August 2018 Brangus Journal by International Brangus Breeders Association

AUGUST 2018 | Marketing Issue

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2018 BRANGUS FUTURITY & NJBS RESULTS AND 2017-2018 SHOW ANIMALS OF THE YEAR!

ABOUT THE BRANGUS JOURNAL The Brangus Journal (ISSN 0006-9132) is published by Brangus Publications, Inc. (BPI), 8870 US Highway 87 E, San Antonio, TX 78263, monthly except February, June, July and September. Periodicals Postage Paid at San Antonio, TX and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Brangus Publications, Inc., P.O. Box 809, Adkins, TX 78101. The Brangus Journal is the official publication of the International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA). This internationally-distributed publication provides Brangus® seedstock producers and the IBBA membership with information about news within the association and the industry. The Brangus Journal is published eight times annually, and is designed to highlight accomplishments, advancements and improvements made possible by IBBA members, staff, volunteers, and other industry leaders. The purpose of the Brangus Journal is to serve the best interest of IBBA members by showcasing breeding programs, efforts and achievements to other Brangus® seedstock producers. Lastly, the Brangus Journal serves as an outlet for the IBBA to provide updates by directly communicating with the membership. The claims made by advertisers in this publication are not verified by BPI or the IBBA. BRANGUS PUBLICATIONS, INC. (BPI) // 8870 US Highway 87 E, San Antonio, TX 78263 // P. O. Box 809, Adkins, TX 78101 P: +1-210-696-8231 // F: +1-210-696-8718 // gobrangus.com/brangus-publications // jengland@gobrangus.com BPI OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS // Chairman: Doyle Miller // President: Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS // Secretary/Treasurer: Chris Heptinstall // Director: Bill Davis // Director: Eddy Roberts SUBSCRIPTIONS // Justine Voss // jvoss@gobrangus.com // +1-210-696-8231 SUBSCRIPTION RATES // Domestic Periodicals—1 year, $25; First Class—$55 // Foreign Periodicals—1 year, $25; air mail to Mexico or Canada, $70; air mail to other countries, $115.

IBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IBBA STAFF

AREA 1 :: Chris Heptinstall, Secretary-Treasurer 205-363-0919 | chris@salacoavalleybrangus.com Term: 2016 - 2019

Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS tperkins@gobrangus.com 210-696-8231

AREA 2 :: Bill Davis, 2nd Vice President 336-210-1223 :: bdavis@billdavistrucking.com Term: 2017 - 2020

Product Manager Emilio Silvas esilvas@gobrangus.com 210-696-8231

AREA 3 :: Vern Suhn 620-583-3706 :: vern@genetrustbrangus.com Term: 2017 - 2020

Member Relations Coordinator & DNA Specialist Macee Prause mprause@gobrangus.com 210-696-8231

AREA 4 :: Darrel Law 615-633-3127 :: cklaw@nctc.com Term: 2018 - 2021 AREA 5 :: Mike Vorel 405-826-6959 :: vorelfarms@gmail.com Term: 2016 - 2019 AREA 6 :: Greg Romans 541-212-1790 :: romansbrangus@yahoo.com Term: 2018 - 2021 AREA 7 :: Lee Alford 979-820-4205 :: alfordcattle@aol.com Term: 2016 - 2019 AREA 7 :: Danny Farris 325-669-5727 :: farrisranching@yahoo.com Term: 2017 - 2020 AREA 7 :: Allen Goode 214-683-1600 :: allen@triocattle.com Term: 2018 - 2021

Marketing Coordinator & Communications Specialist Jessie England jengland@gobrangus.com 210-696-8231 Accountant Justine Voss jvoss@gobrangus.com 210-696-8231 Registry Services Coordinator Kelsey Wages kwages@gobrangus.com 210-696-8231 Advertising Sales Manager Melanie Fuller mfuller@gobrangus.com 979-255-3343

For more information about IBBA’s staff, visit gobrangus.com/ibba-staff/.

AREA 8 :: Doyle Miller, President 615-351-2783 :: dmiller@doylemillercpa.com Term: 2018 - 2021 AREA 9 :: Steve Densmore 979-450-0819 :: jsdensmore@gmail.com Term: 2016 - 2019 AREA 10 :: Troy Floyd 575-734-7005 :: tfloyd@leaco.net Term: 2016 - 2019 AREA 11 :: Eddy Roberts, 1st Vice President 386-935-1416 :: wetfarm1@windstream.net Term: 2017 - 2020 For more information about IBBA’s Board of Directors, visit gobrangus.com/ibba-board-directors/.

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IBBA CONNECTION A Bright Future................................................................................................................................. 6 IBBA CONNECTION Full Speed Ahead.............................................................................................................................10 MARKETING CONNECTION The Strategic Advantage of Brangus®......................................................................................15 IBBA CONNECTION IBBA Announces Spring Igenity® Giveaway Winners....................................................................16 IBBA CONNECTION IBBA President Announces Committee Appointments..................................................................18 IBBA CONNECTION Action Required for IBBA Members...............................................................................................18 IBBA CONNECTION Updates to IBBA Genetic Evaluation........................................................................................20-23 INDUSTRY CONNECTION BIF Hosts Its 50th Annual Convention.................................................................................... 24 MARKETING CONNECTION Modern Cattle Marketing...................................................................................................26-27 IBBA CONNECTION Progress on the Long-Range Brangus® Plan............................................................................. 28-31 IBBA CONNECTION IBBA Fall Conference................................................................................................................32-33 SHOW CONNECTION 2017-2018 Show Animals of the Year.......................................................................................34-36 SHOW CONNECTION Judge Profile: Judd Cullers............................................................................................................ 39 SHOW RESULTS Brangus® Futurity........................................................................................................................ 40-42 SHOW RESULTS National Junior Brangus® Show..................................................................................................44-47 SHOW CONNECTION Turning Dreams Into A Reality.................................................................................................48-49 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: IBA Coffee, Chocolate & Cows..................................................................................................... 54 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: IJBBA Another NJBS Completed...................................................................................................51 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: IJBBA An Event Investing in Our Future..................................................................................... 52 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: SBBA SBBA News......................................................................................................................... 54 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: SBBA Fall Field Day Agenda........................................................................................................ 55 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: TBBA TBBA News......................................................................................................................... 54 MEMBER CONNECTION Oak Creek Farms...................................................................................................................56-58 SALE SUMMARIES.................................................................................................................................................... 60-62 FRIENDS WE WILL MISS...............................................................................................................................................64-65 NEW MEMBERS............................................................................................................................................................ 67 SERVICE DIRECTORY.......................................................................................................................................................68 STATE DIRECTORY....................................................................................................................................................59-74 CALENDAR................................................................................................................................................................. 76 AD INDEX.................................................................................................................................................................. 78

ON THE COVER >>

Official show photography by Legacy Livestock Imaging at the 2018 Brangus Futurity and National Junior Brangus Show in Hutchinson, Kansas. Exhibitor pictured: Emily Lettelier of Lettelier Brangus in Florida

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IBBA CONNECTION // MESSAGE FROM IBBA PRESIDENT

A BRIGHT FUTURE by IBBA President Doyle Miller It’s sometimes hard to communicate something relevant and meaningful. I reflected on what had made an impression on me, and Reading Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey came to mind. The book is about how to approach the world and life. It explains how we need to build our life on principles, because those are eternal. The best place to find these principles is the Bible; honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, service, patience, and excellence are just a few. I’m not going to list the habits at this time. I’m going to save it for a later time. The book’s lessons help us grow from dependence, the idea that someone takes care of you or comes through for you; grow independence, the idea that you can do it and you are responsible; and grow reliant to interdependence, the idea that we can do it, we can cooperate, and we can combine our talents and abilities to create something greater together. The International Brangus® Breeders Association’s Board of Directors and staff will be participating in some training this fall based

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on this program. I believe, as a breed association, we can work together and achieve great things.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Doyle Miller is the managing partner of Miller Brangus, a registered and commercial Brangus® breeding program located in Waynesboro, Tennessee. Miller Brangus, owned by E. D., Doyle and Bert Miller, has been in the cattle business for 41 years and in the registered Brangus business for 34 years. Doyle was born and raised in Waynesboro, Tennessee. After graduating from Wayne County High School in 1980, he attended Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, where he earned degrees in accounting and computer science. As a certified public accountant, Doyle assists individuals and businesses in a range of financial aspects that include tax and business planning, strategic planning, financial analysis, and business operations. Doyle is married to the former Kathryn Pope. Kathryn has two sons, two daughters-in-law, and two granddaughters. In the past, he has served on IBBA’s Breed Improvement, Finance, Membership Education and Services, and Promotions Committees. He has also served IBBA as past-vice president and secretary-treasurer.

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IBBA CONNECTION // EXECUTIVE CORNER

FULL SPEED AHEAD

by IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS

I would like to compliment members of the breed improvement committee (BIC) who were able to attend the 2018 Beef Improvement Federation Convention in Loveland, Colorado, recently. This is my favorite meeting of the year as it includes many leading experts in genetic improvement from all facets of the beef industry. These experts include purebred breeders, commercial cattlemen, academic researchers, breed association staff, and many others in the industry. The agenda includes a perfect mix of practical application to the introduction of cutting-edge technologies used by cattlemen today. Please read the article by BIC Chair Mark Cowan in this edition of the Brangus Journal as he summarizes the meeting highlights. I have just returned from attending the National Junior Brangus® Show (NJBS) and International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Futurity events held in Hutchinson, Kansas. The entry numbers were down a little this year with the long distance required for some of the members who could not justify the trip. However, the quality of the kids and cattle were as good as ever. Congratulations to the contest participants, show exhibitors, scholarship winners, and other attendees for making it a success. I would also like to compliment the judge, Judd Cullers from Heritage Cattle Company, for his consistent placing of the cattle throughout the day during the Futurity. I would like to compliment all of the breeders, industry businesses, and others that donated money and time to the events. A big thanks goes out to the show committee members and breeders that participated in the IBBA Brangus Futurity. Look for feature articles, photos, and show winners in this edition of the Brangus Journal. The IBBA BIC and board of directors recently agreed to the release of three new expected progeny differences (EPDs) and two selection indices for use in genetic selection and marketing decisions. EPDs for Heifer Pregnancy, Stayability and Mature Cow Weight were published in the May, June and July national cattle evaluations. All three of these EPDs will assist Brangus breeders in making excellent progress in selecting for improvement in fertility attributes of their cattle. The two new selection indices developed and released recently include a fertility index and a terminal index. The Fertility Index has long been needed to aid 10

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commercial cattlemen in making better informed bull buying decisions for long-term gains in reproductive efficiencies. The fertility index places economic weightings on several important reproductive traits so breeders don’t have to struggle through five or six different EPDs to improve fertility. Heifer Pregnancy (calved before 30 months of age), Days to Calving (age at first calf up to 30 months of age), Stayability (still in the herd at six years of age), and Calving Ease are the economically-relevant traits in the index. Indicator traits for this index include Mature Cow Weight, Scrotal Circumference, Ultrasound Fat Thickness, Birth Weight and Milk. The other index, called the Terminal Index, will aid cattlemen wishing to improve overall carcass merit in the final end product without having to sacrifice growth rate. This index includes economic weighting for Hot Carcass Weight, Marbling score, Yield Grade, and Calving Ease. The indicator traits for this index include Birth Weight, Weaning Weight and Yearling Weight (post weaning gain), Ultrasound Fat Thickness, Ultrasound Ribeye Area, and Ultrasound Percent Intramuscular Fat. Do not hesitate to call me if you have any specific questions about the the new EPDs, selection indices, or other IBBA events. For information about all IBBA programs and other inquiries, please call (210) 6968231 or visit www.GoBrangus.com. Stay connected to IBBA through Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or receive news updates by joining our email list. Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS is a graduate of West Texas A&M University, where he was recognized as a Graduate of Distinction by the Department of Agriculture in 2014. He also earned his doctoral degree in animal breeding from Texas Tech University. He served as a professor at Missouri State University and Texas State University for nearly twenty years, where his professional career is most noted for excellence in the field of beef cattle ultrasound. Perkins is a member of the Beef Improvement Federation’s (BIF) Board of Directors, and he also serves as chairman for BIF’s End Product Committee. Additionally, Perkins serves on the board of directors for the Texas Beef Council, Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas, and the National Pedigreed Livestock Council. He recently completed a two-year term as Beef Breeds Council president. Today, Perkins is the executive vice president of the International Brangus Breeders Association, chief executive officer of Genetic Performance Solutions, and president of Brangus Publications, Inc.

