Texas Longhorn Trails
OCTOBER 2012
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Texas Longhorn Trails
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Texas Longhorn Trails
Texas Longhorn Trails (817) 625-6241• (817) 625-1388 (FAX) P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164 E-Mail: trails@tlbaa.org http://www.tlbaa.org
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VOL. 24 NO. 7
OCTOBER 2012
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Regional Correspondents
Feature Article: Predictably Unpredictable? ........12-14
Articles: Division A Directors To Be Elected ..14 Fort Worth Steer Spotlight By Henry King ..........................18-19 Pasture Bloat By Heather Smith Thomas ..............22 Affiliate Princess Contest ................23 Fall and Winter Health Problems in Cow-Calf Herds By Floron C. Faries, Jr. ..................26 Prepare Your Estate Plan For Changes In Tax Rules By Jacqueline N. Davie ..................50
Sales, Shows & Tours: Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale....10-11 South Louisiana TX LH Breeders Tour Area Longhorn Ranches By Lisa Helmstetter ........................20
First Canadian National Texas Longhorn Show By Deb Lesyk......28 Longhorn Numbers Increasing Down Under By Geoff Dawson................29 2012 Autobahn Super Stakes By Larry Barker ........................38-40 Rocky Mountain Select Sale By Stan Searle................................42
Departments: Officers & Directors..........................5 Chairman Letter................................6 Affiliate News ................................21 TLBT Update ................................44 News On The Trail ....................46-47 In The Pen ......................................49 Movers & Shakers ..........................52 Herd Management ..........................56 Ad Index ........................................59 Just For Grins ................................59 Save the Date ..................................60
About the Cover: This month’s cover features a photograph submitted by George & Cindi Williams of Double W Longhorns of Yantis, Texas. Striding out in front is Shamrock, I’ll be a Star. The white cow featured is Jessie Mae Butler, while the brown & white momma with the pretty young heifer is ZD Stacey.
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Lori Beeson • Nolensville, Tennessee Bonnie Damrow • Roca, Nebraska Paige Evans • Kiowa, Colorado Deb Lesyk • Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada Wanda Moore • Sulphur Bluff, Texas Bodie Quary • Prague, Oklahoma
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DIVISION A ~ REGIONS 1-6
Chairman of the Board: Bernard Lankford • (817) 341-2013
Secretary: Jim Rombeck • (620) 257-5247
Executive Vice Chairman: Lana Hightower • (903) 963-7442
Treasurer: Gary Bowdoin • (254) 640-0844
1st Vice Chairman: Dora Thompson • (318) 872-6329
Director: Steven Zunker • (210) 827-3940
2nd Vice Chairman: Larry Smith • (281) 935-2811
Director: Ray Beadle • (408) 834-0110
DIVISION B ~ REGIONS 7-12
DIVISION C ~ REGIONS 13-18
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
Nancy Dunn
Lana Hightower
Todd McKnight
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
(334) 318-0887 nancydunn2010@windstream.net
(903) 963-7442 glcattleco@aol.com
(620) 704-3493 tmck7@ckt.net
At-Large Director
John Parmley
Dora Thompson
David Roberts
(318) 872-6329 or (318) 871-6160 echoofambush@aol.com
(281) 541-1201 john@jspservicesinc.com
(573) 406-9868 info@robertslonghorns.com
Region 1 - Director
Region 7 - Director
Ron Walker
Donnie Taylor
Region 13 - Director
(403) 548-6684 walkersu7texaslonghorns@gmail.com Region 2 - Director
Mark Stuck
L.D. McIntyre
(936) 414-1401 longhorn4t@msn.com
(308) 750-8384 or (308) 246-5600 tejas@mcintyreranches.com
Region 8 - Director
Region 14 - Director
Bernard Lankford
Jim Rombeck
(540) 752-6831 bcrstuck@hotmail.com
(817) 341-2013 MoriahFarmsBL@aol.com
(620) 257-5247 jimrombeck@yahoo.com
Region 3 - Director
Region 9 - Director
Region 15 Director
Scott Simmons
Robert Richey
(618) 729-2004 ssimmons@copeplastics.com Region 4 - Director
Roger Townsend
Craig Perez
(325) 942-1198 r3ranch@aol.com
(979) 906-0043 cperz1@hotmail.com
Region 10 - Director
Region 16 - Director
Gary Bowdoin
Doug Hunt
(931) 309-9480 tnman37_38478@yahoo.com
(254) 640-0844 Tonkawacattleco@aol.com
(435) 275-2112 ddlonghorns@hotmail.com
Region 5 - Director
Region 11 - Director
Region 17 - Director
Terry King
Larry Smith
Terry Fuhriman
(850) 956-4154 tklonghorns@centurylink.net
(281) 935-2811 texasslonghorns@aol.com
(208) 860-7430 terry@fuhrimanins.com
Region 6 - Director
Region 12 - Director
Gene Juranka
Steven Zunker
Region 18 - Director
(337) 328-7258 longhorn@camtel.net
Ray Beadle
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(408) 834-0110 rlbeadle@longfibre.com
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 BRENT BOLEN
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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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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
October 2012
Dr. Randall Grooms TAES Texas A&M University
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From the Chairman of the Board The Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America is very aware of, supports and strongly endorses honest and ethical behavior, not only in the Longhorn industry, but in all aspects of life. The Association has two sections in the By-laws addressing dishonest, unethical behavior within the TLBAA and the possible sanctions (Article VI and Article XII found in the by-laws on the TLBAA website). The Association has also adopted a document titled"Code of Business Conduct and Ethics" for employees and directors which is discussed and signed by each employee and director each year and kept on file in the office. There is a specific procedure set up in the document to address complaints of unethical behavior. An ethics and grievance committee is appointed by the Board of Directors each year at the first Board meeting. The committee is comprised of one member of the Board and two TLBAA members in good standing. Each of the three divisions is represented. Any TLBAA or TLBT member in good standing or employee may submit a good faith concern regarding accounting or auditing matters or ethics violations to the committee. The committee researches the concern and reports recommendations to the TLBAA Board. If desired, the complaintant's name is kept confidential. Honest, ethical behavior is a personal effort by each individual and is a trait, I believe, inherent in the vast majority of people. Without honest ethical dealing between members of the Longhorn industry or in any aspect of life, for that matter, trust disappears. Fortunately, unethical, dishonest people are soon uncovered. May God bless you, the TLBAA and the USA.
Bernard Lankford
2012 TLBAA Horn Showcase and Board of Directors Meeting The TLBAA Horn Showcase and Sale will be held at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas, beginning on October 11, 2012 and ending Saturday, October 13, 2012. This is one of our premier events, along with our World Show in June. We hope you can attend and participate in this exciting, fun event. Please consider becoming a sponsor at some level and support your Association. The TLBAA Board of Directors meeting has been set for 7:30 p.m. on October 11, 2012 in the McFadden Room (Northeast corner of Watt Arena) at Will Rogers. There will be a sign-up sheet available for members, who wish to address the Board after the Board has concluded its agenda.
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Texas Longhorn Trails
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
MCA Ranch – Andrew & Carina Menzies 26610 Woodpecker Trl • Spicewood, TX 78669 (512) 739-6808 tc@newbellhurst.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
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
DALGOOD Longhorns - Malcolm & Connie Goodman (713) 782-8422 • Waller, TX e-mail: dalgood@comcast.net www.dalgoodlonghorns.com
MCA Ranch – Andrew & Carina Menzies 26610 Woodpecker Trl • Spicewood, TX 78669 (512) 739-6808 tc@newbellhurst.com
Moriah Farms - Bernard Lankford Weatherford, TX (817) 341-4677 • (817) 319-9198 cell www.moriahfarmslonghorns.com
Rocking G Ranch - Mrs. Ramie Griffin 5005 Callais Road • Beaumont, TX 77713 (409) 892-2662 • Fax (409) 838-6926 Cell (409) 781-3215 e-mail: dayamisrockingranch@yahoo.com
Rocking I Longhorns - Nancy Ince & Tony Mangold 30 FM 3351 N, Bergheim, TX 78004 (830) 237-5024 • e-mail: tmangold@sbcglobal.net www.rockinilonghorns.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
This space is available for your ranch listing!
15th Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 LOCKHART, TX AUCTIONEER: JOEL LEMLEY SALE COMMENTATOR: KASO KETY
Highlights Top Ten Average: $3,390.91 per head
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ockhart, Texas was the setting for the 15th Annual Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale held September 1, 2012. Great food, great Longhorn breeders and cattle were enjoyed by members as the sale started off with the fun donated section that included chickens, miniature donkeys and art. Once the sale got underway, HR Ace High Danielle headed into the sale ring as Lot 1, to get the bidding started. After 70 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. Photos by Rick Fritsche
Sale Average: $1,641.46 per head Sale Results Provided by Butler Breeders Volume Buyers: Nancy Ince, Bergheim, TX
✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ HIGH SELLING LOTS:
$5,000
JACKIE LYNN 904 (2010 daughter of Diablo Devil MC 3/5 & Jackie Lynn 261) Consignor: McLeod Ranch, Edna, TX Buyer: Robert and Kim Richey, San Angelo, TX
$5,000
LITTLE ACE GEORGIE GIRL MC (2006 daughter of George W RG92 & Little Ace MS Delight MC) Consignor: Kety-McLeod Partnership, Folsom, LA Buyer: John and Jane Thate, Fairmont, MN
Mike and Diane Powell, Edna, TX.
Jacob Faske, Somerville, TX; Jason Christa, Luling, TX.
OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS: $3,700 – SPECKLED EGG BR3
Consignor: Robert and Kim Richey, San Angelo, TX. Buyer: Ed Shehee, Pensacola, FL.
$3,600
– LETICIA BUTLER RK94 Consignor: Elmer and Susan Rosenberger, Austin, TX. Buyer: Matt and Dale Westmoreland, Franklinton, LA.
$3,400
– LITTLE QUEENIE BR3 Consignor: Robert and Kim Richey, San Angelo, TX. Buyer: Kety-Sellers Partnership, Folsom, LA.
June, Leslie, James and Matt Westmoreland, Franklinton, LA.
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Paul Sellers, Punta Gorda, FL; Jake Kety, Folsom, LA.
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Dora Thompson, Mansfield, LA; Diane Abrugh, Calhoun, LA; Allen Weihrich, Fredericksburg, TX; Rick Friedrich, Houston, TX.
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Volume buyer: Kaso, Kety, Folsom, LA; Tony Mangold, New Braunfels, TX; Michael McLeod, Edna, TX.
High Selling Lot: Kaso Kety, Folsom, LA; Felicia and Russell Hooks, Jonesboro, TX for John and Jane Thate; Jackie and Michael McLeod, Edna, TX.
High Selling Lot: Kaso Kety, Folsom, LA; Robert & Kim Richey, San Angelo, TX; Jackie and Michael McLeod, Edna, TX.
Brennan and Michele Potts, Emory, TX; Scott and Denita Young, Emory, TX.
Kaso Kety, Folsom, LA; Ty Wehring, Houston, TX.
Lunchtime! Doug Dear, Buda, TX; Steven Zunker, Luling, TX; Cynthia Dear, Buda, TX; Louis Christa, Luling, TX.
Robert Richey, San Angelo, TX; Jim Bulger, San Antonio, TX; Elmer Rosenberger, Austin, TX. James Turner, Conroe, TX; Andrew and Jeanne Drake, Magnolia, TX. October 2012
Kim Richey, San Angelo, TX; Susan Rosenberger, Austin, TX.
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redictAbLy Un redictAbLe? Jimmy Jones U HorsesHoe J LongHorns U greenviLLe, AL I have been in the Longhorn business for over 25 years. I studied these cattle for quite a while before I got involved with them, and I bought my first Longhorns in January of 1987. The main trait I put to the front of my program is predictability without that I feel I have nothing but another pretty cow. Now don't get me wrong, many people are in the business because they just love to look at these cattle and that is alright. I am all about improving my animals in all traits and increasing the predictability factor as much as possible. As far as certain traits that have been predictable in my program, I like to think that as a rule my cattle are fairly consistent as a total package. I have found that color is the single most difficult trait to manage. I was told a long time ago that the only thing predictable about the color of Longhorns is that it's unpredictable. Look at the clones. Even they are not always exactly the same color. When looking at a cow's progeny to see how predictable she is producing, I try to look at every single thing about the calves to compare how similar the phenotype is. For me, the more common in every aspect, the greater the chances that the offspring will be sharing the same group of genetics. If you look at the cow's progeny and even if the majority are good, but they are inconsistent in conformation or frame or muscling, they probably won't reproduce as predictably as the ones that are more alike. Of course, it's a no brainer that when cows are bred to different bulls, the calves will have a different look. But those really good producing cows seem to bring more continuity to the table. I really like to see multiple calves from a cow that has been flushed and there are several calves to look at. I really expect to see some likeness here. In the past, I've had cows that no matter what bull I bred her to, the calves looked alike. That is my kind of cow. As far as the steps I am taking to increase predictability in my breeding program, I feel that the bulls that are out of the most proven, predictable family that I can afford will be the road map to the future. The bull you use will have the greatest influence on the direction your program goes. Breeding predictable cattle is not something you do overnight. A breeding
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program is like a road map to get from where you are to where you want to be. The most important thing to know is where you are now. This seems to be very hard for some people. If you want to be successful in breeding cattle, you are going to have to have one very important ingredient – facts. You can wish all you want (my favorite thing to do) and that won't get you anywhere. I can dream (which I say is organized wishing), but that still doesn't get you forward. What about a game plan then? What do we want? What is most important? We set goals, and we should adhere to them and not deviate from one thing to another. You can't reach your destination if you keep changing it. Maybe the hardest thing about being a breeder is learning to have patience. The genetic change we are striving for is random at best, causing a slow advance of improvement in a consistent manner. I think the fact that I play the average has helped get me forward but when the opportunity presents itself and the availability to become involved in a superior individual comes along, I do whatever it takes to get in. I probably own part interest in more bulls on a per capita basis than just about anybody in the breed, but each of these bulls are out of proven cows. Each bull has something in particular to make cosmetic changes in some cows. I can guarantee you cannot correct a problem in a cow with a bull that has the same problem. From the get go, my plan has been to use the best bull available to me and keep the heifers from my best producing cows then breed those heifers to the best bull and so on. This is a slow process, but your base herd will get wider and deeper. They will become more predictable every step of the way. I wish I had the opportunity that is available today when I started my program. This is one of the greatest times I have ever seen to become a Longhorn breeder. If you really look for proven producers rather than just the biggest horns, you can make progress rapidly. I have great admiration for those who recognize the productive cows and exploit them. Someone told me years ago that Longhorns provide endless possibilities. I do not want to be in the possibility business. I want to be in the probability business.
