The Drover
SEPTEMBER 2025
SURVIVING THE BLACK VULTURE
THE PESTS THAT PLAGUE US AS CATTLE OWNERS
2025 THE ITLA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW & CONVENTION
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2025 INT’L CHAMP SHOW – THE FINAL PUSH
It’s hard to believe that our International Championship Show and Convention is less than one month away. Soon we’ll be meeting in Glen Rose, and the new Board of Directors will begin planning for our 2026 Show/Convention in Shawnee, Oklahoma. That Board will have big shoes to fill, because this year’s Show and Convention is going to be awesome. Why have we made this year’s show such an event? There are a few reasons: it’s our 35 Anniversary; we want to motivate our membership by offering a great experience; we’ve had opportunities presented to us that we’ve never had presented before; and we are hoping that this year’s Show is a template for ones to come. We have meals, concerts, dances, contests, auctions, seminars, and so much more being planned it seems like the Show grows almost daily. You will absolutely be missing out if you don’t make the trip to Glen Rose in October. There is literally something planned for everyone…multiple somethings. th
So how can you help, you ask? Two ways: we need you to participate by bringing cattle and we need sponsors. It’s really simple: an epic show costs money; and we need the members to help us make this Show a success. Won’t you consider entering cattle today? Our great Staff is standing ready to assist, as am I. Call me with any questions or concerns that you may have, and we’ll figure it out together.
May God bless you, your Gang, and your cattle. I look forward to our gathering next month. Vaya con Dios, and safe travels to Glen Rose.
Surviving Black Vultures & Their Friends in the Government
by: darol dickinson
Our registered cow, Rebels Dawn was starting to calve this morning when we put cubes out. Then when we put hay out later, we found her frantically fighting off four big black vultures. They must have attacked the minute it was born and still alive. Ears, eyes, nose gone, and limbs torn apart as the vultures ate, and fought over it " Linda Ragains, Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Facebook March 1, 2022.
Black Vultures are cunning, ruthless preda and peck the calf's eyes out before it is completely born. As the cow is working to give birth, the Vultures take advantage of her inability to fight them. Not only do the Vultures know their skills, the USDA gives them diplomatic immunity to do their dastardly trade with a $5000 fine to anyone who kills one. Black Vultures unknowingly savor the full protection of the USDA
Leaving Oklahoma, going to Gambier, Ohio. a major pork producer found parts of pigs killed and consumed in his farrowing barn. In a hidden barn location he was able, over a period of time, to shoot 20 Black Vultures. They were flying in a large door, pecking the pigs’ eyes out, and quickly either eating them or flying away with chunks of fresh ham. Although the farmer knew a $5000 fine by the USDA per Vulture was a devastating cost, the continued loss of a barn full of pigs was a larger loss
Parts remaining of Linda Ragains' calf after a few minutes with Black Vultures.
Surviving USDA and state government predator protection regulations is getting heinous to all types of livestock producers. The Federales out West are releasing wolf packs on the ranchers
The wolves have killed every elk and deer fawn where released. Now they have developed a taste for calves -- lots of calves
Colorado has serious protection for wolves and rattlesnakes. Don't kill a rattler without a special permit.
Move to our experience here in Ohio.
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Our government has a "reintroduction" program to take the country backward to a hundred years ago with many costly predators in full reproduction mode. Ohio is releasing river otters that clean out the stocked fish in private lakes. Ohio has released bobcats, mountain lions, and they protect Black Vultures.
Blue Herons, protected with a $5000 fine, work shallow waters, kill, destroy, and sometimes eat tons of small fish during their life
After Ohio bobcats have cleaned out the wild turkey population, now the government has a program to create wild turkey habitat. Unless the turkeys have habitat without bobcats, no habitat will help Any tree a turkey can roost in, a bobcat can climb Are they crazy?
Our government is apparently managed by staff who have no private livestock investments. They are totally void of normal animal compassion. Their thinking process coming out of government offices is less than imbecilic. Maybe back in their ancestry is werewolf genetics?
The article below was released by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. Just think -- Linda Ragains, getting an appointment to become an "approved applicant" to "dispatch" five vultures May take a month or so to process the application. How many calves would be lost by then? Congratulations to OFB for trying, but this branch of government isn't going to do any livestock producer even a tiny favor, no way, no how.
Black Vultures have
gray dark head; regular Turkey Buzzards have a red head.
We’ve shared the trail, kicked up some dust, An’ stood a storm or two. We’ve rode the plains, the wide frontier, The easy trails were few. You’ve listened like some wise old sage To ever thing I’ve said, An’ as a friend, supported me, No matter where it led.
I wished I coulda carried you, The times you were in pain; Or rustled up some kinda shed To turn the blowin’ rain.
I’ve come up shy with some your needs, You gave me more’n you got, But in your silence, seemed to know, I needed you a lot.
Compadre, friend, amigo, pard; I called you all them things, But there’s been times, I swear to God, You musta had some wings, An’ He sent you to care for me Like no one had before. If you’as a man an’ not a horse, I couldn’t a-loved you more.
We gave this ranch our sweat an’ blood, It’s yours as much as mine, An’ raised our young’uns through the years, An’ Lord they’re doin’ fine. They’re blazin’ trails an’ raisin’ dust, They’re off an’ runnin’ free. We’ve taught ‘em well an’ made ‘em strong; Compadre, you an’ me.
