Past and Current Secretary/Executive Vice Presidents
Current IBBA Officers, Directors and Committee Chairmen
Past IBA Presidents
Neogen
Southern Ionics
GKB Cattle
Cavender’s Boot City
Central Life Services
Gulf Coast Cattleman
Doak Lambert Auctioneer
Autism Awareness
Purina
Southern Livestock Standard
ST Genetics
Texas Brangus Breeders Association
Vytelle
A best effort was made to ensure the information in this book is accurate. Years of some events or recipients may be incorrect. Mistakes are inevitable when compiling 75 years of data. Finally, italicized names in listings are members that have passed.
“WHETHER WE HAVE MET HERE TO MAKE HISTORY BY FOUNDING A RECOGNIZED BREED, OR WHETHER WE HAVE JUST HAD A PLEASANT GET-TOGETHER, DEPENDS PURELY AND SIMPLY UPON WHAT WE BREEDERS OURSELVES DO TO CARRY OUT THIS PROGRAM. If we do it according to plan, we have taken an unparalleled forward step in the founding of a new breed that will have cattle of type and quality which meet strict specifications.”
These words were spoken on July 29, 1949, by Carlton Corbin, the day the Brangus Association recognized its beginning. Present that day in Vinita, Oklahoma, were 54 cattlemen representing 16 states and Canada.
“There was much discussion of percentages of Brahman and Angus. Cattlemen in the South wanted more Brahman blood and cattlemen in the North wanted less, but research showed that 3/8/-5/8 was the most effective percentage. And that was the percentage on which the charter members chose to build the breed.” This discussion was recounted by cattleman, Raymond Pope, in an early Brangus Journal.
Much of the early work in crossing Brahman and Angus cattle began as early as 1932. It was done at the USDA Experiment Station in Jeanerette, Louisiana according to the USDA 1935 Yearbook in Agriculture.
During the same time, brothers Frank and Dorsey Buttram of Clear Creek Ranch of Welch, Oklahoma and Grenada, Mississippi, Raymond Pope of Vinita, Oklahoma, the Essar Ranch of San Antonio, Texas, along with a few individual breeders in other parts of the United States and Canada were also carrying on private experimental breeding programs. They were looking for a desirable beef-type animal that would retain the Brahman's natural ability to thrive under adverse conditions in combination with the excellent qualities of Angus, most notably fertility and carcass.
The name Brangus was adopted and the non-profit American Brangus Breeders Association was officially founded on July 29, 1949. All 54 cattlemen in attendance paid a $10 membership fee to become charter members of the ABBA.
Raymond Pope was elected as the first president of the ABBA; Terry Dalehite of Pearsall, Texas as first vice president; Carl Colwick, Stephenville, Texas, as second; Jesse Dowdy, Rayville, Missouri, as third and Carlton Corbin, Ada, Oklahoma, secretary-treasurer.
Pope was handed the dues money and instructed to set up an office and find a secretary. The city of Vinita provided Pope with free office space and the American Brangus Breeders Association was officially in business.
The American Brangus Breeders Association was formed on July 29, 1949. Charter members are from left: Carlton Corbin, Ada, OK; Alfred Pennington, Raymondville, TX; Jesse Dowdy, Otterville, MO; Ralph Scannell, Ringwood, OK; Carl Colwick, Stephenville, TX; Sam Synder, reporter with KVOO TV, Tulsa, OK; Raymond Pope, Vinita, OK; Claude Volyes, Austin, TX; Dick Wheatley, Vinita, OK; Joe B. Hendry, Clewiston, FL; Bob Evans, Kansas City, MO; and Terry Dalehite, Pearsall, TX.
The Origin of Brangus…The First 75 Years
As Brangus celebrates its 75th Anniversary, we take a look back at the events and milestones that have shaped our breed.
1949
1949
The first organizational meeting was held in Vinita, Oklahoma, on July 29, 1949. Raymond Pope was elected the first ABBA President.
1950
The association bylaws were adopted by the first American Brangus Breeders Association (ABBA) membership meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
1950
1950
Bill Edwards was hired as the first field inspector.
1957
The ABBA office was moved from Vinita, Oklahoma to Kansas City, Missouri.
1957
The executive committee asked each director to pledge 25 new subscriptions and one new member each year.
1950
The first Brangus Show was at the San Antonio Livestock Exposition coincidently this was also the first-ever livestock show at San Antonio.
The first National Brangus Sale was held in conjunction with the San Antonio Livestock Exposition. Feb. 21, 1952
1953
Volume one, issue one, of Brangus was published. The price of $2.50 to subscribe was established.
1951
The first-ever registered Brangus Sale was held in Vinita, Oklahoma and was sponsored by the Northeast Oklahoma Brangus Breeders Association.
1953
Three-year terms were established for seven members to serve on the ABBA Board of Directors.
1956
The name of the breed’s official publication was changed from Brangus to Brangus Journal
1955
A Certified Brangus program was approved.
1956
It was voted to only have two board meetings per year versus three to save time and money.
1954
Jesse Dowdy was hired as the first ABBA Executive Secretary.
for a meeting at the home of Frank Daniel, Orange, Virginia on May 30, 1953.
1958
The number of board of directors was changed from 21 to 27.
1958
Two females from Clear Creek Ranch that excelled in the show ring during the late ‘50s.
The name was changed from ABBA to International Brangus Breeders Association during a meeting at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas.
1961 Artificial insemination (AI) rules were set up.
1960
1960
A contract was signed with Performance Registry International to process performance for IBBA.
1960
The motion was made and passed that “no Brangus cattle shall be entered for public exhibit (shows) that have scurs or show evidence of having scurs removed.”
1967
Frank Buttram passed away…a resolution was adopted for his widow.
1968
The motion to allow freeze branding failed.
1969
A study committee recommended that the IBBA office be moved to either a Dallas-Fort Worth location near the airport or a hill overlooking the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City.
1962
A junior membership fee was established for $1 per member.
1964
The first promotional movie (The Brangus Story) was produced. Five copies were transcribed into English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The promotion budget was $1,004
1968
1964
Feb. 12, 1964
Jesse Dowdy resigned as Executive Secretary effective December 31, 1964.
1965
The name “purebred” was interpreted to mean registered with a recognized breed association.
The 1966 Houston Fat Stock Show was designated as the first International Brangus Show.
1964
Roy Lilley was hired as IBBA Executive Secretary.
IBBA became a charter member of the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF).
1966
The IBBA staff was instructed to purchase a fully equipped 1966 Plymouth car.
WSR Zapata's Heidi First, was the first IBBA International Grand Champion Heifer at the 1966 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. She was bred and owned by Willow Springs Ranch, Burton, Texas.
1965
1965
IBBA became a member of the National Cattlemen’s Association. Dues were $100.
