October 2022 Texas Longhorn Trails Magazine

Chairman of the Board: Keith Du Bose • (979) 277-2161

Vice Chairman: Johnny Hicks • (269) 721-3473

Secretary: Stephen Head • (979) 549-5270

Treasurer: Kevin Rooker • (817) 692-7843

Parliamentarian: David Wars • (936) 404-2116

Lesyk (306)

Region

Director

Hicks (269) 721-3473

At-Large Director Keith Du Bose (979) 277-2161 kwdubose@gmail.com

At-Large Director Ross Ohlendorf (512) 791-7118 rockingolonghorns@gmail.com

Region 7 - Director David Wars (936) 404-2116 w5longhorns@yahoo.com

Region 13/14 - Director

Justin Georges (402) 580-0209 justin.georges@yahoo.com

Region 15 Director David Edwards (918) 557-0364 dledwards.texaslonghorncattle@gmail.com

Region

Director Dora Thompson (318)

Division A now has a total of 3 Directors

Regions 1/2 combined has one representative 3/4 combined has one representative 5/6 combined has one representative

Future Phase-Ins: Division B: Elections take place in 2022

Region 8 - Director Kevin Rooker (817) 692-7843 krooker61@gmail.com

Region 9 - Director Dr. Julie Pack (254) 592-9140 julie@lazyjpranch.com

Region 10 - Director Sandi Nordhausen (512) 750-1350 sandi.nordhausen@gmail.com

Region 11 - Director Stephen Head (979) 549-5270 headshorns@hotmail.com

Region 12 - Director Mike McLeod (361) 771-5355

Dr. Fritz Moeller* 2007-2009

Maurice Ladnier 2009-2010

Robert Richey 2010 Steven Scott Zunker 2010-2011 Brent Bolen 2011-2012

Lemley 2006-2007 Ben Gravett* 2007

Bernard Lankford 2012-2013

Todd McKnight 2013-2016 Tom Matott 2016-2019

Region 16 - Director Kris Johnson (307) 751-8867 kristopherjohnson1995@gmail.com

Region 17/18 - Director Mike Lucas (661) 805-3074 mike@lucasranch.net

Division C now has a total of 4 Directors

Regions 13/14 combined has one representative

15 has one representative 16 has one representative 17/18 combined has one representative

Future Phase-Ins:

Division B: Elections take place in 2022

TLBAA EDUCATIONAL/RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Matt McGuire - (405) 742-4351

semkinlonghorns@mindspring.com

Mark Hubbell – (269) 838-3083 hubbelllonghorns@aol.com

Dr. David Hillis – (512) 789-6659 doublehelix@att.net

Felix Serna – (361) 294-5331 fserna@elcoyote.com

John T. Baker – (512) 515-6730 jtb2@earthlink.net

TEXAS

By Heather Smith Thomas

EDITOR’S NOTES SEASONS

This issue getting so far behind is ushering out one season and bring ing in another in the Trails Department. Emma Moorman, our graphic artist, decided to move to another state and pursue di erent opportuni ties. Unfortunately, it coincided with Horn Showcase prep and October issue production. So while trying to find her replacement, and working around her moving schedule, Trails once again has gotten far behind the 8 ball. Not a place I enjoy being! We wish Emma all the best and hope her new life and home turn out to be all she hopes for.

The new season for Trails will be ushered in with the on boarding of Taylor Rankin, an Ag Communications major from Lubbock, TX. She’ll be remote while she’s wrapping up and moving to the area and in our o ce on November 1. Some of you got to meet her at Horn Showcase. I have high hopes for Taylor and look forward to having her help.

It’s been a melancholy season as the industry has su ered the loss of several dear friends over the past month or so. It was too late to get them all in this issue, but we will have more in the November issue. We also lost a dear friend and former TLBAA employee that many of you who have been around a while may remember - Myrna Sisk. She was great to work with and a very sweet soul. She was working here way back when I started contracting as a graphic designer for Trails. Time does fly by!

