Texas Longhorn Trails
NOVEMBER 2011
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NOVEMBER 2011
Editor in Chief: Laura Standley • Ext. 105 laura@tlbaa.org
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Feature Article: Butler Longhorn Museum Preserving the Heritage By Henry King ........................12-14
Articles:
Affiliate Princess Contest ..................6 Recognizing & Managing Common Health Problems In Beef Cattle 28 By Floron C. Faries, Jr. Fort Worth Herd Steer Spotlight ..25 By Henry King TLBAA Longhorn Weekend ..........26
Departments: Officers & Directors..........................5 TLBT Update ................................16 Message From The Editor ..............17 Affiliate News ................................23 In Box ..............................................27 Herd Management ..........................36 In The Pen ......................................36 News On The Trail ........................37 Movers & Shakers ..........................40 Ad Index ........................................47 Just For Grins ................................47 Save the Date ..................................48
Sales, Shows & Tours: Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale....10-11 Appalachian Trail Longhorn Sale ......15 Hunts Command Respect Prod. Sale 21 Winchester Futurity ............................22 Rocky Mountain Select Sale................24
About the Cover: This month’s cover features the high selling females at the TLBAA Select Heifer Sale and the TLBAA Premier Heifer Sale. 2005 - $14,000-HL Dode’s Adelita; Consignor: Hudson Longhorns Buyer: Panther Creek Ranch 2006 - $19,000-JP Grand Anne; Consignor: Johnnie & Pat Robinson Buyer: Panther Creek Ranch 2007 - $30,500-Bar BQ’s Maiden; Consignor: Tom Wittrock Buyer: Ben Gravett 2008 - $22,000-American Sonata; Consignor: William Burton Buyer: Star Creek Ranch/Rafter X Ranch 2009 - $18,000-Easterlys Little Tiara; Consignor: Bruce & Susan Easterly Buyer: Panther Creek Ranch 2010 - $7,500- M Arrow Fabulous; Consignor: Ron & Barbara Marquess Buyer: Mike & Debbie Bowman 2011 - $17,000-SDR Rios Mist; Consignor: Dave Hovingh Buyer: Struthoff Ranch/Diamond K
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Multi-Media Designer/Photographer Coral Bucy • Ext. 109 coral@tlbaa.org
Regional Correspondents Lori Beeson • Nolensville, Tennessee Bonnie Damrow • Roca, Nebraska Paige Evans • Kiowa, Colorado Wanda Moore • Sulphur Bluff, Texas Bodie Quary • Prague, Oklahoma
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Chairman of the Board: Brent Bolen • (602) 769-0900
Secretary: Scott Simmons • (618) 729-2004
Executive Vice Chairman: Lana Hightower • (903) 963-7442
Treasurer: Gary Bowdoin • (254) 640-0844
1st Vice Chairman: Donnie Taylor • (936) 422-3155
Director: Steven Zunker • (210) 827-3940
2nd Vice Chairman: Dora Thompson • (318) 872-6329
Director: Terry King • (850) 956-4154
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Nancy Dunn
Lana Hightower
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DIVISION C ~ REGIONS 13-18 At-Large Director
Steve Quary
(903) 963-7442 glcattleco@aol.com
(405) 567-3093 At-Large Director
Rich Spooner
Brent Bolen
Dora Thompson
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(580) 320-4441 oxbowranch.spooner@yahoo.com Region 13 - Director
L.D. McIntyre
Donnie Taylor
Ron Walker
(403) 548-6684
(936) 422-3155 longhorn4t@msn.com
Region 2 - Director
Region 8 - Director
Mark Stuck
Bernard Lankford
Region 14 - Director
(540) 752-6831 bcrstuck@hotmail.com
(817) 341-2013 MoriahFarmsBL@aol.com
Region 3 - Director
Region 9 - Director
Scott Simmons
Robert Richey
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Region 10 - Director
Carl R. Brantley
Gary Bowdoin
(618) 729-2004 ssimmons@copeplastics.com
(308) 750-8384 or (308) 246-5600 tejas@mcintyreranches.com
Jim Rombeck
(785) 562-6665 jimrombeck@yahoo.com Region 15 Director
Randy Briscoe (405) 375-3090 Kingrjj@aol.com
(325) 942-1198 r3ranch@aol.com
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Doug Hunt
(336) 667-5452 TLBAA.Region4Director@yahoo.com
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Terry King
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Terry Fuhriman
Larry Smith
(850) 956-4154 tklonghorns@centurylink.net
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Ray Beadle
Steven Zunker
Gene Juranka
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(337) 328-7258 longhorn@camtel.net CHARLES SCHREINER III*
MAURICE LADNIER
1964-1967
2009-2010
WALTER G. RIEDEL, JR.*
J.T. “HAPPY” SHAHAN*
RICHARD D. CARLSON
SHERMAN BOYLES
ROBERT RICHEY
J.G. PHILLIPS, JR.*
JOHN R. BALL
JOHN T. BAKER
BOB MOORE*
STEVEN ZUNKER
WALTER B. SCOTT
BILL ANTHONY
RIEMER CALHOUN, JR.
JOEL LEMLEY
JAMES WARREN
DR. L.V. BAKER
GLEN W. LEWIS
BEN GRAVETT
J.W. ISAACS*
DR. W.D. “BILL” CLARK
TIM MILLER
DR. FRITZ MOELLER
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1969-1971
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1981-1982
1973-1975 1975-1977
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TLBAA BREED ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chairman: Dr. Bob Kropp
Dr. Harlan Ritchie
Dr. Bill Able
Marshall Ruble
Dr. Charles McPeake
Dr. Scott Schaake
Oklahoma State University
Michigan State University
Northwestern Oklahoma University
Iowa State University
University of Georgia
Kansas State University
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Dr. Randall Grooms TAES Texas A&M University
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DOB: 3/8/10
DOB: 4/8/10
Thank you to the judging panel who all eagerly agreed to place the 11 heifers entered in the TLBAA Affiliate Princess Competition. It wasn't an easy task! Dr. Bob Kropp-Breed Advisory Marshall Ruble-Breed Advisory Luke Erwin-TLBT Div. A Shelby Coats-TLBT Div. B
DOB: 4/4/10
Tim Starritt-TLBT Div. C L.D. McIntyre- TLBAA Board Member The final selection will now be based on a combination of the judge’s original selections and the rankings from each of the 11 Affiliates that entered a heifer in the competition. The semi-finalists can be campaigned by their Affiliates to obtain additional votes from the other participating Affiliates. The final voting ballot will be e-mailed to the current president of each of the participating Affiliates. The three semi-finalists must be ranked first to third, ballot signed by the Affiliate President, and returned to Laura at the TLBAA office prior to December 15, 2011. The TLBAA Affiliate Princess will be announced during the TLBAA Longhorn Weekend in January, where the awards will be presented. An additional thank you to Laura Standley, Texas Longhorn Trails, Louis Christa and the TLBAA Affiliate Committee members for working together to make this event happen in 2011.
Give your breeding program Beadle Land & Cattle - Ray & Bonnie Beadle Los Gatos & Hollister, CA (408) 834-0110 • (408) 656-6266 e-mail: rlbeadle@longfibre.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, FL 33955 (941) 979-2419 or (443) 624-0792 e-mail: ancopa5@yahoo.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
PJ’s Cattle Company – Jim Swigert or Lance Swigert 2130 CR 100, Caldwell, TX 77836 Jim: (979) 224-2861 or Lance (979) 219-4902 e-mail: jim@swicoauctions.com or lance@swicoauctions.com www.pjslonghorns.com
McLeod Ranch – Michael, Jackie, Mike & Makayla McLeod 355 C.R. 303A, Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-0155
Brennan & Michele Potts - Rocking P Longhorns
P.O. Box 579, Emory, TX 75440 (903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400 www.rockingplonghorns.com • e-mail: bpotts1@verizon.net
Rafter H Longhorns - Kenn Harding, Tammy Tiner & Laura Harding 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
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! Frank Anderson Jr. and III 828 South Rosemary Drive • Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846-8020 • (281) 501-2100 edie.wakefield@gmail.com
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
Bob & Pam Loomis - Loomis Longhorns Rt. 1 Box 673 • Marietta, OK 73448 (580) 276-9265 • Fax (580) 276-3049 e-mail: loomis20@juno.com
Moriah Farms - Bernard Lankford Weatherford, TX (817) 341-4677 • (817) 319-9198 cell www.moriahfarmslonghorns.com
Showcase Your Butler Program Here!
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
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
V&J Longhorns - Vernon & Janis Webb 9303 Lone Star Rd. • Washington, TX 77880 (936) 878-2954
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14th Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale SEPTEMBER 3, 2011 LOCKHART, TX AUCTIONEER: JOEL LEMLEY SALE COMMENTATOR: KASO KETY
Highlights $114,900 Total Sales 61 Lots Including 2 Semen Lots Sold 2 Scratches 8 Did Not Meet The Reserve Average: $1883.60/Lot Sale Results Provided by Butler Breeders Volume Buyers: Howard Isbell, Houston, TX; Thate Cattle Co., Fairmont, MN; Goodman/Beadle, Houston, TX; Sidewinder Cattle Co., LLC, Pensacola, FL; Andrew Menzies, Spicewood, TX Photos by Laura Standley
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Lockhart, Texas was the setting for the 14th Annual Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale held September 3, 2011. Great food, outstanding Longhorn breeders and cattle were enjoyed by members as the sale started off with the fun donated section that included chickens, sheep and art. Once the sale got underway, SCC Pumpkin Pie headed into the sale ring as Lot 2, and after a fierce bidding war, she was headed to Houston, Texas to join Howard Isbell’s herd. After 60 lots and 2 semen lots were sold, breeders grabbed last minute treats, visited with friends and spoke of next year’s event. It was a good time had by all.
$4,000 – HR MOONSHINE (2008 daughter of Moon Stone Chex & 2B Law Partner). Consignor: Kent & Sandy Harrell, Tulsa, OK. Buyer: Thate Cattle Co., Fairmont, MN. $3,900 – HR MOON MAID (2008 daughter of Moon Stone Chex & BH Butler Maiden). Consignor: Kent & Sandy Harrell, Tulsa, OK. Buyer: Concho Ranch, San Angelo, TX. $3,500 – DALGOOD’S SPARKLES (2002
daughter of R3 Dylan & MF Little Sparky). Consignor: Malcolm & Connie Goodman, Houston, TX. Buyer: Triple R Ranch, San Angelo, TX.
$3,400
– JACKIE’S MITTIE 902 (2009 daughter of Little Ace Predator & Little Ace Mittie MC). Consignor: Kety/McLeod Partnership, Folsom, LA. Buyer: Elias F. Hal Meyer, Wimberley, TX.
$3,400
SCC PUMPKIN PIE
– BL SPARKLE PLENTY (2004 daughter of VJ Tommie (aka Unlimited) & Ace’s Sparkle Plenty). Consignor: Bob & Pam Loomis, Marietta, OK. Buyer: Brennan Potts, Emory, TX.
(2001 daughter of Leonidas & FA Trinity Double) Consignor: Brent & Cindy Bolen, Lufkin, TX Buyer: Howard Isbell, Houston, TX
$3,250 – HATTIE JO KMD 907 (2009 daughter of Blue Sam MC 66 & ER Oma Jo). Consignor: Kety-McLeod-Doyle Partnership, Folsom, LA. Buyer: Stanley Tidwell, Midlothian, TX.
OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS: $8,500 – WESTFARMS HATTIE’S
$3,100 – CARMON MIRANDA BR3 (2000 daughter of R3 Dylan & Miss Carmon Dode FM 617). Consignor: Triple R Ranch, San Angelo, TX. Buyer: Sidewinder Cattle Co., LLC, Pensacola, FL.
$16,000
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DELIGHT (2009 daughter of Littleace Jackrabbitslim & Littleacedoubleydelicious). Consignor: Westfarms, Inc., Franklinton, LA. Buyer: Beadle/Goodman Partnership, Houston, TX.
