May 2015 Brangus Journal by International Brangus Breeders Association

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Features & Specials IBBA Headquarters: At a Crossroads After a great article last month from Rachel Davis and Mallory

Newsom on the history of the IBBA Headquarters, Dr. Perkins explains some of the challenges looming with maintenance and renovation of the IBBA Headquarters building.

Leave a Legacy

IBBA Genomic EPDs

Total Herd Reporting: Elite Brangus Breeder

Bee Synch: For Successful Fixed-Time AI of Brahman-Influenced Cattle

John Genho helps us understand some of what goes into Genomic EPDs and how IBBA is incorporating Genomic Enhanced EPDs into our suite of genetic predictor tools.

The highly anticipated Inaugural IJBBA Legacy Leadership Conference was held March 27-29, 2015 in College Station, Texas. Tyler Dean provides an in-depth recap of the activites that resulted in a lot of great publicity for the Brangus breed.

Dr. Perkins revisits the importance of THR and explains and illustrates the need for complete data collection and submission.

The value of AI has been stressed multiple times and the most convenient way is with synchronization, but current protocols have not had great success with Brahman-influenced cattle. But a new protocol is available that shows potential to overcome those struggles.

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Staff Connection Director Connection Regional Connection IBBA Connection

The Next Move is Yours :: by Tommy Perkins, Ph.D., PAS Looking to Improve :: by Mike Vorel A New Season Begins Soon :: by Tyler Dean Brangus Spring 2015 Summit Lists

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Immensely Anticipated, Highly Successful :: by Kacie Wallace Ladies: We WANT You! :: by Sami Roop

Marketing Update

Utilizing Your Resources :: by Kyles Dykes

Membership

Welcome New Members Brangus Genomic-Enhanced EPDs IBBA DNA Testing Options IBBA Announces Addition of Ultrablack and Ultrared Shows

The Official Publication of the International Brangus® Breeders Association. The Brangus Journal is an international publication serving the Brangus seedstock producer. Published eight times annually, this archive is designed to highlight accomplishments and improvements within the association. The purpose of the Brangus Journal is to serve the best interests of the members while showcasing IBBA member breeding programs, efforts and achievements to other Brangus seedstock producers. The Journal also provides a venue for the IBBA to communicate directly with their members providing updates related to the association, publishing feature stories, or announcing results. Publication #ISSN0006-9132. Periodicals postage paid at San Antonio, Texas, and additional entries. Postmaster: Send address changes to Brangus Publications, Inc., 5750 Epsilon, San Antonio, Texas 78249. Subscriptions: Frances Miller, 210.696-8231 x203, frances_miller@int-brangus.org Subscription Rates: Domestic Periodicals—1 year, $25; First class—$55. Foreign—1 year, periodicals, $25; air mail to Mexico, $70, Canada, $70, Australia, $115; air mail to all other countries, $115. Brangus Publications, Inc. 5750 Epsilon, San Antonio, Texas 78249 Telephone: 210.696.8231 Fax: 210.696.8718 Web site: gobrangus.com/Brangus-publications Email: brangusjournal@int-brangus.org BPI OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman : Mike Vorel (405.826.6959) President: Dr. Tommy Perkins (210.696.8231 x212) Secretary/Treasurer : Brandon Belt (254.248.5260) Director: Michael Kammerer (936.449.5744) Director: Eddy Roberts (386.935.1416) The International Brangus® Breeders Association does not verify claims made by the advertisers in this publication.

Sale Reports

WTBBA Springtime Sale GENETRUST at Suhn Cattle Company Indian Nation Spring Brangus Sale TBBA Miss America Sale Salacoa Valley Farms Customer Appreciation Sale

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Industry News

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San Antonio Regional Brangus Show San Antonio Junior Brangus Show Oklahoma Youth Expo Junior Brangus Show Houston Junior Brangus Show Neogen GeneSeek Introduces New Genomic Profiler for Seedstock

Service Directory State Directory Calendar of Events Advertisers Index Dr. Tommy Perkins captured this calf fresh off the Bowie Mountain at Parker Brangus in San Simon, Arizona.

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Staff Connection Executive Vice President

Tommy Perkins, Ph.D., PAS

210.696.8231 x212 :: tperkins@int-brangus.org

Director of Shows and Youth Programs, Publications Editor

405.867.1421 or 405.207.6921 :: tyler@int-brangus.org

Tyler Dean

Kyle Dykes

Commercial Marketing Coordinator

254.371.9388 :: kdykes@int-brangus.org Promotions and Communications intern

Rachel Davis

804.356.1951 :: intern@gobrangus.com Advertising Sales Manager

Controller

Frances Miller

210.696.8231 x203 :: frances_miller@int-brangus.org Accounting Specialist

Patti Teeler

210.696.8231 x205 :: patti@int-brangus.org Registry Specialist

Rosanne Nelson

210.696.8231 x206 :: rosanne_sralla@int-brangus.org Product Manager

Emilio Silvas

210.696.8231 x207 :: emilio@gps-beef.com

Melanie Fuller

979.255.3343 :: mwfuller@hotmail.com

Director Connection President

Mike Vorel

Larry Parker

Area 5

First VP

Michael Kammerer

Area 7

Eddy Roberts

Area 11

Term: 2014-2017 386-935-1416 :: wetfarm1@windstream.net Secretary-Treasurer

Brandon Belt

Area 7

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Chuck Sword

Area 1

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Russ Williamson

Area 7

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Danny Farris

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Area 2

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Area 10

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Term: 2013-2016 405-826-6959 :: vorelfarms@gmail.com

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Cody Gariss

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Davy Sneed

Area 4

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Area 6

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Doyle Miller

Area 8

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Regional Connection Don Cullen susancullen884@centurytel.net Don Hall hallbran72019@yahoo.com Heart of America Brangus Breeders Association Jim Mussulman jmussulm@yahoo.com Hill Country Brangus Breeders Association Brandon Belt brandonbelt@aol.com International Red Brangus Breeders Association Marcos Borges marcos@mbjranch.com Louisiana Brangus Breeders Association Bob Savoie bobsavoie@charter.net Mississippi Brangus Breeders Association Bill Wells wwells@bellsouth.net Alabama Brangus Breeders Association

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Danny Wells dbwells72@sbcglobal.net Doug Williams whipowill@yadtel.net Southwest Brangus Breeders Association Dr. Bart Carter bjcmd@cableone.net Texas Brangus Breeders Association Doug Muenchow cattlemandoug@aol.com West Coast Brangus Breeders Association Pam Doiron doiron@spanishranch.net West Texas Brangus Breeders Association Mark Morrow 325.798.3140 Oklahoma Brangus Association

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IBBA Connection The Next Move is Yours

by Tommy PERKINS, Ph.D., PAS IBBA EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT

lthough it continues to be dry in some areas of the nation, most have received beneficial moisture that is helping to produce forage for the entire beef industry. This has certainly encouraged cattlemen to hold back more replacement heifers for rebuilding the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cowherd. This is good news for everyone in the cattle industry both seedstock and commercial. This is also good news for IBBA members as Brangus genetics produce the perfect replacement female, a profitable stocker calf, an efficient feeder calf and an exceptional carcass that exceeds the current industry standards for high quality beef. Purebred breeders continue to be counted on by the commercial cow/calf industry to provide genetics that meet the demands of the feedlot industry, packer and consumer. Phenotype will always play a role in the bull buying decision process. However, commercial cattlemen understand the value and importance of data used in the calculation of all selection tools. With that said, I complement the board for releasing the newly calculated genomic enhanced EPDs. This will automatically improve the accuracy value for every trait on young, unproven genotyped animals. Thus, the advantage of genomic enhanced EPDs (GEEPDs) is the increase in reliability of calculated EPDs without having to wait years for the production of multiple progeny to reach the same accuracy levels. I encourage everyone to perform a 30K SNP (or greater) profile on all cattle. This is more important for breeders with fewer animals than it is for breeders with large contemporary groups. There are several articles in this edition of the Brangus Journal concerning the new GE-EPDs. They are definitely worth your reading even though most are basic information for your general knowledge. Some are more technical and may need to be read a few times to get all of the information present in them. You must collect DNA samples on your animals and submit them to GeneSeek if you want to have the GE-EPD designation in future sire summaries. In general, this process will take about 30 days from the time the lab receives the DNA sample. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

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wait until the last minute and try to rush the process as it is just not possible. The new board has been seated and already met once this year. They have planned in-person meetings for May 16, 2015 in Stillwater, Oklahoma and again on August 21, 2015 in West Point, Mississippi. These two meetings will be held in conjunction with the Oklahoma Brangus Breeders Association Field Day and the Southeast Brangus Breeders Association Field Day, respectively. Plan on attending both Field Day events and sit in on the board meetings if you have the time. If not, please contact the director representing your area for input into the meetings. Membership participation is the strength of any good organization. I look forward to the actionable items that all of the newly seated committees will provide the board of directors in the coming year. For example, the breed improvement committee should be tackling the THR disposal codes, investigating selection index calculation and continued refinement to the recently released genomic enhanced EPDs. It is my hope we determine the IBBA database has enough information on calving interval, heifer pregnancy, age at first calving, gestation length and others to calculate a fertility index that is important to the commercial industry. I asked that you make complete data submission a high priority this year and in years to come. Feed efficiency EPDs may also become available for any GrowSafe tested animal this year. Speaking of committees, I hope that every committee member has marked August 20-22, 2015 in their calendar for attendance at the IBBA Fall Conference to be held at Town Creek Farms in West Point, Mississippi. This will be the most important (and perhaps only) face-to-face meeting for the standing committees this year. Any directive to the board that impacts the future budget will need to be addressed in great detail at these meetings. This should give the Finance Committee ample time to complete and present a 2016 balanced budget to the board before the end of the year. I would like to thank Milton Sundbeck and the entire Town Creek Farms crew as well as the members of the Southeast Brangus Breeders Association for hosting the Fall Conference this year. Although committee meetings and educational events are the emphasis for the conference, many fun and entertaining events are in the making. This will include golfing, skeet shooting, dancing and so much more. Do not hesitate to call me if you have any specific questions about genomic enhanced EPDs, field days, or Brangus meetings. For information about all IBBA programs and other inquiries, please call (210) 696-8231 or visit www.GoBrangus.com. Stay connected to IBBA through Facebook, Twitter, or receive news updates by joining our email list. BJ

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IBBA Connection Looking to Improve

few days after our meetings in Houston, I received an e-mail from our IBBA office stating I needed to write an article for the Brangus Journal. I know that I personally look for and enjoy reading articles that are both informative and engaging. However, I have never considered myself a writer. Not once in the goals that I have set for myself has there been a dream of becoming a writer. I know better than to ask if I have to write the article. This is the way it has been done for many years, the President always writes a short article for the Journal. Being the current IBBA President, I now have the opportunity to add to my list of goals to become a writer. I will try my hardest to write informative and engaging articles. I can think of many things I would like to see us accomplish as an association. We are in the midst of many opportunities for our Brangus breed and I hope we will always be searching for ways to make our product better. There are things as an association that we do a certain way because we have always done it that way. As I think back over my time as a breeder – and in most other areas of my life – I feel that most things that I do well at this point in my life are done well because I have done them wrong so many times before finally getting it right. Like a lot of other people I have learned the hard way by doing things wrong how to finally do them right. So often when we feel like we are doing things right we have no desire to change or maybe do it wrong again. It is easy to coast along in a comfortable mode doing things in what we believe is the “right way”. The problem is maybe we became comfortable before we really reached the best way of doing

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something – maybe we only reached the better way. Many who eventually fail at something they once excelled at do so because they grew comfortable with their current state. While they grew comfortable their competition was still reaching for and developing new ideas and ways of doing something – often the better way. I am proud and excited to say that by the time this goes to print we should have released Genomic Enhanced EPD’s. They will be available on all animals in our population, which have a 30K or greater SNP panel on file with the IBBA. This is a BIG step forward for Brangus and is definitely not the way we have always done it. Genomic EPD’s will help us move our breed to the forefront of cattle registries. I hope our membership will grasp this opportunity and take advantage of it to improve accuracies on our younger animals and general population. Even with this upcoming improvement, let’s not get too comfortable. The next opportunity is to produce EPD’s for other new traits. Members need to turn in good information to help initiate EPD’s for these new traits as well. The fall and spring sale season proved the demand for Brangus cattle is tremendous. One of the main reasons is our breeders had the foresight to move past the way we have always done things. Our females have been and continue to be the best mothers, most resilient and longest lasting females on the market. The good news is we have added a lot of new valuable features and cattleman across the country are again realizing the added value of Brangus. Our goal moving forward is to be able to produce this valuable product in quantities sufficient to meet the growing demands of our country. The next area we need to work on advancing before we get comfortable with is the Ultrablack and Ultrared program. There is probably more room for growth in our breed through these programs than in any other area. Angus cows mated to Brangus bulls work just as well as Brangus females mated to Angus bulls. There are thousands of these females which in turn results in thousands of opportunities. These females can easily be enrolled in our registry and produce Ultrablack or Ultrared offspring which are registered with IBBA and added to THR. I would like to see us take the next step to further promote our Ultrablack and Ultrared. This should lead to opportunities for membership growth and THR numbers. I hope that as a breed we can enjoy and appreciate our accomplishments without getting too comfortable. We must continually look for ways to improve our product and ourselves. Until next time I hope everyone gets adequate moisture and has plenty of good, green grass. BJ

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IBBA Connection A New Season Begins Soon

by Tyler DEAN IBBA DIRECTOR OF SHOWS AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, BRANGUS PUBLICATIONS EDITOR

he 2014-2015 show season came to a close in March with the final season champions being crowned at the 2015 International Brangus Show in Houston, Texas. In total show season, 684 animals were exhibited at IBBA’s four national and four regional shows. Some interesting facts and figures on different breakdowns of those entries are shown in the charts to the right. Reflection upon these numbers as compared to a year ago shows a slight decrease for the 2014-2015 show season in terms of total numbers shown. Almost every show was within about 10 head of last year’s numbers with being up and some being down a few head. But, reflection upon the past does little unless we can use it to change the future. A new aspect to IBBA shows in the upcoming show season is the addition of the Ultrablack and Ultrared shows. The Brangus Futurity will have the Ultrablack and Ultrared divisions, and IBBA staff is working with additional National Brangus Shows to add the Ultrablack and Ultrared Shows to the existing Brangus and Red Brangus Shows. Ultrablack and Ultrared cattle will not compete against Brangus and Red Brangus cattle – they will have their own shows with Champions being named in each. The new shows will follow the same divisions and classifications as approved by the IBBA. Additionally, all animals will be subject to the same Show Eligibility and Inspection of Exhibits. Classifications, Show Eligibility and Inspection of Exhibits can all be found online at http://gobrangus.com/shows. Another new opportunity may present itself for anyone showing Brangus cattle as the IBBA Show Committee is currently working with the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth, Texas to possibly add an Open Brangus Show to their event. If everything falls into place, the show will be held in January 2016 in conjunction with the Expo’s Ranching Heritage Weekend. Lastly, the location of the 2015 National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS) and Brangus Futurity will continue to rotate around the country. The countdown is already on with less than 90 days remaining until check-in for the NJBS. The IJBBA Board of Directors has been busy planning this year’s event. New contests, new events, and lots of fun await all those who plan to attend the 2015 NJBS and Futurity July 12-18 in Duncan, Oklahoma. The tentative schedule of events as well as a listing of host hotels is on pages 16 and 17 of this issue. A complete booklet of entry information is now available online at junior.gobrangus. com. Some contest rules have been updated, so make sure you look over the entry booklet as well as attend the NJBS exhibitor orientation. The actual entry form has changed with the new location, so make sure you read carefully and contact me with any questions. 14 | May 2015

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COLORS AND GENDERS SHOWN # Shown Color # Shown Gender 459 Black 438 Females 225 Red 30 Pairs 216 Bulls SIZE OF IBBA SHOWS Show International Brangus Show Brangus Futurity Western National Show of Merit San Antonio Regional Florida State Fair Regional California State Fair Regional Dixie National Regional

# Shown 141 164 82 95 80 57 28 37

NJBS entries must be postmarked by May 15, 2013. Late entries for the NJBS will be accepted postmarked through June 1 with a $25 per EXHIBITOR fee. This fee is per exhibitor – not per entry. Brangus Futurity entries need to be postmarked by June 1 as well, but late entries will be accepted until check-in at $75/ entry. I am always available and willing to answer any questions or concerns you may have, so feel free to contact me anytime. Lastly, I invite any and all Brangus breeders to attend the NJBS and Brangus Futurity in Duncan, Oklahoma. It is THE LARGEST gathering of Junior Brangus breeders in the nation and provides a great time of fun and fellowship. Come and spend a few days with your Brangus family, evaluate some great Brangus cattle, and support the great youth of our association. BJ

IBBA Connection IBBA to Welcome Johnston to Team

essica Johnston will be joining the IBBA staff in late May as the Communications Coordinator at the office headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Johnston comes to IBBA from Texas A&M University where she recently received her master’s degree in agricultural leadership, education and communications. Johnston also received her bachelor’s degree in animal science from Texas A&M in 2013. “I have always known that I wanted to work in the livestock industry,” Johnston said. “I am eager to use my skill set and knowledge of agriculture to work with IBBA.” Growing up in North Texas, Johnston was immersed in the agricultural industry at an early age. Johnston’s passion for agriculture began on her family’s Braunvieh cattle operation. She enjoys showing her cattle and has won numerous awards, including 2013 Braunvieh Percentage/BeefBuilder Show Heifer of the Year, and Grand Champion Junior Braunvieh Female at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in 2008. “Jessica came highly recommended for the job because of

her strong work ethic, people skills and intellect,” said IBBA Executive Vice President Dr. Tommy Perkins. “She offers a wealth of livestock skills due to her cattle show background and degree in animal science from Texas A&M.” Johnston’s professional agricultural experience is diverse. She has interned twice for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo where she used her knowledge of the agricultural industry to serve as an advocate for agriculture. Additionally, she has been involved in the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow and Saddle and Sirloin at Texas A&M. Johnston is always seeking to give back through her volunteerism and organizational memberships. She currently serves as a board member for the Texas Braunvieh Association and previously served as the president of the National Junior Braunvieh Board. “Throughout my life, I have developed an appreciation for the hard work and dedication which the agricultural industry represents,” Johnston said. “That appreciation motivates me to always do my best.” BJ

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BRANGUS SPRING 2015 SUMMIT LISTS

he Spring 2015 Summit Cow list includes 230 dams who qualified for Summit Status for 2015. Requirements for a cow to be named a Summit Cow include maintaining a calving interval of 380 days or less, weaned at least 3 calves with all weaning records submitted and an average weaning weight ratio of 105 or higher. Additionally, all qualifying calves must be sired by a registered Brangus bull. The Spring 2015 Summit Sire list includes 49 sires who have sired 5 or more Summit Cows.

