January 2018 Brangus Journal by International Brangus Breeders Association

JANUARY 2018 | Annual Meeting & World Brangus Congress Issue

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

IBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IBBA STAFF

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

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

AREA 2 :: Bill Davis, Secretary-Treasurer 336-210-1223 :: bdavis@billdavistrucking.com Term: 2017 - 2020

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

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

Communications Coordinator Peyton Waldrip Brangus Publications Editor pwaldrip@gobrangus.com 830-708-3195

AREA 4 :: Davy Sneed 615-904-5850 :: dsfarms1980@gmail.com Term: 2015 - 2018 AREA 5 :: Mike Vorel, Past-President 405-826-6959 :: vorelfarms@gmail.com Term: 2016 - 2019 AREA 6 :: Carolyn Belden Carson 530-713-5111 :: cbcbeef@gmail.com Term: 2015 - 2018 AREA 7 :: Danny Farris 325-669-5727 :: farrisranching@yahoo.com Term: 2017 - 2020 AREA 7 :: Brandon Belt, President 254-248-5260 :: brandonbelt@aol.com Term: 2015 - 2018

Field Services Representative Matt Murdoch mmurdoch@gobrangus.com 830-556-3942 Registry Services Coordinator Tullina Wilson twilson@gobrangus.com 210-696-8231 Member Relations Specialist Macee Prause mprause@gobrangus.com 210-696-8231 Advertising Sales Manager Melanie Fuller mfuller@gobrangus.com 979-255-3343 For more information about IBBA’s staff, visit gobrangus.com/ibba-staff/.

AREA 7 :: Lee Alford 979-820-4205 :: alfordcattleco.lee3@yahoo.com Term: 2016 - 2019 AREA 8 :: Doyle Miller, 2nd Vice President 615-351-2783 :: dmiller@doylemillercpa.com Term: 2015 - 2018 AREA 9 :: Steve Densmore 979-450-0819 :: s.densmore@bre.com Term: 2016 - 2019 AREA 10 :: Troy Floyd 575-734-7005 :: tfloyd@leaco.net Term: 2016 - 2019 AREA 11 :: Eddy Roberts, 1st Vice President 386-935-1416 :: wetfarm1@windstream.net Term: 2017 - 2020 For more information about IBBA’s Board of Directors, visit gobrangus.com/ibba-board-directors/.

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E U S S I S I H IN T IBBA CONNECTION Progress Made & Progress to Make................................................................. 6-8 IBBA CONNECTION Progress Coming to Fruition........................................................................10-12 CONGRESS CONNECTION IBBA to Host 2018 World Brangus® Congress...................................... 14-20 CONGRESS CONNECTION IBBA Hosting Educational Tour............................................................ 22-23 IBBA CONNECTION IBBA Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet Set for March 2018.................. 24-25 IBBA CONNECTION IBBA Coordinates International Brangus® Seminar.................................. 26-27 IBBA CONNECTION Brangus® Breeder Inducted to Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame............................28 EXPERT CONNECTION EPDs- A Proven Selection Tool.................................................................30-31 EXPERT CONNECTION Sustainability............................................................................................ 32-33 IBBA CONNECTION Setting Goals: Know Where You Are Going................................................ 34-36 IBBA CONNECTION Performance Leader Awards....................................................................... 40-45 JUNIOR CONNECTION Junior Member Spotlight: Tanner Miller.................................................46-48 SHOW CONNECTION IBBA Show Rule DNA Typing for Parentage Verification.......................... 50-52 SHOW CONNECTION HLSR Show Judge Profile: Shane Bedwell.......................................................54 SHOW CONNECTION HLSR Show Judge Profile: Carlos Ojea Rullán................................................55 SALE SUMMARIES........................................................................................................................56-57 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: IJBBA Gearing Up for World Brangus® Congress & HLSR.......................58-61 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: IBA Calling All Brangus® Enthusiasts!......................................................... 60 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: TBBA TBBA News............................................................................................ 61 NEW MEMBERS...............................................................................................................................63 FRIENDS WE WILL MISS Keith Daniel..................................................................................................64 SERVICE DIRECTORY..........................................................................................................................66 STATE DIRECTORY....................................................................................................................... 67-71 CALENDAR....................................................................................................................................72 AD INDEX.....................................................................................................................................74

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Photo taken by Penny Bowie at The Oaks Farms in Grantville, Georgia.

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IBBA CONNECTION // A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Progress Made & Progress to Make by IBBA President Brandon Belt I hope y’all had a Merry Christmas. Now it is time for that Happy New Year; 2018 is here! Many, many years ago – six to be exact – I became a member of the IBBA Board of Directors. At the time, I appreciated the support of my fellow breeders for trusting me to serve on the board and to take care of the important business of the IBBA; now I am not so sure how much they liked me! A lot of progress has been made in the last six years. The board has had to navigate through a change in the executive vice president, moving to a new

building, moving our expected progeny difference (EPD) service, expanding our DNA services to include genomically-enhanced EPDs, moving to monthly EPD runs, and a host of other things. The IBBA now has a new home. As many of you know, the old building was a cause of great concern for me, and I am very proud of our new building. It is much easier to access for our members, and it is in a visible location. The updated building provides a more usable space, and it is laid out in such a way that a much more productive environment

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 is created for our employees. The investment in our old building has been carried forward, and a building maintenance fund has been set aside to allow the IBBA to maintain a good workplace into the future. A brand wall was created to celebrate the past contributions, and to carry forward the legacy of the folks that supported Brangus in years past, and some that continue to do so today. We have a new provider for our genetic evaluation. Our old provider was a good partner for many years, but I think the decision to partner with our new provider to provide EPDs with better accuracy, and now backed by DNA, was a move in the right direction for our breed. New updates are now being posted monthly to allow breeders the most up-to-date information when making decisions. I am, also, very happy with our new logo, new merchandise, and even a new bumper sticker! Promotion of ourselves has got to move to the forefront of all of our minds. Our competitors are sure promoting themselves, and we have to do the same. Our staff has been doing a wonderful job helping to design and promote items to do just that. This publication, the Brangus Journal, has turned into one of the best put together and presented publications there is. It is second to none in my opinion, and I am very proud of the presentation and content that our staff puts into it every month. Our breed not only has a rich history, but a bright future. The breeders of today are taking action to move the Brangus breed forward and to promote the benefits of Brangus genetics in such a way that our market continues to expand. My time on the board is coming to an end, and I must admit that I am ready for a little break, but I have had

a good time, and I have met some of the most wonderful cattlemen and women in the world. I am so thankful for all of the many friends that I have in the Brangus family, and I look forward to seeing many of you in the coming months at stock shows and in Houston at the World Brangus Congress and Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. Brandon Belt has been very involved in the farming and ranching business all of his life. He maintains a set of registered Brangus® cattle, as well as commercial cattle, and raises replacement females and bulls, with his father, Randy.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

He was born and raised outside of Gatesville, Texas, in Coryell County. He attended Tarleton State University where he received a BBA in Accounting, and then went on to receive a J.D. from the Baylor School of Law. After a period in private practice in Gatesville, he became the County Attorney of Coryell County in 2005. He has been married to his wife, Kari, for 15 years, and has three boys, 13-year-old Samuel, 10-year-old Charles, and seven-yearold Thomas. Belt is the president of the Central Texas Cattleman’s Association, an organization that leases the land comprising the Fort Hood military reservation for cattle grazing. He has also served as president of the Blackland Income Growth, an organization that partners with AgriLife Extension to provide educational programs for those that farm and ranch in the Blacklands region of Texas. Belt has also served on the Tarleton Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Gatesville Boys and Girls Club Board, the Coryell County Go Texan Board, the Coryell County Ag Industry Committee, the Gatesville Chamber of Commerce and Agribusiness, and the State Bar of Texas Attorney Grievance Committee. He has been a guest speaker on outdoor burning regulations and prescribed fire around the State for extension training, county official training, and landowners. Belt is very involved in the Brangus® cattle business. He is a past-president and current board member for the Hill Country Brangus Breeders Association, and he’s a past board member for the Texas Brangus Breeders Association. He was involved with the International Brangus Breeders Foundation, and is still serves on that board. Belt has been on the International Brangus Breeders Association’s Board of Directors for five years; he has served as treasurer and first vice president in the past.

IBBA CONNECTION // EXECUTIVE CORNER

Progress Com ing to Fruition by IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS

Compliments are extended to all of the directors for completing another financially successful year. President Belt continues to go above the call of the duty to make things happen as smoothly as possible. His six years of continued service to the board has been done with the greater good of the breed and association at the forefront. I thank and appreciate all of the officers and directors for committing valuable time from their busy schedules to serve. Their leadership and guidance is invaluable to the success of this organization. The staff and board of directors get very busy near the end of one fiscal year and the beginning of the next year as they prepare for the upcoming budget approval process. I would like to thank the staff and finance committee for working through the initial 2018 process and presenting the board a sound, positive, near-zero balance budget for the board to consider. The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) insurance premiums had the largest increase, at about 25 percent, for the upcoming year on the expense side. Other expenses are in line with the last two budgets, with the exception of an increase in advertising expenses to promote the breed. The budget was again passed without an increase to any of the services provided to the membership. The upturn in association membership numbers and total herd reporting inventory have been extremely beneficial for the past four years.

Congratulations to members of the international committee for hosting another successful educational seminar in San Antonio. Representatives from Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and the United States attended the three-day meeting. Thanks to Doguetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond D Ranch and Tuna Rosa Ranch for hosting our guests for ranch visits to see outstanding Brangus and Red Brangus herd sires and donor dams. The international committee is, also, busy finalizing plans for the U.S.-hosted World Brangus Congress to be held in Houston in late February 2018. I hope you are making plans to attend the event. We are finalizing steps for the release of a new registration portal to the membership called Regstr. Emilio and his team are winding down this massive undertaking to keep us in the forefront of breed registry software. The launch will become official on Jan. 6 at the IBBA office in San Antonio when we host our first of eight Torch of Beef Sustainability Tour meetings. Animal registration, transfer, performance data entry, and other processes will be presented to those in attendance. Please note that it will be broadcast in a webinar-style output for those that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t travel to San Antonio that day. The development of the Regstr software will make it easier for our team to complete quality analyses and performance data queries. This should lead to some updates for current expected progeny differences (EPDs) and the development of new EPDs and selection indexes. It will, also,

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IBBA CONNECTION // CONTINUED FROM PAGE # provide a better means of allowing commercial cattlemen to utilize the software to monitor their registered bull purchases and replacement heifer retention. This should, also, allow for development of select decision tools for use of commercial cattlemen that supply performance data on Brangus-sired and Ultra-sired calves that are validated with DNA parentage results. Improving the efficiency of breed association software has always been the goal of the Genetic Performance Solutions team. With that in mind, the Regstr portal software should make registration, transfer, and data entry easier and more efficient for all members and staff alike. The look will be very different when you log-in to the system, but the efficiency will be greatly improved. You will first notice the ease of mass registering calves sired by the same sire without having to enter his registration number every time for each calf entry. Likewise, you will see the same ability to mass transfer animals to a single buyer that purchased multiple animals from your inventory. We would appreciate your patience as we launch this new software as we know it will not be perfect at first release. We will work as diligently as possible to make the necessary and recommended modifications to the system.

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Do not hesitate to call us if you have any specific questions about the year-end stats, voting procedures, or any other Brangus questions. For information about IBBA programs or other inquiries, please call (210) 696-8231 or visit gobrangus.com. Stay connected to IBBA through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube or receive news updates by joining our email list. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS is a graduate of West Texas A&M University, where he was recognized as a Graduate of Distinction by the Department of Agriculture in 2014. He also earned his doctoral degree in Animal Breeding from Texas Tech University. He served as a professor at Missouri State University and Texas State University for nearly twenty years, where his professional career is most noted for excellence in the field of beef cattle ultrasound. Perkins was elected to the Beef Improvement Federationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board of Directors and, also, serves as chairman for the End Product committee. Additionally, Perkins currently serves on the board of directors for the United States Livestock Genetics Export Association, Texas Beef Council, Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas, and the National Pedigreed Livestock Council. He was recently elected Beef Breeds Council President. Currently, Perkins is the Executive Vice President of IBBA, Chief Executive Officer of Genetic Performance Solutions, and President of Brangus Publications, Inc.

