal is to serve the best interest of IBBA members by showcasing breeding programs, efforts, and achievements to other Brangus® seedstock producers.

Lastly, the Brangus Journal serves as an outlet for the IBBA to provide updates by directly communicating with the membership.

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UPCOMING EVENTS //

CALENDAR OCTOBER 2018 1 Jacksonville Fair Entry Deadline 13 Building Your Tomorrow at Big D Ranch, Center Ridge, AR 13 Cox Excalibur CX Advantage Sale, Weimar, TX 18 Cowmaker Angus & Brangus Bull Sale, Groesbeck, TX 19 Little Creek and Friends, W.E.T. Farms and Sabal Ridge Sale, Okeechobee, FL 20 Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch Annual Production Sale, Poteet, TX 20 Town Creek Farm Bull & Commercial Brangus Bred Heifer Sale, West Point, MS 20 Oklahoma Brangus Association Fall Sale, McAlester, OK Martin-Bruni Cattle Co. 5th Annual Brangus Bull Sale, San Saba, TX 25 26 Junior Brangus Show at Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport, Louisiana 27 Brangus National Show of Merit, Shreveport, Louisiana 27 Yon Family Farms Fall Sale, Ridge Spring, SC 27 Oak Creek Farms Forage Developed Bull Sale, Chappell Hill, TX 27 The Oaks & Genetix Partners Registered Bull Sale, Grantville, GA

NOVEMBER 2018 1 Producer Education Day at Santa Rosa Ranch, Crockett, TX 2-3 GENETRUST at Chimney Rock Cattle Company, Concord, AR 3 Tanner Farms Thick & Powerful Brangus & Angus Bull Sale, Shuqualak, MS 5 The Branch Ranch’s Rough & Ready Ranch Raised Brangus Bull Sale, Mansfield, LA 9 15th Annual Briggs Santa Gertrudis & Brangus Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Bloomington, TX 9-10 Blackwater Cattle Company Annual Bull and Female Sale, Lake Park, GA 10 Open Brangus Show at Jacksonville Fair, Jacksonville, FL 10 11-13 15

Hill Country Brangus Breeders Association’s 43rd Annual Brangus Bull & Female Sale, San Angelo, TX Texas Cattle Feeders Association Convention, San Antonio, TX Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Entry Deadline

16-17 Salacoa Valley Fall Production Sale, Fairmount, GA 16-17 GENETRUST at Cavender’s Neches River Ranch, Jacksonville, TX 22-23 IBBA Office will be Closed for Thanksgiving DECEMBER 2018 1 Heart of Alabama Brangus Bull Sale, Uniontown, AL 29 Open Brangus Show at Arizona National Livestock Show, Phoenix, AZ January 2019 30 - 1 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattle Industry Convention, New Orleans, LA

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SEND YOUR IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES TO JESSIE ENGLAND AT JENGLAND@GOBRANGUS.COM.

