A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
214- 287-2303
brad@westmorelandlawfirm
Answers to Important Questions
The ITLA Board was very busy during the month of February and in early March. In this letter, let me try to answer a couple of the questions that you may be asking. In doing so, hopefully you’ll become as excited as I am about two of the many good things that are on the horizon.
Q: Why were the date and location of the Lone Star Classic (LSC) changed so close to showtime?
A: The LSC was originally scheduled to occur on April 4-6 in Greenville, Texas. As the date drew closer though, it became clear that the facility would not be ready this year to provide LSC participants with the type of experience that they deserve and that we expect in an event of this caliber. While diligently exploring other options then, the Board was presented with the opportunity to secure the Limestone County Fairgrounds in Groesbeck, Texas. So as not to directly conflict with other scheduled NLFR Futurities, the morning of Friday, June 13 th was selected for the Futurity, with haltered, non-haltered, and youth shows to follow later that day and on Saturday. The facility in Groesbeck is very nice; and all who participate in the LSC will not be disappointed in this change. So, register now!
Q: What can we expect from the ITLA’s main event: the 2025 International Championship Show and Convention in Glen Rose, Texas?
A: First, please note that it will now be held on October 8-12, a date better suited to accommodate each of our wonderful Affiliates In celebration of the ITLA’s 35 th Anniversary, this year’s Show and Convention will be one to remember; and we’re going to do it in style! The Expo in Glen Rose is now privately owned. It was already a very nice facility, but with the upgrades the new owners are already implementing it will be a fantastic venue to rival any in the southwest by showtime We are also very pleased to announce the ITLA’s partnership with Priefert Panels, which is graciously providing all the cattle panels that we need for our Show. That means that our beautiful Longhorns will be housed on soft dirt in covered arenas. And of course, having the Show in Glen Rose will allow our members the opportunity to tour the only owned Headquarters in the Longhorn industry and what a beautiful Headquarters it is In the weeks to come, keep a watch on social media and your email for more exciting news about what promises to be an epic Show and Convention. You will NOT want to miss it!
Folks, thank you for your patience as the Board has been working hard to provide you with the best Show and Futurity experiences possible Your patience will absolutely be rewarded.
As we work together, may God bless you, your Gang, and your cattle.
2025 THE ITLA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW & CONVENTION
OCTOBER 8TH-12TH,2025 IN GLEN ROSE, TEXAS
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What's The Next Big Thing
by Darol Dickinson
The frequent question--how much more horn do we want? Where is the Texas Longhorn breed going?
In the late seventies a prominent producer's goal was to have a whole herd of cows--all with over 40" horn tip to tip. Some, including me, thought that was a difficult goal. It might even keep his herd very small. Yet, it was achievable and the breed kept getting wider. The widest spread of record in the Texas Longhorn breed is Bucklehead with 145" T2T. He is 11 years old and may quite well reach 165" or more during his life. Many of the most valued specimen steers today are going over 100" in their forth year. "Watch Me", on Arrowhead, owned by Diamond B Ranch is 127" at age 5--where is that going?
On Arrowheadcattlecompany.com site, of the steers over 100", m shape spreads due to the heavy weight load of huge horns. The weight is pulling the horns down. Some are going down symmetrically and some are not. Check it out. In every developing breed unique-extremes are a value-driver. Values sprout-out of every subcomponent that the masses will pay a premium for. Whoever produces those special characteristics first and best can be very profitable. Then, next, the most traits all connected into one package multiplies the audience for value increases. That is how it works.
Of the unique-extremes wide spreads have dominated values in cattle with under 40" spreads are mostly considered for rodeo or just scales value. In the auctions cattle with under 40" horns may even sell below scales value. No one wants to go back there when the genetics of many over 100" sires are easily available.
