March 2018 Brangus Journal by International Brangus Breeders Association

MARCH 2018 | International 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 // pwaldrip@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 // Delia Rodarte // 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

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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

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AREA 7 :: Brandon Belt, President 254-248-5260 :: brandonbelt@aol.com Term: 2015 - 2018 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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IBBA CONNECTION A Busy Season for Brangus®...............................................................6-12 EXPERT CONNECTION Sustainable Beef Production......................................................... 14-21 EXPERT CONNECTION The Use of Selection Indices for Improved Bull Selection.......... 22-34 INTERNATIONAL CONNECTION A New Look at Brangus® Genetics in Argentina.................. 36-41 INTERNATIONAL CONNECTION Brangus® Perform Around the Globe...................................42-50 CONGRESS CONNECTION IBBA Comes Together for International Event.......................... 52-58 CONGRESS CONNECTION WBC Schedule of Events............................................................60-62 JUNIOR CONNECTION Junior Member Spotlight: Drews Crew........................................ 66-70 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: IJBBA The Next 40 Years............................................................... 72-74 SALE SUMMARY...................................................................................................................74 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: IBA New Scholarship Application......................................................79 AFFILIATE CONNECTION: TBBA TBBA News................................................................................79 NEW MEMBERS...................................................................................................................81 SERVICE DIRECTORY............................................................................................................. 82 STATE DIRECTORY..........................................................................................................83-88 CALENDAR....................................................................................................................... 88 AD INDEX........................................................................................................................ 90

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IBBA CONNECTION // EXECUTIVE CORNER

A Busy Season ® for Brangus by IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS

The last few months have been busy with Brangus® cattle shows, agricultural meetings, and other educational events. The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo’s Brangus Show had an excellent set of highquality black and red genetics on display in mid-January. This is one of very few opportunities for the Black and Red Brangus cattle to show together in a head-to-head competition. I complement the breeders for braving the extreme cold conditions this year in Fort Worth. We had excellent trade show participation during the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show in Phoenix. I appreciate the help of the staff for getting the booth designed, set-up, and manned during the three-day event. I would also like to thank the GENETRUST program for financially supporting the trade show and helping us man the booth again this year. IBBA’s attendance at these events help keep the Brangus name in front of everyone. The staff has also been very busy preparing for and carrying out various stops with the Torch Tour for Beef Sustainability meetings. These educational meetings included the first introduction of the new REGSTR registry software to our members. Member input has been appreciated by the software engineers on staff as they seek to further improve responsiveness of the new

software. I would like to thank Mr. Jack Gorczyca and all of the members of the Oklahoma Brangus Association for having the best Torch Tour for Beef Sustainability meeting to date. The lack of quality internet bandwidth slowed us down, but it was still a very productive day in Oklahoma City. I have just returned from attending the United States Livestock Genetics Export, Inc. (USLGE) Annual Meeting in Las Cruces, New Mexico. IBBA receives funding for international travel and breed promotion from USLGE, which provides many marketing opportunities for Brangus genetics around the globe. Our recently-held International Brangus Seminar is a result of this funding. Additionally, some aspects of the upcoming 2018 World Brangus Congress (WBC) are being funded by this program. On that note, this has been an extremely busy time for International Committee Chairman Buck Thomason and the rest of his team as they are preparing for WBC. There are currently international guests registered from Argentina, Australia, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, South Africa, and Thailand. The United States breeders are honored and privileged to host such an important event for the global Brangus family. We welcome all of the international guests and pray they have a safe and

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IBBA CONNECTION // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 productive trip to the U.S. Many thanks to the industry and breeder sponsors for helping defray the cost of this outstanding educational event. The Brangus Journal’s focus this month is on “international” aspects of our business. I would like to thank cattlemen throughout the world who have chosen to use Brangus genetics in their breeding programs. I have witnessed, first-hand, through my international travels, the positive global impact of U.S. Brangus genetics. Thank you to all of the foreign guests who have traveled to the states to purchase live cattle and frozen genetics for their home countries.The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) welcomes your membership into our family. The IBBA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet will take place March 2 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston, Texas, between various WBC and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo events. It will include the general membership meeting, seating of new directors, and awards banquet. We will pay tribute to the outgoing directors for their service to the organization. We will also seat the newly-elected directors on the IBBA board and recognize winners of the Pioneer of the Year Award, Breeder of the Year Award, Commercial Producer of the Year Award, and

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Herdsman Award. Congratulations to the winners for their continued support of the IBBA and the Brangus breed. Do not hesitate to call us if you have any specific questions about IBBA’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet or WBC. For information about IBBA programs or other inquiries, please call (210) 696-8231 or visit www.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 Federation’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.

IBBA CONNECTION // RINCÓN EJECUTIVO

Una temporada ocupada ® para Brangus por el Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de la IBBA, Tommy Perkins, Ph.D., PAS

Los últimos meses fueron muy ocupados con exposiciones ganaderas de Brangus®, reuniones agrícolas, y otros eventos educativos. La Exposición Brangus de la Exposición Ganadera y Rodeo de Fort Worth, Texas, tuvo una excelente representación de genética negra y roja y de alta calidad, a mediados de enero. Ésta es una de las muy pocas oportunidades donde se exhibe el ganado Brangus Negro y Rojo a la misma vez y con competencia entre ellos. Les felicito a los criadores por capear las condiciones extremadamente frías este año en Fort Worth. Tuvimos una excelente participación durante la Exposición Comercial de la Asociación Nacional de Ganaderos de Carne en Phoenix, Arizona. Agradezco mucho la ayuda dada por el personal para el diseño del stand, su colocación y el personal que lo atendió durante este evento de tres días. También quisiera agradecer mucho al programa GENETRUST por su apoyo financiero en esta exposición comercial y en ayudarnos a atender el stand nuevamente este año. La asistencia de la IBBA en esos eventos, nos ayuda a mantener el nombre Brangus a la vista de todos. El personal también ha estado muy ocupado preparando y llevando a cabo las varias paradas de la Gira de la Antorcha para las reuniones de Carne de Res Sostenible. Estas reuniones educativas incluyeron la primera introducción del software REGSTR nuevo del registro para nuestros miembros. Los comentarios de nuestros miembros fueron muy agradecidos por nuestros ingenieros de planta del software mientras

que tratan de mejorar aún más la respuesta al software nuevo. Quisiera agradecer mucho al señor Jack Gorczyca y a todos los miembros de la Asociación Brangus de Oklahoma por haber tenido la mejor reunión hasta la fecha de la Gira de la Antorcha para Carne de Res Sostenible. La falta de calidad en la amplitud de banda de la Internet, nos atrasó un poco, pero a pesar de eso, fue un día muy productivo en la Ciudad de Oklahoma. Acabo de regresar de la Asamblea General Anual de la United States Livestock Genetics Export, Inc. (USLGE) en Las Cruces, Nuevo México. La IBBA recibe fondos para viajes internacionales y promoción de la raza, de la USLGE, lo cual nos da muchas oportunidades de mercadeo para la genética Brangus en todo el mundo. Nuestro reciente Seminario Brangus Internacional es el resultado de esos fondos concedidos. Además, algunos aspectos del Congreso Mundial Brangus 2018, este mes, han recibido fondos de este programa. En este sentido, este periodo también fue extremadamente ocupado para Buck Thomason, el Presidente del Comité Internacional y el resto de su equipo, en preparación del Congreso Mundial Brangus. En estos momentos tenemos visitantes internacionales ya inscritos de Argentina, Australia, Belice, Brasil, Canadá, Colombia, Costa Rica, México, Panamá, Paraguay, Sudáfrica y Tailandia. Los criadores estadounidenses se sienten honrados y privilegiados al auspiciar un evento de tal magnitud para la familia Brangus mundial. Les damos la bienvenida a todos los invitados internacionales y esperamos que tengan

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 un viaje seguro y productivo a EE.UU. Muchas gracias a los auspiciadores de la industria y de la raza por ayudar con los gastos de este evento educativo sobresaliente. El enfoque del Brangus Journal este mes trata de los aspectos “internacionales” de nuestro negocio. Quisiera agradecer a los ganaderos de todo el mundo que han optado por el uso de la genética Brangus en sus programas de cría. He visto, con mis propios ojos durante mis viajes internacionales, el impacto mundial positivo de la genética del Brangus estadounidense. Halagamos a nuestros visitantes extranjeros que han viajado a EE.UU. para comprar ganado en pie y genética congelada para sus propios países. La Asociación Internacional de Criadores de Brangus (IBBA) les dá la más calurosa bienvenida a su participación con nuestra familia. La Asamblea General Anual de la IBBA y el Banquete de Premiación ocurrirá el 2 de marzo en el Hotel Royal Sonesta en Houston, Texas, entre muchos eventos de la Conferencia

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Mundial de Brangus y la Exposición Ganadera y Rodeo de Houston. Incluirá la asamblea general de miembros, la inauguración de directores nuevos y el banquete de premiación. También inauguraremos a los directores recién elegidos para la Junta Directiva de la IBBA y se reconocerán los ganadores de las premios: Pionero del Año, Criador del Año, Productor Comercial del Año, y el premio del Vaquero. Felicitaciones a todos los que ganaron por su constante apoyo de la IBBA y de la raza Brangus. No deje de llamarnos si usted tiene preguntas específicas sobre la Asamblea General Anual de la IBBA, del banquete de premios o del Congreso Mundial Brangus. Para información sobre los programas de la IBBA u otras preguntas, sírvase llamarnos al (210) 696-8231 o visite la página Web www.GoBrangus.com. Para seguir conectado con la IBBA a través de Facebook, Instagram, Twitter y YouTube, o para recibir las últimas noticias anótese en nuestro correo electrónico.

EXPERT CONNECTION // BRANGUSÂŽ AS A SUSTAINABLE BREED

Sustainable Beef Production How Important Are Reproductive Traits? by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Professor and Extension Livestock Specialist Bruce B. Carpenter, PhD. Definitions for sustainability are many and varied. I would suggest that the idea, as applied to ranching, is one of environmental stewardship with an eye toward future generations who will inherit natural resources that are stable or hopefully improved. It can also be defined as a business that uses its assets efficiently to make the business profitable over time. For cowcalf operations, it has long been said, that reproductive rate, which is the number of calves marketed per cows, is the single biggest factor in the profit equation. Reproduction is an outcome or a response to many factors, including management, environment and genetics. As nutrients are used, it is also the lowest biological priority, following maintenance, growth and lactation. In total, reproductive performance is a culmination of several events including

early puberty, getting pregnant or siring pregnancies and doing so early in the breeding season, staying pregnant, calving, raising a calf, and re-breeding early in the next breeding season every year, for many years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; longevity. When considering labor and logistical assets, composite breeds offer a functional, less complicated, low-management alternative to crossbreeding. Composite breeds are derived from two or more existing breeds but are managed and mated like a conventional straight breed. When considering optimum reproduction, composite breeds like Brangus that use breed effects makes sense in many environments and in many labor or logistical situations. These breed effects are things like early maturity from Bos taurus breeds such as Black or Red Angus, longevity, calving ease, and heat

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EXPERT CONNECTION // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 tolerance from Bos indicus breeds such as Brahman. About 70 percent of pregnancy loss occurs in embryos around eight to 16 days post-conception. Loss can be due to many factors. Heat and humidity stress (thermal index) is significant in many environments, especially if the breeding season occurs during warmer versus cooler months. Pregnancy loss of older embryos and young fetuses is somewhat less common, but it has been reported to continue in proportion to the intensity of thermal index. Early embryo losses due to heat stress occur in all breeds, but it has been reported to be relatively less in straight-bred Bos indicus versus Bos taurus breeds. Other researchers have also observed effects on pre-ovulatory oocytes, which are eggs in the ovary, where quality and development were impaired by heat stress. Again, this was less common in straight-bred Bos indicus versus Bos taurus cows when those oocytes were evaluated during warmer months. We expect a cow to have a calf every year, whereas we typically expect a bull to average siring around 25 calves a year. This is why reproductive performance of bulls has such big implications – and even more so when we consider that some bulls can sire as many as 60 or more, just a few, or even no calves in a breeding season. Environment by genotype interactions influence reproductive performance in both

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sexes. During periods of heat and humidity stress, spermatogenesis and sperm quality may be negatively affected. Again, this has been reported to be relatively less severe in straight-bred Bos indicus versus Bos taurus breeds. Beyond sperm quality, many other factors interact to affect reproductive performance. Bulls that work in hotter environments and have the genetics to metabolically regulate that heat stress will probably be able to cover more ground in search of estrus females. Also, longevity may be a consideration – just as with cows. A bull that is not only prolific, but also has longevity will impact herd reproductive rates over a long period of years. Make a point to observe bulls in the breeding pasture and do breeding soundness exams every year. These practices are especially important with older bulls. Using a breed or breeds that are adapted to an individual ranch’s assets and environment can certainly help to optimize reproductive rate in relation to those factors. That’s a big part of sustainability.

Bruce Carpenter, PhD. has served as a livestock specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension since 1994. He lives in Fort Stockton, and he works with county agents, producers, and others in the industry throughout West Texas to conduct educational programs, ranch and natural resource planning, and applied research for the range livestock industry.