Texas Longhorn Trails
All livestock breeders strive to cultivate appealing, marketable traits in their herds and Texas Longhorn Breeders are no exception. So, in a breed where wild coat colors and variation in horn size and shape are often admired as traits, how does a breeder cultivate a herd that produces more consistent results while maintaining the uniqueness that made them love the breed to start with? We asked several breeders what approaches they have taken to increase predictability and how successful they have been in cultivating a “predictable” herd.
RobeRt Richey tRiple R Ranch San angelo, tX
In 1984, we moved to a family ranch and began looking after a sheep, Spanish goat and Hereford cow operation. Triple R Ranch was formed in 1989, the year we purchased our first Texas Longhorn. At that time, we were exploring replacing Herefords with Texas Longhorns and raising commercial cross-bred calves. The traits that were important to us were thriftiness and milking ability. We wanted an animal that was adapted to our environment, stayed in good flesh year round, raised a market sized calf and could breed back quickly. What we found was that unlike the rest of the mainstream registered cattle business, the Texas Longhorn industry had not developed EPD’s for Texas Longhorns. Traits were often discussed in terms of the Seven Families, WR for an all round cow, Butler for horn, Peeler for milk and so forth. The other driving force was a belief that a combination of different amounts of genetics from the different Seven Families would result in a better blended animal. All these years later our industry still does not have established EPD’s for Texas Longhorns which would allow for a more objective means of trait selection than is currently used by breeders. With the recent release of the TLBAA HORNS program, we now have the technical ability to track EPD’s which would benefit all segments of our industry, if we had the will to pursue the endeavor. Besides thriftiness and milking ability, we have tried to maintain horn twist in our herd and to adhere to the breed guidelines. To accomplish these goals, early on we sought outstanding pedigreed females from established programs that exhibited these traits and passed them to their progeny. Through trial and error, culling and time the majority of our herd traces back to just a handful of animals. We have used Butler bulls with good success to augment these traits in successive generations. We look for a bull that is sufficiently genetically diverse from our herd and has a pedigree full of outstanding individuals many of whom express the traits we are looking for. As the bull represents half the genetics of a herd, we spend most of our time these days evaluating Butler bulls in the industry looking for that next addition to our herd. It is hard to say if any of the traits we breed for have become more predictable in our herd. Those traits were already present when we started. Today, we have a more genetically homogeneous cow herd through selection of replacement heifers and culling animals that do not fit. Still, with each new calf crop or changing of a bull, the selection and culling process starts anew. If that leads to more predictability, then perhaps we are on the right course. October 2012
bob loomiS
loomiS longhoRn Ranch maRietta, oK I started training reining horses in 1967 and my breeding program in 1974, which has grown into a cutting edge operation. My life-long interest in genetics and my experience predicting genetic combinations in my equine breeding program helped fuel my ambition to own Longhorn cattle. Texas Longhorns have been of part of my life for many years, as I gathered my first group of Longhorn cattle in 1978 while I lived in Nebraska. During this time, Johnnie Hoffman and Blackie Graves were very influential in the breed focusing on horn, and we purchased young progeny from these great breeders. When I moved to Oklahoma in 1985, 12 head from our orginal herd traveled with me. In the 1990’s, the cattle became more of a focus as the genetic variations of color and horn intrigued me. Starting with my foundation herd, I looked for flat, lateral horn, color, fertility and milking ability to work on the breeding program that I aimed for. I believe your breeding program starts with the selection of your bull. When looking for a bull, I want a bull that possesses these same desirable traits to carry on through the progeny. If you cannot afford the bull of your choice, a progeny of this particular bull would be my second choice. I am using several bulls out of JP Rio Grande and Cowboy Chex that I feel possess the predictable traits I want to carry on through my breeding program, as well as many foundation families that include Poco Lady, Night Safari, BL Patchit, LCR Buena Joya, Coach Sweetheart, Overwhelming Sugar, Mazue To BL & Delta Tari. The predictability of these desirable traits of both the bull and the female needs a span of several generations to produce the offspring you want in your herd. This is a timely process, but I feel it is worth the time to get your main objective obtained. After much experience and time with my breeding program, I am very excited about the progeny I am getting out of Cowboy Chex crossed with BL Rio Catchit. I have 3 bull calves within 11 months apart with a great future ahead. Of these three great progeny, Cowboy Up Chex (DOB: 1/4/10) measured 76” at 31 months and Cowboy Tuff Chex (DOB: 12/11/10) measured 68 3/4” at 20 mos., 14 days. I look forward to the future of my Longhorn breeding program as I use the predictable genetics traits to obtain my ideal Longhorn.
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Kaso Kety
tom smith
LittLe ace cattLe company FoLsom, La
Widespread ranch LoWeLL, mi The first time I saw Julio’s Thunder he was six weeks old standing beside of his dam, a nice looking three year old. Mel Raley said she was a Tari Graves daughter. I asked who the bull calf was sired by. Mel says Don Julio. The first thing that popped into my head was two of the biggest horned cows in the industry Delta Diamond & Tari Graves were this calves grand dams! I was looking for a bull to put horn on my cows. Notice I said my cows, not my bulls. Yes both would be great but that hadn’t been created yet. With these two grand dams, Julio’s Thunder will consistently put more horn on his daughters than his sons. With each generation I’ll add something else like with JP Rio Grande. He will keep great horn growth (because of his sire & dam), but add better horn direction and help put better horned bulls on the ground. I’ve incorporated Concealed Weapon to add his and his dam’s 80” genetics. I’m using a WS Jamakizm son out of a Tari Graves granddaughter to add a little more size color and keep stacking the big horn genetics. Tejas Star the same thing big horn ancestors, size, color and every step always has to have fertility & great milking cows. Notice all of these bulls have great dams and grand dams. Just because a bull has 90” horns doesn’t mean he will produce horn. More often than not his daughters will look more like his dam, so if she is 60” most of your calf crop will be too. By following these practices I have been able to produce top of the line Texas Longhorns that will win in the horn measuring contest, show ring and the sale ring.
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Division A Directors To Be Elected
Coming up for nominations soon will be all Division A directors, consisting of two (2) AtLarge positions and Regions 1-6. Watch for your nomination form being mailed 90 days prior to our Annual Membership Meeting which will be held in Fort Worth, Texas in January 2013. According to the TLBAA By-Laws, Section 2—D: At least ninety (90) days prior to the Annual Membership Meeting, the TLBAA Office shall mail to the Active and Lifetime Members a request for nomination of individual or individuals for Director in the member’s representational region. Such member nominations shall be received in the Association office no later than sixty (60) days prior to the Annual Meeting. In order that any member nominee be eligible to be placed on the election ballot, he must receive write-in nominations from five (5) members who are Active or Lifetime Members. Should there be no members nominated by the membership for a particular Region, or should a nominee decline to have his name placed on the ballot, the Board of Directors will appoint an Active or Lifetime Member in good standing domiciled within
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At the beginning of my 29 years of owning Longhorns, I was extremely fortunate to receive my Longhorn education from some of the Foundation breeders like Sam Partlow, Blackie Graves, J.W. Isaacs and Johnnie Hoffman. These men grew up with Longhorns and knew what the Texas Longhorn should look like. I am doing what almost everyone is trying to do, raise the total package – horns, color, conformation, fertility, milking ability, pedigree and disposition. I believe cattle can remain "true to type" and remain competitive in today's market place. I often wonder if those old timers would recognize many of today's "improved" cattle as Texas Longhorns at all. I believe my herd has become very consistent for the most part. Actually, like everyone, we like big horns, but with characteristic shape which includes a lot of twist. Color and color patterns are also very important as are conformational traits, lack of excess skin and a good disposition. I also like moderately-sized cattle because they are more efficient and work best in our part of the country, the Gulf Coast. I think all of these traits have become constant within our herd. While I have been very satisfied with the results we have achieved over the years, I feel the real danger to any breeding program is believing that what you have is good enough. You must always continue to seek out those individuals in genetic combinations that will produce exceptional results with consistency. It is vitally important to always try to improve upon what you are doing, just as the majority of the industry is trying to do. The point at which you become complacent is the point you get left behind.
the division to fill the vacant position at the same meeting as the election of TLBAA officers. No less than forty-five (45) days prior to the annual meeting of the membership, the TLBAA Office or designated CPA firm shall mail official printed ballots to each qualified Active and Lifetime Member in good standing of that region or division. This ballot shall contain the names of the candidates, if any, who were properly nominated by members. All written ballots must be returned to the CPA with a postmark not less than twenty-one (21) days prior to the Annual Meeting in order to be validated and counted. All ballots received will be validated and counted by an independent CPA firm or other organization experienced in voting tabulation as designated by the Executive Committee. The nominees receiving the most valid votes shall be elected. All newly elected Directors shall be installed at the Annual Membership Meeting. A tie vote will be broken by the Chairman of the Board drawing one of the names by lot. If a nominee wants a recount of the ballots in their election race, they will have to submit a formal request for a recount to the Board of
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Directors but not more than sixty (60) days after election results have been announced at the annual meeting. The contester or their representative would then physically go to the CPA firm and watch this recount at his/her costs. Active and Lifetime members in good standing, domiciled within a representational division or region may nominate an Active or Lifetime member in good standing, also domiciled therein for election to the Board of Directors. Only those Active or Lifetime Members in good standing, domiciled within the division or region, may vote for the nominees from that division or region. Elections are held annually by division, on rotating basis as selected by the Board of Directors.
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By Henry King
rosty was a pasture mate to Preacher, the recently-retired steer now in residence at Cow Camp Cowboy Church, Weatherford, Texas. He was donated by Ed Shehee, Pensacola, Florida. “He was one of my Hurricane Ivan rescues,” said Kristin Jaworski, Trail Boss of the Fort Worth Herd. “Frosty is a little bit of a roan color, a greyish color, and he was in better health condition than the other steers he was with. When we picked him up, we noted he had horns that turned down, and with our experience here at the Herd, steers with horns that turn down are usually the bullys; they’re usually the more aggressive steers.” “He is a really big steer, and his horns have continued to grow since we got him. As soon as we entered him into the
population, he went to fighting everybody. That’s been a trend in the Herd program – their horn pattern has dictated a little bit of about how they react when we put them into the steer population.” “He is still the boss…he pretty much charges the fences, the steers, the new guys, the old guys, and he is so intimidating to some of them that if we’re in the middle of the street and are pushing cattle behind Frosty, no matter what you do, no matter how much pressure your horse puts on him, you’re not going to pass Frosty. So you’ve just got to figure
The Fort Worth Herd was formed in 1999 to celebrate the city’s 150th birthday. Fifteen steers, representing the fifteen decades, paraded from Sundance Square downtown, north on Main Street to the Historic Stockyards District. The impact of the Herd was so spectacular that it has become a permanent fixture of the Stockyards. Twice-daily cattle drives and related educational offerings have now become a dynamic tourist attraction. The Herd is a spectacular unit comprise of sixteen (another decade, another steer) unique individuals, each unique in appearance and each a unique personality. This series of articles will spotlight the individual big-horned steers -- each so alike as a breed, yet each distinct as a personality.
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out…they are where they are and they’re not going to pass him because he’s going to hook at them and he just carries his down-turned horns very proudly; he is very arrogant as a steer.” “The tips of his horns,” said Kristin, “look like someone stubbed them right off because he has hit so many things with those horns; they will be shattered a little while, then he smooths those edges out; we don’t know what he does in the night, but he’s always up to something.” “The drovers say Frosty has a “freeze zone.” If you’re on your horse and you push too hard and you get too close, Frosty stops dead in his tracks. We’ve learned to pay attention to Frosty and give him plenty of space, because you’re not going to push him where he doesn’t want to go.”
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averick came to the Herd in 2004, donated by Bill Hudson, Purvis, MS. We put out the word that we needed a steer, and Mr. Hudson sent us a steer that had no name, no branding and no paperwork. He delivered him and dropped him off and left. He said, ‘You need a steer, I’ll bring you one,’ and that’s how we got Maverick. He came to us in 2004, and I think he was about a two-year-old. He was fat as a tick; healthy, short and fat and ornery. I would call him a black and brown spotted steer; he’s got a little bit of white in his belly and a little bit of brindle on his face. But he is mostly brown and black. Even his horns have a little bit of downturn – not much, but a little. I’m still stuck on that theory.” “The way he earned his name,” Kristin said, “is one of my favorite stories to tell. We did a ‘Name the Steer’ contest with
mitty’s official name is TMS Sheriff. His sire is Running Image and his dam is L Honey Glow; he was born 4-15-02. He is solid red, with a little white spot on his forehead. I named October 2012
the Star-Telegram that was open to school kids. They could submit, through the newspaper, a name for our unbranded no-name steer. We had an event here at the Stockyards and put
him in a pen out front. What I WANTED to do was, after the kid who was chosen named him, we would put his name on his pen then turn him out into the Herd and let him join the cattle drive. So I put him in a pen out front, but he didn’t like being in a pen out front. I had to get those steers out on the street as fast as we could. The little boy that won the contest wanted to name him ‘Maverick.’ It
him Smitty because he was donated by T. M. Smith, Boyd, Texas. That’s how he introduced himself and his steer acquired that nickname as well.” “We got him in 2004; he was just a two-yearold, and the team likes to call him the biggest steer in the herd. He’s got a large frame, a wide load, and he’s got the horns to back it up. He is a BIG steer. I’ve watched him grow over the years – when we first picked him up, he was just a little runt out in the pasture.
was very appropriate. This little boy chose a name that he had researched, and he knew what the term meant and knew that might be appropriate for our steer. So now our Maverick has our herd brand – our Running FW. So we branded him, named him that and put him out in the cattle drive.” “That was the day I learned not to put Maverick by himself because he’s not going to have that. He’ll pick up the pen and walk with it. I just had to get him out of that pen as soon as possible. Ever since then, he has been in the cattle drive, and he runs with Frosty – that’s his running buddy, if that tells you anything. They’re both pests, they’re both ornery and they like to push everybody around.”
He’s an easy-going steer; he has always done well in the program and hasn’t caused an ounce of trouble. When I first met Mr. Smith, he took me out to his pasture and introduced me to one of his great big steers, and the top of my head reached the top of the shoulder of that steer. The biggest steer I’d ever seen in my life! I should have known that Smitty would get big – he’s a big steer! That was probably one of my favorite places to pick up a steer. Smitty and Jean are nice people, it is a nice place and he got to show me the rest of his cattle. It was a fun time.”