I always knew the day would come When we would fine’ly ride, To join the Maker’s round-up time, Up on the Great Divide. I sorta hoped we’d share the trail But this was not to be, So, you go on, we’ll ride again; Compadre, you an’ me.
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The
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plague plague
That Us As Cattle Owners
By: Sarah Frank
We have all heard, “Lions & Tig
Flies...Oh, My...Oh No...” We turn our cattle out onto pastures and fields to let them graze on the lush green grasses that we have painstaking planted, fertilized and tended to ensure the upmost nutrition for the herd that we love We spend a lot of time, and money, to have nice, healthy pastures but how much thought do we give to what may be lurking in those beautiful green blades of grass? Ticks with the potential to infect our herds with dangerous pathogens, flies waiting to strike, bite and irritate and worms just waiting to be ingested by our cattle.
Of all of these potential threats to our herds, worms are the least worrisome for us as cattle owners By the time a cow reaches maturity their immune systems have kicked in and are able to partially control the negative effects of most worms. Calves are at a higher risk when it comes to worms as their immune system is not fully formed yet. It is recommended to treat your herd for worms once or twice each year and calves at weaning. It has been determined that if nursing calves are dewormed, they will have a higher weight at weaning. A fecal egg count will help you determine if and when you need to treat your herd. Keep in mind, claves with worms have a decrease in their growth rate by up to 30% and in adult cows worms present can significantly reduce milk production.
Pour-Ons, paste, injections and even pellets that are simply added to feed...how do you choose which one is the best option for your cattle? It is always best to consult with your veterinarian when choosing medications for your herd. Many factors need to be considered when deciding which dewormer will work best for you. Herd size, ages of the cattle being treated and fecal egg count are all important pieces of the puzzle when choosing the most effective treatment for your operation.
Flies are another pest that we can, somewhat control in our herds. There are several types of flies that are associated with annoying and stressing cattle including horn flies, stable flies, heel flies, house flies, horse flies and deer flies. Fly season begins as soon as the temperatures begin to warm up The stress caused by flies can lead to reduced weight gain and milk reduction in impacted cattle Face flies irritate the eyes of cattle and spread pinkeye throughout the herd. Skin irritation caused by biting flies can lead to hide damage and the spread of blood-borne diseases. Some flies can lead to fly strike which is when the flies find wounds on the cow, infiltrate the wound and lay their eggs so that the maggots can feed once they hatch. The majority of flies lay their eggs in the manure of cattle and, depending on the species of fly, it can take anywhere from three to four days to three weeks to complete the cycle from egg to adult
There are several options available when it comes to fly control for your cattle. Keep in mind that different types of fly control insecticides and also larvicides work differently and the species of fly that you are trying to control is also something that you want to take into consideration when planning a fly control regiment for your herd.
Screwworms were recently in the news as the CDC confirmed the first human case which was connected to an outbreak in Central America. While this is not an immediate threat to the people of the United States, it is something that we want to keep our eye on. The U.S. government has not confirmed any cases in animals this year and considers the risk to public health very low Cattle ranchers, livestock producers and traders are on alert for a potential screwworm infestation as they have moved northward from Central America into Southern Mexico. There are plans in place to construct a sterile fly facility in Texas in an effort to attempt to combat this pest and, hopefully, save the beef industry millions in cattle deaths, labor and medical expense. The Mexican government announced in July that they had also began construction on a sterile fly facility in southern Mexico in efforts to limit the spread of this pest
The sole plant currently in operation is located in Panama City and can produce 100 million screwworm flies each week. In order to push these flies back to the Darien Gap, the USDA has estimated that it will take 500 million flies, released weekly. According to the USDA, screwworms have been traveling into Mexico from Central America since 2023 and are endemic in countries in South America, Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Screwworms were eradicated from the United States in the early sixties when researchers began releasing sterilized male screwworm flies
What are screwworms? The screwworm is a parasitic fly whose females lay eggs in the open wounds of any warm blooded animal. When the eggs hatch, the larvae use their sharp mouths to burrow into the living flesh and can eventually kill the host if left untreated. The maggots’ feeding is similar to a screw being driven into wood, which give these pest their name
As previously mentioned, this is not worry for us immediately, but we definetly want to keep an eye on it. Screwworms can be devastating in cattle and wildlife. They rarely infest humans, though an infestation in either an animal or a person can be fatal. Treatment involves removing hundreds of larvae and disinfecting wounds thoroughly. If treated early, infestations are generally survivable.
Ticks are a much more imminent worry for us as cattle owners. All stages of ticks are parasitic and most that attack livestock are of the family Ixodidae, or hard ticks. The only “soft tick” that is a a danger to livestock is the spinose ear tick.
The American dog tick, the Rocky Mountain tick, the winter tick and the Pacific Coast tick are all three host ticks from the genus Dermacentor. This means that they take three bloodmeals from three hosts. Adults feed on medium to large mammals and the young feed on small animals.
The lifecycle of a tick is four stages; egg, larvae, nymph and adult. All ticks feed on blood at one or all stages and they have ridiculously long lives and many can survive over a year without feeding. Hard tick females take one large blood meal after mating in which they swell and then drop from their host to lay hundreds to even thousands of eggs before she dies. The male feeds repeatedly before death. Soft ticks are resistant to starvation and take repeated small bloodmeals and lay several eggs after each and every feeding. The spionose ear tick is very different in that the female does not feed and will lay eggs without feeding.