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// MARKETING CONNECTION

THE STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE OF BRANGUS by Jared Wareham Recognition and exploitation of a strategic advantage in any business is crucial to its long-term success. Regions of the country still discount the use or necessity of eared composites like Brangus® and the role they play in our industry. I, on the other hand, see distinct advantages to their use and even some additional gems lying in wait for some true visionaries to embrace. Increased value addition should always be your goal. Remember, value-added does not just apply to traits related to cattle feeding like health, marbling, gain, etc. Value addition is equal to risk mitigation. They are one in the same. The more you reduce risk for your customers, the more profitable your product becomes. Hence, value-added. Increased cow performance and fertility lowers risk. Increased functionality in the harshenvironments region lowers risk. Helping your customers produce calves that are more marketable lowers risk. Breeding cattle that naturally cultivate gain and carcass advantages due to crossbred vigor lowers risk, and so on. You may think to yourself: Brangus already has a distinct advantage and substantial market share in the South, so why fight it? Sure, you have an advantage in the southern tier and Gulf Coast region. However, I see real opportunities to expand further into the central states or fescue belt. To do so, play on the innate genetic advantages Brangus have in hair shedding and heat tolerance, which aid in the maternal efficiencies in environments that challenge function or reproduction. Focus in creating cattle that capture these advantages, yet are more

marketable to those customers in the central fescue belt. Increase their comfort level with introducing or reintroducing the new generation of Bos indicus-influenced genetics into their herds. Think value-added and risk mitigation. I can see the value of planned crossbreeding scenarios that strategically include the use of Brangus with other composites that are proving to be value-added options like SimAngus or black Herefords. Breeders already leveraged into the production of quality Brangus cattle have a real advantage to fill demand that seems ripe for cultivation. Nontraditional Brangus breeders will have a much harder time evolving or breaking into these emerging markets. Another unique advantage of strategic alignment with other popular breeds is the ability to capture some of the brand equity they have created. Combining multiple breeds that are widely-accepted options makes market creation that much easier. Being well-positioned with consumers and their general acceptance of better hybrid options is critical to your advantage. I frequently have customers inquire about black baldy and red baldy bulls or bred heifers with a “touch of ear.” I think this represents the most substantial opportunity to fill a gap in the Midwest. The baldy has never relented in demand and appears to be on an upward trajectory. Heat-tolerant baldy bulls and bred heifers would be super easy to make due to the substantial amount of genetic resources and options already available. Furthermore, it represents a real opportunity to create a marketing

splash through creative and targeted advertising campaigns. Lastly, look to the future and consider DNA as an additional tool to assist with the marketing process. Over time, it will only increase in its potency for cutting across all barriers emerging into the No. 1 tool for reliable multi-breed hybrid evaluation. Therefore, prepare yourself to use DNA beyond simple genetic selection. Use it to show why Brangus, Brangus hybrids, or your genetic position within the breed itself is a strength. The day will come when it is the most sought-after tool for value analysis, segregation, and purchase. Filling a demand gap whilst creating the opportunity to offer greater service options to a broader spectrum of customers is a significant component to business creation and longevity. It may be time to think strategically about combining the clear advantages Brangus cattle possess with some widely-accepted hybrids like black and red SimAngus or Black Herefords. The footprints of many cattle breeds are slowly fading away mostly due to their limited genetic value or ability to create it. Leverage the benefits of Brangus by cultivating more opportunities for your breed to grow market share and continue marching full speed ahead. Jared is general manager of Top Dollar Angus, the industry leader for genetic certification of top-end Angus and Red Angus influenced feeder cattle, bred heifers, and seedstock. He also writes the New Generation column for Drovers magazine. Previously, he spent over a decade in the commercial seedstock segment of our industry selling close to 3,000 commercial bulls.

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IBBA CONNECTION // NEWS: SPRING SALE GIVEAWAY WINNERS

IBBA ANNOUNCES SPRING ® IGENITY GIVEAWAY WINNERS The International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA) partnered with Allflex and Neogen GeneSeek in sponsorship for a promotional Igenity® Brangus giveaway to target commercial cattlemen who buy Brangus and Brangus-influenced bulls at six selected spring sales. The Igenity Brangus giveaway prize consists of 25 free Igenity Brangus Profiles for replacement heifers ($625 Value), 25 Allflex tissue sampling units, and one Allflex tissue applicator ($100 Value). Non-IBBAmember commercial bull buyers of Brangus, Red Brangus™, Ultrablack®, or Ultrared bull purchases were entered to win. Qualifying spring sales were determined based on sale establishment and non-associationaffiliation. IBBA is proud to announce the following winners. Ronald Woodley of Bellville, Texas, is the buyer who won the

giveaway from his qualifying purchase at the Genetix Cattle Plus Range Ready Plus Brangus and Ultra Black Bulls sale in Navasota, Texas, on Feb. 24. Kai Buckert of Goliad, Texas, is the buyer who won the giveaway from his qualifying purchase at the Tested by Time Sale at Mound Creek Ranch in Leona, Texas, on March 17. Rocky Higgins of Lamar, Missouri, is the buyer who won the giveaway from his qualifying purchase at the GENETRUST at Suhn Cattle Company sale in Eureka, Kansas, on March 27. John Olle of Pleasanton, Texas, is the buyer who won the giveaway from his qualifying purchase at the Southern Excellence Sale at Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch in Poteet, Texas, on April 14. Garrett Brangus of Geary, Oklahoma, is the buyer who won the giveaway from his qualifying purchase at the GENETRUST at

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Cavender’s Neches River Ranch sale in Jacksonville, Texas, on April 28. The Igenity Brangus Profile is a DNA evaluation tool for commercial Brangus cattle. Using the profiler, breeders are able to predict maternal, growth and carcass traits and use Brangus-specific indices for confident selection decisions. Igenity Brangus helps producers to understand and manage the potential for animals to perform and transmit traits of economic importance. Brangus® is a registered trademark of the International Brangus Breeders Association. Igenity® is a registered trademark of Neogen Corporation. Allflex® is a registered trademark of Allflex USA.

IBBA CONNECTION // ASSOCIATION NEWS AND UPDATES

IBBA PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES COM M ITTEE APPOINTMENTS International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA) President Doyle Miller announced 2018 standing and special committee assignments.

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Breed Improvement Committee: Co-Chairmen Mark Cowan and Chris Heptinstall will lead Tom Davis, Pete DeLeeuw, Grady Green, Tracy Holbert, Joy Reznicek, Randy Schmidt, Kent Smith, Vern Suhn, Chuck Sword, Garrett Thomas, Mike Vorel, and Brad Wright. Commercial Marketing Committee: Co-Chairmen Danny Farris and Vern Suhn will lead Craig Green, Todd Harvey, and Bart Pope. Finance Committee: Chairman Chris Heptinstall will lead Brandon Belt, Steve Densmore, Milton Sundbeck, and Mike Weathers. International Committee: Chairman Oskar Juarez will lead Juan Romo, Allen Goode, Craig Green, Grady Green, Richard Hood, Joy Reznicek, and Garrett Thomas.

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Member Education and Services Committee: Chairman Matt Willey will lead Nic Cornelison, Trey Cuevas, Mary Douglass, Davy Sneed, and Eddy Roberts. Promotions Committee: Chairman Wade Fisher will lead Cody Gariss, Sara Green, Doak Lambert, Joy Reznicek, Chris Sankey, and Mike Vorel. Show Committee: Chairman Allen Goode will lead Carolyn Belden-Carson, Don Cox, Gina Gill, Jack Gorcyzca, Jim Harris, Mark Koehl, Kody Lucherk, Sandra Marvel, Traci Middleton, Cassidy Polston, Stephen Roop, Myron Saathoff, Chris Sankey, Sharee Sankey, Bob Savoie, Callie Scott, Caitlynn Smart, Geary Stutts, Katy Wunderlich.

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Bylaws Ad Hoc Committee: Brandon Belt and Mike Vorel will serve.

ACTION REQUIRED FOR IBBA MEMBERS Please make note of the following IBBA accounting updates, which will take effect Aug. 31. 1. All statements will be distributed via email. Please email IBBA Accountant Justine Voss with your account number and the email address to which you would like for your statements to be delivered.

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2. IBBA will no longer store credit card numbers to automatically charge in-house. This is for your credit card security!

IBBA CONNECTION // NEWS: ADVANCED GENETIC EVALUATION

IBBA Releases New EPDs and Selection Indices by IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS The International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA) has announced the addition of three new expected progeny differences (EPDs) and two new selection indices to its monthly genetic evaluation. The plan for these EPDs and selection indices was approved by the IBBA Board of Directors in February 2018 after the idea was presented by the IBBA Breed Improvement Committee. The research and data analyses were performed by John Genho with Livestock Genetic Services. The large assortment of EPDs makes selection challenging on an EPD-by-EPD basis. Thus, a selection index provides a means to optimally weigh EPDs based on economic importance within some defined breeding goals. When correctly developed, sire selection is simplified if using a selection index, because it allows producers to consistently force selection pressure on economicallyrelevant traits from year to year. In its simplest form, selection indices define an animal’s economic merit as a parent in terms of a mathematical function of their EPDs, which are weighted by their respective economic values. The traits associated with each EPD have larger impacts on

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profit or production goals, which leads to larger economic weights associated with them. Additionally, IBBA’s use of genomic data to our EPD calculations merely adds more accuracy to the resulting EPDs used in generating the selection index. The new EPDs released by IBBA include Mature Cow Weight, Stayability, and Heifer Pregnancy. The Mature Cow Weight EPD is a prediction of the cow’s weight as a five-year-old with adjustments for age and body condition score considered. The Stayability EPD measures the probability that a cow will still be in the herd at six years old. The Heifer Pregnancy EPD measures the probability that a cow will have a calf as a two-year-old. Using the information below, I would select Sire C if I were breeding a group of cows in order to keep back a set of replacement females. This selection would give me the best chance

of producing a more moderate-sized cow with improved heifer pregnancy and longer life (stayability) in the herd all while increasing weaning weight. However, I would select Bull D if I were breeding a group of first-calf heifers to produce calves that may be retained as replacement females and/or retained ownership feedlot calves. This sire has a much better direct calving ease score for use on heifers. The sire also has positive EPDs for heifer pregnancy and stayability with good EPDs for mature cow weight, ultrasound ribeye area, and ultrasound intramuscular fat. The EPDs above, along with heifer pregnancy and other indicator traits, support the final Fertility Index. This index is a function of the economically-relevant traits of Heifer Pregnancy, Days to Calving, Stayability, and Calving Ease. Mature Cow Weight, Body Condition Score, Scrotal Circumference, Ultrasound

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Fat Thickness, Birth Weight, and Milk EPDs are used as indicator traits for the Fertility Index. This economic selection index for fertility was developed for Brangus cattle reared in a general-purpose production system to produce reproductively-sound replacement females or bulls that will sire reproductivelysound replacement females. The relative index weight for the traits of Heifer Pregnancy, Stayability at two years old, Stayability at six years old, Days to Calving, Mature Cow Weight, Scrotal Circumference, Direct Calving Ease, Weaning Weight, Milk, and Ultrasound Fat Thickness were 15, 10, 6, 15, 5, 5, 2, 10, 9 and 23 percent, respectively. Improvements in profitability could be made by moderating Fat Thickness, decreasing Days to Calving, and improving Heifer Pregnancy. Implementation of this index would facilitate genetic improvement and increase profitability of Brangus cattle operations with a general-purpose breeding objective when replacement females are retained as cows. Current IBBA EPDs supporting introduction of the Terminal Index include the economically-relevant traits of Hot Carcass Weight, Marbling score, Yearling Weight, Direct Calving Ease, and Maternal Calving Ease. This new selection index merely offers cattle producers a new tool for making balanced decisions for measuring predicted long-term, end-product improvements. The new Terminal Index is a function of Weaning Weight and Yearling Weight as an indicator trait for Hot Carcass Weight whereas Ultrasound Intramuscular Fat is an indicator trait for 22

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Marbling score. Ultrasound Fat Thickness, Ultrasound Ribeye Area, Weaning Weight, and Yearling Weight serve as indicator traits for yield grade. Additionally, birthweight is an indicator trait for Calving Ease in the final Terminal Index. Direct Calving Ease, Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight, Maternal Calving Ease, and Ultrasound Intramuscular Fat carry the highest relative weight in the index at 24, 27, 15, 10 and 10 percent respectively. Therefore, a decrease in Calving Ease, along with an increase in Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight, and Ultrasound Intramuscular Fat EPD values, will improve the final Terminal Index value. Using the information below, I would select Sire C if I were breeding a set of cows in order to keep back a set of replacement females. However, I would select Bull B if I were breeding a set cows to produce calves that I planned on retaining ownership of throughout the feedlot and harvest phase.

To summarize, an IBBA selection index provides a single value, reported in standard deviations from the mean, for the identification of breeding stock in order to optimize selection on a number of traits all while maximizing profit in a particular production scenario. As defined, a selection index simplifies selection by weighting various EPDs using appropriate economic values to predict the breeding value of individuals within a defined breeding objective. Members can find confidence in their efforts knowing these evaluations improve the predictions of offspring performance when making selection and mating decisions for the future. Increases in the number of genotyped animals continues to improve the predictive power of the EPDs and ultimately the selection indices in our genetic evaluation.

