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The Official Publication of the International Brangus® Breeders Association The Brangus Journal is an international news magazine serving the Brangus breed of beef cattle including Brangus crossbreds and Brahman and Angus stock necessary to produce Brangus cattle. Published monthly, except June, by Brangus Publications, Inc., P.O. Box 696020, San Antonio, Texas 78269-6020. This publication is designed to promote and develop the Brangus breed and serve the best interests of the producers. Publication #ISSN0006-9132. Periodicals postage paid at San Antonio, Texas, and additional entries.

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International Brangus Breeders Association Mailing Address: P. O. Box 696020, San Antonio, Texas 78269-6020 Physical Address: 5750 Epsilon, San Antonio, Texas 78249 Tel.: 210.696.8231 Fax: 210.696.8718 Web site: www.GoBrangus.org Officers President: Robert Vineyard (979.532.4243) 1st Vice President: Dale Kirkham (620.583.5247) 2nd Vice President: E. Lynn White (318.386.2886) Secretary/Treasurer : Don Cox (281.395.1277) Member At Large : David Vaughan (770.382.4374) Executive Vice President : Dr. Joseph Massey (210.696.8231) 2008.2011 IBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Term Expires 2009 Marcos Borges, Wharton, Texas (979.532.8129) Dr. Bart Carter, Thatcher, Arizona (928.348.8918) Dr. John Spitzer, Fair Play, South Carolina (864.972.9140) Dr. Robert Vineyard, Wharton, Texas (979.532.4243) E. Lynn White, Monterey, Louisiana (318.386.2886) Term Expires 2010 Bill Morrison, Clovis, New Mexico (505.683.5278) David Vaughan, Cartersville, Georgia (770.386.0390) Brad Church, Kiowa, Oklahoma (918.432.5448) Angelo Zottarelli, Austin, Texas (254.471.5675) Term Expires 2011 Don Cox, Katy, Texas (281.395.1277) Bill Davis, Concord, Arkansas (336.210.1222) Dale Kirkham, Eureka, Kansas (620.583.5247) Russell Thomas Taylor, Alachua, Florida (386.462.1011)

BPI Officers and Board of Directors Chairman : Dale Kirkham (620.583.5247) President : Dr. Joseph Massey (210.696.8321 x212) Secretary/Treasurer : Don Cox (281.395.3800) Director : Dr. Robert Vineyard (979.532.4241 Director: E. Lynn White (318.386.2886) STAFF Carolyn Kobos: Administrative Assistant to the Executive VP (x211, carolyn_kobos@int-brangus.org) Jeff Diles: Director of Commercial Marketing (x202, jeff_diles@int-brangus.org) Frances Miller: Controller (x203, frances_miller@int-brangus.org) Duncan MacRae: Director of Communications (x215, duncan_macrae@int-brangus.org) Sara Calhoun: Journal Advertising Coordinator (x216, sara_calhoun@int-brangus.org) Rosanne Sralla: Registry Specialist (x206, rosanne_sralla@int-brangus.org) Patti Teeler: Accounting (x205, patti@int-brangus.org) Jim Bulger: Information Technologies Manager (x207, jim_bulger@gps-beef.com) Emilio Silvas: Application Developer (x204, emilio_silvas@gps-beef.com) Mary Douglass: Front Desk and Member Services Associate (x201, mary_douglass@int-brangus.org)

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by Dr. Joseph M. Massey

by Dale Kirkham

by Marlene Schwerin

by Ben Fuller

2009 IBBA Convention

Person to Person

IBA: Relections & Revelations

IJBBA: On the Horizon

14. News & Noteworthy: Breeder of the Year (p. 18); Pioneer Award (p. 20); Herdsmen of the Year (p. 21) 45. Show Results 46. Sale Reports 55. IBBA and BPI Meeting Minutes 67. State Directory 74. Services 75. Calendar of Events 79. Advertiser Index

membershipbenefits Total Herd Reporting (THR) is rapidly becoming the industry standard for reporting beef seedstock performance information, and the IBBA is emerging as a leader in THR. IBBA membership provides flexibility. IBBA membership includes a subscription to the ­Brangus Journal, the official publication of the IBBA. IBBA members receive a complimentary copy of the IBBA Breeder Handbook.

Brangus®, Red Brangus™, Ultrablack®, Ultrared™, Brangus Otimizer™, or Brangus Premium Gold™, its your choice. You choose the genetics that best fit your customers’ needs.

IBBA membership is full featured, not complex.

The Brangus Automated Registry Network (BARN) is the most advanced and user friendly registry system in the industry. In fact, for most breeders the BARN can eliminate the need for other herd management software.

IBBA membership provides access.

The IBBA is an active participant in the development of Multi-Breed EPD, and participates in the Beef Cattle Decision Support web-based software developed by Colorado State University and the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium. Sorting and selecting genetics based on real economics positions IBBA members and their customers for increased profitability.

IBBA membership is global.

IBBA is an active member of US Livestock Genetics Export, Inc., allowing members to leverage their ability to market IBBA genetics worldwide. IBBA currently provides services to breeders in Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Mexico.

IBBA membership creates opportunity.

The IBBA Business Plan adopted January 8, 2006 includes the following purpose statement: “Enable IBBA members to serve the commercial cattle industry.”

The beef seedstock business is becoming increasingly competitive, and today’s breeders need an association that is truly dedicated to the needs of its members’ customers.

HOTEL DISCOUNT FOR IBBA MEMBERS IBBA members, their families and friends can now receive specials rates* (12% discount) at over 650 La Quinta Hotels** nationwide for business or leisure travel.

HOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS: Go to: www.lq.com 1. Select City, and Specific Hotel; Type in Promotional Code: IBBA Or 2. *Call 1-800-753-3757 (1-800-SLEEPLQ). Toll Free Reservations; Request: “ International Brangus Breeders Association Rate” Or 3. *Call Hotel’s Direct Number; Request: “International Brangus Breeders Association Rate” *Not available at some locations during special events or holidays **Limited # of Hotels do not participate in “Texas State Rates”

welcome our new members Darryl McDonald McDonald Ranch Bryan, TX

Francisco R. Gallegos 4 G Cattle Co Douglas AZ

C D Ranch Cody Dickerson Buna, TX

Binford Farms Clay Binford Castroville, TX

Rockin JT Jovita Manuel Chester, TX

Richard C. Robertson R & S Farms Manvel, TX

Maxie Howard La Vernia, TX

Mike Burke Burke Brangus Farm Waynesboro, GA

4 B Cattle Com Mike W. Bedrick Forney, TX

Rocking J Cattle ­Company, LLC Rodney Janczak Richmond, TX

Sanya Suphapornchai Pothram, Thailand

Ed Box Gainesville, FL

Rafael Ortega Houston, TX

Silver Creek Ranch Steve Skinner Austin, TX

Andrew & Mary Kerby Kerby Farms Michie, TN George Silvas Diamond Bar Wharton, TX

Wesley A. Monts Bolton, MS J. Mario Velasquez SOS Ranch Houston, TX Austin Farm David Steinmetz Taylorsville, NC

Hobbs 3 Way Ranch Timmy Hobbs Wharton, TX

DeSarrollo de Genetica Bovina El Rancho Vergal Nuevo Leon, Mexico

K & L Brangus Lamar Rash Center, TX

Ken Johnson Our Golden Pond Mineola, TX

Sean & Vanessa Vazquez Doyle, CA Agropecuaria SV Costa Rica Juan Carlos Soto Vargas Costa Rica

by DR. JOSEPH MASSEY

2009 IBBA Convention T ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Massey has served as Executive Vice President of the IBBA since 2004. In 2007, he started Genetic Performance Solutions, LLC, a breed registry services and performance analysis company serving the cattle and breed association industry— a joint venture between the IBBA and the Red Angus Association of America. GPS manages online registry programs for breed associations and the data base management of performance data like multibreed EPDs.

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he 2009 annual IBBA Convention was one of our better success stories. We had over 125 members attend the meetings and a full house in excess of 170 people attend our banquet with guests from at least six different countries represented. Over 400 animals were exhibited at the Saturday Brangus show making it one of our largest and most successful shows to date. The Saturday evening Brangus sale was also a standing room only event which included buyers from at least four different countries. The Houston convention did not stop there, on Sunday we had our first Global Brangus Roundup with over 175 participants.

The guest speaker at our membership meeting was Dr. Darrh Bullock, Extension Specialists from the University of Kentucky. His presentation was interactive with the audience and focused on the available tools for genetic selections. This type of presentation is an opportunity to visit first hand with educators who are working directly with cattlemen in the field.

Mr. Randy Deshotel, who is IBBA’s force behind our juniors, did a masterfully entertaining job as emcee of our Awards Banquet. One of the highlights of the program occurred when Dr. Vineyard, our outgoing president, presented Matt Syler, a long time Brangus breeder, with the 2008 Pioneer award. Matt Syler along with Dr. Herman Gardner was responsible for the formation of the Willow Springs herd which produced many of the foundation cattle of our breed. The event continued with Ben Spitzer, Salacoa Valley Farm Manager, presenting the Breeder of the Year award to his parents Patricia and John Spitzer.

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The Global Brangus Roundup was held at the historic George Ranch in Roseburg, Texas a 30 minute ride from Reliant Center. Over sixty international guests were welcomed by Marcos Borges, chairman of the IBBA International Committee, Dale Kirkham, IBBA President and Dr. Joseph Massey, IBBA Executive Vice President.

The event was designed to showcase IBBA member participants’ cattle and operations. We had over 50 pens from approximately 28 different exhibitors with more than 100 head of cattle displayed Cattle were paraded in front of by our International guests while our members were given the opportunity to describe their cattle and ranch programs.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has always attracted a large international participation and in the last few years, the IBBA has capitalized on this. The IBBA has worked hard to be known as a truly international association by giving our annual Houston convention a real international flare. We had visitors from at least 10 different countries represented at IBBA events.

This is only one facet of our International efforts as we are discovering that the U.S. Brangus breed has a true following in many parts of the world with great interest in Central and South America, South Africa, Mexico and Australia.

