Texas Longhorn Trails
May 2010
Texas Longhorn Trails (817) 625-6241• (817) 625-1388 (FAX) P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164 E-Mail: trails@tlbaa.org http://www.tlbaa.org
Staff VOL. 22 NO. 2
MAY 2010
Editor in Chief: Brenda Cantrell • Ext. 104 brenda@tlbaa.org
Contributing Editors: Carolyn Hunter cghunter@hughes.net
Henry L. King Advertising: Carolyn Hunter • (817) 808-6895 (254) 697-2060 Office
cghunter@hughes.net
Rick Fritsche •
Ext. 107
rick@tlbaa.org
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Feature:
Special Section:
laura@tlbaa.org
Brood Cow Bragging..........................31 The Texas Longhorn Cow by Henry King
My Favorite Cow................................35
Myra Basham •
Departments:
Writer/Photographer Grace Taylor • Ext. 109
Feature Articles:
Chairman Letter ..................................6 In the Pen ..........................................16 News on the Trail ..............................18 TLBT Letter ......................................60 Affiliate News ....................................61 Movers & Shakers ..............................62 Show Results Update..........................63 Dams of Distinction ..........................64 Herd Management ............................73 Just for Grins......................................75 Save the Date ....................................76
Display Booth Marketing Strategies........26 By Darol Dickinson Elite Longhorn Ladies ........................42 By Justin Rombeck Will Cows Get Pregnant During the Coming Season..............................48 Know When to Hold, When to Run ....55 By Heather Smith Thomas When Will She Calve? ............................56 By Heather Smith Thomas
Sales, Shows & Tours Dixie Classic ......................................12 El Coyote Ranch Tour........................30
About the Cover: Befitting the month of May and the celebration of all moms, we feature on the cover this month three outstanding Texas Longhorn brood cows. These fabulous ladies have very proud owners. Trails reporter Henry King had a chance to visit with the three breeders and get their insights on what they look for in a brood cow. You can read the article that features Joel and Shirley Lemley, Donnie and Marilyn Taylor and Brent and Cindy Bolen, beginning on page 31. Featured on the cover, beginning at the top and running down the page are: CP Martha Jean 904 (Ace’s Gunsmoke x CP Red Bar MS), owned by Joel and Shirley; Stockanna (Overhead x Smoky Blu), owned by Donnie and Marilyn Taylor and Ringa Dinger (Rutledge’s Dinger x GF Haley Hitter), owned by Brent and Cindy Bolen.
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Graphic Design & Production Laura Standley, Art Director • Ext. 105 Ext. 108
grace@tlbaa.org
Regional Correspondents Lori Beeson • Nolensville, Tennessee Bonnie Damrow • Roca, Nebraska Paige Evans • Kiowa, Colorado Rebecca Moeller • Socorro, New Mexico Wanda Moore • Sulphur Bluff, Texas Bodie Quary • Prague, Oklahoma
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Established 1964 2315 N. Main St. #402 Fort Worth, TX 76164 (817) 625-6241 • FAX (817) 625-1388 E-mail: tlbaa@tlbaa.org • www.tlbaa.org
Executive Committee Chairman of the Board: Robert Richey • (325) 942-1198
Executive Vice Chairman: Charlie Buenger • (254) 749-7811 1st Vice Chairman: Lana Hightower • (903) 963-7442 2nd Vice Chairman: Doc Hyder • (352) 567-2555
Secretary: Theo Kocian • (361) 798-0073
Treasurer: Dr. Darlene Aldridge • (979) 272-3600 Director: Randy Briscoe • (405) 375-3090 Director: Steve Quary • (405) 567-3093
Office Staff
Special Events: Kim Barfield, Sale Asst. • Ext. 119 Pam Galloway, Show Asst. • Ext. 106
Division B Regions 7-12
Division C Regions 13-18
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
Doc Hyder
(352) 567-2555 k&dcattle@embarqmail.com
Lana Hightower
(903) 963-7442 glcattleco@aol.com
(405) 567-3093
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
Vacant
Darlene Aldridge, D.V.M.
Division A Regions 1-6
Region 1 - Director (403) 458-6684
Ron Walker
Region 2 - Director (540) 752-6831 bcrstuck@hotmail.com
Mark Stuck
Region 3 - Director
Vacant Region 4 - Director (336) 667-5452 TLBAA.Region4Director@yahoo.com
Carl R. Brantley Region 5 - Director
(850) 956-4154 tklonghorns@wfeca.net
Terry King
Region 6 - Director (337) 328-7258 longhorn@camtel.net
Gene Juranka
(979) 272-3600 darlene@starcreekranch.com
Steve Quary
At-Large Director (580) 265-4279 oxbowranch.spooner@yahoo.com
Rich Spooner
Region 13 - Director
Region 7 - Director (936) 422-3155 longhorn4t@msn.com
Donnie Taylor
Region 8 - Director (214) 675-9317 kerry@los-inc.com
Kerry Mounce Region 9 - Director
Vacant Region 14 - Director (785) 799-3712 jrombeck@yahoo.com
Jim Rombeck
Region 15 Director (405) 375-3090 Kingrjj@aol.com
Randy Briscoe
(325) 942-1198 r3ranch@aol.com
Region 16 - Director
Region 10 - Director
Region 17 - Director
Robert Richey
Vacant
Charlie Buenger
(254) 749-7811 buengeroc@grandecom.net
(208) 860-7430 terry@fuhrimanins.com
Region 11 - Director
Region 18 - Director
(361) 798-0073 tskr11@yahoo.com
Theo Kocian
Terry Fuhriman
(408) 656-6266 raybeadle@templeinland.com
Ray Beadle
Region 12 - Director (210) 827-3940 stevenzunker@msn.com
Steven Zunker
Registrations: Dana Coomer • Ext. 116 Rick Fritsche • Ext. 107
Financial Services: Stephanie Braudrick • Ext. 102 Office Assistant: Ashton Brown • Ext. 117
TLBAA BREED ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chairman: Dr. Bob Kropp Oklahoma State University
Dr. Harlan Ritchie
Dr. Charles McPeake
Michigan State University
University of Georgia
Dr. Bill Able
Dr. Scott Schaake
Northwestern Oklahoma University
Kansas State University
Marshall Ruble Iowa State University
Dr. Randall Grooms TAES Texas A&M University
MEMBER: MEMBER U.S. BEEF BREEDS COUNCIL
May 2010
Past Presidents & Chairmen of the Board CHARLES SCHREINER III*
BILL ANTHONY
SHERMAN BOYLES
WALTER G. RIEDEL, JR.*
DR. L.V. BAKER
BOB MOORE*
DR. W.D. “BILL” CLARK
JOEL LEMLEY
WALTER B. SCOTT
RICHARD D. CARLSON
BEN GRAVETT
JAMES WARREN
JOHN T. BAKER
DR. FRITZ MOELLER
1988-1990
2007-2008
J.W. ISAACS*
RIEMER CALHOUN, JR.
MAURICE LADNIER
1990-1992
2008-2009
GLEN W. LEWIS 1992-1995
* DECEASED
1964-1967 1967-1969
J.G. PHILLIPS, JR.* 1969-1971 1971-1973 1973-1975 1975-1977
J.T. “HAPPY” SHAHAN* 1977-1978
JOHN R. BALL
1981-1982 1982-1984 1984-1986 1986-1988
1998-2003 2003-2005 2006-2007 2007-2007
TIM MILLER 1995-1998
1979-1980
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From the Chairman of the Board Dear Members: At the penning of this article I have just returned from the great state of Mississippi and the Dixie Classic Sale. Sale hosts Bruce & Susan Easterly, Maurice & Ann Ladnier and Dale & Matt Westmoreland provided a relaxed country venue for a Texas Longhorn sale. The participants were treated to genuine southern cuisine complete with all the mudbugs (crawfish) you cared to eat, a relaxed atmosphere and a selection of quality cattle. The conversation ran long on the recent hard winter and looking forward to a great spring and the upcoming calf crop. At the same time back in Lampasas, Texas, Larry Stewart’s Lazy L Old Time Ranch Sale and Social took place. Larry also hosts a friendly and relaxed country sale. I plan to be there next year, Larry. We are in a very active sale season and this is an excellent time in the market cycle to upgrade your herd with cattle from upcoming Texas Longhorn sales. Check the Save the Date in this issue for an upcoming sale in your area and check it out in person. I expect to see several friends and new breeders at the El Coyote Field Day. They always put on a first class event not to mention they have one of the premiere Texas Longhorn steer herds in the country. This month the Trails Magazine is dedicated to the Texas Longhorn brood cow. For many of us, the Texas Longhorn female is what we first fell in love with as new breeders. It is easy to see why when they come in all manner of colors and patterns, with long graceful twisting horn, gentle dispositions, renowned calving ease, thrifty and self sufficient in the pasture and each year they fill our pastures with all those gorgeous calves. The new breeders of today have a much better quality cow available to them than ever before, due to the hard work and dedication of serious breeders to produce improved animals from superior animals of the past. Perhaps the only thing better than buying a top Texas Longhorn cow is the thrill you get from producing one. In this issue, we are fortunate to have three in depth interviews on the subject of the Texas Longhorn brood cow. Long time TLBAA members Joel Lemley, Donnie Taylor and Brent Bolen share their thoughts and experiences on the qualities and characteristics of a good brood cow. Justin Rombeck has also written an article on Texas Longhorn cows that have produced consistent offspring with superior horn. Horn lovers will for sure want to read and re-read this one. Also, check out this year’s My Favorite Cow section for touching and heartfelt tales of why we first fell in love with the breed and why these are some of our favorite cows. I offer a big thanks to all who participated this year, despite the less than optimal economic times. The TLBAA World Show is about one month away and staff and show volunteers are in full press mode to get everything completed and in place to have another class event. Having attended and worked in the last two World Shows, I know a little of the combined effort it takes to pull this off. I urge any Affiliates that have not yet pledged their sponsorship money to do so now and help make this a self-funded event. Sponsorships are open to any TLBAA member so check out the available sponsorships in this issue, support our youth and help us put this event over the top; you’ll be glad you did. See you down the road,
Robert Richey
Sponsored by
Imus Ranch
A Working Cattle Ranch for Kids With Cancer Ribera, New Mexico
Provided by Don Imus/Deirdre Imus
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Texas Longhorn Trails
Red McCombs Opportunity Sale May 29, 2010 at the ranch, Johnson City, TX • 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • All cattle are from the McCombs herd • Bred to some of the elite bulls in the industry–many have calves at side • 90 lots of females that will make you $$$ • We have never offered a sale like this - Don’t Miss It! • Come one, come all. Volume discounts - Let’s make a deal!
• This is not an auction - all lots are priced at $1000 • All cattle may viewed at the ranch or at our website prior to the sale. No cattle will be sold prior to 8:00 a.m. May 29.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. All cattle selling are out of the McCombs herd with many sired by/bred to such great bulls as Super Bowl, Coach, Touchdown of RM, MC Super Rex, Buzz and Iron Mike. Ninety lots will be offered pre-priced at $1000 and selling on a first come basis. Volume discounts of 5%-15% will be offered. Sale lots will include yearling heifers, some promising young pairs up to mature cows and heavy bred cows. There will be something for everybody. Commercial cows will be offered for $750. Internet buyers may purchase these lots by going to www.redmccombslonghorns.com and using the Buy It Now option. The sale catalog is available on our website. Don't miss this great opportunity!
RED MCCOMBS RANCHES 1746 RM One • Johnson City, Texas 78636 For information: Alan Sparger 210 445-8798
www.redmccombslonghorns.com
Mike and Debbie Bowman P.O. Box 40. • Benton, KS 67017 Home (316) 778-1717 • Fax (316) 778-2273 • email: mbowman@wildblue.net
www.endoftrailranch.com
7TH ANNUAL
APRIL 10, 2010 GULFPORT, MS AUCTIONEER: JOEL LEMLEY COMMENTARY: DALE HUNT SALES MANAGEMENT: TLBAA SALES MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Highlights
Maurice Ladnier, Perkinston, MS; Volume Aaron Adkins, Rutherfordton, NC; Ken Morris, Monroe, Buyer: Jennifer Ladner, Saucier, MS. NC; Clay Adkins, Rutherfordton, NC; Maurice Ladnier.
74 Registered Lots Sale Average: $1,242.56 Volume Buyers: Ladner Farms, Saucier, MS; Mike and Debbie Bowman, Benton, KS; Panther Creek Ranch, Marlin, TX; Dorothy Ammerman, Fairfield, FL; Westfarms, Inc., Franklinton, LA.
TLBAA’s Rick Fritsche; Shawn Pequignot, Wellsville, PA.
Maurice Ladnier, Perkinston, MS; High Selling Lot Consignor: Luke Rutledge, Lindale, TX.
Photos by Rick Fritsche and Kim Barfield
HIGH SELLING LOT:
$6,500
RUTLEDGE’S CAKE WALK (2005 daughter of Rutledge’s Black Diamond and Rutledge’s Masquerade #23) Consignor: Luke Rutledge, Lindale, TX. Buyer: Mike and Debbie Bowman, Benton, KS
OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS: $5,400 – SOUTHERN CHAMPAGNE
(2007 daughter of JP Grand-Connection and Southern Denimn Cotton) Consignor: Maurice Ladnier, Perkinston, MS. Buyer: Panther Creek Ranch, Marlin, TX
$4,100
– MOUTAIN LACE (1997 daughter of Phenomenal American and Ginger Snap) Consignor: Jody Shaw, Prospect, TN. Buyer: Dorothy Ammerman, Fairfield, FL.
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Dick & Debbie Lambrecht, Alex, OK; Bruce Ollive, Lufkin, TX. Maurice Ladnier, Perkinston, MS; Bruce Easterly, Denham Springs, LA; Matt Westmoreland, Franklinton, LA.
$4,000 – WESTFARMS RIO LUCKY 14/7 (2007 daughter of JP Rio Grande and Jackie Lynn 46) Consignor: Westfarms, Inc., Franklinton, LA. Buyer: Panther Creek Ranch, Marlin, TX. $3,500 – SOUTHERN FLOWER (2003 daughter of Southern Breeze and Delta Aspen) Consignor: Maurice Ladnier, Perkinston, MS. Buyer: Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX. $2,900 – LT JOSPHINE
(2007 daughter of LT Double Shot and LT Lady Go) Consignor: Harold Rester, Perkinston, MS. Buyer: Ladner Farms, Saucier, MS.
June Elizabeth Westmoreland, Franklinton, LA.