Ticks do not discriminate; they will attack all domestic livestock and wildlife. American dog ticks are major nuisances attacking livestock and people. The American dog tick is a the primary pest responsible for carrying and spreading Rocky Mountain spotted tick fever in the eastern United States. In the western United States, the Rocky Mountain wood tick is attacking livestock and wildlife, spreading both Rocky Mountain spotted tick fever and Colorado tick fever virus. The Lone Star tick is one of the most notorious ticks in the U.S. This tick attacks companion animals at all stages of its life cycle. The Spinose ear ticks, which infest livestock, the ears of their host and cause injuries to the auditory canals and secondary infections.
I have the continental United States, the Asian Longhorn tick is the tick that everyone is on the lookout for and wary of. Originally from Asia, these small ticks are known parasites of more than fifteen different animals. This tick reproduces asexually, which can lead to reduced production of the host and even death by anemia. This tick is known to cause anaplasmosis in humans, babesiosis in dogs and Japanese spotted fever in cattle.
In June of this year, the Iowa Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of Theileriosis. caused by Theileria orientalis Ikeda, in southeast Iowa for the first time, proving that these ticks are making their way west.
Theileria is a protozoan parasite that affects both red and white blood cells, leading to anemia and even death. This parasite is carried by the Asian Longhorn Tick. Cattle producers should keep a close eye on the cows that they have on pasture. The cattle will show signs of lethargy, anemia and may have difficulty breathing. They may also develop edema, exercise intolerance, or jaundice and abortions.
As these ticks have now been found in nineteen U.S. states we should all be aware and prepare to prevent them from infiltrating our herds. It is not clear how this tick got here, most likely they hitched a ride on imports of pets or livestock. According to the USDA, this tick is unlikely to spread Lyme disease bacteria but another shows that is does have the ability to spread Rocky Mountain spotted fever. They can also cause Anaplasmosis as well as Theileria, which was mentioned previously. Other countries have reported serious illness and the spread of disease from these tick bites.
One difference between the Asian Longhorn tick and other ticks is that it appears to be less attracted to humans. That is not to say that it will not bite humans, it just seems that they appear more attracted to animals.
Researchers at Ohio State University believe that this pests has killed three cattle at a southeastern Ohio farm. For animals of this size to bleed to death, tens of thousands of these ticks must have been feeding on one animal. Impossible to have that many on one animal? When one female, who doesn’t need a male to reproduce, lays up to 2000 eggs at one time and the fact that most of those eggs will be female, leads to rapid population increase. In 2021, Ohio State researchers found over 10,000 of these ticks in 1.5 hours which led them to conclude that more one million of these ticks could exist in a 25 acre pasture. Remember, these little guys are the size of a poppy seed!
So how do we protect our herd from all these different pests that seem to be coming at us from every angle and at the speed and volume that some are infesting our pastures. There are several options available to cattle producers. There are four different courses of action to control external parasites on our cattle. A rotation of use between active ingredients and courses of action can improve their efficiency and also minimize the development of resistance. Organophosphates, Pyrethoids and Pyrethrins, Avermectins and Milbemycins and insect growth regulators should all be a part of your external parasite prevention plan. These insecticides can be used through various applications. Pour-on products are, as their name suggests, applied over the back of the animal to offer extended protection. Likewise, injectables offer an extended protection and are delivered in the injection triangle of the animals neck. Insecticide ear tags are also widely available and offer protection around the animals’ face and head. Ear tags also work to distribute insecticides to other animals as they rub against each other.
Other methods of insecticide delivery include back rubbers, scratching post and oilers to dispense a mixture of insecticide and diesel or mineral oil on cattle near loafing areas.
Larvicides are another option to help control pests by disrupting the larval stage and preventing them from becoming adults. in feedthrough products, these insect growth regulators are designed to be ingested, not digested by the animal and excreted in the manure thus disrupting the development of the larva that hatch from eggs in the manure. Some of these larvicides are available in premixes, licks, free choice minerals and mineral blocks.
It is important that we take action and do all that we can to make sure that our herds are as healthy and pest-free as possible. Carefully consider the timing and choice of insecticide application based on when you see an increase in external parasite pressure in your area. Rotating insecticide products has been shown to greatly increase your success when it comes to controlling these pests. It is important to always carefully read the label instructions and follow them regarding dosage and possible withdrawal times.
-ITLA PAST PRESIDE
The 4th Annual ITLA Longhorn Show of the Ozark was an amazing show. Great Sponsors, Great Entries, Great Judges and Great Venue. We had 53 animals from Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Our farthest traveling entry was Anthony Quinn coming over 700 miles and the closest was Luke Nevills who was just about 20 miles from home It was an honor to have both the ITLA Youth President Alissa Butler and Youth Vice President Anthony Quinn at our show.
Since this show is about getting new youths involved it was exciting to have 5 new youth members show at their first Longhorn show. As with all ITLA shows, the participants and families are a key part of making each show a huge success. This show is dependent on those in attendance helping in all areas Everyone who attended helped in one way or another And I want to personally say THANKS to ALL for their help And a HUGE Shout out to the Sponsors Again, without them the show could not happen.
Next year our 5th Annual Longhorn Show of the Ozarks will be held during the 90th Ozark Empire Fair. Our show dates will be August 6th –8 h , 2026. Look forward to seeing you there!
