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SEPTEMBER 17TH-21ST, 2025 IN GLEN ROSE, TEXAS
HOME OF OUR HEADQUARTERS
Although you’ve seen their photos in the past several issues of the Longhorn Drover, while the ITLA’s website homepage is being updated we wanted to take a moment to get you better acquainted with our newest Directors, and to ensure that you know about new positions occupied by some who have previously served on the Board in other capacities. Of course, Micha Hamersky remains the Director of Region 1—our international Board seat. Likewise, Gary Lake remains our Director at Large #2, Mike Tomey the Director of Region 3, Shadow Seaman the Director of Region 5, Dr. Justin Sabio the Director of Region 7, Jeremy Johnson the Director of Region 8; and Brett Kot remains the Director of our newest Region: Region 10 (Canada). However, we wanted to ensure that you know that Russell Freeman now serves as our Immediate Past President—a voting position on the Board—and that our former Immediate Past President, Larry Smith, now serves as the Director at Large #1. Our former Vice President, Brad Westmoreland, is now serving out his term as the ITLA’s current President and remains our Parliamentarian. And while you may have read about them during the election process (or in the case of Dr. Keith Berkeley, during a vacancy on the Board that he filled), here is some more information on each of our newest Board members to hopefully get you more acquainted with them. We encourage you to never hesitate to reach out to these representatives if you have any questions, concerns, or are looking for a way to get involved.
--Pres. Brad Westmoreland
Joel Dickinson, he was born and raised in Colorado on his family Longhorn ranch. He is a second generation producer of Texas Longhorns. He grew up working with Longhorns, halter breaking, showing, and evaluating cattle. He attended Abilene Christian College and earned a bachelors degree in ag-business at Colorado State University.
In 1993, he moved to manage a new ranch in Barnesville, Ohio. He has been there managing Dickinson Cattle Company and raising his own longhorns since that time. Famous cattle bred and raised by Joel include Saddle Jewel ($120,000), Drag Iron, WInchester, Cut’n Dried, Reckon So, Dragon Ice, Ice Pick, Over Kill, Tempter, Time Line, Dragon Smile and Dragon Pearl.
He is a serious producer, and has raised some of the most well known Longhorns in the industry. Joel served on the ITLA board for 6 consecutive years ending in 2023. He is an ITLA lifetime member and has never been a member of any other cattle association. Joel is married to Misty Dickinson and has three children all grown who own their own Longhorns.
Last but not least Joel has been a member of the Bible Baptist Church for 25 years. His only business has been the Longhorn industry his entire life and he is excited about the future of Texas Longhorns and the ITLA.
Dr. Keith Berkeley was born in Marysville, Michigan, but moved to South Carolina at a young age. Eventually, a life in South Carolina, and an innate love of horses and cows, led him to Clemson University's animal science program. He continued his schooling at Tuskegee University Veterinary College and graduated in 1984. That same year, he moved to West Virginia to work alongside his uncle and career long mentor at Valley Equine Associates. Little did he know that would be the beginning of a lifelong career at this specific veterinary practice. Through the years, he would become a managing partner, and eventually the sole owner of the practice with eight veterinarians. However, he did not do this on his own. He married the love of his life in May of 1988 and he and Laura eventually had two children, Preston and Nell. They purchased their first cow, a beautiful Texas Longhorn heifer, in 1993 and immediately jumped into the show scene. They were happily involved with NETLA and ITLA, showing cows as a family as their children grew up. Through the years they have cultivated a herd of longhorns that they enjoy to this day. While they don't show cows as often, Keith has judged cattle shows across the country. Some of his favorite venues have been in Texas, Ohio and Maryland, Dr. Berkeley is excited to continue as an ITLA approved judge and board member. He is looking forward to watching the longhorn community thrive.
I am originally from North Dakota and moved to Colorado in 1981. I attended Colorado State University and studied Animal Sciences/Farm and Ranch Management. I have been raising cattle for 30 years and have been around Longhorns for nearly 15 years. I started out with three Longhorns and have now grown to over 200 Longhorn cows. So I understand entry level producers up to larger operations. I served on the Colorado Cattleman’s Association Affiliate Board for over 10 years, the Forestry and Noxious Weed Advisory Commission for 5 years and the Conservation District for 4 years, having served as President on all of them.
