The Drover: May 2024

THE DROVER

Santa Fe Trail Day Parade: Burning Bright in the Wild West for 90 Years Q & A with Dr. Kemp, Large Animal Veterinarian Services

ITLA Executive Board and Directors

RUSSELL FREEMAN

PRESIDENT russell@thefreemanranch com 719-338-5071

MICHA HAMERSKY REGION 1 contact@texaslonghorn.at

VICE

www gangof5longhorns com 214 287-2303

AT LARGE #1 crosswrenchranch@msn com 240-446-9950 REGION 3 tomeyfarms@yahoo.com

drjustinsabio@gmail com TERRY BRINK REGION 6 brinkauction@gmail.com 580- 335-4126

&

HENDERSON REGION 9 wgh1@swbell com 832-768-0430

gary@searleranch com

mikemetcalfe8@icloud.com 719-491-3757

victoryranchlonghorns@gmail com 208-428-2483

REGION

dosninosranch@gmail com

larrypsmith2@yahoo com

MIKE TOMEY

ITLA PAST PRESIDENTS

JERRY WILLIAMS 1990 BILL ANTHONY 1991 STAN SEARLE 1992-1993

JOE VALENTINE 1994-1996

BEN GRAVETT 1997 DAROL DICKINSON 1998-1999 RAY MOORE 2000 GARY BRUCH 2001-2002

MARY SUE CLINE 2003 JOHN HODGES 2004-2006

LARRY SMITH II 2007-2010

LARRY LANERO 2014-2015 GARY DON TAYLOR 2016 MIKE TOMEY 2017-2018

RUSSELL HOOKS OCT 2022-APRIL 2023

ALBERTA TLA

PRESIDENT: CODY BAILEY codylbailey1122@outlook.com 780-352-6144

CANADIAN TLA

PRESIDENT: PETE HILDEBRAND p-lhildebrand@hotmail com 306-774-8205

INDIAN TERRITORY TLA

PRESIDENT: JOSH DINWIDDIE

BEST OF TRAILS TLA

PRESIDENT: JOHN DVORAK johndvorak25@gmail com 620-382-7103

CHISHOLM TRAIL TLA

PRESIDENT: DANIELLE MERSHON Danielle@whistlingtxlonghorns.co m 254-630-0053

THE LONGHORN POSSEE

EMAIL: josh.plaindirtfarmservice@yahoo.com

PHONE: 580-812-2436

MOUNTAIN STATES TLA

PRESIDENT: TRAVIS CASEY tcasey357@yahoo.com 719-650-5234

PRESIDENT: MIKEAL DEATHERAGE EMAIL PHONE: 817-999-1836

NORTHEAST TLA

PRESIDENT: JOHN MOXLEY crosswrenchranch@msn com 240-446-9950

TLA OF ONTARIO

PRESIDENT: CLARENCE DEKENS EMAIL PHONE

LARRY SMITH II 2019-2022 ROGER HUTTON 2011-2013

RUSSELL FREEMAN APRIL2023- PRESENT

BRAZILIAN TLA

DIRECTOR: HUMBERTO NOMBRE EMAIL: humbanobre@hotmail.com PHONE: +55 62 98118-2332

GREAT LAKES TLA

PRESIDENT: JOHNNY HICKS

EMAIL: hicksamericanbulldogs@yahoocom PHONE: 269-721-3473

MIDWEST TLA

PRESIDENT: BRAD FIDLER bradley fidler@yahoo.com 765-720-0913

OHIO RIVER VALLEY TLA

PRESIDENT: DOUG BURRIS dougburris45@gmail.com 740-680-5973

TOP OF THE WEST TLA PRESIDENT: SHADOW SEAMAN VictoryRanchLonghorns@gmail.com 208-420-2484

-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

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Chair: Justin Sabio – (940) 902-3246

