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:: Jeremy Jackson :: jjackson101@gmail.com Gentry, Arkansas
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2nd Vice President Shiloh Hall, Oklahoma
Secretary/Treasurer Allen Goode, Texas
INT BRANGUS AUXILIARY BOARD
:: President ::
Tina Gardner, China Spring, Texas
:: 1st Vice President ::
Tami Jones, Stillwater, Oklahoma
:: 2nd Vice President :: Marlene Schwerin, Gentry, Arkansas
:: Secretary :: Sami Roop, Grapevine, Texas
:: Treasurer ::
Connie Smart Runge, Texas
:: Historian ::
Jodi Jackson, Waco, Texas
:: Social Media Coordinator :: Jennifer Walker, Ben Lomond, Arkansas
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:: President :: Brandon Belt, Gatesville, Texas
:: Secretary/Treasurer :: Rick Cozzitorto
Allen Goode, Mabank, Texas
Chris Heptinstall, Dothan, Alabama
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:: Rob Singleton :: rsingletoncattle@yahoo.com Seville, Florida
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Brian Sadovsky, bsadovsky@gobrangus.com
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Tracy Holbert, College Station, Texas
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:: Mary Douglass :: twoheartsbrangus@yahoo.com Seguin, Texas
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:: Mike Weathers :: mikeweathers@msn.com Columbus, Texas
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2nd Vice President Ginger Pritchard, McLoud, Oklahoma
Traci Middleton, Puryear, Tennessee
Cindy Blazek, Leona, Texas
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Treasurer Janet Greuel, Brooks, Georgia
Historian Jodi Jackson, Waco, Texas
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:: Awards :: Shiloh Hall, Okmulgee, Oklahoma
President Brandon Belt, Gatesville, Texas
Secretary/Treasurer Darrell Wilkes, Ph.D.
Allen Goode, Mabank, Texas
Andrew Sicotte Jr., asicotte@goregstr.com
:: Breed Improvement :: Josh Walker, Ph.D., Ben Lomond, Arkansas
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Chris Heptinstall, Marianna, Florida
:: Commercial Marketing :: Cody Glenn,West Point, Mississippi
Raul Ramos, rramos@goregstr.com
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Traci Middleton, Puryear, Tennessee
Cindy Blazek, Leona, Texas
David Wood, Magnolia, Mississippi
:: Finance :: Jeremy Jackson, Gentry, Arkansas
Advertising Sales, Melanie Fuller mfuller@gobrangus.com, 979-255-3343
:: Matt Barton :: rangeroptics@gmail.com Stillwater, Oklahoma
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:: Warren Young, DVM :: wbydvm@hotmail.com Blanchard, Oklahoma
Greg Romans, Vale, Oregon romansbrangus@yahoo.com
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Nic Cornelison, Flat Rock, Alabama
INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR BRANGUS BOARD
:: International :: Garrett Thomas, Waxahachie, Texas
2021-2022 IJBBA Board of Directors
President April Villarreal, Brookshire, Texas
Ex-Officio Jacob Jones, Stillwater, Oklahoma
IBBA COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Awards Shiloh Hall, Okmulgee, Oklahoma
:: Long Range Planning :: Joe Fuller, Willow City, Texas
Breed Improvement Randy Schmidt, M.D., Texarkana, Texas
Commercial Marketing Cody Glenn, West Point, Mississippi
:: Randy Schmidt, M.D. :: doctorrand@me.com Texarkana, Texas
At-Large Randy Schmidt, M.D., Texarkana, Texas doctorrand@me.com
Queen Payge Dupre, Florida
Director Briana Hicks, Danbury, Texas
Director Jaxon Allen, Haworth, Oklahoma
:: Membership & Education :: Karen Adamek, Schulenberg, Texas
Finance Allen Goode, Mabank, Texas
:: Promotions ::
International Garrett Thomas, Waxahachie, Texas
:: Josh Walker, Ph.D. :: josh@redbudfarms.net Ben Lomond,Arkansas
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Director Samuel Belt, Gatesville, Texas
Director Tyler Towns, Bryan, Texas
Director Jayden Pinkston, Shefner, Florida
Director Kaily Warren, Lufkin, Texas
Megan Greenwood, Plantersville, Texas
:: Show ::
Long Range Plan Joe Fuller, Willow City, Texas
Mark Perry, Waco, Texas
Membership Marty Lavender, Melrose, New Mexico
Promotion Lisa Neal, Morganza, Lousiana
Show Gina Gill, Beckville, Texas
:: IJBBA Advisory :: Brandon Belt, Gatesville, Texas
IJBBA Advisory, Brandon Belt, Gatesville, Texas
David Wood, Magnolia, Mississippi
Nic Cornelison, Flat Rock, Alabama
IJBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
:: President :: Emma Tittor, Texas
:: Ex-Officio :: Jaxon Allen, Oklahoma
:: Queen :: Camille Burns, Texas
:: Director :: Aubrey Meador, Texas
:: Director :: Savannah Hanson, Texas
:: Director :: Gracie Johnson, Texas
:: Director :: Isabelle Parkey, Texas
:: Director :: Kade Whiddon, Texas
:: Director :: Grant Goree, Mississippi
:: Director :: Emily Jackson, Arkansas
:: Director :: Carter Aucoin, Louisiana Cover Details
Cover photo by Kelsey Gibson, Town Creek Inside photos by Sarah Tisdel, Triangle K Ranch, Kelsey Gibson, Town Creek and Matt Roppolo
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Megan Greenwood of Greenwood Cattle & Quarter Horses
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30 IBBF RECOGNIZES LIFETIME DONORS
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Meet the Top Bulls & THR Leaders of 2024
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The IBBA unveils the top bulls and THR leaders of 2024, celebrating the standout performers and trailblazers shaping the future of the industry.
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Greater Jacksonville Ag Fair Show Results
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Relive the excitement as we showcase the champions and division leaders from the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Brangus Show
58 National Show of Merit Show Results
Experience the thrill of the NSOM Show, featuring standout Brangus cattle and exceptional exhibitors
IBBA Welcomes 2024's New Members!
Join us in welcoming the
By Shiloh Hall, International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) president
As we near the end of another remarkable year for the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA), I am filled with pride reflecting on what we have accomplished together. This year marked a significant milestone as we celebrated our 75th anniversary—a celebration that was truly unforgettable. Our celebration didn’t just honor the rich legacy of those who came before us; it also challenged us to continue building on this foundation for the future.
Throughout this year, Brangus genetics remained in high demand, reaffirming the exceptional qualities of our cattle. Our breeders saw excellent returns, and it’s clear that Brangus cattle continue to drive profitability across the beef industry. This growth speaks to the tireless efforts of our breeders, as well as the cutting-edge genetic advancements being made in the Brangus breed.
IBBA also took significant strides in bringing our community together through a variety of events. From the general membership meeting to the shows, sales and field days, these gatherings fostered valuable discussions, gave breeders a chance to network and showcased the very best in Brangus cattle. The strength of our association comes not only
One important reminder for all members: the deadline to submit nominations for our annual awards is fast approaching. This month is the cutoff for nominations for Breeder of the Year, Pioneer of the Year, Commercial Producer of the Year and Top Hand of the Year. These awards allow us to recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of those who have dedicated themselves to the success of our breed. If you know someone whose work and passion have made a significant impact, I urge you to submit a nomination. We will honor the winners at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during our annual membership meeting in March, which is always a special time to come together and celebrate the very best in Brangus.
Speaking of our annual meeting, I want to encourage everyone to attend the general membership meeting. This event is a cornerstone of our association, where we not only conduct important business but also honor our award winners and officially seat newly elected board members. It’s a chance to gather with fellow breeders, see some of the best cattle in the country and participate in meaningful discussions about the future of our breed. I look forward to seeing many of you there as we continue working together to strengthen and grow
Gratitude A Season of and Optimism
by Rick Cozzitorto, International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) executive vice president
As the Christmas season approaches, we are reminded of the blessings that enrich our lives: faith, family, the work we love, and the hobbies that renew our spirits. In this season of giving and reflection, I encourage all of us to take a moment to express gratitude for these gifts.
Our shared passion for the cattle industry is one such blessing. This year, we’ve witnessed a remarkable cattle market, with strong prices and sustained demand that fill us with hope for a prosperous future. The trajectory ahead promises even more opportunities for cattle producers to thrive.
I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our staff and their families. Getting to know each of you and your talents over the past 90 days has been a true pleasure. To my IBBA Board of Directors, I look forward to the leadership you will bring in the months ahead and to working together as we shape the future of the Brangus breed.
For those of us in the Brangus community, there’s even more to celebrate. The Brangus breed continues to gain well-deserved recognition for its exceptional qualities. Producers are experiencing firsthand the versatility, resilience, and profitability that the Brangus cow brings to their
operations. As we look to the future, it’s clear that Brangus is carving an indispensable niche in the cattle industry, one that will only grow in value and reputation.
During this season of reflection and planning, let us also be grateful for the community that binds us together. Whether it’s the support of our families, the camaraderie we share within our breed association, or the pride we take in our work, these connections remind us why we do what we do.
As we celebrate this special time of year, let us look forward to a new year filled with opportunities, driven by our shared dedication and the enduring strength of the Brangus breed.
Merry Christmas and blessings to you all. May God bless our ranchers and farmers who feed us and the world, our military who keeps us safe, and this great nation of America for the opportunities she provides.
Sincerely, Coz
Calculated, quantitative and quality driven decisions push the envelope of success from good to great. We’ve challenged the status quo in the Brangus breed to create what the industry desires. The Brand. Breaking The Mold. Dare to be different.
