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Alaska
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2 3
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14 15 NORTH WEST
Hawaii
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8
CENTRAL
EAST
12
6
5
7
10
SOUTH
4
11
SOUTHEAST
TLBAA Regions
DIVISION A ~ REGIONS 1-6
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Canada, New Zealand, Australia
Chairman of the Board: Keith DuBose • (979) 277-2161
Secretary: Chad Smith • (701) 764-6277
Executive Vice Chairman/ Parliamentarian: David Wars • (936) 404-2116
Treasurer: Mark Hubbell • (269) 838-3083
1st Vice Chairman: Russell Fairchild • (254) 485-3434 2nd Vice Chairman: Stephen Head • (979) 549-5270
DIVISION B ~ REGIONS 7-12
Director: Johnny Hicks • (269) 721-3473 Director: Kevin Rooker • (817) 692-7843
DIVISION C ~ REGIONS 13-18
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
Mark Hubbell
Keith DuBose
Jim Rombeck
(269) 838-3083 hubbelllonghorns@aol.com
(979) 277-2161 kwdubose@gmail.com
(785) 562-6665 jl.rombeck60@gmail.com
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
Tom Smith
At-Large Director
(616) 293-0977 tom@widespreadranch.com
Ross Ohlendorf
(512) 680-7118 rockingolonghorns@gmail.com
VACANT
Region 1 - Director
Region 7 - Director
Region 13 - Director
Deb Lesyk
David Wars
Chad Smith
(306) 867-9427 halters.buckets@yahoo.com
(936) 404-2116 w5longhorns@yahoo.com
Region 2 - Director
Region 8 - Director
Todd Spaid
Kevin Rooker
(304) 963-0699 jeremyspaid73@gmail.com
(817) 692-7843 krooker61@gmail.com
(701) 764-6277 smithlonghorns@hotmail.com Region 14 - Director
VACANT
Region 3 - Director
Region 9 - Director
Region 15 Director
Johnny Hicks
Russell Fairchild
David Edwards
(269) 721-3473 hicksamericanbulldogs@yahoo.com
(254) 485-3434 fairchildranch@yahoo.com
(918) 557-0364 dledwards.texaslonghorncattle@gmail.com
Region 4 - Director
Region 10 - Director
Region 16 - Director
Matt Durkin
(512) 923-9015 mattdurkin1073@aol.com
Sandi Nordhausen
(512) 750-1350 sandi.nordhausen@gmail.com
Kenny Richardson
Region 5 - Director
Region 11 - Director
Region 17 - Director
Reid Tolar
Stephen Head
(970) 352-3054 krichardson21@aol.com
Alex Dees
(334) 412-8400 rgtolar@yahoo.com
(979) 549-5270 headshorns@hotmail.com
(805) 300-4617 atdees@aol.com
Region 6 - Director
Region 12 - Director
Region 18 - Director
Dora Thompson
Mike McLeod
Chris Herron
(318) 872-6329 echoofambush@aol.com Charles Schreiner III* 1964-1967 Walter G. Riedel, Jr.* 1967-1969 J.G. Phillips, Jr.* 1969-1971 Walter B. Scott* 1971-1973 James Warren 1973-1975 J.W. Isaacs* 1975-1977 J.T. “Happy” Shahan* 1977-1978 John R. Ball* 1979-1980
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Bill Anthony* 1981-1982 Dr. L.V. Baker 1982-1984 Dr. W.D. “Bill” Clark 1984-1986 Richard D. Carlson 1986-1988 John T. Baker 1988-1990 Riemer Calhoun, Jr. 1990-1992
(361) 771-5355
Glen W. Lewis 1992-1995 Tim Miller* 1995-1998 Sherman Boyles 1998-2003 Bob Moore* 2003-2005 Joel Lemley 2006-2007 Ben Gravett* 2007
Dr. Fritz Moeller* 2007-2009 Maurice Ladnier 2009-2010 Robert Richey 2010 Steven Scott Zunker 2010-2011 Brent Bolen 2011-2012 Bernard Lankford 2012-2013 Todd McKnight 2013-2016 Tom Matott 2016-2019
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(909) 721-7577 chris@herronconstructioninc.com
TLBAA EDUCATIONAL/RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Matt McGuire - (405) 742-4351 semkinlonghorns@mindspring.com Mark Hubbell – (269) 838-3083 hubbelllonghorns@aol.com Dr. David Hillis – (512) 789-6659 doublehelix@att.net Felix Serna – (361) 294-5331 fserna@elcoyote.com John T. Baker – (512) 515-6730 jtb2@earthlink.net
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COVER STORIES 16 The Business of Beef
Different programs in different stages. All have good advice to share. By Myra Basham
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When Bone-In Cuts Are Not Allowed OCTOBER 2020
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How Vaccines Work Developing a herd health program.
Vol. 32 • No.7
By Heather Smith Thomas
DEPARTMENTS 2
Board of Directors
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Editor’s Note
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NEW DEPARTMENT! Ask The Vet By Julie Pack, D.V.M. A quick answer to commonly asked health questions.
Procedures to Nominate Division C Directors
14 NEW Trailing History Trail City, the short-lived, wildest town in the west lived and died by the Texas Cattle drives. By Bert Entwistle
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Great Northern Longhorn Classic Sale Results
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TLBT Page
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Affiliate News
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Breeders Guide
30
Top Hand Sale Results
31
3rd Annual Rodger Damrow Colorful Calf Contest
33
Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale Results
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Legends Longhorn Sale Results
About the Cover:
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Featured Recipe
FEATURES 12
Chairman’s Letter
47
Index/Just For Grins
48
Calendar
What’s better for the month of October than a Longhorn calf already sporting horns and wearing a mask! Photo courtesy of Jovelyn Roden.
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EDITOR’S NOTES
If there is one industry that got a boost in this crazy year, it’s Longhorn beef. As the pandemic caused people to panic and stock up on food, beef was one of the first meats to become scarce on store shelves. Consumers who had never considered buying local or from a butcher shop now did so with a fervor. Longhorn producers happily watched their stock sell out and couldn’t wait to take more cattle in to be processed. Those who had never butchered to sell the meat eagerly prepared to get started. Then the reality of the need to prepare ahead set in on everyone. Processors were overwhelmed and kill dates filled up quickly. Now the demand exceeded supply for many producers. Our look at some successful beef programs in this issue all carry a common theme of success... you have to plan ahead. Turn to pg. 16 to hear how these programs are making a go of it and keeping supply available during these new times. We have a couple of new columns to debut this month. TLBAA member and Veterinarian Julie Pack will address some common questions Longhorn owners have about the health of their cattle. Turn to pg. 27 to read this month’s answer. If you have a question to pose, email me and we’ll consider it in a future issue. The other new addition is a history column. It is kicking off with a new contributor, Mr. Bert Entwistle. He has a regular column in Working Ranch Magazine and has written numerous novels and non-fiction pieces about historical topics. Take a look at his ad on pg. 20 for information on how you can obtain his books. While the segments will not always go into detail about the Longhorns themselves, they will always pertain to the world the Longhorn helped to shape. I hope you enjoy it. The most common complaint I get from those who advertise in Trails is they get no response to their ads. Ironically, we refer people to Trails to find products and breeders many times each week. Combine that with the fact that past surveys of our breeders say they read the magazine cover to cover and you have lots of eyes on ads. If you decide to call someone or try a product because it was in Trails, please let the advertiser know that you saw their ad. That way it encourages more advertising, which allows content to continue to improve as well as help us bring you more products to try. If any of you have tried a great product or make/sell products, email me and let me know. We’re always looking for products to introduce to our readers both through reviews and advertising. I’d be happy to discuss options with you. Blessings,
DEADLINE: December 2020 Issue:
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Frank Anderson Jr. and III 828 S. Rosemary Dr. • Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846-8020 • (281) 501-2100 edie.wakefield@gmail.com Beadle Land & Cattle Ray & Bonnie Beadle Los Gatos & Hollister, CA 95032 (408) 834-0110 raybeadle@comcast.net Bennett Longhorn Cattle Co. Michael Bennett 2159 Country Club RD • Lucas, TX 75002 (214) 385-6789 bennett@lucasfence.com BPT Longhorns Ben & Phyllis Termin Weatherford, TX 817-374-2635 luvmylonghorns@gmail.com Christa Cattle Co. Jason & Louis Christa 2577 FM 1107 • Stockdale, TX 78160 christacattleco@msn.com www.christacattleco.com (210) 232-1818 Dalgood Longhorns Malcolm & Connie Goodman 6260 Inwood Dr. • Houston, TX 77057 (713) 782-8422 dalgood@comcast.net www.dalgoodlonghorns.com Falls Creek Longhorns Stan & Sandi Tidwell 2330 W. FM 875 • Midlothian, TX 76065 (972) 989-8939 www.fallscreeklonghorns.com Hicks Texas Longhorns Johnny & Missy Hicks 1518 E. Britol Rd. • Dowling, MI 49050 (269) 721-3473 hicksamericanbulldogs@yahoo.com www.michiganmafialonghorns.com/Hicks Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. John & Jane Thate 418 W. Margaret St. • Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 235-3467
Kaso, Lisa & Jake Kety Little Ace Cattle Co. P.O. Box 386 • Folsom, LA 70437 (985) 796-3918 ketyfolsom@aol.com McLeod Ranch Michael, Jackie, Mike & Makayla McLeod 355 CR 3031 • Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-0155 Roberts Longhorns David & Sharon Roberts Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 451-9000 www.robertslonghorns.com Brennan & Michele Potts Rocking P Longhorns P.O. Box 579 • Emory, TX 75440 (903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400 www.rockingplonghorns.com bpotts1@verizon.net Rio Vista Ranch Elmer & Susan Rosenberger 3208 Fall Creek Estates Dr • Spicewood, TX 78669 Cell: (512) 422-8336 elmer@riovistaranch.com www.riovistaranch.com Spring Creek Farms Bradley & Heather Wachsmuth 2749 FM 555 • Gilmer, TX 75645 (337) 241-6882, 337-366-2060 bh1028726@gmail.com www.springcreekfarmstx.com Triple R Ranch Robert & Kim Richey 21000 Dry Creek Rd. • San Angelo, TX 76901 (325) 942-1198 r3ranch@aol.com www.butlertexaslonghorns.com Butler Breeder’s Futurity James K. Turner (936) 689-1914 the5tcorp@yahoo.com www.butlerbreedersfuturity.com Butler Longhorn Museum (281) 332-1393 info@butlerlonghornmuseum.com www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com
Association News