There’s positive on the horizon as we gear up for our next opportunity to gather with members in Fort Worth, TX, in January 2023. If you have never attended Texas Longhorn Weekend come on and join us. There are meetings, awards, the Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic Sale, and the Long horns shows at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. A great way to kick o your New Year. You can find information in this issue, as well as on www.tlbaa.org and each week in E-Trails.

It’s going to be a busy end of the year with lots of projects going at once, but we still have time to visit about your upcoming year of adver tising. While full page ads are awesome, there are a lot of other e ective means of getting your message out as well. I’d love to visit with you about a package that would serve you well.

I’m tired, but still enthusiastic about moving forward. There are new ideas brewing and steps being taken to get the quality of your editorial content back up and some more e cient ways to handle the nuts and bolts of the day-to-day that will improve quality and free up more cre ative and customer service time. I so appreciate the patience you have all shown for your late magazines. I want to reward you in 2023 with a magazine that stays on time. Wouldn’t that be an awesome season!

Blessings,

M a Basham

Myra Basham Editor-in-Chief

(817) 625-6241 • (817) 625-1388 (FAX) P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164 trails@tlbaa.org • www.tlbaa.org

Editor-in-Chief: Myra Basham Ext. 104 • myra@tlbaa.org trailseditor@tlbaa.org

Advertising:

Myra Basham • (817) 625-6241 x 104 myra@tlbaa.org

Graphic Design & Production: Emma Moorman • Ext. 103 emma@tlbaa.org

Marketing Coordinator: Mason Runyon • Ext. 108 mason@tlbaa.org

Registrations/O ce Manager

Rick Fritsche • Ext. 101 rick@tlbaa.org

Registrations/Administrative Assistant

Megan Smith • Ext. 102 megan@tlbaa.org

Special Events

Pam Robison • Ext. 106 pam@tlbaa.org

Accounting

Michelle Abbott • Ext. 105 michelle@tlbaa.org

O ce Assistant/Receptionist

Jayme Guinn • Ext. 100 jayme@tlbaa.org

Printed in the U.S.A.

Extends A Special Thanks to our Consignors & Buyers

2022 Volume Buyer & Buyer of Co-High Selling Lot

Sale Host – Michael McLeod; Seller of Co-High Selling Lot – David Stanley, Stanley Cattle Co.;

Volume Buyer & Buyer of Co-High Selling Lot – John Thate, Thate Cattle Co.; Sale Host, Kaso Kety

CONSIGNORS:

2M

5T Longhorns

Beadle Land & Cattle Bennett Longhorn Cattle Co. BPT Longhorns C4 Longhorns Christa Cattle Co. Dalgood Longhorns Falls Creek Longhorns Hill Ranch

Jack Mountain Ranch JKG Longhorns Kety/McLeod/Doyle Partnership

Kety/Sellers Partnership Little Ace Cattle Co.

Lonesome Pines Ranch Longhorn Cattle Co. McLeod Ranch - Michael McLeod McLeod Ranch - Makayla Ontiveros

Rio Vista Ranch

Roberts Longhorns

Rocking P Longhorns

Sand Hills Ranch

Stanley Cattle Co.

Thate Cattle Co.

Triple R Ranch Westfarms

Wynfaul Acres

V&J Longhorns

2022 Buyer of Co-High Selling Lot

Sellers of Co-High Selling Lot – Jackie & Michael McLeod, Makayla Ontiveros, McLeod Ranch; Buyer of Co-High Selling Lot – Michele & Brennan Potts, Rocking P Longhorns; Sale Host, Kaso Kety

BUYERS

Donald & Kaeli Hall – Dowling, MI

Rebecca Gilbert – Somerset, TX Shane Kleinwolterink – Granville, IA

Kody LaPoint – Charlotte, MI Rosenberger/Christa Partnership – Stockton, TX Andrew Shagoury – Randleman, NC