Sadie & Regina Dove, Three Rivers, TX
Dora Thompson, Mansfield, LA; Diane Abrugh, Calhoun, LA
Elmer Rosenberger, Austin, TX; Tony Cain, San Angelo, TX
$4,900
– DARLIN DANI SWC (2007 daughter of Wrangler Chex 535 & BL Dani Darlin). Consignor: Sidewinder Cattle Co., Pensacola, FL. Buyer: Thate Cattle Co., Fairmont, MN.
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High Selling Lot - Mike McLeod with consignors Brent, Cindy & Elle Bolen, Lufkin, TX with buyers Marlene & Howard Isbell, Houston, TX and Kaso Kety.
Michael McLeod with volume buyers Marlene & Howard Isbell, and Kaso Kety.
Doug & Darnell Muenchow, Floresville, TX Colton King, Canyon Lake, TX
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Kyle Mathis, Okmulgee, OK; Bobby Guiterrez, Bryan, TX; Dr. Bob Kropp, Perry, OK
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Butler Longhorn Museum Preserving the Heritage by Henry King
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eaders with a passing knowledge of Texas Longhorn cattle would quickly surmise that this is a place that displays artifacts related to the Butler family of Texas Longhorn cattle. And while that is true, that quick assumption only scratches the sur-
Acadian neighbors, putting those proven practices to good use on to the wet prairies near Galveston Bay when they moved to Texas. The families’ herds first were driven to the location staked out by Allen Coward in north Galveston County. Once the cattle were settled, the related families of Butlers, Cowards and Perkins, in 1854 traveled to Texas in a wagon train of about one hundred individuals. Martha Perkins, the widowed matriarch of the clan, had two daughters; one was married to a Coward, the other to a Butler. Martha’s sons and their families were also involved in the migration. George Willis Butler was married to one of those daughters, Hepsibah; they were the parents of three sons, Richard Nelville, Green William and George Washington. From boyhood to early adulthood, the three brothers worked cattle for their childless uncle, Allen Coward, including several
ranch gate by three of Sam Allen’s men. He survived long enough to name his shooters and after arrests, jail breaks and more shootings, the murder trials moved from county to county for eight years. An unspoken truce finally developed and the three cattle kings continued to buy and ship Longhorns. In 1874, Richard N. Butler sold out to George Washington Butler and moved his cattle operation to Fayette County. George W. left the old ranch where his brother had been gunned down and established a new headquarters adjacent to a cattle station he had built near Clear Creek on the new railroad that connected Houston and Galveston. This location is now a part of League City. In a quest for better meat prices, George W. tried out-crossing the Longhorns with a Durham bull, but being dissatisfied with the results, brought a Brahman bull from New Orleans in 1878. He soon realized the potential for profit in raising Brahmans for breeding stock and became well-known for his skillful development of the breed. His Brahmans were soon in great demand by cattlemen in Texas and Louisiana. George Washington Butler was widowed twice by the age of 26, with one child surviving from each marriage. In 1872 he
League City, Texas, is the site of the Butler Longhorn Museum. face of a very deep connection of the land, the cattle and the people that have converged here. The story includes elements often depicted in classic western movies: the westward migration, a wagon train, family tragedies, a range war; even murder. League City today is a bustling urban area midway between Houston and Galveston, but it was all open range in the 1840s when Allen Coward – part of the extended families of Cowards, Perkins and Butlers -began using the plentiful grazing on the west side of Galveston Bay for his herds of cattle. In a saga that wends its way from the Atlantic seaboard following the American Revolution, the ancestors of these cattlemen moved westward generation by generation as new territories opened. By the early 1800’s, they were running herds of cattle in southern Louisiana. On the Gulf Coast, they absorbed the methods of their
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cattle drives on the Opelousas Trail to New Orleans before the Civil War. Later in life, all three created their own cattle empires. They were also among the Texans who drove cattle up the Chisholm Trail to markets in Kansas and by 1867 were totally immersed in the booming cattle business. George Washington Butler had a knack for finance and was in charge of the business facet while his brothers Green W. and Richard N. Butler traveled throughout the state buying cattle. By 1871, they were a major force in the industry with herds in four counties and in direct competition for cattle and range with Sam W. Allen and “Shanghai” Pierce. During the range war, Green’s brother-in-law was shot, but survived; then in the spring of 1872, More than just horns and hides, the Museum houses art Green was gunned down at his and artifacts of a wide variety.
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of League City decided to honor the Butler family with a museum. The Butler Longhorn Museum is housed in the former home of an early-day banker, Walter Hall. Since 2001, the city has spent about $1.4 million in construction costs to transform the old estate into a state-of-the-art museum. Expenditures included the addition of amenities such as an elevator and wider doorways to make it wheelchair accessible. Milby Butler’s granddaughter, Anita Butler, provided a verbal tour in a recent telephone interview. “Displays include the Hall of Horns on the second floor,” she said. “These are Butmarler Longhorn skull mounts hanging from ried Mary M. Baker and they the walls and the ceiling. There is a brandhad seven living children: Henry, Mabel, ing exhibit and a beautiful metal sculpture, Andrew, Libby, Rebecca, Milby and Mary. on loan from Cindy and Brent Bolen. One By the time Milby, the youngest son, was a of the most popular exhibits is the Sunset teenager, the open range of the coastal Corral; this fabulous display of famous prairies was virtually lost. Although Milby’s Longhorn shoulder mounts is lighted to father was now involved with Brahmans represent an evening corral scene, along more than Longhorns, ranch records show with predators such as a bobcat, a coyote, that his mother, Mary, bought a herd of rattlesnakes and a wild boar. In the future, 202 horned cattle in 1884. Milby Butler sound effects will be added.” often credited his mother with his love of “The second floor also includes a hisand knowledge about the history of the tory of League City, from when the Perkins, Texas Longhorn. Cowards and Butlers came, up to the time According to historian Alecya Gallaway, of Milby’s death in 1971.” in the early 1890s, George WashHistorian Alecya Gallaway, ington Butler convinced John who works for the University Charles League, a Galveston finof Houston-Clear Lake, in reancier, to buy up land on the searching the history of Galvenortheast side of the railroad ston County, came to League near his ranch headquarters and City and interviewed Milby’s plat a town. “Soon,” she reports, son, G.I. Butler. “Butler’s ranch, the community “She got very involved with of Clear Creek on the south side the history of League City,” of the railroad across from the said Anita Butler, daughter of cattle station, and League’s new G. I. Butler. “Of course, that intown all became known as volves my father and grandfaLeague City.” ther, and she realized the The Butler Building, the first Longhorn and the ranching brick commercial building in history were being lost. League town, was finished in 1908. City is pretty much an extenOne of the Acadian tradision of Houston; we have like tions of the families was the The museum houses what may be a Guiness record, pending certification, 82,000 people here now, but planting of live oak trees around of the largest collect of horns in the world. when I grew up, it was only a their property. The Butlers had few hundred people. She made planted live oaks around the perimeter of a huge push to preserve this history; she to develop his bloodline of Texas Longthe Butler Ranch headquarters in the early wrote a lot of articles, she wrote a book – horns. Until his death in 1971, Milby con1870s, and earlier had planted their land in she just really pushed it. While interviewtinued his effort to create superior Texas northwest Galveston County with acorns ing my father, she realized there was all this Longhorns that had all the best traits of the brought from their land on the Calcasieu original ranch paperwork from the late cattle of his grandfather’s generation and prairies. Butler encouraged Mr. League to 1800s. She felt that was very valuable and his mother’s stories. have live oaks shipped to League City to was a story that needed to be preserved. So Decades after his death, an identifiable landscape the streets in the Louisiana trashe was really the spearhead behind the detype of Texas Longhorn still bears the Butdition. Milby was put to work to help plant velopment of the museum.” ler name, thanks to a dedicated cadre of them. These “Butler Oaks,” now majestic Kaso Kety, Folsom, Louisiana, has been breeders who have banded together to keep trees, are the symbol for the city of League involved with Butler cattle for decades, and the bloodline pure. These “Butler Breeders” City. while he is a dedicated member of the Butalso contributed generously when the city
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In 1909, Milby married Ceole Winifred Gird; the couple had three children: Gladstone Ingles (G.I.), Henry Gird and Mary Nell. Milby rebelled against his father’s wish that he become a businessman in town and claimed his own destiny, raising cattle. He moved back to the old family property abandoned by his father after Green Butler’s murder and established his ranch on the old Butler home place. George Washington Butler was stricken with cancer in 1919, and until his death in 1921, Milby took care of his own cattle and traveled back and forth to League City to oversee his father’s interests. After his father’s death, Milby moved his ranch headquarters back into town. All of George Washington’s Brahman cattle were in fenced pastures, but Milby and his mother Mary still had scattered herds of long horned cattle. What made the Butler Longhorn different from other Texas Longhorns was Milby Butler’s skill at selective breeding, although the methods used to develop the traits remain a mystery. Milby’s reputation for developing superior Brahman bulls was well known and internationally documented, so it is logical to believe that he used the same methods
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“I think the second floor is all horns. League City. There’s one giant steer, made ler Breeders organization, he wants to That’s where the shoulder mounts are, and out of guns that were confiscated by the make it clear that the museum is not just the skulls. While the primary focus is on city police – an artist welded them all toabout the Butler family of Texas Longthe Butler family and the area, it is a Longgether into a piece of art that’s fantastic.” horns. horn museum for everybody. There are a “There’s lots of paintings and artwork “When the Butler Breeders were aplot of skulls in there that are not necessaron display; some of them by Longhorn proached in regard to the museum,” he ily straight Butler animals.” said, “we embraced it whole-heart“But, within the skulls, it is really edly…but it is not our project. While amazing the animals that are there. it is something we are supporting; it Milby Butler passed away in the early is actually for the entire industry. 70s and there is still a double handful There is a lot about Longhorns even that were bred or owned by him. if the interest is not in straight Butler We’re talking back 40 years or so for breeding.” these cattle, these skulls to still be in “It is really a wonderful thing how existence…that these are from cattle the people down there banded tothis man owned 40 years ago is pretty gether to get this thing done,” he conincredible to me.” tinued. “And now that it’s open, it is By all counts this is a very special breath-taking – it is state-of-the art, as museum with a very special collectop-class as you can imagine.” tion of artifacts from a special family “One of the biggest stories is the and a special time in the nation’s hisartifacts that have been given. The Wether you are interested in Longhorns, histroy or just an interesting place to visit the Butler Museum is a sight to see. tory. Butler group responded, and now, I Much of the information in this article was breeders like Lonnie Shan who did the think they’re going for certification for the extrapolated from the writings of Alecya GallTLBAA logo. He did a lot of work for the largest horn collection – the Guinness away, Research Historian, Environmental Inmuseum -- special paintings of several faBook of Records certification. Certainly stitute of Houston, University of Houston-Clear mous Butler cattle that were some of that’s not the end-all, be-all, but everyone Lake. She is also the Butler Family Historian Milby’s favorites.” agrees that if you get that certification, it’s a and a consultant to the Butler Longhorn Mu“There’s lots of shoulder mounts of difbig feather in your cap as far as drawing seum and Heritage Park, League City, Texas. ferent things like deer and wild hogs – tour groups.” “There are lots of artifacts from the area – from the Salt Grass cattlemen, from
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Texas sort of creatures. A lot of those taxidermy pieces came from Michael McLeod.”
Texas Longhorn Trails
Appalachian Trail Registered Texas Longhorn Sale Sale report and pictures submitted by Carl R. Brantley
September 17, 2011 mount Airy, nC SAle HoSt: CArl r. brAntley
Highlights
Sale Host Carl R. Brantley and Jeff Hudspeth, Ronda, NC.
Danny Casstevens, Ronda, NC; Tim Hudspeth, Ronda, NC
Averge Top 9 Selling Animals $2,450.00 48 Registered Head Sold - average $927.00
✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ HIGH SELLING LOT:
$7,500
CCF Carolina Silk
Consignor: Jeff Hudspeth, Ronda, NC Buyer: Ben Gravett, Catlett, VA
Ashley and Jim Atwell, Grifton, NC; Kathy and Curtis Elburn, Peru, IN.