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BIF HOSTS ITS 50TH ANNUAL CON VENTION Focus on Indexes and Big Data The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) recently hosted their 50th annual convention in Loveland, Colorado. According to their website and Lisa Bard of BluePrint Media, “BIF was officially founded in 1968, but its formation began the previous January during a meeting at the National Western Stock Show. At that time, a group of producers and researchers – spearheaded by Colorado cattle producer, lawyer and performance evaluation advocate, Ferry Carpenter, and federal extension livestock specialist, Frank Baker, in 1967 – met with the goal to move the cattle industry from its historical basis of visual appraisal to one of evaluation based on performance. Thus began a very powerful and intentional performance movement in the cattle industry that continues and thrives today. Fifty years later, the 2018 BIF Annual Meeting and Research Symposium returned to Colorado June 20-23 at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in Loveland. Each year, the symposium focuses on research, innovation and education for producers and scientists alike on current issues facing the beef cattle industry to connect science and industry to improve beef cattle genetics. BIF’s three-leaf-clover logo symbolizes the link between industry, extension and research. The International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA) was well represented at the meetings this year with the attendance of Past BIF President and IBBA Breed Improvement Committee (BIC) Chair Mark Cowan. BIC members Pete DeLeeuw, Randy Schmidt, Vern Suhn, and Brad Wright were also in attendance. The knowledge gained by these attendees will be invaluable to the success of the BIC as they continue to make recommendations to IBBA’s Board of Directors for improvements in the genetic evaluation tools of IBBA. 24

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As always, this year’s symposium featured cutting-edge research presentations and discussions, which covered a wide range of topics and proved to be thought-provoking regarding implementation practices. Much of the focus of the meeting was on implementing and using selection indexes for rapid genetic progress. The indexes must be based on economically-relevant traits and some very important traits such as calving ease, docility, longevity, feed efficiency, and the effect of environment and milk are difficult to economically quantify. “My take-home point on indexes came from Dr. Dorian Garrick when he pointed out that indexes are useful only if used,” stated Cowan. “The challenge remains to make well-defined indexes to accomplish specific goals and to make them dynamic enough to be useful in a wide range of production schemes and environments.” Sara Place, PhD. gave a presentation about sustainable beef production, and reminded us, “Beef is the original plant-based protein; beef production remains among the most sustainable segments of American agriculture.” Many interesting facts can be gleaned from www. beefresearch.org. Opportunities exist to create value in many areas of the supply chain and Agri Beef, Inc. of Boise, Idaho, looks at innovative ways of doing so. We also learned that pounds remain the driver in the beef industry with market signals continuing to point to heavier carcasses. A counterpoint however, is the increasing concern about portion size. Wade Small with Agri Beef, presented the often overlooked fact that unless a breeder is retaining ownership all the way to the carcass, they may not be taking advantage of all the added value that has been bred into that animal. He also suggested that it is becoming increasingly important

News submitted by Mark Cowan of American Marketing Services to capture and analyze more data, especially from commercial herds and on traits that are difficult to measure. His call for more data is driven by Agri Beef’s findings that while their increase in percent prime and highchoice carcasses has seen accelerated growth in the last four to five years. They have also seen an increase in yield grades, days on feed, death loss, and veterinary medicine costs. More data is needed to make sure these trends do not continue. Presentations on data management, who controls the data, full lifecycle data collection, how to collect data on novel traits, and difficult-to-measure traits were captivating. Currently, the American Simmental Association (ASA) and the American Angus Association, as data managers for their own and other breeds, are each receiving upwards of 330,000 individual cattle records annually. American Angus features 22 million head in their analysis while ASA/International Genetic Solutions currently has over 17 million animals in their database. Seedstock producers comprise the majority of the data in their data bases. The packers have extensive records keeping systems and data management capabilities. Opportunities exist however, to capture massive amounts of data at the commercial cow/calf level for organizations and entities that that can do so at an economic level allowing profit to that segment. The rewards also appear to be significant to those organizations capable of quantifying the difficult-to-measure traits. As always, the meetings were outstanding and brimming with new information and methods. The proceedings are available at www. beefimprovement.org under the convention tab and would make for some great follow-up reading for those unable to attend.

MARKETING CONNECTION // MODERNIZE YOUR APPROACH

M ODERN CATTLE M ARKETING Cattle producers today have more predictive tools and resources than ever before in the history of the beef industry. This applies to both cattle buyers and cattle sellers. How and whether you utilize these tools and resources may very well determine your future success or failure in the beef business. A friend of mine commented recently, that he was struggling to get his bulls sold. He is a thirdgeneration cattleman and has always been known for raising high-quality bulls. I thought this was odd, because I have seen his bulls and know them to be the stout, good-doing kind. So, I asked him several questions and had big reality check about the importance of expected progeny differences (EPDs) and how they can affect marketing cattle. When I asked what performance and EPD information 26

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he provides to his prospective bull buyers he told me, “Well, I used to just take guys out into the bull trap and they picked out the bulls that looked good to them. But recently, I lost a very large customer because he asked for a list of performance data and EPDs to study before coming to select his bulls. I told him I didn’t have that stuff, and he apologized and said he could not buy bulls without performance data and EPDs.” As cattle marketers, in both the seedstock and commercial segments of the beef industry, our customers today are much more sophisticated buyers than those our grandparents knew. Buyers today can have a wealth of information at the tap of a button on their phone, tablet or computer. While just 20 to 30 years ago, a progressive cattle seller may have provided ratios and actual weaning

by Cheramie Viator

Cheramie Viator works as the national marketing manager for Westway Feed Products in Tomball, Texas. Prior, she owned a consulting company in the beef industry, worked as the marketing/genetics manager for Silver Spur Ranches, and was a part of the marketing team at Camp Cooley Ranch. Cheramie grew up showing cattle. She served as IJBBA president 1989-1990. Today, she remains active judging cattle across the U.S. She has, also, judged in Mexico and Canada. As an avid photographer, Cheramie’s photography has been featured on covers of the Brangus Journal, Charolais Journal, Drovers, BEEF Magazine, Farm Journal, and Western Livestock Journal’s Commercial Edition and Bull Buyer’s Guide. She maintains a multi-breed registered cow/calf operation with the help of her mother, Annie Viator, and partners across the U.S.

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// MARKETING CONNECTION weights to his bull buyer. Today, the necessity for data is real, and you should incorporate EPDs and genomic information into your selling tools. On the flip side, if you are buying cattle for your seedstock cattle operation, the days of walking out into the pasture and subjectively selecting bulls or females just on look are diminishing. If you are making purchase and genetic decisions based on phenotype only, you are doing yourself and your banker a disservice by not utilizing all the tools available to make your cattle buying decisions. Two of the most tenured and storied cowherds in the country are Beckton Red Angus and Bradley 3 Ranch. Both have been in the cattle business for more than 50 years; the families make their living in the cattle business and neither have ever had a dispersal. Additionally, both of these operations hold some of the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful annual bull sales. While these two outfits are some of the most traditional cattle operations you will ever find, they are also two of the most progressive in the country. Yes, I realize this sounds pretty antagonistic, kind of like a lowbirth-weight-EPD, big-growth-EPD, power bull! The commonality between Beckton Red Angus and Bradley 3 Ranch is that the management teams have embraced performance measures across the decades. At both ranches as progress was made, more tools were added to their breeding and selection decisions and sale catalogs. While they started out making decsions back in the 1960s with actual weights and ratios, they never stopped accepting new ways to more accurately make genetic predictions. From ratios they progressed to EPDs and indexes and then on to genomics. On a personal basis, I will tell you that I have learned to make mating and selection decisions that incorporate EPDs and genomics. First, I challenged myself to gain a better understanding of what EPDs are and how data is incorporated into each piece of the puzzle. Then, I had to step up and learn more about genomics and how this will accelerate

our selection accuracy for young cattle. Along the way, I have always maintained my selection pressure for traits such as good feet and udders, temperament, added muscle, and overall design. With time and patience, I have found that I can have the best of both worlds: phenotype and genotype advancement. Today is the day to ask yourself, where are you in the world of utilizing all the tools available to you as a cattle marketer and as a cattle buyer? Are

you incorporating EPDs and genomics into your purchase decisions? Are you providing EPDs to your commercial bull buyers? Are you turning in all of your herdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance data to the International BrangusÂŽ Breeders Association? If you answered no to any of these questions, chances are you are going to be left behind in the race to survive in the beef industry!

IBBA CONNECTION // STRATEGIC PLANNING

PROGRESS ON THE LONG-RANGE BRANGUS PLAN by IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS

I often get questions from members of the association about the direction of the International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA). They generally say they don’t understand why we are running a particular ad campaign, why we are promoting the use of genomics so much or why they have to pay $21 per animal every year for Total Herd Reporting (THR), and other things. These are all good questions and deserve a good answer. With that said, the IBBA Board of Directors consistently makes decisions based on the existing long-range plan. When we first began this voyage together over four years ago, a long-range strategic plan was in place. In 2013, the IBBA developed five core strategies after some lengthy planning sessions in the development of the current long-range plan. The five core strategies are shown below. 1. Invest in research to measure and improve the value of Brangus genetics 2. Establish pull-through demand programs for Brangus genetics 3. Grow market share with targeted commercial cattlemen 4. Unify members around organizational priorities 5. Capitalize on global growth opportunities I believe all five strategies have provided an excellent guide for me, the staff, and the board of directors for the four-plus years since my hiring. We have done an excellent job with four of the five strategies, but I must admit strategy number two has been a big challenge. I will discuss the progress we have made in each strategy with the rest of this writing.

Invest in research to measure and improve the value of Brangus genetics

The first thing we accomplished to support this strategy was to establish the International Brangus Breeders Foundation (IBBF). With the help of former IBBA President

Brandon Belt, the IBBF was up and operating by the end of 2014. $175,000 has been donated to IBBF with the first research project being funded in 2017. The genetics of thermotolerance in Brangusinfluenced cattle was funded at the University of Florida under the guidance of Raluca Mateescu, PhD. Genetic selection for improved reproductive efficiency may be aided with the collection of hair follicle size, hair density, sebum production, color of hair, and other traits based on results from this research. A huge thank you goes out to all of the donors to the foundation as it is beginning to have an impact on the improvement of the breed. We are fortunate to be the only Brahman-influenced breed in the

hair shedding research project being carried out at the University of Missouri by Jared Decker, PhD. Brangus members have submitted hair samples and hair shedding scores on nearly 1,000 Brangus, Red BrangusTM and Ultrablack® cattle. They will collect an additional hair shedding score again next May on the same cattle that were sampled this year. IBBA will be seeing the release of a Hair Shedding EPD for those involved in the project. The newly-released Igenity® Brangus Profiler DNA test for commercial cattle was the result a joint effort between IBBA, Neogen (J.R. Tait, PhD.), and the University of Wisconsin (Fernando Brito Lopes, PhD.). A research paper titled “Improving accuracy of genomic

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 28 prediction in Brangus cattle by adding animals with imputed low-density SNP genotypes” was published in the Journal Animal Breeding and Genetics at the conclusion of the project. Commercial cattlemen using Brangus genetics can now receive both maternal and terminal selection indexes with a single DNA sample for selection of replacement females or market animals for feeding and harvesting. Brangus cattle continue to be a source of genetic research with the United States Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center, Nebraska. We continue to be included in the Across Breed EPDs that are generated by USMARC and shared with the entire beef industry early summer every year. I would be remiss if I failed to mention the great work that John Genho, from Livestock Genetic Services, has done in the past three years with our National Cattle Evaluation. Most recently, he did the leg work to release three new EPDs impacting fertility as well as two selection indices. Without his analysis of our current data base and knowledge of animal breeding models we would not have produced these beneficial selection tools. The biggest improvement of these tools occurred when he produced our first genomic enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs) in early 2016. We now have nearly 20,000 animals with high-density (30K or better) DNA panel testing.

Establish pull-thru demand programs for Brangus genetics

This has been the most challenging of the five core strategies. However, progress has been achieved with data being collected on feedlot cattle owned by different commercial and seedstock breeders. The Igenity Profiler is helping to capture parent verification information on cattle on which we are receiving harvest data.

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Our goal is to accumulate 2,000 or more sire-verified feedlot cattle with quality and yield grade data upon harvest. This will allow us to move to a carcass-EPD model which includes both harvest data and the vast ultrasound data set we already have. It’s impressive to see sets of harvest data from Brangus- and Ultrablack-sired calves that grade nearly 100 percent Choice or better with few, if any, yield 4 or 5. Oak Creek Farms from Chappell Hill, Texas, recently fed and harvested a set of cattle which graded over 90-percent Choice along with 3-percent grading Prime. Additionally, Brent and Sandra Gundy from Walker, Missouri, shared harvest data on cattle grading 21-percent Low Choice, 26-percent Average, 39-percent High Choice and 14-percent Prime with 86-percent Yield Grade 3 or better and 14% Yield Grade 4 with no Yield Grade 5.