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EXPERT CONNECTION // BRANGUS® SOSTENIBLE

ProducciOn sostenible de carne ¿Qué tan importante son las características reproductoras? por Bruce B. Carpenter, Ph.D., Profesor de Texas A&M AgriLife Extension y Especialista en Ganadería

Las definiciones de ser sostenible son muchas y variadas. Quisiera sugerir que esa idea, al aplicarse a la pecuaria, es una de la administración ambiental, teniendo en mente las generaciones futuras que heredarán recursos naturales estables y, esperamos, mejores. También se puede definir como un negocio que usa sus bienes eficientemente para que sea un negocio lucrativo con el tiempo. Para operaciones de cría de becerros, se ha dicho que la tasa de reproducción, lo cual es el número de becerros que se mercadean por el número de vacas, es el factor de mayor importancia en la ecuación de utilidades. La reproducción es un resultado de o una respuesta a muchos factores, incluso la administración, el medio ambiente y la genética. A medida que se usan los nutrientes, también es la

prioridad biológica más baja, después del mantenimiento, crecimiento y lactación. En total, el desempeño reproductor es la culminación de varios eventos incluso la pubertad precoz, la preñez de las vacas o las preñeces por semental y de lograrlo precozmente en la temporada de empadre, los abortos o malpartos, las pariciones, la cría completa del becerro y los re apareamientos a principios de la próxima temporada de empadre – cada año, por muchos años – la longevidad. Al tener en cuenta la mano de obra y los bienes logísticos, las razas compuestas ofrecen una alternativa de poco manejo, menos complicación y de más funcionalidad que las razas cruzadas. Las razas compuestas se derivan de dos o más razas existentes, pero se manejan y aparean como si fueran una raza única tradicional.

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// EXPERT CONNECTION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Cuando se considera la reproducción óptima, las razas compuestas, como la Brangus, que usan efectos raciales, tienen más sentido en muchos ambientes y en muchas situaciones de mano de obra o logística. Estos efectos raciales son cosas como la madurez sexual precoz de las razas Bos taurus, como el Angus Rojo o Negro, y la longevidad, la facilidad de parto, y la tolerancia al calor de las razas Bos indicus, como el Brahman. En un 70% de las preñeces, aproximadamente, ocurren pérdidas de embriones entre 8 y 16 días pos concepción. Estas pérdidas se deben a muchos factores. El estrés debido al calor y a la humedad (índice térmico) es significativo en muchos ambientes, especialmente si la temporada de empadre ocurre durante los meses calurosos en vez de en los más fríos. La pérdida de embriones de más edad y los fetos jóvenes ya es menos común, pero se ha informado que continúa en proporción a la intensidad del índice térmico. La pérdida de embriones jóvenes debido al estrés por calor ocurre en todas las razas, pero se ha informado ser relativamente más bajo en animales Bos indicus de pura raza en comparación con las razas Bos taurus. Otros investigadores también han observado efectos sobre los ovocitos preovulatorios, que son los óvulos en el ovario, donde la calidad y el desarrollo fue impedido por el estrés al calor. Nuevamente, eso ocurrió menos en los Bos indicus de pura raza que con las vacas Bos taurus cuando se evaluaron dichos ovocitos durante los meses más calurosos. Nosotros anticipamos que una vaca tenga un becerro todos los años, mientras que típicamente, anticipamos que un toro padree

unos 25 becerros por año. Es por eso que el desempeño reproductor de los toros tiene implicaciones tan fuertes – y aún más cuando consideramos que algunos toros pueden padrear: hasta 60 progenies o más, solo unas pocas progenies, o quizás ninguna, durante la temporada de empadre. Las interacciones de un ambiente dado con un genotipo dado influye el desempeño reproductor en ambos sexos. Durante periodos de estrés por calor y humedad, la espermatogenia y la calidad del semen puede ser negativamente afectada. Nuevamente, eso se ha informado ser un estrés relativamente menos grave en los Bos indicus de pura raza que en las razas Bos taurus. Más allá de la calidad del semen, muchos otros factores interactúan para afectar el desempeño reproductor. Los toros que trabajan en ambientes más calurosos y que tienen la genética para regular el estrés del calor de modo metabólico, probablemente podrán abarcar más terreno en busca de hembras en celo. Además, su longevidad puede ser una consideración – tal como con vacas. Un toro que no es solamente prolífico, pero que también tiene longevidad tendrá mayor impacto sobre las tasas de reproducción del hato a través de un periodo más largo de años. Tómese el tiempo de observar a toros en el pastizal de empadre y haga un examen de la salud de éstos, todos los años. Estas prácticas son especialmente importantes para los toros de más edad. El uso de una o más razas que están adaptadas a los bienes y al ambiente de una hacienda dada ciertamente ayudará a optimizar la tasa de reproducción en relación a dichos factores. Eso forma gran parte de poder ser sostenible.

EXPERT CONNECTION // BULL SELECTION

The Use of Selection IndICes for Improved Bull Selection by Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky Selection is the process of determining which animals will produce the next generation and at what rate. There is natural selection, which has to do with survival and reproduction rate; and there is artificial selection, which we practice in the beef industry with varying degrees of success. It is important to remember that our artificial selection decisions can also affect natural selection; think of selecting for high production in a limited nutritional environment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reduced reproduction is a likely result. Another common artificial selection mistake is selection for one or a limited number of traits without considering the impact on other traits. For example, selecting for maximum growth alone can have devastating

consequences on calving ease. So, what is the best way to select a bull to go into your herd? Of course, the answer to this question is debatable; and if you asked 10 cattlemen this question, you are likely to get 11 answers. However, if profitability is the end goal of your selection decision, then I would strongly argue that selection indices should be one tool in your decision making process. Expected progeny differences (EPDs) incorporating molecular technology, have given us an extremely powerful tool to make genetic change for a wide array of production traits. An EPD has not been developed for every economically important trait, but the list

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EXPERT CONNECTION // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 is expanding and every area of production has at least minimal EPD representation. Even though EPDs give cattlemen a great tool for making genetic change in production traits, they ignore economic considerations. It has been up to the individual cattleman to determine the economic impact of each trait and try to formulate that information into a multi-trait selection scheme. Without an organized, systematic approach to this complicated endeavor, the results are likely less than desirable. Unfortunately, this has led to an overemphasis on selection for increased outputs without due consideration to the traits affecting costs. It is important to remember that income does not equal profitability; PROFITABILITY = INCOME â&#x20AC;&#x201C; COSTS. The solution to this was the development of economic selection indices, which many breed associations and some private companies have done. This technology was developed in 1940s, and has been used extensively in other livestock industries, but has not seen widespread use in beef until recently. A selection index allows cattlemen to select a bull based, ideally, on one value. Of course, other traits, including visual appraisal, structure, reproductive soundness, and perhaps some traits that do not have EPDs or were not in the index, must be considered in tandem. A selection index is developed to fit a specific production system and should include all of the traits that influence the profitability of that system. Each trait in the index is weighted based on its economic relevance and then summed together to give one value (see Example). When determining the economic relevance, both production and cost must be considered. Think of a trait such as milking ability; as genetics for milking ability increases, there is an increase in calf weight, which will increase income. However,

there is also an increased cost because heavier milking females require more nutrition.

In order to make wise selection decisions, cattlemen are encouraged to define breeding objectives based on their management and market. Factors such as when and how the cattle will be marketed, retention of replacement heifers, feed quality, availability and cost, and other management practices all play a role in determining breeding objectives. Breeding objectives give cattlemen a target to shoot for with their selection program. Economic selection indices are a means of making selection decisions based on the economic impact of several traits simultaneously and make genetic progress toward increased profitability. In some cases, it facilitates the performance evaluation of animals based on a single number that reflects the genetic contribution to its offspringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic potential. In the best-case scenario, all of the EPDs of economic importance to the specific management and marketing scheme are included in the index. If profitability is the goal in the beef industry, then economic selection indices are likely the best selection tool available to achieve this end. Selection indices typically fall into three categories: terminal index, weaning/replacement index, and allpurpose index. A brief description of each follows. TERMINAL INDEX In general, this index focuses on a marketing endpoint of selling carcasses on a quality and yield grade

basis. The assumption is that no replacement females will be retained from this mating. Typically, this index assumes that primarily mature cows will be mated and therefore do not place much, if any, emphasis on calving ease. An important component of profitability in a terminal index is feed intake in relation to gain, or feed efficiency. There is increasing information available on feed intake, but this trait is still unavailable for many indices. Target: This index is typically used to select bulls for commercial use when all calves are planned to be marketed as finished cattle or carcasses. No replacement females will be kept. Little-to-no emphasis is placed on calving ease. Therefore, awareness of the calving ease direct EPD is advised, particularly if heifers are to be bred. WEANING/REPLACEMENT INDEX For many commercial cattlemen, weaning or yearling is when their cattle are marketed. In addition, a high percentage of these producers keep their own replacement heifers. Currently, few indices fit this production scheme even though it represents the largest segment of the beef industry. Some allpurpose indices may meet this need, particularly if the index places a strong emphasis on reproduction traits. If that is the case, then commercial cowcalf producers could effectively use the all-purpose index to effectively select bulls that would satisfy their cost/ revenue streams while placing some emphasis on feedlot and carcass traits that will benefit the industry. Target: This index is for cowcalf cattleman that sell weaned or backgrounded calves and keep replacement heifers. Calving ease is considered in this index, but if a large portion of the females to be mated are heifers then additional emphasis on calving ease may be warranted.

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ALL-PURPOSE INDEX The all-purpose index assumes a marketing endpoint of selling carcasses. However, with this index the management scheme assumes that replacement females will be retained. The index includes both calving ease direct and calving ease maternal. This index includes some measure of female fertility and carcass merit. Feed efficiency or feed intake is an important factor in this production system, but is often missing because of the absence of this EPD. Since the all-purpose index includes the entire production system, and includes the greatest number of traits, the risk is spread out making this index the most stable and robust. Target: This index takes into consideration the entire production model from conception to carcass. This index works best for cattlemen that plan to market steers and the majority of heifers as carcasses, but plan to retain replacement females

from the mating. Seedstock producers who are targeting balance in their breeding program may also find this index useful. Selection indices provide cattlemen with a simple, effective tool to make multi-trait selection decisions that are profit-driven. It is prudent to know what traits are included in a prospective index to ensure that individual management and marketing needs are being met and that undue influence is not coming from a trait that does not have a cost/ revenue stream. Traits of importance that are not included in the index, heterosis considerations, convenience or personal preference traits, visual appraisal, and other factors specific to your operation must remain a part of your overall breeding program; but a well-matched selection index will aid in simplifying the selection process.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Darrh Bullock was raised on a commercial beef cattle and watermelon farm in north-central Florida. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Dairy Sciences and a Master of Science in Animal Breeding and Genetics from Auburn University, and he earned his doctorate in beef cattle breeding and genetics from the University of Georgia. Bullock has been on faculty at the University of Kentucky for 25 years and holds the rank of extension professor, specializing in beef cattle genetics. He coordinates the beef group in extension, research and instruction in the department and has served as the animal and food sciences extension coordinator. The majority of Bullockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointment is Extension; however, he teaches the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beef cattle science course. National and international activities include membership on the eBEEF.org team, National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium board member, board member and committee chair of the Beef Improvement Federation, and past representative of the United States to the InterBeef Beef Working Group. Bullock has received the national American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Extension Award and ASAS Animal Industry Service Award.

CONEXIÓN EXPERTA // LA SELECCIÓN DE TOROS

El uso de Indices de selecciOn para mejorar la seleccion de toros por Darrh Bullock, Universidad de Kentucky

La selección es el proceso de determinar qué animales producirán la próxima generación y a qué razón. Existe la selección natural que trata con la tasa de supervivencia y reproducción, y existe la selección artificial, lo cual practicamos en la industria de la carne con diversos niveles de éxito. Es importante recordar que nuestras decisiones en la selección artificial también pueden afectar la selección natural; como ejemplo, piense en seleccionar para una producción elevada en un

ambiente de nutrición limitada – el resultado probable será una reproducción reducida. Otro error común en la selección artificial es seleccionar para una característica o un número limitado de éstas sin considerar el impacto sobre otras características. Por ejemplo, al seleccionar solo para el crecimiento máximo puede tener consecuencias devastadoras sobre la facilidad de parto. Entonces ¿cuál es la mejor manera de seleccionar un toro que entra a su hato?