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OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS: $2,450 – DG LYNJET Consignor: Patrick & Stephanie Neeley, Letohatchee, AL. Buyer: Jerry Loveday, Dandridge, TN.
$2,350
– DG HUNTING MISS EMPRESS Consignor: Patrick & Stephanie Neeley, Letohatchee, AL. Buyer: Doug Ruppert, Lewisberry, PA.
Tony Allen, Pilot Mountain, NC; Jay Wachter, Kemar, MD; Ethan Allen and Anthony Allen, Pilot Mountain, NC.
$2,200
– DG SPARKLYN Consignor: Patrick & Stephanie Neeley, Letohatchee, AL. Buyer: Ron Skinner, Denton, NC.
$1,675
– BALIWIN Consignor: Butch & Martha Brantley, Virginia Beach, VA. Buyer: Ron Skinner, Denton, NC.
Patrick & Stephanie Neeley and family, Letohatchee, AL.
$1,500
– DG HUNTING IN DIXIE Consignor: Patrick & Stephanie Neeley, Letohatchee, AL. Buyer: Jeff Hudspeth, Ronda, NC.
$1,400
– RHF SHARP ANNEBELLE Consignor: Jim & Barbara Atwell, Griffton, NC. Buyer: Ron Skinner, Denton, NC.
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June 2009
Mark Flinchum, Copper Hill, VA; Andrea Bordelon, Waco, TX; Gene Knippers, Tampa, FL.
$1,400
– UNMELLOW Consignor: Curtis & Kathy Elburn, Peru, IN. Buyer: James Taylor, Salisbury, NC.
$1,350
– TEXAS ROCK STAR Consignor: Patrick & Stephanie Neeley, Letohatchee, AL. Buyer: James Taylor, Salisbury, NC. Texas Longhorn Trails
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Dear TLBT Members,
I hope some of you have been getting some of the rain that most of us in Texas seem to be missing. This drought has been really hard on everyone and their cattle. With all the news of the wildfires in Texas and the flooding in the East, I hope everyone has been able to stay safe. It’s been really nice seeing Longhorn breeders helping each other out through these tough times. Thanksgiving is this month and I hope you have trailers full of things to be thankful for! Some of the things on my list that I’m thankful for is the freedom we have in America, cattle, friends, family, and I could go on and on. I would like to remind everybody that we are selling our new wristbands to raise money for the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas. A $5 donation will help Texas Scottish Rite Hospital to provide free care for children who have physical disabilities involving their arms, legs and spine. The wrist bands are available in fifteen different colors! We also have our new hoodies and t-shirts in. The hoodies are the same as last year, but we added three new colors: pink, black and navy blue. We still have the hunter green and brown ones available in some sizes as well. Our T-shirts have our logo on the front left corner and our theme for the year on the back.
TLBT OFFICER SPOTLIGHT
West Ryan They come in four different colors: pink, khaki, indigo and chestnut. At camp we came up with the idea of making air fresheners as a fundraiser for the TLBT. Those have finally arrived and the scents that we chose were leather and rose, for more information go to www.LonghornYouth.org. I hope you all do well in the upcoming shows and I hope to see you soon. See You on the Trail,
Sarah Faske, TLBT President
TLBT Office: Vice President Age: 14-years-old School: Freshman at Danbury High School Number of Years in the TLBT: 2 years
When and how did you start raising and showing Texas Longhorns? In 2008, my family bought three Longhorns that my sister showed. Then I decided I wanted to show too. What are some important things you have learned from showing and raising Longhorns? Every Longhorn is different, so sometimes you have to use different methods of halter breaking and training them. What would you tell someone just getting started in raising Texas Longhorns? It takes a lot of time and patience, but it’s fun going to shows and meeting new people. What is your favorite part of raising and showing Texas Longhorns? I love everything about raising and showing Texas Longhorns.
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Texas Longhorn Trails
From the Editor In Chief The holiday season is upon us, and we need to be thankful for the rain and cooler temperatures that we have received. Longhorn breeders have many special events coming up to help promote the breed. The TLBAA Longhorn Weekend will be kicking off with the Affiliate Presidents meeting on Friday, January 13, 2012. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel Fossil Creek. The Annual Membership meeting will follow at 10:00 a.m. We are ending the day with the Annual Awards Banquet starting at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails. This banquet will showcase top Longhorn breeders that were nominated by the membership. The Awards Committee is looking for TLBAA members to be nominated, and you can email the nominations to awards@tlbaa.org. The Dave Evans Breeder of the Year Award, Elmer Parker Lifetime Achievement Award, Jack Phillips Award and the Mel Raley Rising Star Award will be presented. Saturday will feature the TLBAA Premier Heifer Sale that will be showcasing 2008, 2009 and 2010 outstanding females. Remember the sale is starting at 11:00 a.m., so get to the barn early. We will be ending the event with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo with a youth and open show. Go out and show your support of our exhibitors and Longhorn cattle as they participate in the nostalgic event. As the new year approaches, I look forward to the future of the Longhorn breed and the TLBAA. I appreciate all of your support throughout the year and look forward to the new year. Thank you for your time,
Laura Standley Laura Standley
November 2011
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Special SPONSORS
CONSIGNORS
Diamond D Ranch – Darin & Dawn Divinia Sand Hills Ranch – Dora Thompson Moriah Farms – Bernard Lankford Triple R Ranch – Robert & Kim Richey Marquess Arrow Ranch – Ron & Barbara Marquess River Ranch – Rick Friedrich Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale/Butler Website J.T. Wehring Family Ranch – Ty Wehring TS Adcock Longhorns – Terri & Sherri Adcock Clinard Longhorn Partnership – Lonnie, Glenn & Shannon Clinard Stotts Hideaway Ranch – Doug & Sandy Stotts Kittler Land & Cattle – Kathy Kittler Split Rock Cedar Ranch – Mike & Kim MacLeod Lemley Longhorn Ranch – Joel & Shirley Lemley Red Peak Ranch – Mike Crawford/Pam Watkins Miniature Texas Longhorn Breeders Group: Dave and Althea Sullivan; Eric and Anna Redeker – The Vertically Challenged Cattle Co.; John Miller – Yard Art Ranch; Mary Mann; K.O. Randall/Curtis Cathey; Rick Bogle – Bogle Farm; Jerusalem Ridge Ranch – Michael & Carmilee Gemberling; Lorin Lippert – Lippert Exotics Ranch Chisolm Range Ranch – Gary Becker South Texas Longhorn Association Billingsley Longhorns – Tom & Cay Billingsley Ron & Donna Garison Lazy A Ranch – Steve & René Azinger Texas Longhorn Breeders of the Gulf Coast Association Bar S Ranch – T.M. & Jean Smith Bull Creek Ranch – Suzanne & William Torkildsen, MD Quien Sabe L Bar Ranch – Bill & Ann Mitchell GM Texas Longhorns – Gail Moore East Texas Longhorn Association Texas S Longhorns – Larry & Glen Smith Oak Hill Longhorns – Vance & Cammie Farner Lone Wolf Ranch – Dr. Lee & Linda Ragains Ron Walker IndianPoint Ranch – Glenn E. Phipps Lightning Longhorns – Kris Peterek DeSoto Town & Country – Rodney Hedrick, Mgr. Cactus Rose Longhorns – Danny & Merrilou Russell Beadle Land & Cattle – Ray Beadle Lee & Linda Blackwell Concho Ranch – Tony & Judy Cain Mark & Tammey Stuck Ace Cattle Co. – Kaso & Lisa Kety B&N Farms – Bob Mottet Asbill’s 585 Ranch – Ron & Kevin Asbill G&L Cattle Co. – Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower Box Z Ranch – Steven Zunker & Louis Christa Paul & Judi Sellers Four Winds Ranch – Jody Shaw Longhorn Sale Pen – Gary & Lisa Baugher K&T Longhorns – Kevin & Teresa Chancellor Proctor Ridge Ranch – Paul & Cami Proctor JBR Longhorns – Jim & Justin Rombeck
Keith Spears Rolling Creek Ranch Warren & Cathy Dorathy Crumpton/Cunningham Lee & Linda Blackwell Tom Christopher Grant & Jane Miller Lazy Hill Ranch Loyd Jr. & Bettie J. Gibbs Coby Cox Ron & Kevin Asbill Dorothy Ammerman Gene Juranka Sand Hills Ranch Rick & Tracey Friedrich Star Creek Ranch Cactus Rose Longhorns Lee & Gay Gaddis Zeph & Ann-Caroline Fogerson Lindauer Longhorn Co. Kathy Kittler Bob Mottet Jim & Luann Blay Tom & Cay Billingsley Charley & Doris Snyder Westfarms, Inc. Glenn E. Phipps Mike & Carole Koss B T Farms Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower Elias F. Hal Meyer, Jr. Mike & Kim MacLeod Paul & Patti Gilbreth Bernard Lankford Suzanne & William Torkildsen, MD Gary & Margie Huddleston Rio Vista Ranch RC Larson Longhorns Triple R Ranch Craig, Cel & Rietta Iversen Proctor Ridge Ranch Sidewinder Cattle, Co. LLC Gary L. Becker 4-C Ranch Clinard Longhorns Don & Andrea Bordelon Joe or Carolyn Wissel Maurice & Ann Ladnier Donnie & Marilyn Taylor Craig Perez William T. & Sandra J. Martin Gary & Teresa Bowdoin Texas S Longhorns El Coyote Ranch Susan Burton John Stockton Texas Longhorn Trails
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Thanks to our… EXHIBITORS 4-C Ranch Alexandra Dees Arch Acres Armand Ranch B T Farms Benjamin C. Gravett Big Valley Longhorns Bill & Freida Golden Billy or Audrey Doolittle Blair & Donna Waite Blue Moon Farm Bootlegger Alliance Bowdoin/Chisholm Range Land Partnership Bowman/Dorathy Boyd & Judy Bambrough Brennan L. Potts Brent & Cindy Bolen Brian & Mary Stahl Brink Longhorns Briscoe/Van Liew Partnership Briscoe/Quary Partnership Bud South Cactus Rose Longhorns Carla Payne Chad & Janell Smith Charley E. & Doris Snyder Chris Bandley Clark/Liska Partnership Clinard/Robertson/Suber Partnership Corlett/Pequignot/Wakeman Craig, Cel & Rietta Iversen Crumpton/Cunningham Partnership Curtis Elburn Dan Huntington Daniel & Angelina Fey Danny & Amy White Dave & Althea Sullivan David Plummer David Roberts Davis Green, LLC Diamond D Ranch Double N Cattle Co. Doug & Sandy Stotts Doug Hunt Douglas Woodard Dylan Pfizenmaier Eddie & Mary Stuart El Coyote Ranch Eric & Anna Redeker Ethan Loos November 2010
Frank & Sue Bowdoin Frank & Linda Pate Frank Anderson III Frank Anderson, Jr. Gary & Margie Huddleston Gary & Teresa Bowdoin Gary L. Becker Glenn E. Phipps GM Texas Longhorns Grant & Jane Miller Guthrie Creek Longhorn Cattle Guy or Vicki Packer H & L Ranch Helm Cattle Company Hunt/Hoff Partnership Hunt/Helm Cattle Partnership J Bar J Longhorns, LLC James & Mary Clark JBR Longhorns, LLC Jim Steffler Jody Shaw Joe Cunningham Joe or Carolyn Wissel John Miller John Stockton Johnnie & Pat Robinson Johnnie L. Goff Johnny & Missy Hicks Joseph Sedlacek J.T. Wehring K&T Longhorns Kasi Dick Kathy Kittler Kent & Sandy Harrell Kent & Christine Bladen Kety/Richey Partnership Kris Michalke Peterek La Pistola Cattle Co. Larry & Paula Reck Laurie Eads Le’AN/Nading Partnership Lee & Linda Blackwell Loomis/Friedrich Partnership Loyd & Bettie Gibbs Lucinda K. Christian Marion M. Woolie Markham/Simmons Partnership Marquess-Mosser Partnership Meridian Longhorns Michael Perry
Mike & Carole Koss Mike & Kim MacLeod Mitchell Longhorns Nancy C. Dunn Nel-Tam Longhorns O’Dell/Mowen Partnership Oren & Dianna O’Dell Patrick Neeley Rafter X Ranch Randy & Miki Bienek Randy & Shannon Steele Ray, Kale & Julie Williams RC Larson Longhorns Rex Mosser Richard & Linda Spooner Rick Friedrich Robert Fenza Robert R. King Rockin J Longhorns Ronnie & Jackie Mullinax Sand Hills Ranch Sather Family LLC Scott Simmons Shawn M. Pequignot Squaw Creek Cattle Co. Star Creek Ranch Star Creek/Rafter X Partners Stephen & Karol Howell Stephen & Peggy Lee Steve & René Azinger Steve, Bodie & Chad Quary Stotts, Glover Partnership Straight Arrow Cattle Co. Suzanne & William H. Torkildsen, M.D. T 2 T Partnership Tamara K. Thacker Taylor Cattle Company Terry King Texas S Longhorns TH Longhorns Theron & Marilyn Rose Thurmond Longhorns Tom A. Smith Tom & Cay Billingsley Tom Christopher Trigg & Traci Moore Triple R Ranch Vincent T. Girolamo Woodson School Ranch Wulfco Ranch
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Thank You Bill Hudson, Hudson Longhorns,
for purchasing our consignment, Miss Juliette, the High Selling Lot, at the Hunts Command Respect Production Sale.