The board voted to hold the 1966 IBBA convention in conjunction with the first International Brangus Show in Houston.
1966
A motion to amend the bylaws, changing the vote required by the membership from a majority to 2/3 of those present and voting when amending bylaws, was passed.
1969
An agreement was entered with the American Hereford Association to process registration certificates.
1969
An advertising program and public relations program was approved for one year with a series of advertisements and possible radio commercials. The ad agency, Lane, Travis & Pollard, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, was hired.
1971
The first Hill Country International Brangus Futurity (today known as the Brangus Futurity) was held in Kerrville, Texas.
1970
1970
Freeze branding was approved.
1971
The decision was made to mouth cattle at the 1971 International Brangus Show to develop information on mouthing.
1971
The motion to develop a performance program passed.
1977
IBBA voted to sponsor a National Show of Merit each fall. The 1977 Grand National Livestock Show at the Cow Palace in San Francisco was selected as the first site.
1978
The registration of embryo transfer (ET) calves was approved.
1978
The first International Brangus Queen was crowned.
1973
The IBBA headquarters were moved from Kansas City, Missouri to San Antonio, Texas.
1971
The purchase of a lot in San Antonio for the new IBBA building site was approved.
1977
The International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) was organized in June 1977.
June 4, 1977
The International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) was formed.
1974
1974
For the first time in history, Brangus cattle were on display at the National Western Stock Show in Denver.
IBBA’s Silver Anniversary convention was held February 20-22, 1974 at the Shamrock Hilton in Houston. The official slogan for the 25th Anniversary was “Any Country is Brangus Country.”
1974
The AI policy was amended to allow six owners of record rather than four.
1974
Brangus Publications, Inc. (BPI) was established as a separate “for profit” entity from the IBBA.
1976
The outline for the first Brangus Herd Improvement Records (BHIR) program was completed.
1975
The Brangus Journal became a charter member of the Livestock Publications Council during its first meeting in Kansas City.
1978
The IBBA purchased a computer system.
1978
The “Show Sire of the Year” award program was approved with implementation for the 1978-79 show season.
The first officers of the IBA. From left: Sue Graven, Gloria Wynn, Maggie Farrington, Ronda Whitman and Jane Jackson.
1979
Roy Lilley resigned.
1979
The first IBA scholarships were awarded to Brangus youth. Recipients were Jodi Burgin, Karen Van Ornum and Cheryl Moonen.
Gaye Burgin
1980
A genetic defect committee was formed.
1981
Jerry Morrow was hired as the third IBBA Executive Secretary.
1986 Most probable producing abilities and maternal breeding values were replaced by EPDs.
1986
An asterisk was added on the pedigrees of progeny of animals with parentage disputes.
1987
The Brangus Development Services (BDS) concept was approved and a BDS council formed.
1981
The executive secretary title was changed to executive vice president.
The IBBA Board adopted a new logo to present a progressive image for the association.
1986
The Crowning Event in Houston generated more than $600,000 in three hours to pay for the new IBBA headquarters.
1982
A ruling was made that inspectors must be at least 18 years of age and pass both a written test and an oral critique of the cattle.
1982
The positions of second and third vice president were removed from the IBBA slate of officers.
1983
1985
The first IBBA Sire Summary was published.
1982
Glenn Brinkman was awarded the first IBBA “Breeder of the Year” award in 1982.
The first National Junior Brangus Show was held in Moberly, Missouri.
1983
1987
The IBBA hired a director of promotions and moved its advertising campaign in-house.
A National Sire Evaluation (NSE) program with the University of Georgia was approved.
1984
Dorsey Buttram was contacted to transfer the copyright certification of the name Brangus to IBBA
1984
A special inspector program was approved to inspect all cattle to be certified.
1985
April 19, 1986
The grand opening of the new IBBA building in San Antonio was held.
1987
The inspection program was discontinued.
1988
Jerry Morrow resigned as executive vice president and became the first IBBA Southeast Field Representative.
Weight per day of age (WDA) on bulls shown in the International, Futurity, and National Show of Merit were calculated and displayed during the show.
1989
1988
The Beef Profile was BPI’s first publication for commercial cattlemen and was launched in 1988.
1985
A Range Bull Registration program proposal was accepted.
The age of juniors participating in the Brangus junior shows was changed from 19 to 21.
1989
An assessment fee of $2/head for performance was passed.
The ruling was adopted… any male calf born after July 1, 1987, and used in future AI or ET programs must be parentage verified.
1989
1988
J. Neil Orth was hired as the fourth IBBA Executive Vice President.
The New Mexico State Fair Brangus Show in Albuquerque was designated as one of the four national Brangus shows.
1989
Desktop publishing equipment was purchased for the production of the Brangus Journal.
HISTORICAL
1990
1990
1990
The IBBA membership voted to allow tattooing and branding as official means for permanent identification of registered Brangus cattle.
A new age category, birth to five months, was implemented for registering cattle.
1990
The age of recipient dam was added to ET certificate.
1990
Jerry Morrow retired as the Southeast field representative.
1991
“Classified” white cattle were allowed in the registry.
1991
Red Brangus cattle, in a separate category, were allowed in the registry.
1991
The show ring hair rule was eliminated.
1993
DNA was adopted for parentage verification on multiple sire registrations only.
1993
1995
IBBA moved forward with the development of carcass EPDs by collecting percent intramuscular fat and fat thickness data.
1995 Tenderness studies with Texas A&M and Auburn University were initiated.
1996
BPI began publishing the Commercial Brangus Edition, a magazine designed for the commercial cowman.
1997
Confidence ranges were added to the Spring Sire Summary.
1992
A rule passed that the calf at side must be registered prior to being sold.
1993
1994
The “classified” white category was eliminated.
1994
It was voted that the IBBA secretary/treasurer position could be a multi-year position.
After more than 20 years in Kerrville, Texas the Brangus Futurity was moved to Austin, Texas.
IBBA leased unused office space for extra revenue.
1993
The ET and AI certificates were eliminated. For AI only if waived by owner of the sire.
Nov. 1, 1994
The Brangus trademark lawsuit settlement hearing was held in Oklahoma City and the Brangus trademark was assigned to IBBA.
1996
A Brangus website on the Internet was approved.
1998
Whole Herd Reporting was accepted by the board of directors.
1998
1994
The bylaws were changed to allow members to vote by mail ballots
1994
1994
The board of directors was restructured to ensure that each regional association was represented.
The Futurity was held in conjunction with the National Junior Brangus Show for the first time in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Spring Sire Summary was inserted into the Brangus Journal for the first time.
1999
A grand, black-tie event was held at the annual convention celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Brangus.
1999
1998
The Brangus EPD database went online.