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IBBA Connection 2015 SUMMIT COW

Facts and Figures Top 10 Breeders of 2015 Summit Cows Ranch # of SC Little Creek Farms, FL 14 Hayman’s 711 Ranch, FL 11 Brinks Brangus of Camp Cooley, TX 10 Salacoa Valley Farms, GA 10 Mound Creek Ranches, TX 9 A. Frank Brock, MS 6 Karl Allen, ID 6 McCreary Farms, AL 6 Carolyn M Belden, CA 5 Iron Farm Cattle Company, TX 5

State Texas Florida Oklahoma Mississippi Georgia

R# R796318 R776435 R678384 R741540 R817875 R714314 R801266 R815545 R797489 R805488

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Top 10 Owners of 2015 Summit Cows Ranch # on THR Little Creek Farms, FL 11 Haymans 711 Ranch 11 Doguet Diamond D Ranch, TX 8 Brinks Brangus @ Westall Ranches, NM 7 A. Frank Brock, MS 6 Karl Allen, ID 6 Carolyn M. Beldon, CA 5 Draggin’ M Ranch, AR 5 Mound Creek Ranches, TX 5 Salacoa Valley Farms, GA 5 W.E.T. Farms 5

2015 Summit Cows by State State # State Louisiana 10 Arkansas New Mexico 10 Tennessee Alabama 9 Idaho Kansas 8 California Missouri 8 Iowa

# 7 7 6 5 4

State Arizona N. Carolina S. Carolina Virginia

2015 Longest Running CONSECUTIVE Years as a Summit Cow Name Owner KK MISS VIKING SUZ 13/1 Karl Allen, ID TD MS OSCAR 4/0 Melford or Janice Sheley, IA TD MS. STARFIRE 13/6 Melford or Janice Sheley, IA WR MS DUKE 90J4 Wynne Ranch, FL CCC MS BRAVEHEART 745M Ron Flake, MS CCR BLACKBIRD PROGRESS 645H Ron Flake, MS G-2 MS SUZY 11/01 Carl & Becky Goodnight, OK KS DACOTAH 13/2 Karl Allen, ID RCR GAREY'S CADENCE 23L Dennis D Cross, TX SR WARRIOR PRINCESS M225 Thomas Dukes, VA

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2015 SUMMIT COW LISTING The following requirments are used to identify the Summit Cows: ~ Initially calved at 30 months of age or younger ~ Maintained a calving interval of 380 days or less ~ Must have weaned at least 3 calves ~ All calves weaned must have weaning records submitted ~ Average weaning weight ratio on all weaned calves is 105 or higher ~ All calves must be sired by a registered Brangus bull ~ All 2015 Summit Cows must have recorded a calf born since Jul 1, 2013 To be listed here, the cows must be owned by current IBBA members Owner

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4F WARD RANCH ADDISON BRANGUS FARMS A FRANK BROCK

R9681551 R10071347 R10063241 R10126985 R10158131 R823497 R10030301 R10158585 R10182645 R10030284 R10093827 ALANDRA EVERHART R10186279 BART J CARTER R10046760 R10153840 BEATY FARMS R10155136 BIG ELM CATTLE COMPANY R9674301 BILL BACON R10091707 R799662 BILL & MARY HELMS R10001742 BLACKWATER CATTLE COMPANY R10127300 R10096385 R9658102 BOB HELMERS R10183399 BRAD CHURCH R10167592 BRANDON BELT R10089777 R10094532 R10108181 BRANDON N. CLINE R10042464 R10042402 BRINKS BRANGUS CATTLE @ WESTALL RANCHES, LLC R815346 R10041301 R10093158 R9685253 R10082643 R10082930 R10119033 R10110955 BRONIKOWSKI CATTLE CO R10159023 BRUCE & PHYLLIS LYKINS R10108195 R10109124 CARL & BECKY GOODNIGHT R801266 CAROLYN M BELDEN R10127519 R10143749 R10115274 R10135429 R10103571 R10127520 R9678998 CAVENDER BRANGUS R10178158 R10141417 CECIL CHURCH R10034106 R10037508

20 | May 2015

PHN

420/4 27S S-22 U207 W-320 6M R-45 W-354 X421 R-23 T-101 329X34 248 S 336 W 4 791W4 858P 712 109 20P1 129U4 68T 302M5 50/01 30X 8R 480R3 U129 74R 300R5 36-2 133R22 209T41 541P66 504T16 504T13 607T4 535U14 419X U211 U278 11/01 556W 512W 190U 419M 608T 406W 839P 237X2 40U 820S 343R

Name

MS JR/ CADENCE 312H2 420/4 SVF MS 607N2 27S BF MS. LANDRY S-22 BF MS. LANDRY U207 BF MS. LANDRY W320 BF MS PATHFINDER 6M BF MS PATHFINDER R-45 BF MS. S71 LANDRY W354 BF MS S71 LANDRY X421 BF MS SLEEP EASY R-23 BF MS. SLEEP EASY T-101 MB MS TRUE GRIT 329X34 MS B/V HIGHLIGHT 248 S MS B/V PCR 336 W 4 MS OVERLOAD 791W4 MS 2H MACY 858P BHB MS JANA 712 BHB MS JANA 939 SJ MS COOLHAND 20P1 BWCC MS NET WORTH 129U4 BWC MS REAL DEAL 68T CCC MS CADENCE 302M5 BH MS GARRETT 50-01 CB MISS GRINDSTONE 30X BBR MS ATLAS 8R BBR MS DUKE 480R3 SVF CATAWBA 23 U129 MF MISS CEO 74R MF MISS STRIKEEAGLE 300R5 MISS OSO 36-2 MS BRINKS BS 607L11 133R22 MS BRINKS BS 607L11 209T41 MS BRINKS BUSHWACKER 541P66 MS BRINKS CSONKA 504T16 MS BRINKS NIMITZ 504T13 OAKS MS UNITAS 607T4 SF MISS CSONKA 535U14 BC MS RIGHT DIRECTION 419X SVF 820R8 23 U211 SVF 820R8 23 U278 G-2 MS SUZY 11/01 WC MISS CLAUDIA 556W WC MISS DELILAH 512W WC MISS FANCY 190U WC MISS HARRIET 419M WC MISS ROBIN 608T WC MISS VALENTINE 406W WC PRISCILLA 839P CB MS LTD 237X2 CB MS PICKETT 40U CB MISS ELIXIR 820S PR MS ELIXIR 343R

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2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow 2015 Summit Cow

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Reg No

R9684640 R10080956 R10012219 R10012226 UB10117656 UB10139470 CHIMNEY ROCK CATTLE COMPANY R10156897 CIRCLE J FARMS R9690784 R10156922 CLOVER RANCH R10137105 R9672507 R10062865 CODY & LEAH DOUGLAS R10118815 CROSS N FARM R10104987 R10110968 CROSS N RANCH R10142789 R10138798 CUEVAS T3 BRANGUS R10098895 DALE AND NANCY KIRKHAM R10125948 R9684224 DARRELL KING R10144433 DAVID & LAURIE HORTON R10019878 DAVID ROADRUCK R10031676 DAVID RUDROW R10069974 DENNIS D CROSS R10047335 R10047329 R797489 R10065737 D FRANK & MICHELLE PERRY R10136956 R10084404 R9690358 R10144261 DOGUET DIAMOND D RANCH AX157 R10083687 R10159103 R9694759 R10083670 R10130930 R10063956 R10119809 R9663170 R10016794 R10044436 DON K HALL R10136157 R10122555 DON WALKER R9694680 DON WALLACE R10154453 R10154481 DOROTHY OR JAMES BENNETT R10135246 DOUBLE W RANCH R10004108 R10147543 DOUG & DERENDA GARISS R10148415 R10151671 R10056208 R10126250 R10151841 DR DANNY MOUNT R812486 R9690259 DRURY CATFISH FARM INC R10141606 ERNEST LYNN & DANA WHITE R10063668 R10063681 UB10162295 GAYLON JONES JR R9657320 GENESIS RANCH R10064307 GERALD EVERS R9690261 R10173945 GREG ROMANS R10176879 GREUEL FAMILY BRANGUS R10138145

PHN

26N5 77S12 53P3 427P2 425U 48U4 237W4 336P 336W3 36U5 166N 23S4 13/8 13U 890U2 803 84 T543 402U2 162P 4/9 31J - 6R 99R19 403T 071S 711S 23L 40S 820W6 517S 607P5 468W2 804P1 66T 88W10 439P6 294T 804U47 103S6 14U2 780N 23R36 23S21 323W 336U2 820/R29 10W 403W3 568 675R24 75W 50W 94W1 11S22 11U6 11W29 337L4 51N2 206U9 024S2 19S 546W7 804M13 795S1 170N5 007X 75X 627W

Name

CNF MISS DUSTY 26N5 CNF MISS ISAAC 77S12 CNF MISS JACKS LADY 53P3 CNF MISS ROYAL LADY 427P2 CNF MISS UB ANNE 425U CNF MISS UB FORESTER 48U4 MS CRC NEXT STEP 237W4 CJF MS. BRIGHTSIDE 336P CJF MS TRACKER 336W3 BWCC MS 111 JOHN WAYNE 36U5 SVF MS 166N WF MS 23S4 MS BLACKLAND XS TARGET 13/8 CN MS IKE OF BRINKS 13U SF MISS CSONKA 890U2 CROSS N MISS 350-803 CROSS N MISS 350-84 SVF CADENCE 36 T543 KB MS AFFIRMED 402U2 KB MS JOHN WAYNE 162P MISS DK'S BLANDA 4/9 MS LURAY 31J - 60R SVF MS 99R19 CB MS FRED 403T MS FARRIS BRIGHTSIDE 55 071S MS FARRIS BRIGHTSIDE 55 711S RCR GAREY'S CADENCE 23L RCR TRANSFORMER 40S CB MISS WAYLON 820W6 CB MS AFFIRMED 517S MB MS WATASH 607P5 PR MS SINGLETARY 468W2 DDD MISS 804P1 DDD MS CHARLEE 66T DDD MS EVELYN 88W10 DDD MS KAITLYN 439P6 DDD MS PROMISE 294T DDD MS TASS-CEE 804U47 DOGUETS JULIET 103S6 MS CRC BLACKHAWK 14U2 SG TIFFANY 780N SVF MS 23R36 SVF MS 23S21 DH MS LEAD GUN 803P11/323W DH MS UPPERCUTT 302-336U2 MS CR 27K20 820/R29 BWCC MS JETHRO 10W BWCC MS REAL DEAL 403W3 LCR MISS WATCHA-ME 568 MS BRINKS CLIPPER 675R24 MS WW SINGLETARY 75W GACC MS AFFIRMED 50W GACC MS AFFIRMED 94W1 GACC MS BT 11S22 GACC MS BT 11U6 GACC MS NEXT STEP 11W29 MF MISS JAVELIN 337L4 MF MISS PINE 51N2 MS IRON FARM 2K4 206U9 BRB MISS TABASCO 024S2 BRB SUE 19S CCR BLACKBIRD 546W7 SF MISS ANGELO 804M13 MS MW CADENCE 795S1 MF MISS CRUISER 170N5 MS EVERS GARRETT 007X RB MISS TRANSFORMER BS 75X GFB MS SINGLETARY WANDA 627W

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May 2015 | 21

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HAGLER FARMS II HARTLEY FARMS

R10105026 R810881 R10124572 R10124577 HAYMANS 711 RANCH R10165611 R10048022 R10077019 R10077034 R10077020 R10042730 R10048049 R10094042 R10126108 R10124559 R10048038 HODDE LAND & CATTLE COMPANY R9677183 R10125830 IRON FARM CATTLE CO R10106833 R10126858 R10117856 R10142292 JACLYN CLIMER R10083655 J BAR M BRANGUS RANCH R10001505 JERRY SCHULTZ R10106638 JIM & BRENDA MUSSULMAN R797352 R10053115 J - J BRANGUS RANCH R10125866 JOE PAUL LACK JR R10090117 JOHN D MILAM R10083209 R9685672 R10084727 R10112144 R10112010 R10139993 R10164286 R10223234 R10049603 KARL ALLEN R815545 R10050873 R10089942 R10107764 R796318 R10107773 KEITH DREWS R10160559 R10160665 R10133989 KEN HUGHES R10119979 R10020152 LAS TRES HERMANAS CATTLE CO R10167549 LEVON ENZOR R10011257 LITTLE CREEK FARMS R10128431 R10155103 R10047161 R10160853 R10099564 R10076725 R10047155 R10076847 R813128 R10010454 R819110 R823877 LORENZO LABRADA R10014382 L & W CATTLE CO R10133116 LYNN PATTERSON R10156694 R10113086 R10124968 MARK PERRY R10126508

22 | May 2015

PHN

3977 15/2 55/8 61/8 X234 342S 528S 564T 530S 248R 379S 729T 948W 886U 364S 820/P39 138/7 541T4 541U5 430U11 5137W2 804T7 956P 296T 160 11/32S 16/7 717 392T34 796P2 99T10 894U3 74U 392U2 894X12 541W3 535S14 13/2 20/6 21/7 6/8 13/1 15/8 77W6 431W3 56U 209U 30R2 129W34 101M5/P 23W 331W3 265S2 76X 189T1 21S 27S 497S 247L 11R2 76M13 23N5 184R 123W 2189 5117 1918 5/U

Name

HAGLERS REWARD 3977 HARTLEY'S JOY 804-15/2 HARTLEY'S MS LEAD GUN 55/8 HARTLEY'S MS LEAD GUN 61/8 SVF CATAWBA 23 X234 WPH MS DUCHESS 193 342S WPH MS DUCHESS 193 528S WPH MS DUCHESS 193 564T WPH MS DUCHESS 530S WPH MS JESTER 248R WPH MS JESTER 379S WPH MS JESTER 99P 729T WPH MS J WAYNE 468 948W WPH MS J WAYNE 99S22 886U WPH MS TERRANCE 364S MS 38 CENTER RANCH 820/P39 TQBF MS. CHIRON 138/7 LL MS JOHN WAYNE 541T4 MC MS LEAD GUN 541U5 MS IRON FARM 331N 430U11 MS IRON FARM CASH 5137W2 DDD UPPERCUTS FAITH 804T7 JBM MISS LINK KELLY 956P MS BAR J 296T JM'S MISS DUKE 160/01 MISS RELOAD 32S J-J DBW MS DUKE 16/7 LM MS MESC 581/717 MS BRINKS GARRETT 392T34 MS BRINKS VAN GO 796P2 MS CRC NEWT 99T10 MS DMR BLACKHAWK 894U3 MS DMR CSONKA 74U MS DMR RIGGINS 392U2 MS DMR SPECIALIST 894X12 MS DMR TEX RANGER 541W3 SVF MS 535S14 KS DACOTAH 13/2 KS LADY 20/6 KS MISS MARION 21/7 KS MISS OUTCROSS 6/8 KS MISS VIKING SUZ 13/1 KS OUTCROSS 15/8 DC MS CHAMP 77W6 DC MS POWERSURGE 431W3 DC MS POWERSURGE 56U JAK MISS DITKA 209U JAK MISS STINGER 30R2 RBM MS JETHRO 129W34 LE MS. CADENCE 101/P LCF MS DUKE 23W LCF MS DUKE 331W3 LCF MS FORMAT 265S2 LCF MS HULK 76X LCF MS SPECIAL TRANS 189T1 LCF MS SPECIAL TRANS 21S LCF MS SPECIAL TRANS 27S LCF MS SPECIAL TRANS 497S MISS LCF CENTENIAL 247L MISS LCF FORMAT 11R2 MS HD BRIGHT SIDE 76M13 MS HD KO 23N5 MS L SIS 184R WCC MS TALLADAGA 123W PB MS ANGELO 2189 PB MS ANGELO 5117 PB MS BLIZZARD 1918 MS STERLING NEWSMAKER 5/U