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South Louisiana Texas Longhorn Breeders Tour Area Longhorn Ranches Submitted by Lisa Helmstetter Saturday, July 28, 2012, was a great day for south Louisiana Texas Longhorn breeders! It was a day filled with touring Longhorn ranches and talking Longhorn cattle. The day began at the L&L Ranch in Husser, LA. Lennie, Lisa, and Bubba Helmstetter served coffee, doughnuts and juice as the ranchers looked at their longhorns. The ranchers then set out for Kaso Kety’s Little Ace Cattle Co. in Folsom, LA. Kaso is a long-time Butler breeder and an advocate of pure Butler breeding. The group took a break to enjoy some good southern cooking at Gus’s Restaurant in Folsom, LA. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and good eating. The next stop was Westfarms in Franklinton, LA. Matt and Dale Westmoreland treated everyone to homemade Longhorn beef sticks and jerky. Matt’s wife Leslie and daughter June even baked homemade sugar cookies in the shape of a Texas Longhorn head. After eating those delicious treats, the ranchers began touring Westfarms. There were lots of beautiful Longhorn cows and calves to see! Six pickup trucks then convoyed down
At Little Ace Cattle Co. (left to right): Maurice Ladnier, Tim Miller, Bubba Helmstetter, Ken Craven, Kaso Kety, Matt Westmoreland, Marie Galloway, Mike Rivault, Tye Davis, Dale Westmoreland the highway to Tim Miller’s N. B. Ranch in Kentwood, LA, to view a very fine herd of Longhorns that Tim has spent many years developing. Additional Texas Longhorn breeders on the tour were: Maurice Ladnier (Silver Run Ranch, Perkinston, MS), Ken and Jane Craven (Rocky Creek Farm, Ellisville, MS), and Marie Galloway (Double M Farm, Bogalusa, LA). Rick Ledoux, a long-time professional horse trainer from Loranger, LA, and his daughter Amy were also in attendance. A prospective Longhorn breeder, Mike Ri-
At Westfarms (left to right): Dale Westmoreland, Matt Westmoreland, Ken Craven, Tim Miller, Maurice Ladnier, Tye Davis, Rick Ledoux, Mike Rivault, Amy Ledoux
At the L&L Ranch (left to right): Matt Westmoreland, Kaso Kety, Bubba Helmstetter, Maurice Ladnier, Lennie Helmstetter, Ken Craven, Tye Davis, Marie Galloway, Tim Miller, Dale Westmoreland, Mike Rivault, Lisa Helmstetter
At the L&L Ranch (left to right): Matt Westmoreland, Kaso Kety, Bubba Helmstetter, Maurice Ladnier, Lennie Helmstetter, Ken Craven, Tye Davis, Marie Galloway, Tim Miller, Dale Westmoreland, Mike Rivault, Lisa Helmstetter
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vault from Mandeville, LA., came along to get a glimpse of Longhorn breeding, as did a future Longhorn breeder, Tye Davis, representing Cattle Minerals Custom Mix in Husser, LA. By the end of the day, the Louisiana heat began to take its toll on the excited participants. Many outstanding Longhorn cows, calves and bulls had been seen. Everyone was tired but thrilled to have experienced such a wonderful day on four beautiful south Louisiana Texas Longhorn ranches! The fellowship of Longhorn breeders had been enjoyed by all.
At Westfarms (left to right): Ken Craven, Matt Westmoreland, Tim Miller, Tye Davis, Maurice Ladnier, Mike Rivault, Rick Ledoux, Amy Ledoux Texas Longhorn Trails
ARK-LA-TEX Jessica Wade, President • dubosejessica@yahoo.com I want to start our article out with a word of congratulations to one of the young men in our Affiliate. Taylor Sowell, the nephew of Donnie and Marilyn Taylor, was awarded the “Laura Harding Perseverance Award” at the 2012 Autobahn Super Stakes held in Fort Worth this past August. This is a very special award of the Autobahn Youth Scholarship Tour, and we feel Taylor is a very special young man. We are very proud of him and have enjoyed watching him grow up in our Affiliate. Taylor participated along with several of our youth. The Ark-La-Tex Texas Longhorn Breeders Association held a Princess Contest this past August to pick our contestant for the TLBAA Affiliate Princess Contest. The event was hosted by Aubrey and Bobbye DuBose at their ranch in Jasper, Texas. Our three judges were David Fain, a local veterinarian; Marlene Hooks, a former Texas Longhorn Breeder and fitter and mother of Russell Hooks; and Betty Matthews, a former Texas Longhorn Breeder and fitter. We had several very nice heifers entered by our members and appreciate their participation in this phase of the contest. Our contestant has now been entered, Good Taylor Sowell Luck to all our challengers. Our Lufkin Show is October 26th through the 28th at the Angelina Expo Center. As always, this show will prove to be one of fun and fellowship. We will be providing a free meal Friday night for our participants as well as a Sydney DuBose with PeeWee Silent Auction, Costume Contest and calf give away and Mason Robinson and Tarah Moore other surprises on Saturday and Sunday. Then in November we will have our show at the Louisiana State Fair. We will have gumbo after the open steer show on Saturday. The show dates are November 9th through November 11th at the fairground in Shreveport, Louisiana. Entries must be received by the State Fair of Louisiana by October 10, 2012. It is not too late to get your entry forms in. Contact Bobbye DuBose, (409) 594-6162, bobbyedubose@gmail.com or Donnie Taylor and Marilyn Taylor, longhorn4T@msn.com President Jessica Wade and Pee Wee, Cooper (936) 414-1401. We also have entry forms and more information available at our website Wade with Boopa Keith DuBose. www.arklatexlonghorns.com. Come join us. Tina DuBose, Vice President • dubosetina@yahoo.com • 979-277-2656
Nebraska Texas Longhorn Breeders Association Delwin Smeal, President • (402) 568-2353 The Nebraska State Fair World Qualifying Longhorn show was held in Grand Island, NE, August 25 and 26. The steer show was on Saturday, August 25th, at 3:00 p.m. in the Five Points Bank Arena. There was an awesome crowd admiring the steers for the entire show. The rest of the World Qualifying show including youth, open and free classes were on Sunday, August 26. The pleasant weather brought in an awesome crowd that filled the arena. The judges, Wes Watson, Garwin, OK. and Dr. Scott Schaake, Manhattan, KS, kept the audience’s attention by educating them on what they were looking for while judging. You could tell the audience was enjoying the show. Thanks to all those that helped out with the show and to our exhibitors, especially those that travelled a distance, for making our show a success. Our annual Longhorn sale will be at the Beatrice 77 Livestock Auction in Beatrice, NE, on Saturday, October 27, 2012. This will be the Association’s 31st annual sale. It’s about 25 miles north of the Kansas line. We will accept non-catalog Longhorn cattle again this year. We will again award $500 in premiums to each Champion – Senior Cow, Junior Cow, Heifer, Bull, and Pen of 3 heifers. Again this year we will hold a silent auction in the café before the sale. The raffle calf drawing will be held at the end of the catalog cattle. Thanks to Art & Haley Anders and family for their generous heifer donation. The sale catalog will again be on the sale barn website – www.Beatrice77.net. The sale will be shown live on the same website. Consignments are being accepted now – deadline for sale catalog was September 1st. See website www.Beatrice77.net for consignment form, Click on “The Auctioneers” & “Select an Auction”. Questions: contact Bonnie Damrow (402)423-5441 or brdamrow6@aol.com. Sale contacts: Delwin Smeal, President (402)568-2353, Larry Long, Vice President (308)532-2469, Rodger & Bonnie Damrow (402)423-5441. The N.T.L.A. welcomes new members at any time. Our membership dues have not changed since day 1 of our association. Dues are: Youth $5, Associate $10, Active $15, Lifetime $150. Please mail membership dues to Bonnie Damrow, 11900 S 12th; Roca, NE 68430. October 2012
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Pasture Bloat By Heather Smith Thomas Bloat can be a frustrating problem and sometimes becomes a serious emergency. Dr. David Van Metre, Associate Professor and Extension Veterinarian at Colorado State University, says putting hungry cattle on lush legume pastures, such as alfalfa or clover—especially if it’s pre-bloom stage—is most dangerous. It becomes less dangerous once the plants are more mature, with lower protein level. “Cattle on legume pastures or new spring growth of winter wheat should be carefully watched. We typically look for a distended rumen, which is easier to see from behind the animal than from the side. You want to catch them before they develop complications and have trouble breathing,” says Van Metre. The increasing rumen size puts pressure on the lungs, which then cannot expand enough to take in air. “Cattle in trouble will stand with head and neck extended, open-mouthed and drooling. They are too busy trying to breathe than to swallow their own saliva, and it drools from the mouth. When they have serious problems with
low oxygen in the blood, they start to stagger and go down,” he explains. At this point you need to take immediate emergency measures to let gas out of the rumen—such as “sticking” the distended rumen with a knife or trocar—to prevent suffocation. TREATMENT: “The preferred therapy is to administer either mineral oil or poloxalene via stomach tube into the rumen, but if the cattle are out on pasture, this may be too far from a holding facility where you can get a stomach tube safely into the animal. Administering the poloxalene or mineral oil by mouth (drenching) is dangerous because the animal may inhale these medications into the lungs and the pneumonia that results is often fatal,” he says. It’s always better to use a stomach tube (passed down the throat) or nasogastric tube (passed into the nostril and down the esophagus into the stomach). “Sometimes it’s a judgment call as to whether or not to put a trocar into the animal’s rumen. Personally, I’ve seen a lot less problems w i t h peritonitis (abdominal cavity infection) if a person can use one of the
new screw-in self-retaining trocars. Some people call it a corkscrew trocar. The inner part of the sharp spear is the same, but the outside of it is threaded like a wood screw. These are plastic, rather than steel. When you screw it all the way into the rumen it tends to hold the rumen next to the abdominal wall as the gas escapes and the rumen shrinks. This makes for less leakage of rumen contents into the abdominal cavity,” he explains. If it’s a frothy bloat rather than gas, the trocar cannula may plug up. Then you have to put mineral oil or poloxalene (Therabloat ®) directly into the rumen via the cannula. “Some people have used laundry detergent with good results because it breaks up the froth. But I don’t know of any research that has compared the efficacy of this with mineral oil or poloxalene,” says Van Metre. “As a preventative, bloat blocks (molasses-based salt blocks that contain poloxalene) are very helpful, if the cattle eat enough of it. You must remove all other sources of salt so they’ll want to eat the blocks, and put them around the pasture where cattle congregate. Most people place them near water sources and this works, but you may see more of it ingested if you put the blocks where cattle congregate such as under shade.” Adult
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If you can get cattle to ingest enough of it, about a half-pound of the molassessalt-poloxalene blocks per day, bloat blocks can be effective prevention.
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2013 Premier Heifer & Prime Cow Sale Offering Select 2009 • 2010 • 2011 Longhorn Females January 19, 2013 • Will Rogers West Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
Deadline: October 19, 2012
••• Heifers cannot have weaned a calf. All others will be considered a cow. ••• Name of TLBAA Member: ________________________________________________ Membership # _______________ Name of Animal: ___________________________________________________________ TLBAA # _______________ Heifer _____
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OCV VACCINATED Yes _____ No _____ CONSIGNMENT FEES PER LOT ($300 per head + 5% commission)_______________________ DUE AT TIME OF CONSIGNMENT
BREEDING INFORMATION Cow Exposed to __________________________________________ From ______________ To ________________ Bull’s Name Cow Exposed to __________________________________________ From ______________ To ________________ Bull’s Name Calf at Side Information: Sex _________________ Date Calved ________________________________ Sired by _________________________________________________________
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WAIVER/CONSENT FORM (This form must be signed and returned in order to complete your consignment.) The TLBAA Premier Heifer & Prime Cow Sale (TPHPCS) assumes no responsibility or liability for any guarantee made by the consignor. All guarantees are strictly between the consignor (seller) and the buyer. TPHPCS or the Will Rogers Complex is not responsible for the health or safety of any animal consigned to the sale. This includes loss of life, loss by theft or other perils. All consignors must comply with all the rules and regulations. The undersigned hereby agrees to conditions of the sale and agree that all guarantees are between seller and buyer. The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless TPHPCS, sale employees, the Will Rogers Complex, and duly authorized representatives from any and all claims, demands, causes of action or liabilities of any nature which may arise from or are in any way related to The TLBAA Premier Heifer & Prime Cow Sale. The undersigned agrees that if the buyer is unable to accept delivery because of Interstate health requirements, the consignor, not TPHPCS or its management, shall be responsible for refund or adjustment. _______________________________________________________ Owner of Animal/Consignor’s Signature
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THIS FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WITH COMPLETED TRANSFER FORM AND PICTURE. THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS OCTOBER 19, 2012. P.O. Box 4430 Fort Worth, TX 76164 817-625-6241
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Fall and Winter Health Problems in Cow-Calf Herds By Floron C. Faries, Jr. , Professor and Extension Program Leader for Veterinary Medicine, The Texas A&M University System – Provided courtesy of Texas Cooperative Extension
s a cow-calf herd goes into the fall season after a hot, dry summer, the entire herd may be stressed. Excessive heat, short grass and low water tanks stress cattle and make them more susceptible to diseases. Unsanitary conditions and abrupt diet changes also can lead to illness, as can other circumstances of stress. At the end of the summer, the cows are likely pulled down to a thin body condition from nursing the calves, the bulls worn out from breeding, and the calves shocked from weaning. When cattle are stressed, they become thin and their immune systems are suppressed. Germs that are dormant in the tissues and organs of the cattle can break out of dormancy, multiply and cause outbreaks of diseases and disorders, such as:
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• Clostridiosis (clostridial blackleg group), which is a group of highly fatal muscle, liver and intestinal diseases • Leptospirosis (lepto), a bacterial disease that can cause abortions, stillbirths and weak newborn calves as well as jaundice, high fever and usually death • Anaplasmosis (anaplas), an infectious disease that causes anemia, weakness, fever, lack of appetite, constipation, abortion and sometimes death • Viral and bacterial pneumonia, diseases of the lungs • Viral and bacterial abortions, infectious diseases that cause death of the embryo or fetus • Bacterial pyometra, a disease of the uterus
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• Bacterial diarrhea, a gastroenteritis When anyone of these health problems is recognized in a stressed cow-calf herd, it can be assumed the cattle were carriers that broke with the disease even without a recent exposure to the disease agent. The diseased cattle may have been exposed and become infected several months before the time of stress precipitating the disease in the cattle with clinical symptoms. Some cattle may become emaciated with "bottlejaw" (a soft swelling under the jaw) and advance to a "downer" stage, becoming unable to rise. In many cases, the cattle may die. Producers can prevent or minimize health problems in the fall and winter by reducing the stresses caused by inadequate nutrition, sudden feeding changes and poor sanitation. Below are descriptions of common health problems in cow-calf herds during fall and winter, the causes of those problems and preventive measures.