UPDATE from the Field
As the sale season begins to wind down, I like to take the time to reflect on the successes from this fall season. If you have attended even one of the sales that has taken place in the last 3 months, you most likely picked up on the same feeling I did: palpable excitement. Demand for Brangus bulls and females, registered and commercial, across the board have been at a fever pitch; after, and even before a favorable election result. At the conclusion of my last update, I was gearing up to go to the Florida Prime Sale in Bunnell. From there, I flew back home for a few days before making the drive out to Oak Creek Farms in Chappell Hill, Texas for the Annual Fall Forage-Developed Bull Sale. I then headed back to The Bayou State for the Inaugural Gulf Coast Genetic Alliance Bull and Female Sale: a new partnership between MidSouth Cattle Company and Soileau Cattle Company. From there I headed north to Concord, Arkansas to Chimney Rock Cattle Company for the GenePlus Fall Sale, then back home to Louisiana for the Branch Ranch Fall Sale. A short 3 days later, I headed out to Alabama for the ACE Fall bull and female sale held at Quail Valley Farms. Then, it was back over to Arkansas for the CDP Fall Sale, followed by the Cavender Ranches Fall Sale.
To fit all the highlights into just one field report would require the use of this entire magazine, so I decided instead to list one from each sale last month. Every sale had a
tremendous showing, despite some challenging environmental circumstances related to rainfall (either way too much or not nearly enough, depending on the part of the world you’re coming from).
Florida Prime saw a tremendous show of support for a reaffirmed partnership between the Phillips Ranch and Fenco Farms Programs, despite two hurricanes and numerous tornados striking the area just a brief time before. The Florida market has always, and continues to be, a strong foothold for the Brangus breed, further bolstered by the two progressive principal programs of Florida Prime.
The Oak Creek Farms sale was up next. Johnny and Carolyn Beldon have been raising Brangus since 1967 and have a very respectable following of majority commercial producers; a market Johnny has worked very hard to cultivate. Even so, Lot 1 went across the auction block to a commercial cattleman for an astounding $18,850.
Gulf Coast Genetic Alliance also had their debut sale this month. Held at MidSouth Cattle Company on a later weekend than previous MidSouth sales, this partnership represents a new partnership with Soileau Cattle Company in Bunkie, LA. Another well-attended sale and a great start to another blossoming partnership.
Next stop: Concord, Arkansas for the GenePlus sale. This sale marks the first time that Brangus and Ultrablack bulls qualifying for the Top Dollar Angus genetic certification program were sold. A large portion of these bulls go north, or
by Kyle Caldwell, Director of Field Services and Strategic Projects
out into what some could consider “non-traditional” Brangus country; further proving the utility of this breed for any environment.
After a restful Sunday, it was time for the Branch Ranch Rough and Ready Sale. Tommie Rogers has worked hard to market bulls to the large population of commercial cattlemen in northern Louisiana and they showed up in force yet again to bid on some highly maternal bulls and several hundred commercial females.
The ACE at Quail Valley Farms Sale saw the single lot capture the highest sale price so far this fall, with the $210,000 ALL
IN of ACE 313L going to GKB Cattle. The whole front cut at this sale could be stacked up against any in the country. Then came the CDP Sale in El Dorado, Arkansas. This marks the third sale for the CDP program at the Draggin’ M Ranch location, and the second since the tragic passing of John Milam. This was the largest offering of bulls in one location this fall, and the buyers stuck around for the long haul to make it a great sale end to end. Several high-end herd sire prospects traded here with several bulls heading to new markets.
This month’s sales were capped off with the Cavender Ranches Fall Sale with the highest average price for females and bulls seen thus far this fall, in what amounted to a $5 million plus weekend. The female sale was headlined by a stout set of females deemed “The Deadly Dozen.” I always like seeing this sale format where two choice lots are offered at a time and the one not purchased is retained in the seller’s herd. This is a testament to confidence in the genetics being offered for sale.
All the individual successes of these headliner sales speak to one central message: the demand for Brangus is stronger than it ever has been. We are in the midst of a new golden age for the breed thanks to the efforts of progressive Brangus breeders nationwide, and the world over. The best part is… we still have a few more to hit. Next, I’ll be heading to the T3 Pine Belt Alliance Sale in Purvis, Mississippi, the Inagural GKB Fall Sale in Desdemona, Texas, with a final capstone sale in Weimar, Texas: the Texas Drovers Sale.
As a closing thought, I have greatly appreciated the feedback and encouragement on the pre-sale videos posted on Facebook. The videos seem to be well liked, and I look to continue them this spring. See you down the road!
GO BRANGUS!
UTILIZING BASIS
CATTLEFAX TRENDS
by Matthew McQuagge
Futures markets, which reflect the combined knowledge of a commodity’s supply and demand fundamentals, can have different applications for cattle producers depending upon which sector of the industry they participate in. Through the use of basis, cattle managers can forecast prices which aids in both the calculation of breakevens and the development of risk management strategies. This article will focus on the relationship between deferred futures and feeder cattle and calf values via basis.
Basis is simply the difference between the current cash price and futures price of a commodity. Cash –Futures = Basis
• Positive basis = cash above futures. For example, cash feeder cattle are at $255 while the feeder cattle futures contract you are comparing against is $250, equals a +$5 basis.
• Negative basis = cash below futures. Cash feeder cattle price is $250, and the feeder cattle futures contract you are comparing against is $255, equals a -$5 basis. Basis fluctuates throughout the life of the contract in common patterns that are often unique to each contract based on the seasonality of the market. That said, it’s important to recognize that basis will converge near contract expiration as cash and futures come together. On feeder cattle contracts, which are cash settled, the cash price and futures contract will end at the same price. Live cattle futures contracts are not cash settled and, instead, require physical delivery of the product. This means that the cash price and futures contract do not have to converge exactly though will usually end within a couple dollars of each other. Basis can also be calculated as a percentage (cash/ futures) which is often used for long-term comparisons at different price levels.
Basis, either positive or negative, in deferred contract months is generally a good gauge as to the direction of the market based on the fundamentals of the beef cattle
industry as well as influences from outside factors. In a negative basis environment, the market is typically forecasting healthier times ahead as the implied price is higher than current prices. Conversely, when cash prices exceed deferred futures, the market recognizes that challenges may exist.
In addition to forecasting market trends, basis levels also illustrate regional dynamics by comparing the futures market price to local cash prices with differences in regional basis reflecting freight costs to reach the Central Plains. Feeder cattle and calves in the Southeast or Western states typically maintain a weaker basis compared to similar weight cattle in the Central Plains. Macro-economic factors also come into play here as rising fuel costs can result in a further weakening of the basis in regions where cattle have to travel further to reach the major feeding areas. Differences in quality of cattle can also impact basis as Northern Plains cattle frequently maintain a stronger basis due to their ability to earn additional premiums when sold on a grid as fat cattle. The accompanying map is an illustration of the average basis for 750-pound steer calves, by state, compared to the January feeder cattle futures contract, when many backgrounded calves will be selling. This
historical data can aid in the estimation of the premium or discount that is typical for feeder cattle marketed against the January contract. In addition to region and weight differences, basis can also vary by sex as heifers are discounted relative to steers. When forecasting basis for heifers, it’s important that calf sellers account for the difference in steer versus heifer weights before plugging in the discount rate.
As mentioned earlier, basis levels in deferred contracts anticipate market directions and, thus, are utilized heavily in both the sale and purchase of feeder cattle. This can be illustrated through the relationship between spot feeder cattle and deferred live cattle
however, last year, basis traded weaker into winter. A weakening basis this year would be positive towards deferred live cattle which would carry through and create support for winter feeders. Conversely, a strengthening August LC basis would limit upside potential on feeders and result in January and March FC trending sideways into the winter.
A weakening basis, while supportive to feeder cattle, can result in lower projected feedlot breakevens.
Feeder cattle, which had been a decent buy for feedlot operators, have started to shift towards negative breakevens which is reflected in the SWAP. A negative SWAP means that the breakeven purchase price on incoming cattle is higher than the current fed price. This lack of profit potential will likely lead to a decrease in cow-calf or stocker operators looking to retain ownership through the feeding phase.
futures. As feeder cattle are a derivative of live cattle, price expectations can be made for feeder cattle based on the live cattle contract approximately six months away. However, as days on feed has trended higher, and feedyard in-weights can vary based on outside grazing availability, that relationship can be stretched to spread seven months depending on the appropriate feeder cattle contract. This results in strong correlations between contract pairings such as August FC and February LC or January FC and August LC.
As such, deferred live cattle basis patterns are a necessary component for estimating feeder breakevens for both buyers and sellers. Seasonally, basis patterns for 2025 June and August LC should trade more sideways through the end of this year
An understanding of the deferred futures markets, and associated basis, can help with price projections around calves and feeders. To this end, knowing average historical basis levels is an essential tool in calculating breakevens. CattleFax maintains weekly historical basis levels by state, sex, and weight which are available for members. Through the use of such tools, producers can make more informed decisions around buying or selling strategies, retaining ownership, and managing risk.
WELCOME TO THE IBBA! 2024's new members!
IBBA would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all the new members. If you have any questions during your Brangus journey, please feel free to contact your IBBA staff by phone: 210-696-8231, or by email: info@gobrangus.com.
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Hillary Lawrence
Eduardo Serna
Leroy & Margie Skloss
Layne Ford
Ken Meier of Meier Ranch,
Texas selected a Red Brangus bull for $7,000.
EACC Cattle Ranch, Washington, Texas took home the high-selling bull. The Brangus bull brought $18,850.
Another noteable buyer was Clint Grinstead of 4G Cattle Company, Davis Oklahoma who purchased three Brangus Bulls for $6,000 each.
...and a Happy New Year from the Oak Creek Farms Crew!
Pam Williamson of Skyhawk Brangus, Tyler, Texas purchased a Brangus bull for $9,000.
