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Serving the Bos indicus the Truth Cattle Industry of America As we go into Spring, the spirits of most cat- The EAR Magazine c/o AMS Genetics tlemen and women are running high. Thanks PO Box 10 to much needed rains, tanks and creeks are fill- Wheelock, TX 77882 ing up. Warm weather, in addition, has made Physical: winter pastures jump, and I have even heard of 10541 E OSR a few ranchers in good enough shape to quit Hearne, TX 77859 feeding (or at least rest their checkbooks for Phone: 979/219-4599 the moment). To help attitudes even farther, Fax: 979/828-5532 the age old commerce system of supply and www.theearmagazine.com The next generation of the demand should make for a healthy reward for cattle industry - Grady Gariss. those ranchers that toughed it out through the Crystal Devoll drought and have big, stout calves to sell now. Editor/Publisher 979/820-8358 [email protected] It has been talked and written about for several months now, but it doesn’t hurt to say it again; we are seeing, and will see for the Brad Wright foreseeable future, all-time record highs for cattle prices. While this Billing 979/219-4599 market is exciting from a cow-calf perspective, feeders and packers [email protected] are dealing with increased inputs, increased calf prices, and decreased supply. It is going to become increasingly important for calves to ex- Mark Cowan Advertising Sales cel in growth and efficiency to be profitable throughout all phases of 903/495-4522 the industry. Because of this fact, feeders are becoming keenly aware [email protected] of the ability for Bos indicus influenced steers to grow faster, eat less, Kyle Devoll exhibit lower morbidity and mortality rates, have a greater red meat Advertising Sales yield, and some genetic lines are very competitive with Angus for 979/820-8362 marbling. All of these attributes are contributing to a decreased bias [email protected] to “ear” and a promising outlook for Bos indicus breeders through- Richard Hood out the U.S. Advertising Sales 979/225-6140 [email protected] One of the most exciting things about this time of year is stock show season in Texas. The Ft. Worth Stock Show just wrapped up Trey Kirkpatrick with another great show. Another sign of good times ahead with Advertising Sales 979/324-5518 the annual commercial female sale averaging over $2500 per head [email protected] and the Grand Champion Steer garnering $230,000. By the time this magazine hits your mail box, the San Antonio Stock Show will Member: be coming to a close and many breeders headed to Houston for the internationally famous, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. If you get a chance, make sure you come out to observe the hard work and dedication of so many in this industry, and above all, support our Published on the first day of each month. Correspondence on all phases of youth – the future ambassadors of our industry. the cattle business is invited. Publisher reserves exclusive right to accept or reject advertising or editorial material submitted for publication in The EAR magazine. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to : The EAR c/o AMS Genetics, PO Box 10, Wheelock, Texas 77882, 979-219-4599, FAX 979-828- We look forward to serving you. 5532. Brad Wright
4 | march 2012 The EAR The EAR march 2012 | 5 The Science of Bos indicus featuring Dr. Joe Paschal Professor & Livestock Specialist A Unique Texas AgriLife Extension Corpus Christi, Texas Opportunity
This year, the Beef Improvement Federation will have its 44th not only by their Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting in Houston member organi- on April 18-20, sponsored jointly by Texas AgriLife Extension, zations but also Texas A&M University System and the American Brahman through their annual meeting (held in a different location each Breeders Association. The Beef Improvement Federation or year, usually in the Spring) where purebred cattle breeders, BIF is composed of beef cattle organizations that are interested commercial cattle producers, university and USDA research- in genetic evaluation and improvement of beef cattle. ers, state Extension and breed association members, and BIF staff can get together and learn about progress in beef cattle Background of the Beef Improvement Federation genetics. Before 1950 performance testing was done by individual breeders and was not generally standardized (for contemporary When I first attended a BIF meeting it was in Denver in 1980 group effects such as age, gender, or dam effects). That made and I was a young staff member of the American International it impossible to accurately compare records of bulls managed Charolais Association (AICA). I remember that most breed as- differently and from one area of a state to another area, much sociations at that time were doing most of their performance less one state to another! In 1955, Performance Registry Inter- recording for birth, weaning, and yearling weight but some national was founded by some farsighted individuals to provide were also investigating carcass traits. There was no argument some sort of standardization to measure beef cattle to be able that bulls were heavier than heifers at birth and weaning and to improve selection accuracy by adjusting for some of these that at weaning steer calves were in between, but there was effects. About this time some state Extension Beef Cattle Im- serious discussion, even arguments, about what traits were im- provement Associations were formed to aid beef cattle breeders portant to measure and how they should be adjusted for non- in their efforts. In the 1960s, beef breed associations began to genetic effects. take on the charge with Red Angus the first to require perfor- mance information with new registrations. Most breeds at that time used the value “Estimated Breed- ing Value” or EBV. Some animal breeders had found and had What is interesting to many who don’t know is that beef cattle validated that a new tool based on a better statistical model performance testing has a long history in Texas and the south- predicted more accurate and easier to use values called “Ex- ern US. Texas was the location of the first central bull gain test pected Progeny Difference” or EPD. I don’t remember all of in 1941. The Southern US was responsible for the widespread the meeting but much time was spent discussing if we (the use of Bos indicus genetics and the site of the creation of new breed associations) should continue to use the EBV or switch breeds (Beefmaster, Brahman, Braford, Brangus, Red Brangus, to EPD. In those days all the bigger breed associations had Santa Gertrudis, Simbrah, and others) and their respective their own computer programmers; AICA had 3 as I remember breed associations. and IBM 360/370 mainframe computers that were as big as small trucks. Input required key punch machines (cards were The BIF not only encouraged the use of standardized perfor- used to enter data into the computer), card readers (to read the mance measurements but served as a point of contact for re- cards), tape drives (to store data), and a whole lot of air con- search to develop and evaluate new methods of measurement ditioning to keep all those machines cool. Changing anything and standards, to investigate new economically important about performance reporting required a program rewrite and traits, and to determine the best methods for breed associations an explanation to committees and boards and programmers. to measure, evaluate, and report data to their breeders. Over the next 32 years BIF has investigated the best way to One of the most important priorities of BIF is education, record and report new traits, such as stayability, residual feed 6 | march 2012 The EAR intake, temperament, and how to better compare cattle of dif- Friday morning the latest results from the National Beef Qual- ferent breeds with tools like Across Breed EPD. One of the ity Audit will be covered and a panel representing cow calf, biggest challenges has been how to use genomic information feeder, processor, and retailer levels of the industry will talk from genetic testing companies such as Igenity about what it means to the cow calf and pure- Past Presidents and Pfizer to improve on the accuracy of EPD bred sectors of the industry. Following that, for animals with both genomic and phenotypic Frank Baker Initial Chair “New Advancements in Epigenetics and Fetal data as well as animals with only a genomic Clarence Burch 1969-1970 Programming” will be presented. Epigenetics test. Doug Bennett 1971-1972 is a new field which looks into the changes in The 2012 BIF Meeting David Nichols 1973-1974 gene expression that are heritable even though Texas has been the host to BIF meetings twice Ray Meyers 1975-1976 the genes themselves have not changed. These changes have been caused by non-genetic fac- before, in 1990 and 2001, both times in San Martin Jorgensen 1977-1978 Antonio, and BIF preferred to go to somewhere tors and may act to silence or stimulate genes James Bennett 1979 else. Chris Shivers, Executive Vice President of and may last for several generations. Some the American Brahman Breeders Association Mark Keffeler 1980 of these epigenetic changes are favorable and and BIF Board Member offered his assistance Jack Farmer 1981 some are not but they are at work and do need if we went to Houston and it made sense eco- Roger Winn 1982 to be understood. The last speaker of the morn- ing will discuss the “Role of Gestational Envi- nomically for folks flying in with Houston be- Steve Radakovich 1983 ing a hub. I agree that driving to and around in ronment on Progeny Performance”. It is well Bill Borror 1984 Houston can be difficult but all the meetings documented that maternal health in humans are at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and anywhere Gene Schroeder 1985 plays a significant role in the health of babies, you need to be we are going to take you. We are Henry Gardiner 1986 not only as neonatals but also as adults. The old going to get kicked off on Wednesday night, Harvey Lemmon 1987 adage “You can’t starve a profit out of a cow” April 18th, with a Southwestern welcome and Bob Dickinson 1988-1989 is true because it shows in the lack of perfor- mance of her calf. reception and then an opening presentation Jack Chase 1990-1991 on the “Impact of Bos indicus Genetics on the Friday afternoon’s committee meetings on Jim Leachman 1992-1993 Global Beef Industry”. Advancements in Producer Applications, Ad- Marvin Nichols 1994 vancements in Genetic Prediction, and Live Thursday morning (April 19th) is the official Glenn Brinkman 1995 Animal, Carcass, and Endpoint, depending on start of the Annual meeting and begins with Burke Healey 1996 your interest, are as informative as the main a “Historical Overview of Animal Breeding Gary Johnson 1997 program. I am not sure what the other com- mittees are going to discuss but I know that and Genetics in the South”. Following that are Jed Dillard 1998 presentations on “Cow Size and Efficiency and the Live Animal, Carcass, and Endpoint com- Willie Altenburg 1999 the Potential Reduction in Loss of Comple- mittee is going to cover how to measure dis- mentarity” and “Breeding Cattle to Fit the En- Galen Fink 2000 position in cattle (in a standardized manner) vironment”. After the morning break a series Connee Quinn 2001 and current issues with the carcass beef indus- of speakers will discuss the impact of economi- Richard McClung 2002 try (not just marbling). The cost for the entire cally relevant traits (longevity, temperament, S.R. Evans, Jr. 2003 meeting (Wednesday through Friday after- noon) is $185 if you register by March 24th reproduction, weight and carcass merit) for Jimmy Holliman 2004 commercial cow calf production. at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/events and Lynn Pelton 2005 type in Beef Improvement. That afternoon the awards luncheon for the Chris Christensen 2006 Pioneer, Continuing Service, and Ambassador Lora Rose 2007 On Saturday the 21st, for those who are inter- Awards will be held which honors folks who Tommy Brown 2008 ested, there will be two bus tours of historic ranches raising American breed cattle includ- have been instrumental in shaping genetic Brian McColluh 2009 evaluation in beef cattle, educating others, and ing the Brahman operations of J.D. Hudgins, Ben Eggers 2010 assisting with the dissemination of informa- Inc. and V8 Ranches, Wendt Santa Gertrudis, tion to the industry. After lunch, three of the Larry Mehlhoff 2011 Nolan Ryan Beefmaster, and Graham Land and six standing committees of BIF will meet: Ad- Cattle Co. Feedyard. These bus tours will leave vancements in Cowherd Efficiency and Selection (these will Saturday morning and return that afternoon and cost $50. meet together) and Advancements in Emerging Technology. These committees review short topics of note from invited pre- If you have any questions about the upcoming BIF Annual senters on topics of interest. We will wrap up the evening going Meeting, feel free to contact me at 361-265-9203 or j-pas- by bus to a covered arena and hall for a Nolan Ryan Tender [email protected]. v Aged Beef steak dinner and a cattle handling demonstration.