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Jamie Briscoe & y d n a R s k n Tha and good sale! g in er th a g e th for
Dick & Cheryl Curry e 475 R&R Dr., Springtown, TX 76082 940-748-2212 e E-mail: windyoaks@wildblue.net
Come Start the New Year in Cowtown! Join us for Texas Longhorn Weekend during the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo January 13-17, 2012 • Fort Worth, TX • Will Rogers Memorial Complex General Membership Meeting • Premier Heifer Sale • Texas Longhorn Shows
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Texas Longhorn Trails
SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 MARIETTA, OK SALE HOSTS: RANDY & JAMIE BRISCOE SALE MANAGER: JIM CURRY AUCTIONEER: TERRY BRINK SALE COMMENTARY: DALE HUNT
Oren O'Dell, Osawatomie, KS; Rebecca Rhodes, Russellville, MO; Tom Nading, Oswego, KS
Dick Curry, Springtown, TX; Tessa Millsap, Cranfills Gap, TX
Highlights The average lots sold for $1551.00 with 47 lots being sold. Sale Results Provided by Hunts Command Respect Production Sale Photos by Laura Standley
Larry & Paula Reck, Whitewright, TX
Tom Christopher, Coppell, TX; Dale Hunt, Ardmore, OK
OOOOOOOOOO HIGH SELLING LOT:
$10,100
MISS JULIETTE (Lot 73) Consignor: Dick and Cheryl Curry Buyer: Bill Hudson
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Don Anderson, Ardmore, OK; Rich Spooner, Stonewall, OK
TLBAA Board Member Steve Quary & Bodie Quary, Prague, OK
OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS: $7,500 – A TEMPTING HUCKSTRESS
(Lot 1). Consignor: Randy and Jamie Briscoe. Buyer: Gary Don Taylor.
$6,800 – DAY'S CIARA (Lot 78). Consignor: Randy and Jamie Briscoe. Buyer: Alexandra Dees. $6,500 – TEEPEE TOP (Lot 48). Consignor: Ben & Ann Gravett. Buyer: John Wampler.
Jamie Briscoe, Kingfisher, OK; Hudson Brown, Norman, OK; Gary Don Taylor, Okarche, OK; Randy Briscoe, Kingfisher, OK
TLBAA's Troy Robinett with Bill Davidson, Chandler, OK
Nancy Ince, Bergheim, TX; Chris Franklin, Bergheim, TX
John Helm, Red Oak, TX; Caleb Helm, Louisville, KY; Nathan Helm, Red Oak, TX
Amy Franks, Paradise, TX; Butch Geurin, Saint Jo, TX; TLBAA Board Member Donnie Taylor, Huntington, TX
Class sponsors were: Bolen Longhorn Ranch; Sand Hills Ranch; Panther Creek Longhorns; Mosser Longhorns; C&M Catttle Company; Marquess Arrow Ranch; Split Rock Cedar Ranch; Stotts Hideaway Ranch;Winchester Futurity of the North; 4T Longhorns
Class 1 November-December 2010 1st CM Sheiza’s Thunder Mike & Christy Williams 2nd Iron Maid PC 370 Joe & Lorinda Valentine 3rd For a Few Dollars More BCB Brent & Cindy Bolen
Class 2 September-October 2010 Class 1: Class Sponsor Donnie Taylor with winner Mike & Christy Williams, Douglass, TX.
Class 2: Class Sponsor Dora Thompson, Mansfield, LA, with winner Bruce and Robin Mowen, Clayton, IL.
1st BMF Boomerang’s Sparkle Bruce & Robin Mowen 2nd Sarcee Sorrel Sky Bruce & Connie Ollive 3rd Starberries and Cream Darlene Aldridge, DVM and John Parmley
Class 3 July-August 2010 1st DDR Red Confetti 2nd M Sassy But Sweet 3rd BMF Sunny Breeze
Dawn & Darin Divinia Joe & Lena Muse Bruce & Robin Mowen
Class 4 May-June 2010 Class 3: Donnie Taylor with winner Dawn and Darin Divinia, Red Oak, TX.
Class 4: Donnie Taylor with winner Darlene Aldridge, DVM and John Parmley, Somerville, TX.
1st Four Star Hotel 2nd ECR True Tradition 3rd Liberty PC 341
Darlene Aldridge, DVM and John Parmley Bill & Suzanne Torkildsen Joe & Lorinda Valentine
Class 5 March-April 2010 1st Promise Ring BCB 2nd M Arrow Double Wow 3rd Choctaw River Queen
Brent & Cindy Bolen Ron & Barbara Marquess Clay Mitchell
Class 6 January-February 2010 Class 5: Class sponsor Joe Valentine with class winner Brent and Cindy Bolen, Lufkin, TX.
Class 6: Class sponsor Rex Mosser with class winner Ron Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX.
1st M Arrow Copper Penny 2nd TC Marker’s Desarae 3rd Awesome Candy Cane
Ron & Barbara Marquess Sandra Nordhausen Mountain Creek Longhorns
Class 7 October-December 2009 1st M Arrow Tip Top 2nd Riverforks Pearl Jam 3rd Awesome Abigail
Ron & Barbara Marquess Terry & Tammy King Mountain Creek Longhorns
Class 8 July-September 2009 Class 7: Donnie Taylor with class winner Ron Marquess.
Class 8: Class sponsor Ron Marquess with class winner Wyatt Guerin and Lane Guerin, Moutain Creek Longhorns, Saint Jo, TX.
1st Awesome Sahara 2nd Tumbling Bandita BCB 3rd Awesome Kerry
Mountain Creek Longhorns Brent & Cindy Bolen Mountain Creek Longhorns
Class 9 April-June 2009 1st Whistling Bandita BCB 2nd Markers Star Solution 3rd Shamrock Rio Angel
Brent & Cindy Bolen John & Mary Roberson Joe & Lorinda Valentine
Class 10 January-March 2011 Class 9: Class sponsors Mike and Christy Williams with class winner Brent & Cindy Bolen.
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Class 10: Class sponsors Brent & Cindy Bolen with class winner Sandra Nordhausen and Levi Fanning, Thorndale, TX.
1st TC Gunman’s Cowgirl 2nd Surrounded by Stars 3rd Dunn Driving Rio
Sandra Nordhausen Darlene Aldridge, DVM and John Parmley Nancy Dunn Texas Longhorn Trails
Idaho Texas Longhorn Producers
Don Erskine, President • derskine@cityofboise.org More cattle, more kids, more buckles and more MONEY! The 2011 Idaho Texas Longhorn Producers Association had the best and biggest show ever in it's history on August 28th at the Western Idaho Fair in Boise, Idaho. A quarter of a million people came through the gates during the fair. This year we had a total of fourteen kids showing in the open, youth and showmanship classes for our biggest kid turnout ever. Two sets of twins competed in the Pee Wee showmanship division. They were 5-year-olds, Rhys and Rylan Venable, Aurora, Colorado and 6-year-olds, Chase and Courtney Conley, Boise, Idaho. We had breeders and exhibitors from Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Colorado with sixty one entries shipped in from three states. With tremendous cooperation between ITLPA members, donors and the Western Idaho Fair Board, the show was able to provide $4,650 in buckles and plaques and approximately Front row, l-r: Courtney Conley, Nampa, Idaho; $5,000 in premium money making this our richest show to date. Chase Conley, Nampa, Idaho; Rylan Venable, We truly appreciate the time and effort it takes for our out of state breeders to have their cattle health and brand inspected and the cost and effort it took to bring their cattle to our show. Aurora, Colorado; Rhys Venable, Aurora, Colorado; A special thank you to Don and Sharron Weins from Kenniwick, Washinton who brought Trevor Goodwin, Wenatchee, Washington; Mason both trophy steers and beautiful, show ready cows/calves to the show. In return, they took Colkoski, Boise, Idaho; Kelly Jo Erskine, Brownlee, Idaho; Allisa Neicko, Nampa, Idaho; Matthew home both a Grand Champion belt buckle and a Reserve Grand Champion plaque plus preHobson, Boise, Idaho. Back row, l-r; mium money. Alyssa Hernandez, Nampa, Idaho; Tyson And, thank you to Longhorn breeders Tom, Becky, Trevor and Tylor Goodwin who traveled Hernandez, Nampa, Idaho; Kirk Eiguren, Arock, from Wenatchee, Washington who also took home a Grand Champion buckle a Reserve Grand Oregon; Allisha Rogers, Arock, Oregon; Christina Champion plaque and premium money. Rogers, Arock, Oregon. Not pictured: Jacob Deal, Another thank you for all the kids who took their Caldwell, Idaho; Danni Erskine, Caldwell, Idaho time this summer to learn or learn more about showing and enduring the inevitable heat, dust, rope burns, drag marks and sheer terror that go along with training show calves and making the show entertaining and worth watching. AND, for the first time in his eleven year history, the bruiser of a trophy steer, 2400 lbs. and 95” TTT, "Outpost Fantasia", bred by Cynthia Schweiger of Estacada, Oregon and owned by Lawrence Morgan Longhorns was set back to Reserve Grand Champion status by a new upstart trophy steer. 1600 lbs. & 93” TTT, 5-year-old Cherokee Velvet, bred and owned by Lawrence Morgan Cherokee Velvet-Owner, Lawrence Longhorns, upset Outpost Fantasia. Morgan Longhorns, Kuna, Idaho We hope to see more breeders, near and far in August of next year for our 6th annual show.
