Texas Longhorn Trails
APRIL 2010
MOSSER FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND (In Memory of TLBAA member and Longhorn Breeder Rex Mosser’s beloved wife Vicki and son Philip) Because of the generosity of fellow breeders, the Mosser Family Memorial Scholarship has helped some wonderful, deserving students attend school. The scholarships are solely for educational expenses: books, supplies, tuition and room and board.
GUIDELINES • Must be a current TLBAA member or TLBT member • High school senior or currently enrolled in college • Full-time student if enrolled in a post-secondary institution • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 4.0 on a 5.0 scale, appropriate school transcripts must be submitted with application • At least one letter of recommendation must be written by a school counselor or other school official • Submit an essay with reasons why you should receive this scholarship and your life goals. This typed essay should be no longer than one page, double-spaced in 12-point type • All payments made to the school itself if chosen for the scholarship
DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2010
Entries must be postmarked by this date!
Mail completed application and documents to:
Mosser Scholarship Fund c/o Zech Dameron 108 Newcastle Court, Coppell, TX 75019 For more information or to donate: Zech Dameron @ rancher518@yahoo.com or call 972-393-5696 with questions.
Texas Longhorn Trails (817) 625-6241• (817) 625-1388 (FAX) P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164 E-Mail: trails@tlbaa.org http://www.tlbaa.org
Staff
VOL. 22 NO. 1
APRIL 2010
Editor in Chief: Brenda Cantrell • Ext. 104 brenda@tlbaa.org
Contributing Editors: Carolyn Hunter cghunter@hughes.net
Photo by Claude Poulet
Henry L. King
Advertising: Carolyn Hunter • (817) 808-6895 (254) 697-2060 Office
cghunter@hughes.net
Rick Fritsche •
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rick@tlbaa.org
Graphic Design & Production Laura Standley, Art Director • Ext. 105 laura@tlbaa.org
Myra Basham •
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Feature:
Departments:
Trail Blazing A Decade - Part II..........27 by Henry King
Chairman Letter ..................................6 In the Pen ............................................8 News on the Trail ..............................22 TLBT Letter ......................................43 Herd Management ............................50 Show Results ......................................51 Affiliate News ....................................52 Movers & Shakers ..............................54 Memorials ..........................................56 Dams of Distinction ..........................57 Ad Index ............................................63 Just for Grins......................................63 Save the Date ....................................64
Feature Articles: Fences ................................................20 The Story of the 2010 Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial by Carolyn Hunter Wise County Youth Project ................34 By Kevin Rooker Breeder Forum ........................................38 World Show Youth Activities ..................40
Sale Information: Select Breeders Sale ............................24 March Best At West Sale ....................36 May Best At West Catalog ............46-48
About the Cover: Rodeo Max ST, owned by Dawn and Darin Divinia of Diamond D Ranch in Red Oak, Texas, bursts onto the scene with over 78" TTT of horn. See more about him on their Web site www.DDRLonghorns.com.
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Writer/Photographer Grace Taylor • Ext. 109 grace@tlbaa.org
Lori Beeson • Nolensville, Tennessee Bonnie Damrow • Roca, Nebraska Paige Evans • Kiowa, Colorado Rebecca Moeller • Socorro, New Mexico Wanda Moore • Sulphur Bluff, Texas Bodie Quary • Prague, Oklahoma
Regional Correspondents
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Established 1964 2315 N. Main St. #402 Fort Worth, TX 76164 (817) 625-6241 • FAX (817) 625-1388 E-mail: tlbaa@tlbaa.org • www.tlbaa.org
Executive Committee Chairman of the Board: Robert Richey • (325) 942-1198
Executive Vice Chairman: Charlie Buenger • (254) 749-7811 1st Vice Chairman: Lana Hightower • (903) 963-7442 2nd Vice Chairman: Doc Hyder • (352) 567-2555
Secretary: Theo Kocian • (361) 798-0073
Treasurer: Dr. Darlene Aldridge • (979) 272-3600 Director: Randy Briscoe • (405) 375-3090 Director: Steve Quary • (405) 567-3093
Office Staff
Special Events: Kim Barfield, Sale Asst. • Ext. 119 Pam Galloway, Show Asst. • Ext. 106
Division B Regions 7-12
Division C Regions 13-18
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
Doc Hyder
(352) 567-2555 k&dcattle@embarqmail.com
Lana Hightower
(903) 963-7442 glcattleco@aol.com
(405) 567-3093
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
Vacant
Darlene Aldridge, D.V.M.
Division A Regions 1-6
Region 1 - Director (403) 458-6684
Ron Walker
Region 2 - Director (540) 752-6831 bcrstuck@hotmail.com
Mark Stuck
Region 3 - Director
Vacant Region 4 - Director (336) 667-5452 TLBAA.Region4Director@yahoo.com
Carl R. Brantley Region 5 - Director
(850) 956-4154 tklonghorns@wfeca.net
Terry King
Region 6 - Director (337) 328-7258 longhorn@camtel.net
Gene Juranka
(979) 272-3600 darlene@starcreekranch.com
Steve Quary
At-Large Director (580) 265-4279 oxbowranch.spooner@yahoo.com
Rich Spooner
Region 13 - Director
Region 7 - Director (936) 422-3155 longhorn4t@msn.com
Donnie Taylor
Region 8 - Director (214) 675-9317 kerry@los-inc.com
Kerry Mounce Region 9 - Director
Vacant Region 14 - Director (785) 799-3712 jrombeck@yahoo.com
Jim Rombeck
Region 15 Director (405) 375-3090 Kingrjj@aol.com
Randy Briscoe
(325) 942-1198 r3ranch@aol.com
Region 16 - Director
Region 10 - Director
Region 17 - Director
Robert Richey
Vacant
Charlie Buenger
(254) 749-7811 buengeroc@grandecom.net
(208) 860-7430 terry@fuhrimanins.com
Region 11 - Director
Region 18 - Director
(361) 798-0073 tskr11@yahoo.com
Theo Kocian
Terry Fuhriman
(408) 656-6266 raybeadle@templeinland.com
Ray Beadle
Region 12 - Director (210) 827-3940 stevenzunker@msn.com
Steven Zunker
Registrations: Dana Coomer • Ext. 116 Rick Fritsche • Ext. 107
Financial Services: Stephanie Braudrick • Ext. 102 Office Assistant: Ashton Brown • Ext. 117
TLBAA BREED ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chairman: Dr. Bob Kropp Oklahoma State University
Dr. Harlan Ritchie
Dr. Charles McPeake
Michigan State University
University of Georgia
Dr. Bill Able
Dr. Scott Schaake
Northwestern Oklahoma University
Kansas State University
Marshall Ruble Iowa State University
Dr. Randall Grooms TAES Texas A&M University
MEMBER: MEMBER U.S. BEEF BREEDS COUNCIL
April 2010
Past Presidents & Chairmen of the Board CHARLES SCHREINER III*
BILL ANTHONY
SHERMAN BOYLES
WALTER G. RIEDEL, JR.*
DR. L.V. BAKER
BOB MOORE*
DR. W.D. “BILL” CLARK
JOEL LEMLEY
WALTER B. SCOTT
RICHARD D. CARLSON
BEN GRAVETT
JAMES WARREN
JOHN T. BAKER
DR. FRITZ MOELLER
1988-1990
2007-2008
J.W. ISAACS*
RIEMER CALHOUN, JR.
MAURICE LADNIER
1990-1992
2008-2009
GLEN W. LEWIS 1992-1995
* DECEASED
1964-1967 1967-1969
J.G. PHILLIPS, JR.* 1969-1971 1971-1973 1973-1975 1975-1977
J.T. “HAPPY” SHAHAN* 1977-1978
JOHN R. BALL
1981-1982 1982-1984 1984-1986 1986-1988
1998-2003 2003-2005 2006-2007 2007-2007
TIM MILLER 1995-1998
1979-1980
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From the Chairman of the Board As I write this, West Texas is starting to emerge from a wet cold winter. The wind is up, the temperature is rising and the landscape bears the light green promise of better times. Soon there will be new Texas Longhorn calves running across the landscape; the cycle of life is renewed. By April another cycle is renewed, the Texas Longhorn calendar of events gets into full swing with shows, sales or events to attend every weekend. Attending the various functions is a sure way for you and your family to experience the fun, fellowship and involvement that is the TLBAA experience. For a listing of upcoming events, be sure to see the Save the Date page in the back of this issue. The financial condition of the TLBAA is strong even by historic standards. In 2009, Treasurer Steven Zunker established fiscally conservative business practices which were very effective in dealing with cash flow issues, timing of outflows, tracking invoicing, and collecting outstanding debt. These measures cut waste and created monthly positive balances. Our current Treasurer Darlene Aldridge continues these practices today with similar results. We are currently ahead of our budget for the first seven months of our 2009-2010 fiscal year and more telling have produced a positive net income in each of the first seven months. While this is a worthy accomplishment, we are ever aware that the Board, the staff and the membership are a partnership working for the benefit of the TLBAA and its members. Your continued support is essential to our success and the Board and staff are working hard to earn that support. Another area of member support was the member survey completed last fall and the majority that expressed the desire that if we sold our two acres in the Stockyards the proceeds would be used to build or purchase our own facilities. In the ensuing months we have had some interest in the acreage but nothing concrete as of yet. I would encourage anyone who comes to the Stockyards to take in the magnificent statue entitled “Texas Gold” located in a small park in the corner of our two acres. In the early 80’s, Lifetime TLBAA member and sculptor T.D. Kelsey created “Texas Gold”, depicting an outrider and seven Texas Longhorn steers representing the seven “families” of Texas Longhorns. Along with his wife, Sidni, Kelsey donated this iconic symbol to the TLBAA. “Texas Gold” has been under the stewardship of the TLBAA ever since and you can be assured this tangible history of the TLBAA is not for sale nor could it be due to conditions placed upon it when gifted to the TLBAA by the Kelseys. If you would like to learn more about “Texas Gold” and its place in TLBAA history refer to the June 1993 article in the Trails Magazine and more recently to the May 2007 article in the Trails Magazine. As I indicated in last month’s letter, we have contracted with Genetic Performance Solutions (GPS) to provide a new registry system to the TLBAA. Conversion of our registry database is underway and proceeding according to schedule. We’re very excited about the many improvements the GPS system will provide over our current system, especially in the areas of performance and security. In addition, the GPS system will provide many new capabilities, with one of the most exciting being registry access for members via the Internet. The integrated hardware/software solution from GPS combined with Internet access means that members will be able to access the registry 24/7, 365 days a year. We will continue to keep you informed about this exciting project as the conversion process continues. Finally, I wanted to draw your attention to the official notice for filling vacant Board seats on page 32. We currently have four unfilled positions and I would ask every TLBAA member in those affected regions to make it their business to seek out and nominate qualified and motivated members that best represent the interests of your region and the TLBAA. Your participation in choosing your director is one of the most important responsibilities a TLBAA member bears and is only exceeded by the decision to serve. If you hear the call and make a decision to serve the membership of our Association, I promise you a challenging yet rewarding experience. See you down the road,
Robert Richey
Sponsored by
Imus Ranch
A Working Cattle Ranch for Kids With Cancer Ribera, New Mexico
Provided by Don Imus/Deirdre Imus
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Darlene Aldridge, DVM • John Parmley
Proud Member of the TLBAA
8405 FM 1361 • Somerville, TX 77879 979-272-3600 home • 281-541-1200 cell www.starcreekranch.com • darlene@starcreekranch.com
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1. Trails Editor in Chief Brenda Cantrell; John Oliver, Waxahachie, TX; 2. Hal & Carole Griffin, Alvord, TX; Jean Smith, Boyd, TX; Jan and Julie Pack, Dublin, TX; 3. Russell Fairchild, Stephenville, TX; TLBAA Sales Assistant Kim Barfield; 4. Jacob and Abigail Faske, Somerville, TX; TLBAA Sales Assistant Kim Barfield; 5. TLBAA Registrations Clerk Rick Fritsche; Rorie Cowden, Fort Worth, TX; 6. TLBAA Registrations Clerk Rick Fritsche; Ronnie Meadows, Paradise, TX; 7. JoAnne Norwood, Dallas, TX; TLBAA Sales Assistant Kim Barfield; 8. TLBAA Registrations Clerk Rick Fritsche; Billy Mitchell, Midland, TX; 9. Hal Hickerson, Gainesville, TX; Trails Art Director Laura Standley; 10. Carla Payne, Slidell, TX; Trails Editor in Chief Brenda Cantrell.
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Mike and Debbie Bowman
P.O. Box 40. • Benton, KS 67017
Home (316) 778-1717 • Fax (316) 778-2273 • email: mbowman@wildblue.net
www.endoftrailranch.com
Mike and Debbie Bowman
P.O. Box 40. • Benton, KS 67017
Home (316) 778-1717 • Fax (316) 778-2273 • email: mbowman@wildblue.net
www.endoftrailranch.com
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Don’t Miss the 2010 Horn Showcase! October 14-15, 2010 Fort Worth, TX For more information contact Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241
“Fence”
The Story of the 2010 Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial
Guest Starring Turtle Ranch Longhorns A By Carolyn Hunter
Photo by lizbah
Training for Super Bowl 2010 – Colt and calf learning to interact at the fence.
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lmost as many people watch the Super Bowl for the commercials as do those for the football game. One of the more popular ones through the years has been the Anheuser-Busch commercials featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales. Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2010 was no exception. This year, appearing alongside the famous Clydesdales were the guest stars Felix, Archie, Uncle and Telstar, Texas Longhorns from Turtle Ranch, Dubois, WY. This, of course, could not have been achieved without their owners Robin and Kate Wiltshire, who specialize in custom animal training, stunts and coordinating. When the Budweiser ad agency contacted the Wiltshires late last year with the concept of “Fence” using Texas Longhorns, the couple were delighted. If approved, they could use their own cattle. The calves were sourced locally and weaned to a bottle while the older steers, bred by past TLBAA members Sara Jones and Debi Robinett, have been residing at Turtle Ranch for 10 years. “It’s always easier to use your own animals, rather than completely training a new one,” notes Kate, “especially when you are working on a minimal time frame like the Super Bowl commercial.” All the Longhorns at Turtle Ranch are hobble and halter broke as soon as the are weaned or brought onto the ranch. “Its easier to put a handle on them when they are young” remarked Robin “they never forget.” The cattle are also introduced to a high molasses grain during training periods, “they love the grain and will do almost anything for it”. Wiltshire worked with two steers during the Super Bowl shoot that doubled for each other. “If the shot calls for one Longhorn to run from point A towards camera, you place his “buddy” behind camera to give him something to run to. We rehearse this and use obstacles and people to imitate the situation of a film set. We try to season them as much as we can prior to shooting so they give an optimum performance in what is now a low stress environment. Each shot is repeated over and over again so it helps to have a calm animal that is easy to catch and lead back to point A.” So last December the Wiltshires and their steers loaded up and made the trip to Los Angeles, CA, to train alongside the horses picked for the commercial. “We were quite a sight on the LA freeways. People kept staring as they passed us. It probably had something to do with the Wyoming license plates and the horns sticking out of the trailer,” laughed Kate. While the cattle rested after the long trip from Wyoming, Robin Texas Longhorn Trails
set to work training the horses. The three colts had to be halter broken and learn to walk from one mark to the fence and then either put their heads over or through the fence as if sniffing the calf. After accomplishing this, the calves were then introduced to the scenario. The calf learned to stand at the fence and look up at the colt and paw the ground on cue. The next step was to run together along the fence from one mark towards the camera. This may sound easy to the reader, but animals working at liberty need to be rehearsed daily for weeks to achieve what you finally see on TV. “We start with small steps and gradually build on these as the animals become confident,” said Robin. The horses and steers also had a huge job and a lot to learn “The older Clydes were a little intimidated by the 1500 pound steers at first glance,” said Robin. “The colts were fascinated with the calves and a strong friendship was obtained during training.” “It’s impossible to describe each step in the process. You take it day by day and eventually it all falls into place,” said Kate “There were so many different scenarios as the story was not finalized until we were shooting. To describe everything we did to achieve this, I would have to write a book!” Kate said. Robin and the Budweiser Clydesdales have been working together to create top Super Bowl commercials for the past 15 years. In fact, Robin’s first assignment was to teach 22 Clydesdales to play football. Remember that one? Since then, if there is anything required of the Clydesdales other than the hitch, Robin is called in. The horses he works with each year are whichever ones Budweiser can spare. Both the Wiltshires are Australians. Robin has been in the United States for 25 years while Kate is the newcomer at 14 years. She came to the United States to see the Wild West, went to Wyoming and met Robin, and never finished her trip. Kate handles the logistics when they travel. The ranch has 70-80 horses and sometimes they take 60 at a time, using an 18wheeler and several trailers. “We can’t make mistakes on route,” says Kate. “It’s hard to turn an 18-wheeler and several big trailers around. I’m usually on the cell phone making arrangements to get them on down the road.” When asked about working with Longhorns, Kate quickly replies, “I consider them gentle giants. I don’t find them aggressive at all, but rather very respectful.” “They are great out here,” she continues. “They protect our animals from the wolves and coyotes, and we don’t have to worry about our calves. What a great breed!” Whether your team makes the Super Bowl in 2011 or not, be sure to tune in to watch the Budweiser ads. If Robin and Kate have anything to do with it, their trained animals are always winners *
Editor’s Note: Turtle Ranch is home to a huge herd of horses, cattle and a variety of domestic animals all trained to work in film. The ranch is an ideal location for film with 360 degree mountain vistas. Robin custom trains his animals to bring your ideas to life. For more information, go to www.turtleranch.net or (youtube – turtleranchwy) or Turtle Ranch, 4980 US Hwy. 26, Dubois, WY 82513 or (307) 455-3082) Go to their Web site to see the 2010 Super Bowl commercial and Behind the Scenes to see what all took place.