To serve on the ITLA Board of Directors, I believe it is important to already be active and involved in the industry. That being said, I have served as the President of the Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association (MSTLA) for the last three years and am also on the committee that puts on the National Western Stock Show Texas Longhorn Show.
Raising two young boys on the ever-growing Casey Ranch, and getting them involved in every aspect of Longhorn Cattle is exciting and well worth it. This is a great environment for kids to grow up in and it is important to get them involved. They are our future and the future of our industry.
Many of you know me from my competitive efforts and supporting of the National Western Stock Show, Colorado State Fair, Championship Show and various Texas Longhorn sales and organizational efforts in the Rocky Mountain Region and beyond. My main herd sire is Iron Span, a leading son of Drag Iron.
Being from the High Plains of Colorado, I understand challenges we face as Texas Longhorn producers in the winter. The wind, and the snow, and the cold can sure make things difficult. This, combined with all my other good and bad experiences, is why I consider it an honor to serve as your Region 4 Director. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or anything you think we can do better as an organization. I look forward to hearing your input.
Hello. I am Craig Kroeker, your new Region 6 Director. I was born in Great Bend, Kansas and grew up on the family farm and ranch near Pawnee Rock. I currently live there with my faithful dog, Trixy, and my Longhorn cattle herd of 34. I graduated from Pawnee Rock High in 1971.I attended Dodge City Community College and went to Fort Hays State College for a couple of semesters majoring in Animal Science.
I was a PADI SCUBA instructor for a few years and made my living as a tank semi truck driver with the responsibilities of grading and purchasing crude oil at each location near the well head. I have been raising Texas Longhorns consistently since 2003. I have bene a member of the ITLA all these years and, like most of you, seen a number of good and not so good things take place. I am a simple person and haven’t had as exciting life as most, but I feel that I am honest and will treat people and members as I would want to be treated.
I will do my best to do as good as I can to represent the producers in my region and the ITLA. I am happy to be a Director for this great organization and will be as active as my means will allow.
John was born in 1956 and raised in Duncanville, Texas. He currently resides in Malakoff, Texas with his wife, Brenda. They have been married for 40 years and have three sons: Chris, Luke & Mark (who is an ITLA approved judge). They have seven granddaughters: Jessie, Wyleigh, tucker, Hadley, Henley, Savannah & Brielle and one grandson: Luken. A number of which show Texas Longhorn cattle.
John & Brenda are members of the Maypearl Church of Christ in Maypearl, Texas. John currently serves as an Elder and has served since 1998.
John & Brenda began a machine manufacturing business in 1985 that make machinery and equipment for the floor covering industry.
John & Brenda have been members of the ITLA for a number of years and are lifetime members. John is an ITLA Approved Training Judge and has judged numerous Texas Longhorn shows in the US & the TLA National Show in Australia. John & Brenda have been raising Texas Longhorns since 2004 and currently have about 200 head. God has blessed them with some great cattle with numerous champions over the years.
Their motto is “For God Be The Glory.”