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R10091760 MBCC, LLC R10131916 MC CREARY FARMS R10020928 R10162721 MEL DAINTY R10089584 MELFORD JAY SHELEY JR OR JANICE KAY SHELEY R9668680 R10000101 R776435 R678384 MICHAEL BENNETT R10087438 MICHAEL C MANNING R824632 MICHAEL D & CAROL A CANDLER R10043340 R10099473 MIDSOUTH CATTLE R10096378 R10085455 R10107093 MIKE BURTIN R10087252 R10122374 R10140167 MIKE VOREL R10114883 R10146497 MILLER BRANGUS LLC R10132653 R10131854 R808635 MILTON SUNDBECK R10006674 R10177655 R10088398 MOUND CREEK RANCHES R10020354 R10154277 R10177655 R10177718 R10126789 R10080264 R10154287 R10126866 R10154292 R10177732 R10154172 MY BRANGUS R9692054 R10063887 R10089668 R10089671 NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY R10125320 R10152414 R9676654 O K FARMS R10088621 R9664535 PERRY RANCH R801180 POPP FARMS BRANGUS R10097974 R10053448 RAFTER K RANCH R10154581 RAMRO LLC R10131628 RAYMOND MELANCON R9685428 RED BIRD MEADOWS RANCH R10167550 R10141179 REEHS BRANGUS R10009133 R10052109 R10090091 R10122807 R10160276 R10179159 RICHARD L DOSS R10004631 RICHARD M TROTTER R10124777 R10124780 RONALD COY FLAKE R10149322 R817875 R714314 R10020881

PHN

36/7 99U 174P3 85X 96T 9/3 12/4 4/0 13/6 302T10 88M4 38R 27T2 458T 129T2 468U4 535T2 141U 762U 331U7 25W 129U6 15U 29M3 5411P 889X2 49/T2 889R2 129W45 889X2 948X 111U15 541T7 834W3 889U9 889W 541X5 697W 46 12S 310T 44T 8038 9053 4060 501T4 561N2 52M 300T4 837S 18W 20T 392P32 129W36 1430U3 74/24P 17/22R 5330/03T 13/U33 21/47W 835/X4 148P 50U2 625U2 226U3 745M 641H 741P

Name

MS TARGET GENERATOR 36/7 MB MS NEWS MAN 99U MF MISS CEO L4 174P3 QCB MS 85X RB MS BEAR 96T MS TEAR DROP 9/3 TD MS CHIEF 12/4 TD MS OSCAR 4/0 TD MS. STARFIRE 13/6 MS CRC SPC 302T10 MS BRINKS CEO 88M4 MS RB BT 38R MS RB NEW DIRECTION 27T2 BWC MS LEAD GUN 458T CRP MS LEADGUN 129T2-ET LL MS NEW DIRECTION 468U4 BURTIN'S BT 535T2 BURTIN'S MISS DITKA 141U BUTINS MISS GT 762U SUHN BLACKHAWK 331U7 VOREL MS NEWT 2 / 25W MB MS LEGEND 129U6 MB MS QUIET MAN 15U MC MS ALTERNATOR 29M3 BRB MISS MAYES 5411P MC MS EXTRAVAGANT 889X2 MS VCC LADY DESIGN 49T2 MC MS 338 RIGHT TIME 889R2 MC MS DREAMLAND 129W45 MC MS EXTRAVAGANT 889X2 MC MS FOCUSED 948X MC MS GUNS 111U15 MC MS GUNS 541T7 MC MS GUNS 834W3 MC MS NILT 889U9 MC MS REVELATION 889W MC MS ROCK STAR 541X5 MC MS TRUE GRIT 697W MY CADENCE 46 MY JOHN WAYNE 12S MY JOHN WAYNE 310T MY JOHN WAYNE 44T MISS NMSU 000J4 8038 MISS NMSU 3133 9053 MISS NMSU 4060 OKF MS 755P4 CEO 501T4 OKF MS NEWS MAN 561N2 PR MS DOUBLE TIME 52M MS PFB CHEROKEE 300T4 MS PFB MONARCH 837S RK MS CSONKA 18W RAMROS BRINKS COWGIRL 20T MS BRINKS CEO 392P32 RBM MS JETHRO 129W36 RBM MS NEWS MAN 1430U3 REEHS 293 REEH'S 348 REEH'S 392 REEH'S 40 REEH'S 424 REEH'S 504 MISS BAR 3 ROCKS BLOCK 148P MISS AR LEADGUN 50U2 MISS AR NEWSMAKER 625U2 CCC MS BRAVEHEART 226U3 CCC MS BRAVEHEART 745M CCR BLACKBIRD PROGRESS 641H MS RCF CALLI 741P

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May 2015 | 23

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Reg No

R10020894 RONNIE LINK R10174020 RUTH ANN CARTER R10130698 SABAL RIDGE BRANGUS LLC R10076726 R10112529 SALACOA VALLEY FARMS R10184786 AX10153230 R10162641 R10163519 R10164371 R10163323 R10153661 R10137171 R10124014 R10133757 R10135802 R10133427 R10137138 R10135795 SANTA ROSA RANCH R10165060 R10165036 R10143883 SCHMIDT FARMS R10153679 R10168194 SCHOENIG LAND & CATTLE R10121629 SHANNON GUIDRY R10123920 R10080262 SKYHAWK BRANGUS R10111016 SOUTHERN ACCENT FARM INC R10096569 R10163018 AX9103417 R10063330 SOUTHERN CATTLE CO R10118264 UB10174809 TANNER FARMS, LP R10104040 T. DEAN CATTLE COMPANY R10046554 TERRAPIN CREEK BRANGUS R10005562 TEXAS CANYON BRANGUS R10152390 THE OAKS FARMS R10157522 THOMAS DUKES R805488 THORNBERRY FAMILY PARTNERSHIP LTD R10141646 R10145860 R10141648 R10137511 R10137519 TOMMIE ROGERS R10149330 TONY & AMY FRALICK UB10162135 TRACI MIDDLETON R10001527 TRAPPEY'S BRANGUS R10045411 TRAVIS CLARK R9674499 TRIPLE E BRANGUS R10144784 R10117806 TROY OR VIRGINIA BEDWELL R10184582 TRUITT BRANGUS FARMS R10144109 TWIN CREEKS FARM R10118145 TWO HEARTS BRANGUS R10086530 VERNON OR VICKI SUHN UB10147688 UB10147628 R10086634 R10084896 R10147711 R10180102 WADE H GRAHAM R10051078 WALKER LAND & CATTLE LLC R10156469 WARD OR JOYCE SCHEPPERT R9684933 R9684932 R10057192 R10057199

24 | May 2015

PHN

134P/2 30X2 67/8 39S1 412U W070 543W 201X 78X 793X11 820X4 196W W235 U620 W073 W121 W047 W192 W111 240W5 409W 88U2 535W15 804W11 541U 11U3 541T3 197T 175 T3 32 W 33N 501 S3 535T5 01160 518T2 675S17 34R 479 406W9 M225 007U3 007U8 007U9 392U1 416U2 87U 14W19 104P 37R 559P 541U3 86U2 0630 728W 233T 64T 894W3 331W3 715T 918S34 1012W 919X3 312/S 803W 451 470 21S 31S

Name

MS RCF RANDY 134P/2 JAK MISS 803 30X2 MRG MS DESIGN E 67/8 LCF MS DUKE 39S1 LWJESSIE412U MS SVF CADENCE 31 W070 MS SVF CADENCE 543W MS SVF R532 201X MS SVF R532 78X MS SVF R532 793X11 MS SVF R532 820X4 MS SVF WARRIOR 196W SVF 44S6 782 W235 SVF CADENCE 535 U620 SVF CADENCE 535 W073 SVF CHICKASAW 793 W121 SVF UPPERCUT 23 W047 SVF WARRIOR KING 31 W192 SVF WARRIOR KING 392 W111 MS SR SINGLETARY 240W5 MS SR UNITAS 409W MS SR UNITAS 88U2 SF MISS ABRAMS 535W15 SF MISS AUSTIN 804W11 KBJ MS LA COPA BART 541U MC MS GUNS 11U3 MC MS UNO 541T3 SKYHAWKS MS IRON FARM 197T SAF MS CAD KO SD 175 T3 SAF MS CAD KO SUNDANCE 32 W SAF MS HIGH PRIME 33N SAF MS KO'S SUCCESS $ 501 S3 OAKS MS CSONKA 535T5 SOUTHERN RITA 01160 CCR SUGAR ESTO 518T2 MS BRINKS NEW ERA 675S17 QCB MS 34R LM MISS HAWK 802/479 OAKS MS CSONKA 406W9 SR WARRIOR PRINCESS M225 THORNBERRY MISS 007U3 THORNBERRY MISS 007U8 THORNBERRY MISS 007U9 THORNBERRY MISS 392U1 THORNBERRY MISS 416U2 CCC MS BRAVEHEART 87U CCR BECKY 14W19 MC HEARTBREAKER TBR LADY GUN 37R SF MISS JAMES 559P LL MS NEW DIRECTION 541U3 MS IRON FARM BRIGHTSIDE 86U2 TG MR COOL 820T6-277/628-630 MS BRINKS DD MC NEWSMAN 728W DPF MS 1144C1 233T 2H MISS CREME BRULEE 64T SCC MISS ALYDAR 894W3 SCC MISS MENARD 331W3 SUHN'S MISS BT 715T SUHN'S MISS BT 918S34 SUHN'S MS CUT RIGHT 1012W SUHN'S MS LEAD GUN 919X3 MS 312/S CCC MS BRAVEHEART 803W MS BAR N MEATLOAF 451 MS. BAR N MEATLOAF 470 MS WJ 21S MS WJ 31S GERONIMO

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PHN

WAYNE GLASGOW W.E.T. FARMS

R10121264 R10147341 R10047152 R10052400 R10076804 R10076791 R10046998 R10076902 R10116280 R9690212 R9670784 R10044680 R9663638 R10101707 R10163112 R9663741 R10087651 R741540 UB10167341 UB10167329

877 915U 76S2 94S1 196S1 301S 698R 7S4 3U 14M8 457N 415S1 395/N 313/U1 462/X5 410/N 109/6 90J4 75W3 75W4

WILLIAM ANDERS WILLIAM L & ROSLINDA WELLS WILLIAMS RANCH COMPANY WILSON & WILSON BRANGUS

WOOLLEY BRANGUS RANCH WYNNE RANCH ZACHARY J OBRIEN

Name

GB MS LILLY 877 915U MS PANZER LCF MS CENTENIAL 76S2 LCF MS GERONIMO 94S1 LCF MS SPECIAL TRANS 196S1 LCF MS SPECIAL TRANS 301S LCF MS SPECIAL TRANS 698R LCF MS SPECIAL TRANS 7S4 AA MISS MADDI 3U CCR QUEEN IDELETTE 14M8 CCR SILVER PLUM 457N MS MW SONAR 415S1 W&WB MS COWBOY 395/N W&WB MS NEWSMAKER 313/U1 W&WB MS NEWSMAKER 462/X5 W&WB MS SYNOPSIS 410/N WBR MS DITKA 535N37 109/6 WR MS DUKE 90J4 MS OB FINAL ANSWER 75W3 MS OB FINAL ANSWER 75W4

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International Brangus Breeders Association 5750 Epsilon San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 696-4343

2015 SUMMIT SIRE LISTING Any bull that has sired a minimum of 5 Summit Cows is recognized as a Summit Sire

Reg No R719316 R728507 R824972 R700597 R815045 R556270 R711683 R593769 R666715 R740516 R686399 R557102 R699691 R754008 R737658 R684970 R10004209 R700879 R282060 R558604 R670567 R451636 R716306 R655637 R793316 R778561 C35295 R9677452 R823787 R712154 R10038652 R517913 R484891 R804378 R670795 R761289 R589799 R733651 Reg No R641677

Name

ACES TF WRANGLER 145/8 BEST BET OF BRINKS 535H38 BLACKHAWK OF BRINKS 607M12 BRIGHT SIDE OF BRINKS 789G5 BRINKS BRIGHT SIDE 607L11 BRINKS CC NEWS DAY 661C2 BURTIN'S TRANSFORMER 803G3 CADENCE OF BRINKS CASINO 44F CCR SLEEP EASY 301J5 CCR SLEEP EASY 419G2 CCR UPDATE 314C CENTENIAL OF SALACOA CEO OF BRINKS 99J44 CNF HULK 77H CONFEDERATE CSONKA OF BRINKS 30R4 DACOTAH EXACTO OF BRINKS FLC MR DUKE 1144/C1 GERONIMO OF BRINKS 392F15 GLC CHAMP 533-2967/X HD CADANCE 118H KO OF BRINKS 392F10 LCF DUKE 537K LEAD GUN OF BRINKS 222K14 MC BRAVEHEART 1111H24 MC JOHN WAYNE 67P3 MC NEW DIRECTION 000 M24 MC NEWS MAN 81H13 MC REAL DEAL 541R3 MR RAYBRO 435/1-930/5 NEWS MAKER OF BRINKS 71Z4 NIMITZ OF BRINKS 75L12 PICASSO OF BRINKS 881F18 PLS OUTC EDWINA K057 POWERJACK OF ROCKBROOK 559D PR DOUBLE TIME 55/9 Name SB-CCR TENDERIZER 430E R10004011 SINGLETARY OF BRINKS 675R R647046 SPECIAL ADDITION OF BRINKS R9678800 SUHN'S AFFIRMED 416N4 R753285 SVF MR 793J41 R10009407 TCB CATAWBA WARRIOR R532 R670605 THE NATURAL OF BRINKS 535F15 R797239 TJM JOHN WAYNE 44L R636795 TRANSFORMER OF BRINKS R460092 TYSON OF BRINKS R532449 VINSON'S VISION 351B R613376 WB TARGET 804D32 R759199 WC THE MERLIN 821K R654075 WR DUKE 228/F

# Summit Cows Sired 6 8 8 29 7 13 18 69 5 7 10 12 9 8 6 5 11 5 7 5 10 6 5 10 5 21 15 5 7 17 6 5 14 6 5 7 5 6 # Summit Cows5Sired 6 9 8 11 8 8 6 9 6 5 5 11 5

Owner(s) SPITZER RANCH DURAND CATTLE CO CHIMNEY ROCK CATTLE COMPANY, H S HENDERSON IRON FARM CATTLE CO, RAY JOHNSTON GENESIS RANCH DONALD T THOMAS, CAIN CATTLE CO, INC ZACHARY J OBRIEN, VERNON OR VICKI SUHN RONNIE COONROD, CAIN CATTLE CO, INC KEN HUGHES, MIKE BURTIN IRON FARM CATTLE CO A FRANK BROCK QUAIL CREEK BRANGUS INC, IRON FARM CATTLE CO LITTLE CREEK FARMS FOSTER J LANIE CHAR-NO FARM THE OAKS FARMS KARL ALLEN CAIN CATTLE CO, INC TOMMIE ROGERS KEITH DREWS LITTLE CREEK FARMS DURAND CATTLE CO, SKYHAWK BRANGUS LITTLE CREEK FARMS BLACKWATER CATTLE COMPANY CAIN CATTLE CO, INC, MOUND CREEK RANCHES, DURAND CATTLE CO MY BRANGUS THIRD DAY RANCH, LLC, MILLER BRANGUS LLC, MOUND CREEK RANCHES SCHMIDT FARMS, MOUND CREEK RANCHES, MILLER BRANGUS LLC SOUTHERN CATTLE CO, MOUND CREEK RANCHES SCOTT COCHRAN CAIN CATTLE CO, INC, MOUND CREEK RANCHES, DONALD T THOMAS MILLER BRANGUS LLC, GARRY G CLEM, MICHAEL BENNETT HARDEE FARMS KARL ALLEN CAIN CATTLE CO, INC PERRY RANCH Owner(s) STEPHEN CLIMER DOUBLE W RANCH SALACOA VALLEY FARMS, HARDEE FARMS SCHMIDT FARMS, CAVENDER BRANGUS, VERNON OR VICKI SUHN LITTLE CREEKPage FARMS 1/2 SOUTHERN ACCENT FARM INC, SPITZER RANCH CAROLYN M BELDEN THIRD DAY RANCH, LLC, MOUND CREEK RANCHES, MILLER BRANGUS LLC KEITH DREWS VINSON RANCHES, DRAKE LAND & CATTLE CO KEITH DREWS CAROLYN M BELDEN WYNNE RANCH