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NEWS On the Trail...
TLBAA Member Featured In Local Newspaper
TLBAA Member Susan Easterly, Denham Springs, LA, was recently featured in the Livingston Parish News, but it had nothing to do with her Texas Longhorns! Susan was featured with the 9 point, 21 inch spread buck she killed on the last day of deer season. The article details how Susan had been ill for most of the last week of the hunting season, but decided she couldn’t miss her last chance of the season. Just as she was getting ready to head back to the campsite, this massive buck crossed in front of her. She took a last shot and landed the trophy buck.
Newborn Calf Survives Winter Storm
TLBAA Members and Longhorn Make a Splash at Omni Hotel
Submitted by Carla Payne During the recent winter storm, this little feller was born and became hypothermic before getting that first drink. We (me and the dog) got him warmed up with a little colostrum and a warm house and returned him to his mom the next morning, who was glad to see him, and took him right back. He's out in the pasture happy not to have concrete to walk on, and won't even get near me, because he is afraid I might snatch him from his mom again.
On Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the prestigious Omni Fort Worth Hotel in Ft. Worth, TX, Texas Longhorn Sir Nile and TLBAA Member Richard Filip made the 33rd Annual RE/MAX of Texas State Convention General Session a memorable experience for all. Richard Filip, President/CEO of RE/MAX of Texas, owner of Brentwood Ranch in Fayettville and Sir Nile waited in the back hallway of the 2nd floor of the hotel just outside of the ballroom before making their grand entrance! Sir Nile's owner is Russell E. Fairchild, lifetime breeder and owner/operator of RE/MAX Professional in Stephenville, Texas and Fairchild Texas Longhorn Ranch.
TLBAA Member Accepted to Veterinary School Former TLBT member, Julie Pack, has been accepted to the class of 2014 at the Texas A&M Vet School. Julie showed her first calf at side with her cousin, Treva Bowdoin, at the world show in June 1994 at the age of ten. Since that time, her interest and love of large animals has grown and matured. But that first experience set her on the path to earning her degree in Veterinary medicine. Over the years as a TLBT and now TLBAA member, Julie has been helped by many a generous Frank and Treva Bowdoin with Julie Pack (far right). TLBAA members. She won numerous calves in the Hall of Fame, Gold Merit, and Ark-La-Tex programs which were donated by supportive TLBAA members. These claves helped her build her herd which includes multiple Grand Champions. She was able to pay for the majority of her college expenses, both undergraduate and graduate; with scholarship money she won through both the TLBAA and other Agriculture related businesses. She began her judging career while still an undergraduate at Tarleton State University and has judged numerous Longhorn shows in several states. Julie is an ardent supporter of the TLBT and is always willing to encourage those who are coming up through the ranks of the TLBT. She has donated, through the Lazy JP Ranch, several calves to the Ark-LaTex program to give back to current members. Julie will begin classes in mid August, 2010 and will graduate with her DVM in May 2014. After graduation, she plans to work with large animals in both the food animal and equine animal industries. Congratulations to Julie on this grand accomplishment!
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Birth Announcement Suzanne, Jay and the entire Faske family welcomed home, Gabriella Alxeandria Faske on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Gabriella was 7lbs 4.6 oz. and 19.5 inches long. The Faske family thanks everyone for their love, prayers, encouragement and support!
If you have any Longhorn News or media coverage you’d like to share please email or call Grace Taylor at the TLBAA office – (817) 625-6241; grace@tlbaa.org Texas Longhorn Trails
I THINK HE’S GROWING HORN!!! I’M EXCITED!! Think about this: When you take a photo and the bull is almost touching BOTH sides, but has a lot of space top and bottom? What does that mean?
H O R N……
Photo 3/6/2009
BUCK BOARD
DOB: 4/28/07
Hunts Command Respect x Hay Stack
Photo 3/11/2010
SAND HILLS RANCH (Dora Thompson), Mansfield, Louisiana echoofambush@aol.com
April 2010
•calves on the ground•
318-872-6329 www.sandhillsranch.com
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SELECT BREEDERS SALE RESULTS Submitted by Lemley Auction Services
FEBRUARY 20, 2010 FORT WORTH, TX AUCTIONEER: JOEL LEMLEY COMMENTARY: DALE HUNT
Highlights Volume Buyer: Marion Woolie, Wild Wing Ranch, Houston Texas Additional Volume Buyers: John, Nathan & Josh Helm, Helm Cattle Company, Red Oak, Texas Mark Evers, Plainview Farms, Wolcottville, Indiana Larry Stewart, Lazy L Longhorns, Lampasas, Texas Martin Yohn, Yohn Circle Y Longhorns, Gladewater, Texas Dora Thompson, Sand Hills Ranch, Mansfield, Louisiana
Mark Evers, Wolcottville, IN; Felix Serna, Raul Martinez, Dela Serna, Kingsville, TX.
Russell Hooks, Jonesboro, TX; Justice Voohreis, Waxahachie, TX. Larry Stewart, Lampasas, TX; Buck Adams, Guthrie, OK; Dale Hunt, Ardmore, OK.
TOP SELLING LOTS:
$6500 – PHENOMENAL BABY DOLL consigned by El Coyote Ranch. BuyerMark Evers, Plainview Farms, Wolcottville, Indiana
$6500 – ECR TARI’S TRUMP consigned by El Coyote Ranch. Buyer-Marion Woolie, Wild Wing Ranch, Houston, Texas $6200 – GT MORMORAIA consigned by Taylor Cattle Company. Buyer-Larry Stewart, Lazy L Longhorns, Lampasas, Texas
Kim Richey, San Angelo, TX; TLBAA Treasurer Dr. Darlene Aldridge, Somerville, TX.
Edith Wakefield; Dr. Frank and Jane Anderson, Bryan, TX.
$4000 – B.C. UNWHIRLING consigned by Panther Creek Ranch. Buyer-Martin Yohn, Yohn Circle Y Longhorns, Gladewater, Texas
$3500 – BH MISS GALAXY consigned by End of Trails Ranch Buyer-Warren and Cathy Dorathy, Caballo Bravo Longhorns Sanger, California
$3900 – ECR CACTUS COLADA 205 consigned by El Coyote Ranch. BuyerDaniel Fey, Fey Longhorns, Yamhill, Oregon
$3500 – ECR AMIGO’S DUCHESS consigned by El Coyote Ranch. Buyer-Marion Woolie, Wild Wing Ranch, Houston, Texas
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Lynn Struthoff, San Antonio, TX; Ted Roush, Schulenburg, TX. Texas Longhorn Trails
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A Look Back Over the Past 10 Years Part II (2005-2009)
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By Henry King
he upward trajectory of the Texas Longhorn in numbers, prices and popularity continued at a steady pace in the second half of the new millennium’s first decade. The innovative procedures initiated in the years 2000 and following ramped up participation and national recognition. Chairman of the Board Bob Moore commented in his January 2005 message to the membership that the recently concluded 2004 Horn Showcase was the largest ever display of Texas Longhorns under one roof. The Horn Showcase Sale, Nov. 13, 2004, had an average of $5,548 on 127 head; five sold for $20,000 or more and 11 sold for $10,000 or more. The high-selling individual, ECR Tammy 216, consigned by Hudson Longhorns, sold to Rex Mosser for $28,000. Moore stated that kids exhibiting at the Linda Moore Youth Classic during the Fort Worth Stock Show would have the chance to win bronzes, buckles and college funds through the Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour. Horn growth records continued to new prominence in the 2004 Horn Showcase, where the winners were: Cow, Total Horn: Delta Fifi, 91-1/2”, owned by Dr. Lee and Linda Ragains Bull, Total Horn: Wyoming Warpaint 903/8” owned by JBR Longhorns Steer, Total Horn: Wow K.C.C. 109-1/8” owned by Kimble Cattle Company Cow, Tip to Tip: Day’s Feisty Fannie 795/8“owned by Rex Mosser Bull, Tip to Tip: Hunts Command Respect 72-3/8” owned by Doug Hunt/McGill Ranch Steer, Tip to Tip: Watson 101, 99-3/4” owned by Wesley Earl Watson. The display of Cash Cows in the January 2005 issue of the Texas Longhorn Trails recorded 53 cows selling for $10,000 or more in 2004.
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Three of Starlight’s clones become mothers through natural birth in early 2005. All three, two heifers and one bull, were sired by Diamond W Pay Cash. Starlight was the first Longhorn to be cloned, and her cloned daughters were the first Longhorn clones to have calves. They are owned by Zech Dameron III, Clear Creek Pecan Plantation. Rex and Vicki Mosser were in the process of selecting bulls to breed to their nine clones of Feisty Fannie, and asked for input from readers of the Texas Longhorn Trails in determining which bulls should be used; each of the nine clones would be bred to a different bull. The inaugural TLBAA Select Heifer Sale was held Jan. 15, 2005, during the Fort Worth Stock Show. The 85 registered cattle that sold, averaged $3,158. HL Dode’s Adelita, consigned by Hudson Longhorns and purchased by Panther Creek Ranch was the high selling individual at $14,000. Catastrophe half a world away impacted our nation, and TLBAA member Rev. Sam Porter, Oklahoma City, was again called upon to lead his corps of counselors to aid in disaster relief, this time to Indonesia following the tsunami which devastated that area. It is reported that of the 350,000 people there, nearly half of them died. Membership sales conducted by the association’s staff continue to provide a needed service. The first pre-catalog sale at the Best at West was held March 5, 2005. The sale included 186 registered Longhorns, with 59 featured in the pre-catalog and the rest in the usual West catalog. The pre-catalog cattle averaged $1033.05; the remaining registered cattle averaged $748.36. In the May, 2005 issue of the Trails, Don King, President and CEO, reported “prices are
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up, membership at an all-time high, registrations and transfers are ahead of previous years, Trails advertising is at record levels and breed excitement is taking the industry by storm.” The inaugural Texas Longhorn Legacy Sale was held at the Doral Tesoro Hotel, Fort Worth on April 2, 2005. It grossed $1.8 million, and the 104 lots averaged $17,500. The High-Selling lot at $81,000 was Outspoken, a ’97 daughter of Lobbyist out of Outer Reach, consigned by Hudson Longhorns and purchased by Bill and Judy Meridith, Wellington, Kansas. National politics in early 2005 was graced by Texas Longhorns. The June issue included a photo of the University of Texas mascot, Longhorn steer Bevo, at the Boots and Black Tie reception during the inauguration of President George W. Bush. Bevo was pictured with owners John T. and Betty Baker; at halter was past TLBT President Gretchen Kinder Hamel and her husband Chad. The Summer 2005 Horn Showcase Sale averaged $4,511.64 on 73 head of registered cattle. The high selling lot at $37,000 was Mascara 138 (Perpetuator x Priscilla) consigned by Rex and Vicki Mosser, and purchased by Hudson Longhorns. Eddie Wood sold his 11,000th animal in the 40th and final Cowtown Sale, June 25, 2005, at Marietta, OK, where he announced his retirement from the sale management business. He said he would continue to offer his services as an auctioneer. The cover of the September, 2005 issue of the Trails proclaimed “Longhorn Clones Make History.” The history-making events included the first clone of a clone and the first clone of a steer. The first bull calf clone of a steer in the bovine world made history Aug. 8, 2005, when Dream Maker 1, a clone of Watson 101, who was officially the longest-horned living Longhorn steer at that time. Owner Ron Marquess planned to collect the calf at 13 months
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Editors Note: Henry King’s assignment this month was to continue taking a look at the past decade and highlight points of interest to the Longhorn industry. Because there were so many noteworthy events that took place during the first decade of the second millennium, this is the second part of a two part series. This month Henry reviews the last five years of the decade, 2005-2009. April 2010
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Dr. Lee Ragains receiving his bronze for Delta Fifi during the 2004 Horn Showcase.
Col. Eddie Wood auctioneered his 11,000th animal in the 40th & final Cowtown Classic Sale, June 25, 2005.
and inseminate cloned heifers, making this the first clone to be used on a clone. Early August storms caused flooding in Central Texas, wiping out miles of newly installed fences on Joe Valentine’s new location near Lott, Texas. Then Category 5 Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast area August 29, 2005 with 127 mph winds destroying everything in its path thru Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The death toll was about 1,800, with 1,464 of those in Louisiana. Katrina was one of the most damaging storms in US history, with damages estimated at $100 billion. Hard on the heels of Katrina, Hurricane Rita, a Category 3 storm, brought 15-foot storm surges to the Texas coast causing damages estimated at $8 billion. Massive evacuations of the coastal area kept the death toll at 119 storm-related deaths. The TLBAA office became a de-facto clearing house for members concerned with fellow cattlemen in the affected areas, and there are untold instances of members driving hundreds of miles with truckloads of fuel, fencing, groceries, generators, tools and other needed supplies to aid the stricken. Bob Moore’s message to the membership in the December issue said that the State Fair of Texas, Dallas, had 370 Texas Longhorn entries, and the gallery was filled with spectators on show day. Don King reported that 30 sales with high averages tripled the number of “Cash Cows” from previous year – 154 in 2005. Close to $3 million in Cash Cows were sold at Texas Longhorn sales. Autobahn Tour funding for 2005-2006 season totaled $150,000. E-Trails, the on-line companion to the Texas Longhorn Trails print publication, continued to grow in popularity and service to the industry, doing stalwart duty as a fund raiser for disaster relief in 2005. More and more participants are selling cattle through their listing in the ETrails Breeders Directory and the banner ads on the home page. Joel Lemley was elected Chairman of the Board, assuming office in early January of 2006. At that meeting, President/CEO Don L. King reported that for the first time in history, the Texas Longhorn Trails magazine had generated more income than the association in the first six months of the previous year. Yet another form of natural disaster – drought and grass fires – was reported in the February, 2006 issue of the Trails. Members in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana reported damages. Windswept flames torched the town of Cross Plains, about 130 miles southwest of Fort Worth, killing two women, destroying homes and scorching 7,600 acres. Although his leased range near Cross Plains was burned, Craige Bottorff’s Longhorns broke through a fence to some plowed ground and most of them survived. In mid-March, low humidity and dry conditions in the Texas Panhandle, Oklahoma and Kansas added to the wildfire disaster. In all, some 3.7 million acres and over 400 homes were burned. Livestock losses were estimated at between 10,000 to 25,000 head, and eleven people lost their lives. The March issue stated that the Select Heifer Sale on January 14, 2006, at the Fort Worth
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Chairman of the Board Joel Lemley praises Carolyn Hunter on her many years of service at the Trails magazine during her reception in July 2006.