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BULLS
JUNIOR BULLS
CLASS 2 JUNIOR BULLS BORN JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2025
1 PLACE: 20G’S KING OF HEARTS FHR OWNED BY: FHR/PRARIE PALACE FARM ST
2 PLACE: BUTTERBEER CCF OWNED BY: CATHERINE RITTER ND
CLASS 3 JUNIOR BULLS BORN SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2024
1 PLACE: BUCK NAKED CCF OWNED BY: DEAN & CAROLYN SMITH ST
2 PLACE: LATTER REIGN OWNED BY: LE LONGHORN CATTLE COMPANY ND
3 PLACE: CLEAR VANTAGE CCF OWNED BY: CATHERINE RITTER RD
4 PLACE: FIFTY WHITE STARS OWNED BY: LE LONGHORN CATTLE COMPANY
CLASS 4 JUNIOR BULLS BORN MAY - AUGUST 2024
1 PLACE: CYBER COWBOY OWNED BY: LE LONGHORN CATTLE COMPANY ST
2 PLACE: REBEL IN THE BOX OWNED BY: LE LONGHORN CATTLE COMPANY
3 PLACE: SL ELECTRIC IRON OWNED BY: WES & AMANDA EVANS RD
CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL: 20G’S KING OF HEARTS FHR
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL: CYBER COWBOY
GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL: 20G’S KING OF HEARTS FHR
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL: CYBER COWBOY
STEERS
JUNIOR STEERS
CLASS 9 JUNIOR STEERS BORN IN 2025
1 PLACE: BOURBON CCF OWNED BY: CATHERINE RITTER ST
CLASS 10 JUNIOR STEERS BORN JULY - DECEMBER 2024
1 PLACE: OVR SEVEN IRON OWNED BY: LINDA & BILL BATES ST
CLASS 11 JUNIOR STEERS BORN JANUARY - JUNE 2024
1 PLACE: SBF IRON RULES OWNED BY: SAVANNAH BELLE FARMS ST
2 PLACE: CWR AZARIAH OWNED BY: ANTHONY QUINN ND
3 PLACE: SANCHO KKR OWNED BY: PAMELA KINSEL RD
4 PLACE: KEYBOARD WARRIOR OWNED BY: LE LONGHORN CATTLE COMPANY TH
5 PLACE: SBF HEART BREAK KID OWNED BY: NATE JOHNSON TH
CLASS 12 JUNIOR STEERS BORN JANUARY - DECEMBER 2023
1 PLACE: BLUE REBEL OWNED BY: LE LONGHORN CATTLE COMPANY ST
CLASS 13 JUNIOR STEERS BORN JANUARY - DECEMBER 2022
1ST PLACE: BC STAR LORD OWNED BY: ANTHONY QUINN
2ND PLACE: G&L INDIAN OUTLAW OWNED BY: SAVANNAH BELLE FARMS
3RD PLACE: RBR SUNS OUT GUNS OUT OWNED BY: CHARLOTTE WILSON CHAMPION JUNIOR STEER: BC STAR LORD RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR STEER: G&L INDIAN OUTLAW
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CLASS 13 SENIOR STEERS BORN 2021 AND 2020
1ST PLACE: LE FESTUS OWNED BY: LE LONGHORN CATTLE COMPANY
CHAMPION SENIOR STEER: LE FESTUS
GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE STEER: BC STAR LORD RESERVE CHAMPION ALL AGE STEER: LE FESTUS
FEMALES
JUNIOR HEIFER
CLASS 17 JUNIOR HEIFER BORN JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2025
1 PLACE: PENELOPE DSM OWNED BY: DANIELLE & SCOTT MERSHON ST
CLASS 18 JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2024
1 PLACE: AK STORMY OWNED BY: DANIELLE & SCOTT MERSHON ST
2 PLACE: ENCHANTING MOOMOO CCF OWNED BY: CATHERINE RITTER ND
3 PLACE: LUNAR ECLIPSE OWNED BY: CATHERINE RITTER RD
CLASS 19 JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2024
1 PLACE: HEADS, I WIN DSM OWNED BY: DANIELLE & SCOTT MERSHON ST
2 PLACE: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO CCF OWNED BY: DEAN & CAROLYN SMITH ND
3 PLACE: CASTING SPELLS CCF OWNED BY: CATHERINE RITTER RD
CLASS 20 JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN JULY - AUGUST 2024