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8 1 0 2 t s o H o t A IBB s s e r g n o C s u World Brang The International BrangusÂŽ Breeders Association (IBBA) is proud to host guests from more than 14 countries at the 2018 World Brangus Congress (WBC) Feb. 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 3, in Houston, Texas. The event will be held in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. A full schedule of events, as well as other helpful links and resources, may be found online at gobrangus.com/ wbc2018. Highlights of the WBC itinerary include a day at Texas A&M University, a night at Rodeo Houston,

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discussion from industry leaders and experts, world-class shopping and entertainment, the WBC Gala event, and more. The official WBC hotel is the Royal Sonesta Houston, 2222 West Loop S, Houston, TX 77027. The room rate within the WBC block is $150 per night, plus tax. Reservations can be made online at gobrang.us/sonesta or by phone (855-463-3091). The group code is 22016IBBA. It is important to note that the full 2018 WBC experience will consist of three parts: the Pre-WBC Tour, WBC, and the Post-WBC Tour. The Pre-Tour

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will begin Feb. 22 in Atlanta, Georgia, and end Feb. 27 in Houston, Texas. World Brangus Congress is Feb. 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 3 in Houston, Texas. The PostTour will depart from Houston on March 4, and guests will travel across Texas until March 8. The cost of the Pre-Tour is $1,425 per person in double occupancy. The cost to attend WBC is $500. The cost of the Post-Tour is $1,125 per person in double occupancy. Registrations for the Pre-Tour, WBC and Post-Tour should be purchased separately from one another. Registration for the event and the tours may be completed online. For links to registration, visit gobrangus.com/wbc2018. A Torch of Beef Sustainability Tour will serve as an educational precursor

over the course of seven weeks, prior to the WBC experience. For more information, visit gobrangus.com/ news. IBBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Committee has compiled a list of sponsorship opportunities for IBBA members, prospective members, and other businesses or vendors that the committee deems relevant to the event and audience. These partnerships are meant to help IBBA supporters make a positive impact on the association and the Brangus breed. The official sponsorship guide may be downloaded online. Visit gobrangus. com/wbc2018 for details.

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WORLD BRANGUS CONGRESS CONNECTION // SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 • Arrive in Houston • Transportation from airport to Royal Sonesta Hotel • Registration for World Brangus Congress (WBC) and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) • Check-in to hotel • Welcome Reception with cocktails and hors ‘devours Entertainment by Texas Country Star John Baumann Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 • Breakfast • Board buses, and travel to Texas A&M University (TAMU) • Conferences at TAMU Meat Science Department and School of Veterinary Medicine • Lunch at TAMU Equine Center • Seminars on cattle handling and other topics • Ladies tour of Bush Library • Return to Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston by bus • WBC Trade Show open during cocktail hour • Free evening to shop and visit with friends Thursday, March 1, 2018 • Breakfast at Royal Sonesta Hotel • WBC Trade Show Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • WBC Opening Ceremonies, including Torch Ceremony • Keynote Speaker Presentation and other industry experts to speak before and after lunch • Ladies are invited to a shopping tour and lunch • International Panel of speakers • Board buses for HLSR (all registered attendees) and WBC Night at the Rodeo! • Return by bus to Royal Sonesta Hotel Friday, March 2, 2018 • Breakfast at Royal Sonesta Hotel • Buses to HLSR for Brangus Bull Show • Visit HLSR International Room for lunch and see exhibits and livestock • IBBA Annual Meeting • Return to Royal Sonesta Hotel and visit WBC Trade Show • IBBA Awards Banquet • Free night to explore Houston Saturday, March 3, 2018 • Last day for guests to visit WBC Trade Show • Buses to HLSR for Brangus Female Show • Return to Royal Sonesta Hotel • WBC Closing Ceremonies, Sale of Champions, Dinner, and Gala Event Entertainment by North America’s Leading Party Group Chinatown Band

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WORLD BRANGUS CONGRESS CONNECTION // PRE-TOUR

PRE-TOUR: Atlanta to houston SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Thursday, Feb. 22: Passengers arrive in Atlanta for a meet and greet before travelling to Cartersville for hotel checkin. Guests will tour Booth Museum before dinner.

The cost of the Pre-Tour is $1,425 per person in double occupancy. Registration for the Pre-Tour may be completed online; visit gobrangus.com/wbc2018.

Friday, Feb. 23: Tour attendees will travel to Salacoa Valley Farms in Fairmount, Georgia, for a ranch tour and cattle viewing. Following lunch, the group will travel to Lake Majestik Farms in Flat Rock, Alabama. Guests will see cattle on a ranch tour and enjoy a dinner and social event before travelling to Gadsden for overnight. Saturday, Feb. 24: Guests will visit Town Creek Farms in West Point, Mississippi, for a ranch tour, cattle viewing, and lunch. The group will travel to Meridian, Mississippi for an overnight stay. Sunday, Feb. 25: The next stop on the route is Cuevas T3 Brangus in Purvis, Mississippi. Lunch will be served, and guests will view cattle on a tour of the ranch. Then, guests will travel to New Orleans for a guided tour of the city. Monday, Feb. 26: The group will visit Mid South Cattle Company in St. Francisville, Louisiana, The tour of the ranch will include viewing animals in both commercial and registered herds. A special Cajun meal will be served for lunch. Afterward, the tour will continue to Lake Charles, Louisiana. Tuesday, Feb. 27: Tour attendees will be bussed to Houston, Texas, for the 2018 World Brangus Congress.

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Included in Price: • English and Spanish speaking tour manager • Five-nights accommodations in 3-star hotels (i.e. Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, Holiday Inn) • Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners • Tips for driver and guide • All taxes and fees • Transportation motor coach Not Included in Price: • Meals and entrance fees not mentioned or hosted by ranches • Drinks at meals • Porterage at hotels • Personal Expenses • Insurance The World Brangus Congress pre and post tours present IBBA members with a prime opportunity to display cattle to audiences within both domestic and international reach. IBBA members interested in exhibiting cattle at one or more stops on the Pre-Tour should coordinate with the respective individuals for each location. SALACOA VALLEY FARMS Chris Heptinstall (205-363-0919) LAKE MAJESTIK FARMS Nic Cornelison (423-240-1255) TOWN CREEK FARM Joy Reznicek (205-399-0221) T3 BRANGUS Trey Cuevas (601-434-3045) MID SOUTH CATTLE COMPANY Michael Neal (225-718-2828)

WORLD BRANGUS CONGRESS CONNECTION // POST-TOUR

POST-TOUR: A TOUR OF TEXAS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sunday March 4: Tour participants will be picked up in Houston and travel by coach to visit TAJO Ranch on the way to San Antonio. Enjoy an evening cruise on the San Antonio River and a welcome dinner in a favorite San Antonio restaurant. Overnight accommodations will be in San Antonio.

The cost of the Post-Tour is $1,125 per person in double occupancy. Registration for the Post-Tour may be completed online; visit gobrangus.com/wbc2018.

Monday March 5: Travel to Gonzales, Texas, to visit the Graham Land & Cattle feed yard, Purina Feed Mill, and a Brangus ranch with lunch provided. Afterward, travel to Poteet for a ranch visit and dinner with Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch. Return to festive San Antonio for an overnight stay. Tuesday March 6: Travel north through the heart of Texas to Fort Worth. We will visit points of interest like San Marcos for shopping, and lunch on your own. Moving on, travel to Elgin, Texas. After a tour at the renowned Elgin Breeding Services, we will continue to Fort Worth. That evening, we will enjoy a welcome reception and hosted dinner in the Historic Stockyards District of “Cowtown USA.” Wednesday March 7: A full day in the Fort Worth Stockyards viewing cattle from breeders in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Lunch will be hosted. There will be time to enjoy the Western Heritage of the city with its shopping, nightlife and restaurants. Thursday March 8: Rise and shine to depart to Jacksonville, Texas, to visit Cavender’s Neches River Ranch with lunch provided by GENETRUST Brangus. We will travel to Bryan for overnight accommodations and a farewell dinner. Friday March 9: Travel to Brenham and Oak Creek Farms for a tour and lunch. That afternoon we will continue to Houston to prepare for your journey home.

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Included in Price: • English and Spanish speaking tour manager • Five-nights accommodations in 3-star hotels (i.e. Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, Holiday Inn) • Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners • Tips for driver and guide • All taxes and fees • Transportation motor coach Not Included in Price: • Meals and entrance fees not mentioned or hosted by ranches • Drinks at meals • Porterage at hotels • Personal Expenses • Insurance The World Brangus Congress pre and post tours present IBBA members with a prime opportunity to display cattle to audiences within both domestic and international reach. IBBA members interested in exhibiting cattle at one or more stops on the Post-Tour should coordinate with the respective individuals for each location. TAJO RANCH ($100 per head) Marcos Borges (979-533-1471) Don Cox (281-395-1277) Juan Romo DOGUET’S DIAMOND D RANCH Timmy Lucherk (210-834-1247) Eric Otto (210-834-0034) FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS ($200 per pen) Allen Goode (214-683-1600) CAVENDER’S NECHES RIVER RANCH Kenneth Welch (903-571-8716) OAK CREEK FARMS John Kopycinski (979-836-6832)

WORLD BRANGUS CONGRESS CONNECTION // TORCH FOR BEEF SUSTAINABILITY TOUR

A PRECURSOR FOR

IBBA HOSTING EDUCATIONAL TOUR The International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA) will host a Torch for Beef Sustainability Tour Jan. 6 - Feb. 23, in seven locations across the United States. Seven tour stops are scheduled. Details for the tour stops may be found on page 23. The educational topics for the tour include training for new registration software, basics of selection for coat color, polledness, and scurs, and value of evaluating for calf vigor, feet and legs, and others. Individuals who wish to attend the tour stop on Jan. 20 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, should contact IBBA’s staff to RSVP for the meal. RSVPs should be sent to info@gobrangus.com. The Torch for Bull Sustainability Tour will serve as a promotional opportunity for IBBA’s 2018 World Brangus Congress (WBC) event. The torch is a symbolic icon for the biennial WBC event, as it is passed from host country to host country. For more information about the 2018 WBC event, visit gobrangus.com/ wbc2018.

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join us! Jan. 6 at International Brangus Breeders Association Headquarters 8870 Highway 87 East, San Antonio, Texas 78263 9 - 11:30 a.m. – Regstr – New Registration Software Training Break for lunch 1 - 3 p.m. – Genetics 101 – Basics of Selection for Coat Color, Scurs and More Jan. 16 in the French Room at the Watt Arena on Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Grounds 3400 Burnett-Tandy Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 9 - 11:30 a.m. – Regstr – New Registration Software Training Break for lunch 1 - 3 p.m. – Genetics 101 – Basics of Selection for Coat Color, Scurs and More Jan. 20 at Spencer’s Barbeque Event Center 9900 North East 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73141 9 - 11:30 a.m. – Regstr – New Registration Software Training Lunch will be provided. 1 - 3 p.m. – Genetics 101 – Basics of Selection for Coat Color, Scurs and More Feb. 8 at the Florida State Fair Grounds 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa, Florida 33610 2 - 3:30 p.m. Regstr – New Registration Software Training 3 - 5 p.m. – Genetics 101 – Basics of Selection for Coat Color, Scurs and More Feb. 9 in the sale arena at Marana Stockyards and Livestock Market 14901 West Kirby Hughes Road, Marana, Arizona 85653 1 - 2:30 p.m. – Regstr – New Registration Software Training 2:30 - 4 p.m. – Genetics 101 – Basics of Selection for Coat Color, Scurs and More Feb. 12 in Jackson, Mississippi Details to be released at a later date. Feb. 23 at Roswell Livestock Auction Sales, Inc. 900 North Garden Avenue, Roswell, New Mexico 88202 1:30 - 3 p.m. – Regstr – New Registration Software Training 3 - 5 p.m. – Genetics 101 – Basics of Selection for Coat Color, Scurs and More Fill out the following rsvp form, and mail it to us at IBBA, P.O. Box 809, Adkins, TX 78101. Or send us an email at info@gobrangus.com, and rsvp electronically. OR YOU MAY FAX YOUR INFORMATION TO US AT (210) 696-8718.

TORCH FOR BEEF SUSTAINABILITY TOUR RSVP CIRCLE THE TOUR LOCATION YOU WISH TO ATTEND.

San Antonio, TX

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IBBA CONNECTION // ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS BANQUET

IBBA Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet Set for March 2018 News from the International Brangus Breeders Association

The International Brangus® Breeders Association’s (IBBA) Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet will be held March 2, at the Royal Sonesta Houston, 2222 West Loop S, Houston, TX 77027. The Annual Meeting will be at 2 p.m. and the Awards Banquet will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 2, at the Royal Sonesta Houston. At the Annual Meeting, outgoing members of IBBA’s Board of Directors will be recognized for their service and new directors will be seated. At the Awards Banquet, winners of the Breeder of the Year Award, the Commercial Producer of the Year Award, and the Pioneer of the Year Award will be honored.

Photos from IBBA’s 2017 Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet.

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IBBA’s Annual Meeting is free to attend for IBBA members. The cost for an individual ticket to IBBA’s Awards Banquet is $75. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the International Shows at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the 2018 World Brangus Congress, Feb. 27 – March 3. For details and a schedule of events, visit gobrangus.com/ wbc2018. IBBA members and guests may make reservations for the Royal Sonesta Houston online at gobrang.us/sonesta or by phone (855-463-3091). The group code is 22016IBBA.

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2018 ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS BANQUET IBBA members are encouraged to attend all activities in Houston this year; activities include the 2018 World Brangus Congress, IBBA’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, and the International Shows at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Registration for the World Brangus Congress and its Pre-Tour and Post-Tour may be completed online; visit gobrangus.com/wbc2018 for more information. IBBA’s Annual Meeting is free for members to attend. To secure ticket(s) for IBBA’s Awards Banquet, scheduled for 7 p.m. on March 2 at the Royal Sonesta Houston, the following form may be filled out and returned to the IBBA office, at P.O. Box 809, Adkins, TX 78101. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DATE: _____/_____/_______ MEMBER NAME: ____________________________________ MEMBER #: ______________________ RANCH NAME: _____________________________________________________________________ PRIMARY MAILING ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: _______________________________________________________________ PHONE: ___________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________________ Please indicate the number of $75 tickets to be reserved for / billed to your IBBA account: __________ PAYMENT INFORMATION (Indicate Method of Payment) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CREDIT CARD (BELOW)

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#BrangusCon18 IBBA’s Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet serves as an opportunity for IBBA members to come together in celebration of service and what’s to come. Make plans to visit with your friends in the Brangus community in Houston this year. Connect with us online. Tell us what you’re most excited about when you RSVP to our Facebook event, and then invite your friends. The event hashtag is #BrangusCon18. Follow IBBA social media accounts for event updates and more.