Texas longhorns are a visual breed. People may see one a quarter mile away and immediately start to salivate. The wild and beautiful colors of this breed are exceptional above every other breed, except perhaps a peafowl. With as many unique-extremes as possible--different virtues, that assures a wide range of people will be interested buyers for many different reasons. There are a lot of genetic sources for the largest horn spreads. The question is valid to consider what is the next virtue that can help the breed continue to market upward and onward. Actually if anyone wants to have the widest spreads it is easy, and getting easier. There are a lot of choices when going that direction.
Of over 90 steers measuring more than 100", less than a dozen have really great colorful faces. Perhaps great face color is a value-direction to go. When there is horn to the kazoo, add color. Here are some value-color faces. With every new value, is a financial reward of some degree. Some families are easy to splash up the faces and some are only walking the cat backwards. Pretty faces are one idea to increase attention to this great breed. That is my recommendation. I will leave all the other great ideas up to you--go for it.
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-ITLA PAST PRESIDENTS-
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
LARRY SMITH II 2007-2010
MIKE TOMEY 2017-2018
GARY BRUCH 2001-2002
LARRY SMITH II 2019-2022 ROGER HUTTON 2011-2013
RUSSELL FREEMAN APRIL2023- NOVEMBER 2024
ITLA Committees-
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!
MARKETING/MEMBERSHIP/EVENTS COMMITTEE
Chair: Gary Lake – (719) 314-8294
Jason & Barb Pshigoda - (806) 228-3100
Matt Marti - (806) 420-3779
FUTURITY COMMITTEE
Chair: John Oliver - (832)768-0430
Russ Thompson - (940)245-1411
COMPUTER COMMITTEE
Chair: Craig Perez - (979) 906-0043
Brad Westmoreleand
Micha Hamersky
Kirk Dickinson
JUDGES APPROVAL/SELECTION COMMITTEE
Chair: Mike Tomey - (812) 583-4622
Joel Dickinson - (740) 359-0663
Lizz Huntzberry Fosheim - (240) 291-1958
AFFILIATES COMMITTEE
Chair: Joel Dickinson - (740) 359-0663
Shadow Seaman - (208) 420-2484
BEEF COMMITTEE
Chair: Travis J. Casey - (719) 650-5234
Craig Kroeker - (620) 285-5536
BY-LAWS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Chair: Brett Kot - (306) 861-1526
Brad Westmoreland - (214) 287-2303
YOUTH COMMITTEE
Chair: Meagan Minchew - (817) 946-6800
Bonnie & Shadow Seaman - (208) 420-2484
Anne Westmoreland - (214) 287-2303
SHOW RULES COMMITTEE
Co-Chair: John Oliver - ( 972) 268-0083
Co-Chair: Larry Smith - (254) 396-9185
INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS COMMITTEE
Chair: Justin Sabio - (940) 902-3244
Pam Kinsel Hughes - (254) 485-4269
Brad Westmoreland - (214) 287-2303
Ingredients
GuinnessBEEF STEW
2 tablespoon olive oil more if needed
2½ lb beef chuck cut into 1½ – 2 inch cubes
3 cloves garlic minced
2 cups pearl onions or any onion roughly chopped
2 cups mushrooms thick slice
6 oz bacon sliced in small strips
1 cup carrots peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup celery rough cut
3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
14.9 oz Guinness Beer
4 tablespoon tomato paste
3 cups beef stock
2 cups baby potatoes cut in half. (can sub any type of potato)
3 sprigs thyme
¾ teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
US Customary – Metric
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Instructions
Cut the beef into 1 ½ -2" chunks. Pat dry then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a heavy-based wide pot over high heat (I used my All-Clad 6 qt 5 ply pot). Add beef and brown the pieces well on all sides. Remove and place on a plate until needed.
Lower the heat to medium. If needed add additional oil.
Add garlic, onions and mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add Bacon and continue to cook until the bacon is browned (about 5 minutes)
Add carrots and celery and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes.
Add flour to the pan and mix in well. Allow the mixture to cook for 2-3 minutes to get the raw taste out of the flour.
Add Guinness to deglaze the pan and get all the bits off the pan into the sauce. Then add the beef stock and tomato paste. Mix well.