1 PLACE: INTERSTELLAR OWNED BY: HIDDEN GEMS/LE LONGHORN CC PARTNERSHIP ST
CLASS 21 JUNIOR HEIFER BORN MAY - JUNE 2024
1st PLACE: G&L HONEY PIE OWNED BY: LINDA & BILL BATES
2nd PLACE: G&L STORMY MORN OWNED BY: LINDA & BILL BATES
3 PLACE: PUDDIN HER ON TOP OWNED BY: HIDDEN GEMS/LE LONGHORN CC PART. rd
4 PLACE: SHEZ BEAUTY AND GRACE OWNED BY: HIDDEN GEMS/LE LONGHORN CC
5 PLACE: COWBOY STOPPER OWNED BY: HIDDEN GEMS/LE LONGHORN CC PART.
6 PLACE: A TOUCH OF SPICE OWNED BY: HIDDEN GEMS/LE LONGHORN CC PART.
CLASS 22 JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN MARCH - APRIL 2024
1 PLACE: JM5 LAP OF LUXURY OWNED BY: JEREMMY & LINDSEY MCENTIRE ST
2 PLACE: MH 50 SHADES OF GRULLA MAGIC OWNED BY: PAMELA KINSEL ND
3 PLACE: CINNAMON HONEY DSM OWNED BY: SCOTT & DANIELLE MERSHON RD
CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER: JM5 LAP OF LUXURY RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER: HEADS, I WIN DSM
SENIOR HEIFERS
CLASS 24 SENIOR HEIFERS BORN SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2023
1 PLACE: DYNAMIC ROSE OWNED BY: KRAZY KOLORS RANCH ST
2 PLACE: SL ROYAL’S PRINCESS OWNED BY: WES & AMANDA EVANS
3 PLACE: JUNO SHOWGIRL OWNED BY: LE LONGHORN CATTLE COMPANY
CLASS 25 SENIOR HEIFER BORN MAY - AUGUST 2023
1 PLACE: WHISKEY D LP OWNED BY: SAVANNAH BELLE FARMS ST
2 PLACE: MIDWEST BOUJIE BETTY OWNED BY: SAVANNAH BELLE FARMS ST
CLASS 26 SENIOR HEIFERS BORN JANUARY - APRIL 2023
1 PLACE: HITMAN’S LIGHTNING STRIKE OWNED BY: WES & AMANDA EVANS
2 PLACE: NUTMEG DSM OWNED BY: SCOTT & DANIELLE MERSHON ND
CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER: WHISKEY D LP
RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER: HITMAN’S LIGHTNING STRIKE
COWS
CLASS 27 COWS BORN 2022
1 PLACE: BNB SHE’S A LADY OWNED BY: NATE JOHNSON ST
2 PLACE: FROSTED TIGRESS OWNED BY: LE LONGHORN CATTLE COMPANY ND
3 PLACE: RBR DREAM GIRL OWNED BY: NATE JOHNSON RD
CLASS 28 COWS BORN 2021-2020
1 PLACE: PREMIER ROYAL BOXITA OWNED BY: WES & AMANDA EVANS ST
CLASS 29 COWS BORN 2019-2017
1 PLACE: OL SNICKERDOODLE OWNED BY: LE LONGHORN CATTLE COMPANY
CHAMPION COW: BNB SHE’S A LADY
RESERVE CHAMPION COW: PREMIER ROYAL BOXITA
GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE FEMALE: WHISKY DP LP
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GROUP CLASSES
CLASS 31 PRODUCE OF DAM
1 PLACE: HBH MISS JUNIE OWNED BY: LE LONGHORN CATTLE COMPANY ST
2 PLACE: HR REBEL AMBER OWNED BY: LE LONGHORN CATTLE COMPANY ND
CLASS 32 GET OF SIRE
1 PLACE: CC CLEARLY VANDALIZED OWNED BY: CATHERINE RITTER ST
2 PLACE: STOP BOX 200 OWNED BY: LE LONGHORN CATTLE COMPANY ND
YOUTH
JUNIOR BULLS
CLASS 2 JUNIOR BULLS BORN JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2025
1 PLACE: 20G’S KING OF HEARTS OWNED BY:FHR/PRARIE PALACE FARM ST
2 PLACE: BUTTERBEER CCF OWNED BY: CATHERINE RITTER ND
CLASS 3 JUNIOR BULLS BORN NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2024
1 PLACE: CLEAR VANTAGE CCF OWNED BY: CATHERINE RITTER ST
CLASS 4 JUNIOR BULLS BORN SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2024
1 PLACE: BUCK NAKED CCF OWNED BY: DEAN & CAROLYN SMITH ST
CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL: 20G’S KING OF HEARTS FHR
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL: BUCK NAKED CCF
GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL: 20G’S KING OF HEARTS FHR
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL: BUCK NAKED CCF
JUNIOR STEERS
CLASS 8 JUNIOR STEERS BORN IN 2025
1 PLACE: BOURBON CCF OWNED BY: CATHERINE RITTER ST
CLASS 9 JUNIOR STEERS BORN JULY - DECEMBER 2024
1 PLACE: OVR SEVEN IRON OWNED BY: LINDA & BILL BATES ST
2 PLACE: NL LUIGI OWNED BY: LUKE NEVILLS ND
CLASS 10 JUNIOR STEERS BORN JANUARY - JUNE 2024
1 PLACE: SBF IRON RULES OWNED BY:SAVANNAH BELLE FARM ST
2 PLACE: CWR AZARIAH OWNED BY: ANTHONY QUINN ND
3 PLACE: SBF HEARTBREAK KID OWNED BY: NATE JOHNSON RD
CHAMPION JUNIOR STEER : SBF IRON RULES
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR S
CLASS 13 JUNIOR STEERS BORN IN JANUARY - DECEMBER 2022
1 PLACE: BC STAR LORD OWNED BY: ANTHONY QUINN ST
2 PLACE: G&L INDIAN OUTLAW OWNED BY: SAVANNAH BELLE FARMS ND
3 PLACE: RBR SUNS OUT GUNS OUT OWNED BY: CHARLOTTE WILSON RD
CHAMPION SENIOR STEER: BC STAR LORD RESERVE CHAMPION SENRIOR STEER: G&L INDIAN OUTLAW
GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE STEER: BC STAR LORD RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE STEER: G&L INDIAN OUTLAW
FEMALES