$2,800 – TRIDE AND TRUE (2000 daughter of Big Bopper and Trim and True) Consignor: Johnnie and Pat Robinson, Celina, TX. Buyer: Scott Simmons, Medora, IL. $2,700 – OPERA STAR ON STAGE (2008 daughter of Battle Star and Back Stage Tango) Consignor: Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX. Buyer: Westfarms Inc., Franklinton, LA. Texas Longhorn Trails
Special thanks to our Buyers & Sellers Ladner Farms Mike & Debbie Bowman Panther Creek Ranch Dorothy Ammerman Star Creek Ranch Melvin & Rebecca Rhodes Scott Simmons Steven Zunker Khaos Cattle Company Darrel and Cindy Blocker Sidewinder Cattle Co., LLC Double Branch Creek Eugene Helmstetter Triple R Ranch B T Farms Robert Williams Charlie Le Blanc Paul Corlett Larry and Nancy Taylor Rio Vista Ranch Harold Rester Gene A. Juranka Tim Miller Calvin Deemer Charles Hartman Luke Rutledge Danny D. Guffey Donnie Taylor Jody Shaw Kyle Taylor Michael McLeod
Aaron Adkins Darlene Aldridge, DVM & John Parmley John & Dorothy Ammerman Darrel & Cindy Blocker Dan Coppoletta Rob Fenza Joe Graddy Doug Holden Scott & Sandy Hughes Gene Juranka Kaso Kety Kety-Sellers Partnership Dickie Joe & Jennifer Ladner Dick & Debbie Lambrecht Michael McLeod Tim Miller Ken & Jessica Morris Bruce & Connie Ollive Harold Rester Melvin & Rebecca Rhodes Robert & Kim Richey Johnnie & Pat Robinson Elmer & Susan Rosenberger Luke Rutledge Jody Shaw Shehee Ed & Ges Taylor Donnie & Marilyn Taylor Kyle Taylor James Turner Larry & Nancy Turner Billy Walker Robert Williams Steven Zunker & Louis Christa
Your Hosts: Maurice Ladnier, Bruce Easterly, Matt Westmoreland
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1. Justin, Jim, and Becky Rombeck, Home, KS; Trails Editor in Chief Brenda Cantrell; 2. Dale Lee and Gwen DeMado, Weatherford, TX; 3. Grady and Greta McCorkle, Zephyr, TX.
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NEWS On the Trail...
TLBAA Sculptor Accepted in Art Show
Seventy-four artists from 24 states entered work in the Red River Valley Museum’s ninth annual Red River Valley International Juried Art Exhibition, and 72 artists from 24 states had work accepted in the Vernon, Texas venue. Among those accepted was TLBAA member Bob Coffee, internationally known sculptor and artist from Austin, TX. The opening of the show will be the “Denim & Diamonds” gala, which will feature music by the Western Trail Band. Guests will be greeted by the precision riding group, Santa Rosa Palomino Club which has served as the official state ambassadors on horseback for several years and represent the state and their hometown of Vernon in a grand fashion. They were recognized in 2009 as the official ambassadors of the Western Trail. Cowboy poets will have time at the open mike, museum volunteers will be recognized and the “2010 New Time Trail Blazer” award will be presented. The exhibition will be on display at the Red River Valley Museum, 4600 College Drive, Vernon, TX, beginning April 30th through June 11th. For further information call the Red River Valley Museum at (940) 553-1848, Tuesday through Friday from 1-5 pm.
Family of 23 Competes At Star Of Texas Fair & Rodeo Austin, Texas, March 22, 2010 The Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo sent out the story below. No edits were made to keep the story in the spirit it was written. The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo welcomed approximately 1,000 exhibitors on Friday, March 19, 2010 as they checked in for the Junior Market Lamb and Goat Shows as well as the Youth and Open Longhorn Shows. As three trailers of Longhorns began to unload, a story of one family quickly touched everyone’s heart. Jay and Suzanne Faske made the trip from Somerville, Texas along with their children and 39 Longhorns to compete in the Youth Longhorn Shows on March 20th and 21st. Mr. and Mrs. Faske are the proud parents of 21 children. The Faske’s have three biological children and have adopted 18 children from all over the world. Fourteen years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Faske traveled to India to adopt a child. Since adopting their first child, the Faskes have adopted two more children from India, three from Russia, one from China, six from Kazakhstan, two from Ethiopia, and three from Columbia. After purchasing a ranch outside of Somerville, Mrs. Faske and the children were put in charge of deciding on what type of cattle to stock their ranch with. While out driving one day, the children and Mrs. Faske passed a Longhorn ranch and it was that day that the family decided they knew what type of cattle they wanted to raise. For Christmas, the family received five Longhorn calves and their ranch began. The family tries to exhibit in at least one show a month; however, they are staying busy with three to compete in this March. The family all agrees that showmanship is their favorite part of the competition. The Faske’s first child they adopted, Sarah, competes in the Youth division and says her favorite part of the competition is prepping their Longhorns by washing and blow drying them for the show arena. Nine year old, Rachel, said that her favorite part of showing was winning prizes and earning scholarship money in hopes of attending Texas A&M University someday. Although the Faske family raises Longhorns, they stay true to maroon and ironically have a few cattle named “Whoop”, “Gig’em”, and “Wish I Wuz an Aggie.” Both show days proved to be a success for the Faske’s as they earned top honors in several divisions. Grand Champion Bull, Junior Champion Haltered Female, Reserve Grand Champion Haltered Steer, Reserve Junior Champion Haltered Female were all awarded to the Faske family in the first show. Champion honors in showmanship were also received by several of the Faske children as they took first, second, and third in Junior Showmanship, second in Senior Showmanship, and third in Teen showmanship. In the second show, Junior Champion Haltered Female, Senior Champion Haltered Female, Grand Champion Haltered Female, and Reserve Grand Champion Haltered Steer were all awarded to the Faskes. Showmanship once again proved to be a success as the Faske’s earned first, second, and third place in Junior Showmanship as well as first place in Teen Showmanship.
TLBAA Member Auctioned Bull and Raised Funds for Cancer Research Dr. Jack Ritchie, Farmington, NM donated his bull, TL Relay, to be auctioned off during the Walk for Cancer Research. The registered Longhorn bull brought a little over $1,000 for the fundraiser.
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If you have any Longhorn News or media coverage you’d like to share please email or call Grace Taylor at the TLBAA office – (817) 625-6241; grace@tlbaa.org. Texas Longhorn Trails
TOP Heifers Sell at the Millennium Futurity
Mike and Debbie Bowman P.O. Box 40 • Benton, KS 67017 Home (316) 778-1717 email: mbowman@wildblue.net
www.endoftrailranch.com
BOLEN LONGHORNS
Brent & Cindy Bolen • www.bolenlonghorns.com Bruce Ollive - Ranch Manager • Lufkin, TX (936) 674-5180 • cbolen1@aol.com
Don’t Miss the 2010 Horn Showcase! October 14-15, 2010 Fort Worth, TX For more information contact Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 Check out pgs. 23-25 for more Horn Showcase info!!
2010 FALL HORN SHOWCASE SALE October 16, 2010 • Fort Worth, TX Sponsored by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America Name of TLBAA Member: __________________________________ TLBAA#
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Name of Animal: __________________________________________ TLBAA# ______________ _____ Heifer _____ Cow _____ Pair (No Bulls Accepted) OCV Vaccinated Yes ___ No ___ Picture of Animal _______ DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: AUGUST 1, 2010 Consignment Fees ($325 per head with 5% commission): _____________ ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS: Must have completed transfer application, original TLBAA certificate, completed consignment form and quality photo in TLBAA office by August 1st. Consignment fees will not be refunded on animals pulled from the sale. BREEDING INFORMATION Cow Exposed To ________________________________ From __________ To ____________ Bull’s Name
Cow Exposed To ________________________________ From __________ To ____________ Bull’s Name
Calf at Side Information:
Sex ________________
Date Calved____________
Sired by______________________________________________ COMMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ WAIVER/CONSENT FORM (This form must be signed and returned in order to complete your consignment) The Fall Horn Showcase Sale (FHSS) assumes no responsibility for any guarantee made by the consignor. All guarantees are strictly between the consignor (seller) and the buyer. FHSS 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 the rules and regulations. The undersigned hereby agrees to conditions of the sale and agrees that all guarantees are between seller and buyer. The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless FHSS, sale employees and duly authorized representatives from any and all claims, demands, causes of action or liabilities of any nature which may arise from or in any way relate to the Fall Horn Showcase Sale. The undersigned agrees that if the buyer is unable to accept delivery because of Interstate health requirements, the consignor, not FHSS or its management, shall be responsible for refund or adjustment.
_______________________________________________ Owner of Animal/Consignor’s Signature
____________________________ Date
M A N A G E D B Y T H E T E X A S L O N G H O R N B R E E D E R S A S S O C I AT I O N O F A M E R I C A S A L E S M A N A G E M E N T D I V I S I O N P. O . B o x 4 4 3 0 • F o r t W o r t h , T X 7 6 1 6 4 • ( 8 1 7 ) 6 2 5 - 6 2 4 1 K i m B a r f i e l d - e x t 11 9 • k i m @ t l b a a . o r g
For consignment & sponsorship check out www.tlbaa.org
October 14-16, 2010 • Fort Worth, TX A self-funding event by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America
NEW!!! Twisty Horn Division FOLLOW THE TWIST! $100 entry fee This catagory will be measured for Total Horn, Tip to Tip and base. Div I - Oct. 31, 2009 - Nov. 1, 2003 • Div. II - Oct. 31, 2003 & before 1 winner per division • Cattle measured in Fort Worth only. If you think your cattle have twist, bring them!
All exhibitors must be members of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America. All animals must be registered with the TLBAA. A copy of the animal’s registration certificate and entry fee of $100 for each category entered must accompany entry form for each animal. A photograph must be included with each entry to be entered. A photograph can be e-mailed to kim@tlbaa.org.
CAN’T MAKE IT TO FORT WORTH?? You can still be a 2010 Horn Showcase Winner!! TLBAA is offering satellite measuring across the nation. Check out www.tlbaa.org or the TLBAA today for more info.
DIVISIONS CATEGORY:
ENTRY DEADLINE: SEPT. 8, 2010 IN OFFICE NO LATE ENTRIES NO SUBSTITUTIONS SCRATCHES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED
HEALTH PAPERS (No Exceptions)
NO TRICH TEST ON EXHIBITION BULLS FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEXAS LONGHORN BREEDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164
Kim Barfield – 817/625-6241 Chairman: Brent Bolen 936/639-6590
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TOTAL HORN, TIP TO TIP & COMPOSITE HORN Bull & Female Divisions
Division I: Division II: Division III: Division IV: Division V: Division VI: Division VII:
Division VIII
Oct. 31, 2009 - Nov. 1, 2008 Oct. 31, 2008 - Nov. 1, 2007 Oct. 31, 2007 - Nov. 1, 2006 Oct. 31, 2006 - Nov. 1, 2005 Oct. 31, 2005 - Nov. 1, 2003 Oct. 31, 2003 - Nov. 1, 2000 Nov. 30, 2000 & before Steer Division Born 2004 & before
ENTRY FORM Exhibitorʼs Name__________________________________________________ Exhibitorʼs TLBAA# _____________ Animalʼs TLBAA # _________________
Animalʼs Name __________________________________________________
Date of Birth ________ Division as specified above _____________________ $100 PER CATEGORY ENTRY CATEGORIES: TOTAL HORN TIP–TO–TIP COMPOSITE HORN Eligibility for composite horn category requires entry in tip-to-tip and total horn categories
$250 TWISTY HORN CATAGORY
FORM OF PAYMENT: CASH CHECK Credit Card # ___________________________ VISA
MASTERCARD
SATELLITE LOCATION
Exp. Date __________
CREDIT CARD CID # __
________________________________________
Texas Longhorn Trails
October 14-16, 2010 Fort Worth, TX A self-funding event by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America
INTRODUCTION
The annual Horn Showcase has been established by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA). The Horn Showcase is the vehicle whereby quality TLBAA registered Texas Longhorn cattle from throughout the world come together for the prestige of appearing in the Horn Showcase. The Horn Showcase is expected to bring together the very best TLBAA Texas Longhorn cattle in the established divisions to showcase the breed for cattlemen and potential cattlemen from all walks of life. The animal divisions and the Rules and Regulations governing the TLBAA Horn Showcase were formulated by the TLBAA Rules and Regulations Committee trusting that breeder integrity will allow for simplicity in the rules.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sponsor: The TLBAA will sponsor and manage the affairs of the Horn Showcase. When Held: The Horn Showcase is to be held annually. The Horn Showcase will be held in conjunction with any other event that the TLBAA Board of Directors establish. The TLBAA Board of Directors shall establish and publish the date of the Horn Showcase. Where Held: The Horn Showcase will be held in Fort Worth, Texas (upon the discretion of the Horn Showcase Committee and the Board of Directors) which is in the central part of the United States in an area served by interstate highways, convenient air traffic, plentiful lodging nearby, adequate media, and non-restrictive animal health regulations. The show site facilities should accommodate the expanding number of entries in the Horn Showcase. The facility should be well ventilated and watered. To facilitate TLBAA members a great distance from Fort Worth, TX, the TLBAA may establish additional locations for the purpose of measuring horns for the annual Horn Showcase. All measurement results and entry fees from these additional Horn Showcase measurement locations must be received by TLBAA on or before entry deadline. Horn Showcase chairmen or designated TLBAA representative must be present to verify and record official measurements. Cattle Eligible To Compete: TLBAA Registered Texas Longhorn cattle meeting the age criteria and other conditions for a respective division are eligible. Any animal with a pending registration at the time the entry application is submitted shall be allowed to show only upon presentation of a photocopy, facsimile, or original TLBAA registration certificate by or on the day of the show. The original owner of the clonal family (cell line), including partnerships or legal entities, is entitled to exhibit only one entry of that clonal family (cell line), including the donor registered Longhorn. Any other owners of members of said clonal family (cell line) may exhibit only one member of that clonal family (cell line). The offspring of clones will have no restrictions or limits.