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IJBBA Connection Immensely Anticipated, Highly Successful

by Kacie Wallace IBBA QUEEN AND IJBBA EX-OFFICIO

any juniors traveled over 1,000 miles to reach College Station, Texas, for the Inaugural International Junior Brangus Breeders Association Legacy Leadership Conference on March 27-29, 2015. The IJBBA Board of Directors had high expectations to fulfill to make this immensely anticipated event a success. Numerous hours of hard work, late nights, fundraising and planning occurred to make this event possible. We are pleased to say that the first biennial conference was a success. It is always exciting to have the opportunity to expose youth to new areas of the beef industry. Even more exciting is the opportunity to show youth who are not yet affiliated with our breed, the numerous positive attributes of Brangus and Red Brangus cattle. In the mere, short three days juniors were in Texas, I feel confident that each individual left with accomplishing four major points. These four major points included: friendships, new leadership abilities, ability to network and inspiration. One of my favorite things to see is when juniors from across our vast country transform into a new individual in such a brief amount of time. During the Legacy Leadership Conference, I noticed new friendships being made, and many juniors stepped out of their comfort zone to meet new individuals. From talking to new people, sitting next to different people on the bus or as simple as remembering someone’s name, the participants branched out incredibly. This is what it is all about – friendships; friendships that will last a lifetime. I know that by being involved in the beef industry, I have met some of my closest friends, and I feel confident that all of the juniors who came have gained many friendships they will cherish forever. As the days went by, juniors were able to increase their leadership abilities. At the Legacy Leadership Conference, these individuals had an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge from experts in the Brangus Breed. Although many juniors were knowledgeable about specific topics already, they were able to sharpen or gain new skills that could benefit them in the future. A good perspective juniors should have is to be open minded while going into leadership conferences, so that they will be able to walk away with learning something new, be reminded why it is important to be a good leader and to make a positive impact on someone’s life. I know that the juniors who attended are the future leaders of tomorrow and their attendance at this conference will propel them to become a better individual and impactful leader. The great advantage of attending a leadership conference in which everyone shares the same interests is that one is able to share passion for the same industry with others. By interacting with people who share the same interests, one is able to create a strong network to depend upon. Intermingling with individuals 28 | May 2015

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in the same industry not only brings one closer to the industry itself, but also creates an impactful atmosphere. Without the affiliation of others, it is nearly impossible to exist within this great involvement of people, as these affiliations will inevitably bring one farther in the association. In today’s society, it is important to inspire someone to make a positive impact in our industry. It is the juniors in today’s beef industry that will be able to motivate the next generation. The Legacy Leadership Conference allowed juniors to get encouraged, motivated and aspire to inspire other youth to leave a LEGACY. BJ

2014-2015 IJBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Racheal Sharp, Konawa, OK racheal.sharp.rs@gmail.com

Ex-Officio Kacie Wallace, Bryan, TX goinshowin02@yahoo.com

Vice President Quinn Carter, Haines City, FL quinn.carter95@yahoo.com

SOC Sale Chair Colby Davis, Tahlequah, OK cwdbrangus@yahoo.com

Secretary Meghan Pickett, Robeline, LA speeples1@bellsouth.net

Reporter McKenzie Posey, Wayne, OK posey_mckenzie@yahoo.com

Director Kendra Brull, Atchison, KS kbrull15@mh-ma.com

Director Kourtney Gardner, China Spring, TX kourtney.l.gardner@gmail.com

Director Director Emilee Garza, Spring, TX Allyson Polston, Lakeland, FL kimberly@remaxrewards.net goober4141@gmail.com IBBA Queen Kacie Wallace, Bryan, TX goinshowin02@yahoo.com

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IBA Connection Ladies, We WANT You!

elcome to the International Brangus Auxiliary! We welcome new members and we welcome new ideas for our organization. All of us have a love for the Brangus breed and the desire to support our junior exhibitors. The goal of the International Brangus Auxiliary is to promote the Brangus breed and to provide scholarships for the junior Brangus exhibitors through sales of promotional items. You will see us selling products at numerous Brangus shows, sale events and meetings throughout the year in order to raise money for scholarships. IBA Membership dues (just $25) are also applied towards the scholarship funds. We have traditionally sold note cards produced from the illustration contest winners at the National Junior Brangus Show. In addition, we have notepads, hot/cold tumblers, visors and blankets for sale. We are constantly looking for new items that will be of use to IBBA members. Personalized blankets are a new item that we can offer through the generosity of Tina Gardner. Tina is the current IBA First Vice President and is able

by Sami ROOP IBA PRESIDENT

to personalize the blankets with equipment she has purchased. Please see the order form below to order your blanket. These make great giftsâ&#x20AC;Ś.and it is never too early to shop for the holidays. Thank you again for your support of the IBA and our efforts to provide more scholarship funds for the junior exhibitors. As we all know, our junior exhibitors represent the future of our great breed! BJ

IBA Officers: (L to R) President Sami Roop, 1st Vice President Tina Gardner, 2nd Vice President Ginger Pritchard, Secretary MaryBeth Farris, Ex Officio Jodi Jackson. Not Pictured: Treasurer Sharron McCreary and Historian Susan Burke.

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Oklahoma Brangus Breeders Association Field Day May 15, 2015

Oklahoma State University, Animal Science Dept, Stillwater, OK Hotel Information: Holiday Inn Hotel & SuitesStillwater - University West 715 S Country Club Rd. Stillwater, OK 74074 405-372-2445

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Marketing Update Utilizing your Resources

he spring season has begun and I hope it finds everyone doing well. Parts of the country have been soaked with rain but who’s complaining? I have seen some great spring calves on the ground in my travels across the country. Sales are remaining strong and for that we are thankful. I trust that everyone is finding bulls to fit their needs at sales taking place around the country. Brangus breeders have worked extra hard to develop cattle that perform for their customers. From north, south, east to west, Brangus continues to prove that they can last and be productive in every environment. Thanks to our amazing seedstock producers, the ability to purchase and utilize semen on the nations top sires is a simple process. If you aren’t taking advantage of artificial insemination in your operation then you should be. AI offers multiple benefits when it comes to your program. • The availability of high quality genetics • Shorter, more accurately estimated calving seasons • Lower cost to maintain herd bulls, due to the fewer needed to breed cows • Quicker identification of reproductive efficiency in your cowherd For this process to work timing is a high priority. Pay close attention to AI protocols to ensure that you are achieving the highest chance of success. However, cows must be in proper condition also. When you have the right condition in your cowherd at breeding time you are enabling that animal to maximize her contribution of superior genetics to her offspring. Having adequate condition makes it easier for that animal to breed back, maintain a pregnancy, contribute to healthy fetal growth, calve, and nurse her offspring properly. Optimal cow body condition score should be at least a five during the first six months of pregnancy. Ideally for the last three months of pregnancy, you want to get the condition up to about a seven so that fetal development can be finalized. This is especially important during winter months so that brown adipose tissue, otherwise called brown fat, in the fetus is maximized before calving. Having cows in this type of body condition enables them to calve and take care of the calf, as well as prepare for the upcoming breeding season. These are just a few of the benefits of using AI in your operation. Also by using AI with top registered Brangus sires on commercial females, you are making those progeny eligible for the Brangus Built tagging program. Commercial females that are eligible for the Brangus Built tagging program are required to have at least one registered Brangus parent to qualify. The use of artificial insemination allows you to use high quality commercial crossbred females bred back to high-powered Brangus sires to 34 | May 2015

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by Kyle DYKES IBBA COMMERCIAL MARKETING COORDINATOR

make excellent Brangus Built offspring. With the Brangus Built program growing like it has been, you too can reap the benefits of premium prices for animals identified with this program. This also builds more value into established Brangus sires. Whether you are trying to make the next top sire or great females, artificial insemination is one of the quickest ways to achieve your goals. The Brangus Built tagging program has been a huge success. At every sale I have been to, that involves commercial females, the tags seem to bring top dollar for the producers using them. They don’t cost any more than a regular tag, yet I have seen them add up to 20% to cattle going through the sale ring. That is truly impressive and it helps the breed to put a stamp on a great product that we offer. Our goal is to get these tags to reach Brangus operations across the country. The more people involved in the program, the better this brand will be for everyone. Sale barn owners and sale managers seem to welcome these tags with open arms because of the increased value. The best way to utilize these tags is to inform your sale manager about the program, and to have them announce it from the block. Also educate your private treaty buyers on what this tag means when it is placed in the ear of your females…it is for the ranch too, not just public sales! The Brangus Built program is intended to give producers that use Brangus genetics an opportunity to make those cattle more easily identified in their marketing efforts. This program and the tag in the ear will differentiate quality Brangus Built cattle from regular crossbreds that are black hided and have some ear in them. The Brangus Built designation represents the maternal traits and built-in heterosis that Brangus genetics are known for. These cattle are recognized by commercial cattlemen for having longevity, fertility, udder soundness, and other important maternal traits while still incorporating excellent performance and carcass quality into the mix. I think we are in a great moment in the cattle business. Having the highest quality animals that you can afford and produce will ensure your successful share in this market. I urge you to get your commercial herd involved in the Brangus Built program, and let it build increased value into your herd. It is a revolving cycle and every aspect has equal importance to help maintain the strong market that we are experiencing today. Don’t hesitate to contact myself, or anyone at the office for continued assistance with your association needs. Contact me at 254-371-9388 or kdykes@gobrangus.com to receive sale report forms for your recent and upcoming production sales, or call and schedule a ranch visit today! Until next time, thank you and God Bless! BJ

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Feature Article

IBBA Headquarters

by Tommy PERKINS, Ph.D., PAS IBBA EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT

At a Crossroads C

omplements to Rachel Davis for doing an excellent job of presenting the storied history of the IBBA headquarters building last month in the Brangus Journal (page 32-35). As many of you know, the IBBA headquarters building is in great disrepair after years of neglect from a maintenance standpoint. The cleaning crew left us a note on March 28, 2015 that reads: “On the top floor men’s bathroom urinal pipes leak when flushing. In the entrance, on the top floor there is a crack in the ceiling and particles from it fall out onto the carpet. Seems like the crack is opening more every week.” We can not continue to office out of a building that has the employees choosing which part of the building is the safest to work in or which part of the building has the cleanest air to breathe. Some offices have 2 to 3 inch gaps where the ceiling

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and walls come together. It is imperative that the building be repaired (bandage only), remodeled along with all the needed repairs, sold with the intention of purchasing a new building, or renting office space. The 10,000 square foot, two story building is being underutilized by IBBA at this time. We currently staff seven employees that use about two thirds of the bottom floor. All remaining offices downstairs and the entire upstairs (5,000 square feet) are utilized as storage space. Most would agree this does not appear to be the best use of the building or that we are being good stewards of our greatest asset. IBBA President, Mike Vorel, has convened an Ad Hoc committee to help board members make the most informed decision possible. Bill Davis was selected to Chair the committee. Other members include Brandon Belt, Joe Kassler and Mike Vorel. Bill Davis stated “With all due respect and reverence to

Feature Article our present building and the rich history it represents, I would challenge the current board for the future of our membership and our Juniors to leave a legacy of a new state of the art headquarters for our association.” This committee will have the monumental task of researching all possibilities in order to propose the most economical option available. Davis further commented, “This may include sourcing a new location, designing a building and moving this association into the future with great respect and thanks for what our predecessors have made possible.” The building is paid for so we don’t have a mortgage at this time and we may have built up a little equity. It has served the needs of the IBBA staff and membership since 1985 (30 years). Therefore, remodeling may certainly be an option to consider. With that said, we know that we have some significant foundation damage, plumbing breakage, HVAC problems, external drainage issues and other critical repair needs. These issues must be addressed as soon as possible if we plan on retaining ownership of the building. In order to keep the membership informed, I will attempt to discuss some of the options or considerations facing the IBBA Board of Directors in respect to “building or remodeling” the current IBBA headquarters building. A recent engineers report stated repairs to the foundation, plumbing, and masonry must occur. It further stated that the concrete walk around the east end of the building must be removed and some dirt work done to address the drainage issues causing the foundation problems. (continued on page 36)

Regardless of which office or hall you look in at the IBBA Headquarters office, you will be able to find some sort of damage that is in need of attention from wall separation to cracks around windows and doors to severe ceiling cracks and separation.

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Feature Article (continued from page 35) IBBA currently has bids in place for the foundation repair (ranges from $21,650-$56,000) and plumbing repairs (ranges from $16,000-$22,000). Proposals are currently being sought for upgrading the HVAC (units and duct system) to secure proper air flow throughout the building. The cost for this repair may be close to $75,000 for a building this size. Additional costs will occur to repair all of the broken masonry and dirt work on the external portions of the building once the foundation damage is remedied. The hot water heater will have to be replaced as it

is no longer functional. The question that must be answered is: Where will the funds come from to do the repairs? Those that have visited the office know how â&#x20AC;&#x153;datedâ&#x20AC;? the interior of the building is. This includes limited lighting, worn or torn wall paper, stained or torn carpet, narrow hallways, and other issues. It also has very poor ventilation and improper air movement throughout the building. Therefore, the second question becomes: Where will the funds come from to do the appropriate remodeling work? The other issues that come into play are the requirements that may be levied upon us to be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant if we begin any kind of remodeling project. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design may have to be addressed in this case. This kind of ruling will certainly have to be flushed out before embarking on a big remodeling project because this could

We can not continue to office out of a building that has the employees choosing which part of the building is the safest to work in or which part of the building has the cleanest air to breathe.

Mother nature and age has taken a huge toll on the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s air conditioning units. Many of the units are definitly showing their age.

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Feature Article become very costly. The addition of an elevator, stairway railing modifications (both internal and external), width of hallways, size of door openings and other ADA rules may have to be accounted for. The committee may also consider repairing and remodeling the building for “leasing out” of the portion of the building that is not used by IBBA. It will have to be ADA compliant if this option is chosen. This option would also require the staff become leasing agents or IBBA would have to hire that job out to a real estate company specializing in rentals. The building could be sold “as is” without any repairs which would offset some of the taxes (30%) levied on the gain from selling the current building and buying a new building. The IBBA building is under the jurisdiction of the taxing entities to include City of San Antonio, Bexar County, Northside ISD, et cetera with a combined tax rate of 2.698575 per $100 of valuation for 2014 of $665,830 (improvements - $437,750 and Land - $228,080). The committee would need to consider tax rates in other areas if this option were selected. Another option, would be to do the major repairs (foundation, masonry, wall damage, ceiling damage and plumbing) and sell the building. This would probably not be the most cost effective route to take but it is one that must be considered in the decision making process.

Cash reserves could be used to purchase land for constructing a new building while the current IBBA building was placed on the market for sale. The proceeds from its sell would be used to replenish the cash position, pay for the new building and to establish a building maintenance fund for the future. It should also be noted that all of the history and/or sentimental artifacts from the current headquarters could be relocated to a new headquarters site. As a matter of fact, the same “Hill Country” design and rustic feel could be built into any new site. We have a beautiful building surrounded by some awesome scenery (fox, deer, squirrel, etc.). However, the traffic to and from the office can be a nightmare on most days for the staff. De Zavalla and Interstate 10 happens to be one of the busiest traffic and high accident reported intersections in San Antonio. Every staff member has to travel through it at least once per day spending at minimum fifteen minutes sitting at one light. In summary, the cost to remodel can be expensive because it includes building out the new area as well as removing old items (floor covering, wall covering, fixtures, etc.). It also asks the staff to be patient while working out of a different area (office) and it generally requires protection of the existing property not being remodeled at the time. However, the cost of remodeling may still be less expensive than building an entirely new office space. In the end, we must determine the most economical and useful option available whether that is to repair and improve the current property, or basically start over and build new headquarters. BJ Damage to the masonry work can be found all around the outside of the building. Cracks around windows and doors and separate at the L of the building are all issues that need attention.

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by Tyler DEAN IBBA DIRECTOR OF SHOWS & YOUTH PROGRAMS Photos by Kim CARTER, Rachel DAVIS, Jessica DEAN, Tyler DEAN, Gail PATTERSON, Diana PEMBERTON, and Denise WHERLEY

erriam-Webster defines Legacy as “something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor.” From initial experiments at the USDA Experiment Station in Jeanerette, Louisiana to the association’s establishment in 1949, the Brangus breed has continued to be on the leading edge of our industry and worked to establish and expand its legacy in the beef industry. The legacy born with those initial experiments combined with modern research is pushing the Brangus breed forward. But from its very definition, with any legacy, its future depends upon the next generation. A shining star of the Brangus breed is the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA). Driven by the desire to build upon the Brangus legacy, the IJBBA Board of Directors has set goals for several years to enhance membership and offer more avenues to educate youth on the benefits and advantages of the Brangus breed as well as ignite within them a passion for the entire cattle business. It is the utmost goal that youth of our great breed be ready to take leadership positions to move the entire beef industry to new heights. Those goals materialized in the highly anticipated IJBBA Legacy Leadership Conference held March 27-29, 2015 in College Station, Texas. This event was the result of multiple years of planning and overwhelming support from Brangus breeders and businesses. The conference was designed to increase participants’ knowledge of the Brangus breed and the beef industry as well as build valuable leadership skills. Over 120 attendees participated in this inaugural event making it one of the most highly attended new events in recent Brangus history.