Chairman’s Message Longhorn Family, Hope y’all are doing ok and getting through this “strange” year we have been having. I know it has been hard on us all. Especially with the show circuit and the sales being limited, and some even postponed. We will get through this and be all right. We have some new things coming in the Trails Magazine starting this month. There is a new Vet question and answer column by Julie Pack, DVM. I have always been impressed with her since we met when she was a TLBT member, thru military and Vet school, with her knowledge and knowing the Longhorn breed, as she does. There will also be some new discussions from the Beef Committee and our TLBAA Producers on how they got their programs running and how to keep moving forward. I know there are a lot of you wanting to get into this and are not quite sure how to start. Hopefully this section will be helpful to a lot of you. There’s also a new history column that will take a look at the impact of the Longhorn and the men and lands they shaped throughout history. Should be a really good read each month. The Horn Showcase is in the books and was a great time for all. There will be postings of winners and pictures of the event coming in the December issue. It is still the largest and only measuring event in the country and a great way see some of the longest horned cattle in the world. The TLBAA is now accepting consignments until October the 16th deadline for the Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic on January 16, 2021. Look around your pasture for your best heifer or cow and bring her to town. There will be a limited number of lots accepted, so look hard and send your best. If you have any questions, contact Pam at the TLBAA office or the Sale Chairs, Russell Fairchild 254-485-3434 or Keith Du Bose 979-277-2161. Now that the show season has kicked off and is underway, let’s look at supporting these shows. They are a fun time of fellowship and mentoring these great kids and helping them promote our cattle. Let’s remember that when we are there watching and participating in the show, that we ourselves as adults are being watched. Our actions will reflect on us and what kind of example we set for these kids. If something arises, go to the show chairs, the sponsors of the FFA groups or show teams, or the parents and discuss. Remember, these children are like sponges and they soak up what they hear or see. We don’t need any “little league dads or pageant moms” becoming too passionate in front of our kids. And as I always try and give a plug to the hardest working office staff I know, our own TLBAA staff. They strive hard to be at your service and be helpful to all. To my Longhorn Family, Thank You,
Keith Du Bose, Chairman of the Board Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America
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Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale
Extends A Special Thanks to our Consignors & Buyers
2020 Volume Buyer & Buyer of High Selling Lot Sale host, Michael McLeod: Volume Buyer & Buyer of High Selling Lot – Stanley & Sandi Tidwell; Sellers of High Selling Lot Yasmin BR3 – Triple R Ranch, Jason Christa & Rebecca Strub accepting for Robert & Kim Richey; Kaso Kety, Sale Host
CONSIGNORS: Beadle Land & Cattle Bennett Longhorn Cattle Co. Bineham Longhorn Ranch BPT Longhorns Broken Arrow Ranch C4 Longhorns Christa Cattle Co. Dalgood Longhorns McKenna Donovan-Huffman Hooks Longhorn Ranch Jack Mountain Ranch JKG Longhorns Kety/McLeod/Doyle Partnership Kety/Sellers Partnership Little Ace Cattle Co. Longhorn Cattle Co. McLeod Ranch Potts/Rosenberger Partnership Rio Vista Ranch Roberts Longhorns Rocking P Longhorns S&D Longhorns Shamrock Land & Cattle Stanley Cattle Co. Thate Cattle Co. Thate/Donovan Partnership Triple R Ranch Westfarms Westfarms/Sidewinder Cattle Co. Partnership Wynfaul Acres
BUYERS Michael Bennett – Lucas, TX • Ben & Phyllis Termin – Weatherford, TX • Bill, Molly & Derek Crozier – Woodville, TX • Louis, Jason & Rebecca Christa – Stockdale, TX • Russell & Felicia Hooks – McGregor, TX • Kety/McLeod /Doyle Partnership – Folsom, LA • Kety/Sellers Partnership – Folsom, LA • Michael & Jackie McLeod – Edna, TX • Brennan & Michele Potts – Emory, TX • Gary Donovan – Culver, OR • John & Jane Thate – Fairmont, MN • James & Helen Cloakey – Cleveland, TX • Matt Doyle – Texas City, TX • Robert Noland – Refugio, TX • Ron Williams – Refugio, TX • Bradley Jalas – Granville, IA • Shannon Larson – Beaumont, TX • Carolyn Smith – Weatherford, TX • Gary & Margie Huddleston – Rochelle, TX • Julie & Jan Pack – Dublin, TX • Michael Powell – Edna, TX • Brian & Patricia Ballard – George West, TX • Jeff & Kristi Ging – Yoakum,TX • Mark Christenson – Cleveland, TX • Kyla Lovejoy – Hondo, NM • Danny & Merrilou Russell – Edna, TX • Bo Baker – Mount Airy, MD • Johnny & Melissa Hicks – Dowling, MI • James Butler – Sand Springs, OK • John Miller – Ft Worth, TX • Stanley & Sandi Tidwell – Midlothian, TX • Elmer & Susan Rosenberger – Austin, TX • Laura Ware – Houston, TX • Jenn Tansey – Kennesburg, CO • Jay Johnson – Hartley, IA • Kody LaPoint – Charlotte, MI • Seth Burns – Sand Springs, OK • Steve Long – Melissa, TX
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Membership
Procedures To Nominate Division C Directors Please Note: To be placed on the voting ballot, an active TLBAA member in good standing must receive 5 nominations from active TLBAA members in good standing. If you are interested in becoming a director, please make sure your membership is active and your account is current. TLBAA will be seeking nominations soon for all Division C directors, to represent Regions 13-18. Nomination forms will be mailed 90 days prior to the TLBAA Annual Membership Meeting in Fort Worth, TX, January 15, 2021. 1. Nomination Ballots will be mailed out to Division C Members October 16, 2020. 2. Nomination Ballots must be returned to the CPA postmarked no later than November 16, 2020. 3. In order for an individual to be placed on the final ballot, they must receive at least 5 nominations from Active or Lifetime members of the TLBAA. 4. The final ballots will be mailed out December 1, 2020. 5. Final ballots must be returned to the CPA postmarked no later than December 23, 2020. 6. Newly elected Directors will be announced January 15, 2020 at the General Membership Meeting during Longhorn Weekend in Fort Worth, TX. The TLBAA By-Laws, Section 2-D, Membership, state: “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’s 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 election ballot, the Board of Directors will appoint an Active or Lifetime member in good standing domiciled within
Division C Highlighted in Color - Merged regions in same color
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 and division. This ballot shall contain the names of the candidates, if any, who were properly nominated by members. All written ballots must be returned by U.S. mail to the CPA with a postmark not less than twenty-one 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 Board of Directors meeting prior to the general membership meeting. A tie vote will be broken by the Chairman of the Board drawing one of the names by lot.” Division C TLBAA members, watch for your nomination form in the mail. For a complete set of TLBAA By-Laws, including all sections regarding the election of Directors, visit www.tlbaa.org/tlbaa/official-handbook/
Don’t Forget, This year starts the phase-in of the reduced board. What’s this mean for Division C? Starting with this election, Division C will have a total of 4 Directors. Regions 13/14 combined has one representative 15 has one representative 16 has one representative 17/18 combined has one representative 12 | October 2020
Want to run? To ask for support in your region: * You may request mail labels from the office * You may advertise in Trails Magazine * You may NOT use TLBAA e-blasts for political messages
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Trailing History
TRAIL CITY By Bert Entwistle
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rail City, Colorado, was a small, isolated cowtown intended purpose, which was to build a new town in the built along the banks of the Arkansas River. It backed middle of the trail where the river left Colorado. Now that up tight against the Kansas border, exactly the way he had his trail, work on the new town began. He’d been Martin Culver laid it out. A Texas rancher and businessto some of the wildest cow towns in the West and underman from Corpus Christi, Culver had been driving his stood that cowboys on the drive would need a place to take herds to the traditional Kansas cowtowns to sell them. As a break, since the trails had moved away from their tradiluck would have it, he was one of the first ranchers to have tional routes. a trail drive stopped at the border of Kansas because of By the fall of 1885, Trail City was Colorado’s newest the new tick fever quarantine. Like most town, with businesses quickly going Texas ranchers of the day, he had beup along the main street, appropriately come frustrated with the lack of access to named Trail Street. Culver incorporated the historic markets. his town with $20,000 in capital stock In 1883, Kansas had enacted a tough and began to promote it as the “Cowboy quarantine law that permanently closed Capital” of the new National Cattle Trail. the gate on the Texas longhorn business. Log and clapboard buildings began Colorado and Nebraska soon followed to line the main street with the usual Kansas’ lead, and outfits with herds to saloons, brothels, hotels and stables, as sell were left struggling to find routes well as Culvers own saddle shop. Saloons to markets in the Wyoming and Monalong the east side of the street enjoyed tana Territories. Cheyenne had become having their back doors right on the state the most important cattle center in the line and the patrons were said to have West, and the buyers would take all they great fun throwing their empty whisky could get. Famously notorious rail cities, bottles out the door into Kansas, which like Abilene and Dodge City, having lost had been dry since 1881. the Texas cattle trade, were finally forced Culver set up a fee system for the into cleaning up the rougher elements in cattlemen, collecting from two cents to their towns. as much as ten cents a head as the herds In 1883, Culver, looking for a way were driven down Trail Street. The little around the quarantines, decided to petitown, in the middle of the trail, quickly tion the government to designate a three gained a reputation as bad or worse than mile wide strip of land that would sepaany of their counterparts in Kansas. Like rate the borders of Colorado and Kansas all cattle towns of the day, they catered and make it a legal cattle trail. This would to the cowboy’s every need, which was provide a safe route for the herds moving usually whisky, women and gambling. to the northern markets. The plan was Murders were common, in one incipopular with the southern cattlemen, dence, it was reported that there were and Congress agreed to look at Culver’s seven killings in just a few days. request, even appointing a special comThis isolated little town, in the middle mittee to look at the idea. In 1885, after of the trail, became just as wild as any to looking at all of the possibilities, they be found in the dusty pages of Western chose one of the proposed routes. Howhistory. Martin Culver had designed and ever, after Congress looked at all the inbuilt the perfect money making enterformation, they recessed without enactprise that every herd had to pass through. Actual newspaper ad circa 1900ing any legislation. Culver, wanting to keep his family 1910. Source: Kansas Historical The Colorado ranchers owning the safe, moved to Coolidge, Kansas, several Society. land along the south side of the Arkanmiles east of the violence and debauchsas River all the way to the border, refused to allow any ery of Trail City, well away from the danger. While the Texas cattle to cross their property, and threatened to do greedy businesses in Trail City fleeced their customers, whatever it took to stop them. The cattle association of Culver collected his money during the day and went home Bent County, Colorado, (now Prowers County) were deterevery night to quieter, more respectful, and dry town. mined to fight the drives, but eventually, the ranchers got Culver’s moneymaking machine only lasted about two tired of fighting over what many thought to be just a piece years as the cattle business continued to change. Culver of worthless no-man’s land. They decided it was easier to himself didn’t live much longer than his National Cattle let the southern ranchers use the strip of land along the Trail or Trail City, dying of appendicitis in 1887. If you’re border as long as the herds stayed inside the boundaries. looking for the old town today, just follow the Kansas line Culver considered the idea of a National Cattle Trail, until you hit the Arkansas River, it used to be there somealthough still unofficial, as close enough to legal for his where.