If you were not able to attend this year, mark your calendar for 2010 as we are anticipating an even more dynamic and extensive program for 2010. This is your opportunity to be part of IBBA activities and functions

NEWS&NOTEWORTHY

TBBA Calendar Correction Good News: all IBBA members received a 2009 Calendar with the December 2008 Issue, courtesy of the TBBA. Bad News: the October and November months were inadvertently printed in reverse order.

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The month of October should have been accompanied by the advertisement for the Doguet's Diamond D Ranch Annual Bull & Female Sale, held in Poteet, Texas on October 17, 2009. Additionally, the sale listing on October 17 incorrectly lists the location as Aliceville, AL (only off target by 828 miles!). To clarify...the sale is held in Poteet, Texas.

Consequently, the Month of November should have been accompanied by the advertisement for the Camp Cooley Annual Production Sale, held in Franklin, Texas, November 19-21, 2009.

Our sincere apologies for any confusion this created.

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NEWS&NOTEWORTHY INTRODUCING THE NEW IBBA PRESIDENT—DALE KIRKHAM

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uring the 2009 IBBA Convention, the Presidency of the IBBA was transferred from Dr. Robert Vineyard to Dale Kirkham.

Dale was first elected to the IBBA Board of Directors in 2005 and served as chairman of the Promotion Committee for two years before being selected as 2nd Vice-President. During the past year, he has also been Chairman of the BPI Board. Dale is a member of the HOA and Oklahoma regional Brangus associations.

He is a strong advocate of member participation and clear, effective communication at all levels.

A native Kansan, Kirkham attended Fort Hays State University followed by graduate studies in Wyoming and Missouri with degrees in Agriculture, Botany and Range Management. He taught six years in Indiana and Missouri prior to a 26-year career with Natural Resources Conservation Service. Since semi-retirement in 2002, Dale has worked part-time as a water quality and grazing specialist for Kansas Rural Center as well as consulting on several grassland management projects for other entities. As a Certified Professional in Range Management, he is a frequent presenter at grazing management workshops and tours throughout Kansas.

Dale Kirkham (left) is formally introduced as the new IBBA President by Dr. Robert Vineyard (right)..

Kirkham Brangus located near Eureka in the bluestem region of Kansas is owned and operated by Dale and Nancy Kirkham. It began in November 1985 with the purchase of thirteen registered cows intended to be operated as a commercial herd. Within three years, artificial insemination and registration of calves was implemented and the program has gradually grown to include about sixty-five females in both spring and fall calving herds. Most replacement females are developed from within the herd and the top cut of bulls is developed and marketed in cooperation with Suhn Cattle Company. While the focus of the operation is on the needs of commercial cattlemen, it has produced two recognized herd sires—BT Summit 201N5 and KB Pardner 201P. Kirkham Brangus is a true family operation and Dale relies strongly on help from his wife Nancy who is an Assistant Vice President at a local bank. They have two grown daughters and two grandchildren

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NEWS&NOTEWORTHY TRANS OVA GENETICS' TEXAS STATION RECEIVES EXPORT APPROVAL FOR COLUMBIA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION Sioux Center, Iowa -Trans Ova Genetics's advanced reproductive technology station in Centerville, Texas, is now approved to export bovine embryos to Colombia and the European Union. This qualification status was granted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the European Commission and the American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA), based on inspection and certification that the center meets strict animal health and laboratory procedure policies, meeting export requirements of Colombia and countries of the European Union, and begins a broader export qualification process for the Centerville station.

Seeking to offer greater opportunities for its clients, Trans Ova Genetics filed for export approval in response to the growing interest in embryos in Colombia and Europe. The state-of-the-art station was built in 2008 to

serve the growing, regional demand and now has capacity for up to 200 donors. The station's facilities are equipped for embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization, genetic preservation, and offers health certified recipients.

"Many of our southern clients already conduct business in Colombia and also have markets for embryos in Europe," says Shane Bellow, technical service manager for Trans Ova Genetics. "We see these approvals as great opportunities to help multiply successful genetics and then market them internationally."

"Trans Ova Genetics is committed to serving its clients through offering a wide variety of services," says Jared Knock, Trans Ova Genetics sales and marketing director. "This approval allows us to maintain that commitment and continue to stay on the forefront of the industry as a leader in advanced reproductive technology."

Founded in 1980, Trans Ova Genetics offers advanced reproductive technologies to help breeders multiply the success of their elite cattle. These technologies include embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization, sex-sorted semen, genetic preservation and cloning. Trans Ova Genetics also offers several recipient options, including healthcertified recipients, Multiplier Herd Program and a Live Calf Program.

Headquartered in Sioux Center, Iowa, Trans Ova Genetics has regional centers in Missouri and Texas and several satellite stations throughout the United States

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NEWS&NOTEWORTHY 2008 breeder of the year—Dr. john and patricia spitzer

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uring the 2009 IBBA Awards Banquet, the 2008 Breeder of the Year Award was presented to Dr. John and Patricia Spitzer. Dr. Spitzer was introduced by his son, Ben Spitzer, and excerpts from Ben's introductory speech are included below.

"Doc as most everyone (including me) knows him, was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania. He immigrated to Colorado, entered Colorado State University and received a BS in Animal Nutrition in 1969. He was employed by Colorado State University as senior research technician for beef cattle until entering military service in 1970. In 1972, he returned to Colorado State University, where he was awarded the MS degree in Physiology and Biophysics in 1974 and the PhD degree in Reproductive Physiology/Animal Sciences in 1975."

"Doc was engaged in production consulting from 1975 to 1976.

He worked with several large ranches in South Dakota and Nebraska, as well as coordinating various research trials with animal pharmaceuticals for G.D. Searle and Company. From 1976 to 1980, he was on the faculty at Texas A&M University and from 1980 to 2003, was a Professor of Reproductive Physiology in the Animal and Veterinary Sciences Department at Clemson University, where he retired as Professor Emeritus. He served from 2001 to 2006 as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences and a mentor for the Beef Cattle Production Management Series at the Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center, Clay Center, NE." "Mom is a native of Fort Collins, Colorado and is a graduate of Colorado State University as well. Many of you have had the pleasure of meeting my mother, but unfortunately, many of you have not been able to get to know this amazing woman other than on the phone.

Someone told me recently why this is: Doc’s management strategy is 'never have more cows than your wife can manage.' So, most of the time, she is at home doing the work."

"Mom served as a program organizer for the South Carolina Farm Women’s Forum for two years. She and Doc were superintendents of the Southeast Regional Junior Brangus Show for three years and supervised the Brangus Show at the South Carolina Junior Beef RoundUp for more years than they can remember. They were also Oconee County 4-H adult leaders for over ten years. Mom also served several years as chairman of the Southeast Brangus Breeders scholarship committee."

"They are the proud parents of three sons (Jason, a Dentist in Columbia, SC; Brian, a Veterinarian in Pratt, KS with his wife Loretta and children Hannah, Daniel, Haley Jo and Samantha; and myself, Ben, General Manager of Salacoa Valley Farms. They reside on the ranch just north of Fair Play, SC." "Both of them have consistently worked at giving back to their community, their church and a host of professional and agricultural organizations. Doc was the recipient of the Southeast Brangus Breeders Association Award of Excellence and they were named South Carolina Purebred Cattlemen of the year in 2005."

"Their integrity and work ethic are to be commended and it gives me great pleasure to present the IBBA Breeder of the Year Award to two of the people I admire most in the world, my Mom and Dad, Dr. John and Patricia Spitzer." 

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BREEDER OF THE YEAR: PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS 2007

JLS International

2006

Don Cox

2005

David Vaughan

2004

Garth Lunt, Dr. Donald Smith

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Vern Suhn

2002

Klaus Birkel

2001

Eddie Blazek

2000

Matt Syler

1999

Gayland and Patti Townsend

1998

Joe Reznicek, Bobby Steiner

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Chris Hardee

1996

John McKnight

1995

Norm & Chuck Sword

1994

Herb Murray

1993

Gary Bruns

1992

George Hinkle

1991

Austin Kenyon

1990

Joe Mims

1989

Dr. Robert Vineyard

1988

Ray Record

1987

Dr. Jack Cowley

1986

Herman Gardner

1985

Jim Eller

1984

Bob Dunlap

NEWS&NOTEWORTHY 2008 pioneer award recipient—matt syLer

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his year, the prestigious Pioneer Award was presented to Matt Syler. Mr. Syler was introduced by outgoing IBBA President, Dr. Robter Vineyard. Dr. Vineyard's introductory speech is reproduced below.

"In 1947, Matt Syler met Dr. Herman and LeNan Gardner which resulted in a lifetime friendship as well as a successful career in the cattle industry. Dr. Herman Gardner loaned Matt enough money to get his education at Texas A&M University, majoring in Animal Husbandry and Agronomy. In 1948, Matt met Ann Reeves and were married September 2, 1950—two days after Ann’s graduation from the University of Houston. Matt and Ann were married 57 years until Ann’s death in 2008. After Matt’s graduation from Texas A&M University, Matt and Ann moved to Burton, Texas to work full time for the Gardner’s by managing and developing the famous Willow Springs Ranch.

In 1951, Matt joined the IBBA under the membership name Gardner-Syler. The Willow Springs herd was started with 100 Angus cows bred to ¾ blood bulls. Raymond Pope contributed by selling them ¾ blood Hudgins bred bulls, and ½ blood and ¼ blood bulls and cows were purchased from three other early IBBA presidents, Frank Daniel, Jack Canning, and L. F. Sirianni. It was not possible back in those days to purchase 3/8-5/8 blood percentage; you had to breed up to it.

By the late 50s and 60s, Matt was successfully promoting Willow Springs genetics on the show circuit. In 1960, they showed the San Antonio Livestock Exposition grand champion female. WSR Alicia S.2 again won the following year in San Antonio, and in 1963 she threepeated as the grand champion female.

In the late-60s Syler’s keen eye for genetics led him to find the immortal WSR Rocky Joe from Brangus breeder Ray Moody. Dr. Gardner had traveled to Florida with two checks made out to Moody (one for $5,000 and one for $10,000) in the hopes of purchasing Rocky Joe. After a couple of drinks in the bar, it was clear that $5,000 wouldn’t do the trick. The $10,000 purchase price made Rocky Joe the highest selling bull of the breed at that time.