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IBBA Coordinates International Brangus Sem inar ®

News from the International Brangus Breeders Association

The International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA) International Committee hosted guests from Ecuador, Guatemala and Nicaragua for an International Brangus Seminar Nov. 26-28 at IBBA headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. Guests stayed at the Hilton Palacio del Rio hotel on the San Antonio Riverwalk. IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS, IBBA International Committee Chairman Buck Thomason, and IBBA International Committee Member Marcos Borges represented IBBA. Representatives from Texas Department of Agriculture’s international program, Jon Garza and Austin Van Hooser, were present. Thomason welcomed the guests to the United States, and he discussed the importance of the visit for the international guests for the growth of Brangus genetics in the guests’ home countries, as well as throughout the world. Seminar attendees reported updates on cattle production in their respective countries, as well as the status of each association. “This was an opportunity to bring countries that have very limited exposure to Brangus and to let them see how the IBBA and U.S. Brangus genetics can help improve the cattle in their countries,” Thomason said. “These countries will offer a lot of opportunity for the IBBA and its members going forward as we are able to help them establish the Brangus breed in each country. This is the third time we have had these type meetings and it is making a difference as we

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IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., IBBA International Committee Chairman Buck Thomason, IBBA International Committee Member Marcos Borges, representatives from USDA’s international division, and international guests gathered at IBBA’s headquarters building in San Antonio, Texas.

are seeing significant growth of the Brangus breed overseas.” Perkins presented a summary of U.S. beef cattle production, Brangus association statistics, breeder demographics, and utilization of genomics to improve beef cattle. He, also, provided guidance to the attendees concerning opportunities IBBA can provide each country as they continue to form and/or improve Brangus associations in their countries. Borges gave a presentation of the Federation of International Brangus Association (FIBRA) initiatives. He welcomed each of them to attend the 2018 World Brangus Congress (WBC) event, scheduled for February, in Houston, Texas. Each country will have a seat at the FIBRA meeting during WBC. On day two, the group visited Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch in Poteet, Texas, and Tuna Rosa Ranch in Gonzales, Texas, to preview herd

sires, donor dams, and show prospects. Guests toured Graham Land and Cattle, in Gonzales, Texas, where they saw Brangus and Red Brangus steers on feed. “It was my privilege to introduce the use of genomic-enhanced EPDs to the group” stated Perkins, “Ranch visits are always a big hit with our international guests, so I appreciate the Brangus breeders opening up their ranches for this seminar.” The purpose for bringing international guests to the seminar was to explain how IBBA can assist these countries in developing and bettering their own associations, to convey the importance the role of FIBRA, to discuss the upcoming World Brangus Congress event, and to portray the potential for use of genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences in an international cattle evaluation.

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Brangus Breeder Inducted to Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame ®

News from the International Brangus Breeders Association

The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame announced International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA) Member Gerald Sullivan as one of five inductees to be honored at a ceremony at 6 p.m. on Jan. 11, 2018.

“Gerald Sullivan has all of the qualities you expect in an inductee to the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. His vision on the Santa Rosa Ranch has been a blessing to the International Brangus Breeders Association and our cattle.,” said IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS. “Gerald is a deserving recipient of this award as he has been a tremendous ambassador to the cattle industry and the cowboy way of life for many years.” The following biography was released by Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame: Gerald Sullivan – A native of Galveston, Mr. Sullivan’s family has been influential in the cattle business for over a century. Known as a leader who is active in almost every livestock

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activity in the state of Texas, Gerald Sullivan and his family have a world-wide reputation for being honest, knowledgeable and progressive cattle producers. His passion for agriculture and the cattle business is showcased through Santa Rosa Ranch. Focusing on breeding, business & customer service; Santa Rosa Ranch has cultivated a reputation of excellence as commercial breeders & seedstock producers of Brangus & Ultrablack cattle. A proud graduate of Texas A&M University, Sullivan’s notoriety extends beyond the livestock industry. He has been active in real estate development, maritime operations and construction. He has served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Port of Galveston, helping to rebuild Galveston after Hurricane Ike. “Being selected to the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame is a tremendous honor,” said Sullivan. “I’ve had a wonderful life, but the thing I’m most proud of is being a cowboy. However, this is more than being a cowboy; it’s about being a good cowman, and I’m most proud of our progress at Santa Rosa Ranch. Our family has been in the cattle business for over 100 years, and we have always tried to stay on the forefront of everything that we do – both from a production and a genetic perspective. We are constantly trying to improve what we do, because this is a business; it is not a hobby.” “As the largest registered Brangus and Ultrablack breeder in the United States, my hope is that this honor shows why we have invested in the Brangus and Ultrablack breeds because we truly believe that we are making the best breed bigger and better at Santa Rosa Ranch,” Sullivan stated. “And this is a great platform to show why our cattle work anywhere in the world and why we are committed to excellence in the beef industry.”

EPDs

EXPERT CONNECTION // EPD EDUCATION

A Proven Selection Tool by New Mexico State University Extension Livestock Specialist Marcy Ward, PhD. Formula-based genetic evaluation of beef animals has been around since the early 1960s. Overtime, a combination of statistical equations, actual performance data, and pedigree information have been used to develop what came to be known as expected progeny difference (EPD) values. These values represent how well an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offspring may perform within a trait across a breed average of that trait. The purpose of EPDs is to provide producers a tool to compare the potential performance between breeding animals. The goal is to allow producers to select superior bulls or heifers to improve the genetic performance of their herd. The beef industry as a whole did not start to fully use EPDs as a selection tool until the mid to late 1980s. Once the use of EPDs became more widely accepted, the rate of performance efficiency in beef cattle improved dramatically. As an example, the Tucumacari Bull Test located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, has been performance testing bulls since 1962. In that first year of the test, bulls averaged 2.5 pounds of gain per day and required 10.2 pounds of feed to achieve one pound of gain. In the 2017 test, bulls averaged 3.87 pounds of gain per day with a conversion rate of 6.05 pounds of feed per pound of gain. That is a 55 percent increase in rate of gain on 41 percent less feed. So the question remains, what can producers expect in improved performance of their own herds by using EPD information? First, set goals before purchasing bulls. Identify areas that need improvement. More weaning weight? Focus on production EPDs (WW, YW, TM, MWW). Fewer calving problems? Focus on maternal EPDs (BW, CED, CEM). Retain ownership or direct marketing? Focus on carcass and performance EPDs (YW, REA, IMF, FAT). From there, a producer can look at a category of EPDs to narrow down the number of bulls to choose from based on their ranking in

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those EPDs within their contemporary group. For example, there are certain criteria one might use to improve weaning weights in their herd. There are four EPDs that offer the most potential of improving weaning weights in calves. In the Brangus breed, weaning weight (WW), yearling weight (YW), total maternal (TM), and milk (MWW) EPDs may influence actual weaning weights. Brangus bulls that offer genetic potential to improve weaning weights will carry EPDs greater than 25.4, 49, 21.6, and 8.9 for WW, YW, TM, and MWW respectively, according to IBBA Black Brangus Cattle Evaluation, September 2017. There are a few things to consider when evaluating the genetic potential of an animal. 1. Make sure the animal offers a balanced set of information. Pay attention that you do not give up on some traits by focusing too much on others. For example, if you focus solely on growth, mature cow size will increase, which may be undesirable in your environment. This could result in reduced reproduction. Therefore, moderate EPDs in this category may be more appropriate. 2. When purchasing a bull, make sure genetic testing has been done. A genetic test will improve the accuracy of an EPD. The more accurate the EPD the more likely those traits will be carried on to the offspring. 3. Look at the animal. Visual appeal and structure are important and heritable. Setting production goals, studying the EPDs, ranking the bulls in an offering based on your selection criteria, and keeping good records will all help in improving the production efficiency of a cow herd. Marcy Ward, PhD. is the extension livestock specialist for New Mexico State University (NMSU). Ward received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Colorado State University in 1991, her Master of Science in Animal Science from New Mexico State University in 1993, and her Doctor of Philosophy in Ruminant Nutrition from North Dakota State University in 2005 after working several years in industry. From 2005 until 2013, she was the beef program director for Colby Community College, in Colby, Kansas. There she, also, managed the bull test and sale hosted by the college. Since coming back to NMSU, in addition to her extension work throughout the state, Ward has served as bull test director for the Tucumcari Bull Test station in Tucumcari, New Mexico, for the past four years.

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EXPERT CONNECTION // BRANGUS AS A SUSTAINABLE BREED

Sustainability

by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Livestock Specialist Joe C. Paschal, PhD.

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// EXPERT CONNECTION Sustainability is a buzzword used by many, often to criticize modern agriculture. MerriamWebster defines sustainability as “able to be used without being completely used up or destroyed; involving methods that do not completely use up or destroy natural resources; and able to last or continue for a long time.” As a part of modern agriculture, beef cattle production, including its breeds and management practices, also, fits each of those definitions. It has not completely used up natural resources, it has certainly continued a long time, and it has significantly contributed to feeding most of the world’s population I might add. I’ve been asked to discuss some aspects of sustainability of beef cattle in general, Brangus specifically, based on several traits. The Brangus breed is in a unique group of breeds that include some Bos indicus genetics in their original design, and still do. Those genetics are well-known for increasing heat tolerance and parasite and disease resistance. Having these traits means they can be raised and fed in hotter and less hospitable areas than non-Bos-indicus-influence cattle, and usually with lower quality feedstuffs, especially when on range or pasture. Because of Bos indicus genetics, Brangus cattle, also, live longer. Brangus cattle and their Bos indicus counterparts are, also, more energetically efficient, perhaps because of a slightly longer gut retention time, and have a greater ability to store fat reserves and minerals than non-Bos-indicus cattle. Of course, not every positive attribute comes from Bos indicus genetics; many come from Brangus’s other parental breed. One of the most noticeable traits of the Brangus breed is polledness, or lack of horns. At one time in our history, horns were considered not a convenience trait – meaning nice to have, but not necessary – but a desirable one. Most breeds are still horned, but most producers prefer polled or dehorned cows. Another trait from the other parental breed is Brangus’s ability to deposit marbling and, therefore, have a higher percent grading U.S. Choice. This may not seem like a sustainability trait, but if cattle are going

to be fed, especially in hotter and less desirable environments, they need to be fed efficiently and rapidly to an optimal quality grade. These effects are due mostly to the parental breed genetics; Brangus is a blend of those genetics. When two or more breeds are blended, the genes from each breed interact with each other to influence, usually positively, the performance of a trait, which is known as hybrid vigor or heterosis. The Brangus breed is no different. Hybrid vigor generally affects most of those traits that are expressed early in life or have little genetic variability and are difficult to change by selection, such as fertility (age at puberty, heifer pregnancy, etc.), stayability (sustained or lifetime fertility), calving ease, and milk production (and consequently its effect on weaning weight). Hybrid vigor is an important aspect of performance for the Brangus breed in these areas. But Brangus is not a recent breed, and not all the attributes that contribute to its role in sustainable beef production are due to the parental breeds or hybrid vigor. Over the years, Brangus breeders have created a unique breed that is no longer just a mix of its beginning breeds. For a breed to be sustainable today, especially in the U.S., it must have attributes that make it acceptable to all cattle producers. Brangus breeders have made a commitment to selecting animals with high reproductive and growth performance, sound feet and legs, and exceptional udder and teat conformation. They have made a commitment to select cattle based on accurate performance records now augmented with genomic information to aid them in producing a sustainable beef breed that has been, and will be, around for a very long time! Joe Paschal, PhD. has been the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension livestock specialist for South Texas and the Gulf Coast Regions since 1988. He works with county agents and purebred and commercial producers, feeders and processors within the beef cattle industry to provide practical information to improve production efficiency and profitability.