IBBA becomes first breed association to implement and print carcass EPD from realtime ultrasound technology.
IBBA member Jim Jones and EVP J. Neil Orth make a toast to the next 50 years. We are half way there!
2000 First credit card payments were accepted.
2000
2000
2000
Sproul Brangus donated the first IJBBA Foundation
Heifer and the first IJBBA Leadership workshop was held in San Antonio.
2001
Loren Jackson takes over as the IBBA Executive Vice President.
A new gain record for a Brangus bull on test was set by a bull owned by Ray Brothers with a 6.0 ADG.
2001
World Brangus Congress held in Houston and hosted by the IBBA.
2001
The Western National Brangus Show was held on Sept. 11, 2001, in Albuquerque, New Mexico with no one on grounds but exhibitors, due to 911 events.
2002
2006
2006
Red Brangus cattle were showed at NJBS for first time.
2007
Genetic Performance Solutions, LLC was started. A commercial breed registry service and performance analysis customized for any breed of cattle.
Breeders could begin registering/ transferring and submitting data over the internet through an inhouse designed registry system.
2006
Texas Brangus Breeders Association celebrated 50 years.
2007
IBA celebrated its 30th Anniversary.
2008
IBBA Board of Directors voted to change number of members on board from 27 to 13.
2003
IBBA Board approved additional funding to University of Georgia to develop multi-breed EPD analysis.
2005
The first Pioneer Award was presented to Glenn Brinkman.
2005
IBBA purchased Ultrablack trademark name. Membership passed bylaw amendment for IBBA as the “home registry” for Red Brangus, Ultrablack and Ultrared. 308 votes were cast with 76% in favor.
Brangus Gold tagging program implemented to focus on commercial customers.
2009
2009 marked the 60th Anniversary of IBBA.
2008
IBBA implements OptimaxX program…first source age, verification program for association.
2003 Brangus Journal celebrated 50 years.
2004
The Annual IBBA Sire Summary went online for the first time and members were offered the option to submit data online.
2009
2005
Dr. Joe Massey named IBBA Executive Vice President.
John McKnight was presented the first “Commercial Cattleman of the Year” award.
2009
March. 8, 2009
The inaugural Global Brangus Roundup, a oneday event after the IBBA Convention. Held at the George Ranch Historical Park in Richmond, Texas over 70 breeders from 9 countries representing three continents were in attendance.
The first issue of Frontline Beef Producer was published.
2011
The Global Brangus Roundup was held following the Houston Show. 200 International guests representing 13 countries attended.
2010
2010
IBBA sponsored a feedyard tour in the Texas Panhandle.
2011
IBBA offers a mobile web application called ChuteSide to access registry information on your smart phone using a QR code.
2016
IBBA Board of Directors approved a policy requiring parent verification on all AI sires and donor dams before their calves can be registered.
2016
The IBBA office building on Epsilon St. in San Antonio was sold.
2017
Commercial Brangus Specific, a DNA product in partnership with Neogen called Igenity Brangus Profile was released.
2017
IBBA moved into the existing office building in Adkins, Texas.
2016
2014 Genomic Enhanced data was incorporated into EPDs.
2012
Brangus was featured on RFD TV on the American Rancher program.
2012
Calving Ease Direct, Calving Ease Maternal were added to the Brangus EPDs.
2013
IBBA amended its bylaws allowing members to breed up to Brangus using three crosses with Ultrablacks to produce purebred Brangus cattle eligible for registration.
Performance Leader Awards were initiated to recognize breeders who exhibit a high level of performance with their herds.
2017 Carcass Merit Excellence Challenge was introduced.
2018
2014
IBBA Board of Directors approved Genetics Disorder Testing Policy.
2015
Ultra cattle were added to the Brangus Show format.
World Brangus Congress was held during Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and hosted by IBBA.
2018
2014
2013
Dr. Tommy Perkins hired as IBBA Executive Vice President.
2014
The International Brangus Foundation was started, and a gala was held where $33,000 was raised to establish the foundation.
IBBA launched the Brangus Built Tag program for Brangus commercial cattle.
The Brangus Foundation donated $30,000 for its first research project to the University of Florida to study genetics of thermotolerance in Brangus-influenced cattle.
2019
IBBA established committee to develop a Long-Term Strategic Plan.
2018
New EPD selection indices were approved including Mature Cow Weight, Stayability and Heifer Pregnancy
2018
IBBA sanctioned open shows began requiring parent verification on all entries.
2019
Dr. Darrell Wilkes was named IBBA Executive Vice President.
2020
2020
Brangus Value Project was initiated, and the first set of Brangussired calves were sent to the feedlot.
2020
The International Brangus Show was held in Houston but two weeks later the show closed due to Covid as junior heifers were moving into the barn.
2021
International Red Brangus Breeders Association celebrated their 30th Anniversary.
2022
Brangus Foundation funds Brangus Value Project in which 90 research steers sired by five widely used Brangus and Ultrablack sires were fed and harvested in Southwest Kansas.
2023
IBBA says close to 25% of all registrations are Ultrablack cattle.
2023
World Brangus Congress was held in Argentina, with 16 countries represented.
2023
NJBS splits younger classes by weight instead of age.
2023
2021
The first Cattlemen’s Congress Show was held in Oklahoma City, as all major livestock shows remained closed due to Covid. The International Brangus Show was held in Waco as Houston was cancelled.
2021
2021
Science of Brangus Brochure was finalized.
The first Jake White Lifetime Achievement Award for Exhibition of Cattle was awarded to Myron Saathoff.
2022
IBBA approved DNA as official means of parent verification.
2022
First embryo auction to support the Brangus Foundation was held.
Board set policy to allow geneedited cattle registrations.
2022
Southeast Brangus Breeders Association celebrated its 50th Anniversary.
2024
REGSTR program requires member assigned contemporary groups.
The Asociacion’ Brangus Mexicana (ABM) has agreed to use a Spanish version of the IBBA registry system by the end of 2024. IBBA will combine data entered from Mexican Brangus with U.S. Brangus data. The ABM will compensate IBBA for the service.
2024
2024
The carcass results of the third round of the Brangus Value Project funded by the Brangus Foundation were completed in July. 89 steers were fed. 93% graded choice and higher with many carcasses earning premium program payments.
July 29, 2024
2024
2023
Brangus Value Project Round 2 is completed. 100 research Brangus and Ultrablack sired steers were fed and harvested in Kansas. 87% graded choice and higher.
In 2024 IBBA agreed with Angus Australia to join Ultrablack cattle registered with Angus Australia with U.S. Brangus and Ultrablack cattle. IBBA will provide a genetic evaluation combining IBBA EPDs with data from Australian Ultrablack cattle. IBBA will be compensated for their services.
The Brangus breed turned 75 years old!