Always an avid supporter of the Brangus breed, Matt was one of 12 founding members of the Texas Brangus Breeders Association (TBBA) in May of 1956. He and Ann served as secretary of the TBBA for 8 years, from 1958 to 1966, and during that time they produced the monthly newsletter, the BULLetin. It was during the 1966 Houston Livestock Show that Matt managed the first International Brangus Sale. It was also during this time that Matt founded the Sealy Bull Sale, the granddaddy of them all; Matt generously managed the Sealy sale for many years for free. Matt was also instrumental in launching the first Houston junior show. The show manager at that time was his good friend John Kuykendall, who agreed to set up a show if Matt was able to line up 10 heifers; there were only 8 heifers that first year, but that was good enough.

After 21 years of managing Willow Springs, Matt and Ann pursued their own ranching and sale management business in 1971. While staying in Burton to continue raising Brangus, Matt became one of the prominent sale managers for Brangus, Beefmaster, and Simmental for the next 25 years, averaging about a sale a week.

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PIONEER AWARD: PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS 2007

Tom and Kathy Turner

2006

Alex Dees

2005

Glen Brinkman

To this day, Matt has maintained a registered herd of Brangus cows. Over the years he continued to produce quality herd sires and often sold heifers to junior breeders. In 1987, Matt sold a weaned heifer to Vineyard Cattle Co. This Impact daughter was produced by the Syler 222 cow. The young heifer, Ms VCC Impact 222W, became known throughout the breed, especially after producing an Idaho Jack son known as VCC Alpha 222B born 3/16/92.

Matt Syler has worn many hats, serving the breed in a variety of ways. Matt served nine years on the Board of Directors and also served on the show advisory committee. Matt served as the Chairman of the Brangus Publications historical committee in 1999 and wrote an editorial column in the 50th Anniversary issue of the Brangus Journal.

Serving the breed in many capacities over the last 57 years, Matt is a true historian and promoter of the Brangus breed, both in the show and the sale ring. Among many things, he has provided leadership and goals for members on a regional, state, and national level and has certainly earned the Pioneer Award for 2008." 

NEWS&NOTEWORTHY 2008 HERDSMEN OF THE YEAR—STEPHEN CLIMER AND DON COX

Stephen Climer, 5C Cattle (Bells, Tenn; pictured left) and , Don Cox, Cox Excalibur Brangus (Katy, Texas; pictured right) received the Herdsmen of the Year Award for black and red Brangus, respectively. The honor is given annually and this year's recipients were determined on a point scale.

Recipients of this award are noted for their professionalism, excellence of skills and abilities, as well as their willingness to interact with the public in a positive and polite manner.

Brangus herdsmen and fitters of show cattle perform a valuable service in promoting the Brangus breed at livestock shows and other related events across the country. Congratulations to both gentleman on the receipt of this noteworthy award.

HERDSMAN OF THE YEAR: PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS

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Chris and Sharee Sankey

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Myron Saathoff

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Traci MIddleton

Damon Acord and Family

1994

Georganne Meyers

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Myron Saathoff

Jose Ramirez

1993

Doug Williams

2005

Aaron Pinch

1992

Jud Albritton

2004

Michael Allen

1991

Primo James

2003

Don Barry

1990

Pat Simmons

2002

Jeff Wehe

1989

Bill Cawley

2001

Mark Koehl

1988

Jim Graven

2000

Randy Curtis

1987

Michael Montoya

1999

Charlie Tiner

1986

Randy White

1998

Adam Graven

1985

Travis Sakellaridis

1997

Alan Leifeste

1984

Matt Mauer

Our Next Issue...

May/June 2009: International Issue Focusing on the increased opportunities in international markets.

Plus, coverage of the inaugural Global Brangus Roundup.

This issue will be distributed to an additional 5000 interested persons throughout Latin America. Contact the BPI Office to inquire about advertising in this exciting publication.

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NEWS&NOTEWORTHY brangus makes an impact at the southern section animal science conference

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he IBBA is proud to announce the success of its recent participation in the Southern Section Animal Science Conference.

The IBBA continues to aggressively establish contact with members of the educational extension system in an effort to both introduce new association programs and publicize recent advances in the Brangus breed.

“Reaching out to representatives of the University extension educational system is a fundamental step in our plan for the Brangus breed,” stated IBBA Executive Vice-President Dr. Joseph M. Massey.

“Extension programs can be an effective pipeline in communicating Brangus advantages throughout the industry.”

Dr. Dan Moser of Kansas State University gave a presentation on carcass traits and quality of varying breeds of beef cattle. Through several in-depth studies, Moser concluded that Brangus-sired steers fed in northern parts of the United States yield and grade similar quality carcass and have similar frequencies of tenderness to Continental breeds.

Todd Thrift, a professor of Beef Cattle Management at the University of Florida gave a presentation on the benefits of Brangus-

influenced cattle in various production scenarios. He cited studies confirming that Brangus-influenced cattle thrive in both hot and humid climates, as well as dry, arid climates. Brangusinfluenced cows provide more longevity, a resistance to some internal and external parasites and keep their teeth longer than non bosindicus cows. These factors along with the ability to wean heavier calves under stressful circumstances make the Brangus breed one of the most productive cross breeds in production today.

Video of the Dr. Moser's presentation is available online at http://www.GoBrangus.com. Professor Thrift's will follow in March

 IBBA promotional materials now available on web site If an IBBA member wishes to use IBBA promotional material in their sale catalogs or ads, these files (in both PDF and hi-resolution JPGs) are now available from the downloads area of the IBBA web site. Materials currently include OptimaxX, Brangus Gold, IBBA Breed ads and IBBA logos.

announcing ibba member discounts on frontline advertising

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e heard you. Starting with the September/October issue of the FRONTLINE Beef Producer, BPI will be instituting an IBBA member discount for advertising in FRONTLINE Beef Producer. For any IBBA member, advertising rates in FRONTLINE will drop approximately 30%.

For example, a full-page advertisement regularly costing $1650 drops to $1100 for IBBA members. Multiple issue commitments earn an additional $100 discount per issue.

If you are interested in advertising in both FRONTLINE and the Brangus Journal, please contact Sara Calhoun at the BPI office to discuss a package discount.

We have two more issues of FRONTLINE planned for 2009: The September/October issue will mail on September 15, 2009 and focus on Feeder Calf Marketing and Bull Power. The deadline for advertising materials is August 20, 2009.

The November/December issue will mail on November 15, 2009 and focus on Cow Efficiency and Industry Trends. The deadline for advertising materials is October 20, 2009.

Our goal is to provide IBBA members with the best audience for your products and services at the best price we can offer

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IBBA hires director of commercial marketing programs

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he International Brangus Breeders Association is pleased to announce that Grant R. Keenen will join the IBBA staff on March 31, 2009 as the new Director of Commercial Marketing Programs. Grant Keenen is a graduate of the University of Arkansas Agriculture, Food and Life Science program with a major in Agricultural Communications.

He started his post-graduate working career at Joplin Regional Stockyards working in public relations and marketing for the various functions associated with their stockyard operation. Approximately a year later, Grant had a unique opportunity to join J. B. Hunt Ranches; Keenen spent four years as J. B. Hunt’s Ranch Manager overseeing all livestock operations as well as overseeing the entire 4,000+ acres of ranch lands owned by Mr. Hunt.

In March, 2008, Grant joined Camp Cooley Ranch in Marketing and Customer Services with responsibilities for development of sales and a marketing plan for Angus, Brangus and

Charolais commercial cattle. He was also responsible for developing a feeder cattle program in eastern Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri.

Upon joining the IBBA staff, Grant will be responsible for managing all commercial Brangus programs, such as OptimaxX, the USDA age and source approved program and Brangus Gold, the Brangus commercial female program. He will also be responsible for the direction of the IBBA Frontline Beef Producer publication targeting the commercial cattleman. Among his many responsibilities, creating a greater acceptance of our OptimaxX program with feeders and packers will be a high priority.

We welcome Grant to the IBBA staff where we are sure that his communication skills will be greatly utilized and appreciated

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by DALE KIRKHAM, IBBA President

Challenges and opportunities—IBBA 2009

ABOUT THE PRESIDENT Dale was first elected to the IBBA Board of Directors in 2005 and served as chairman of the Promotion Committee for two years before being selected as 2nd Vice-President. During the past year, he has also been Chairman of the BPI Board. Dale is a member of the HOA and Oklahoma regional Brangus associations.

He is a strong advocate of member participation and clear, effective communication at all levels.

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When the glass is half empty, it is still half full. Said another way, all challenges, or problems if you wish, create opportunities. Most of the “news” we hear today, whether on network TV or at the local coffee shop, have focused on the part of the glass that is half empty. If you are losing your job or your home, you will undoubtedly see the glass as half empty. But realistically, there are industries that are expanding and jobs available, albeit in a different field and/or a new location. And if you planned ahead and saved to buy a house, your dream home is more affordable today than a couple of years back.

My purpose here is not to dwell on the “half empty” or challenges that we as beef producers face but to look for the opportunities before us. When I entered the Brangus business about 24 years ago, I also had the opportunity to join family members in buying and grazing stocker cattle that we sent to the feedlot for finishing.

While a number of the “experts” were predicting that fat cattle would drop to $40 per hundredweight, we put together two pot loads of steers that provided a good return. Most opportunities come with some risk, but they always exist.

The foremost challenge facing us today is to see those silver linings or opportunities behind the clouds of economic recession and weaker demand for beef products. What can we as individual seedstock producers and as an association do to move forward while some of the surrounding clouds are passing?

What opportunities exist for IBBA and the members in 2009? The Optimaxx and Brangus Gold programs have been structured and made available to commercial producers but have yet to reach mainstream. At this point these programs are opportunities yet to be realized. A concerted effort on behalf of IBBA and its members to involve commercial cattlemen, cattle feeders and packers is needed to reach the desired level of success.

Ultrablack and Ultrared cattle are a viable opportunity area for our organization and many breeders, both Angus and Brangus, who wish to expand their offering.