Feature Article Excitement built on social media leading up to the event with weekly countdowns turning into daily, followed by hourly! And then it arrived. The first group to start toward College Station, Texas was from Florida, which consisted of 37 participants. For them, the Legacy Leadership Conference began at 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 26 with an 18-hour charter bus ride across country. Additional participants started their track not long after making one-way trips from 8 to 12 hours in length. Another charter bus loaded at 5:00 am on Friday in Moore, Oklahoma. Participants left Tennessee at 5:00 am to catch flights. The 120 plus attendees represented eight states including 5 from Arkansas; 40 from Florida; 6 from Kansas; 14 from Louisiana; 5 from Mississippi; 19 from Oklahoma; 8 from Tennessee; and 24 from Texas. But even better than the numbers shown above, nearly 45% of the participants were not active IJBBA members. They came from varied backgrounds but some included involvement in other breeds such as Angus, Brahman, Hereford, Simmental, Club-Calf and even large commercial operations. Some had years of experience showing while others have never ventured into the show ring. But regardless of their background they all brought a desire to learn about the beef industry and improve their leadership skills. Participants arrived at the hotel weary from travel but ready to get started and get engaged. At registration they were greeted with leather IJBBA binders that included schedules, thank you lists, IJBBA pens, IJBBA posters, IBBA phone holders, promotional items from ranches they would be touring and T-shirts. (continued on page 40)

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Feature Article (continued from page 39) After a brief welcome from the IJBBA Board of Directors, the room was soon buzzing with activity as ice breaker activities had everyone up and on their feet. From looking for a missing shoe to beach balls flying through the air, the exhaustion from their long hours of travel faded quickly and was replaced with an extreme excitement! Following ice breakers, participants returned to the charter buses and were driven to Texas A&M University’s Rosenthal Center for a Beef 706 Short Course. Arranged by Steve Densmore, IJBBA Advisor, through Jason Bagley with the Texas Beef Council, the Beef 706 Short Course was a unique experience for all participants. Dr. Dan Hale of Texas A&M University led participants through the one-of-a-kind presentation. The presentation began with participants being given weights, purchase costs, pictures and videos on 5 steers. Based upon this information, they were questioned about which steer had the highest quality grade, highest average daily gain, and lowest net return. The same questions any feeder in the industry asks

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him/herself when purchasing calves. After everyone turned in their speculative answers, Dr. Hale presented complete feedyard performance and carcass merit information on the steers. Combining that information with the purchase information, he presented the entire economic impact of each steer and explained how each sector played a role in the final net return on them. With all five carcasses grading similar in terms of quality, Dr. Hale was able to highlight the importance of feed efficiency which played a huge role in differences between this set of steers’ net returns. After a brief recess, Dr. Hale brought in two of the steers’ carcasses and showed the differences that led to differing quality and yield grades. Participants were taught grading scales for both quality and yield by being given several carcass images to grade. Dr. Hale concluded the session with a video presentation following steers through the entire fabrication process. Participants saw everything from the removal of the hide to grading, separation into primals and cuts, and eventual boxing to ship to Outback Steakhouse.

Feature Article A brief bus ride brought participants back to the hotel for dinner followed by Keynote Speaker, Eddie Slowikowski. A former Olympic runner and with two decades as a Professional Speaker and Empowerment Strategist, Slowikowski brought three hours of immeasurable involvement and excitement to the group! Participants listened intently as Slowikowski shared his story and what it takes to achieve success. Numerous activities led by Slowikowski pointed out the hard fact that there is no one route to or measure of success. Success is different to each

and every person. Participants experienced teamwork activities like never before that had them on their feet and cheering on teammates who, just hours before, were complete strangers. Slowikowski had groups thinking as one, singing their hearts out, dancing on tables and working together in fast-paced, action packed activities that required 100% of team participation to succeed! Friday night came to a close with a positive charge hanging in the air.

Saturday morning rolled around very early for most of the participants! Sleepy eyed, they boarded the charter buses and traveled to McDonald Ranches where an amazing sunrise and hot breakfast greeted participants and helped awaken them for the day ahead. Triple JR Cattle Company teamed with McDonald Ranches to host the group. Dr. Darryl McDonald welcomed the group to the ranch and gave the perfect testimonial on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why Brangus?â&#x20AC;? before introducing Joseph Rathmann, Livestock Judging Team Coach for Blinn College. Together McDonald and Rathmann worked to explore just what a judge means when he/she says certain things about a show animal. Rathmann did an outstanding job relating important structural and phenotypical concerns so that even the youngest participants could understand. Participants were engaged and asked numerous questions that led to detailed discussions that kept the entire group focused and learning. (continued on page 42) BRANGUS Journal

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Feature Article (continued from page 41) Another bus ride followed McDonald Ranches and took the group to Sexing Technologies where the two buses split with one touring the ET/Sire Division and the other going to the Genetic Development Center (GDC). Luke Bradford and Ryan Doerner led the groups at the GDC and explained their program - from how the test works including use of the Electronic ID tags for individual feed intake monitoring to the ration used and how bulls are handled. Participants looked at the working facilities, which Bradford noted were designed by Dr. Temple Grandin to allow them to handle the bulls in the least stressful way possible. Jim Hiney led the groups through the ET/Sire Division. Hiney began by leading participants through the catwalks overlooking the impressive ET center. He also explained the process by which they are now able to sex semen. While dairy is the largest part of their customer base, beef is an area in which they desire to expand. Hiney led the group on a tour of the collection area as well as where the bulls are kept. Participants were excited to get to see Farris Czonka 401X a.k.a. Zonk on display.

“I don’t raise Brangus, but this conference made me LOVE the breed! I had tons of fun!” Back to the bus and down the road, the hungry group arrived at Diamond K Ranch. Hunger was quickly alleviated with an amazing BBQ lunch provided by the extraordinary hosts. Wayne and Shawn Knox and Paul and Katy Wunderlich had spent weeks preparing for the group to arrive and their attention to detail was noted by all who attended. Purina representatives Aaron Novosad and Margo Khala Mansell presented several feeding strategies to participants while they ate and stayed around to

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answer specific questions participants had about improving their feeding program. The group then split in half with one group enjoying a hay ride around the ranch and seeing the ranch facilities and the other group getting up close and personal with several of the Diamond K donor females. Katy and Paul led the group through the donor females highlighting each female’s accomplishments and how she fits into Diamond K’s donor program. Katy, a former IJBBA

Feature Article member and IJBBA Director, provided the group with a lot of knowledge about Diamond Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operation on how they choose sires and donors, operate, market their animals, and stories of their customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; success with Diamond K bred animals. A hay ride is probably one of the most enjoyable ways to tour a beautiful Texas ranch, and luckily the weather cooperated and the sun shown bright with a slight breeze. The setup, with the main ranch road making a full circle around Diamond K, added to the perfection of the tour. At strategic spots around the ranch, Wayne would stop the tractor and allow Shawn to explain the females that were in the pasture and the strategy behind those females being mated to the respective bull. Another stop was at the show barn for a quick explanation of how the Diamond K show string is fed and cared for on a daily basis. The final stop on the hay ride tour was a stop at the working facilities. Shawn explained how the system allows her and Katy to work cattle by themselves. The stop at Diamond K wrapped up with Jonathan Chachere putting on a Stock Show University demonstration on daily care of show cattle and showmanship. Katy and Paul threw in more pointers on what they do with the Diamond K show string. After lots of Stock Show U and Diamond K door prizes, participants grabbed a cookie on their way back to the bus and headed to the next stop. (continued on page 44)

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Feature Article (continued from page 43) The final track of the day back to College Station for the final ranch tour was the longest at just over an hour. But the IJBBA Board had prepared in advance and was not about to let the excitement wane during the bus rides. From a presentation on IBA scholarships to games, singing and dancing, the party continued between each stop! The final ranch tour for the day was at long-time Brangus ranch and long-time IJBBA supporter – Circle X Land and Cattle Company in Bryan, Texas. Fearing the charter buses might not enjoy the ranch roads and low-water crossings, Steve Densmore, Cattle Manager at Circle X, arranged for school buses to take the group around the ranch. Participants boarded one of three school buses each equipped with a Circle X tour guide and continued around the expansive ranch. The group was able to view the numerous groups of cattle around the ranch with the tour guides explaining Circle X’s breeding, management, forage management and marketing strategies. The group was able to see registered Brangus pairs, commercial Brangus pairs, Brangus replacement heifers and Brangus steers that were about ready to be shipped to the feedlot. They were even treated to a wild hog in one of Circle X’s traps! With the charter buses loaded again, the group headed into Bryan for an amazing dinner at the Longhorn Steak House sponsored by Circle X Land and Cattle Company. With full bellies, the group loaded the buses for the last time of the day to return to the hotel for Saturday night’s Keynote Speaker. Dr. Al Snyder, a veterinarian with a very diverse background in working with people and animals brought his humorous hypnosis show to the group. The founder of the Wyoming State FFA Leadership Camp, Snyder has had the opportunity to work with thousands of youth through his extensive leadership training programs. Thirty members of the group volunteered to be hypnotized and those that went under provided hours of amusement to the remainder of the group. From misspelling Brangus to answering their boot as a phone, Dr. Snyder’s show provided a fun and enjoyable end to a long day of touring while still inspiring creativity, leadership and excitement.

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Feature Article Sunday morning came even earlier for several of the group! A hearty breakfast sponsored by the International Brangus Breeders Foundation, started the day off and was followed by the Closing Session of the Conference. Past President of the IBBA, IJBBA, FFA, 4-H and many other organizations, Traci Middleton brought a powerful message about “Leaving a Legacy” to the group. She shared a lot of her experiences in leadership positions as well as some of the harder aspects of being a leader. Middleton provided a unique and inspiring perspective on being a leader throughout life and how to grow and develop leadership skills. By using her life as an example Middelton displayed how she became the leader she is today. She freely admitted that her parents forced her into the Public Speaking Contest at her first National Junior Brangus Show. She was literally a nervous wreck at this contest but through support (and a little bit of forceful pushing) it became a little easier each time she did it. And even today, the nerves are

still there, but leadership is about overcoming that and leading your group. Middleton worked with the group identifying the skills that being involved in the contests at the NJBS helps build. She built upon that by helping them develop a personal mission statement. Something to provide guidance to the things they do and help them achieve the things they desire. She concluded her presentation with a reminder that as leaders you will get caught up in everything going on, but you should always remember to have fun.

The IJBBA Board of Directors followed with a presentation on the National Junior Brangus Show. Contests were explained and participation was highly encouraged. With such a high percentage of participants not being IJBBA members coming into the conference, it was stressed that with their conference fee, they became IJBBA members, and are therefore, eligible to attend and participate in the National Junior Brangus Show – even without a Brangus animal. Contests and competitions are open to all IJBBA members and an animal entry is not required to participate. With a few final announcements and completion of a questionnaire, the Inaugural Legacy Leadership Conference came to a close. Participants grabbed their luggage and made their way home. Charter buses departed for the long routes home, but chaperones said the fun didn’t stop with the close of the conference. Line dances broke out on the bus to Florida while the Kansas/Oklahoma group reported

lots of singing! Social media boomed with pictures and posts from the conference activities for the next ten days! Perhaps the best way to sum up the Legacy Leadership Conference is through a comment that was submitted anonymously on the questionnaires – “I don’t raise Brangus, but this conference made me LOVE the breed! I had tons of fun!” The IJBBA Legacy Leadership Conference will be a biennial event with the next conference being held during the Spring of 2017. Ideas to help in the planning of future events should be directed to an IJBBA Director or to Tyler Dean, IJBBA Director of Shows and Youth Activities. For the most current information about IJBBA and IJBBA events, like our International Junior Brangus Breeders Association page on Facebook! BJ BRANGUS Journal

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IBBA Genomic EPDs

by John GENHO LIVESTOCK GENETIC SERVICES

n order to understand how genomic tests can enhance Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs), it makes sense to first step back and look at what EPDs represent. EPDs are a prediction of an animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s genetic merit that comes from a statistical analysis. In some ways, we can view this analysis as a black box with certain inputs and outputs. In this case the inputs are a pedigree and phenotypes (such as weaning weights or birth weights). The pedigree helps us understand how animals are related (or share genes in common with each other). The phenotypes measure performance on a subset of these animals. And the black box puts them together to come up with our genetic prediction or EPDs. This has been the model that we have followed for years in our cattle genetic evaluations. Several years ago, genomics tests came onto the playing field. When they first arrived, we had hopes (and claims in some cases) that they would eliminate the need for EPDs. Many thought that animals would be able to be selected with a single DNA test without the need for pedigrees and phenotypes. In moving towards this goal, we developed two parallel genetic predictions for animals. We kept the traditional EPDs based on pedigree and phenotypes. But we also developed genetic prediction from

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DNA tests that were completely independent of the pedigrees and phenotypes that we had collected. These parallel systems in many cases created confusion as animal breeders were given different and often conflicting genetic predictions for the same animals. Many breeders either began to discount the predictions from genomics or to discount the EPDs. To better understand why the predictions were not always the same, it helps to step back and look at what genomic prediction actually entails. It is easy (and incorrect) to assume that DNA tests tell us the truth about an animal that EPDs have been attempting to find. However, this is not the case. The DNA tests that we have used over the past several years are based on genotypes at some limited number of locations across the genome. In some cases this has been 10-15 different locations, but more recently our predictions are based on 50,000 locations in the genome. What genomic prediction entails is trying to associate differences at these locations with differences in phenotypes. However, the gene that is actually causing the differences in the phenotypes is rarely a location that is a part of our test. Instead we are relying on a chance association between the genotyped location and the nearby gene causing the changes in phenotype. Unfortunately,

Feature Article these chance associations change from population to population, so the DNA tests become population specific. Over time, these chance associations can be degraded (again by chance), so it helps to have a pedigree in place for genomic prediction. So when a group with limited pedigrees and phenotypes (ie a genotyping company) attempts genomic prediction, and a group with a lot of pedigrees and phenotypes but no genotypes (ie a breed association) attempts genetic predictions, it really is no surprise that the predictions are different. The answer to this issue is to get rid of the parallel set of genetic predictions and move to a single genetic prediction that puts all of the information (pedigree, phenotypes, and genotypes) into the black box to produce genomic enhanced EPDs. The advantage to this is that the extensive pedigree and phenotype databases that breed associations have can be combined with genotypes to produce better EPDs. More information is always better (at least in a geneticistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes) so this combining of all information is the best system. There are two negatives to this model though. First, it eliminates the idea that genomic prediction can be done without pedigrees and phenotypes. Under this model, the genomic predictions can be better viewed as strengthening the pedigree and phenotypes rather than eliminating the need for them. And the second issue is that we have to build a better black box (or statistical model) to handle genomics in addition to our pedigrees and phenotypes. There has been extensive research and development over the past several years as we have attempted to come up with this new and improved black box. The model that IBBA is using for its genomic EPDs is called the single step approach or GBLUP. The idea with the single step approach is to use the genotypes to sort out how animals are related to each other. For instance, two half sibling bulls get a 25% relationship in traditional genetic evaluations since they each received 50% of their genes from their sire. However, they could have received the same 50% from the sire, or received none of

the same genes from their sire (both extreme but unlikely cases). Genomics can help us establish what their true relationship actually is by comparing the genotypes. In this case, it may be that the bulls were 20% related or it could be that they were 29% related. In addition to solving these types of issues, there are animals in the pedigree that have no pedigree relationship but have some genomic relationship. This would arise when animals are related to each other beyond the depth of the pedigree. Once we have the relationships more firmly established based on the DNA tests and the pedigree, we are then able to run EPDs based on the phenotypes we have collected. The advantage to genomic EPDs is the increase in accuracy, especially for animals that are younger and have lower accuracies in traditional genetic evaluations. For instance, for yearling bulls we would expect their accuracies to increase from the 20% to 30% range up to the 40% to 45% accuracy. While there have been bumps along the path of using genomic tests in selection, the incorporation of this information into the IBBA EPDs is a mark of real progress. Furthermore, it will open doors to future use of this data by IBBA breeders as more samples are collected and models are further refined. The future looks bright for DNA tests at IBBA. BJ ABOUT THE AUTHOR: John Genho, the founder of Livestock Genetic Services, LLC, has a lifetime of experience in the cattle industry. He was raised on commercial cattle ranches around the Gulf Coast where he was exposed to large scale ranching with American breeds. In addition to this real world education, John received a Bachelor of Science degree (Animal Science, emphasis in Biotechnology) from Brigham Young University, a Master of Science degree in Animal Breeding and Genetics from Cornell University, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Duke University. John applies both educations each day as the Manager of Eldon Farms, a 1,000 head cow/calf and stocker operation in the Virginia Piedmont.