Grow market share with targeted commercial cattlemen

This one is a little hard to quantify, but the value and quantity of quality bulls sold in the past few years has been a strong indicator that the commercial cattle industry is on board with our cattle. The release of our GE-EPDs has also been very important for commercial cattlemen who are seeking out a Brahmaninfluenced breed. The commercial bull buyer has come to expect GEEPDs on cattle they are interested in purchasing. I am proud to say that a majority of our members have been collecting DNA samples and testing them for the 30K or higher density DNA panels for genomic enhancement. The FRONTLINE Beef Producer magazine has been sent two times annually to a mailing list of more than 20,000 commercial cattlemen consistently for the past four years. Each year, we receive more people

reaching out to us to be kept on the list for future mailings or to add them to the list for future mail outs. The quality of the commercially-relatable articles have been complimented by the readers of the magazine. IBBA’s Promotions Committee, under the guidance of the past two committee chairs Cody Gariss and Mike Vorel, has seen an increase in both print and digital advertisement campaigns that have been invaluable to the promotion of both old and new programs. A big push most recently by the promotions committee has been toward the newly approved Ultra program that was passed in 2013. Chairman Wade Fisher just helped to create a keen four-part series of promoting the Brangus cow for the next year. IBBA’s Breed Improvement Committee has worked tirelessly to offer policy options to the board that favorably impact commercial use of Brangus genetics. Former and current chairs, Tracy Holbert, Dr. Randy Schmidt, Christ Heptinstall, and Mark Cowan, have done a great job in stretching the committee to make hard decisions that are not fun to make but are necessary sometime to move a breed forward. The entire committee has been irreplaceable for their dedicated service to the breed.

Unify members around organizational priorities

Although this may not be the best metric for unification measures, each year for the past four years has resulted in an increase in membership levels for the association. This certainly indicates the membership has confidence the cattle are being registered, transferred, DNA-verified, and other important registry expectations. It is often stated that the membership really appreciates the service with a smile from the staff. The bimonthly e-newsletter has

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been a wealth of information to keep members abreast of the events and news around the industry. Likewise, guidance that IBBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Member Services & Education Committee provided the Brangus Journal staff has been invaluable. Their guidance has led to some outstanding educational pieces written for the publication. Each member of our board of directors have made himself/herself more available to the membership than has been expressed in the past. The input from the members to his or her board representative has been very important in the policy decisions that have been made the past four years. One that comes to mind is the need to increase the age of females up to 30 months with a free transfer in the THR program guidelines. The staff has held several webinars on topics like DNA utilization to make members more comfortable with the new technology.

Additionally, several videos have been created on topics like udder scoring, feet scoring, body conditions scoring, use of portal applications, and many others to benefit the membership and improve their level of confidence in submitting much needed performance data.

Capitalize on global growth opportunities

The International Global Roundup was held the first two years of this plan. Both events were held in Houston during the stock show and rodeo. The educational presentations were second-to-none, but it was a challenge to get a big crowd with the other activities being held in Houston at the same time. The past three years have seen us carry out an International Seminar for invited guests from multiple countries around the world that love Brangus cattle. The seminars have been held in Fort Worth, Houston,

and San Antonio with attendees from Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ecuador, Panama, and others. IBBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Committee has done a great job representing the IBBA at many of the countries mentioned above. They have attended shows, ranch tours, and seminars in order to promote United States Brangus genetics worldwide. Committee members and staff have attended World Brangus Congress events held in Mexico and South Africa in this four-year time frame. Former IBBA International Committee Chair Buck Thomason and his wife Sidney are to be commended for their hard work and dedication in planning and coordinating the World Brangus Congress held in Houston this past March. More than 400 guests from 14 countries attended the event. The breeders from the southeast are also to be congratulated for opening up their ranches to show off Brangus genetics to 32 attendees of the congress pre-tour. Likewise, several Texas breeders did the same for 20 international attendees during the congress post-tour. The future certainly looks bright for the Brangus breed. It has been my privilege to work with the many board members and committee volunteers as they have continued to push policy which further advance use of Brangus genetics in the beef industry. Likewise, it was been an honor serving the membership on a day-to-day basis for all of the right reasons. The long-range plan has served us all well.

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FALL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE THURSDAY, SEPT. 27 Staff and Board of Directors Professional Development Training Member Meet and Greet Reception FRIDAY, SEPT. 28 IBBA Committee Meetings Question and Answer Hour with the Staff Board of Directors Meeting Cavender Neches River Ranch Visit Dinner and Entertainment SATURDAY, SEPT. 29 Beef Industry Educational Seminar • Beef Marketing and Alliance Programs • Agriculture Labor Force • Forage Management Practices …and more!

SHOW CONNECTION // SHOW ANIMALS OF THE YEAR

2017-2018

Show Animals of the Year

International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA) Show Animals of the Year to be honored at the IBBA Show Animal Awards Banquet on July 6 in Hutchinson, Kansas. The Black Show Heifer of the Year for the 2017-2018 show season is JCC MISS RUBY LEE 209D, owned by Pack Ponderosa of Boyd, Texas. “2017-2018, a year full of excellent quality heifers and bulls! Pack Ponderosa was excited for the announcement that our JCC Miss Ruby Lee’s accomplishments in the show ring and being awarded the Black Show Heifer of the Year 2017-18,” said Johnny, Lorie and Madelaine Pack. “We had the opportunity to purchase Ruby Lee and her dam when she was two months old. From the moment we saw her, we knew she would be a champion! We chose a special name for her, one that is a legacy in our family. We named her Ruby Lee after Johnny’s late mother. We believed in her, coupled with her winning bloodline, we knew great things were to come. Ruby Lee won many top honors in the show circuit that include 2017 Grand Champion of the Fort Worth Stock Show [FWSSR] as a calf, 2017 Grand Champion at the Futurity, and also as a 2018 Grand Champion in the junior show. Our Ruby Lee is the last natural daughter of the 2006 National Champion DDD Ms Tonto. Already, Ruby Lee exemplifies excellence in her progeny. We believe more is to come from her champion bloodline and are excited with the development of her first natural bull calf, PP Integrity.” The Black Show Bull of the Year for the 2017-2018 show season is DDD DOZER 804D8, owned by Doguet Diamond D Ranch with headquarters in Beaumont, Texas, and GKB Cattle in Waxahachie, Texas. “I knew the first time I saw Dozer he was a breed changer,” said Mike Doguet, owner of Doguet Diamond D Ranch. “His phenotype is better than any I have ever seen, and he has the numbers to back it up. You get in behind him, and he continues to impress. Before we use a bull, we always look at their dam – the cow, and what she’s done. [Dozer’s dam] is the only two-time IBBA Show Heifer of the Year, back-to-back. I feel like he is the real deal.” “We are very honored that Dozer is Black Show Bull of the Year,” said Gary and Kathy Buccholz of GKB Cattle. “In addition, we have enjoyed working with our partners at Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch. We, at GKB, are excited to be in the Brangus business, and looking forward to the future!” 34

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The Black Show Dam of the Year for the 2017-2018 show season is MISS JLS ELEANOR 915Y58, owned by Pack Ponderosa of Boyd, Texas. “Pack Ponderosa was able to make the purchase that is the strength and core of our Registered Black Brangus program,” the Pack family said. “In May 2012, we attended the JLS Winning Tradition sale. We purchased Miss JLS Eleanor 915Y58, a show heifer, that is a true donor cow. Our daughter, Madelaine, was in her second year of showing cattle. She and Ellie travelled the junior show circuit. Ellie was always a judge and crowd favorite, and was exhibited at the top level, and continually appeared in the champion drive and won Reserve Grand Champion in 2013 at Houston Junior Livestock Show. This winning show record has held true for all of Ellie’s progeny. Included are our award winning heifers: PP Eleanor’s Jade 915C1; PP Miss Danielle 915D, who won 2018 FWSSR Regional Show Grand Champion, many division Champion awards, and even Supreme Champion Female; and PP Miss Chanelle 915E6, who made her debut at the 2018 Houston Livestock Show. We feel confident this winning tradition will continue in Chanelle’s show career. Ellie’s progeny have tremendous disposition, and move through the show ring with as much or more poise and passion as Ellie did and always give more than 100 percent to the exhibitor. In the bull show circuit, we were able to take Ellie’s first show bull, PP Prince Roy, to the Champion Drive throughout his show career with us. Prince Roy never disappointed, and contributed to Ellie’s winning the Black Show Dam of the Year. Prince Roy, now owned and exhibited by Casey Harper in Florida, was a true joy to travel with and exhibit. Pack Ponderosa is truly blessed to own Ellie and to also be the recipient of the Black Show Dam of the Year for 20172018 award.” The Black Show Sire of the Year for the 2017-2018 show season is SKYHAWKS PRESIDENTE, owned by Jeff Smith of JLS International, Devine, Texas; Clayton W. Williams, Jr. of Williams Ranch Company, Floresville, Texas; and Russ Williamson of Skyhawks Brangus, Tyler, Texas. “Presidente is the embryo son of one of the prettiest cows I have ever seen, Alice, a daughter of cloned cow, Salado Pine Lass, and Center Ranch’s Fred 99N26, a phenotypically correct sire,” stated Russ Williamson of Skyhawks Brangus. “I purchased a pick of this flush from the Ishee Family in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in 2006.

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Black Show Sire of the Year SKYHAWKS PRESIDENTE

Red Show Sire of the Year TRIO’s YUCATAN 175Y

Black Show Dam of the Year MISS JLS ELEANOR 915Y58

Red Show Dam of the Year TRIO’s WILDFIRE 175W

Black Show Bull of the Year DDD DOZER 804D8

Red Show Bull of the Year DOS XX’S PRIME TIME’S T-N-T

Black Show Heifer of the Year JCC MISS RUBY LEE 209D

MS MARIA CLARA MBJ-FAGAN004U

Red Show Heifer of the Year

SHOW CONNECTION // This award makes the fifth time Presidente has been named Show Sire of the Year. No other Black Brangus bull has achieved this award five times. Not only does he sire phenotypically-correct animals, but in my opinion, he is the most consistent [artificial-insemination] sire in the breed. His sons also are producing great calves in many registered herds. His daughters have the prettiest udders of any bull I’ve ever used. Pam and I, along with our partners, JLS International and Williams Cattle Co., are proud and honored to receive this award.” The Red Show Heifer of the Year for the 2017-2018 show season is MS MARIA CLARA MBJ-FAGAN004U, owned by GKB Cattle, Waxahachie, Texas; Southern Jewel Cattle Company, Victoria, Texas; and Wolf Point Ranch, Port Lavaca, Texas. “Ms Maria Clara MBJ-Fagan004 has been a pleasure to exhibit around the country this past year as she exemplifies the kind of cattle that we are trying to collect as well as create. Her addition to our programs will allow us to expand our donor battery and keep the quality at the highest level. While it’s hard to say enough about her, Maria Clara is the product of Marcus Borges’s influence into the Fagan Brangus program, which will then influence our programs at Southern Jewel, Wolf Point, and GKB for generations to come. Thank you again to our partners and everyone that helped us to make it happen.” “We chose Maria Clara as our lead-off Red Brangus donor, and we were fortunate enough that she was Red Show Heifer of the Year,” Gary and Kathy Buccholz stated. “In addition, in being a competitive show heifer as both a calf and yearling, we think she will be a tremendous cow!” The Red Show Bull of the Year for the 2017-2018 show season is DOS XX’S PRIME TIME’S T-N-T, owned by Dos XX Cattle Company, Washington, Texas. “It is a great honor for T-N-T to be named the 20172018 Red Show Bull of the Year. T-N-T’s explosive muscle has caught the eye of breeders worldwide. Currently, we have received orders for semen from eight countries and the U.S.,” said Dos XX Cattle Company Owner Geary Stutts. “T-N-T comes from a multi-champion pedigree, has never been defeated in class or division, and has won numerous Grand and Reserve Grand championships including being selected as the World Brangus Congress International Reserve Grand Champion Bull. Dos XX’s Cattle Company is very proud to have bred and raised such a unique, powerful herd sire.” The Red Show Dam of the Year for the 2017-2018 show season is TRIO’S WILDFIRE 175W, owned by TRIO Cattle & Genetics of Ponder, Texas, and MLS La Victoria of Tamaulipas, Mexico. “It is a source of pride and satisfaction for MLS La Victoria that our donor, Wildfire 175W, is recognized for the second time as the Red Brangus Show Dam of the Year,” said Victor De Leon of MLS La Victoria. “Her championship legacy through her progeny places it as one of the most elite females of all time. Congratulations to all the team of TRIO and MLS!” “Wildfire 175W and her dam, Fancy 175/W, have produced an unmatched maternal family,” stated Damon 36