COMPUTER COMMITTEE

Chair: Russell Freeman – (719) 338-5071

JUDGES APPROVAL/SELECTION COMMITTEE

Chair: Larry Smith – (254) 396-9185

AFFILIATES COMMITTEE

Chair: Shadow Seaman – (208) 420-2484

BEEF COMMITTEE

Chair: Mike Metcalfe – (719) 478-3011

BY-LAWS REVIEW COMMITTEE

Chair: Brad Westmoreland – (972) 937-7273

YOUTH COMMITTEE

Co-Chairs: Wes and Amanda Evans

SHOW RULES COMMITTEE

Chair: Justin Sabio – (940) 902-3246

CHAMP SHOWS COMMITTEE

Chair: Jeremy Johnson – (210) 413-2105

OCTOBER 9-12,

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2024

MAY 3-4

Glendenning Fiesta Futurity

Celina, Texas

Contact: Glendenning Family (972) 978-0424

JUNE 8

MTLA Show

Putnam County Fairgrounds Greencastle, IN

Contact: Brad Fidler 765-720-0913

MAY 31-JUNE 1

Appalachian Trail Futurity & Sale Lebanon Valley Livestock Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Contact: Nelson Hearn 484-638-0228

JUNE 16

The Piney Woods Winchester Futurity Lufkin, TX

Contact: Donnie Taylor 936-414-1401

MAY 31-JUNE 2

ITLA Lone Star Classic Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Sulphur Springs, Texas

JUNE 21

Futurity of the West Dundee, Oregon

JUNE 22

The GLTLA Futurity Manchester, MI

Contact: Josh Shaw 616-212-8226

JUNE 29 & 30

The NETLA Show

Location: Frederick Fairgrounds Frederick, Maryland

Contact: John Moxley crosswrenchranch@msn.com 240-446-9950

JULY 19 & 20

ORVTLA Show & Buckeye Classic Futurity

Belmont County Fairgrounds

Location:St. Clairsville, OH

Contact: Doug Burris 740-680-5973

JULY 26

Cheesehead Futurity Gresham,Wisconsin

The York Fair

Location: York, PA

Contact: Remington King rem@latimorevalleyfarms.com 717-253-8275 JULY 27

JULY 30- AUGUST 4

Ozark Empire Fair

Location: Springfield, MO

Contact: Amy Mast le.longhorncc@gmail.com 262-720-1510

AUGUST TBD

Double Down Futurity Colorado Springs, Colorado

AUGUST 16

The Montgomery County Fair

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Contact: Lizz Huntzberry 240-291-1958

AUGUST 31

CTTLA Fall Shootout Show

Wise County Fairgrounds

Location: Decatur, TX

Contact: Danielle Mershon

254-630-0053

•Haltered• •Youth • Mini•

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 1

Top of the West Idaho Show 215 Fair Ave, Filer, ID 83328, Contact- Shadow Seaman victoryranchlonghorns@gmail.com 208-420-2484

SEPTEMBER 7

Crossroads of the West Salt Lake City, Utah

SEPTEMBER 8

The Maryland State Fair

Location: Timonium, MD

Contact: John Moxley 240-446-9950

SEPTEMBER 13 & 14

G & G Classic Sale & Futurity Culpeper, VA

Contact: Chase Vasut 512-917-8654

SEPTEMBER 20

The Great Frederick Fair

Location: Frederick, MD

Contact: John Moxley 240-446-9950

SEPTEMBER 20

Legends Futurity Duncan, Oklahoma

SEPTEMBER 28

DCC Customer Appreciation Day Barnesville, Ohio

Contact: Kirk Dickinson 740-758-5050

OCTOBER 18 & 19

Millennium Sale & Futurity Lexington, KY

Contact: Ann Gravett gravett99@yahoo.com

OCTOBER 4-5

Horn Showcase Futurity El Reno, Oklahoma

OCTOBER 9-12

ITLA Championship Show & Convention Stephens County Fair Grounds Duncan, Oklahoma

INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK CURRENT NEWS

EID MANDATE ENRICHES GLOBAL

SUBMITTED BY: DAROL DICKINSON

Although 84 to 92% of cattle producers refuse and oppose electronic computer ID for USA cattle, now the heavy hand of government is forcing it on producers. This adds a new cost on every animal going interstate especially a burden one entry level producers.

Bill Bullard President of R-Calf

Listen to this 5 minute by R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard.

A LETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT

214- 287-2303

brad@westmorelandlawfirm.com

Everyone likes hearing good news. Proverbs 25:25 says, “Good news from far away is like cold water to the thirsty.” And while this ages me (and personally, Waylon or Charley Crockett are more my style), I vividly recall that in 1983 Anne Murray put it this way: “We sure could use a little good news today.” It’s amazing the stuff you can remember as a 1-year-old, isn’t it?

Well, in this version of the e-Drover you’ll find some good news sufficient to slake a Texas Longhorn’s thirst in midAugust…and that’s a lot of thirst, my friends. At the top of my personal “good news for today” list is the fact that for the first time in several years, we’re going to have both a printed Membership Directory and it will be coupled with a printed version of the Longhorn Drover, complete with compelling articles and other content that we can all enjoy and appreciate This Special Edition Drover will be mailed out to each of our members’ households come midAugust, so you have plenty of time to purchase your ads and to make sure that your membership directory listing is noticed by all of your peers with special highlighting, or brand inclusion, or bold-faced type…or all three.

I want to thank all of you who participated in our Drover-related survey a few weeks back. The Board listened, and it has acted wisely with the members’ funds. Also deserving of a big round of “thanks” is our dedicated Drover team, the very wise Fmr. President Stan Searle, and President Russell Freeman who had the foresight early in his tenure to set as his goal the resurrection of the Longhorn Drovers of old in some form or fashion. I greatly appreciate his leadership and care for the ITLA Maybe this Special Edition will lead to other good things? Time will tell. For now, let’s all be grateful that with this small step, we are heading in the right direction and making some progress that is beneficial to all of the membership.

Do you have ideas for other ways that we can improve the ITLA and make it even better for our members? Please share them with us: your suggestions do not fall on deaf ears. And in the meantime, check out the rate card and ad specs inside for the Special Edition Drover coming your way in August and decide to participate any way that you can.

Fellow members: may God bless each of you, your Gang, and your cattle --Brad

SantaFeTrailDayParade:BurningBrightintheWildWestfor90Years

April 26, 2024, Las Animas, Colorado

Russell and Jamie Freeman and family contributed the longhorns to the parade.

Written by Teresa Garcia, Santa Fe Trail Day Coordinator

The Las Animas High School Students proudly present Santa Fe Trail Day each year on the last Friday in April. The student’s goal is to remember their ancestors and honor their struggles, work, and achievements along the Santa Fe Trail through the festivities called Santa Fe Trail Day. 2024 marked the 90th celebration of this event. The event was named after the Santa Fe Trail which runs through Bent County, Colorado. The Santa Fe Trail was a trade route that ran from Franklin, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico. One of the famous stops on the trail was Bent’s Fort owned by William and Charles Bent. This trail brought trade, innovation, and many different cultures to our area which has had an impact on the community ever since.

Our region of Southeast Colorado is home to a very colorful background, and we proudly celebrate all the people who travelled, settled, and lived in this area. The students celebrate the legacy of the Native Americans, Mountain Men, Soldiers, and Settlers who made the area what it is today. Our area is steeped in history. The National Park Service’s Bent’s Fort is nearby and Historic Boggsville is in our backyard. The trail bolstered commerce and innovation by connecting the east to the west. Boggsville was the first permanent settlement in Southeastern Colorado. The residents of this settlement pioneered irrigation projects, large-scale farming and cattle operations. It was a cultural hub

William Bent was known as a both a tradesman and a cattleman. Bent made a lot of money raising and selling cattle. The cattle were sold for trade on the trail and to the government to feed the military.

With this background in mind, the students plan and execute Santa Fe Trail Day annually working to keep the focus and intent of the celebration in mind. Each year different attractions are planned keeping with the theme A few years ago, the committee in charge thought it would be a great idea to have Longhorns in our parade as the National Western Stockshow does. Longhorn cattle were a huge part of the west and are mentioned numerous times in the history of our area from the 1800’s. Longhorns are a strong, hearty breed of cattle that were instrumental in the foundation of the beef industry.