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Total Herd Reporting by Tommy PERKINS, Ph.D., PAS IBBA EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT

Elite Brangus Breeder

irst of all, what designates one as a Brangus breeder? Is it the fact that membership dues have been paid? Does ownership of Brangus cattle make someone a breeder? Or does purchasing multiple descendants of “Rocky Joe” or “Exacto” make you a Brangus breeder? Perhaps it is the control of several thousand acres of grass that makes one a Brangus breeder. Many people think that a paid association membership, ownership of cattle with a Brangus pedigree and the purchase of a big farm or ranch qualify them for the designation of a Brangus breeder. However, it merely entitles one to be a cattle multiplier of Brangus genetics. In contrast, an “Elite Brangus Breeder” is one hundred percent committed to producing elite seedstock cattle that will contribute to the overall genetic improvement of the Brangus breed as well as the commercial cattle industry. I am often asked what kind of information a Brangus breeder should submit to the association in order to maximize herd genetic improvement or overall betterment of the breed. Several issues must be discussed before I can accurately describe all of the traits that should be measured to improve our great breed. The importance of contemporary grouping, proper nutrition levels to display true genetic merit, accurate record keeping, use of artificial insemination and a shortened breeding season will be addressed before I answer the above mentioned question. Animals born of the same sex and reared in the exact same environment within the same season and year make up a proper contemporary group. A sixty day window is preferred over a ninety 50 | May 2015

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day window. Proper contemporary grouping allows the breeder to easily measure and identify individuals that excel in various traits while measured on an equal playing field. The Brangus genetic evaluation (sire summary) needs accurate contemporary grouping in order to calculate proper ratios for adequate analysis. Deception in contemporary grouping negatively impacts proper calculation of EPDs. All data, ON ALL ANIMALS, should be reported to the association. This is done through your participation in the Total Herd Reporting (THR) program. One of my “pet peeves” with many breeders is inadequate conditioning of cattle from weaning to yearling measurements. Some feed too little while others feed too much. There is certainly an optimum level of feed necessary to maximize genetic potential without compromising future performance of the animal. Current research overwhelmingly shows that proper early nutrition (even in-utero) can positively impact an animal’s overall health, growth, fertility and marbling ability in later stages of life. It is amazing that some breeders have 650 pound weaning weights but also consistently have 750 pound yearling weights. This amounts to 100 pound gain in a 160 day feeding period or 0.625 pounds of gain per day post weaning. On the other hand, some breeders have 650 pound weaning weights and 1400 pound yearling weights. This is 4.69 pounds of gain per day post weaning which may be pushing the limit too far the other direction. Both tend to be more of a “multipliers” mentality as opposed to a “breeders” mentality. I highly suggest, that you get

Feature Article cattle to gain a minimum of 1.5 pound per day (preferably 3.0 pounds) post weaning in order to better display their true genetic potential for growth. Both under and over feeding during this life stage can be detrimental to lifetime production of males and females alike. Proper gain from weaning to yearling will have a positive impact on your heifer breed-up, yearling bull fertility as well as yearling ultrasound measurements for both heifers and bulls. I strongly suggest that breeder’s performance test their bulls after a 45 day backgrounding program. Most commercial bull buyers expect to see post weaning gain, feed efficiency, ultrasound data and scrotal measurements that are generally taken at the end of a viable yearling performance test. Heifers can also be placed on a post weaning higher plane of nutrition. Try not to over feed bulls or heifers as it can lead to feet and leg problems, poor milking ability and even lack of fertility. Poor performing individuals should be culled at the end of their performance test. However, submission of all the collected data is very important to the genetic evaluation of their contemporary mates. Accurate record keeping is also very important to the elite Brangus breeder. This may be as simple as a pocket calving book or as extravagant as a chute-side application on your hand held device (smart phone, IPad, etc.) for entering data while in the pasture setting. Accurate birthdates, birthweights, breeding dates, breeding sires, and birthing dams are just a few to make note of. Don’t count on your memory to recall these very important events, as your lack of memory may be an embarrassment later on in the animal breeding process (e.g. wrong sire or a wrong calf sex ID). Proper record keeping can also help you prevent a potential wreck in fertility. For example, you may find that females are consistently (every 19-21 days) coming into estrous during the breeding season. This might alert you of a bull problem (injury, temporary infertility, lack of libido, etc.). Adequate record keeping can also help you with source and age verification programs should you be marketing feeder calves or retaining ownership through the feedlot phase.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT BREEDERS RECORD THE CORRECT DISPOSAL CODE (E.G. DIED AT BIRTH, CULLED FOR BAD UDDER) FOR ALL DEAD OR CULLED ANIMALS. THIS IS REQUIRED IN TOTAL HERD REPORTING. I prefer that breeders use a 70 day breeding season for females in the herd. This allows all females to potentially go through three estrous cycles (every 21 days or so) during a breeding season if necessary. Many subscribe to a 60 day breeding season which is much better than a 120 day breeding season. I also suggest that you give the first calf heifers (females nursing their first calf) 90 days to rebreed (about three weeks longer than all other females). They are generally the hardest group of females to get pregnant as they are still growing themselves and are

nursing a calf. This gives them an additional estrous cycle to get pregnant. All females should be pregnancy checked 60-90 days after removing the bull. Any open female should be culled from the herd. Strict adherence to culling open females (assuming they are managed appropriately to become pregnant) will lead to a highly fertile herd of cattle. Fertility is a very important and economically relevant trait to all commercial cattlemen. Breeders should provide adequate “bull power” during the shortened breeding season in order to have a successful pregnancy rate. It is generally recommended that a bull can breed 25-30 cows in a 60-75 day breeding season. This assumes the bulls are mature, have passed a breeding soundness evaluation (BSE) and have been tested negative to the various reproductive disorders (e.g. trichomoniasis). Most agree that young bulls should be handled a little kinder during the breeding season. I recommend that young bulls breed the number of cows as they are in number of months of age. For example, an eighteen (18) month old bull should be able to breed eighteen cows in a normal breeding season without compromising pregnancy rates and/or the general health and growth of the young bull. Use of artificial insemination and embryo transfer are excellent options for using the best genetics available to improve EPDs and overall genetic worth of your operation. However, you must adhere to optimum management practices in order to maintain a short breeding season. Cows must be increasing in body condition or at least maintaining themselves in order for this technology to get maximum results. Consult your veterinarian or breeding specialist for the best estrus synchronization protocols for your management. I am a firm believer that use of high accuracy proven AI sires can tell you a lot about your current cattle population. I am also a big proponent of ultrasound use for improving carcass merit in your breeding cattle. In general, cattle should be ultrasounded as close to one year of age as possible. It is best that future seedstock yearling bulls have at least 1.30 square inches of ribeye per hundredweight and at least 3.5 percent intramuscular fat. Likewise, future replacement seedstock yearling heifers should have at least 1.20 square inches of ribeye per hundredweight and at least 4.0 percent intramuscular fat. I am often asked what level of fat thickness these animals should have as well. Although a bit more challenging to answer, I recommend that bulls have 0.20 - 0.40 inches of fat over the rib and 0.30 - 0.60 inches of rump fat and heifers have 0.25 - 0.50 inches of fat over the rib and 0.50 - 0.90 inches of rump fat. DNA collection is quickly becoming a must for Brangus breeders. The DNA is generally used for parent verification or a multitude of other performance measurements (e.g. tenderness, feed efficiency, homozygous black, etc.). The technology stabilized in pricing and DNA sample collection is relatively easy to perform. The IBBA will soon be releasing genomic enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs) in the sire summary. Therefore, use of the 30K, low density and 150K, high density test will become even more widely used. Use of all available technologies and genetic tools should only enhance your annual genetic progress (assuming it can be delivered at an economically relevant price). (continued on page 50) BRANGUS Journal

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Feature Article (continued from page 49) Below is a summary table for most of the traits that need to be measured or recorded by an “Elite Brangus Breeder”.

Trait

Optimum Score

Breeding Date Body Condition

Optimum Collection Date

Range

Immediately after Service 5-6

3 months pre-calving

1-9

At birth

1-5

Birthweight – Heifers

60-70 lbs.

Within 24 hours of birth

30-80

Birthweight - Cows

70-85 lbs.

Within 24 hours of birth

40-110

Udder Suspension

Within 24 hours of Calving

1-9

Teat Size

Within 24 hours of Calving

1-9

Front & Rear Leg Angle

Weaning day

1-5

Front and Rear Claw Set

Weaning day

1-5

Rear View Leg Set

Weaning day

1-5

Side Profile Leg Set

Weaning day

1-5

Calf Vigor

At birth

1-5

Gestation Length

<280 days

Calving date - breeding date

265-300 days

Calving Interval

<365 days

At birth

330-400 days

Weaning Age

205 days

Largest CG within 90 days

130-280 days

Weaning Wt.

>600 lbs.

Weaning day

400-900 lbs.

Cow Weight

2 times Calf WWT

Calf weaning day

1.5 to 3.0

Yearling Age

365 days

Largest CG within 90 days

310-600 days

Yearling Wt.

>900

365 DOA (310-600 DOA)

600 – 1400

Calving Ease

Frame Score

5-6

365 DOA (310-600 DOA)

1-10

>150 cm2

365 DOA (310-600 DOA)

120-250 cm2

>32 cm

365 DOA (310-600 DOA)

30-40 cm

Sheath Score

365 DOA (130-600 DOA)

1-5

Navel Score

365 DOA (130-600 DOA)

1-5

1 (Docile)

365 DOA (130-600 DOA)

1-5

Ultrasound – Rib Fat

0.20 to 0.50 in.

365 DOA (310-600 DOA)

0.10 - 1.0 in

Ultrasound – Ribeye

10.0 to 14.0 in2

365 DOA (310-600 DOA)

5.0 - 18.0 in2

Ultrasound – % Fat

4.0 to 7.0 %

365 DOA (310-600 DOA)

0.5 - 9.0 %

2 times Rib Fat

365 DOA (310-600 DOA)

0.10 – 1.0 in

Pelvic Measure Scrotal Circumference

Docility Score

Ultrasound – Rump Fat

Use the following scenario as an example to follow in your program. A Brangus member has ten breeding age females and one herd sire. The member AI’d` the cows on April 15, 2013 and the bull was turned out with the cows on May 1st. Nine out of the ten cows conceived after a 70 day breeding season (the bull was pulled on June 24th) which was validated on August 25th by the veterinarian using ultrasound. The first calf was born on January 14, 2014 and the last calf was born on March 25th. All of the calves were born alive but one died pre-weaning. All calves (four

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heifers and five bulls) were weighed and weaned on August 25, 2014 (the cows were weighed the same day). One heifer and one bull calf were culled and sent to the local auction barn for poor performance after a 45 day backgrounding program (calves were vaccinated, bunk broke, etc.). The remaining three bulls were placed on a 112 day ranch performance test, turned out in a grass trap and supplemented with about 10 pounds of concentrate daily. The heifers were kicked into a pasture and supplemented with 5 pounds of concentrate daily.

Feature Article Table 1. Pre-breeding and post-calving cow data and calf birth data. 12/20/13 Body Condition Score

Calving Date

Calf Sex

Obs. Natural Service Date

101

5.5

1/22/14

109

5.0

216 219

Gest. Length

Calf ID

Calf Birth Weight

Calving Ease Score

Calf Vigor Score

Udder and Teat Score

282

004

4, 6

2/12/14

006

7, 6

4.5

1/29/14

289

005

7, 8

4.5

1/14/14

274

001

9, 7

5.0

3/11/14

009

3, 4

5.0

2/15/14

286

008

5, 6

302

4.5

1/18/14

278

002

5, 3

343

4.5

1/20/14

280

003

8, 7

5.5

2/14/14

283

007

4, 5

5.0

3/25/14

010

7, 7

Cow ID

222 234

347

5/5/13

5/7/13

355

Note in Table 1 that some cows did not have gestation length determined because of the late birth date of the calves. However, DNA parent verification could have been helpful to determine the gestation length for calf 006. Based on the higher birthweight, calf 006 could have had a longer gestation length 303 days in this case if it were sire verified to the AI sire and not the clean-up bull. Parent verification is a very useful tool when utilizing reproductive technologies such as artificial insemination, embryo transfer, cloning and in-vitro fertilization.

Table 2. Weaning and back grounding data collected on cows and calves. *Weaned calf as a percentage of cow body weight is best performed on adjusted weaning weight. However, this would have made things a bit more complicated for this story. Calf ID

Weaning Date

Weaning Days of Age

8/25/14 Weaning Weight

8/25/14 Cow Weight

Calf Wt Cow Wt Percent*

10/10/14 Weight

45 day Gain

45 day ADG

10/10/14 Docility Score

004

8/25/14

215

785

1215

.65

891

106

2.36

006

8/25/14

195

614

1196

.51

696

1.82

005

8/25/14

210

625

1218

.51

652

0.6

001

8/25/14

226

618

1310

.47

702

1.87

009

8/25/14

171

583

1095

.53

625

0.93

008

8/25/14

196

612

1123

.55

711

2.2

002

8/25/14

Died

003

8/25/14

224

744

1119

.67

814

1.56

007

8/25/14

200

681

1080

.63

766

1.89

010

8/25/14

162

589

1092

.54

687

2.18

1206

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Table 3. Feet, leg and underline scores for calves. Calf ID

8/25/14 Front/Rear Leg Angle

8/25/14 Front/Rear Claw Set

8/25/14 Rear View Leg Set

8/25/14 Side Profile Leg Set

8/25/14 Sheath Score

004

006

005

001

009

008

003

007

010

8/25/14 Navel Score

8/25/14 Hip Height* 46

*Hip height (measured in inches) can be used to determine Frame Score.

Table 4. Yearling and ultrasound data collected on calves. Calf ID

1/30/15 Yearling Weight

1/30/15 Ultrasound Rib Fat

1/30/15 Ultrasound Ribeye

1/30/15 Ultrasound %Fat

1/30/15 Ultrasound Rump Fat

Yearling Scrotal Circum.

Yearling Pelvic Area

004

1178

.24

14.3

3.18

.45

156

006

908

.18

10.6

3.92

.31

168

005

Culled

001

901

.25

11.8

4.17

.47

174

009

Culled

008

944

.15

11.9

3.33

.25

166

003

1092

.18

13.8

3.88

.37

162

007

1112

.20

13.7

4.16

.43

181

010

889

.28

9.6

5.21

.54

Although not mentioned in this article, the IBBA welcomes other data submission such as feed efficiency (Residual Feed Intake), carcass endpoints (tenderness, marbling scores, etc.), and heifer pregnancy information. Proper data collection and submission to the IBBA will lead to more precise genetic evaluation. Your dedication will ultimately lead to development of additional selection tools in the future such as genomic enhanced EPDs, selection indexes for fertility traits, and/or production of additional EPDs for feed efficiency, tenderness and others. In general, becoming an “Elite Brangus Breeder” can be pretty simple. You must collect all relevant data at the optimum time, only keep replacements that excel in performance (based on your good record keeping), and cull ruthlessly for low performance (independent of pedigree), infertility and structural unsoundness. Elite breeders choose to market all cull animals at the sale barn and not to fellow seedstock breeders. The “Elite Brangus Breeder” works tirelessly to produce superior seedstock that can improve the majority of Brangus cattle in the world. BJ 54 | May 2015

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Feature Article

BEE SYNCH I

by G.L. WILLIAMS TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH, BEEVILLE, TEXAS TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS by R.L. STANKO TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH, BEEVILLE, TEXAS TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGVILLE, KINGVILLE, TEXAS by M. AMSTALDEN TEXAS A&M UNIVERSTITY, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS

For Successful Fixed-Time AI of Brahman-Influenced Cattle

mproving reproductive efficiency, cow-herd fertility, and time management, and reducing calf losses due to dystocia are all potential benefits of controlled breeding programs involving synchronization of ovulation and artificial insemination (AI). Cows and heifers which have been synchronized, artificially inseminated, and that conceive on a single day can calve over a 16- to 21-day period [avg. range -12 to +10 days from anticipated 285-day gestation due date; Bader et al., 2005, Lamb et al., 2006], with no more than 20% of calves born on any single day (Bader et al. 2005, Lamb et al., 2006). Females that do not conceive at AI (up to 50%), and are subsequently exposed to bulls, will calve in a similar concentrated manner 295 to 315 days after the synchronized ovulation (Lamb et al., 2006).