Paul Landua, Bellville, Texas (pictured with his mom) bought his Brangus bull for $5,000.
Brenham,
LIFETIME DONORS IBBF
Brangus Enthusiasts,
The International Brangus Breeders Foundation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our generous donors. These breeders and individuals are supporting a foundation that helps move the Brangus breed forward in the beef industry.
Some donors have signed up for the Bullish on Brangus program, in which they make a $10 donation for every bull sold. Others participate in the Brangus Value Project. Some donated embryos that were sold during the Genetic Edge sale in Houston, and other donors choose to simply make a general contribution to the IBBF for use in other research and education programs that are approved by the IBBF.
The International Brangus Breeders Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation. Consult with your tax advisor on the deductibility of your donations.
If you would like more information on any of these programs, please call the office at 210-696-8231.
Mound Creek Ranch
Draggin' M Ranch
Cavender Brangus
Blackwater Cattle Co.
Dr. Randy Schmidt
Southern Ionics, Inc.
Fenco Farms
L G Herndon Farms
Villa Ranch
Phillips Ranch
Bill and Gail Davis
T3 Brangus
Saddle Hill Cattle Co
Grassy Lake Cattle Co
Trio Cattle & Genetics
Pennridge Ranch
Vern and Vicki Suhn
Cox Excalibur Brangus
GENETRUST / GENEPLUS
Michael and Judith Kammerer
Chimney Rock Cattle Company
Ray and Karen Westall
Lake Majestik Farms
Quail Valley Farms
TTT Brangus Farm
Brett Basden
Red Bud Farms
Cross F Cattle
Buck Thomason
Ray Johnston
Vanna Farms
GKB Cattle Co.
All In Cattle Company
The Branch Ranch
David and Nada Wood
Midsouth Cattle
CDP
Plainview Farms
Joe and Nancee Lingg
Double W Ranch
Genesis Ranch
Johnny Vines
Johnston Brangus
Circle X Land & Cattle
Orman's Welding & Fabrication
Randy Nugent
Roy & Skeeter Davis Family Foundation
Traci Middleton
Tony and Lolita Westbrooks
MP Brangus Ranch
Tuna Rosa Ranch
Joe Kassler
Bill Austin
Farris Ranching Co
Hardee Farms
Mike Vorel
Cross N Farm
Bar X Brangus
American Cattle Enterprises
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Texas Brangus Breeders Association
Belt Brangus
Mutscher Brangus
NEOGEN
Sewell Cattle Company
Gary Wente
Power of the Brands
Lawman Ranch
Cody and Emily Gariss
Howard and Carolyn Davis
K&L Brangus
Barret J Klein
Las Palomas
Craig Green
Far Niente Farms
Jeremy Jackson
Leseman Double Diamond Ranch
Oklahoma Brangus Breeders Association
Randy Malouf
Tajo Ranch
Oskar Juarez
Salacoa Valley Farms
Adam Hicks
David & Jodi Jackson
Ken & Judy Caldwell
Lavender Brangus
Gariss, Cody or Emily
Young Land & Cattle
IRBBA
M-Bar-M Ranch
Grant Cattle Co
Roger & Janet Greuel
3G Cattle
Addison Brangus
Carl & Becky Goodnight
Char-No Farm
Circle Lee Farms
Darrell Wilkes
Diamond G Brangus
Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch
Double Duece Ranch
Eagles Nest Ranch
Kyle & Jennifer Caldwell
Miller Brangus
Milton Sundbeck
Producers Cooperative Association
Russ and Pam Williamson
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Sadovsky Family
Santa Rosa Ranch
Seth & Dane McGinnis
Southway Land & Cattle
Stalwart Ranch
Wilson & Wilson Brangus
Steve & Vickie Mims
Greg Romans
Wild M Brangus
Leto Farms
MBJ Ranch
4D Red Brangus
B+E Cattle Company
Barton Brangus
Beech Creek Farms
BH Cattle Company
Carter Brangus
Champions Valley Brangus
Chris Heptinstall
CJC Farms
Collard Construction & Land Solutions
Cross S Cattle
Crow & Crow Farms, LLC
Cynthia & Jerry House
Giffin Brangus
Gurrola Cattle Company
High Rock Farm
Last Lap Ranch
Livestock Nutrition Center
Martin Valley farms
Matthew Dorsett
Morgan Henry Pedersen Farms
Rafter 3 Cattle Co
Red Bird Meadows
Reprologix
Rob Singleton
Robert and Margie Field
Robert Key
Sunny Paddock Farm
Sunshine Acres
Terry Johnson
Town Creek Farms
Two Hearts Brangus
Wiley Ranch
East Texas Cattle Co
Hurla Farms
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While basic breeding standards, like breeding soundness exams, are foundationally key, reproductive technologies support these principles by offering genetic advancements and improvements to an operation’s bottom line.
Managing donors, making OPU collections, and selecting and handling recipients for live calves requires strong decision-making combined with structured strategies.
Here are a few tips to help prepare for breeding season using these practices.
1. Don’t skimp on nutrition, supplements, and minerals for desired body conditioning.
“This might seem obvious, but producers often over-think it,” says Reproductive Services LLC Satellite Manager, Brent Nisley. “We don’t need a professional chart to analyze this. Common sense, middle-of-the-road body condition is much better than being too fat.”
Reproductive Services LLC is a Vytelle Satellite location. Satellites are locations where Vytelle collects oocytes for their in vitro fertilization (IVF) services. Vytelle has over 46 satellite locations, which places us within reach to 54% of the United States breeding herd. Producers can also schedule an on-farm visit, where a Vytelle technician comes to the farm.
Ensuring donor cows also become pregnant is a key piece of the puzzle.
Donors offer two opportunities for aspiration:
2 weeks post-calving and through her open period.
Up to 100 days into the pregnancy.
Plan her aspirations and collections properly. Determine the accurate times when collection makes the most sense and block it in the calendar, but don’t neglect to schedule the donor’s breeding. It’s the ‘icing on the cake’ benefit.
3. Take advantage of the bigger window.
“When we were still using FSH stimulation, donors had to be cycling,” Nisley says. “To maintain the yearly calving interval, we only had time to flush once or twice. Today, we get an added perk with a much bigger embryo collection window.”
season, and are, oftentimes, the most fertile cows. This will expand a herd’s high-quality genetic base.
5. Be proactive with plans and goals.
Nisley stresses producers shouldn’t skimp on any aspect of nutrition for both donors and recipients. “Simply, if the nutrition is in place and they’re not going backward, we’ll get better conception rates.”
2. Make the extra effort to ensure the donor’s pregnancy.
Vytelle ADVANCE™ is the in vitro fertilization process that gives producers much more flexibility. With no shot schedule and an all-natural process, producers skip the donor set up, forget the added labor and just bring the cow. When timed accurately, collection can be done 6 to 10 times.
4. Don’t use the ‘shortage of cows’ excuse to relax on donors and recipient selection.
With cow numbers down in the U.S., it’s important to keep the faith and continue capitalizing on donors and recipients.
Cherry-pick the consistently ‘first to get pregnant’ as they have the longest time to prepare for the next breeding
Avoid procrastination. Ask questions to trusted advisors beyond simply the next step and confirm their answers.
• How many embryos are required for the desired number of calves?
• Where will the work be done?
• When will the collections be scheduled and completed?
• Is a specific mating necessary or are multiple options in play?
• What will be included in the vaccination plan?
• What is the main goal and how quickly do we need to reach it?
• Is the recipient pool in place?
• Will fresh or frozen embryos be used?
Confirmed answers at the beginning of the process go a long way in achieving desired results.
6. Embrace the ‘common cow’ stance.
“For success with IVF, it all comes down to the common cow stance,” says Recip Solutions owner, Craig Gana. “Consistency of everything we do supports this stance.”
Use trusted veterinarians for a vaccination and parasite control program. Maintain consistent, long-term diets.
Strive for a sensible Body Condition Score of 5.
“The common cow sense of doing everything systematically will help increase success. There’s no magic wand so we still need a little luck, but consistency
and careful calculation make a huge difference,” Gana says.
7. Make the research effort.
Identify trusted embryo transfer technicians in your area and partner with professionals like Vytelle for all your reproductive and breeding goals. Take advantage of their knowledgeable tips and tricks. Combining many small factors equals substantial differences. It’s the best way to reach our targeted 55 to 60% conception rates.
8. Utilize Vytelle as a resource.
Professional reproductive services like Vytelle are foundational for a reason. We’re much more than ‘arms in cows’. Vytelle helps producers make plans, identify optimal donors, assess recipients, analyze sires, and assist with mating options, timelines, and strategies, all backed by our huge performance database.
“We were impressed by Vytelle right from the start and were instantly happy with the entire process,” Gana says. “It’s obvious they have a passion for breeding.”
Vytelle ADVANCE™ is the in vitro fertilization process that checks all the boxes. Skip the donor set up, forget the added labor and just bring the cow.
» Hormone-free IVF
» Open or pregnant donors
» Outcome-based pricing
» Fresh or frozen grade 1 embryos
Schultz Cattle Company
Brad Cotton
R.L. and Sally Robbs
Vytelle
Gold Creek Brangus
JMP Farm
Platte Valley Brangus
Mary A Ranch
Elias Brangus
Cobb Mountain Ranch
Double Circle Brangus
Eddie Blazek
Garrett Thomas
Gerardo Alanis
Jerri Lynn Pierce
John Garcia
Jorge Maldonado
Larry Franke
Marc Shaw
Marvel Farms
Michael Sturgess
Pepe Guerra
Rae Moore
Ron Brauer
Therral Story
Woody Folsom
Zachary Brasher
Craig Stovall
2G Cattle Company
Great Mark Western
Lionel Arsement
Armstrong Brangus Farm
JRT Brangus
Darby Cattle Co.