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
Membership Requirements: Owners of cattle must be members in good standing with TLBAA to participate as exhibitors in the Horn Showcase. Proof of Registration: Show management must inspect the registration certificate or photocopy thereof for each animal entered in a show. All animals will be subject to positive identification at arrival and throughout the show. Show List: Show management must publish a show list (catalog) of entries including each animal by class, entry number, name, TLBAA registration number, date-of-birth, and owner. The show list is to be made available to all exhibitors at a show. Alteration of Physical Features: Alteration of an animal’s horns by cosmetic and/or surgical changes are deemed unethical and will be grounds for disqualification. Some examples are, but not limited to, the weighting of horns and sanding and polishing of horns. Violations of these rules will be grounds for removal from competition by Horn Showcase management and forfeiture of all fees. Production Requirement: Any female 36 months of age or older must have had at least one registered TLBAA calf, be nursing a calf at side or be confirmed pregnant by palpation, ultrasound or BioPRYN blood test conducted 60 days past breeding and be so noted on a health certificate signed by a veterinarian and furnished to the show office. Method of Showing: Entries will be shown in one, two or all three categories: tip to tip, total horn & composite horn. Eligibility for composite horn category requires entry in tip-to-tip and total horn categories. Unmanageable Animals: All show entries are expected to be manageable. Should an animal become unmanageable, the show management shall have the right and responsibility to remove such animal from competition, and all entry and stalling fees shall be forfeited. Measuring Method: Tip to tip – the distance between the outside tips of the horns will be measured. Total horn – the distance from the tip of one horn down along the back side of that horn across the back of the poll and up the backside of the other horn to the tip. Composite horn – consist of the sum total of three horn measurements: 1) Tip-toTip measurement, 2) Total Horn measurement and 3) Base of Horn measurement, measured as the circumference of the base of both horns. The Horn Showcase arena personnel will perform all of the sorting/movement of cattle to and from the arena. No owner/handler/groomer will be allowed into any area where cattle are being sorted or holding for entry or exiting the arena unless individual specific permission is granted by the Horn Showcase arena personnel. To ensure the safety of the animals and personnel during horn measurement, when deemed necessary by Horn Showcase arena personnel, an immobilizer may be used to facilitate the safety of cattle and arena personnel. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Title Reserved for Winners: The winners of each class within the approved divisions will be declared “TLBAA Horn Showcase Champion Texas Longhorn.” May 2010
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A bright colored booth with materials, photos, a TV playing and a heavy stream of traffic is a positive opportunity to start new producers in the business.
DISPLAY BOOTH MARKETING STRATEGIES By Darol Dickinson
Texas Longhorn display booth marketing is one of the great ways to develop new Longhorn producers. Let's look at booth strategies, and how to squeeze the system for the most it will yield. This is a check list of ideas for effective exhibiting. It doesn't just happen. Rather, it is the result of meticulous PREPARATION, PRESENTATION, and POST-SHOW FOLLOW-UP. Nearly any location where a lot of rural type people attend an event will work. A booth is a “growing” method. It is a way to grow new producers, educate, personally meet and tease them about the excitement of starting their own Texas Longhorn herd. Budget for a well planned event. It will require display space rental, electric connections, large color graphics, product displays, a power point or TV presentation, bright lights, a standing display back drop, colorful materials, volunteers, training, and lastly a follow-up plan. Keep in mind this is a competition. While you are working to expand your cattle sales several other people will also be doing the same thing. Don't be surprised when the Angus booth right beside you may have a $30,000 budget and the most elaborate display that money can buy. With well thought out preparation you can compete and succeed no matter who is beside you. Select an event that will have potential Texas Longhorn buyers.
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Locate a spot in the exposition area that has a good traffic pattern. You want to be near street entries, halls, doors, and traffic areas near food service, or known popular spots. A unique display, different from the others will attract attention. Make the back drop as tall as possible-----the tallest display wins. Have very bright lights shining on your graphics-the brightest lights help grab the most attention. Assume competitive displays will have professional graphics. Yours have to be as good or better. Take your best photos of your very best cattle. Keep the display area neat and clean. Dispose of waste promptly, vacuum the floor daily, make sure handout materials are piled straight and orderly. Prior to the event, design condensed, colorful, positive selling materials for handouts. An all purpose general information brochure is the very best. Do not, DO NOT place handouts near the quick fingers of children. They will grab a handful of colorful materials and be gone. Require visitors to enter the display area to acquire promotional materials. Provide materials compared to each person’s interest and financial capabilities. Obviously good prospects should get the whole package, free promo DVD, post cards, brochures, etc. Others may only need a handshake, Texas Longhorn Trails
business card, and a pleasant sales pitch. Make the investment fit the potential. If the display is sponsored by an affiliate or group of people, every display guest should receive a printed list of the names of all sponsors with their contact info. Do not assume the booth visitors will ever contact anyone. They may say, “We will call later,” but most won't. Get their names and addresses. Don't let them write down their addresses. Just because they can read their writing doesn't mean that you can. Record every person who appears to be a capable buyer. (There will always be "talkers" who reveal they will never become cattle owners, due to health, location, age, etc.) Only bother to record names of good prospects. Make notes about each person; ranch size, number of cattle owned, size of mobile home, etc. Guard these names and addresses; don’t misplace the list of visitors. Take the list home every night. These are valuable names. Your success depends on harvesting these inquiries and what you do with them later. If this is an association or group effort make sure every volunteer has written procedures on how to get to the display area, parking procedures, grounds entry passes, display open-forbusiness procedures, handout instructions, display lockup procedures, and detailed instructions on how to deal with the public. The booth staff should consist of at least two people. Every one must have time for personal breaks. If it is a good show sometimes several sales conversations will be conducted at the same time. The number of booth staff needed will be determined by the traffic flow. Maybe more than two are needed. Think of a display booth as a store. You are standing in the store window and all the people going by need a Longhorn herd. You may notice the crowd getting slightly numb, and their feet hurt after looking at hundreds of displays. At this point old fashioned carnival "hawking" will be the best tool. Be prepared with one line conversation starters; DO YOU RAISE TEXAS LONGHORNS? WHERE IS YOUR RANCH? HAVE YOU CONSIDERED PUTTING SOME FLASH IN YOUR PASTURE? Develop your own script that will work on the crowd. Never ask, "May I help you?" “Hello,” “How are you?” It doesn’t work. You always get a no answer. Many displays use drawings to get names and addresses. An item is offered as a free prize for one lucky person. This normally is a waste of good time and money. Just because every little kid wants something free does not mean they will buy a cow, or that you will want to send them a $10 promotion packet when you get home after the show. The best idea ever was when an old rancher held a drawing for anyone who wanted 5 free units of Texas Longhorn semen to breed their cows. He told everyone the lucky winner would get 5 straws of free semen. (They had to pay the shipping) No one signed up except people who had cows. No one signed up that would not breed their cows to a Longhorn bull. After the show was over, when the free semen drawing was to be held, to their surprise, each one who signed up received a letter that they were the winner! The old rancher, being more clever than the average cowboy, knew once they started raising a few Longhorn calves they would want more. He had a legitimate mailing list and everyone who got free semen was his own future customer. Considering the costs of the booth, the semen cost was small compared to how many people started into the business. When they wanted to buy more Longhorns, who was the nicest fellow they could think of to buy from? That is professional boothmanship! May 2010
Stay on message. Each display hour may have an actual cost of $30 to $60. Don't talk about the weather, watermelon, bad government or sports. Talk about what you are there to sell, and don't forget it. Wear appropriate attire. Dress neat and by all means western for the occasion. Wear comfortable shoes. Comfort is better than beauty. Wear a western hat; no ball caps or farm overalls. Always stand to greet guests. Eating and drinking in the display area should be minimal. Do not have food laying around. This isn’t a picnic, it’s business. Cell phones are good, but don't turn your back on a guest to answer the phone. Have one person do phone sales while another deals with live bodies. Cell phones aren't a status symbol, they are cheap and everyone has some. Don’t let the rude handling of cell phone calls reduce the effectiveness of the effort. No cell phone prospect is as good as a real live body. Volunteers must be ready to greet every passer by. Don't let the crowd miss the only really important display in the whole building. You must be quick to stand, smile, shake hands, and start talking about Longhorns. Volunteers should be well versed to answer detailed questions about the cattle. Have photos of cattle for sale with printed price sheets if you expect to make sales. Longhorn DVD's should run constantly. It should be loud enough to hear above the crowd. (A TV running with no picture shows the volunteers aren't paying attention.) Don't allow "huddling" in the display. Friends will huddle and visit when good prospects are wanting to ask questions. Don't huddle and turn your backside to the public. Huddlers fail! Huddling tells the public you don’t care. If you are not sure what to do, here are some objectives: Meet buyers face to face, Develop contacts, Identify special consumer interests, Diffuse Longhorn critics, Check out the competition, Create a positive public image, Learn more about consumer attitudes, Distribute product information, Introduce new sires or inventory, Understand consumer problems, Dramatize your message, Obtain customer feedback, Enhance word-of-mouth market, Create a customer/client list, Sign up new affiliate and TLBAA members, Reach unknown and new prospects, Generate qualified leads and prospects, and Prove you are alive and well. Evaluate. Set goals of inquiry numbers per day and numbers of memberships enrolled. Divide the number of inquiries and new memberships into the total cost and that will be the real cost each of doing business. Evaluate your own, and other associates' success. Decide if a booth display is the right way to promote your product? Is it practical? Is it more successful financially than placing display ads in trade magazines or using direct mail, shows or sales? Maybe the right thing is all of the above? Display booth work is fun when well planned and faithfully conducted. It can be a major source of new blood for an organization. It is great to meet interesting new Longhorn prospects every few minutes. After the event, the real fruit develops. (People are busy at events and seldom whip out a check book.) Send follow-up materials to every valid address. Call the good ones and keep in contact. Communication should be soon after the event while the personal contact is fresh on their minds. Invite them to your ranch to see the cattle. If it is an association effort, send a list of inquiries to every member that helped sponsor the booth. The spin-offs are numerous and often very profitable. Good luck. . . . .be determined. You will keep getting better and better with every event!
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Give your breeding program BOX Z RANCH Butler genetics that work!
Beadle Land & Cattle - Ray & Bonnie Beadle Los Gatos & Hollister, California (408) 656-6266 Fax: (408) 356-7383 e-mail: raybeadle@templeinland.com
Box Z Ranch - Steven Zunker & Louis Christa 1506 Harwood Road, Luling, TX 78648 Ranch mobile (210) 827-3940 www.boxzranch.com
Buckhorn Cattle Company - Buck & Sharon Adams 110 N. Broad, Guthrie, OK 73044 www.buckhorncattle.com (405) 260-1942 • (405) 282-9800
Eagles Ridge Longhorns - Paul & Judi Sellers
3245 Sugarloaf Key Rd, U21A, Punta Gorda, Florida 33955 (941) 979-2419 or (443) 624-0792 e-mail: ancopa5@yahoo.com
RVR MAX Z
Falls Creek Longhorns - Stanley & Sandi Tidwell 2330 W. FM 875, Midlothian, TX 76065 Contact Russell Hooks - (409) 381-0616 Herd Manager/Consultant e-mail: russellh@longhornroundup.com
co-owned with Rio Vista Ranch
Kent & Sandy Harrell
15 W 6th St Ste 2510, Tulsa, OK 74119 (918) 299-6402 • (918) 733-4008 www.harrellranch.com • e-mail: Kent@harrellranch.com
Kaso, Lisa & Jake Kety - Little Ace Cattle Company P.O. Box 386, Folsom LA 70437 (985) 796-3918 e-mail: ketyfolsom@aol.com
Brennan & Michele Potts - Rocking P Longhorns
PITCH R3
P.O. Box 579, Emory, TX 75440 (903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400 e-mail: bpotts1@verizon.net
Rafter H Longhorns - Kenn Harding, Tammy Tiner & Laura Harding 200 Pershing Ave., College Station, TX 77840 (979) 777-5256 e-mail: rafter-h@rafter-h-longhorns.com
Rio Vista Ranch – Elmer & Susan Rosenberger 4818 Eck Lane, Austin, TX 78734 (512) 266-3250 Cell: (512) 422-8336 e-mail: elmer@riovistaranch.com www.riovistaranch.com
DUSTY MAGIC
Box Z Ranch Steven Zunker & Louis Christa Luling, TX • 210-827-3940
www.boxzranch.com
Shamrock Land & Cattle LLC - Gary, Patric & McKenna Donovan P.O. Box 374, Mt. Hood, OR 97041 e-mail: butlerlonghorns@yahoo.com (541) 490-4681
Westfarms Inc. – Dale, Lynette, Leslie & Matt Westmoreland 13529 Hwy 450, Franklinton, LA 70438 (985) 795-1539 Cell: (985) 515-3172 e-mail: lwestmoreland.ees@wpsb.org
a boost with Butler genetics! 446 Ranch - Lonnie Shan & Raymond Cruthis 7303 CR 446 • Thorndale, TX 76577 (512) 269-9037 e-mail: CR446Ranch@aol.com www.butlertexaslonghorns.com/Breeders/shan.html
Frank Anderson Jr. and III 828 South Rosemary Drive • Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846-8020 • (713) 984-9431
Concho Ranch - Tony & Judy Cain 707 S. David St • San Angelo, TX 76903 (325) 657-0707 • (325) 650-4676 e-mail: tcconchoranch@hotmail.com
DALGOOD Longhorns - Malcolm & Connie Goodman (713) 782-8422 • Waller, TX e-mail: dalgood@comcast.net www.dalgoodlonghorns.com
4T Longhorns - Donnie & Marilyn Taylor 2038 Marshall Ivy Rd., Huntington, TX 75949 (936) 422-3155 • Cell (936) 414-1401 e-mail: longhorn4t@msn.com • www.4tlonghorns.com
Krazy K Longhorns – Theo & Gail Kocian Hallettsville, TX • (361) 798-6774 www.krazyklonghorns.com e-mail: gail@krazyklonghorns.com
Bob & Pam Loomis - Loomis Longhorns Rt. 1 Box 673 • Marietta, OK 73448 (580) 276-9265 • Fax (580) 276-3049 e-mail: loomis20@juno.com
Rocking G Ranch - Mrs. Ramie Griffin 5005 Callais Road • Beaumont, TX 77713 (409) 892-2662 • Fax (409) 838-6926 Cell (409) 781-3215 e-mail: dayamisrockingranch@yahoo.com
Sidewinder Cattle Company - Ed Shehee, Jr. 1007 Airport Blvd • Pensacola, FL 32504 (850) 572-6595 www.sidewindercattleco.com
Stanley Cattle Co. - David Stanley 3435 Talbert Ranch Rd., China Spring, TX 76633 (254) 836-4223 • (254) 722-9606 www.StanleyCattleCo.com e-mail: david@stanleycattleco.com
Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. - John & Jane Thate 418 W. Margaret St. • Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 235-3467
Triple R Ranch - Robert & Kim Richey 21000 Dry Creek Road • San Angelo, TX 76901 (325) 942-1198 • e-mail: r3ranch@aol.com www.butlertexaslonghorns.com
See These Ladies At The Butler Sale Sept. 3-4, 2010 • Lockhart, TX
LITTLE ACE MARIE LA VOE
El Coyote Field Day April 17, 2010 • Kingsville, TX A wonderful time was held by all who attended the El Coyote Field Day. Hospitality was the name of the game, as guests were treated to educational programs, great cows and wonderful food. El Coyote Ranch manager Felix Serna, along with his daughter, Della, gathered Longhorn breeders to the ranch and with the help of Dr. Boyd Bien gave the crowd instructions on embryo transfer. Dr. Glen Wilkson, DVM spoke to the group about vaccination practices. Although the clouds and rain remained with the group all day, it did not dampen the spirit nor the fun of being at the magnificent El Coyote Ranch. A special thanks to El Coyote Ranch owners, Lee and Ramona Bass for sharing your ranch, Longhorns and experts with all those that attended the field day.