Add the browned beef into the pot (including any juices) along with the potatoes and thyme. Cover, lower heat so it is bubbling gently. Let the stew cook covered for 2 hours. At this point the beef should be pretty tender. Remove lid and let the stew continue to simmer for an additional 1-2 hours. The sauce will have reduced and be amazingly flavorful. Skim off any fat that may be on the surface of the stew. Adjust seasonings to taste with sea salt and pepper. Remove thyme and serve.
Ingredients
Irish Barmbrack Cake
2 ½ cups chopped dried mixed fruit
1 ½ cups hot black tea
2 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 ½ cups sugar
¼ cup lemon marmalade
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Directions
Soak dried fruit in hot tea for at least 2 hours to overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a round 9-inch cake pan or 9x5inch loaf pan. Stir flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda together; set aside. Lightly beat egg in a large bowl; mix in sugar, marmalade, orange zest, and tea-soaked fruit until well combined. Gently fold in the flour mixture until just combined, then pour into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 2 hours before removing to a wire rack to cool to room temperature. Press the objects of choice into the cake through the bottom before serving.
This cake tastes better with time. Store the cake in an airtight container; let sit for 1 to 2 days.
LEPRECHAUNS ARE KEY FIGURES IN IRISH MYTHOLOGY AND IF YOU FIND ONE OF THE LITTLE PEOPLE OF IRELAND, THEN ACCORDING TO FOLKLORE, YOU MAY FIND HIS POT OF GOLD. IN IRISH FOLKLORE A LEPRECHAUN IS ONE OF THE FAERIE FOLK AND ARE OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH FAERIE FORTS, THE ANCIENT CELTIC SETTLEMENTS. ACCORDING TO POPULAR BELIEF, THIS SMALL ELF LIKE FIGURE IS PICTURED WEARING TRADITIONAL EMERALD GREEN CLOTHES AND IS OFTEN SPORTING A BEARD AND SMOKING A PIPE. THE LEPRECHAUN IS A COBBLER BY TRADE, BUT HE HAS A SECRET STASH OF GOLD THAT HE MUST REVEAL IF YOU CAN CAPTURE HIM. BUT BY HIS NATURE THE LEPRECHAUN IS CUNNING AND MISCHIEVOUS AND WILL TRY ANYTHING NOT TO HAND OVER HIS GOLD.
THE NAME LEPRECHAUN IS THOUGHT TO HAVE A NUMBER OF ORIGINS, FROM THE IRISH GAELIC FOR SHOEMAKER LEATH BHRÓGAN TO THE IRISH FOR PIGMY, LEIPREACHÁN.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2025
MAY 16-18
2025 CTTLA Spring Fling Show
Myers Park and Event Center McKinney, TX
Contact: Danielle Mershon
Phone: 254-630-0053
2 non-halterered female shows
2 open haltered shows
2 open miniature shows
1 youth show
1 youth Miniature show
JULY 31-AUGUST 2
Longhorn Show of the Ozarks
Open Haltered and Youth haltered, Standard and Miniature Classes available Show Chair: Amy Mast 262-720-1510 le.longhorncc@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 27
58th Annual Dickinson Cattle
Customer Appreciation Day Dickinson Cattle Co 35000 Muskrat Rd, Barnesville, OH 43713, USA
JUNE 12-14
2025 ITLA Lonestar Classic Limestone County Fairgrounds Groesbeck, Texas
JULY 18 & 19
ORVTLA Buckeye Classic Futurity Henderson’s Arena Jackson, Ohio
AUGUST 16
Montgomery County Fair
NETLA Show Chair: Lizz Fosheim fosheim23@gmail.com 240-291-1958
Haltered and Youth Shows Great Show & Excellent Premiums!
OCTOBER 8-12
2025 international Championship Show & Convention Glen Rose, Texas
AUGUST 30
2025 CTTLA Fall Shootout Show
Wise County Fairgrounds Decatur TX
Haltered and Youth, standards and minis.
Contact: Danielle Mershon 254-630-0053
s Just Luck ECIFIC COLORS & PATTERNS
OR IS IT?