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CONEXIÓN EXPERTA // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 30 Por supuesto, la respuesta a esta pregunta es debatible; y si usted le hace esa pregunta a 10 ganaderos, probablemente recibirá 11 respuestas. Sin embargo, si la rentabilidad es la meta final de su decisión de selección, entonces yo le diría con mucho énfasis que los índices de selección deberían ser una herramienta del proceso de su toma de decisiones. Las diferencias esperadas en la progenie (las DEP) que incorporan la tecnología molecular, nos han dado una herramienta extremadamente potente para hacer cambios genéticos en una amplia gama de características de producción. No se ha desarrollado una DEP para toda característica económicamente importante, pero la lista se está agrandando y toda área de producción tiene, al menos, una representación mínima de una DEP. Aunque las DEP le dan a los ganaderos una gran herramienta para efectuar cambios genéticos en las características de producción, éstas pasan por alto las consideraciones económicas. Cada ganadero debe determinar el impacto económico de cada característica y debe tratar de formular esa información en un plan de selección

las características que afectan los costos. Es importante recordar que el ingreso no es igual a la rentabilidad: RENTABILIDAD = INGRESOS - COSTOS. La solución a eso fue el desarrollo de unos índices de selección económica, lo cual muchas asociaciones de cría y algunas empresas privadas han logrado. Esa tecnología se desarrolló en los 1940, y se ha usado extensivamente en otras industrias ganaderas, pero no se ha visto un uso extenso con respecto a la carne de res, hasta hace poco. Un índice de selección le permite al ganadero seleccionar un toro, idealmente, basado en un solo valor. Por supuesto, otras características, incluso la evaluación visual, la estructura, sanidad reproductiva y quizá algunas características que no tienen DEP o que no se incluyeron en el índice, se deben considerar en tándem. Un índice de selección se desarrolla para encajar en un sistema de producción específica y debería incluir todas las características que influyen la rentabilidad de ese sistema. Cada característica del índice se pondera conforme a su relevancia económica y luego se suman para

aumento en el peso del becerro, lo cual aumenta el ingreso. Sin embargo, también habrá un aumento en el costo porque hembras con más producción de leche requieren más nutrición. Para poder tomar decisiones acertadas para la selección, se les sugiere a los ganaderos definir sus objetivos de cría basándose en su sistema de administración y en el mercado. Factores como: cuándo y cómo será mercadeado el ganado; la retención de vaquillonas de reemplazo; calidad de alimentos, disponibilidad y costos; y otras gestiones administrativas – todas tienen un rol en determinar los objetivos de cría. Los objetivos de cría le dan al ganadero una meta para su programa de selección. Los índices de selección económica son un medio para tomar decisiones de selección basándose en el impacto económico de varias características al mismo tiempo y lograr un progreso genético hacia la mayor rentabilidad. En algunos casos, se facilita la evaluación del desempeño de animales basados en un solo número que refleja la contribución genética del potencial económico

de características múltiples. Sin un enfoque organizado y sistemático a este emprendimiento complicado, los resultados probablemente resultarán poco deseables. Desafortunadamente, eso ha conducido a un sobre énfasis en la selección para más productos sin darle la debida consideración a

dar un valor (véase el ejemplo a continuación). Al determinar la relevancia económica, se debe considerar tanto la producción como el costo. Piense en una característica como la capacidad lechera: a medida que aumenta la genética para la capacidad lechera, también habrá un

de sus progenies. En el mejor de los panoramas, se incluirán todas las DEP de importancia económica al plan específico de administración y mercadeo en el índice. Si la meta es la rentabilidad en la industria de la carne, entonces los índices de selección económica probablemente serán

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la mejor herramienta de selección disponible para ese fin. Los índices de selección típicamente caen en tres categorías: índice terminal, índice de destete/ reemplazo, y el índice de multiuso. Sigue una breve descripción de cada uno. ÍNDICE TERMINAL En general, este índice se enfoca en el último punto de mercadeo al vender las canales, conforme a los grados de calidad y cantidad (en EE.UU.). La suposición es que no se guardarán hembras de reemplazo de este apareamiento. Típicamente, el índice supone que mayormente vacas adultas serán las que se aparearán y, por lo tanto, no se le da mucho, si es que se le da, énfasis a la facilidad de parto. Un componente importante de la rentabilidad en un índice terminal es el consumo de alimento en relación a la ganancia, o eficiencia alimentaria. Se está viendo más información acerca del consumo de alimento, pero esa característica aún no está a disposición para muchos índices. Meta: Este índice se usa típicamente para seleccionar toros de uso comercial, cuando se planea mercadear todos los becerros y becerras como ganado gordo o canales. No se guardarán hembras de reemplazo. Se le da poco o nada de énfasis a la facilidad de parto. Por lo tanto, se aconseja estar al día con la DEP de la facilidad de parto directo (FPD), especialmente si se han de aparear vaquillonas. 34

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ÍNDICE DE DESTETE/REEMPLAZO Muchos criadores comerciales mercadean sus animales al destete o al año de edad. Además, un alto porcentaje de esos productores guardan sus propias vaquillonas de reemplazo. En la actualidad, pocos índices encajan en este plan de producción aún cuando representa el segmento más grande de la industria de la carne. Algunos de los índices de multiuso pueden satisfacer la necesidad, especialmente si el índice pone mucho énfasis en las características de reproducción. Si ese fuera el caso, entonces los productores comerciales de becerros podrían efectivamente usar el índice de multiuso para seleccionar toros que satisfarían sus corrientes de costos/entradas mientras que le dan algo de énfasis al corral de engorda y las características cárneas que beneficiarán a la industria. Meta: Este índice es para ganaderos que crían becerros que venden al destete o a becerros que se preacondicionan antes de entrar el corral de engorda y que se guardan las novillonas de reemplazo. En este índice se considera la facilidad de parto, pero si una gran parte de las hembras a ser apareadas son novillonas, entonces se podría justificar un énfasis adicional sobre la facilidad de parto. ÍNDICE DE MULTIUSO El índice de multiuso supone el último punto de mercadeo es la venta de canales. Sin embargo, con este índice, el plan administrativo supone que se guardarán las hembras

de reemplazo. El índice incluye tanto la facilidad de parto directo como la facilidad de parto materno (FPM). Este índice incluye cierta cantidad de fertilidad de las hembras y del mérito de la canal. La eficiencia alimentaria o el consumo de alimentos es un factor importante en este sistema de producción, pero con frecuencia falta, debido a la ausencia de esta DEP. Desde que el índice de multiuso incluye el sistema de producción entero, e incluye el mayor número de características, el riesgo se dispersa haciendo que este índice sea el más estable y robusto. Meta: Este índice toma en consideración el modelo de producción entero, desde la concepción hasta la canal. Este índice funciona mejor para los ganaderos que planean mercadear novillos y la mayoría de las novillonas como canales, pero planean a retener hembras de reemplazo para el apareamiento. Los criadores de pie de cría, quienes buscan equilibrio en sus programas de cría, también pueden ver que este índice es útil. Los índices de selección le proporcionan al ganadero una herramienta sencilla y eficaz para tomar decisiones de selección con muchas características que son manejadas por las utilidades. Es prudente saber qué características se han incluido en un índice eventual para asegurar que se estén satisfaciendo las necesidades individuales de administración y mercadeo, y que no exista una influencia indebida de una característica que no tiene una corriente de costos/entradas. Las características de importancia que no se incluyen en el índice: consideraciones de heterosis, conveniencia o preferencia por características personales, la evaluación visual y otros factores específicos de su operación deben permanecer como una parte de su programa de cría total; pero un índice de selección bien parejo le ayudará a simplificar el proceso de selección.

INTERNATIONAL CONNECTION // ARGENTINA

A New Look at Brangus Genetics in Argentina

by Linay Runnels Williams, Black Creek Innovations In 1879, Carlos Guerrero started an Angus ranch in the Argentinian town of Madariaga. Six generations later, Carlos’s legacy lives on as his heirs now share his passion for the beef industry by running the second oldest operating ranch in the world. One of those heirs, Felipe Pereyra Yraola, is following his passion through his studies in the Faculty of Agronomy at Buenos Aires University (FAUBA). Felipe is obtaining his degree in Agronomy with a focus in Brangus genomics. His real-world cattle experience pairs perfectly with the statistically-driven side of genomic testing. Previously, genomic testing was outsourced to the United States, and the results only reflected one animal, rather than an entire bloodline. Now, FAUBA teamed up with the faculty of Veterinary Sciences at the National University of La Plata to develop the first genomic testing for Argentina’s Brangus cattlemen.* This was the first genomic test ever performed in Argentina. Felipe and the team of scientists (N.S. Forneris, F.J. Pereyra Yraola, S. Munilla, C.A. García-Baccino, A. Rogberg-Muñoz & R.J.C. Cantet) call the project, “Argentina’s National Brangus Multi-Trait Genetic Evaluation Program.” Although it is rapidly growing, the Brangus breed didn’t become very popular in Argentina until the 1970s and 1980s. Therefore, the expected progeny differences (EPDs) don’t date very far back in parentage. This limits availability of certain traits throughout various lineages, creating the need for genomic testing. The testing was done through Affymetrix Axiom Genome-Wide BOS 1 Array 650K at the Instituto de Genética Veterinaria (IGEVET) at Felipe pictured left. (Photo by Linay Runnels Williams)

La Plata University. There were three growth traits evaluated: birth weight, weaning weight and 18-month weight. Ninety-one bulls and six dams were selected based on popularity and then genotyped. Not only was the testing done to contribute to research, but it also shows breeders how important genomic testing is in improving the accuracy of the EPDs in Argentina’s Brangus genetics. “The objective of my final work is to show Brangus cattlemen the value of genomic testing and how testing those 97 head will improve the accuracy of the ancestors and their offspring,” Felipe said. “If they can do this on more Brangus cattle, we can improve the accuracy of the whole breed.” Felipe has travelled to the U.S. to enhance his experience in the cattle industry. “It’s very different than business in Argentina,” he said. Felipe has been to various ranches. From January to February 2018, Felipe worked at Hoffman Ranch in Thedford, Nebraska. With the ranch, he has attended the National Western Stock Show and the Fort Worth Stock Show in addition to helping Hoffmans with their annual bull sale. Felipe left the U.S. with new experiences and skills that he is able to apply to his studies and to his ranch in Argentina. “The way marketing is done to increase profits here has been the greatest thing I learned that I can take home to Argentina,” Felipe said. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Linay Runnels Williams grew up in Hondo, Texas, showing and raising beef cattle on her family’s operation, Runnels Cattle Company. Linay attended Texas Tech University and obtained her degree in agricultural communications with a minor in animal science. Throughout college, Linay participated on the horse judging, meats judging, meat-animal evaluation, and livestock judging teams. She concluded her collegiate judging career as a member of the 2015 National Champion Livestock Judging Team. Linay worked for various agricultural companies before starting a full-service marketing firm, Black Creek Innovations. Now, Linay works with agricultural companies, like Purina Animal Nutrition, and livestock producers to help them market to rurally-based audiences.

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ARGENTINA // CONEXIÓN INTERNACIONAL

Una Nueva M irada en la Seleccion de Brangus en Argentina por Linay Runnels Williams, Black Creek Innovations En 1879, Carlos Guerrero inició su estancia (hacienda) de ganado Angus en la ciudad Argentina de Madariaga. Seis generaciones más tarde, el legado de Carlos continúa a medida que sus herederos ahora comparten su pasión por la industria de la carne al administrar la segunda estancia más antigua del mundo. Uno de los herederos, Felipe Pereyra Yraola, continúa dicha pasión a través de sus estudios en la Facultad de Agronomía de la Universidad de Buenos Aires (FAUBA). Felipe está por recibir su diploma en Agronomía con enfoque en la genómica Brangus. Su experiencia en el mundo ganadero real encaja perfectamente con el lado estadístico de las pruebas genómicas. En el pasado, las pruebas genómicas fueron externalizadas a Estados Unidos, y los resultados solo reflejaban un Felipe animal, en vez de (Foto por Linay Runnels Williams) una linaje sanguínea entero. Ahora FAUBA se asoció con la Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata para desarrollar la primera prueba genómica para los criadores de Brangus.* Ésta fue la primera prueba genómica jamás realizada en la Argentina. Felipe y su equipo de científicos (N.S. Forneris, F.J. Pereyra Yraola, S. Munilla, C.A. García-Baccino, A. Rogberg-Muñoz y R.J.C. Cantet) le dieron el nombre de “Programa nacional argentino de evaluación genética de múltiples características Brangus” al proyecto. Aunque está creciendo rápidamente, la raza Brangus no se había popularizado mucho en Argentina hasta los 1970 y 1980. Por lo tanto, las DEP (diferencias esperadas en la progenie) no remontan mucho en el parentesco. Esto limita la disponibilidad de ciertas características a través de varios linajes,

creando la necesidad de las pruebas genómicas. Las pruebas se hicieron a través de Affymetrix Axiom Genome-Wide BOS 1 Array 650K, en el Instituto de Genética Veterinaria (IGEVET) de la Universidad de La Plata. Se evaluaron tres características de crecimiento: peso al nacer (PN), peso al destete (PD) y peso a los 18 meses. Se seleccionaron 91 toros y seis hembras, según su popularidad, y luego fueron genotipados/geno-tipificados. Estas pruebas se hicieron no solo para contribuir a la investigación, sino que también le demuestra a los criadores lo importante que es la prueba genómica al mejorar la exactitud de las DEP en la genética Brangus argentina. “El objetivo de mi última proyecto es mostrarle a los criadores de Brangus el valor de las pruebas genómicas y cómo la prueba de 97 cabezas mejorarán la exactitud de los antecesores y sus progenies,” explica Felipe. “Si eso se pudiera hacer con más ganado Brangus, podríamos mejorar la exactitud de toda la raza.” Felipe ha viajado a Estados Unidos para mejorar su experiencia en la industria ganadera. “Es muy diferente al negocio en la Argentina,” dice. Felipe ha ido a varias haciendas. De enero a febrero de 2018, Felipe trabajó en el Hoffman Ranch de Thedford, Nebraska. Junto con la familia, él ha asistido a la Exposición Ganadera Nacional del Oeste en Denver, CO, y la Exposición Ganadera de Fort Worth en Texas, además de ayudarle a los Hoffman con su subasta anual de toros. Felipe se fue de EE.UU. con nuevas experiencias y habilidades que el puede aplicar a sus estudios y a su estancia en la Argentina. “La manera en que se hace el mercadeo para aumentar las utilidades o ganancias aquí ha sido la mejor cosa que aprendí y que me puedo llevar a mi hogar argentino,” dijo Felipe. *Este trabajo fue financiado por CONICET – Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas) de La Plata, Argentina.