DOB: 4/23/03
Sire: Little Ace Big Jake Dam: Little Ace Mrs Delicious
TLBAA’s Kim Barfield; Steven Zunker, Luling, TX; Jason Christa, Corpus Christi, TX; Louis Christa, Luling, TX
Dr. Boyd Bien, BovaGen speaks to the group.
E R MAKAYLA DOB: 8/2/05
Sire: Mesquite MC 59 Dam: Jackie Lynn 1186
Eric & Anna Redeker, Alice, TX.
Doug & Cynthia Dear, Buda, TX.
RHIANNON BR3 DOB: 3/24/03
Dave & Aniva Ritchey, Robstown, TX.
Sire: R3 Dylan Dam: Sage Ann FM 298
Felix Serna, Kingsville, TX; Lee Blackwell, Fredericksburg, TX.
Bobby & Becky Gutierrez, Bryan, TX; Anthony & Cindy Emola, Bryan, TX.
Eagles Ridge Longhorns - Paul & Judi Sellers 3245 Sugarloaf Key Rd, U21A, Punta Gorda, Florida 33955 (941) 979-2419 or (443) 624-0792 email: ancopa5@yahoo.com
Look for us girls at the Butler Sale!
Dr. Glen Wilkinson, DVM explains vaccination locations. Della Serna explains the cattle during the field day.
The Texas Longhorn Mama Earns the Right for Some….. By Henry King In 1948, sixteen years before the formation of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, noted folklorist and historian J. Evetts Haley wrote an article called “A Bit of Bragging About a Cow.” This was published just five years after the first Texas Longhorn sale at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, and extolled the legendary virtues developed in the Longhorn by centuries of survival of the fittest. “The cow to which I propose a monument,” he wrote, “established no blood-lines, set no butter fat records, and produced no prize-winning beeves for the International Show. But she did take care of herself and her calf out on the open range of Texas.” When it didn’t rain on her range, she walked to where it had; when the water holes dried up, she didn’t lay down in despair, but pointed her nose into the breeze and walked until she found some; when the blizzards came, she headed for the breaks and thickets and browsed on brush “long before cottonseed was ever pressed into cake.” She did not depend on government trappers for protection, but with sharp horns and sharper senses, she fought it out on the ground with packs of coyotes and wolves. She produced millions of steers that marched up the trails to distant markets, revived the Texas economy after the Civil War, and “converted the Great Plains from a land of unused grass to a productive industry in twenty years time.” The article in its entirety was printed in the Texas Longhorn Trails in the June, 1995 issue. Haley is known to most owners of Texas Longhorns as the author of “Charles Goodnight; Cowman and Plainsman,” which contains many references to the breed. This book, like J. Frank Dobie’s “The Longhorns,” is a primary source of information for potential or present owners of the Long-horned breed of cattle. At least one “monument” to the Texas Longhorn cow stands at the entrance of the Nita Stewart Haley Memorial Library in Midland, Texas, which houses a collection of J. Evetts Haley’s books and research notes. The lifesize bronze depicts Old Maude a n d one of her 27 calves and was sculpted by Veryl Goodnight, whose great-great uncle was Col. Charles Goodnight, owner of the legendary cow. Today’s owners of Texas Longhorn cows are just as proud of their special matrons as Charles Goodnight was of Old Maude, and while modern Longhorns no longer have fence-free ranges to roam, they still have the inheritance of survivability, maternal instincts, ease of calving, disease resistance and a high degree of fertility that virtually guarantees a new calf every year. You can ask nearly any owner about a favorite cow and get an enthusiastic response; for the purpose of this article, we talked to Joel Lemley, Donnie Taylor and Brent Bolen. May 2010
Donnie Taylor is a fourth-generation railroader whose family has owned Texas Longhorns for as long as he can remember. “I work for Union Pacific Railroad,” said Donnie. “I’ve been there for 29 years, and I’ve been in the Longhorn business off and on since I was knee-high to a jackrabbit. My granddaddy was always in the cattle business, and we always had Longhorns and I just kind of came up with them. I never fooled with the registered end of it until about ’97 or ’98 when my kids decided they wanted to show cattle. So we sold what cattle we had at the time and went straight Longhorn for several years. When they got to be in high school, they decided they wanted to show some beef cattle, but when they graduated, we got out of the beef cattle and we don’t have anything but Longhorns now.” Donnie now serves on the TLBAA Board of Directors. “We give all we can to the association,” he said. “It has been good to us, and we want to give back all we can. Being on the board, I think I’ve been able to contribute quite a bit the past three years. Lots of changes have been made.” “I love Longhorns – the color, the history, the nostalgia. And these cattle, they just do it for me; when they calve, you never know what you’re going to find, no matter how the cow is bred. You can breed a black cow to a black bull or a white cow to a white bull, and you have no idea what color calf is going to hit the ground. It really keeps it interesting.” “We are over here in the heart of East Texas, in the Piney Woods near Lufkin. We run about 70 mama cows and try to maintain 15 or 20 heifers at all times. Our son owns a few Longhorns; he runs his with our herd and helps with the cows when he can. Our daughter doesn’t own any now, but she used to show and win with the cow we are putting on the cover. She is by Overhead and out of that Blue Smoke cow that Mr. Stockton owns.” Stockanna, the cow the Taylors feature on the front cover of this Brood Cow issue, is in Donnie’s words, “…a beautiful 2000 model black and white that came from John Stockton’s breeding program. We got her as a calf and raised her; she now measures almost 72 inches tip to tip. She has great lateral horn and that black and white color that is in great demand from everybody.” “When looking for a brood cow,” he continued, “I want a cow that’s long in body, got good depth of rib, and she has to be a good milker. I prefer to look at some of her offspring – or offspring of that same breeding if I can -- to see just what this cow will produce. In my end of the deal, and I think in the money end also, I’m definitely looking for a lot of horn. Bred to the right bull, the cow’s got to be able to produce a lot of horn to live on my place. I’m not a big fanatic on color; if she is solid red, solid white – if she stretches out there in the 70-inch range, I don’t care what color she is. I like to sell my cows by the inch, not by the pound.” “A cow has to be a good milker; if she can’t raise a calf, she is pretty much worthless. You can get the same effect out of a steer if she can’t milk. As for disposition, there are so many great cows in the breed there is no need to keep one with a bad disposition. I have young grand-babies – a year old and three years old – that like to go to the pasture with Pawpaw, so a cow has to have a good disposition or she can’t stay. I’ll pull one out of the herd and go straight to the local sale barn no matter how good a breeder she is if she is a fighter.”
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Joel and Shirley Lemley “The brood cow makes or breaks a program,” says Joel Lemley. “You can have shear numbers, but in my opinion shear quality is what makes it work. Whether you are in a commercial program or a registered program, you have to look at a cow that produces. When you are chasing the traits you are trying to achieve, it’s going to be the female that impacts that search; I wouldn’t say more than the bull, but it is going to be the brood cow that’s going to make or break your program.” “We all chase pedigrees, but for a variety of reasons, pedigree doesn’t always answer the questions you’re trying to get resolved. You’ve got to look at a cow that can structurally carry a calf; that will, every year, have a calf. If you have a cow that misses a year or two, there's probably a reason for that and it will probably be passed on to the progeny. So you look for a cow that is a regular producer, one that has a regular schedule of raising a calf, getting bred back, having that calf on time and be able to go right back into raising another calf. That’s what they’re on this old earth to do, and that is one of the main attributes of a cow.” “For our particular breed, they need to have the traits you’re searching for, and have a little consistency. And I’ll tell you where the consistency comes from – it’s from the females. If you are looking for horn that’s got to be produced, it’s got to be that female that’s going to do it; it’s got to be that female that’s going to raise that calf because she milks well or has good bone structure or good udder or good conformation. The Longhorn breed is a little different from other breeds, but not very much – you take the bone and the hide and the horns off, and it’s pretty much the same animal under that. So it’s going to be the female that’s producing much of those traits. The bull is important, but you’ve got that one bull and you’ve got a handful of those females, and it will be the female that’s doing most of the work.” “You’ve got to be able to judge the cow that’s effective for your herd, which means you are going to have to learn how to cull. If you have 25 females and you think those same 25 are going to do the job, obviously that’s not going to happen. You have to be prepared to only keep those brood females that give you what you are looking for. Once you determine, after you’ve run a couple of calves through one, that she’s just not producing what you want, then you’ve got to make that decision to take her out of your program, and go back and search for those that do.” In 1996, the Lemleys got rid of their commercial herd because of the drought and were resting their land in central West Texas. A friend who had small acreage and a few Longhorn cows wanted to put them on the Lemleys’ place. “I kind of fell in love with them,” Joel said. “They weren’t the very best in the world, but we noticed what they could do versus what our commercial cows couldn’t do. So we bought a few from this guy, got bit by the bug and as the rains came back we started increasing our numbers with Longhorn cattle as opposed to commercial grade type cattle.” “We started going to sales, and I had been involved in auctions, so it was fun to go and be a part of it. We bought a few cows here and there, and decided we wanted to go visit some of the local ranchers around our area and met some of what were considered the premium breeders in our part of the world. We bought a few cows from them and leased our first bull; then we decided to buy a bull and that was kind of the beginning of our start in raising the Longhorn cattle. We also started our networking with other breeders by attending the shows, which were the most popular venues at the time.” “We went to our first World Show in 1998; we didn’t do very well, but we enjoyed the experience. The next season, we started going to all the affiliate shows we could drive to in a day’s distance – Louisiana, Oklahoma and all over Texas – and began making friendships with Longhorn breeders, and one year we wound up with the World Grand Reserve Champion Female, the highlight of our showing, and that was a lot of fun.” In about 2000, the Lemleys got involved with some TLBAA affiliates, and Joel was later asked to run for the national board. “Lo and behold,” he said, “I won, and it was a good experience for me. I got to be the chairman of the Horn Showcase for four years, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Then I got started working in the sales and putting some sales on for the TLBAA as our sales management division was developed. Then one day I became Chairman of the Board, the highlight of what I consider a very genuine experience as far as this association is concerned, and I’ve been devoted to it ever since.”
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Brent and Cindy Bolen Texas Longhorn cattle brought Brent and Cindy Bolen to Texas. With an established business in Arizona and a comfortable home on their acreage near Phoenix, it was not an easy decision to move “back east” to Texas, but kids and cattle made the move more palatable. They still operate their construction business in Arizona, where Brent commutes every-other week from their new home near Lufkin. “Our kids were getting ready to go into Junior High,” said Brent, “and we wanted to raise our kids in a smaller environment.” And they needed a bigger environment for their expanding Texas Longhorn population. “Back in 1995, my wife Cindy and I decided we wanted to raise Texas Longhorns. We had a small operation in Arizona for a few years, then after that we bought a piece of land near Lufkin, Texas. We moved two years ago, and this is our residence now. We run about 200 head of Longhorns on about 700 acres of property.” For several years, Brent and Cindy were involved in the show circuit, and had a Grand Champion at the World Show. Their son and daughter, Jace and Ellie have now started showing Longhorns, so Brent and Cindy have resumed their involvement also. The Bolens are sponsors of the Horn Showcase, and this will be the third year that Brent has been chairman of that successful and prestigious event. “It is a privilege to serve with the TLBAA and their staff for this event,” Brent stated, “and I am looking forward to doing it for many years to come.” The cow chosen by Brent and Cindy to place on the cover of this brood cow issue is Ringa Dinger, one of their favorites, and in Brent’s unbiased opinion, “…one of the greatest cows in the breed.” “Cows are the main core of our whole breeding program,” he said. “You need a good cow along with a good bull, and every time we look at a bull prospect, we go back and look at the mama. If we are going to use this bull, we want a great mama behind it. This cow we are putting on the cover has never given us a bull – she has given us four heifers in a row, which is great, but one of these days when we get a bull we hope to use him on our herd and put his genetics throughout our herd.” What does Brent look for in a possible addition to the cow herd? “Conformation, color, and of course everybody looks at the horns. You want a good set of horns right now. Make sure she is a good milker, because if you are going to use a bull out of her, you want to make sure that bull can pass on that genetic. And genetics is a big thing to us. If you go backwards into the old timers, some of their genetics were strong, and the reason they were strong, is those guys used good genetics throughout the years and we are just trying to keep that going with our genetics.” “You want her hooks and pins to be right and you want her to be a good traveler. We want a feminine cow because something we want to have a pasture full of is feminine females. We want her to be very feminine but we also want her to have a nice set of horns, and a great udder is also very important to us.” “I wish everybody would send more pictures to be included in the “My Favorite Cow” section. I think that is one of the best things that has come along in the TLBAA in years. What is great about that is, everybody has a favorite cow, and it doesn’t have to be one they own or even one that is still alive. I like to go through it and look at the pictures and remember who they are and who likes what kind of cows. It is great to look at pictures like that…like Measles; she was born back in the ‘80’s. If you look in pedigrees, her genetics are running strong in lots of people’s programs yet today.
In J. Evetts Haley’s article, “A Bit of Bragging About a Cow,” he wanted to build a monument to Col. Goodnight’s favorite cow, Old Maude. If Goodnight, one of the iconic ranchers and plainsmen of Texas history, thought that highly of a long-horned bovine matron, the sentiment is not misplaced in his fellow ranchers of today. May 2010
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From the beginning, the purpose of the My Favorite Cow photo album was to allow breeders the chance to pay tribute to the cows that they fell in love with and led them to become Longhorn breeders. The album made its first debut last May and we are committed to continuing this special adverting section every May. We would like to give special thanks to all that participated this year. It is a joy to read your comments and get a glimpse into the passion that you have for your Longhorns. We look forward to many more of you participating next year, so that this photo album will continue to grow each year. We hope our readers enjoy the stories and looking at the photos of some of the most beautiful animals on earth‌the Longhorn cow.
Elite Longhorn Ladies by Justin Rombeck
John Wayne once said “Tomorrow
utilization of these excellent females
hopes that it learned something from
in our breed, we could be decades be-
yesterday”. This simple statement made
hind. These elite ladies have allowed the
by the Duke, holds true in so many
Texas Longhorn breed, as a whole,
things in our everyday life. With the
to move forward in leaps and
availability to the Internet and other re-
bounds. With the efforts of an aggressive
source materials, we are able to do
AI, ET, or IVF program, it is relatively easy
enormous amounts of research to assist
to bring the genetic influence of these
moving our breeding programs forward
cows into your program.
and help other Longhorn breeders produce more efficiently.
In this article, we will be looking at lieve are the driving force behind our
the breeders who worked to produce
breed and are making a positive impact.
superior females and also to those who
The following will showcase some of the
are utilizing the genetics of these ex-
cows that are consistently producing
ceptional animals today. Without the
predictable and superior offspring.