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IBBA CONNECTION // VALUE IN DNA

SETTING GOALS

know where you are going

by IBBA Member Relations Specialist Macee Prause Advancement in technologies continue in the agriculture sector and beef industry and it is important to note the implementation of these technologies vary across the industry. As you think about your production system, nutrition program, and marketing plans, the goal of the ranch should be the center of these decisions. Even though goals are sometimes not written down or are written with too broad of topics, one needs to take the time to identify and manage their goals. How does this relate to the average cattleman? Do you have your ranch management goals identified? Utilization of DNA technologies has been growing at a rapid pace in the livestock industry recently. This is certainly true at the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) with the recent release of genomic-

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enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) for seedstock producers and the Igenity Brangus Profiler for commercial cattleman. Goal setting for DNA usage has been implemented by many IBBA members. “The beef industry is complex and must be viewed in its entirety,” stated Chris Heptinstall, general manager for Salacoa Valley Farms, “the commercial cowman is more informed today than three years ago. They look at the selection indices and GEEPDs before they look at the phenotypes of the cattle, and it is due to proper education.” Constructing your goals is not an event but a continuing process that will transform with time. Ranch management goals change over time, due to numerous considerations. “We have used birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, proper contemporary

// IBBA CONNECTION identified or are unsure how to obtain them, how do you know when you will get there? Planning and determining how you can achieve your goals is an important concept found in more successful operations. Frank Lewis with Wynne Ranch said, “We are doing DNA testing a bit different compared to most people. We run multi-sire breeding pastures, so we take DNA samples at birth on all calves born to determine correct sire parentage.” Your cow herd, along with your land, is a key asset. Knowing where you want that asset to go and what you want to achieve along the way is a vital component of ranching. Would you choose to board a plane if there wasn’t a desired destination in mind or a scheduled time of arrival? Not many people would choose to board and have the pilot fly

grouping, and ultrasound technology since its inception in the mid-80s,” stated Vernon Suhn, owner of Suhn Cattle Company. “Visual appraisal and evaluation of structural correctness along with EPD analysis is used to assess differences. We were the first Brangus bull sale catalog to publish GE-EPDs from DNA testing to add to the reliability of those predictions. More importantly, verifying the parentage so that we are properly reporting animal data to the association. We all have to look at it [DNA testing], and it is a new frontier.” “We strive for balanced traits and do not single trait select. We are not shooting to be in the top 1 percent for all traits across the board,” Heptinstall stated. “For many of the measurable traits, our goal is to be in the top 30 percent.” If you do not have your goals

DNA TESTING ADVICE from fellow cattlemen

“Establishing DNA testing into your management practices is easy, and sampling is easy. Do testing as early as possible. For example, when you are running them through the chute or during weaning when you are giving vaccinations. Problems that can arise with retesting samples and other issues are easier to address when testing is completed as early as possible. Everyone needs to be careful when taking DNA samples to ensure problems don’t arise during testing, such as contamination, and a retest will not be needed.”

“I would advise them all to do it [DNA testing]. Every responsible breeder should do it if you are going to be selling animals, especially seedstock producers.”

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“Don’t jump in head first, start small with the DNA testing.”

-LEWIS

“Genomics is the beginning of the future and I think if you do not collect DNA or try to push yourself further in herd management, you are sticking your head in the sand of the facts science has proven.”

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somewhere until he felt it was time to land at a random location. The first step is to identify your goals, specify the means for carrying out actions, and determine a target date for completion. Your goals should be specific and measurable. Suhn stated, “we utilize and look at all the technology available to produce and supply genetics for the commercial sector through the most economical and efficient cattle possible.” In addition, Diann Watson, partner at Pennridge Ranch said, “we look at the top bulls and genetics available in the industry and try to incorporate those into our breeding plans. Looking at each cow’s EPDs and the top bulls’ EPDs, and match which mating trio would best fit our goals.” Another step in accomplishing goals is to set short-term goals that help you achieve your long-term goals. John Rood with Rosemont Plantations wants to have a complete Ultrablack DNA-profiled herd in order “to know the quality of my herd and to know there will not be any unknowns going forward. I will be able to have confirmed parentage and genetic defect test results on the entire herd, prior to selling any head.” Ten years ago, Rosemont plantations was raising Angus and Brahman crossbreds. After learning about the Brangus Ultrablack program, they wanted to “catch up the herd” [DNA profiles]. This required obtaining DNA samples on all existing animals in addition to collecting those being added to the herd for the next two years. After completing parent verification and genetic defect testing on the animals for the last ten years, everything is known about the 2016 and 2017 cows. These short-term DNA testing actions contributed to reaching their long-term goal. Additionally, Rood said, “I am able to limit the carriers and monitor the genetic defect carriers closely in the herd because the DNA testing allows you to be 100 percent sure of the parentage for all of your animals.” DNA testing can assist you in making confident decisions about how you select, retain, manage and market your cattle. Heptinstall said, “you get more confidence from the genomics.” Likewise, Watson reaffirmed, “I feel better about buying an animal with DNA testing and a higher EPD accuracy. I do not like to buy animals without DNA testing completed.”

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Finally, you must put your goals into motion. Without action taken, it is only by chance that your goals will be reached. Through the implementation of their goals, DNA testing has assisted in the achievement of multiple producers’ goals. Suhn stated, “as we move forward, it becomes more cost effective for DNA testing and looking at other breeds and our competition comparatively, it is a factor that needs to be addressed. DNA testing will become more accurate and more helpful with more animals tested.” Furthermore, Heptinstall explained, “more and more data is turned in, especially on carcass and reproductive performance, that should drive our breed forward in both maternal and carcass traits.” These advancements bring us closer to IBBA’s mission to empower its members to advance the quality, reliability and value of Brangus and Brangus influenced cattle; and to provide innovative programs and services which enhance the economic well-being of members and commercial customers. THE AUTHOR: Macee Prause was raised in La Grange, Texas. She received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2015 and a Master of Science in Science, specializing in animal breeding and genetics in 2016, both from Texas A&M University. Her agricultural background comes from her growing up assisting with her family’s beef cattle production, processing, and meat market. In college, she continued to develop and broaden her experiences in the industry through a multitude of organizations and agricultural activities. Macee is currently the member relations specialist for the International Brangus Breeders Association, where she facilitates and manages DNA testing and results.

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IBBA CONNECTION // PERFORMANCE LEADER AWARDS

INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

PERFORMANCE LEADER AWARDS

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International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Performance Leader Awards are presented to IBBA members with outstanding participation in IBBA’s Total Herd Reporting (THR) program. The following winners are from the fall 2015 and spring 2016 qualifying seasons. Performance Leader Awards will honor members who implement uniform and complete data submission in creating a more accurate genetic evaluation, annually. This opportunity for recognition is meant to encourage members to keep accurate, detailed and updated data on all animals at all times. As this data is recorded, accuracy will increase within the breed as a whole. The Performance Leader Awards program helps to increase the value of Brangus genetics, both domestically and internationally. In order to be eligible for any level of Performance Leader Awards, members must abide by all THR rules and provide all required data for THR. From the time an animal is born, members will have 130-280 days to report the animal’s weaning weight and 310-410 days to report the animal’s yearling weight. Four-levels of Performance Leader Awards will be offered. Recognition, from highest to lowest, is Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The specific requirements for each individual level are available online, at gobrangus.com.

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PERFORMANCE LEADER AWARDS ALABAMA

ADDISON BRANGUS FARMS — Silver CORY EARLY — Silver DANIEL & CHEYENNE THOMPSON — Silver LAKE MAJESTIK FARMS — Silver NORMAN S. OR SONJA L. LUTON — Silver WYATT CATTLE CO — Silver BRETT BASDEN — Bronze CLIFF AND/OR JUDY STEWART — Bronze DAVID ROADRUCK — Bronze EDDIE EAGERTON — Bronze GALLOWAY BRANGUS FARMS — Bronze H & H BRANGUS — Bronze HIGH ROCK FARM — Bronze HOLLEY FARMS — Bronze JJB BRANGUS — Bronze LEVON ENZOR — Bronze QUAIL CREEK BRANGUS INC — Bronze REZNICEK RANCH — Bronze STINSON BRANGUS — Bronze TERRAPIN CREEK BRANGUS — Bronze TRIPLE E BRANGUS — Bronze TUCKER FARMS — Bronze WALNUT CREEK FARMS INC — Bronze

ARIZONA

BRYCE AND DANI CARTER — Silver TEXAS CANYON BRANGUS — Silver CARTER BRANGUS, LLC — Bronze SKAARER BRANGUS — Bronze THE ALEX DEES MEMORIAL FOUNDATION — Bronze

ARKANSAS

CHRISTINE SMITH — Silver DR DWAINE DICKEY — Silver JEREMY JACKSON — Bronze JOHN D MILAM — Bronze JOSHUA KIRBY — Bronze LYNN & MARILEE RINGGOLD — Bronze THE BOYS CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze TROY OR VIRGINIA BEDWELL — Bronze

CALIFORNIA

EL RANCHO ESPANOL DE CUYAMA/THE SPANISH RANCH — Silver COURTNEY CALLAWAY — Bronze STEPHEN E DUNCKEL — Bronze WAYNE GLASGOW — Bronze

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FLORIDA

ASANA RANCH — Silver BRIANNA HODGES — Silver HAYFORD BRANGUS — Silver PHILLIPS RANCH LLC — Silver BARRY OR VALERIE LEWIS — Bronze DOUBLE R BRANGUS INC — Bronze DOUGLAS R CHENEY — Bronze JARED FIGLEY — Bronze LITTLE CREEK FARMS — Bronze MICHAEL D & CAROL A CANDLER — Bronze MO BRANGUS — Bronze ROBERT K DUNN — Bronze STARNES CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze W.E.T. FARMS — Bronze

GEORGIA

BLACK X RANCH — Silver MIKE OR SUSAN BURKE — Silver BENJAMIN WILSON — Gold GREUEL FAMILY BRANGUS — Gold BARRY JOE MC MANUS — Bronze BLACKWATER CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze CLOVER RANCH — Bronze COLD CREEK RANCH — Bronze GREAT MARK WESTERN — Bronze L & K FARMS — Bronze L G HERNDON JR FARMS INC — Bronze PARKER COOK BRANGUS — Bronze RRR RANCH — Bronze SALACOA VALLEY FARMS — Bronze TERRY J BUNCH — Bronze THE OAKS FARMS — Bronze VANNA FARMS — Bronze

IDAHO

KS BRANGUS LLC — Silver

KANSAS

CHRIS & SHAREE M SANKEY — Bronze DALE AND NANCY KIRKHAM — Bronze MIKE BURTIN — Bronze VERNON OR VICKI SUHN — Bronze

KENTUCKY

CIRCLE C BRANGUS — Bronze

LOUISIANA

BUSHLEY CREEK CATTLE CO. — Silver DAVID W WATSON — Silver 3B CATTLE — Bronze AUSTIN JAMES MCCURRY — Bronze CROCHET CATTLE COMPANY LLC — Bronze DAVID W LARSON — Bronze MIDSOUTH CATTLE — Bronze R CROSS BRANGUS — Bronze RAY BRADDOCK — Bronze S M COLVIN — Bronze SOUTHERN LOUISIANA FARMS — Bronze TRAPPEYS BRANGUS — Bronze

MISSISSIPPI

A FRANK BROCK — Silver BARBARA ANN W BYRD — Silver SECOND CHANCE BRANGUS — Silver SPUR S CATTLE — Silver A.V. MEYNIER AND REBECCA MEYNIER — Bronze ALICE WILLIAMS — Bronze ALLEN WARRINGTON SR — Bronze BRANDON N. CLINE — Bronze CALYX STAR RANCH — Bronze CUEVAS T3 BRANGUS — Bronze GORDON T KLEYLE — Bronze K4 BRANGUS — Bronze MAGNOLIA CREEK BRANGUS — Bronze MILTON SUNDBECK — Bronze RONALD COY FLAKE — Bronze WILLIAM L & ROSLINDA WELLS — Bronze WYLISS KEMP — Bronze

MISSOURI

ROGER RICHARDSON — Silver KEENEN LAND & CATTLE — Bronze TODD KEELING — Bronze

NORTH CAROLINA

WHITLEY CATTLE CO — Bronze

NEW MEXICO

BILL MORRISON — Bronze

OHIO

RANDY STEWART & JEROMY GREIWE — Bronze

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n o s a e s g in y if l a u q 6 1 0 2 g in r Sp OKLAHOMA

LAWMAN RANCH — Platinum MIKE VOREL — Platinum RUSSELL FENT — Gold BROOK LANGFORD — Silver JACOB ALLEN JONES — Silver MIKE OR MALINDA TAYLOR — Silver RUTH ANN CARTER — Silver TOM BECK — Silver ALANDRA EVERHART — Bronze CARL & BECKY GOODNIGHT — Bronze CECIL CHURCH — Bronze D FRANK PERRY — Bronze DOROTHY OR JAMES BENNETT — Bronze MICHAEL PRITCHARD — Bronze MY BRANGUS — Bronze PERRY RANCH — Bronze RANDY CLARK — Bronze SHAW BRANGUS — Bronze T. DEAN CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze WAITS RIDGEVIEW RANCH — Bronze

SOUTH CAROLINA

3-D FARMS — Bronze J BAR M BRANGUS RANCH — Bronze

SOUTH DAKOTA

TANESSA COWAN — Bronze

TENNESSEE

DS FARMS — Platinum BARNETT CATTLE COMPANY — Silver LAZY ONE FARM — Silver TRACI MIDDLETON — Silver ALAN VARNER — Bronze CIRCLE J FARMS — Bronze LEIPER’S FORK CATTLE CO, LLC — Bronze MILLER BRANGUS LLC — Bronze RANDY G BUTLER — Bronze ROBERT L SCHAFFER — Bronze

TEXAS

PENNRIDGE RANCH — Platinum 3 BAR S CATTLE CO — Silver AMANDA PLATE — Silver ANTHONY & PATRICIA KORZEKWA — Silver AP CATTLE — Silver B + E CATTLE COMPANY — Silver BAR G RANCH — Silver