APRIL 4-6, 2025 - LONGHORN
BRAD WESTMORELAND PRESIDENT www.gangof5longhorns.com 214 287-2303
MICHA HAMERSKY REGION 1 contact@texaslonghorn at
DIRECTOR AT LARGE #1 larrypsmith2@yahoo.com 240-446-9950
KEITH BERKELEY VICE PRESIDENT joel d@texaslonghorn com 240-446-9950 JOEL
DIRECTOR AT LARGE #2 gary@searleranch.com 719-314-8294
REGION 2 & Treasurer kblb@frontiernet net 304-725-4202
SHADOW SEAMAN
REGION 3 tomeyfarms@yahoo.com 812-583-4622 JUSTIN SABIO REGION 7 drjustinsabio@gmail.com 940-902-3244 CRAIG KROEKER REGION 5 victoryranchlonghorns@gmail com 208-428-2484
JEREMY JOHNSON REGION 8 dosninosranch@gmail com 210-413-2105
REGION 10 brettkot@hotmail com 1-306-861-1526 MIKE
REGION 6 ckroeker5536@gmail com 580- 335-4126
JOHN OLIVER REGION 9 wgh1@swbell.com 832-768-0430
TRAVIS J CASEY BRETT KOT
REGION 4 tcasey357@gmail com 719-650-5234
RUSSELL FREEMAN PAST PRESIDENT russell@thefreemanranch com 254-396-9185
JERRY WILLIAMS 1990
BEN GRAVETT 1997
MARY SUE CLINE 2003
LARRY LANERO 2014-2015
RUSSELL HOOKS OCT 2022-APRIL 2023
BILL ANTHONY 1991
DAROL DICKINSON 1998-1999
JOHN HODGES 2004-2006
GARY DON TAYLOR 2016
STAN SEARLE 1992-1993 JOE VALENTINE 1994-1996
RAY MOORE 2000 GARY BRUCH 2001-2002
LARRY SMITH II 2007-2010
MIKE TOMEY 2017-2018
LARRY SMITH II 2019-2022 ROGER HUTTON 2011-2013
RUSSELL FREEMAN APRIL2023- NOVEMBER 2024
For the March issue of The Drover, I have an idea in mind that will revolve around the fantastic coloring of the Texas Longhorn cattle. And, I need your help! Please send me your photos! Your favorite color pattern or your most unique...I will take them all! Although I cannot promise that they will all make it in that issue, they may be in a future issue and they will all help with the project I am working on for your next issue of The Drover! You can send them to me at franksarah82@gmail.com.
Thank you in advance! I cannot wait to see them all!
Sarah
The International Board of Directors has established the following Committees which are designed, in part, to help the ITLA run more efficiently, to remain competitive in the industry, and to provide our members with desired activities and volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in serving on any of these Committees, please contact the listed Chairpersons. We need your ideas and energies!
Chair: Gary Lake – (719) 314-8294
Jason & Barb Pshigoda - (806) 228-3100
Matt Marti - (806) 420-3779
Chair: John Oliver - (832)768-0430
Russ Thompson - (940)245-1411
Chair: Craig Perez - (979) 906-0043
Brad Westmoreleand
Micha Hamersky
Kirk Dickinson
Chair: Mike Tomey - (812) 583-4622
Joel Dickinson - (740) 359-0663
Lizz Huntzberry Fosheim - (240) 291-1958
Chair: Joel Dickinson - (740) 359-0663
Shadow Seaman - (208) 420-2484
Chair: Travis J. Casey - (719) 650-5234
Craig Kroeker - (620) 285-5536
Chair: Brett Kot - (306) 861-1526
Brad Westmoreland - (214) 287-2303
Chair: Meagan Minchew - (817) 946-6800
Bonnie & Shadow Seaman - (208) 420-2484
Anne Westmoreland - (214) 287-2303
Co-Chair: John Oliver - ( 972) 268-0083
Co-Chair: Larry Smith - (254) 396-9185
Chair: Justin Sabio - (940) 902-3244
Pam Kinsel Hughes - (254) 485-4269
Brad Westmoreland - (214) 287-2303
BY: SARAH FRANK
When the time comes to choose or add a Texas Longhorn herd sire to your program there are numerous decisions to be made. You can add tremendous value to your herd for years to come by taking your time, doing your homework and making a careful sire selection. When a new breeder decides to start building a herd this is one of the first decisions that they must make; and an important part of this decision is whether or not to purchase a herd sire at all. For example, with a herd of only ten to twelve cows, leasing a bull or using AI would make more sense financially. And if you lease a bull you can change him out each year.
In small herds you will have to consider what to do with the daughters of your herd sire very soon. If you have a small farm or ranch, it may not be convenient to separate them from their herd sire. Another issue that may arise when putting a bull in with just a few cows is that once his herd is bred a mature bull may get bored and start looking for a neighbor’s ranch to visit.