Cows producing multiple offspring of over 80 inches Tip-to-Tip
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BL833
the Texas Longhorn females that I be-
We owe a great deal of respect to
ion Lamb’s Temptat
Night Sa fari
Lamb’s Temptation was calved January 24, 1993. Bred by Betty Lamb, Lamb’s Temptation is a product of Phenomenon crossed with Bet I Can. The progeny that make Lamb’s Temptation so famous are Temptations The Ace and Temptations Fancy. She also has produced Temptations’ Red Rounder, who is 72 inches Tip-toTip, as well as being the grand dam to Tempter and Ace’s Fancy who are also over 80 inches Tip-to-Tip. The motto that goes along with this family is: Superior genetics with Phenomenal results.
Day’s Miss Mischief was calved February 28, 1990 and was bred by Eileen Day. Her sire is 7HD Billy Bob and out of Miss Redmac 335. She has three daughters that are over 80 inches Tip-to-Tip two of which are the product of cloning from the Day’s Feisty Fannie cow. Day’s Miss Mischief daughters are Day’s Feisty Fannie, Eileen Feisty Leigh CF2 and Fancy Feisty Leigh CF2. Honorable mention in this group is Field of Pearls. She has produced Tempter who is over 80 inches Tip-toTip and Overkill who is 78 inches Tipto-Tip.
Cows producing three or more son’s over 70 inches Tip-to-Tip Torch was calved January 29, 1991. Bred by Owen McGill, she is the result of Tango covering Cherokee. Torch is one of only two cows in the Texas Longhorn breed to have produced three over 70 inch Tip-to-Tip sons. Her Texas Longhorn Trails
three sons that developed so well as to give their dam this honor are: Wyoming Warpaint, Olympic Torch, and JBR Chrome. Night Safari BL833 was calved on March 29, 1998. She was bred by Bob Loomis, her sire is BL Night Chex and out of Safari B 1677. Night Safari makes up the second part of the duo of females that has produced three 70 inch Tip-to-Tip sons. They are Safari BL Chex, Lakota Chex, and Hidalgo Chex. Honorable mentions in this group that have produced two 70 inches Tip-to-Tip sons are: *Frosty Diamond - Smoky Diamond, and Samson 26. *Saw Dust - Trail Dust and Buzz Saw. *Working Woman - Rodeo Chex and Working Man Chex. *Tumbleweed 2 - Padrone YS and Guide Rock.
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*Hashbrown - Top Caliber and Sittin Bull. *Sadie Sam - Touchdown and Winchester. *JMC Phenomenal Cutie Pie - Tommy Coyote ECR and Habanero *Field of Pearls - Tempter and Overkill
Creek’s Fina Joya, who produced two daughters that are over 75 inches Tip-to-Tip. Those two daughters LCR Buena Joya and Lucy Creek’s Texas Fina. She also has a great granddaughter measuring over 80 inches Tip-to-Tip named BL Pretty Bomer.
Cows that have produced three or more 75 inches Tip-toTip daughters: Doherty 6 was calved on April 12, 1991. She was bred by Te r r y B r o w n . H e r sire is Double Tex and her dam is Ranger’s Monies. She is the only cow that I can find that has produced three over seventy 75 inch Tip-to-Tip daughters. Her daughters that have moved their dam to the elite level are: Phenomenal Dorothy, Allen’s 83, and Doherty’s Blossom. Honorable mention in this category is Lucy
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Cows Producing mixed progeny over 85” Total horn: Tari Graves FM49 was calved on March 28, 1992, and was bred by F.M. Graves. She was sired by Mr. Graves and out of Texas Tari FM610. The offspring that show the power and predictability of Tari Graves FM49 are:
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Phenomenal Tari, Tari’s Transition, Delta Tari, Chuckwagon, RHF Almond Joy, Tari’s Sweet Thing, and Little Tari. Multiple other progeny out of this line continually produce many offspring themselves that are top shelf, such as her grand daughter ECR Eternal Tari 206. Honorable mention in this category goes to Torch, as she has produced five offspring with over 85 inches of Total Horn. Those offspring include: Deerfly, Wyoming Warpaint, Olympic Torch, JBR Chrome, and Caravel. She is also the grand dam of Sledgehammer and Rumble, who also have over 85 inches of total horn.
Cows producing four offspring over 70” Tip-to-Tip Once again Night Safari BL833 leads a category. She has currently produced five offspring with over 70 Tipto-Tip that include: Safari BL Chex, Lakota Chex, Hidalgo Chex, BL Coach Safari, and BL Safari Sue.
rt Bart’s Sweethea Bart’s Sweetheart was calved on March 14, 1992. Bred by DeWitt & Evelyn Meshell, her sire is MF Bart and her dam is MF Sweet Heart. She has produced five daughters that are over 70 Tip-to-Tip, which include: Olympia 98, BL Coach’s Sweetheart, Beverley, Shiloh Sweetheart, and Alberta.
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Working Woman was calved on March 15, 1997. She was bred by Johnnie Hoffman. Her sire is CK Super Dixie and she is out of L Easy Woman. She has produced Working Man Chex, BL Rodeo Chex, BL Working Girl, and BL Pretty Woman.
Cow families that have produced a 70 inch horned offspring consecutively for four generations The first family is Overlyn, bred by Dickinson Cattle Company. She was calved on May 25, 1989. Her sire is Overwhelmer and out of King’s Ly n n J W T. Through my research I have found this is the only cow in the Longhorn breed that has produced a 70 inch Tip-to-Tip female in every generation starting with herself, her daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, great-great-granddaughter which are: *Overlyn, Overchill, Night Chill, Horseshoe J Advance, and Horseshoe J Delicious. Overlyn has also produced another 70 inch Tip-to-Tip line with the assistance of her daughter Overchill. These cow examples include: Overlyn, Overchill, Capital Chill, and Meown. Delta Sissie was calved on April14, 1989. She was bred by Johnnie Hoffman, and was a daughter of Dixie Ruler and out of Monarch’s Charity. Her daughter and granddaughters are: Delta Sissie, Delta Vixen, Delta Van Horne, and Texana Van Horne.
Safari B 1677 was calved on April13, 1988. She was bred by Safari B Ranch. Her sire is Gold Rush and out of Safari B 1174. The line that started with Safari B 1677 include: Safari B 1677, Night Safari BL833, BL Coach Safari, and BL Painted Safari. Lady Lite was calved on October 23, 1993. She is a daughter of JK Sterling 262 and out of S-E Ranger’s Princess. Lady Lite was bred by El Coyote Ranch. Her daughter and granddaughters are: Lady Lite , Poco Lady BL, Lady Monika BL, BL Monika 645. Writer’s Note: There are multiple cows that are close to joining this group of elite females. My information includes the research collected from past Horn Showcases, Longhorn World Championships, Call of the Horn, and information posted on various Web Overlyn sites and various publications. My apologies if I have neglected to list any cow that should have been included. If you know of any that are not listed, but should be, feel free to contact me with your information and I will give an update. You may reach Justin Rombeck at: justinthelonghornman@yahoo.com.
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Will Cows Get Pregnant in the Coming Breeding Season?
Photo courtesy of Don Holland
The winter of 2010 has broken a number of records. Beef cows on most farms have probably been affected to a significant degree by the winter. The seventy days of snow cover that we experienced in Blacksburg, VA, have altered cow diets for the worse while unusually cold temperatures and wind chills have markedly increased nutrient requirements. A review of what research and experience has taught us about reproductive performance helps us predict and hopefully take steps to remedy the effects of this situation on the upcoming breeding season. Otherwise open cows and later calves may have a profound effect on future profits. The number of cows that get pregnant during a calving season is a function of three major factors: 1. The number of cows that are cycling (coming into heat) at any point in the breeding season. 2. The fertility of the cows, that is, the likelihood that they get pregnant each time they come into heat. 3. The fertility of the male, whether in the form of a bull breeding or an artificial insemination.
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Years of research have helped to show the major factors that influence each of these main items. Here are the generally agreed on contributors:
ESTROUS CYCLING: * Days since calving * Body condition score at calving * The nursing of the calf * Exposure to a bull * Age of the cow * The influence of hormones
COW CONCEPTION RATES: * Days since calving * Whether cows are gaining or losing weight * Heat stress, especially as influenced by fescue grazing Texas Longhorn Trails
BULL FERTILITY: * Normal sperm cells * Scrotal circumference * Libido * Body condition * Age and dominance Cows lost more weight in the winter and therefore calving at lower body condition scores than usual. That means that they will tend to be slower to cycle than usual. If the average cow begins cycling twenty-one days later that results in about 15% more open cows in a 65-day breeding season. A wise producer can use the other knowledge we have of the Cows lost more factors that deterweight in the mine outcomes of beef reproduction winter and may be to overcome this calving at lower drawback. Here body condition are some procedures that can be scores than usual. done to increase That means that the odds that cows they will tend will become pregnant efficiently. to be slower to
into pastures and manage grazing so that cows are not eating headed out fescue while being bred. Perform Bull Breeding Soundness examinations on all bulls before the breeding season. Then watch bulls carefully during the season to be sure they are performing well. Having a successful breeding season this year will require that typical management be improved in many operations. Utilizing some of the above special techniques, even if they are not necessary in most breeding situations, may pay real dividends this season.
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Source: Dr. W. Dee Whittier, Extension Veterinarian, Cattle, VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, VA Tech.
Do everycycle than usual. thing possible to get cows in a gaining situation as early in the spring as possible. Judicious use of fertilizer on some pastures might pay premiums in pregnant cows.
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Don’t stop feeding cows until there is plenty of grass to meet nutritional needs.
Take extra care of young and old cows.
Consider the use of teaser bulls with cows before actual breeding begins. Bull exposure has been shown to start cows cycling as much as thirty days earlier. Removing calves from cows for 48 hours at the beginning of the calving season or as part of a synchronization program has been documented to increase the number of their dams that begin cycling.
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If you are doing synchronization for artificial insemination, consider using a system that adds progesterone in the program as progesterone treatment has been shown to increase the number of cows that are cycling.
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Manage pastures and grazing to minimize the effects of fescue toxicity. Take steps now to get clover
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Match Cow Size to Forage Resources Courtesy of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Commercial cow-calf operators must become more cost-efficient to maintain or improve profit margins, making matching animals to forage resources more important than ever. Land, fertilizer, feed, fuel and labor costs continue to increase relative to the value of carcass beef and weaned calves, reminds David Lalman, Oklahoma State University professor of animal science. “One logical solution is to select and breed cattle that are productive in a given environment while requiring minimal labor and supplemental feed inputs,” he said. Planned crossbreeding systems have been shown to increase lifetime kilogram of calf weight weaned by 25 percent compared to purebred cows. Nevertheless, breed association registration records suggest that the use of planned crossbreeding systems in the United States has declined in recent years. “Industry trends suggest that standard genetic prediction tools such as Expected Progeny Differences (EPD) and selection indexes have been embraced by producers, leading to substantial change in the past 15 to 20 years,” Lalman said. For example, the genetic trend for weaning and yearling growth, marbling and rib eye area EPDs have increased dramatically in each of the five breeds of cattle with the greatest number of
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registrations in the United States. Concurrently, the genetic trend for birth weight and mature cow size appears to have stabilized. “While many of the genetic changes likely represent positive trends in commercial cow-calf enterprise profitability, some trends require closer scrutiny by academic and industry leaders,” Lalman said. “As an example, the genetic trend for increased milk yield continues at an alarming rate in several popular breeds.” Lalman classifies the trend as “remarkable” given the increased requirements for maintenance energy, production energy, crude protein and forage dry matter intake associated with increased milk yield. “Within breed adjustment factors for maintenance energy requirements associated with increased milk yield are needed,” he said. “Recent research suggests that in some environments, forage quality limits expression of full genetic potential for milk yield. This scenario should lead to no improvement in calf weaning weight while cow maintenance costs continue to increase.” Lalman believes continued selection for increased muscling and increased growth also should be scrutinized for their potential effect on beef cow efficiency. “In general, mature size of purebred cows has hit a plateau and may even have declined a bit over the past 10 years,” he said. “Commer-
cial cow size typically lags behind by several years.” Considering the extremely large-framed cattle that were around in the late 1980s, cows are large and heavy today but not extreme in frame size. “Still, there are individual producers who have not kept as close an eye on cow size as they should have been,” Lalman said. “To expect large, heavy milking cows to be in moderate body condition at calving and maintain condition through breeding, they must receive more feed than small lighter-milking cows.” As a practical matter, reduced stocking rates will be necessary on improved pastures if lower amounts of fertilizer are applied. A larger mature cow size also affects the principle of percent of body weight needed for heifers to reach puberty. For a cow that eventually will weigh 1,000 pounds, the target weight for the heifer would be 650 pounds. For a cow that eventually will weigh 1,250 pounds, the target weight would be 812 pounds going into the heifer’s first breeding season, if the producer is to promote a high cycling and pregnancy rate. Additional cow-calf management tips are available through OSU’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at http://cowcalfcorner.okstate.edu/ on the Internet.
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In over 20 years of breeding Texas Longhorn cattle, we had never experienced a calving problem; therefore, it took a day or so for us to realize that 6-year-old “Cross M Texas Ruby Red” was in trouble. Fritz palpated the cow and felt a tail rather than a nose. We knew that this was not good. He also felt no movement of the calf Ruby was carrying. An outcall from our veterinarian confirmed Fritz’s findings. He gave her two injections to help the cervix dilate. He returned and still could not locate the calf’s legs. There was nothing left to do except a cesarean. With the cow standing in a chute, in horrible weather conditions, the operation was performed and Ruby was moved to an inside stall. A neighbor had been welding at the Cross M Ranch, so he was aware of the situation with our Longhorn cow. He called very early the next morning and asked if our cow was still alive. Thankfully, our answer was, “Yes!” He explained that he had just found his jersey milk cow dead and she had had 3-week-old heifer twins at side. Could he bring them over to Ruby? “Of course,” we said. We thought this might give her more incentive to live. Ruby was completely docile but the calves wouldn’t go near her. Another neighbor advised that it may take as many as three days for the calves to attempt to nurse. We wondered would Ruby even be alive in three days? Everyone’s prayers were answered when (just as advised) three-days later, we squirted some of Ruby’s milk in the calves’ faces, the calves began to nurse. After this introduction, there was no stopping the little heifers from nursing. Ruby was still not out of the woods, but antibiotics would help to prevent septicemia, which was the real danger. It would be evident by day five if that was going to occur. A few weeks have come and gone and as of this writing, Ruby is improving and the orphans are thriving, plus they finally took to bottles in the evening to give Ruby a break. We, by now the whole San Acacia neighborhood, are all encouraged that this tale will have a happy ending. The Texas Longhorn mother cow…the most amazing creature on our planet!
