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2021 SIRE DIRECTORY DEADLINE DECEMBER 1

Each year the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) publishes and distributes a semen directory for members to showcase their herd sires and market semen both domestically and internationally, including in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Australia, and South Africa. The directory will be mailed to each IBBA member, and additional copies will be distributed at the Cattlemen’s Congress, Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, as well as at sales, field days, and other events.

All sires listed in the 2021 Sire Directory must be parent verified; to order a DNA test contact Macee Prause at mprause@gobrangus.com.

Members can purchase pages in the directory and provide information highlighting the bull’s exceptional qualities and/ or achievements. The cost is $350 for each bull included in the directory.

Bull information must be submitted online, and a high resolution picture of your sire must be sent to Melanie Fuller at mfuller@gobrangus.com no later than December 1, 2020.

INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS OFFICIAL SHOW FACEBOOK PAGE

The IBBA has created a Facebook page designated to keep members attending shows up to date with the most current show information. The page can be found at “International Brangus Breeders Association Standard of Excellence Shows.” During the pandemic time of shows, locations, and dates changing, the IBBA encourages members to follow the Facebook page for the most accurate and time sensitive information including on-site show updates.

2021 CATTLE INDUSTRY ANNUAL CONVENTION AND NCBA TRADE SHOW MOVED

Press release courtesy of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

The 2021 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is officially on the move…to a new date of August 1012, 2021.

“The Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA Trade Show is one of the industry’s largest events each year, bringing together cattlemen and cattlewomen from across the nation to do the work of our industry. This event is the premier event for the beef cattle business.

Unfortunately, the current pandemic presents challenges that make bringing people together in February difficult. NCBA will hold some of its traditional business meetings in the January or February timeframe, in accordance with the association’s bylaws.

Originally scheduled for February 3-5, 2021, the convention and trade show will now take place August 1012, 2021. While the event may have a new date, both the convention and trade show will continue to take place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

We hope you’ll join us in-person in August for the 123rd anniversary of this legendary event. We’re working behind the scenes to create a great line-up of education, speakers, and a world-class trade show along with networking opportunities in a safe, responsible manner. We’d like to thank everyone involved in the event from our exhibitors, loyal sponsors, and partners for being so patient as we’ve worked through this process. Together we are going to make this event one to remember.”

TEXAS BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION NEWS

The Texas Brangus Breeders Association (TBBA) annual meeting, convention and spring sale will be held April 2 and 3, 2021, at the Tenroc Ranch in Salado. All members should have received a sale nomination form in the mail along with their dues notice. If you have not returned your nomination form to TBBA Sale Chairman Joe Fuller at jw.fuller@ yahoo.com, or Frances Miller at frances@ txbrangus.org, please contact them soon.

Nominations for TBBA directors will be due by December 15. This will be for a three-year term beginning in April 2021. If you are interested in running for the TBBA board or know someone who is, please email frances@txbrangus.org.

TBBA membership dues notices have been sent. If you would like to join the TBBA, and did not receive a notice, please go to our web page at txbrangus.org to find a membership application. Dues are $50 per year.

Website advertising is also available. Members can advertise their ranch on our TBBA website. A large banner ad is $500 per year, or a card-size ad is $100 per year, at only $0.27 cents per day. This is a great way to get your ranch name and information out in front of everyone that looks at our webpage.

TEXAS JUNIOR BRANGUS BREEDERS ANNOUNCE STATE SHOW

The Texas Junior Brangus Breeders Association (TJBBA) announced their Texas Junior Brangus State Show as June 23-26, 2021 in Bryan, Texas. New this year, all entries must be parent verified through the IBBA.

SOUTHEAST BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION NEWS

The Southeast Brangus Breeders Association (SBBA) would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The SBBA’s Heart of Alabama Brangus Bull Sale is to be held Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. CST. The sale will also be streamed live on DVAuction. To

view the catalog online go to www.sebrangus.com/upcomingsales or download a PDF copy on our Facebook page Southeast Brangus Breeders Association under the files tab. The upcoming SBBA Board of Directors meeting will be held January 15-16, 2021 in Dahlonega, Georgia. If any members have suggestions or ideas for the board to consider, please contact a SBBA board member at the contact information as follows: Jimmy Trice, president, jtrice@watvc.com; Nic Cornelison, vice-president, nic@lakemajestikfarms. com; Michael Childers, secretary treasurer, sebrangus@ hotmail.com; Wayne Addison, addisonbrangusfarms@ yahoo.com; Trey Cuevas, treycuevas3@yahoo.com; Chris Heptinstall, cgstall@yahoo.com; Wesley Hunt, pastorhunt@ bethesdabaptistcalhoun.com; Pepe Medina, pepecelhay@ gmail.com; Kendal Stennett, kendall_stennett@yahoo.com; Jeff Thomas, jeffsummerville1978@gmail.com; David Walker, dwalker@ksupplycompany.com; Doug Williams: whipowill@ yadtel.net.

There are several ways that members can help contribute and participate in the SBBA. Active and vibrant committees are an easy way to become a part of and get involved. The SBBA Advertising, Public Affairs and Public Relations, Awards, Budget and Finance, Auction, By-Laws, Membership, Nominating, Southeast Regional Junior Brangus Show, Southeast Sales, and the Youth and Scholarship Committee are all ways that you can get involved. For a description of the duties please visit our website at www.sebrangus.com under Association/By-laws.

Upcoming events and deadlines include: SBBA Bull Sale, December 5, 2020 in Uniontown, Alabama; SBBA Board of Directors meeting, January 15-16, 2021 in Dahlonega, Georgia; Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show, March 5-6, 2021 in Birmingham, Alabama; SBBA Field Day, August 20-21, 2021 at a host to be determined; SBBA Junior Show, September 17-18, 2021 in Live Oak, Florida; SBBA general membership meeting, September 24, 2021 in Troy, Alabama; SBBA Showcase Female Sale, September 25, 2021 in Troy Alabama, the donation heifer is being provided by Lee McGarity from Vanna Farms.

If you live in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia, and would like to find out more information about the SBBA, how to become a member, or for more information about any of the upcoming events please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Interested breeders can email sebrangus@hotmail.com or visit our webpage at sebrangus.com or on Facebook at Southeast Brangus Breeders Association for the latest information and updates.

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO CANCELS OPEN SHOWS ONLY

Press release courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced its commitment to the 2021 Junior Livestock Show, supporting the Rodeo’s mission of promoting agriculture and supporting Texas youth. In order to safely host a livestock competition and follow the health and safety guidelines, the 2021 Livestock Show will focus primarily on the Junior Show and select Youth Show events, foregoing its mostly adult-focused Open Show.

“Our efforts will be focused on providing a safe experience for our Junior Show exhibitors in 2021, which aligns with our mission of promoting agriculture and supporting Texas youth,” said Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO. “Our Open Show exhibitors are an integral part of our show every year, and this decision was not made lightly, but with the health and safety of all our exhibitors and guests at the forefront of our decision.”

By foregoing the Open Show and focusing primarily on the Junior Show, it limits the num-ber of participants on-site and allows event organizers to spread out Junior Show events over a longer period of time, allowing for the proper health and safety measures to be followed for the safety of exhibitors and guests.

“While our 2021 Livestock Show might look different amidst COVID-19, we are optimistic that we will be able to welcome back our Open Show exhibitors to the rodeo grounds in 2022, and give them the experience that they deserve and expect at the Houston Livestock Show and Ro-deo,” Boleman said.