BRIAN HICKS — Silver CLINTON WATTS — Silver DIAMOND SUE RANCH — Silver EMILY JACKSON — Silver HICKORY SAND RANCH — Silver HICKS RANCH, LLC — Silver JAMES RAY MEYER — Silver JESSICA EVERITT — Silver KTS CATTLE — Silver L3 RANCH — Silver OLD COLITA RANCH — Silver RICHARD L DOSS — Silver ROY D. DICKERSON — Silver VONDEROSA FARMS, LLC — Silver DOUBLE G BRANGUS — Gold HENGST BROTHERS BRANGUS — Gold PHILLIP T EVANS — Gold A J CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze ALEXIS COWAN — Bronze ALLEN T SMITH — Bronze AMANDA KELLER — Bronze ANDREWS BRANGUS RANCH — Bronze ASHORN A+ BRANGUS — Bronze ATWOOD FARMS BRANGUS — Bronze BAR Y BAR RANCH — Bronze BILL AUSTIN — Bronze BINFORD FARMS — Bronze BRIGGS RANCHES — Bronze BRITTAN D & PATRICIA A WALKER — Bronze BRONIKOWSKI CATTLE CO — Bronze C & N RANCH — Bronze CAROL & TED BURK — Bronze CAVENDER BRANGUS — Bronze CHAMPIONS VALLEY BRANGUS — Bronze CINDY JOHNS — Bronze CODY & LEAH DOUGLAS — Bronze CONNOR JACKSON — Bronze DARRELL KING — Bronze DEAN SMITH — Bronze DENNIS MCGILL — Bronze DIAMOND S RANCH — Bronze DOGUET DIAMOND D RANCH — Bronze DON GRUBAUGH — Bronze ELENA DOGUET — Bronze ELLIE JORGENSON — Bronze FRIDAY SAN SABA RANCH LTD — Bronze GARY L BRUNS — Bronze GENESIS RANCH — Bronze GERALD EVERS — Bronze GWH - BLH LTD. — Bronze

HOERSTER CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze J A PENNINGTON — Bronze J-B CATTLE — Bronze J&D RANCH — Bronze JASON KATCSMORAK — Bronze JEANIE SWINK — Bronze JOHN DIXON & SONS — Bronze JOHNSTON CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze JONESAROSA — Bronze KEN HUGHES — Bronze KENNETH MUTSCHER — Bronze KEVIN & LAURIE PAWELEK — Bronze LOKEY CATTLE LLC — Bronze LUKE F JOHNSTON — Bronze LYNN PATTERSON — Bronze MARK & REBECCA COWAN — Bronze MARK W BROWN — Bronze MARTIN-BRUNI CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze MATT & MICHELLE WILLEY — Bronze MATT ZIBILSKI — Bronze MOUND CREEK RANCHES — Bronze PAGE FARM — Bronze PAUL G VIGE — Bronze RAINY DAY RANCH — Bronze RAMRO LLC — Bronze RED BIRD MEADOWS RANCH — Bronze REEH BRANGUS — Bronze RONNIE COONROD — Bronze SHERRILL DANNHEIM — Bronze SKYHAWK BRANGUS — Bronze STALWART RANCHES — Bronze STARWOOD RANCH — Bronze T J MOORE III — Bronze T-BAR-O RANCH PARTNERSHIP, LTD. — Bronze THOMAS DUKES — Bronze TRIANGLE K FARMS — Bronze TRUITT HODGES JR — Bronze TWO HEARTS BRANGUS — Bronze TYLER L TOWNS — Bronze WARREN B YOUNG DVM — Bronze WILLIAMS RANCH COMPANY — Bronze WILSON & WILSON BRANGUS — Bronze

VIRGINIA

THOMAS DUKES — Bronze

INTERNATIONAL

TELPARA HILLS PTY LTD. — Bronze

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PERFORMANCE LEADER AWARDS ALABAMA

ADDISON BRANGUS FARMS — Silver SHON ROYSTER — Silver 4 MILE CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze BRETT BASDEN — Bronze CLIFF AND/OR JUDY STEWART — Bronze CORY EARLY — Bronze DANIEL & CHEYENNE THOMPSON — Bronze DANNY MCDONALD — Bronze DANNY R HAYNES — Bronze DAREN E BOSARGE — Bronze FULLER FARM — Bronze GALLOWAY BRANGUS FARMS — Bronze H & H BRANGUS — Bronze HIGH ROCK FARM — Bronze HOLLEY FARMS — Bronze J HUDSON HINES — Bronze JJB BRANGUS — Bronze JOHNSTON BRANGUS — Bronze LAKE MAJESTIK FARMS — Bronze LEVON ENZOR — Bronze MCCREARY FARMS — Bronze NUNLEY FARMS LLC — Bronze QUAIL CREEK BRANGUS INC — Bronze QUAIL VALLEY FARM — Bronze RANDY CLINE — Bronze TERRAPIN CREEK BRANGUS — Bronze TRIPLE E BRANGUS — Bronze TRUITT BRANGUS FARMS — Bronze WYATT CATTLE CO — Bronze

ARIZONA

LAZY S RANCH WILLCOX — Bronze PARKER BRANGUS — Bronze ROBBS BRANGUS — Bronze SKAARER BRANGUS — Bronze

ARKANSAS

JEREMY JACKSON — Platinum JIM SINGLETON — Silver BIG D RANCH — Bronze BOB OR VALINE TEDDER — Bronze CHRISTINE SMITH — Bronze DAKOTA WILLIAMS — Bronze JMP FARMS, LLC — Bronze RUSHING FARMS, LLC. — Bronze TROY OR VIRGINIA BEDWELL — Bronze WADE H GRAHAM — Bronze

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CALIFORNIA

EL RANCHO ESPANOL DE CUYAMA/THE SPANISH RANCH — Silver JENA GLASGOW — Bronze STEPHEN E DUNCKEL — Bronze WAYNE GLASGOW — Bronze

COLORADO

R & R BRANGUS — Bronze

FLORIDA

APSO CORPORATION — Bronze ASANA RANCH — Bronze BAR JR FARM — Bronze BARRY OR VALERIE LEWIS — Bronze BRUCE & PHYLLIS LYKINS — Bronze DOUBLE R BRANGUS INC — Bronze DOUGLAS R CHENEY — Bronze ELIJAH LASSETER — Bronze HAYMANS 711 RANCH — Bronze JARED FIGLEY — Bronze LITTLE CREEK FARMS — Bronze LOWERY BRANGUS FARM — Bronze MITCHELL HANCOCK — Bronze MO BRANGUS — Bronze PHILIP OR PAT LEWIS — Bronze PHILLIPS RANCH LLC — Bronze REGAL DICKS & CHRIS LOWERY — Bronze ROBERT K DUNN — Bronze SABAL RIDGE BRANGUS LLC — Bronze SULLIVAN FARMS, LLC — Bronze VALHOLLY FRANK — Bronze W.E.T. FARMS — Bronze

GEORGIA

COLD CREEK RANCH — Platinum CHAR-NO FARM — Silver TERRY J BUNCH — Silver BENJAMIN WILSON — Bronze BLACKWATER CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze CLOVER RANCH — Bronze JEFF THOMAS — Bronze L & K FARMS — Bronze MATT HIBBERTS — Bronze MICHAEL HUNT — Bronze PARKER COOK BRANGUS — Bronze RRR RANCH — Bronze SALACOA VALLEY FARMS — Bronze THE OAKS FARMS — Bronze

TRIPLE B RANCH — Bronze WILLIAM A WHITMIRE — Bronze

KANSAS

CHRIS & SHAREE M SANKEY — Bronze MIKE BURTIN — Bronze PLATTE VALLEY BRANGUS — Bronze VERNON OR VICKI SUHN — Bronze

LOUISIANA

BUSHLEY CREEK CATTLE CO. — Silver BRIAN TORRES — Bronze CROCHET CATTLE COMPANY LLC — Bronze DAVID BURKE — Bronze ERNEST LYNN & DANA WHITE — Bronze GH RANCH — Bronze R CROSS BRANGUS — Bronze TOMMIE ROGERS — Bronze TRAPPEYS BRANGUS — Bronze

MISSISSIPPI

SPUR S CATTLE — Gold ADAM DEAN — Silver CORRINE JACKSON — Silver ALLEN WARRINGTON SR — Bronze BARBARA ANN W BYRD — Bronze BLUE RIBBON FARMS LLC — Bronze BRAD WATTS — Bronze CALYX STAR RANCH — Bronze CUEVAS T3 BRANGUS — Bronze DOUGLAS G COOK — Bronze GORDON T KLEYLE — Bronze K4 BRANGUS — Bronze MAGNOLIA CREEK BRANGUS — Bronze MILTON SUNDBECK — Bronze PECAN HILL FARMS — Bronze RONALD COY FLAKE — Bronze SECOND CHANCE BRANGUS — Bronze TANNER FARMS, LP — Bronze TWO OAKS FARM — Bronze

MISSOURI

CAROLYN M BELDEN — Bronze DOUG & DERENDA GARISS — Bronze HARTLEY FARMS — Bronze KEENEN LAND & CATTLE — Bronze KEVIN & PATRICIA ISEMAN — Bronze TODD KEELING — Bronze WARD OR JOYCE SCHEPPERT — Bronze

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FALL 2015 qualifying season NORTH CAROLINA

EVON CROOKS — Gold L & W CATTLE CO — Bronze PETERSON BRANGUS LLC — Bronze

NEW MEXICO

BILL MORRISON — Bronze

OKLAHOMA

LAWMAN RANCH — Platinum MIKE VOREL — Platinum BRAD CHURCH — Silver MIKE OR MALINDA TAYLOR — Silver SHARAH OR RAYMOND SIMEROTH — Silver K&R BROKEN BAR RANCH — Gold RICHARD M TROTTER — Gold CECIL CHURCH — Bronze D FRANK PERRY — Bronze DOROTHY OR JAMES BENNETT — Bronze LORENZO LABRADA — Bronze MEL DAINTY — Bronze MICHAEL PRITCHARD — Bronze MY BRANGUS — Bronze PERRY RANCH — Bronze RANDY CLARK — Bronze RUSSELL FENT — Bronze RUTH ANN CARTER — Bronze SHAW BRANGUS — Bronze

OREGON

GREG ROMANS — Bronze

SOUTH CAROLINA

SANS SOUCI FARM, LLC — Bronze

TENNESSEE

ALAN VARNER — Silver JACKSON FARMS — Silver RANDY G BUTLER — Silver BARNETT CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze LAZY ONE FARM — Bronze MBCC, LLC — Bronze TRACI MIDDLETON — Bronze W O CATTLE CO — Bronze

TEXAS

BRANDON BELT — Gold GENESIS RANCH — Gold PAGE FARM — Gold 3 BAR S CATTLE CO — Silver AMANDA PLATE — Silver

ANTHONY & PATRICIA KORZEKWA — Silver BUCK THOMASON — Silver BUFFALOE CATTLE — Silver CONNOR JACKSON — Silver DOUG & DARNELL MUENCHOW — Silver EMILY JACKSON — Silver GREENWOOD CATTLE CO. — Silver J & M 4C RANCH — Silver J&D RANCH — Silver KTS CATTLE — Silver RERAN RANCH — Silver RICHARD FUNDERBURK — Silver RICHARD L DOSS — Silver STOKES FAMILY TRUST-NG SPLIT DIAMOND RANCH — Silver AIMEE ADAMEK — Bronze ALEXIS COWAN — Bronze ANDREWS BRANGUS RANCH — Bronze ASHORN A+ BRANGUS — Bronze B BAR B RANCH — Bronze BAR LT — Bronze BAR S CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze BAR Y BAR RANCH — Bronze BIG ELM CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze BILL AUSTIN — Bronze BLACK STONE BRANGUS — Bronze BRONIKOWSKI CATTLE CO — Bronze CAITLYNN SMART — Bronze CAVENDER BRANGUS — Bronze CHAMPIONS VALLEY BRANGUS — Bronze COOPER MORRIS — Bronze CROSS F CATTLE — Bronze CROSS N RANCH — Bronze DARRELL KING — Bronze DAVID AND BECKY DERRICK — Bronze DAVID G ALPHIN — Bronze DAVID S PURSIFULL — Bronze DIAMOND G BRANGUS — Bronze DIAMOND S RANCH — Bronze DIAMOND SUE RANCH — Bronze DOGUET DIAMOND D RANCH — Bronze DR ROBERT S VINEYARD — Bronze ELLIE JORGENSON — Bronze FRAN SMITH — Bronze GARRETT R THOMAS — Bronze GARY L BRUNS — Bronze GERALD EVERS — Bronze GLENN WEISHUHN — Bronze GREG & SUE WILLIAMS — Bronze HELEN S ADAMS — Bronze HENGST BROTHERS BRANGUS — Bronze HOERSTER CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze

IRON FARM CATTLE CO — Bronze J-B CATTLE — Bronze JACK D LINDER — Bronze JAY & JENNIFER BARKDULL — Bronze JOHN DIXON & SONS — Bronze KAEDEN SOHNS — Bronze KATY KNOX WUNDERLICH — Bronze KEN HUGHES — Bronze KODY KAHLA — Bronze LACKEY RANCH - BRANGUS DIVISION — Bronze LINDSAY R SYLER — Bronze LOPEZ LAND & CATTLE LLC — Bronze LYNN PATTERSON — Bronze MARK W BROWN — Bronze MARTIN-BRUNI CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze MATT & MICHELLE WILLEY — Bronze MBJ RANCH — Bronze MOUND CREEK RANCHES — Bronze PAUL G VIGE — Bronze PAUL PHILLEY — Bronze PENNRIDGE RANCH — Bronze PEPPER CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze POPP FARMS BRANGUS — Bronze R L FALKENHAGEN JR — Bronze RAMRO LLC — Bronze RANDY & DEBBIE RHODES — Bronze REEH BRANGUS — Bronze RONNIE COONROD — Bronze SCHULTZ CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze SKYHAWK BRANGUS — Bronze STALWART RANCHES — Bronze STARWOOD RANCH — Bronze STEVE & REX HUDGINS — Bronze T J MOORE III — Bronze T-BAR-O RANCH PARTNERSHIP, LTD. — Bronze TAJO RANCH, LLC — Bronze TERRY RAY REED — Bronze TURNER BRANGUS FARM — Bronze TWO HEARTS BRANGUS — Bronze TYSON LOOS — Bronze WELLMANN CATTLE COMPANY — Bronze WESLEY K WILLIAMSON — Bronze WHITEHALL BRANGUS — Bronze WILLIAMS HOMESTEAD RANCH — Bronze WILLIAMS RANCH COMPANY — Bronze WILSON & WILSON BRANGUS — Bronze WOOLLEY BRANGUS RANCH — Bronze ZACHARY X. YANTA II — Bronze

VIRGINIA

THOMAS DUKES — Bronze

INTERNATIONAL

JORGE ESTRADA ZUBIA — Bronze

JUNIOR CONNECTION // JUNIOR MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Photos provided by Jodie Miller.