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OFFICIAL NOTICE: TLBAA Board of Directors Announce Board Vacancies
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The TLBAA Board of Directors has approved the following policy concerning the filling of vacancies on the Board: To be considered for appointment to fill a vacant Board position, a member must be in good standing: free of any debt owed to the TLBAA and not under written charges of Article VI Expulsion. A 60-days notice shall be published in the Trails magazine and on E-Trails regarding the vacancy. Anyone seeking the vacant position on the Board shall have at least five members state in writing their support for the person seeking the appointment. Contact information must be provided for verification. Should none apply or fail to receive five supporting letters, a notice of the vacancy will be sent to Affiliate Presidents in the region of the vacancy. Should names surface from the Affiliate Presidents, the same requirements would apply. Applicants shall appear in person at the Board meeting when that item is called for consideration. Board vacancies should not be filled just for the sake of filling a vacancy. The following vacancies on the Board of Directors are: Division A: At Large Region 3 Division C: Region 13 Region 16 Any member interested in filling the position in their region or At Large, should refer to the policy above. If you have further questions please contact a Director in your Division. Applicants that are verified to be in good standing with five written recommendations that have been verified will be asked to attend the (June 19th Board Meeting in Ft. Worth) to be considered and if approved will be seated immediately. The letters of recommendation should be sent to: R.J. Pickle, CPA, CFP, 4004 Gateway Dr., Suite 180, Colleyville, TX 76034 or rick@rjpickle.com. Nominations must be received by June 4.
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FCF His Majesty 01/15/1999 – 03/28/2010 By Darlene Aldridge, DVM FCF His Majesty was a unique animal from the day he was born. John and I purchased his dam, CK Overwhelming Signal, when she was carrying Majesty. He was the product of artificial insemination to one of the pioneers of the Butler line, Monarch 103. When Majesty was weaned I decided to halter break him and see what he would do in the show ring. One hour after I put the halter on him he was leading and following me like he knew the plan. And while he never was the “beef” animal most judges were looking for in the show ring, he did win one Grand Champion under Judge Kaso Kety, who appreciated him as a true representative of the breed. But the best thing Majesty did on the show circuit was show off his remarkable temperament. He allowed hundreds of kids (and parents) to have their picture taken with him. Kids could crawl all over him and he never moved. Mathew Head showed Majesty when Mathew fit well under Majesty’s horns. When Majesty was at the TLBAA World Show as a two-year-old, we decided to saddle break him. So we borrowed a saddle and my friend, Judy Berndt, volunteered to ride him while I led him and John stood by in case Judy needed to come off in a hurry. But Majesty took it in stride. He shifted his shoulders to figure out the thing on his back and then just led off, as if he had carried a saddle for years. We continued with the saddle breaking after we got home and I began to ride him in many events. He was the first and only Texas Longhorn bull to ever be ridden in the Salt Grass Trail Ride and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade in downtown Houston. At Dale Hunt’s suggestion I rode Majesty into the TLBAA Horn Showcase in 2002 to have his horns measured. Majesty participated in many public relations events. He helped earn money for the United Way by letting people take May 2010
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pictures with him. He appeared at an Easter party and the Easter bunny rode in on his back to the delighted screams of the kids. He made appearances in parades, birthday parties, kid’s camps, school field days and so much more. One of his appearances that I am most proud of was a visit to the nursing home where my mother was a resident for a while. The staff and residents of the home could not get over how awesome and gentle he was. Kids visiting their grandparents got to sit on his back.
Majesty’s pasture was always the first we visited when we had guests at the ranch. He would always amble to the fence to take a cube and get his head scratched behind the horns, even dropping his massive head for the kids to pet him. He just loved to show off and pose for pictures. At his prime Majesty weighed 2075 pounds. He was truly a gentle giant. Majesty will live forever in our hearts.
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Researchers Study Microbes In Cattle To Unlock Metabolic Disease Mysteries Courtesy of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Switching from warm-season grasses to cool-season forages can give livestock a bellyache, in some cases a deadly one, according to Texas AgriLife Research scientists. Dr. Bill Pinchak, Texas AgriLife Research animal nutritionist at Vernon, is leading a team of scientists who are using state-of-theart technology – metagenomics – to determine how changes in diet affect microbial communities in the digestive tract of cattle and how these changes may increase risk of disease. Metagenomics is a field of molecular microbiology where the presence of a microbe is determined by identifying its DNA in a sample rather than trying to grow the organism in culture, said Dr. Jason Osterstock, AgriLife Research ruminant animal health scientist in Amarillo and part of the team. Pinchak, who is head of the Bloat Research Project, said they want to understand the role of rumen microbial communities in metabolic disease, specifically frothy bloat of cattle grazing winter wheat pastures. Bloat is a costly and sometimes fatal disease of cattle, with an estimated $400 million negative impact on the beef cattle industry. Their goal is to determine the interactions among rumen microbes that lead to the onset
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and duration of disease, he said. Studying individual microbial genus or species in the rumen only provides part of the story, Osterstock said. In fact, the rumen is a complex microbial system comprised of bacteria, protozoa and fungi where the impact of a specific microbial species is dependent upon the activity of other microbes in the system. Metagenomics is an ideal approach to studying these microbial communities because less than 10 percent of rumen microbes can be grown in culture using routine anaerobic methods, Osterstock said. The team's current work has focused on bacterial populations in the rumen using sequencing methods and bioinformatics to classify which bacterial genera are present under different dietary conditions. The bloat team recently completed the first genomics-based characterization of bacterial populations from steers associated with changing from a warm-season grass hay diet to a cool-season grazed forage diet. Their study included 14 steers sampled at two time points, the largest study of its kind to date, the scientists said. During their research, the scientists found that the distribution of bacterial genera changes dramatically when stocker cattle transition from Bermuda grass hay to winter wheat forage diets, Pinchak said. In addition, analyses determined that bacterial communities were clearly different in the fiber, liquid and whole rumen fractions within the rumen, he said.
Overall, more groups of different bacteria occurred on Bermuda grass hay than wheat forage diets, which is consistent with the increased rumen retention time of the less digestible Bermuda grass hay, Pinchak said. During the study, they found that specific bacterial groups would increase, decrease, appear or disappear from one diet to the other, highlighting the complexity, plasticity and specificity of rumen bacterial populations, he said. These results point toward the potential to use deeper metagenomic sequencing, including characterization of non-bacterial microbes, to gain better resolution and begin to unravel more complex relationships in future studies, Pinchak said. Pinchak and Osterstock are joined on the research team by Dr. Dipti Pitta, an AgriLife Research post-doctoral research associate in Vernon; and Dr. Scot Dowd, director of the Research and Testing Laboratory in Lubbock. The Bloat Research Project team recently formed a consortium with scientists at the Borlaug Institute at Texas A&M University; the J. Craig Venter Institute, a leader in genomic research in Rockville, Md.; and the University of Illinois. Pinchak said metagenomics also can be used to study how cattle adapt to diets containing bioenergy co-products, discover novel enzymes for biofuel production, or to help understand how microbial community dynamics affect food safety pathogen prevalence, feed efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. Texas Longhorn Trails
Know When to Hold, When to Run…
by Heather Smith Thomas
A steady stare may mean an aggressive animal.
Most accidents with cattle occur when the people handling them do not understand basic cow psychology and end up in the wrong place at the wrong time, or are trying to force an animal into doing something it doesn’t understand so it becomes agitated or panics. Accidents at calving time can also occur if a cow considers you a threat to her calf. She may charge at you unless you have mind control over the cow or some means to defend yourself and make her respect you. Cattle can become dangerous when handled in a confined area if they panic and become defensive. Their reaction to a perceived threat to their own safety is fight or flight. If they don’t have room to run away, they will attack. Cattle generally won’t attack a person if they have room to move away from you instead (especially if they know and respect you), but even gentle cattle can accidentally hurt you by running into you in their efforts to get away if you press them too closely. Wild, nervous cattle are much more dangerous in close quarters than calm,gentle ones,for they panic much quicker and need a lot more room. They become agitated and defensive (and“on the fight”) even if you are some distance away, whereas a gentle cow accustomed to human handling
will tolerate your presence until you are practically close enough to touch her. Always have an escape route in mind when working cattle in a confined area (even if cattle are calm and gentle). Leave yourself enough room to dodge aside if one backs into you or turns around and runs back out from the chute entrance. Don’t be in a position with nowhere to go if the animal suddenly turns your way as it tries to run off. Don’t get run over or smashed into the fence. Remember that even a gentle cow may kick if you come up behind and startle her, and a nervous or defensive cow will kick if she feels threatened when you get too close. Cows have a greater range of side motion when kick-
ing than a horse does, so don’t make the mistake of thinking you are out of range when standing beside a cow. She can hit you with a swift “cow kick” if you are anywhere behind the front shoulder. When working cattle, it helps to know them individually, able to predict their actions and be prepared for what they might do, or to “read” an unfamiliar cow’s intentions. Some become insecure and unpredictable when being worked – more apt to panic or become aggressive. Some are not aggressive, but still may hurt you unintentionally if you happen to be in the way. An old placid cow may just shut her eyes to avoid a flailing whip and keep coming, walking right into you by accident. Two animals busy fighting may not see you at all, and smash you into the fence as one pushes the other or if one suddenly dodges the other’s charge. An over-protective mother with a young calf may get on the fight when you get too close. Some cows can be more emotional and dangerous than bulls. Know your animals. Be prepared for how they might act when being worked in a corral. Respect them and what they might do, but remember that you must be the boss, the dominant one. If you Continued on p. 68
A cow with head at normal level is either unconcerned or evaluating you. May 2010
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When Will She Calve? By Heather Smith Thomas
ECR Phenomenal Heritage with a Houston Solution calf. Photo courtesy of El Coyote Ranch
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ows generally calve about nine-months and seven-days after conception. Average length of pregnancy is about 283-days, but this figure is just an average and very few cows calve exactly on their estimated “due date”. Gestation length is partly a matter of genetics; some breeds and some family lines within breeds tend to have longer or shorter gestation lengths, and this is a factor in calving ease. Cattle with shorter gestation lengths generally give birth to smaller calves, since the fetus is growing fastest at the end of gestation. A 278-day gestation, usually results in a smaller, lighter calf (in the same breed and type of animal) than if a calf is carried 288-days. One study showed that for each extra day of gestation, there is about a pound of increase in the size of the calf. One reason bull calves are often larger and heavier than heifer calves is that they tend to be carried longer (partly due to hormonal factors). A cow that calves a few days before her estimated due date often gives birth to a heifer, whereas a cow that goes overdue often has a bull calf. But actual due date can vary, depending on the gestation length of certain individuals. Some cows always tend to calve earlier or later than their projected “due date” and some bulls sire calves that are always born earlier or later. Fetal development and rate of maturation (determining when the calf reaches full term and triggers the beginning of labor) is influenced by the genetics of both sire and dam. One reason a “low birth-weight” bull tends to sire smaller calves is that his calves inherit a shorter gestation length than average. If both the sire and dam tend to have short gestation lengths, the calf will be born earlier than the average due date. If either the sire or the dam has genetics for a longer gestation, however, the results may be mixed, depending on which trait is inherited by the calf. Even if you have breeding dates on the cow, she may calve a few days ahead or a few days later than her projected due date and it can sometimes be a challenge to predict the day/night she will calve. There are some fairly reliable clues, however. As a cow or heifer nears the end
of gestation, her body makes changes to aid the birth process. One of the first signs of approaching calving is development of her udder. It may begin enlarging as early as six weeks before she calves (especially in heifers) or may suddenly fill during the last few days of gestation. Some cows and heifers have so much udder development that you think calving is imminent, but they go many more days before the actual event, often becoming miserably uncomfortable from the udder swelling. Others may “bag up” overnight and can fool you. They may calve before you realize they are ready. One clue that calving will take place within about 24-hours is the teats filling. Even if the udder has been large for many days, the teats themselves often don’t become full and distended until the cow is nearly ready to calve. Occasionally the plug in the end of the teat will start to come out, showing a bit of secretion on the end of the teat. Teats filling, and secretion on the end of the full teat, are clues that the cow will soon calve. Other signs of impending labor include mucus discharge from the vulva as the cervical plug/seal softens and is expelled. A long string of mucus may hang from the vulva. The tissues around the birth canal become soft and the vulva is enlarged and flabby so the calf can more easily push through. The floppy vulva is a sign that the cow or heifer is approaching her calving date, but she can still keep you guessing because some vulva can become loose and floppy several weeks before calving. The pelvic ligaments also begin to relax. If you look closely at the back end of the cow or heifer, you will notice that the area between her tail head and the point of the buttock (pin bone) on each side of the tail is relaxed and appears somewhat loose and sunken. Labor will usually begin about 12hours, after complete relaxation of those ligaments. If your cows are gentle enough to let you walk up and scratch them, you can feel the pelvic ligaments next to the tail head. This is one of the surest ways to predict calving. These ligaments are about an inch in diameter, connecting the pin bones to the spine. They attach to the vertebrae just ahead of where the tail starts and are easily visible on most dairy cows and on thin beef cows. On a fleshy beef cow you can’t see
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them but you can feel them. The ligaments are normally very hard and tight, except for a few hours just before labor begins, and just after calving. They loosen up as part of the birth process that enables all parts of the birth canal to expand so the calf can come through. Several hours before you notice any signs of early labor, these ligaments start to relax and may become so soft you can hardly feel them. If they are soft and spongy, the cow is only a few hours away from calving. If your cows are in a calving area where you can walk through them, and are gentle enough, you can walk among them slowly and patiently while they are eating, and assess these ligaments. On a gentle cow that knows and trusts you, you can walk up behind her (be sure to let her know you are there, so as not to startle her) and rub the tail head. This is a way to check any cow you think might be close to calving, to see if she’ll calve within the next 12hours. If you rub your hand alongside the tail head, most cows enjoy this, since you are scratching an area that’s hard for them to reach. This allows you to assess the tightness (firmness) or softness of the ligament. The cow has to be standing up for you to adequately feel the ligament. It won’t give you an adequate assessment if she’s just gotten up; it takes a few minutes of standing before the ligament assumes its normal tightness or looseness. If you can check a cow a couple times a day as you walk through the herd, you can determine how often she needs to be monitored. If the ligaments still feel tight at your evening check, before you go to bed, you’ll know that she probably won’t calve that night. If you detect that the ligaments are becoming loose, you’ll know you’d better watch her closely, even if you were not expecting her to calve so soon. If you have breeding dates on a cow (as when breeding by AI, or if you are closely observing the cows during their breeding season to know when they were bred by a bull), you have a
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good general idea when she will calve, and a projected due date. But sex of the calf, age of the cow, season of year (summer calves may come a few days earlier than winter calves), heritability of gestation length, nutrition of the dam and other issues can all be factors in whether calves come ahead or after their projected due date. Weather also makes a difference. There is often a flurry of calving just before a storm. The calves that might
have arrived over a several day period will all come at once. When the barometer is falling, you can expect a lot of calves. Many cows that are ready to calve will begin labor in a low pressure period rather than when the barometer is rising. It is very common to have an abnormally high number of cows calve just before the storm and then less calving activity in the herd for the next 48-hours.