CLASS 18 JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN IN NOVEMEBER - DECEMBER 2024
1 PLACE: ENCHANTING MOOMOO CCF OWNED BY: CATHERINE RITTER ST
2 PLACE: LUNAR ECLIPSE CCF OWNED BY: CATEHRINE RITTER ND
CLASS 19 JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2024
1 PLASE: NL ROSIE OWNED BY: LUKE NEVILLS ST
2 PLACE: CASTING SPELLS OWNED BY: CATHERINE RITTER ND
3 PLACE: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO CCF OWNED BY: DEAN & CAROLYN SMITH RD
CLASS 20 JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN JULY - AUGUST 2024
1 PLACE: INTERSTELLAR OWNED BY: HIDDEN GEMS/LE LONGHORN PARTNERSHIP
CLASS 21 JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN MAY - JUNE 2024
1 PLACE: G&L HONEY PIE OWNED BY: LINDA & BILL BATES ST
2 PLACE: COWBOY STOPPER OWNED BY: HIDDEN GEMS/LE LONGHORN PARTNERSHIP ND
3 PLACE: PUDDIN HER ON TOP OWNED BY: HIDDEN GEMS/LE LONGHORN PARTNERSHIP RD
4 PLACE: SHEZ BEAUTY AND GRACE OWNED BY: HIDDEN GEMS/LE LONGHORN PRT. TH
5 PLACE: G&L STORMY MOON OWNED BY: STEPHEN & KIM HEAD TH
CLASS 22 JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN MARCH - APRIL 2024
1 PLACE: JM5 LAP OF LUXURY OWNED BY: JEREMMY & LINDEY MCENTIRE ST
2 PLACE: CINNAMON HONEY DSM OWNED BY: SCOTT & DANIELLE MERSHON ND
CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER: JM5 LAP OF LUXURY RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER: CINNAMON HONEY DSM
SENIOR HEIFERS
CLASS 24 SENIOR HEIFERS BORN SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2023
1 PLACE: NL MAGGIE OWNED BY: LUKE NEVILLS ST
CLASS 25 SENIOR HEIFERS BORN MAY - AUGUST 2023
1 PLACE: MIDWEST BOUGIE BETTY OWNED BY: SAVANNAH BELLE FARMS ST
2 PLACE: WHISKEY D LP OWNED BY: SAVANNAH BELLE FARMS ND
CLASS 26 SENIOR HEIFERS BORN JANUARY - APRIL 2023
1 PLACE: NUTMEG DSM OWNED BY: SCOTT & DANIELLE MERSHON ST
CLASS 27 SENIOR HEIFERS BORN JANUARY - DECEMBER 2022
1 PLACE: BNB SHES A LADY OWNED BY: NATE JOHNSON ST
2 PLACE: RBR DREAM GIRL OWNED BY: NATE JOHNSON ND
CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER: NUTMEG DSM
RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER: BNB SHES A LADY GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE FEMALE: NUTMEG DSM
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE FEMALE: BNB SHES A LADY
ITLA Committees-
The International Board of Directors has established the following Committees which are designed, in part, to help the ITLA run more efficiently, to remain competitive in the industry, and to provide our members with desired activities and volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in serving on any of these Committees, please contact the listed Chairpersons. We need your ideas and energies!
MARKETING/MEMBERSHIP/EVENTS COMMITTEE
Chair: Gary Lake – (719) 314-8294
Jason & Barb Pshigoda - (806) 228-3100
Matt Marti - (806) 420-3779
FUTURITY COMMITTEE
Chair: John Oliver - (832)768-0430
Russ Thompson - (940)245-1411
COMPUTER COMMITTEE
Chair: Craig Perez - (979) 906-0043
Brad Westmoreleand
Micha Hamersky
Kirk Dickinson
JUDGES APPROVAL/SELECTION COMMITTEE
Chair: Mike Tomey - (812) 583-4622
Joel Dickinson - (740) 359-0663
Lizz Huntzberry Fosheim - (240) 291-1958
AFFILIATES COMMITTEE
Chair: Joel Dickinson - (740) 359-0663
Shadow Seaman - (208) 420-2484
BEEF COMMITTEE
Chair: Travis J. Casey - (719) 650-5234
Craig Kroeker - (620) 285-5536
BY-LAWS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Chair: Brett Kot - (306) 861-1526
Brad Westmoreland - (214) 287-2303
YOUTH COMMITTEE
Chair: Meagan Minchew - (817) 946-6800
Bonnie & Shadow Seaman - (208) 420-2484
Anne Westmoreland - (214) 287-2303
SHOW RULES COMMITTEE
Co-Chair: John Oliver - ( 972) 268-0083
Co-Chair: Larry Smith - (254) 396-9185
INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS COMMITTEE
Chair: Justin Sabio - (940) 902-3244
Pam Kinsel Hughes - (254) 485-4269
Brad Westmoreland - (214) 287-2303
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2025
SEPTEMEBER 7
MARYLAND STATE FAIR
SEPTEMBER 13
BOTT MOKAN SALE 11:00AM-7:00PM MISSOURI, USA
CONTACT: JOHN DVORAK 620-382-7103
SEPTEMBER 27
58th Annual Dickinson Cattle Customer Appreciation Day Dickinson Cattle Co 35000 Muskrat Rd, Barnesville, OH 43713, USA
OCTOBER 7-12
2025 international Championship Show & Convention THE EXPO AT GLEN ROSE 202 BO GIBBS BLVD. US 67
GLEN ROSE, TEXAS 76043, USA
SEPTEMBER 19
FREDERICK FAIR
ITLA Beef Committee Sign Up Form
Ranch Name: ITLA# : Address:
Phone:
Email: Website:
1.) Is your ranch-raised beef 50 or 100% Longhorn Beef?