The EAR march 2012 | 7 Tthe Bos inducus Advantage - Growth & Efficency with Maternal Attributes
by Tommy Perkins, Ph.D., PAS Executive Vice President - Beefmaster Breeders United
What an interesting time for the cattle industry. We have greater profitability or minimal losses by cutting per cow costs. These cost the lowest number of cows in the United States since the cutting measures are built into the Bos indicus influenced female. 1950’s, we have had the smallest calf crop in sixty years The use of Bos indicus genetics will offer the advantage of breed and we have an ongoing drought that continues in many complimentarity. It can combine the strengths of each to produce progeny that should have optimum levels of performance for multiple traits of parts of the south. This could be good in the long term as importance. For example, a cross between a commercial Angus cow and record high prices are being predicted for the next decade. a Beefmaster bull would combine high levels of marbling from the Angus These interesting dynamics lead me to believe that there with high efficiency and growth of the Beefmaster. Thus, the resulting crossbred progeny should combine quality grade and cost of production is a tremendous opportunity awaiting us in the beef cattle attributes to maximize value in a retained ownership management system. industry. The Bos indicus breeds will certainly be a major This mating would allow the producer to optimize Bos Taurus percentage part of the herd rebuilding that is bound to occur sooner in an excellent replacement female or a fast growing, efficient, high quality than later in the United States. feeder calf. Bos indicus cattle offer the advantages of heterosis retention and breed Bos indicus breeds, such as Beefmaster, Brahman, Braford, Brangus, complimentarity as previously discussed in this article. Composite Santa Gertrudis and Simbrah, are known to add disease tolerance, insect breeds of cattle, such as Beefmasters, are as easy to manage as any other tolerance, heat tolerance, longevity, maternal abilities and hardiness. When straightbred. Two-, three-, or four-breed composites retain 50%, 67%, used in a crossbreeding program, these breeds will generally add growth and 75% of maximum heterosis, respectively. Additionally, Two-, three-, and efficiency in all phases of the production chain. This added growth or four-breed composites improve productivity of the cowherd by 12%, and efficiency will put dollars in your pocket at the cow-calf level and all 15%, and 17%, respectively. Therefore, Bos indicus influenced composite the way through the feedlot phase, giving you the best of both worlds. You cattle offer the perfect balance of convenience, breed complimentarity, and get all the convenience traits in the female along with a crossbred, high heterosis retention. performing calf with adequate carcass traits. Commercial crossbred calves offer advantages in heterosis as well as breed Traditionally, the Bos indicus influenced cow was known to excel in the complimentarity. However, larger economic benefits from crossbreeding very hot and humid environments of the southern United States as well result from the use of crossbred cows. Retained cross bred females offer as in South and Central America. These females provided fleshing ability, maternal heterotic improvement. These females show improvement in efficiency and higher conception percentages that are unequalled in the beef reproductive performance, longevity, and efficiency. The crossbred cow industry when put under limited forage and high temperature constraints. improves calf survivability to weaning as well as increased weaning weights Today you can expect more of the same with more predictability as breed of those calves. Research has shown that crossbred cows offer about a associations have provided multiple EPDs for improved accuracy of 5% increase in calving rate and a 5-8% increase in longevity. Lifetime selection. Most breeds include EPDs to improve the overall growth and productivity records indicate an additional calf or 550-600 pounds of maternal attributes of their respective breed. Many have added carcass weaning weight over the cow’s life. traits to their genetic analysis to improve muscling and marbling through the use of harvest data and live animal ultrasound data. As a commercial bull buyer, I ask that you consider what the Bos indicus breeds can do for your operation. I believe that producers making the best Use of Bos indicus influenced cattle will allow you to be a low-cost producer genetic decisions today will see the most opportunities for profit in the with fewer inputs at the cow/calf level. Reduced per cow cost will become next decade. Please don’t hesitate to call me at 210-732-3132 or go to our a requirement of cow/calf operators to survive in the current and evolving website at www.beefmasters.org for additional information. v beef industry. Economics 101 suggests that cow/calf producers can achieve
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The EAR march 2012 | 9 SUCCESS Marks Milestone for the ABBA National F1 Sale By Ashley Charanza For more than two decades, a national sale has spotlighted a successful breed- ics were on one side only of the female. “We were using low-end purebred ing program and the most productive cow in the cattle industry—the F1 cows and weren’t paying attention the best Hereford, Angus, or Brahman female. The 25th Annual American Brahman Breeder’s Association (ABBA) genetics,” said Sartwelle. Although the F1 female was still productive with National F1 and Brahman Female Sale is an event unmatched by any other, low quality genetics, breeders began to make strong decisions on both sides offering a cow that produces like no other. of breeding. These decisions ultimately improved the F1 even more, making the F1 female the “Queen of Cow Country.” It all started with the creation of the Golden Certified and Certified F1 pro- grams in the late 1970s, by Wendell Schronk, JD “Bubba” Sartwelle Jr., and The support of the ABBA behind the national F1 sale makes the sale the the ABBA Marketing Committee. The programs were developed to provide success it is today, said Sartwelle. Throughout the years, Sartwelle and other producers with efficient crossbred cattle of known genetics. Today, these fe- advocates for the breed have kept producers focused on the positive attributes males are part of the best maternal programs in the cattle industry. of the F1 female. “We got further ahead because we had the best product,” he said. In 1988, the national F1 female sale began as a way to market the longevity, productivity, and adaptability of the F1 cow. It was one of the first replace- With no other sale like it, the annual F1 sale has influenced and revolution- ment female sales of its kind, and has become the country’s premiere sale for ized the industry. “The high expenses of raising cattle makes it necessary to F1 females. use the most efficient and productive animal possible,” said Milton Charanza Jr., this year’s sale manager. “There is none other than the F1 female.” “We were doing something for those early breeders of F1s to achieve some recognition,” said Sartwelle, longtime committee chair of the ABBA Mar- The F1 female’s strong past makes for a successful future of the breed. “Pro- keting Committee. “We put together a focal point and a showcase for the ducers today realize the importance of heterosis, and this program provides breed.” a guarantee of the genetics that make up this great female,” said Shivers. The drought has forced many producers to sell their cattle, but Shivers said the F1 The early sales consigned approximately 300 head of cattle, with more than will be the cow of choice, because of her positive attributes, when cattlemen half of those head being F1 females. As consignments improved in qual- begin buying back females. ity, they also increased numbers; in the late 1990s, the sale consigned more than 1200 head. With many outlets available to market commercial cattle, On the 25th anniversary, the national F1 sale is dedicated to the late James producers understand that the national F1 sale is the best place for their F1 A. Theeck, who was a believer and strong supporter of the F1 program. This females, said ABBA Executive Vice President Chris Shivers. landmark sale stands as a testament to the commercial cattlemen who have produced top cattle year after year. It is, and will continue to be known as the Sartwelle gave credit to the F1 producers for continuing to offer consistent premiere market in the heart of cow country to purchase proven, productive quality genetics. In the early years of the F1 program, he said, the best genet- cattle. v
10 | march 2012 The EAR The EAR march 2012 | 11 Tips to Reduce
Winter-Feeding Hay Costs for Beef Herd Winter-feeding of the beef cows represents overwinter hay costs by $53 dollars perhead (hay = $100 the greatest expense in most beef cow-calf per ton). For a 20 head cow herd this would result in a total feed savings of $1069 for the winter. enterprises. Currently high feed prices, even for hay, should cause farmers to evalu- The researchers also shared the following observations re- ate their winter-feeding strategies to identify garding hay feeder design that may help reduce feed losses ways to reduce feed costs through minimiz- • Provideenough distance between the outside of the ing feed waste. feeder and the feed. Feeders, which allow cows to be able to comfortably keep their heads within the feeder perim- In the upper Midwest a mature cow will eat approxi- eter, reduce feed losses. mately 3 tons of hay during a common 6-month winter- Ring hay feeder feeding period. You can easily double your hay usage, if with hay saver • Avoid bars or dividers between feeding stations. De- your method of feeding is to place bales out in the pas- sign features, which allow more access to the hay by re- ture or lot without any type of feeder. In this situation the panel. ducing a cow’s inclination to push or butt another cow to hay becomes expensive bedding for the cows. Thus you get access to the hay, will reduce hay losses. will also double your winter feed costs, which at current prices can easily add $300 per cow. Even when feeding • Provide a comfortablefeeding height. Cows prefer to hay with hay feeders the waste can vary from 15-50% eat with their ears are lower than the top of their shoul- depending on type of feeder thus significantly increasing ders similar to how they eat grazing. Cows that reach over your feed costs. the top of the feeder to get hay also tend to waste more.