BY: SARAH FRANK
“The colors were more varied than those of the rainbow. There were brindles; blues - mulberry blue, ring-streaked blue, speckled blue, grullas - so named because they had the hue of a sandhill crane, also called mouse-colored or slate duns, washed-out and Jersey creams - all hues of “yellow” browns with bay points; blacks, solid and splotched with white, brown and red; whites both clearly bright and dirty speckled; many sabinas, red and white peppered; reds of all shades except the dark richness characteristic of the Hereford, pale reds being very common; paints of many combinations. The line along the back was common, as in the mustang breed. Coarse brown hairs around the ears were characteristic. The shadings and combination of colors were so various thqt no two were alike.”
- J. Frank Dobie, “The Longhorns”
Among the many great traits of the Texas Longhorns, their color is one of the most enjoyable and possibly the most noticed. You usually never know what color a calf will be in a breed that can be almost any combination of color. This led me to question if indeed you can breed for a certain color or pattern; and boy did I go down a rabbit hole of genomes and genetic components! I was pleasantly surprised to learn that it is possible to breed for color in Texas Longhorns, but predicting color is not always simple. For instance, you may select a bull as your herd sire because he has a desirable color pattern only to find that none of his offspring have the same coloration. Another bull may be guaranteed only to throw red offspring, and you find that is exactly what he does. Which brings us to ask: “Why we can predict the colors of some calves based on the bull and/or cow used and other times we cannot?” The answer lies in basic genetics.
The variation of color in Texas Longhorns stems from only eight genes. Only eight genes make up all these different color variations!? Well, each of these genes has two or three alleles that exist in Texas Longhorn herds, which adds up to over 26,000 different allele combinations that can occur in any given Longhorn calf. We need to break these combinations down into smaller classes based on color; and doing so will allow us to make predictions about the possible colors of our calves.
Genetic and environmental factors determine the appearance of all animals. Coloration of a Texas Longhorn is determined by genetics alone, whereas the horn length is determined by both genetic and environmental factors. Surprising given the vast diversity seen in Texas Longhorns, there are only two different pigments that produce cattle hair color; eumelanin, (black) and phaeomelanin, (red). Lower concentrations of the black pigment produce shades of brown or grey whereas lower concentrations of red pigments appear yellow or orange. White hair is produced when neither pigment is produced. This means that all of the colors we see in this breed come from only two colors; red and black. From brindles and roans to reds, yellows and blacks, every color we see comes from the amount and patterns expressed by those two colors on different parts of the body. Distribution of these two pigments is controlled by a large number of genes--which is where coloration gets complex.
The Extension gene regulates levels of tyrosinase. Low levels of tyrosinase results in red pigment production and high levels gives us black pigment. European ancestors of the Texas Longhorn are believed to have a single allele for this gene known as a “wild-type” allele. This allele produces equal amounts of both pigments; and the result are calves that are born reddish-brown but usually grow darker to the point of appearing black as adults. The modern day Parker Brown Longhorns are an example of this “wild-type” allele.
Mutations were made to the DNA by early humans to domesticate cattle. Mutations such as substitutions and deletions will change the function of a gene, including the genes that determine color. By making a simple substitution of the “wild-allele,” black pigment was produced in excess which means any colored hairs that the calf has at birth will be black. Other genes can prevent hairs from expressing any pigment, leaving them white--which gives us black and white calves. Here is where predicting color comes in, I promise: if a calf inherits this black allele from both its dam and sire then its offspring will always express black no matter what gene is inherited from the other parent. By testing to see if your bull is homozygous for the black allele Extension gene then, you can guarantee that your bull will produce black coloration in his offspring.
Another mutation to the Extentsion gene is called the “deletion mutation,” which means a nucleotide has been lost, resulting in a non-functioning gene. Two copies of this allele means that black pigment cannot be produced, but red pigment is thus giving pigmented hairs a red coloration.