Don Dorn
James and Diane Ansohn
B5M Brangus
Briggs Ranch
Cliff & Judy Stewart
Grady & Sara Green
Jackson Farms
MT64 Cattle Company
Star G Ranches
VI T Cattle Company
Marci Chisum
Peanut Carr
Trevor Haney
Foundation Fundraisers
Mandie Sadovsky, Member Services Manager, IBBA
In 2015, The International Brangus Breeders Association created a separate fundraising entity. The International Brangus Breeders Foundation (IBBF) is a 501(c)(3) organization capable of accepting tax-deductible donations. Your generous gifts and donations are used to conduct research, investigations, and experiments in the breeding of Brangus cattle.
The Objectives of the Foundation are:
1) To fund research activities for the purpose of advancing the livestock industry, benefiting Brangus breeders and other beef producers today, and in the future .
2) To fund and support programs involving education and research of Brangus cattle
3) Educate the beef cattle industry on topics such as Brangus geneti cs and other production practices.
We encourage all our breeders to get involved with the Foundation. Your support can greatly assist the Foundation and breed efforts towards achieving these important objectives. The IBBF has several ways you can support the se breed wide goals
One of the most popular (and simplest) is becoming a participant in the Bullish on Brangus Initiative. Each time you sell a bull, send in $10.00 of that sale to the Foundation. As a thank you, we will send you a Bullish on Brangus logo vest so you can outwardly show your support. For more information on pledging contact Mandie Sadovsky at msadovsky@gobrangus.com, or (210) 696-8231.
The Brangus Value Project will be starting Round 4 soon. The A.I. sires used in BVP initially must achieve a set of standards for trait thresholds, are selected to be used, and then are bred to 70 cows with the goal of producing steer calves that will be fed and harvested with data collection from start to finish. The data collected includes DNA, Rib Eye Area, Fat Thickness, Marbling Score, feed efficiency on a pen basis, hot carcass weight, ability to gain, and overall performance. The steers fed are then compared to Angus steers used as control groups. Data from the first three rounds of this bi-annual program have produced tremendous results, proving that Brangus can both feed and hang with the best. As a thank you for being a steer sponsor during Round 4, the Foundation will send you a rack of ribeye steaks for your enjoyment. For more information on the Brangus Value Project and becoming a sponsor, please contact Kyle Caldwell at kcaldwell@gobrangus.com, or (214) 794 -3625.
The International Brangus Breeders Foundation Embryo Sale has become a premier event that creates a win-win situation for the Foundation, donors, and buyers. As a buyer, you are investing in the future of Brangus and gaining some of the top genetics in the breed As an embryo donor, you are contributing to the breed by passing along the treasured genetics of your successful herd to be used for the future . The Foundation also benefits, as all proceeds from the sale are used to fund additional research projects. This sale takes place during the Brangus events at the Houston Livestock Show Rodeo following the Genetic Edge Sale. For more information on the Embryo Sale, contact Foundation Chairman Brandon Belt at brandonbelt@aol.com, or (254) 248-5260, Mark Cowan at mark@cavenderranches.com, or (903) 495-4522, or Tracy Holbert at tracy@bwcattle.com or (979) 255-4357.
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RED REGISTRATIONS
BLACK REGISTRATIONS
Confused about USDA’s Electronic ID (EID)1 requirements? You’re not alone.
We’ve fielded many questions about the new EID rules for livestock moving across state lines. As the leading provider of EID tags and readers through our ALLFLEX® brand, Merck Animal Health wants to support cattle producers in their decision-making with the expertise and solutions they need.
As part of that effort, we hope to clarify some of the tagging changes to USDA’s Animal Disease Traceability system.
Key distinctions with official ID rules
The new policy only applies to interstate movement. Other exemptions include direct to slaughter cattle and sexually intact cattle (and bison) under 18 months of age.
Animals that will need electronically and visually readable tags when they enter interstate movement include:
• Sexually intact cattle and bison 18 months or older
• All dairy cattle, including beef-on-dairy crossbred animals
• Cattle and bison of any age used for rodeo, recreation events, shows or exhibitions
Another important detail: Visual ear tags applied before Nov. 5, 2024, will be recognized as official IDs for the life of the animal. They’ll be grandfathered in and will not need an EID.
Easing the financial burden
Producers and the livestock industry have raised concerns about the potential cost burden of the new tagging policies. Congress recently directed USDA-APHIS to allocate no less than $15 million for the cost of tags and related infrastructure to help offset those costs.2
Producers may be able to access EID tags for free via their state veterinarian. They can apply those tags at approved tagging sites. Producers can also buy EIDs directly from a distributor, online vendor or local dealer and apply the tags themselves.
In addition, producers are not required to invest in tag-reading hardware or software, unless they choose to do so for herd management and recordkeeping. The EID tags can be used the same way as visual tags.
New EID rules spark questions
By Paul Koffman, Livestock Technology Solutions Lead, North America
Addressing data privacy concerns
EID tags are encoded with a number that identifies the animal, but no owner-specific information. The data associated with the tags will be stored in various federal and state databases.
Access to that data will also be restricted to the state and federal officials responsible for managing high-impact diseases of the cattle industry.
USDA agnostic on EID tags
USDA isn’t mandating or recommending any one brand of ear tag. Tags must be approved by the department and will be imprinted with the Official Eartag Shield.
The ALLFLEX radio frequency ID (RFID) tags offered by Merck Animal Health meet these standards. They use a short-read range that doesn’t interfere with radio frequencies commonly found in livestock operations. ALLFLEX tags do not include any global positioning system (GPS) capabilities. Producers also use these RFID tags to track health protocols, performance, reproduction and genetics.
The new tagging requirements are intended to bolster the industry’s tracing capabilities in the event of a disease outbreak. Contact your Merck Animal Health representative or tag supplier to find out how ALLFLEX tags can help you comply with these rules while managing your beef or dairy operation more efficiently.
National Archives. Federal Register. Rules and Regulations. Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. May 9, 2024. 89(91):39540-39566. APHIS-2021-0020. 2024-09717.pdf (govinfo.gov). Retrieved May 21, 2024.
Rachael Oatman. Congress approves $15 million for EID tagging of cattle. Tri-State Livestock News. March 22, 2024. https://www.tsln.com/news/congress-approves-15-million-for-eidtagging-of-cattle/. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
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Tough Times Build Tough Cattle
by Macee Wagner, Director of Genomics & Research
Dusty. Arid. Hot. Dry. Brush. Drought. Hardy.
These are the conditions our breeders are facing in Sonora, Mexico. In November, the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) traveled with a U.S. Livestock Genetics Export (USLGE) sponsored team including Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA), and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to Hermosillo, Mexico. The group quickly became aware of the environmental conditions imposed upon our breeders in the region, including just two inches of rain annually. Despite these conditions, they are the top beef and export producing state in Mexico.
Progressive
Our first day on the ground gave us our first insight into the operations near Hermosillo. At Rancho El Aigame, the Sanchez Quiñones family shared their story. The 27,000 acres ranch has been in their family for four generations.
Despite this heritage, the current generation has limited experience in the cattle industry. Even though they lack experience, they are making big changes and learning quickly to make headway in their Brangus herd. They are using 136 acres for a fertilized, central pivot irrigation system to grow sorghum for silage to feed their pens of Brangus. They have ambitions to grow their Brangus herd and have a driven commitment to produce high quality, efficient breeding females.
The following day, we started out at Rancho El 17 feedlot and toured the facility with manager, Cesar Valencia. Founded in 1991, the feedlot has been a part of the beef quality changes to ensure the needs of both their domestic beef market and export markets are met. At the feedlot, we were able to witness firsthand their Siniiga tagging system and the process that the cattle industry follows to ensure traceability with this system. Additionally, their operation is 100% vertically integrated, providing beef to their own local
retail stores as well as nationwide Rancho El 17 stores and export markets. A unique aspect of their feedlot is their ability to produce fresh feed rations daily including steam flaking the corn for the rations.
where multiple premises of this ranch combine the top genetics at this facility at weaning. The cattle genetics seen were from some of the top U.S. genetics brought in using ET and AI. After the base was established, they used IBBA and US Brangus genetics in addition to MX Red Brangus genetics to continue genetic improvement. The goal of this operation is to use multiple herds, choose each sub-herds top genetics, and bring those genetics together for an elite herd base to boost the commercial cattle business.
We departed the feedlot and went to Ganadera El Cosari Ranch to meet the owner, Alfonso Noriega, and data consultant, Luis López. Raising purebred Charolais, their ranch focuses on data and DNA. They ensure DNA parentage is conducted, and each animal is checked for the myostatin genes (double muscling). Currently, the operation can only handle one cow per every 150 acres due to the severe drought conditions.
Performance Enterprise
Next, we traveled to La Miura Ranch to visit owner Luciano León. This operation is a unique Brangus ranch
The next morning, we visited Santa Patricia Brangus with owners Jorge Romo and Amado Romo. They strive for quality genetics and efficient breeding practices. Each registered cow goes through several rounds of AI with targeted matings focused on improving efficiency. If they do not end up pregnant during this breeding phase, they are culled. They strive to maintain a 65-day breeding cycle to ensure their contemporary groups are accurate for further evaluation of data and performance on natural desert conditions. “Witnessing first-hand the ability for Brangus to not just handle but thrive in the harsh environment of Hermosillo was an eye-opening experience,” IJBBA Board Member and International Liaison, Grant Goree, said. “My level of respect towards our breed has grown seeing the resilience, strength, and adaptability Brangus brings to an operation.”
Educational
In conjunction with the Asociación Brangus Sonorense, we hosted an educational seminar for the local ranchers. Brangus is the top breed in Sonora, specifically Black Brangus. The Association has 170 members, of which 65 are registered breeders. The U.S. is requesting a certain quality, and they are striving to meet that demand. This past year was a record-breaking year for the number of weaned animals exported to the US.