Ava Grace Christa – Stockdale, TX

Brad & Karla Jalas – Granville, IA

Laura MacNeil – Colmesneil, TX Richard Francoeur – Inez, TX

Ron Williams – Refugio, TX Wes O’Neil – Beeville, TX

Mark Christenson – Cleveland, TX Bo Baker – Mount Airy, MD

Darrell & Cheree Taylor – Rosanky, TX Michael Carter – La Vernia, TX

Michael Bennett – Allen, TX Bill & Molly Crozier – Woodville, TX

Stanley Tidwell – Midlothian, TX Louis, Jason & Rebecca Christa – Stockdale, TX

Malcolm & Connie Goodman – Houston, TX

Kaso & Lisa Kety – Folsom, LA

Jeff & Kristi Ging – Yoakum, TX Kety/McLeod/Doyle Partnership – Folsom, LA Kety/Sellers Partnership – Punta Gorda, FL

Michael & Jackie McLeod – Edna, TX

Brennan & Michele Potts – Emory, TX John & Jane Thate – Fairmont, MN

Robert & Kim Richey – San Angelo, TX Matt & Dale Westmoreland – Franklinton, LA

Emma McInnis – Beeville, TX James & Helen Cloakey – Cleveland, TX

Adam DeSplinter – Santa Fe, TX Brian & Patricia Ballard– George West, TX

Anthony Duran – Hillsboro, TX Kip Dove – Three Rivers, TX

Ben & Phyllis Termin – Weatherford, TX

Dode Prickett – Saint Matthews, SC

Everard Johnson – Port Republic, MD James Butler – Sand Springs, OK • John Miller – Ft. Worth, TX Michael Devleeschower – Gonzales, TX Matt Doyle – Texas City, TX • Bennett/McLeod Partnership – Edna, TX William Bineham – San Antonio, TX

Justin Long – Dallas, TX

Frank Anderson Jr. and III 828 S. Rosemary Dr. • Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846-8020 • (713) 502-5224 edie.wakefield@gmail.com

Bo Baker & Kellsey Gallagher Mount Airy, MD 21771 (301) 806-6493

Beadle Land & Cattle Ray & Bonnie Beadle Los Gatos & Hollister, CA 95032 (408) 834-0110 raybeadle@comcast.net

Bennett Longhorn Cattle Co. Michael Bennett 2159 Country Club RD • Lucas, TX 75002 (214) 385-6789 bennett@lucasfence.com

BPT Longhorns

Ben & Phyllis Termin Weatherford, TX (817) 374-2635 luvmylonghorns@gmail.com

Butler Texas Longhorns Buster & Thalia Butler Jennings, OK 936-577-6129 buster@butlertxlonghorns.com www.butlertxlonghorns.com

C4 Longhorns Bill & Molly Crozier 208 CR 4145 • Woodville, TX 75979 (409) 200-9720 www.c4longhorns.com

Christa Cattle Co. Jason & Louis Christa 2577 FM 1107 • Stockdale, TX 78160 christacattleco@msn.com www.christacattleco.com (210) 232-1818

Dalgood Longhorns Malcolm & Connie Goodman 6260 Inwood Dr. • Houston, TX 77057 (713) 782-8422 dalgood@comcast.net www.dalgoodlonghorns.com

Falls Creek Longhorns Stan & Sandi Tidwell 2330 W. FM 875 • Midlothian, TX 76065 (972) 989-8939 www.fallscreeklonghorns.com

Hicks Texas Longhorns

Johnny & Missy Hicks 1518 E. Britol Rd. • Dowling, MI 49050 (269) 721-3473 hicksamericanbulldogs@yahoo.com www.michiganmafialonghorns.com/Hicks

Chairman’s Message

Longhorn Family, Hope y’all are doing well. It has been nice to see sales doing as well as they have been this year, with averages being higher than in the past. Glad to see the change moving in this positive direction.

There’s lots of sales and futuirty results in this issue. Of special note is the 25th Annual Butler Texas Longhorn Invitational Sale. This year it included the awarding of the the TLBAA Hall of Fame award to Michael McLeod. It was a special moment at a consistent sale preserving one of the original 7 Family bloodlines.