Seedstock producers who have added this feature to their programs have found excellent responses from commercial cattlemen. Where many cowherds have become predominantly Angus based during recent years and lost the advantages of hybrid vigor, managers recognize the value of staying with an Angus line but capturing the heterosis boost that comes from Brangus genetics. While the “Ultra” cattle are adaptable in many environments, the greatest growth potential lies in the border states like Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkan-

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sas, and Kansas. This fits especially well in the tall fescue belt where Brangus influenced cattle have proven to be more tolerant of fescue toxicity than straightbred Bos taurus cattle.

Brangus females are widely recognized for their maternal strength. As an association and individual breeders, we probably only hum this tune when we should be singing this like an old-time gospel song. At a time when the beef world is buzzing about reproductive and feed efficiencies as the essentials that will keep commercial cowmen in business, the research results demonstrating Brangus maternal strengths beg for greater exposure.

One opportunity that deserves special mention is stronger participation and better communication at all levels—among individual Brangus breeders, the Board, and staff as well as with commercial producers. My observations indicate that virtually all misunderstandings, differences and disagreements in life arise from poor or inadequate communication. Recognizing that everyone’s experiences, perspectives, and priorities may differ and that timeframes have been shortened by instant news, emails and cell phones, one can only conclude that good communication (both speaking and listening) are increasingly crucial. It may seem to take a little more time upfront but the reverse is often true in the end.

Another side of this opportunity is the need for full participation of all who have a stake in the outcomes. An organization is only as strong as the participation of its members. Everyone should have the opportunity and accept the responsibility of expressing their concerns and ideas, thus helping to create the future if the breed.

Let me encourage each member to give of your talents through service on a committee, whether IBBA or your regional association, and by sharing your thoughts with other members, the Board and staff. And always take time to welcome and support our new members and junior breeders whenever possible, for they are the future being molded.

To serve as you president for the coming year is an honor, but also a challenge along with an opportunity.

The challenge that I envision is actually a call to help each member and the organization make a positive impact in the beef industry. It is opportunity to bring all Brangus breeders together in a common effort to improve our cattle and IBBA. I look forward to working with each of you in the days ahead as we focus on that part of the glass that is still at least half full and seize the opportunities before us

IBAreflections&revelations The International Brangus Auxiliary recently announced the 2009 IBA National Scholarship winners at the International Brangus breeders Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas.

This years’ scholarship winners are: Stephanie Climer: Ray Mackey Memorial Upperclassman Scholarship for $2500. Stephanie Climer is the daughter of Stephen and Freida Climer from Bells, Tennessee. She is currently studying nursing at Tennessee Technological University.

Payton Farris: IBA Upperclassman Scholarship for $2000. Payton Farris is the son of Danny and Mary Beth Farris of Tuscola, Texas. Payton is currently studying Animal Science at West Texas A & M University.

Chelsie Meyer: Ray Mackey Memorial Underclassman Scholarship for $2500. Chelsie Meyer is the daughter of Danny Meyer and Jana Meyer-Selman. Chelsie is a high school senior and hails from Wayne, Oklahoma.

Benjamin Wishert: IBA Underclassman Scholarship for $2000. Benjamin Wishert, a high school senior, is the son of Matt and Cindy Wishert of Magnolia, Texas.

By Marlene Schwerin The IBA was founded in 1977 as an organization to promote Brangus and education. The IBA awarded its first scholarship in 1979. To date, the International Brangus Auxiliary has awarded over $330,500 in scholarships to deserving IJBBA members. IJBBA members may be awarded a maximum of two IBA scholarships during their college career. IBA scholarships are provided by fundraising and donations made to the IBA scholarship program. For more information, or to apply for an IBA scholarship go to www.GoBrangus.com. Click on the Juniors link, followed by the Scholarship link.

I would personally like to invite all IJBBA members to apply for an IBA scholarship. Don’t just apply once.

Apply twice! IBA scholarships are somewhat unique in

the fact that students may apply, and be awarded more than one scholarship. IJBBA members should not be discouraged into thinking that the form is too long, or the competition is just too tough. Like most contests in life, you can’t win if you don’t enter. As one of my daughter’s basketball coaches used to tell the team, “You will always miss all the shots you don’t take.” So my advice to all eligible IJBBA members is, “Take a good shot. If you don’t make it, keep working, and try again.” It’s never too early to get started. Download the scholarship application today and start documenting your awards, community service, leadership, and Brangus activities.

Scholarship applications must be postmarked on, or before, December 31, 2009. Preparing for the future begins today

INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS AUXILIARY OFFICERS President: Pamela Doiron P.O. Box 1029, Santa Ynez, California 93460 (805.688.8310) First Vice-President: Karen Lucherk 2278 CR 213, McCoy, Texas 78113 (830.484.0209) Second Vice-President : Marlene Schwerin 11897 Schwerin Lane, Gentry, Arkansas (409.790.2355) Secretary: Tracee Buffaloe 3980 N. Major #925, Beaumont, Texas (281.748.2399) Treasurer: Sharon McCreary HC 34, Box 125, Evergreen, Alabama (251.578.4750) Historian: Jodi Jackson 3099 Horseshoe Bend Road, Waco, Texas 76708 (254.836.4320)

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DIRECTORS Mary Beth Farris, Texas Kay Gibson, Texas Karen Lucherk, Texas Joy Reznicek, Alabama Barbara Watson, Louisiana Susan Vaughan, Georgia

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Chelsie Meyer and Haley Weiss promote the IJBBA Herd Raffle and Foundation Heifer sale at the ­Houston Livestock Show.

Attending the IBBA banquet gave IJBBA President Ben Fuller an opportunity to speak with newly-elected board member Steve Densmore.

OFFICERS President: Ben Fuller, Texas Ex-Officio: Christine Schwerin, Arkansas BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Kate Farris, Texas Chelsie Meyer, Oklahoma Haley Weiss, Texas Daniel Watson, Louisiana Alex Brull, Kansas Justin Shrader, Texas IBBA Youth Department info@int-brangus.org

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ouston was a very exciting time for everyone involved in the Brangus breed. I would like to offer up a huge thank you on behalf of all the juniors to everyone who donated money to go towards the foundation heifer. We are very grateful for the money that will go towards the junior association and our National Show in West Monroe, Louisiana. It is very encouraging to see that the members of the Brangus Association still want to help the Junior Association. We are the future of the Brangus breed and people recognized that and as a result, are willing to contribute. I cannot express my gratitude enough for your support.

The board of directors for the IJBBA held our meeting on Friday, March 7, 2009. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss and further plan out our National Brangus Show. It’s very exciting to see where our show is going. Some changes are being made and I feel like they are going to be very good for the juniors and our organization as a whole.

I was also able to attend the IBBA banquet at the Houston Open show and that was a very enjoyable experience. I was able to meet and talk to breeders from all over South America

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and talk to them about where the breed is going. There seems to be more and more interest in the Brangus breed as a whole everywhere.

Being able to see how the reds and blacks interact, as well as the international scene, and how we all are working together to promote our breed is really interesting and pleasing to see.

The show itself was very impressive with the quality as well as the quantity. Numbers were way up this year when you look at the past few years. Overall it was very exciting to see where the breed is going as well as all of the support and interest that is involved with it too! Thanks for making Houston 2009 a great success!!

Some things to be looking for: Ad sales are under way and be looking for directors to be contacting you.

Herd raffle tickets are available from any Junior Board member for $20 a ticket.

Thanks!

Ben Fuller

by MARK ENNS, PhD

Managing Recessive Genes

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Enns’ research focuses on methods to genetically evaluate and select animals that fit their production environment both biologically and economically. These efforts include development of new methods for evaluating and improving cow and heifer fertility, cow maintenance requirements, time to finish in the feedlot; and development of methods to better use economic information in selection decisions for increased profitability of beef production.

ver the past several years, beef cattle breeding programs in the United States and internationally have been challenged by a number of genetic abnormalities many of which appear to be controlled by single recessive alleles or genes. This has not, by any means, been limited to only one breed or breeding organization and over time most breeds will be challenged by similar conditions irrespective of whether they are addressing those challenges now or not. These challenges are not limited to beef cattle but occur in every species of livestock. Given the latest “industry buzz,” I thought it would be timely to review the genetic concepts behind the expression of these recessive genes and briefly mention breeding programs that might result in higher expression of these defects.

Remember that recessive genes are not all detrimental and that recessive genes are not a new phenomenon. For instance, the red gene is recessive in expression to the black gene, but the red gene in no way has a detrimental effect on performance or survival. Remember also that recessive genes existed long before the domestication of cattle and those recessive genes that do result in animal defects typically exist in very low frequencies in the natural population. They tend to be relatively self-eliminating when they are expressed.

To get a better understanding of the expression of these recessive genes, we will start with a brief review of basic genetics. Individuals inherit half of their genes from the sire and half from the dam—we all know that.

At a more basic level, an individual carries two alleles

(alleles are different forms of a gene) at each specific location on the bovine genome. One allele was inherited from the sire and one from the dam. As such those alleles occur in pairs and an individual could inherit the same identical allele at both locations or could inherit different alleles. For a simple recessive allele to be expressed, the individual must have 2 copies of that allele.

If there are not two identical copies of that recessive allele, the dominant allele will override the recessive allele. Just as in the case of the red allele, for a beef animal to be red, that animal must have two copies of the red allele. This is the case for all recessive genes whether they are detrimental or not. Going one step further, an individual will be black no matter whether they have 2 black alleles, or 1 black and 1 red allele (animals with one copy of the black and 1 copy of the red gene are known as “carriers” or “heterozygous”). In the absence of any new mutations, the mating of two animals both of which have two copies of the black allele, will always result in a black colored individual. However, if two black colored individuals each of whom carries a red allele are mated (heterozygous black animals), there is a 25% chance that the offspring will be red. This rule is the same no matter the recessive characteristic of concern.

Additionally, if we were to mate one individual that has two copies of the black gene with another animal that is a carrier of the red gene, the result will be nothing but black offspring. This, too, is true for all recessive characteristics. Just to reiterate, the mating of an individual carrying a particular recessive allele to an individual

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that does not carry that recessive allele, will never result in the expression of that recessive characteristic.