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Acord of TRIO Cattle & Genetics. “The multiple generations that carry the 175 herd number have redesigned the phenotype of elite and quality Red Brangus. Wildfire, as evidenced by the sons that brought her this honor, brings out the best genetic traits and qualities in the sires that she is mated with.” The Red Show Sire of the Year for the 2017-2018 show season is TRIO’S YUCATAN 175Y, owned by TRIO Cattle & Genetics, Ponder, Texas; MBJ Ranch, Wharton, Texas; and New City Cattle Company, Chicago, Illinois. “I always believed on the proven mating of TRIO’s Sequoia 112S and Miss Fancy 175/4,” stated Marcos Borges of MBJ Ranch. “TRIO’s Yucatan 175Y offered a lineage that is an outcross and compliment to most every Red Brangus bloodline. Yucatan really helped our performance genetic program giving our animals a tremendous eye appeal like Ms Maria Clara MBJ-FAGAN004U, OB Cristal 204C, OB Charlie 204C3, and many other outstanding progenies.” “The true testament of a sire’s influence is great progeny sired across many herds,” said Allen Goode of TRIO Cattle & Genetics. “Yucatan’s second honor of this award is due to many exciting progenies produced and developed in herds across our growing breed. We thank the breeders who have recognized Yucatan’s genetic merit and blended his unique phenotypic qualities into their programs.” Show Animal of the Year Runner-ups are the following. 2017-2018 Black Show Heifer of the Year Runner-up: MISS L AMY JO 157C3 Owned by Maddox Hartmann, Falls City, Texas. 2017-2018 Black Show Bull of the Year Runner-up: MC THUNDER 101D Owned by Mill Creek Land & Cattle, Puryear, Tennessee. 2017-2018 Black Show Dam of the Year Runner-up: DDD MS ISELIE 38W5 Owned by Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch, Poteet, Texas. 2017-2018 Black Show Sire of the Year Runner-up: SBR NIGHT TRAIN 781RZ Owned by Mill Creek Land & Cattle, Puryear, Tennessee. 2017-2018 Red Show Heifer of the Year Runner-up: CX MS PROMISE KEEPER 177/D Owned by Cox Excalibur Brangus, Weimar, Texas. 2017-2018 Red Show Bull of the Year Runner-up: 5M DOUBLE BARREL 214D Owned by Jesse Mason, Justin, Texas. 2017-2018 Red Show Dam of the Year Runner-up: MS FAGANS SUREWAYS T 004U Owned by Fagan River Ranch Cattle Company, Tivoli, Texas. 2017-2018 Red Show Sire of the Year Runner-up: CX DREAM FOREVER 365/A Owned by Cox Excalibur Brangus, Weimar, Texas.

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BRANGUS FUTURITY SHOW JUDGE PROFILE

JUDD CULLERS Judd Cullers, of Hungerford, Texas, is a fifth-generation Brahman cattle producer and owner of Heritage Cattle Company. After graduating from Abilene Christian University with a degree in animal science, he returned to Hungerford to establish Heritage Cattle Company with his wife, Gayla, and daughters Megan, Kristen and Erin. His primary focus is in producing superior

red and grey Brahman cattle by utilizing the latest technologic advancements. He has bred, raised and exhibited numerous red and grey national and international champion animals. Additionally, he does individualized genetic consulting for 16 ranches in Central America. He has judged beef cattle for 25 years at the national and international levels.

SHOW CONNECTION // BRANGUS FUTURITY

2018

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BRANGUS FUTURITY

Grand Champion Female MISS JLS LAYLA 789D15 Megan Perry Waco, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Female TCR DREAMGIRL 222E1 Triple Crown Ranch Angleton, Texas

Grand Champion Red Female MCC ELLIE MAY 72E Jessica Maxwell Ponder, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Red Female CX MS LEGENDS DREAM 59/E Cox Excalibur Brangus Weimar, Texas

Grand Champion Ultra Female SANKEYS BLACKBERRY 31E Carlee Eloise Taylor Lakeland, Florida

Reserve Grand Champion Ultra Female MS DMR CAPITALIST 302E13 Trevor Haney Hope Hull, Alabama

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IN HUTCHINSON, KANSAS

Grand Champion Bull DDD FINAL SOURCE 38D21 Doguet Diamond D Ranch Poteet, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Bull TCR EVEN MONEY 193E Triple Crown Ranch Angleton, Texas

Grand Champion Red Bull DOS XXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MR BODACIOUS Taylor Goerlitz Brenham, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Red Bull TJR CLASSIC EMPIRE 504/E6 Triple J-R Cattle Company Muldoon, Texas

Grand Champion Ultra Bull MR T.W. BALL 34 Kendra Brull Atchison, Kansas

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BRANGUS FUTURITY

Grand Champion Pair JCC MISS RUBY LEE 209D Molly Ann Pack Azle, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Pair WCC MS. KATY 767C Megan Perry Waco, Texas

Grand Champion Red Pair CX MS DREAM FOREVER 23/D4 Cox Excalibur Brangus Weimar, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Red Pair RB AMBER 85/C1 Shelbie M. Van Beveren Victoria, Texas

SHOW CONNECTION // NATIONAL JUNIOR BRANGUS SHOW

2018 NATIONAL

JUNIOR BRANGUS SHOW

OWNED FEMALES

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Grand Champion Heifer PP MISS DANIELLE 915D Emma Kay Pack Azle, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer TCR DREAMGIRL 222E1 Savannah Scott Angleton, Texas

Grand Champion Red Heifer DDD MISS RONNA 38E20 Maddox Hartmann Falls City, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Red Heifer RBF EVITA 175E7 AnnieMarie Belden Oroville, Texas

Grand Champion Ultra Heifer SANKEYS BLACKBERRY 31E Carlee Eloise Taylor Lakeland, Florida

Reserve Grand Champion Ultra Heifer CT SOMETHING SPECIAL 698E Carlee Eloise Taylor Lakeland, Florida

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OWNED BULLS

Grand Champion Bull MR L MONSTER 157E Maddox Hartmann Falls City, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Bull TCR EVEN MONEY 193E Savannah Scott Angleton, Texas

Grand Champion Red Bull 5M DOUBLE BARREL 214D Jesse Mason Justin, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Red Bull DOS XXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MR BODACIOUS Taylor Goerlitz Brenham, Texas

OWNED PAIRS

Grand Champion Pair WCC MS. KATY 767C Megan Perry Waco, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Pair JCC MISS RUBY LEE 209D Molly Ann Pack Azle, Texas

Grand Champion Red Pair CX MS DREAM FOREVER 59/D Matthew Trey Shipp Aubrey, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Red Pair RB AMBER 85/C1 Shelbie M. Van Beveren Victoria, Texas

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2018 NATIONAL

JUNIOR BRANGUS SHOW

BRED + OWNED FEMALES Grand Champion Heifer TCR FANCY NANCY 302D2 Savannah Scott Angleton, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer TCR DIVA 222E Savannah Scott Angleton, Texas

Grand Champion Red Heifer KWM MISS ANGELINA Kayden Wyatt Mascheck Eagle Lake, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Red Heifer CRB MISS CANEY 630/E Cassi Burkhammer Ravenna, Texas

SOURCE OF CHAMPIONS Grand Champion Heifer FARRIS MS GUSTO 077D Kameron Steele Gainesville, Florida

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2018 NATIONAL

JUNIOR BRANGUS SHOW

BRED + OWNED BULLS Grand Champion Bull TCR EVEN MONEY 193E Savannah Scott Angleton, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Bull MR L MONSTER 157E Maddox Hartmann Falls City, Texas

Grand Champion Red Bull 5M DOUBLE BARREL 214D Jesse Mason Justin, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Red Bull CLF MR LU 10E Jax Lee Baton Rouge, Louisiana

SOURCE OF CHAMPIONS Grand Champion Bull CS GAMBLER Cole Pickett Robeline, Louisiana

SHOW CONNECTION // A ROAD-TO-HUTCH REFLECTION

TURNING DREAMS INTO A REALITY by Lauren Lettelier

When I was eight-years-old, I took my first Brangus heifer, Millie, to the NJBS in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It was an absolutely incredible feat for my family and me, who were among the very few who made the long, hard trip all the way from Florida. As a Brangus Junior from the Sunshine State, I can tell you that we look at Nationals through an entirely different lens. We’ve always been the underdogs from Florida, the ones who just went to have fun and didn’t expect to win a thing. At least, that’s how it used to be. Eighteen years later, the Florida Brangus Juniors have accomplished what my eight-year-old self could have only dreamed of. Seventeen juniors and 26 head of cattle traveled almost 3,000 miles roundtrip to Hutchinson, Kansas, to compete in the 2018 “Land of the Free, Home of the Brangus” National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS). “The Florida Crew,” as they are affectionately known, split into several groups on the way to Kansas. The Baxleys, Polstons, Hayfords, Pinkstons and the Steeles traveled in 48

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one caravan and made their first layover stop at Johnston Farms in Lexohatchee, Alabama. The Johnston and Haney families provided pens for their cattle, lodging at the ranch for everyone, and even hosted a terrific pool party for all the kids. The group then traveled to Chimney Rock Ranch in Concord, Arkansas, where they were given a tour of the ranch by Craig Green of GENETRUST. GENETRUST and Chimney Rock even sponsored breakfast for the juniors and their families the next morning. The Dupre/ Nichols caravan visited family on their trip from Florida to Kansas and did a bit of sightseeing as well. They visited the largest stockyards in the United States in Oklahoma City and enjoyed touring ranches and cattle operations from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Texas and all the way up to Kansas. Chris and Sharee Sankey provided a stop for the Taylor family, as well as Grandview Herefords in Mississippi. If you know the Lettelier caravan, we were burning some rubber! The Letteliers and Bazemores traveled from Florida to Puryear, Tennessee, where we were graciously invited by

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the Middleton family to layover at their ranch, Mill Creek Land and Cattle. Each one of these kids dream of raising the Grand Champion Brangus Heifer and Bull at every show, and touring all of these wonderful ranches at the front end of their trip did nothing but inspire them as Brangus breeders. But as each Florida Junior stepped foot on the Kansas State Fairgrounds, their dreams of becoming champions at the NJBS became a reality. Most of these kids have spent their entire summer preparing for their competitions together, and they came ready to leave their mark at the NJBS. And boy, did they ever… As you browse through this version of the Brangus Journal, you will see our Florida Juniors in multiple championship photos for the shows and contests. But what I’m most proud of is their hearts. Every single one of our kids went out of their way to make friends with someone who was eating lunch by themselves or who was sitting alone at their stalls. They showed kindness to each other in the midst of competition and lent a helping hand to those in need. They are blue-ribbon kids, and that is worth more than all the ribbons and banners in the world. To say that we are proud of them is a vast understatement. The Florida Crew would like to thank all of the ranches mentioned in this article for their generosity and hospitality during our NJBS trip. We could not have done this long trip safely without you. We would also like to extend our gracious thanks to Tom Hayford for building and donating the Branded Hall Tree, which grossed $10,225 for the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA), and to the Taylor family for their Brangus artwork donation, which grossed more than $15,000 for IJBBA. All of you are what make the Brangus breed the best there is. Here are the Florida Brangus Junior NJBS Show and Contest Results: Hunter Dupre was awarded Herdsmen and literally made friends with everyone in the barn. He also won 1st

in Video Marketing and 3rd in Livestock Judging in the Senior Division. Payge was 5th overall Junior showman, 2nd in Video Marketing, 3rd in Team Fitting (along with Austin Boswell and Allyson Polston) and 2nd in Salesmanship (Railee and Carlee). Carlee Taylor won NJBS Grand Champion Ultra Female, Reserve Grand Champion Ultra Female and Grand Champion Ultra Female in the Futurity. She placed 1st in the Junior Division for Computer Generated Ad, 2nd in Team Fitting (along with Waylon Hinze and Holli Baker), 2nd in Salesmanship with Railee Steele and Payge Dupre and 3rd in the Junior Division for Video Marketing. Kameron Steele placed 1st in the Intermediate Division for Skill-a-thon, was in Top 12 in Intermediate Showmanship and won Grand Champion Source of Champions Heifer. Railee Steele placed in the Top 9 for Intermediate Showmanship, took 3rd placed in the Junior Division for Skill-a-thon and was on the 2nd place team for Salesmanship along with Carlee and Payge. Harold Baxley won the very competitive Costume Contest, and Elizabeth Bazemore placed in the Top 9 for Senior Showmanship. Allyson and Cassidy Polston served and continue to serve on the Board of Directors for the IJBBA. Lauren Lettelier is the 26-year-old daughter of Joe and Beverly Lettelier of Lettelier Brangus in Citra, Florida. Lauren graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication from the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications in December 2013. She is a former anchor and reporter for WCJB TV20 News in Gainesville, Florida, and today, she is the public information officer for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in Ocala, Florida. During her time as a member of the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association, Lauren held the position of IBBA queen. She was and continues to be active in raising and showing Brangus cattle in Florida. She assists her family’s farm, Lettelier Brangus, with marketing and social media strategies.