The Horn Showcase is upon us now and should be a great time for all. There will be the Futurity, Bull Alley, the Bred and Owned Heifer Sale and Awards Banquet, back by popular demand, on Friday night and the Select Sale on Saturday. It is still the largest and only measuring event in the country and a great way see some of the longest horned cattle in the world and it’s happening this month in Wichita Falls, Texas, on October 13-16, 2022.

The TLBAA is now accepting consignments until October the 15th deadline for the Eddie Woods Cowtown Classic on January 14, 2023. Look around your pasture for your best heifer or cow and bring her to town. There will be a limited number of lots accepted, so look hard and send your best. If you have any questions, contact Pam at the TLBAA o ce or the Sale Chairman, Phil Norwood at (713)294-0139 or Philip.norwood@yahoo.com.

The o ce will be mailing out the Nomination Ballots for Division B, Board of Directors this month. Also, nominations will be taken for the two at large positions that nominations can come from any Division, with highest ballot votes placing those two. Please be sure and be thinking about who you would like to represent you as you director and get their names on the ballot. A reminder is that it takes five nominations to be able to qualify to run for a director.

And as always, I want to thank our hardworking o ce sta , the TLBAA sta . They strive hard to be at your service and be helpful to all.

To my Longhorn Family, Thank You, Keith Du Bose, Chairman of the Board

Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America

Longhorns and B3 Ranch are proud to announce the partnership of this fine young Butler Bull!

Cowboy Cadillac

James & Kim Turner

Longhorns

Bo Baker & Kelsey GallagHer B3 Ranch

TWO SIMULTANEOUS ELECTIONS THIS YEAR: Division B and At-Large Director Nominations Procedures

Please Note: To be placed on the voting ballot, an active TLBAA member in good standing must receive 5 nominations from active TLBAA members in good standing. If you are interested in becoming a director, please make sure your membership is active and your account is current.

The rules below apply to both Division B and the At-Large positions. All eligible voting memberships will receive nomination ballots for the two At-Large Director seats. Division B voting members will also receive a separate nomination ballot for their regional director seats.

TLBAA will be seeking nominations soon for all Division B directors, to represent Regions 7-12. Nomination forms will be mailed 90 days prior to the TLBAA Annual Membership Meeting in Fort Worth, TX, January 13, 2023.

1. Nomination Ballots will be mailed out to Division B Members Friday, October 14, 2022.

2. Nomination Ballots must be returned to the CPA postmarked no later than Monday, November 13, 2022.

3. In order for an individual to be placed on the final ballot, they must receive at least 5 nominations from Active or Lifetime members of the TLBAA.

4. The final ballots will be mailed out Monday, November 27, 2022.

5. Final ballots must be returned to the CPA postmarked no later than Friday, December 30, 2022.

6. Newly elected Directors will be announced January 13, 2022 at the General Membership Meeting during Longhorn Weekend in Fort Worth, TX.

The TLBAA By-Laws, Section 2-D, Membership, state: “At least ninety (90) days prior to the annual Member-ship Meeting, the TLBAA o ce shall mail to the Active and Lifetime members a request for nomination of in-dividual or individuals for Director in the member’s rep-resentational region. Such member nominations shall be received in the Association’s o ce no later than sixty (60) days prior to the Annual Meeting. In order that any member nominee be eligible to be placed on the election ballot, he must receive write-in nominations from five (5) members who are Active or Lifetime members. Should there be no members nominated by the membership for a particular region, or should a nominee decline to have his name placed on the election ballot, the Board of Directors will appoint an Active or Lifetime member in good standing domiciled within the division to fill the vacant position at the same meeting as the election of TLBAA o cers.

No less than forty-five (45) days prior to the annual meeting of the membership, the TLBAA O ce or desig-

Division B Highlighted in Color. At-Large encompasses ALL Divisions

nated CPA firm shall mail o cial printed ballots to each qualified Active and Lifetime Member in good standing of that region and division. This ballot shall contain the names of the candidates, if any, who were properly nominated by members. All written ballots must be returned by U.S. mail to the CPA with a postmark not less than twenty-one days prior to the Annual Meeting in order to be validated and counted. All ballots received will be validated and counted by an independent CPA firm or other organization experienced in voting tabulation as designated by the Executive Committee.