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Longhorn Beef
THE BUSINESS OF From Zero to Walk-In Freezer in 3.2 B
arberry Farm is a lush 111 acre property 15 minutes outside of Pittsburgh, PA. The pride of the farm is their abundance of lush pastures, a beautiful horse boarding facility... and a walk-in freezer full of Longhorn beef? Jeremy & Samantha Kronz of Barberry Farm decided 5 or 6 years ago the wanted to diversify. Their search started with traditional beef cattle such as Angus and Hereford. Then they decided to visit Dickinson Cattle Company. While the cattle were impressive to see, it was the first taste of the Longhorn beef that told them this was the route they wanted to go. Their first purchase consisted of two cows and a steer. The steer was finished out and butchered, but according to Jeremy they wound up selling the whole beef and didn’t keep any for themselves. So they bought four or five more. “Our hardest part in the beginning was the butchering,” said Jeremy” “I didn’t know much about the facilities and I always just ran something through the barn. So due to the horns I could only take one or two at a time because they had to kill them in the trailer.” Because of this they only sold halves and quarters at that time. Then in 2018 people began expressing interest in individual cuts so Jeremy researched and found a butcher 45 minutes north of him that offered USDA inspection so they could sell retail cuts anywhere. It grew from there. The first step in promotion for Jeremy? “I’m real big into advertising,” he explains “so any vehicle you see of mine is plastered with Barbary Farms whether it is promoting the horse boarding facility or the Longhorns, its everywhere - on my wife’s car, the back of my truck, our trailers… everything. That kind of got the word out.” They also market through their website and a lot on Facebook, with a goal of taking better advantage of Instagram. How long before they became “known” as the people with the Longhorns? About three and a half years. 16 | October 2020
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PLAN. PRICE. PROMOTE.
BEEF That method of getting the word out led to getting the beef into a few mom and pop restaurants and people really loved it. Then, as part of a community effort, they offered “Farm Share Boxes” which pulled produce and products from local farms, including Longhorn beef from Barberry. When people tasted the Longhorn beef demand blew up. “It was overwhelming,” said Jeremy. ”We were almost there with the halves and quarters, but it always seemed like there was another step to go. We finally hit it and there were times I had restaurants asking for 100 lbs. of ground a week. I got to where I was having to send three or four animals at a time to the butcher.” “When the Covid-19 virus started we were on pace to process two or three a month. We had dates booked for February, March and April. I called my processor to book more dates and he said he was booked into June. So I went ahead and booked dates from June 2020 through December 2021 to make sure I could keep supply.”
“I was running 7 deep freezers, my electric bill was sky high, and then we had a power surge.” I think from now on everyone is going to have to book dates at least six months ahead. There are so many animals out there that it’s not hard to find an animal to fill a spot. With the lower demand for bull calves, if someone wants to sell five or ten bull calves for $200 then that’s a no-brainer. All this demand is what led to the walk-in freezer. “I was running 7 deep freezers, my electric bill was sky high, and then we had a power surge. I lost a freezer full of rib eyes porterhouses and T-Bones. That was the point where I said Okay, I can’t be constantly worrying about a freezer tripping” “I found a local guy that specializes in refrigeration and he actually had a warehouse full of walk-in refrigerators and freezers. He gave me a great price and came and installed it. Since the day he installed, I haven’t been able to keep it full, but it is so nice to have. If the power goes out we have a generator that can hook right up to it so there’s no worries there and it’s wired straight into the fuse box so no breakers tripping.” Their program does meet the criteria of 100% grass
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uy and Charlotte Cote of Double C Ranch in Granby, MA, have hit the ground running with Longhorns. While Guy is rapidly expanding the seed stock aspect of their program, Charlotte is passionate about the Longhorn beef business. Charlotte has shared suggestions for building a market for Longhorn beef products previously in Trails Magazine. (“Creative Ways To Sell Longhorn Beef”, July 2020, pg 38) But it all really boils down to three steps for success. “After a couple of years of trial and error we have found a system that works for us.” says Charlotte. “Our goal was to feed our family, make money, introduce our community to Texas Longhorn beef and to enjoy the process.” PLANNING AHEAD IS CRUCIAL. “We process monthly. For each month we identify cattle that will fill that slot. This system allows us to see where we may fall short or have too many cattle. We have two years planned out. This allows us to collaborate with our vet to be sure we keep the cattle healthy and ready for their processing date. “Over time we learned what sold easily and what didn’t . One great tip to share is to fill out your cut sheets to coincide with the season you are in. As fall approaches we will begin marketing more crock pot cuts, short ribs and roasts. In the summer its all about grilling, so we process for steaks and burgers.“ THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE PRICING is knowing your inputs. “We track the cost of the animal, vet care, feed and processing fees for each animal,” explains Charlotte. “Once processed, we divide the total cost by hanging weight. This gives us our cost per pound. Identifying the cost per pound makes it easy to price our products.” “In order to price your product fairly, start with your cost per pound and then do some research. Look up local butcher shops, see what they charge and ultimately set your price at a price you feel good about. In general if you can make three times the cost its a profitable venture.” PROMOTE. PROMOTE. PROMOTE. Double C Ranch has a strong web and social media presence and Charlotte loves sharing recipes, photos and even has a line of spice rubs that compliment the farm fresh meat she sells. Other items such as cutting boards and gift boxes add to her marketing arsenal. In an areas where there are few Longhorns, the Cotes are managing to build a successful business.
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Happily Pushing A Healthy Product John & Christy Randolph of Lonesome Pines Ranch in Texas have spent 30 years raising Longhorns. Their breeding has produced winners in the show ring, horn competitions and futurities. With the demand for locally raised, healthy beef they are also finding success growing a Longhorn beef business. Christy shares, “We decided several years ago that we wanted to delve into selling our Longhorn meat publicly. We had been having our meat processed by our local processor and when it was packaged, it bore the stamp, “not for resale”. We did not really relish the idea of selling halves and quarters at that time, so we decided to work with the processor to get our private label in order to sell to the public with all regulations satisfied. This proved to be quite the effort, since FDA is very specific in their regulations. However, once that was done, it has been easy to move the product. We’ve been very fortunate to have a long standing relationship with our hometown processor and they’ve been easy to work with. “We’ve had success with keeping a steady customer
base; that is, folks who know we raise the cattle on our own place keep coming back because the quality and taste of Longhorn meat is exceptional. They like the fact that it is all natural. They know that what they are buying is free from dyes, water, hormones, etc. “Social media posting is helpful in moving the product. It’s very easy, however, to run out quickly. While we maintain a good relationship with our local processor, we have had to work with scheduling due to a glut in the cattle market. That is to say, prices at the local barns are so poor that folks have turned to selling off stock via the meat market. And then, there’s hunting season coming. So, we make sure to keep a rolling date for processing in order that we can take care of our steady customers. “It never hurts to offer a sample or two if we have local vendors come to the ranch to do repairs, etc. and we’ve had return customers just from something as simple as that. It’s always good to hear how great longhorn meat is and makes us happy to continue in pushing this healthy product!”
When vendors come to do work for you, offer a sample or two of your Longhorn beef!
KRONZ continued from pg. 16 fed. The silage they offer is taken off a legume while it is green. They don’t finish on grain. It’s been successful for them. “We just partnered up with some friends that have an old dairy that went out about a year and a half ago and they have a 350 foot bunk system. That’s where we have our steers all the time. So they’re on haylage and silage all the time, but they also have access to 200 acres of grazing. Then we bring them in usually about 35-40 days before processing. We put them under the barn and just keep them on haylage and silage. Our target weight is usually 1,200-1,300 lbs on quarters and halves and then 1,400 - 1,600 lbs on anything we want to USDA so we get more cuts out of it. That’s what has worked for us.” His biggest warning? Don’t buy sight unseen. “That’s the biggest no-no I’ve found in buying steers,” warns Jeremy. “I’m really big on that now that I’ve gotten a few years into this because I have dumped money into steers and barely broken even because they are so wormy. They won’t put weight on. I’ll get a two year old steer that’s barely 1,100 lbs and not gaining. Then I have to treat them with wormers and they’re almost 3 by the time I get enough weight on them.” They try to process animals under 32 months old. “That’s the goal so anywhere from 26-30 months. That’s the age range where we’ve found the most weight and bigger steaks. We have done some at three or four years because they came to us in poor shape. As long as you 18 | October 2020
give them time to chill out before you butcher them they taste fine.” While many of the processed animals have been purchased for that purpose in the past, the goal is to process more of what they raise on the farm. “I have a breeding herd of 70 head so what we can get out of there we do, but I buy a lot of weanlings… if someone comes to me with a deal I usually buy it. I have so many dates booked for the next two years I’m not going to shy away from a good animal. We’re trying to get to the point that we won’t have to buy but it’s just so hard to get there. Does he sell breeding stock too? Yes. “I can’t keep heifers. I actually just bought a load of registered heifers off a guy in Toledo, bred ‘em and resold ‘em because I have that much of a demand for them. I’ve even had people come over to look for heifers and wind up buying my bulls. It’s because I’m running a 2,300 lbs son of JP Rio Grande son that’s putting out amazing bull calves. Jeremy’s enthusiasm for the animals and the beef is evident, as is his drive to build the business.
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Longhorn Beef
TLBAA Beef Committee
Texas Longhorn Lean Ranchero submitted by The Stonewall Jacksons 2 lbs. Texas Longhorn lean round steak Flour Salt Pepper 2 T. canola oil 1 c. chopped onions 1/2 c. chopped bell peppers
2 cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes 2 cans tomato sauce 1 T. chili powder 1 c. water Longhorn Cheddar cheese, shredded Fresh cilantro
Cut Longhorn lean steak into strips or cubes. Roll meat in flour seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika. Brown meat in hot oil in heavy skillet. Add onions, peppers, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder and water. Cover tightly and simmer slowly for about 1 hour. To serve, arrange steak on hot serving platter. Cover with sauce and garnish with shredded Longhorn Cheddar cheese. Place platter under broiler long enough for cheese to melt. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with rice, buttered noodles or mashed potatoes. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Note: Voted most favorite at the Beef Industry Council’s “Best of Beef Cookoff”. *Recipe excerpted from Texas Gold Longhorn Cookbook: Special 50th Anniversary Edition
If you have a recipe featuring Texas Longhorn Beef complete with cooking instructions and, if available, a photo, submit it to myra@tlbaa.org and yours may be the next featured recipe.
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Longhorn Beef
By Myra Basham
When Bone-In Cuts Are Not Allowed Before you sell those whole, halves and quarters or take your first Longhorn in to be processed with the goal of selling cuts, you need to be aware of the differences in taking in animals 30 months of age or older. The effort to prevent the spread of “Mad Cow Disease” or Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) includes removal of specified risk materials (SRMs) which can affect what types of cuts you are allowed. BSE is a disease of the brain and nervous system that there is no cure for. The human version of the disease is known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (cCJD). Since there is no way to test live animals for the disease, due diligence at the time of slaughter is required to prevent the possibility of transmission to consumers of beef products, including products intended for animal food. The 30 month age is based on the fact that BSE develops and accumulates very slowly in the SRM tissues. SRMs that must be removed in cattle of any age are the tonsils and distal ileum (part of the small intestine). Once cattle hit 30 months of age additional SRMs that must be removed are brain, skull, eyes, trigenimal ganglia (nerve bundle under brain), spinal cord, Dorsal root ganglia (nerve bundle between vertebrae, vertebral column (excluding the vertebrae of the tail, the transverse processes of the thoracic and lumber vertebrae, and the wings of the sacrum or the hip bones).