East Texas Longhorn Association
Brenda Oliver • (972) 937-0556 • boliver@mytocn.com.net If you were unable to attend the ETLA Tyler State Fair on September 29–October 1, then you missed out on a lot of fun and beautiful weather. We had 177 total entries for the open, free and youth show. Our numbers were down a little in quantity, but not quality and overall, still bested the other cattle breeds in participation and spectator interest. We’d like to thank show Chairman’s Lana and Gene Hightower for all the work they put into the show. A big thank you goes out to our show judges. The Open/Free show judge was Gary Bowdoin and Greg Briney judged our youth show. We would also like to thank the following people for their help with announcing, singing, ring stewards, non-halter sorting, make-ready, keeping track of points, bookkeeping and presenting awards. They are: Timothy Roddam, Donnie Taylor, Trigg & Traci Moore, Connie Ollive, Megan Ollive, Jamie Ollive, Allie Galloway, Mark & Jenae Oliver, Lainey Lampier, Lana Hightower, Craig Hester, Heather Davis, Brenda Oliver, JoAnn Winkle, Joel Norris, John Powell, Bobby Fowler, Cody English, John Oliver & Kevin Rooker. It was a great show, and we couldn’t have done it without you! We were blessed with some amazing show sponsors, and we would like to thank each of them for their support: Ron & Barbara Marquess, Danny & Carole Phillips, TC3 Cattle Company, Bo & Joanne Winkel, Keith & Tina DuBose, Christian Brothers Automotive, Tier One Networks, Gene & Lana Hightower, Craig & Joyce Hester, Jerre Condor/Ann Nelson, John & Zalynda Powell and Austin Bank. Also, we would like to thank the Marquess’ & Phillips’ for purchasing t-shirts for each of the youth exhibitors. Our next show will be in November and is outlined below in our Youth president’s letter from Madison Ollive. We hope all breeders and Texas Longhorn lovers will come and join us at this show. Below is a letter from our Youth President, Madison Ollive: At the Tyler State Fair this past weekend, we had our Youth Election Meeting and were able to fill every position except Junior Director and Intermediate Director. The new officers are: Youth President - Madison Ollive; Vice President - Haley Calhoun, Secretary - Tara Moore and reporter - Carson Webster. The new director’s are Teen - Brayden Tanner and Senior - Garret Tanner. We are very excited to have a Youth Board this year. At the youth meeting, we were treated to cupcakes made by JoJo’s Cakes. The ETLA Youth thanks JoJo’s Cakes for the cupcakes. If anyone would like to view some of her work go to Pilgramsoriginals.com. The next scheduled ETLA show will be the Kaufman Police Association First Annual Longhorn Show November 18-20 in Terrell, Texas. Cattle are to arrive on Friday with a dinner that night at 6pm. Saturday will be the youth show and showmanship, and the free show. On Sunday the Open show will start at 9:15. If anyone has questions about the Terrell show, please call Joel Norris at (972) 533-4945 or email him at joell983@embarqmail.com. The youth will be having a free clinic on January 21st at the Austin Arena outside of Canton, Texas. There will be a concession stand available with all proceeds go back to the youth. Following the clinic, there will be a dance. We hope everyone can make it. If anyone has questions about upcoming youth events or the youth in general, please call me at (903) 363-8014 or email me at loonytexasgirl@yahoo.com. Continued on page 34 November 2011
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Rocky Mountain Select Sale Results August 13, 2011 ColorAdo springs, Co AuCtioneer: Joel lemley pedigrees: gAry lAke
Highlights Heifer Sale Average - $1,637 Overall Sale Average $1,220
Sale report and pictures submitted by Stan Searle
C
ool breezes and green grass greeted visitors to the Rocky Mountain Select Sale, held in the forested foothills near Colorado Springs. Buyers from 10 states converged for the popular social evening and sale. Although the impact of the drought affecting the entire Southwest and southern plains was reflected in prices, the top lot went for $10,000 and bidding was active on the fancier cattle. Jim and Sarah Hutchinson of Prescott, AZ bought the Grand Champion Jr. Heifer, Awesome Tony, consigned by Mountain Creek Longhorns. Hutchinsons also bought the Reserve Champion Jr. Heifer, sired by 7-11 Sir Winchester and consigned by Linda Farnsworth, and took home the Weatherby rifle as Premier Buyers. Second high selling lot was a heifer embryo out of RM Touch N Whirl Pat by Respect Me. Consigned by XC Longhorns of Hillsboro, TX, the recipient with embryo sold for $4,600 to Warren and Cathy Dorathy of Caballo Bravo Longhorns at Sanger, CA. Average price for the heifer sale was $1,637 with an overall sale average of $1220. Auctioneer was Joel Lemley,of Blackwell Texas, with Gary Lake doing the pedigree commentary. Sale sponsors were Joe & Debbie Assad, Brett & Darcy DeLapp, Linda Farnsworth's 7-11 Ranch, Doug & Dianne Hunt, Jim & Sarah Hutchinson, Craig, Cel & Rietta Iversen, John & Darlene Nelson and Nik & Kim Nikodym. Hosting the sale for the 13th year were Stan and Lorna Searle of Monument, CO. The 2012 event is scheduled for Aug. 10-11 at the same venue.
✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ HIGH SELLING LOT:
$10,000
AWESOME TONY
Consignor: Mountain Creek Loghorns Buyer: Jim & Sarah Hutchinson
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Jim and Sarah Hutchinson took Premier Buyer honors and were presented with a Weatherby rifle in .270 Winchester caliber by Stan Searle (l.).
Steve Gaskill (l.) of Sandy, UT and Mike New of Utah purchased the Grand Champion Sr. Cow, JBM Playful Vision, consigned by Richard and Jeanne Filip of Fayetteville, TX. Sale host Stan Searle (r.) presented the plaque.
Warren & Cathy Dorathy, Sanger, CA.
Awesome Tony, consigned by Mountain Creek Longhorns, was judged the Champion Jr. Heifer and sold to Jim and Sarah Hutchinson of Prescott, AZ for $10,000. The heifer is by Awesome Viagra out of a Hatch’s Candy Cane daughter.
Warren & Cathy Dorathy of Sanger, CA paid $4,600 for an embryo (heifer) out of RM Touch N Whirl Pat by Respect Me. Consignor was XC Ranch of Hillsboro, TX, owned by Larry Crumpton and Joe Cunningham.
Lyman Sisson, Texarkana, TX: Doug & Dianne Hunt, Saint George, UT. Craig, Cel & Rietta Iversen, Sidney, MI; Kent & Janessa Bladen, West Jordan, UT.
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By Henry King
S
ancho, the senior steer in the Fort Worth Herd, is the last remaining of the fifteen individuals that made the celebrated trek in honor of the city’s sesquicentennial in 1999. With a reported 300 horses and riders following, and with thousands of spectators lining the route, Sancho and company made their dramatic debut, walking from Sundance Square downtown up North Main to their new home in the Historic Stockyards District. For the first ten years of The Herd, new recruits were added and veterans retired to maintain the herd number at fifteen (one steer for each decade since Fort Worth was founded). When the city turned 160, another steer representing another decade was added, bringing the Herd size to sixteen. Through it all, Sancho walked on. “As of September 1,” reported Trail Boss Kristin Jaworski, “Sancho has made 8,668 trips with the Herd. That’s a lot of walking! He made his first walk to the Stockyards on June 12, 1999. Since then, he has been driven up and down the street at 11:30 and 4:00 o’clock very consistently.” Sancho was born April 11, 1994 on the El Coyote Ranch, Kingsville, Texas. His reg November 2011
istered name is Red River Renegade; his sire is Captain McNelly’s Ranger and his dam is Ranger’s Monies. Both sire and dam are rich in the blood of legendary sire Texas Ranger JP. “When I first met Sancho,” said Kristin, who has been Trail Boss since 2002, “I was told to never leave him by himself. He does not like to be separated from the herd – he has a very strong herd instinct. And I guess his registered name is kind of fitting – he tends to be a renegade when you separate him, because he will jump the fence no matter what. He is the only steer in the herd who has proven that theory is correct. One day we did cut him back and were feeding him separately; we decided to give him a day off, but within five minutes he jumped the fence and decided to join us. It is a really high fence, but he just stood there flatfooted and jumped it like a deer.” “He is getting up there in age,” continued Kristin, “but he has never been out of service for arthritis or sickness or any kind of disability. He has been in service the entire time, which is unusual. He has been a trouper!” “Of course, when he started showing us he was a little bit older, was starting to lose a little bit of weight, we decided to separate him and feed him in the geriatric pen. So
he gets to eat special treatment feed, he gets fed alfalfa pellets, sweet feed and cattle cubes, coastal Bermuda hay – but always in sight of his buddies. As soon as he is done eating, you better open the gate and let him back in! He will pace that fence, and you don’t want him to pace it twice! He is seventeen years old but when he puts his nose on that fence, you can see it coming, and we don’t want that to happen.” “He is obviously bred very well,” observed Kristin. “He is a very typical Longhorn; red and white, speckled and spotted, with the Texas-twist horns. He’s just beautiful, with very good conformation. He is branded with the El Coyote brand on his left hip and his private herd number is 426.” “Typically, I look for people to adopt the older steers, and I already have his new family lined up – he is in demand. Our retirement program is working really well; the folks are really appreciative and willing to give them a good home and turn them out to pasture for the rest of their life. He’s not there yet, but he is getting up there in age. Right now, he’s pretty spunky.” Kristin believes the health of the Fort Worth Herd is also a testament to the Texas Longhorn’s reputation for disease resistance. “They get exposed to a lot of cattle around here. They may not share a pen with them, but there’s a lot of roping steers and bucking bulls and different rodeo stock that comes through here – not to mention anything that’s in the dirt from 130 years ago.” “They’re pretty tough!” The Fort Worth Herd is a unique civic asset that has generated reams of free publicity for Fort Worth the world over, and while the steers may not be famous as individuals; their pictures have been seen far and wide. And that is probably okay with Sancho, as long as he can stay with his buddies and mosey up and down Exchange Street a couple of times a day.
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IN BOX As the editor, I receive various interesting photos along with explanations either through the mail or e-mail. I would like to share some of them with you inside the Trails magazine each month. If you have an interesting tid-bit or photo that may not be suitable for “Just for Grins”, please send them to me. You may end up in the next issue of the Trails!
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Recognizing and Managing Common Health Problems in Beef Cattle Recognizing and managing many health problems in beef cattle can be managed successfully if they are detected early. Cattle owners can prevent or minimize losses by taking steps to keep the problems from recurring or spreading to the rest of the herd. Below are common problems found in beef cattle as well as the probable causes of those conditions and suggested measures to prevent recurrence.
“My cows’ eyes are cloudy and runny.” When cattle have cloudy, runny eyes, the inflamed and painful eyeballs and eyelids are probably infected with a virus or bacterium or damaged from sunlight or cancer. These conditions include pink eye, IBR virus eye, cancer eye or photo eye. Specific diagnosis and proper treatment may require close observation, available history, laboratory testing and professional assistance.
Pink eye (infectious keratoconjunctivitis) Although sporadic cases of eye diseases occur in all seasons of the year, this highly contagious bacterial disease is most common during the summer. Observations: The onset of pink eye is sudden, beginning with an excessive flow of tears. The animal holds the eye partially closed, rubs the eye and seeks shaded areas. Soon an ulcer develops in the central area of the cornea and an opaque ring develops around the ulcer. Within 48 hours of onset, the entire cornea becomes cloudy. Next, the lining of the eyelids becomes red with mucus and pus. As the ulcer deepens and extends completely through the cornea, the eye ruptures and loses fluid, and the eyeball collapses. The infection may affect one or both eyes. Management: The infected cattle must be isolated and treated immediately by a veterinarian to eliminate the infection and prevent spread to other cattle.
IBR virus eye (infectious bovine rhinotracheitis) The IBR virus is transmitted through
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the air and can spread rapidly through the herd. It causes upper respiratory infections, and it is most prevalent in the fall and winter. Observations: In the early acute stage, a few cattle may develop cloudy corneas, similar to pink eye. The opacity spreads inward from the outer edge of the cornea, and there is no ulceration. Management: Isolate the affected animals until the viral infection runs its course, and vaccinate the whole herd and purchased replacements.
Cancer eye (squamous cell carcinoma) Cancer often appears as smooth plaques on the eyeball and ulcers or horn lesions on the eyelids. It occurs more often in cattle with no eye pigment and those that are constantly exposed to bright sunlight. Observations: As in cases of pink eye, cancer eye causes an excessive flow of tears. This cancer can be identified by the appearance of the lesions on and near the eye. The cancerous growths develop on the third, upper and lower eyelids and eyeball, and they spread to internal lymph nodes and organs. Management: Early detection is necessary for heating or freezing therapies or for surgical removal of the tumor alone. In chronic cases with more extensive involvement, the entire eyeball and eyelids must be removed.
“My calves have areas of hair loss with skin lesions.” Calves commonly become infected with ringworm fungus and wart virus. These two infectious, contagious conditions are easily recognized and differentiated by the appearance of localized hair loss with skin lesions. In cases where there is generalized hair loss with skin lesions, possible causes other than ringworm or warts include photosensitization, dietary deficiencies, infections of worms and infestations of horn flies and lice.