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Stock Show set an average of $3,004 on 112 head. The Linda Moore Youth Classic at that exposition had 95 exhibitors and 80 winners who shared $50,000 in scholarship funds provided by the Autob a h n Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour. Three youth shows – the 2005 State Fair of Texas, the 2006 Fort Worth Stock Show and the 2006 National Youth Show in Fort Worth – provide a whopping $150,000 worth of Scholarship Tour funds. On March 18, 2006, the Texas Longhorn Legacy Sale II made history with a sale total of $2.6 million and $150,000 for a single Longhorn cow. The black tie gala, hosted by Bill Hudson, John and Helen Stockton and Joe and Lorinda Valentine at the Doral Tesoro Hotel in Fort Worth, was a social as well as a commercial success. The record setting individual price of $150,000 was paid for EOT Outback Beauty, consigned by Mike and Debbie Bowman and purchased by Bill and Judy Meridith. TLBAA Membership Sales expanded their outreach to the East Coast with the addition of the Cherry Blossom Special, held April 1, 2006 in Marshall, VA. An average of $1,618 was achieved on 101 lots. Other membership sales are held at Bowling Green, Kentucky, Tulsa, Oklahoma and West, Texas. The Best at West Membership Sale has grown into a “must go” event, held five times a year. These membership sales are offered as a means to help market Texas Longhorn cattle in an easy, low-cost way. The June, 2006 issue of the Texas Longhorn Trails introduced new editor Brenda Cantrell and included a paean of praise for editor emeritus Carolyn Hunter, who will still serve the magazine, but will work from home in the future, writing articles and contacting advertisers. The 2006 A.I. Sire Directory, which appeared in the July issue, included 660 TLBAA Certified A.I. Sires. The 2006 National Youth Show had an alltime recordsetting 357 entries. Lauryn Confer was elected President of the Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow. The Horn Showcase in early November was reported as a record-breaking event in more ways than one. From the number of entries to the number of inches to the number of classes, everything surpassed the numbers of previous years. A remarkable Total Horn measurement of 126 ½ inches made trophy steer Gibralter the champion in the tale of the yellow tape. Wyoming Warpaint defended his 2005 championship in the bull classes with Total Horn measurement of 96 ½ inches, a little more than five inches greater than his tally last year. Sunrise Hope bested by about five inches the previous Total Horn champion cow with a measurement of 97 3/8 inches. In Tip-to-Tip measurements, Watson 101 re-
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tained his top of the heap Trophy Steer status with a measurement of 101 inches. Bull Tip-toTip winner was Super Bowl with a measurement of 76 inches. Perennial winner Days Feisty Fannie had a Tip-to-Tip measurement of 82 inches. The Horn Showcase Sale had a top price of $25,000, with seven Texas Longhorns selling for $10,000 or more. The 111 lots in the sale averaged $3,893. The December, 2006 issue of the Texas Longhorn Trails reported that Don L. King submitted a letter of resignation on November 22. The TLBAA Board of Directors accepted his resignation during an Executive Session via teleconference on November 27, 2006. During the Executive Session, the Board of Directors unanimously elected Director of Events and Registrations Larry Barker as interim Executive Director. They also elected to establish a committee of three Board Members to conduct a search for a new President/CEO. In Ben Gravett’s first message as Chairman of the Board, which appeared in the February 2007 issue of the Trails, he reflected on the storm the organization had gone through, and pledged to “commit myself for one year to this office for which I am honored to serve.” His message continued “I feel certain we all can agree on one thing and that is our love for the Texas Longhorn. It is my belief that by joining together to support and protect this Association, we are laying a firm foundation on which to rebuild.” In his Update from the General Manager, Larry Barker noted that Chairman Ben Gravett had appointed committees to address ethics, Horn Showcase and other association matters. He noted that Treasurer Buck Adams had taken time to travel to Fort Worth and discover firsthand the challenges associated with management of the TLBAA, a knowledge that will be invaluable as decisions are made affecting the future direction of the association. The Linda Moore Classic at the 2007 Fort Worth Stock Show had over 300 entries, with the youth competing for $50,000 in scholarship money provided by the Autobahn Youth Scholarship Tour. The Legacy Longhorn Sale III, held March 30-31, 2007 at the Gaylord Texan at Grapevine, Texas, grossed over $2 million and averaged $17,338 on 113 lots. Bill and Judy Meridith were again buyers of the high-selling lot, Sabrina 115 at $82,000 consigned by Bill Hudson. The 20th Annual Longhorn Expo, featuring the National TLBT Youth Show and the TLBAA World Show, had a record 675 entries and about 150 exhibitors. Beyond the prospect of winning a blue ribbon, TLBT members were also competing for a share of over $100,000 in scholarship money. This included $70,000 through the Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour, the $6,000 Laura Harding Perseverance Award, $24,500 from the Mosser Scholarship Fund, two $1,000
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TLBT scholarships, eight prize heifers and other awards. In the September issue of the Texas Longhorn Trails, new Chairman of the Board Fritz Moeller wrote, “I was elected to this office rather suddenly and unexpectedly during the recent board meeting on Monday, August 20. Over the past seven months, we have had two TLBAA Board Chairmen abruptly resign and walk out during the course of important meetings.” A number of other Board and staff members also chose to resign. “Because a number of board members that chose to resign and walk out of the meeting, a real threat to the existence of the TLBAA could have occurred. Without a quorum and without a chairman, we could have ceased to exist,” Moeller also wrote. The September issue also noted that just after E-Trails Issue 147 was emailed to subscribers, the hit counter ticked past 100,000 visitors. This milestone is considered by the Web community to be an important statement about the loyalty and use of this Web site. The centerpiece of the November, 2007, issue of the Trails was the TLBAA Arbitration Final Award Information about the outcome of proceedings against former employees Don L. King and SuzAnn Spindor. The combined award plus interest came to $190,815.76, and the award also denied all counterclaims. The December issue of the Trails listed the Cash Cows of 2007. 140 sold for $10,000 or more, for a total of $2,854,800 and averaged $20,391. The top ten averaged $43,450. Chairman of the Board Fritz Moeller was reelected for another 12 months at the Annual Meeting in January. He reported that new directors had been elected for Division B, and that six replacements had been found to fill vacancies due to resignations. He also reported that over 500 new members had joined the TLBAA in just under six months. In January, a re-designed version of E-Trails was launched. This new version was designed to load quickly, navigate with ease and make a dynamic statement, while still serving as a trusted Longhorn news source. The E-Trails has two main components – email and online versions. Although they are both virtually identical, the email version is sent to subscribers every Wednesday night and includes links to the content held within the online version. The TLBAA Board of Directors convened January 12, 2008, to consider an Affidavit for Expulsion filed against Don L. King and SuzAnn Spindor. After review of the documents and evidence, the Board voted unanimously to expel King and Spindor from the TLBAA, along with the various partnerships which they were part of. The Trails Magazine went on newsstands coast to coast in 683 Tractor Supply Stores, beginning with the May 2008 issue. This increased distribution by 3,000 – 3,500 per month, bringing the total distributed between 8,000 and 8,500. This increased circulation by 70 per cent. The Trails is also available online, allowing for po-
TLBAA Board member Charlie Buenger, TLBAA member Jeff Hudspeth and TLBAA Board member Carl Brantley in front of the #28 car during the 2009 Sprint Cup Series.
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CASH COWS E-Trails issue #147 September 2007 The hit counter ticked past 100,000 visitors.
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tential readers in unknown numbers around the world. In his June, 2008 message, Dr. Fritz Moeller enumerated some of the membership benefits of belonging to the oldest and original Texas Longhorn association, whose 5,000 members were about to celebrate its 45th anniversary. In the past year, he said, the TLBAA registered or transferred an average of 1,639 cattle each month. The registration department also maintains A-I certification on herdsires and has a four-decade record of memberships. The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, near Lawton, Oklahoma, provided a renewable source of cattle for the Texas Longhorn breed for over 80 years, and the manager of that refuge, Joe Kimball, was responsible for it 24 of those years. He retired from the WMWR in May of 2008. There were 695 sires listed in the bi-annual A.I. Sire Directory published in the July issue of the Texas Longhorn Trails. Six locations for the upcoming Horn Showcase Satellite Measurings were advertised in the August Trails, which also contained an article concerning marketing lean, grass-fed beef through the Texas Longhorn Cooperative. TLBAA Board member Carl Brantley, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, negotiated a deal with Yates Racing Team to have the TLBAA logo and Web site displayed on their No. 28 NASCAR entry in the November 2009 Sprint Cup Series at the Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas. “2008 Horn Showcase Breaks All Records.” That was the headline in the coverage of the event in the November 2008 issue of the Trails. The statistics include112 animals (292 measurements) that were recorded at Satellite Measurements at seven locations nationwide. The total number of animals measured: 226 (482 measurements overall). For the first time in Horn Showcase history, the animals were led into the chute only once to have all their measurements, making for a fast paced completion of all measurements in one day. There were 93 classes of bronzes awarded with seventeen states taking home the grand prize. In the Horn Showcase Sale, 73 lots sold for an average of $2,079.45. The high-selling lot at $21,000 was Scratchit BL 117, consigned by Brent and Cindy Bolen and purchased by Mike Bowman. In his farewell-as-chairman letter in the January, 2009 issue, Dr. Fritz Moeller noted that, like many other organizations in these economic times, the TLBAA is taking some belttightening measures. They envision no reduction in events or services, but there will be a reduction of staff and some less obvious changes such as budget adjustments. The changes were necessary to ensure fiscal responsibility, and all discussions and decisions were made by the entire Board – no one individual directs the decision-making process. In the February, 2009 issue of the Trails,
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newly elected Chairman of the Board Maurice Ladnier thanked everyone for giving him the honor of leadership of such a great organization. He noted the slump in the national economy and the steps the TLBAA is taking to weather the storm. In the March issue Ladnier reported that former Chairman Ben Gravett had filed a petition with the 153rd Judicial District of Tarrant County, Texas, claiming that the TLBAA is insolvent or in imminent danger of insolvency. “We will be preparing to furnish the courts with financials and documents to prove our solvency,” wrote Ladnier. The Texas Longhorn Weekend included Longhorn shows and the Premier Heifer Sale at the Fort Worth Stock Show, plus the Annual Awards Banquet, the General Membership Meeting and the first meeting of the 2009 Board of Directors, all reported in the March issue. The premier Heifer Sale averaged $2,261.18, with a high of $18,000 paid for Easterlys Little Tiara, consigned by Bruce and Susan Easterly, purchased by Panther Creek Ranch. The Best at West Membership Sale continues to provide a tangible benefit to the TLBAA, providing a viable venue for marketing cattle. The March 7, 2009 offering was well-received by buyers, with 151 registered lots averaging $401.13. A generous donation lot by Marquess Arrow Ranch of semen from some of the industry’s top sires brought $2,050, with proceeds going to the TLBAA. Chairman of the Board Maurice Ladnier, in the May message to the members, spoke of several fund-raising projects, including the upcoming Best at West Sale which will be a special “Donation Sale.” Members had contacted him suggesting such a venue, and he encourages donors and potential buyers to attend. A heartwarming section in the May issue was the “My Favorite Cow” Photo Album. This was a concept developed and pushed by Kim and Robert Richey, who solicited help from a number of concerned members to make this a handsome addition to the magazine as well as a profit center for the TLBAA. The Donation Sale at the Best at West Membership Sale on May 16, 2009 generated $20,000 in sales of donated lots to benefit the TLBAA. The top ten registered lots averaged $1,005; 188 registered lots averaged $383.91 and 176 commercial lots averaged $169.57. Pictures in the June, 2009 issue showed member volunteers and staff moving furniture and equipment to reorganize TLBAA office space. The address and location remain the same, but roughly half of the square footage was relinquished as a cost-cutting move. Since the staff has been reduced over the past year, the excess space was no longer needed. TLBAA Treasurer Steven Zunker utilized the message to the membership page in the August 2009 issue to bring the members up to date on
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the dramatic losses of funds in 2007 and the slow but steady recovery ongoing during a national recession. He states “The TLBAA Board has chosen a fiscally conservative course of action and along with staff will continue to watch our expenses while providing the necessary services to our membership.” In the September issue, Zunker updated his report, stating that licensed CPA firms have been contacted to complete the Association and Foundation audits for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2009. Un-audited numbers, he said, show great progress and would have been $17,000 greater if the association had not incurred the lawsuit attorney fees. Chairman Maurice Ladnier encouraged every member to respond to the Membership Survey. “We want every TLBAA Member to have the opportunity to give us his or her views.” According to Chairman Maurice Ladnier in the November, 2009 issue, the TLBAA will update its computer system. They will contract with Genetic Performance Solutions of San Antonio, Texas to provide our next generation registry/membership system. “This upgrade will bring the TLBAA into the 21st Century,” he said, “and is one of the most forward thinking movements we can make for our association.” In his end-of-the-year review, Chairman of the Board Maurice Ladnier cited many positive accomplishments for the TLBAA. “We began the year with a financial challenge. We have met the challenge and now find ourselves on solid ground. We accomplished this by making difficult, yet sound, financial decisions that included: reduction of staff, reduction of staff benefits, reduction of paper weight for the Trails, reduction of monthly office rent, selling one staff vehicle and completing the lease on another, holding special events accountable to be “self funded” as they were meant to be, reducing the amount of editorial in the Trails so that it met a 60 percent advertising and 40 percent editorial ratio, and many other cost effective practices. We did all this and continued to provide the services that as a member you expect from your Association.” “As we cut our operating costs, we were able to offer some incentives to members at reduced rates: Lifetime Memberships reduced for a short period to $750, decreasing advertising rates in the Trails by 30 percent, decreasing Horn Showcase Sponsorship rates and voted to reduce registration fees that will become effective next month.” In addition to these measures, Ladnier said, they also found some ways to generate additional funds, including the successful “Donation Sale” at the May Best at West Sale, and by selling the front cover of the Trails. The board will move forward, with the approval of the membership, to sell the association-owned land in the Stockyards. “Because of these accomplishments,” he concluded, “I feel confident that the year 2010 will be a great one for the TLBAA.”
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Sierra County Show Recap Submitted by Robert Richey The Texas Longhorn Breeders of New Mexico held their 6th annual Sierra County Longhorn Show in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Feb 13 & 14. Show chair was David Starritt and master of ceremonies, his wife Lynn Starritt. The Saturday judge was Candy Trujillo with ring stewards, Trigg Moore and Wade Wilson. The colors ceremony included two riding steers, one ridden by Zachary Wilson who presented the New Mexico flag and the other by Timothy Starritt who presented the American flag. There was a large crowd on hand including many spectators. Following the show on Saturday, a hamburger dinner with live music was held in the exhibits building. There were awards presented after dinner and that was followed by a live auction. JHC Thunderheart, owned by Stacey Coats, Hutto, TX, had the honor of gracing the front page of the Sierra County Sentinel. Accompanying the photo was a story about the Longhorn Show taking place at the Sierra County Fairgrounds.