Brangus celebrated its 75th Anniversary August 8-10 in Fort Worth, Texas.
2021
Brangus Vigor Tag program started.
Diamond Celebration Partners
Diamond Celebration Friends
75th BRANGUS CELEBRATION TABLE SPONSORS
PRIME 1949 TABLE SPONSORS
CHOICE 1949 TABLE SPONSOR
1949 SPONSORS
SELECT 1949 TABLE SPONSORS
Mound Creek Ranch
Circle F Farms
Greuel Family Brangus
RIBEYE
Circle Lee Farms
PAST IBBA PRESIDENTS
Raymond Pope
Ed Schock
Charles Cobb
David Schubert
Jim Eller
Jud Lurvey
Austin Kenyon
Truman Arnold
Herbert Murray
Robert Vineyard
John McKnight
Steve Densmore
Vernon Suhn
Eddie Blazek
Angelo Zottarelli
Ron Flake
Traci Middleton
Shiloh Hall
IN OCTOBER 1981, THE IBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECIDED TO HONOR EACH YEAR, A PERSON WITHIN THE BRANGUS BREED WHO IS DETERMINED TO BE OUTSTANDING IN LEADERSHIP TO THE ASSOCIATION AND PROGRESSIVE IN THE PRODUCTION OF BRANGUS CATTLE.
The person would be: A member in good standing of the IBBA and active in regional Brangus activities. A member who has worked tirelessly and effectively for the improvement of the Brangus breed. A member interested and active in the youth activities of the IJBBA.
The first recipient of this prestigious award was Glenn Brinkman. He was presented "Brangus Breeder of the Year" at the Brangus Futurity in Kerrville. Today this award is given during the Annual IBBA Convention.
2024 Grady Green, Draggin’ M Ranch, El Dorado, Arkansas
2023 Mike Weathers, Genesis Ranch, Columbus, Texas
2022 Tracy Holbert, Blackwater Ranch, College Station, Texas
2020 Joe Cavender, Cavender Brangus, Troup, Texas
2018 Dr. Randy Schmidt, Schmidt Farms, LLC, Texarkana, Texas
2017 Bill & Gail Davis, Chimney Rock Cattle Co., Batesville, Arkansas
2016 Mike Vorel, Vorel Farms, Luther, Oklahoma
2015 Danny & Mary Beth Farris, Farris Ranching Co., Tuscola, Texas
2014 John Milam, Draggin’ M Ranch, El Dorado, Arkansas
2013 Steve Densmore, Circle X Land and Cattle Co., Bryan, Texas
2013 Mike Coggins, Blackwater Cattle Company, Lake Park, Georgia
2012 Bill Morrison, Lack-Morrison Brangus, Clovis, New Mexico
2011 Michael Doguet, Doguet Diamond D Ranch, China, Texas
2010 Johnny Vines, Quail Creek Brangus, Steele, Alabama
2009 Edward C. Baranowski, Needville, Texas
2008 Dr. John & Patricia Spitzer, Spitzer Ranch, Sedalia, Missouri
2007 Jeff Smith, JLS International, Robertson, Alabama
The Pioneer of the Year is awarded to an IBBA member, past or present, for his or her service, loyalty and recognizable contributions to the Brangus breed. The award was first given in 2005.
2024 Mike Vorel, Vorel Farms, Luther, Oklahoma
2023 Vern Suhn, Suhn Cattle Co., Eureka, Kansas
2022 Don Cox, Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, Texas
2020 Doug Williams, L&W Cattle, Mocksville, North Carolina
2018 Ken Hughes, Hughes Cattle Services, Franklin, Texas
2017 Chuck & Norman Sword, Char-No Farm, Williamson, Georgia
2016 Laverne McWilliams, Medina, Texas
2015 Herman Gardner, Willow Springs Ranch, Burton, Texas
2015 Clayton & Modesta Williams, Williams Brangus, Midland, Texas
2014 Dave Schubert, Chair Brand Cattle, Crystal Springs, Mississippi
2013 Jerry Morrow, Pickens, Mississippi
2013 David Vaughan, Salacoa Valley Farms, Rydal, Georgia
2012 Dr. Robert Vineyard, Vineyard Cattle Co., Wharton, Texas
2011 Billy Harry, Billy Harry Brangus, Sulphur Springs, Texas
2011 Herbert Murray, M T G Brangus, Texarkana, Texas
2010 Ludwig Brand, Brand’s Brangus Ranch, Round Top, Texas
2009 Joe Reznicek, Cow Creek Ranch, Aliceville, Alabama
2008 Matt Syler, Syler Cattle Company, Burton, Texas
2007 Tom & Kathi Turner, Turner Brangus Ranch, Drewsey, Oregon
2006 Alex Dees, Dees Brothers Brangus, Yuma, Arizona
2011 Chris Hardee, Hardee Farms, Chiefland, Florida
2010 Lee Alford, III, Alford Cattle Co., Caldwell, Texas
2009 John McKnight, River Oaks Farm, Searcy, Arkansas
2022 Brandon Belt, Belt Brangus, Gatesville, Texas
L. Dowdy 1954-1964
Loren C. Jackson 2001-2004
W. Lilley 1965-1979
Dr. Joe Massey 2005-2012
D. Morrow 1980-1988
Dr. Tommy Perkins 2013-2018
1988-2000
Dr. Darrell Wilkes 2019-present
Jesse
Roy
Jerry
J. Neil Orth
IBBA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Shiloh Hall, Okmulgee, OK
First Vice President
Grady Green, El Dorado, AR
Second Vice President
Dr. Josh Walker, Ben Lomond, AR
Secretary/Treasurer
Jeremy Jackson, Gentry, AR
Board of Directors
Gary Adamek, Schulenburg, TX
Matt Barton, Stillwater, OK
Trey Cuevas, Purvis, MS
Mary Douglass, Seguin, TX
Joe Fuller, Willow City, TX
Dr. Randy Schmidt, Texarkana, TX
Rob Singleton, Seville, FL
Mike Weathers, Columbus, TX
Dr. Warren Young, Blanchard, OK
IBBA COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Breed Improvement
Dr. Josh Walker, Ben Lomond, AR
Commercial Marketing
Cody Glenn, West Point, MS
Finance
Jeremy Jackson, Gentry, AR International
Garrett Thomas, Waxahachie, TX Member Services & Education
Karen Adamek, Schulenburg, TX
Long Term Planning
Joe Fuller, Willow City, TX Promotions
Megan Greenwood, Plantersville, TX
Show
Mark Perry, Waco, TX
IBBF Foundation
Brandon Belt, Gatesville, TX
“Strong leadership is an important part of the overall success of each committee,” said IBBA Executive Vice President Dr. Darrell Wilkes. “I appreciate each of the appointed committee chairs who have taken on the challenge and extra effort to lead their respective committees.”