INTERNATIONAL CONNECTION // AUSTRALIA

Photo provided by David & Prue Bondfield.

brangus ® PERFORM AROUND THE GLOBE by IBBA Communications Coordinator Peyton Waldrip David Bondfield has raised cattle his entire life; it is a way of life – passed down to him from his father. Today, his operation, Palgrove, the largest Charolais seedstock operation in Australia, is experiencing rapid growth as he implements the new Brangus® and Ultrablack® genetics program. “I really like the consistency of type, the strength of the market, and the breadth of data and EPDs behind them, the generations are bred consistently, and they’re very complimentary with our genetics in Australia,” David says of the U.S. Brangus cattle. Bondfield and his wife, Prue, were inspired to introduce Brangus genetics into their herd after a trip to the southeastern United States about 12 years

ago. During their visit, they toured the Camp Cooley operation. They saw the Charolais cattle utilized with Brangus, and they saw how they could develop the Brangus to operate alongside their Charolais genetics. “When we saw the Brangus cattle there, we were super impressed,” says David. “That’s when we started thinking that we needed to use the U.S. genetics in our Australian breeding program.” Palgrove has seen the benefits of Brangus genetics since 2010. Since then, they have expanded into breeding both Brangus and Ultrablack. Today, Palgrove is home to more than 2,800 registered breeding females – including 1,700 Charolais and

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“They are extremely sound,” he adds. “We like the fact they stick around for a long time.” 1,100 registered Brangus, Ultrablack and Angus females. “Maternal excellence rates very highly,” David says that maternal characteristics are one of the most impressive aspects of the Brangus breed. “The Ultrablack and Brangus cattle offer natural constitution – they have the ability to perform under environmental pressures.” Bondfield says he sells between 800 and 1,000 bulls each year. While about two-thirds of those bulls are Charolais, the demand for Brangus and Ultrablack bulls is rising. While these numbers are impressive, David assures us he has plans to continue growing the seedstock business. “We’re looking to expand to 4,000 registered breeding cows,” David explains. “We’re also looking to build significant numbers in our commercial beef program. This herd could reach up to 8,000 breeding cows.” Palgrove’s commercial operation will consist of Brangus, Ultrablack and Charolais genetics in order to exploit the benefits of hybrid vigor and reach full potential within premium commercial beef markets. Furthermore, David says, how they direct their Brangus seedstock business will be influenced by the performance feedback from their commercial herd. “The benefit of having a substantial commercial herd is the ability to prove and identify our better performing genetics,” he explains. “We’ll be able to test and utilize our young sires and new AI sires.” The Bondfield name has been well-known in the cattle business for more than 50 years; Bondfield has raised Charolais cattle for 30 years. Palgrove was awarded the Australian Farmer of the Year in 2017, and was named the Australian Livestock Producer of the Year in 2015. While Palgrove has always been family-ownedand-operated, David says the opportunity to work with a partner in business to grow a commercial herd has recently presented itself. Brangus and Ultrablack will be a large part of the commercial expansion. “I have a lot of faith in the future of the beef industry,” David explains “Our growth from seedstock through to large scale commercial production under one umbrella will allow us to have further involvement in more sectors of the beef supply chain going forward.” David says he appreciates the maternal characteristics, calving ease, mothering ability, foraging ability, and heat tolerance that Brangus offer. 44

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“Structural soundness is also extremely important,” David emphasizes. “We’ve been impressed with the structure of Brangus cattle, and it’s something we concentrate on very much.” Additionally, David says if a breeder keeps moderate mature cow size and focuses on bred-in fertility and constitution, then soundness isn’t an issue. “We like the fact they stick around for a long time.” In terms of longevity, he says it comes down to sensible selection, management and the right genetics,” he says. “Add those things together, and longevity is the end result.” The Palgrove properties are located in five different regions, which spans approximately 1,300 km, or almost 808 miles, from one geographic point to another. They range from temperate northern New South Wales to sub-tropical Central Queensland. This variation of land offers the Bondfields’ herd many different environments in which to be tested. “The majority of beef cattle in Australia produced in these regions. Due to our diverse customer base, we see a lot of different parts of the country. The Ultrablack and Brangus complement our main customer base– country that has challenging environments, both wet and dry and expansive areas of the country,” David says. “It allows us to match the right bulls with the right environment and the right market. The Brangus cattle perform well under a range of environmental pressures.” The Bondfields are not the only Australians who benefit from the traits offered by the Brangus breed. “We’re seeing the number of Brangus cattle and memberships have increased, as well as the use of U.S. genetics,” David explains. “Australian genetics combined with U.S. genetics complement each other.” “I certainly predict a great future for both the Brangus and the Ultrablack, as well as the beef industry,” David concludes. “I think tropicallyadapted, Angus-based cattle will have an increasingly important role to play in the Australian beef market.” IBBA Communications Coordinator Peyton Waldrip received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Communications in 2015 and a Masters of Agribusiness in 2016, both from Texas Tech University. Her agricultural background comes from growing up on her family’s beef cattle operation, in New Braunfels, Texas. In college, she continued expanding and strengthening her passion for the industry through active involvement in a variety of agricultural activities and organizations. Prior to joining the IBBA, Waldrip worked in communications, marketing, and event planning for one of the nation’s top chambers of commerce.

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CONEXIÓN INTERNACIONAL // AUSTRALIA

El Brangus se desempeNa en todo el mundo ®

por Peyton Waldrip, Coordinadora de Comunicaciones de la IBBA

David Bondfield ha criado ganado bovino toda su vida; es su forma de vida – heredada de su padre. Hoy en día, Palgrove, la operación más grande de pie de cría Charolais en Australia, está pasando por un periodo de crecimiento rápido a medida que él va implementando el programa genético nuevo de los Brangus® y Ultrablack®. “Me gusta mucho la constancia del tipo, la fuerza del mercado, y con la amplitud de datos y las DEP ya por detrás; las generaciones se crían con constancia y complementan mucho nuestra genética en Australia,” dice David del ganado Brangus estadounidense.

Bondfield y su señora, Prue, fueron inspirados a introducir la genética Brangus en su hato después de un viaje al sudeste de Estados Unidos hace unos doce años. Durante su visita, hicieron una gira por la operación de Camp Cooley. Vieron el ganado Charolais utilizado con el Brangus, y vieron como ellos podrían desarrollar el Brangus y seguir operando su genética Charolais. “Cuando vimos el ganado Brangus ahí, nos quedamos súper impresionados,” dice David. “Eso es cuando empezamos a pensar que deberíamos usar la genética estadounidense en nuestros programas de cría australianos.”

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 48 Palgrove ha visto los beneficios de la genética Brangus desde 2010. Desde entonces, ellos están criando tanto el Brangus como los Ultrablack (Ultranegros). Hoy en día, Palgrove es el centro de más de 2.800 hembras de cría registradas (eso incluye 1.700 Charolais y 1.100 Brangus, Ultrablack y Angus registradas). “Las tasas de excelencia materna se consideran muy altas,” dice David, “que las características maternas son uno de los aspectos más impresionantes de la raza Brangus. El negocio de los Ultrablack y Brangus ofrece una constitución natural – éstas tienen la habilidad de desempeñarse bajo condiciones de presión ambiental.” Bondfield dice que él vende entre 800 y 1.000 toros todos los años. Aunque unos dos tercios de dichos toros son Charolais, la demanda para toros Brangus y Ultrablack sigue aumentando. Mientras que sus números son impresionantes, David nos asegura que está planeando el crecimiento continuo del negocio de pie de cría. “Tenemos planeado expandir a 4.000 vacas de cría registradas,” explica David. “También estamos pensando en aumentar el programa comercial de animales de carne significativamente. Ese hato podrá llegar a ocho mil vacas reproductoras. La operación comercial de Palgrove consta de genética Brangus, Ultrablack y Charolais, para poder llevar al máximo los beneficios del vigor híbrido y llegar a su potencial más alto dentro de los mercados de alta calidad de carne de res comercial. Es más, la manera en que dirigirán el negocio del pie de cría Brangus será influenciado conforme a los datos de desempeño de su hato comercial. “El beneficio de tener una hato comercial es la habilidad de comprobar e identificar la genética que mejor se desempeña,” explica. “Nosotros podremos hacer pruebas y utilizar a nuestros sementales jóvenes y sementales nuevos para la inseminación artificial.” El nombre Bondfield ha sido bien reconocido en el negocio ganadero por más de 50 años; Bondfield ha criado ganado Charolais por 30 años. Palgrove recibió el premio del Ganadero Australiano del Año en 2017, y fue nombrado el Productor Australiano de Ganadería del Año en 2015. Mientras que Palgrove siempre fue una operación familiar, David dice que hace poco se le presentó la oportunidad de trabajar con un socio en el negocio de aumentar el negocio del hato comercial. Los Brangus y los Ultrablack formarán una parte importante de dicha expansión comercial. “Yo le tengo mucha fe al futuro de la industria cárnea,” dice David. “Nuestro crecimiento del el

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pie de cría hasta una elevada escala de producción comercial bajo una empresa, nos permitirá estar más involucrados en más sectores de la cadena de abasto de carne de res en el futuro.” David dice que él aprecia las características maternas, la facilidad de parto, la habilidad materna, la habilidad de apacentar bien y la tolerancia al calor que el Brangus ofrece. “La salud estructural también es de extrema importancia,” enfatiza David. “Hemos estado impresionados con la estructura del ganado Brangus, y es algo en lo que nos hemos concentraremos mucho.” Además, David dice que si un criador mantiene un tamaño adulto moderado de las vacas y se enfoca en la fertilidad y constitución, entonces la salud física no es un problema. “Nos gusta el hecho que quedan en el hato por mucho tiempo.” En términos de longevidad, él dice que lo importante es hacer una selección sensata y manejar bien la genética correcta. “Si juntamos esas dos cosas, la longevidad es el resultado final.” Las propiedades de Palgrove se encuentran en cinco regiones diferentes, que abarcan unos 1,300 km (o casi 808 millas), desde un punto geográfico a otro. Varían del norte templado de New South Wales al centro subtropical de Queensland. Esta variación de terrenos ofrece muchos diferentes ambientes en los que se pueden probar los hatos de Bondfield. “La mayoría del ganado en Australia se produce en esas regiones. Debido a nuestra base de clientes diversa, vemos muchas partes diferentes del país. Los Ultrablack y Brangus complementan nuestra base principal de clientes “que se encuentra en los grandes ambientes desafiantes, tanto con mucha lluvia, como áreas secas del país,” dice David. Nos permite hermanar los toros apropiados con el ambiente correcto y el mercado apropiado. El ganado Brangus se desempeña bien en una variedad de situaciones ambientales.” La familia Bondfield no es la única familia australiana que se ha beneficiado por las características del Brangus. “Ahora estamos viendo cómo ha aumentado la membresía y el número de ganado Brangus, así como la genética de Estados Unidos,” explica David. “La genética australiana se combina muy bien con la genética estadounidense y se complementan entre sí.” “Ciertamente puedo predecir un fabuloso futuro para tanto los Brangus como los Ultrablack, así como la industria de la carne,” concluye David. “Yo creo que ganado basado en Angus y adaptado a los trópicos tendrá un rol cada vez más importante en el mercado australiano de la carne de res.”