Both the AI-sired and a majority of natural-sired calves will be born during the first 45-days of the subsequent calving season. This concentrated calving allows for managers to spend more time observing and providing assistance to calving females, particularly heifers, over a relatively short period of time. Synchronization protocols combined with fixed-time AI (FTAI; no heat detection) have become increasingly popular in the commercial beef industry. However, methodologies that work well in straight-bred English and continental breeds generally have not proven successful in Brahman-influenced cattle, with fixed-time AI pregnancy rates of 35-40% the norm. Because of poor outcomes, few commercial cattlemen with these types of cattle have routinely used synchronization technologies and AI in their operations. Based on previous work in our laboratories, it appears that the rate of maturation of the dominant follicle after the controlled intravaginal drug-releasing (CIDR速) insert is removed was too variable in these Brahman-influenced females. This resulted in ovulation of follicles, following the GnRH injection (Factrel速) at the time of AI, that were immature, resulting in low pregnancy rates. Objectives of our research were to determine whether administering prostaglandin F2-alpha

Figure 1. Time-line and description for the 5-Day Bee Synch + CIDR (Bee Synch)*

* Protocol can be found in the Sire Directory as PG 5-Day CO-Synch + CIDR.

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Feature Article (Lutalyse®) at the start of the 5-Day CO-Synch + CIDR protocol, thus eliminating mature corpora lutea (CL) and reducing circulating concentrations of progesterone, would improve the rate of follicle maturation and FTAI pregnancy rates. Initially, 100 mature, Brahman-influenced cows (Brahman x Hereford) at the Beeville Station were synchronized using the standard 5-Day CO-Synch + CIDR® protocol. This included insertion of an EAZI-BREED™ CIDR® on Day 0 and injection of Factrel® (i.m., 100 µg). On Day 5, the CIDR® was removed and a 10 ml (5 ml per site) of Lutalyse® (50 mg i.m.) was injected. On Day 8 (72 h after CIDR® removal) all cows were artificially inseminated by two technicians using frozen semen from the same bull, and all cows received a second Factrel® injection (i.m., 100 µg). In a second trial, cows (n = 269) were stratified by days post-calving and body condition score, and allocated randomly to be synchronized with the standard 5-Day protocol described above (n = 136) or a protocol termed 5-Day Bee Synch + CIDR® (Bee Synch; n = 133). The latter protocol is identical to the standard 5-Day protocol except that 25 mg Lutalyse® was injected at the time of CIDR® insertion/Factrel® injection on Day 0, and all cows were inseminated by two technicians at 66-72 h following CIDR® removal (Fig. 1). Two technicians and semen from two bulls were stratified equally between groups. Lastly, an additional 569 mature Brahman-influenced cows from 4 locations were treated with the 5-Day Bee Synch + CIDR® protocol only. Semen from different bulls at each location was utilized and cows were bred by same two technicians. Fixed-time AI pregnancy rates in the initial 100 mature, Brahman-influenced cows which received only the 5-Day COSynch + CIDR® protocol only was 33%. When we compared the standard 5-Day protocol to Bee Synch protocol, FTAI pregnancy rates were 40.9 % vs. 51.8% in the Bee Synch-treated cows. In the cows from multiple ranches using many different bulls, FTAI pregnancy rates for Bee Synch (569 cows) averaged 51.7 ± 2 %. Overall, FTAI pregnancy rates for the 5-Day Bee Synch + CIDR protocol averaged 51.9 ± 3 %. Pregnancy rates to FTAI at 66-72 hours after CIDR® removal using 5-Day Bee Synch averaged nearly 55% in the majority of herds and 51.9% overall, compared to 38.9 % using the standard

5-Day CO-Synch + CIDR® procedure (Table 1). This was achieved by adding an additional injection of Lutalyse® at the onset of the protocol. Treatment of cattle with Lutalyse® at the onset of the 5-Day protocol eliminates any mature CL from cows in the middle of the estrous cycle and reduces circulating progesterone. As a result, the negative influence of progesterone on the cow’s central reproductive axis is diminished, resulting in a marked increase in synchronous maturation of the dominant follicle and fertility at FTAI. Importantly, the total number of times cattle must come through the chute remains at 3. Using Bee Synch, the ability to infuse highly-desirable genetics into commercial or purebred beef cattle production in the southern U.S. should become an increasing reality. Recently, the Bee Synch protocol was adopted by the Reproductive Management Task Force for inclusion into the AI Sires Directory and recommended for use in Brahman-influenced cows. The official description for Bee Synch in the Directory is “PG 5-Day CO-Synch + CIDR”. Bee Synch is a new approach for synchronization of ovulation in beef cows that improves the ability to apply fixed-time AI in Brahman-influenced cattle. Multiple-location studies have shown that fixed-time AI pregnancy rates of 50-55% can be achieved routinely in Brahman crossbred or Brahman composite breed cows using the new procedure. The synchronization products needed for Bee Synch are already marketed by Zoetis Animal Health, including the EAZI-BREED™ CIDR® insert, Lutalyse®, and Factrel®. Cattlemen interested in learning more about Bee Synch should contact Dr. Williams, Animal Reproduction Laboratory, Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station, in Beeville (glwilliams@tamu.edu.). References Bader, J.F., F.N. Kojima, D.J. Schafer, J.E. Stenger, M.R. Ellersieck, M.F. Smith, and D.J. Patterson. 2005. A comparison of two progestin-based protocols to synchronize ovulation and facilitate fixed-time artificial insemination in postpartum beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 83:136-143. Lamb, G.C., J.E. Larson, T.W. Geary, J.S. Stevenson, S.K. Johnson, M.L. Day, R.P. Ansotegui, D.J. Kesler, J. M. DeJarnette, and D.G. Landblom. 2006. Synchronization of estrus and artificial insemination in replacement beef heifers using gonadotropin-releasing hormone, prostaglandin F 2α, and progesterone. J. Anim. Sci. 84:3000-3009. BJ

Table 1. Comparison of timed AI pregnancy rates, all trials combined.

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Brangus Genomic-Enhanced EPDs

he International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) has joined forces with a large group of entities to formulate breed specific genomic enhanced EPDs. The evolution in IBBA genomic technology is a result of a collaborative effort between IBBA, Livestock Genetic Services, Iowa State University, National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (NBCEC), Colorado State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Neogen-GeneSeek and Zoetis. In late June, 2014 IBBA transitioned its DNA testing to GeneSeek Inc. located in Lincoln, Neb. With this move, Brangus breeders had the option to utilize an 80k panel or a reduced 30k panel to obtain genomic information to enhance the accuracy of Brangus expected progeny differences (EPDs). IBBA will soon be transitioning into the newly released GeneSeek® Genomic Profiler™, the GGP HD-150K panel, that is replacing the 80K panel. Brangus GE-EPDs will be made available on all traits reported by the IBBA including all growth, reproduction and ultrasound traits. The GE-EPDs were estimated by John Genho, President of Livestock Genetic Services, using the approximately 2,200 profiles generated at Neogen or Zoetis on the 30K, 50K, 80K, 150K, 770K and 850K panels. “Genomic-enhanced EPDs are the tool of choice in breed improvement strategies in the livestock industry today.” Dr.

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Tommy Perkins, IBBA Executive Vice President, says. “It is our role to give IBBA members the most current tools to make improvement in beef production. Genomically enhanced EPDs will allow Brangus breeders to make the most accurate and rapid genetic improvement available.” GE-EPDs combine an analysis of pedigree, individual performance and genomic information to hasten the rate of genetic progress in a population of cattle. The genomic information is include in the GE-EPDs so cattlemen will already know how to interpret the results. Most importantly, GE-EPDs increase the accuracy of EPDs on younger, non-proven animals. The increase in EPD accuracies allow breeders to identify the best genetics earlier in an animal’s life without the extreme cost of progeny testing. Information gleaned from a single DNA sample may be as informative as the first calf crop of a bull or the lifetime production record of a cow. “Although the process to get to Brangus GE-EPDs has taken longer than desired they will certainly benefit commercial bull buyers and members for years to come,” Perkins says. “The Brangus breeders continue to add to the genomic database which will further improve the accuracy of Brangus genetic predictions.” For more information about IBBA’s genomic testing, contact Dr. Tommy Perkins at 210-696-8231 or tperkins@int-brangus.org. BJ

Membership IBBA DNA Testing Options

he International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) and GeneSeek partnership includes DNA testing for parent verification, genetic conditions and genomic enhanced (GE)-EPDs. The GE-EPDs will be powered by the GeneSeek Bovine GGP-HD chip but will also impute the GeneSeek Bovine GGP-LD 30K chip up to 50,000. Please note, NO information or data from previous vendors will be lost in this transition. As a matter of fact, you may continue to utilize other genomics providers (Zoetis, etc.) should you prefer. Just be aware that their genomic products will not be exactly the same as those provided by GeneSeek. You can expect the following sequence of events when submitting DNA samples, along with IBBA paperwork, to GeneSeek. The lab extracts DNA from the blood sample or root bulb included in the blood/hair card supplied by the breeder. GeneSeek prefers use of blood cards over other tissue sample cards (hair, semen, etc.) as it is a faster, more automated process than with other tissues. The samples are then sorted by requested testing and the testing processing begins. Testing time and result release is dependent on the type of testing requested. Results will be emailed to the member so they must have an email on file or a copy of the results can be mailed. If you have any questions please email Rosanne Nelson (rosanne@intbrangus.org) or call our office at 210.696.8231.

TEST OPTIONS

Estimated Results Time Line – Note: There is no guarantee results will be returned with in these time frames.

GGP-HD (80K)/GGP-HD (150K) – There is a minimum 3-4 week turnaround. Note this test includes parent Verification (PV) at no additional cost. This test is recommended for all AI sires and donor dams as the results are used for GE-EPDs. GGP-LD (30K) – There is a minimum 3-4 week turnaround. Note this test includes parent Verification (PV) at no additional cost. This test is recommended for any non-AI sire and/or donor dam for imputation up to 78K for estimation of GE-EPDs. PARENT VERIFICATION – PV is usually reported two weeks after the start date of the testing. It is recommended that all animals be tested for new SNP markers as opposed to the STR markers which have been previously used by IBBA. PARENT GENOTYPE – PG is usually reported two weeks after the start date of the testing. It is recommended that all animals be tested for new SNP markers as opposed to the STR markers when parentage does not have to be verified. Please note: STR markers can’t be compared with SNP markers to verify parentage (only STR to STR verification or SNP to SNP verification). GENETIC CONDITIONS TESTING – A 10-14 day turnaround is typical for DD, CA, AM and OS. However, NH takes 14-21 days. BJ

IBBA Announces Addition of Ultrablack and Ultrared Shows

he IBBA Board of Directors approved the IBBA Show Committee’s request to allow registered Ultrablack and Ultrared cattle to be exhibited. Beginning with the 2015 Brangus Futurity, any cattle within the IBBA registry with the UB or UR prefix on their registration number, will be eligible to enter the new show. IBBA staff is working with additional National Brangus Shows to add the Ultrablack and Ultrared Shows to the existing Brangus and Red Brangus Shows. Ultrablack and Ultrared cattle will not compete against Brangus and Red Brangus cattle – they will have their own shows with Champions being named in each.

The new shows will follow the same divisions and classifications as approved by the IBBA. Additionally, all animals will be subject to the same Show Eligibility and Inspection of Exhibits. Classifications, Show Eligibility and Inspection of Exhibits can all be found online at http://gobrangus.com/shows. The Brangus Futurity will be held on July 18, 2015 in Duncan, Okla. For more information on the Brangus Futurity or the new Ultrablack and Ultrared shows, please contact IBBA Director of Shows, Tyler Dean at 405.867.1421 or tylerwdean@gmail.com. BJ

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The IBBA Fall Conference will be held at Town Creek Farm in West Point, Mississsippi, August 20-22. The event will be hosted by Town Creek Farm and the Southeast Brangus Breeders Association. This conference and Field Day will be a highly anticipated event for every Brangus Breeder. Contact Joy Reznicek at 205-399-0221 or Joy@TownCreekFarm.com for more information.

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IBBA Committee Meetings your attendence at these very

important in-person committee meetings will strengthen the input from Brangus Breeders. These ideas willl then later be presented to the Board of Directors for upcoming action.

IBBF Event join us at this fundraising event to help raise money for the International

Brangus Breeders Foundation.

Southeast Brangus Breeders Field Day partake

in expanding your agricultural knowledge by learning from some of the best cattlemen in the southeast. Live cattle, pannel disscussions, and so much more!

Skeet Shoot at Prairie Wildlife which offers some of the finest sporting experiences

anywhere. Prairie operates Orvis Wing Shooting Schools and Orvis Fly Fishing Schools and is a conservation driven sporting estate dedicated to upholding our sporting traditions through visionary conservation efforts and dedicated community involvement.

Golf Scramble at the Old Waverly Championship Golf Club in West Point. Old

Waverly Golf Club captures the essence of the Scottish Highlands within the graceful setting of the Old South. Old Waverly was the host site of the 1999 US Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open.

Chandler Keys is principal at Keys Group, based in Washington D.C. He previously

served as vice president for government and industry relations for JBS USA. Before that he worked for the National Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beef Association. Join us to hear Chandler Keys speak about hot topics in the beef industry.

Country Hoedown Party come join in the fun of live music, southern

comfort food, and fellowship. This will be a night you do not want to miss out on.

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Sale Reports WTBBA SPRINGTIME SALE

Abilene, TX March 14, 2015 Gross Average Bulls 34 Registered Brangus $4,922 2 Registered Ultrablack $5,750 8 Commercial Brangus $4,275 44 Total Bulls $4,842 Registered Females 31 Open Yearling Heifers $2,815 3 Bred Heifers $3,167 44 Total Registered Females $2,839 Commercial Females 14 Pairs $3,854 22 Breds $2,932 64 Opens $1,735 104 Total Commercial Females $2,274 • Champion High Grading Bull – Lot 37 offered by LackMorrison sold for $6,500. • Reserve Champion High Grading Bull – Lot 31 offered by Farris Ranching Company sold for $5,400. • High Selling Bull – Lot 28 offered by Farris Ranching Company sold for $7,200. • High Selling Bull – Lot 101 offered by Skyhawk Brangus sold for $6,900. • Champion High Grading Heifer – Lot 87 offered by Indian Hills Brangus sold for $4,700. • Reserve Champion High Grading Heifer – Lot 66 offered by Belt Brangus sold for $4,000. • High Selling Female – Lot 88 offered by Indian Hills Brangus sold for $5,000. • High Selling Female – Lot 87 offered by Indian Hills Brangus sold for $4,700. • High Selling Commercial Pairs offered by Big Elm Cattle Company & Mark Morrow sold for $4,100. • High Selling Commercial Breds offered by Big Elm Cattle Company sold for $3,450. • High Selling Commercial Opens offered by Bar H Brangus sold for $2,500.

GENETRUST AT SUHN CATTLE COMPANY

Eureka, KS March 25, 2015 Gross Average Registered Brangus & Ultrablack Bulls 24 Coming Two’s $7,188 137 Yearlings $6,823 161 Total Bulls $1,107,251 $6,877 • High Selling Bull – Suhn’s Augustus 918B3 offered by Suhn Cattle Company sold 2/3 interest and possession for $30,000 to Bushley Creek Cattle Company, Tony Westbrooks of Olla, LA. • High Selling Bull – Suhn’s Augustus 30B3 offered by Suhn Cattle Company sold ½ interest and possession for $25,000 to Cavender Brangus, Joe Cavender of Troup, TX. • High Selling Ultrablack Bull – SF Consensus 535A74 offered by Schmidt Farms sold for $18,000 to Chimney Rock Cattle Company, Bill Davis of Concord, AR. • High Selling Ultrablack Bull – SF Mack 75B7 offered by Schmidt Farms sold for $24,000 to Cavender Brangus, Joe Cavender of Troup, TX. • Paul Young of Austin, Nevada and Clay Barnhouse of Bolivar, MO were the volume buyers for the day.

Cattlemen and women from coast to coast gathered to evaluate the offering of bulls at Suhn Cattle Company including esteemed Brangus breeders, Glenn and Carolyn Brinkman (pictured at left.)

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Sale Reports INDIAN NATION SPRING SALE

Ada, OK March 28, 2015 Gross Average Bulls 48 Registered Brangus $5,615 48 Total Bulls $5,615 Registered Females 2 Pairs $3,150 2 Breds $2,300 15 Opens $2,588 19 Total Registered Females $2,612 Commercial Females 5 Pairs $3,150 5 Breds $2,300 5 Opens $1,800 15 Total Commercial Females $2,550 • High Selling Bull – Offered by Gorczyca and Son sold for $12,500 to David Cooper. • High Selling Bull – Offered by Vorel Farms sold for $11,000 to Townsend Brangus. • High Selling Female – Offered by Lawman Brangus sold for $3,600 to Melvin Sturgeon. • High Selling Female – Offered by Lawman Brangus sold for $3,300 to Nelson Ranch. • Volume buyers for the day included Dewbin & Sons and Rafter B Livestock. • Buyers represented 8 states.

TBBA MISS AMERICA SALE

Salado, TX March 28, 2015 Gross Average Registered Females 4 Pairs $3,710 17 Breds $4,532 21 Opens $3,710 42 Total Registered Females $4,445 • Volume buyers for the day included JLS International, Cox Excalibur Brangus and Skyhawk Brangus.