Acorn Poisoning The howling winds of cold fronts and rainstorms often knock green acorns from oak trees in a pasture. Most cattle like the taste of acorns and tend to seek them out. But hungry cattle that consume too many green acorns will get sick. Their gastrointestinal tracts will be upset; they will develop diarrhea, become dehydrated, constipated and emaciated; and they might die. Acorn poisoning is caused by chemicals called tannins. It generally occurs when acorns fall off trees in the immature green stage, followed by overconsumption by cattle. This usually occurs in pastures where there is not much grass left nor hay fed. Poi-
soning from oak tannins also can occur when cattle eat buds and young leaves of oaks (shrubs and trees) in early spring. Sickness starts 8 to 14 days after the cattle have started eating acorns. The amount tolerated by an animal is influenced by the protein content of its diet. If the protein intake is high, the animal can consume more acorns without having poisoning symptoms. Cattle affected by acorn poisoning have a poor appetite, appear dull, become constipated, suffer weight loss and look gaunt or "tucked up." They also may pass blood in the manure and/or bleed from the nostrils. Profuse diarrhea may follow after the constipation. Affected animals drink large amounts of water and void excessive amounts of clear urine (urine may also contain blood). Many animals go down and cannot rise after 3 to 7 days of clinical signs of acorn poisoning. If these affected animals do not die, it may take as long as 2 to 3 weeks before they start to recover. Producers suspecting such a problem should contact a veterinarian as soon as possible. To correct the protein and energy deficiencies of a stressed, thin cow herd, provide plenty of good-quality hay. When feeding hay, consider both the quantity and quality fed, and supplement it if needed with the proper amounts of protein and/or energy supplements. Providing hay that is of poor qualityeven in large amounts-might provide adequate energy, but the cattle will be deficient in protein. Providing good hay but not enough of it can improve the protein deficiency but leave the cattle lacking in energy. Treatment is of little value in severely affected cattle. However, for the other cattle remaining on the "poor" oak tree pasture, provide supplemental feed containing hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide) and protein, which are "antidotes" for the tannins. Mix and cube the following feed formulation for breeding cattle (4 pounds per head per day) and use it as a meal creep feed for calves (free-choice lime limits consumption like salt): Cottonseed meal..............1,040 pounds (52 percent) Dehydrated alfalfa leaf meal...600 pounds (30 percent) Vegetable oil.........................160 pounds (8 percent) Hydrated lime......................200 pounds (10 percent) Obviously, acorn poisoning can be prevented by removing cattle from areas with oak trees when acorns have recently Texas Longhorn Trails
fallen. Reserve these pastures for grazing in late fall or winter, when the acorns have had a chance to age, turn brown and become somewhat less toxic. No matter when the cattle are turned onto "poor" oak tree pasture, remember that they still could be affected if they eat too many acorns.
Plant Poisoning Deaths in early fall are often related to nitrate and toxic plant poisoning in a hungry herd on an overgrazed summer pasture. After fall rains stimulate the growth of grasses, hungry cattle may consume too much of the new growth and die of suffocation because of pulmonary emphysema, or "fog fever." The new growth also may be high in cyanide, which causes cattle to suddenly die, as if they suffocated. Fog fever is a respiratory distress syndrome that may occur in adult cattle 5 to 10 days after a change from dry, sparse grazing to a relatively lush, green pasture. Problem pastures have grass and weed regrowth after rains or irrigation and provide an excess of tryptophan amino acid, which in cattle is converted to a toxic compound. The toxin produced from the tryptophan causes lung edema (an accumulation of fluids) and emphysema. Cattle with mild conditions may go unnoticed and recover spontaneously within days. Cattle with severe lung edema and emphysema show extensive respiratory distress with mouth-breathing, tongue extension and drooling of saliva. Producers should drive or handle the animals cautiously to prevent immediate deaths. Remove all cattle from the pasture concerned and handle them quietly for therapy by a veterinarian. Up to 30 percent of the severely affected cattle will die. After 10 to 14 days, the cattle may be reintroduced gradually to the pasture over 3 weeks by feeding hay and limiting grazing time. As the forage matures, it becomes safer because the nutrients become less concentrated. Pulmonary emphysema can best be prevented by not suddenly putting hungry adult cattle on lush pastures. Good options include: • Moving cattle onto the new pasture before it becomes lush
• Mowing and strip-grazing • Restricting grazing time • Providing hay or grain To prevent fog fever, provide sufficient, goodquality grass, hay and water.
Polio A disorder called polio (polioencephalomalacia) commonly develops in malnourished, thin cattle that have been grazing poor pastures low in protein, consuming high levels of sulfate in grass and water and then are brought into dry-lot confinement and fed large amounts of grain concentrates or grain silages without adequate roughage. Polio can develop within a few days in cattle under these conditions. It often occurs in late summer and early fall when pastures are dry and when overgrazed and replacement heifers and weaned calves are penned for supplemental feeding. The abrupt change in diet can cause necrosis (death of cells or tissues through injury or disease) of the brain. Thiamine levels in brain tissue may also drop, which can cause severe neurological disease. Affected cattle, especiallyweanlings and yearlings, become weak and uncoordinated and go down. As the downer tries to stand, its ankles remain flexed or knuckled over. Cattle with polio often lie cow fashion (body upright with legs underneath) and just cannot get up. To prevent permanent brain damage, producers should call in a veterinarian for treatment immediately. Cattle often improve within 12 hours if they are treated early in the course of disease and do not have brain necrosis. If the cattle do not respond to thiamine treatment, either they have irreversible brain damage, or the problem has been misdiagnosed. To prevent recurrence, feed good-quality hay be-fore a gradual return to grain, and maintain a high fiber diet.
Range Ketosis Cattle with range ketosis are malnourished and thin, on a low-carbohydrate (low-energy) diet and likely are stressed from cold weather or calving and nursing. Symptoms include wallowing and licking
with the tongue, bellowing and pressing against walls, posts and trees. The cattle become incoordinated and then go down. Affected cattle need immediate treatment by a veterinarian to raise their blood sugar levels 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. Symptoms include staggers, tossing the head, bellowing and galloping before going down with convulsions. A veterinarian is needed to treat the cattle immediately to raise the blood magnesium. Soil-borne diseases When a cow herd is in a winter calving season and feeds on round, hay bales, the ground can become wet, nasty and contaminated with coccidia (microorganisms that multiply in the intestinal tract) from cow manure. Nursing calves lie on these grounds and may ingest many coccidial cysts, which leads to coccidiosis, a parasitic disease of the intestinal tract. Several health problems are associated with round bale-feeding of cows and nursing calves. For calves, these include: • Coccidiosis (coccidial scours), an intestinal disease caused by a parasite called coccidia and resulting in diarrhea • Cryptosporidiosis (crypto scours), caused by Cryptosporidium parvum, an intestinal parasite • Viral and bacterial scours, a gastroenteritis • Bacterial navel ill, a bacterial infection of the navel In cows, the problems include: • Bacterial metritis, an infection of the uterus • Bacterial mastitis, an inflammation of the mammary gland or udder • Bacterial foot rot, an infection causing swelling or lameness in one or more feet To reduce the occurrences of these and other soilborne diseases, move the haying areas periodically to maintain good environmental sanitation.
Producers can prevent or minimize health problems in the fall and winter by reducing the stresses caused by inadequate nutrition, sudden feeding changes and poor sanitation. October 2012
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First Canadian National Texas Longhorn Show
Submitted by Deb Lesyk July 19th saw breeders from Alberta and Saskatchewan arriving at the Westerner Park in Red Deer, Alberta for the very first Canadian National Texas Longhorn Show celebrating 30 years for the Alberta Texas Longhorn Association. As each breeder arrived they were greeted by the organized barn boss and current ATLA President Mark Stewart, who with the assistance of his helpers, got cattle unloaded and into pens well bedded with fresh shavings. Eight breeders unloaded 63 animals for the show on the 21st. On the evening of the 20th, Gearld Fry of Rose Bud, Arkansas presented an interesting session on "Grass Finished Beef, Selection Criteria and Producing Healthy Food." The educational session was sponsored by the Panorama Ranch and all the breeders thanked Dean Marte for providing this learning opportunity on behalf of the 30th Anniversary celebrations. Those that attended were given lots of information to
digest, and many questions were asked at the conclusion of the presentation. Saturday morning, the barn was busy with visitors, families and breeders preparing their animals for the show and answering questions about the breed. Mr. Fry took a few minutes in the late morning to review the current TLBAA breed guidelines with the breeders and discussed each section answering many questions and listening to concerns. It too, was a very worthwhile educational opportunity for those present. The afternoon show was all Free division and a good crowd attended to watch the animals being judged. The show ring was full of many colors and a variety of horns. The crowd always enjoys the baby calf classes and the cow/calf classes also seemed to attract a crowd as the animals moved about the show ring. Lots of pictures were taken, and information materials about the breed were well distributed. As the classes finished the overall results were:
Grand Champion Female: Yukonowned by MSW Farms, Mark and Tina Stewart, Ponoka, Alberta Reserve Grand Champion Female: Pebbles Pippa-owned by Double D Arena, Deb Lesyk and Dwight Overlid, Outlook, Saskatchewan Grand Champion Bull: Whitetail Rodeo Buck-owned by MSW Farms-Mark and Tina Stewart, Ponoka, Alberta Reserve Grand Champion Bull: SC Fire Alarm-owned by Sun Creek RanchesCliff Begg, Buck Lake, Alberta Grand Champion Steer: Panarama Too Cool- owned by Panarama Ranch, Dean Marte, Stauffer, Alberta Reserve Grand Champion Steer: KC Admirable Blade- owned by MSW Farms, Mark and Tina Stewart, Ponoka, Alberta Awards were presented, pictures taken, followed by a celebration in the barn. The ATLA is proud of this year's successful show and gratefully thanks all the sponsors.
Grand Champion Bull Whitetail Rodeo Buck
Grand Champion Female Yukon
Grand Champion Steer Panarama Too Cool
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Longhorn Numbers Increasing Down Under Submitted by Geoff Dawson Texas Longhorns Australia, 2 Inc. held their third annual Texas Longhorn Sale in the town of Gunnedah in June 2012. Gunnedah is located in a rich farming area in Northern New South Wales in Australia. 1 For 150 years, the town has been known for its rich black alluvial soils and its ability to grow a large variety of both summer and winter crops. The last 20 years, the town has also been known for its vast coal mining enterprises. However, the last three years it has been 3 known as the centre for the only cattle sale in Australia 6 selling nothing but “Texas Longhorn Cattle”. Geoff Dawson, Secretary of Texas Longhorns Australia, Inc., gave this account of the progress Texas Longhorns Australia has made in bring4 5 ing this mighty breed to more and more Australians. 1. Two of the females from Skinny Lizard Longhorns. 2. The crowd filling the alley way at 3rd Annual TLA Sale. 3. TLA In 2008 John Bastardi, President John Bastardi presenting the trophy for purchasers of the highest priced lot to Blondie and Max Byles. 4. SouthDon Constable and Geoff de- ern Cross Ironman (the highest priced bull sold at the 3rd Annual TLA Sale) 5. Vice President Don Constable from cided to commence an infor- Southern Cross Longhorns attaching the lot number near a skull and horn set that was sold at the sale. 6. Cory Miles and mal group called Texas Alison Irwin from Cowboy Cattle Company getting a birds-eye view of the sale sitting on top rail of the pens. Longhorns Australia. “The tory when he sold both the highest price cow Annual General meeting and a good old group started off with just the three of us,” and highest priced bull at the 2012 sale. His fashioned Aussie dinner at the local club. said Geoff. At the end of our first year, we cow, Southern Cross Supreme, was sold for a The sale was conducted at the Gunnedah had 40 members and it has grown steadily record breaking $5,400 to Max & Sandra Saleyards on Sunday morning, and the comeach year. The final tally of members at the Byles. Don’s bull calf, Southern Cross Ironmittee and their many helpers arrive at the end of 2011/2012 was 63. However, people man, who at the tender age of 12 months of yards before daybreak to start penning the need to be aware that with one membership age was sold for $5,000. Ironman was sale cattle into individual pens. This year it we might have more than one family membrought by Skinny Lizard Longhorns and was a huge job considering we had nearly ber. will eventually become the senior sire for double the number of cattle we have had The group held their first annual Texas their herd. previously. Longhorn Cattle Sale in June 2010 and durThe committee and members of TLA Inc. At the conclusion of the sale many meming that weekend we held a meeting and are extremely grateful to Deb Lesyk & bers started heading home and around 20 made a decision to incorporate the group. Dwight Overlid from Canada for their valustayed another night for a final meal toThis was a very positive step as it showed the able support of our sale. Deb & Dwight have gether where they can discuss the sale and commitment of our members to the group been members of TLA Inc. for the last two the weekend. as an ongoing body to promote this very years and have provided us with two fantasThe group and the interest in the Longunique breed of cattle. tic trophies each year for the seller and purhorn cattle breed has been growing strongly The 2012 sale saw a big upward swing in chaser of the highest priced lot of the sale. in Australia thanks to our valuable members our sale cattle numbers, said Geoff. We had The members of Texas Longhorns Austhat try to put the cattle ahead of their own 97 head which compared well with the 50tralia, Inc. don’t just come to Gunnedah for interests. We have a great committee that all 60 head we had in the previous two years. the sale said Geoff. Most members arrive in chip in to do their fair share to allow the Our sale was very well supported by our Gunnedah on the Saturday and in the aftergroup to continue growing. members but none more so than Gordon & noon they come out to the Dawson’s small Texas Longhorns Australia, Inc. is having Desley Davidson from North West Queensfarm called “Dallas”. Geoff’s wife Belinda is a focus on improving it’s website over the land. The Davidson family not only brought known for her slice cooking and the memcoming year and we certainly would welover 50 Longhorns to the sale, they also travbers get to see the Skinny Lizard Longhorn come hearing from any other Longhorn eled over 1100 kilometres to do so. herd and then have a cuppa and some of Bebreeders with any words of encouragement. This year saw our highest price records linda’s slice before returning to town for the blown out of the water. Don Constable from Southern Cross Longhorns had a double vic-
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★ A 1/3 pg color ad within the sponsorship pages in the Trails magazine from September 2012 to August 2013. ★ A 1/3 page ad in the Showcase Program ★ A Hanging Banner at Showcase ★ Special recognition at all events ★ Name listed on all HS literature: Trails, press releases, etc.