Michigan State University evaluated waste from different • Use a hay saver panel. Feeders designed to sit on the types of hay feeders in a recent study. The results showed ground will benefit from having a solid panel at the bot- some types of feeders do a better job of reducing round tom to keep hay inside the feeder. In the pictures, the ring bale hay loss than others. This study compared 1) typi- Cone feeder, no feeder has a hay saver panel whereas the cone feeder does cal ring feeder with a solid panel around the bottom (see hay saver panel. not. The cone feeder could be improved by placing a ‘hay picture to left) 2) a cradle type hay feeder with slanted saver’ panel at the bottom. vertical bars so cow could access hay, but not place their head inside the feeder; 3) a silage feeder type wagon, and 4) a cone A final tip to help reduce feed losses is to place a new bale in the type hay feeder similar to the feeder pictured below, but with a sold feeder when only 10% of the bale is left. This will force the cows to panel at the bottom to keep any loose hay in the feeder. eat a majority of the bale as well as make sure there is adequate room for the new bale. If you are in the market for new bale feeders, keep Dry matter hay waste was 3.5%, 6.1%, 11.4% and 14.6% for the this study in mind when selecting a feeder. Modifications can also be cone, ring, feeder wagon and cradle feeders, respectively. If a farm made to current feeders to help reduce feed losses. v currently estimates hay waste of 20% from using a bale ring without a Source: Amy Radunz, UW Extension Beef Specialist, and Bill Halfman, UW solid panel, by switching to a cone style ring feeder, they could reduce Extension Ag Agent
12 | march 2012 The EAR The Most Balanced bull in the Brangus Breed Brazile
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Brazile is one of the most exciting R10109861 l 535U13 l Griese of Brinks 803R27 x Miss Brinks Geronimo 535K14 young herd sires in the Brangus EPDs: BW -0.9 | WW 29 | YW 49 | Milk 18 | TM 33 | SC 0.80 | REA 0.49 | IMF 0.17 | Fat-0.008 breed. He was produced by Double W Ranch. His dam Miss Brinks Geronimo Perf: BW 84 | 205 WW 706 (114%) | 365 YW 1243 (110%) | SC 42.2 | Adj REA 15.87 (117%) | Adj IMF 4.296 (103%) 535K14 has produced over $250,000 Semen Marketed By: in progeny in her lifetime. Great bulls usually come from great cows. Brazile was used by many in 2010 and 2011 because of his exciting EPD blend and Barnes Farms his calving ease ability to breed to Dr. Shelton Barnes Mark Cowan, [email protected], 903/495-4522 heifers. The first calves are here and it 131 Quail Run Ct Trey Kirkpatrick, treyk@amscattle,com, 979/324-5518 is the consensus opinion that Brazile New Orleans, LA 70128 Richard Hood, [email protected], 979/224-6150 504/920-2526 Cattle Solutions Cattle is going to produce uniform, eye Brad Wright, [email protected], 979/219-4599 appealing offspring. [email protected] www.amscattle.com
The EAR march 2012 | 13 Beefmaster
Dr. Joe Paschal Conducts Educational Tour for BBUHeadlines corpus christi, tx - Dr. Joe C. Paschal, Extension Livestock Spe- cialist in Corpus Christi, conducted an educational tour of Sam Kane Beef Processor for the board of director members for Beefmaster Breeders United on Jan. 5, 2012. The tour was designed to educate the board members on the broader aspect of the beef industry and to highlight the major supplier of Beefmaster influenced beef in the Southern United States through the Nolan Ryan Tender Aged Beef Program. Pictured, left, John Pierson (Vacaville, Ca- lif.), Kito Saenz (San Isidro, Texas), Doyle Sanders (Industry, Texas), David Loftin (Ozark, Mo.), Tommy Perkins (San Antonio, Texas) and a cattleman from Sacramento, Calif.
Beefmaster is Champion American Steer at Fort Worth fort worth, TX - Congratulations to Junior Beefmaster Breeders As- sociation (JBBA) member Seth Byers for exhibiting the Champion American Steer at the 2012 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Ft. Worth, Texas. Seth exhibited a Beefmaster Advancer steer that was produced by a previous JBBA National Champion Female for his sister. This is quite an achievement as Seth had to compete against more than 120 Bos Indicus influenced cattle that classified into the show. His steer topped all of the Brahman, Brangus, Santa Gertrudis, Braford, etc. cross steers in the show. The steer sold for $50,000.00.
Beefmaster Breeders Win Big in Kentucky kentucky - The first ever Open Beefmaster Cattle Show at the North Winners of the 2011 NAILE Beefmaster Advancer Show was Stephen F. Aus- American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) was held November tin University, Nacogdoches, Texas, (Champion Female) and Vaughn Family 16, 2011. Joslyn Kotzur, Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU) Junior Pro- Farms, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, (Champion Bull and Reserve Champion Fe- gram Director, coordinated the show and Jason Bates, BBU Field Service male). The Champion Advancer female was born and raised as a product of Representative, provided announcing duties for the show. Cindy Emmons, the current research project ongoing between SFA and BBU. President of the Beefmaster Promotion Group, was also in attendance. Judge Chris Sankey selected winners of the Purebred Beefmaster Show to be Calli West (Champion Female), Ethan Saye (Reserve Champion Female), Em- mons Ranch (Champion Bull) and Channarock Farms (Reserve Champion Bull).
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Champion Beefmaster Female Reserve Champion Beefmaster Female
Champion Beefmaster Advancer Female Beefmaster Bonus Challenge Added to All Breeds Sale Several Beefmaster breeders have committed money to a $2500 bonus to be gram will grow by $2,500 annually (up to five years) until a winner. The paid to the Champion pen of females at the 2012 San Antonio Livestock jackpot will grow to $12,500 in year five if there are no winners prior to then. Show All-Breeds Sale if they have Beefmaster sired calves at side. The pro-
14 | march 2012 The EAR Brahman Headlines 25th Annual National F1 & Brahman Female Sale CALDWELL, TX - The American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) This sale has a rich history in the and the Texas Brahman Association (TBA) announces the 25th Annual cattle industry being the first ever National F1 and Brahman Female Sale. This sale will be held on Saturday, sale of its kind offered in 1988, and it still has the old fashioned feel today. March 17, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Caldwell Livestock Commission in Caldwell, Buyers and consignors can inspect the cattle on Friday, March 16 after 12 Texas. p.m., and will be treated to a great meal and social starting at 6 p.m.