NIGHT FEEDING
Some stockmen try to time their cows’ calving with feeding manipulation, hoping for a higher percent of calves born during daylight hours instead of at night. Some claim that feeding most of the hay ration late at night makes for less calves born at night. This may tend to be the case if the night ration is lower quality hay that is eaten slowly rather than quickly, with cows spending much of the night eating. Others who have tried it say it doesn’t make much difference. It never did work very well in our herd. About two-thirds of our calves always arrived at night. But calving in January at our latitude, you have to consider that two-thirds of the 24-hour period is “night”. Our daylight hours at that time of year are few.
Editor’s note: Our readers may enjoy a new book written by Heather Smith Thomas entitled, ”The Essential Guide to Calving.” The book covers cattle reproduction (breeding and pregnancy), calving and care of the newborn calf. These topics are researched in depth, telling how to deal with various problems, difficult deliveries, postpartum complications, illness in calves, and how to judge whether you can deal with a situation yourself or when you need to call the vet. The 336-page book includes many photos and illustrations, and some human-interest anecdotes about some of the experiences with Thomas’ cattle, along with tips on how to deal with various problems. “The Essential Guide to Calving” can be ordered directly from the publisher via their Web site www.storey.com or by phone (800-827-8673) or e-mail sales@storey.com or by mail: Storey Publishing, 210 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247. Texas Longhorn Trails
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TLBT President’s Message It’s May and as the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers”, and in our case we are all hoping for May hay, and lots of it. The southern Texas region was hit hard by drought for the past two years and all livestock owners have bought an unusually large amount of hay for the summer and winter. As there was not a lot of pasture grass for the summer, an unusual amount of hay was even fed over the summer when normally the summer grasses can sustain a herd. In Oklahoma, and a large area of the northern region, everyone experienced the worst winter in recorded history. Most of my Oklahoma family lost several head of newborns in the blizzards; even Mrs. Hightower in East Texas told me she lost one baby. We all hope this is the end of a bad winter and look forward to warm weather and a productive season. The show circuit is over and now we are making our plans for the World Show in June. Check your cattle, and if you think one is qualified but did not receive confirmation, call the office and talk to Mrs. Galloway. She is always helpful and doesn’t mind checking for you. Don’t miss the World Show just because paperwork got lost in the mail. Check the Trails for the schedule and if you have questions, pick up your phone and call the TLBAA office. Everyone there is extremely friendly and glad to help out. One more time, don’t forget those pink show shirts to wear at the World Show. I am proud of the great job of raising funds for the Susan G Komen Foundation this year and it would great if in our group picture we were ALL in pink for the cause. There will be a drawing for a prize for everyone in pink that day. My hometown show at Stillwater, OK was a blast. On Friday night we had a welcome dinner, sponsored by the OTLA Ladies. On Saturday the Youth had their annual meeting and elected new officers for the 2010-2011 season. Emily Thurmand is the new OTLA Youth President. I have included a picture of the new officers. Congratulations to the new officers, they are a very capable group. Naomi Faske won the Bill Ellis award this year. This award goes to a youth who shows outstanding leadership, courtesy, and community service. Each competing youth must fill out a questionnaire OTLA youth officers. and submit a scrap-book. Congratulations, Naomi, this is a very coveted award and one I hold most dear to my heart. You were very deserving of this honor. On Saturday and Sunday we had trivia questions, with prizes for the winners. All the youth enjoyed the game and racing to the announcer’s stand to see who could get the correct answer first. These were not easy questions as the breeders attending had to question each other on some of the answers. See if you know the answer to just one example, “Who were the three breeders that represented the founding of the Tri-W?” It was a great show and lots of fun. I have included a few pictures from various shows; I hope you enjoy them.
Becca Vizza
Becca Vizza- TLBT President
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2010 TLBT exhibitors.
TLBT exhibitors gathering during the Star of Texas show .
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AFFILIATE NEWS Texas Longhorn Breeders of New Mexico Wade Wilson, President (575) 354-1210 Our affiliate would like to challenge all other TLBAA affiliates to submit news to the Trails. This venue is free and available to you on a monthly basis for advertising and promoting your members and your events. You can promote your shows, and then later recognize your show winners. You can invite neighboring affiliates as well as members to your events such as meetings, clinics and field days. You can recognize other accomplishments of your members or make other announcements. The TLBNM's next event is our 2-day show May 8-9th in the cool mountains of south central Capitan, NM. Contact Lynn Starritt, (915) 252-4118. It's not too soon to plan on attending our NM State Fair show in September. It's the only 2-day world qualifying show held at a State Fair. This year's chairman is Bill Van Gundy. He can be reached at (575) 829-3624. We hope to have news about our annual field day by the Trails next issue.
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Larry Smith, President (281) 376-7771 Our usual business meeting was held April 5, 2010, at the Longhorn Cafe and Saloon. We enjoyed dinner together before getting down to the business of Longhorns. One of the more lengthy discussions centered around the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the TLBGCA Hospitality Booth, The Butler Longhorn Museum's sharing of our space, the youth who brought their animals to show, and the Revelry Party. What a fun weekend we all had! The Revelry Party was a huge success with folks coming early to enjoy visiting with friends, eating together, and perusing the silent auction items. It seems as if close to 200 attended and the caterer did an outstanding job of feeding the multitude beyond what we had ordered. Everyone stayed late and talked Longhorns while enjoying each other’s company. The youth did an outstanding job of preparing, exhibiting and showing their animals, and offering answers to the many questions asked by rodeo attendees who came by their stalls. As well, the youth were incredible ambassadors for the TLBT and their project to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer foundation. If you ever want to see first-hand the real hope for the future, just spend a little time with some of these youngsters and listen to their stories, hear of their dedication to a cause bigger than they, and watch in awe as they May 2010
apply what they have learned through raising Longhorns to life lessons. They truly will make your heart smile. As of this date, TLBGCA has 134 members. Several new members were added during visits to the Hospitality Booth at the rodeo. Our Annual Meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2010, at the Texas W Ranch of George and Peggy Wilhite, Navasota, TX, who have once more graciously agreed to host. We had such a good turnout and attendance two years ago that we persuaded them to allow us to come again, and we thank them. Notices will go out in the very near future. The Nominating Committee has been formed and a slate of officers will be presented to the membership for a vote at the Annual Meeting. Committee Chairs and a tentative calendar will also be presented at the meeting. Wow! What an excellent job done by Ron Ramey and George Wilhite on our new By-Laws! This document was distributed at our last meeting so that we would all have time to read, review and offer comments on this important part of our Affiliate. There was significant discussion over the completeness and comprehensive nature of the By-Laws and our organization will be stronger because of the work done by these two members. Comments and suggestions were heard and corrections will be made before distribution to the TLBGCA membership. Adoption will be by vote at the Annual Meeting in June. We welcomed our Treasurer, Benny Hruzek, back after an absence longer than any of us liked. Good to have you back, Benny. As usual, all are welcome at any of our meetings. We would love to have you attend. How 'bout coming to the Annual Meeting at the Wilhite's ranch? - June 12, 2010, in Navasota. See you there.
Ark-La-Tex
Dave Overdorf, President (936) 637-9277 • dave@southernstables.net On Saturday, March 20, Ark-La-Tex members enjoyed pasture tours in Northwest Louisiana, hosted by Bob and Neal Mottet of B&N Farms, and Dora Thompson of Sand Hills Ranch. At 9 am Bob and Neal served 23 members homemade cinnamon rolls (made by Neal) and coffee, and members viewed some great Longhorn cattle. At Dora’s ranch they were joined by other members, (totaling 46) and tried to beat the rain. We climbed onto a long flatbed trailer with hay for seating and were able to see several pastures of good Longhorns before the rain set in. Riemer and Marcia Calhoun added to the fun by bringing their mule team, covered wagon and “mule skinners” and giving rides to anyone, especially the kids, who wanted to go. After viewing about five pastures, we had lunch. Forrest Fife (Dora’s great nephew) fried fish, hushpuppies and French fries, while Dora and crew served brisket, potato salad, etc., and lots of members brought desserts and cookies. The dessert table was as large as the buffet table and we all got fatter…and had fun. Thanks to all who helped make this tour a success. We had several new breeders in attendance, and some have already joined the Ark-La-Tex. Welcome to you new members! If you haven’t joined yet, please do. We all agreed pasture tours are a fun thing to do and decided to showcase the members’ pastures with pasture tours as time permits. The Ark-La-Tex is a great association and you can meet new friends and visit old ones at our events. The next event is still in the planning stage, but will be at the Brent and Cindy Bolen’s in Lufkin, TX on July 31. There will be a judging clinic and pasture tour, and may include viewing some of Donnie and Marilyn Taylor’s cattle. To join the Ark-La-Tex call Dave Overdorf, President, Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401, Dora Thompson (318) 872-6329 or any of our other Ark-La-Tex members, or email us for the forms.
Ark-La-Tex members enjoy pasture tours.
Riemer & Marcia Calhoun’s covered wagon mule team.
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Jamie Briscoe, President (405) 375-3090 kingrjj@aol.com The OTLA had a very exciting weekend at the Spring Shoot-Out. Cattle started arriving on Friday, March 26. The OTLA Ladies did a wonderful job preparing the delicious meal for the exhibitors that evening. A very big THANK YOU for the great meal. The Youth Dual at Dusk Show followed. Saturday was a fun filled day with youth trivia questions and an Easter Egg Hunt throughout the day, as the Haltered and Non-Haltered shows were going on. The OTLA Membership Meeting and Election of Officers as well as the OTLA Youth Membership Meetings were held. Officers for the OTLA 2010 Year are: Jamie Briscoe, President, Jim Freeman, Vice President, Mary Fowler, Secretary-Treasure. Youth Officers are: President, Emily Thurmand; Vice-President, Joshua Faske; Secretary, Teri Moore; Treasurer, Samual Faske; Reporter, Sarah Faske; Senior Director, Naomi Faske; Teen Director, Keenen Wilson; Intermediate Director, Rachel Faske; Junior Director, Jonah Faske Saturday evening was the Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation. Steve Quary Presented the Carrie Hill Award to Denise Henningsen. The Bill Ellis Award was presented to Naomi Faske. The winner of this year’s quilt was Trigg and Traci Moore. We want to thank all those who contributed to our Silent Auction; it was a huge success. The OTLA had 193 entries in our show this year; we appreciate all the participation and look forward to seeing you again next year for more fun and excitement at the OTLA Spring Shoot–Out. We will be holding our Ranch and Cattle Tour on July 24. Beginning at 9:00 at R & B Farm, Randy and Bruna Claypool. Then we will go on to Commanders Place Longhorns, David and Kim Nykodym, just across the road. The Ranch tour will end up at Briscoe Longhorns, Randy and Jamie Briscoe for Noon Lunch and OTLA Short Business Meeting. Directions will follow closer to Tour Dates. Contact: Jamie Briscoe at (405) 3753090 or Bodie Quary at (405) 567-9770 Looking forward to seeing all of you at the World Show.
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2010 JULY TRAILS AI ISSUE COMING! It’s time to get ready for the most complete and FREE AI listing in the Longhorn industry…the TLBAA Texas Longhorn Trails AI certified sires issue will be coming to you this July! This special issue of the Trails has a 2-year shelf life and is received by all TLBAA members. The Trails AI Sire issue has a rich history and is one of the most popular books produced by the TLBAA. Members keep the issue close by to reference time and time again. The Trails listed 695 AI Sires in the 2008 issue - free of charge - and there will be many new additions for 2010! Be watching for the AI book that everyone in the industry looks to! The deadline to place an updated photo of your AI Sire in the edition is JUNE 11.
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Continued from p. 55 are afraid of them, they will know it and quickly take advantage of you. No one who is actually afraid of cattle should ever work them in a corral. There is no need to be afraid of cattle, however. If you have mind control over them and a dominant attitude, they will respect you and back down, just as they would from a dominant herd member.
Body Language Try to know their minds and read their body language. Cattle give you clues to what they are thinking and you can usually anticipate their next action. If you watch them closely,you can detect when they are about to move. Cattle are long
an aggressive action. If you make a move, the animal may charge. An animal with head held low is being very aggressive and poised to charge at you,ready to hit you with its head. An animal with head above shoulder level is usually nervous or frightened, while one with head held at normal (shoulder) level is either unconcerned and not feeling threatened or is still evaluating whether or not you are a threat. An animal that does not face you (keeping its rear end toward you) is either frightened and wanting to flee,or is unconcerned and at ease, not bothering to face you. If an animal makes aggressive gestures, hold your ground and stare it down unless you are too close to its per-
An over protective mother with her new calf may get on the fight when you get too close. necked and front heavy;they rely on head and neck for balance and directional control of their body movement. Watching the head, neck and shoulders of a cow will often tell you what she is about to do. If a front shoulder drops slightly, she is about to turn to that side. If the skin twitches or rolls in the shoulder area, she is getting ready to turn quickly to that side, such as spin around. You can usually tell from the eyes and head position if an animal is scared or mad. A steady stare often means an aggressive animal. The animal may be getting ready to charge at you if you give it any excuse. Rapidly moving eyes usually mean the animal is afraid or nervous. Slowly moving eyes generally mean you are being evaluated to determine whether or not you are a threat. An animal that slings its head in threatening gestures is giving you a warning; this is
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sonal space. In that case,slowly back up. DO NOT RUN. Aggressive cattle always charge at movement. Stand still and project your most dominating thoughts.
You are the boss! If you must move, move slowly. If you can out-psych the animal before it charges, it may not follow through with aggressive action. Always have a stick or a whip – a weapon of some kind-when working with potentially aggressive animals. This can give you a psychological upper hand. Not only will some of them hesitate to charge at you if you have a weapon, but if you feel more confident, they can sense it. They are less apt to charge you. A weapon can help you feel more confident. If the animal does charge at you,yell. A high-pitched scream will often deflect or interrupt the charge because cattle have sensitive ears. A scream may distract the animal enough that you can dodge away and get to the fence. Cattle prefer to move away from high-pitched noises. The best way to avoid being hurt by cattle is to handle them properly (this creates less chance of getting them frightened,upset or on the fight),handle them enough to train them (so they know you, and know what to expect from you, and accept you as boss). Select for good disposition and calm individuals when keeping replacement heifers for a herd or when choosing a bull. Any truly unmanageable or mean animals should be culled. There is no reason to raise wild cattle that are hard to handle. Even if an ornery cow raises a big calf,that calf may be a problem in the feedlot or at slaughter. You are better off to cull that kind of cow and replace her with a heifer that has a more manageable attitude and disposition.