BRUSH POPPER - $500 ★ A 1/6 page color ad page in the Trails magazine from September 2012 to August 2013. ★ A 1/4 page ad in the Showcase Program ★ Space for a banner ★ Special recognition at all events RAWHIDER - $250 ★ A Sale Pen color ad within sponsorship pages in the Trails magazine from September 2012 to August 2013. ★ A business card size ad in the Showcase Program ★ Special recognition at all events DRAG RIDER - $75 ★ A breeders guide ad size ad in the Showcase Program ★ Special recognition at all events
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Thursday, October 11, 2012 8am – 2pm – Receive Cattle 3pm – 6pm – Measure Cattle – Raffle Ticket Sale – Door Prizes – TLBAA Booth Open 4:30pm – 7pm – Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres 7:30pm – Board of Directors Meeting-McFarland Room
Friday, October 12, 2012 8am – ??? –Measure Cattle –TLBAA Booth Opens –Silent Raffle 9am – Nutritional Management of Your Longhorn Herd - McFarland Room — Dr. Bob Kropp, OSU 11am – Panel Discussion — Making the Most of Your Cattle Buying Experience 2 pm – Cattle Handling and Animal Behavior - Watt Arena — Dr. Dan Stein, OSU 3pm – Twisty Horn Contest 7pm – Banquet and Awards-Radisson Hotel
8:30am –Raffle Ticket Sale –Raffle
Saturday, October 13, 2012 8am – 12pm – Viewing Of Sale Cattle (Sale Cattle May Be Viewed Throughout The Event. Sale Cattle Located in the Richardson/Bass Pens) 11am – 1pm – Fall Horn Showcase Luncheon Dr. Ron Gill-Sale Arena 1pm – Fall Horn Showcase Sale (West Sale Arena) 6pm – Cattle Released
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THANK YOU TO OUR GRACIOUS SPONSORS FOR OUR EVENT!! MOSSY HORN Moriah Farms, Weatherford, TX LEAD STEER Doug & Sandy Stotts, Houston, TX TEXAS TWISTER Terry & Sherri Adcock, Lamesa, TX
| Robert & Kim Richey, San Angelo, TX McKnight/Mills Partnership, Pittsburg, KS | Dora Thompson, Mansfield, LA Rick & Tracey Friedrich, Houston, TX | Crumpton-Cunningham Partnership, Hillsboro, TX
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| Kathy Kittler, Carlisle, AR Rockin I Longhorns, New Braunfels, TX
RAWHIDER Dr. Lee & Linda Ragains, Sallisaw, OK
| East Texas Longhorn Association, Van, TX Dunn/Roberts Partnership, Eclectic, AL
DRAG RIDER Steven Zunker & Louis Christa, Luling, TX
| Larry & Glen Smith, Spring, TX Suzanne & Dr. Bill Torkildsen, Fayetteville, TX | Little Hoof Mini Longhorns, Lyons, KS Danny & Merrilou Russell, Edna, TX | Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TX K&T Longhorns, Rusk, TX | L.D. McIntyre, Wolbach, NE
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CHAMPIONS
Grand Champion Bull MS. Sweet T’s Bruno, exhibitor Hadley T Morgan
Grand Champion Female SDR Sunrise Superstitious, exhibitor John M. Moore
Grand Champion Steer Johnny Horton BCB, exhibitor Tracey Weldon
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2012 AuToBAHn Submitted by Larry Barker As the exhibitors made their way to Fort Worth from across Texas and as far away as Wyoming, the Will Rogers Memorial Center staff had the Moncrief Building and Cattle Barn #4 ready and waiting for the 433 head of Texas Longhorns entered in the 2012 Autobahn Super Stakes, August 1-4. John and Diann Chase donated $300,000 in scholarships for the Super Stakes and the 190 participants were psyched about the competition. August temperatures in Texas can be extreme and this year was no exception. With the mercury rising well over 105, the exhibitors and their families were ready to seek refuge in the cool air of the Watt Arena for the Pizza Party sponsored by Rodney and Patti Mahaffey. After traveling to Fort Worth, unloading cattle and tack, check in, weighing entries and preparing their stall area, the exhibitors were tired but confident a good night’s sleep would energize them for the events that lay ahead. The next day dawned early for the participants as they readied their animals for the showmanship competition. The task of judging showmanship was in the capable hands of Judge Chris Mullinix, El Dorado, KS. The 27 pee wee participants were first out and Judge Mullinix delighted in talking with each of the aspiring showmen. After Pee Wee showmanship, it was time to get down to business. There were 169 participants in showmanship vying for the $40,000 in scholarship money. Mullinix enjoyed the challenge of selecting his 8 class winners and 4 overall division champions. Impressed by the skill of the competitors, Chris chose the following for his class and overall division winners: Junior division, Justin Crumpton (overall) and Sara Jennings; Intermediate division, Shelby Rooker and Miriam Grace Faske (overall); Teen division, John Nelson (overall) and Jimmie Gee; Senior division, Hannah Faske (overall) and Julia Faske. After a break for lunch, it was time for the Rodeo Clown Costume contest. Hall of Fame rodeo clowns George Doak and Snuffy Chancellor had to make the tough decision of choosing the winners from the 59 entries. It was close but George and Snuffy Senior Division Rodeo Clown Participants selected the following for first place in their respective divisions: Junior, Hayden Hughes; Intermediate, Katrina Gonzales; Teen, Alexzandria Rivera; Senior, Francisco Abrego. While the participants were impressing the judges dressed up in their rodeo clown regalia, Morgan Cook, wife Shirley, and David Rosier busied themselves with the job of assembling the Team Penning pens and tagging the calves. Thirty three teams gave it their all as they tried to pen the sticky calves supplied by T. M. and Jean Smith and delivered by Rob Davis. The top ten teams with the best time received $2,000. The team with the best time and setting a new Autobahn Team Penning record was Team 7 with a time of 1.94 seconds. The members of the winning team were Kelsey Lunbeck, Ryan Johnson, Kailee Vuskov and Taylor Sowell. During the Team Penning action, Judge Greg Briney placed Texas Longhorn Trails
SupeR STAkeS RESERVE GRANDS the cattle in the four classes for the Livestock Judging contest. At the completion of the Team Penning, 152 exhibitors judged the same 4 classes as Judge Briney. The first place winners by division and winners of a $600 scholarship, belt buckle and donated heifer calf were Junior, Justin Crumpton (donor Dale Land & Cattle), Intermediate, Carson Tucker (donor Bill & Jo Le’AN), Teen, Wyatt Allsbrooks (donor David & Kathy Adams), Senior, Timothy Phillips (donor Joe Graddy). The Livestock Judging concluded a full day of competition. The competitors secured $70,000 in scholarships, 4 heifer calves and prizes to numerous to count. Friday marked the first day of cattle evaluation. Judge Mullinix would judge 13 classes of steers totaling 116 animals. For his Grand Champion Steer, Mullinix used the Senior Champion, Johnny Horton BCB, exhibitor Tracey Weldon and for the Reserve Grand Champion he Julia Tomkies received “Best chose the Reserve Senior Champion in Show” for her artwork. Steer Silent H Ike, exhibitor Hunter Winkel. A full load of activities were on the schedule for Friday afternoon. Scholarship money was at stake in the Speech, Extemporaneous Essay, Short Course Quiz and Art contests. The kids were kept busy with these activities and would have to wait until the next day’s awards ceremony to learn the winners. The females were first to show on Saturday. Judge Chris Mullinix would evaluate 27 classes totaling 250 females. The competition was fierce and the placing close. In the end Judge Mullinix selected the Senior Grand Champion, SDR Sunrise Superstitious, exhibitor John M. Moore as his Grand Champion Female and the Senior Reserve Grand Champion, TL Country Razzle Dazzle, exhibitor Garrett Tanner for Reserve Grand Champion. Following the female show, the winners of the previous day’s contests were announced. The speech contest had 87 participants speaking on either Charity or Volunteer. The speech contest judges Mike Moncrief, Kari Dennis, Mara Hammit and Betty Baker selected the following for first place in their respective divisions: Junior division, Shyanne McClendon; Intermediate division, Shelby Rooker; Teen division, Preston Rosebrock; Senior division, Kylen Harrell. The Extemporaneous Essay contest was judged by Antoinette Billingsley and after reading 101 essays she chose the following for her division winners: Junior, Shyanne McClendon; Intermediate, Shelby Rooker; Teen, Tarah Moore; Senior, Timothy Phillips. The Short Course Quiz was administered by Sarah Galloway and taken by 135 participants. The division winners were: Junior, Alexis Moran; Intermediate, Shelby Rooker; Teen, Ian Remmele; Senior, Rachel Remmele. The Art contest was judged by Lee Tisdale. A wide variety of art was submitted by the 81 contestants. Judge Tisdale deemed the following to be the winners in their age divisions: Junior, Wyatt Schaper; Intermediate, John Mark Moran; Teen, Julia Tomkies; Senior, Jonah Tijerina. Additionally, Julia Tomkies art work was judged “Best in Show”. October 2012
Reserve Grand Champion Bull HD Flash Drive, exhibitor Mackinlie Tucker
Reserve Grand Champion Female TL Country Razzle Dazzle, exhibitor Garrett Tanner
Reserve Grand Champion Steer Silent H Ike, exhibitor Hunter Winkel
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Mackinlie Tucker, as Reserve Grand Champion. In his closing comments, Judge Mullinix was very complimentary of both the quality of all the animals and the exhibitors. Mullinix congratulated John and Diann Chase on providing such a grand opportunity to the exhibitors. The final piece of show business was awarding animals to 5 lucky participants donated by Guthrie Creek Longhorns, Bob Jackson, Oren and Dianna O’Dell and John and Diann Chase. The final tally for the show was impressive. 150 exhibitors earned scholarship money in class or competitions totaling $300,000, 47 exTeam Penning hibitors showed at an Autobahn show for the first time – 98% won scholarships, 57 letter jackets were awarded, 68 belt buckles presented and 9 exhibitors Laura Harding traveled to Fort Worth and presented the Laura received calves. Harding Perseverance Award and the accompanying $2,500 The Autobahn Youth Tour would not be possible without the scholarship to Taylor Sowell and West Ryan. The All Around exgenerosity of John and Diann Chase. Their commitment to prohibitor winners in each division were announced: Junior, Justin viding scholarship opportunities Crumpton; Intermediate, Shelby Rooker; to youth is unparalleled. The host Teen, Jimmie Gee; Senior Timothy Phillips. of volunteers, too many to menThe four All Around winners won a $2,500 tion in this limited space, are the scholarship. The Herdsman award was preengine that runs the Autobahn sented to El Coyote Ranch. Finally, before the Tour shows. The Autobahn Youth start of the Bull show the winning raffle tickTour is constantly seeking better ets were drawn for the WW Longhorn chute, ways to serve our youth and undonated by Morgan Livestock Equipment afraid to push the boundaries of Sales, and the beautiful pieces of turquoise conventional thinking. jewelry, donated by Marilyn Moore. The winThe 2013 Tour will have but ning raffle ticket for the WW chute was purone show, the Autobahnanza will chased by Scott Kimble and the winning award $350,000 in scholarships ticket for the turquoise belonged to Cason Taylor Sowell and West Ryan receive the Laura Hardand promises to provide more fun Rangel. ing Preserverance Award from Laura herself. and opportunity to the competiImmediately after the extra activity wintors. Look for details in the coming months about this exciting ners, special awards and raffle drawing, it was time to proceed with event. If the Autobahn Youth Tour is something you think would the bull show. There were 7 bull classes be viable for the youth in your life, contact Larry Barker at (817) totaling 67 animals. 988-6110 or email lbarker@abahn.com. It can make a difference Judge Mullinix sein the life of a lected MS. Sweet young person. T’s Bruno, exhibitor Hadley T Morgan, as Grand Champion Bull and HD Flash Drive, exhibitor division, rmediate cClente In : rs e inn Shyanne M ontest W Speech C er; Junior division, ll; Teen division, k e o rr o Shelby R division, Kylen Ha r io n e S don; osebrock Preston R
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All Around exhib Crumpton; Interm itor winners: Junior, Justin ediate, Shelby Ro oker; Teen, Jimmie Gee; Se nior Timothy Ph illips.
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Rocky Mountain Select Sale Results Submitted by Stan Searle August 10-11, 2012 ColorAdo sPrings, Co AuCtioneer: Joel lemley Hosted
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High selling cow at the 14th annual Rocky Mountain Select Sale was J.R. Fiesta consigned by Ron and Jo Jones of Salida, CO and purchased by Jim and Sarah Hutchinson of Prescott, AZ for $10,500. Judged the Champion Jr. Cow in the sale, the four year-old is by KC Just Respect out of J.R. Flashback. Both sire’s and dam’s grand sire is Hunts Command Respect. Other high selling lots included a Top Caliber heifer calf with recipient cow, a Beau Chex daughter. The pair went to Bill and Elizabeth Hudson of Corydon, Indiana for $6,500. JB Bold Girl, consigned by Helm Cattle Co. of Red Oak, TX was chosen Champion Sr. Cow. She sold to Richard and Jeanne Filip of Fayetteville, TX for $4,500. High selling heifers were J.R. Lisa, sold by Jones Ranch to Brian Biddinger of Westcliffe, CO for $2,100 and RFR Jubiliee, consigned by Greg and Amy Franks, Bridgeport, TX and purchased by John Hever of Johnson City, TX for $2,000. Champion Sr. Heifer was a Winchester daughter consigned by Randy and Marsha Witte of Peyton, CO that sold to J.R. Ford of Pagosa Springs, CO The Champion Jr. Heifer, a CWR Envader daughter consigned by Alexandra Dees of Harper, OR, went to Stan and Lorna Searle of Monument, CO The Champion Elite Cow was a 12 year-old Dixie Request daughter consigned by John T.L. Jones, Jr. of Quanah, TX. Buyer was Brian Biddinger. Volume buyers, Jim and Sarah Hutchinson received a custom knife set, featuring petrified mammoth tooth grips designed by Watts Custom Knives of Hot Springs, South Dakota. Other volume buyers were Searle Ranch, Brian Biddinger, Bill Hudson, Linda Farnsworth / 7-11 Ranch of Mountain Home, UT and D.J. and Amber McMurdo of Belleview, ID. The regular sale averaged $1323, with overall average of $1.219 including heifers. Auctioneer was Joel Lemley, with office management and clerking under the direction of Betty Civis. Gary Lake was the pedigree commentator and Jim Civis assisted on the block. Ring men were Troy Robinett and Christopher Miller. Sale Sponsors were Alexandra Dees, Linda Farnsworth / 7-11 Ranch, Doug and Linda Hunt, Jim and Sarah Hutchinson, John and Brenda Jones, Ben and Ilse Myren, John and Darlene Nelson and Nik and Kim Nikodym. Hosting the event were Searle Ranch and Silverado Ranch, owned and operated by Stan and Lorna Searle and Gary and Donna Lake. The 2013 sale is scheduled for August 10 at Latigo Trails in Black Forest, loBrian Biddinger of Westcliffe, CO cated near of Colorado Springs, CO bought the Champion Elite Cow from John T.L. Jones' J--7 Ranch at Quanah, TX. Presenting the plaque was Ashley Crow, on behalf of J--7 Ranch
Lorna Searle presents plaque for buyer of Grand Champion Jr. Cow to Jim and Sarah Hutchinson, who were also Volume Buyers at the Select Sale. Jo and Ron Jones (r.) were the consignors.