2.) If your beef processed through a USDA inspected processor & labeled with USDA inspected labels?
*Any other information that beef consumers need can be obtained by the customer by contacting the beef producer. The ITLA is simply an avenue for beef consumers to help locate Longhorn Beef Producers in their area and for Longhorn Beef Producers to help find new customers.
UPDATE FROM HEADQUARTERS
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“Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood…” These are the first three stanzas of one of the most studied and beloved poems of all time, The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost I studied this poem as a homeschooled child and was always quite fond of it Now, as I feel that I am getting closer to gray hair and grandkids every day, this poem, and life are different. The layman’s point of course with this poem, despite its title, is that things are not always as they seem and that man in his innate finiteness cannot mortally afford to take both paths. But then, the same could be said if there were three paths available or ten. It isn’t about the paths we don’t take but rather the one that we choose to step onto I want to encourage each of you to point your boots and hat brims towards the path that leads you to the 2025 International Championship Show and Convention. Many things in life are boring and hard and yucky…this event is not. This event is like one of those complimentary chocolates at the bank or post office…blissfully great. So please consider coming to this 35th anniversary of the International Championship Show. Come support the path and the Association that you believe in. Your Board of Directors, countless volunteers, and staff have worked tirelessly to make this a show for the record books…help us make it one
If two roads or three or ten diverge in a yellow wood for you, I highly encourage you to select the one that smells like cow manure and belt buckles to be won. I want to leave you all with this Bible verse from Isaiah 55:12 “You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you and all the trees of the field will clap their hands” What a beautiful chosen path.
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2025 ITLA Youth Queen, Princess, and Little Miss Contest
LittleMiss ITLA*Ages 11 & Under ITLA Princess*Ages 12 – 15 ITLA Queen*Ages 16 -21
Entry Deadline – September 26th, 2025
Contestant Name:
Youth Membership #: Address:
State: Zip: Phone: Email:
When did you join ITLA:
Please attach an essay that describes what it means for the ITLA to celebrate its 35th Anniversary in 2025 and what the ITLA needs to do to celebrate another 35 years. Please include up to 5 photos of yourself, as well as a letter of recommendation from a non-family member on why you would be an asset representing the ITLA Youth as Queen, Princess, or Little Miss.
If selected as Miss ITLA Youth Queen, Princess, or Little Miss, I agree to abide by all ITLA rules and guidelines. I further agree to represent the ITLA in a professional manner including appropriate attire, attend ITLA events when possible, communicate on the ITLA’s social media pages, and author a monthly column in the Longhorn Drover Magazine. Non-compliance with this agreement at any time during the year may result in the runner up position assuming the duties. Upon winning, only one term may be held within each division. A term may be held in each age division regardless of previous titles.
Contestant Signature:
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date:
Date:
Evie Westmoreland
2025 ITLA Queen
Howdy ITLA!
Happy September! I hope that you are doing well! During the month of September, as with every month, we have things to look forward to and be excited about! Such as the first day of Fall Every season is a blessing. With Fall comes blessings of cooler weather for us, the land, and our cattle, and Fall also marks the beginning of a season of many lovely and wonderful holidays to be celebrated!
Speaking of celebrations, every time that we get to see Longhorn family gives us a reason to celebrate!
This month I am so excited to be attending the Frederick Fair with the Northeast Texas Longhorn Association Affliliate i am very much looking forward to this show I encourage everyone to come and support this show if possible. I would love to meet you; and if you come I am sure that you will see lots of beautiful cattle.
My Texas Longhorn family, I pray that you have a wonderful month and a wonderful Fall season. Remember, that every season holds opportunities and I encourage us to take them. Every season also has blessings, and I encourage you to hold onto them.
May God bless you and your herds.
-Evie Westmoreland
Joel 2:23
KenzieMetcalf-Mcgee
2025 ITLA Princess
This month, I was asked to write about what plagues us as longhorn breeders and owners. However, I lease my longhorns, so instead I'll write about what plagues me as a showman.
All throughout the year, especially in summer months, I work really hard to get my animal show-ready and prepare them for the arena. You just can't prepare your animals for some things Loose animals happen all of the time, especially when showing larger cattle This is one of those things that you can't train your animal to handle When you have a flighty or spooky longhorn it is easy for things to go wrong. My steer is a spooky animal so when an animal got out in the show arena I was really worried about how he would react. He stood his ground, however, and I simply can not be more proud of his good behavior.
You just can't control or predict the behavior of other animals so the best thing we can do is prepare ourselves for all possibilities and outcomes Perseverance and preparation are the two most important characteristics of showmen.
This month, I was also asked to take some pictures with our open show winners and our judge or the Twin Falls County Open Longhorn Show! this opportunity and have included some of these phot
Evelyn Miner
2025 ITLA Little Miss
Summer is flying by! We went to the Montgomery County Fair in Gaithersburg, MD in the middle of August. It was so fun and my favorite part was the opening ceremony. We had two of the youth riding in on steers and the rest followed with the American flag. I got to answer so many interesting questions and it was so cool to see all the little kids being so excited to see the longhorns and learn more about them.