PAST IBA PRESIDENTS
THE INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS AUXILIARY TRACES ITS BEGINNING TO JUNE 1977 AS A GROUP OF MORE THAN 50 LADIES FROM NINE STATES MET DURING THE BRANGUS FUTURITY ACTIVITIES.
Sue Graven spearheaded the organizational effort that day and the meeting concluded with forming the IBA and Graven as president.
The ladies began almost immediately. The IBA Scholarship Endowment Fund was born at that first meeting. To date $562,000 in scholarships have been awarded to youth in the Brangus breed.
Lorraine Hess
JoAnn Droluk
JoAnn Droluk
Judith Wood
2005-06 Melanie Fuller
2007-08 Mary Beth Farris
2009-10 Pam Doiron
2011-12 Melanie Fuller
2012-14 Jodi Jackson
2015-18 Sami Roop
2019-22 Brenda Brull
2023-24 Tina Gardner
IJBBA
JUNE 4, 1977, IS AN IMPORTANT DATE IN THE BREED'S HISTORY
AS IT RELATES TO THE FUTURE. The International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) was officially organized. IBBA President W.B McCombs appointed a group of IBBA members to serve as advisors in the formative stages. This group prepared a rough draft of a constitution and bylaws for the first meeting.
IJBBA President
1977-78 Todd Bebee, Oktaha, OK
1978-79 Alan Farrington, Bellville, TX
1979-80
1980-81
Gigi Herbert, Corning, CA
Sandra Burns, Paonia,CO
1981-82 Bill Cawley, Eldorado, TX
1982-83 Brent Hillery, Wichita Falls, TX
1983-84
1984-85
1985-86
1986-87
Jim Maher, Milan, MO
Mark Rothwell, Spring, TX
Brangus Queen
Gaye Burgin, Oktaha, OK
Jodi Burgin, Oktaha, OK
Lisa Ward, McAlester, OK
Wendy Sjolander, Riesel, TX
Wendy Sjolander, Riesel, TX
Tonya Carr, Norborne, MO
LaReina Waldorf, Arkansas City, KS
LaReina Waldorf, Arkansas City, KS
Lou Ann Sjolander, Riesel, TX
Sarita Norton, Blue Ridge, TX
Lou Ann Sjolander, Riesel, TX
1987-88 Billy Caldwell, Rose Bud, AR Teri Beauchamp, Brenham, TX
1988-89
Leigh Ann King, Arcadia, LA
1989-90 Cheramie, Viator, Jeanerette, LA
1990-91 Terry Harrison, McAlester, OK
1991-92 Chris Maurer, Bryan, TX
1992-93 R.K.Hill, Troy, TX
1993-94 Kathy Kelling, Aspermont, TX
1994-95 Stacy Drews, Marlin, TX
1995-96 Erin Rogers, Lafayette, LA
1996-97
Natalie Cobb, Frisco, TX
1997-98 Amy Morton, Etoile, TX
1998-99 Laura Lee Black, Lakeland, FL
1999-00
2000-01
Leigh Ann King, Arcadia, LA
Cheryl Owens, Harrah, OK
Heather Maurer, Bryan, TX
Kathy Kelling, Aspermont, TX
Stacy Drews, Marlin, TX
Jennifer Perkins, Hallsville, TX
Natalie Cobb, Frisco, TX
Terri Adams, Alvin, TX
Amy Morton, Etoile, TX
Sally Jennings, Baldwin City, KS
Stacy Sproul, Isabella, OK
A large group of young Brangus enthusiasts representing several states attended the first meeting and within three hours the organization became a reality.
Today the IJBBA has more than 600 members and hosts a week-long National Junior Show.
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Michael Allen, Crockett, TX Dusty Sparkman, Carmine, TX
Traci Middleton, Puryear, TN
Lindsey Pritchard, McLoud, OK
Todd Sullivan, Mendenhall, MS Kari Smith, College Station, TX
Tyler Dean, Maysville, OK Sarah Deshotel, Ville Platte, LA
Jacob Jones, Stillwater, OK Casey Harper, Haines City, FL
April Villarreal, Brookshire, TX Payge Dupre, Kathleen, FL
2022-23 Briana Hicks, Danbury, TX Kaily Critendon, Port Lavaca, TX
Sally Jennings, Baldwin City, KS
Stacy Sproul, Isabella, OK
Lindsay Syler, Diboll, TX
Laura Franklin, Simsboro, TX
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Jaxon Allen, Haworth, OK Savannah Hanson, Liberty, TX
2024-25 Emma Tittor, Paradise, TX Camille Burns, Wharton, TX
IJBBA President Brangus Queen
Member #16…Still Going Strong
JULY 29, 1949…A DATE BRANGUS BREEDERS
SHOULD REMEMBER. On that day, 75 years ago, 54 cattlemen met in Vinita, Oklahoma, to form the American Brangus Breeders Association. Later renamed International Brangus Breeders Association. For Joe Alfred Pennington, that date is easy to remember, it was four days after he was born. His father, James “Alfred” (J.A.) Pennington, was one of the charter members of the ABBA, and it was Joe who allowed that to happen. Alfred wanted to attend the organizational meeting, but he couldn’t leave until the baby (Joe) was born. Joe arrived four days before the meeting was to take place and Alfred was able to go to Vinita, where Brangus history was formed. Circle A Ranch is IBBA Member #16, the lowest active membership number in the Brangus association.
The Penningtons have a cow-calf operation and farm cotton, grain sorghum, corn and sesame in Raymondville, Texas, just 40 miles north of the Mexico border. Alfred had a group of Brahman cows that he was running with Angus bulls. He loved the hardiness of the Brahmans but wanted to improve the price of the calves he sold by adding Angus. He had rented a ranch in Durant, Oklahoma, and met Raymond Pope. Their conversations about the Brahman/Angus cross got Alfred interested in attending the Vinita meeting.
The rest of the story is history, as they say. Joe continued raising the Brangus cattle, along with his wife, Dorthea. Their children, Alfred Spence, Tobin and Ellen are also involved in the family’s operation.
Spence is mainly engaged in farming and day-to-day care of the cattle, while Tobin, a veterinarian in the Corpus Christi, Texas area, helps select the registered bulls they add to their herd and directs their breeding program. Ellen is an attorney in Houston and makes sure they all stay out of trouble. Even though many of Circle A’s cattle are now commercial Brangus cross to meet the demands of their customers, they continue to buy registered bulls while still maintaining a core registered cow herd.
They raise all of their replacement heifers and have established a good market for their bulls in the South Texas environment. They have a pasture right on the main road and develop their bulls there. The bulls need to have a good temperament, so they are hand-fed every day. The steady stream of repeat bull customers is evidence that they are breeding cattle that fit that climate and the demands of those cattlemen.