As previously mentioned, there is a possibility of well over 26,000 possible genetic combinations of known alleles that can appear in any bull or cow. On top of those there are many other genes that contribute to and affect color and patterns. So, in reality the amount of combinations that are possible is actually much larger. While we may not be able to precisely pinpoint what our calves will look like, we CAN make breeding choices that are more likely to give us red over black or vice versa. It is amazing to think that from only three colors, black, red and white, we are given brindles, grullas, reds, yellows, duns and oranges. In a future article, I hope to delve deeper into this and the genetic make-up of the different patterns; but I hope that this article has shined some light on the reason why Texas Longhorns are “more varied than the rainbow” and also put to bed the false rumor that you cannot breed your Longhorns for color.
--Drover Staff
A Dress With Spurs
She can outwork a man, though only a pup.
(And she’ll look much purtier doin’ it.)
First she hangs her Double D jacket on up (Just so as not to ruin it.)
Then she can patch up a fence, she can heat up a brand, She can turn a young bull to a steer.
There ain’t never been a harder working cowhand
Than this little gal we got around here.
She can tell which bandana goes best with your hat,
Or can tell you which calf should be culled;
And then strop a whetstone in ten seconds flat
When her gen-u-wine Bowie gets dulled.
She’s plumb tough as a boot. Can be fierce as a whirl.
Often puts in a twelve-hour day.
But don’t fool yourself pard’, she’s 100 percent girl
Whose eyes leak when she hears “Mobile Bay.”
She has a soft heart. She’s friends with the Lord.
And can pert near quote chapter and verse.
She paints like a dream (that girl’s never bored)
And loves cattle…for better or worse.
So you ladies out there, who’re thinking you might Enjoy ranchin’ and livin’ the life
But you’re a’feared that a man might run off in fright
And ne’er choose you to be his dear wife.
You might just consider the cowgirl named Eve
And pattern yer ways after hers.
She proves you can work any tough Longhorn beeve, Yet still wear a cute dress with yer spurs.
--J.T. “Elliott” McCloud
UPDATE FROM HEADQUARTERS
H O W D Y F R O M H E A D Q U A R T E R S !
We are stepping into Spring here at the office! Everything is greener and brighter, and your staff has a pep in their step!
We are loving all of the beautiful spring calves that have started to flow in for registrations so many colors and patterns! Which, as a reminder, make sure you submit us your photos for your animal registrations so that your eye-catching cattle can be displayed on their certificates!
We want to strongly encourage every member to login to iRegister and ensure that you contact information is correct so that we are able to contact if the need arises! You should be able to edit that information yourself online, but if you need assistance, simply contact us at the office and we will gladly help you out!
Also...unless you live under a rock you have heard about the June printed Drover...but did you know the theme??? “Foundation Females” is the theme and we are so excited!!!! So, get those cameras ready and start taking some pictures so that you can advertise in this awesome marketing opportunity in June! Submit your ads by April 15th
This sunrise picture was taken outside of our gorgeous headquarters before work one day. Isn’t it so lovely? We are so excited that the Championship Show is in Glen Rose so that we can brag about our office and show folks around! We hope to meet a lot of you face to face. Glen Rose has so many fun things to do and the food in fabulous (we know firsthand)! So, don’t sweat it, we will be your personal tour guides around Glen Rose for Championship Show 2025!
As always, if you need anything at all, give us a call at the office and we will be happy to assist you with your Texas Longhorn needs!
-Pam Kinsel-Hughes
MEET
TuckerSnyder
ITLA YOUTH AMBASSADOR
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.
Evie Westmoreland
2025 ITLA Queen
Howdy, ITLA!
Spring is on its way! Which means that the snow is melting, or like here in Texas, the flowers are blooming. With this season centered around growth and new life, it is only fitting that our organization hops onto the wagon and hitches a ride!
First off, the ITLA Youth Board is about to spring into action once again! We are so excited about this new wave of opportunities and outlets for our youth. In order for this to be a success though; WE. NEED. YOU. All of you. If you yourself are an ITLA Youth member, I encourage you to vote and also encourage your friends to vote as well! If you want to see growth , get out and vote!