This premium replacement female sale expects 600 head of ABBA Golden Make plans now to attend the sale, and get an early preview of the cattle of- Certified and/or Certified F1 females and 300 head of Brahman females, fering at www.brokentrianglecattle.com. This year’s sale will be broadcast live both registered and purebred. Also included in this offering will be progeny on the internet by Cattle In Motion. of F1 females out of ABBA Golden Certified or Certified F1 females, which can now be registered in the ABBA’s new F-1 Plus program. Purebred Brah- If you are interested in consigning cattle to the sale, visit brahman.org to find man females can be qualified for F1 production at no cost to the buyer. a sale packet and entry forms.
“Now you can restock your pastures with the most efficient beef cow ever The American Brahman Breeders Association is the world registry for Brah- produced,” said Milton E. Charanza, Jr., sale manager and owner of Broken man cattle, the #1 beef breed for efficiency, hybrid vigor, and environmental Triangle Cattle Marketing, “with cattle from known genetics and the top adaptation. For more information about Brahman cattle and the American replacement producers in the industry”. Brahman Breeders Association, visit www.brahman.org.
New F1 Plus Certification Program Available throuth ABBA The American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) and the Texas Brah- replacement producers in the industry”. man Association (TBA) announces the 25th Annual National F1 and Brah- man Female Sale. This sale will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at 1 This sale has a rich history in the cattle industry being the first ever sale of its p.m. at Caldwell Livestock Commission in Caldwell, Texas. kind offered in 1988, and it still has the old fashioned feel today. Buyers and consignors can inspect the cattle on Friday, March 16 after 12 p.m., and will This premium replacement female sale expects 600 head of ABBA Golden be treated to a great meal and social starting at 6 p.m. Certified and/or Certified F1 females and 300 head of Brahman females, both registered and purebred. Also included in this offering will be progeny Make plans now to attend the sale, and get an early preview of the cattle of- of F1 females out of ABBA Golden Certified or Certified F1 females, which fering at www.brokentrianglecattle.com. This year’s sale will be broadcast live can now be registered in the ABBA’s new F-1 Plus program. Purebred Brah- on the internet by Cattle In Motion. man females can be qualified for F1 production at no cost to the buyer. The American Brahman Breeders Association is the world registry for Brah- “Now you can restock your pastures with the most efficient beef cow ever man cattle, the #1 beef breed for efficiency, hybrid vigor, and environmental produced,” said Milton E. Charanza, Jr., sale manager and owner of Broken adaptation. For more information about Brahman cattle and the American Triangle Cattle Marketing, “with cattle from known genetics and the top Brahman Breeders Association, visit www.brahman.org.
ABBA to Host BIF, Events Announced HOUSTON - The 44th Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Registration for the event is $185, but will increase to $285 after March Symposium and annual meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel 25. Rooms can be reserved at a rate of $119 per night. Those who choose in Houston on April 18 – 20, 2012. This year’s meeting is hosted by Texas to remain in Houston over the weekend have the choice of three optional A&M University AgriLife Extension Animal Science and the American bus tours to South Central and Gulf Coast ranches for an additional cost Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA). The symposium’s focus is the im- of $50. pact of Bos indicus genetics in the U.S. The American Brahman Breeders Association is proud to co-host the 2012 The symposium will hold an opening night reception and will include pre- Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and annual meeting. sentations on the influence of Bos indicus genetics in the global beef indus- To register for the 2012 BIF meeting, go to agriliferegister.tamu.edu and try on the evening of Wednesday, April 18. enter Beef Improvement. For hotel information and to book a room call 1-800-627-6461. The symposium will also host a variety of events on Thursday, April 19 and Friday, April 20, including presentations on current beef issues, commit- For more information on the BIF, contact Joe C. Paschal at 361-265-9203, tee sessions to discuss current research, an educational event hosted by the [email protected], or Chris Shivers 713-349-0854, chivers@brahman. American Breeds Coalition, and the Seedstock and Commercial Producer org. Award nominees will be announced. For a more detailed list of events, refer to the attached schedule.
The EAR march 2012 | 15 The Brahman Elite Sale HUNGERFORD, TX - The Brahman Elite Sale, will be held Saturday V8 Ranch, RB Ranch, and Carlos Lee. Presale Party and cattle viewing will April 28, 2012 at Heritage Cattle Company in Hungerford, Texas, begin- begin Friday, April 27th at 5:00 p.m. To request a sale catalog go to: www. ning at 1:00 p.m. The offering will include 75 lots of the finest Brahman brahmanelite.com Auction will also be broadcast live by CattleinMotion. Announcing the Miller Brangus females in the United States: Show Heifers, Open Replacement Heifers, Recommended Hotels - Holiday Inn 979-282-8300 or Country Hearth Bred Heifers, Young Cow/Calf Pairs, Donor Cows, E.T. Flushes, and Se- 979-532-1152 men Packages. Consigners to this prestigious event include Heritage Cattle, Pounds on the Ground Bull & Female Sale Brangus at the ranch in Waynesboro, TN, March 24, 2012 Offering 60 Registered Brangus Females & 85 Registered Brangus Bulls
GENETRUST at Cavender’s Neches RiverHeadlines Ranch Sale jacksonville, tx - Buyers from Florida to California descended on CB Baxter 132X7 was added to Cavender’s Neches River Ranch facility outside of Jacksonville, Texas for Johnston Farms herd bull line their “Fistful of Potential” annual bull sale on December 3rd. Cattlemen up which includes GT sire, CRC were greeted with unusually warm weather and a powerful set of Brangus Guardian 9U8U5, for $8,750. bulls. Baxter is a CB Hombre 541T3 son out of a John Wayne daughter whose moderate frame combined with excellent growth and carcass numbers at- The sale set records with more than 131 buyers registering from 13 states. tracted the interest of many buyers. Both new and past customers remarked at the depth of quality and unifor- mity of the bulls and commercial females offered for sale. 128 total bulls Texas Brangus breeders Neal Janssen of LeWard and D. Mark Watson of sold that day to gross $504,750 and average $3,943. Garrison both spent $8,500 to purchase CB Rojo 98X2 and CB Sergio of