Attempts to find Longhorns for our parade did not come to fruition until this year. Russell and Jamie Freeman and their family brought their Longhorns to be a feature of the 90th Santa Fe Trail Day celebration. They were a hit with parade spectators young and old. Comments from the spectators as the cattle passed through downtown Las Animas were of excitement and amazement. After the parade, the Santa Fe Trail Day committee and sponsor received numerous questions and comments regarding the Longhorns being a wonderful addition to the parade The SFTD Committee President, Grace Gardner, rode on the float in front of the Longhorns and was excited she got to see them make their walk through the parade. She thought it was a great addition to the history and heritage of the parade.

Prior to the parade Russ Freeman met with Teresa Garcia, event coordinator, and her son Mitch Garcia to plan the best route through downtown. Mitch helped Russ along with his recruits to get the Longhorns cut in and out of the parade and loaded. The Longhorns were staged out of trailers into portable corrals set-up in the street along the parade route. Mitch was especially glad to help with the endeavor as he was one of the original group of students who tried to get Longhorns several years ago. He was happy to see the idea come to fruition. The Longhorns could not make it the entire parade route, but paraded themselves through downtown and several city blocks where the most spectators were located.

The students and their collaborators in the community are dedicated to keeping the rich history Southeast Colorado has to offer alive. Hopefully we can continue to have longhorn cattle as part of this tradition.

UPDATE FROM HEADQUARTERS

254-898-0157

staff@itla com

It is Lone Star Classic month!!!! We are so excited to see everyone and get to share in another memory making show! With Youth, Haltered, Non haltered, and Futurity, it will be a jam packed weekend that you won’t want to miss. Animals may be entered into all shows so get your entries in soon! Deadline is May 20th for entries. Be sure to get your reservations in for hotels and get your appointments for health papers booked!

ITLA Youth will have a wonderful fundraiser at Lone Star to raise money for youth scholarships at the 2024 Championship Show. For just $5 you can nominate anyone to be “arrested”! They will then be locked up in “jail” until they pay $50 to bond out or they get a pie to the face! You will NOT want to miss this!

If you have animals that are only TLBAA registered, they may still show in the futurity and will get a free Dual registration with a futurity entry which will mean they can then show in the other shows as well! If you have any questions, please give me a call and I will be happy to help out however I can!

We also have several sponsorship/advertising opportunities available! Call or Email me for more details! We appreciate all of our sponsors and donors that help make these shows possible!

See ya’ll in Sulphur Springs!!!

Pam Kinsel Hughes

254-898-0157

staff@itla.com

Q & A

Things to consider during Calving Season

An Interview with Large Animal Veterinarian Dr. Kemp, Large Animal Veterinary Services in Bethesda, Ohio

Whether you are in the thick of calving season or calves have just started to drop, here are some things to consider as a veteran or new rancher. From an interview with large animal veterinarian Dr. Kemp, we discuss the importance the prevention of calf illness to keep our calf crops healthy and herd numbers increasing. Please remember to always consult your local Large Animal Veterinarian for prognosis and treatement.

What are the most common illnesses or health issues that newborn calves can experience?

There are a couple things to consider with Common Illnesses;

A.Failure of Passive Immunity (Neonatal Septicemia, Naval Infection, Joint Ill)

B. Rota, Coronavirus, E Coli, Salmonella, Scours/Diarrhea, Clostrial Infections

c. Pneumonia

D Blackleg/Malignant Edema

Can you discuss the importance of colostrum intake in preventing illnesses in newborn calves?

Calves do not get protection through the placental blood flow. They require colostrum antibodies for protection against diseases at birth. Although they are immuno competent to respond to disease antigens, it will take too long to produce antibodies. Antibodies from the colostrum are absorbed well for the 1st four hours post birth but begin to reduce in absorption and the pores are completely closed to antibody resorption by 24 hours post calving.

What are some early signs or symptoms that indicate a newborn calf may be unwell?

Early signs of illness include head and ears dropped, inappetence, off to themselves, joint pain, and temperatures greater than 102 degrees Farenheit

How do environmental factors, such as weather conditions or hygiene, impact the health of newborn calves?

Environmental factors such as excessive heat or cold can suppress the immunity of a young calf. Poor hygiene and dirty pens or field can increase the pathogen load, overwhelming the immune system.