Additionally, if you are not a youth member, there are still things that you can do! You can reach out to youth members that you know and check to see if they have voted, or if they need help or guidance in that process. Also, you can contact the candidates, those already elected into office as well as those still going through the elections, and offer them support.
Something else very exciting is happening soon; the ITLA Longhorn judging webinar led by Dr. June Cohron, DVM, Mr. Larry P. Smith and Mr. Darol Dickinson. I will be attending this clinic and I encourage you too as well! Whether this will be your first time attending or not, I can pretty much guarantee that you will learn something new.
This month I want to challenge you. I challenge you to grow and blossom in whatever area you feel it is needed. Start with one area, grow from there, and you will feel so accomplished seeing the fruits of your efforts. Growth always requires a change of some sort. Growth means that things are not as they were, and that can be scary, but it is oh so necessary and worth it. So, as a family connected through a love for Longhorns, let’s do this together and see all the good that happens!
May God bless you and your herds.
Evie Westmoreland
Kinzy Metcalf-McGee
kinzy4258@gmail.com
This month, we could not begin working with our cattle due to weather and mud, but I did begin learning about leatherwork. I went through the sketching process and tracing and transferring designs. I also learned about some of the different tools used and how to use them on my piece. I traced, carved, and stamped a floral design into a triangular piece of leather. By the end of the summer, my goal is to complete a full custom halter for my longhorn. To do this, I will have to learn to choose a good piece of leather for my halter, something thin enough to be flexible on the face and attach a more comfortable backing to. It also needs to be thick enough to stay stable, hold the design, and attach to all other pieces of the halter.I also need to practice keeping my stamping clean without any creases or gaps.
-Regards,
Kinzy Metcalf-McGee
Evelyn Miner
“For behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing is come.” Song of Songs 2:11-13 Well, the rain is not quite gone but the flowers are beginning to show and we are continuing with show training and helping the cows maintain good health through the end of winter. I’ve also been helping my sister with her riding steer. With it warming up and coming in to spring, new calves will be here soon I can’t wait to see what cool colors the new calves will be The rest of the herd will soon shed their winter coats and it is cool to see how they change from season to season. I’m reminded how blessed by God I am to enjoy their many beautiful colors and patterns.
Evelyn Miner- 2025 Little Miss ITLA
2025 ITLA Little Miss
Top o’ the mornin’ to you, little cowpokes! My name is Lucky and I need a wee bit o’ help from you! My cousin, who is a wee bit ornery, came to visit & before he returned home to Ireland the little bugger hid 10 of my precious gold coins in yer Drover! They could be anywhere within the pages of this issue...can ye be little dears and help me rustle them up? The luck of the Irish be with you! Thank ye kindly!
Hint: They look just like the one in me hand!
St. Patrick’s Day trivia
What is the national flower of Ireland?
A. Rose B. Shamrock C. Tulip D. Daffodil
What color is originally associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
A. Blue B. Green C. Gold D. Red
What does the word “leprechaun” mean in Irish?
A. Little Showmaker B. Lucky Charm C. Mischievous Elf D.Baby
How many leaves does a traditional shamrock have?
A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six
What U.S. city dyes its river green for St. Patrick’s Day?
A. Boston B. Pittsburg C. Dallas D. Chicago
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
3D Meats
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
307 Meats
Laramie, WY
Country Market
Jerome, MI.
Duhon Processing
Leesville, LA.
Powell Meat Co. Clinton, MO.
Olpe Locker
Olpe, KS.
Huse’s Malone, TX. U
Edes Meats
Amarillo, TX.
USDA
McLean Beef York, NE
Voiron’s Abattoir Greensburg, LA.
Special D Macon, MO.
Yoder Meats Yoder, KS. USDA
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TRANSFER BY LEASE
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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 *
Artificial Insemination Sire Enrollment Form
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 (may be used for progeny verification).
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.
A.I. or Embryo Transfer Certification Form
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
2024
ITLA RULE BOOK
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