Ringworm fungus (dermatophytosis)
Photo eye (photosensitization)
In the early stages, a fungus infection of the skin often goes unnoticed because the affected areas are small and slightly raised with roughened hair. Infected cows often serve as sources of the fungus, which is transferred by direct contact to calves. Observations: After several weeks of the fungus infiltrating the hair follicles, the hair falls out, leaving distinct circumscribed, grayish lesions. The scaly lesions coalesce to form large patches of hair loss at least 3 inches in diameter. They are often located on the face and neck and are more common in young cattle. Management: Although the infection tends to clear up spontaneously after several months, separate and treat the affected calves with a prescribed medication to prevent transmission to the others.
This noninfectious condition is a hypersensitivity to sunlight after ingestion of various plants or administration of certain drugs. Observations: In addition to cloudiness of the cornea, signs of photo eye include sunburn of nonpigmented eyelids, nose, teats, vulva and areas of the head, body and legs. If the affected cattle are exposed to sunlight for prolonged periods, blindness and severe skin damage will result. Management: Protect the animal from sunlight until its eyes and skin have healed. Shelter it during the day and allow it to graze on pasture at night.
Warts are fibrous tumors of the skin and mucous membranes and are caused by many strains of the papilloma virus. The virus is usually transmitted to calves by direct contact from infected cows. It also can be transmitted by contaminated instruments that puncture the skin and by biting flies such as horn flies and stable flies. Observations: The cauliflower-type growths occur primarily on the head, neck and shoulders, in the mouth and vagina, and on the teats, vulva and penis. Management: To prevent transmission
Warts (papillomatosis)
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to other calves, isolate those with warts. Over a period of 3 to 12 months, the affected calves build immunity against the virus in the warts and skin. Once the immunity kills the viruses, the warts dry and slough.
“Every winter, my cows rub their heads, necks and shoulders.” Even though lice are known in the winter to cause cattle to itch and rub on objects such as fences, posts, trees and barns, another common cause of itching and rubbing is the aftermath of the allergic dermatitis produced during the previous summer and fall by a horn fly infestation.
Horn fly allergy (allergic dermatitis) During the horn fly season, cattle often develop a skin allergy to the saliva of the biting horn flies. After several weeks, an inflammatory reaction occurs in the skin, and many hair follicles are destroyed. Observations: Before the damaged hair falls out during the winter, the retained hair causes an itch sensation, and the cattle rub their faces, necks and shoulders from December through March. As a result of rubbing these areas, the hair coat becomes sparse, and irritated skin lesions develop. Once the dead hair is removed by rain and rubbing, a normal hair coat returns. If no crawling lice are on the skin or lice eggs are glued to the hairs, the diagnosis is based on a history that the cows had a horn fly infestation the previous year. Management: To prevent recurrence of this cold-season problem, take steps to reduce the horn fly population during the warm seasons.
“I have occasionally a cow or a bull crippled on one foot.” A cow or bull with a lame foot should be examined closely. Pick up the foot with a rope, and wash and examine between the toes carefully, looking for a foot crack, a corn, swelling, heat or a discharge. You will November 2011
need professional assistance to differentiate some of the other abnormal conditions of the foot. Unobservable problems inside the foot include bruises, abscesses, fractures and foot founder, or laminitis. The lameness may also be related to long toes as well as joint inflammation of the leg, including the hip on the rear and shoulder on the front.
Foot crack (web tear) This condition often occurs after cattle walk on rough terrain or when a bull places its weight on the foot when mounting for breeding. These actions commonly spread the toes wide apart and cause the skin to tear. Also, long toes predispose to the likelihood of excessive spreading of toes. Observations: If the problem is not a corn or foot rot, check for signs of foot crack, along with swelling and heat of the foot. The web of skin between the toes is also likely to be cracked deeply into sensitive tissue. Management: The damaged tissue must heal from the inside out. To prevent further tearing, the cow or bull must be confined for a few weeks to limit walking and the toes trimmed and taped together.
Foot rot (necrotic pododermatitis) If the problem is not foot crack, the likely problem is foot rot, a bacterial disease of the foot. During warm, wet weather, the bacteria in manure mixed with mud commonly gain entry through tiny cracks and abrasions of the skin between the toes and heel bulb, causing swelling and dead tissue. Observations: The signs of foot rot include a hot, swollen and painful foot with
pus d i s charge and a dead odor, fever and loss of appetite and body weight. The infection may spread to the skin of the pastern and fetlock and to bone joints inside the foot. Management: Because the pus discharge contains bacteria and serves as a source of new infections, segregate the cow or bull from the rest of the herd for proper antibiotic treatment. To prevent occurrence of more cases, the unsanitary conditions leading to this condition must be corrected.
Corn (interdigital hyperplasia) The development of scar tissue, or corns, in cattle is thought to be caused by stretched skin folds between the toes in heavy, splay-toed breeds. Observations: A painful and hard, tumor-like, vertical mass develops in the web of skin between the toes. Management: The mass must be removed surgically and the toes bandaged closely together.
“One of my cows coughs, protrudes her tongue and breathes with her mouth open.” The cow obviously has a lung disease in which inflammation elicits an irritated cough, and reduced air space encourages open-mouthed breathing. Because several infectious and noninfectious causes are possible, professional assistance will be needed to make a specific diagnosis by physical and laboratory examinations. A common infectious lung disease is pneumonia; a common noninfectious condition is fog fever.
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Infectious lung disease (pneumonia) Pneumonia is a highly complex, contagious disease and may be caused by one of several viruses in concert with various bacteria. Pneumonia caused by bacteria is generally serious. Observations: Fever, coughing and labored breathing are caused by inflammation and swelling of the lungs and the accumulation of mucus, blood and pus that interfere with airflow in the air passages. The animal tries to get more air by stretching out its head and neck and protruding its tongue. Management: When you see signs of pneumonia, isolate the sick cow for antibiotic treatment. Laboratory tests are needed to identify the specific viruses or bacteria involved to develop an effective vaccination plan for the herd. The plan should include vaccinating the cows, nursing calves, bulls and replacements with the proper vaccines. Because stress can contribute to the occurrence of this disease by lowering an animal’s resistance, cattle owners need to minimize adverse conditions of cold or hot weather to prevent pneumonia in the herd.
Fog fever (pulmonary emphysema and edema)
Fog fever is caused by a toxic reaction in the lungs after the cow ingests a large quantity of an amino acid in lush, green grass in spring or fall. Diagnosis is based on a history of the cows being moved within the previous 10 days from a dry, brown pasture to a lush, green pasture. Observations: Fever is not present; coughing is minimal; and the onset of symptoms is sudden. Breathing is obviously difficult, with the animal breathing through its mouth, extending its tongue and drooling saliva. Management: The affected cow should be treated by a veterinarian and handled carefully to prevent death by suffocation brought about by exercise. Move the herd from the lush pasture and gradually return it over 3 weeks by feeding hay and limiting grazing time.
“Some of my cows got the staggers, went down and are unable to rise.” Cows that cannot rise must be checked by a professional, who will conduct physical examinations and evaluate their diet and environment. Although the cause may be one of many poisonous plants, it is more often the result of grazing on Dallisgrass. In chemical poisoning cases, the
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cause is often the consumption of toxic amounts of lead or arsenic from batteries or lubricating grease of vehicles or machinery. If the cause is dietary, it is likely that the cattle have a common metabolic disorder such as polio, ketosis or grass tetany.
Polio (polioencephalomalacia) Cows with polio are thin and usually have been on a diet high in sulfate and low in protein and roughage. They probably have been confined and fed a grain diet without roughage. Observations: As an affected downer cow attempts to stand, the ankles remain flexed or knuckled over. Management: Immediate treatment by a veterinarian to relieve swelling of the brain is necessary to prevent permanent brain damage. Adequate roughage must be fed with grain concentrates.
Range ketosis (acetonemia, hypoglycemia) Cows with range ketosis are usually thin, on a lowcarbohydrate, low-energy diet and likely are stressed from cold weather or calving and nursing. Observations: In addition to the incoordination before going down, the cows are observed pressing against walls, posts and trees, bellowing and tongue wallowing and licking. Management: Immediate treatment by a veterinarian is directed to raise the blood sugar and improve glucose metabolism.
Grass tetany (hypomagnesemia) The affected cows are thin, grazing lush pasture high in nitrogen and potassium and likely are stressed from cold, cloudy weather or calving and nursing. Observations: In addition to staggers, signs in cattle include tossing the head, bellowing and galloping before going down with convulsions. Management: Immediate treatment by a veterinarian is directed to raise the blood magnesium.
“I have occasionally a thin, downer cow.” Dietary deficiencies are the most common cause of weakness and weight loss in cattle. Enteric bacteria and parasites may be contributing factors. Observations: Tipoffs to problems in the diet include weakness and loss of weight. Management: Evaluate the nutritional intake, comparing it to the protein and energy requirements of the herd. Make adjustments if necessary. If the problem is limited to an individ-
ual cow instead of affected the entire herd, seek professional assistance to identify the cause, such as infections of body cavity linings (pleurisy, peritonitis) and abscesses and cancers of internal lymph glands and organs.
“I continue every year to have cows prolapse and retain afterbirth.” It is common for a cow that has difficulty in calving to bruise her uterus. A thin, weak cow may have a prolonged calving process that commonly causes a bruised uterus. Observations: The inflamed, swollen uterus quite often causes straining with prolapse of the vagina, cervix or uterus. If prolapse does not occur, the placenta may be retained because of bruising inflammation. Management: Treatment by a veterinarian is directed to replace the prolapse and expel the retained placenta.
“I have low conception rates, repeat breeders and abortions in my cowherd.” Dietary deficiencies and stresses of hot weather and malnutrition in cows continue to be major causes of reproductive failures. Abnormal ovaries and uterus and starvation of the embryo or fetus are commonly associated with inadequate intake of protein, energy, minerals or vitamins. These reproductive problems occur in stressed cows on poor quality or short grazing without provisions of hay and nutrient supplements. Observations: The herd has an unusually high number of abortions, repeat breeders and low conception rates that cause a large percentage of open cows. Management: If the problem is caused by poor nutrition, evaluate the nutritional intake and take corrective measures. Professional assistance is essential to diagnose infectious diseases, including testing of fetuses, placenta and blood samples.
“I had several calves suddenly die that before dying were rapidly breathing, weak and feverish.” Many infectious causes of rapid breathing, weakness and fever, followed by sudden death of calves are possible. Ask a veterinarian to perform a necropsy on one of the dead calves and make a specific diagnosis by physical and laboratory examiTexas Longhorn Trails
nations. Two common diseases that cause sudden death in calves are lepto and blackleg.
Lepto (leptospirosis) Lepto is caused by one of five strains of bacteria. The bacteria are shed with urine from infected animals, such as cattle, raccoons, skunks, opossums, rodents, deer, swine and dogs. The bacteria may be shed for many months. For calves, the likely exposures are from the urine from carrier cows that were stressed at calving and from diseased and convalescent calves. Cows may have the disease but show no signs of it. Calves are infected with the bacteria when they ingest contaminated urine on teats, hair, grass and hay and in water. Newborn calves are the most susceptible to the acute disease. Observations: The acute form of the disease causes high fever, rapid and difficult breathing, depression, bloody urine, incoordination and death. Lepto calves are often mistakenly diagnosed and treated for pneumonia. Because the bacteria can kill unborn calves as well as nursing calves, it is suggested that cattle owners evaluate the cow herd’s pregnancy rate and look for aborted fetuses. Management: For a closed herd, the most effective approach for control is annual vaccination of all cattle; for an open herd, vaccinate twice yearly. If you time the vaccination in the cow herd during the last trimester of pregnancy, it will provide immunity to the newborn calves through the colostrum. Use polyvalent killed vaccines containing three or five common serovars. Different vaccines vary in effectiveness, and vaccine failures may occur.