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OFFICIAL NOTICE: TLBAA Board of Directors Announce Board Vacancies The TLBAA Board of Directors has approved the following policy concerning the filling of vacancies on the Board: To be considered for appointment to fill a vacant Board position, a member must be in good standing: free of any debt owed to the TLBAA and not under written charges of Article VI Expulsion. A 60-days notice shall be published in the Trails magazine and on E-Trails regarding the vacancy. Anyone seeking the vacant position on the Board shall have at least five members state in writing their support for the person seeking the appointment. Contact information must be provided for verification. Should none apply or fail to receive five supporting letters, a notice of the vacancy will be sent to Affiliate Presidents in the region of the vacancy. Should names surface from the Affiliate Presidents, the same requirements would apply. Applicants shall appear in person at the Board meeting when that item is called for consideration. Board vacancies should not be filled just for the sake of filling a vacancy. The following vacancies on the Board of Directors are: Division A: At Large & Region 3 Division C: Region 13 & Region 17 Any member interested in filling the position in their region or At Large, should refer to the policy above. If you have further questions please contact a Director in your Division. Applicants that are verified to be in good standing with five written recommendations that have been verified will be asked to attend the June 19th Board Meeting in Ft. Worth to be considered and if approved will be seated immediately. The letters of recommendation should be sent to: Robert Richey Chairman of the Board.
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North Texas Longhorn Breeders Association By Kevin Rooker
Wise County Youth Project
The future of any group or association depends on attracting and keeping new members. The Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America is no exception. The challenge becomes how to bring in and retain new members to the association, especially those that would otherwise never be exposed to who we are or how wonderful and addicting raising Texas Longhorn cattle can be. In 2000 and 2001, the North Texas Longhorn Breeders Association (NTLBA) donated several Longhorn heifers to a group of youth from Wise County. The idea was conceived by then NTLBA board members T.M. Smith and Stan Briney, to promote the Longhorn breed in the North Texas area. After tireless meetings with the Wise County Youth Fair Board of Directors, a Longhorn class was created at the Wise County Youth Fair heifer show to exhibit the donated Longhorn heifers for all of Wise County to see. That program was quite successful. Many of the youth received heifers then went on to join the TLBT and show Longhorns for many years. You will recognize some of the names from that program: Sarah and Allie Galloway, Aaron Estel and Amanda Rooker to name but a few. Those families have continued to be a part of the TLBAA and TLBT with younger siblings showing cattle. All of the recipients from the 2000/2001-donation program are no longer eligible to show as youth exhibitors, but many have remained active on the show circuit and continue to be involved in the activities of the TLBAA. In 2008, the NTLBA Board of Directors noticed that the Longhorn class at the Youth Fair had begun to dwindle over that last couple of years. There did not seem to be many “new” youth exhibitors, especially in Wise County. In the fall of 2008, the NTLBA Board of Directors decided to revive the idea of donating heifers to youth exhibitors in the Wise County area. To say the least, the revived program has been a resounding success, though a few changes from the original program have been made. Potential youth exhibitors are recruited in several ways. We have met with and explained the program to several of the Ag teachers in Wise County, but the greatest number of new youth exhibitors has come by word of mouth - friends telling friends about their Longhorns. The exhibitors get a lot of questions from the community during the Wise County Youth Fair, which has also become another venue to recruit new youth exhibitors. The potential youth exhibitors are required to write a letter to the NTLBA Board of Directors, explaining why they want a Longhorn heifer. They are also asked to explain where the heifer will be kept, and how they plan to feed and care for her. The breeders of the NTLBA have really stepped up. Once the program was-re introduced, many breeders have been more than willing to donate a heifer, some have even donated two. Breeders and youth are matched randomly. The breeders and the youth enter into an agreement that outlines the responsibilities of each. The purpose of this agreement is to assure that both parties, (donating breeder and youth recipient) have a clear understanding of what is expected of each. It is intended to be a guideline to help make the program a success. Good and frequent communication between breeder and recipient is essential. Details of the agreement are available for review on our Web site at www.NTLBA.org. After the youth have met all of their responsibilities, they meet with the breeder to discuss the future breeding and showing plans for the heifer. If both parties are interested in moving forward, then the breeder will transfer the ownership of the heifer into the youth’s name. It is also at this time, if for whatever reason, the youth exhibitor no longer wishes to continue, or if the breeder feels the heifer has not been properly cared
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The Wise County Youth Project Members: Top Row, from left. Kelby Meadows, Rachel Remmele, Lindsey Rooker, Wesley Meadows, Stahlman Remmele, Lucas Cook, Tyler Webster. Bottom row, from left, Haley Hadley, Molly Cook, Shelby Rooker, Carson Webster, Ian Remmele, Colton McCormick, Turner Young
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for, the heifer can be returned to the breeder. As a result of this program, in two years, 11 new youth and six new families have become active in the NTLBA. Here are the youth exhibitors and their respective donors:
2009 Participants and Donors Youth Tyler Webster, Bridgeport TX Wesley Meadows, Paradise, TX Molly Cook, Paradise, TX Luke Cook, Paradise, TX Rachel Remmele, Paradise, TX Stahlman Remmele, Paradise, TX
Donating Breeder John and Brenda Oliver, Waxahachie, TX Kevin and Laury Rooker, Poolville, TX Trigg and Traci Moore, Hico, TX T.M. (Smitty) and Jean Smith, Boyd, TX Trigg and Traci Moore, Hico, TX Dick and Cheryl Curry, Springtown, TX
2010 Participants and Donors Turner Young at home with his new heifer 4G Daphne Chex
Ian Remelle and Turner Young talk with Judge Brandon Callis at Autobahn Classic.
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Molly Cook and her bull “Goblin” at the North Texas State Fair
*Editor’s note: During the 2010 Affiliates President’s Meeting held in January, many successful programs that the various TLBAA Affiliates had conducted over the year were discussed. The following is a successful program that NTLBA President Mary Dawn Tekell presented. I would like to thank Kevin Rooker for providing written information to the Trails, in order to share it with our membership. - BC April 2010
Youth Carson Webster, Bridgeport TX Colton McCormick, Paradise, TX Turner Young, Paradise, TX Haley Horne, Paradise, TX Ian Remmele, Paradise, TX
Donating Breeder Curtis and Deanie Bena, Arlington, TX Randy and Mary Ellen Maddox, Henrietta, TX Kerry and Nancee Mounce, Ana, TX T.M. (Smitty) and Jean Smith, Boyd, TX John and Brenda Oliver, Waxahacie, TX
NTLBA members Mike and Kim MacLeod also made a generous donation to the program of four bulls (all of which have been steered). A drawing was held at our NTLBA Christmas program and the winners were Molly Cook, Rachael Remmele, Kelby Meadows and Carson Webster. The youth have exhibited at many shows including The Wise County Youth Fair, The Fort Worth Stock Show, The Star of Texas in San Antonio, NTLBA Spring Show in Glen Rose, The North Texas State Fair in Denton, The State Fair of Texas, The TLBAA World Show and The Autobahn Youth Scholarship Tour among others. The number of entries at this year’s Wise County Youth Fair will set an all time record for entries and exhibitors. They are well on their way to having the largest number of entries for any heifer class. The accomplishments of the exhibitors are too many mention. Suffice it to say that countless ribbons, a few belt buckles and several thousand dollars of scholarship money have been won. Heifers are being bred and calves are being born. Several of the exhibitors have been the lucky recipients of donated heifers and steers at The Autobahn Youth Scholarship Tour. And one of the more important accomplishments, families have begun to purchase additional animals to add to their herd, completing the Longhorn addiction! To be privileged enough to watch these young exhibitors receive their “own” animals to care for and show has been one of the more rewarding experiences I have been associated with. Their enthusiasm is contagious. The pride they take in caring for and preparing their animals to show is obvious. To see them enter the show ring for the first time, their heads held high because this is their heifer is indescribable. To see one exhibitor, Haley Horne, singled out among all others, to receive a herdsman award (including a belt buckle) for her persistence and enthusiasm brings smiles and a few tears from everyone. Watching them work as a group, becoming friends, helping and encouraging each other, gives us a glimpse into the future of our association, and the future looks bright. The revival of the program originally conceived by T.M. and Stan has been one of the best decisions we have made as a board. We plan to continue the program as long as there are interested youth exhibitors. We would encourage all associations to explore similar programs. The future of our association is dependent on it. If you would like additional information, or would be interested in donating a heifer to our program, please feel free to contact Kevin or Laury Rooker, Program Coordinators at krooker@centurylink.net, or visit our associations Web site at www.NTLBA.org.
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Best at West Membership Sale MARCH 6, 2009 WEST, TX AUCTIONEER: BRIAN UPTMORE, WEST, TX COMMENTATOR: STEVEN ZUNKER SALE MANAGEMENT: TLBAA SALES MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Highlights 90 Registered Lots Registered Average: $381 218 Commercial Lots Commercial Average: $282 Volume Buyers: Cody Lee, Gatesville, TX; Anthony Anderson; Hal Brame, Moyers, OK; Bub Gage; Jamey Stevens Photos by Brenda Cantrell and Kim Barfield
HIGH SELLING LOT:
he March Best at West sale was a great time to buy some superb Texas Longhorns. Executive VP Director, Charlie Buenger, Crawford, TX, welcomed the crowd and gave announcements. The sale began with the auctioning of the April and May Trails covers. The winning bid for April was $1,600 by Diamond D Ranch, Dawn and Darin Divinia, Red Oak, TX, and the winning bid for the May cover was $2,300 by Donnie and Marilyn Taylor, 4 T Longhorns, Lufkin, TX; Brent and Cindy Bolen, Bolen Longhorns, Lufkin, TX and Joel and Shirley Lemley, Lemley Longhorns, Blackwell, TX. A special thank you to 4 Bar Ranch, Bill and Suzanne Torkildsen, Fayetteville, TX, for their donation lot benefiting the TLBAA. Auctioneer Brian Uptmore kept a swift pace running Longhorns through the ring, as Board Director Steven Zunker, Luling, TX, read off the pedigrees. Once again Frank, Sue, Teresa and Gary Bowdoin, Crawford, TX, provided a delicious feast on Friday for all members to enjoy and Paul and Mari-Kathryn Braswell, Cactus Ridge Ranch, Forestburg, TX, provided the adult beverages. Make plans to attend the May 8th Best at West Sale, we look forward to seeing you!
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Mike MacLeod, Palo Pinto, TX; Teresa and Gary Bowdoin, Crawford, TX.
Paul Braswell, Forestburg, TX; TLBAA Director Charlie Buenger, Crawford, TX.
TLBAA Director, Donnie Taylor, Lufkin, TX; Cliff Whitfill, Covington, TX. Lee and Dan Tisdale, Bowie, TX.
$1,150
ST OBVIOUS ROSE (2003 daughter of Obvious Prophet and Royal Te’s Classic Rose) Consignor: Kurt Twining, Addison, TX. Buyer: Ron & Kevin Asbill, Tyler, TX.
OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS: $800 – WIREGRASS ADONCIA (2008
daughter of Wiregrass Phenomenon and Wiregrass Dixie Delta) Consignor: David Vizza, San Antonio, TX. Buyer: Bowdoin Partnership, Crawford, TX.
$725
– CALICO 6/4 (2004 son of IV Oaks Convict and Miss Richie’s Rose) Consignor: John I. Roberts, Huntington, TX. Buyer: Anthony Anderson.
$650
– IPR CHERRY EMPRESS (2006 daughter of Tri 7 Southern Emperor and Slater 45/3) Consignor: Glenn E Phipps, Santo, TX. Buyer: Joe and Carolyn Wissel, San Marcos, TX.
$650 – FC DONNA’S SPARKLY GEM (2004 daughter of JMC Phenomenal Ranger and FC Diamond Dollar Donna) Consignor: H&L Ranch, Johnson City, TX. Buyer: Martin Siegmund, Aledo, TX.
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Joe Wissel, San Marcos, TX; Dale Hunt, Ardmore, OK; Rich & Linda Spooner, Stonewall, OK; Glenn Phipps, Santo, TX.
Paul Braswell, Forestburg, TX; Joan and Asa Gamble, Hubbard, TX; Linda & Rick Alexander, Magnolia, TX.
Freida and Bill Golden, Stephenville, TX.
$600 – 30 HEAVEN’S HEART (2002 daugh-
ter of Whelming Blackjack and G&L Heart 2 Heart) Consignor: Don Rogers, Tucson, AZ. Buyer: Shawn Stewart, Keller, TX.
Members enjoy the delicious meal and great conversation.
$600 – C3 POPPY (2006 daughter of John
E Longhorn 77 and C3 Peggy) Consignor: Marshall and Mary Ann Crenshaw, College Station, TX. Buyer: Hal Brame, Moyers, OK.
$600 – C3 HILDA (2005 daughter of John E Longhorn 77 and C3 Peggy) Consignor: Marshal and Mary Ann Crenshaw, College Station, TX. Buyer: Hal Brame, Moyers, OK.
Joel Wissel, San Marcos, TX; Frank and Sue Bowdoin, Crawford, TX. Texas Longhorn Trails
Is Stocking Rate So Important? by R. Dwayne Rice, Rangeland Management Specialist Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Lincoln, Kansas
Selecting the correct stocking rate for a pasture may be the most difficult, but also the most important, decision a manager can make. The problem would be greatly simplified if forage yields from pastures were the same year after year or fluctuated only between narrow limits. It is this unpredictability of forage yield that causes the difficulty. Hitting the magic 50 percent use of annual forage production is the goal, but what happens when the degree of use is consistently above 50 percent for 3-5 years? We know that plant responses to grazing are conditioned by past history, as well as environmental conditions; however, at the end of the season, it is stocking rate that will ultimately determine the potential forage production for several years into the future. This year’s stocking rate, the choice of the manager, will directly affect next year’s forage production, plant community, livestock production, and economic return from the pasture.
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How much can the stocking rate affect forage production? A number of research studies across the country have been conducted to measure the effects of stocking rate on forage production. Several of these studies have been conducted in the Kansas Flint Hills, where drought is not much of a concern, and near Hays, where precipitation is more variable. The results from these studies, regardless of where or when they were conducted, are remarkably similar. After 3-5 years, heavy grazing (the annual removal of 60 percent or more of the production of the primary forage species) resulted in less forage production in the pasture the following year compared to a moderately grazed pasture (the annual removal of 40-50 percent of the production of the primary forage species). Over a 25 year period, repeated heavy grazing resulted in a 20 percent decline in forage production while moderate grazing had no effect on forage production potential. It is important to note the difference between heavy grazing and moderate grazing is a mere 10 percent greater degree of use of the primary forage plants within the plant community. As would be expected due to selectivity of cattle, the most -continued on pg. 57
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FORUM The Trails is offering a Texas Longhorn Breeders Forum column each month. TLBAA member Justin Rombeck asks various breeding questions to successful breeders inside the Longhorn Industry to get their viewpoints and hopefully some insights into their programs. This month, Justin asks the 2009 Co-Breeder of the Year, Dora Thompson and member Todd McKnight:
What advice do you have for someone just getting into the Registered Longhorn Business?