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IJBBA // AFFILIATE CONNECTION

ANOTHER NJBS COMPLETED by IJBBA President Kendra Brull I cannot believe that the 2018 National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS) is already here, much less over! The saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun,” is so true, and NJBS week is a prime example of that truth. Without a doubt, NJBS is the week I look forward to every year as well as the week when it’s over; I am incredibly sad to have to say my goodbyes and see-you-next-years. This year was one of the best NJBS yet. The week was like any other NJBS, starting off on Monday with cattle check-in, then exhibitor orientation and contest check-in. After all the checking in and important information was distributed, it was time for some fun as NJBS participants packed up and head to The Alley Arcade, where everyone had the opportunity to play laser tag, go bowling, drive bumper cars, and enjoy all the arcade games. To say that the juniors had fun is quite an understatement. Kids ran and played the whole time burning off the pent up energy from all their travel time while even the parents joined in on the fun. It was great seeing parents chase their kids in laser tag or battle them on the arcade games. Tuesday morning started early with the Roger and Janet Greuel Speech Contest at 8 a.m. Fourteen juniors, 10 intermediates, and six seniors participated this year in an extremely competitive speech contest. Weaver Leather Livestock hosted this year’s Demonstration Clinic and had a large crowd as Damon Fesmire of Fesmire Show Cattle discussed Weaver products and worked on showmanship skills. Following lunch was the Supreme Show Supply Team Fitting and Showing Contest. Between the Demonstration Clinic and Team Fitting and Showing Contest, we hope every NJBS exhibitor took home some new idea or skill. There may be some job offers extended in the near future to NJBS participants that competed in the Salesmanship Contest. Contest participants were given a sales scenario, and we saw them seal numerous deals with Steve Densmore and Traci Middleton. Tuesday wrapped up with two of the most famous contests of the week – the Taste of State and Barnyard Olympics. Great food and exciting new games were enjoyed by all in attendance. Wednesday brought the first of the animal competitions – the Champion’s Challenge show. Each year, buyers of lots in the Source of Champions Sale are given the opportunity to bring their purchases back to NJBS and compete for added prize money. Congratulations to both the consignors of these animals, as well as the juniors who cared for them the past year and took home some extra cash. The Bred and Owned Show followed and highlighted our junior members’ commitment to improving the Brangus breed.

The Ultra Owned Female Show followed with 10 head of Ultra cattle exhibited. The Skill-A-Thon contest, where we had some questions and skill requirements that stooped even the adults, was later that afternoon. Rounding out Wednesday’s contests was Brangus Jeopardy, where the Drews Crew boys took home their fourth straight Champion Brangus Jeopardy team title. With the Fourth of July holiday on Wednesday, we celebrated with a Brangus-Family-Fourth-of-July-Celebration Cook-Out, then watched the Hutchinson city firework show. We were just hundreds of feet from the shoot-off location, which made for a spectacular view! First thing Thursday morning, we were back in the show ring for the National Junior Owned Show. Some outstanding cattle were brought before Judge Kyle Perez by an even more outstanding set of juniors. After watching Perez sort the show, juniors, parents, and anyone in the barn was given the opportunity to test their own judging skills in the NJBS Judging Contest. For the first year ever, seniors gave reasons on one class of cattle. Friday was all about kids and our future. Eleven PeeWee Showman brought some incredible skills to the ring ahead of the Bio S.I. Technology, LLC Showmanship Contest. A tough morning of evaluating showmanship skills was followed by the last contest of NJBS 2018 – the Costume Contest. We had some great juniors shows off their skills with not only dressing themselves up but also dressing their cattle. Friday night wrapped up the 2018 NJBS with the annual International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) Meeting, Banquet, and Awards Ceremony. To conclude, NJBS 2018 was definitely one for the history books! The 2017-2018 IJBBA Board of Directors worked incredibly hard to plan, prepare and execute the week’s events, and I think they did a great job making everything come together. It was an incredible honor for me to be named the 2018-2019 IJBBA president. I cannot wait to begin planning for NJBS 2019 and help lead an exciting new IJBBA Board of Directors as we host another outstanding NJBS in Texarkana, Arkansas! Following in her older brother’s footsteps, Kendra Brull joined the elite group of IJBBA Directors four years ago. Brull is headed into her senior year at Friends University, where she is studying health and physical education and business administration. Brull has been a staple of the NJBS barns since she was old enough to get around, and she has been actively involved in IJBBA for over 10 years. Brull also has experience showing numerous other species. She has vast amounts of leadership experience, and she has served in multiple capacities through her 4-H tenure. Brull brings level thinking, motivation, and dedication to the IJBBA Board of Directors. During 2017 and 2018 as a co-reporter, Brull helped lead a renewed effort to increase communication from the board to IJBBA members through social media. Brull is excited about the year ahead and to serve as the 2018-2019 IJBBA president.

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AFFILIATE CONNECTION // IJBBA

AN EVENT INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE by IJBBA Director of Youth Activities Tyler Dean Each and every year the National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS) is the premier event for the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA). Each and every year the NJBS gets better – in my opinion, of course. Sure there are hiccups, headaches and stresses each year; but as a whole, it is hard to argue that NJBS has not improved over the years. Compare the schedule of NJBS just five years ago to the 2018 NJBS schedule, and you will see that a lot more has been squeezed into the five-day event. From added contests to added events and activities, NJBS participants have something happening from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. about every day of the week. It really is no wonder that walking through the barns at NJBS – you might just happen to see any number of people asleep in their chairs during the brief periods of time between contests and events! Cheramie Viator, past junior member, past IJBBA Board member, and current marketing manager for Westway Feeds, wrote an article for IJBBA’s Fall 2017 Junior Brangus publication about NJBS being “so much more than a cattle show,” and I could not agree more! When you look at the contests held at NJBS, yes, they are contests and yes, there are awards presented for each of them, but there is so much more to them than just who takes home the banner, plaque or prize at the end of the banquet. Several NJBS contests are designed for personal growth more

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than anything. To the shy kid who does not want to talk, the speech contest offers the opportunity to prove to him or herself that yes, it can be done. To the beginning showman, Team Fitting and Showing gives him or her the confidence to go back home and implement the skills their senior member guided them to do during the contest. Even the senior team member leaves NJBS with the knowledge that he or she taught the next generation a new skill and that junior will look up to him or her from this point forward for advice and pointers. Showmanship teaches the value of hard work while the Costume Contest allows juniors to showcase their creativity. No matter what contest you pick at NJBS, there is more to it than just the prizes awarded for first, second and third place. The biggest rewards begin the moment juniors sign up to participate. Furthermore, NJBS has added numerous learning opportunities outside of the contests. Events like the daily Lunch and Learn help juniors understand more about everything from expected progeny differences and nutrition to photography and sales skills. A Demonstration Clinic hosted each year provides additional tools and pointers to make cattle look their very best along with offering some important showmanship advice and guidance. However, quite possibly the most important aspects of NJBS is fun and family! From having a special night at the arcade to just having fun enjoying a cook-out and fireworks,

NJBS is truly a fun family event. If you have not attended the NJBS, you are really missing out. The family reunion starts with excited shrieks on Sunday as everyone arrives, and tears are shed on Saturday as trailers are loaded and families head back home knowing it is 360 days until the reunion officially starts all over again. 1.35% of a year is spent actually at NJBS, but the impact those five days have on our youth is immeasurable. NJBS is a true national event bringing families across the country together to share our love of this great breed. Most importantly, however, NJBS is an event that is preparing our youth for their future. Hopefully that future is right here in the Brangus breed! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: As a third generation Brangus breeder, Tyler Dean grew up believing in Brangus cattle. At the age of eight, Dean joined the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) to show Brangus heifers and ascended the ranks to serve as president of the board of directors in 2004-2005. Professionally, Dean oversaw operations as ranch manager of a growing commercially-focused Brangus operation. Under Dean’s guidance, the ranch grew to be the largest source of Brangus bulls in the state of Oklahoma. Additionally, Dean has worked with a large scale commercial ranch in the Oklahoma Panhandle on genetics and management. Before joining the International Brangus Breeders Association, Dean worked independently managing sales as well as independent advertising and catalog design and production. Today, Dean serves as the director of youth programs for IJBBA. He coordinates and executes all IJBBA activities.

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AFFILIATE CONNECTION // IBA, SBBA, TBBA

COFFEE, CHOCOLATE & COWS by Jodi Jackson The International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) drew a nice crowd with the “Coffee, Chocolate and Cows” theme at their July meeting held in conjunction with the junior show in Hutchinson, Kansas. The ladies hosted a social prior to the IBA meeting, which consisted of delectable chocolate treats, a coffee/ chocolate-based drink, and a raffle for a gift basket. New members received a free t-shirt and were

SBBA NEWS

by SBBA President Michael Candler

The Southeast Brangus Breeders Association (SBBA) Field Day, hosted by Blackwater Cattle Company of Lake Park, Georgia, will be held Aug. 1718. The SBBA’s Annual Banquet, Showcase Sale, and Junior Brangus Show will be held in September in Lake City, Florida. The banquet and junior show will be held Sept. 21 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds,

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and the Showcase Sale will be held Sept. 22 at the Columbia Livestock Market. A block of rooms has been set aside for these events at the Holiday Inn and Suites, 213 SW Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida. Call 386-754-1411 to reserve your room today. Call SBBA President Michael Candler at 386-208-3881 for further information.

by Jodi Jackson

The Texas Brangus Breeders Association (TBBA) is pleased to announce the recipient of the Joe Lingg Memorial Scholarship. The TBBA voted to present a $500 scholarship in memory of long-time Brangus breeder Joe Lingg to a deserving Texas Junior Brangus Breeders Association (TJBBA) member.

encouraged to become an active part of the IBA’s quest for promoting the Brangus breed and supporting the junior program. To find out how you can be a member of the IBA, contact Kay Gibson, membership chairman, at jimk.gibson@sbcglobal.net.

Tanner Miller of Gilmer, Texas, was awarded this first-time honor. TJBBA scholarships in the amount of $1,000 were also awarded. Those scholarship recipients were Kalyn Watt, Tatum, Texas; Caryn Smart, Runge, Texas; and Tanner Miller.

SOUTHEAST BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CATTLEMEN’S GATHERING AND MEETINGS

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 4:00 p.m. - Welcome by SBBA President Michael Candler at SBBA Meetings 5:00 p.m. - Introduction to New Fertility EPD Values and Indexes by International Brangus Breeders Association Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS 6:30 p.m. - Social and Supper sponsored by Merck Animal Health

SOUTHEAST BRANGUS B R E E D E R S A S S O C I AT I O N PRESIDENT MICHAEL CANDLER

(386) 208-3881

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 8:00 a.m. - Coffee, Juice, Donuts 8:30 a.m. - Morning Welcome Live Animal Display and Discussion Role of Brangus, Ultrablack, and Brahman in a Future Focused Breeding Program 10:00 a.m. - Are You Ready for The Genomics Train by International Brangus Breeders Association Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS Moderated Panel Discussion on Genomic Topics Noon - Lunch sponsored by West End Milling, Quitman, Georgia 1:15 p.m. - Marbling, Muscle, Production, Efficiency, Sustainability – Are You Positioning Your Program For the Future of Beef Production 3:00 p.m. - Closing Comments

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MEMBER CONNECTION // OAK CREEK FARMS CELEBRATES 50+ YEARS

Oak Creek Farms

Celebrating Over 50 Years Breeding Brangus news submitted by Christi Kopycinski Strock

Oak Creek Farms has been breeding Brangus in Chappell Hill, Texas, since 1967, when John and Carolyn Kopycinski, who both came from agricultural backgrounds in the area, decided that they wanted to raise cattle. They chose Brangus for the advantages of the stabilized genetics of the 3/8-Brahman, 5/8-Angus combination. Brangus express disease resistance, hardiness, and maternal instincts from the Brahman and superior carcass qualities exhibited in Angus, including excelling in fertility, maternal and milking. The Brangus cattle that Oak Creek Farms has developed thrive on forages in the hot, humid environment of the Gulf Coast Area. Cows must have good udders and calve every year without calving problems. In addition, the cow must raise its calf out in the pasture on forages without supplements in 56

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order to stay in the herd. As part of Oak Creek’s straightforward Total Herd Management Program, up to 25 percent of the cow herd is culled annually, keeping the top end of the heifer crop for replacements. Cattle are selected for phenotype, performance and fertility. For over 50 years, John and Carolyn have gradually built their herd to over 1,000 head of Brangus. Much of their initiative came from their hard-working parents. Starting in the early 1900s, Carolyn’s family had a ranching and farming operation that included Brahman and Angus type cattle in Austin County. During the late 1800s in Washington County, John’s family engaged in farming, running small businesses, and later owning a restaurant and meat market. With the high cost of feed and fertilizer, the bull buyer is continually demanding more forage-efficient

bulls. John’s interest in efficiency and conservation practices led him to initiate Oak Creek’s Grass/Forage program. Another practice is not to treat cows with calves at side for flies and other parasites enabling John to select the hardier animals and also be a better steward of the land. This method also allows beneficial insects to flourish, including some that help to aerate and increase fertilization in the soil naturally. John has worked through the years to promote Brangus. One of his most memorable events was when he was invited to judge the first National Brangus Show in Brazil in November 1999. He and his daughter, Christi Kopycinski Strock, traveled to Brazil for the show and met numerous breeders in South America. They also spent time with the presidents of the Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay Brangus associations during their visit. John started thinking about