Expression of recessives alleles only occurs when an individual has two copies of those alleles—that is important to remember. How do you know if your animals might be carriers of particular recessive alleles? First, if an individual has ever produced progeny expressing that recessive characteristic, both parents are certain carriers of that recessive allele. Second, for many of these recessive alleles there are tests to determine if the animal is a carrier. These genetic tests are offered by commercial companies for recessives alleles such as the red allele, the allele causing horns, and the condition known as arthrogryposis multiplex. All of the tests will identify animals that carry the associated recessive allele. This is one of the many beneficial outcomes of the research conducted on the bovine genome—the ability to cheaply identify recessive carriers for many traits without having to perform test matings and risk the production of affected offspring.

If breeders have concerns (pro or con) about the expression of particular recessive alleles, just remember that if animals carry a particular recessive allele and those are only mated to animals that do not carry that recessive allele, there is no chance that the recessive condition will be expressed in the offspring. The only

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way to get offspring that express a recessive allele is to mate two animals that carry at least one copy of that recessive allele. If each is a carrier of the allele there is a 25% chance the offspring will express that recessive characteristic. If each of the parents carries two copies of that recessive allele, meaning they are expressing the recessive characteristic, as in red coat color; the offspring are guaranteed to also express that characteristic. Perhaps more simply put, the mating of two solid red animals will produce nothing but red offspring. To be red, the animal must carry two copies of the red allele.

Based on this knowledge of expression of recessive characteristics, you can manage recessive alleles as you see fit for your operation. While management of recessive alleles may or may not be a concern in your breeding program, as you develop mating plans in coming years consider that no matter what characteristic a recessive allele produces, either beneficial or detrimental, inbreeding increases frequency of the expression of these recessive alleles. As I pointed out in earlier columns, not only does inbreeding reduce hybrid vigor but it also results in more recessive alleles being expressed. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to send those in to us at brangusjournal@ int-brangus.org.

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SHOWRESULTS 2009 arizona national livestock show: OPEN BRANGUS

2009 SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR: OPEN BRANGUS

Junior Heifer Calf Champion: JGB Ms Roxanne 861, Owned by: Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Exhibited by: Wayne & Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA

Junior Heifer Calf Champion: MMA Ms Ajax Cinderella, MMA Show Cattle, Michaela Aycock, Bartow, FL.

Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: JGB Ms Darthena 855, Owned by: Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Exhibited by: Wayne & Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA Junior Champion Heifer: JGB Beauty 777, Owned by: Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Exhibited by: Wayne & Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: GB Ms Allure 757, Owned by: Wayne Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Exhibited by: Wayne & Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA Grand Champion Brangus Female: JGB Beauty 777, Owned by: Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Exhibited by: Wayne & Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA Reserve Grand Champion Brangus Female : JGB Ms Roxanne 861, Owned by: Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Exhibited by: Wayne & Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA Junior Bull Calf Champion: 875 JGB Louie 875, Owned by: Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Exhibited by: Wayne & Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA Senior Bull Calf Champion: GB Mr Merlin 872, Owned by: Wayne Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Exhibited by: Wayne & Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA Grand Champion Brangus Bull: GB Mr Merlin 872, Owned by: Wayne Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Exhibited by: Wayne & Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA Reserve Grand Champion Brangus Bull: 875 JGB Louie 875, Owned by: Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Exhibited by: Wayne & Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA Produce-of-Dam: JGB Louise 460, Owned by: Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Exhibited by: Wayne & Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA Junior Get-of-Sire: WC Mr Merlin 79P2, Owned by: Wayne Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Exhibited by: Wayne & Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA Senior Got-of-Sire: WC Mr Merlin 79P2, Owned by: Wayne Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Exhibited by: Wayne & Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA Best Four Head: Owned by: Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA, Exhibited by: Wayne & Jena Glasgow, Santa Ysabel, CA

Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: TH Ms New Era 300, Harrell Cattle Co., Travis Harrell, Bartow, FL. Senior Heifer Calf Champion: D Bar D Ms Abbey, SK Ranch, Stacy Keer-Snellings, Lake Wales, FL. Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: TH Ms New Era 449T, Harrell Cattle Co., Travis Harrell, Bartow, FL. Summer Champion Heifer: SW Ms Protege 12T, Harrell Cattle Co., Travis Harrell, Bartow, FL. Reserve Summer Champion Heifer: TH Ms Awesome New 459T, Harrell Cattle Co., Travis Harrell, Bartow, FL. Yearling Champion Female: SK Ms Ajax 31T, MMA Show Cattle, Michaela Aycock, Bartow, FL. Reserve Yearling Champion Female: TJ's Ms Blackhawks TX, MMA Show Cattle, Michaela Aycock, Bartow, FL. Grand Champion Female: SK Ms Ajax 31T, MMA Show Cattle, Michaela Aycock, Bartow, FL. Reserve Grand Champion Female: MMA Ms Ajax Cinderella, MMA Show Cattle, Michaela Aycock, Bartow, FL. Junior Bull Calf Champion: Oaks Csonka 40U, MMA Show Cattle, Michaela Aycock, Bartow, FL. Reserve Bull Calf Champion: Mr Jr's 98U, Bar JR Farm, Joshua Rivers, Glen St. Mary, FL. Senior Bull Calf Champion: NVM R Elixir 535T2, Story Ranch, Shelbi Shannon, Trenton, FL. Yearling Champion Bull: TJ's 607 Brightside Tex, Bar JR Farm, Joshua Rivers, Glen St. Mary, FL. Senior Champion Bull: SK Mr. Newsmaker, MMA Show Cattle, Michaela Aycock, Bartow, FL. Reserve Senior Champion Bull: Mr. Thomas Odyssey 61052, SK Ranch, Stacy Keer-Snellings, Lake Wales, FL. Grand Champion Bull: NVM R Elixir 535T2, Story Ranch, Shelbi Shannon, Trenton, FL. Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Oaks Csonka 40U, MMA Show Cattle, Michaela Aycock, Bartow, FL.

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salereports MOUND CREEK RANCH THE COWMAN'S KIND BRANGUS BULL SALE AND COMMERCIAL FEMALE SALE Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Leona, Texas Sale Coordinator: Tracy Holbert, Cattle Brokers, Inc. Auctioneer: Doak Lambert 135 Spring Yearling Bulls Grossed $519,650 (Averaged $3849) 85 Fall Yearling Bulls Grossed $267,100 (Averaged $3142) 220 Total Brangus Bulls Grossed $786,750 (Averaged $3576) High Selling Bulls: $65,000 for Lot 116: MC True Grit 889T20 from Mound Creek Ranch, calved 2-2-07 and sired by MC Tank 165N3.

Red Bird Meadows Ranch, Montgomery, Texas purchased two-thirds breeding interest and full possession. $27,000 for Lot 225: MC Nimitz 980T7 from Miller Brangus and Mound Creek Ranch, calved 9-8-07 and sired by Nimitz of Brinks 75L12. Red Bird Meadows Ranch purchased twothirds breeding interest and full possession. $22,500 for Lot 164: MC Super Tanker 27T7 from Red Bird Meadows Ranch and Mound Creek Ranch, calved 10-26-07 and sired by MC Tank 165N3. 4C Brangus, New Boston, Texas purchased two-thirds breeding interest and full possession. $20,000 for Lot 57: MC Revelation 129T from Miller Brangus and Mound Creek Ranch, calved 2-15-07 and sired

by MC New Direction 000M24. Iron Farm Cattle Company, Kilgore, Texas and 4C Brangus purchased two-thirds breeding interest and full possession. $16,000 for Lot 83: MC Abrams 468T22 from Circle RP Brangus and Mound Creek Ranch, calved 2-25-07 and sired

by MC Tank 165N3. Schmidt Farms, Texarkana, Texas and Iron Farm Cattle Company purchased two-thirds breeding interest and full possession.

MC TRUE GRIT 889T20, the high selling bull, sold to Red Bird Meadows Ranch (Montgomery, TX) for $65,000.

A beautiful Mound Creek Ranch sale day greeted an excellent crowd from 10 states and Mexico representing 93 buyers and sale attendees. The quality of the Mound Creek Ranch breeding program was again appraised with enthusiasm as indicated by the impressive bull sale average. The bull sale had a definite highlight with sons of “Tank” MC John Wayne 165N3 drawing the most attention with 6 of the top 10 high selling bulls sired by this powerhouse senior herd bull. As has become the norm for the annual Mound Creek Bull Sale the front end was filled with impressive herd sire prospects and the commercial ranchers eagerly awaited the impressive ranch ready bulls that balanced the remaining high quality sale offering. Overall the day realized nearly $1,250,000 of stock sold through the Mound Creek sale ring with 155 commercial Brangus females and 147 registered Brangus females tallying the remaining balance. The volume bull buyer was Lykes Brothers, Inc., Okeechobee, Florida, and the volume female buyers were Wisch Ranch, Sweeny, Texas; and I Bar Ranch, Coleman, Texas

BLACKWATER CATTLE COMPANY THE MCGP COWMAN'S KIND BRANGUS BULL SALE Date: November 8, 2008 Location: Lake Park, Georgia Sale Coordinator: Tracy Holbert, Cattle Brokers, Inc. Auctioneer: Andrew Conley 28 Fall Yearling Bulls Grossed $207,150 (Averaged $7398) 72 Spring Yearling Bulls Grossed $233,000 (Averaged $3236) 100 Total Brangus Bulls Grossed $440,150 (Averaged $4402)

High Selling Bulls $60,000 for Lot 24: MC Armstrong 889T50 from Blackwater Cattle Company, calved 9-8-07 and sired by MC Tank 165N3.

RRR Ranch, Claxton, Georgia purchased two-thirds breeding interest and full possession.

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salereports $25,000 for Lot 1: MC Hank 129T98 from Blackwater Cattle Company, calved 9-23-07 and sired by MC Tank 165N3. Enzor Brangus, Frisco City, Alabama purchased two-thirds breeding interest and full possession. $18,000 for Lot 15: MC Real Deal 487T7 from Blackwater Cattle Company, calved 9-18-07 and sired by MC Real Deal 541R3. Hayman’s 711 Ranch, Kenansville, Florida purchased two-thirds breeding interest and full possession. $13,000 for Lot 16: MC Right Direction 392T from Blackwater Cattle Company, calved 10-4-07 and sired by MC Right Direction 624R. Purchased by the partnership of La Copa Ranch, Rockdale, Texas and Grasshopper Hill Farm, Jones, Oklahoma.