IBBA CONNECTION // WORLD BRANGUS CONGRESS

IBBA Comes Together for International Event by IBBA Communications Coordinator Peyton Waldrip

The International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA) is comprised of an outstanding group of Brangus and Red Brangus breeders who serve as our members. Within our membership, there are committee members, board members, showmen and women, seedstock producers, commercial producers, leaders, and great supporters. Our junior program is made up of outstanding young people. Each of the individuals within these different groups all come together this month for the 2018 World Brangus Congress (WBC) event. A detailed schedule of events is on page 60 (p. 62 in español). The WBC week is packed full of educational opportunities for all in attendance, as well as several chances for breeders to mingle among their peers and our industry’s greatest leaders and supporters. Among these scheduled activities are the International Shows at the Houston Livestock Show and RodeoTM (HLSR). While the IBBA participates in these shows each year, we are eager for our international guests to join us in 2018. The IBBA is grateful to the staff and volunteers at HLSR for welcoming WBC attendees. “The [HLSR] is proud to welcome the World Brangus Congress to our 2018 show,” says HLSR Executive Director of Agricultural

Competitions and Exhibits Chris Boleman, PhD. “We think it is a fantastic collaboration with an innovative, forward-thinking, and visionary breed. Collaborations such as this one with the International Brangus Breeders Association help us to further our mission of promoting agriculture throughout Texas, this nation, and our world.” This occasion for education, fellowship and competition brings all facets of the Brangus breed together. Members and directors of the board for the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) will also be present. This event should serve as a pristine opportunity for our youth to see all aspects of the breed in action. “The IJBBA is excited about participating in the 2018 [WBC], from assisting with registrations to showcasing the junior association in the WBC Trade Show,” says IJBBA Director of Youth Programs Tyler Dean. “It is an extremely unique opportunity to be able to showcase our junior programs to the entire world, and perhaps assist in growing youth organizations across the globe!” Members of the IBBA Show Committee are excited for Brangus and Red Brangus exhibitors to showcase their animals to the WBC audience March 1-2, at the

International Bull and Female Shows. “The Brangus breeders are extremely important to us. We can always count on the Brangus family to bring the highest quality genetics to our show to share and market to the world,” Boleman says. “We hope all of our Brangus exhibitors, guests, and friends have a great time at this year’s show.” IBBA is proud of the representation it is served through its members in each of their endeavors. WBC will prove as an outlet for all breeders to gather and develop new relationships, maintain established relationships, initiate new ideas, and share knowledge for future progress and collaboration. “Hosting the [WBC] during the [HLSR] offers Brangus producers from around the world the opportunity to experience one of the world’s largest livestock shows and the ability to interact with producers of varying breeds from around the world,” explains IBBA Member Kelley Sullivan, of Santa Rosa Ranch. “But, it demonstrates that we are a global industry, and Brangus is truly the global breed. We have the perfect stage to host breeders from around the world as they travel around the United States to see the varying environments where Brangus and Ultrablack cattle are

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IBBA CONNECTION // WORLD BRANGUS CONGRESS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 52 raised. From the Southeastern U.S. and all around Texas, visitors will recognize their ‘home’ environment somewhere! It will show our cattle can go anywhere in the world. Plus, as U.S. producers, we can show our friends how we are constantly trying to improve our breed to make the most efficient, productive use of our natural resources and produce the beef that feeds our families and neighbors around the world. We are so excited to welcome our visitors to Santa Rosa Ranch, and I have never been more proud to be a member of the International Committee of the [HLSR] and the IBBA as we welcome our Brangus family to the U.S.!” IBBA Members Gary and Kathy Buchholz, of GKB Cattle, decided to participate in WBC as an emeraldlevel sponsor. They say they feel it is a worthwhile event to support, and they believe it will bring more breeders from the U.S. Gary and Kathy are excited to serve the event as a sponsor, and they are eager at the opportunity for GKB Brangus’s breeding program to gain exposure. They say they look forward to meeting other Brangus breeders, and maybe even new customers, during the event. “Being new Brangus breeders, we wanted to participate in the [WBC], especially since it is in the U.S.,” Kathy exclaims. For some, this occurrence is especially meaningful. There are a number of IBBA members who have watched this event progress over time, even some who have seen the event from idea to fruition. “I was fortunate to be one of the IBBA members who helped start the World Brangus Congress in 2000 in Houston,” explains Don Cox, of Cox Excalibur Brangus. “It has been a very successful program for our breed. We are all fortunate to have visited many great countries that have hosted the Congress and make so many friends. We, here in America, are pleased to welcome all Brangus breeders from around the world to Houston, and we hope your visit is productive and

pleasing to you.” IBBA extends its most sincere invitation to all Brangus and Red Brangus breeders and enthusiasts to attend this world-class event. The U.S. has not hosted a WBC in 18 years, and it will be another several years before WBC is hosted here again. “The World Brangus Congress is a great opportunity to connect with our counterparts from other countries. It is a benefit for us and them, and it helps us move forward with an opportunity to market more Brangus genetics around the globe,”

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says IBBA President Brandon Belt. “It’s going to be a big time!” All in all, WBC should leave a lasting, positive impact on the association and the Brangus breed. “It will be great fun to see old friends and make new ones,” says Sidney Thomason, wife of IBBA International Committee Chairman Buck Thomason. “Our affection for Brangus cattle transcends any language barriers you think you might have with someone from another country!”

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IBBA se junta para este evento internacional por Peyton Waldrip, Coordinadora de Comunicaciones de la IBBA

La International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA) consta de un grupo sobresaliente de criadores de Brangus y Brangus Rojo, que sirve a nuestros miembros. Dentro de nuestra membresía, tenemos miembros de comités, miembros de la Junta Directiva, hombres y mujeres que exponen ganado en la pista, productores de pie de cría, productores comerciales, líderes y grandes aficionados. Nuestro programa para jóvenes consta de gente joven que se destaca. Cada uno de los individuos dentro de estos grupos diferentes se unen este mes para el Congreso Mundial Brangus (CMB) de 2018. Un programa detallado de los eventos, se encuentra en la página X. La semana del CMB está llena de oportunidades educativas para todos los que asisten, así como varias oportunidades para criadores que se pueden llegar a conocer así como los mejores líderes y aficionados de nuestra industria. Entre esas actividades planeadas, se encuentran las exposiciones internacionales de la Exposi¬ción Ganadera y Rodeo de Houston (Houston Livestock Show and RodeoTM - HLSR). Aunque la IBBA participa en estos eventos todos los años, esperamos que nuestros invitados internacionales participen en 2018. La IBBA agradece mucho

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al personal y a los voluntarios de la Exposición para darle la bienvenida a los participantes del CMB. “La HLSR está orgullosa de darle la bienvenida al Congreso Mundial Brangus durante la Exposición de 2018,” dice el Director Ejecutivo de Competencias y Exhibiciones Agrícolas, Chris Boleman, Ph.D. “Nosotros creemos que es una magnífica colaboración con una raza innovadora, progresista y visionaria. Colaboraciones como ésta con la IBBA nos ayudan a promover nuestra misión de avanzar la agricultura por todo Texas, en esta nación y en nuestro mundo.” Esta ocasión para educación, hermandad y competencias reúne todas las facetas de la raza Brangus. Miembros y directores de la Junta Directiva para la Asociación Internacional de Criadores Juveniles de Brangus (IJBBA) también estarán presentes. Este evento puede servir como una oportunidad prístina para nuestros jóvenes ver todos los aspectos de la raza en acción. “La IJBBA está entusiasmada con su participación en el Congreso Mundial Brangus de 2018, desde su asistencia con las inscripciones hasta la exposición del grupo juvenil durante la Exposición Comercial del CMB,” dice Tyler Dean, el Director de los programas juveniles de la IJBBA. “Es una oportunidad única poder

demostrar nuestros programas para juveniles al mundo entero y ¡quizás ayudar con las organizaciones juveniles en crecimiento alrededor del mundo!” Miembros del Comité de Exposiciones de la IBBA están entusiasmados de que los exhibidores de Brangus y Brangus Rojo muestren sus animales a los participantes del CMB el 1 y 2 de marzo, en las exposiciones de toros y hembras. “Los criadores de Brangus son extremadamente importantes para nosotros. Podemos siempre contar con las familias Brangus que traigan la genética de mayor calidad a nuestra exposición para compartir y mercadear al mundo,” dice Chris Boleman. “Esperamos que todos nuestros exhibidores, invitados y amigos pasen fabulosamente bien la exposición de este año.” La IBBA está orgullosa por la representación que ofrece a través de sus miembros en cada una de sus empeños. El CMB será una ocasión para todos los criadores al reunirse y desarrollar relaciones nuevas, mantener relaciones establecidas, iniciar ideas nuevas y compartir conocimientos para el progreso y la colaboración futura. “Ser el anfitrión del CMB durante la HLSR, le ofrece a los productores de Brangus de todo el mundo la oportunidad de ver las exposición

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CONEXIÓN IBBA // CONGRESO MUNDIAL BRANGUS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 56 ganadera más grande del mundo y tener la posibilidad de interactuar con productores de muchas razas de todo el mundo,” explica la socia IBBA, Kelley Sullivan, del Santa Rosa Ranch. “Pero, demuestra que somos una industrial global, y el Brangus es realmente una raza del mundo. Tenemos el escenario perfecto para darle la bienvenida a los criadores del mundo cuando viajan a Estados Unidos para ver los diferentes ambientes donde se crían los Brangus y los Ultranegros. Desde el sudeste de EE.UU. y por todo Texas, los visitantes reconocerán su “ambiente casero” en algún lado. Eso mostrará que nuestro ganado puede ir a cualquier parte del mundo. Además, como productores estadounidenses, les podemos mostrar a nuestros amigos cómo tratamos de mejorar nuestra raza constantemente para hacerla más eficiente, hacer uso productivo de nuestros recursos naturales y producir carne de res que alimente nuestras familias y vecinos en todo el mundo. Es muy emocionante para nosotros darles la bienvenida a nuestros visitantes al Santa Rosa Ranch, y ¡nunca he estado más orgullosa de ser miembro del Comité Internacional de la HLSR y de la IBBA al darle la bienvenida a nuestra extendida familia Brangus a Estados Unidos! Los miembros de la IBBA, Gary y Kathy Buchholz, de GKB Cattle, decidieron participar en el CMB como un anfitrión del nivel de esmeralda. Ellos dicen que para ellos es un evento que vale mucho y que quieren apoyar, y ellos creen que así vendrán más criadores a Estados Unidos. Gary y Kathy, están emocionados de poder servir al evento como anfitriones. Dicen que les encantará conocer a otros criadores de Brangus y quizá nuevos clientes, durante el evento. Al ser nuevos criadores de Brangus, queríamos participar en el CMB, especialmente desde que la sede está en Estados Unidos,” dice Kathy.

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Para algunos, este evento tiene un significado especial. Hay un número de miembros de la IBBA que han visto este evento progresar con el tiempo, aún algunos que han visto el evento desde la idea inicial hasta su buen término. “Tuve la fortuna de ser uno de los miembros de la IBBA que ayudó a iniciar el Congreso Mundial Brangus en el año 2000, en Houston,” explica Don Cox, de Cox Excalibur Brangus. “Ha sido un programa muy exitoso para nuestra raza. Muchos de nosotros ha tenido la buena fortuna de haber visitado a muchos países maravillosos que han sido la sede del Congreso y hemos hecho muchos amigos. Nosotros, aquí en Estados Unidos, tenemos el gran placer de darle la bienvenida a los criadores Brangus de todo el mundo a Houston, y esperamos que su visita sea productiva y placentera para cada uno de ustedes.” La IBBA extiende su más sincera invitación a todos los criadores de Brangus y Brangus Rojo y a sus entusiastas, a participar en este

evento de nivel mundial. Estados Unidos no ha tenido el honor de ser el anfitrión al CMB en 18 años, y pasarán otros años más antes de que el CMB vuelva a este país. “El Congreso Mundial Brangus, es una excelente oportunidad para conectarse con sus contrapartes de otros países. Es un beneficio para nosotros y para ellos y nos ayuda a avanzar con la oportunidad de mercadear más genética Brangus al mundo entero,” dice el Presidente de la IBBA, Brandon Belt. “¡Será una ocasión para pasarla muy bien!” En total, el CMB dejará un impacto positivo y duradero sobre la asociación y la raza Brangus. “Será magnífico y divertido ver a amistades anteriores y hacer amistades nuevas,” dice Sidney Thomason, esposa de Buck Thomason, Presidente del Comité Internacional de la IBBA. “¡Nuestra afección por el ganado Brangus transciende toda barrera idiomática que usted cree que pudiera tener con personas de otros países!”

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday, Feb. 27 All Tuesday Events at the Royal Sonesta Hotel 10 am - 6 pm 1 pm - 8 pm 4 pm - 5:30 pm

Registration, Hotel Lobby Trade Show Open, Discovery Rooms A/B, Lobby Level Federation of International Brangus Associations (FIBRA) Meeting

WELCOME RECEPTION 6 pm - 8 pm Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres 6:30 pm Houston Welcome Chamber of Commerce / Texas Department of Agriculture 7 pm Music by Recording Artist John Baumann

Thursday continued 2 pm “Commercial Application of Breed Specific DNA Profiles” by Neogen GeneSeek Operations G. Ashby Green, DVM Beef Genomics Territory Manager AL, FL, GA, MS, SC 2:30 pm

“Using Genomics to Sell More Genetics” by agFRONT.com Founder Elisa Marquez, PhD.