Informative
Matt Quinn of TELUS Agriculture- Melissa Feeders presented data on US feedyards. Quinn stated, “Just because it is what the market demands, doesn’t mean it is what is best for your operation.” Following Quinn’s presentation, Carlos Raúl Peña, USLGE Market Representative – Latin America, presented information related to profitability of good genetics as well as research project data. Peña stated, “Time is money,” and continued his presentation listing ways to improve profitability with quality genetics and maternal efficiency.
Innovative
Our last ranch visit of the trip was Sierra Angus Ranch, owners Luis Sierra Maldonado and Luis Sierra Abascal. They started the first purebred Red Angus ranch in
Mexico. They have improved soil that has been root plowed and planted with buffelgrass. Buffelgrass must have the time to grow in three rainy seasons (minimum of three years) before cattle can be put on to graze. The owners, Luis Sierra Sr & Jr, are members of CAB Mexico with Luis Sierra Jr as the current president. They send their animals to the grid and use that data with DNA parentage to choose high quality beef lines. Currently, they produce 80% prime beef which we were able to view at the airport store.
Belinda Lavender with Lavender Brangus of Melrose, New Mexico, appreciated Sierra Angus Ranch’s regenerative pastures. “Removing the water guzzling plants and replacing them with a drought tolerant variety of grass that they graze rationally is best for both the soil and animal’s health,” said Lavender. “In our area, pastures affected by continual drought are prime candidates for this type of practice.”
Progressive. Efficient. Performance. Enterprise. Intentional. Educational. Informative. Innovative. All are great descriptions of our experience during our trip and so much more. We would like to thank our hosts Nora, Nacho, and Anna for organizing a tremendous trip; the breeders who graciously hosted us at their ranches and showcased their accomplishments; and the Asociación Brangus Sonorense including Martin & Jorge for joining us on our trip. Our time in Mexico was eye-opening and inspiring to continue to promote beef and Brangus around the world.
Any Country is Brangus Country!
GENEPLUS GENEPLUS
IBBA Greater Jacksonville Ag Fair
Jacksonville, Florida
Grand Champion Brangus Female
MP MISS BLACK VELVET 804L34
MP Brangus, Waco, Texas
Reserve Champion Red Brangus Female
MARVELS QUEEN OF HEARTS 924
Marvel Farms, Cedartown, Georgia
Grand Champion Red Brangus Cow-Calf Pair
KWM MISS ANGELINA
Kayden Mascheck, Eagle Lake, Texas
Female Divisions:
Junior Heifer Calf Champion: RAFTER L RAE
JAY 157M, Lucherk Cattle, McCoy, TX, Kenley
Pfeil, Floresville, TX
Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: CHAMP
MS BOOMERANG 150M10, Champions Valley LLC, Schulenburg, TX
Judge: Chase Runyan
Reserve Champion Brangus Female
RAFTER L RAE JAY 157M
Lucherk Cattle, McCoy, Texas
Kenley Pfeil, Floresville, Texas
Grand Champion Brangus Cow-Calf Pair
MISS MS CAMILA 789E2
Casey Delona Harper, Haines City, Florida
Reserve Champion Red Brangus Cow-Calf Pair
M&M 844/J
Payge Dupre, Kathleen, Florida
Senior Heifer Calf Champion: MP MISS BLACK VELVET 804L34, MP Brangus, Waco, TX
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: MP MISS BEST BET 38L25, Tristan Pfeil, Floresville, TX
Summer Champion Heifer: HCT ROYS MISS RUTH 789L, Casey Delona Harper, Haines City, FL
Reserve Summer Champion Heifer: JB TURNIP GREEN 1L, JW Bass, Okeechobee, FL
Grand Champion Red Brangus Female
MS SENDERO KYLIE 59K2
TRIO Cattle & Genetics, Mabank, Texas
Reserve Champion Brangus Cow-Calf Pair W5 MISS LADY KYRA W5 Cattle, Christmas, Florida
Junior Champion Heifer: LB MS PATSY, Lettelier Brangus, Citra, FL
Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: PRB MS PERFECT FIT 129L, Railee Steele, Lakeland, FL
Senior Champion Heifer: CHAMP MS NAENAE 27K1, Champions Valley LLC, Schulenburg, TX
Reserve Senior Champion Heifer: ORIGINS MISS STACIE 302K7, Origins Ranch, Houston, TX
Red Female Divisions:
Red Junior Heifer Calf Champion: MARVELS QUEEN OF HEARTS 924, Marvel Farms, Cedartown, GA
Red Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: UR DOS LEGEND 804G63, Brooke Willard, Auburndale, FL
Red Senior Heifer Calf Champion: CLF MS CORTEZ 204L3, Circle Lee Farms, Baton Rogue, LA
Grand Champion Brangus Bull
ORIGINS KNOCK OUT 302K2 MP Brangus, Waco, Texas, Origins Ranch, Houston, Texas, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas
Reserve Champion Red Brangus Bull MCC LAMORAK 72L2
Maxwell Cattle Company, Ponder, Texas
Red Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: M&M 489L, Lane Walker, Haines City, FL
Red Summer Champion Heifer: MISS MBJ - JM
LUNA 162L, Francesca Gonzalez, Dade City, FL
Red Junior Champion Heifer: M&M
LEIGHTON 702L1, Carlee Taylor, Lakeland, FL
Red Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: TAJO MS
DYNAMITE 59L2, Federico Gonzalez Reyna, Dade City, FL
Red Senior Champion Heifer: MS SENDERO KYLIE 59K2, TRIO Cattle and Genetics, Mabank, FL
Red Reserve Senior Champion Heifer: MARVELS MISS DAKOTA 2622 ET, Emelia Marquis, Bell, FL
Reserve Champion Brangus Bull CHAMP MR THOR 915L9
Champions Valley Brangus, Schulenburg, Texas
Bull Divisions:
Junior Bull Calf Champion: MP ELECTRIC 804M13, MP Brangus, Waco, TX
Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: LB MR OBSIDIAN, Lettelier Brangus, Citra, FL
Senior Bull Calf Champion: FA CHEECHOS NUMERO UNO 362L, Madison Stokes, Lake Wales, FL
Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: LB MR CHAPO, Lettelier Brangus, Citra, FL
Summer Champion Bull: HCT MR LEGEND 789L, W5 Cattle, Christmas, FL
Reserve Summer Champion Bull: LB MR GUNNER, Kyndall Akins, Haines City, FL
Junior Champion Bull: CHAMP MR THOR 915L9, Champions Valley LLC, Schulenburg, TX
Reserve Junior Champion Bull: CAPO'S ZEUS 918L17, Isabella Carrillo, Okeechobee, FL
Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: ORIGINS KNOCK OUT 302K2, MP Brangus, Waco, TX, Origins Ranch, Houston, TX, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, TX
Reserve Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: ORIGINS CAPITAL GAINS 302K4, Origins Ranch, Houston, TX
Senior Champion Bull: HCT MR LAMBERTS ASHER, Aubrey Beatty, Davenport, FL
Grand Champion Red Brangus Bull MCC LANCELOT 72L
Maxwell Cattle Company, Ponder, Texas
Red Bull Divisions:
Red Junior Bull Calf Champion: MARVELS DR PEPPER 224, Marvel Farms, Cedartown, GA
Red Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: FA MR
REDLIGHT 844M2, Colton Young, Eagle Lake, FL
Red Senior Bull Calf Champion: M&M 844L4, Lane Walker, Haines City, FL
Red Summer Champion Bull: MCC LAMORAK 72L2, Maxwell Cattle Company, Ponder, TX
Red Reserve Summer Champion Bull: HRG MR DIEGO 237, Francesca Gonzalez, Dade City, FL
Red Junior Champion Bull: MCC LANCELOT 72L, Maxwell Cattle Company, Ponder, TX
Red Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: MARVELS KALEL PRIDE 1922, Marvel Farms, Cedartown, GA
Red Reserve Senior Champion Bull: MARVELS ROCKY PRIDE 1222, Joyce Teague, Branford, FL
Group Classes:
Produce of Dam: TCR BELLE OF THE BALL 302A, Origins Ranch, Houston, TX
Junior Get of Sire: MC LINDEN 804J3, Lettelier Brangus, Citra, FL
Senior Get of Sire: MC LINDEN 804J3, Lettelier Brangus, Citra, FL
Breeders Herd: Lettelier Brangus, Citra, FL
Red Produce of Dam: MS TF 72Z, Maxwell Cattle Company, Ponder, TX
Red Senior Get of Sire: MARVELS ROCKY PRIDE 1222, Joyce Teague, Branford, FL
Red Breeders Herd: Marvel Farms, Cedartown, GA
Ultra Produce of Dam: CT MS SPECIAL LADY 814G, TaylorMade Cattle, Lakeland, FL
Ultra Breeders Herd: TaylorMade Cattle, Lakeland, FL
IBBA Greater Jacksonville Ag Fair
Jacksonville, Florida
Grand Champion Ultra Female MC FEELIN GOOD 95L7 Mill Creek Land and Cattle, Puryear, Tennessee
Grand Champion Ultra Bull MC BANNER 244L7
Mill Creek Land and Cattle, Puryear, Tennessee
Ultra Female Divisions:
Ultra Junior Heifer Calf Champion: CT LOOKIN FOR A FORTUNE 814M, Carlee Taylor, Lakeland, FL
Ultra Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: CLF MS ANNA 10M1, Circle Lee Farms. Baton Rouge, LA
Ultra Senior Heifer Calf Champion: MC FEELIN GOOD 95L7, Mill Creek Land and Cattle. Puryear, TN
Ultra Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: CLF MS ETHE 204L2, Circle Lee Farms. Baton Rouge, LA
Judge: Chase Runyan
Reserve Champion Ultra Female ORIGINS MISS BELLA 303L Origins Ranch, Houston, Texas
Reserve Champion Ultra Bull MCC LONE RANGER 5561L Maxwell Cattle Company, Ponder, TX
Ultra Summer Champion Heifer: ORIGINS
MISS BELLA 303L, Origins Ranch, Houston, TX