568X, respectively. Rojo and Sergio led off the spring coming two year old Yellowstone Yosemite Big Bend Lot 97, CB Revelation 924X, a curve-bending young herd sire prospect bull offering of 88 bulls which averaged $4,173. whose moderate birth weight and growth numbers which register in the top MB Yellowstone 17Y2, a Jethro son MB Yosemite 17Y8, a Jethro son MB Big Bend 129Y5, an Abrams son 3% of the breed commanded a final price of $14,000 from Platte Valley Volume bull buyers included Watkins Johnston of Alabama, Byron Storey of BW: 4.4 | WW: 40 | YW: 79 | Milk: 18 | TM: BW: 3.2 | WW: 36 | YW: 72 | Milk: 19 | TM: BW: 0.6 | WW: 37 | YW: 65 | Milk: 18 | TM: Brangus, Duane and Diane Hahn of Columbus, Nebraska. Florida and Alison Harley of Texas. 38 | SC: 1 | REA: 0.78 | IMF: 0.22 | FT: 37 | SC: 1 | REA: 0.78 | IMF: 0.22 | FT: 37 | SC: 0.3 | REA: 0.64 | IMF: 0.22 | FT: 0.021 0.021 0.006 Lot 100, CB Ramon 415X27, from Cavender Ranches was the second high Following the bull sale, 417 commercial females sold to gross $577,100 and selling bull and top selling yearling at $10,000 to The Oaks Farms, Joe & average $1,384. James Cavender of Pittsburg, Texas and Ronnie Stephens of Catherine Kassler, Newnan GA. His sire, Suhn’s Affirmed 416N4, and his Fort Worth, Texas were the volume buyers. dam, MS Brinks Bright Side 415R23, are both highly respected for their outstanding progeny and breeding value. Richy Wall of Judson, Texas purchased the high selling set of F1 tigerstripes for $1,950. Both Joey Sliva TX and Rayburn Smith, LA took home sets of Draggin’ M Ranch, John Milam of El Dorado, Arkansas purchased the third commercials at $1,900 each. Overall 372 total head of heavy bred Brangus high selling bull. Lot 103, GACC Mr. Chico 11X42 was bred by Gariss heifers grossed $497,650 to average $1,338. Brangus and sold for $9,750. A crowd favorite, this Patton of Brinks son, combined growth and carcass strength in a phenotypically correct package. 40 Fall Brangus Bulls Averaged $3,437 Chico, was one of 40 fall yearling bulls to sell and these fall yearlings aver- 88 Spring Brangus Bulls Averaged $4,173 aged $3,437 128 Brangus Bulls Grossed $504, 750 to Average $3,943 Shenandoah Mesa Verde
MB Shenandoah 535Y8, a Jethro son MB Mesa Verde 302Y5, a Elegido son MB Ms Nimitz 75S7, a Nimitz daughter GENETRUST Appoints Marketing Director BW: 3.2 | WW: 51 | YW: 73 | Milk: 14 | TM: BW: 4.4 | WW: 33 | YW: 51 | Milk: 12 | TM: BW: 1.2 | WW: 25 | YW: 46 | Milk: 18 | TM: 40 | SC: 1.4 | REA: 0.67 | IMF: 0.2 | FT: 28 | SC: 0.4 | REA: 0.44 | IMF: 0.04 | FT: 30 | SC: 0 | REA: 0.12 | IMF: 0.18 | FT: GENETRUST held their annual partnership meeting on Jan. 21st in Dallas very excited about this new opportunity 0.014 0.003 -0.019 Texas. The partners reviewed the last fiscal year’s financials and the overall for Craig. He and Vern Suhn have done progress that GENETRUST has made in its short three years in operation. a great job nurturing GENETRUST REQUEST Registered bull and female sale as well as commercial female sales have been to this next step. We at CRC are very on a steady increase. Demand for GENETRUST Brangus cattle has seen a appreciative of Craig’s hard work and YOUR CATALOG steady increase despite the devastating drought conditions that have affected dedication to building one of the pre- much of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico in addition to other parts of mier Brangus herds in the country. We TODAY! the country. GENETRUST has observed increased interest and growth in look forward to many years of working MB Ms Infocus 129X2, their customer base not only in the traditional hot humid climates of the side by side with Craig and all the GE- a Mytty in Focus daughter south and southeast but also the northwest and central regions of the US. In NETRUST partners as we continue to BW: -1.2 | WW: 40 | YW: 68 | Milk: 20 | addition, the demand for exportable semen to Central and South America, build our brand and bring our friends “Cattle You Can Count On” TM: 40 | SC: 0.5 | REA: 0.71 | IMF: 0.24 Australia, and South Africa has shown excellent potential. The GT partners in the Brangus breed the best genetics 3762 Natural Bridge Road - Waynesboro, TN feel strongly that the Brangus breed has a tremendous future within the beef possible.” Craig, as well as all of us at | FT: 0.018 38485 cattle industry. The partners agreed that to meet increased demand, have the GENETRUST, would invite you to E.D. Miller ability to service their customers and expand their marketing opportunities contact us if we can be of any service to Doyle Miller | M: 615-351-2783, it was necessary to increase its personnel to allow the time needed to ac- you regarding Brangus cattle and the beef cattle business. Two sales are sched- Sale managed by: W: 615-472-1886, EXT. 106, complish these endeavors. Craig Green who has served GENETRUST in uled for the spring of 2012. The first at Suhn Cattle Co. on Mar. 27th where Mark Cowan, [email protected] | 903-495-4522 [email protected] a part time capacity as marketing director while also serving as President of 150 Brangus and Ultrablack bulls plus 25 Angus will sell and the second at Trey Kirkpatrick, treyk@amscattle,com | 979-324-5518 Bert Miller | M: 901-870-2300, H: 901-371-9797 Chimney Rock Cattle Co. has accepted the full time position as marketing Cavender’s Neches River Ranch, Jacksonville, TX the 28th of April where Richard Hood, [email protected] | 979-224-6150 [email protected] Bart Pope, Ranch Manager | M: 931-722-0244 director for GENETRUST as GT proceeds forward to implement plans to 150 registered Brangus females and 200 commercial females will sell. Craig Brad Wright, [email protected] | 979-219-4599 [email protected] better serve, expand, and stay in contact with our customer base. Bill Davis Green can be reached at 870.834.1976 or [email protected]. www.amscattle.com owner of Chimney Rock Cattle Co. had this to say. “Everyone at CRC is Marketing Superior Genetics www.millerbrangus.com
16 | march 2012 The EAR Announcing the Miller Brangus Pounds on the Ground Bull & Female Sale at the ranch in Waynesboro, TN, March 24, 2012 Offering 60 Registered Brangus Females & 85 Registered Brangus Bulls Yellowstone Yosemite Big Bend MB Yellowstone 17Y2, a Jethro son MB Yosemite 17Y8, a Jethro son MB Big Bend 129Y5, an Abrams son BW: 4.4 | WW: 40 | YW: 79 | Milk: 18 | TM: BW: 3.2 | WW: 36 | YW: 72 | Milk: 19 | TM: BW: 0.6 | WW: 37 | YW: 65 | Milk: 18 | TM: 38 | SC: 1 | REA: 0.78 | IMF: 0.22 | FT: 37 | SC: 1 | REA: 0.78 | IMF: 0.22 | FT: 37 | SC: 0.3 | REA: 0.64 | IMF: 0.22 | FT: 0.021 0.021 0.006 Shenandoah Mesa Verde
MB Shenandoah 535Y8, a Jethro son MB Mesa Verde 302Y5, a Elegido son MB Ms Nimitz 75S7, a Nimitz daughter BW: 3.2 | WW: 51 | YW: 73 | Milk: 14 | TM: BW: 4.4 | WW: 33 | YW: 51 | Milk: 12 | TM: BW: 1.2 | WW: 25 | YW: 46 | Milk: 18 | TM: 40 | SC: 1.4 | REA: 0.67 | IMF: 0.2 | FT: 28 | SC: 0.4 | REA: 0.44 | IMF: 0.04 | FT: 30 | SC: 0 | REA: 0.12 | IMF: 0.18 | FT: 0.014 0.003 -0.019 REQUEST YOUR CATALOG TODAY! MB Ms Infocus 129X2, a Mytty in Focus daughter BW: -1.2 | WW: 40 | YW: 68 | Milk: 20 | “Cattle You Can Count On” TM: 40 | SC: 0.5 | REA: 0.71 | IMF: 0.24 3762 Natural Bridge Road - Waynesboro, TN | FT: 0.018 38485 E.D. Miller Doyle Miller | M: 615-351-2783, Sale managed by: W: 615-472-1886, EXT. 106, Mark Cowan, [email protected] | 903-495-4522 [email protected] Trey Kirkpatrick, treyk@amscattle,com | 979-324-5518 Bert Miller | M: 901-870-2300, H: 901-371-9797 Richard Hood, [email protected] | 979-224-6150 [email protected] Bart Pope, Ranch Manager | M: 931-722-0244 Brad Wright, [email protected] | 979-219-4599 [email protected] www.amscattle.com Marketing Superior Genetics www.millerbrangus.com
The EAR march 2012 | 17 Santa Gertrudis
Breeders Recognized Headlines fort worth, tx - A select group of breeders was recognized by dedication to the breed these Santa Gertrudis Breeders International January 14, 2012 in Fort Worth, individuals join Mr. Robert Jus- Texas during the Santa Gertrudis Foundation Legacy Reception. Dr. tus Kleberg, Jr., Mrs. Ann Up- Charles Borchers, Mrs. Helen Kleberg Groves, Mr. Dick Vesper, and Mr. church, Mrs. Tweet Kimball, Dr. Bill Warren, Mr. R.P. Marshall, The and Mrs. Jane Wendt were inducted into the Santa Gertrudis Breeders John Martin Family, Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller, and Mr. John B. Arm- International Hall of Fame. Recognized for their leadership, service, and strong in the Hall of Fame.