The processor will remove all SRMs in cattle before processing any meat, even ground. This doesn’t mean every single bone is removed from all cuts, only the parts that were a part of the spinal column such as the feather bone of a T-Bone or the chine and feather bone in a Chuck blade roast. While many beef purists desire the traditional bonein cuts, today’s consumers often don’t mind getting cuts with less or no bone. It can make one feel like they are getting “more meat for the money.” Grinding the entire animal is certainly an option for older cattle, one which some choose to do simply because of age regardless of SRMs, but waiting beyond the 30 month mark to get more growth doesn’t have to mean grinding the whole animal. Just be prepared if you are desire traditional bone-in cuts you need to get the animal processed before it reaches 30 months of age. Please note that the processor is supposed to reject any animal that cannot walk and will check by tooth development to verify age if there’s doubt. It ultimately falls to the processor to make the call if there is suspicion that the animal is older than 30 months. Sources: North Dakota Dept. of Agriculture, Meat and Poultry Inspection program SRM Handout “Specified Risk Material (SRM) Control” www.fsis.usda.gov
Illustration: North Dakota Dept. of Agriculture, Meat and Poultry Inspection Program SRM Handout
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JANUARY 16, 2021 • 11 A.M. WILL ROGERS WEST ARENA FORT WORTH, TEXAS presented by Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America
Consignment Deadline October 16, 2020
Name of TLBAA Member: _____________________________________________________ Membership # _______________ Name of Animal: ____________________________________________________________________ TLBAA # _______________ Email _________________________________________Heifer _____ Consignment fees due at time of consignment
$350 per head + 7% commission
No animals over 10 years of age accepted.
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animal plus$100 each additional animal. All are subject to 7% commission. Must be 15 months or less at sale date. Please fill out a separate form for each animal.
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The TLBAA Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic (EWCC) assumes no responsibility or liability for any guarantee made by the consignor. All guarantees are strictly between the consignor (seller) and the buyer. EWCC 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 EWCC, 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 Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic. The undersigned agrees that if the buyer is unable to accept delivery because of Interstate health requirements, the consignor, not EWCC or its management, shall be responsible for refund or adjustment.
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Health
By Heather Smith Thomas
How Vaccines Work Developing a Herd Health Program Infectious diseases occur when the body is overwhelmed by pathogens. A healthy animal with strong immunity is less likely to become sick than an animal with poor immunity. The body’s ability to fight off pathogens is developed in a complex process in which the immune system creates specific weapons for fighting specific invaders. One type of weapon involves production of antibodies. When pathogens like viruses or bacteria enter the body, they either directly damage cells (which is often the case with viruses) or produce toxic products that impair body function. These situations stimulate the body to produce an antibody (a serum protein called an immunoglobulin) to react with the invading agent and neutralize it. These antibodies are carried throughout the body in the bloodstream. The main role of one type of white blood cell is to produce antibodies--the proteins that can neutralize certain infectious agents. Vaccination can stimulate production of antibodies, since the vaccine serves as the antigen (like an invading pathogen). The body builds protective antibodies to fight the perceived invader. Then when the animal comes into contact later with the actual infectious agent, the antibody is already in the bloodstream and can inactivate the pathogen. If enough antibodies are present to inactivate the germs that invade the body, the animal will not get sick, and the invasion stimulates rapid production of more antibodies for future protection. Thus vaccination (at proper times) can help create good herd immunity against some of the common cattle diseases. Dr. Russ Daly (Extension Veterinarian/ Professor, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Science, South Dakota State University) says there are different types of germs that cause disease, and some diseases we are able to create vaccines against, to protect cattle from the harmful effects of those diseases—by stimulating the immune system to fight them. “We don’t have vaccines against every disease, or every virus or bacteria that might be a problem, sometimes because we haven’t come up with something that works, or because those particular diseases are not economically important enough for a company to invest in creating a vaccine,” he says. 24 | October 2020
“Most of the viruses we deal with in cattle are those that affect the respiratory system, though there are a few that affect the digestive system (such as in calves, causing diarrhea). The vaccines to protect against viral diseases can be in modified live or killed forms. We also have some bacterial vaccines, such as those for the reproductive diseases leptosporosis or vibriosis. Those are available only in killed products,” says Daly. “There are also toxoid vaccines that provide protection against the toxins that are produced by certain bacteria, and the most common example is the Clostridia family of bacteria. We also have a few toxoids that are active against damage due to certain respiratory bacteria as well,” he explains. The 3 main things we vaccinate against are viruses, bacteria, and toxins produced by bacteria. Vaccines can be very good tools to aid us in disease prevention, and need to be applied to the herd at the right time, to stimulate immunity before the animals are exposed to those diseases. An example would be pre-calving vaccines given to pregnant cows to stimulate production of certain antibodies that would then be in the colostrum to protect their calves. Another example would be to vaccinate calves ahead of weaning, to stimulate immunity against the respiratory diseases that they might otherwise develop due to the stress of weaning.
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as possible when they have them in the chute, to reduce “Every herd and ranch operation is different, and this the number of times they get put through the chute is why it is important to have a conversation with your (which is a stress) but in some situations we might cause veterinarian, especially if you are thinking about mak- problems with too many different injections. I’m not as ing any changes in your vaccination program or want concerned about giving a 9-way or a 10-way product to add a certain vaccine to the program,” says Daly. Per- (one injection) because the antigens contained within haps there have been some problems crop up that you that one vaccine are compatible,” says Daly. The problems might arise when giving different were not addressing earlier, or have cropped up in spite products containing gram negative bacteria at the same of your existing program. “There may be a new vaccine that you are interested time. “We don’t want to give more than 2 of those at one time. The gram-negin using. These deciative bacterial vacsions should always cines include things be made in consullike lepto-vibrio, tation with your vetpinkeye and scours erinarian because he/ vaccines containing she can advise you in E. coli. If a producer terms of when would has questions about be the best time to this, it’s helpful to talk give it, or which with their veterinarproducts might work ian who knows the best in your particulocal disease issues, lar situation. The vetand which vaccines erinarian might steer to be more careful you away from cerwith, for instance,” he tain types of vaccines says. and toward others,” There are many he says. vaccine products Many vaccines today, many differneed a booster (givent brands, and this en a few weeks later) can sometimes be before the animal can actually develop While it may be tempting to give any and all vaccines at once to lower num- confusing on what immunity. The tim- ber of times animals are worked in a chute, some types of vaccines may not might be best to use. “If a producer is using of the booster is work well with others. Photo courtesy of GVR Longhorns. ing a certain vacciimportant. “Different vaccines have different requirements for boosters. nation program and it seems to be working, there usuKilled vaccines tend to need more boosters, to be effec- ally aren’t very many reasons to change, but if there are tive, and this is something to consider when designing some questions about making changes, it’s wise to discuss this with your veterinarian, to avoid potential proba herd vaccination schedule,” he says. A few vaccines are given intranasally (squirted into lems,” he says. “There is a fairly long list of diseases we can vaccithe nostril) rather than injected, and these have to be live vaccines. “The most common ones are respiratory virus nate cattle against, but there are many things we canvaccines like IBR and BRSV. There are also intranasal not vaccinate against, so we also talk about biosecurity respiratory bacterial vaccines as well, for Pasteurella and and basic disease prevention, keeping a closed herd as Mannheimia. The intranasal vaccines tend to stimulate much as possible, etc.” This is an important part of herd a good local immunity in the nose and throat—where health management. We can’t vaccinate against protozoal diseases like the incoming pathogens first attack (via the airways), but also do a fairly good job of stimulating the body’s coccidiosis or cryptosporidiosis for instance. “Biosecuentire immune system. The length of effectiveness of rity and cleanliness are therefore very important,” says intranasal vaccines tends to be shorter than the inject- Daly. For optimum effectiveness of vaccination, proper able vaccines, but may stimulate immunity quicker.” Your veterinarian could advise you on what to use, and care and storage of vaccines is also important. They won’t work if they have gotten too warm, or frozen. when, in various situations. When vaccinating, it’s also wise to not give cattle too “Keeping them at the right temperature, paying attenmany different vaccines at the same time. “There can tion to expiration dates, and using modified-live vacbe problems with certain vaccines when we give several cines very soon after mixing is very important.” at once. Producers want to do as much to those cattle 26 | October 2020
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Doc, what’s making my cow’s one eye water?
Good question! The most common cause is a foreign body, think a piece of hay other small piece of vegetation. If you notice the eye clear up by its self in a day or so that’s probably what you are dealing with. If the eye gets worse or doesn’t clear up in a day or so you may be dealing with something else or the foreign body may have caused some damage to the eye. Time to gather up the cow and call the vet! If the issue is indeed a lodged foreign body or, damage done by a foreign body, your vet will likely remove the offending item and treat the eye to help the cow be more comfortable and to heal. The second most likely cause of a single watery eye is ocular squamous cell carcinoma or “cancer eye”. When caught early cancer eye can be usually be treated with cryotherapy. Basically, the eye is numbed and then the cancer is frozen or burned off. Usually this is curative, but cattle that have been diagnosed with cancer eye once should be closely watched for a relapse. If cancer eye is not caught early it can progress to the point where the animal needs to have its entire eye removed, or in severe cases can result in the cow being euthanized. Light colored cattle are more prone to cancer eye than darker cattle, but that does not mean that dark cattle are immune. The average age at diagnosis across all breeds is 8 years old. So get out there and look deeply into your cow herd’s eyes! Until next time, may your pastures be green and your calves be healthy! Dr. Pack is a large animal veterinarian specializing in reproduction, and has been a member of the TLBAA since 1996.
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Sale & Futurity Results
GREAT NORTHERN LONGHORN CLASSIC SALE & CHEESEHEAD FUTURITY
SALE HIGHLIGHTS: 21 Lots Sold for an average of $2,623
HIGH SELLING LOT:
August 1, 2020 – Gresham, Wisconsin Hosted by Dan & Denise Huntington, Luke & Jacklyn Multhauf, Ammon & Ali Mast and Mike & Shirley Thiel Auctioneer: Dan Huntington Pedigrees: Chase Vasut
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Consignor: Hudson Longhorns Buyer: Justin Henry
Results Furnished by Dan Huntington Photos by Hired Hand Software
OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS: $5,900 – Lot 12 • Hubbell’s Catchit Glory Consignor: Hubbell Longhorns • Buyer: FHR Longhorns
In a year that’s been full of uncertainty and pessimism the Great Northern Longhorn Classic sale and Cheesehead Futurity has proven that the upper Midwest and around the country there is a strong positive attitude within the Longhorn family and that well bred good pedigreed cattle command solid prices. Twenty consignments came from nine states to Dan and Denise Huntington’s 5D Ranch in Gresham Wisconsin. A couple highlights of the sale were the first 90” cow to sell in Wisconsin, M Arrow Calendar Girl consigned by Hudson Longhorns and the Hi Point Futurity heifer Bird of Paradise being sold by David and Angie Wulf. Along with the sale the Great Northern Cheesehead Futurity brought seventy five Longhorns competing in seven heifer and three bull classes. The quality ran deep in the whole show with eight different breeding programs represented in the class winners. Judges for the futurity were Dale Metz, Dick Lowe, Jay Wachter and Melissa Boerst. The Great Northern weekend brought together many Longhorn family members from around the country along with many new faces as well. Watch for the next years Great Northern Weekend 2021. See you then.