With a small herd, you can easily take advantage of breeders who are looking for a place to keep a proven sire for a season. It is more common than you might think, and the price is usually reasonable. These breeders will be looking for a respectable ranch with good fences and a healthy, well-nourished herd. When you visit any ranch to inquire about a potential sire for lease, make sure that you inquire about the temperament of the bull. You do not want to bring home a bull that is unsafe for you and your family to work around. As with any bull, no matter their temperament, you should always remember to respect them. Once you agree on the bull you would like to lease as your herd sire, always get a written lease agreement signed by all parties involved; this protects the owner and you also as the person leasing.
Leasing isn’t for you and you want to jump right in and own your own sire? If you are confident that your herd is large enough to support him, go for it, but there are several things to consider before you make your selection.
When selecting the sire for your herd you will want to prioritize certain factors such as conformation, good temperament, strong pedigree, desirable horn length and shape, appropriate color markings and excellent health records. Consider your specific breeding goals. Are you looking to increase your cow size? Maintain specific aesthetic traits within your herd? Or improve the quality of your meat?
Let’s look at confirmation first. The body structure should be a well-balanced with good depth and length. You want a sire with a strong back and adequate muscling.
On to head and horns. We all know that the horns of the Texas Longhorn are their most distinctive feauture so it only makes sense that they are one of the most important features to research when choosing your sire. Evaluate horn length and symmetry based on the aesthetic that you want in your herd. Horns should be well-set on the head and not be overly twisted or curved.
Let’s move on to the coloring of your Longhorn sire; choose a pattern that aligns to your herd and what you would like to see in your herd. It is difficult to predict the color of a Texas Longhorn because of the many genes and possible combinations that influence their color. However, it is possible to make predictions about the colors of future calves based on dam and sire.
Horns, color and body structure are all three conformations that you want to take into consideration when selecting a herd sire that you will, hopefully, be able to keep as a part of your herd for years to come.
Pedigree is the next area where you will need to learn as much as you can about this potential sire as a proven sire and his genetic history. Research the bull’s lineage as much as you can to identify ancestors with desirable traits such as consistent confirmation, good growth rates and excellent temperament. Don’t stop with just his dam and sire; look at his grand-dam and grand-sire and even great-grands if you have access to that much of his lineage.
If possible, we always want a bull from a sire with a proven track record of producing highquality offspring.
Temperament is another factor, some may say the most important, to consider before you bring your new sire home. A calm, gentle bull is crucial for herd management and ease of handling. Observe how your potential new sire interacts with other cattle to assess his temperament. You should be given the health records for any cow you are considering purchasing, having access to the health records of your potential new herd sire is of the upmost importance as he will be influencing the health of your entire future herd. Ensure that he is free from all major diseases and that he has been properly vaccinated. You should also make sure that the bull is of sound structure. Check him for any lameness or other physical issues that could affect his breeding ability.
As with any major purchase, you will need to weigh the pros and cons of each potential sire to find one that can bring what you want to your herd. Seek out experienced breeders and ask for their assistance in finding a bull that will bring what you want to your herd. If available, use EPD’s, (Expected Progeny Differences), to compare bulls based on genetic predictions such as growth rate, carcass quality and ease of calving.
In closing, we would recommend that you take your time when choosing a herd sire as it is a major purchase that can and will affect the future of your herd. Start with a list of qualities that you want in your herd yesterday and go from there. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice from a fellow Longhorn producer; it has been this authors experience that they are happy to help and to talk about the fascinating Texas Longhorns that we all love.
Two 8oz Filets Mignon (can substitute NY Strip or any other steak of your choice)
2 Tbsp oil
1 Medium-sized shallot, minced
1 Clove garlic, minced
8 Cremini mushrooms, sliced very thin
4 Sprigs fresh thyme
1 Sprig rosemary
1 Tbsp tomato paste
2oz Red wine
1 Cup beef bone broth Salt and pepper
2 Tbsp cold butter
A few crumbles of blue cheese (optional)
Let’s Get Cooking:
Turn oven to 375°.
Place steaks on counter to take the chill off while the oven preheats.
Preheat stainless steel pan on medium-high burner.
Season steaks with salt and pepper.