What preventive measures can ranchers take to reduce the risk of illnesses in newborn calves?

Make sure calves are born in clean dry areas, void of cold winds and rain. Provide some protection from the elements.

What role does vaccination play in protecting newborn calves from diseases, and what are some recommended vaccination schedules?

Vaccination exposes the immune system to antigens carried on the surface or core of the pathogens. This allows the calf to produce antibodies against the pathogen, also producing memory lymphoeytes which persist and can respond rapidly if exposed later.

Vaccination of the dam will produce antibodies specific to the various pathogens, which are then incorporated into the colostrum This then produces immediate protection in the calf once absorbed out of the colostrum. Passive protection is immediate but short lived, from a few weeks to a few months.

Can you share any experiences or case studies where prompt intervention helped in treating illnesses in newborn calves effectively?

We frequently treat calves at risk with subcutaneous antibodies, vitamin E-selenium to help the immune system, B vitamins, vitamin A, D, and E, and short term broad-spectrum antibiotics, This combination has worked well if the calves are not already septicemic.

How do you approach the treatment of common illnesses like scours or respiratory infections in newborn calves?

The treatment of scours and respiratory infections are a case by case basis

Are there any specific management practices or protocols that you follow to promote the overall health and well-being of newborn calves?

Have cows deliver in clean and dry pens, paddocks, or fields. Move calves to clean pastures as soon as they have bonded well. Some farms have benefited from vaccinating with Nasalgen IP (Inforce 3), and scour protection products (calfguard or trishield)

What advice would you give to new ranchers or those entering calving season regarding the health management of newborn calves?

Consult with the local Large Animal Veterinarian. Vaccinate cows at least six weeks prior to calving due date with scour vaccines, E Coli, Rota, Coronavirus, and Clostridiums

Vaccinate cows prior to breeding using modified live vaccination for 1BR/BVD/P13/BRSV/5 way Lepto. Consider 7 Way, Black Leg, and Pinkeye. There are other products that may need to be given depending on the geographical area and disease prevalence. Try not to use more than 2 grams Negative type bacterium.

THE BIG BOSS

We first came across the Big Boss

On that flame hot July day As we climbed out of the valley Riding on the roan and bay.

(Not the best of our remuda; But born and raised in these hard lands. So their hides were used to sunlight, And their hooves to burning sands.)

When we topped the hill we saw him Standing there as bold as brass. From a horn hung some old carcass, From his mouth, some bluestem grass.

In his eyes there was a challenge. On his lips there seemed a sneer.

And he smelled of death and warning As the winds brought his scent near.

So we stopped about ten paces From that lone, old, massive beast While thunder rolled down in the valley As a storm brewed in the east.

Then it seemed the world stopped turning When that one-ton undertaker Gave a snort and headed toward us, Bound to make us meet our maker.

Now a dumber pair than Bill and me May have stood their ground right then. But because we’s smart, we turned around And rode just like the wind!

Was it for fear we tucked and ran Down the valley walls that day? Nah, we only let the Big Boss win… To protect the roan and bay.

--J.T.

“Elliott” McCloud

Camilla Westmoreland

2024 ITLA Queen

www.gangof5longhorns.com

Howdy ITLA Family!

I hope this article finds you all doing so well and having a great month of May so far! This past month has been so busy yet so fulfilling. At Gang of 5, we have so many expecting mama cows which means we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of new Iron Spangled babies with our partnership bull from Deuce Ranch. My family and I have been working to control musk thistle and other weeds which seem to have grown overnight I have never administered as much 2-4D in my entire life as I have this past month! Luckily, that musk thistle is history now!

Branding and hauling have also been big themes for this month. I had the honor of attending the Chisholm Trail Texas Longhorn Association Show on Sunday and got to see so many sweet friends and meet many new faces as well! I had the honor of showing two heifers for Wes and Amanda Evans and Anabelle Minchew which was beyond amazing.

That event truly taught me just how kind Longhorn producers are. The amount of smiles, and friendly handshakes, and fun conversations I had at the CTTLA show was unparalleled. It just made me realize even more that at the ITLA, we truly all are family. I hope that you all have a wonderful rest of your May! God Bless each of you!”