JUNIOR MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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Eighteen-year-old Tanner Miller is a fifth-generation cattle producer from Gilmer, Texas. Tanner’s family has been involved in the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) for almost 40 years. While his great grandfather had some Brangus cattle, it was Tanner’s grandmother who began the registered Brangus herd when her children started showing

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Brangus through the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA). “For our family, there isn’t another breed that can even hold a candle to the Brangus,” Tanner says. “I feel very fortunate to raise Brangus cattle because after they finish in the show ring, they transition to the herd and become great producers, contributing to the bottom line.”

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Miller’s father, Coy, began showing Brangus cattle in 1980. Twenty-eight short years later, Tanner got his first Brangus heifer from Cavender’s Neches River Ranch; he was nine years old. Tanner has been involved in the IJBBA for nine years. He is, also, a member of both the IBBA and the International Red Brangus Breeders Association (IRBBA). “Participating in the IJBBA has really grown my passion and love for the breed,” says Tanner. “Researching Brangus for the public speaking events has simply sold me on their hardiness, versatility, carcass quality, and excellent mothering instincts.” Tanner says his favorite memory from participating in IBBA’s junior program is from the National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS). He won All Around Junior when he was 11 at NJBS. “When [they] announced my name, I just lit up,” Tanner exclaims. “[The IJBBA president at the time] was a tremendous encouragement to all the young exhibitors.” In regard to participation in the IJBBA, Tanner says he considers it a wonderful opportunity to meet families from across the country, make great friends, and make memories. Tanner says his participation in IJBBA has improved and tested his knowledge and skills in a variety of competitions. “The [NJBS] has been a highlight for me every summer,” Tanner exclaims. “It may be hot, but it’s always fun!” From Barnyard Olympics to Quiz Bowl, Public Speaking to Beef Skill-a-Thon, Tanner says there is something for everyone to enjoy. “I would say the best way to fall in love with the Brangus breed,” he explains, “is to go to the [NJBS], take part in every event offered, and just start meeting all of the Brangus breeders, exhibitors and supporters!” Tanner has engaged in service to the breed on a state level, too. He served on the Texas Junior Brangus Breeders Board of Directors for three years. He finished his term as vice president, and he says he is extremely thankful to have had the opportunity to serve. “[TJBBA] put on a great state show each year, and I had the honor and privilege of working the ring at Fort Worth and Houston,” Tanner explains. “One of the highlights and best experiences is that of meeting longtime Brangus breeders and supporters of the junior program is there are so many people that place high value on

JUNIOR CONNECTION // the junior program and they graciously support and encourage the junior exhibitors.” With nine years of show experience, and more than nine years of being around Brangus cattle, Tanner offers advice to his peers: “When it comes to the show ring, I would just say that practice doesn’t make perfect, but it makes you a whole lot better. Putting in the time at home, watching great showmen, and learning from them is the best way to improve. When you win, keep your head down, and when you lose, keep your head up. When you do the best you can do, there are no regrets.” He, also, says service through leadership is a great way to positively impact others. “Borrowing from the FFA Motto: ‘Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.’ Participation in organizations like the IJBBA, TJBBA, FFA and 4-H provide tremendous opportunities to serve others, gain valuable leadership skills, and prepare for life.” Following graduation from Union Grove High School, Miller plans to attend Texas A&M University, where he will study agricultural economics and agricultural leadership and development. Equipped with a college education, he plans to pursue a career in agricultural business or sales while continuing to breed, show and sell Brangus cattle. “Raising Brangus cattle and getting involved in the junior Brangus associations not only promotes the breed but opens doors for service through leadership, as well. When you volunteer your time, effort and abilities and work toward a

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goal, such as putting on a contest, event or show, it becomes very important to see that activity or event be successful,” Tanner says in closing. “Taking on a leadership role guarantees that you are committed and involved. When an activity or event positively impacts someone, it is a true blessing!”

SHOW CONNECTION // DNA RULE REQUIREMENTS

IBBA Show RulE DNA Typing for Parentage Verification by IBBA Member Relations Specialist Macee Prause Effective May 15, 2018: Parentage verification will be required on animals shown in International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) sanctioned open shows listed. National Shows: Brangus Futurity, International Brangus Show, National Show of Merit, and Western National Brangus Show. Regional Shows: Arizona National, California State Fair, Dixie National, Florida State Fair, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Greater Jacksonville Fair, Ozark Empire Fair, and San Antonio Livestock Exposition. Prior to show check-in, all animals are required to have parent verification complete and on file with the IBBA. If parentage verification is incomplete at check-in time, the animal will be ineligible to show. It is highly recommended that samples for parentage verification be received by the lab at least 60 days prior to ensure that DNA results are completed in time. This rule does not apply to junior shows. The member portal available to IBBA members at int-brangus.org is a useful tool to assist producers in managing their herd’s DNA profiles. Once a member is logged into the the online software, the producer can view a list of animals

in their herd by selecting “DNA Request.” This page will provide you with a list of all animals in your herd and display which tests are on file for the animal, including their sire of record and dam of record. DNA testing that you want to be completed can be submitted from this page. There are two categories of DNA tests: SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphism) and STRs (short tandem repeat). SNPs and STRs cannot be compared to one another for parentage verification. Therefore, it is important to ensure proper DNA test types are ordered for parent verification to be conducted. SNPs provide a vast number of markers for parent verification in comparison to STRs.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 50 For that reason, STRs should only be ordered as needed based on data available for the parents. For example: if an animal’s sire only has STRs available and the animal’s dam only has SNPs available; STRs and SNPs should be ordered on the progeny to verify parentage to both the sire and dam. DNA is needed on the sire, dam and progeny to complete parentage verification. DNA parentage verification will validate the animal’s genetic identity and assures the accuracy of an animal’s pedigree. “You know exactly who they are,” Alan Haney, with Johnston Brangus, said. “[This can eliminate] problems we had in the past with sire assumptions between the AI sire and the clean-up bull,” explained Haney. After conducting DNA parentage verification, Kim Carter with Rafter Double C Brangus Ranch explained, “Some of the sires were not who we expected.” Carter discussed the operation’s artificial insemination (AI) program and clean-up bull strategies which determined the sire of record for the animal’s registration. Due to dams having late calvings and unexpected AI sire qualifications, Carter stated, “I do see the benefits for DNA parentage verification for show animals, especially pertaining to the sire.” “If additional progeny are available on deceased sires and/or dams, we can infer on said sire or dam at the cost to the member,” explained IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS. Producers should collect DNA samples now on sires and dams of potential show animals. “I recommend obtaining a DNA sample, preferably two samples in case one test fails, on all potential animals in the herd, and keep the DNA samples on file. If DNA testing is needed in the future on an animal, you can obtain the sample from your filing cabinet and submit the DNA for testing when needed,” explains Perkins. Hair, blood, and tissue sampling units (TSUs) can be stored

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for long periods of time if kept in dark, 50-70ºF environments (e.g. filing cabinet). Avoid freezing or overheating all DNA samples. The only exceptions to DNA parentage verification are for calves on the side of heifers and cows and cow/calf pairs. The details regarding each exception are the following: Calves on the side of heifers and cows If the calf is over 60 days of age by the date of show check-in, it must have parentage verification complete by show check-in. If it is under 60 days of age by the date of show check-in, parentage verification of the calf is not required. Cow/Calf Pair Cows in the cow/calf pair classes are exempt from the parentage verification requirement if they are born prior to Sept. 1, 2016. (This exemption should be noted with an asterisked footnote next to the class that it applies to on the show classifications.) IBBA reserves the right to collect DNA samples at any IBBA-sanctioned shows. DNA collection will be conducted on all division and reserve division champions, as well as randomly selected animals, for the purposes of reverifying parentage at the association’s expense. At the four nationally IBBAsanctioned shows, three random samples will be collected from Brangus® and Ultrablack® entries and three random samples will be collected from Red Brangus™ and Ultrared entries. For more information regarding DNA parentage verification, please contact Macee Prause in IBBA’s office at (210) 696-8231 or by email at mprause@gobrangus.com.

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the international brangus shows at THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO

SHOW JUDGE PROFILE

Shane Bedwell Shane Bedwell serves as the chief operating officer and director of breed improvement for the American Hereford Association (AHA). Shane works closely with the AHA’s genetic evaluation and national reference sire program. The AHA implemented Whole Herd Total Performance Records in 2000. This program has allowed AHA to develop one of the most accurate genetic evaluation systems in the country while, also, allowing the implementation of many key economically relevant traits. Prior to joining the AHA, Shane was a professor and livestock judging coach at Colorado State University for eight years. He received an associate’s degree in science from Butler County Community College in 2002 and a bachelor’s degree in animal science and industry from Kansas State University in 2004. Shane

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completed a master’s degree in beef cattle nutrition from the University of Illinois in 2007. Shane has had the opportunity to judge cattle in 30 states including major shows at the National Western Stock Show, American Royal, North American, Fort Worth Stock Show, Oklahoma Youth Expo, San Antonio Livestock Show, Arizona National, and the Houston Livestock and Rodeo. Shane was raised on a cow-calf/ stocker ranch near Medicine Lodge, Kansas, and is still involved with the operation. Bedwell and his wife, Lacey, have two children, Cealy Rose and Chisum.

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the international brangus shows at THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO

SHOW JUDGE PROFILE

Carlos Ojea Rullan Carlos Ojea Rullán is a fifthgeneration cattleman; his family has been involved in the cattle business since 1878. At the age of 14, he started making his first steps in the cattle business. At the age of 18, he purchased his first registered female, and he founded his own ranch, La Juanita. At the age of 21, after two trips to the United States, he designed and founded a revolutionary genetic selection, breeding and marketing program called Ojea Rullán & Co. Among many professional ventures and successes, Rullán is the founder of Genetica Global, an artificial insemination leader stud in Argentina. More than 300 cows from six different beef brands receive the influence of Rullán’s genetic decisions. In the last 24 years, between his own cattle and those of his clientele, Rullán has claimed 162 grand champion, reserve champion, or third-best bull or female titles at the prestigious Palermo Show. The breeds shown include Angus, Braford, Brangus, Hereford, Red Angus, and Shorthorn.

Rullán says he considers his major professional achievement to be the enormous legacy to the genetics improvement of the beef cattle in Argentina and internationally. “The big amount of bulls and females produced every year, plus the enormous list of top sires, whose semen breeds more than 250 females per year, results in a high amount of steers and fat heifers with great quality,” he explains. Several of these animals are carcass test winners, and they deliver great quality meat to consumers’ plates. Carlos’s resume is full of judging experiences across Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the U.S. He has judged several prestigious beef cattle shows, including five world congress events, for multiple breeds: Angus, Beefmaster, Brahman, Brangus, Braford, Charolais, Hereford, Limousin, Red Angus, Red Brangus, Shorthorn, and Wagyu.