Add oil to stainless steel pan and let the pan get nice and hot without burning the oil.
Once hot, add the steaks to the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes before flipping. Once flipped, sear for another 3-4 minutes. The steaks should be nice and brown.
Once steaks are well browned, transfer steaks to the oven, leaving behind the cooking pan for your sauce.
Note: Depending on the thickness of your steak, you may need only a few minutes in the oven or if using a very thin cut, no time at all. So be sure to monitor your steaks doneness with a meat thermometer.
In the same cooking pan, add mushrooms and cook for about 4 minutes. Next, add your shallot, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook another 1-2 minutes.
Add tomato paste and wine.
Let the liquids reduce until almost dry and then add your broth.
Check steaks while your broth is reducing and pull them once their internal temperature hits your desired doneness (125° – 130° for medium-rare).
Let steaks rest and finish your sauce by letting the broth reduce by more than half. Remove your pan from the heat and stir in your butter and blue cheese. Slice your rested steaks and spoon the pan sauce over.
Serve immediately.
Ingredients
1 cup whipping cream
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 cups frozen raspberries
1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
Using a mixer, whip together the whipping cream, 1 tbsp sugar, and the vanilla. Set aside.
In a food processor blend together the frozen raspberries and 1/2 cup sugar. Once the raspberries have been blended, fold them in to the whipping cream. I do this by using a spatula
Evenly distribute the dessert between 4-5 dessert cups or fancy glasses.
Refrigerate until you are ready to enjoy!
APRIL 4-6
SEPTEMBER 17-21
2025 international Championship Show & Convention Glen Rose, Texas
MAY 16-18 2025 CTTLA Spring Fling Show Myers Park and Event Center McKinney, TX
Contact: Danielle Mershon Phone:
JULY 18 &
ORVTLA Buckeye Classic Futurity Henderson’s Arena Jackson, Ohio
214- 287-2303
brad@westmorelandlawfirm com
My daughter Evie (your 2025 Queen) and I had the great opportunity to attend the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo this past week in snowy Denver, Colorado. If you don’t know, each year at the National Western there is a Texas Longhorn Show that is jointly attended by the ITLA and the TLBAA so it’s a rarity Longhorn producers from all over the country were present, and they brought with them some absolutely beautiful cattle. I am also happy to report that in both the non-haltered and the haltered shows, cattle owned by ITLA producers fared extremely well and I congratulate all of those winners I want to thank all ITLA Directors and regular members alike who brought their cattle to the Show for representing our breed and Association so well. I also want to thank Gary Lake, who was the announcer for the non-haltered show and kept things interesting for everyone, and the large crowd engaged all along the way. Thank you as well to Travis Casey, one of our new Board members highlighted in this February Drover, for his work with that Show. And I thank my daughter Evie, who also represented the ITLA very well during her time spent at the National Western: through interviews, photo shoots, and raffle ticket sales, she was a pleasure to watch
As Evie and I spent time at the Show and later walking around the extensive grounds and speaking with some of the 600,000+ people who attended this year’s National Western, it was exciting to hear so many different types of people comment on the Texas Longhorns that were present. From clothing vendors (and believe me: Evie and I spent some time with those), to city slickers, to Scotch Highland breeders all that we spoke with seemed to be in awe of the Texas Longhorn cattle. It made me realize how I can so often take this breed for granted. Texas Longhorns are special. They are the most iconic living symbol of the American West and that glorious history and the legends that it entails We are absolutely blessed to get to work with them daily.
Won’t you join us in helping to spread the good word about this awesome breed of cattle? We’ve got lots of areas where you can help, and two very exciting Shows of our own that will be here before you know it: the Lone Star Classic and our International Championship Show. Contact a Committee Chair and get involved! We could use your talents. Whether you are working in the Texas sun, the Denver snow, or all areas in between and surrounding, may God continue to bless you, your Gang, and your cattle this month.
Howdy from Headquarters,
Can you believe it is already February?! We are working hard on our first event of the year! The ITLA Lone Star Classic is sure to be a very fun event again this year that you will not want to miss! We will have Open Haltered, Non-Haltered, and Youth Shows, as well as Futurity (points go towards NLFR). We will also have fun youth events planned! Entry forms have been sent out but are also available on our website If you have any questions, please let us know!
