COVER STORIES 14
Markets, Margins & Moving Volume:
Fast-Tracking Longhorn Beef From retail outlets to direct-to-consumer sales, learn more about the business end of marketing Longhorn beef in larger quantities. By Myra Basham
24 Tips on Giving Injections to
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Cattle
Best practices for injections as well as for care of syringes. By Heather Smith Thomas
48 New Dams of Distinction Join Roll of Honor
Celebrate the achievements of outstanding Longhorn females and learn how your consistent producers can join the list.
FEATURES 12
Procedures To Nominate Division B Directors
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21st Annual Rocky Mountain Select Sale raises over $13k for Semper Fi Fund By Charlie Searle
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2019 Top Hand Invitational Longhorn Sale Results
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2019 Bolen Production Sale Results
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Butler Breeder’s Online Futurity Results 22nd Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale Results
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Deep In The Heart Of Texas Longhorn Sale Results
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Call For TLBAA Logo Submissions The Board is accepting submissions for an updated logo for our association. Find guidelines and criteria here.
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2019 TLBT Leadership Camp A fun weekend with valuable learning
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2nd Annual Rodger Damrow Colorful Calf Contest Time to
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F1 Program Highlights Learn more about the newest TLBAA program.
DEPARTMENTS 2 TLBAA Directors
6 Editor’s Note
10 Chairman’s Letter
40 TLBT News
44 Affiliate News
46 News On The Trail
55 Index/Just For Grins
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opportunities for the youth leaders of the TLBT.
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