SALACOA VALLEY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE

Fairmount, GA March 28, 2015 Gross Average Registered Brangus Bulls 55 Coming Two’s $337,500 $6,141 8 Yearlings $57,500 $7,188 63 Total Bulls $395,250 $6,274 Registered Females 31 Fall Pairs/3N1s $115,950 $3,740 17 Bred/Exp Heifers $54,300 $3,194 2 Open Donors $13,000 $6,500 1 Flush $3,500 $3,500 28 Spring Breds/Pairs $86,600 $2,680 21 Open Fall Heifers $13,700 $1,974 91 Total Registered Females $300,450 $3,302 Commercial Females 2 Breds $4,700 $2,350 38 Opens $60,675 $1,597 15 Total Commercial Females $2,550 • High Selling Bull – Wall Street of Salacoa 209B5 offered by Salacoa Valley Farms sold ½ interest and possession for $20,000 to 2H Brangus, Scotty Henderson of Bossier City, LA. • High Selling Bull – T3 Yosemite 803A2 offered by T3 Brangus sold for $18,500 to 5K Cowbelle Ranch, Wyliss Kemp of Pontotoc, MS. • High Selling Bull – Eisenhower of Salacoa 23Y69 offered by Lake Majestik Farms and Salacoa Valley Farms sold ½ interest and possession for $18,000 to DS Farms, Davy and Wendy Sneed of McMinnville, TN. • High Selling Bull – CLVR Treasure 99A14 offered by Clover Ranch sold 2/3 interest and possession for $15,500 to Shoestring Ranch of Roxton, TX. • High Selling Bull – Salacoa Kahn 77A offered by Salacoa Valley Farms sold for $10,000 to Lewis and Kathy Rice of Monticello, GA. • High Selling Female – DDD Ms Gracie 38S3 offered by Salacoa Valley Farms sold for $7,000 to Mike Murry of Ovett, MS. • High Selling Female – Ms 5K CSR Blanda 535X27 offered by 5K Cowbelle Brangus sold for $6,000 to Calyx Star of Shuqualak, MS. • High Selling Pair – WF Ms 23S4 sold for $3,800 to Triple B Ranch of Calhoun, GA and her heifer calf CLVR Bright Side23B5 sold for $2,200 to Sabal Ridge Brangus of Clewiston, FL. BJ

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Show Results San Antonio Livestock Exposition Champions Named

by Tyler DEAN IBBA DIRECTOR OF SHOWS & YOUTH PROGRAMS

xhibitors paraded 80 Brangus entries at the 2015 San Antonio Livestock Exposition Sunday, February 15. A total of 18 Brangus females, 7 Brangus bulls, 37 Red Brangus females, one Red Brangus Pair, and 17 Red Brangus bulls were exhibited. Coming from the Junior Heifer Calf Division, KK Miss Jillian 820B2 took home the Grand Champion Female title. The February 2014 female is a daughter of Skyhawks Presidente and was exhibited by Katy Knox Wunderlich of Hempstead, Texas. Reserve Champion Female title went to JCC Ms Hercules 1252A4 owned and exhibited by Jake Johnston of Waxahachie, Texas. The September 2013 female first claimed the Senior Heifer Calf Division and is a daughter of Doguet’s Hercules 88S3. BKC Rumor Has It 307A claimed Grand Champion Red Female. Owned and exhibited by Stacey Peirce of Hockley, Texas, Rumor Has It is a February 2013 daughter of BKC Legacy’s Superman

101U and initially won the Red Yearling Heifer Division. Following closely behind and coming from the Red Senior Heifer Calf Division, Trio’s MLS Angelfire 175A took Reserve Grand Champion honors. The November 2013 female is a daughter of Trio’s Sequoia 112S and is owned and exhibited by Trio Cattle & Genetics of Dallas, Texas. In the Red Brangus Cow-Calf Show, Tanecka Ranch of Columbus, Texas, claimed the Champion Cow-Calf Pair honor with TX Ms Chief Advantage 53/Z. The March 2012 cow is a daughter of CX Mr Chief Advantage 49/T and had a July 2014 heifer calf at side, Ms Lazy 3 Statesman 53/B. Quality ran deep in the bull show, and emerging from the Yearling Bull Division, DDD One Source 103A4 rose to the top to claim Grand Champion Bull. The April 2013 bull is a son of DDD Uppercuts Legacy 804X37 and is owned by and exhibited by Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch of McCoy, Texas. RCC

Grand Champion & Champion Junior Heifer Calf

Reserve Grand & Champion Senior Heifer Calf

Grand Champion & Champion Red Yearling Heifer

Reserve Grand & Champion Red Junior Heifer Calf

KK MISS JILLIAN820B2 KATY KNOX WUNDERLICH, HEMPSTEAD, TX

BKC RUMOR HAS IT 307A STACEY PEIRCE, HOCKLEY, TX

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JCC MS HERCULES 1252A4 JAKE JOHNSTON, WAXAHACHIE, TX

TRIO’S MLS ANGELFIRE 175A TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, LLC, MADISONVILLE, TX

Show Results Titleist 88A took Reserve Champion Yearling Bull and Reserve Grand honors. Owned and exhibited by Roop Cattle Company, Grapevine, Texas, Titleist is a March 2013 son of Skyhawks Presidente. Rising to the top of the red bulls, CX Dream’s Hombre 31/A first won the Summer Bull Division. The Grand Champion Red Brangus Bull is a June 2013 son of CX Legend’s Dream 610/U1 and was exhibited by Cox Excalibur Brangus of

Katy, Texas. Trio’s Aristotle 175A took home Reserve Grand Red Bull honors for Trio Cattle and Genetics of Dallas, Texas. The September 2013 bull is a son of Trio’s Yucatan 175Y and first won the Senior Bull Calf Division title. In the group classes, Cox Excalibur Brangus of Katy, Texas, swept the red division winning both the Produce of Dam class and the Junior Get of Sire class. BJ

Grand Champion & Champion Yearling Bull

Reserve Grand & Reserve Champion Yearling Bull

Grand Champion & Champion Red Summer Bull

Reserve Grand & Champion Red Senior Bull Calf

DDD ONE SOURCE 103A4 DOGUET DIAMOND D RANCH, SEGUIN, TX

CX DREAM HOMBRE 31/A COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX

RCC TITLEIST 88A ROOP CATTLE COMPANY, GRAPEVINE, TX

TRIO’S ARISTOTLE 175A TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, LLC, DALLAS, TX

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Show Results San Antonio Junior Brangus Champions Named

he 2015 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo marked the 65th anniversary of the historic event. In the Junior Red Brangus heifer show held February 19, 2015, Grand Champion Female honors went to III Red Princess 37A, an American Red Brangus Female exhibited by Abbey Joe Ivery. Another American Red Brangus Female, TC Miss CM Choose Me 4U exhibited by Andrew Dean Fleming took home the Reserve Champion title. On February 20, 2015 in the Brangus heifer show, KK Miss

Grand Champion Brangus Female KK MISS PAISLEY SHELBI MAGNUS, HOUSTON, TX

by Tyler DEAN IBBA DIRECTOR OF SHOWS & YOUTH PROGRAMS

Paisley 38A rose to the top and claimed Grand Champion Brangus Female honors for junior exhibitor Shelbi Magnus of Houston, Texas. Paisley came from the Senior Heifer Division and is a February 2013 daughter of WSK Bright Powerstroke 726R. DDD Ms Jeline 38B9 exhibited by Garrett Chaney of Windom, Texas followed closely behind. The Reserve Grand Female is a February 2014 daughter of DDD Uppercuts Legacy 804X37. BJ

Reserve Grand Brangus Female DDD MS JELINE 38B9 GARRETT CHANEY, WINDOM, TX

Junior Brangus Champions Named at Oklahoma Youth Expo

by Tyler DEAN IBBA DIRECTOR OF SHOWS & YOUTH PROGRAMS

015 marked the 100th year that youth across the state of Oklahoma have come to Oklahoma City to compete with the best livestock their generation has to offer. Today, the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) is recognized as the largest youth event in the state of Oklahoma. In 2012 the OYE recorded record-breaking attendance with over 7,000 exhibitors. The livestock show brings exhibitors, educators and families from all of Oklahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 77 counties. In the Junior Brangus heifer show held March 15, 2015, 16 Brangus females were presented by 12 Oklahoma Junior Brangus Breeders Association (OJBBA) members.

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Grand Champion Female honors went to GT MS Trademark 1019A, a September 2013 female exhibited by Racheal Sharp of Konawa, Oklahoma. The heifer first won class four and is sired by MC Trademark 30X3. Brook Langford of Lawton, Oklahoma, captured the Reserve Grand Champion Female honors with her entry from class three. The February 2014 female, Ms BL 747 Becky 609B, is a daughter of JG Mr. 747 MVP. Other class winners included Chrissy Sharp of Konawa, Oklahoma; Racee Murray of Frederick, Oklahoma; and Andreya Mitchell of Seminole, Oklahoma. BJ

Show Results by Tyler DEAN IBBA DIRECTOR OF SHOWS & YOUTH PROGRAMS

2015 Houston Junior Brangus Show Results

n Saturday, March 14, 2015, Brangus juniors gathered in Houston, Texas, for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brangus Junior Heifer Show. Rising to the top was DJD Ms Isabella 804A owned and exhibited by Colin Murrey of Eddy, Texas. The November 2013 female is a daughter of DDD Walks Alone 193W6 and first won Champion Junior Heifer. Champion Heifer Calf and Reserve Champion honors went to DDD Special Effects 246B, a March 2014 daughter of DDD Stock Option 38Y. Special Effects was exhibited by Ryon Chaney of Windom, Texas. Other division and reserve division winners included Demi Hunt of Gladewater, Texas; Savannah Scott of Angleton, Texas; Laura Zibilski of Burton, Texas; and Brighton Slovacek of College Station, Texas.

The Junior Red Brangus Heifer Show was held on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Taking home champion honors was Miss -C- Covergirl II 317A3-ET, an International Red Brangus heifer. Covergirl originally won the Champion Junior Heifer and is a November 2013 daughter of M&M Prototype 2400. She is owned and exhibited by Mikenzie Yates of Dayton, Texas. DR Miss Top Gold 888/3, an American Red Brangus heifer exhibited by Dylan Bostick of Brownwood, Texas, took home Reserve Champion honors. Other division and reserve division winners included Jodi Pope of Savoy, Texas; Shelbi Vanbeveran of Victoria, Texas; Karagen Dreibrodt of Bulverde, Texas; and Andrew Dean Fleming of Sealy, Texas. BJ

Grand Champion Brangus Female

Reserve Grand Brangus Female

Grand Champion Red Brangus Female

Reserve Grand Red Brangus Female

DJD MS ISABELLA 804A COLIN MURREY, EDDY, TX

MISS -C- COVERGIRL II 317A3-ET MIKENZIE YATES, DAYTON, TX

DDD SPECIAL EFFECTS 246B RYON CHANEY, WINDOM, TX

DR MISS TOP GOLD 888/3 DYLAN BOSTICK, BROWNWOOD, TX

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Industry News Neogen GeneSeek Introduces New Genomic Profiler for Seedstock

eef seedstock producers have a new option for DNA profiling that adds tens of thousands of gene markers to tests they use to predict cattle performance. Neogen is introducing a new GeneSeek® Genomic Profiler™, the GGP HD-150K. This tool screens cattle DNA for about 150,000 gene-marker variations linked to important traits in breeding stock. “Adding markers increases accuracy in predictive power, but adding the right markers is just as important. How you design the product matters a great deal,” said Dr. Stewart Bauck, general manager of Neogen’s GeneSeek operations. “By working in collaboration with USDA experts and independent researchers, GeneSeek has created the new GGP HD-150K, which is the most powerful new profile for seedstock selection on the market.” Seedstock producers use genomic profiling to select, manage and market cattle breeding stock. Profile data on bulls, and some elite females, are used to calculate Genomic-Enhanced Expected Progeny Differences (GE- EPDs). These rate how seedstock will pass along maternal, performance and carcass traits to their offspring. “With GE-EPDs, a seedstock provider can evaluate the future value of a potential sire soon after it is born. They can get reliable information that otherwise would take years to obtain. This helps them focus their time, money and reputation on marketing seedstock of verified genomic merit,” Bauck said. “The insight also helps accentuate the advantages and potential specialization of their bulls with rancher customers.” DNA testing is all about the value of time, Bauck explained. “If you wait long enough, you can measure how a sire’s offspring perform. But years may pass before you have progeny data on cow fertility. By then, the bull has influenced four calf crops,”

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Bauck said. GE-EPDs give bull buyers accurate information on these characteristics up front. “We also have added new content for genetic conditions that are emerging in the latest science,” he said. An example, he added, is detection of the male Y chromosome in female DNA. Recent findings at the USDA Meat Animal Research Center have linked this condition to cow infertility. While female fertility is considered moderately heritable, open cows are a large drag on ranch profit, so using genomics to achieve even modest improvements are quite impactful, he said. In other situations, breeders raise bulls with goals of improving daily gain or carcass composition, and genomic profiles help them deliver on these values. The GGP HD-150K will be available through Neogen GeneSeek., where it will replace the GGP HD-80K. It will also be used by other breed associations and researchers profiling elite seedstock and training populations. Associations are already offering the GGP LD-30K, which has over 25,000 markers in use for routine profiling of herd bulls. “The technology for cattle genomics continues to advance. The trend is towards more powerful, and also more affordable, tests that have increasing impact on future profits and performance,” Bauck said. Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) develops and markets products dedicated to food and animal safety. Neogen’s animal genomics businesses, GeneSeek and Igenity, provide value-added services to leading agricultural genetics providers, large national cattle associations, companion animal breed registries, university researchers, and numerous commercial cattle producers. For more information, visit www.neogen.com/ genomics. BJ

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Town Creek Farm Sale :: West Point, MS

Brangus National Show of Merit :: Shreveport, LA

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Advertisers Index Am Rich Ranch........................................................................................73 Blackwater Cattle Co.............................................................................71 Brinks Brangus @ Westall Ranches, LLC..................................... 1, 72 Burke Brangus Farm..............................................................................71 Bushley Creek Cattle Company.........................................................72 Calyx Star Ranch.....................................................................................72 Carter Brangus.........................................................................................70 Cavender Ranches........................................................................ 74, IBC Char-No Farm...................................................................................... 5, 71 Chimney Rock Cattle Co......................................................................70 Circle X Land & Cattle Co............................................................ IFC, 74 Clover Ranch............................................................................................70 Cold Creek Ranch..................................................................................... 5 Cox Excalibur............................................................................................74 Cross N Farm............................................................................................72 Diamond K Ranch...................................................................................75 Dillard Land & Cattle Ltd......................................................................74 Doak Lambert..........................................................................................69 Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch....................................................... 74, BC Don Thomas & Sons...............................................................................72 Double Creek Brangus Ranch............................................................75 Double W Ranch..............................................................................55, 72 Draggin’ M Ranch...................................................................................70 E 3 Ranch...................................................................................................74 El Rancho Espanol de Cuyama..........................................................70 Elgin Breeding Service..........................................................................69 Farris Ranching Company...................................................................74 Garry Clem Brangus...............................................................................75 Genesis Ranch.........................................................................................74 Genetic Development Center............................................................31 GeneTrust.................................................................................. 13, 55, IBC Greuel Family Brangus..........................................................................71 Hardee Farms...........................................................................................71 JLS International.....................................................................................74 Johnston Farms Brangus.....................................................................70 K&R Broken Bar Ranch..........................................................................73 Lack-Morrison Brangus........................................................................72

Lake Majestik............................................................................................. 7 Lakeside Brangus....................................................................................71 Lakin Oakley.............................................................................................69 Lingg Brangus..........................................................................................74 Little Creek Farms...................................................................................71 Miller Brangus..........................................................................................73 MO Brangus..............................................................................................71 Mound Creek Ranches............................................................ 5, 8, 9, 74 Multimin 90..............................................................................................29 Pennridge Ranch....................................................................................75 Perry Ranch...............................................................................................73 Quail Creek Brangus..............................................................................70 Red Bird Meadows Ranch....................................................................75 Robbs Brangus........................................................................................70 Robert Yates Ranch LLC........................................................................73 Roop Cattle Co.........................................................................................75 Salacoa Valley Farms......................................................................35, 71 Santa Rosa Ranch.............................................................................. 3, 75 Schmidt Farms................................................................................ 75, IBC Shooting Star Ranch..............................................................................75 Southeast Brangus Breeders..............................................................70 Suhn Cattle Company....................................................................55, 72 T3 Brangus................................................................................................72 The CUP Lab, LLC....................................................................................69 The Oaks Farms........................................................................... 5, 11, 71 TJ Moore Ranch..................................................................................... IBC Town Creek Farms..................................................................................77 Triple Crown Ranch................................................................................74 Triple JR Cattle Company.....................................................................75 Valley View Ranch...................................................................................72 Vineyard Cattle Co., Inc.........................................................................75 Vorel Farms...............................................................................................73 W.E.T. Farms..............................................................................................71 Wes Dotson..............................................................................................69 Wynne Ranch...........................................................................................71 Zottareli Ranches....................................................................................75

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