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OAK CREEK FARMS CONT’D their discussions and the many ideas and goals of the associations of South America, and he thought that a World Brangus Congress would benefit the entire Brangus breed. John presented his idea to the International Brangus Breeders Association, and it was accepted overwhelmingly. In February 2001, the first World Brangus Congress was held at the Houston Livestock Show and was co-chaired by Christi Kopycinski Strock. The Congress has since been hosted by various countries to promote both Brangus and Red Brangus. The 2018 World Brangus Congress returned to the United States in Houston, Texas, in February. During this event, Oak Creek Farms was proud that the 2017 IBBA Commercial Producer of the Year honor was awarded to their long-term Brangus bull buyer, Harold Clubb. Clubb uses DNA data in selecting his bulls that has enabled him to produce cattle for the feed lot that grade extremely well. John has served on various Brangus committees concentrating on the breed improvement and cattle promotion segments. He was instrumental in instituting the first Junior Red Brangus Show at the Houston Livestock Show in 1986, which also opened a venue for an open show. John has served as a director in the Texas Purebred Cattle Alliance and The Texas Forage & Grassland Council. He has chaired the Beef Committee and received the Conservation Award and Rancher of the Year in Washington County. He and Carolyn also established and chaired the Chappell Hill Wildlife & Conservation Committee. Oak Creek

Farms participates as a sponsor and also has a booth at the Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Short Course held annually in August in College Station. Oak Creek Farms holds an annual bull sale the last weekend in October. Oak Creek Farms had their first sale on the ranch in 1986. “Each year our customers become more interested in DNA test results. Buyers use the information in selecting bulls that will best fit their individual ranch program,” explains John. In addition to possessing favorable genetic traits, these forage-developed bulls must be structurally sound with good sheaths and performance data to meet sale criteria. The top bulls make the sale each year. On auction day, sale bulls are in excellent breeding condition but not too fat, so that they are pasture ready. Oak Creek’s sires are selected for the same traits as their sale bulls. The bulls’ dams have bloodlines that run deep in Oak Creek Farms breeding program. The best females are kept for further production of the herd. Oak Creek Farms bulls come from medium-framed cows that are forage-efficient and are easy-fleshing. Oak Creek sells bulls throughout the United States, Mexico, and South America. Oak Creek Farms’s annual Forage-Developed Brangus Bull Sale with 125 Brangus and Red Brangus selling will be held this year on October 27 at the ranch sale facility. All sale bulls have a DNA profile so that the buyer has documented data on performance and inherent genetic traits when selecting their bulls. “Selecting and identifying bulls with

favorable carcass traits for tenderness and marbling, plus identifying feed efficiency traits are key components in our cattle,” says John and his wife, Carolyn. This will be the fifteenth year they have been DNA testing bulls using the data in making critical management and breeding decisions. They have also been ultrasounding for over 30 years. This past year, Oak Creek Farms tested 100 steers and 20 heifers at Graham Land & Cattle Company and received the harvest data with grading results of 47-percent premium choice, 43-percent choice, 3-percent prime, and 5-percent select. Producing easy-fleshing, forage-efficient, heattolerant cattle fits in with producing quality beef. With John and Carolyn both coming from agribusiness and ranching backgrounds, in 2011, they opened a restaurant and bakery with a full menu including barbecue and they also sell grass-fed beef. John and Carolyn’s ranching heritage runs deep, and their desire is for Oak Creek Farms to continue to bring a better animal to the market is at the forefront of every decision made on the ranch. Their children and grandchildren have been raised with the same heritage and look to continue this legacy. Oak Creek Farms is committed to the beef industry and will continue to work diligently to breed the best cattle as the industry continues to evolve. Please join Oak Creek Farms for their annual Forage-Developed Brangus Bull Sale with 125 Brangus and Red Brangus on October 27 at the ranch in Chappell Hill, Texas.

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SALE SUMMARIES //

Southern Excellence Sale at Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch

APRIL 14 – POTEET, TEXAS

submitted by Garrett R. Thomas, Hi Point Marketing + Sales

On April 14, a crowd of over 125 loyal customers and Brangus® customers from across the Southeast filled the sale facility at Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch in Poteet, Texas. Lot 33, DDD MS. JANDRA 150B5, was sold to GKB Cattle of Waxahachie, Texas, for $21,000. Lot 2, DDD HOT COMMODITY 246E2, was sold to Eris Basey of Florence, Texas, for $20,000. Lot 1, DDD GOLDEN LEGACY, was sold to MP Brangus of Waco, Texas, for $14,500. Lot 115, DDD WALLSTREET 38D27, was sold to Brandon Borgstedt of Tarzan, Texas, for $10,000. Lot 124, MCC MR. HENLEY 570E, was sold to Roger and Lori Lyssy of Falls City, Texas, for $9,250. • • • •

Bulls averaged $3,682. Registered Females averaged $3,669. Commercial Open Heifers averaged $1,440. 100 straws of semen averaged $192 per straw.

Thank you to all buyers and sale participants!

GENETRUST @ CAVENDER’S NECHES RIVER RANCH

APRIL 28 – JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS Registered Brangus® & Ultrablack® Females 1 Flush $15,000 5 Donors $13,250 16 three-in-ones $6,203 61 Open Heifers $4,855 4 Pairs $4,125 20 Bred Heifers $3,315 1 Bred Cow $2,500

108 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Females gross $561,950 to average $5203. Commercial Brangus & Ultrablack Females 109 Spring Pairs $2692 187 Bred Heifers $2059 127 Open Heifers $1550 423 Commercial Brangus & Ultrablack Females gross $875,500 to average $2070 A large crowd greeted the GENETRUST crew on April 28 at the picturesque Neches River Ranch to procure one of the top offerings of Brangus females in America in 2018. Hosted by Joe and Nancy Cavender, buyers and bidders across the country actively participated in acquiring an outstanding set of registered and commercial Brangus and Ultrablack females.

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submitted by Cody Gariss, GENETRUST Topping the registered offering was the mother of the $50,000 CB Capital Gain, in the form of Lot 102, CB MS HOMBRE 924Z11. A power cow from Cavender Brangus with an excellent record of embryo production, her services were highly sought after, finally landing in the partnership hands of David Wood of Double W Ranch, Houston, Texas, and Wat Johnston of Johnston Brangus, Letohatchee, Alabama, at $39,000. Topping a tremendous set of open heifers was an outstanding Three D daughter from Draggin’ M Ranch, Lot 5, MS DMR THREE D 30E3. Moderate and deep with tremendous performance and dimension, this female lit a fire ring-side, capping out at $25,000 to Tuna Rosa Ranch, Gonzales, Texas. Another highlight of the day was in Lot 2 with the opportunity to flush SCC MS MYTTY 30Z5, the dam of the $37,500 Majestik Beacon and $40,000 Signal. Coming from Suhn Cattle Company with a guarantee of six transferable embryos, Clover Ranch, Marietta, Georgia, selected this opportunity for $15,000. By early afternoon, 108 Brangus and Ultrablack lots averaged $5203 with volume buyers being East Texas Cattle Company, Tyler, Texas; Tuna Rosa Ranch, Gonzales, Texas; Belt Brangus, Gatesville, Texas; and Dr. Larry Franke, Karnes City, Texas. The power-packed fall sale season kicks off Nov. 2-3 at Chimney Rock Cattle Company in Concord, Arkansas, with 150 Brangus and Ultrablack bulls, 100 elite registered Brangus and Ultrablack females, and 300 commercial Brangus females. For more information on the nation’s leader of Brangus and Ultrablack genetics, visit www. GENETRUSTBrangus.com.

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JLS INTERNATIONAL SALE MAY 5 – DEVINE, TEXAS 2018 Sale Averages Three-in-ones Spring Pairs Show Heifer Prospects Herd Sire Prospects Donors Fall-Breds

submitted by Rosanne Nelson

$6196 $5088.89 $9843.75 $18,000 $12,083.33 $3718.52

95 Lots $6104.74 The weekend started with delicious steaks and crawfish on Friday night along with fun and fellowship with old friends and making new ones. On May 5, a great group of enthusiastic buyers gathered at the ranch in Devine and on the internet. It was very rewarding to see the demand for our offering and knowing that our genetics were going to new homes.

Topping the sale was Lot 7, a herd sire prospect for $30,500. Followed respectively by: Lot 1 Donor $26,000 Lot 89 Spring Pair $25,000 Lot 8 Show Heifer $19,500 Lot 30 Donor $17,000 Lot 15 Show Heifer $15,000 Lot 55 three-in-one $13,250 Lot 3 Donor $13,000 Lot 52 three-in-one $10,250 Lot 12 Show Heifer $10,000 It was a great weekend, and we would like to thank everyone who attended in person or viewed our cattle on the internet.

TELPARA HILLS ELITE GENETICS SALE MAY 8 – QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA submitted by Brittany Pearce Telpara Hills Dominates at Beef Expo Australia 16 Females averaged $18,000 2 Cows averaged $10,500 14 Heifers averaged $19,071 5 Bulls averaged $19,400 2 Semen Packages sold for $3,500 each, $700/straw 54 Embryos averaged $1409 It was a crowded house as multi-national cattle breeders filled the Telpara Hills Marquee for their Elite Genetics Sale, only offered once every three years during Beef Expo in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. Nearly 80 registered bidders fought over 35 lots, resulting in a hugely successful sale. The 14 exquisite Telpara Hills heifers’ average of $19,071 was an incredible result and asserted the Pearce family as a dominant force in the studstock industry. Trevor Pearce commented, “This outstanding result reflected great buyer confidence in our genetics’ ability to perform in the commercial world.” Telpara Hills Brangus® females once again proved to be some of the most highly sought-after Brangus in the world. TH MISS HIGH QUALITY 541M15 topped the sale at $42,000, selling to Troy Mitchell of Theg Brangus.

Speckled Park breeders Hidden Valley (Australia) and Notta Ranch (Canada) partnered to secure TH MISS HOLLYWOOD 801M11 for $36,000, selecting her for her ideal phenotype combined with high IMF data. Nic Cornelison of Lake Majestik Farms, Alabama, was on-site to secure TH MISS VIN DIESEL 541L82 for $32,000, adding to his impressive team of donors at Telpara Hills. Australian large-scale beef producers, Inkerman Grazing, took home MISS FOUNDATION 541M28 for $28,000 and two others, for an average of $18,666. Minnamurra Pastoral were volume buyers in the sale, taking home four heifers to average $14,500 and the TH WINCHESTER 146M3 bull for $17,000. Ten exclusive straws of TH ACE OF SPADES 541K65 semen were sold in two lots, purchased for $700 per straw by South African originated breeder Stockyard International and Australian breeders Shadow Valley Brangus. Telpara Hills bulls also sold as hot as the females, with the top price sire TH CARBINE 541M17 selling to the Eyles family, Capella, Queensland, for $28,000, ¾ share. Carbine was a full brother to the topprice female. Telpara Hills teamed with Lake Majestik to create a special offering of 54 embryos to average $1409 an embryo. The top-selling lot, a Big Town x TH Miss Thurston 468L13 mating, also went to Inkerman Grazing for $2,300 per embryo. USA Brangus breeder, High Rock Farms, took home the Lot 27 embryos for $1000 each.

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SALACOA VALLEY BELLES OF THE SOUTH SALE JUNE 16 – FAIRMOUNT, GEORGIA submitted by Mark Cowan, American Marketing Services Belles of the South Attract Buyers from 8 States and Mexico 1 Choice Flush grossed $21,000 to average $21,000 22 Brangus three-in-ones grossed $97,000 to average $4,409 17 Brangus Spring Pairs grossed $57,900 to average $3,406 19 Fall-Bred Brangus Heifers grossed $58,800 to average $3,095 7 Fall-Bred Brangus Cows grossed $12,900 to average $1,843 27 Brangus Spring-Bred/Exposed heifers grossed $51,050 to average $1,891 16 Open Brangus Heifers grossed $35,300 to average $2,206 109 total lots grossed $334,000 to average $3,064 A powerful offering greeted Brangus® enthusiasts from eight states and Mexico, who were on hand for Salacoa Valley’s Belles of the South customer appreciation sale. The well-conditioned and high-quality cattle were appreciated throughout the day. The high-selling lot at $21,000 was Lot 131, buyer’s choice in a flush of any cow from Salacoa Valley. Clover Ranch, Marietta, Georgia, paid $11,000 to own the first pick, and Phillips Ranch, Daytona Beach, Florida, paid $10,000 for the second choice. Quail Valley Farms, Oneonta, Alabama, paid $9,500 to own Lot 30, CLOVER NEW VISION 99A13, a full sister to the $16,000 Marlboro and the $14,000 Treasure herd bulls and a daughter of the great 99X9 donor. She was a three-in-one with a good Seal bull calf at side and was consigned by Clover Ranch.