Blackleg (clostridial disease) When the cause of sudden death of a calf is blackleg bacterial toxins (poisons), the first point to make is that the calf swallowed blackleg spores from the soil. This means the ground is contaminated with the spores that never die. During rains, these spores are normally concentrated by surface water in various spots in the ground, and drought or rains will cause them to surface from the soil. When ingested by a calf, the spores go to the muscles and remain dormant. A trigger breaks them out of dormancy, sometimes months or years later. Then the bacteria multiply rapidly and produce toxins in the muscles, killing the muscles (black dead muscles), causing blood poisoning and sudden death. The most common trigger is fast growth. Another trigger is muscle exertion, November 2011
such as that caused during working, weaning and hauling. Affected calves may be infected at an early age and die of blackleg at a later age. When blackleg occurs, the transmission was not necessarily recent, but possibly months ago. Observations: Sudden death and rapid, gaseous decomposition are the most common signs of blackleg. Management: The death is so rapid that treatment is normally ineffective. All dead calves should be burned with untreated wood products to keep from contaminating the ground. Because other calves can have the bacteria in dormancy, guard against triggers such as stress and rapid growth. Vaccinate the remaining calves. If these calves die, they were already infected with the dormancy of blackleg bacteria before vaccination. Vaccination after exposure will not prevent the dormancy from breaking out. The seven-way blackleg vaccine should be used because other strains in addition to blackleg that also cause sudden death can be present. The seven strains can be diagnosed only in a dead calf by necropsy and laboratory tests. In addition to blackleg, the other six clostridial diseases that cause sudden death are black neck, black liver, malignant edema, and B, C, D enterotoxemia. A proper vaccination program includes annual vaccination of the entire herd (calves, cows, heifers, bulls), not just calves. Grown cattle die from four of the seven different blackleg-type bacteria. Cows should be vaccinated during last 3 months of pregnancy or twice a year.
“Some of my calves are rapidly breathing, weak, feverish, scouring and dying.” Because several infectious causes are possible, professional assistance is required to make a specific diagnosis. Fresh feces from live calves must be submitted for laboratory testing, and one of the dead calves must be submitted for necropsy and physical and laboratory examinations. Results of these examinations commonly reveal the presence of tissue damage in the small intestine (enteritis) and large intestine (colitis) and bacteria in the blood (septicemia).
heifers, moving and mixing these cows and heifers, and bringing in bulls to them. At this time, the baby calves can have low immunity and be highly susceptible to diseases. They can die from scours by dehydration and from septicemia by systemic infections. Scours are caused by bacteria (E. coli and C. perfringens B, C, D), viruses (rotovirus and coronovirus), and protozoa in the intestines (cryptosporidia and coccidia). Scours and dehydration worsen when affected calves nurse natural or artificial milk and receive oral antibiotics. The sources of these deadly germs in the pasture include contaminated ground and fecal shedding from the cows, heifers and bulls. When a pasture trap is used year after year for close observation of calving cows and heifers, the ground becomes heavily contaminated with germs from manure. This contamination is long standing during cool, wet weather by a build up of manure from the calving cows and heifers and scouring calves. Observations: Calves infected with these germs breathe rapidly and are weak, feverish and scouring. Death also may result. Management: To correct the dehydration, the affected calves must be removed from nursing and given oral electrolytes until the scours have stopped. Preventive measures include increasing the level of immunity in colostrums and having all calves nurse the first day of birth. Calf scours can be controlled by vaccines containing E. coli, rotavirus, coronavirus and C. perfringens B, C, D. Establish an annual vaccination program to provide immunity for the newborn calf though the cow’s colostrum. The pregnant cows and heifers need to be vaccinated late in pregnancy to be in colostrums and provide the protective immunity against the fatal baby calf diseases. Other preventive measures include reducing the level of exposures to infectious organisms during calving and breeding seasons. To reduce the calf mortality related to scours and septicemia in a cow herd calving over a period of several months, use more than one pasture trap to provide clean maternity areas.
Scours (enteritis-colitis septicemia) Nursing calves are at high risk to fatal diseases such as scours from the day they are born and continuing during the time of the year when one is calving cows and
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OKLAHOMA TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION
Jim Freeman, Jr., President • (405) 282-7555 • barflonghorns@aol.com On July 9, 2011, Kent and Sandy Harrell welcomed a group of Longhorn friends to their ranch north of Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Ranch manager Kyle Mathis and Dr. Bob Kropp gave a tour of the ranch and explained the direction of the Harrell Ranch breeding program. Gathering back at the barn, Kent and Sandy sponsored a wonderful BBQ meal enjoyed by all. The Faskes gave a demonstration on, “How to Break a Riding Steer.” OTLA members gathered for a meeting called to order by President Jim Freeman to discuss the Tulsa State Fair and take care of new and old business. Starting an OTLA web site was approved and will soon be on line at www.oklahomalonghorns.com. Meeting was adjourned. Friends said their goodbyes till the next time. A big “THANK YOU,” goes out to Kent and Sandy Harrell, Dr. Bob Kropp, Kyle and Gae Mathis, and their crew as well as the Faskes for a wonderful and informative day. See you down the road !!! You can find us on line at: www.oklahomalonghorns.com
ARK-LA-TEX
Jessica Wade, President • dubosejessica@yahoo.com Greetings Longhorn breeders, I am Jessica Wade, the newly elected President of the Ark-La-Tex Affiliate. We held our annual membership meeting on September 17, at the ranch of Bob and Neal Mottet in Keithsville, Louisiana. There was an exceptional turnout, with the most amazing food and good company. At the meeting, we elected new officers: President–Jessica Wade; Vice President–Tina DuBose; Secretary–Bobbie DuBose; Activity Director–Erin Winkle; Directors–David Overdorff, Keith DuBose, & Donnie Taylor We welcome you all and hope to have one of the most memorable years. We would love for everyone to come and participate in our two upcoming fall shows in Shreveport, Louisiana and Lufkin, Texas. You can go our affiliate link on the TLBAA website to download entry forms. Remember at the show in Lufkin, the youth participants will be put in a drawing to win a donated calf. Please come join us in showing some Longhorn spirit and pride. Hope to see y’all there!
South Texas Longhorn Association (STLA)
Louis Christa, President • (210) 863-7003 • lchri58@msn.com The Board of Directors held a meeting on August 28, 2011 in order to plan our 2011-2012 year. The officers of the STLA Board of Directors for 2011-2012 are: President – Louis Christa; 1st Vice President – Teresa Castillo; 2nd Vice President – Annie Morgan; Secretary – Cindy Guinn; Treasurer – Bill Plaisance Danny Russell will serve as the Chair of the STLA Youth Scholarship Program. Doug Muenchow and Steven Zunker will also be members of the committee. The STLA will again be doing co-op advertising in the Trails February 2012 issue. All STLA members are invited to participate in this great opportunity to get your breeding program highlighted. The ad deadline is December 20, 2011. Contact Teresa Castillo or Louis Christa for more details. Congratulations to Darnell and Doug Muenchow for the photo of their 2010 heifer winning the STLA Affiliate Princess Contest which had over twenty entries. Due to the drought conditions and the many Texas Longhorn events on the calendar, STLA will not be having a Fall Field Day. If you are interested in hosting the Spring Field Day, please contact Suzanne Perry or Louis Christa. Developing and sponsoring Texas Longhorn shows across South Texas is a big part of the work of the STLA and the board approved planning for a full show schedule for 2011-2012. Upcoming shows are the STLA Winterfest Show-December 9-10, 2011(Show Chair: Cindy Dennis), the San Antonio Show-February 10- 11, 2012 (Show Chair: Annie Morgan), the Star of Texas Show in Austin-March 16-17, 2012 (Show Chair: Louis Christa) and the Rockdale Three-Day Show-April 20-22, 2012 (Show Chair: Sandi Nordhausen). Details, entry deadlines and full information will be available in coming months for each of these shows on the STLA website. All breeders and Texas Longhorn lovers are welcome to join STLA, and we invite you to get involved with the oldest and most active affiliate of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America. You can find out more about STLA by visiting our website at www.stla.org.
Mountain and Plains Texas Longhorn Association Betty Civis, President • (719) 336-5117 • civisauctions@cminet.net
Summer is almost over and hopefully some relief from the heat. A great time was had at the 2011 Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, Colorado. Our annual “Tail Gate” party was held on Saturday night, and we had a blast! Margaritas and lots of food were shared with many good friends, old and new, and some special guests. Judge Jerry Mullins from Hollister, Florida, did a great job sorting the cattle. Placing in the Non-Halter Show: Jr Champion: Mile High Molley, owned by Clyde and Virginia Peek; Res Jr Champion: River Dance, owned by Clyde and Virginia Peek; Sr Champion: Good Golly, owned by Clyde and Virginia Peek; Res Sr Champion: Mile High Molley, owned by Clyde and Virginia Peek; Gr Champion Mature: Gonna Miss You, owned by Jim and Betty Civis; Res Gr Champion Mature: Sassy Sabrina, owned by Jim and Betty Civis; Gr Champion Steer: Sanddollar Newton, owned by Gary and Kay Cole; Res Gr Champion Steer: Windy Point Spider Man, owned by Ron and Lana Pearson. Placing in the Halter Show: Sr Champion: FCL Kerosene, owned by Jennifer Fanning; Res Sr Champion: Windy Point Pawnee, owned by Ron and Lana Pearson; Gr Champion Mature: Susie Q, owned by Glen and Lyn Lewis; Res Gr Champion Mature: SV Buttons and Bows, owned by Jennifer Fanning; Gr Champion Bull: High Voltage, owned by Glen and Lyn Lewis. Don’t forget NWSS in Denver. Our show is Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. We share some special times with friends with a lot of fun activities including our 2nd annual plop –flop. Saturday is a great day to see all the good stuff on the Hill. We also have our annual banquet were we celebrate a great year of cattle and friends Special Note: Entries must be in by November 21, 2011. Entries may be acquired at www.nationalwestern.com Our good friends and long time Longhorn breeders, Jim and Betty Civis are having complete herd dispersal on November 12, 2011 at their ranch in Lamar, CO. Barbecue starts at 11:00 am followed by the sale at 1:00 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire some great cattle. For information contact them at: civisauctions@cminet.net or www.civisauctions.com or (719) 336-5117 or (719) 336-4461. Happy Trails and Pray for Rain.
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November - Herd Management Guide Spring Calving: 1. As fall approaches and warm season grasses become dormant, realize that the protein and energy values of your pastures will decrease below levels necessary to satisfy nutritional requirements of pregnant females entering the last third of their pregnancy. Feed pregnant mature females to consume adequate energy, protein, minerals and vitamins prior to calving. If pasture grass is limiting due to overgrazing or poor rainfall during the summer, then energy is your first concern. Feeding a medium (8-10 percent crude protein) to high quality (15-17 percent crude protein) hay free choice will provide an excellent source of energy for the females. If pasture grass is plentiful, but dormant and poor in quality, then protein is generally your first concern. Assuming that your cows are in good body condition, feeding low levels of a high crude protein supplement (3240 percent crude protein) is your best alternative. If your cows are thin in body condition, then feeding higher levels of a low crude protein, high energy range cube (20 percent crude protein) will provide increased intake of vital nutrients. If winter pasture or cool season variety grasses are available, then the females should not need additional energy or protein supplementation. A source of salt as well as a good commercial calcium:phosphorus mineral mix with added Vitamin A should be available on a free choice basis. 2. Evaluate the growth of your bred heifers. The goal should be to have your bred heifers weigh 85 percent of their mature weight, including the weight of the fetus, prior to calving at 23-25 months of age. Because of this threshold weight, bred heifers should be fed to gain a minimum of one pound per day. 3. Consider controlling internal and external parasites. Treating internal parasites as well as lice infestations are important management decisions.