Around the ranch, I have been moving cows between pastures, making some temporary fence, helping with our AI/breeding season and beginning school. As we finish out the show season it has been great to look back on all the See you all at the Championship Show Let your that they may see your good w
A SSA BUTLER AnotefromyourYouthPresident
I hope everyone is gearing up for the 30th Annual ITLA Championship show! This is going to be an eventful week filled with a lot activities for the youth. I know the ITLA Youth officer team is doing a lot of planning to make sure these events are perfect as possible. Our IBOD is putting in so much more work to make sure this the best ITLA Championship show yet. We will have many events for the youth but our most talked activities is Adult showmanship, the Speech contest and Judging team contest. That is not all of our activities, so if you’re not interested in those, you should try the art contest, or maybe our photo contest. Shoot! Enter them all! There is something for everyone. There is a guarantee that you will have fun!
I know many of our breeders have given back to the youth and we are very grateful for you. If you are still looking for a way to help the youth, we still have a Rifle Raffle going on. We also will be selling bandanas at the Champ Show. You can even pre-order yours now! I hope to see you there!
-ITLA Executive Board OATH-
M E A T P
Finding a meat processor willing to handle big horned cattle is always a chore, so we decided to help! We reached out to some longhorn breeders to see which processors they were using and happy with. Below is the list that we have complied so far, hopefully this helps!
Timberline Meats
Penn Yann, NY.
Ray’s Meat Market
Woodward, OK.
Smucker’s Meats
Mount Joy, PA.
USDA
Kemps Custom Butchering
Middlefield, OH.
USDA
5th. Avenue
Sterling, OK.
USDA
Southern Meat Processing
Headland, AL.
USDA
Westcliffe Meats
Westcliffe, CO.
USDA
Rail 19
Sulphur Springs, TX.
Durand Smokehouse
Western, WI.
USDA
Homestead Meats
Guthrie, OK.
Smithville Meats
Smithville, TX.
USDA
3D Meats
Dalton, OH.
USDA
Bear Mt. Beef
Hot Springs, WY.
Fischers Meat Market
Meunster, TX.
Western Heritage Meats
Sheridan, WY.
Volunteer Meats Lexington, TN.
USDA
Butchery Shoppe WI.
USDA
Summit Meats
Science Hill, KY.
Keeters Meat Co.
Tulia, TX.
USDA
Mitchell’s Meat Processing
Walnut Grove, NC.
Whites Wholesale Meats
Ronan, MT.
Clay Co. Meat Processing
Henretta, TX.
Carters
Thacher, AZ.
Local Cuts
Zephyr, TX.
USDA
307 Meats
Laramie, WY
Country Market
Jerome, MI.
Duhon Processing
Leesville, LA.
Powell Meat Co. Clinton, MO.
Olpe Locker
Olpe, KS.
Huse’s Malone, TX. U SDA
Edes Meats
Amarillo, TX.
USDA
McLean Beef York, NE
Voiron’s Abattoir Greensburg, LA.
Special D Macon, MO.
Yoder Meats Yoder, KS.
USDA
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I (we) the owner(s) of this animal, or authorized agent of owner(s), hereby warrant the information contained herin to be true and correct and apply for transfer of ITLA Certificate of Registration, and will legally defend ownership as represented.
TRANSFER BY LEASE
I, , (Owner - Lessor) (Address) ITLA Member # do hereby lease this , named (Cow or Bull) (Animal Name)
Identification Number ITLA Number (Brand #) (Registration Number) to , (Name of Lessee) (Address of Lessee) ITLA Member # for the following period: from (Date) to (Date)
Lease/Loan of Sire: The signature of the Lessee may be used in lieu of the owner of the sire when submitting a registration application providing this form is completed and filed with ITLA by the owner within 30 days after delivery of sire to Lessee.
Lease/Loan of Dam: The signature and address of the Lessee may be used and shown as breeder on registration applications in lieu of the signature and address of the registered owner of the dam for the purpose of registering of recording progeny born during the period specified on this form, provided this form is completed and filed with the ITLA, by the owner, within 30 days after delivery of the dam to the Lessee.
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3 Health certification in effect at time of all semen collection, including negative tests for Brucellosis, Tuberculosis, 5 Leptospirosis, Vibriosis, and Trichomoniasis
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Failure to comply with procedures set forth in the ITLE Artificial Insemination Enrollment regulations will be cause for cancellation of enrollment You may contact the lab of your choice for DNA kits and procedures. ITLA recommends Neogen for DNA results. Neogen Genomics 4131 N 48th St Lincoln, NE 68504. Email for Neogen; geneseekinfo@neogen.com and phone number 402-435-0665.
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ITLA SHOW RULEBOOK
INTERNATIONAL TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS &
QUALIFYING REGIONAL AFFILIATE SHOWS
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ITLA RULE BOOK
Exhibitor attendance and participation is greatly appreciated throughout the show!! This Standardized Rule Book is the governing document to be used when producing the International Championship Show, the International Youth Show and any regional affiliate shows where ITLA Qualifying Points are to be awarded. Deviations from the rules set forth in this book may result in the show being classified as a Non-Qualifying Show (with no qualifying points or High Point Legacy points recorded) unless the show chairman receives specific permission from the ITLA Board of Directors prior to the show.
Periodically, the rules and regulations contained in this book are reviewed and revised by the ITLA Changes are presented to the ITLA Board of Directors for approval before inclusion Every attempt will be made to inform members of any rule changes through updates in the ITLA Drover or posted on the official ITLA website For a copy of this publication, or to verify that this booklet contains the most up-to-date regulations, you can visit our website for the most current version of this governing rule book at www ITLA com