Lot 3 and 3A was the fourth high-selling lot at $7,750 when Stacy Smitherman, Centerville, Texas, paid $6,000 to own MS SALACOA PATTON 30A3. This powerful Patton daughter records two at 107 IMF and balanced EPDs. Asana Ranch, Haynes City, Florida, paid $1,750 to own her stout Hollywood heifer calf at side. $7,500 was the purchase price on the fifth high-selling lot. Cliff and Judy Stewart, Leighton, Alabama, paid $3,750 to own Lot 9, MS SALACOA GUARDIAN 332A8 who records two at 119 WR and eight EPD traits ranking in the breed’s top 20 percent or greater. Her powerful Super American daughter, sired by Harris 14/4, Lot 9A, also brought $3,750 when Pitchford Cattle Co., Athens, Texas, and Harris Farms, Cleburne, Texas, teamed to earn the bid.

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Paul Joseph Lingg December 27, 1934 - 2018 Paul Joseph “Joe” Lingg inherited the home promised to him by Jesus on February 27, 2018. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on Dec. 27, 1934, the eldest of six children of Fabian and Mary (Palotas) Lingg. While proudly serving his country as a United States Marine, he wed Nancee Booher on Sept. 1, 1956. Their adventures brought them to various homes across the United States in Quantico, Virginia; Tipp City, Ohio; Cincinnati, Ohio; Saint Paul, Minnesota; Playa del Rey, California; Richardson, Texas; Grand Saline, Texas; Door County, Wisconsin; and Harlingen, Texas. Their travels took them to over 100 countries around the world, most frequently to Mexico and Hong Kong. Along the way, they welcomed daughter Gayle (Glenn) Tarpley of Grand Saline, Texas, followed by Michael (Jacqueline) Lingg of Appleton, Wisconsin, and Amee (Stephen) Pable of Neenah, Wisconsin. Joe was a proud Popo to nine grandchildren – Jeffrey Tarpley and Jennifer (Hubert) Dunlap; Daniel (Caitlin) Lingg, Catherine (Michael) Noffke, and Teresa Lingg (Kolby Knuth); and Ezra, Olivia, Nathaniel, and Mia Pable. His eight (soon to be nine) great-grandchildren gave him great joy, and endless opportunities to delight them with his Donald Duck voice. Joe is survived by Nancee, his wife of over 61 years; his children; grandchildren; greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Betty Ciani and Marilynn Von Mohr; and two brothers, Fabian “Skip” and Robert “Butch” Lingg. He was preceded in death by his parents; inlaws; sister, Julie Ann Jones; and great-grandson, Grasyn Dunlap.

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Joe was a founding member of Knights of Columbus Council #5129 at St. John the Baptist in Tipp City, Ohio, and he served as their first Grand Knight. As an international sales representative in the toy industry, Joe brightened holidays and birthdays for countless children throughout the Western Hemisphere. In over 50 years as an entrepreneur, he earned the friendship and respect of colleagues in the U.S., Mexico, Latin America, and Asia. In the 1980s, he took on the ambitious hobby of raising Brangus cattle in Texas. The farm was the realization of a childhood dream, and it provided an incredible setting for recreation and hospitality for Joe and Nancee’s family and friends. No one could tell a tale like Joe, and nearly every story ended with his contagious laughter, leaving listeners teary-eyed and gasping for breath. His generosity – to his family and to various causes – was a hallmark of his life. His commitment to faith, friends, and family will ensure Joe a treasured place in the hearts of all those who loved him. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established for the benefit of veterans’ charities. To honor Joe and save a life, please consider donating blood. Visitation was March 2 at Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, and the Mass of Resurrection commenced March 3. Interment followed at Maple Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.fringsandbayliff.com. Obituary copied from http://www.legacy.com/ obituaries/tdn-net/obituary.aspx?n=paul-josephlingg&pid=188319123&fhid=17944

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JAMES CAVENDER The founder of Cavender’s, the western wear retail chain based in Tyler, Texas, and rancher, James Cavender passed away May 29 at the age of 87. He founded the company in 1965 and served as the chief executive officer of the major Texasbased western wear retail chain that now has over 70 stores in 11 states. He began his western wear empire by selling western clothes out of the back of his car throughout East Texas. In addition, he was a rancher and maintained his cattle throughout East Texas and called Pittsburg, Texas, his home for most of his life. He was known for his incredible work ethic, disposition, and joy when helping customers. He was fortunate to attract many loyal associates over the last 53 years; many have been with the company for 30 or more years. The company Facebook page carried the following statement: “From deep-rooted relationships, to moments in passing, to some employees who never met him, he made an impact on every soul who had the pleasure. Never one for the spotlight, no—hard work was always his motivation and end goal. His work ethic has seeped into the heart of Cavender’s as a company and a family. He was a pioneer, a businessman, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a greatgrandfather, and a fighter. But most of all, he was family, even to those he barely knew.” Cavender was a member of First Baptist Church in Pittsburg, Texas, and served in the United States Air Force. He was born March 22, 1931. He was married to his wife, Patricia Ann Whitten Cavender, for 63 years. They have four children, Joe Mark Cavender and wife, Nancy; Mike Alan Cavender; Traci Ann Cavender; and Clay Courtney Cavender and wife, Jacqueline. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Whitney Cavender Edwards and husband, Todd; Morgan Cavender; McClain Cavender Devine and husband, Andrew; Drew Cavender and wife, Kayla; Cooper Cavender; Colton Cavender; Conley Cavender; and Cline Cavender. Great-grandchildren include Knox Edwards, Kingston Edwards, and Wyatt Devine.

March 22, 1931 - 2018

A memorial service was held June 1 at the First Baptist Church in Pittsburg, Texas. Visitation with the family was held at First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Pittsburg, Texas, on May 31. Pallbearers included Drew Cavender, Cooper Cavender, Colton Cavender, Key Coker, Ken Pilgrim, and David Hoover. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Steele, Bert Hailey, Stephen Groce, Ron Whitten, Tommy Morris, Roy Green, J.W. Hooper, Melvin Richardson, Bob Frazier, Don Graham, Rae Moore, Julio Arriola, Mickey Eddins, Ricky Rape, Melvin Cavender, Odis Marsh, Gary Harris, Bert Louthan, Randy Watson, Billy McCain, Jeff Howell, Brian Henson, John Joiner, David Baker, and Mike Hughes. The family requests memorials be made to the charity of your choice.

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CALENDAR AUGUST 2018 2 Junior Brangus Show at Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, MO 3 Open Brangus Show at Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, MO 6-8 TAMU Beef Cattle Short Course, College Station, TX 17-18 Southeast Brangus Breeders Field Day at Blackwater Cattle Company, Lake Park, GA 30 Salacoa Valley Farms Cattle Country Sale, Brighton, FL SEPTEMBER 2018 3

IBBA Office Closed (Labor Day)

Mid South Cattle and Neal Family Brangus 2nd Annual Bull and Commercial Female Sale, St. Francisville, LA

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Western National Brangus Show, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Junior Brangus Show at Oklahoma State Fair, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Southeast Brangus Breeders Association Showcase Sale, Lake City, FL The Oaks Brangus 350+ Registered Brangus Dispersal Sale, Grantville, GA Cain Cattle Co. Complete Final Dispersal, Pickens, MS IBBA Fall Conference, Tyler, TX

OCTOBER 2018 13 Building Your Tomorrow at Big D Ranch, Center Ridge, AR 13 Cox Excalibur CX Advantage Sale, Weimar, TX 20 Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch Annual Production Sale, Poteet, TX 20 Oklahoma Brangus Association Fall Sale, McAlester, OK 20 Town Creek Farm Sale, West Point, MS 25 Martin-Bruni Cattle Co. 5th Annual Fall Brangus Bull Sale Offering Brinks Brangus Genetics Under the Direction of Ken Hughes, San Saba, TX 26 Junior Brangus Show at Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport, Louisiana 27 National Brangus Show of Merit, Shreveport, Louisiana 27 Oak Creek Farms Forage Tested Bull Sale, Chappell Hill, TX NOVEMBER 2018 1 Producer Education Day at Santa Rosa Ranch, Crockett, TX 2-3 GENETRUST at Chimney Rock Cattle Company, Concord, AR 5 The Branch Ranch’s Rough & Ready Ranch Raised Brangus Bull Sale, Mansfield, LA 9-10 Blackwater Cattle Company Bull and Female Sale, Lake Park, GA 10

Hill Country Brangus Breeders Association’s 43rd Annual Brangus Bull & Female Sale, San Angelo, TX

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Salacoa Valley Fall Production Sale, Fairmount, GA GENETRUST at Cavender’s Neches River Ranch, Jacksonville, TX

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5K Cowbelle Ranch .................................................................71 American Marketing Services........................................8, 11, 21 Amrich Ranch .........................................................................71 Bobby and Bobbie Brangus ....................................................71 Bovine Elite............................................................................. 68 Big D Ranch ........................................................................... 69 Blackwater Cattle Company .................................... 55, 70, IBC Brinks Brangus @ Westall Ranches ................................... 7, 71 Burke Brangus Farm ............................................................. 70 Bushley Creek Cattle Company ..............................................71 C&C Brangus........................................................................... 72 Cain Cattle Company.............................................................. 29 Carter Brangus ....................................................................... 69 Cavender Ranches.................................................................. 72 Champions Valley Brangus.................................................... 72 Char-No Farm ........................................................................ 70 Chimney Rock Cattle Company ............................................. 69 Circle X Land & Cattle Company....................................IFC, 72 Clark Cattle Services .............................................................. 68 Clover Ranch .......................................................................... 69 Cox Excalibur Brangus........................................................... 72 Cross N Farms ........................................................................71 Diamond K Ranch.................................................................. 72 Doak Lambert ........................................................................ 68 Doguet Diamond D Ranch...............................................72, BC Don Hall Brangus .................................................................. 69 Don Thomas & Sons.......................................................... 21, 71 Double Creek Brangus Ranch................................................ 72 Double W Ranch .....................................................................71 Dragginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; M Ranch................................................................... 69 Drake Land & Cattle............................................................... 72 DV Auction........................................................................21, 27 E3 Ranch................................................................................. 72 Elgin Breeding Service........................................................... 68 Far Niente Farms ................................................................... 69 Farris Ranching Company...................................................... 72 Galloway Brangus .................................................................. 69 Garry Clem Brangus............................................................... 73 Genesis Ranch........................................................................ 73 GKB Cattle.........................................................................37, 73 Greenwood Cattle Company................................................... 73 Greuel Family Brangus .......................................................... 70 Hardee Farms ........................................................................ 70 Hi Point Marketing + Sales...............................................19, 29 Indian Hills Ranch................................................................. 73 Jacksons Double J Brangus ................................................... 69 JLS International......................................................... 12, 13, 73 Johnston Brangus .................................................................. 69 K&L Brangus........................................................................... 73 K&R Broken Bar .....................................................................71 L.G. Herndon, Jr. Farms ....................................................... 70 Lack-Morrison Brangus ..........................................................71

Lakeside Brangus ................................................................... 70 Lakin Oakley .......................................................................... 68 Lawman Ranch....................................................................... 72 Little Creek Farms ................................................................. 70 Luke Mobley .......................................................................... 68 Marshall Farms ...................................................................... 69 Mid South Cattle Company .............................................. 19, 71 Miller Brangus........................................................................ 72 MO Brangus ........................................................................... 70 Mound Creek Ranch............................................................... 73 MP Brangus...................................................................... 43, 73 Neal Family Brangus...............................................................19 Oak Creek Farms...............................................................57, 73 OK Farms................................................................................ 73 Old Colita Ranch..................................................................... 73 Parker Brangus ...................................................................... 69 Pennridge Ranch.................................................................... 73 Perry Ranch............................................................................ 72 Peterson Brangus ....................................................................71 Rafter 2 Ranch........................................................................ 73 Red Bud Farms ...................................................................... 70 RJ Cattle Company................................................................. 22 Roop Cattle Company............................................................. 73 Salacoa Valley Farms......................................................... 11, 70 Santa Rosa Ranch............................................................... 3, 74 Schmidt Farms....................................................................... 74 Seminole Tribe of Florida........................................................ 11 Silveus Insurance.................................................................... 59 Southeast Brangus Breeders Association ...................27, 55, 69 Spanish Ranch ....................................................................... 70 Stone Corral Ranch................................................................ 74 Suhn Cattle Company .............................................................71 Sunshine Acres ...................................................................... 69 T3 Brangus ..............................................................................71 TAJO Ranch............................................................................ 74 Terry Reagan .......................................................................... 68 Town Creek Farm....................................................................17 The Branch Ranch.................................................................. 25 The Oaks Farms ............................................................. 8, 9, 70 TRIO Cattle & Genetics.......................................................... 74 Triple Crown Ranch............................................................... 74 Triple J-R Cattle Company..................................................... 74 TTT Brangus Farm ................................................................ 69 Tuna Rosa Ranch.................................................................... 74 Valley View Ranch ..................................................................71 Vineyard Cattle Company...................................................... 74 Vorel Farms............................................................................ 72 Ward Brangus......................................................................... 74 Wes Dotson ............................................................................ 68 WET Farms ............................................................................ 70 Wynne Ranch ......................................................................... 70 Zottarelli Ranches................................................................... 74

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