IBBA FACTS IN A FLASH

First, the opportunities for socially distanced, country living and the capacity to grow safe and nutritious food for our families and our neighbors cannot be overrated. We may have even noticed our urban neighbors becoming more aware and appreciative of essential workers in the agriculture industry as they experienced empty grocery store shelves for what may have been the first time in their lives. Further, we have been blessed with ample opportunities for family time with reduced distractions from outside activities that will have lasting benefits. We may have also found that going on long walks, horseback riding, or driving through the countryside in our pickup trucks soaking in nature’s beauty, and the serenity it offers, is good for the soul. In addition, most of us have also learned to implement some new technology skills as we continue adapting to online teaching and learning, shopping, and conducting church services and business meetings with people from across the globe. Most of all, as cattle producers we have been continually blessed with a front row seat viewing God’s handiwork in every sunrise, the miracle of newborn calves, and the joy of working together with family and fellow Brangus breeders who share similar values.

In a time when the future can seem very uncertain, we in the International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) have an upclose view of the ongoing improvements in our breed, both with our cattle and our young people, as we continue to help further the Brangus breed and our Brangus Juniors through various promotional activities and the IBA Scholarship Program. If you are searching for a positive way to invest in the future, I invite you to reach out to me, or any of the other members of the IBA leadership team and get more involved to ensure the continued success of our Brangus cattle and our youth. For those who just need to renew their IBA membership, please remit dues to Janet Greuel at 438 Price Road, Brooks, Georgia 30205. The next IBA general membership meeting will be held this summer in conjunction with the NJBS in Belton, Texas.

IBBA FACTS in a flash in the past 30 days

9 New Senior Members 9 New Junior Members 5 New Associate Members 1,326 New Female Registrations 838 New Bull Registrations 2 New Semen Export Approvals 1,229 New DNA Submissions

IBBA ADDS MARCEL VIEIRA TO STAFF

The IBBA gladly welcomes its newest hire and addition to its programming team, Marcel Vieira. Marcel is a senior software developer from Rio de Janiero, Brazil, who aspires to always be of help to his community and company. Marcel was brought on full-time after his notable redesign of one of Regstr’s most experienced pain points, registration prefixes, which will be included in the upcoming summer 2021 update. He is also the owner of two very fun cats (or so he says).

IJBBA ANNOUNCES ONLINE ENTRY PROCESS FOR 2021 NATIONAL JUNIOR BRANGUS SHOW

The IJBBA is excited to announce that the entry process for the 2021 National Junior Brangus Show and Futurity will be 100% online this year. With the increased options available, the IJBBA board of directors unanimously agreed that now was the time to take advantage of all the opportunities an online entry portal provides. We look forward to those opportunities improving our efficiency but also the benefits this online portal will offer all exhibitors. Benefits such as ease of entry, reduced opportunities for errors, automatic calculations, and immediate payment are just a few things exhibitors can look forward to. Finishing touches are currently being put in place, so exhibitors are asked to allow a little patience as this project is completed. Exhibitors can rest assured that as soon as possible, IJBBA and IBBA will do everything possible to get this exciting new portal in front of them! Complete show information and rules can be found online at juniorbrangus.com/shows and all major updates will be announced via Facebook and the Brangus Bulletin eblast.

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g Select bulls from proven Brangus, Ultrablacks, Vigor Max™ (Brahman x Angus half-blood maximum heterosis), 3/4 Blood and Brahman Bulls. g Full two-year old bulls selling. g Fertility is our top priority. All other traits follow fertility. g Opportunity to buy bulls from a program that culls EVERY open female and EVERY female that doesn’t bring a calf to weaning pens. g Genetics developed and proven for more than 30 years. g Genetics are proven to develop powerful, profitable cow herds. g Maternal bulls to develop superior replacement heifers that are fertile and long lasting with good udders. g Selection of calving ease heifer bulls. g User Friendly bulls. g Bulls are hard, ripped and toned; ready for breeding pastures. g Managed to be disease free. ALL bulls out of Johnes-free cows. g Environmentally adapted and acclimated bulls that with stand heat and humidity. g Longevity – of bulls and their daughters.

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at the ranch near West Point, Mississippi 160 Brangus, Ultrablack and VigorMax™ Half-Blood Bulls 250 Brangus Commercial Bred Heifers Go to our website to request a sale catalog and to join our mailing list.

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Milton Sundbeck, Owner • Office (662)494-5944 32476 Hwy. 50 East, West Point, Mississippi 39773-5207 Joy Reznicek Sundbeck (205)399-0221 • Joy@TownCreekFarm.com Clint Ladner (662)812-8370 • Cladner@TownCreekFarm.com www.TownCreekFarm.com