We are also so excited about our June Printed Drover! This will be an amazing magazine that you will definitely want your ranch highlighted in! Be sure to reach out to me or Sarah Frank so we can get you a spot!
I am so excited for this year and all the events planned! And I am very excited to see all of our Longhorn Family! As always, if there is anything I can help with or if you have any questions, please let me know!
Pam Kinsel-Hughes
Bob spent several years in the US Army stationed in Korea. As was typical with many veterans, Bob seldom spoke of events in Korea for whatever reason he chose. War was bloody/brutal and not normally pleasant coffee shop conversation. On his birthday in 1996 Bob entered the Texas Longhorn business. He was given a Texas Longhorn cow as a gift by his daughter. He had driven by Dickinson Cattle Co going to Woodsfield, Ohio, where he did bank audits, and was mesmerized by the horned cattle. From then on a love affair with Texas Longhorns was unending. Bob referred to himself as Ohio's premier Texas Longhorn enthusiast. He was the man behind Double R Longhorns.
Bob was a professional among professionals in bank auditing. Through his company he audited some of the largest banks in the USA and had the authority to close them down if any illegal entries were found. The Plains National Bank in Lubbock, TX was one of many that Bob audited. He was well respected by all staff and bank owners as a fair and thorough auditor. Major banks gave Bob the main bank conference table with foot tall stacks of accounts which Bob poured through for up to two weeks per bank, reading every entry. He was respected for intricate detail evaluations. Over the years Bob raised famous cattle that will remain in the history books as breed-leaders, including, Mile Marker, Unchecked, Box Office, Jet Over, Draw Me Over (Reserve International Champion) Gibraltar, (ITLA International All Age Champion) Princess Carlyn, Medallion, Kilometer, Winners Check, High Noon, Riva Ridge, Point Over, etc.
He was active in the ITLA Ohio affiliate the Ohio River Valley Texas Longhorn association. He was an over-qualified association treasurer for years, offered to MC the show events, donated to the annual Cow Patty fund raiser and always supportive financially or an eager volunteer. In December, Bob entered Hospice. On Dec 13 Bob prayed, asked the Lord to forgive him, and asked, believing, to be saved. Bob said he felt good about that, and also, shared that experience with friends and family who visited him. Those who know the Lord as Savior, who are saved, will see Bob when they also arrive in their Heavenly reward.
To Bob--RIP. "Rejoicing In Paradise."
Bob will be missed in Texas Longhorn circles by his many friends, but we know we will see him again, with no cancer, and wearing some kind of goofy hat in Heaven, walking around checking the cattle herd. (The Lord does own the cattle on a thousand hills--that's got to mean Texas Longhorns)
Hi I’m Tucker Snyder. I am a member of the Ohio River Valley Texas Longhorn Association and I have been showing for 4 years. I am from Ohio and I am raising 10 Registered Longhorns. I like Longhorns because they have gentle personalities and they know where there horns are at. I like introducing other people to our herd and teach about them. I am excited to meet other kids who raise Longhorns like me.
2025 ITLA Queen
This past month I had the opportunity to attend the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo in Denver, Colorado where I attended the Texas Longhorn shows as well as the National Western Rodeo. I got to make the trip with my Dad, Brad Westmoreland the President of the ITLA who is also one of my very best friends While I was at the National Western I had such a wonderful time catching up with some of my Longhorn friends and making many new friends.
Additionally, in January, I started a new semester of college, I got to spend lots of fun time with my Grandparents, cousins and other family members doing things such as celebrating my Mimi’s birthday and playing dominoes with my Grandpa. I also got to attend events with my Church’s youth group and experienced snow in Texas and snow in Colorado one week apart and through it all I got to love on my Longhorns
As we enter into the second month of the year, I am excited! And I hope that you are too!
May God bless you and your herds.