Ultra Reserve Summer Champion Heifer: CLF MS SOLONA 204L1, Circle Lee Farms. Baton Rouge, LA
Ultra Junior Champion Heifer: FARRIS
MS ULTRA SUERTE 007L, Alexis Bandi, Okeechobee, FL
Ultra Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: W5
MISS OLIVE 204L, Justin Wren, Christmas, FL
Ultra Senior Champion Heifer: JR MS KIERA 205K7, Bar JR Farm, Glen Saint Mary, FL
Grand Champion Ultra Cow-Calf Pair MNR MS. LIZZO 535H Madilyn Nichols, Kathleen, Florida
Ultra Bull Divisions:
Ultra Junior Bull Calf Champion: EFR RYDER 698M, Caitlynn Robertson, Lakeland, FL
Ultra Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: HW MR WOODIE, Justin Wren, Christmas, FL
Ultra Senior Bull Calf Champion: MC BANNER 244L7, Traci Middleton, Puryear, TN
Ultra Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: MCC LONE RANGER 5561L, Maxwell Cattle Company, Ponder, TX
Ultra Junior Champion Bull: JB JET BLACK 628L, JW Bass, Okeechobee, FL
Ultra Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: JR MR KOBIE 106K4, Bar JR Farm, Glen Saint Mary, FL
Ultra Reserve Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: JR MR KING 2K51, Bar JR Farm, Glen Saint Mary, FL
IBBA National Show of Merit
Shreveport, Louisiana
Judge: Jim Williams, Texas | Photographer: Fields Fotos
Grand Champion Brangus Female
GKB MISS CYBIL 804L15
GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas
Reserve Champion Red Brangus Female TJM BERNICE 826L
Truitt Marks, Waxahachie, Texas
KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, Texas
Reserve Champion Red Brangus Cow-Calf Pair
MISS M&M ROSIE
Virginia Schloeter, Katy, Texas
Female Divisions:
Junior Heifer Calf Champion: CHAMP MS
BOOMERANG 150M10, Champions Valley LLC, Shulenburg, TX
Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: ACC
SWIFTIE 25M11, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, TX
Senior Heifer Calf Champion: AF LADY MAY
334L, Jenna Jennings, Danbury, TX
Reserve Champion Brangus Female TCR FLORA 302L14
Triple Crown Ranch, Angleton, Texas
Grand Champion Brangus Cow-Calf Pair
GKB TANKS LADY KATHY 149K
GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: BP MS
GAMORA 102L2, Addison Granger, Iowa, LA
Summer Champion Heifer: TCR FLORA 302L14, Triple Crown Ranch, Angleton, TX
Reserve Summer Champion Heifer: MS TF
ANNIE 72L3, William Gautreaux, Rayne, LA
Junior Champion Heifer: GKB MISS CYBIL 804L15, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, TX
Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: SD LOTTIE 19DL, Stockton Shifflett, DeKalb, TX
Senior Champion Heifer: ORIGINS MISS STACIE 302K7, Origins Ranch, Houston, TX
Reserve Senior Champion Heifer: CHAMP MS NAENAE 27K1, Champions Valley LLC, Schulenburg, TX
Red Female Divisions:
Red Junior Heifer Calf Champion: GRC MS MARIA 745M, George Reynolds Cattle, Harlingen, TX, KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, TX
Grand Champion Red Brangus Cow-Calf Pair
KWM MISS ANGELINA Kayden Mascheck, Eagle Lake, Texas
Red Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: TAJO MS MIRANDA 59M, Tajo Ranch, Waller, TX, KO’s Cattle Services, Waxahachie, TX
Red Senior Heifer Calf Champion: TAJO BIDIBIDI BOMBOM 204L11, Tajo Ranch, Waller, TX, KO’s Cattle Services, Waxahachie, TX
Red Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: BAR LOLA 307L5, Cheyene Durheim, Spring, TX
Red Summer Champion Heifer: DOS XX’S STRETCH’S MISS MAYA, Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, TX
Red Reserve Summer Champion Heifer: TJM BERNICE 826L, Truitt Marks, Waxahachie, TX, KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, TX
Red Junior Champion Heifer: TX MS HOME
RUN 01/L, Marvin Tanecka, Columbus, TX
Red Senior Champion Heifer: TAJO MS VELVITA 204K6, Tajo Ranch, Waller, TX, KO’s Cattle Services, Waxahachie, TX
Grand Champion Red Brangus Female DOS XX’S STRETCH’S MISS MAYA Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, Texas
Grand Champion Brangus Bull
GKB RANGER 804L8
GKB Cattle, Desdemona, TX
Reserve Champion Red Brangus Bull
DOS XX'S BO'S DAGGAR
Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, TX
Red Reserve Senior Champion Heifer: CX MS RESOLUTION 424K3, Camille Quebedeaux, Mansura, LA
Bull Divisions:
Junior Bull Calf Champion: FA MR HANK 58M, Aubrey Beatty, Davenport, FL
Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: KR MR UPSTART 794, Michael Pritchard, McLoud, OK
Senior Bull Calf Champion: TCR UPROAR 302L39, Triple Crown Ranch, Angleton, TX
Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: ELM MR COMMANDER WILLIE, Genna Minyard, Ovalo, TX
Summer Champion Bull: KL KRONOS 804L, K&L Brangus, Floresville, TX
Reserve Summer Champion Bull: DIAMOND A
MR CINCO, Jace Otwell, West Monroe, LA
Junior Champion Bull: GKB RANGER 804L8, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, TX
Reserve Junior Champion Bull: SMART
APOLLO 804L1, John Schultz, Crowley, LA
Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: ORIGINS CAPITAL GAINS 302K4, Origins Ranch, Houston, TX
Reserve Champion Brangus Bull
KL KRONOS 804L
K&L Brangus, Floresville, TX
Reserve Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: TX DREAM FOREVER 209/K3, Marvin Tanecka, Columbus, TX
Senior Champion Bull: HCT MR LAMBERTS ASHER, Aubrey Beatty, Davenport, FL
Red Bull Divisions:
Red Junior Bull Calf Champion: CX INFERNO 114M, Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, TX
Red Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: FA MR REDLIGHT 844M2, Colton Young, Eagle Lake, FL
Red Senior Bull Calf Champion: TAJO GHOST PEPPER 204L9, Tajo Ranch, Waller, TX, KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, TX
Red Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: CX HR RAMBO 957L2, Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, TX
Red Summer Champion Bull: BAR LORENZO 841L5, Broken A Ranch, Madisonville, TX
Red Junior Champion Bull: IRONS CREEK LUKA 59L, Irons Creek Ranch, Pattison, TX
Grand Champion Red Brangus Bull
TAJO GHOST PEPPER 204L9
Tajo Ranch, Waller, TX
KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, TX
Red Reserve Junior Champion Bull: DOS XXS DYNAMITES HAMMER, Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, TX
Red Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: CX PURE FORCE 844K, Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, TX
Red Reserve Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: TAJO LUPE 204K9, Tajo Ranch, Waller, TX, KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, TX
Red Senior Champion Bull: DOS XX'S BO'S DAGGAR, Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, TX
Red Reserve Senior Champion Bull: CIRCLE T KARREAUX 314K, Virginia Schloeter, Katy, TX
Group Classes:
Produce of Dam: DDD MISS OUTCROSS 804D, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, TX
Red Produce of Dam: TAJO MS LEGENDS 204F5, Tajo Ranch, Waller, TX
Red Breeders Herd: Tajo Ranch, Waller, TX
IBBA National Show of Merit
Shreveport, Louisiana
Judge: Jim Williams, Texas | Photographer: Fields Fotos
Grand Champion Ultra Female ORIGINS MISS BELLA 303L Origins Ranch, Houston, Texas
Reserve Champion Ultra Bull LAZY 3 OPPORTUNIST 468L Cheyene Durheim, Spring, Texas
Female Divisions:
Ultra Junior Heifer Calf Champion: 7X LADY 63M, 7X Farms, Buna, TX
Ultra Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: CLF MS ANNA 10M1, Circle Lee Farms, Baton Rouge, LA
Ultra Senior Heifer Calf Champion: CLF MS KINZA 38L2, Circle Lee Farms, Baton Rouge, LA
Ultra Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: CLF MS MAMA 607L1, Circle Lee Farms, Baton Rouge, LA
Ultra Summer Champion Heifer: ORIGINS MISS BELLA 303L, Origins Ranch, Houston, TX
Ultra Reserve Summer Champion Heifer: CLF MS SOLONA 204L1, Circle Lee Farms, Baton Rouge, LA
Ultra Bull Divisions:
Ultra Summer Champion Bull: 7X SOUTHERN WHISKEY 57L, 7X Farms, Buna, TX
Ultra Junior Champion Bull: LAZY 3 OPPORTUNIST 468L, Cheyenne Durheim, Spring, TX
Reserve Champion Ultra Female CLF MS KINZA 38L2 Circle Lee Farms, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Grand Champion Ultra Bull 7X SOUTHERN WHISKEY 57L 7X Farms, Buna, Texas
Ultra
Longevity of genetics and Program commands record saLes for town creek farm
The power of the Town Creek Farms program was unleashed on Saturday, October 19, 2024, near West Point, MS. The influence of Town Creek Farm bulls our customers buy comes from the genetic ability, production, and economic performance of the maternal cowherd that produces them. This event showcases advancements in genetic selection and fosters partnerships among breeders, ranchers, and industry experts.