It’s impressive that IBBA Member #16 is still going strong as it has passed through the generations. And who knows, maybe Alfred #4, Spence’s new son Harrison Alfred, will continue the family tradition of raising good Brangus cattle.
Alfred Pennington
Alfred Pennington (second from left) with a group of Brangus enthusiasts in Costa Rica, where they traveled to a livestock show to promote the Brangus breed in the 1950s.
Joe, Janet and Alfred Pennington
This ABBA Charter Member Certificate proudly hangs on the wall at the Circle A Ranch. Note the No. 16 in the top left corner.
Nuggets From the Past
The Movie Giant was GIANT for Brangus
Probably the greatest single promotional event for the breed in the 50s was the appearance of Raymond Pope‘s "King Tut" bull in the film classic Giant. Tut appeared with Pope at the halter next to stars Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor in a key scene, and his breed "Brangus" was referred to for audiences worldwide. Pope later recalled in an interview published in the Brangus Journal that "It was a good promotion for the breed, and besides, I got $13,000 for the use of Tut.”
Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson with King Tut during the filming of Giant. At halter of the famous bull is his owner, Raymond Pope.
Million Dollar Bull
The famous and glitzy “Granada Gala” held in the ballroom of Houston’s Shamrock Hilton Hotel made history in 1985. Forty-four lots grossed $5.6 million to average $128,696, a figure that will never be topped. Five-sixths interest in Paragon, the 1985 International Champion Bull, sold for $1.3 million to become the first Brangus bull to top one million dollars at public auction.
Did you know?
In 1957 the American Brangus Brangus Association had income from 30 states, three provinces in Canada, old Mexico, Cuba, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. The top 10 states were Oklahoma, Arizona, Texas, Missouri, Ohio (tied), Arkansas (tied), Florida, Virginia, Minnesota, and Louisiana.
IN 2019, THE IBBA SHOW COMMITTEE INSTITUTED A NEW HONOR TO RECOGNIZE A LIFETIME OF EXCELLENCE IN HERDSMANSHIP, ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE EXHIBITION OF BRANGUS CATTLE, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BRANGUS BREED AND THE PUREBRED BEEF INDUSTRY. This award is to be called, “The Lifetime Achievement Award in the Exhibition of Brangus Cattle.”
A group within the show committee was tasked with proposing names for whom this inaugural honor would be bestowed upon. When the group came back to the committee, there was only one name and one man: Jake White. It is for his life, his achievements, and the example he set for the
2019 Jake White, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
2020 Dr. Robert Vineyard, Vineyard Cattle Co., Wharton, Texas
2021 Myron Saathoff, Devine, Texas
generations after him, that the IBBA was honored to present the IBBA Lifetime Achievement Award for the Exhibition of Brangus Cattle to him posthumously.
Since the award was first given, it has been renamed and is now called the Jake White Lifetime Achievement Award.
2024 Don Cox, Cox Excalibur Brangus, Weimar, Texas
Jake White judging a Brangus Show.
WINNERS OF THIS AWARD ARE DETERMINED BY VOTES FROM THE BRANGUS HERDSMEN AND FITTERS. Recipients of this prestigious award are noted for their professionalism, excellence of skills and abilities as well as willingness to deal with the public positively and politely. Brangus herdsmen and fitters of show cattle perform a valuable service in promoting the Brangus breed, livestock shows and other related events across the country.
Herdsman of the Year Winners
2023 B Champions Valley Brangus, Gary Adamek & Family
2022 B MP Brangus, Mark & Tammy Perry, Megan & Mason
2021 R Villa Ranch, April Villarreal
2020 B Allen Cattle Co., Michael Allen
2020 R Villa Ranch, April Villarreal
2019 B Kevin & Laurie Pawelek, K&L Brangus
2019 R Geary Stutts, Dos XX’s Cattle Co.
2018 B Scott Family, Triple Crown Ranch
2018 R Allen Goode, TRIO Cattle & Genetics
2017 B Mark Koehl, KO’s Cattle Service
2017 R Dan & Sandra Marvel, Marvel Farms
2016 B Katy Knox, Diamond K Brangus
2016 R Jessica Maxwell, TRIO Cattle & Genetics
2015 B Russ & Pam Williamson, Skyhawk Brangus
2015 R Myron Saathoff, JLS Brangus
2014 B Larry & Gina Gill, G Bar Brangus
2014 R Jose Ramirez, Heidi & Kyle Poppe, CX Excalibur Brangus
2013 B Mark Koehl, KO’s Cattle Service
2013 R Stephen John Clark, Triple JR Cattle Co.
2012 B Tim Lucherk, Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch
2012 R Heidi Poppe, Cox Excalibur Brangus
2011 B Russ Williamson, Skyhawk Brangus
2011 R Stacey Pierce, BKC Red Brangus
2010 B Garrett Thomas, Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch
2010 R Jose Ramirez, Cox Excalibur Brangus
2009 B The Climer Family, 5C Cattle
2009 R Don Cox, Cox Excalibur Brangus
2008 B Stephen Climer, 5C Cattle
2008 R Don Cox, Cox Excalibur Brangus
2007 B Traci Middleton, Mill Creek Cattle Co
2007 R Damon Accord, TRIO Cattle & Genetics
2006 B Myron Saathoff, JLS International
2006 R Jose Ramirez, Cox Excalibur Brangus
2005 B Aaron Pinch, Deep Down Ranch
2004 B Michael Allen, Allen Cattle Co.
2003 B Don Barry
2002 B Jeff Wehe, Saathoff/Leifeste Cattle Services
2001 B Mark Koehl, Bar J Ranch
2000 B Randy Curtis, Coldwater Cattle Co.
1999 B Charlie Tiner, Tiner Family Cattle
1998 B Adam Graven, Leifeste Cattle Services
1997 B Alan Leifeste, Leifeste Cattle Services
1996 B Chris & Sharee Sankey, Sankey’s 6N Ranch
1995 B Myron Saathoff, Saathoff Cattle Services
1994 B Georgann Meyers, Big Thicket Brangus
1993 B Doug Williams, Cow Creek Ranch
1992 B Jud Albritton
1991 B Primo James
1990 B Pat Simmons, Cow Creek Ranch
1989 B Bill Cawley
1988 B Jim Graven, Windy Acres Ranch
1987 B Michael Montoya
1986 B Randy White, Leaning H Ranch
1985 B Travis Sakellardis, Vineyard Cattle Co.
1984 B Matt Maurer, Granada Brangus
Walking into the Brangus History Books…
BC Getze 206/3
AS AL FACE LED HIS 2275-POUND BRANGUS BULL INTO THE RING AT THE 1966 HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW, it probably never crossed his mind that he was walking into the Brangus history books. When Judge Bill Brodnax, Jr. slapped Face's bull, BC Getze 206/3, owned by the Bruce Church Ranch of Yuma, Arizona, as grand champion, he was also selected the first grand champion of the long-running International Brangus Show.