-EvieWestmoreland
Psalm 27:14
2025 ITLA Princess
kinzy4258@gmail.com
It is still a chilly winter up here in the north so were all bundled up. Longhorns don't have that pleasure though, so we have to make sure they have extra food to balance out the snowfall and keep their internal temperatures high enough. Longhorns are built for warm temperatures, so in cold climates we have to take extra care to keep them safe and healthy. Not much work can be done in the snow and mud as we dont want a sinking longhorn, so the most update I have for you is about their health. I am also taking some time this year to learn how to do leatherwork and make things like leads and halters for a longhorn, these skills will be built upon as well in my future updates.
-Regards, Kinzy Metcalf-McGee
Hello y’all and hope you are staying warm Recently, my family and I went to the PA Farm Show in Harrisburg We had fun and saw lots of cool things, one of them was the butter sculpture. It is made from 1,000 lbs of butter and it took 14 days to create. Did you know when it is all done at the Farm Show it is converted into renewable energy for the farm?
We also learned about alpaca fleece, beef production in PA and lot of other cool animal products We visited the Calving Corner where there are new calves being born and cared for I met one of the PA Dairy Princesses there and was able to chat with her a little Overall it was fun with lots of family memories.
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love” 1 Corinthians 13:13
She had a kid’s name, because she was named by a kid
When she was just a little wet calf.
She came out all brown with little white spots
And this bawl that’d make you’uns laugh.
As she grew older still, some brown turned to black
But her spots spread like flies on a biscuit. They ran up her rump, they lighted on her back, And they settled on her belly and brisket.
Her horns were just buds at the start of her life
But boy they grew fast and grew strong.
Over long years they triple-twisted and turned And ended ‘bout seven feet long.
She was faithful and true and sweet as a pie. She raised seventeen fat little babies. Each one of ‘em roaned like the stars in the sky
Not a one got the ‘thrax or the scabies.
Like the best of our cows, as she got on in years
We couldn’t sell her, like we knew that we should.
So as her body broke down, through not a few tears
We’d comfort her best as we could.
One night she went missing out there in the hills
So we hunted from dark until light.
We found her that morn in a bluebonnet field
Where she’d lain down to give up the fight.
I long for the day when my own body can rest
And to gain what reward that I’ve got.
Don’t know what it’ll be, the Lord—He knows best. But I’d sure like to see Polka Dot.
--J.T. “Elliott” McCloud
r o c e s s o r s
Finding a meat processor willing to handle big horned cattle is always a chore, so we decided to help! We reached out to some longhorn breeders to see which processors they were using and happy with. Below is the list that we have complied so far, hopefully this helps!
Timberline Meats
Penn Yann, NY.
Ray’s Meat Market
Woodward, OK.
Smucker’s Meats
Mount Joy, PA.
USDA
Kemps Custom Butchering
Middlefield, OH.
USDA
5th. Avenue
Sterling, OK.
USDA
Southern Meat Processing
Headland, AL.
USDA
Westcliffe Meats
Westcliffe, CO.
USDA
Rail 19
Sulphur Springs, TX.
Durand Smokehouse
Western, WI.
USDA
Homestead Meats
Guthrie, OK.
Smithville Meats
Smithville, TX.
USDA
Dalton, OH.
USDA
Bear Mt. Beef
Hot Springs, WY.
Fischers Meat Market
Meunster, TX.
Western Heritage Meats
Sheridan, WY.
Volunteer Meats Lexington, TN.
USDA
Butchery Shoppe WI.
USDA
Summit Meats
Science Hill, KY.
Keeters Meat Co.
Tulia, TX.
USDA
Mitchell’s Meat Processing
Walnut Grove, NC.
Whites Wholesale Meats
Ronan, MT.
Clay Co. Meat Processing
Henretta, TX.
Carters
Thacher, AZ.
Local Cuts
Zephyr, TX.
USDA
Country Market
Jerome, MI.
Duhon Processing
Leesville, LA.
Edes Meats
Amarillo, TX.
USDA
McLean Beef York, NE
Powell Meat Co. Clinton, MO.
Voiron’s Abattoir Greensburg, LA.
Olpe Locker Olpe, KS.
Huse’s
Malone, TX. U SDA
Special D Macon, MO.