4,500 –Lot 1 • 5D Linda $ Consignor: 5D Ranch • Buyer: G&G Longhorns 4,000 – Futurity Winner - Bird of Paradise $ Consignor: 4 Oaks Farm • Buyer: 5D Ranch 4,000 – Lot 16 • WS Cnote $ Consignor: Tom Smith • Buyer: Hubbell Longhorns 4,000 – Lot 20 • SR Maddens Sugarfoot $ Consignor: FHR Longhorns • Buyer: Jim Lawinger
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Thanks to all our consignors and buyers! It’s exciting to see the expansion of Longhorn breeders in the Upper Midwest. When we began this journey several years ago, our mission was to promote Longhorn cattle and help producers in this region. It’s very gratifying to see so many NEW breeders and the GROWING market in the Upper Midwest.
Sale Hosts Scot & Jodie O’Bryan
Planning is already underway to make next year’s sale even better!!
HIGH SELLERS REPORT: $4,800 – Lotspeich, Lot 45 - to Ohlendorf $3,500 – O’Bryan, Lot 19 - to Tadewald $3,250 – Freeman, Lot 6 - to Holmberg $3,100 – Lutt, Lot 55 - to Fey $3,000 – Freeman, Lot 21 - to Tadewald $2,900 – Lotspeich, Lot 23 - to Hammond $2,900 – Bilgrien, Lot 59 - to Sanders $2,700 – O’Bryan, Lot 1 - to Krump $2,700 – Lotspeich, Lot 7 - to Sanders $2,600 – Rombeck, Lot 16 - to McKnight Top Ten Average: $3,145 2,600 – Miller, Lot 51 - to O’Bryan $ $2,500 – Gilliland, Lot 40 - to Gilliland/Lemley $2,500 – Freeman, Lot 48 - to Jones $2,500 – Howie, Lot 50 - to Bailey $2,300 – Fey, Lot 10 - to Bailey $2,300 – O’Bryan, Lot 28 - to Mahaffey $2,200 – Miller, Lot 13 - to Tadewald $2,200 – Gilliland, Lot 18 - to Bailey $2,000 – Gilliland, Lot 25 - to Lemmel $2,000 – Howie, Lot 38 - to Batchelder
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Registration Matters
FINALLY…… NEW HORNS SYSTEM COMING DECEMBER 1ST! December 1, 2020 has been selected to “flip the switch” on the brand new, better, able to do more HORNS system. Be watching for e-blasts and our weekly e-Trails newsletter for updates and examples of how this new, state of the art, easier to use, on-line registry, transfer, herd management, pedigree search, member search, photo maintenance and multiple other wonderful upgrades from the old HORNS system! This comes to you as part of your membership benefits at no additional cost.
REMINDER Your membership must be active to utilize the HORNS system or to do registrations via any method. Your membership expires each year on June 30th. If you cannot access HORNS, please call the office to verify that your membership is active and to reset your password if there was a lapse in membership. Call 817-625-6241 for assistance.
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Futurity Results
BUTLER BREEDER’S ONLINE FUTURITY RESULTS The results are in for the 2020 Butler Breeder’s Online Futurity. There were many exceptional entries this year to represent the bloodline. This annual futurity was created in 2017 to showcase Butler Texas Longhorn cattle. A panel of judges which included Keith DuBose, David Wars, Kip Dove, Julie Pack, and Connie Ollive, evaluated the cattle through pictures and videos submitted on the website, www.ButlerBreedersFuturity.com. This year there was a very special mature female class added and we are excited to announce it was a success with 26 mature cow entries. As always, our winners were recognized and presented their awards at this year’s Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale. Congratulations to our 2020 champions; we are looking forward to another great year!
2020 Grand Champion Bull Buggy Whips Tuff Tommie JKG Longhorns Accepted by Jeff, Jodie & Kristi Ging
2020 Grand Champion Heifer Mariposa BR3 Triple R Ranch Accepted by Rebecca Strub & Jason Christa
2020 Grand Champion Mature Cow Jackie Lynn 698 McLeod Ranch Accepted by Michael & Jackie McLeod
Class B1 Winner MB Runnin Buddy Bennett Longhorns
Class B3 Winner FA Jupiter Anderson/Roberts Partnership
Class H1 Winner Beatrix BR3 Triple R Ranch
Class H2 Winner Jackie Lynn 4328 Hicks Longhorns
Accepted by Michael Bennett & Waylon
Accepted by David Roberts
Accepted by Jason Christa
Accepted by Johnny Hicks
Class H4 Winner TC Dixie Star B Cactus Rose Longhorns
Class H5 Winner Miss Droopy ML 80 McLeod Ranch
Class H6 Winner Viola BR3 Triple R Ranch
Class H7 Winner YA Freedom Lovejoy Longhorns
Accepted by Danny & Merrilou Russell
Accepted by Makayla McLeod Ontiveros
Accepted by Jason Christa
Accepted by Kyla Lovejoy
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Sale Results
23RD BUTLER BREEDER’S INVITATIONAL SALE RESULTS
HIGHLIGHTS 62 Lots Offered - 61 Lots Sold Average: $2,209.84 per sold lot
September 5, 2020 • Lockhart, TX Auctioneer: Joel Lemley Sale Commentator: Kaso Kety
Volume Buyers: Stanley & Sandi Tidwell – Midlothian, TX Bill, Molly & Derek Crozier – Woodville, TX Mark Christenson – Cleveland, TX John & Jane Thate – Fairmont, MN John Miller – Fort Worth, TX
Results submitted by Butler Breeders Photos by Kacie Ging
#ButlerStrong. It is the Butler way to face all obstacles head on & by the horn. In 23 years, drought nor hurricane have stopped this sale. 2020 world pandemic presented the biggest challenge. Yet, against all odds, the success was outstanding. The day the catalog was available, it was clear the breeders had stepped up & were making their own COVID 19 gesture. Everyone arrived to a cool overcast & rainy Lockhart, all the while knowing that the sale would go on despite the absence of crucial team members & lifelong friends. With no doubt, there was a feeling of uncertainty & anticipation, as a fabulous group of Butler cattle unloaded and were shuffled to accommodate flooded pens. Friends gathered & energetic excitement filled the air, many had waited a year to enjoy the delights from Ms. Jackie’s kitchen & by now the weekend had truly begun. As noon Saturday approached, the parking lot filled & the seats were taken with people excited to be out among friends & doing something “normal”. The garage sale had strong support from the floor & online buyers, the beginning of the cattle lots quickly demonstrated that buyers were enthusiastic & engaged. As the lots rolled through you could sense a feeling of relief, people were having fun & buying cows. The sale was solid, bids came easily & prices were strong despite everything 2020 had thrown. A sale that may not be remembered for its record prices, but certainly will make history for the perseverance & determination of the Butler family. “Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial” James 1:12
HIGH SELLING LOT: $ 5,500 LOT 65 – YASMIN BR3 Consignor: Triple R Ranch • Buyer: Stanley & Sandi Tidwell
OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS: $5,000 - Lot 55 – SDY Paisley Faye – Consignor: S&D Longhorns - Buyer: Bill, Molly & Derek Crozier $5,000 - Lot 8 - LAER Brownie’s Carmon – Consignor: Kety/ Sellers Partnership - Buyer: Stanley & Sandi Tidwell $4,600 - Lot 29 - Spanish Santa Fe MC 85 – Consignor: McLeod Ranch – Buyer: Ben & Phyllis Termin $4,000 - Lot 53 - TC Miss Red Rosie B – Consignor: JKG Longhorns - Buyer: John & Jane Thate $3,600 - Lot 11 - LAER Graves Princess 910 – Consignor: Kety/Sellers Partnership – Buyer: John Miller
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1. Discussing sale strategies... or just the latest Longhorn news. 2. Danny & Merrilou Russell, Kristi & Jeff Ging. 3. Mark Macha, Jodie Ging, Johnny & Missy Hicks. 4. Michael & Diane Powell. 5. Rebecca Strub, Helen Cloakey. 6. Bill & Molly Crozier with Appreciation Award. 7. We had a full house. 8. Michael McLeod with Kaso Kety Hall of Fame award for display at Butler Longhorn Museum. 9. Phyllis & Ben Termin with Appreciation award. 10. Bids coming in. 11. Mack McLeod, Kaso Kety, Joel Lemley, Jaymie Feldman & Michael McLeod.
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Sale Results
2020 LEGENDS LONGHORN SALE RESULTS September 4-5, 2020 • Duncan, Oklahoma Auctioneer: Brian Marlin • Sale Commentator: Zach Mofitt Sale Host: Justin Rombeck Photos & Sale Results Submitted by Justin Rombeck
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Total Cow Sale: $237,050 with 47 cows sold Cow Average: $5,043
OTHER HIGH SELLING COW LOTS: $15,000 – Lot 2 - Rebel Rescue
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$12,500 – Lot 37A - RJF Sweet Chex Consignor: Bentwood Ranch • Buyer: Jason Hardy
$10,500 – Lot 13 - Riverforks Tuff As Nails Consignor: TK Longhorns • Buyer: Chris Hesse
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LOT H14 – PCC GOLDEN SCOOP Consignor: Pace Cattle Co. • Buyer: Struthoff Ranch
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Consignor: CedarView Ranch • Buyer: Danley Cattle Inc
$9,300 – Lot 19 - WS Sade Consignor: FMB Land & Cattle • Buyer: Bentwood Ranch
$7,900 – Lot 14 - Allen’s Doherty 349 Consignor: Bentwood Ranch • Buyer: CedarView Ranch
$7,800 – Lot 27 - HR Rebs Brownie
Total Heifer Sale: $126,400 with 25 heifers sold Heifer Average: $5,056
Consignor: Harrell Ranch • Buyer: Lucas Ranch
OTHER HIGH SELLING HEIFER LOTS:
$6,900 – Lot 25 - RNL Wilma
$10,100 – Lot H11 - WS Vindicator x BG Tuff’s Rose Consignor: Buffalo Gap Longhorns • Buyer: Jason Hardy
$10,000 – Lot H19 - M2 Sunshine Consignor: Rocky Mountain Longhorns • Buyer: G3 Longhorns
$9,000 – Lot H27 - Sunny Leah CB Consignor: Caballo Bravo Longhorns • Buyer: EOT Ranch
$5,700 – Lot H1 - LC Optimus Star Consignor: Longhorn Creek Ranch • Buyer: EOT Ranch
$5,000 – Lot H18 - Helm Laurel 944 Consignor: Helm Cattle Co • Buyer: Hoosier Longhorns
$9,000 - Donated Lot by Kent & Priscilla Pate; Purchased by Ricky McLeod, Home Branch Ranch, with additional money pledged by other participants
$7,000 – Lot 6 - Bayou Gorgeous Consignor: Rocking B Longhorns • Buyer: Gilliland Ranch Consignor: Running N Longhorns • Buyer: Pace Cattle Co
$6,500 – Lot 22 - Pacific Lupin Consignor: Caballo Bravo Longhorns • Buyer: Owen/ Rombeck/Whitlock Partnership
$6,300 – Lot 31 - Cool Blue Consignor: TS Adcock Longhorns • Buyer: CedarView Ranch
$6,100 – Lot 21 - Helm Grande Laura Consignor: Helm Cattle Co • Buyer: Circle Double C
$5,100 – Lot 11 - 3P Fifty Shades of Class Consignor: 3P Longhorns • Buyer: Chase Lunsford
$5,100 – Lot 38 - M Arrow Dandelion Consignor: Danley Cattle Co • Buyer: Harrell Ranch
$5,000 – Lot 49 - BL Brindle Beaty Consignor: FMB Land & Cattle • Buyer: James Butler
1. Keith Hagler & Edwin Stojanik. 2. Josie & Lynn Struthoff. 3. Kent & Priscilla Pate with their Donated Lot purchased by Ricky McLeod.