3:30 pm 4 pm

Buses depart for Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Genetic Edge Sale XXIII, NRG Center at the Livestock Show, Rooms 201-203

6:45 pm

RodeoHouston and Blake Shelton Concert, NRG Stadium

Wednesday, Feb. 28

7 am - 6 pm Registration, Hotel Lobby 8 am Board buses for Texas A&M University TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY 10 am – 4 pm Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas (lunch included) Guided Tour of the Large Animal Veterinary Center Meat Science Demonstration at Rosenthal Meat Science & Technology Center Tour of the Hildebrand Equine Complex Beef Quality AssuranceTM Vaccine Injection Site Demonstration at the Beef Center 5:30 pm Buses return from Texas A&M University 6 pm - 8 pm Trade Show Open, Discovery Rooms A/B, Lobby Level 7 pm Cocktail Hour Free evening for participants to explore Houston

Thursday, March 1 7:30 am - 4 pm 7:30 am 8:30 am

Trade Show Open, Discovery Rooms A/B, Lobby Level Breakfast in the Trade Show, Discovery Rooms A/B, Lobby Level Participants line up for Opening Ceremonies

OPENING CEREMONY 9 am World Brangus Congress Opening Ceremony Legends Ballroom, Lobby Level 9:30 am Keynote Speaker: Damian Mason “Ag Trends,Topics & Tomorrow” Damian Mason is an entrepreneur, farm owner, writer and speaker. He delivers insights and information - in a very entertaining manner - on the two subjects he knows best: agriculture and business.

10:30 am

Coffee & Tea Break in Trade Show, Discovery Rooms A/B, Lobby Level

11 am

“Genetics of Coat Color, Horned Status, and Other Traits in Brangus Cattle” by Texas A&M University Department of Ag Leadership, Education and Communications Professor and Interim Head Clare Gill, PhD.

11:45 am

Lunch – “Global Cattle and Beef Outlook–2018 and Beyond” by Senior Vice President of Informa Economics IEG David Williams

1 pm

“The Value of Single-Step Genetic Estimation of Genomic Enhanced EPDs” by Livestock Genetic Services Owner John Genho

1:30 pm

“Adoption and Use of Technologies in Global Beef Production “ by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Livestock Specialist Joe Paschal, PhD.

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Friday, March 2 7 am - 9 am 7 am - 8 am 7:30 am-9:30 am 8 am 2 pm- 3:30 pm 4 pm - 8 pm

Trade Show Open, Discovery Rooms A/B, Lobby Level Breakfast in Trade Show, Discovery Rooms A/B, Lobby Level Board bus to Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Brangus & Red Brangus Bull Shows (Ultra Bull Show to follow) Board buses to Royal Sonesta Hotel Trade Show Open, Discovery Rooms A/B, Lobby Level

Saturday, March 3 7:30 am - 9 am 7 am - 8:30 am 7:30 am-9:30 am 8 am 3 pm

Trade Show Open, Discovery Rooms A/B, Lobby Level Breakfast in Trade Show, Discovery Rooms A/B, Lobby Level Board buses to Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Brangus & Red Brangus Female Shows (Ultra Female Show to follow) Board Buses to Royal Sonesta

GALA NIGHT – Cowgirl/Cowboy Chic Attire 6:30 pm Hors d’oeuvre’s and Cocktails 7 pm World Brangus Show Results – P.J. Budler 7:30 pm Sale of Champions Auction – Caesar Cantu 8 pm WBC Gala Dinner and Entertainment by Chinatown Sponsored by Neogen GeneSeek

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Programa de eventos Martes, 27 de febrero

Todos los eventos del martes tendrán lugar en el Hotel Royal Sonesta 10 am – 6 pm Inscripción, en el Lobby del hotel 1 pm – 8 pm Exposición comercial, Salones “Discovery” A y B, a nivel del lobby 4 pm – 5:30 pm Reunión de la Federación Internacional de Asociaciones Brangus (FIBRA) RECEPCIÓN DE BIENVENIDA 6 pm – 8 pm Cocteles y aperitivos 6:30 pm Bienvenidos a Houston Cámara de Comercio y Depto. de Agricultura de Texas 7 pm Música de John Baumann artista muy reconocido por sus grabaciones

Jueves continuó 1:30 pm “Adopción y uso de tecnologías en la producción global de carne de res” por Dr. Joe Paschal, Especialista en Ganadería, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 2:00 pm

“Aplicación comercial de los perfiles del ADN específicos a esta raza” G. Ashby Green, DVM, Gerente de Genómica para el Territorio AL, FL, GA, MS, SC de Neogen GeneSeek Operations

2:30 pm

“Vender más genética usando la genómica” Dra. Elisa Márquez – Fundadora de agFRONT.com

3:30 pm 4:00 pm

Autobuses salen a la Exposición Ganadera y Rodeo de Houston Subasta XXIII Ventajas Genéticas Centro NRG de la Exposición, Salas 201-203

6:45 pm

Rodeo de Houston y Concierto por Blake Shelton, Estadio NRG

Miércoles, 28 de febrero 7 am – 6 pm 8 am

Inscripción, en el Lobby del hotel Autobuses salen a la Universidad Texas A&M

EN LA UNIVERSIDAD TEXAS A&M 10 am – 4 pm En la universidad en College Station (incluye almuerzo) Visita guiada por el Centro Veterinario de Animales Grandes Demostración de la Ciencia de Carnes en el Centro Rosenthal de Tecnología y Ciencia de Carnes Gira del Complejo Equino Hildebrand Demostración en el Centro de Carnes sobre el sitio de inyección conforme a Beef Quality AssuranceTM 5:30 pm 6 pm – 8 pm 7 pm

Autobuses regresan de la Universidad Texas A&M a Houston Exposición comercial, Salones “Discovery” A y B, a nivel del lobby Hora del coctel

Noche libre para que participantes puedan explorar la ciudad de Houston

Jueves, 1ro de marzo 7:30 am – 4 pm 7:30 am 8:30 am

Exposición comercial, Salones “Discovery” A y B, a nivel del lobby Desayuno en la Exposición comercial, Salones “Discovery” A y B, a nivel del lobby Participantes se ponen en fila para las ceremonias de apertura

CEREMONIA DE APERTURA 9 am Ceremonia de Apertura del Congreso Mundial Brangus Sala Legends Ballroom, nivel del lobby 9:30 am Orador del Congreso: Damian Mason “Propensiones, tópicos y el futuro agrícola” Mason es un empresario, dueño de una finca, escritor y orador. El ofrece perspectivas e información – de manera muy entretenida – sobre los dos temas que él mejor sabe: agricultura y negocios.

10:30 am

Receso para café y té en la Exposición Comercial Salones “Discovery” A y B, a nivel del lobby

11 am

“La genética de los pelajes, la situación de los cuernos y otros rasgos del ganado Brangus” por Dra. Clare Gill, Profesora y Directora Provisoria del Depto. de Liderazgo, Educación y Comunicaciones Agrícolas de la Universidad de Texas A&M

11:45 am Almuerzo/comida “Perspectivas globales del ganado de carne – 2018 y más allá” David Williams, Vicepresidente Superior de Informa Economics IEG 1 pm

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“El valor de la estimación genética de paso único de las DEP + mejoramientos genéticos” por John Genho, Propietario de Livestock Genetic Services

Viernes, 2 de marzo 7 am – 9 am 7 am – 8 am 7:30 am – 9:30 am 8 am 2 pm – 3:30 pm 4 pm – 8 pm

Exposición comercial, Salones “Discovery” A y B, a nivel del lobby Desayuno en la Exposición comercial Salones “Discovery” A y B, a nivel del lobby Autobuses salen a la Exposición Ganadera y Rodeo de Houston Exposición Internacional Brangus y Toros Brangus Rojos (Seguida por la Calificación de Ultra Toros) Autobuses salen al Hotel Royal Sonesta Exposición comercial, Salones “Discovery” A y B, a nivel del lobby

Sábado, 3 de marzo 7:30 am – 9 am 7 am – 8:30 am 7:30 am – 9:30 am 8 am 3 pm

Exposición comercial, Salones “Discovery” A y B, a nivel del lobby Desayuno en la Exposición comercial Salones “Discovery” A y B, a nivel del lobby Autobuses salen a la Exposición Ganadera y Rodeo de Houston Exposición Internacional Brangus y Hembras Brangus Rojos (Seguida por la Calificación de Ultra Hembras) Autobuses al Hotel Royal Sonesta

NOCHE DE GALA – Atavío de vaqueros y vaqueras elegantes 6:30 pm Hora del coctel y aperitivos 7 pm Resultados de las Exposiciones del Congreso Mundial Brangus – P.J. Budler 7:30 pm Subasta de los Campeones – César Cantú 8 pm Cena de Gala y Entretenimiento Chinatown Band – verdadera música para fiestas ¡¡¡¡Quítense las botas y diviértanse mucho!!!! Patrocinado por Neogen GeneSeek

Joi2018 n us! INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION’S

You DON’T want to miss these IBBA events!

FRIDAY MARCH 2 2222 West Loop S, Houston, TX 77027

Houston, Texas

2 pm - ANNUAL MEETING >> General Membership Meeting IBBA members are invited to join the Board of Directors for the seating of new board members and the recognition of outgoing board members, as well as IBBA business.

7 pm - AWARDS BANQUET >> Annual IBBA Awards IBBA members will gather in fellowship to celebrate the presentation of annual awards to the Breeder of the Year, the Commercial Producer of the Year, and the Pioneer of the Year. 64

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JUNIOR CONNECTION // THE DREWS CREW

JUNIOR MEMBER SPOTLIGHT THE "DREWS CREW " by IBBA Communications Coordinator Peyton Waldrip The Drews family of Marlin, Texas, has maintained membership in the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) for 38 years. Its next generation, known as the “Drews Crew,” consists of siblings Wyatt Drews, 14; Zane Drews, 12; Adele Drews, 10; and Lily Drews, 10. Wyatt kicked off the Drews children involvement in the Brangus breed seven years ago when his grandfather, Keith Drews, gave him his first show heifer, “Buttercup.” His siblings each followed in his steps. Today, all four are members of the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA).

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“We raise our own cattle,” Lily explains. “Popo started it, and raised it down to us, and we really enjoy it.” Zane explains that his dad and granddad are creating a solid foundation of both registered and commercial Brangus. He says the Drews patriarchs raise and sell the cattle “so other cattlemen can better their herd with good genetics.” Zane says he is eager to tell people about the breed, and his siblings echo this enthusiasm. “My passion for this breed has grown a tremendous amount by the people I have met and the honor of carrying on [Brangus cattle and genetics],” says Wyatt.

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The Drews Crew on NJBS Contests... WYATT SPEECH—“It teaches me how to speak in front of mostly strangers and how to be confident in public speaking; that is why I like this contest.” GENERATED ADS—“I like this contest, because it shows me how to promote our herds by today’s standards.” SHOWMANSHIP—“This contest teaches me how to have proper show-ring presence and how to deal with people I have never known.” TEAM FITTING / SHOWING—“Team fitting and showing teaches me how to work with other people and how to make an animal look the best it possibly can.” ZANE PHOTOGRAPHY—“You have to have a good eye for a good picture.” SPEECH—“Being nervous is the worst thing in the world.” GENERATED ADS—“Creative ideas come from creative people.” SHOWMANSHIP—“If you don’t win, you still learn something you need to work on.” TEAM FITTING / SHOWING—“Teamwork is dreamwork.” ADELE PHOTOGRAPHY—“It lets me see a world through a new perspective.” SPEECH—“It improves my vocabulary, and it allows me to be better at public speaking.” GENERATED ADS—“It allows me to be able to be a better advertiser, and I get better on the computer.” SHOWMANSHIP—“Showmanship, to me, means being able to work with your calf well so he or she will be able to be good in the show ring.” TEAM FITTING / SHOWING—“Team fitting is there, because it teaches you how to fit your cattle. Showing is there, because the judge wants to see how well we take care of our animals.”

LILY GENERATED ADS—“I’ve learned by being a leader and supporting my friends.” SHOWMANSHIP—“It teaches you how to be a good sport, but it’s not just because of your cattle; it’s your attitude.” TEAM FITTING / SHOWING—“I would put a calf in the chute, put it in a trim chute, and spray glue on them, and I get a comb and spike it up like a mohawk.”

Lily says her passion for the Brangus breed has grown a lot since she started showing. “My love for Brangus has been getting stronger over the years, because I know what they are capable of,” admits Adele. “I love that they are fun to work with.” This kind of assurance and enthusiasm makes a lasting impression on the children’s leaders and mentors around them. “The Drews kids impress me with their energy and commitment to showing Brangus,” says Otto 4-H Club Manager Anne Skrabanek. “They work together, cheering each other along as they do the daily work that goes into developing championship animals.” Showing Brangus cattle is something each of the kids enjoys. Hearing each of their perspectives is heartwarming. Even after the success shared, they acknowledge that success isn’t inevitable. When asked what advice he might offer his peers, Zane says, “Have fun; don’t get mad if you lose, because all I think we do it for is to have fun.” This down-to-earth point of view is seen by IJBBA Director of Youth Activities Tyler Dean, too. “With the Drews family, it is not always about the buckles, banners or awards,” explains Dean, “do not get me wrong, they accumulate a lot of all those things – but deep down, they participate for the right reasons!” Some of Lily’s advice to her peers is to “learn from your mistakes; that will help you succeed.” Wyatt and Adele share showmanship-related advice: “I would say ‘Well, first, you need to know your sets – buttview and profile,’” Adele says. “Buttview is where all four feet are squared up, and profile is where the front feet are even and the back feet are like open scissors.” Wyatt urges his fellow showmen and women not to be afraid when in the show ring. He remembers a time when he saw a first-timer about to go into the show ring. Wyatt heard the exhibitor tell his mom he didn’t want to go in the show ring. Wyatt says he encouraged the exhibitor by reminding him of the hard work put into the animal. “You can’t go in there and be afraid,” Wyatt says. “You have to go in there with fire in your eyes.” This selfless act is similar to more advice from Zane: “If you see someone who needs help, don’t ask them if they need help – do it.” “The Drews family epitomizes the IJBBA and all that it stands for,” says Dean. “They are hardworking, driven and dedicated to the youth of the Brangus breed and being involved in the junior association that they know and love.”