Yoder Meats Yoder, KS.
USDA
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Metcalfe
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I, , (Owner - Lessor) (Address) ITLA Member # do hereby lease this , named (Cow or Bull) (Animal Name)
Identification Number ITLA Number (Brand #) (Registration Number) to , (Name of Lessee) (Address of Lessee) ITLA Member # for the following period: from (Date) to (Date)
Lease/Loan of Sire: The signature of the Lessee may be used in lieu of the owner of the sire when submitting a registration application providing this form is completed and filed with ITLA by the owner within 30 days after delivery of sire to Lessee.
Lease/Loan of Dam: The signature and address of the Lessee may be used and shown as breeder on registration applications in lieu of the signature and address of the registered owner of the dam for the purpose of registering of recording progeny born during the period specified on this form, provided this form is completed and filed with the ITLA, by the owner, within 30 days after delivery of the dam to the Lessee.
Signature of Owner/Lessor
Date
Signature of Lessee
*PO Box 2610 * Glen Rose, Texas, 76043 * 254-898-0157 * Fax 254-898-0165 *
Bull’s Registered Name:
Brand / ID Number:
Registration Number:
Owner:
ITLA Member #:
Ranch Name:
Street Address:
Enclose copy of front and back of registration certificate
City: State: Zip:
Phone Number:
Signature:
Application must include the Following:
1. Fee of $100.00
2. DNA type on applicable bull.
3 Health certification in effect at time of all semen collection, including negative tests for Brucellosis, Tuberculosis, 5 Leptospirosis, Vibriosis, and Trichomoniasis
4 Copy of Bull’s Registration Certificate
5 Photo of Bull
Failure to comply with procedures set forth in the ITLE Artificial Insemination Enrollment regulations will be cause for cancellation of enrollment You may contact the lab of your choice for DNA kits and procedures. ITLA recommends Neogen for DNA results. Neogen Genomics 4131 N 48th St Lincoln, NE 68504. Email for Neogen; geneseekinfo@neogen.com and phone number 402-435-0665.
Name of Animal Being Registered:
AI Breeding Certificate
I hereby certify the following information to be true And correct concerning the Artificial Insemination of the following cow:
Registered Name of Cow
Registered Number Brand/ ID #
Location of Brand/ ID # Holding Brand and Location
Name of Certified Sire
Registration # Brand ID A I #
Name of Inseminator Date of Insemination
Address of Inseminator
City, State, Zip
Signature of Inseminator
Embryo Transfer Certificate
I hereby certify the following information to be true and correct concerning the Embryo Transfer of the following cow:
Registered Number
Registered Name of Cow Holding Brand and Location
Brand/ ID #
Location of Brand/ ID #
Name of Owner of Cow
Membership Number
Address
Name of Certified Sire
Registration # Brand/ ID # A.I. #
Name of Transfer Technician Date on Transfer
Address of Transfer Technician
Signature of Transfer Technician
ITLA SHOW RULEBOOK
INTERNATIONAL TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS &
QUALIFYING REGIONAL AFFILIATE SHOWS
Revised January 2023
INTERNATIONAL TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 2610, GLEN ROSE, TEXAS 76043
PHONE: (254) 898-0157
FAX: (254) 898-0165
www ITLA com
Exhibitor attendance and participation is greatly appreciated throughout the show!! This Standardized Rule Book is the governing document to be used when producing the International Championship Show, the International Youth Show and any regional affiliate shows where ITLA Qualifying Points are to be awarded. Deviations from the rules set forth in this book may result in the show being classified as a Non-Qualifying Show (with no qualifying points or High Point Legacy points recorded) unless the show chairman receives specific permission from the ITLA Board of Directors prior to the show.
Periodically, the rules and regulations contained in this book are reviewed and revised by the ITLA Changes are presented to the ITLA Board of Directors for approval before inclusion Every attempt will be made to inform members of any rule changes through updates in the ITLA Drover or posted on the official ITLA website For a copy of this publication, or to verify that this booklet contains the most up-to-date regulations, you can visit our website for the most current version of this governing rule book at www ITLA com