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Do some ground work. Research first, and decide how many cows you can put on your pasture without overgrazing. Be sure you have good fencing and a place to work them. Find out what “working them” means. What will they need, how will you feed them and can you get hay? What vet supplies should you have on hand and do you have access to a good vet? Plan the design of your holding brand, because you will soon need a set of branding irons. Try to stay away from tight angles on you holding brand. Tight angles cause too much burning between the lines of your brand. Decide what type of program you will have. Will you breed for horn, color or body (hopefully all three)? Of course, you want good milkers and, good dispositions, (especially if you have children). Decide how much money you plan to spend per animal, and on your entire starter herd. Find breeders for mentors who are knowledgeable and that you trust. Find out how to join the TLBAA. Their number is (817) 625-6241. The first breeder you buy from can help a lot. Asks lots of questions go to the Web sites and go to ranches and look. Go to sales, your Trails magazine (published by the TLBAA) will tell you when and where they are being held. Start researching different bloodlines and decide what you like. You really need to do some of this (although you may change your mind later) BEFORE you buy a lot of cows, and in particular, before deciding on a bull. Don’t buy them if you don’t have something for them to eat. Too many times I hear how Longhorns are scavengers and will eat anything, including pine straw and tree limbs. Longhorns need hay and feed. Dora Thompson – www.sandhillsranch.com
I have learned a lot over the years and looking back I am thankful for all the learning moments that have helped me get to where I am today. If I were looking to get into the Longhorn Industry today I would consider these thoughts: 1. Get a bird’s eye view of the Longhorn industry by obtaining copies of the association’s magazine for the past 3 or 4 months. Read the articles, get the scoop on breeders in the industry (visit their Web sites), study previous sales results and locate Longhorn ranches in your area that you can go visit. 2. This business is about building relationships. Spend the time it requires. You want to do business with and hang out with people you trust and respect. 3. Ask tons of questions. Then, listen and write down what you learn. Focus on who is doing what, how they are doing it, are they successful and if so, why. I have not come across a single breeder who wasn’t willing to take time to help out another breeder. Once you have talked to a cross section of breeders you will begin to get a direction for your program and an idea of what your next step should be. 4. Be clear about your reasons for becoming a Longhorn breeder. There is a big difference between a hobby and a business. Whatever direction you choose, keep everything in perspective, have fun and enjoy the breed. 5. Finally, patience is a virtue and in this industry you’ll need a lot of it. Between your learning curve and “Mother Nature” throwing you curves, you will find the care and breeding of Longhorns a rewarding venture. Enjoy the journey and remember; being a great student will someday move you to the head of the class in tip-to-tip and total horn. Todd and Kelli McKnight -cedarviewranch.com
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C E D A R V I E W R A N C H
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Texas Longhorn Trails
June 16 - 20, 2010 Will Rogers Memorial CenterFort Worth, TX 8:00 am – 4:00 pm . . . . . .Move In 8:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vendors Move In 4:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TLBT Officers & Directors Meeting – Coburn Room 6:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Annual Barn Party – Brown-Lupton Room
8:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cattle to Make Ready 8:45 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TLBT Ring Procedure Meeting 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Opening Ceremonies & Youth Affiliate March 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vendors Open 9:00 am-3 pm . . . . . . . . . .Quiz Bowl Opens 9:15 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pee Wee Showmanship 9:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .National Youth Show – John Justin Arena
8:00-11:00 am . . . . . . . . . .Gold Merit– Coburn Room I &II –West Sale Arena III & IV 8:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Free Cattle Must Have Numbers in Place
April 2010
9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vendors Open 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Free Cattle Division – John Justin Arena 11:00 am-12:00 pm . . . . . .Livestock Judging—John Justin Arena 1:00 pm-3:00 pm . . . . . . . .TLBT General Membership Meeting – Coburn Room 3:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Select Sr. Marketing Sale 4:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flag Presentation and Breeder Memorial Trophy Steer Show – John Justin Arena 7:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TLBT Awards Banquet – Brown-Lupton Room
8:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Haltered Division Make Ready 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Vendors Open 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Haltered Divison – John Justin Arena NO Cattle will be released before the end of the Halter Division Show
8:30 am – 12:00 p.m. . . . .Move out cattle
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Time to Get Ready!
We are getting ready to “Round-up” the best of the TLBT for the 2010 World Show and National Youth Show, June 16-20 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, TX. The deadline to enter this year’s show is May 10, 2010. The TLBAA is gearing up for some friendly competition, great entertainment, and some fun surprises! Move In 8 am – 4 pm Below is the Youth Event Schedule, for full Upon arrival, TLBT members will need to check in at the 2010 World Show Schedule details, see page TLBAA Show office located in the John Justin Arena to receive stall assignments and sign-up for showmanship. Seniors, be sure 39 in this issue. to turn in your Senior Gratuity applications. There is still time to get information about the Senior Gratuity and the Gold Merit Competition by visiting the TLBAA Web site or by contacting Pam Galloway at (817) 625-6241. The deadlines for both are May 10, 2010. Any individual or group may apply to have a Youth Herdsman booth in the cattle barn; if space permits. To make your reservations for the limited space, contact Pam Galloway before the entry deadline of May 10, 2010. We will try to accommodate all who wish to participate. 4:00 pm TLBT Officers and Directors in the Coburn Room. 6:00 pm the Annual Barn Party – sponsored by: North Texas Longhorn Breeders Association.
8:30 am Cattle to Make Ready. 8:45 am A TLBT Ring Procedure meeting will be held. 9:00 am Opening Ceremonies and Youth Affiliate Get your cameras ready, don’t forget film and batteries! 9:00 am Quiz Bowl Begins. 9:15 am Pee Wee Showmanship. 9:30 am The National Youth Show – Good Luck to All Exhibitors!
8:00 am The Gold Merit Competition will begin in Coburn Room for levels I and II and the West Sale Arena for levels III and IV. 11:00 am TLBT Livestock Judging Contest. 1:00 pm TLBT Annual Membership Meeting. You’ll have the opportunity to cast your vote for the youth officers and directors. 3:00 pm Select Senior Marketing Sale. 7:00 pm TLBT Awards Banquet – Brown Lupton Room.
TLBT BANQUET aby! B s a g e V It’s
You can bet that the 2010 TLBT Banquet is going to be a big winner. To get a winning ticket you will want to buy your ticket(s) early. All tickets bought before the banquet will be eligible for a drawing of a special prize to be given at the banquet. Ticket prices are: $25 early purchase, $35 at the door. Don’t wait, place your bets early and you could be a winner!
CALLING FOR TROPHY STEERS
Trophy Steers Show Contestants need to contact Pam Galloway to enter the show. There will be awards for Class winners this year. If you’ve got a winning Trophy Steer, grab the phone and call to enter today! Entry fee - $100.
The Radisson Fort Worth – Fossil Creek is offering a reduced rate of $85 to TLBAA World Show participants. Call (817)625-9911 to make your reservations and tell them you are with the TLBAA World Show to get the reduced rate.
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You Could Win A Heifer!
The first place winner in each of the four age groups will win a Registered Longhorn heifer! Second and third place will also win a special prize for all of their hard work. Remember, you need to let the Gold Merit Committee know that you are going to participate by returning the entry form to the TLBAA office by May 10, 2010. In order to enter, you must have participated in at least one affiliate-sponsored youth show. You will be interviewed by a judging committee regarding: your knowledge of the Texas Longhorn breed, familiarity with your project, ability to respond spontaneously and sincerity of responses will be important considerations. There are thee parts to the Gold Merit Contest: 1. Public Speaking 2. Interview 3. Project Book (Books are due June 16.) Winners of the following four divisions will receive Texas Longhorn heifers donated by TLBAA members. Awards are categorized as follows: All ages are as of January 1, 2010 Junior - up to 9 years old Intermediate - 10-12 years old Teen - 13-15 years old Senior - 16-19 years old For complete instructions, contact Pam Galloway at the TLBAA office or visit www.tlbaa.org.
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HELP US! We still need 5 heifers.
If you would like to donate a heifer call Lana Hightower. We would like to thank Richard & Linda Spooner, El Coyote Ranch and Wilton Wilton for their heifer donations.
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What is the ca use of “foot rot” in grazing cattle?
If you know the answers to these questions or just like a challenge, then you will want to be a contestant in the Quiz Bowl. Your knowledge of Texas Longhorns, herd and health management and TLBAA/TLBT history will be put to the test. If you’ve read the Trails over the past year, you are well on your way to winning. All questions will come from past Trails articles. The multiple-choice test will be Thursday, June 17, during the National Youth Show. Awards will be presented in the same four divisions as showmanship: junior, intermediate, teen and senior. So, put your thinking cap on and ace the test!
TLBT JUDGING CONTEST
Put your judging skills to the test and compete in the TLBT Judging Contest at the National Youth Show! You will only be able to judge as an individual. The age groups for the judging contest are: • Junior - 7 to 9 years-old • Intermediate 10 to 12 years-old • Teen - 13 to 15 years-old • Senior - 16 to 19 years-old Judging will be held on Friday, June 18 at 11 a.m. in the John Justin Arena There will be four classes: junior heifers, senior heifers, bulls and steers. Four animals will be in each class. In case of a tie, there will be a tiebreaker, at which point, a question will be asked of the contestant. Results will be announced at the Youth Banquet and awards will be presented. Hall of Fame points will be awarded for the top three in each division. • 1st 100 points • 2nd 50 points • 3rd 25 points Volunteers are needed for group leaders and helpers. Entry forms will be available online at www.tlbaa.org. Entry forms must be returned by May 10, 2010 with $5 fee. For additional entry information for the Judging Contest, contact the TLBAA office or view E-Trails. Return the form and the fee to the TLBAA office at: 2315 N. Main St., Suite 402, Fort Worth, TX 76164.
SENIOR GRATUITY
If you are a senior TLBT member who needs a little help with those upcoming college expenses, call the TLBAA office and ask for a gratuity application. The TLBT awards gratuities annually for students when they meet the following criteria: • Applicants can be a member of the TLBT or current age appropriate member of the TLBAA, who is actively working with the Texas Longhorn breed • The applicant must be a high school senior • Candidates must submit their application to the TLBAA office no later than May 10 of each calendar year • An official transcript of his/her high school for grades 9th-12th must accompany all applications • Applicants will be reviewed by a committee and application will be evaluated on a point system in the following four areas: 1. 300 word essay on the topic – “My Career” 2. Membership in the TLBT 3. Service on the board or as an officer of the TLBT 4. Activities and participation: National Youth Show, Gold Merit and Affiliate Youth Show For more information or for a Gratuity Application, contact Pam Galloway.
$4,500 2-Full pages color advertisements or 6- 1/3-page color advertisements inside Trails magazine beginning with April 2010 and ending September 2010
Full-page advertisement in the World Exposition Program Create 1 hanging banner for arena, and have an arena booth $2,500
Special recognition at evening events, the TLBT Show and World Exposition
1-Full page color advertisement or 3- 1/3-page color advertisements inside Trails magazine beginning with April 2010 and ending September 2010 Full-page advertisement in the World Exposition Program
$1,000 1/3-page color advertisement inside Trails magazine to run between April 2010 and September 2010
Create 1 hanging banner for arena, and have an arena booth
1/2-page advertisement in the World Exposition Program
Special recognition at evening events, the TLBT Show and World Exposition
Create 1 hanging banner for arena
$500
Special recognition at evening events, the TLBT Show and World Exposition
1/6-page color advertisement inside Trails magazine to run between April 2010 and September 2010 1/3-page advertisement in the World Exposition Program Special recognition at evening events, the TLBT Show and World Exposition Space for 1 hanging banner
$250
Sale pen color advertisement inside Trails magazine beginning with April 2010 and ending September 2010 1/4-page advertisement in the World Exposition Program Special recognition at the TLBT Show and World Exposition
$100
Space for 1 hanging banner
Business card advertisement in the World Exposition Program Special recognition at the TLBT Show and World Exposition
BARN PARTY North Texas Longhorn Association $4,500
RANGE BOSS South Texas Longhorn Association
2-Full page color advertisements or 6- 1/3 page color advertisements inside Trails magazine beginning with April 2010 and ending September 2010 Full page advertisement in the World Exposition Program Create 1 hanging banner for arena, and have an arena booth Special recognition at evening events, the TLBT Show and World Exposition
TOP HAND Bolen Longhorns, Brent & Cindy Bolen Triple R Ranch, Robert & Kim Richey Winchester Futurity Ark-La-Tex East Texas Longhorn Association
BRAND INSPECTOR PLUS Cavenders
If you have any questions regarding the Sponsorship Packages, feel free to contact one of the members of the World Show Committee: Chairman Lana Hightower, Cindy Dennis, Kim Hudson, Trigg Moore, John Oliver, Carole Phillips, Bodie Quary, Robert Richey, Kevin Rooker, Dr. Lou Shields, Donnie Taylor, Mike Wilson and Youth Advisors: Patty & David Vizza, Trigg & Traci Moore and Steve & Bodie Quary.
BRAND INSPECTOR West Texas Longhorn Affiliate
BRONC BUSTER Diamond R Longhorns, Robert & LouAnn Rubel
DUDE Lone Wolf Ranch, Dr. Lee & Linda Ragains
TLBT President’s Message BARN PARTY, BANQUET, LIVESTOCK JUDGING, GOLD MERIT, QUIZ BOWL, ELECTIONS, SHOWMANSHIP... The clock is ticking and the World show is just around the corner. I’m sure by now everyone knows the theme for the banquet this year is VEGAS. The banquet will be just like one of the big shows at a Vegas casino, so dress up in your best (girls this is a good excuse to ask your parents for a new special dress) and join everyone at the best show offered on the Vegas Strip this year, THE TLBT BANQUET. New this year, Dr. Tammy Tiner and her committee are working to have two sessions of the Gold Merit simultaneously. This will require a complete extra set of judges, so they will need an accurate count of participants. Check the TLBAA Web site for deadlines and to download Gold Merit forms. If you are a graduating senior and interested in scholarships offered through the TLBAA, the deadlines and forms can also be downloaded on the TLBAA Web site. If you are planning on running for an office, now is the time to start creating your campaign. Officers must commit to a lot of extra hours, so before running for office, be sure you are willing to add extra hours at shows and also during time at home. You should ask your parents first, as being an officer is a commitment on their part also. You should be working on Quiz Bowl right now. All questions will come from prior issues of the Trails magazine, so pull those back issues out and read, read, read. The answers are all in front of you. If you haven’t kept your back issues go online to the TLBAA Web site to find the issues that were online. Check on pages 40-41 for a complete schedule of all activities for the exciting 2010 World Show! Don’t forget to pack your pressed and ready to go “pink” shirts from the Dallas and Fort Worth shows. See you in June; it’s going to be a blast!
Becca Vizza
Becca Vizza- TLBT President
TLBT group showing “pink support” during the San Antonio Livestock Show.
Congratulations to Patty Vizza! She received the Bob & Linda Moore award during the Autobahn Classic held in Fort Worth, TX.
DON'T FORGET TO SELL THOSE RAFFLE TICKETS FOR THE DUBE CHUTE. Steve and Bodie Quary have donated a calf to the TLBT member that sells the most tickets! Thanks, Mr. and Mrs. Quary, for all you do! April 2010
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Give your breeding program See These Ladies At The Butler Sale Sept. 3-4, 2010 • Lockhart, TX
Beadle Land & Cattle - Ray & Bonnie Beadle Los Gatos & Hollister, California (408) 656-6266 Fax: (408) 356-7383 e-mail: raybeadle@templeinland.com
Box Z Ranch - Steven Zunker & Louis Christa 1506 Harwood Road, Luling, TX 78648 Ranch mobile (210) 827-3940 www.boxzranch.com
Buckhorn Cattle Company - Buck & Sharon Adams 110 N. Broad, Guthrie, OK 73044 www.buckhorncattle.com (405) 260-1942 • (405) 282-9800
Eagles Ridge Longhorns - Paul & Judi Sellers
3245 Sugarloaf Key Rd, U21A, Punta Gorda, Florida 33955 (941) 979-2419 or (443) 624-0792 e-mail: ancopa5@yahoo.com
LITTLE ACE MARIE LA VOE DOB: 4/23/03
Falls Creek Longhorns - Stanley & Sandi Tidwell
Sire: Little Ace Big Jake Dam: Little Ace Mrs Delicious
2330 W. FM 875, Midlothian, TX 76065 Contact Russell Hooks - (409) 381-0616 Herd Manager/Consultant e-mail: russellh@longhornroundup.com
Kent & Sandy Harrell
15 W 6th St Ste 2510, Tulsa, OK 74119 (918) 299-6402 • (918) 733-4008 www.harrellranch.com • e-mail: Kent@harrellranch.com
Kaso, Lisa & Jake Kety - Little Ace Cattle Company P.O. Box 386, Folsom LA 70437 (985) 796-3918 e-mail: ketyfolsom@aol.com
E R MAKAYLA DOB: 8/2/05
Sire: Mesquite MC 59 Dam: Jackie Lynn 1186
Brennan & Michele Potts - Rocking P Longhorns P.O. Box 579, Emory, TX 75440 (903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400 e-mail: bpotts1@verizon.net
Rafter H Longhorns - Kenn Harding, Tammy Tiner & Laura Harding RHIANNON BR3 DOB: 3/24/03
200 Pershing Ave., College Station, TX 77840 (979) 777-5256 e-mail: rafter-h@rafter-h-longhorns.com
Rio Vista Ranch – Elmer & Susan Rosenberger 4818 Eck Lane, Austin, TX 78734 (512) 266-3250 Cell: (512) 422-8336 e-mail: elmer@riovistaranch.com www.riovistaranch.com
Shamrock Land & Cattle LLC - Gary, Patric & McKenna Donovan Sire: R3 Dylan Dam: Sage Ann FM 298
Eagles Ridge Longhorns - Paul & Judi Sellers 3245 Sugarloaf Key Rd, U21A, Punta Gorda, Florida 33955 (941) 979-2419 or (443) 624-0792 email: ancopa5@yahoo.com
Look for us girls at the Butler Sale!