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Futurity Results
LEGENDS FUTURITY RESULTS Place DOB 1 2 3
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Animal Name Owner Class 1 Heifers DBL-K SENAMON SWIRL Double K Longhorns MAE WEST Edwards DK Ranch DUNN PENNY ARCADE Rolling D Ranch Class 2 Heifers SR CLOUT’S EN POINTE 9100 Struthoff Ranch BABY FACE SALLY DK Edwards DK Ranch SR CLOUT’S MAGIC TRICK 9113 Struthoff Ranch Class 3 Heifers SIOUX ZEE SIOUX Sho Me Longhorns HD GRACE Peterson Longhorns 50’S DRAGONFLY Hoosier Longhorns Class 4 Heifers OCC BLACK MAIDEN Outlaw Cattle Co. SR CLOUT’S STORMY 942 Struthoff Ranch CCC PATRIOT’S PRIDE Cantera Cattle Co. Class 5 Heifers RIVERFORKS SHOW SHAPE TK Longhorns HELM PEARL 818 Helm Cattle Co. CCR CHOCO CHIP FLURRY Cow Creek Ranch Class 6 Heifers HR REBEL BANG Whitlock Longhorns SR PROFICIENT’S GRACE 445 Struthoff Ranch RIVERFORKS GOOD FOR YOU TK Longhorns Class 7 Heifers MONA’S SMILE 8/7 Hoosier Longhorns PCC GOLDEN SCOOP Pace Cattle Co. DUNN SALOON GIRL Rolling D Ranch Class 8 Heifers N8IVE DREAMZ Hoosier Longhorns TS SOUTHERN CHARM TS Adcock Longhorns RNL WILMA Running N Longhorns Class 9 Bulls MW EPIC Might As Well Ranch DUNN LUCKY SIGN Rolling D Ranch DRAGON DANCER SS Backwards Longhorns Class 10 Bulls HENRY 45 70 Bryant Cattle TJD ANNUITY Danley Cattle Inc. TJD IRON LAREDO Danley Cattle Inc. Class 11 Bulls SR WAYLON 8129 Struthoff Ranch AL BRAVEHEART 909 Anderson Longhorns SC SHATTERED Southern Longhorns Class 12 Bulls SR THREE EIGHTS 888 Struthoff Ranch TL REVOLT Outlaw Cattle Co. EXONORATED Wild Serenade Ranch Class 13 Bulls RAGNAR Bryant Cattle Co. 6CR PACIFIC RIO Clarks Ranch LAST CHANCE TROUBADOUR Crooked Horn Ranch Class 14 Bulls SCC TUFF AS HICKORY Simmons Cattle Co. WARLOCK HR Harrell Ranch
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Grand Champion Heifer: N8IVE DREAMZ, Hoosier Longhorns Grand Champion Bull: RAGNAR, Struthoff Ranch
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Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow
Presidents
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BE PREPARED. It’s the foundation of the Boy Scout Program and a lesson ingrained in my daily routine from a young age. At 7 years old, I began my journey to Eagle Scout which I earned at age 12. The journey was exciting and surprisingly quick – because I was always prepared. It’s simple to say those two words, but being prepared encompasses so much more. Prior to heading out for a show, think about how many days, weeks and months of preparation occur. Carefully planned feeding routines, halter breaking and working with your animal and grooming them to look their best for show day, vet visits, weigh ins, hoof trimming… all in preparation for the big day. The day of the show, you and your animal should be smooth in the ring; you know each others expectation, motions and concerns. Show day is your day to shine and you are prepared. What a great feeling, to BE PREPARED. As I begin my Junior year in high school, I am beginning to prepare for the next big step in my academics…college. Later this year, I’ll visit a few colleges (and still choose A & M), I’ll explore and fine tune my major and visit the Corps. We’re a few months into show season and I’ve carefully reviewed all the potential scholarships available through the TLBAA and various affiliates. Now is the time to be prepared. Become familiar with requirements for the scholarships and understand how and when to apply for each one. The future is just around the corner, are you prepared?
Jacob Lowrie Building the Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow Bright Futures
Photo Credit: Chester Reynolds
Former TLBT president, Tarah Moore, knows all about being prepared. Tarah diligently pursued her passion in the show ring and seized many opportunities to participate, grow and lead. Hard work and dedication to her plan allowed her to complete a college education (class of 2019) at Texas A&M utilizing scholarships. Her advice to young livestock exhibitors? “Lean in! Say yes to opportunities – be it academic, extracurricular or here within the livestock industry – even when they seem out of your comfort zone. You’ll never get these years back, but no one can take your experiences or the things you learn along the way from you.” 38 | October 2020
The Bright Futures Scholarship Fund was established in 2012 by the TLBAA Foundation. Mrs. Tiner, Chair of the Selection Committee, stated to date, over 25 scholarships ($1,500 each) have been awarded to graduating seniors of the TLBT. Cash donations can be made at any time to this scholarship fund. The TLBT service project last year raised funds for the scholarship fund, some silent auction items were designated for the fund and a few cash donations were directed to Bright Futures. In addition to the TLTB scholarship opportunity, most of the TLBT Affiliates and major livestock shows offer scholarships to graduating seniors. Don’t wait – research what’s available and BE PREPARED! #buildingabettertomorrow
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TLBT MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: 1.) What brought you into exhibiting livestock? When I moved from Michigan to Texas at the start of my 5th grade year, my family was visiting different churches where we met Stephen and Kim Head. When Stephen noticed I was not making friends very easily, he invited me over to meet some of his “friends”. Those friends ended up being Texas Longhorns, and I fell in love with them right away. The 2014 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was my very first show. From that moment on, I have loved being in and out of the show ring and have developed a passion for the breed over these past 7 years. 2.) How do you feel exhibiting livestock has prepared you for college? Exhibiting Texas Longhorns has taught me many life lessons and helped me develop stronger character. Working with the cattle has taught me good worth ethic, time management, and dedication. I believe these three very important habits or characteristics have helped prepare me for college.
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3.) When did you begin researching scholarship opportunities? I began researching scholarship opportunities my junior year of High School. I have already won some scholarship money through the Autobahn Youth Scholarship Tour. I believe it is very important to be diligent with scholarship applications. You might not win every scholarship you apply for, but you have no chance of winning if you don’t apply. Scholarships are basically free money…all it takes is some time and effort. 4.) What college will you be attending? Why did you choose this one? I am still exploring all of my options for college. Of the four colleges I have applied to, I am leaning towards Tarleton State University because they seem to have the best ranch management program. I plan to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science – Range and Ranch Management. 5.) How did you choose your major in college? My passion has been animals for as long as I can remember. I chose to focus on ranch management because it allows me to work with animals while also including the business aspect. I love being able to make my own decisions regarding the care and management of my cattle. Being able to operate a ranch as small as mine is still an adventure for me. This is definitely something I could see myself enjoy doing for the rest of my life. I believe it is important to choose a job that I will love.
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AFFILIATE NEWS
AFFILIATE UPDATES The show season has begun, and we are looking forward to Llano Western Days at John Kuykendall Arena and Events Center in Llano, Texas. We will once again be sharing the spotlight with PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding. Dates are October 16 – 18, 2020 and online registration has opened for the show and the futurity. You may either register and pay online or print out forms and PRESIDENT KATHY BRUNER mail a check. If you have any issues with your online entries, please contact KATHY@THEROCKINGBRANCH.COM Jill Rosales. Cattle check in is Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 4 pm to 8 pm. If you are unable to make it on time, please notify Bubba Bollier. Stalls will be assigned this year, so please be patient. Any questions regarding stalling please contact Jamie Wood. If you are unable to make it to move in on Thursday, we will have additional opportunity to unload on Friday from 8 am - 2 pm with the STLA Futurity 2020 starting at 4 pm. The judges will be Chase Vasut, Wes Smith, David Wars, Jodie Ging and Lana Hightower. This will be followed by Open Haltered Bulls which will be judged by David Wars. If you have questions about the futurity contact Jeremy Johnson. Saturday morning starts at 8 am with Open Haltered Females being judged by David Wars. The Non-Haltered Show (Females & Trophy Steers) will follow with Dr. Julie Pack judging. The PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding will start at 7 pm. Tickets will be available online when registering for $25. Last year it was a great night of bull riding and fireworks. This will also be your last chance to buy raffle tickets for the ATV. We will be drawing for the ATV during the bull riding. Contact Kathy Bruner if you are interested in purchasing a raffle ticket. Sunday will start with Cowboy Church in the Stands, with the Mini Longhorn Show starting as soon as church concludes. The Youth show will begin upon conclusion of the Mini Show. The judge for both shows will be Russell Fairchild. So, make your plans to join us in Llano for a weekend of good friends, beautiful Texas Longhorns and bull riding.
SOUTH TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION
Well, 2020 has caused several unforeseen things happen in our lives, industry and with our affiliates. Shows and other events had to be canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Then to add more suffering, our affiliate area was hit with a major hurricane at the end of August. Please keep our folks in Deep East Texas, Southeast Texas, Arkansas and all of Louisiana in your TINA DUBOSE PRESIDENT thoughts and prayers as they are trying to recover from the devastation that TINADUBOSE10@GMAIL.COM was brought on by this storm. On a positive note, we are still having our Annual Fall Show in Lufkin, Texas at the George Henderson Expo Center on October 30th through November 1st. Postmarked entry deadline is October 19th. We will start our show weekend with a potluck dinner, followed by a Points Show. Our show continues on Saturday with the World Qualifying Open Show, which includes both haltered and non-haltered standard and miniature longhorns. We will finish Saturday’s events with the Costume Contest, games and our annual calf giveaway. Closing out the weekend on Sunday, we will start with Bleacher Church and conclude with our TLBT Youth Show on Sunday. We are excited this show is going to happen as planned, especially after three of our events had to be canceled due to the pandemic. As of right now, our World Qualifying Show on March 25 through 27, 2021, at the South Texas State Fair in Beaumont, Texas is still on. We will ARK-LA-TEX Fall Show Exhibitors keep everyone posted if this changes. Our first Pineywood Heifer Futurity scheduled for June of 2020, had to be canceled and rescheduled. Our new date has been set for June 11 through 12, 2021. The futurity will be held at the George Henderson Expo Center in Lufkin, Texas. Please mark your calendars. Please consider being a Sponsor for the above mentioned events. You can go to our website www. arklatexlonghorns.com for entry forms, sponsor sheets and event updates.