2012 National Show Champion Named fort worth, TX - Gene McCarter, Guys, Tennessee, sorted through Reserve Champion Senior Female – Miss Double TT 241, Cammi Selby, an outstanding set of cattle January 15, 2012 at the National Santa Gertru- Scurry, TX dis Show held in Fort Worth, Texas. McCarter named Miss Double TT 336 Grand Champion Female. Miss Double TT 336 is owned by Tinney Farms, Champion Bull Calf – LF Royal Ruler Y1, Shaker Hill Farm, Lebanon, OH Hanceville, Alabama. Ranger, owned by Circle A Farms, Williamsport, Tn. Reserve Champion Bull Calf – FC Pistol 28/0, Super S Cattle Co., Gates- took the Grand Champion Bull honors. ville, TX
Champion Heifer Calf – LCC Sparkles 336/0, Tinney Farms, Hanceville, Reserve Grand Champion Bull, Champion Yearling Bull – 5-E’s Integrity, AL Greg & Hilda Edenfield, Altha, FL Reserve Champion Heifer Calf – Miss Grandview 105, Patrick Daniel, Reserve Champion Yearling Bull – Axe 00, Grandview Farms & Tinney Magnolia, AR Farms, Alabama
Reserve Grand Champion Female, Champion Yearling Heifer – Miss Coupe Grand Champion Bull, Champion Senior Bull – Ranger, Circle A Farm, Deville, Andrew Chandler, Carthage, MO Williamsport, TN Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer – TF 018, Dream Ranch, Guntersville, Reserve Champion Senior Bull – Mr. Double TT Rick, Wylie Taliaferro, AL Rosser, TX
Grand Champion Female, Champion Senior Female, Best of Polled – Miss Best of Polled, Male – Co-op 3-9, Five Oaks Ranch/Corazon Cattle Co., Double TT 336, Tinney Farms, Hanceville, AL Valley Mills, TX
Elite Performance Bull Test Data Released evant, tx - Gary Harding, SGBI Vice President of Breed Improvement, from SGBI, Kingsville, Texas, 361 592-9357. The 126 day feed trial was recently released the final results of the Elite Bull Performance Test #1. A conducted at PX Feeders in Evant, Texas. complete report and data set for the 39 participating bulls can be obtained
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Congrats to Kelly Garrett Headlines fort worth, tx - Kelly Garrett, TJSSA director and queen and big bucks for college in this con- exhibitor of Simmental and Simbrah cattle competed in the 2012 Fort test as past winners include Mal- Worth Stock Show Heifer Beef Challenge and earned an $8,000 schol- lory Mobley, Morgan Tindle, arship for her 3rd place ranking. Garrett worked her way to the top of Lindsay and Lesli Garrett and Rachel competitors by first excelling in a written test that covered many aspects Glascock. Congratulations Kelly! of the cattle industry. Then as one of 12 finalists she presented a speech on why her breed of heifer that she was exhibiting at the Fort Worth Stock Show would fit the Southwest commercial cattle industry. The contest, which is primarily funded by Devon Energy is in its 5th year and in 2012 awarded $60,000 in prize money. Nine graduating seniors competing at Fort Worth for their last time earned scholarships in the amounts of $4,000 to $12,000. Kelly is the latest TJSSA member to net
18 | march 2012 The EAR Celebration Planned in South Africa to Commemorate 25 Years of Simbrah south africa - The South African Simbra Association will have a spe- be held at the AfriDome in Parys in Northern Free State. The Afri Dome is cial celebration, September 1-7, 2012, to recognize the breed’s 25th anniver- a world class Equestrian facility and hosts many various events from horses sary. They have a super program planned and have built a tremendous tour to many cattle sales. Parys is itself a very beautiful, touristy town with many throughout South Africa, showcasing many of the better known tourist sites. antique and art shops, with many restaurants, bars and top flight golf courses. These sites include Cape Town and the beautiful Wine Estates, Table Moun- The National Simbra championships will also be held at this venue and it tain and Robben Island where many of their leaders were imprisoned during promises to be an unforgettable week of cattle and good cattle people. For the Apartheid era. Kruger National Park is also on the tour schedule. additional information please visit www.excelsuslandgoed.co.za for the bro- chure. The whole tour is centered mainly around the Simbra 25 Festival, which will Industry News
New Website Makes Finding & Listing Pasture Leases Easy kingsville, tx (feb 8, 2012) - A new tool for livestock producers, an online expand profitably?” network of pasture lease listings called PastureScout, was launched Feb. 1, 2012, to help ranchers find pasture leases. The need to connect producers across different geographic regions is great, said Livsey. “Producers have good networks in their region, but when it gets beyond that, It’s pasture leasing made simple, a concept stemmed from the worst drought in the information can be hard to come by,” she said. history of Texas and declining cow numbers. The new website, pasturescout.com, connects the rancher in need of grass to the landowner who has grass available for The PastureScout team hopes that the website will also be a way to bridge the genera- lease. PastureScout provides leasing information in one easily accessible place. tion gap between ranchers that are ready to retire and young people eager to enter the industry. At a time when buying land may be out of reach as a young adult, leasing The continual decline in cow numbers is a major industry challenge that producers pastures is a viable option, said Rhoades. and ranchers must face, said Ryan Rhoades, co-founder of PastureScout. Without grazing pasture, cattlemen have been forced to sell their cattle. When the drought For more information about PastureScout and how to join, visit pasturescout.com. does end, cattle prices will likely be high, making it difficult for those ranchers to get Registration is now open for both pasture owners and pasture seekers. To register, back in the business, he said. create a username and password as a pasture seeker or owner. Pasture listings will be available when there is an adequate number of pasture leases. After the listings are Rhoades realized that in the past, the connection between ranchers in times of available, bidding will begin. drought has been difficult to make. Contact: [email protected], (979)314-1384; Ryan Rhoades - Co-Founder, ryan@ “Somewhere in the country there is always a drought. At the same time, somewhere pasturescout.com; Jen Livsey - Co-Founder, [email protected] else in the country, there is too much rain,” said Rhoades. “Those two people have never been able to connect to each other.” Keeping these issues in mind, PastureScout started with the idea of finding graz- ing pasture for cattle. But the website can also be used as a network to expand an operation or find grazing leases for other livestock such as goats, sheep, or horses, said Rhoades. “It’s about helping people build relationships and build a network of people they can trust,” he said. Another component of PastureScout provides land owners with the assurance that they will receive a fair price for their land. Many land owners hesitate about posting land for lease, Rhoades said, because there is no commercial market for pasture leases, and it is hard to determine a price. Rhoades’ solution for determining a fair price for a pasture lease was to add a bidding component to the website, much like eBay. “That will be enticing for the land owner,” said Rhoades, “because they will know they can get a fair market value based on supply and demand instead of just a best guess.” Pasture seekers can search for free and will have the option of purchasing a member- ship in order to bid on pasture listings. Land owners also have the option of listing their lease as “classified,” which means the land will be leased at a set price. Pasture seekers can directly contact the pasture owner when the lease land is “classified.” The founders of PastureScout want to make the website valuable to producers, offer- ing pasture listings for ranchers that meet their specific livestock needs. The value of the website depends on the number and quality of pasture listings, said Rhoades, and he urges land owners to join pasturescout.com. Jen Livsey, co-founder of PastureScout, describes PastureScout as a user-friendly plat- form that helps cattlemen network and utilize one another’s resources. “It has to do with the sustainability of the industry because it helps the people in the industry,” said Livsey, “How can people manage risk in the case of a drought or