God Bless,

Camilla Westmoreland

Gang of 5 Longhorns

972-921-2378

www.gangof5longhorns.com

Kenley Huskey

www.savannahbellefarms.com

In April I got to attend the Chisholm Trail Texas Longhorn Association (CTTLA) Spring Fling Show in McKinney, Texas. I was so happy to get to hang out with the ITLA Queen! We got to take lots of pictures. For the first time ever, all my animals placed first in their class during Sunday’s youth show. My favorite part about that show was getting to ride Joel Norris’ steer and hold the American flag during the National Anthem and the prayer. My bull, G&L Spotted Eagle won Reserve Champion All Age Haltered Bull (owned by the Hightower and Huskey Partnership). My steer, G&L Indian Outlaw, won Grand Champion Junior Haltered Steer. I also won showmanship and got to bring home the cutest little toiletries bag! I am looking forward to the next ITLA show, which is the Lonestar Classic coming up at the end of May and the beginning of June since that weekend is also my birthday!

2024 ITLA Princess

Your 2024 Miss ITLA Princess- Kenley Belle Huskey

2024 ITLA Little Miss

Baylor Marti

bombcitycattleco.com

Longhorns at the Zoo!

Over spring break we had a camp at the Amarillo Zoo. While we were there, I learned the zoo no longer had a longhorn. My dad called them and they ended up buying two of our steers! They are both by our bull George (Fireman BCR). When we dropped them off, they started eating the grass in their pen right away! I think they will be happy there and I’m excited to watch them grow up when we visit.

Finally a Show

We finally got to go to a halter show We went to the CTTLA show in McKinney, TX It was a bit of a drive and there were a lot of people there already when we arrived. My steer, Goggles, got first in his class! His registered name is Whiskey Glasses BCB. We named him that because of the rings around his eyes and the song by Morgan Wallen. I also entered showmanship, but it didn’t go as I hoped. We will practice more at home and will try again at the next show! After I got done showing, I got to help hand out prizes. There were lots of cool ones!

Marketing Contest

The Source Longhorn Shows and Sales hosted a marketing contest recently. I entered Junior Graphic Design. I had to make a sale pen poster for a Texas Longhorn. I picked my buddy Goggles to market and won! On the poster, I put pictures of him, his pedigree, and a drawing of a blue ribbon. My mom and I measured him and got an up to date measurement to put on it too.

Meat Processors

It’s always a chore trying to find a met processor who is willing and able to handle big horned cattle. We have a list of processors who longhorn breeders have used and are happy to recommend. Here are the responses that we’ve received so far. Hope 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

Country Market

Jerome, MI.

Duhon Processing

Leesville, LA.

Powell Meat Co.

Clinton, MO.

Olpe Locker

Olpe, KS.

Huse’s

Malone, TX. U SDA

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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ITLA Executive Board OATH-

While many of us fondly recall the days when a person’s word was their bond and a handshake was an iron-clad agreement, in modern society oaths are increasingly important The President of the United States must take an oath before starting a new term of office. Contracts often require verification before a notary. And in my other line of work, a court reporter swears-in each witness before I depose or cross-examine them. Oaths bind us to our word; and written oaths allow others to reference back to our promises made and hold us to them. At the fine suggestion of Darol Dickinson, it was decided by President Freeman that our new and current International Board of Directors should take an oath of office as a pledge to each other and our membership to uphold those ideals to which we were each elected For those Board members who were able to attend the Annual Meeting in October, the oath was orally taken upon being read by Stan Searle and was then signed in the presence of all. Our newest two members (Guy Cote and Gary Lake) have subsequently added their own signatures to the Oath. Collectively, the Board wanted to publish that oath here, as a declaration of our commitment to you: the ITLA member. Hold us to it.

--Brad Westmoreland, Vice President

*Bulk advertising must be paid in full at the start of term

REGISTRATION APPLICATION

hereby certify this to be a true and correct statement and I request to have same recorded in the International Texas Longhorn Association Registry, in consideration of which I agree to abide and be bound by the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Association and amendments thereto

or

TRANSFER BY LEASE

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 *

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.

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

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