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Wyatt says his favorite memory from his participation in the junior program thus far is looking back on his first year. “So many people had helped me,” he says, “and it made a big impact on my show career.” In addition to raising and showing Brangus cattle, each member of the Drews Crew is actively involved in activities and contests within the junior program’s National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS). “My favorite memory while participating in the NJBS was winning Grand Champion Novice Showman in Texarkana, Arkansas,” explains Lily. “This is my favorite memory, because I won my very first belt buckle, and my sister was right behind me – so we shared first and second place together.” Her sister also cherishes the showmanship victory experience. “Last year, when I got second place in showmanship,” Adele recalls fondly. “It felt really good when I got second; I could not stop smiling. Since I worked so hard, it was awesome.” The Drews siblings participate in a number of contests at NJBS. “I usually participate in Generated Ad, Speech, Photography, Showmanship, Barnyard Olympics, the real show, and Team Fitting,” says Adele. “I have a lot of fun doing all these activities; they teach me so much!” The Drews Crew swept the Generated Advertisement Contest junior division at the 2017 NJBS in Texarkana, Arkansas. Lily won first, Zane won second, and Adele won third. Wyatt’s ad was third place in the intermediate division. “They participate in NJBS shows, contests, and IJBBA leadership events, because of the value those events and contests have in developing strong characteristics of leadership and personal growth in themselves,” Dean says. “Determination to develop those characteristics really shows through with the honesty, integrity and drive of all four of the Drews Crew.” As Wyatt, Zane, Adele and Lily approach the eligible age to serve IJBBA in a leadership role, they each reflected on what becoming an IJBBA director would mean to them. Wyatt says he would work hard to keep a welcoming atmosphere for IJBBA. “I would also want to have a showmanship clinic for the beginners.” If he was elected to the IJBBA board, Zane says “I would bring more help so the novice don’t have to be scared when they show.” “I’ve learned so much in leadership,” says Adele. “I learned that you have to have patience to teach stuff about whatever you’re doing.”

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JUNIOR CONNECTION // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 68 Lily says she would enjoy the behind-thescenes work for which IJBBA directors are responsible, such as setting up for the banquet, providing ring help, and taking pictures for the slides they show at the banquet. Following their careers in IJBBA, the Drews children have aspirations for their educational futures and careers. Zane says his education goals are to “get into Texas A&M, because my parents and grandparents went there for college.” He adds, “I think it is a cool place to study ag so I can help my dad on the farm in Marlin.” Wyatt’s goals are similar to his brother’s. He, too, hopes to work for his dad on the family’s ranch. Wyatt says he’d like to help improve the family’s herd. Sisters, Adele and Lily, say they’d like to be teachers. Lily says

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she hopes to win a lot of shows to earn scholarship for her college. “To me, the Drews Family epitomizes what our Brangus programs should and can be about,” says Cheramie Viator. “Josh and his siblings grew up through the IJBBA shows and today they have remained involved in agriculture. The Drews family continues to raise registered and commercial Brangus in Central Texas. More importantly, Josh and Lisa have done a great job of having their kids involved in IJBBA shows – and lots of other Texas livestock shows – and leadership contests. I appreciate seeing several generations of Drews at Brangus events and look forward to the younger generation being leaders of our organizations someday.”

AFFILIATE CONNECTION // IJBBA

THE NEXT 40 YEARS

by IJBBA Director of Youth Activities Tyler Dean

For forty years, the International Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) has been growing and developing the youth of the Brangus® breed into leaders within the breed, the industry, and their chosen career paths. Past IJBBA members have ascended the ranks of our breed to serve on the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Board of Directors, as well as lead the entire association. Past IJBBA members have served as staff members, whom have developed and grown programs designed to add value and market acceptance to our breed. Past IJBBA members are today’s breeders, ranchers, veterinarians, doctors, congressional aides, business owners, and so many other vocations imperative to our society. One common thing that any of them will tell you, is that their time with IJBBA was one of the most influential times of their youth. Many gained the skills that elevated them above their competition while participating in IJBBA leadership events and National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS) contests. IJBBA has grown substantially in 40 years; however, at its core, IJBBA exists to grow our future leaders. Today, IJBBA offers more for its membership than ever before – largely due to the boom in support from breeders. Recent surges and record breaking fundraising have led to the development of new events, new contests, and new opportunities for IJBBA members. The NJBS continues to be the marquee event for the association and is annually bringing more and more exhibitors together. NJBS contests, such as the Salesmanship Contest, are specifically designed to strengthen marketing knowledge and ability, as well as hone the contestant’s public speaking strengths. Fun and fellowship is also a huge aspect to NJBS that keeps many exhibitors and families returning annually. IJBBA has been able to offer more fun activities like “NJBS Hits the Beaches of Texarkana,” at no cost to exhibitors, because of generous sponsors! Participants have fun, but more importantly they learn, conquer fears, and grow as young leaders.

Outside of NJBS is perhaps where IJBBA has grown the most. That growth starts with the IJBBA Board of Directors. Today’s IJBBA directors experience and grow more than ever before. In 2017, the IJBBA directors attended and participated in the IBBA Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas; the International Brangus Shows in Houston, Texas; the IJBBA Legacy Leadership Conference in Haines City, Florida; the National Junior Brangus Show and Futurity in Texarkana, Arkansas; the Western National Brangus Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; the National Show of Merit in Shreveport, Louisiana; the IJBBA Annual Fall Meeting in Hutchinson, Kansas; and the Arizona National Livestock Show in Phoenix, Arizona. Additionally, each IJBBA director was responsible for two events on their own, which included shows, cattlemen’s association meetings, and regional gatherings. While there is always something fun to do on these trips, the primary purpose of the IJBBA board traveling is to represent the Brangus breed. Board members meet and interact with breeders, adult and junior alike, as well as visit with potential breeders and commercial cattlemen at these events. They promote participation in IJBBA and IBBA activities. They promote the breed and, in turn, gain valuable life skills to succeed in all they do. IJBBA pushes leadership in all it does and two biennial conferences play huge roles in helping IJBBA promote leadership to its members. The Youth Beef Industry Congress is held each even year and is a gathering of the youth leadership groups of each breed association. The IJBBA board is one of the few breed leadership groups to consistently have 100 percent of its group in attendance. Through this conference, young leaders are exposed to some of the most inspiring individuals in the agricultural industry. Additionally, they have the opportunity to network with the leaders of each breed association and develop lifelong connections – not only across the country, but across the industry. The IJBBA Legacy Leadership Conference began as an idea to offer more to IJBBA members; however, it quickly grew to

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IJBBA acy Leg Artwork

Celebrating 1977-2017 years!

“Brangus: A Cattlemen’s Legacy” Roswell Brangus Sale February 24 - Roswell, New Mexico

Genetic Edge Sale

March 1 - Houston, Texas *Note: This will be the 24” x 48” print with an extra special black walnut frame!

TBBA Miss America Sale April 6 - Salado, Texas

Southern Excellence Sale at Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch April 14 - Poteet, Texas

GENETRUST at Cavender’s Neches River Ranch Sale April 28 - Jacksonville, Texas

NJBS “Source of Champions” Sale July 6 - Hutchinson, Kansas

To commerate our 40th Anniversary, the IJBBA is excited about the opportunity to offer eleven prints of “Brangus: A Cattlemen’s Legacy” by Robert Butler. This painting was given to Laura Lee Taylor by Mr. Butler and has been in her personal collection since 2001. This will be the first time that prints have ever been offered for purchase. We are extremely grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor for this unique fundraising opportunity for IJBBA! Each print will be encased in a handmade frame graciously built by Tom Hayford and will bear a custom IJBBA plaque celebrating 40 years of the IJBBA. The IJBBA Board is offering ten framed 12”x24” prints and one 24”x48” framed print at various ranch sales and Brangus events. Five of these prints have already been sold and have grossed over $9,000 for the IJBBA! We would like to thank all of the ranches, breeders and buyers who have participated in this fundraiser! Join us at one of these sales for your chance to add this one-of-a-kind print to your collection! 73

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encompass not only IJBBA members, but also any youth involved or interested in beef production. Organized and funded by IJBBA through sponsor support, the IJBBA Legacy Leadership Conference has hosted youth from varied and diverse backgrounds who have a passion for our industry, as well as their own personal growth in leadership abilities. IJBBA is excited about the future of this conference and the opportunity to reach youth in a unique way! For those interested in supporting a part of the many activities of the IJBBA, there are numerous opportunities to support, including the IJBBA Legacy Artwork (details on page 71), the IJBBA Breeder’s Brand Item, the NJBS Show Program Advertisements, NJBS Sponsorships, and the most well-known and largest opportunity – the IJBBA Legacy Female. The 2018 IJBBA Legacy Female, RBF EVITA 175E7, will sell on Saturday, March 3, in the Genetic Edge XXIII Sale of Champions in conjunction with the World Brangus Congress Gala in Houston, Texas. The IJBBA Board of Directors will organize the 2018 IJBBA Legacy Female Buyer Group. The Buyer Group presents a unique opportunity to support the juniors and provides a chance to take the female home but not be out a substantial amount of money. Participation in the Buyer Group can be accomplished in one of two ways: a ranch, breeder, business or individual can get a ticket into the Buyer Group with a $500 donation, or two ranches, breeders, businesses or individuals can split their entry ticket into the Buyer Group and each make a $250 donation. Anyone can make as many donations as they would like, and each

$500 donation will receive one ticket. The total of the collected donations will be the amount the Buyer Group will bid on the Legacy Female. At the fall of the gavel, if the Buyer Group has the winning bid, all tickets will be put into a hat and a winning ticket will be chosen. The holder(s) of the ticket will own the female at that point in time and can choose to take the female home with them or donate her back to IJBBA to auction again. If the Buyer Group has the winning bid, participants will be billed through IBBA. IJBBA is excited to celebrate 40 years of helping juniors achieve more; but more importantly, IJBBA is excited about the next 40 years! Without a doubt, the Brangus breed has one of the best junior associations, which is easily contributed to the fact that Brangus breeders value the junior association and invest in it. They know that the juniors are the future of the breed and the industry! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: As a third generation Brangus breeder, Tyler Dean grew up believing in Brangus cattle. At the age of eight, Dean joined the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) to show Brangus heifers and ascended the ranks to serve as president of the board of directors in 2004-2005. Professionally, Dean oversaw operations as ranch manager of a growing commercially-focused Brangus operation. Under Dean’s guidance, the ranch grew to be the largest source of Brangus bulls in the state of Oklahoma. Additionally, Dean has worked with a large scale commercial ranch in the Oklahoma Panhandle on genetics and management. Before joining the International Brangus Breeders Association, Dean worked independently managing sales as well as independent advertising and catalog design and production. Today, Dean serves as the director of youth programs for IJBBA. He coordinates and executes all IJBBA activities.

SALE SUMMARY // TOWN CREEK FARM SALE OCT. 21 - WEST POINT, MISSISSIPPI Genetic Strength Shown at Town Creek Farm Sale • • • •

125 Brangus® and Ultrablack® bulls averaged $4,536 2 half-blood averaged $10,375 140 spring-calving commercial bred heifers averaged $2,236 122 fall-calving commercial bred heifers averaged $2,102

One of the largest crowds ever participated in person and online in the Town Creek Farm Sale, West Point, Mississippi, Saturday, October 21, 2017. Eighty-one buyers from 13 states were successful bidders, and guests from Paraguay, Uruguay, and South America were present. Town Creek Farm owner, Milton Sundbeck, spoke of the future genetic direction of Town Creek Farm in his opening comments. Sundbeck summarized the Town Creek Farm new genetics project running at full throttle, which began with Brahman and Angus base genetics. He also expressed his belief in the value of true 5/8-Angus and 3/8-Brahman cattle and emphasized Town Creek Farm’s continued focus on developing genetics while staying true to fertility, longevity, soundness, and heat tolerance. The high-selling bull was a TCF RAPID REWARD 145Z3 son, out of a CCR INTEGRITY 355S4 daughter. The powerful and massive bull posted a 146-percent yearling-marbling ratio. His phenotype caught everyone’s attention including its winning bidder, Wells Cattle Company of Mississippi at $16,000. The second high-selling bull was TCF SLEEP EASY 145C6, a twoyear-old bull, who posted big ultrasound and performance numbers. He

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sold to Dollar Farms of Georgia for $13,000. They also took home the third high-selling bull, TCF SLEEP EASY 024C4, for $11,500. Two half-blood full brothers, were the forth and fifth high-selling bulls. Sired by the AAR TEN X 7008 SA, these bulls captured lots of attention. Drawdy Brothers of Florida purchased Lot 62 for $10,750 and Williamson Cattle Co., also of Florida, had the winning bid on Lot 61 for $10,000. The volume bull buyer was repeat customer Triple S Ranch of Florida. In the Commercial Bred Heifer Sale, 266 heifers sold for an average of $2,141 per head. The customer-owned heifers were offered by Williamson Cattle Co., Florida and Alabama, 20-year consignor; River Oaks Farm, Arkansas, 19-year consignor; CP Bar Brangus, Mississippi, 18year consignor; Megehee Cattle Company, Mississippi 13-year consignor; Montgomery Farms, Alabama, nine-year consignor; B&B Farm, Alabama, five-year consignor; Longino Ranch, Florida, three-year consignor; Lowell Dollar Farms, Georgia, two-year participant; and Walker Land and Cattle, Alabama. Doak Lambert was auctioneer, and Town Creek Farm managed the sale.