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ADVERTISERS INDEX

5K Cowbelle Ranch ................................................................ 67 American Marketing Services....................................... 9, 11, 37 Amrich Ranch ........................................................................ 67 Big D Ranch ........................................................................... 65 Blackwater Cattle Company ...................................... 24, 25, 66 Bobby and Bobbie Brangus.................................................... 67 Bovine Elite, LLC.............................................................. 36, 64 Brangus Auctions....................................................................21 Brinks Brangus @ Westall Ranch.......................................7, 67 Burke Brangus Farm.............................................................. 66 Bushley Creek Cattle Company.............................................. 66 C&C Brangus........................................................................... 68 Carter Brangus........................................................................ 65 Cattle Brokers................................................................... 24, 25 Cavender Ranches.......................................... 23, 31, 38, 39, 68 Champions Valley Brangus.................................................... 68 Char-No Farm......................................................................... 66 Chimney Rock Cattle Company...................... 23, 33, 34, 35, 65 Clark Cattle Services............................................................... 64 Clover Ranch.................................................................... 29, 65 Cox Excalibur Brangus........................................................... 68 Cross N Farms........................................................................ 67 Diamond K Ranch............................................................ 36, 68 Doguet Diamond D Ranch...................................... IFC, 68, BC Don Hall Brangus................................................................... 65 Don Thomas & Sons............................................................... 67 Dotson, Wes............................................................................ 64 Double Creek Brangus Ranch................................................ 68 Double W Ranch..................................................................... 67 Draggin M Ranch.............................................................. 23, 65 Drake Land & Cattle............................................................... 68 DVAuction....................................................IFC, 37, 46, 53, BC E3 Ranch, LLC........................................................................ 68 Elgin Breeding Services, LLC................................................. 64 Far Niente Farms.................................................................... 65 Farris Ranching Company...................................................... 68 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo........................................... 59 Galloway Brangus................................................................... 65 Garry Clem Brangus............................................................... 68 Genesis Ranch........................................................................ 68 Genetix Cattle Plus.................................................................. 11 GENETRUST.......................................23, 31, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39 GKB Cattle.........................................................................15, 68 Greenwood Cattle Company................................................... 69 Greuel Family Brangus........................................................... 66 Hardee Farms......................................................................... 66 Hi Point Sales + Marketing.................... IFC, 14, 48, 49, 57, BC Hill Country Brangus Breeders...............................................14 International Brangus Auxiliary............................................ 55 Indian Hills Ranch................................................................. 69 Jacksons Double J.................................................................. 65 JLS International............................................................ 69, IBC Johnston Brangus................................................................... 65 K & L Brangus......................................................................... 69 K & R Broken Bar Ranch........................................................ 67 L. G. Herndon, Jr. Farms, Inc................................................ 66

Lack-Morrison........................................................................ 67 Lambert, Doak........................................................................ 64 Lawman Ranch....................................................................... 67 Little Creek Farms.................................................................. 66 Marshall Farms........................................................... 38, 39, 65 Mid South Cattle Company........................................ 48, 49, 67 Miller Brangus........................................................................ 68 MO Brangus............................................................................ 66 Mobley, Luke.......................................................................... 64 Mound Creek Ranch............................................................... 69 MP Brangus............................................................................ 69 Neal Family Brangus........................................................ 48-49 Neogen GeneSeek................................................................... 53 Oak Creek Farms.............................................................. 46, 69 Oakley, Lakin.......................................................................... 64 OK Farms................................................................................ 69 Oklahoma Brangus Breeders Association...............................19 Old Colita Ranch..................................................................... 69 Parker Brangus....................................................................... 65 Pennridge Ranch.................................................................... 69 Perry Ranch............................................................................ 67 Peterson Brangus.................................................................... 67 Rafter 2 Ranch........................................................................ 69 Reagan, Terry......................................................................... 64 Red Bud Farms....................................................................... 65 Roop Cattle Company............................................................. 69 Salacoa Valley Farms.................................................... 9, 29, 66 Santa Rosa Ranch............................................................... 3, 69 Southeastern Brangus Breeders Association......................... 65 Scamardo Brangus.................................................................. 69 Schmidt Farms................................................................. 33, 69 Slate Group............................................................................... 8 Spanish Ranch........................................................................ 66 Stalwart Ranch....................................................................... 47 Stone Corral Ranch................................................................ 70 Suhn Cattle Company............................................................. 66 T3 Brangus.............................................................................. 67 Tajo Ranch.............................................................................. 70 Tanner Farms......................................................................... 37 Texas Brangus Breeders Association..................................... 73 The Branch Ranch...................................................................21 The Oaks Farms................................................................. 11, 66 Town Creek Farms...................................................................17 Trio Cattle & Genetics............................................................ 70 Triple Crown Ranch............................................................... 70 Triple JR Cattle Company...................................................... 70 TTT Brangus Farm................................................................. 65 Tuna Rosa Ranch.................................................................... 70 Valley View Ranch.................................................................. 67 Vineyard Cattle Company...................................................... 70 Vorel Farms............................................................................ 68 W.E.T. Farms.......................................................................... 66 Williams Ranch Company.............................................. 27, IBC Wynne Ranch......................................................................... 66 Zottarelli Ranches................................................................... 70

To place your ad in the Brangus Journal, contact Melanie Fuller via phone (979-255-3343) or email (mfuller@gobrangus.com).

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