The commanding genetic offering attracted 150 new and repeat buyers and bidders from 14 states who joined in the bidding action to compete for cattle throughout the afternoon. Customers follow Town Creek Farm and their 30 years of relentless ability to innovate and maximize technology and practical applications. This strategy has led Town Creek Farms to produce genetics that add long-term value and profitability for their customers.
The interest was strong from the first bull to sell until the gavel fell on the final bull in the ring. The 139 Town Creek Farm bulls averaged $6,640, and 199 customer-owned commercial-bred heifers averaged a new sale average high of $3,300. The sale grossed $1,562,700. Coming off two recent and powerful hurricanes, Town Creek Farm had concerns for their Florida customers. Florida buyers showed resilience, with one-half of both the heifer and bull offerings making their way to the Florida-strong state.
Topping the bull sale was Lot 2, TCF Integrity 5441K4. A UserFriendly bull that is powerful from head to tail. His IMF score of 5.41% and scrotal measurement of 43 centimeters boosted him to $14,750 mark. Repeat customer CJ Cattle Company of Altoona, AL, was the last man standing in an exciting bidding war to own the bull.
Long-time customers and neighbors at Tanner Farms in Ellisville, MS, took home the second high-selling bull in Lot 18, TCF Rapid Reward 712K. This AI-sired “Heifer Bull” is a paternal grandson of BRB Rapid Reward 99W11. The fierce bidding on this long, deepbodied Ultrablack bull stopped at $14,500.
Lot 53, a two-year-old Heifer Bull, was a hot commodity sale day. TCF Pathfinder 130K4 sold for $12,750. Hailing from the famed Pathfinder bloodline, another eye-appealing Ultrablack bull with a 42-centimeter scrotal measurement has a new home with Oak Hammock Ranch III of Oxford, FL.
Another Integrity-bred bull slipped in as the fourth high-selling bull. Lot 109, TCF Integrity 263L is a User-Friendly Heifer Bull with Pathfinder genetics on the bottom side and a 16 Milk EPD. Randy Walden with South Gate Farms, St. Francisville, LA, outlasted the bidders with a final nod of $12,000.
The sale continued at a steady pace, providing cattlemen the opportunity to buy bulls within a variety of budgets. Cattlemen appreciated the solid and consistent bull quality offered from start to finish. The Town Creek Farm bull offering was strongly supported throughout the day as 10 bulls sold from $10,000 to
$14,750. There were 24 bulls (18%) sold from $7,750 to $9,750, 47 bulls (34%) sold from $6,250 to $7,500, and 56 bulls (40%) sold from $4,000 to $6,000.
Wow, that is the best way to recap the Town Creek Farm Commercial Female Sale. The multi-generational, genetically tracked heifers generated strong interest in pens before selling and in the ring on sale day. These Town Creek Farm customer-owned heifers were offered by River Oaks Farm, Searcy, AR, 24-year consignor; CP Bar Ranch, Holcomb, MS, 25-year consignor; 21-year consignor, Megehee Cattle Company, Macon, MS; along with 16-year consignor, Montgomery Farms, Moulton, AL. Other consigners included B&B Farm, Linden, AL, a 12-year consignor; Longino Ranch, Sidell, FL, a 10-year consignor; Lowell Dollar Farms, Bainbridge, GA, an eight-year consignor; third-year consignors, Spur W Cattle Company of Preston, MS; and Triple S Ranch, Okeechobee, FL.
This sale features heifers with superior genetic traits aimed at enhancing productivity and sustainability in livestock operations. Buy can access detailed records about each heifer's lineage, health status, and performance metrics, ensuring they make informed decisions.
The first pen in the ring silenced the crowd when they sold for a whopping $5,500 apiece. Megehee Cattle Company consigned the high-selling pen of five, which was sold to Andrew Days of Fairhope, AL. Also commanding a top bid of $5,500 was the pen of five from Spur W Cattle Company. Pecan Hill Farms of Leaksville, MS took home this impressive pen of heifers. River Oaks Farms consigned one pen topping $4,600 and two pens reaching $4,500. Nosam Farms, Macon, MS, secured the top-selling River Oaks pen, with the other two pens going to repeat customer Langmo Family Ranch of Maitland, FL.
The top three volume buyers all hail from Florida: Williamson Cattle Company, Okeechobee; Langmo Family Ranch; and Ventura Ranch, Lake Panasoffkee.
Doak Lambert, Decatur, Texas, was the auctioneer.
Pictured: Among the 2024 Town Creek Farm
Bull Sale buyers were J.D. Robinson and family on the left, five-time World Champion Professional Steer wrestler Tyler Waguespack on the right, and David Orman on the back. Professional Steer Wrestler Will Lummus and his family are
pictured with the bull buyers.
SALESummaries
Briggs 21st Annual Sale
October 26, 2024 | Bloomington , Texas
CUT ABOVE SALE, CULLMAN,
AL – APRIL 30, 2022
Lots Average
125 Registered Lots grossed $723,250 to average $5,786 Commercial Females
43 Coming 2yo Bulls (Brangus & Ultras)
$7,831
59 Brangus & Ultra lots grossed $239,350 to average $4,057
10 Yearling Bulls (Brangus & Ultras)
$7,300
11 commercial lots grossed $11,200 to average $1,018
The total sale grossed $250,550
27 Coming 2yo Bulls (Santa Gertrudis)
$5,574
6 - sets of Embryos grossed $25,750, to average $4,292
3 -3-N-1 grossed $13,950, to average $4,650
80 Brangus & Ultra Lots Grossed $560,250
7 - bred cows grossed $25,400 to average $3,629
14 – bred heifers grossed $42,350 to average $3,025
11 – pairs grossed $74,500 to average $6,773
230 Commercial Santa Gertrudis & Santa Gertrudis Cross Females grossed $634,800 to average $2,758
20 – open heifers grossed $50,250 to average $2,512
2 – bulls grossed $7,150 to average $3,575
Buyers from 6 states were on hand to compete for the high quality lots consigned by 20 breeders across the Southeast.
A packed house gathered at Briggs Ranch, Bloomington, Texas for the 21st Annual Bull and Commercial Female Sale held in conjunction with the 47th Annual Tri-Star Registered Santa Gertrudis Female Sale. South Texas hospitality was in abundance and the crowd appreciated the bulls offered from Briggs, Harris, San Jose and Cavender Ranches.
The highest selling lot MS. Boulder 000F16 with a heifer calf at her side, consigned by Vanna Farms, was purchased by L & K Farms for $26,000.
The volume buyer was Eagle Ridge Farms, Cottondale, Al -purchased 12 lots
The day’s top selling bull at $17,000 was Lot 33, Tidlewave Briggs 263L. This powerful Blue Blood son with the curve bending EPDs sold to Trefny Cattle Co., Weimar, Tx. He was bred by Briggs Ranch, Bloomington, TX.
All consigners and buyers are greatly appreciated.
The 2023 Cut Above Sale will be in Cullman, AL on April 29, 2023 at 10:00 am
Two high selling bulls sold for $12,500. Lot 76, CB Big
CAVENDER DRAGGIN’ M AND PARTNERS SPRING SALE
Registered Female Sale
1 Registered Brangus Herd Sire grossed $15,000 to average $15,000
7 Brangus and Ultrablack 3N1’s grossed $67,500 to average $9,643
10 Brangus and Ultrablack Donors grossed $79,500 to average $7,950
14 Spring Pairs grossed $45,750 to average $3,268
25 Fall bred Brangus and Ultrablack Heifers grossed $183,250 to average $7,330
65 Open Brangus and Ultrablack Heifers grossed $318,500 to average $4,900
3 Fall Pairs and Pregnant Recipients grossed $13,750 to average $4,583
Lake 63L, a full brother to CB Finished Product L10, sold to Pennridge Ranch, Paige, TX. He was consigned by Cavender Ranches, Jacksonville, TX. The other bull at $12,500, was Lot 60. This big growth and Milk Capital Gain son was consigned by Hurla Farms, Paxico, KS and sold to Danny and Peggy Reeh, Doss, TX.
324 Commercial pairs with Brangus and Ultrablack calves at side grossed $890,500 to average $2,748
59 Brangus and Super Baldy Bred Heifers grossed $140,950 to average $2,389
Lot 1, Briggs 37L2, a big milk, growth and carcass son of SR 2/19 sold to Grandview Farms, Hamilton, AL. He was consigned by Briggs Ranch.
66 Open Brangus Heifers grossed $140,050 to average $2,122
449 Commercial Females grossed $1,171,500 to average $2,609
Lot 67, CB Freightliner 204L2 fetched the bid price of $11,000. He is a calving ease prospect with elite growth credentials. He sold to Stalwart Ranch, Grapeland, TX and was consigned by Cavender Ranches.
163 buyers from 12 states and Mexico were greeted by pleasant spring weather, mild temperature and welcoming hospitality from the hosts at Cavenders Neches River Ranch.
Lot 17 Briggs 584L2, a big growth and fertility prospect also sold for $11,000. He sold to Double 10 Cattle Co. LLC., New Braunfels, TX. He was consigned by Briggs, Ranch.
at the 2nd annual CDP Spring Female Production Sale. The sale featured Registered Brangus and Ultrablack cattle from the CDP group as well as customers and included 450 commercial cattle, many with calves at side sired by CDP bulls. The bidding was fast paced and furious as demand for quality Brangus seedstock ran high.
The commercial females were topped by a set of 3 Santa Gertrudis Spring Bred heifers at $3,350 and a set of 5 Spring Bred Santa Gertrudis X Brangus heifer at $3,300.
The day’s top selling female, at $25,000 was Lot 85, PR MS Crossroads 129J7. This powerful open heifer was consigned by Pennridge Farms, Paige, Tx. Her dam is a full sister to the dam of Modello and Herndon Farms, Lyons, Ga was the winning bidder.