Fall Calving: 1. Continue the feeding program begun in October. The nutrient requirements for energy, protein, minerals and vitamins of lactating females increase substantially. During the first 3-4 months of lactation, a 1000 pound cow with average milking ability (producing 10 pounds of milk daily) requires 11.5 pounds of energy, 2
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Plainview Longhorns LLC Lee Bosley, Jr. Len Bloomberg Rolling M Longhorns Jim Steffler Sand Hills Ranch Jeffrey Hudspeth Bill or Ann Eichenberger Terry R. Moore Kathy Kittler Kevin Rutkowski Double D Arena Ed and Becky Dingledine Hudson Longhorns Ron Skinner Allen or Linda Evans Allen S. Brantley Billy Holder Calvin Deemer Carl R. Brantley Curtis Brady Dean Sparks Doug Ruppert Kasar & Lisa Kety Mark and Tammey Stuck Stringer Ranches T and C Longhorns Brian and Mary Stahl Megan Ashley Stine Patrick Neeley Whitley Family Properties LLC George and Laureen Gennin George & Martha Edwards James B. Hart Levi Thompson Nor-Tex Cattle Paul & Judith Sellers Robert Bowyer Triple R Ranch Westfarms, Inc. William Wick Mark Hubbell
John & Diann Chase Joe Tillman Chad & Karen Niles J.T. Wehring Charles Riddle Panther Creek Ranch Gary & Margie Huddleston Lloyd (Speedy) La Fond Frank Anderson, III Dorie Damuth Deer Creek Longhorns Mike Crawford & Pam Watkins Rio Vista Ranch Russell E. Fairchild Steveon & Deborah Hall Gary Sealy Liberty Longhorn Ranch Ron & Linda Steele Vida Nueva Ranch Rocking 'O' Ranch Donnie Taylor Doug and Sandy Stotts El Coyote Ranch Frank & Sue Bowdoin Holly & Janet Nevil Jeff & Patricia Rhodes Rugged Cross Ranch Ken and Beth Smith Suzanne & William H. Torkildsen, M.D. Tensleon Ranch Brent & Cynthia Bolen Cliff & Anita Whitfill Larry and Paula Reck Michael McLeod Richard & Liz Shea Dave & Althea Sullivan Mark & Laurie Witt Michael B. Zinn Art & Darlene Schimmelpfening Bill & Freida Golden Lazy Susan Ranch Matt Hill Thurmond Longhorns Triple R Ranch Debbie Macey Glenn E Phipps Todd & Heather Davis Cactus Rose Longhorns JM and Cathie Smith Larry & Robyn Lonero
Malcolm & Constance Goodman Mike and Kim MacLeod N5 Ranch Vernon G. & Janis M. Webb Haston A. Magnuson Rick Friedrich Rick Hager Brad & Tiffany Scherer Brennan L. Potts Carla Payne Circle 7 Cattle Co. Cloud 9 Longhorns David & Lynda Bradley David Stanley George and Cindy Dennis Greg & Amy Franks H & L Ranch Joe Cunningham Joe Munsch Johnnie L. Goff Kathryn Leann Head Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner Kirk & Rochelle Brunson Laura A. Harding Lazy JP Ranch Loyd & Bettie Gibbs Matthew J. Durkin Proctor Ridge Ranch Robert & Carolyn Choate Rocking G Ranch Ross Ohlendorf Roy W. Albert Star Creek Ranch Steven Zunker Trigg & Traci Moore Young Ranch @ Flat Rock Crossings David & Kathy M. Adams
Buckhorn Cattle Company David & Kimberly Nikodym Joseph Sedlacek Semkin Longhorns Steve, Bodie & Chad Quary Tamara K. Thacker Troy Kingsbury Brett or Darcy De Lapp Bruce Rose Tommy and Cathy Franks Wyoming Longhorn Ranch Lee Decker Bill and Jo Le'AN Flying N Ranch Jim Hutchinson Kent & Sandy Harrell Kent And Christine Bladen Ron & Jo Jones Alexandra Dees Calvin & Linda Anthony Craig, Cel and Rietta Iversen Martha Moore Oren & Dianna O'Dell Ralston Family Ranch Ray or Virginia Walker Safari B Ranch Thomas P Herzog W.R. Van Gundy Bonnie & Rodger Damrow Daniel & Angelina Fey Folsom Falls Ranch Larry Johnston Randy and Jamie Briscoe Broken Wagon Cattle Co., LLC C A Longhorns Dale Hunt Danny L. & Lori Golden Donald & Sharron Wiens Fairlea Longhorn Ranch, LLC Frank & Teresa Locatelli Kenneth J. & Valerie J. Webb Leo & Jolene Omlin Lucinda K. Christian Michael L. Tullis Mike & Debbie Bowman Norman and June Cady Randy and Marsha Witte RC Larson Longhorns Robert and Jenny Smoot Warren and Cathy Dorathy
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McLeod Ranch ..................................8 Miller, Tim ......................................42 Morgan Livestock ..........................38 Moriah Farms ............................9, 43 Mosser Longhorns ........................44
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Eagles Ridge Longhorns..................8 El Coyote Ranch ........................1, 43 End of Trail Ranch........................ 42 ET Longhorns..................................42
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Lemley Longhorns ........................44 Lightning Longhorns ....................43 Little Ace Cattle Co...........................8 Lone Wolf Ranch ....................27, 42 Longhorn Designs..........................27 Longhorn Sale Pen ........................27 November 2011
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P&C Cattle Pens ............................26 Panther Creek Longhorns ............44 Pearl Longhorn Ranch ..................44 PJ’s Cattle Company........................8 Premier Heifer Sale ..........................2
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Rafter H Longhorns..........................8 Red Peak Ranch..............................44 Rio Vista Ranch ................................8 Rocking F Ranch ............................26 Rocking G Ranch..............................9 Rocking P Longhorns ......................8 Rosebud’s Flatrock Ranch ............44 Royal Heritage Farm......................42 Running Arrow Farm ....................39
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Deer Creek Longhorns..................44 Diamond Q Longhorns ..............43 Diamond S Longhorns ................42 Dick’s Ranch Supply......................39 Double LB Longhorns ..................44
Loomis Longhorns ..........................9 Louisiana Cattlemen’s Assoc. ........7
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TLBAA Horn Showcase ..........18-19 Texas Longhorn Ranch Supply....38 Triple R Ranch (MI) ......................42 Triple R Ranch (TX) ..................9, 14 Triple T Longhorns ........................43 T Spur Longhorns ..........................42
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Save the date! Texas Longhorn Coming Events NOVEMBER 2011
NOV 4-6 • Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport, LA. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. NOV 5 • Marquess Arrow Production Sale, Ben Wheeler, TX. Ron & Barbara Marquess (903) 833-5810 or (903) 570-5199. NOV 5 • Texas Longhorn Fall Sale, Oyen Crossroads Centre, Oyen, Alberta. To consign or for info: Ron Walker, Box 58, Redcliff, Alberta, T0J 2P0 or (403) 548-6684. NOV 11-12 • Texas Longhorn Breeders Conference, Helotes, TX. James Lee (979) 575-9998 or (830) 367- 5813. www.rockinalonghorns.com or rockinalonghorns@gmail.com. NOV 11-13 • ARK-LA-TEX Fall Show, George Henderson Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401 or Bobbye DuBose (409) 384-8120. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. NOV 18-20 • Kaufman Police Association First Annual Longhorn Show. S&S Arena, Terrell, TX. East Texas Longhorn Association. Entry Deadline: November 1. Joel Norris (972) 533-4945 or (972) 932-3648. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. NOV 20 • Tri-State Longhorn Sale,Crawford Livestock Market, Crawford, NE. Art & Hayley Anders (308) 665-2457 H, Art cell (308) 430-4009; Hayley Cell (308) 430-4008.
DECEMBER 2011
DEC 2-3 • Holiday Longhorn Extravaganza, Wise Co. Sheriff’s Posse Grounds, Decatur, TX. (NTLA & The Wise Co. Youth Project) Tina Cook, P.O. Box 504, Paradise, TX 76073 (940) 399-7993 or tcook@pisd.net. Qualifying Haltered and Youth. DEC 3 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241 www.tlbaa.org. DEC 9-10 • STLA Winter Festival, Brackenridge Main Event Center, Edna, TX. Cindy Dennis-hdcattle@gmail.com or (512) 565-5340. Two Youth Shows (One Points Only). Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
JANUARY 2012
JAN 13 • TLBAA Affiliate Presidents Meeting, 8:00 AM, Radisson Hotel Fossil Creek, Fort Worth, TX; Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org or Pam Galloway (817) 6256241 or pam.galloway@tlbaa.org. JAN 13 • TLBAA Annual General Membership Meeting, 10:00 AM, Radisson Hotel Fossil Creek, Fort Worth, TX; Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org or Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam.galloway@tlbaa.org. JAN 14 • Texas Longhorn Premier Heifer Sale, West Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org. Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam.galloway@tlbaa.org. www.tlbaa.org JAN 16-17 • Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Watt Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Trigg & Traci Moore (254) 796-4269 or (254) 396-5592 Trigg Cell. Qualifying Haltered &Youth.
FEBRUARY 2012
FEB 11 • San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo, San Antonio, TX. Annie Morgan (210) 885-8653 or annieoakley64@aol.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. FEB 16-19 • Autobahn Classic, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. Entry deadline: Jan. 31, 2012. Larry Barker (817) 988-6110 or lbarker@abahn.com. FEB 18-19 • Sierra County Longhorn Show, Truth or Consequences, NM. Lynn Starritt, TLBNM Sec./Treas., (915) 252-4118 cell or (915) 886-7063 fax. www.tlbnm.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. FEB 24-26 • San Angelo Stock Show, San Angelo, TX. Dennis Urbantke (325) 655-3500 or (325) 656-9321. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
MARCH 2012
MAR 2-3 • Longhorns & Lace Benefit & Sale, Red River Sale Barn, Marietta, OK. www.longhornsandlacesale.com Tessa Wheeler Millsap, Improving Genetics, (254) 315-6548, tess2305@aol.com; Molly Clubb, Hired Hand Software, (319) 269-8903, molly@hiredhandsoftware.com. MAR 2-5 • Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Houston, TX. Entry deadline Dec 1 online. www.hlsr.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. MAR 16-17 • Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo, Austin, TX. Louis Christa (210) 863-7003 or lchri58@msn.com. Two Youth Shows.Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth MAR 23-25 • Stillwater Shoot-Out, Stillwater, OK. Steve & Bodie Quary (405) 567-3093. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. MAR 31 • B&C Show Me Fall Longhorn Sale, Brookfield Livestock Auction, Inc., Bus. Hwy. 36, Brookfield, MO. Sayre Auction & Sale Management, Bill Sayre (660) 258-2973 or cell (660) 734-0827 or Shawn (660) 734-8782.
APRIL 2012
APR 13-14 • 3 Amigos Sale & Social, Red River Sale Barn, Marietta, OK. Sponsored by Buck Adams, Bob Loomis & Larry Stewart. www.lazyllonghorns or (432) 561-5879. APR 13-15 • TLBGCA Spring Show, Washington County Fairgrounds, Brenham, TX. Susan Young, (713) 294-6334 or email susanbyoung@hotmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. APR 20-22 • Rockdale Spring Show, Rockdale, TX. Sandi Nordhausen (512) 898-2401 or sandi@nordy.com or Patsy Davidson (518) 898-0321 or pmd22@juno.com. Three Youth Shows (One Points Only) Qualifying Haltered and Youth. APR 27-28 • Midwest Longhorn Sale, Winfield, KS. Mike Bowman (316) 778-1717 or www.endoftrailranch.com.
MAY 2012
MAY 4-5 • Red McCombs 32nd Anniversary Fiesta Texas Longhorn Sale, Johnson City, TX. www.redmccombslonghorns.com Alan Sparger - alan@redmccombslonghorns.com or (210) 445-8798. MAY 11-13 • Cattle Baron’s Premier Sale, TLBGCA, Mid-Tex Auction Barn, Navasota, TX. Rick Friedrich, Chair (713) 305-0259 or rick@riverranchlonghorns.com MAY 18-19 • Millennium Futurity, Glen Rose, TX. Bill Davidson (405) 258-7117 or mlflonghorns@sbcglobal.net www.mlfuturity.com
AUGUST 2012
AUG 4 • Hudson-Valentine Invitational Longhorn Sale, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. Lorinda Valentine (254) 584-2218. AUG 10-11 • Rocky Mountain Select Sale, Latigo Arena, Colorado Springs, CO. Stan Searle (719) 481-3735 or Gary Lake (719) 314-8294.
SEPTEMBER 2012
SEPT 15 • 4th Annual Appalachian Trail Registered Texas Longhorn Consignment Sale, Mt. Airy Stockyard, Mt. Airy, NC. Carl R. Brantley, Wilkesboro, NC. (336) 667-5452 or pyledriver1964@yahoo.com.
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