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We are extremely excited to be bringing NJBS to this one-of-a-kind facility located just 45 minutes off of I-35! There will be fireworks, cookouts, car races and so much more Brangus Family Fun!!!! Plus, Hutchinson, Kansas is home to the Cosmosphere and Strataca, two must see places. So make plans now to spend the 4th of July Holiday with your Brangus family in Hutch!

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y c a Leg Female The 2018 IJBBA

offered by: Red Bud Farms

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 OF CHAMPIONS

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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 and “wanted her to be one we actually wanted to keep, not just the best one we were willing to sell.” 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!

IBA & TBBA // AFFILIATE CONNECTION

NEW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

NEWS SUBMITTED BY GINGER PRITCHARD

The International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) promotes Brangus® and education through education scholarships available to all International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) members. Applicants and winners represent a competitive cross section of young Brangus breeders throughout the United States. The IBA has awarded scholarships since 1979. To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must have been an IJBBA member for at least one year and participate in the scholarship application process. All IJBBA members who are high school seniors, college students, or students at a technical college are encouraged to apply. The forms can be downloaded on the IJBBA website (junior.gobrangus. com) as a link from the International Brangus Breeders Association website. Our new scholarship deadline is April 1. In addition to our traditional scholarships, we are offering a special scholarship available for deserving IJBBA members from Georgia and additional funding from the Terry Dean Memorial scholarship. Our newest award honors IBA Founder Suzy Graven. Her lasting influence and dedication to the Brangus breed will be remembered through this scholarship. Beginning with the 2017 awards, the most prestigious application received the Suzy Graven Memorial Founder’s Scholarship with an award of $5,000. Thanks to our wonderful supporters and recognizing the increased cost of higher education, we have increased our maximum amount of each award from $2,500 to $5,000. There are several categories of scholarships

TBBA NEWS This year’s annual Texas Brangus Breeders Association (TBBA) convention promises to be a great time. Activities begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 6, with the Annual Meeting, followed by a catered dinner at 7 p.m., and a fun evening of entertainment to follow. Saturday, April 7, begins with a brunch at 10:30 a.m., and the TBBA Sale begins at 11:30 a.m. TBBA will join the International Red Brangus Breeders Association to co-host the twoday event. All events are held at the Tenroc Ranch in

available. A member may receive a maximum of two IBA scholarships while an IJBBA member. • Underclassman – Graduating high school seniors • Upperclassman – Current college students • Ray Mackey Memorial – Underclassmen and Upperclassmen (based on financial need) • Alternate Education – Junior College, Technical College, Professional School We had a fantastic turn out for the IBA scholarship workshop at the National Junior Brangus Show this year. I hope I was able to answer many of the questions you had. Remember to follow the directions on the application, do not add any pages, and be as complete as possible. A great resource are your 4-H and FFA record books. Our new application is a Google Doc, which makes filling out the application a snap! No more need for a special software program or multiple applications to fill out. Just email to the correct address indicated on the application instructions. You may also use this form for the Pat Pinch Memorial Scholarship; that deadline is June 1. We will forward your IBA application if you indicate to the correct committee so there is no need to fill out multiple applications. It’s never too early to get started completing the forms! If you have any questions or concerns, call me, your scholarship chairperson, at 405-878-6189, or email me at gingerdp@aol.com. I will be glad to walk you through the application. Just yell “Help!”

NEWS SUBMITTED BY JODI JACKSON Salado, Texas. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express in Salado. The hotel phone number is 254/947-4004. Ask for the Texas Brangus block. Rates are $119 for a king and $129 for two queens. Results of the election for the TBBA board include four members elected to serve three-year terms. Those board members include Phillip Evans, Joshua, Texas; Larry Gill, Jr., Beckville, Texas; Jodi Jackson, Waco, Texas; and Buck Thomason, Cranfills Gap, Texas. 79

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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

Michael Candler, President 386-208-3881 ALABAMA

ARIZONA

ARKANSAS

CALIFORNIA

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

ARKANSAS

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FIND A BREEDER NEAR YOU FLORIDA

FLORIDA

GEORGIA

HOME OF OAKS MANNING 30T 541Z71 GEORGIA

GEORGIA

KANSAS

LOUISIANA

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gobrangus.com/breeder-search/ LOUISIANA

LOUISIANA

MISSISSIPPI

MISSOURI

NEW MEXICO

NORTH CAROLINA

OKLAHOMA

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FIND A BREEDER NEAR YOU OKLAHOMA

TENNESSEE TRAIT LEADERS AND

MONEY MAKERS

TEXAS 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

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

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gobrangus.com/breeder-search/ TEXAS

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

TEXAS

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

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TEXAS

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FIND A BREEDER NEAR YOU TEXAS

TEXAS

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CALENDAR MARCH 2018 2/27 - 3/3 World Brangus Congress, Houston, TX 1 Genetic Edge XXIII Sale, Houston, TX 2 International Bull Show at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Houston, TX 2 IBBA Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, Houston, TX 3 International Female Show at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Houston, TX 4-9 Post-World Brangus Congress Tour, TX 9 Junior Red Brangus Show at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Houston, TX 10 Cut Above Sale, Cullman, AL 11 Junior Brangus Show at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Houston, TX 17 Tested by Time Sale at Mound Creek Ranch, Leona, TX 22 Salacoa Valley Super American Sale, Bloomington, TX 24 24th Annual West Texas Brangus Breeders Asssociation Springtime Sale, Abilene, TX 24 Oklahoma Brangus Association Spring Brangus Sale, Ada, OK 27 GENETRUST at Suhn Cattle Company, Eureka, KS APRIL 6-7 7 14 28

2018 TBBA Spring Sale, Salado, TX Stockmen’s Choice Elite Brangus Female Sale, Navasota, TX Doguet’s Texas Best Brangus Bull & Female Sale, Poteet, TX GENETRUST at Cavender’s Neches River Ranch, Jacksonville, TX

MAY 2018 5 JLS International Winning Tradition XVI Sale, Devine, TX 19 Texas Best Sale, Weimar, TX JUNE 2018 20-23 Texas Junior Brangus Breeders Association State Show, Bryan, TX JULY 2018 1-7 National Junior Brangus Show & Brangus Futurity, Hutchinson, KS SEND YOUR IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES TO PEYTON WALDRIP AT PWALDRIP@GOBRANGUS.COM. 88

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ADVERTISERS INDEX

5K Cowbelle Ranch....................................................................... 59, 85 American Marketing Services...............................45, 55, 59, 61, 65, 69 Amrich Ranch..................................................................................... 85 Asana Ranch......................................................................................... 7 Big D Ranch........................................................................................83 Blackwater Cattle Company...................................................28, 63, 84 Bobby and Bobbie Brangus................................................................ 85 Bovine Elite, LLC..........................................................................33, 82 Briggs Ranches................................................................................... 55 Brinks Brangus @ Westall Ranches..............................................13, 85 Burke Brangus Farm..........................................................................84 Bushley Creek Cattle Company..........................................................84 Carter Brangus....................................................................................83 Cavender Brangus.................................................................. 46, 57, 86 Char-No Farm................................................................................. 7, 84 Chimney Rock Cattle Company..........................................................83 Circle X Land and Cattle Company............................................ IFC, 86 Clark Cattle Services...........................................................................82 Clover Ranch....................................................................38, 39, 43, 83 Cold Creek Ranch................................................................................. 7 Cox Excalibur Brangus.................................................................45, 86 Cross N Farms.............................................................................. 35, 85 Diamond K Ranch........................................................................23, 86 Doak Lambert.....................................................................................82 Doguetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond D Ranch........................................................ 86, BC Don Hall Brangus...............................................................................83 Don Thomas & Sons........................................................................... 85 Double Creek Brangus Ranch............................................................86 Double W Ranch................................................................................. 85 Draggin M Ranch................................................................................83 Drake Land & Cattle...........................................................................86 DV Auction.............................................................15, 17, 19, 55, 69, 89 E3 Ranch.............................................................................................86 Elgin Breeding Services................................................................ 37, 82 Estrada Brangus................................................................................. 39 Far Niente Farms.......................................................................... 53, 83 Farris Ranching Company..................................................................86 Galloway Brangus...............................................................................83 Garry Clem Brangus...........................................................................86 Genesis Ranch....................................................................................86 Genetic Edge XXIII Sale....................................................11, 26, 39, 78 Genetix Cattle Plus............................................................................... 7 GENETRUST.........................................................31, 43, 46, 57, 83, 85 GKB Cattle.....................................................................................71, 86 Great Mark Western............................................................................. 7 Greenwood Cattle Company...............................................................86 Greuel Family Brangus.......................................................................84 Hardee Farms.....................................................................................84 Harris Riverbend Farms..................................................................... 55 Hi Point Marketing + Sales...................................19, 29, 51, 53, 75, BC Indian Hills Ranch............................................................................. 87 JLS International...........................................................................15, 87 Johnston Brangus...............................................................................83 K & L Brangus..................................................................................... 87 K & R Broken Bar Ranch.................................................................... 85 L.G. Herndon, Jr. Farms................................................................ 7, 84 Lack-Morrison Brangus..................................................................... 85 Lake Majestik Farms...................................................................... 9, 59

Lakeside Brangus...............................................................................84 Lakin Oakley.......................................................................................82 Lawman Ranch................................................................................... 85 Little Creek Farms..............................................................................84 Luke Mobley.......................................................................................82 Marshall Farms....................................................................... 46, 47, 83 McDonald Ranches............................................................................. 26 Mid South Cattle Company.............................................. 28, 53, 75, 85 Miller Brangus.................................................................... 7, 38, 59, 86 MO Brangus........................................................................................84 Mound Creek Ranch......................................................................17, 87 Neogen GeneSeek...............................................................................40 Oak Creek Farms................................................................................ 87 OK Farms............................................................................................ 87 Oklahoma Brangus Association.........................................................89 Old Colita Ranch.....................................................................28, 29, 87 Parker Brangus...................................................................................83 Pennridge Ranch................................................................................ 87 Perry Ranch........................................................................................ 85 Peterson Brangus................................................................................ 85 Phillips Ranch....................................................................................... 7 Quail Valley Farms..............................................................................61 Red Bud Farms.............................................................................78, 83 Roop Cattle Company......................................................................... 87 Salacoa Valley Farms................................. 11, 38, 39, 55, 59, 61, 65, 84 San Angel Brangus.............................................................................. 43 Santa Rosa Ranch........................................................................... 3, 87 Schmidt Farms................................................................................... 87 Seminole Tribe of Florida.........................................................11, 59, 61 Sexing Technologies........................................................................... 49 Southeast Brangus Breeders Association........................................... 83 Spanish Ranch....................................................................................83 Stockmens Choice.......................................................................... 19, 51 Suhn Cattle Company............................................................. 31, 43, 84 Sunshine Acres...................................................................................83 T3 Brangus.................................................................................... 65, 85 TAJO Ranch........................................................................................ 43 Terry Reagan......................................................................................82 Texas Best Sale................................................................................... 45 Texas Brangus Breeders Association................................................. 69 The Oaks Farms........................................................................ 7, 59, 84 Town Creek Farm............................................................................... 25 TransOva Genetics..............................................................................20 TRIO Cattle & Genetics...................................................................... 87 Triple Crown Ranch........................................................................... 87 Triple JR Cattle Company............................................................ 26, 87 Truitt Brangus Farms......................................................................... 59 Valley View Ranch.............................................................................. 85 Vanna Farms........................................................................................51 Vineyard Cattle Company.................................................................. 87 Vorel Farms........................................................................................86 Ward Brangus.....................................................................................88 Wes Dotson.........................................................................................82 Westway Feed Products...................................................................IBC W.E.T. Farms......................................................................................84 Wynne Ranch.....................................................................................84 Zottarelli Ranches...............................................................................88

To place your ad in the Brangus Journal, contact Melanie Fuller via phone (979-255-3343) or email (mfuller@gobrangus.com).

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