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Longhorn cattle are gaining ground in the Upper Midwest!! There is no argument that there is a large population of Longhorns and Longhorn producers in states like Texas. I frequently say, if I weren’t a South Dakotan, I would be a Texan. I love the state, the people… and the Longhorns. That GORDON HOWIE said, it is really exciting to see the enthusiasm and the growing market for PRESIDENT Longhorn cattle in our region. GKHOWIE@YAHOO.COM The efforts to promote Longhorn cattle and producers in the Upper Midwest is paying dividends. The 5th Annual World Qualifying Longhorn Show and the 2nd Annual Top Hand Invitational Longhorn Sale are in the books. As we look at the results, we can draw some conclusions that are very intriguing: • Producers from across the nation are discovering this NEW and GROWING market. The proof is in the pudding. The 2nd Annual Top Hand Invitational Longhorn Sale included cattle from many strong programs from established market areas. • More buyers are emerging from the Upper Midwest. A large number of the cattle offered this year were purchased by NEW breeders and GROWING producers in this region. Many of them may never travel 12 hours to attend a Longhorn sale, but they WILL BUY Longhorns when they are made available closer to home. • Prices are increasing. The sale average was over $200 higher this year. Every step forward is a good one. • Quality Longhorns sell well. Everywhere. • The 5th Annual World Qualifying Longhorn Show was our best yet. Participants drove all day and night to be part of this show. They left happy!! Promoting Longhorns and developing a market is hard work. It’s not without problems and challenges, but the rewards are great! The value of Longhorn cattle is on the increase too. In our region, a good Longhorn cow is easily worth two or three times the value of the average commercial cow, when properly marketed. Longhorn beef sales are also on the rise. Promotion of the health benefits of Longhorn beef by individual producers is paying off. It will be fun to see where that goes in the next year or two.
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Featured Member of the GPTLA Danny & Susie Tadwell are dedicated Longhorn producers from Wyoming who are committed to the GPTLA. Danny’s trophy steer, Flat Iron, won Grand Champion for the third straight year at the World Qualifying Longhorn Show in Rapid City this year. One of Susie’s cow won Grand Champion. That’s an accomplishment, when the competition is strong from all across the nation. They were also volume buyers this year at the Top Hand Invitational Longhorn Sale. They represent the kind of enthusiasm that is making the Upper Midwest an important growing market. We are excited to have them on the GPTLA team!! The Great Plains Texas Longhorn Association will continue to take new ground as we work to help Longhorn breeders and promote Longhorn cattle. We would love to have you join us in this effort. You can join by sending your name, address, email & phone number to 15372 Antelope Creek Rd., Rapid City, SD 57703. Annual membership dues are only $25.00. Lifetime membership is $250.00 As our first major frost hit last evening, we are hoping that this isn’t the start of an early winter but with 2020 anything is expected. Have heard from members that this year’s calf crop is looking good and sale prices have been better than expected. The Board of Directors is meeting by conference call on the 11th and will be able to provide the membership with some updated event DEB LESYK plans for the association. As with everyone, there are still strong guidelines PRESIDENT about how many can socialize at events and for Saskatchewan, we have been 306-867-9427 asked to limit our out of province travel to essential only. It just seems that everyday there are new guidelines. Ron Walker’s sale in November is the next opportunity to see what’s available for sale from his herd and several others.
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AFFILIATES: Please submit your news to myra@tlbaa.org each month. You may include photos. If you wish for names to be included under photos, please supply those captions. All news and photos need to be submitted by the end of the second month prior to publication date. (For example, December news items need to be turned in by October 31st)
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Show Results CENTRAL STATES FAIR
Youth Female Junior Champion: TOMAHAWK TULIP C4, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX Youth Female Junior Champion Reserve: HD JUST A LIL SASS, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX
August 23, 2020 OPEN HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS 4: 1. CCR BLUE JEAN QUEEN, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX 2. BELLE SHEEZA HOT BABE 8, Belle Longhorns, LLC, DOUGLAS, WY CLASS 5: 1. CT AMERICAN SISTER, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX 2. TOMAHAWK TULIP C4, Grant Tinkis, COLLEYVILLE, TX Haltered Female Junior Champion: CT AMERICAN SISTER, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve: TOMAHAWK TULIP C4, Grant Tinkis, COLLEYVILLE, TX CLASS 8: 1. LR LIBERTY, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 9: 1. WIC SAFFRON, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX 2. RHL AMELIE, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX CLASS 10: 1. NEON DISCOVERY CP, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX 2. HAYWIRE GRACYN, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 11: 1. SUNRISE SANDRA, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX 2. LV TENBAR, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX Haltered Female Senior Champion: LR LIBERTY, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: SUNRISE SANDRA, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX Haltered Female Grand Champion: CT AMERICAN SISTER, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: LR LIBERTY, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 16: 1. TL MINNIE PEARL, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX 2. OBRYANS ROAN THRILL, Scot & Jodie O’Bryan, BELVIDERE, SD CLASS 17: 1. AUNT JEMIMA 012, Ryan Johnson, BIG HORN, WY 2. ANDERS MW MAPLE WISH, Art Anders, CRAWFORD, NE Haltered Mature Female Champion: TL MINNIE PEARL, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: AUNT JEMIMA 012, Ryan Johnson, BIG HORN, WY
OPEN HALTERED BULL DIVISION
CLASS 23: 1. THE EQUALIZER, Kris Johnson, BIG HORN, WY 2. ANDERS METAL JACKET, Art Anders, CRAWFORD, NE CLASS 24: 1. MAXIMUS TENBAR, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX 2. S4J TSO VERY ABEL, Levi Sosebee, RED OAK, TX Haltered Bull Junior Champion: MAXIMUS TENBAR, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX Haltered Bull Junior Champion Reserve: THE EQUALIZER, Kris Johnson, BIG HORN, WY CLASS 27: 1. TL CRUSADER, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX 2. BROWNIE 9519, Art (Sonny) A. Smith, GERING, NE CLASS 28.22: 1. BELLE GUNNA B SALTY 99, Belle Longhorns, LLC, DOUGLAS, WY CLASS 29: 1. OBRYANS CASSIUS, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX 2. ANDERS RED CHIPS, Art Anders, CRAWFORD, NE Haltered Bull Senior Champion: TL CRUSADER, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX Haltered Bull Senior Champion Reserve: OBRYANS CASSIUS, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX Haltered Bull Grand Champion: TL CRUSADER, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX Haltered Bull Grand Champion Reserve: MAXIMUS TENBAR, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX
PRODUCE OF DAM
CLASS 34: 1. ANDERS MW MAPLE WISH, Art Anders, CRAWFORD, NE
GET OF SIRE
CLASS 8: 1. LR LIBERTY, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 9: 1. RHL AMELIE, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX 2. WIC SAFFRON, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 10: 1. HAYWIRE GRACYN, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX 2. SJ WINNIN’ JEWEL, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX CLASS 11: 1. SKH SHOWGIRL, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX 2. LV TENBAR, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX Youth Female Senior Champion: HAYWIRE GRACYN, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX Youth Female Senior Champion Reserve: SJ WINNIN’ JEWEL, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX Youth Female Grand Champion: HAYWIRE GRACYN, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX Youth Female Grand Champion Reserve: SJ WINNIN’ JEWEL, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX
YOUTH BULL DIVISION
CLASS 19: 1. ANDERS METAL JACKET, DALLI ANDERS, CRAWFORD, NE 2. ANDERS BULLETPROOF, CASH ANDERS, CRAWFORD, NE CLASS 20: 1. S4J TSO VERY ABEL, Levi Sosebee, RED OAK, TX 2. OBRYANS CLEAR LEGEND, Mason Nix, MURDO, SD CLASS 21: 1. TL CRUSADER, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX Youth Bull Grand Champion: S4J TSO VERY ABEL, Levi Sosebee, RED OAK, TX
YOUTH STEER DIVISION
CLASS 30: 1. DENVER DYNAMITE C4, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX Youth Steer Grand Champion: DENVER DYNAMITE C4, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX
TROPHY STEER DIVISION
CLASS 1: 1. JASLD IRON Z RI-DICULOUS, Joseph A. or Sharon L. Di Pasqua, WHEATLAND, WY 2. BOOT JACK 800, Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY CLASS 2: 1. ALLIANCE OF STARS, Kris Johnson, BIG HORN, WY 2. COSMO COWBOY, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX Steer Junior Champion: ALLIANCE OF STARS, Kris Johnson, BIG HORN, WY Steer Junior Champion Reserve: JASLD IRON Z RI-DICULOUS, Joseph A. or Sharon L. Di Pasqua, WHEATLAND, WY CLASS 5: 1. RR RIVER RANGER, Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY 2. BRUTUS 501, Christopher Nix, MURDO, SD CLASS 6: 1. FLAT IRON, Daniel Tadewald, VAN TASSELL, WY 2. ANDERS THE DUKE, Art Anders, CRAWFORD, NE Steer Senior Champion: FLAT IRON, Daniel Tadewald, VAN TASSELL, WY Steer Senior Champion Reserve: RR RIVER RANGER, Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY Steer Grand Champion: FLAT IRON, Daniel Tadewald, VAN TASSELL, WY Steer Grand Champion Reserve: ALLIANCE OF STARS, Kris Johnson, BIG HORN, WY
WORLD SHOW 2020 CORRECTION
The following photo was omitted in the August 2020 edition of Trails
Magazine. While the caption was correct, the incorrect photo was displayed. We apologize for the error and any confusion it may have caused.
CLASS 35: 1. ANDERS MAPLE RANGER, Art Anders, CRAWFORD, NE
NON-HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS 4: 1. SHENANDOAH 02, Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY Non-Haltered Female Junior Champion: SHENANDOAH 02, Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY CLASS 10: 1. MCR KIDS FINALE, L.D. and Debbie McIntyre, WOLBACH, NE 2. JUST HIT THE MARK, Harvey and DonnaThiessen, DANNEBROG, NE CLASS 11: 1. SPOTZ, Art (Sonny) A. Smith, GERING, NE 2. MOLLY 18/2, Art (Sonny) A. Smith, GERING, NE Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion: SPOTZ, Art (Sonny) A. Smith, GERING, NE Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: MCR KIDS FINALE, L.D. and Debbie McIntyre, WOLBACH, NE Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion: SPOTZ, Art (Sonny) A. Smith, GERING, NE Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: MCR KIDS FINALE, L.D. and Debbie McIntyre, WOLBACH, NE CLASS 16: 1. FANCIE PANTS HCR, Gordon & Connie Howie, RAPID CITY, SD 2. FULL MOON 68, Susie Tadewald, VAN TASSELL, WY CLASS 17: 1. IMPERIAL SADIE, Scot & Jodie O’Bryan, BELVIDERE, SD 2. EZT’S WALLFLOWER, Gordon & Connie Howie, RAPID CITY, SD CLASS 18: 1. LJL SMOKIN CHEROKEE, Susie Tadewald, VAN TASSELL, WY 2. MANDOLIN RAIN, Kris Johnson, BIG HORN, WY CLASS 19: 1. ANDERS TYS LADY, Art Anders, CRAWFORD, NE 2. JULIO’S SUGAR, Art (Sonny) A. Smith, GERING, NE Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion: LJL SMOKIN CHEROKEE, Susie Tadewald, VAN TASSELL, WY Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: ANDERS TYS LADY, Art Anders, CRAWFORD, NE
YOUTH FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS 4: 1. SKH WHATAGAL, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX 2. CCR BLUE JEAN QUEEN, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 5: 1. TOMAHAWK TULIP C4, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX 2. HD JUST A LIL SASS, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX
Youth Female Senior & Grand Champion Reserve: Hi 5’s Roxy Owned by Cody Himmelreich - Shown by Clarice Francis
Show results are published after the official show records are received and verified at the TLBAA office. If there are any known issues, they will be resolved before the results are published.