Even though Blackwater Cattle Company hosted their Inaugural Brangus Bull and Commercial Female Sale, the Coggins Family and Blackwater staff performed like veterans with superb hospitality and an incredible sale offering of quality Brangus bulls, herd sire prospects, and superior commercial Brangus females. The quality was evident in the pens and through the buyer’s appraisal of the sale bulls and commercial females. The $4402 bull sale average set records for the southeastern United States and proved to be the best of the entire Brangus breed for 2008. This was the second Mound Creek Genetic Partners and Cowman’s

MC TRUE GRIT 889T50, the high selling bull, sold to RRR Ranch (Claxton, GA) for $60,000.

Kind Bull Sale in a two week span with the two sales ranking first and second high averaging for the entire Brangus breed in 2008. Blackwater also sold 21 commercial Brangus pairs to average $1610, followed by 37 bred heifers to average $1278, and ending with 67 open heifers that averaged $944. The volume bull buyers were McNair Cattle Company, Camilla, Georgia and Babcock Ranch, Punta Gorda, Florida.

The volume commercial female buyer was McHugh Ranch, Orrville, Alabama

TBBA SEALY SALE OF COMMERCIAL BULLS AND FEMALES The Texas Brangus Breeders Association's 5th Annual, "New Source" Commercial Brangus Bull and Female sale drew a large crowd at Port City Stockyards' Sealy Livestock Auction on January 24th. Twenty-three breeding aged bulls and 243 females, consigned by 30 breeders across Texas sold to 39 different buyers to average $2041 on the bulls and $730.00 on the females. The female offering consisted of a few pairs and bred to calve in the spring females and a whopping 68% open females. The sale registered 110 potential buyers from Texarkana to Santa Rosa and from Beaumont to Uvalde.

The bull offering was graded by two commercial cowmen to establish the run order. The highest grading bull was consigned by Russ Williamson's Skyhawk Brangus; this coming two year old sold for $2650 to J. W. Ridenour of Humble, TX. The Second high grading bull was consigned

by Ed Blair's Sierra Ranch and was purchased for $3100 by Joe Sebesta of Danbury. Sebesta also purchased the third high grading bull that was consigned by Scott Cattle Co. of Alvin for $2500.00.

The overall high selling bull was consigned by Bronikowski Cattle Co. of Spring and sold for $3400 to Thomas Evans of Houston. Volume buyers for the bulls were 4G Graham, LP of Houston, Wiley Whatley of Franklin, Douglas Koehler of Wharton, Evan Hicks of Van Vieck, Tim Lapham of Sealy and Joe Sebesta of Danbury.

The female offering consisted mostly of Black Gold Premium and Black Gold females along with known Brangus sired females. 68% of the offering of 243 head were open yearling females and calves. There were two high selling pens of females that were pair lots of three head consigned

by Trefny Cattle of Weimar that sold for $1200 to James Ray Meyer of Bay City. The highest selling lot of bred females were also consigned by Trefny and purchased by Meyer for $1150 each. The highest selling open females were four head of Black Gold Premium females that were consigned

by Greenhill Farm ofBrenham and sold for $850 to R. D. Pugh of Old Ocean, TX. Volume female buyers were James Ray Meyer of Bay City, Thomas Evans of Houston, Johnnie Carroll ofPalacios, John Dickerson of Bay City, Mike Adams ofNavasota, and Mills Duncan of Houston. Josh Lockhart,

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General Manager of Port City's Sealy Livestock Auction said "female quality was as good as it gets, the younger females just needed to be older to be a little more useful at this time".

He said, "they can't pick their birth dates."

Angelo Zottarilli of Austin, President of TBBA welcomed the crowd to the TBBA's annual winter sale where he talked of the very good demand that exists for Brangus bulls, as the past few months have recorded unprecedented sales.

"Breeding aged bulls are in short supply", stated Zottarilli.

J. D. Sartwelle of Port City, who acted as host and sale manager for the sale said even under the trying circumstances of the times, we still need to move what we produce as a willing seller to a willing buyer. He stated, " Brangus genetics are a needed and necessary ingredient on the Gulf Coast." Doak Lambert of Coppell, TX was the auctioneer for the day

Best in the west brangus bull and female sale Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Marana, Arizona Sale Manager: SWBBA Sale Committee Sale Consultant: Clay Parsons, Owner, Marana Stockyards 42 Registered Brangus Bulls Grossed $68,632 (Averaged $1492) 21 Registered Brangus Females Grossed $18,600 (Averaged $885.71) 134 Commercial Brangus Females Grossed $93,901 (Averaged $700.75) High Selling Bull $3500 for Lot 24: AD 415-761 from Alex Dees (Yuma, Arizona), sired by AD Tracer 175-415. Purchased by Paul Kartchner (St. David, Arizona).

High Selling Female $1200 for Lot 7: Ms. PCR Backside 210 U from Carter Brangus (Thatcher, New Mexico), sired by Brinks Backside 504 P 27. Purchased by Glen Eagle (Clovis, New Mexico).

Volume Bull Buyers were Willis Ranches (Snowflake, Arizona) and Volume Female Buyers were Smith Ranches (Phoenix, Arizona). Thirty-five buyers representing 3 states

Alex Dees (right) purchased the high selling bull from Paul Kartchner (left) for $3500.

A large crowd gathers at the Marana Stockyards. Organizers of the 1st Annual Best in the West Sale were pleased with the turnout.

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salereports genetic edge xiv international brangus sale Date: March 7, 2009 Location: Reliant Center, Houston, TX Total Lots: 42 Sale Total: $154,350 Total Bull Lots: 5 Bull Sales: $17,050 Top Bull Lot: $5,000 Consignor: Don Cox, Weimer, TX Buyer Federica Cenoz, Mexico Total Female Lots: 35 Female Sales: $131,700 Top Female/High Selling Lot: $8,000 Consignor: Danny Farris, Tuscola, TX Buyer: David Wellman, Brenham, TX

Don Cox (Cox Excalibur Red Brangus) speaks to the crowd at the opening of the Genetic Edge XIV Sale at the Reliant Center, Houston, TX.

Total Embryo Lots: 2 Embryo Sales: $5,600 

A standing room-only crowd gathers in anticipation of the Genetic Edge XIV Sale.

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International Brangus Breeders Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE CALL Dr. ROBERT VINEYARD, PRESIDENT

PRESENT Marcos Borges Dr. Bart Carter Don Cox Bill Davis Dale Kirkham Bill Morrison Dr. John Spitzer Tommy Taylor David Vaughan Dr. Robert Vineyard Lynn White Angelo Zottarelli

ABSENT Brad Church

Dr. Vineyard called the meeting to order and roll was called by Carolyn Kobos.

Dr. Vineyard asked for a motion to accept the minutes from the August 8, 2008 Board of Directors meeting.

Bill Morrison motioned to accept the minutes from the August 8, 2008 Board of Directors meeting.

Second by Bill Davis Motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Vineyard explained that the main thing that is to be discussed at this meeting is the Commercial Female Marketing program. At the Board of Director’s Meeting in Nashville, TN, there was one motion from the Commercial Marketing Committee made by Angelo Zottarelli that the IBBA should adopt a two tag commercial female tagging program. The motion was seconded Dr. Spitzer. Dr. Spitzer amended to the motion as follows: that Angelo Zottarelli and a small group (2 other members) from the Commercial Marketing Committee should meet with staff to make a more understandable and enforceable program and report back to the Board in 60 days.

The amended motion was seconded by Dr. Bart Carter. The Board voted to accept the amendment and then voted to accept the amended motion.

Dr. Vineyard called on Angelo Zottarelli to explain the progress that has been made on the two tag program.

There were two meetings. The small group met and developed a document to explain an understandable and enforceable two tag program. The document was then presented to the full Commercial Marketing Committee. The Committee did not accept the program that was presented. There was a motion to proceed with a one tag commercial female marketing program; that motion was accepted by the committee and is now being presented to the Board of Directors. The document is appended to these minutes. Jeff Diles reviewed the highlights of the program. It is a single tag program that is simple to manage, explain and market.

Angelo Zottarelli explained that there was a good faith effort by the committee to develop the two tag system but that was not workable so the compromise included the following Phenotype Restrictions: Females must be polled or scurred and predominately black or predominately red. Long Horn and Dairy crosses will be ineligible.

STAFF Dr. Joseph Massey Jeff Diles Carolyn Kobos

Angelo Zottarelli motioned to accept the motion of the Commercial Marketing Committee for a one tag female replacement program.

(Proposal appended to these minutes.)

Second by Dr. Spitzer There was discussion about how the committee came to the decision to proceed with the one-tag program.

Dr. Carter asked for an explanation of the section in the proposal that was not supported by staff which reads: Some members of the committee have suggested that a phrase be added at the end of the first sentence to increase the restriction of color: with no white on the rib, back, hip or legs.

Jeff explained the some members of the committee want to have a Brangus tagging program with cattle looking as much like Brangus as possible.

Therefore they want some color restrictions. The staff is not supportive of the color restrictions because this program is to reach out to commercial cattlemen who do not have Brangus cattle. The point is to sell Brangus genetics. If the color comes out differently than the full bred Brangus breeder likes to see, it is not a quality issue, it is a perception issue.

There was discussion whether the color restrictions should be included in the female replacement program.

Dr. Spitzer calls for a point of order. What is the motion that the Commercial Marketing Committee passed? Angelo Zottarelli reported that the motion was to recommend one tag program to the Board.

Bill Morrison made a motion to amend the motion to add the phenotypic restrictions including the phrase be added at the end of the first sentence to increase the restriction of color: with no white on the rib, back, hip or legs.

Seconded by Angelo Zottarelli Don Cox said that we should not put restrictions on the commercial cattle market. The purpose of this program is ultimately to increase the Brangus bull market.