P.O. Box 374, Mt. Hood, OR 97041 e-mail: butlerlonghorns@yahoo.com (541) 490-4681
Westfarms Inc. – Dale, Lynette, Leslie & Matt Westmoreland 13529 Hwy 450, Franklinton, LA 70438 (985) 795-1539 Cell: (985) 515-3172 e-mail: lwestmoreland.ees@wpsb.org
a boost with Butler genetics! 446 Ranch - Lonnie Shan & Raymond Cruthis 7303 CR 446 • Thorndale, TX 76577 (512) 269-9037 e-mail: CR446Ranch@aol.com www.butlertexaslonghorns.com/Breeders/shan.html
Frank Anderson Jr. and III 828 South Rosemary Drive • Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846-8020 • (713) 984-9431
Concho Ranch - Tony & Judy Cain 707 S. David St • San Angelo, TX 76903 (325) 657-0707 • (325) 650-4676 e-mail: tcconchoranch@hotmail.com
DALGOOD Longhorns - Malcolm & Connie Goodman (713) 782-8422 • Waller, TX e-mail: dalgood@comcast.net www.dalgoodlonghorns.com
4T Longhorns - Donnie & Marilyn Taylor 2038 Marshall Ivy Rd., Huntington, TX 75949 (936) 422-3155 • Cell (936) 414-1401 e-mail: longhorn4t@msn.com • www.4tlonghorns.com
Krazy K Longhorns – Theo & Gail Kocian Hallettsville, TX • (361) 798-6774 www.krazyklonghorns.com e-mail: gail@krazyklonghorns.com
Bob & Pam Loomis - Loomis Longhorns Rt. 1 Box 673 • Marietta, OK 73448 (580) 276-9265 • Fax (580) 276-3049 e-mail: loomis20@juno.com
Rocking G Ranch - Mrs. Ramie Griffin 5005 Callais Road • Beaumont, TX 77713 (409) 892-2662 • Fax (409) 838-6926 Cell (409) 781-3215 e-mail: dayamisrockingranch@yahoo.com
Sidewinder Cattle Company - Ed Shehee, Jr. 1007 Airport Blvd • Pensacola, FL 32504 (850) 572-6595 www.sidewindercattleco.com
Stanley Cattle Co. - David Stanley 3435 Talbert Ranch Rd., China Spring, TX 76633 (254) 836-4223 • (254) 836-9603 www.StanleyCattleCo.com e-mail: david@stanleycattleco.com
Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. - John & Jane Thate 418 W. Margaret St. • Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 235-3467
Triple R Ranch - Robert & Kim Richey 21000 Dry Creek Road • San Angelo, TX 76901 (325) 942-1198 • e-mail: r3ranch@aol.com www.butlertexaslonghorns.com
LOT 1
May 8, 2010 • 11:00 A.M. • West, TX
LOT 2
SH Georgia Ten 43/8
CONSIGNOR: Sand Hills Ranch P.H.NO.: 43/8 TLBAA: 262159 CALVED: 6/7/08 DESCRIPTION: Solid dark red BREEDING: Not exposed COMMENTS: OCV'd. Straight Butler by our George W, son SH Georgia Pepper 75/4 out of a Good Meshell cow. Geo. Pepper is putting the horn, base and body on most of his offspring. We are overstocked in the Butler pasture, SH George Pepper 75/4 so you gain. MF Reba's Chains
LOT 4
SH Bold Ambush 58/5
CONSIGNOR: Sand Hills Ranch P.H.NO.: 58/5 TLBAA: 74958 CALVED: 10/2/05 DESCRIPTION: Red and white lineback, white underline, head and rear with red switch COMMENTS: Total McGill breeding…pretty nice bull being wasted because I have no place for him. An Ambush son out of Tin Cup, a Tango daughter. Mr. McGill's tried and true good breeding. Jump start your herd! Never Bred…
LOT 6
Ambush 13 Tin Cup
T Bone Tumbleweed 2 Tango Tin Pan
J&R's Eclipse J&R's Night Owl
CONSIGNOR: Sand Hills Ranch P.H.NO.: 7 TLBAA: 77346 CALVED: 1/25/06 DESCRIPTION: White with small spots and speckles BREEDING: COMMENTS: A 4 year old 60" TTT Ambush son out of an Unempeckable daughter who measured 62+" TTT although tipped about 3". His sire, Ambush is a showcase winner and measures 69" TTT. McGill breeding on top and Coach on bottom. No free pasture and never used for breeding.
LOT 3
Circle K Donovan My Katie Impressive Specklette
Ambush 13 Wisely Lady
Ambush 13 J's Splash Lass
LOT 5
T Bone Tumbleweed 2 Unimpeachable GMR 721-2
SH Tumbleweed Splash 7/8
CONSIGNOR: Sand Hills Ranch P.H.NO.: 7/8 TLBAA: 256086 CALVED: 2/11/08 DESCRIPTION: White with dark ears and switch BREEDING: Not exposed COMMENTS: Sire 69" TTT. Dam 63" TTT in 2009. She may not show it much yet, but if you look close, you can see she is twisting. Her dam is very twisty and she is 1/2 Owen McGill breeding. Her sire is a showcase winner.
T Bone Tumbleweed 2 J's Smoke J's Painted Lass
SH Majestic Thunder 45/7
CONSIGNOR: Sand Hills Ranch P.H.NO.: 45/7 TLBAA: 250033 CALVED: 5/15/07 DESCRIPTION: Red and white BREEDING: Exposed to: SH Echo of Ambush from 03/10/09-03/30/10 COMMENTS: OCV'd. A beautiful Southern Thunder granddaughter by Ambush. Dam had huge horns and was from the DuBose program. She's exposed to my favorite Ambush son, "Echo" who throws wonderful horn, body and base.
Ambush 13
Dubose's Classic Beauty
LOT 7
S&L's Midnight
CONSIGNOR: Carla Jo Payne P.H.NO.: 139/5 TLBAA: 235509 CALVED: 2/6/05 DESCRIPTION: Black BREEDING: Exposed to: Shalako Chex from 03/25/10 to sale date COMMENTS: OCV'd. A beautiful black cow with a great pedigree, and an awesome heifer on side by Shalako Chex a VJ Tommie son, bred back same way for a 3N-1 package.
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George W. RG 92 MF Blue Pepper DOT RG 03 MF Chain Horse MF C-A-L Reba
SH Wise Ruler 7/6
T Bone Tumbleweed 2 Southern Thunder Dubose's Buttons
Red Opium YS
CONSIGNOR: Carla Jo Payne P.H.NO.: 425 TLBAA: 234630 CALVED: 5/9/05 DESCRIPTION: Red, white mottled face and chest BREEDING: Exposed to: Shalako Chex from 03/25/10 to sale date COMMENTS: OCV'd. A beautiful Butler bred cow with a great attitude, and an awesome heifer by Shalako Chex born 01/19/10, this gal will go to shows and have horns to boot. A 3-N-1 package.
Dalgood's Droopy Mojo Miss Redmac 87
Ace's Mojo OT Droopy's Big Base Little Ace Beaujo Miss Redmac 31/8
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LOT 8
CONSIGNOR: Carla Jo Payne P.H.NO.: 87 TLBAA: 207998 CALVED: 5/10/01 DESCRIPTION: Red and white spotted and speckled, mottled head BREEDING: Exposed to: Shalako Chex from 03/25/10 to 06/15/09 and Boomerang's Tierra CP from 06/20/0912/30/09 COMMENTS: OCV'd. A very brite color Butler cow, who can raise show calves. Should have calf by sale date.
Little Ace Beaujo Miss Redmac 31/8
LOT 10
Hot Stuff Diamond Blue Belle
Fontana Milby's Maressa
Dode's Boy Miss Victoria Ace's Milby Ace's Maressa in Gold
Bar W 25 2
LOT 11
Hunts Command Respect Powder Horn 13 Classic's Majestic FM 27 Monarch Angel
MF No Darlin
CONSIGNOR: Sand Hills Ranch P.H.NO.: 6/21 TLBAA: 76620 CALVED: 5/14/95 DESCRIPTION: White with red spots on sides, red ears BREEDING: Exposed to: BL Freeway Chex from 08/02/09to 04/08/10 COMMENTS: OCV'd. A nice straight Butler Meshell cow exposed to our black and white Farlap Chex son. She's had some nice heifers for us in the past. Add some good Meshell and some Farlap Chex genetics to your herd. Old photo.
No Droop MF Droopy's Darlin
No Double OT Droopy Bimbo Miss Droopy
CC Rosebud
CONSIGNOR: Allen Gilbreath P.H.NO.: 2/3 TLBAA: 211882 CALVED: 4/3/02 DESCRIPTION: Red BREEDING: Exposed to: Beerbaitnammo from 11/27/09-05/07/10 COMMENTS: OCV'd. Big, beautiful Shadowizm daughter with bull calf that could be your next Jr. Herd Sire. His father is out of the Great Keyman and is as big as his dad.
Shadowizm Emily
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DH Red Ranger DH Whelming Impact Tri 7 Southern Emperor RHF Cayenne
SH Hunter's Lilly 53/6
CONSIGNOR: Sand Hills Ranch P.H.NO.: 53/6 TLBAA: 245312 CALVED: 8/30/06 DESCRIPTION: Red BREEDING: Exposed to: SH Echo of Ambush from 03/18/09-03/30/10 COMMENTS: OCV'd. A Hunts Command Respect granddaughter out of a Classic's Majestic daughter. What great breeding! Exposed to a beautiful great producing Ambush son we call Echo. He throws SH Hunter's Respect 37/3 base, horn and body.
LOT 13
TCC Ring of Fire
CONSIGNOR: Mike Taylor P.H.NO.: 309 TLBAA: 80596 CALVED: 3/18/09 DESCRIPTION: Red and white COMMENTS: DH Ring around the Collar, DH Red Ranger and Tri Southern Emperor all over 70" TTT. His dam is 64 5/8" TTT, and she isn't even five. Also, RHF Cayenne 60+" TTT, and the great Cherry cow that sold for over $20,000. His conformation is excellent, straight back, long in the body, DH Ring Around the Collar deep in the chest, and lots of muscle. I am so sure that he will grow to over 70" TTT JL Cherie Pepper he comes with a money back guarantee.
April 2010
Chili Gunshy Gold Dust Diamond Lollipop
Gold Maressa
CONSIGNOR: Sand Hills Ranch P.H.NO.: 37/1 TLBAA: 206859 CALVED: 3/17/01 DESCRIPTION: Light red roan, red ears, mealy nose BREEDING: Exposed to: BL Freeway Chex from 03/19/09-04/08/10 COMMENTS: OCV'd. Good Butler cow, a Fontana daughter, exposed to straight Butler black and white Farlap Chex son. Should calve before sale day by him. Has had 3 heifers for me. I'm overstocked in the Butler pasture. Old photo.
LOT 14
Ace's Mojo Delta Halo Mr. Redmac 63/3 Miss Redmac 78/3
SH Gun Chill 43/7
CONSIGNOR: Sand Hills Ranch P.H.NO.: 43/7 TLBAA: 250031 CALVED: 5/11/07 DESCRIPTION: Red BREEDING: Exposed to: SH Echo of Ambush from 03/10/09-03/30/10 COMMENTS: OCV'd. Put some Gunman and Tabasco in your herd. This heifer's sire had some of the biggest base I've seen and she is exposed to Sh Echo of Ambush, a huge Ambush son who also produces horn, base and body. I'm overstocked, so your gain.
LOT 12
LOT 9
Miss Redmac 87
The Shadow Zither King' Hedda
TCC Awesome Red Luther
CONSIGNOR: Mike Taylor P.H.NO.: 4/17 TLBAA: 80597 CALVED: 10/20/08 DESCRIPTION: Red with white forehead COMMENTS: Look no further for a future herd sire. This young bull's horns are thick and lay out flat, and he should mature in the 70's. His pedigree is outstanding with greats like Awesome Martin Luther, DH Red Ranger, Awesome Viagra, BL Night Chex, and StarLight. His dam is Awesome Martin Luther an outstanding Red Ranger daughter well into the mid 60's TTT. All you need to do Awesome April is add feed and water.
BL Night Chex Safari B 1677 DH Red Ranger Awesome Minnie
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LOT 16
LOT 17
OSO Glitter Girl
CONSIGNOR: Rudy & Marilyn Bowling P.H.NO.: 16 TLBAA: 264290 CALVED: 8/10/03 DESCRIPTION: White body with red head and neck, red spots and red feet BREEDING: Not exposed COMMENTS: Cowcatcher and Mr. Measles in her pedigree. Gentle, eat out of your hand young cow. Dode Chex DJA 70 Classical Diamond
LOT 18
Hot Chex L Dode's Darling Classic Catch CP Diamond Girl
OSO Jackie Lea
CONSIGNOR: Rudy & Marilyn Bowling P.H.NO.: 23 TLBAA: 264291 CALVED: 5/25/06 DESCRIPTION: White body with small brown spots BREEDING: Not exposed COMMENTS: Nice young cow Circle K Donovan and Yates breeding.
Dode Chex DJA 70 OSO Lady Cleo
Hot Chex L Dode's Darling M. J Yates OSO Lady Fisher
OSO Taillight
CONSIGNOR: Rudy & Marilyn Bowling P.H.NO.: 21 TLBAA: 237823 CALVED: 5/5/05 DESCRIPTION: Brown with white lineback and belly BREEDING: Not exposed COMMENTS: Gentle cow Circle K Donovan and Dode's Boy with a little Yates on the mama's side. She should be pregnant but the proud father is one of our steers!?