Calm Animals Make Better Beef Quiet, gentle animals are always nicer to have in a cow herd than wild ones, and also do better in the feedlot, gaining weight more efficiently and not disrupting or upsetting the other cattle. The wilder, more nervous ones have lower average daily gains; the calmest animals tend to have the highest gains. Another problem with wild, excitable cattle is that they are often dark cutters when butchered. The meat is darker than normal, with a shorter shelf life, not keeping as well. Abnormally dark meat is due to a low level of muscle glycogen at time of slaughter, and stress is the main cause of glycogen depletion in muscles. Physical stress (strenuous exertion) and psychological stress (adrenalin secretion) from excitement are primary factors. These stresses can be due to poor disposition (nervousness and excitability) or abusive handling, and abusive handling often occurs when cattle have poor dispositions and are difficult to work with. Texas Longhorn Trails
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May - Herd Management Guide
Spring Calving:
1. Discontinue supplemental feeding to cattle as green grass becomes available. A source of salt as well as a good commercial calcium:phosphorus mineral mix should be available on a free choice basis. Consider anaplasmosis control in your mineral. 2. Vaccinate all new calves for blackleg and malignant edema with a 2-way Clostridial bacterin (4-way or 7-way Clostridial is fine, also), leptospirosis with lepto pomona. Consult your local veterinarian for other diseases that may be a problem in your area. Many producers also consider intranasal IBR/P13, modified live Pasteurella hemolytica and/or BRSV. 3. Vaccinate all heifers that are 4-10 months of age for brucellosis. 4. If not previously done this year, after calving and before breeding, vaccinate cows for leptospirosis with 5-way lepto vaccine. Consider vibriosis vaccination depending on advice of your veterinarian. 5. If not done previously, semen evaluate bulls. A standard breeding soundness exam should be conducted on all bulls prior to the start of the breeding season. 6. Put bulls with the cow herd. Mature bulls in single sire pastures should be able to service 30-50 females in a 60-90 day May 2010
breeding season. Two-to-three-year-old bulls should be able to service 20-40 females. Young yearling bulls can be excellent breeders, but reduce the number of females per bull to 15-25 head and limit the breeding season to 60 days. Special attention to maintaining good nutritional condition of the young bulls is needed. Yearling bulls should only run with other yearling bulls in multi-sire pastures. Older bulls will tend to establish a social dominance over young bulls, creating potential problems . 7. Deworm cows and bulls for internal parasites. 8. Spray all cattle for external parasites and then place fly tags in both ears on bulls and cow herd to control external parasites through the summer. 9. Consider herbicide use to control excessive weed populations in pastures. Fertilize improved pastures to improve forage production.
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1. Wean calves and select animals to be retained through yearling time. Breeders collecting weaning weight information should weigh all calves and adjust all weights to a 205 day of age equivalent. Within sex group, calculate a weaning weight ratio to be used as a selection criteria. Identify all calves by sire group to determine which sires are producing the superior calves. 2. Pregnancy check all females as well as check for unsoundness and udder problems for culling purposes. 3. Vaccinate all heifer calves between 4 and 10 months of age for Brucellosis. 4. If not done previously, all weaned calves should be vaccinated with a 7-way Clostridial bacterin, vaccinated for IBRP13-BVD and de-wormed. Cull bull calves should be castrated prior to weaning.
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May flowers are welcoming our Longhorn friends (old, new and soon to be) with GOOD Deals as our herd reduction programs continue…
AUCTIONEERS
Brian Uptmore
Excellent bulls, cows, heifers and steers for sale at reasonable prices. Top bloodlines, gentle, loud colors and big horns!
Auctioneer (254) 826-3725 Day (254) 379-4283 Cell
To schedule a ranch tour or just to "talk Longhorns", call:
Dorie Damuth • Flying D Longhorn Ranch Magnolia, Texas • 281-356-8167 dorie27@sbcglobal.net
J. Bryan Davis Auctioneer Ranch Real Estate
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JoelAuctioneer Lemley P.O. Box 471 Blackwell, TX 79506
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Bruce E. McCarty Auctioneer Weatherford, TX
(817) 991-9979 Terry H. Brink
Auctioneer P.O. Box 928 Frederick, OK 73542 580-335-5732 580-335-4126 Mbl. e-mail: brinkauction@pldi.net www.brinkauction.com
BID, BUY & SELL
AN UNDENIABLE FACT; read "The Real Butler Story" by Don Limb. Send only $19.90 to Limb Cattle Co., 8375 Lone Star Rd., Washington, TX 77880-5205, 936-878-2988. View excerpts at www.limbcattle.com.
WW BRAND Longhorn Working Chute, like new, for $1,800. Lawton, OK. (580) 351-8591 or (580) 248-6532.
CATTLE FOR SALE
ALL BLACK VIRGIN BULLS All government closed pedigree, 12-18 months old. 1 or 20 – $1,000 each. Anchor D Ranch, Belevidere, KS. (620) 862-5803. ALL BLACK WR BLOOD HEIFERS – 12-18 months old. Take 1 or 34. $600 each. Also a few red and colored. Anchor D Ranch, Belevidere, KS. (620) 862-5803.
OLIVER LONGHORNS
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Cattle for sale “To God Be The Glory”
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LONE WOLF RANCH Dr. Lee and Linda Ragains
New Location: Sallisaw, OK (918) 774-9107 • (918) 855-0704 new web site:
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JONES RANCH – Home of Gunman genetics. 4-Sale: progeny of the great Gunman bull and his sons, Grand Slam & Hocus Pocus. We are now featuring cattle sired by J R Premium and K C Just Respect by Hunt's Demand Respect. (719) 5392771.Web: http://gunman1234.tripod.com. E-mail: thejonesranch_1@hotmail.com. BEAVER CREEK LONGHORNS- Check our new Web site with "Super Sales" and herdreduction prices. Tazman (Gunman) genetics. Carole Muchmore, Ponca City, OK (580) 7659961, www.beavercreeklonghorns.com. At SAND HILLS RANCH we enjoy working with NEW BREEDERS & offer QUALITY GOOD HORNED STRAIGHT BUTLER & BLEND cattle, many to choose from & an attractive OWNER FINANCE PKG, Dora Thompson (318) 8726329 echoofambush@aol.com Mansfield, LA www.sandhillsranch.com Located near the Texas Line & Shreveport.
BOOMERANG OFFSPRING – Offspring that can be the 2010 Horn Showcase, Millennium Futurity, or World Show Champions that are the total package! Mike Bowman (316) 778-1717. SIX CHOICE UNEXPOSED 2008 heifers and two 2007 heifers (one solid black bred to Rio Boleto, a son of JP Rio Grande). Terrific replacement heifers! C.C. Land & Cattle Co. (since 1990). Carol Carlson, Oklahoma City, OK - www.cclonghorncattle.com or (405) 4249453. RAU Animal Immobilizer Agent.
C P Longhorns - Carla Jo Payne Breeder of Boomerang C P
Cattle For Sale
(940) 453-4063 • flyingcp@hotmail.com • www.cplonghorns.com
THATE Cattle Company Your source for big-horned cattle in the North—utilizing the right bloodlines to produce the horn. Fairmont, Minnesota
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RC LARSON LONGHORNS – 3 years of producing top of the line embryos. Embryos sales and guaranteed embryo pregnancies. Successfully assisting other breeders with their embryo programs. Our business is to maximize your breeding program. Contact us about the cost effectiveness of embryo sales. (503) 8427184 or rclarsonlonghorns@gmail.com.
TRADE & BARTER
TRADE YOUR LONGHORNS – Weʼll take your bulls and steers in trade for cows, heifers, pairs, herd sires or semen from breedsʼ top quality bulls. Stonewall Valley Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX. Days (512) 454-0476 / Weekends (830) 644-2380.
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LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION Ted Roush (713) 299-7990 Cell (979) 743-4439 Home www.asocl.com or troush57@hotmail.com YOU CALL - I HAUL! HAULING - Anywhere-Anytime We specialize in Longhorns. Dan Tisdale (940) 872-1811 Mobile: 940/841-2619
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Red Peak Ranch ....................................72 Red Tree Farms......................................72 Rio Vista Ranch ....................................72 Rocky Mountain Sale ..........................52 Running Arrow......................................65
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Save the date! Texas Longhorn Coming Events MAY 2010 MAY 1-2 • Bluegrass Texas Longhorn Show, Diamond C Ranch, Nortonville, KY Ronnie Cruce 270-836-3571 or Stella Cruce 270-836-7533. Qualifying Haltered (2 shows), Non-Haltered (2 shows) and Youth (2 shows). MAY 7-8 • Hudson-Valentine Invitational Sale, Will Rogers West Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Joe & Lorinda Valentine (254) 584-2218 or pantherrch@hughes.net. MAY 8 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241. MAY 8-9 • Run To The Mountains, Lincoln County Fair Grounds, Capitan, NM. Lynn Starritt (915) 282-4118. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. MAY 15 • STLA Spring 2010 Field Day & Annual General Meeting, Rio Vista Ranch, Elmer & Susan Rosenberger, Johnson City, TX. Susanne Perry (512) 263-5313 or www.stla.org. MAY 15 • 4th Annual Mid Atlantic Longhorn Fun Day, NC State Research Center, Reidsville, NC. Zach Moffitt (336) 736-6340. MAY 21-22 • Millennium Futurity, Glen Rose, TX. Bill Davidson (405) 258-7117 or mlflonghorns@sbcglobal.net. www.mlfuturity.com. MAY 29 • Red McCombs Opportunity Sale, Johnson City, TX. Alan Sparger (210) 445-8798 or www.redmccombslonghorns.com.
JUNE 2010 JUN 5 • Cowtown Classic, Will Rogers Sale Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Lemley Auction Services-www.lemleyauctionservices.com or (325) 668-3552. JUN 5 • Central Coast Classic, Paso Robles Event Center, Paso Robles, CA. Steve McKinney (831) 726-7200. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. JUN 12 • 13th Annual Indian Territory Texas Longhorn Association Sale, Red River Sale Barn, Overbrook, OK. Bob Weaver (405) 659-9222 or fax (405) 348-5015 or rainbowtr@yahoo.com. JUN 12 • Partial Dispersal of Meadowwood Longhorns. Follows Indian Territory Sale, Red River Sale Barn, Overbrook, OK. Doris Snyder (580) 492-4739 or dbsnyder1955@hotmail.com JUN 17-19 • TLBAA World Show & National Youth Show, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam.galloway@tlbaa.org or Kim Barfield kim@tlbaa.org. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. JUN 19 • West Coast Texas Longhorn Sale, Aurora, OR. Auctioneer: Bill Le’AN, Humansville, MO. Daniel Fey (503) 349-7866 or daniel@feylonghorns.com.
JULY 2010 JULY 24 • OTLA Ranch & Cattle Tour, R&B Farm, Commanders Place Longhorns & Briscoe Longhorns. Lunch & short business meeting-Briscoes. Jamie Briscoe (405) 375-3090 or Bodie Quary (405) 567-9770. JULY 25 • California State Fair, Sacramento, CA. Pete Boyles almendralonghorns@hotmail.com or (209) 239-4014 or (209) 479-2899. Entry deadline: June 18, 2010. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. JULY 31 • Northwest Longhorn Associaton Show, Deschutes County Fair, Redmond, OR. Joel & Tammy Kuntz (541) 848-7357. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. JULY 31 • Ark-La-Tex Judging Clinic, Bolen Ranch, Lufkin, TX. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401 or Cindy & Brent Bolen (936) 639-6590.
AUGUST 2010 AUG 4-8 • Autobahn Super Stakes, Fort Worth, TX. Larry Barker (817) 988-6110. AUG 7 • Rocky Mountain Select Texas Longhorn Sale, Latigo Arena, Colorado Springs, CO. Stan Searle (719) 481-3735 or Gary Lake (719) 314-8294.
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AUG 7 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241. AUG 20 • Wyoming State Fair, Douglas, WY. Jan McDaniels (307) 277-9983.Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. AUG 28 • Heart of America Longhorn Sale, Marysville Livestock Inc., Marysville, KS. Longhorn Opportunities, Justin Rombeck (816) 536-1083 or justinthelonghornman@yahoo.com
SEPTEMBER 2010 SEPT 3-4 • Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale, Lockhart, TX. Kaso Kety (985) 674-6492 or Michael McLeod (361) 771-5355. SEPT 10-11 • Winchester Futurity, George Henderson 2nd Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401 or Bruce Ollive (936) 674-5180. SEPT 11-12 • 2010 West Texas State Fair & Rodeo, Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene, TX. Billy Thompson (325) 668-3988 or (325) 660-6499. Entry deadline: August 15, 2010. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. SEPT 11 • Spokane Interstate Fair Northern Rockies Show, Spokane, WA. Sheryl Johnson (503) 349-4985. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. SEPT 12 • Spokane Interstate Fair, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, Spokane Valley, WA. Northwest Longhorn Association, Sheryl Johnson (503) 349-4985. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. SEPT 17-18 • 2010 Bull Uprising, Will Rogers West Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Mike MacLeod (940) 659-2255 or Joel Lemley, Auctioneer (325) 668-3552. SEPT 18 • The Appalachian Trail Registered Texas Longhorn Consignment Sale, Noon, Mt. Airy Stockyard, Mt. Airy, NC. Carl R. Brantley, Wilkesboro, NC. (336) 667-5452 or tlbaa.region4director@yahoo.com. SEPT 25 • Red McCombs Opportunity Longhorn Sale, Johnson City, TX. Alan Sparger (210) 445-8798. No consignment sale. SEPT 25 • B&C Show Me Fall Sale & Futurity, Brookfield, MO. Bill Sayre Auction Co. (660) 258-2973. SEPT 30-OCT 2 • East Texas State Fair, Tyler, TX. Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower (903) 963-7442. www.etstatefair.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth.
OCTOBER 2010 OCT 1 • Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa, OK. Steve Quary (405) 567-3093. www.tulsastatefair.com. Entry Deadline: August 27, 2010. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. OCT 9 • Satellite Measuring, C R Ranch, Harper, OR. Alex Dees (541) 358-8787. OCT 14-16 • TLBAA Longhorn Weekend & Horn Showcase, Fort Worth, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241. OCT 14-16 • State Fair of Texas, Dallas, TX. Trigg & Traci Moore Traci@Triple-T-Longhorns.com or (254) 796-4269 or (254) 396-5592. Entry deadline: September 1, 2010. Qualifying Haltered and Youth. OCT 29-31 • Ark-La-Tex Show, George Henderson 2nd Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401 or Bobbye Du Bose (409) 384-8120 . Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. OCT 30 • N.T.L.A. Sale, Beatrice, NE. Roger & Bonnie Damrow (402) 4235441 or www.beatrice77.net or brdamrow6@aol.com.
NOVEMBER 2010 NOV 5-7 • Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport Fairgrounds, Shreveport, LA. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401 or Bobbye Du Bose (409) 384-8120. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth.
DECEMBER 2010 DEC 4 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241.
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