Joe Massey said that we should not pass a program that we cannot regulate. If a commercial cattleman calls for tags, we can ask him what kind of

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cattle he used. He is not going to pay attention to the amount of white on the cow.

Dr. Vineyard called for a vote on the amendment.

Amendment failed.

Dr. Spitzer amended the motion to accept the phenotypic restrictions: Females must be polled or scurred and predominately black or predominately red. Long Horn and Dairy crosses will be ineligible.

Angelo Zottarelli seconded the motion.

Amendment passes Dr. Vineyard called for a vote on Amended Motion Amended Motion Passed Dr. Vineyard called on Jeff Diles to explain the GoBrangus.com web address.

Jeff stated the int-brangus.org is static web address. GoBrangus.com is a web address that would make a statement.

Traffic from int-brangus.org would be directed to the new web address

Dr. Spitzer made the motion to accept GoBrangus.com as the new web-address.

Bill Davis seconded motion Motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Vineyard stated that we have a 12% discount at La Quinta motels for all members, family and friends. Just enter IBBA code when making a reservation. This came out of the Membership and Education Committee.

Dr. John Spitzer motioned to adjourn.

Seconded by Dale Kirkham.

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Kobos These minutes have been read and approved by: Dr. Robert Vineyard

International Brangus Breeders Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS november 5, 2008 TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE CALL Dr. ROBERT VINEYARD, PRESIDENT

PRESENT Bill Davis Dale Kirkham Dr. John Spitzer Brad Church Dr. Bart Carter Angelo Zottarelli Don Cox Dr. Robert Vineyard Lynn White Bill Morrison

ABSENT David Vaughan Marcos Borges Tommy Taylor

STAFF Dr. Joseph Massey Frances Miller

Dr. Vineyard called for a motion to approve the minutes from the September 10, 2008 telephone conference call of the Board of Directors.

net income YTD is approximately $19,000 better than budget. Dr. Massey feels that we will come very close to making budget at year end.

Don Cox motioned to approve the minutes of the IBBA Board of Directors meeting held September 10, 2008.

Second by Lynn White.

Motion passed unanimously.

The next item on the agenda was the review of the proposed 2009 IBBA budget. Dr. Massey stated that 38,000 head was used to calculate THR income of $798,000; a 3% increase over estimated 2008 numbers. Annual dues were budgeted to remain flat for 2009. Registration income was budgeted at $7,200 due to the idea that under THR, registrations will be negligible. Transfer income was calculated using historical data regarding the age of animals transferred. Dr. Massey stated that the estimate for registry income in 2008 is $1,081,000 and the 2009 budget allows for $1,049,000 in registry revenues. Under convention income, the 2008 estimate is $61,000 and the budget for 2009 is $60,000. The estimate for total revenue for 2008 is $1,183,000 and 2009 budgeted revenues total $1,139,000, a decrease of $44,000.

Bill Morrison motioned to publish in the Brangus Journal and post to the IBBA website the approved minutes from the September 10, 2008 conference call of the IBBA Board of Directors.

Second by Bill Davis.

Motion passed unanimously.

The next item on the agenda was the review of the September 2008 financial statements. Dr. Massey reported that total revenues YTD are $1,179,528; that is $19,136 below budgeted revenues. THR income is $101,000 below budget, but registration income YTD is $18,297 better than budget. Dr. Massey also reported that transfer income has exceeded budget by $30,658 and interest income is ahead of budget by $9,000. Dr. Massey stated that expenses YTD are $892,284; $37,899 better than budgeted. In summary,

Dr. Massey then discussed the expenses of the proposed 2009 budget.

He explained that where appropriate, expenses were increased 5%, otherwise they remained flat. Travel expenses increased more than 5% due to the Board approved travel reimbursement for expenses of the Board to travel to the two annual meetings. Breed improvement and registry ser-

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vices expenses are a result of the contract between the IBBA and GPS for the registry software and EPD services. Another new budget item was the allocation of $12,500 for the University alliance extension program. Total expenditure estimate for 2008 is $1,134,000 and the 2009 budget allows for $1,129,000 in expenses.

There was discussion regarding motions made during the Finance Committee conference call on October 27, 2008 regarding the accrual of 2008 net profit for use in promotions in 2009. Another Finance Committee motion that was discussed involved the Board travel reimbursement presented in this budget. There was lengthy discussion regarding convention, promotion, and commercial marketing expenses. Dr. Vineyard called for a motion to accept the Finance Committee conference call minutes from October 27, 2009 and the proposed 2009 budget.

Dale Kirkham motioned to accept the Finance Committee minutes from the October 27, 2009 conference call and to approve the 2009 proposed budget.

Second by Angelo Zottarelli.

Motion amended.

Bill Morrison motioned to amend the prior motion to separate the approval of the Finance Committee minutes and the proposed 2009 budget into two motions.

Second by Angelo Zottarelli.

Motion passed unanimously.

Lynn White motioned to approve the Finance Committee minutes from the conference call held on October 27, 2008.

Second by Dr. Spitzer.

Motion passed unanimously.

Dale Kirkham motioned to approve the Finance Committee motion to allocate all or some of the net profit from 2008 to be used for a Board approved promotion plan in 2009 that ties into the promotional plan of the Brangus Journal, the commercial editions, and the IBBA website.

Second by Dr. Spitzer.

Motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Spitzer motioned to approve the Finance Committee motion to approve the proposed 2009 budget pending the amendment for the allocation of the net profit from 2008 for promotional plan.

Second by Bill Davis.

Motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Spitzer motioned to accept the proposed 2009 budget as presented.

Second by Dr. Carter.

Motion passed with a vote of 9 to 1.

The next item on the agenda was the review of the BPI Board minutes from the telephonic meeting held November 3, 2008 and the proposed 2009 budget. Dr. Massey began the discussion with the proposed production schedule of the Brangus Journal and the commercial edition, the Frontline Beef Producer. The Frontline Beef Producer will be produced four times a year, with a circulation of 20,000 made up of IBBA members, Brangus bull buyers, and a purchased subscriber list of approximately 12,500 names of commercial producers. The Brangus Journal will be produced every other month; six times a year. The circulation of the Brangus Journal will be exclusively for IBBA members with the exception of two international issues which will be distributed into Mexico and South America.

The proposed budget allows for total gross revenues of $371,935. YTD the Brangus Journal has grossed approximately $118,000 in revenues; annualized that calculates to an estimated $360,000 in revenues. Advertising rates in the commercial edition are higher than the Brangus Journal due to the

increased circulation. The corresponding printing expenses are based on page counts, paper weight, and circulation numbers. Employee compensation expenses are based on current staff salaries and payroll taxes. Utilities and property taxes are 1/3 of the IBBA expense. Representative travel allows for Journal staff to travel to events as appropriate. Total expenses in this budget are $359,554, leaving a net profit of $12,381. Additionally, there will be an online auction of the premium advertising pages of the Frontline Beef Producer that is not reflected in the 2009 budget.

There was discussion regarding the BPI motion made during the November 3, 2008 telephonic meeting to notify subscribers regarding inquiries that come into the IBBA office.

Dale Kirkham motioned to accept the report of the BPI Board.

Second by Dr. Spitzer.

Motion passed unanimously.

Lynn White motioned that the IBBA approve the BPI motion of providing a service to the membership at $75 per year to immediately email subscribers with every inquiry that comes into the office.

Second by Dr. Carter.

Motion passed unanimously.

Lynn White motioned to accept the BPI motion that when the minutes and budget are approved by the IBBA board they be published in the Brangus Journal and posted to the IBBA website.

Second by Bill Morrison.

Motion passed unanimously.

Lynn White motioned to accept the BPI motion that the Brangus Journal be able to publish feature stories on members within Board policy limits.

Second by Bill Davis.

Motion passed unanimously.

The next item on the agenda was an update from the Breed Improvement Committee by Dr. Spitzer regarding the findings from the meetings held with Igenity/Merial and Pfizer. It was decided that until we get molecular values from the Beef Improvement Federation it is going to be difficult to use the current DNA information in any kind of selection criteria as it is currently presented. The Breed Improvement Committee cannot make a recommendation to the Board or the breed that we adopt any of the current DNA markers. Dr. Thomas and Dr. Massey will be attending the BIF Technical Committee meeting in Kansas City, Missouri and will monitor the situation and report back to the Board during the convention in March 2009.

The next item covered on the agenda was the report of the Show Committee given by Bill Morrison regarding acceptable colors for the exhibition of red cattle.

Bill Morrison motioned to accept the color standards by the Show Committee for showing red cattle Second by Dr. Spitzer.

Motion passed unanimously.

The final item on the agenda was a report from the Executive Committee regarding a situation with a staff member and an alleged conflict of interest. The staff member owns another breed of cattle and has agreed to remove his name from all public material, including the website for his entity.

There is no policy or bylaw restriction that states that staff, other than the Executive V.P., cannot own cattle.

Dr. Spitzer motioned to approve the action of the Executive Committee.

Second by Dr. Carter.

Motion passed unanimously.

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Dr. Vineyard called for a motion to adjourn.

Meeting adjourned.

These minutes have been read and approved by: Dr. Robert Vineyard, President

Respectfully submitted, Frances Miller

International Brangus Breeders Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS november 5, 2008 TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE CALL Dr. ROBERT VINEYARD, PRESIDENT

PRESENT Bill Davis Dale Kirkham Dr. John Spitzer Brad Church Dr. Bart Carter Angelo Zottarelli Don Cox Dr. Robert Vineyard Lynn White Bill Morrison David Vaughan Marcos Borges Tommy Taylor

ABSENT

Dr. Vineyard asked if all the Board Members had received the two letters that were distributed: the letter about the by-laws from the 16 people and the letter from Dr. Vineyard. The letter from Dr. Vineyard needs the following correction: Dr. Massey is not paid by GPS as of today.

There was discussion as to whether there should be an answer to the letter from the 16 people. Since the letter was being distributed by e-mail, it was thought that there should be an answer.