Dode Chex DJA 70
OSO Sweet Georgia Brown
Hot Chex L Dode's Darling Dode Chex DJA 70 OSO Lady Cleo
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TLBAA Breed Advisory Committee’s
April - Herd Management Guide Spring Calving: 1. Weigh your yearling heifers and make necessary culling decisions prior to the start of the breeding season. Make sure that all replacement heifers are weighing at least 65 percent of their mature weight prior to breeding and are exhibiting estrus activity on a regular basis. The post partum interval (interval from calving to first observed estrus) for first–calf heifers is typically 20–30 days longer than mature cows. Therefore, begin breeding replacement heifers 20–30 days before the rest of the cow herd to allow sufficient time after calving for the heifers to resume estrus activity and join the rest of the cow herd during the breeding season. 2. Continue supplemental feeding as previously recommended. During the first 3–4 months of lactation, nutrient requirements increase substantially. Warm season pasture grasses are dormant until mid–April and provide most of the energy needs, but limited protein, phosphorus and Vitamin A. Sufficient nutrients must be supplied to the lactating females in the form of protein and/or energy supplements as well as mineral and vitamin mixes to meet their nutrient requirements. Feeding 3–4 pounds of a 40 percent CP supplement, 4–6 pounds of a 30 percent CP supplement or 6–8 pounds of a 20 percent CP supplement per head per day, should be adequate to meet most protein and energy needs. Choice of appropriate supplement (20 percent CP, 30 percent CP or 40 percent CP) should be based upon cheapest source of protein. Price per pound of protein may be determined by dividing the cost per pound of protein supplement by the percentage of crude protein in the supplement. A source of salt, as well as a good commercial calcium:phosphorus mineral mix with added Vitamin A, should be available on
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a free choice basis. If your cows are thin in body condition or pasture grass is limited due to overgrazing, then feeding a medium (8–10 percent crude protein) hay free choice plus 2–3 pounds of a 20 percent CP supplement daily or approximately 15–20 pounds of a high quality (15–17 percent crude protein) hay per head per day will provide an excellent source of energy and protein for the females. If winter pasture is available, then the females should not need additional energy or protein supplementation. 3. After calving and before breeding, vaccinate cows for leptospirosis. Check with your veterinarian concerning vaccination for vibrosis and anaplasmosis. 4. If not done previously, semen evaluate bulls. A standard breeding soundness exam should be conducted on all bulls prior to the start of the breeding season. 5. Complete sire selection and order any semen needed for artificial insemination. Plan ahead to have sufficient breeding bulls to service all females. Mature bulls in single sire pastures should be able to service 30–50 females in a 60–90 day breeding season. Young yearling bulls can be excellent breeders, but reduce the number of females per bull to 15–25 head and limit the breeding season to 60 days. Special attention to maintaining good nutritional condition of the young bulls is needed. Yearling bulls should only run with other yearling bulls in multisire pastures. Older bulls will tend to establish a social dominance over young bulls, creating potential problems. 6. Check spraying equipment, dust bags, etc., and purchase needed chemicals for external parasite control.
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Fall Calving: 1. Continue a supplemental feeding program until good spring grass is available and calves are weaned. Lactating cows grazing dormant range grass require approximately 3-4 pounds of a 40 percent range cube or 6-8 pounds of a 20 percent range cube daily to meet their protein requirement. If winter pasture is available, forage intake should be sufficient to meet nutrient requirements of lactating females. 2. Vaccinate all heifer calves between four and 10 months of age for brucellosis. 3. As weaning is approaching, consider routine calf management while the calves are still on their dams to reduce stress often associated with weaning. Calves should be vaccinated with a 7-way Clostridial bacterin, vaccinated for IBRP13-BVD and de-wormed. Cull bull calves should be castrated prior to weaning. 4. Consider limited creep feeding (16 percent crude protein) for calves, nursing older cows, first-calf heifers, or any calves needing additional nutrition.
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Combating Respiratory Acidosis Part of Newborn Calf Care Courtesy of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Cattle producers expecting a calf crop should take time now to review procedures to combat respiratory acidosis in newborn animals. "Every baby calf born is in a situation where there is a build-up of carbon dioxide and its byproduct lactic acid during the delivery process," said Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension cattle reproduction specialist. Delayed passage through the birth canal in the face of uterine contractions that pinch off the umbilical cord comprises oxygenation of the calf. Although the calf is able to breathe as soon as its nose passes the lips of the vulva, expansion of the chest is restricted in the narrow birth canal. "This situation is seriously aggravated when continuous forced traction is applied," Selk said. "As soon as the calf’s head has passed the lips of the vulva, traction should be interrupted, the nostrils cleared of mucus and cold water applied to the head." Again, when the calf is completely delivered, primary attention is directed toward establishing respiration. Mucus and fetal fluids should be expressed from the nose and mouth by external pressure of the thumbs along the bridge of the nose and flat fingers underneath the jaws, sliding from the level of the eyes toward the muzzle. Selk said the common practice of suspending the calf by its hindlegs to 'clear the lungs' must be questioned. "Most of the fluids that drain from the mouth of these calves probably come from the stomach, and the weight of the intestines on the diaphragm makes expansion of the lungs difficult," he said. "The most effective way to clear the airway is by suction." Respiration is stimulated by many factors, but only ventilation of the lungs allows the cattle producer to render help immediately. "Brisk rubbing of the skin and tickling inside the nostril with a piece of straw also has a favorable effect," Selk said. "The phrenic nerve can be stimulated with a sharp tap on the chest slightly above and behind where the heartbeat can be felt." Producers can pick up additional science-based information and recommendations on cattle management topics by visiting the OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources site http://www.beefextension.com/ on the Internet.
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AFFILIATE NEWS Northwest Longhorn Association Sheryl Johnson, President (503) 829-9459 The Annual meeting was held in Clackamas, Oregon. Members discussed upcoming events scheduled for 2010, as well as election of officers for the new year. President, Sheryl Johnson of Molalla, OR; Vice President, Joel Kuntz of Bend, OR and Secretary-Treasurer, Sharron Weins of Kennewick , WA. We welcomed our TLBAA Director representative Terry Fuhriman. Terry spoke on recent events with TLBAA and Longhorn beef. He also kindly answered questions from the members. Other visitors were Dana Fuhriman and Dana & Gary Donovan. Schedule of events: May 8: Ranch tour, NWLA meeting, potluck lunch 12pm at Ed & Sheryl Johnsons, Molalla, OR; June 19, West Coast Longhorn Sale, 12(noon). For more info Daniel@feylonghorns.com; July 3: Deschutes County Fair World Qualifying Longhorn Show; Sept: Oregon State Fair Longhorn Show; September 11 - 12: Spokane Interstate Fair Dual World Qualifying Shows; October 9: Satellite horn measuring and fall NWLA meeting at CR Ranch in Harper, OR, Contact Alex Dees (541) 358-8787.
South Texas Longhorn Association
Clarence Harabis, President (361) 648-6249 or charabis@hotmail.com Congratulations to Steven Zunker on receiving the 2009 President’s Award and the 2009 Jack Phillips Award. We have several events coming soon and we hope to see many of you there. The San Antonio Show chaired and reported on by Annie Morgan - San Antonio turned out to be a great show. Numerous volunteers and fans made it all possible. Being that this was my first show, I cannot thank all the people behind the scenes enough. Trying to fill the shoes of Steven Zunker and Louis Christa...well, enough said. The pee-wee class with it's entries let's us know that we will have a promising future with these youngsters. All the Youth classes would make any parent proud. Just by looking at the animals you could see all the hard work that was put into it. You can't get animals to look like this by playing video games! The crowd favorite was and always will be the magnificent trophy steers. What a turn out we had. The stands were full and people were crowded in and around the arena just to get a peek. These gentle giants ran around the arena and the fans went wild. All in all, it was a Great Show. If you were there you know what I mean and if you were not...try and make it next year...you will be glad you did!!!
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The Rockdale Spring Show - chaired by Sandi Nordhausen is coming up on April 9, 10, and 11 at the Rockdale Fair Grounds. Get your entries in by April 3. It will be a fun family day with a horn guessing raffle, cow patty bingo and lots of beautiful Longhorns. We hope to see everyone there. Save the date of Saturday, May 15th for the Spring Field Day and Annual General Meeting at Elmer and Susan Rosenberger’s Rio Vista Ranch located between Johnson City and Stonewall. More news to come as the date approaches. WELCOME to our newest members Thomas Smith, Cypress, TX and Christopher C. Clark, Aransas Pass, TX. Longhorn breeders may join STLA by contacting Daniel Harabis at (361) 772-3868 or dlharabis @sbcglobal.net. See you down the road at a show or field day, Secretary - Patsy Davidson
Texas Longhorn Breeders of New Mexico Wade Wilson, President (575) 354-1210
The TLBNM hopes that all TLBAA affiliates have host towns/cities as accommodating as Truth or Consequences, NM. Our February “Sierra” show was listed in the city’s calendar of events, was announced continually on the radio and was front page news in the local paper. The show’s entries doubled this year, representing exhibitors from TX, AZ and NM and the spectators seemed to have doubled as well. Sponsorships and vendors were strong. Once again the local 4-H chapter provided food. Saturday night’s dance included a hamburger fry from meat donated by Sylvia Johnson. The highlight of any show is the participation of youth exhibitors. Our show had 17, with Tim Starritt and Zack Wilson posting Saturday’s colors and Clay Bob Stearns and Sammantha Larisch posting Sunday’s colors on the back of their steers. We were pleased to have two first time adult exhibitors also, Bethany Ritter and Leslie Balthrop. A show is only as strong as its volunteers. Our Secretary/Treasurer Lynn Starritt would like to acknowledge and thank David Starritt, Wade Wilson, Ernie Clark, Trigg Moore, Traci Moore, Peri Clark, Jim and Wanda Taylor, Robert Smoot, Tyler Starritt, Jerry Stevens, Mischa Larisch, Shane Thompson and Kristi Wilson for their efforts in the ring, in the alleys and at the secretary’s desk. Thank you to all donating auctions items. As the Sierra show also marked the first anniversary of the loss of our beloved Jim Johnson, support for Sylvia was strong and included a memory album and a branded bench auctioned to Shane Thompson, then given by his family to Sylvia. Mark your calendars for our two-day world qualifying show in Capitan, NM on
May 8 and 9. Call (915) 282-4118 for more information. Hope to see you in “Smoky the Bear” country!
West Texas Longhorn Association
Dennis Urbantke, President (325) 655-3500 dennisurbantke@zipnet.us The WTLA had a great show at the San Angelo Stock Show on Feb. 27, 2010. I want to thank everyone that helped to put it on. There were 17 Youths showing their calves. There was almost $2,000 in prize money and belt buckles for all Grand Champions and winners of the Showmanships. Trophys were given to all the open haltered winners. Thanks to Patty Vizza for coming up with the idea of the members of the WTLA anf TLBT to bake cookies for our men and women in uniform. We took more than 20 dozen cookies over to the Army Recruiting display at the Stock Show. The cookies were to be sent to service people on the front lines. Again I want to thank all for making the San Angelo Texas Longhorn Show a great success. We increased our show from 56 entries in 2009 to 87 in 2010. Also, remember the West Texas Fair in Abilene, TX on September 11-12, 2010. This show will be World Qualifying Youth, Haltered, and Non-Haltered. The show is early in the show season and it should be very good weather, a Saturday and Sunday show and a big start to the year.
TLBT participants during the San Angelo Stock Show.
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Sand Hills Ranch Stringer Ranches Harold Rester Dave Hoving Plainview Farms Billy R. Walker Grace Cattle Company, LLC Sock It To Me Ranch One Tree Ranching Co. LTD Tom A. Smith Maurice Ladnier Ryan Slothower Terry Roberts Leonard or Doris Boyd Joe Graddy Lonny Gilman Benjamin C. Gravett Darrell Sudduth Kathy Kittler Pat & Debbie Preston Ray & Shelly Scherger Tim Miller Triple R Ranch Willie R. Nielsen Bill Derey Clarence Kissinger Ken Craven Wachter/Fenza Partnership Blue Moon Farm Calvin Deemer Dean Sparks Double D Arena Ed and Carolyn Young Gary Hershberger J&b Longhorns & Buffalo Jeffrey Hudspeth John Van Etten Ronnie and Stella Cruce T and C Longhorns
Billy M. and Regina A. Wesson Joe Munsch Stephan L. Sheets Crossed T's Cattle Company Lazy E Ranch Rusty and Sonia Newton Kimble Cattle Company Charlie and Dana Buenger Roger & Jacqueline Garlitz Donald or Nancy Jeser John R. Randolph Red River Longhorn Ranch Bruce and Connie Ollive Cooks Longhorns Chuck & Rebecca Isbel J II C B, LTD Robert & Kathleen Price Eddie and Sharon Settlemyer Elias F. Hal Meyer, Jr. P & D Ranch James Bothwell Joel K & Shirley Lemley Lazy L Longhorns Mark Sullivan Richard & Liz Shea Robert and Louann Rubel THE Ranch Dorie Damuth Doug & Cynthia Dear Philip Somers Tracy W. Caruth Wild Oaks Ranch Annie Morgan & Steve Bell Bill & Ann Mitchell Billy Thompson & Gary Jenkins Bruce & Karen Fisher Dale Land and Cattle Doak Parker & Dean Freeman Double R Ranch Dr. Gene and Lana Hightower Dr. Zech Dameron III Glen & Kim Simpson JM and Cathie Smith Lazy Dude Ranch Rick Friedrich Steven Zunker Tom & LeAnna Graham Trigg & Traci Moore Wes and Carol Chancey Brad & Tiffany Scherer Crockett D. Leyendecker
Kristi Ging Rorie Cowden Longhorns Vincent T. Girolamo 4 Bar Ranch Ark-La-Tex T.L.A. B J White Ben Liska Billingsley-Tamminga Bow Carpenter Cherokee Cattle Company Craige Bottorff Double B Lonestar Longhorns Doug & Darnell Muenchow Fred W. Smith Greg & Beth Tanner Greg and Brandi Wilburn James & Amy Roesler James O. & Freida Delaney Jeff & Nancy Bearden Jeffrey & Natalie Simmons Jim & Karen Reisman Joe & Patty Hensley Kay L. Roush Kerry and Nancee Mounce Kip & Kelly Stansell Kip and Regina Dove Melvin & Alice French Noland Ranch Panther Creek Ranch Patrick & Ilene Cherry Randi & Mary Ellen Maddox Robert & Patti Rickard Rugged Cross Ranch Stacy and Andy Martinez Star Creek Ranch Star K Ranch Teresa R. Castillo Vance W. Fields Don & Velna Jackson
Randy and Jamie Briscoe Jim & Betty Civis Wilson Longhorns Sandy Creek Ranch Gary & Dorthie Kelley, Jr. Joseph M. Graham Warren Ehrisman Lipperts Exotics Ranch Ray, Kale & Julie Williams Rockin J Longhorns Van Dorathy Anchor D Ranch - NAIS Vicki L. Bondon Boyd & Judy Bambrough Dale Hunt Mike Bassett R-B Farm Steve, Bodie & Chad Quary Daniel A. Mehringer James K. Bacon Larry &/or Mary Ann Long Robert F. and Jody Nelson Westhaven Longhorn Ranch Blair & Donna Waite Charles Wilson David R. Svejkovsky Stephen A. Douglas, Jr. BFG Longhorn Ranch Chad & Janell Smith Charles K. Kelly Charley E. and Doris Snyder Chris Bandley Harold & Valerie Sumner Jim Mayes Richard & Linda Spooner Debra Cackley Alexandra Dees Bernard and Theresa Strong Bethany Ritter Bob & Pam Loomis C C Land & Cattle Co Darrell & Arlene Larsen Gates Kinder Fryer Kent and Christine Bladen Susan Rowland William Hank & Debbie Besack Woodson School Ranch
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George O. Gillespie John & Ursula Allen Charles R & Susan Loeffler Mr. and Mrs. John Davenport Mike Crawford & Pam Watkins Frank Anderson, Jr. Luke Rutledge Red McCombs Ranches of Texas
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IN MEMORIAM James E. Smith TLBAA member James E. “Jimmy” Smith Sr., 63, of Magnolia, MS, died Feb. 18, 2010, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. A member of the Dixie Texas Longhorn Association, Mr. Smith and his family operated JS Longhorns at Magnolia, and exhibited numerous champions through the years. Mr. Smith was born Sept. 23, 1946, in McComb. He was the son of the late Charles D. and Vivian S. Smith. A retired Pike County businessman, cattleman and row-crop farmer, he graduated from Magnolia High School in 1964 and Southwest Mississippi Junior College. He attended the University of Mississippi, returning to Pike County to manage McComb Glass Shop. Mr. Smith owned and operated Jimmy Smith Chevrolet in Magnolia from 1972 to 1989, as well as Skinney’s Restaurant near Kentwood, La., from 1989 to 1998. He simultaneously operated Jimmy Smith Leasing Inc. from 1980 to 2003, providing contract tractor-trailer service to MacMillan Bloedel Containers, and later transitioning to the provision of U.S. Government disaster relief contracting to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ flood and erosion control projects. Through these years, Mr. Smith farmed soybeans and wheat, and worked in commercial and registered cattle farming. He served honorably in the Mississippi Army National Guard, 155th Infantry, from 1966-’72, and was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Magnolia. He held a private pilot’s license and was an avid supporter of state and local law enforcement. Survivors include his wife Sherry Smith; a son and daughter-in law, James E. “Jim” Smith Jr. and wife Lesleye; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon Smith Reeves and Darrell and Shellee Smith Brewer and Burt; six grandchildren, Kathryn and James Hollis Smith, Stone Reeves and Lilee, Sophee and Gracee Brewer; a sister, Barbara Burris of McComb; his motherin-law Edna Webb of Magnolia; two sisters-in-law, Becky Freeman and husband Chuck of Magnolia, and Debbie “Day” Farrar and husband Don of Meridian, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
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Jack Klutts Longtime TLBAA member Jack Boyden Klutts of Okemah, OK, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at his home. He was also a member of the Oklahoma Texas Longhorn Breeders Association and was one of the organizing and incorporating directors of the affiliate, which was incorporated on January 29, 1981 in Oklahoma City, OK. Klutz co-owned King Classic (AI Sire #210) and was particularly proud of this 1980 Classic son. His name appears on many earlier pedigrees. Born February 23, 1934 in Paden, OK, to Quinton L. and Voysie (York) Klutts, he had been a resident of the Okemah area most all of his life. He graduated from Excelsior Schools and later received a bachelor’s degree from Central State University in Edmond. Klutts retired in 1991 after 25 years of employment at Tinker Air Force Base. He was a member of the Salt Fork Craftsmen (a blacksmith association) and enjoyed doing blacksmith demonstrations for children in Pottawatomie and surrounding counties. He was also a former member of the PRCA. Klutts served his country with the United States Army from ’56-’58 and was a M.P. at West Point. He and Barbara Kay Mode were married March 19, 1955 in Okemah. Klutts was also a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church of Shawnee. Survivors include his wife Barbara Kay Klutts of Okemah; one son, Clay Klutts and wife Marian of Okemah; one daughter Brenda Chaffin of Okemah; one brother, Phillip Klutts of Okemah; two grandchildren, Ashley Bass and Kaitlin Chaffin both of Okemah and one great-grandchild, Skylee Klutts of Okemah. Donations may be made to the Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund at 39307 W. McArthur, Shawnee, OK 74804.
