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East Texas/Heart of Texas Associations announce sale plans

The East Texas and Heart of Texas Simmental/Simbrah Associations recently announced that they will hold their annual fall sale on Sept. 11th. They will be moving back to a live sale this year to be held at the Rusk County Expo Center, Henderson, Texas. For those that choose to buy remotely, online bidding will be provided at BestCattleSales.com. For more information contact Kenneth Airheart, 903/539-1666 or Lou Langford, 214/801-2966 or visit www.etssa.net.

Triple C set to hold online sale

Triple C Cattle’s Simbrah Select Sale will be held on Sept. 13 and 14th at PremierLivestockAuctions.com. For more information follow them on Facebook or contact Marshall Curl at 956/537-6510.

Simbrahs part of Club 1835 offering

A multi-breed online sale, Club 1835 will be held on Sept. 18th. Simbrahs will be part of the offering that will be on SConlinesales.com. For more information visit www.rrmktg.com or contact Webb Fields at 903/563-3260.

Synergy XIV dates announced

Sale host, Tim Smith announces that Synergy XIV will be held Sept. 25-26th. It will include a sale of approximately 100 lots of purebred and percentage Simbrah, Simmental, SimAngus cattle, a junior show for qualifying heifers, showmanship and educational contests. Simulcast bidding will be provided on DVAuctions.com. For additional information contact Smith at 512/587-7896 or smithgenetics1@ gmail. com. You may also visit the Synergy Facebook/Twitter accounts or their page on www.smithgenetics.com

Silent auction scheduled for Synergy XIV

Once again, a silent auction will be held at Synergy, Sept. 25th. to raise funds for Simbrah promotion. Belva and Twila

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Quality is our goal and we know that starts with sound cattle, backed by generations of predictability, solid EPDs and productivity. Just look at some of the high profile individuals now working in our herd.

Smith Adventurer 814F-A purebred heterozygous polled and black young purebred sire, we have recently added. He’s sired by Smith Just Because and from the Wentz Smith Superior female, a Fort Worth and Houston Junior Show Champion. He combines the Diva and Juliet Cow Families. Add to that, he ranks in the top 10% of the breed for API and in the top 5% for TI.

Smith The Next Bella-A percentage donor sired by Mr. HOC Broker and out of Smith Ciao Bella, an International Champion and heir apparent to Bella Bella. We are flushing this female to accelerate our quality. Smith TMP Call Me Bella 331J-A fancy Lubbock daughter out of the 321B donor, who is pictured in this ad. Full interest in this fancy, halter broke purebred heifer sells at the upcoming Synergy. This is a fourth generation member of the Bella Cow Family. She can show in the Synergy Showcase.

Smith TMP Royal Jewel 109G-This coming twoyear-old female is sired by Shortstop and out of our Smith RFI Hidden Jewel donor, who is from the Pure Diamond Cow Family. We are excited about what she brings to the table and the potential she offers.

We invite you to evaluate our lots in the Synergy Sale and join us Sept. 25th in Giddings.

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Johnson are coordinating the items and auctions. Please contact them at belvajohnson@sbcglobal.net to provide details on your donation to the auction and/or to place bids.

Peach Creek Ranch to conduct sale

The Onstot family invites everyone to join them for their 2nd Annual Peach Creek Ranch Online Heifer Sale on Oct. 1st on SmartAuctions. Viewing and ice cream will be available at their open house on Sept. 25-26th. Barns will open for viewing on Sept. 7th. For more information follow the ranch on Facebook.

La Muñeca announces their fall events

La Muñeca Cattle Co., Linn, Texas, has announced their annual LMC Roundup & Futurity will be held at the ranch Oct. 2nd. They will also host their LMC & Friends GIVING Thanks Online Sale, Nov. 20-23rd on CattleinMotion. This sale benefits a number of scholarships and causes, including American Junior Simbrah Roundup. For additional details follow them on social media and/or visit their website www.lamunecacattle.com.

For all the latest information on Simbrah, click on: www.simbrahworld.com

American Junior Simbrah Roundup held

The American Junior Simbrah Roundup was held this summer and drew entries of Simbrah cattle and exhibitors from three states. Full details, photos of all contest winners and all champions can be accessed at www.simbrahworld.com under the junior news tab.

Simbrahs part of AJSA National Classic

Several junior Simbrah exhibitors competed at the American Junior Simmental Association National Classic in Nebraska in July. For a complete reporting of winners visit http://www.juniorsimmental.org/index.php.

Sympathies extended to Knezek family

Abbie Kristen Knezek, age 39, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. She was a graduate of Brenham High School and received a bachelor’s of science degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University in 2003 and was a supervisor for the Child Protection Agency. She married Brian Knezek in 2005.

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