Justin Rombeck, representing Bill Hudson, accepts plaque from John Helm. Hudson purchased the Champion Sr. Cow from Helm Cattle Co.
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Dear TLBT Members,
I hope that each of you is having a wonder show season so far. This year, the 2012 TLBT Officer & Director Camp was held at the historical YO Ranch located in Mountain Home, Texas. While there, the TLBT Board of Directors discussed and voted on the theme and service project for the 2012-2013 show season. I’m proud to announce that this year the theme is going to be “Big Horns, Big Hearts.” The service project we chose to do was raising money for the St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. This hospital’s mission is to find cures for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases through research and treatment. No family ever pays St. TLBT OFFICER Jude’s Children Research Hospital for anything. SPOTLIGHT The TLBT’s plan is to raise money for St. Jude’s with a fundraiser called “Crazy Cakes for Kids.” Through this fundraising project, we will try to get a couple cakes donated for each show or sale and then auction them off before it begins or during the break. All the money that is raised from TLBT Office: Treasurer this fundraiser goes to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. Age: 14 years old Mark your calendars because the 2012 Horn Showcase is School: Danbury High School this month. It’s October 10th -14th and it is going to be held Number of Years in the TLBT: 3 years at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. If How has showing Texas Longhorns helped you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the you? TLBAA Office. I hope to see everyone soon and that each of It has helped me learn many different skills that you stay safe while traveling to different shows and sales.
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I’ll need later in life.
See You on the Trail,
Sarah Faske TLBT President
What is your favorite characteristic of the Texas Longhorn breed? The large variety of color and horn size. When and how was your experience in your first show? My first show was very scary, and I thought it would still be scary. After three years I’ve gotten used to all the parts of showing. How has showing and raising Texas Longhorns impacted your life? I think I would be a totally different person if we had never started showing Longhorns. It has made me responsible for taking care of all of my cows.
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NEWS On the Trail... Horseback Emergency Response Team
AUSTIN – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is excited to announce its new horseback emergency response team. As part of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) state response structure, the TAHC is designated as the lead state agency for animal issues in disasters. Launching this group of approximately 20 agency responders will enhance the state’s capability to assist the citizens of Texas with animal issues during disasters. According to Amanda Bernhard, TAHC Emergency Management Coordinator, “Disasters in the past have revealed the need for responders on horseback to help with livestock handling issues. Public safety as well as animal safety can be compromised when displaced animals are found on public roadways, as occurred during Hurricane Ike in 2008. Experienced riders on horseback will be invaluable in capturing stray livestock, as well as assisting with other “search” or “damage assessment” operations in isolated or affected areas.” The horse responder team is comprised of TAHC animal health inspectors whose primary role in the aftermath of a disaster will be to assist with locating, rounding up, identifying, and moving livestock. The horse team will also perform any other appropriate duties as requested by local and state responders. In general, the TAHC staff will work to reunite stray livestock with their owners, assist local jurisdictions with shelter activities, support any unmet needs of impacted livestock and poultry producers, as well as assist the local veterinary community that may be affected by a catastrophic event. Dr. Dee Ellis, TAHC Executive Director and State Veterinarian stated, “The development of a mounted response team is a testimony to the dedication of TAHC personnel. These employees are volunteering to put themselves and their horses in harm’s way to help with emergency response operations. In the future, with proper training, these responders could assist not only with animal disaster issues, but also participate in other response roles as requested, including providing horseback security services, or participating in search and rescue operations.” For more information about the TAHC visit www.tahc.state.tx.us or call 1-800-5508242.
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TLBT Senior Travels to Ukraine to Host Children’s Camp TLBT Senior Garrett Tanner just recently took a trip to a village near Lugansk, Ukraine, with a 9 man team. They stayed near an orphanage and held camps for the children ages 6-15. Activities they held at the camps were bible studies, crafts, music and games. “We had an amazing trip and God changed a lot of kids lives while we were there. I cannot wait until I get to go back next year." said Garrett, who is the son of Greg and Beth Tanner of Stephenville, Texas.
Grand Opening of Longhorns Head to Tail Store features Certified Texas Longhorn Beef and Celebrity TLBAA member Submitted by Daorl Dickinson The Longhorns Head to Tail Store (LHT) at 35000 Muskrat Rd, just north of Barnesville, Ohio, invited the public to a Grand Opening with a special celebrity guest August 4. For 12 years, LHT has provided all natural beef products from locally raised grass fed and grain fed cattle. From a meager beginning housed in a 16" X 20" barn shaped store building to a beautiful new 30" X 60" western edifice was a certain cause for celebration. Cattle raised at Dickinson Cattle Co. Inc. are the main supply of lean Certified Texas Longhorn Beef provided at the store. Freezer beef, bulk quantities of 96% lean grind, jerky, beef smoke sticks, summer sausage and now an all beef pet food is available at LHT. From a start of just a few neighbor/clients, LHT now estimates the business provides beef products for over 1900 people. To participate in the new store celebration, Vladimir Koloff was available for autographs of his official World Champion Belt photo. Nearly 200 came to shake the "big" hand of a professional who has wrestled internationally for twelve years in all seven continents, 59 countries and 50 states. Although retired due to a "body slam liver injury", he was associated with NWA, WCW & WWF Professional wrestler, Nephew of the former WWWF World Heavyweight Champion, Ivan "The Russian Bear" Koloff, Brother of Nikita "The Russian Nightmare" Koloff, Tag Team World Champion, IWA World Champion, Six Man World Tag Champions. Vladimir (known in Longhorn circles as Carl Brantley) is a friend of Dickinson Cattle Company and purchased some of his first Texas Longhorn cattle from the Belmont County Ohio ranch. He is an avid Texas Longhorn producer, manages an annual registered cattle sale and has served on the board of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America several years. Everyone enjoyed meeting Vladimir. While at the Grand Opening, there was ranch bus tours of the cattle herds, and unique decor products available at the store for purchase. There is a huge selection of polished Texas Longhorn skulls, western art, an educational theater, horn jewelry, steer mounts, # 6 bear traps, tanned hair on hides and a number of products not available at any other store. It will require a personal inspection. The location is 35000 Muskrat Rd just north of Barnesville. Cruse along I-70 to exit 202 then go south a muscular mile and turn west on the Muskrat. The building is red – you will know when you are there. Texas Longhorn Trails
2012 TLBT Officer and Director Camp Held at YO Ranch This year, the 2012 TLBT Officer & Director Camp was held at the historical YO Ranch located in Mountain Home, Texas. While there the TLBT Board of Directors discussed and voted on the theme and service project for the 20122013 show season. This year's theme is going to be "Big Horns, Big Hearts." The service project chosen to do is to raise money for the St. Jude's Children Research Hospital. The TLBT's plan is to raise money for St. Jude's with a fundraiser called "Crazy Cakes for Kids."
The 2012-2013 TLBT Officer and Directors are President: Sarah Faske Vice President: Tarah Moore Secretary: Lydia Faske Treasurer: West Ryan Reporter: Alexzandria Rivera Parliamentarian: Hannah Faske Senior Directors: Julia Faske & Nathaniel Faske Teen Directors: Shelby Rooker & Josh Vinson Intermediate Directors: Rachel Faske & Reese Ryan Junior Directors: Shyanne McClendon & Jonah Faske
TLBAA Member Makes Celebrity Appearance and Judges at the Ontario Poultry Breeders Association Show The Ontario Poultry Breeders Association is proud to announce that the American Poultry Association has awarded “Canadian National Poultry Show” to the Ontario Poultry Breeders. This show will be featuring the best of the best in exhibition and heritage breeds of Poultry & Waterfowl from across Canada and the USA. This show is being held Oct. 27th, 2012 at the Oxford Auditorium at the Woodstock Fairgrounds, Woodstock, Ontario and is boasting an expected entry of 1500 plus chickens, ducks geese and turkeys competing for the “Canadian National Champion” title. “The exhibition Poultry hobby has made a great resurgence in past 10 years and we look forward to putting on a world class show,” says OPB President Troy Laroche. We invite the public to come view our unique and family friendly event that will feature feathered creatures from around the world. It’s a great hobby for family involvement that offers a large range of choices of birds from big to small and levels of competition from the local level to continent wide, mentions President Laroche. This event along with the keen competition and good fellowship will also offer opportunities to acquire quality stock and meet some of the big names in the exhibition poultry industry from across North America. President Laroche also announces, We have celebrity appearing at our show, Carl R.Brantley who is better know as “Vladimir Koloff” persona from his former days as a professional wrestler in the WCW , WWF and Smokey Mountain Wrestling & NWA back in the mid 90’s. Carl will be judging the birds in our Junior section children’s classes. “The Russian Bull” will be not only fulfilling his judging duties but will also be taking time out to sign autograph pictures for the general public. Vladimir also promises to have some of his wrestling memorabilia on display such as his good friend Andre the Giant’s size 26 shoe as well as other unique items from his wrestling days. President Laroche indicates “the Canadian National Poultry Show is the equivalent to what Westminster is to the Dog Show industry, only we show Poultry”.
TLBT Member Making Her Mark in the Rodeo World New Mexico TLBT member Kacey Clark also is making her mark in the world by finishing strong for the year in the rodeo world. At the New Mexico State Finals she placed 9th in the short go. She also traveled to Shawnee, OK splitting 7th/8th place in the first round out of 220 ropers entered. Her two times added up to 6.4 seconds. Congratulations to Kacey on a successful year and good luck the next upcoming year! Kacey is the daughter of "Ernie" and Peri Clark of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
News From Australia Submitted by Charlene Semkin This Longhorn steer is becoming quite notorious in Australia for his horn spread which is approaching 10 ft.. Johnny ‘JR’ Reb is out of Rebel Red, who was raised by Semkin Longhorns.
If you have Longhorn news about an animal or a breeder and want us to include it in News on the Trail, contact Trails editor Laura Standley at (817) 625-6241 or laura@tlbaa.org. October 2012
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— continued from p.22 cattle need to ingest about a half pound are created equal in terms of bloat potenthat might limit foam/froth formation in of the molasses-salt-poloxalene blocks tial,” explains Van Metre. the rumen. This may help to explain why per day for effective prevention. Some people feel that bloat is more some animals bloat more readily than Some people top-dress feed with likely when cattle are grazing in the early others. When you have a chronic bloater, poloxalene, but in terms of time and morning because protein content of the you may need to ask if it bloats on alfalfa labor the bloat blocks will or on anything other than dry hay. pay for themselves. “You time rumen gas production Pasture bloat is multi-factorial. Any need to provide about 30 increases, this animal may not be pounds of block per 4 to 5 There are many small influences able to handle it. There may be animals. Cattle should be muscle and nerve issues that affect accustomed to eating the which cumulatively increase risk. rumen function,” he says. blocks for at least 3 to 4 If you check your records, days before you turn them out on risky forage is higher, but also the cattle are sometimes you’ll find that the animal was pasture. They need to know this is their hungriest because they haven’t been eatsick earlier. “Sometimes chronic pneusalt supply.” ing during the night. Dewy forage in the monia will cause enlargement of lymph INCREASED RISKS: Certain sitmorning is also risky because cattle don’t nodes in the chest, in the area surrounduations make cattle more prone to bloathave to mix as much saliva with the wet ing the esophagus. These nodes may put ing. Anything that interrupts normal feed for chewing and swallowing. Saliva pressure against the esophagus, making it feeding activity, such as stormy weather, contains certain compounds that reduce more narrow, and hinder the ability to heavy fly attacks, etc. can be a problem the tendency for gas and froth to develop burp. The animal may have an enlarged because cattle may stop eating for awhile in the rumen. rumen all the time. Some bloaters get and then go back to grazing more hungry “Pasture bloat is multi-factorial. There better after a course of antibiotics. This than usual, loading up on the lush feed. are many small influences, which in and treatment doesn’t do anything for the “There is conflicting evidence in the of themselves may not be very significant, bloat, per se, but if the animal has enresearch literature regarding the efficacy but cumulatively they probably increase larged lymph nodes in the chest, the anof feeding hay to cattle (to fill them up bethe risk of one group of cattle versus antibiotics may help,” he explains. fore they go out to the risky pasture) as a other,” says Van Metre. Many chronic bloaters cannot be preventative. A general guideline is to not Some individual animals seem more cured, however. If the animal is otherwise put them out when they are hungry. prone to bloating. “Researchers have anhealthy and free of residues from any preWhat might work in one study might not alyzed saliva from cattle and have found vious medications, the best option may work in another because not all legumes subtle differences in the salivary proteins be salvage for slaughter.