Not only was Getze grand champion bull, but he was also the first animal to walk into the newly constructed Astrohall. Getze and his handlers arrived from Arizona at 3 a.m. when he was led into the hall and greeted by reporters and photographers.
Al Face also had a storied history with the Brangus breed. Face served as the IBBA President for two years 1963-65 and served on the IBBA board for 19 years. He was ranch manager for the Bruce Church Ranch and later for Pruett-Wray Cattle Company. Face attended the 50th Anniversary Celebration in 1999 where he represented the earliest term of presidency at the event. He passed in 2014.
Al Face and BC Getze 206/3 at the 1966 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
BRANGUS SHOW ANIMALS OF THE YEAR
2024 DDD TANK 468E
2023 DDD TANK 468E
2022 DDD TANK 468E
2021 DDD WALL STREET 150C
2020 SKYHAWKS PRESIDENTE [23R6]
2019 SKYHAWKS PRESIDENTE [23R6]
2018 SKYHAWKS PRESIDENTE [23R6]
2017 SBR NIGHT TRAIN 781RZ
2016 SKYHAWKS PRESIDENTE [23R6]
2015 SKYHAWKS PRESIDENTE [23R6]
2014 SKYHAWKS PRESIDENTE [23R6]
2013 DOGUETS HERCULES 88S3
2012 SKYHAWKS PRESIDENTE [23R6]
2011 DOGUETS HERCULES 88S3
2010 BLACKHAWK OF BRINKS 607M12
2009 BRINKS BRIGHT SIDE 607L11
2008 BRINKS BRIGHT SIDE 607L11
2007 ODYSSEY OF JLS [820N6]
2006 MR BAR J REVENUE 161K5 ET
2005 MR BAR J REVENUE 161K5 ET
2004 BRIGHT SIDE OF BRINKS 789G5
2003 MR. TOWNSEND-LUCKY-13/7
2002 TRANSFORMER OF BRINKS
2001 TRANSFORMER OF BRINKS
2000 TRANSFORMER OF BRINKS
1999 TRANSFORMER OF BRINKS
1998 MTG MR UPDATE 833A
1997 MTG MR UPDATE 833A
1996 WB ALAMO 15B9
1995 CCR PATHFINDER 152W
1994 CCR PATHFINDER 152W
1993 CCR PATHFINDER 152W
1992 VCC IMPACT 92T17
1991 VCC IMPACT 92T17
1990 VCC IMPACT 92T17
1989 EXACTO OF BRINKS [823R2]
1988 EXACTO OF BRINKS [823R2]
1987 EXACTO OF BRINKS [823R2]
1986 EXTRA OF BRINKS [193M9]
1985 EXTRA OF BRINKS [193M9]
1984 WBH-RSV TITAN 23/6
1983 WBH-RSV TITAN 23/6
1982 BRINKS MAC TITAN 6/4
1981 WSR ROCKY JOE 650 [650/2]
1980 WSR ROCKY JOE 650 [650/2]
1979 WSR CLOUD 942 [942/4]
2024 TCR BELLE OF THE BALL 302A
2023 DDD MS KISHA 150Z2
2022 MISS JLS ELEANOR 915Y58
2021 WCC MS. KATY 767C
2020 MISS JLS ELEANOR 915Y58
2019 DDD MS ISELIE 38W5
2018 MISS JLS ELEANOR 915Y58
2017 DDD AMBROSIA 150Y10
2016 MISS JLS LAURA 915X45
2015 MISS JLS TALLY 915M
2015 SBR MS ASHLEY [2056U2]
2014 MISS JLS TALLY 915M
2013 JCC MS MADDIE 1252S2
2024 ORIGINS KNOCK OUT 302K2
2023 6B JOHN BOY 804J10
2022 GKB PERFECT STORM 804H20
2021 SB THE GODFATHER 804G1
2020 GBB DEADWOOD 915E7
2019 DDD FINAL SOURCE 38D21
2018 DDD DOZER 804D8
2017 DDD ROCKEFELLER 804B25
2016 MR JLS ICE T 915B29
2015 RCC TITLEIST 88A
2014 I H RUDDER 504Y2
2013 RCC PATRIOT 1252Y
2012 MR JLS DUKE 291X
2011 DDD WALKS ALONE 193W6
2010 D BAR D MR AMOS MOSES 23T1
2009 JG MR. 747 BLACK JET [747T]
2008 SKYHAWKS PRESIDENTE [23R6]
2008 HILLIN CC ROCK STAR 2R5 ET
2007 JMH MR. UPDATE 948P3
Brangus Show Sire of the Year
Brangus Show Dam of the Year
Brangus Show Bull of the Year
2006 MR TF BRIGHT SIDE 535N
2005 ODYSSEY OF JLS [820N6]
2004 SVF BRIGHT FUTURE 23M6
2003 SANKEYS REVOLUTION 860K
2002 MR BAR J REVENUE 161K5 ET
2001 JC MR. CLASSIC 314H
2000 MR. TOWNSEND-LUCKY-13/7
1999 MTG PROTOTYPE OF WOW 755F
1997 MTG 833A-433E
1996 VCC GOLD MEDAL 129D
1995 WB ALAMO 15B9
1994 CNF SOUTHERN PINE 289B2
1993 CCR THUNDER 9733A2
2024 RAFTER L VEGA JO 157K4
2023 TCR BELINDA 302J8
2022 RAFTER L JAY LO 157H8
2021 LR MS BROOKLYN 38G12
2020 TCR/BNH HOPE 313F
2019 TCR DREAMGIRL 222E1
2018 JCC MISS RUBY LEE 209D
2017 DDD UNFORGETTABLE 150B12
2016 MS 2H/GBB HAYLEY 915B4
2015 DDD MS KISHA 150Z2
2014 DDD MS BARBARA 804Y61
2013 DDD MS BARBARA 804Y61
2012 MISS JLS SHIRAZ 157W3
2011 DDD MS SYLVIA 804U27
2010 D BAR D MS DELILAH 37U
2009 MISS JLS PEARL 915T17
2008 MS POLK CREEK BLACKHAWK 146S
2007 SANKEYS MS CALIENTE 108R
2006 MISS JLS HESTIA 915P24
2005 MISS JLS CANDY 582N
2004 MISS JLS TALLY 915M
2003 JH DENISE 14L
2002 ACC CHYNA 674L
2001 JLS MS CLASSY 22J
2001 SG JULIET 901J
2000 MISS L MISTEE [820/8]
1999 JD MISSY 27G20
1998 S.B. MS THUNDER 392F
1997 MTG MS UPDATE-291E
1996 SWEET CAROLINE [127D]
1995 J-7 MISS HOUSTON 31C
1994 CCR CHARLOTTE 89B3
Brangus Show Dam of the Year
2024 TCR BELINDA 302J8
2023 MISS JLS FAITH 767G16
2022 CHAMP MS CHANEL 302F1
2021 CHAMP MS CHANEL 302F1
2020 MISS MS MOLLY 789E6
WSR Cloud 942 was the first IBBA Brangus Show Sire of the Year in 1979. He was Grand Champion Bull at the 1977 International Brangus Show in Houston. He was owned by Willow Springs Brangus and sired by Joe Cloud 33/9.