SALE SUMMARIES //

SKYHAWK’S PRESIDENTE BONANZA SALE NOV. 17 - TYLER, TEXAS submitted by Russ Williamson, Skyhawk Brangus Registered Brangus & Ultrablack Female Averages • 32 registered bulls $3,742.18 • 12 fall-breds $3,764.00 • 10 registered female pairs $3,955.00 • 12 registered fall-breds $3,691.66 • 20 spring-breds $4,480.00 • 8 open heifers $3,281.25 • 1 pick-of-the-calf-crop $7,000.00 • 83 lots $3933.13 A very enthusiastic crowd traveled to Tyler, Texas, to attend the first production sale in 11 years. Thursday night was enjoyed by friends and cattle viewers with a barbeque rib dinner and entertainment by the Wooten Brothers. We were blessed with the attendance of two nominees for the IBBA Board of Directors, Garry Clem and Gina Gill, and IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS and his wife, Rhonda. The Friday afternoon auction was a huge success with Presidente genetics being purchased from five different states. Col. Doak Lambert led the sale off with the bulls. The two high-selling bulls were 915D3, purchased by Carl and Denise Hillon for $6750.00, and 32C, purchased by Angelo Zottarelli for $6750.00. There were numerous volume buyers desiring the great show-sire-of-the-year genetics. Loyd Dodson of Haughton, Louisiana, purchased 12 lots for $48,750.00. Thomas Soileau of Bunkie, Louisiana, purchased eight lots for $29,250.00. Steven

Ford of Lawton, Oklahoma, purchased six lots for $26,000.00. Jeff Williams, of the famous Clayton Williams Ranch, purchased two lots for $15,250.00. The high-selling lot, 129D, a bred Presidente-embryo heifer for $10,000.00, was purchased by Jeff Williams. A surprise lot, which consisted of a pick of any Skyhawk calf born this year from Sept. 1 to Jan. 1, was added at the end of the sale and was purchased by Garry and Phillis Clem for $7,000.00. A commercial breeder from Lindale, Texas, Tommy Williams, purchased eight bulls for $28,600.00 for the volume bull buyer. It was a great sale. Pam and I would like to thank those who assisted us – especially Gina Gill for her Facebook work, Garrett Allen, Neva, and Myron Saathoff, who came early to help with the preparation, and Garrett Thomas, who took some fantastic pictures. We would, also, especially like to thank those who came, bid and bought.

SALACOA VALLEY ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE NOV. 17-18 - FAIRMOUNT, GEORGIA submitted by Mark Cowan, American Marketing Services Salacoa Valley Stirs Excitement with the Largest Brangus Offering • • • • • • •

1 IJBBA donation lot grossed $1,400 to average $1,400 10 Brangus peaches grossed $89,250 to average $8,925 32 Brangus and Super American open heifers grossed $204,000 to average $6,375 32 Brangus fall-bred cows/pairs grossed $150,750 to average $4,711 63 Brangus spring pairs/3N1s grossed $278,650 to average $4,423 44 Brangus spring-bred heifers grossed $167,250 to average $3,801 181 total Brangus female lots grossed $889,900 to average $4,917

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140 coming two-year-old Brangus bulls grossed $678,500 to average $4,846 64 yearling Brangus and Super American bulls grossed $250,750 to average $3,918 1 Brangus semen lot grossed $11,400 to average $11,400 204 total bulls grossed $929,250 to average $4,555

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386 total lots grossed $1,830,550 to average $4,742

Excitement was high and anticipation was great for the largest offering of registered Brangus seedstock to be sold in the 2017 sale season. Crisp fall weather greeted 109 buyers from nine states, Mexico and Australia at the recent Salacoa Valley Brangus Sale. Friday evening’s female sale saw Lot 212, MS SALACOA VALLEY NEW VISION 541D22, sell for $32,000 to Stacy Smitherman, Centerville, Texas. Todd Edwards, Fairmount, Georgia, paid $31,000 to own Lot 197, MS SALACOA LEGACY 468D43. This open heifer is a daughter of 468P22. Quail Valley Farm, Oneonta, Alabama, paid $30,000 each for the next two highselling lots, both proven donors. The first was Lot 19, MS SVF PATTON 23Y66, the dam of Hollywood. The second was Lot 76, MS SVF LTD 392Y22, the dam of multiple herd bulls. Lot 2, T3 MS THREE D 30D, sold for $25,000. She was purchased by Quail Valley and consigned by Cuevas T3 Brangus, Purvis, Mississippi.

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Quail Valley, also, purchased the high-selling bull when they paid $50,000 to own Lot 301, NEVER SURRENDER OF SALACOA 803D9. This high-volumned son of Boulder turned a lot of heads and projects seven EPD traits ranking in the breed’s top 20 percent. Cuevas T3 Brangus purchased the day’s second high-selling bull when they bid $42,000 for Lot 303, TINSELTOWN OF SALACOA 468D4. This powerful but lightbirth Hollywood son is out of the 468P22 donor. The day’s third high-selling bull was Lot 307, TARA OF SALACOA 99D31, and went to TTT Brangus, Fayette, Alabama, for $27,000. He is an Atlanta son out of a big-ribbed Bear Bryant daughter.

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GENETRUST @ CAVENDER’S NECHES RIVER RANCH NOV. 18 - jacksonville, TEXAS submitted by Cody Gariss, GENETRUST Registered Brangus & Ultrablack Bull Averages • 99 coming two-year-olds $5056 • 105 yearlings $4779 • 204 total Brangus and Ultrablack bulls gross 1,002,250 to average $4913 A capacity crowd gathered at Joe and Nancy Cavender’s Neches River Ranch for the largest annual bull sale in the state of Texas, hosted by the GENETRUST partners Nov. 18. Participation was active from start to finish, making for an action-packed day. Leading off the day was a son of the staple herd sire at Cavender’s, TJM THREE D 302A, in the form of Lot 203, CB CAPITAL GAINS 924D19, from Cavender Brangus. An elite combination of growth, muscle and maternal and stemming back to the dam of Final Cut, this outstanding prospect commanded a bid of $50,000 from Robbie Brooks, Marshall Farms, Ramer, Alabama, for two-thirds interest and full possession. The second high-selling bull of the day was, also, a son of Three D from Cavender Brangus in Lot 162, CB THREE D 468D36. Expressively muscled with elite growth, he was the $14,000 selection of Mo Williams of MO Brangus, Longwood, Florida. A stout-made son of Suhn’s Foundation from Platte

Valley Brangus came in next as Lot 167, PV FOUNDATION 535D2. With loads of performance and a superior sheath design, he was the $10,500 selection of Rafael Ortega of the Rio Ranch, Houston, Texas. A popular Three D son from Cavender Brangus followed as Lot 127, CB THREE D 77D2. Deep-sided and easydoing, his combination of form, function and eye appeal was captured by Adam Hicks, Hicks Ranch, Alto, Texas, at $10,000. The high-selling Ultrablack bull was a uniquely bred son of DMR Tribute, PV TRIBUTE 684D, again from Platte Valley. With an elite data set and eye appeal to boot, he was the $10,000 selection of progressive commercial cattlemen Jim and Kirk Saul, Quitaque, Texas. For more information on breed-leading Brangus and Ultrablack seedstock, the nation’s foremost line-up of Brangus A.I. sires or private treaty offerings visit www.genetrustbrangus. com.

Submit sale summary content to IBBA Field Service Representative Matt Murdoch (mmurdoch@gobrangus.com).

AFFILIATE CONNECTION: IJBBA //

Gearing Up for World Brangus Congress & HLSR by IJBBA Vice-President Rustin Anderson

Houston, Texas, is home of the Major League Baseball World Series Champions, and soon-to-be home of the 2018 World Brangus Congress (WBC). Brangus breeders from around the world will converse amongst each other about ways to improve their herds, as well as the breed as a whole. Many IBBA members are excited for the opportunity to attend the WBC PreTour. Breeders will flock to gorgeous parts of Brangus country including Georgia, Mississippi and Louisiana. During the Pre-Tour, attendees will travel to some of the leading breeders of the South and see their amazing operations, plus visit grand cities such as New Orleans before being dropped off in Houston for WBC. The excitement will continue, thanks to the jam-packed schedule of events. From speakers at Texas A&M Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veterinary and meat science schools to the WBC Trade Show, breeders are sure to enjoy this experience. The International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) Board of Directors is excited to be part of the schedule of events and share the activities of the IJBBA with the international Brangus

community. The United States is unique in the involvement of junior members, and we hope to share some things about IJBBA that might be taken to other countries and put into action with their youth. The highlight of WBC will definitely be the International Brangus Show. Many breeders from across the country have been preparing for Houston for several months to obtain the Grand Champion banner. Producers have taken time to choose the best of their animals to gear up for the International Brangus Show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The selected animals will be advertised to worldwide breeders for them to consider using in their own herds. Perhaps the event that the IJBBA Board of Directors is most excited about is the sale of the 2018 IJBBA Legacy Female. The female this year will be a Red Brangus female, whose pedigree is packed full of champions, donated by Red Bud Farms of Ben Lomond, Arkansas. The IJBBA Board of Directors is truly thankful for this incredible female to be the Legacy Female and even more thankful for the generosity of Red

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y c a Leg Female The 2018 IJBBA

offered by: Red Bud Farms

rbf EVITA 175e7 February 20, 2017 RR10362090 Sire: TJR Red Dynasty 198/A Dam: Trio’s MLS Angelfire 175A

Red Bud Farms Josh Walker (870)287-4329 Allen Goode (214)683-1600

www.redbudfarms.net

She sells at the 2018

GENETIC EDGE XXIII SALE 7:30 pm  March 3, 2018  Houston, TX

he IJBBA is excited to announce that the 2018 IJBBA Legacy Female will be offered by Red Bud Farms of Ben Lomond, Arkansas. Designed to help fund the IJBBA Legacy Leadership Conference, the IJBBA Board of Directors, and the National Junior Brangus Show as well as build upon the legacy of proven Brangus leaders that the IJBBA is known to produce, the IJBBA Legacy Female is key to the success of IJBBA. Only the second Red Brangus female to have the incredible honor of being the IJBBA Legacy Female, Evita packs a powerful pedigree of proven champion genetics! Sired by TJR Red Dynasty 198/A the 2015 International Brangus Show Grand Champion Bull and out of Trio’s MLS Angelfire 175A the 2015 Brangus Futurity Grand Champion Female, the 2015 San Antonio Reserve Grand Champion Female and the 2016 Fort Worth Grand Champion Female of both Blacks and Reds! Red Bud Farms is truly offering one of their best. Evita will make a powerful addition to anyone’s show string and/or breeding program, but will undoubtedly find her way to someone’s donor pen! You are invited to participate in a group effort to purchase this female. For more information, please contact Tyler Dean (405)207-6921 or tylerwdean@gmail.com. All proceeds go to benefit the Brangus Juniors! Don’t miss this unique opportunity that supports a great cause. We’ll see you in Houston! 59

AFFILIATE CONNECTION: IBA //

Calling All Brangus Enthusiasts! News submitted by Jodi Jackson It is an exciting time to be a Brangus breeder. We have one of the greatest opportunities to showcase our breed internationally during the World Brangus Congress (WBC), set for Feb. 27 - March 3, in Houston, Texas. The International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) works hard to promote Brangus cattle through our efforts of creating and selling promotional items and through our longtime support of our junior members. The IBA will be working alongside the IBBA to help welcome guests to WBC. IBA will be working the registration desk and assisting with the trade show for the Congress. In addition, IBA will

have plenty of unique Brangus items for sale to help promote our breed and to continue to support the work IBA does in providing scholarships. If you are a current IBA member and would like to join us in helping with the WBC, please contact IBA President Sami Roop at sami.roop@fortworthtexas.gov. The IBA Annual Meeting will, also, be held during the Houston activities; please stay tuned for an email regarding the date and time. We would love to have you join us! Fill out the membership application below and return it to Kay Gibson.

INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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// AFFILIATE CONNECTION: TBBA

TBBA News News submitted by Jodi Jackson Final plans are underway for the 2018 Texas Brangus Breeders Association (TBBA) Convention and Miss America Sale. The event will be held April 6-7, at Tenroc Ranch in Salado, Texas. TBBA will join the International Red Brangus Breeders Association (IRBBA) to co-host the two-day event. Activities begin Friday with the TBBA convention and meeting, steak dinner, and music entertainment.

Saturday, April 7, will include a pre-sale brunch followed by the Miss America Sale starting at 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact TBBA President Doug Muenchow at cattlemandoug@aol.com or Miss America Sale Chairman Mike Weathers at mikeweathers@msn.com.

AFFILIATE CONNECTION: Gearing Up for World Brangus Congress & HLSR cont’d

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 58 Bud Farms. This beautiful female would do well in any program or operation, so make sure and find her in Houston and either guarantee yourself to take her home by being the high bidder or consider joining the IJBBA Legacy Female Buyer Group for a chance to own her! More information about the buyer group will be available in the March issue of the Brangus Journal or you can contact any member of the IJBBA Board of Directors. IBBA’s Annual Meeting will, also, commence during the week. The retiring IBBA directors will be recognized, and the newly-elected board members will be announced. Events throughout the week and year will, also, be announced. The Awards Banquet will give the three annual awards to the Breeder of the Year, the Commercial Producer of the Year, and the Pioneer of the Year Award. After the WBC, the Post-Tour will begin. Much like the Pre-Tour, attendees will visit some of the best breeders in Texas and explore cities like San Antonio, San Marcos, and Fort Worth. Also, tours

of the Purina Feed Mill, Elgin Breeding Services, and a day at the Stockyards in “Cowtown, U.S.A.” viewing cattle is planned. From all IJBBA directors, we are excited to see everyone soon at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for the 2018 International Brangus Show and World Brangus Congress! Until Anderson’s election to the board in July 2016, it had been several years since Mississippi was represented on the IJBBA Board of Directors. Since the purchase of his family’s registered Brangus herd in 2011, Anderson has been a true advocate for the breed showing Brangus cattle on a local, state and national level. Anderson is no stranger to the responsibilities of leadership roles having served as president of his FFA Chapter and president of the Jones County Junior Livestock Association. Additionally, Anderson serves the Jones County Cattlemen’s Association and will represent Mississippi at the North American International Livestock Exposition Skill-A-Thon Contest and at the National Western Quiz Bowl Contest. A senior at South Jones High School, Anderson is, also, taking dual credit courses through Jones County Junior College.