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Prepare Your Estate Plan For Changes In Tax Rules Brought to you by Jacqueline N. Davie In conjunction with Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Federal estate tax laws have changed four times since 2008, and they’re scheduled to shift again at the end of this year. The constant flux can make it hard to know when to adjust your estate plan and what changes to make. Ranchers often feel these changes more profoundly by the very nature of their assets, the largest of which is typically land. With land values increasing, large, illiquid land holdings can put a rancher’s heirs in a position to sell of assets to pay estate taxes at bargain prices reducing their inheritance, sometimes significantly. Currently, the first $5.12 million of your estate is exempt from estate transfer taxes. Amounts after that are taxed at a rate of 35%. But in 2013 the exemption is scheduled to revert back to $1 million, while the maximum tax rate increases to 55%. Whether Congress will allow that to happen is anyone’s guess. But regardless of what happens with estate tax laws, you can still draft an estate plan that stays relevant and reflects your wishes by telling your lawyers you want something flexible.
designed to add flexibility to the estate planning process. Case in point: A new provision enacted last year allows surviving spouses to add any unused portion of their deceased spouse’s $5.12 million exemption to their own exemption. That means couples can pass up to $10.24 million of their estate to their children tax-free, without needing a complicated estate plan. (That portability of the estate tax exemption between spouses is scheduled to expire at the end of this year, although it is unclear whether that will actually happen.) Disclaimer trusts provide another way to add flexibility to your plan. With these trusts, the surviving spouse can disclaim, or refuse, any of the inherited assets, landing those assets in a separate, taxexempt trust that can be passed on to your heirs. The catch is that the ultimate decision rests with the surviving spouse. You can either take your chances with portability or create a disclaimer trust. The estate tax uncertainty makes for fiery debate in Washington—and heartburn among tax advisors—but it doesn’t have to cause you stress. Just work with your estate tax professional and financial planner to determine the appropriate solutions for making your estate plan less vulnerable to changes, while still helping you toward achieving your estate planning goals.
Ranchers often feel the shifting tax laws more profoundly due to the very nature of their assets.
Read the fine print There is no need to rush to your estate planning attorney every time Congress changes the tax code. It’s more important to review your estate plan after major life events—for example, the birth of a child, an illness or a divorce. You may also want to review your estate plan if you switch jobs or experience a sudden change in your family’s finances. When reviewing your estate plan, make sure the language it uses doesn’t leave you vulnerable to changes in the law. For example, your plan may specify that a trust should be funded up to the current estate tax exemption or a certain percentage of that limit. Such structuring is often used to maximize the benefits of the current law. But a change in exemption levels—say, from $1 million to $5 million—could fundamentally alter the role the trust plays in your estate plan. For example, consider the case of “AB trusts,” popular tools used by couples to pass assets to their heirs. One strategy for these trusts is to leave the full estate tax exemption to children while leaving the remainder of the estate to the surviving spouse. But if the exemption amount has increased since you drafted your estate plan, you could end up giving your entire estate to your children—leaving your spouse with nothing.
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Mark Hubbell Tom A. Smith B T Farms Ward J. Casteel Willis Bend Longhorns Kathy Kittler Lead Hill Longhorns Hoosier Longhorns Ronnie and Stella Cruce Allen S. Brantley Carl R. Brantley Levi & Brittni Blake Panther Creek Ranch Terry King Tom Mehlberg George and Laureen Gennin James Edenton Mark and Tammey Stuck Wesley Johnson Cale Savoy Claude or Carole D. Lipscomb James Bell Jeffrey Hudspeth John Leonard Randall Hefner Ronald D. Reed Royal Heritage Farm Sand Hills Ranch
John & Diann Chase Al Morris & Rob Hunt Dr. W. Lou Shields Ben Liska JM and Cathie Smith John & Ursula Allen Charles Schreiner IV David Plummer Mike & Patricia Walsh Allen & Suzanne Perry David and Colette Varner H & L Ranch James & Amy Roesler L7 Ranch Mike and Kim MacLeod Rancho Milagro Rick Friedrich Helm Cattle Company Michael McLeod Sandra K. Nordhausen Carla Payne Cody M. Himmelreich David Vizza Deer Creek Longhorns Diamond D Ranch Gwen Damato Jerusalem Ridge Ranch MCA Ranch Pat & Stan Ivicic Schumacher Cattle Company Steven Zunker Sylvia Johnson Todd & Heather Davis Trigg & Traci Moore Bill & Freida Golden Billy Thompson and Gary Jenkins David Stanley Douglas S. Fornfeist Johnnie L. Goff Kurt Twining La Pistola Cattle Co. Lazy L Longhorns Tom and Cay Billingsley 4L Texas Longhorns
Barbara Baker Bivins & Matthew Bivins Braden Tanner Dale Land and Cattle Dennis and Judy Urbantke Don & Lois Huber Dwain & Teresa Gilliam Ethan Flowers Hal and Carole Griffin Jason Christa Joel Norris Lindauer Longhorn Company Plantana Polo Farm Richard & Sharon Parr Robert and Louann Rubel Rocking 'O' Ranch Rodney & Patti Mahaffey Ryan M. Culpepper Stacey Coats Stephen A. Drake Steven & Ruby Retzloff Swing'n Star Ranch
Dean & Belinda Franke Doug Hunt Mike & Debbie Bowman Del Vic Farms J5 Longhorns Petersen Longhorn Robert and Jenny Smoot Toby Johnson William Mc Cutchan Daniel & Angelina Fey David and Christine Ryland Grant & Jane Miller Bill and Jo Le'AN Darwyn & Renee Klarenbeek Kent & Sandy Harrell Randy and Jamie Briscoe Woodson School Ranch Eric T. Devendorf Mike Lutt Oren & Dianna O'Dell Pace Cattle Company Timothy Dronek Aubrey & Marva Herring Bethany Rosales Bodacious Longhorns, LLC Bonnie & Rodger Damrow Brett or Darcy De Lapp Charley E. and Doris Snyder David & Kimberly Nikodym Dee & Janet Huntley Gene and Delma Murphy Jerry and Gretchen Lotspeich JN Longhorns Lindsey Helvey Melissa Reese M W Ranch Randy or Mary Kumpost Richard & Linda Spooner Rocking K Bar T Ranch Ron & Jo Jones Sherie Weatherby Stompin Brush Farm Vel and Warren Miller
Division B Ronnie & Jackie Mullinax Matt Vizza Stacy and Andy Martinez Suzanne & William H. Torkildsen, M.D. Dr. Zech Dameron III John and Betsy Marshall Star Creek Ranch Jim Dorn El Coyote Ranch Vida Nueva Ranch Charles Riddle John T. & Betty Baker Cactus Rose Longhorns
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Division C Lawrence Morgan Longhorns Alexandra Dees Steve, Bodie & Chad Quary Buckhorn Cattle Company Joel and Tamara Kuntz Justin Hansen Semkin Longhorns Big Valley Longhorns Doug Murdock Two Feathers Ranch, LLC. Van Dorathy Dan & Jana Hardy Donnie and Rita Ramer Joseph Sedlacek Ron & Jan Gentry Bob & Pam Loomis Brink Longhorns Melvin & Rebecca Rhodes Two Heart Bar Ranch Warren and Cathy Dorathy
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October - Herd Management Guide Spring Calving: 1. Wean spring born calves that are approximately 7-8 months of age. If you are involved in a performance program, the calves should be weighed at weaning and their weights adjusted to a 205-day equivalent and weaning ratios calculated. 2. Vaccinate newly weaned calves with 7way Clostridial bacterin (blackleg and malignant edema) as well as IBR-PI3-BVD and deworm to control internal parasites. Cull bull calves should be castrated prior to weaning. 3. Replacement heifers should definitely be vaccinated for blackleg, malignant edema, leptospirosis, IBR and brucellosis, if not already vaccinated. 4. As fall approaches and grass matures, realize that the protein value of your pastures will decrease below levels necessary to satisfy nutritional requirements of gestating females. The feeding of 2 pounds of a 40% crude protein supplement or 4 lbs. of a 20% crude protein supplement will provide additional protein and energy intake above that received from the forage. Heifers will require even more supplemental feed, since they should be gaining approximately one pound per day. 5. Review cow body condition at weaning. Develop a winter feeding program that will insure that cows will maintain an adequate body condition prior to calving. 6. Continue fly and tick control programs. Anaplasmosis problems can continue until frost, so observe cow herd closely for animals losing body condition and appearing anemic. Commercial supplements containing 150 grams of chlortetracycline per 50 lbs. of salt are available. Continuous feeding of the tetracycline medication during the fly season should provide adequate protection against the disease.
Fall Calving: 1. Beginning in October, provide supplemental feed for bulls grazing dry, dormant range grass according to age and condition of the bulls: (a) feed mature bulls 3-4 pounds of a 40% crude protein range cube daily, (b) feed young bulls 8-10 pounds of a high energy, 20% crude protein cattle cube daily; and (c) supplement additional feed as necessary to keep bulls in good body condition as breeding season approaches. 2. Conduct breeding soundness exams and fertility checks on all bulls prior to the breeding season. 3. The nutrient requirements for energy, protein, minerals and vitamins of lactating females increase substantially. During the first 3-4 months of lactation, a 1000 lb.
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cow with average milking ability (producing 10 lbs. of milk daily) requires 11.5 lbs. of energy, 2 lbs. of protein, 0.06 lbs. of calcium, 0.05 lbs. of phosphorus and 36,000 international units of vitamin A per day. Warm season pasture grasses are approaching dormancy and sufficient nutrients must be supplied to the lactating females in the form of protein and/or energy supplements as well as mineral and vitamin mixes to meet their nutrient requirements. If pasture grass is plentiful, but dormant and poor in quality during this time of year, then protein is generally your first concern. A 1000 lb. cow in good body condition with average milking ability should generally be fed at least 1.5 lbs. of crude protein from a protein supplement, depending upon the protein value and availability of the dormant pasture grass. Feeding 3-4 lbs. of a 40% CP supplement, 4-6 lbs. of a 30% CP supplement or 6-8 lbs. of a 20% CP supplement per head per day should be adequate to meet most protein and energy needs. Choice of appropriate supplement (20% CP, 30% CP or 40% CP) should be based upon cheapest source of protein. Price per pound of protein may be determined by dividing the cost per pound of protein supplement by the percentage of crude protein in the supplement. A source of salt as well as a good commercial calcium:phosphorus mineral mix with added Vitamin A should be available on a free choice basis. If your cows are thin in body condition, then feeding supplemental hay plus higher levels of a low crude protein, high energy range cube (20% crude protein) will provide increased intake of vital nutrients. If pasture grass is limited due to overgrazing or poor rainfall during the summer, then energy is your first concern. Feeding a medium (8-10% crude protein) hay free choice plus 2-3 lbs. of a 20% CP supplement daily or approximately 15-20 lbs. of a high quality (15-17% crude protein) hay per head per day will provide an excellent source of energy and protein for the females. If winter pasture is available, then the females should not need additional energy or protein supplementation. Young, lactating females have 20-25% greater supplemental needs than mature cows. Watch body condition closely and increase supplemental feed accordingly. 4. Even though Texas Longhorns are known for calving ease, difficult births may arise. Check first-calf heifers (due to calve) and pregnant cows daily for possibility of calving difficulties. Once fetal membranes
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(water sac) have been expelled and ruptured, assistance should be provided if calf delivery has not occurred within 30-60 minutes. 5. Colostrum, first milk, consumption during the early hours of a calfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life is essential for passive absorption of important antibodies needed for protection from disease. Absorption of antibodies found in colostrum ceases after 24 hours after birth; therefore, a newborn calf should receive at least 2 quarts (5-6% of birth weight) in first milk within the first 6 hours to insure adequate antibody protection. Commercial sources of colostrum may be purchased or the first milk from other cows may be frozen for later use. Many females, especially first-calf heifers, do not produce sufficient colostrum, and there is no way of knowing how much the calf has nursed. Baby calf scours are typically the result of inadequate consumption of colostrum during the early hours of a calfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Clean calving areas and proper attention to the newborn may reduce exposure to disease organisms and reduce incidence of scouring problems. 6. Dip navels of newborn calves in a 7% tincture of iodine solution when you happen to be there shortly after birth as a preventive measure of navel ill problems. 7. At 12-14 months of age, vaccinate replacement heifers with intramuscular IBR/BVD (modified live virus), a 7-way Clostridial booster, 5-way Leptospirosis, and vibrosis at least 60 days before breeding. Consult a local veterinarian on vaccine types and other vaccinations recommended in the area. Deworming is recommended prior to spring grass. 8. Evaluate the growth of your yearling heifers as well as first-calf females. The goal should be to have your yearling heifers weight 65% of their mature weight by first breeding (14-15 months of age) and have a weight of 85% of their mature weight, including the weight of the fetus, prior to calving at 23-25 months of age. Texas Longhorn Trails
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ClASSIfIEdS AUCTIONEERS
THATE Cattle Company Your source for big-horned cattle in the North—utilizing the right bloodlines to produce the horn. Fairmont, Minnesota
(507) 235-3467
LONE WOLF RANCH
Bruce E. McCarty Auctioneer Weatherford, TX
(817) 991-9979
Dr. Lee and Linda Ragains
New Location: Sallisaw, OK (918) 774-9107 • (918) 855-4907 new web site:
www.lonewolfranch.net
THE GREAT PUMPKIN SEZ… FALL has arrived and many of you turn your thoughts to heifers, bulls and steers for show or simply to start up or upgrade your herd. WE HAVE THEM ALL! ★ EXCELLENT YOUNG BULLS to choose from…the best of over 150 reg. Longhorn herd which features the breed’s top bloodlines. ★ Beautiful 3-14 year-old cows (Some 3-N-1 packages) for sale… ★ Top notch young show heifers, bulls and steers with preferred pedigrees. Very gentle.
Terry H. Brink Auctioneer P.O. Box 928 Frederick, OK 73542 580-335-5732 580-335-4126 Mbl. e-mail: brinkauction@pldi.net www.brinkauction.com
JoelAuctioneer Lemley P.O. Box 471 Blackwell, TX 79506
325-668-3552
www.lemleyauctionservices.com TX. License 15204
Dorie Damuth • Flying D Longhorn Ranch Magnolia, Texas • 281-356-8167 • 281-356-2751 fax dorie27@sbcglobal.net • www.damuthflyingdranch.com
HOME & RANCH REALITY CO-OWNER/AGENT
At SAND HILLS RANCH we enjoy working with NEW BREEDERS & offer QUALITY GOOD HORNED STRAIGHT BUTLER & BLEND cattle, many to choose from & an attractive OWNER FINANCE PKG, Dora Thompson (318) 8726329 echoofambush@aol.com Mansfield, LA www.sandhillsranch.com Located near the Texas Line & Shreveport.
ELITE TEXAS LONGHORNS FOR SALE- Dale Hunt - www.rockinhlonghorns.com. JBR LONGHORNS- frozen embryos, AI & ET, semen, elite females, miniatures, lean beef, free advice, call before you buy. Jim Rombeck (785) 562-6665, Justin Rombeck (816) 536-1083. BEAVER CREEK LONGHORNS- Check our new Web site with "Super Sales" and herdreduction prices. Tazman (Gunman) genetics. Carole Muchmore, Ponca City, OK (580) 7659961, www.beavercreeklonghorns.com W W W. C AT T L E C A L L R A N C H . C O M Registered cows bred to 72” TTT brindle Wyoming Warpaint son. Package pricing. (580) 364-6592. Belinda.