Briggs Ranch, Bloomington TX and Harris Riverbend Farms, Cleburne, TX teamed to eran the bid of $24,000 for Lot 107, MS DMR Resource 415J52. She was another stout open heifer and was consigned by CDP Partner, Draggin M Ranch, Eldorado, Arkansas.
B/K Beef LLC, Boerne, TX was the purchaser of the next high selling lot when they paid $22,500 to own Lot 42, MS DMR Empire 222H5. This bred heifer, safe to Growth Fund, was also consigned by Draggin M.
B/K Beef also purchased the day’s next high seller when they paid $20,000 to on Lot 41A, CB MS Capital Gain 117H20, another stylish bred heifer this time safe to Masterpiece. She was consigned by CDP Partner Cavender Brangus, Jacksonville, TX.
El Granizo De San Juan, Durango, Mexico purchased the next high seller when they paid $19,000 to own Lot 43, MS
SALESummaries
GENEPLUS at Chimney Rock Cattle Company
November 1-2, 2024 | Concord, Arkansas
CUT ABOVE SALE, CULLMAN,
AL – APRIL 30, 2022
Registered Female Averages
2 Donors
$24,000
59 Brangus & Ultra lots grossed $239,350 to average $4,057
13 3N1
$12,500
11 commercial lots grossed $11,200 to average $1,018
19 Bred Heifers
$8,158
The total sale grossed $250,550
31 Open Heifers
$9,371
6 - sets of Embryos grossed $25,750, to average $4,292
3 -3-N-1 grossed $13,950, to average $4,650
7 - bred cows grossed $25,400 to average $3,629
64 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Females Gross $643,500 to Average $10,055
14 – bred heifers grossed $42,350 to average $3,025
Registered Bull Averages
11 – pairs grossed $74,500 to average $6,773
46 Coming 2’s
$9,000
20 – open heifers grossed $50,250 to average $2,512
100 Yearlings
$8,200
2 – bulls grossed $7,150 to average $3,575
146 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Bulls Gross $1,234,000 to Average $8,452
Buyers from 6 states were on hand to compete for the high quality lots consigned by 20 breeders across the Southeast.
Commercial Female Averages
36 Bred Cows
The highest selling lot MS. Boulder 000F16 with a heifer calf at her side, consigned by Vanna Farms, was purchased by L & K Farms for $26,000.
111 Bred Heifers
84 Open Heifers
$2,549
$2,728
$2,669
The volume buyer was Eagle Ridge Farms, Cottondale, Al -purchased 12 lots
All consigners and buyers are greatly appreciated.
231 Commercial Brangus & Ultra Females Gross $618,750 to Average $2,679
The 2023 Cut Above Sale will be in Cullman, AL on April 29, 2023 at 10:00 am
CAVENDER DRAGGIN’ M AND PARTNERS SPRING SALE
Registered Female Sale
1 Registered Brangus Herd Sire grossed $15,000 to average $15,000
7 Brangus and Ultrablack 3N1’s grossed $67,500 to average $9,643
10 Brangus and Ultrablack Donors grossed $79,500 to average $7,950
14 Spring Pairs grossed $45,750 to average $3,268
A fantastic weekend full of great cattle, camaraderie, and hospitality were fully present as cattlemen and cattlewomen gathered at the picturesque Chimney Rock Cattle Company to evaluate a truly balanced offering of bulls and females. Genetics built for the real world, with all the intangibles in tow, bidders and buyers in person and online appraised the offering with cattle selling to 14 states plus Puerto Rico, spreading from Florida to Oregon with heavy influence coming from the Midwest and the High Desert Country of the Western U.S. Kicked off by a fantastic Friday night registered female sale and followed up Saturday with the industry driven bulls, the sale highlights from each respective event are as follows.
25 Fall bred Brangus and Ultrablack Heifers grossed $183,250 to average $7,330
Registered Female Sale Highlights Friday, November 1st
65 Open Brangus and Ultrablack Heifers grossed $318,500 to average $4,900
3 Fall Pairs and Pregnant Recipients grossed $13,750 to average $4,583
Lot 53 – Suhn’s Miss Tradition 919F6 was a proven donor pair from Chimney Rock Cattle Company that sold for $24,000 to Bar V Genetix, Vinemont, AL.
Lot 57 – Suhn’s Miss Signal 919H10 was a proven donor pair from Chimney Rock Cattle Company that sold for $24,000 to Bar V Genetix, Vinemont, AL.
Lot 11 – CRC Miss Empower 30L86 was a powerful open heifer from Chimney Rock Cattle Company that sold for $24,000 to Saul Cattle Company, Quitaque, TX.
125 Registered Lots grossed $723,250 to average $5,786
Commercial Females
324 Commercial pairs with Brangus and Ultrablack calves at side grossed $890,500 to average $2,748
Lot 18 – LM MS Signal 70L9 was a fancy open heifer from Lake Majestik Farms that sold for $21,000 to American Cattle Enterprises, Oneota, AL.
Lot 54 – CRC Miss Triple Crown 919L11 was a numerically elite open heifer from Chimney Rock Cattle Company that sold for $20,000 to Everlasting Brangus, Columbia, LA.
59 Brangus and Super Baldy Bred Heifers grossed $140,950 to average $2,389
66 Open Brangus Heifers grossed $140,050 to average $2,122
Registered Bull Sale Highlights, November 2nd
449 Commercial Females grossed $1,171,500 to average $2,609
163 buyers from 12 states and Mexico were greeted by pleasant spring weather, mild temperature and welcoming hospitality from the hosts at Cavenders Neches River Ranch.
Lot 226 – CRC Born Leader 53L29 was an ultra-complete UB2 herd sire prospect from Chimney Rock Cattle Company that sold for $48,000 for full interest and full possession to Cavender Brangus, Tyler, TX and Everlasting Brangus, Columbia, LA.
Lot 209 – G+ Encore 30L38 was a stout made UB1 herd sire prospect from Schmidt Farms that sold for $34,000 for 2/3 interest and full possession to Lake Majestik Farms, Flat Rock, AL and CJC Farms, Quebeck, TN.
at the 2nd annual CDP Spring Female Production Sale. The sale featured Registered Brangus and Ultrablack cattle from the CDP group as well as customers and included 450 commercial cattle, many with calves at side sired by CDP bulls. The bidding was fast paced and furious as demand for quality Brangus seedstock ran high.
The day’s top selling female, at $25,000 was Lot 85, PR MS Crossroads 129J7. This powerful open heifer was consigned by Pennridge Farms, Paige, Tx. Her dam is a full sister to the dam of Modello and Herndon Farms, Lyons, Ga was the winning bidder.
Lot 184 – G+ Gold Standard 655L was an industry driven UB1 herd sire prospect from Barnett Cattle Company that sold for $28,000 for 2/3 interest and full possession to Lake Majestik Farms, Flat Rock, AL and CJC Farms, Quebeck, TN. Lot 215 – G+ Jet 30L46 was an outcross UB1 herd sire prospect from Lake Majestik Farms that sold for $15,500 for full interest and full possession to Schmidt Farms, Simms, TX.
Commercial Female Highlights, November 2nd
Briggs Ranch, Bloomington TX and Harris Riverbend Farms, Cleburne, TX teamed to eran the bid of $24,000 for Lot 107, MS DMR Resource 415J52. She was another stout open heifer and was consigned by CDP Partner, Draggin M Ranch, Eldorado, Arkansas.
Top Selling Bred Heifers – 5 head of spring calving bred heifers from Chimney Rock Cattle Company sired by and safe to G+ bulls sold for $3,000 to Randy James, Hagarville, AR.
Top Selling Bred Cows – 11 head of spring calving Super Baldy Cows from Bray Family Farms safe to G+ bulls sold for $2,900 to Suhn Cattle Company, Eureka, KS.
B/K Beef LLC, Boerne, TX was the purchaser of the next high selling lot when they paid $22,500 to own Lot 42, MS DMR Empire 222H5. This bred heifer, safe to Growth Fund, was also consigned by Draggin M.
Top Selling Open Heifers – 17 head of fall open heifers from Suhn Cattle Company sired by G+ bulls sold for $2,800 to Koehn Cattle Company, Fredonia, KS.
B/K Beef also purchased the day’s next high seller when they paid $20,000 to on Lot 41A, CB MS Capital Gain 117H20, another stylish bred heifer this time safe to Masterpiece. She was consigned by CDP Partner Cavender Brangus, Jacksonville, TX.
El Granizo De San Juan, Durango, Mexico purchased the next high seller when they paid $19,000 to own Lot 43, MS
The next offering of GENEPLUS genetics will be back at Chimney Rock Cattle Company, Concord, AR on March 25, 2025, where there will be 160 Brangus and Ultrablack bulls on offer as well as 250 commercial Brangus and Ultrablack females. For more information on the GENEPLUS program, private treaty offerings or semen and embryos visit www. GENEPLUSBrangus.com.
JOHN MILAM, OWNER
Grady Green, Ranch Manager 870-314-3673 | grady@dragginmranch.com El Dorado, Arkansas www.dragginm.com 2020 IBBA Top ET Breeder
and Ultrablack Cattle Pamela Doiron 805-245-0434 doiron@spanishranch.net
MISSOURI - OKLAHOMA - TEXAS
Joe Cavender, Owner
Justin Matejka, General Manager | 903-521-1070
Mark Cowan, Marketing & Customer Service | 903-810-2413 1200 CR 4716 • Troup, TX 75789 | CavenderRanches.com
CONSISTENT • DATA-DRIVEN
to all of our friends and customers for putting your confidence in our program and making this a record-setting sale for CDP BRANGUS! We are excited about the future of the Brangus business and look forward to our spring sale, March 21—22, 2025.
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