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WELCOME!

NEW MEMBERS

ADALYN KAY CLOYD – Santa Fe, Texas ALFONSO ALVAREZ GONZALEZ – Tepatitlan De Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico ALYSSA SWEAT – Haines City, Florida BO WEATHERS – Saint Francisville, Louisiana BOBBY WHITTINGTON – Votaw, Texas BRADY WILLIAMS – Fairfield, Texas BRANDIE DUCK – Hughes Springs, Texas CARLEIGH WELCH – Alachua, Florida COLTON HALE – Sumner, Texas FAR NIENTE FARMS – Valley Head, Alabama FLYN W CATTLE – Tahoka, Texas GENTLE BREEZE FARMS – Athens, Louisiana HOMER MARTIN – Carrizo Springs, Texas JACKIE COOPER – Sugar Land, Texas JOHN GARCIA – Corpus Christi, Texas JOSE ANTONIO AGUILAR – Guatemala City, Guatemala JOSHUA TURNER – Resaca, Georgia KAITLYN WILLIAMS – Okeechobee, Florida KAYLEE HUDSON – Tampa, Florida KINLEY SMITH – Bonham, Texas LEACHMAN CATTLE OF COLORADO – Fort Collins, Colorado LOGAN HALE – Sumner, Texas LUCKETT RANCH – Matador, Texas MEAGAN MICHELE HANSON – Fort Stockton, Texas NORALEE TOWNSEND – Rose Bud, Arkansas PAUL & KATHY MEWS – Menard, Texas RANCHO CJA – Sanborodon, Ecuador SAINT DENIS RANCH – Thorndale, Texas SCOTT FARMS – Kirbyville, Texas SCOTT K BLACKMON – Livingston, Texas TAYLOR HAY FARM – Elba, Alabama TINA WILLIAMS – Fairfield, Texas TORRYE HICKS – Trenton, Texas

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FRIENDS WE WILL M ISS

KEITH DANIEL

November 23, 1949 - October 21, 2017 Keith Daniel, 67, of Sale Creek, passed away on October 21, 2017. Being a husband, father and Poppy were by far Keith’s most proud accomplishments. He was the owner and operator of Keith Daniel Construction Company and Daniel Farm Supply. He and his wife, Faith, are members of the Southeastern Brangus Breeders Association where Keith received numerous awards of recognition. Most recently, in 2014, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award of Excellence. Survivors are his loving wife, Faith Daniel; daughters, Brittany Ward (Josh), Brooke Daniel (fiancée Michael), Brett Daniel and Brandi Daniel; step-son, Jonathan (fiancée Nikki); grandchildren, Dylan, Avery and soon to be born, Laurel; brother, Dewey Daniel; sister, Faye Peoples; several nieces and nephews.

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Services [were held] Friday, October 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Alan Stewart [officiated]. Burial [followed] at SmithWilkey Cemetery with Josh Ward, Jonathan Stonge, Jeff Leskosek, Michael Santola, Larry Hubbard and Zack King [served] as pallbearers. Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com. Arrangements by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379. Obituary from Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, Soddy-Daisy, TN, website. (http:// www.williamsonandsons.com/tributes/ArthurDaniel)

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SERVICE DIRECTORY //

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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS OR OPERATION To learn more about the advertising opportunties offered by Brangus Publications, contact the IBBA today.

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FIND A BREEDER NEAR YOU ALABAMA

ALABAMA

GALLOWAY BRANGUS BRANGUS SINCE 1978

LARRY

cell 256-603-1945 gallowaybrangus@comcast.net

LANCE

cell 256-924-5571 gallowaybrangus@gmail.com

Farm located at Gallant, AL 35972

ALABAMA

ARKANSAS

Michael Candler, President 386-208-3881 ARIZONA

Big D Ranch Phillip & Beth DeSalvo 173 Miller Lane Center Ridge, AR 72027 (501) 208-6119 www.BigDRanch.net

ARKANSAS

CALIFORNIA

FLORIDA

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FIND A BREEDER NEAR YOU FLORIDA

FLORIDA

GEORGIA

Matthew Lyle Wynne (772) 201-7500

HOME OF OAKS MANNING 30T 541Z71

Frank Lewis (772) 201-7503

Fort Pierce, Florida | www.wynneranch.com

GEORGIA

KANSAS

LOUISIANA

MISSISSIPPI

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MISSISSIPPI

MISSOURI

NEW MEXICO

NORTH CAROLINA

OKLAHOMA

TENNESSEE

TEXAS

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Doyle Miller

615-351-2783 doyle@millerbrangus.com

Bill Felton

Sales & Marketing

901- 494-0554 bill@millerbrangus.com

Bart Pope

Ranch Manager www.millerbrangus.com

931-722-0244 bart@millerbrangus.com

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FIND A BREEDER NEAR YOU TEXAS

TEXAS

TEXAS Drake Land & Cattle 398 Drake Road Quanah, Texas 79252

Cell: (832) 331-2527 Ranch: (940) 663-6143 drakeranch398@gmail.com www.drakeranch.com

TEXAS

est. 1924 Quanah, Texas

Registered Red Brangus & Ultrareds show heifers, herd sires, and replacements available Megan (713) 492-6158 John (281) 740-0572 greenwoodcattleco@yahoo.com

TEXAS

JLS International, Inc. Where winning tradition and performance collide Brangus bulls and heifers available year-round at private treaty.

www.jlsbrangus.com Jeff Smith, Owner Myron Saathoff myronsaathoff@yahoo.com

251-947-5688 210-218-4804

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MIKE SHELTON C: 713.560.8333 Colita Loop, Colita, TX 77351 www.brangusprofit.com Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Cattle

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UPCOMING SALES & EVENTS //

CALENDAR JANUARY 2018 1 IBBA Office Closed 5 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Entry Deadline 6 Torch for Beef Sustainability Tour, San Antonio, TX 16 Torch for Beef Sustainability Tour, Fort Worth, TX 17 Open Brangus Show at Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Fort Worth, TX 19 Little Creek & Friends, W.E.T. Farms and Sabal Ridge, Okeechobee, FL 20 Torch for Beef Sustainability Tour, Oklahoma City, OK 20 Junior Brangus Show at Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Fort Worth, TX

FEBRUARY 2018 8 Torch for Beef Sustainability Tour, Tampa, FL 9 Torch for Beef Sustainability Tour, Marana, AZ 10 Marana “Best of the West” Brangus Sale, Marana, AZ 11 Open Brangus Show at San Antonio Livestock Exposition, San Antonio, TX 12 Torch for Beef Sustainability Tour, Jackson, MS 14 San Antonio Livestock Exposition All Breeds Sale, San Antonio, TX 15 Junior Brangus Show at San Antonio Livestock Exposition, San Antonio, TX 17 Yon Family Farms Spring Sale, Ridge Spring, SC 23 Torch for Beef Sustainability Tour, Roswell, NM 24 27th Annual Roswell Brangus Sale, Roswell, NM 24 Hunt H+ Brangus Professional Cattlemen’s Bull Sale, Calhoun, GA 24 Genetix Cattle Plus Range Ready Plus Brangus and Ultra Black Bulls, Navasota, TX 27 - 3/3 World Brangus Congress, Houston, TX 28 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo All Breeds Sale, Houston, TX MARCH 1 2 2 3 9 10 11 17 24 24 27

2018 Genetic Edge XXIII Sale, Houston, TX International Bull Show at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Houston, TX IBBA Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, Houston, TX International Female Show at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Houston, TX Junior Red Brangus Show at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Houston, TX Cut Above Sale, Cullman, AL Junior Brangus Show at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Houston, TX Tested by Time Sale at Mound Creek Ranch, Leona, TX 24th Annual West Texas Brangus Breeders Asssociation Springtime Sale, Abilene, TX Oklahoma Brangus Association Spring Brangus Sale, Ada, OK GENETRUST at Suhn Cattle Company, Eureka, KS

APRIL 2018 6-7 TBBA Miss America Sale, Salado, TX 7 Stockmen’s Choice Elite Brangus Female Sale, Navasota, TX 14 Doguet’s Texas Best Brangus Bull & Female Sale, Poteet, TX 28 GENETRUST at Cavender’s Neches River Ranch, Jacksonville, TX MAY 2018 5 JLS International Winning Tradition XVI Sale, Devine, TX

SEND YOUR IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES TO PEYTON WALDRIP AT PWALDRIP@GOBRANGUS.COM. 72

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AD INDEX //

ADVERTISERS INDEX 5K Cowbelle Ranch............................................................ 68 American Marketing Services...........................11, 37, 53, 73 Amrich Ranch.................................................................... 69 Asana Ranch........................................................................ 9 Big D Ranch....................................................................... 67 Blackwater Cattle Co...................................................49, 68 Bobby and Bobbie Brangus............................................... 69 Bovine Elite, LLC............................................................... 66 Brinks Brangus @ Westall Ranches.............................21, 69 Burke Brangus Farm......................................................... 68 Bushley Creek Cattle Company......................................... 68 Carter Brangus................................................................... 67 Cavender Ranches........................................................13, 69 Char-No Farm................................................................ 9, 68 Chimney Rock Cattle Co. .................................................. 67 Circle X Land & Cattle Co.......................................... IFC, 70 Clark Cattle Services.......................................................... 66 Clover Ranch..................................................................... 67 Cold Creek Ranch............................................................... 11 Cox Excalibur Brangus...................................................... 70 Cross N Farms................................................................... 68 Cut Above Sale................................................................. IBC Diamond K Ranch............................................................. 70 Doak Lambert.................................................................... 66 Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch....................................... 70, BC Don Hall Brangus.............................................................. 67 Don Thomas & Sons.......................................................... 69 Double Creek Brangus Ranch........................................... 70 Double W Ranch................................................................ 69 Draggin M Ranch............................................................... 67 Drake Land & Cattle.......................................................... 70 DV Auction...........................................................17, 53, IBC E3 Ranch, LLC................................................................... 70 Elgin Breeding Service, Inc. ............................................. 66 Farris Ranching Company................................................. 70 Galloway Brangus.............................................................. 67 Garry Clem Brangus.......................................................... 70 Genesis Ranch................................................................... 70 Genetic Edge XXIII Sale.................................................... 53 Genetix Cattle Plus............................................................. 11 GENETRUST......................................................................13 GKB Cattle......................................................................... 70 Great Mark Western........................................................... 11 Greenwood Cattle Co......................................................... 70 Greuel Family Brangus...................................................... 68 Hardee Farms.................................................................... 67 Hi Point Sales + Marketing................................................17 High Rock Farm.................................................................21 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.....................................12 Ideal Video Productions.................................................... 53 Indian Hills Ranch............................................................ 70 JLS International............................................................... 70 74

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Johnston Brangus.............................................................. 67 K&L Brangus...................................................................... 70 K&R Broken Bar Ranch..................................................... 69 L.G. Herndon, Jr. Farms.................................................... 11 Lack-Morrison Brangus.................................................... 69 Lake Majestik Farms........................................................... 7 Lakeside Brangus.............................................................. 67 Lakin Oakley...................................................................... 66 Lawman Ranch.................................................................. 69 Little Creek Farms............................................................. 68 Luke Mobley...................................................................... 66 MidSouth Cattle Company..........................................49, 68 Miller Brangus.............................................................. 11, 69 MO Brangus.......................................................................68 Mound Creek Ranch............................................... 38-39, 71 Neogen Geneseek’s Igenity Brangus................................. 29 Oak Creek Farms................................................................71 The Oaks Farms............................................................. 9, 68 OK Farms............................................................................71 Old Colita Ranch...........................................................49, 71 Parker Brangus.................................................................. 67 Pennridge Ranch................................................................71 Perry Ranch....................................................................... 69 Peterson Brangus, LLC...................................................... 69 Phillips Ranch..................................................................... 11 Red Bird Meadows Ranch................................................. 38 Red Bud Farms.................................................................. 67 Roop Cattle Co. ..................................................................71 Salacoa Valley Farms............................................... 9, 37, 68 Santa Rosa Ranch...........................................................3, 71 Schmidt Farms............................................................. 13, 71 Southeast Brangus Breeders Association.......................... 67 Spanish Ranch................................................................... 67 Stockmans Choice...............................................................17 Suhn Cattle Company........................................................ 68 Sunshine Acres.................................................................. 67 T3 Brangus................................................................... 37, 69 Terry Reagan..................................................................... 66 Texas Brangus Breeders Association.................................51 Town Creek Farm...............................................................19 TRIO Cattle & Genetics......................................................71 Triple Crown Ranch...........................................................71 Triple JR Cattle Company..................................................71 Valley View Ranch............................................................. 69 Vineyard Cattle Company..................................................71 Vorel Farms....................................................................... 69 Ward Brangus.....................................................................71 Wes Dotson........................................................................ 66 W.E.T. Farms.....................................................................68 Wynne Ranch....................................................................68 Zotarelli Ranches................................................................71