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Advertising Index —A— A & S Land & Cattle.....................................45 American Livestock.....................................27 Anderson, Frank Jr. and III...........................8 Arch Acres.................................................... 44 Astera Meadows......................................... 46 —B—
—H— Helm Cattle Co............................................45 Herdsman Legends.....................................35 Hicks Longhorns...........................................8 Hickman Longhorns...................................45 Hired Hand Software..................................29 Hubbell Longhorns...................................IBC Hudson-Valentine Auctions....................3, 5
Bar H Ranch................................................. 44 Beadle Land & Cattle................................. 44 Bennett Longhorn Cattle Co......................8 Bentwood Ranch........................................ 46 Big Valley Longhorns................................. 44 Black Mule Press......................................... 20 BPT Longhorns..............................................8 Buckhorn Cattle Co................................... 44 Bull Creek Longhorns................................... 7 Butler Breeders......................................... 8-9 Butler Breeders Online Futurity..................9 Butler Breeders Sale.................................... 11
Husky Branding Irons.................................42
Butler Museum..............................................9
Little Ace Cattle Co.................................. 8, 9
—C— Caballo Bravo Longhorns......................... 44 Callicrate.......................................................27 Cedar View Ranch...................................... 44 Champion Genetics....................................42 Christa Cattle Co...........................................9
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King, Terry.................................................... 44 —L— Lightning Longhorns..................................45 Lodge Creek Longhorns........................... 44 Lone Wolf Ranch.........................................45 Long M Ranch..............................................45 Lucas Ranch................................................ 44 —M— McLeod Ranch...............................................9 Moriah Farms...............................................45
Dalgood Longhorns......................................9 Danley Cattle, Inc........................................25 DCCI Equipment.........................................42 Diamond C Ranch...................................... 44 Diamond Q Longhorns............................. 44 Dickinson Cattle Co...................................BC Double C Ranch................................. IFC, 44
—R— R 3 Hilltop Ranch..................................39, 45 Rio Vista Ranch..............................................9 Roberts Longhorns.......................................9 Rockin Hil Longhorns................................ 44 Rockin I Longhorns.................................... 46 Rocking P Longhorns...................................9 Rocky Mountain Longhorns.................... 44 Rolling D Ranch.......................................... 44 Ross Ranch Horns.......................................45
Elm Springs Acres........................................45
Running Arrow Longhorns........................39
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Falls Creek Longhorns..................................8 FHR Longhorns................................... IFC, 45 Flying D Ranch.............................................45
Sand Hills Ranch......................................... 44
“Nice to Nose Ya!” Thanks to Maria Baker of Elgin, TX for the submission.
—T— Thate Cattle Co.......................................8, 13 Thurmond Longhorns................................45 TLBAA Beef Producers...............................19 Triple R Ranch (TX)........................................9 Triple S Bar Ranch.......................................45 TS Adcock Longhorns............................... 46 —W— Walkers U7-................................................. 46 WB Longhorns.............................................45 Westhaven Longhorns.............................. 44 Wichita Fence Company...........................39
Safari B Ranch............................................. 44 Singing Coyote Ranch.............................. 46
Flying Diamond Ranch.............................. 44
Spring Creek Farms.......................................9
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SS Longhorns...............................................45
Glendenning Farms..................................... 15
Star Creek Ranch.........................................45
GVR Longhorns...........................................45
Struthoff Ranch........................................... 46
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Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic.......... 21, 23 El Coyote Ranch............................................ 1
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Jo-Lin Ranch................................................45
Moose Willow Ranch................................. 44
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Jack Mountain Ranch.................................46 J.M.R. Cattle Co...........................................45
Crazy Cattle Co...........................................45
Doug Hunt Longhorns.............................. 46
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SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 2020 OCTOBER 1-3 • TLBAA Horn Showcase, Lawton, OK. Pam Robison 817-625-6241 or pam@tlbaa.org OCTOBER 9-10 • Texas Longhorn Legacy Sale, Grapevine, TX. Contact Chase Vasut, chasevasut@yahoo.com or Bear Davidson, beardavidson@ymail.com. OCTOBER 9-11 • OTLA Fall Show, Sycamore Springs Arena, Locust Grove, OK. Contact David Edwards, dledwards.texaslonghorncattle@ gmail.com, (918) 557-0362. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers & Youth. OCTOBER 16-18 • STLA Llano Longhorn Show, Llano, TX. Entry Deadline Oct. 9. Bubba Bollier 325-247-6249 bollier7572@yahoo.com, Sandi Nordhausen 512-750-1350 / sandi.nordhausen@gmail.com or Merrilou Russell, 361-781-4221, mrcactusgirl13@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, & Youth. Trophy Steers, Miniatures. OCTOBER 30-NOV. 1 • Ark-La-Tex Annual Fall Show, George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center, Lufkin ,TX. Contact Jessica Wade, 903-948-5194 or dubosejessica@yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth, and Miniatures.
NOVEMBER 2020 NOVEMBER 14 • Texas Longhorn & Ranch Horse Fall Select Sale, Crossroads Centre, Oyen, AB. Ron Walker, 403-548-6684, Cell 403528-0200, walkersu7texaslonghorns@gmail.com, www.walkerslonghorns.com NOVEMBER 20-22 • Kaufman Police Association Longhorn Show, Henderson County Fairgrounds, Kaufman, TX. Entry deadline Oct. 31st. Joel Norris, (972) 533-4945 or joel1983@embarqmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered & Youth. Trophy Steers & Miniatures. DECEMBER 11-13 • NTLBA Holiday Extravaganza, Contact Dr. Justin A. Sabio (940) 902-3244 or drjustinsabio@gmail.com. DECEMBER 11-13 • STLA Winterfest, Brackenridge Recreational Center, Edna, TX. Entry deadline December 2. Merrilou Russell mrcactusgirl13@gmail.com or 361-781-4221. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Points Only & Miniatures.
MARCH 13 • Rodeo Austin, Travis County Fairgrounds, Austin, TX. Contact Kathy Bruner, kathy@therockingbranch.com, (512) 689-8624. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth & Miniatures. MARCH 25-26 • YMBL South Texas State Fair Longhorn Show, Ford Fairgrounds, Beaumont, TX. Jessica Wade dubosejessica@yahoo.com or 903-948-5194. Qualifying Haltered, Youth & Trophy Steers. MARCH 26-27 • Texoma Spring Classic, Overbrook, OK. Sale hosts: Bob & Pam Loomis, Dale Hunt & Sherrill Caddell. Contact Dale Hunt 402-214-4851 or Bob Loomis 580-276-7498 MARCH 26-28 • OTLA Spring Shoot-Out, Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater, OK. Contact David Edwards, dledwards. texaslonghorncattle@gmail.com, (918) 557-0362. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth & Youth Points Only.
APRIL 2021
APRIL 9-10 • 8th Annual Blue Ridge Longhorn Sale, Contact Bubba Bollier at bollier7572@yahoo.com or 325-247-6249. APRIL 9 • Southeastern Winchester Futurity, Lexington, KY. Contact Terry King at tklonghorns@centurylink.net or 850-299-6875; Nancy Dunn at nancydunn2010@windstream.net or 334-318-0887; Jimmy Jones at horseshoejlonghorns@gmail.com or 334-652-9599. APRIL 9-10 • Hudson-Valentine Bluegrass Sale, Lexington, KY. Contact Lorinda Valentine at panthercreekranch@att.net or 270-996-2046. APRIL 23-25 • Great Western Trail Days, Goree Expo Center, Coleman, TX. Contact Ashlee Miller, slickrockdesigns@gmail.com, (325) 6692292 or Catherine Morris, morriscatran@taylortel.net, (325) 829-9219. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth & Youth Points Only. APRIL 30-MAY 1 • Red McCombs Fiesta Sale, Johnson City, TX. Contact Alan & Teresa Sparger at dodgeram52@yahoo.com or 210-445-8798. MAY 6-8 • Millennium Futurity, Somervell Expo Center, Glen Rose, TX. Entry forms available at www.millenniumfuturity.com. Christy Randolph 713-703-8458 or lpinesranch@aol.com MAY 28-29 • Hudson-Valentine Fort Worth Stockyards Longhorn Auction, River Ranch Stockyards. Lorinda Valentine (270) 996-2046 or panthercreekranch@att.net.
JUNE 2021
JANUARY 2021 JANUARY 15-19 • Texas Longhorn Weekend, Fort Worth, TX. Pam Robison 817-625-6241 x 106 or pam at tlbaa.org
Jan 15 - Affiliates Presidents Meeting, Board Meeting, Annual Membership Meeting, Awards Presentation Jan 16 - Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic Sale Jan 17 - TLBT Youth Show at Fort Worth Stock Show Jan 18 - TLBAA Open Show at Fort Worth Stock Show
FEBRUARY 2021
FEBRUARY 19-21 • San Angelo Stock Show, San Angelo Fairgrounds, San Angelo, TX. Dennis Urbantke dennis@thlonghorns.com or 325656-9321. Qualifying Haltered, Youth & Youth Points Only. MARCH 12-13 • NTLBA Spring Show, Hopkins County Civic Center, Sulphur Springs, TX. “Ontime” entry deadline Feb. 24th. John Oliver 972-268-0083, joliver210@yahoo.com or Brenda Oliver 972-268-0031, boliver84@yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth, Youth Points Only, Trophy Steers & Miniatures. 48 | October 2020
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JUNE 11-12 • Pineywood’s Futurity, Angelina Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401, 4tlonghorns@gmail.com or David Wars (936) 404-2116. www.arklatexlonghorns. JUNE 18-19 • The Oregon Trail Sale, Dundee, Oregon. Scott Picker 503-572-5656, Scott@aspencreeklandscaping.com.
AUGUST 2021 AUGUST 20-21 • 5 Star Longhorn Production Sale, Fort Worth, TX. Contact Dale Hunt 402-214-4851 or Bob Loomis 580-276-7498
SEPTEMBER 2021 SEPTEMBER 10-11 • Struthoff Deep In The Heart Of Texas Sale, San Antonio, TX. Lynn Struthoff (210) 473-7768, Josie Struthoff (210) 6013464 or Lori McCarty (817) 991-8825. SEPTEMBER 11-12 • East Coast Longhorn Futurity and Sale, Culpepper, VA. Bear Davidson (540) 687-0050/beardavidson@ymail. com or Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654
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