Dr John Spitzer motioned that Dale Kirkham as Chair of the By-law and Policy Amendment Committee and Dr. Vineyard send a letter in response to the letter from the 16 people. The letter will be posted on the IBBA Web-site, sent by e-blast and included with the Jan-Feb journal mailing Second by Bill Davis.

Motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Massey suggested that the letter from the IBBA Lawyers Darren Digby be included as an amendment to the Kirkham/Vineyard letter.

Dr. Vineyard introduced an additional agenda item. He would like to establish an AD HOC Committee on genetic defects. The Committee would include Dr. John Spitzer, Dr. Joseph Massey, Vern Suhn and Dr. Milt Thomas.

Dale Kirkham motioned to establish an AD HOC Committee on genetic defects. Second by Don Cox. Motion passed unanimously.

The next item on the agenda was an update by Dr. Spitzer about the University Education program. The IBBA will participate in the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists conference in Atlanta Georgia. The IBBA

STAFF Dr. Joseph Massey Carolyn Kobos

will host a dinner on Monday, February 2 for specialists invited from 13 states. There will presentations by Dr. Dan Moser of Kansas State University, Dr. Todd Thrift of the University of Florida and Dr. Joe Massy. On the following day, there will be a luncheon for all extension agents with a presentation by Dr. Massy on IBBA programs: THR, OptimaxX and Brangus Gold. We will get copies of the slide presentations and we will audio and video tape the sessions. These will be combined to make a program for a CD which will be used for IBBA promotion.

The next item on the agenda was the recommendation to eliminate the THR reactivation fee for 90 days. The purpose of this 90 day reactivation fee waiver is to allow members to take advantage of the value of THR without incurring the reactivation fee.

Dr. Spitzer said that although he would vote for the waiver, his objection was that waving the fee was like rewarding the members who have not followed the rules and penalizing those who had followed the rules.

Angelo Zottarelli motioned to waive the THR reactivation fee for 90 days based on staff recommendations no later than February 15, 2009.

Second by Brad Church.

Motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Vineyard then called on Don Cox for an update on the Houston Sale.

Don Cox reported that this is going to be the best sale to date. There are 45 lots and that’s 41 animals and 4 championship lots from the show: 25 red Brangus, 16 black Brangus and 4 champions.

Don Cox is considering using live TV from the sale for International buyers who will not be attending the sale.

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Don Cox is working with the HLSR to let IBBA members bring their own golf carts to shuttle people to the Reliant Center from the Holiday Inn. Dr. Vineyard then called on Dr. Massey update the Board on the Houston Convention. Holiday Inn rooms are booked up and there is a secondary hotel. Registrations are coming in slowly. The program basically set and speakers are being lined up. Round-up is looking to be well supported.

There is international interest in participating in the Roundup.

Marcos Borges added that there was an invitation sent from the Executive Director to the country associations; the goal is 75 international participants.

The next item on the agenda was an update on the GPS/Brangus multibreed EPDs. Dr. Massey reported that we have received the first set of multi breed EPDs. Jim Bulger is reviewing the data. There are some issues with the red Angus carcass data.

Progress looks good. Breed Improvement Committee will have to figure out how to educate the members on how to use the multi-breed EPDs. Carolyn Kobos was excused from taking the meeting minutes.

Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Kobos These minutes have been read and approved by: Dr. Robert Vineyard, President

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS november 3, 2008 TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE CALL dale kirkham, chairman PRESENT Dale Kirkham Don Cox Dr. Robert Vineyard Lynn White

ABSENT

STAFF Dr. Joseph Massey Frances Miller

Dale Kirkham called for a motion to accept the minutes of the BPI Board of Directors meeting held during the Brangus Summit on August 7, 2008.

of IBBA actual expenses. A copy of the proposed budget is attached to these minutes.

Don Cox motioned to accept the minutes of the BPI Board of Directors meeting held August 7, 2008.

Second by Dr. Robert Vineyard.

Motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Robert Vineyard motioned to accept the proposed 2009 BPI budget.

Second by Lynn White.

Motion passed unanimously.

The next item on the agenda was the presentation of the proposed 2009 BPI budget by Dr. Massey. Dr. Massey began the discussion by reviewing the proposed production schedule. The production schedule outlined 4 commercial editions with an approximate circulation of 20,000 comprised of IBBA members, Brangus Journal subscribers, Brangus bull buyers, and the use of a purchased list. The proposed name of the commercial publication is Frontline Beef Producer. The production schedule also allows for 6 issues of the Brangus Journal with an approximate circulation of 2,000 made up of IBBA members and subscribers. Dr. Massey pointed out that due to the increased circulations, the proposed advertising rates were increased to arrive at the proposed budget.

Dale Kirkham then called for old business. Don Cox suggested that BPI start a subscription list for interested members; those subscribers would receive an email regarding inquiries that come into the office. This would allow members equal and fair access to contact potential customers and also generate income for BPI. Don Cox suggested a $100 annual fee for this service. Lynn White stated that this service should be presented to the IBBA Board of Directors for approval and that board should decide which entity, BPI or IBBA, would benefit financially from this service.

Dr. Massey then went through the proposed budget revenue items. Dr. Massey explained that the state directory and service ads are annual commitments and are budgeted based on renewal dates. The other advertising income is based on some historical data considering the number of ads placed each month, calculated using the new proposed ad rates. The total revenue budgeted for the year is $371,935. This amount takes into consideration actual income generated YTD of $118,000; annualized income for BPI based on actual income YTD for 2008 is $354,000.

For expenses, Dr. Massey explained that printing expenses were derived using the revenue assumptions; i.e., number of pages for printing, circulation and related postage costs. Employee compensation is based on actual expenditures for current staff. Utilities, telephone, and property tax are 1/3

Don Cox motioned to offer a service to our membership for an amount between $50 and $100 per year, to immediately eblast subscribers with every inquiry that comes into the office.

Second by Lynn White.

Motion passed unanimously.

Dale Kirkham then called for any new business. Don Cox expressed a concern with how to better communicate with our members. He stated that the IBBA and BPI are promoting the breed using the Frontline Beef Producer to reach many more buyers than ever before, and the importance of telling our members. Dr. Massey agreed for the need to disseminate the 2009 production schedule for the Frontline Beef Producer and the Brangus Journal, via email and publishing in the Brangus Journal. Dr. Massey also stated a desire to publish approved minutes and budgets for total disclosure.

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Dr. Vineyard motioned that when the minutes and budget are approved by the IBBA Board of Directors, both documents are published in the Brangus Journal and posted to the website.

Second by Don Cox. Motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Massey then discussed the idea of an online auction for advertisers to secure premium placement in the Frontline Beef Producer. Premium placement consists of inside front and back cover, back cover, page 1 and the last page of the Frontline Beef Producer.

Lynn White motioned to hold an online auction for the premium placement advertising in the Frontline Beef Producer.

Second by Don Cox. Motion passed unanimously.

Don Cox asked if it is appropriate to feature volume buyers in an article for the Brangus Journal. Dale Kirkham stated that his recollection on the

policy regarding feature stories on members was that the article could not run within two months of the member’s production sale.

Dr. Massey motioned that the Brangus Journal be able to publish feature stories on members.

Second by Dr. Vineyard.

Motion passes unanimously.

Dale Kirkham called for a motion to adjourn.

Dr. Vineyard motioned to adjourn.

Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted, Frances Miller These minutes have been read and approved by: Dale Kirkham, Chairman

The Board of Directors Meeting was held in conjuction with the IBBA Convention in Houston, March 6.

During the Board of Directors Meeting, Dr. Frank Perry (OK) formally presented Oklahoma City as the host city for the 2009 IBBA Summit.

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September/October Mails Sep 15

Feeder Calf Marketing & Bull Power Payday comes but once a year for most commercial producers; there are no do-overs on a calf crop. Making the most of that payday begins long before the calf is born, but even the best genetics and best management programs can leave money on the table without a well planned marketing strategy. This issue reveals the potential opportunities and potential pitfalls of marketing feeder calves.

One of the most important assets of a profitable cow-calf enterprise is the Commercial Bull. This issue explores the opportunities for making the most of bull purchases. From identifying the correct genetics, to maintaining the package those genetics come in, to prepping the bull properly to ensure the delivery of those genetics all breeding season long.

2000 IBBA Members 5500 IBBA Bull Buyers 12,500 Commercial ­Producers

August 20, 2009

November/December Mails Nov 15

Cow Efficiency & Industry Trends What makes a good cow? For the commercial producer it is pretty simple; she’s got to generate a return every year. The difference between good cows and great cows is the magnitude of that return. What can be done to identify and multiply those great cows? Is it all genetics? What’s the impact of management? This issue searches for those answers and more.

What in the world is going on here? The economy, industry regulations, animal activist activities, export markets; what does it all mean to the average cow-calf producer? Are there new obstacles and/or opportunities on the horizon? This issue examines the industry outlook for 2010 and beyond.

2000 IBBA Members 5500 IBBA Bull Buyers 12,500 Commercial ­Producers

October 20, 2009

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ASH Marketing Service

74

Mound Creek Ranches

33

Barnes, Tommy

74

National CUP Lab & Technology Center

74

Beckwards T Ranch

23

New Mexico State University

32

Bovine Elite, LLC

35

Oakley, Lakin

74

Bruns Sales Company

74

OvaGenix

74

Camp Cooley Ranch

3

Perry Ultrasound

74

CattleMax

16, 74

pfizer Animal Health

19

Cystorelin

15, 17

Repro Select

75

D Bar D Brangus

11

Ritchey Manufacturing Co

23

Elgin Breeding Service

75

RRR Ranch

2

IJBBA

29

Salacoa Valley Farms

JLS International

13

Southern Cattle Co.

1

Lambert, Doak

74

Trans Ova Genetics

29

Mauer Sales Company

74

Trio Cattle & Genetics

31

Lee McFarlin

25

Triple JR Cattle Company

22

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Our Next Issue...

May/June 2009: International Issue Focusing on the increased opportunities in international markets.

Plus, coverage of the inaugural Global Brangus Roundup.

This issue will be distributed to an additional 5000 interested persons throughout Latin America. Contact the BPI Office to inquire about advertising in this exciting publication.

Brangus Journal march/april 2009 | 79

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