OLIVER LONGHORNS
www.oliverlonghorns.com Cattle for sale “To God Be The Glory”
joliver@mytocn.com (972) 268-0083
Ofc: (254) 965-5500 Fax: (254) 965-5532 Cell: (254) 396-5592
936 S. Hwy 281 Stephenville, TX 76401 Email: trigg@c21homeandranch.com
www.c21homeandranch.com
SEMEN FOR SALE SEMEN FOR SALE – Boomerang C P – 5 straws, BL Night Chex – 5 straws, Gatillero – 5 straws, Highway Man 10/6 – 5 straws, JM Sue – 3 straws, JR Seman – 1 straw, Peacemaker 44 – 4 straws, Jamakizm – 5 straws, Measles Super Ranger – 1 straw, Victory Lap 5 – straws. Total for package: $500.00. (979) 272-3600. SEMEN FOR SALE – Jamakizm – 5 straws, Phenomenon – 2 straws, Roundup – 5 straws, Boomerang C P – 3 straws, Touchdown of RM – 6 straws, Win Win – 5 straws, Riverfork’s Hired Gun – 5 straws, Shadowizm – 4 straws.Total for package: $500.00. (979) 272-3600. LONGHORN SEMEN- Bold Ruler, Boomerang C P, Coach, Diamond W Paycash, Emperor, JM Sue, VJ Tommie, Watson 167 & more. www.oliverlonghorns.com. John Oliver (972) 268-0083.
TRADE & BARTER TRADE YOUR LONGHORNS – We’ll take your bulls and steers in trade for cows, heifers, pairs, herd sires or semen from breeds’ top quality bulls. Stonewall Valley Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX. Days (512) 454-0476 / Weekends (830) 644-2380.
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HAULING - Anywhere-Anytime We specialize in Longhorns. Dan Tisdale (940) 872-1811 Mobile: 940/841-2619
LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION Ted Roush (713) 299-7990 Cell www.asocl.com or troush57@yahoo.com YOU CALL - I HAUL! WESTERN DECOR Specializing in mounted steer horns, cow skulls, horn furniture, hides M.P. & K.D. HORN and LEATHER SHOP 408 E. Drew • Ft. Worth, TX 76110 817-927-8061 • Fax: 817-927-7970 E-mail: MPKDhornshop8061@msn.com Web site: www.hornandleather.com
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Adcock, Terry & Sherri ..................55 Almendra Longhorns....................53 Anderson, Frank Jr. and III ............9 Autobahn Super Stakes ..................3
B Bar H Ranch....................................53
Beadle Land & Cattle................8, 53 Billingsley Longhorns....................54 Box Z Ranch................................8, 55 Brett Ranch ......................................54 BT Farms ..........................................54 Buckhorn Cattle Co. ................8, 53 Bull Creek Longhorns ..............7, 54 Butler Breeders........................8-9, 45
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C.C. Land & Cattle Co. ................53 CedarView Ranch ..........................53 Champion Genetics ......................51 Commanders Place Longhorns..53 CV Cowboy Casanova/Filip........BC
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Arrow Ranch........54, IBC M Marquess MCA Ranch....................................8-9
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Eagles Ridge Longhorns..................8 El Coyote Ranch ........................1, 54 End of Trail Ranch ........................53 Everyday Minerals ........................IFC
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4 Star Ranch ....................................54 Flying Diamond Ranch ................53 Flying H Longhorns ......................54
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Harrell Ranch ....................................8 Hay USA ............................................2 Hearn, Nelson ................................15 Heart of Texas Roundup Sale ......49 Helm Cattle Co. ............................54 Hickman Longhorns ....................54 Hodges, Dave ..................................51 Hubbell Longhorns ........15, 16, 17 Hudson Longhorns ......................17 Hughes, Scott ..................................15 Husky Branding Irons ..................51
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J.T. Wehring Family Ranch ..........54 Jack Mountain Ranch....................55 Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. ................9 Jespersen, Jeff ..................................15 Johnston Longhorns ....................53 Jones, Jimmy ..................................16
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National Western ..........................48 Northbrook Cattle Co...................54 No-Bull..............................................51
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P&C Cattle Pens ............................43 Panther Creek Longhorns ....17, 53 Pearl Longhorn Ranch ..........36, 55 PJ’s Cattle Company........................8 Premier Heifer & Prime Cow Sale ..24
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Rio Vista Ranch ................................8 Rocking G Ranch..............................9 Rocking I Longhorns ......................9 Rocking P Longhorns ..............8, 36 Running Arrow Farm ....................51
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7 Bar Longhorns ............................54 Safari B Ranch ................................53 Sand Hills Ranch............................37 Semkin Longhorns ........................54 Sidewinder Cattle Co.......................9 Smith, T.M. & Jean ........................54 Smith, Tom......................................15 SS Longhorns..................................54 Star Creek Ranch ..............................7 Stotts Hideaway Ranch ................55
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Texas Longhorn Fall Select Sale ..49 TLBAA Horn Showcase ..........30-33 TLBAA Foundation........................33 TLBAA Membership......................57 Triple R Ranch (MI) ......................53 Triple R Ranch (TX)..........................9 Triple T Longhorns ........................54 T Spur Longhorns ..........................53
U Underwood Longhorns................53 W Walker, Ron ....................................55
Westfarms, Inc...................................8 Wichita Fence..................................43
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K Kittler Land & Cattle Co...15, 35, 53 Lemley Longhorns ........................55 Lightning Longhorns ....................54 Little Ace Cattle Co...........................8
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McLeod Ranch ..................................8 McKnight/Mills Partnership ........34 Miller, Tim ......................................53 Moriah Farms ............................9, 54 Morris, Ken......................................15 Mullinax, Ronnie............................35
D Dalgood Longhorns ........................9
Deer Creek Longhorns..................55 Diamond Q Longhorns ..............54 Dick’s Ranch Supply ......................51 Double LB Longhorns ..................55
Lone Wolf Ranch............................53 Longhorn Designs..........................43 Longhorn Sale Pen ........................43
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OCTOBER 2012
OCT 5 • Horn Showcase Satellite Measuring, Hoosier Longhorns, Nathan & Tracy Lee Jones, Washington, IN. Scott Simmons (618) 729-2004 or ssimmons@copeplastics.com. OCT 6 • 45th Anniversary Fall Fling Customer Appreciation Day, Dickinson Cattle Company, Inc., 35000 Muskrat, Barnesville, Ohio. Darol Dickinson (740) 758-5050. OCT 6 • Heart Of Texas Roundup Sale, West Auction Barn, West, TX. Russell Hooks (409) 381-0616 or russellh@longhornroundup.com. For more information: www.longhornroundup.com. OCT 6 • Horn Showcase Satellite Measuring, Westville, FL. Terry King (850) 956-4154 OCT 6 • Horn Showcase Satellite Measuring, El Coyote Ranch, Kingsville, TX. Felix or Della Serna (361) 522-0807 or (361) 296-4275, fserna@elcoyote.com or dserna@elcoyote.com. OCT 6 • Horn Showcase Satellite Measuring, Lazy J Longhorns, Greenleaf, KS. Joe Sedlacek (785) 747-2204. OCT 6 • Horn Showcase Satellite Measuring, NEL-TAM Longhorns, Richland, PA. Mark Stuck, bcrstuck@hotmail.com, (540) 272-2564 or (540) 752-6831. OCT 6 • Horn Showcase Satellite Measuring, Hunt/Bladen, Saint Geroge, UT. Doug Hunt (435) 680-4822 or (435) 275-2112. Kent Bladen (801) 597-1774. OCT 6 • Horn Showcase Satellite Measuring, Gordon Howie Ranch, Rapid City, SD. Chad Smith, cg.smith@nsdu.edu, (701) 590-9073. OCT 6 • Horn Showcase Satellite Measuring, CR Longhorns, Harper, OR. Alexandra Dees (541) 358-8787. OCT 6 • Horn Showcase Satellite Measuring, CATLA Satellite Measuring, Sanger, CA. Warren & Cathy Dorathy (930) 2405829 or (559) 322-2177 or warcat21@gmail.com. OCT 6 • Horn Showcase Satellite Measuring, Great Lakes Texas Longhorn Association Satellite Measuring, Horton, MI. Dick Lowe (517) 688-3030, ralowe642@hotmail.com. Tom Smith (616) 897-6235. OCT 6 • Dickinson Cattle Company Fall Fling & Field Day. Field Day, Customer Appreciation Day, Barnesville, OH. Darol Dickinson (740) 758-5050. OCT 6-7 • Texas Rice Festival, Winnie, TX. James Gentz Jr. (409) 2675201 C or Carol Gentz (409) 296-2434 H. Qualifying Haltered and Youth. OCT 7 • Horn Showcase Satellite Measuring, Medora, IL. Scott Simmons, (618) 729-2004, ssimmons@copeplastics.com. OCT 9-10 • Heart Of Texas Fair, Waco, TX. Entries only online. Show will be at 8:00 a.m. on 10th. Sue Bowdoin (254) 486-2581. Qualifying Youth. OCT 10-14 • TLBAA Horn Showcase, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. TLBAA, Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam@tlbaa.org. www.tlbaa.org. OCT 13 • TLBAA Horn Showcase Sale, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. TLBAA, Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam@tlbaa.org. www.tlbaa.org. OCT 17-20 • Northern International Livestock Expo (NILE), Billings, MT. Chuck Gams (406) 861-8708 or cgams@rdoequipment.com Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. OCT 19-21 • State Fair of Texas, Dallas, TX. Free Trophy Steer Show Included. Trigg or Traci Moore (254) 396-5592/ (254) 796-4269 or triggm@triple-t-longhorns.com or traci@triple-t-longhorns.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. OCT 26-27 • Ark-La-Tex Fall Show, George Henderson 2nd Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401 or Bobbye DuBose (409) 384-8120. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. OCT 27 • Nebraska Texas Longhorn Assoc. 31st Annual Sale, Beatrice 77 Livestock Auction, Beatrice, NE. Online at www.beatrice77.net. Delwin Smeal (402) 568-2353, Larry Long (308) 530-7272, Roger/Bonnie Damrow (402) 423-5441, bdamrow6@aol.com.
NOVEMBER 2012
NOV 10 • STLA Fall Field Day(Breed Characteristics & Judging Clinic), Blinn College Ag Sciences Department, Brenham, TX. 9 AM-4 PM. Lunch provided. Instructors: Doug Pierce & Lana Hightower. For more info, www.stla.org or contact Suzanne Perry (512) 263-5313 or suzannep@austin.rr.com.
Coming Events NOV 16-18 • Kaufman Police Association Longhorn Show, S&S Arena, Terrell, TX. Joel Norris (972) 533-4945 or (972) 932-3648. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. NOV 17 • Annual Texas Longhorn Fall Production & Consignment Sale, Oyen Crossroads Centre, Oyen, Alberta. Ron Walker (403) 548-6684 or walkersu7texaslonghorns@gmail.com. NOV 17 • Butler Breeders Field Day & Annual Meeting, Folsom, LA. Matt Westmoreland (985) 515-3172. NOV 18 • Tri State Longhorn Sale, Crawford, NE. Art & Haley Anders (308) 665-2457. NOV 30-DEC 2 • Holiday Longhorn Extravaganza, Wise County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds, Decatur, TX. Tina Cook (940) 399-7993. Qualifying Haltered and Youth.
DECEMBER 2012
DEC 7-8 • Winter Festival, Edna, TX. Two youth shows (one points only) Merrilou Russell (361) 781-4221 or mrcactusgirl13@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. DEC 10-13 • El Coyote’s 2nd Anuual Christmas Celebration Online Sale. www.elcoyote.com or (361) 294-5462
JANUARY 2013
JAN 19 • Texas Longhorn Premier Heifer & Prime Cow Sale, West Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam@tlbaa.org. JAN 21-22 • Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Fort Worth, TX. Trigg & Traci Moore-traci@triple-t-longhorns.com or (254) 796-4269 or (254) 396-5592. Qualifying Haltered and Youth.
FEBRUARY 2013
FEB 9 • Hired Hand Huddle, Tarrant County Community College, Fort Worth, TX. Molly Clubb, www.mococreative.com, (319) 269-8903, mococreative@gmail.com. FEB 9 • San Antonio Livestock Show, San Antonio, TX. Annie Morgan (210) 885-8653 or annieoakley64@aol.com. Qualifying Free and Youth. FEB 22-24 • San Angelo Stock Show, San Angelo, TX. Dennis Urbantke (325) 656-9321 or dennis urbantke@zipnet.us. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
MARCH 2013
MAR 16 • Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo, Austin, Texas. Louis Christa (210) 8637003 or lchri58@msn.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. MAR 22-24 • Stillwater Shootout, Stillwater, OK. Steve & Bodie Quary (405) 567-3093 or diamondqlonghorns@yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. MAR 30 • B&C Show Me Longhorn Spring Sale, Brookfield Livestock Auctions, 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 2013
APR 5-7 • Rockdale Spring Show, Rockdale, TX. Chair: Sandi Nordhausen (512) 898-2401, sandi@nordy.com. Co-chair: Louis Christa (210) 863-7003, boxzranch@msn.com. Qualifying Haltered and Youth. APR 12-14 • TLBGCA Spring Show, Washington County Fairgrounds, Brenham, Texas. Susan Young - susanbyoung@hotmail.com or (713) 294-6334. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. APR 13 • Red River Longhorn Sale, Red River Sale Barn, Overbrook, OK. Rick Friedrich (713) 305-0259 or rick@riverranchlonghorns.com. APR 27 • Midwest Longhorn Sale, Winfield, KS. Mike Bowman (316) 778-1717 or www.endoftrailranch.com.
MAY 2013
MAY 3-4 • Red McCombs Fiesta Sale and Premier Heifer Sale, Johnson City, TX. www.redmccombslonghorn.com. Alan & Teresa Sparger, alan@redmccombsranches.com, teresa@redmccombsranches.com, (210) 445-8798. MAY 11 • Cattle Baron’s Premier Longhorn Sale, Mid-Tex Livestock Auction, Navasota, TX. Rick Friedrich rick@riverranchlonghorns.com or (713) 305-0259 MAY 17-18 • Millennium Futurity, Glen Rose, TX; Bill Davidson (405) 2587117 or mlflonghorns@sbcglobal.net. www.mlfuturity.com
Let us know about your upcoming events! (817) 625-6241or email us at laura@tlbaa.org.