Pat Brown David Patrick "Pat" Brown, 52, of Ruffin, NC, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010 at his home after a strong battle with cancer. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Ruffin Stacey Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Tillman officiating. Pallbearers were Zach Moffitt, Alan Courts, Brad Hall, Curtis Loya, Doug Lewis and Keith French. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pat was born in Jacksonville, Texas on December 21, 1957 and was the son of the late Vernon Brown and late Nathalee Kern. In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death of his grandparents, Inetta and Lewis Henson and father-in-law, William D'arcy Troxler (Granddaddy). Pat found his home in Ruffin, NC where he raised Texas Longhorns. He was a construction superintendent for R.P. Murray, Inc and was a member of Ruffin Stacey Baptist Church. He was a wonderful husband, great friend and the best daddy in the world. Pat is survived by his wife of 20 years, Barbara Troxler Brown, of the home; daughter, Jennifer Rose Brown Gantt "Peaches" and husband, Jonathan D. Gantt, Jr., his two sons, William Henson Brown and Benjamin Don Brown; his sister, Kay Brown, brother, Larry Brown and wife, Linda; his mother-in-law Elsa Garrity Troxler (Ma), his nieces and nephews, Curtis Loya, Renae Walker, Christina Luce, Amy Brown and Megan Foster. Memorial contributions may be made to "Pat Brown Cowboys Fighting Cancer Memorial" at Woodforest National Bank in Reidsville.
For information on the upcoming TLBAA World Show June 17-19, 2010 Fort Worth, Texas see pages 39-42 Texas Longhorn Trails
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important productive and preferred forage species are the first to decline in production and number.
Why does this reduction in the primary forage species occur? Heavy grazing affects more than just the defoliation of the primary forage plants. The effects of heavy grazing manifest themselves over time, reducing the amount of mulch and increasing the amount of bare ground exposed to direct sunlight. Ground cover, or mulch, has a moderating effect on soil moisture and temperature. Soil organisms are most active and efficient when the soil is moist and the temperature is between 86 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Soil exposed to direct sunlight is hotter than ambient air temperature and can reach levels lethal to these organisms. As the number of soil organisms is depleted or their activity slows, so does the availability of nutrients, the second most important limiting factor to forage production on rangelands. Soil moisture, which is the most important limiting factor to forage production, is also affected by grazing intensity. Adequate mulch levels increase the rate of rainfall infiltration. One study conducted at Hays, Kansas, by J.L. Launchbaugh, showed infiltration rates of 0.73 and 1.19 inches per hour for heavy and moderate grazing systems, respectively. Run-off also increases as the amount of bare ground increases. The impact of a raindrop on bare soil looks like a micro-bomb, dislodging fine soil particles that seal the surface of the soil, resulting in less infiltration and moisture available to plants for forage production during the growing season. Mulch is a critical component in minimizing evaporation, moderating soil temperatures, and getting precipitation through the soil surface and into the soil profile where it is available for plant growth. Removing more than 50 percent of the annual production of the primary forage species reduces the amount of mulch available to protect the soil surface.
How does a reduction in forage quantity affect animal performance and the potential for economic return? Both forage quality and quantity are factors in individual and per acre animal performance. Average individual animal gains of steers over a 7 year study at Hays,
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Kansas, by Launchbaugh, using high, moderate, and light stocking rates was 122, 188, and 217 pounds of gain per steer, respectively, during the summer grazing period. As would be expected, animal gain per acre was highest under the high stocking rate at 61 pounds of gain per acre while moderate stocking showed gains of 55 pounds per acre and light stocking produced 43 pounds of gain per acre. The bigger point to be made was the rate of gain was not sustainable: within 35 years there were significant changes in the plant community and the amount of bare ground increased resulting in less forage production and forage availability in the heavy stocked pastures. The heavily grazed pastures also had higher annual fluctuations in forage production during the study. Another study, conducted by Jim Gerrish in Missouri, measured the nutrient quality of the available forage at heavy, moderate, and light stocking rates. Nutrient density per pound of forage consumed was highest in the heavily stocked pastures due to young plant material having a higher nutrient density than older plant material. However, the gains per April 2010
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individual animal were once again lowest in the heavily stocked pastures and highest in the lightly stocked pastures. Gerrish attributed the poor individual animal performance of the heavily stocked pastures to the lack of forage quantity rather than quality. The amount of forage available to the grazing animal was inadequate to meet their requirements for body maintenance and growth. Conversely, forage quantity was not limited in the lightly stocked pastures, and the animals through selective grazing could meet their requirements for maintenance and optimum gain. The moderately stocked pastures produced individual animal gains higher than the high stocking rate pastures and had higher gains per acre than the low stocking rate pastures. Gerrish concluded that moderate stocking rates produced the best combination of forage quality and quantity for individual animal performance and gains per acre, making the moderate stocking rate the best for sustained economic returns to the manager. more-
How do we know when pastures are being modertely grazed? What gets measured gets managed, so begin by measuring how much is grown, how much is grazed, and how much is left. Stocking rates are unique to each individual pasture so there is not a standard average for a particular county or area. A couple of well-placed grazing exclusion cages, a yard stick, and a camera are all that are needed to determine the degree of use within a pasture. Designing and implementing an annual monitoring plan to measure and record forage production and degree of utilization within a specific pasture is crucial to maintaining adequate mulch levels, healthy belowground root systems and microbial populations, forage production, and animal performance. With measured information, managers can make timely adjustments in stocking rate decisions that will maintain productive native rangelands well into the future. If you would like assistance in monitoring your pastures, contact your local NRCS office.
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Excellent bulls, cows, heifers and steers for sale at reasonable prices. Top bloodlines, gentle, loud colors and big horns!
Auctioneer (254) 826-3725 Day (254) 379-4283 Cell
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CATTLE FOR SALE JONES RANCH – Home of Gunman genetics. 4-Sale: progeny of the great Gunman bull and his sons, Grand Slam & Hocus Pocus. We are now featuring cattle sired by J R Premium and K C Just Respect by Hunt's Demand Respect. (719) 5392771.Web: http://gunman1234.tripod.com. E-mail: thejonesranch_1@hotmail.com. BEAVER CREEK LONGHORNS- Check our new Web site with "Super Sales" and herdreduction prices. Tazman (Gunman) genetics. Carole Muchmore, Ponca City, OK (580) 7659961, www.beavercreeklonghorns.com.
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Beargrass Ranch ....................................59 Best at West Catalog ......................46-48 Blooming Grove Farm........................59 Bluebonnet Ranch................................61 Blue Mountain Longhorns ..............37 Bolen, Brent & Cindy ........................ 19 Bond Ranch ..........................................58 Box Z Ranch.......................................... 60 Buckhorn Cattle Company............ 59 Butler Breeders ................................44-45 Buy A Bucker.com................................37 Buy A Longhorn.com..........................32
Lemley Longhorns................................61 Little Star Longhorns............................53 Lo Mejor Ranch ....................................60 Lone Wolf Ranch..................................58 Longhorn Max ....................................33 Longhorn Sale Pen ..............................32 Long Shot Cattle ..................................58
Ranches of Texas ..............2 M McCombs Main Event Farms ................................58 Marquess Arrow Ranch ......................17 Midwest Longhorn Sale......................10 Miller, Tim..............................................58 Miniature Longhorns..........................58 Moeller’s Cross M Texas Longhorns 58 Morgan Livestock ................................55 Moriah Farms ......................................59 Mosser Longhorns ......................IFC, 60
Land & Cattle Co. ......................59 C C.C. Cactus Ridge Ranch............................ 59 CedarView Ranch ................................58 Champion Genetics ............................53 Cloud 9 Longhorns ............................59 Cowtown Classic................................IBC Crossed T’s Cattle Co. ........................ 32
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Save the date! Texas Longhorn Coming Events APRIL 2010 APR 9-11 • Rockdale Triple Show, Fair Park Arena, Rockdale, TX. Sandy Nordhausen (512) 750-1350. Program deadline March 29. APR 9-10 • Dixie Classic, Gulfport, MS. Maurice Ladnier (601) 928-5387 or (601) 762-5194 or Bruce Easterly (225) 405-6568 or Matt Westmoreland (985) 795-1539 or (985) 515-3172. APR 10-11 • Lazy L Old Time Ranch Sale & Social, Lampasas, TX. Larry Stewart (512) 768-9953. APR 16-18 • Texas Gulf Coast Breeders Spring Show, Lufkin Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Doak Parker/Dean Freeman (281) 658- 4690 or ddlonghornboys@att.net or Russell Deshotels (281) 592-7977. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. Deadline: March 22, 2010. APR 17 • El Coyote Field Day, El Coyote Ranch, Kingsville, TX. Felix Serna (361) 522-0807 or office (361) 294-5462; fserna@elcoyote.com or dserna@elcoyote.com. APR 23 • TLBAA Board of Directors Meeting, 12 (noon), Comfort Inn, Winfield, KS. Contact your regional representative. APR 23 • Midwest Sale Pre-Sale Party, 6 pm, Ridge Restaurant (next door to the Comfort Inn), Winfield, KS. Mike or Debbie Bowman (316) 778-1717, please RSVP. APR 24 • Midwest Longhorn Sale, Winfield, KS. Mike Bowman (316) 778-1717. APR 30-MAY 1 • Red McCombs 31st Anniversary Fiesta Texas Longhorn Sale, Johnson City, TX. Alan Sparger (210) 445-8798.
MAY 2010 MAY 1-2 • Bluegrass Texas Longhorn Show, Diamond C Ranch, Nortonville, KY Ronnie Cruce 270-836-3571 or Stella Cruce 270-836-7533. Qualifying Haltered (2 shows), Non-Haltered (2 shows) and Youth (2 shows). MAY 7-8 • Hudson-Valentine Invitational Sale, Will Rogers West Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Joe & Lorinda Valentine (254) 584-2218 or pantherrch@hughes.net. MAY 8 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241. MAY 8-9 • Run To The Mountains, Lincoln County Fair Grounds, Capitan, NM. Lynn Starritt (915) 282-4118.Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. MAY 15 • STLA Spring 2010 Field Day & Annual General Meeting, Rio Vista Ranch, Elmer & Susan Rosenberger, Johnson City, TX. Susanne Perry (512) 263-5313 or www.stla.org. MAY 15 • 4th Annual Mid Atlantic Longhorn Fun Day, NC State Research Center, Reidsville, NC. Zach Moffitt (336) 736-6340. MAY 21-22 • Millennium Futurity, Glen Rose, TX. Bill Davidson (405) 258-7117 or mlflonghorns@sbcglobal.net. www.mlfuturity.com.
JUNE 2010 JUN 5 • Cowtown Classic, Will Rogers Sale Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Lemley Auction Services-www.lemleyauctionservices.com or (325) 668-3552. JUN 12 • 13th Annual Indian Territory Texas Longhorn Association Sale, Red River Sale Barn, Overbrook, OK. Bob Weaver (405) 659-9222 or fax (405) 348-5015 or rainbowtr@yahoo.com. JUN 17-19 • TLBAA World Show & National Youth Show, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam.galloway@tlbaa.org or Kim Barfield kim@tlbaa.org. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. JUN 19 • West Coast Texas Longhorn Sale, Aurora, OR. Auctioneer: Bill Le’AN, Humansville, MO. Daniel Fey (503) 349-7866 or daniel@feylonghorns.com.
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JUN 26 • Ranch Auction of Quality Registered Texas Longhorn Cattle & Western Collectibles, Meadowwood Longhorns, Flying G Ranch & Tumbleweed Line Longhorns, Sale at Elgin, OK. Doris Snyder (580) 492-4739; Paul & Patti Gilbreth (580) 650-3571.
AUGUST 2010 AUG 4-8 • Autobahn Super Stakes, Fort Worth, TX. Larry Barker (817) 988-6110. AUG 7 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241. AUG 20 • Wyoming State Fair, Douglas, WY. Jan McDaniels (307) 277-9983.Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth.
SEPTEMBER 2010 SEPT 3-4 • Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale, Lockhart, TX. Kaso Kety (985) 674-6492 or Michael McLeod (361) 771-5355. SEPT 10-11 • Winchester Futurity, George Henderson 2nd Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401 or Bruce Ollive (936) 674-5180. SEPT 18 • The Appalachian Trail Registered Texas Longhorn Sale, Noon, Mt. Airy Stockyard, Mt. Airy, NC. Carl R. Brantley, Wilkesboro, NC. (336) 667-5452 or tlbaa.region4director@yahoo.com. SEPT 25 • Red McCombs Opportunity Longhorn Sale, Johnson City, TX. Alan Sparger (210) 445-8798. No consignment sale. SEPT 25 • B&C Show Me Fall Sale & Futurity, Brookfield, MO. Bill Sayre Auction Co. (660) 258-2973. SEPT 30-OCT 2 • East Texas State Fair, Tyler, TX. Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower (903) 963-7442. www.etstatefair.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth.
OCTOBER 2010 OCT 14-16 • TLBAA Longhorn Weekend & Horn Showcase, Fort Worth, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241. OCT 29-31 • Ark-La-Tex Show, George Henderson 2nd Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401 or Bobbye Du Bose (409) 384-8120 . Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. OCT 30 • N.T.L.A. Sale, Beatrice, NE. Roger & Bonnie Damrow (402) 4235441 or www.beatrice77.net or brdamrow6@aol.com.
NOVEMBER 2010 NOV 5-7 • Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport Fairgrounds, Shreveport, LA. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401 or Bobbye Du Bose (409) 384-8120. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth.
DECEMBER 2010 DEC 4 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241.
Let us know about your upcoming events! (817) 625-6241 or email us at brenda@tlbaa.org. Texas Longhorn Trails