The EAR march 2012 | 19 Allendale: Cattle is “Trade of the Year” ANALYSIS - Rich Nelson, Allendale, Inc. director of research, said the Expansion Timeline US cattle market is “the trade of the year” and is bullish beef due to cattle “When you decide to expand in the beef industry, you hold young female liquidation and production issues, reports Sarah Mikesell, TheCattleSite heifers back in year one. You breed them in year two. They become born senior editor. calves in year three,” Nelson noted. “At a minimum, you have a three-year lag between the decision to expand, and when that expansion actually hits “It is not grains, as far as a high confidence trade, it’s in livestock, because the market.” you don’t have to guess yields. This is a situation we already have proof is developing. And the market hasn’t fully priced it in yet,” said Rich Nelson, So if expansion starts right now, there will still be lower beef production in late January at the Allendale Ag Leaders Outlook Conference. in 2012. It’s also guaranteed lower 2013. And it’s lower again in 2014. At a minimum, the industry won’t see extra beef until 2015. So expect to see Worst Liquidation Since the ‘80s year-over-year declines in beef production played out. As a percentage of the total cow herd, slaughter rate reached 12.5 per cent in 2011. The cattle industry experienced the worst liquidation in 2011 that “Last year at this conference, we were moderately bullish for 2011, but said the US has seen since 1985-1986. the real issue was 2012 and beyond when prices would tighten,” Nelson said. “Even though it sounded outlandish, it surpassed what we expected at Rich Nelson spoke to farmers in late January at the Allendale Ag Leaders the time - this massive liquidation and drop in beef production.” Outlook Conference in Illinois, USA. Cattle Supply Deficit “Beef has actually been liquidating since 2006,” he said. “We have a serious In July, the industry pushed a lot of young 300 to 400 pound calves into loss in our beef production base. As a total cow herd, down 2.5 per cent the feedlot, giving the US higher cattle on feed right now. However, once may not sound like much, but it really is for the US cattle industry.” the market works through those cattle, Nelson said the industry has deci- mated the available calf-feeder supply for placements, having placed an US Production Issues extra 4 per cent in this time, when there was actually fewer to place. The US has some issues on the production side that have caused this dra- matic tighten of the cattle supply - the first being drought in US cattle “There will be months in the next six months with as much as a 10 per cent areas. drop in placements on a month-to-month basis,” he said. “While we do have beef production, it’s supposed to be a little higher right now. If you “Five years out of the past six or seven years have been drought years in break down the current slaughter of cattle, it’s actually extra cows slaugh- the cattle regions,” he said. “This is a tough problem on the beef side. Even tered. If you look at actual feedlot-based slaughtered steers and heifers, though consumers are asking for a little bit less beef each year, we have a they’re down 2 to 4 per cent. The total slaughters may be even or a little less serious problem in production.” than last year because we’ve got a bunch of cows. The actual feedlot-style beef, which is what the packers are paying for, is actually down.” Second, hay production acreage has seen a significant shift over to grain since 2008. From 2005 to 2010, the US lost six million acres of harvestable Nelson said the continued losses in placements will set the US up for a big hay ground out of just over 60 million acres, so 10 per cent of hay ground deficit in meat production, hitting the packing plant in the second half of was lost with the highest loss coming just last year. this year. Beef production numbers may not be tight yet, but for the second half of the year, this developing problem will show up in prices. And there’s “We lost four million acres going to grain in 2011,” Nelson said. “How’s evidence right now at the sale barn. that set us up for production if you’re going to expand? There’s no way you’re going to get that hay ground back - not with grain prices where “We have absolute proof that this available cattle and feeders supply issue they’re currently at.” is going on right now,” he said. “In a few months, it’s going to hit the fat cattle market and last through the remainder of 2012. This is significant For 2012, Nelson expects to see another million acre loss of hay ground. for the cattle industry. Plus, it’s even worse than we thought it would be.” A few positives on the production side include lower grain prices for 2012 Looking forward to 2013 and 2014, it’s the same situation - expect higher and more widespread use of distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) prices based on the live animal, which will not circulate wholly into the for feed. wholesale beef end - because this is a supply crunch. “I’m not going to lay out the bearish situation that I normally would for “This is not a demand hole, where wholesale beef is leading; this is a supply cattle feeding,” Nelson said. “It’s not going to be as bad as you would as- crunch with cash cattle leading,” he said. “This is going to stick with us for sume with a supply crunch.” the next two years.” Sarah Mikesell, Senior Editor, TheCattleSite News Desk
Pfizer Launches Progressive Beef US - Rolling out this week across the US is Pfizer’s Progressive Beef assur- verified processes ensure unmatched food safety, animal care and sustain- ance programme, which aims to increase consumer confidence and indus- ability. try education. For packers — helps optimise market opportunities by distinguishing Consumers today demand greater assurance that beef is safe, is raised ac- your product from others. cording to animal care standards and is sustainable, which has provoked Pfizer Animal Health to create the Progressive Beef Programme, which will For retailers — differentiates your branded beef to attract new customers elevate the value of brands with food safety, animal care and sustainability. and secure consumer loyalty. Progressive Beef offers the most comprehensive farm-to-fork assurance pro- Third-party auditors, certified by the USDA, verify that established stan- gramme to help you meet customer demand for safe and wholesome beef. dard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed to ensure food safety, ani- This verified program offers advantages for every step of the beef supply mal care and sustainability. These SOPs are based on beef industry best chain: practices, and are reviewed and endorsed by the Progressive Beef Advisory Board. For feedyards — helps enhance the market value of your cattle because the TheCattleSite News Desk
US Cow Numbers Jan 1 US - The USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service on January 27 in Texas (660 thousand, 13%), Oklahoma (288 thousand head, 14%), and reported estimates for numbers of cattle as of January 1. US beef cow num- New Mexico (53 thousand head, 11%). Those three states lost 1,001,000 bers were estimated at 29.9 million head, down 3 percent from a year ago. cows. The remainder of the US gained 34,000 cows. (http://www.usda.gov/ Dairy cows, at 9.2 million, are up 1 percent. Total inventory of all classes nass, downloaded 2/09/12). is 92.7 million head, lowest since 1952. Biggest declines in beef cows were
20 | march 2012 The EAR Does Rectal Palpation Affect Pregnancy Loss? There is some feeling among some producers that rectal palpation to de- From day 31 to 60, total loss was 14.5% for control, 12.6% for once termine early pregnancy could cause physical trauma, resulting in loss of slipped, and 14.9% for twice slipped. Of the total loss, in the same order of pregnancy. A study was conducted to determine the effect of palpation treatment, embryonic loss (day 31 to 45) was 12.4%, 9.1%, and 9.5% and on pregnancy loss. At approximately 31 days after estrus, dairy cows were fetal loss (day 45 to 60) was 2.4%, 3.8%, and 5.9%. The authors concluded diagnosed by ultrasound to be pregnant and were either palpated (n=452) that rectal palpation did not increase pregnancy loss. (J. Am. Vet. Med. As- or not palpated (n=476). In one-half of the palpated cows, fetal membranes soc. 239:668; Texas A&M Univ.) were slipped once and in the other one-half fetal membranes were slipped Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Browsing Newsletter, Dr. Steve Hammack twice. All cows were then ultrasounded at days 45 and 60 to determine vi- ability of the embryo/fetus.
American Breeds Coalition
About ABC & Membership The American Breeds Coalition was organized and chartered as a coalition of America and which contain some breed associations with a primary focus in furthering the interests of produc- degree of Brahman breeding in ers of American breeds of beef cattle. By working together for our common their genetic make-up. $250 an- nual dues. cause, we create a proactive group of members who are dedicated to pro- moting superior American breeds and their crosses. Typical activities include l Affiliate Membership – For educational programs and events, research projects, research demonstrations, those entities involved in feeding, sales, joint marketing efforts, promotional materials, enhanced positive press processing, marketing or promot- coverage, joint advertising, and more. ing Brahman-influenced cattle. $250 annual dues. l Individual / Ranch Supporting Membership – For individuals, partner- Membership in the ABC is open to anyone interested in helping the pro- ships, or corporations actively involved in the production of Brahman-influ- motion and educational events of those involved with American-influenced enced cattle. This class of membership does not have voting privileges as they cattle. We offer three levels of membership: are represented through their specific breed associations provided that breed l is a member. $50 annual dues. Association Membership – For associations of beef cattle developed in
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ASSOCIATION MEMBER______(This class of membership is for those breed associations developed in America and which contain some degree of Brahman breeding in their genetic make-up.) $250 annual dues. AFFILIATE MEMBER______(This class of membership is for those entities involved in the feeding, processing, marketing or promotion of Brahman-influenced cattle.) $250 annual dues. INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTING MEMBER______(This class of membership is for individuals, partnerships or corporations actively involved in the production of Brahman-influenced cattle.) THIS CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE VOTING PRIVILEGES AS THEY ARE REPRESENTED THROUGH THEIR SPECIFIC BREED PROVIDED THAT BREED IS AN ASSOCIATION MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION. $50 annual dues.