Brangus Show Heifer of the Year
RED BRANGUS SHOW ANIMALS OF THE YEAR
2024 SJCC TRIO'S CEO 175C5
2023 DOS XX’S T-N-T’S DYNAMITE
2022 DOS XX’S T-N-T’S DYNAMITE
2021 DOS XX’S PRIME TIME’S T-N-T
2020 TRIO’S YUCATAN 175Y
2019 CX DREAM FOREVER 365/A
2018 TRIO’S YUCATAN 175Y
2017 TRIO’S YUCATAN 175Y
2016 CX LEGENDS DREAM 610/U1
2015 CX LEGENDS DREAM 610/U1
2014 CX LEGENDS DREAM 610/U1
2013 DOS XX’S STOUT’S DESTINY
2012 CX HOME RUN 135/P
2011 CX HOME RUN 135/P
2010 DOS XX TRANSFORMER STOUT
2009 SUREWAY’S ROCKY STREET 227N
2008 SUREWAY’S ROCKY STREET 227N
2024 BWCC BIG LAKE 111F4
2023 BAR R JET BLACK 5063
2022 WC UB FORTRESS 322F
2021 BWCC POWER GRID 812C7
2020 BWCC OVERLOAD 403A
2024 GKB MS RECOVER 118G
2023 BWCC MS ROCK SOLID 487C
2022 WAF MISS CLASSIFIED 701
2021 HF BRANDY 814B
2020 B3R C322 LADY Y332 X202
2204 CHAMP MR LIMITLESS 150J7
2023 MC RANGER 924H9
2022 MC RANGER 924H9
2021 CHAMP MR SALTY DAWG 17H
2020 WC UB FORTRESS 322F
2024 RED VELVET 204D
2023 BROKEN A ISABELLA 841X2
2022 MS TF 72Z
2021 CX MS PAYMAKER 21/Z
2020 DOS XX’S MISS MERCEDES
2019 CX MS HOME RUN 59/Y
2018 TRIO’S WILDFIRE 175W
2017 TRIO’S WILDFIRE 175W
2016 MISS CLARK CATTLE 821
2015 MISS CLARK CATTLE 821
2014 CX MS HOME RUN 67/W
2013 DOS XX’S MISS RUBY 14/4
2024 TAJO MS KENA 307J4
2023 MARVEL’S GOLDIE GIRL 1319
2022 CX MS LEGENDS DREAM 71G
2021 CX MS DREAM FOREVER 59F1
2020 CX MS LEGENDS DREAM 59/E1
2022 PCC TRIO'S FFF HURACAN 101H3
2023 BROKEN A GKB VALDEZ 841H
2022 MCC HOT SHOT 72H
2021 KTS MR FOUNDATION 21F
2020 DOS XX'S MR BODACIOUS
2019 DOS XX'S MR BODACIOUS
2018 DOS XX'S PRIME TIME'S T-N-T
2017 CX LEGENDS DREAM 3/B1
2016 CX DREAM'S HOMBRE 31/A
2015 CX DREAM PLAY 67/Z
2014 CX CHIEF'S APACHE 67/Y
2013 TRIO'S YUCATAN 175Y
2012 CX MR HOME RUN 358/W
2011 MBJ WISEGUY 269W
2010 DOS XX'S STOUT'S DESTINY
2009 CX HOME RUNS SLAM 314/T
2008 SR CELEBRATION 75R
Red Brangus Show Heifer of the Year
2022 TAJO MS VELVITA 204K6
2023 MS BROKEN A HARLOW 841H4
2022 KTS MS BARBARA 23H
2021 KTS MS BARBARA 23H
2020 CX MS DREAM HOMBRE 10F2
2019 CX MS LEGENDS DREAM 59/E
2018 MS MARIA CLARA MBJ
2017 SJCC TRIO'S CARROUSEL 175C4
2016 DOS XX'S STRETCH'S STARDUST
2015 CX MS LEGENDS DREAM 417/A
2014 CX MS LEGENDS DREAM 71/Z2
2013 KK MS SIDDA LEE 317X4
2012 MISS-C- EXTRA STYLISH 826X2
2011 TRIO'S WILDFIRE 175W
2010 BROKEN A ULTIMA 14U2
2009 CX MS HOME RUN 314/T1
2008 BRINKS CASSIE 1114S
2008 MISS -C- PROTOTYPE 317S
2204 MC BADA BOOM 628K8
2023 CT MS FINLEY 108J2
2022 WC MISS HAPPY HOUR 406H6
2021 BWCC OVERLOAD 403A
2020 MSC OVERLOAD 329F2
2024 MNR MS. LIZZO 535H
2023 CT SPECIAL LADY 814G
2022 CT SPECIAL LADY 814G
2021 CT SOMETHING SPECIAL 698E
2020 RLJ MISS HULK 20E
And so it was…
Terry R. Dalehite was a Charter Member and First Vice President of the original ABBA officers. He recalled staying up all night in the Vinita Hotel on the eve of July 29, 1949, along with Raymond Pope and Carlton Corbin writing the bylaws that were to govern the ABBA.
At that time, the Brangus cattle needed to be recognized as a breed by all livestock breeders. Overtures were made to the Houston and Fort Worth Livestock Shows to include Brangus classifications in their livestock expositions. These overtures were declined because Brangus cattle were considered just another crossbreed.
Dalehite was ranching in Pearsall, Texas, and was on the executive board of directors of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition (SALE). It became imperative that Brangus cattle be recognized as a breed of cattle, so he initiated efforts and successfully got the SALE to recognize Brangus as a breed by allowing them to show at their 1950 show. Subsequently, Brangus was recognized by the Houston and Fort Worth Livestock Shows and later by the world.
Red Brangus Show Sire of the Year
Brangus Show Dam of the Year
Brangus Show Bull of the Year Red Brangus Show Pair of the Year
Ultra Show Sire of the Year
Ultra Show Dam of the Year Ultra Show Bull of the Year
Show Heifer of the Year
Show Pair of the Year
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