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The EAR march 2012 | 21 calyx star ranch Registered & Commercial Brangus Cattle Beefmaster Robert Field 3857 Field Rd Cell: 662-435-4885 Shuqualak, MS 39361 Office: 662-793-4746 [email protected] www.CalyxStar Ranch.com
Buckner Polled Beefmasters Johnny Vines 41190 U.S. Hwy. 231 Polled is Beautiful Steele, AL 35987 Polled Heifers, Cows and Bulls Available (205) 594-5307 (205) 594-5456 fax Thornton, Texas l (254)747-2199 ASHVILLE, AL www.bucknerpolledbeefmasters.info REGISTERED BRANGUS FOR SALE
Registered & Commercial Brangus Brahman Robert Yates Pete Peterson 1644 Swan Creek Rd l Hamptonville, NC 27020 Cell: 336/466-0115 l Barn: 336/526-6087 [email protected] Don Thomas TruiTT Brangus Bailey Brahmans 18146 Hwy 151 l Madison, MO 65263 Farms Buddy & Cathy Bailey 660/263-4560 l 660/651-1805 Brian Truitt 296 LCR 702 Kosse, TX 76653 Keith Thomas l 573/473-6719 PO Box 2855 Auburn, AL 36831-2855 254/375-2252 www.thomasbrangus.com (334)319-3210 254/709-7666 Cell Email: [email protected] [email protected] Quality Brangus Since 1973 Home of Bragg of RRR 795W11 Todd Garrett J.D Hudgins, Inc. PO Box 101 P.O. Box 145 Midlothian, TX 76065 Hungerford, TX 77448 972/435-2479 Red Phone: 979.532.1352 [email protected] Fax: 979.532.2825 Brangus www.jdhudgins.com P Peaceful Valley Farms P Hengst Brothers Brangus Breeding Registered Brahman Cattle Dennis & Helen Hengst Gary Markham V V 979/366-2431 l 979/255-2402 mobile David & Lisa Long l Waldron, Arkansas 9201 Markham Rd. [email protected] Manvel, TX 77578 Home: (479)637-0248 Cell: (479)207-0521 Greg & Heather Hengst [email protected] 281/331-4570 Karl Hengst 979/255-8855 [email protected] www.peacefulvalleyfarms.com [email protected] Call for cattle & hay pricing Est. 1966 www.ranchodetrabajo.com
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JLS INTERNATIONAL Scotty & Sherry Henderson P.O. Box 928 189 Henderson Ln Robertsdale, Alabama 36567 Bossier City, LA 71112 Santa (281) 947-5688 (318)208-0069 [email protected] Jeff Smithl Alabama Myron Saathoff l Texas Gertrudis (251) 947-5688 (210) 218-4804
Briggs Ranches
Fred, Bob and Arthur McCreary P.O. Box 1417 l Victoria, TX 77902 l 361/573-7141 13465 Brookly Road Evergreen, AL 36401 Traylor Division San Roque Division San Carlos Division 251/578-4750 l Fax 251/578-5831 Bloomington, TX Catarina, TX Rio Grande City, TX Email: [email protected] 361/897-1337 830/999-3236 www.mccrearyfarms.com
22 | march 2012 The EAR • Semeln SemenCollec Collectiontion & Pr &o cProcessingessing Harris Riverbend Farm • CSS lA CSSvai lAvailableable Fac Facilityility • Storage • Shipping • Supplies The New Generation l Storage l Shipping l Supplies Lakin Oakley • AI • Embryo Collections l l Santa Gerturdis • AI T rAIa in Embryoing Sch Collectionsools Auctioneer l AI Training School At our facilities 7081 Highway 82 West David & Laurie Harris Ato ourr o facilitiesn-farm c oro lon-farmlecting collecting. PO Box 691 l Cleburne, Texas 7603 DeKalb, Texas 75559 Bob Woodard 903.521.7904 1803518035FM 17 FM• C 17ant oCanton,n, TX 75 TX10 375103 Bob Woodard 903.521.7904 Toll Free 1.866.604.4044 l Brenda Barton 903.567.4044 (Office) Toll Free 1.866.604.4044 903/667-3251 Home 817/641-4159 home 817/641-4771 office Brenda Barton 903.567.4044 (Office) Fax 903.567.6587 Craig Barton 903.920.3223 www.chamFaxpio n903.567.6587genetics.com 903/277-9610 Mobile 817/996-5866 mobile Craig Barton 903.920.3223 www.championgenetics.com
Nunley Bros. Ranches
Bob & Richard Nunley P.O. Box 308 l Sabinal, TX 78881 Embryo Transfer • Estrus Synchronization Programs [email protected] 120 Shadydale Lane • Coppell, TX 75019 Complete Reproductive Services • InVitro Fertilization Watch for the Annual Star Five Production Sale 972-471-1233, office • 972-839-6485, cell Toll Free: 866-4EMBRYO • P.O. Box 3038 • Bryan, TX 77805 www.doaklambert.com • email: [email protected] 979/731-1043 • Fax: 979/731-1086 • [email protected] • www.ovagenix.com livestock photography by nancy Greg Reynolds Services Auctioneer Proud to be running eared cows on my place. (979)229-9998 Member of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers. [email protected] Cell: (270)293-1598 e-mail: [email protected] M&W Cattle Services TCR GENETICS Complete Embryo Collection/ Transfer Services ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION BREEDING SERVICE P.O. Box 250 Serving Purebred & Commercial Breeders of Wheelock, TX 77882 South Texas & Specializing in American Breeds. TECOLOTE CREEk RANCh GENETICS - DR. jOE pASChAL Dan R. Miller, DVM Todd Whitesell l 979/229-0542 979/229-8290 361/946-1103 Office 361/242-9753 Residence [email protected] [email protected] www.tcr-genetics.com Advertiser’s Index 25th Annual National F1 & Brahman Female Sale...... 11 JLS International...... 22 2H Brangus...... 3,22 Lambert, Doak...... 23 5K Cowbelle Ranch...... 22 Livestock Photography by Nancy...... 23 AMS Genetics, LLC...... IFC M & W Cattle Service...... 23 Bailey Brahmans...... 22 McCreary Farms...... 22 Barnes Farms...... 13 Miller Brangus...... 17 Briggs Ranches...... 22 Nunley Bros. Ranches...... 23 Buckner Polled Beefmaster...... 22 Oak Creek Farms...... 22 Calyx Star Ranch...... 22 Oakley, Lakin...... 23 Cattle Solutions...... 23 OvaGenix...... 23 Cavender Ranches...... 22,BC Peaceful Valley Farms...... 22 Champion Genetics...... 23 Quail Creek Brangus...... 22 Corlay Cattle Company...... IBC Reynolds, Greg...... 23 Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch...... 22 Robert Yates Ranch...... 22 Don Thomas & Sons...... 22 Salacoa Valley Farms...... 1 El Rancho De Trabajo...... 22 Solid Rock Ranch...... 19 Garrett Brangus...... 22 Stalwart Ranch...... IBC GENETRUST...... 5 TCR Genetics...... 23 Harris Riverbend Farm...... 23 TransOva...... 9 Hengst Bros. Brangus...... 22 Triangle K Farms...... 22 Indian Hills Ranch...... 22 Truitt Brangus Farms...... 22 J.D. Hudgins - Locke Division...... 22
The EAR march 2012 | 23 Calendar Please note that events/sales in bold have ads placed in this issue. Check them out! March 28 - Brahman Elite Sale - Hungerford, TX 2 - The Collection - Holiday Inn Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX 2 - Houston Magic Beefmaster Sale - Katy, TX May 5 - JLS International Winning Tradition IX Sale - Devine, 3 - All Breeds Commercial Female Sale - Houston, TX TX 3 - Braford Cattle Sale - Houston, TX 5 - Deep South Brahman & F1 Sale - Hattiesburg, MS 3 - Santa Gertrudis Super Sale - Houston, TX 5 - Lone Star BBA Spring Sale - Sulphur Springs, TX 3 - Genetic Edge Sale - Houston, TX 12 - Central States BBA Spring Sale - Cehcotah, OK 10 - Indian Nations Spring Brangus Sale - Ada, OK 12 - Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Sale - Chester, SC 10 - Quail Creek Brangus “Cut Above Sale” - Cullman, AL 19 - Mound Creek & Friends Female Sale - Leona, TX 10 - Rebuild with Reds Santa Gertrudis Sale - Hamilton 19 - Emmons Ranch Production Sale - Fairfield, TX Commission Co., Hamilton, TX 10 - Southeast TX ICA/TBBA Sale - Ford Park Complex, Beaumont, TX 17 - 25th Annual National F1 & Brahman Female Sale - Caldwell Livestock Commission, Caldwell, TX Because 17 - The Stockman’s Kind Bull Sale - Mound Creek Ranch, Leona, TX we 17 - Cowman’s Golden Elite Beefmaster Sale - Brenham, TX 17 - Rogers Bar HR Charolais/Brangus Sale - Collins, MS want to 23-24 - La Muneca $ellabration Sale & Show - Linn, TX 24 - Miller Brangus Pounds on the Ground Bull & hEAR Female Sale - Waynesboro, TX 24 - Texoma Beefmaster Bull Sale - Overbrook, OK from 24 - WTBBA Springtime Sale 24 - 11th Annual Bluebonnet Classic Sale - Hallettsville, TX 24 - Louisiana Brahman Assn. F1& Brahman Sale - Carencro, LA YOU! 27 - GENETRUST @ Suhn Cattle Co. Bull Sale - We’re all about getting the word out, let us know Eureka, KS 31 - L2 Ranch Beefmaster Production Sale - Beeville, TX about your next Bos indicus influenced event or sale. 31 - Live Oak Beefmaster Spring Sale - Three Rivers, TX Contact: Crystal Devoll Brad Wright Phone: 979/820-8358 Phone: 979/219-4599 April [email protected] Fax: 979/828-5532 7 - Rose Capital Classic Beefmaster Sale - Shreveport, LA 13 - Magic City Sale & “Magic 7 Heifer Sale” - Miami, FL [email protected] 14 - TBBA Central Texas Sale - West, TX 14 - Bulls Eye Ranch / Double A Ranch Haltered Heifer Sale - Brenham, TX Your ad could be in here! 14 - Collier Farms Advantage Sale - Giddings, TX Call us to find out how. 14 - Ozark & Heart of America Spring Sale - Springfield, MO Advertising Sales: 21 - East TX/LA Beefmaster Marketing Group Sale - Mark Cowan: 903/495-4522, [email protected] Crockett. TX Kyle Devoll: 979/820-8362, [email protected] 21 - Southeastern Beefmaster Breeders Unity Sale - Calhoun, GA Richard Hood: 979/224-6140, [email protected] 22 - BBU National E6 Sale - TBA 28 - GENETRUST @ Cavender Ranches Registered & Trey Kirkpatrick: 979/324-5518, [email protected] Commercial Female Sale - Jacksonville, TX Fax: 979/828-5532 28 - “The Divas in Red” Premier Red Brangus Heifer Sale www.theearmagazine.com
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