The nominees receiving the most valid votes shall be elected. All newly elected Directors shall be installed at the Board of Directors meeting prior to the general membership meeting. A tie vote will be broken by the Chairman of the Board drawing one of the names by lot.”

Division B TLBAA members, watch for your nomination form in the mail. For a complete set of TLBAA By-Laws, including all sections regarding the election of Directors, visit www.tlbaa.org/tlbaa/o cial-handbook/

Don’t Forget, This year continues the phase-in of the reduced board.

Starting with this election, Division B will have a total of 6 Directors. The Division B At-Large positions are eliminated.

There will be a separate election for two At-Large positions covering all Regions. It will be held concurrent with the Division B election and will have a separate nomination form and ballot mailed out to all voting members of the TLBAA.

Calf Contest

Here’s how the contest will work:

2021 Winner

Entries must be e-mailed or mailed (postmarked) to the

by December 31st.

By Heather Smith Thomas

Liver Flukes In Cattle

Most cattle in the U.S. can get two di erent types of liver flukes—the cattle fluke, Fasciola hepatica, and the deer fluke, Fascioloides magna. The cattle liver fluke is the one we see most, and the most widely distributed geographically, according to James Hawkins DVM, PhD (retired), in Madison, Mississippi.

“The deer fluke can be very di cult to control in cattle. Both species of flukes can kill cattle, but it is unusual to see cattle liver fluke actually killing cattle. Most of the time we see chronic slowlydeveloping disease that reduces weight gain or causes weight loss and reduces overall animal health. Cows can become poor doers and eventually get culled,” says Hawkins. The flukes damage the liver, which may set cattle up for other problems, such as redwater disease. In regions with snails (crucial to the life cycle of liver flukes) cattle must be vaccinated annually or even twice a year to protect them from this deadly clostridial disease.

“Liver damage a ects virtually everything the body needs to do in converting nutrients into utilizable proteins, energy, vitamins, etc. Thus liver flukes can a ect gain in young cattle, but this is usually a relatively slow-developing problem compared to the e ect of gastrointestinal nematodes (worms). A large study at LSU sought to discover the most important internal parasite in cattle. Is it worms or liver flukes, and what happens if cattle have both?”

The study was done at the LSU experiment station at Alexandria, Louisiana utilizing replacement beef heifers from other university farms. That station received them after they were weaned, bred them and sent them back as bred heifers. “This property had a long history of fluke infection,” says Hawkins.

The weaned heifers were divided into 4 groups (24 per group per year, for 4 years). “One group was treated with injectable ivermectin—to kill GI tract nematodes and nothing else (killing the worms but not the flukes). Another group was treated for liver flukes only, using Cu-

ratrem (containing clorsulon) which kills liver flukes but nothing else. Another group was treated for both worms and flukes with both of the above products. The fourth group served as untreated controls,” says Hawkins.

“They did this for a number of years, but the initial study was for 4 years. Dr. J.C. Williams and Dr. Alvin Loyacano published the results of their study, showing the e ects of worms and flukes on cattle. They found that in young cattle the GI nematodes have the most profound impact on gain. These cattle were on pasture and in the winter were on planted ryegrass, supplemented by corn-based concentrate ration so they would gain a pound per day, to reach proper breeding weight,” he explains.

“Compared with the untreated control group— which actually did pretty well, gaining approximately one pound per day (53 pounds)—the ones that were dewormed averaged 23 to 25 pounds more. They gained more than they needed, to be at their proper weight at breeding. That group could have been backed o a little on feed and still attained the proper breeding weight, which would have saved a lot of money on feed,” says Hawkins.

The group that always did the best, in all the years of the study, was the one that got both treatments—worm control and fluke control. “They had better weight gain, and increased conception rates,” he says.

“The heifers that were treated for just flukes gained 23 pounds more than the untreated controls, on average, but this was not enough to be statistically di erent so we don’t know for certain that this di erence is real,” according to Hawkins.

For this study the cattle were naturally infected with worms and flukes, being put on pastures that were known to have liver flukes and worms. During their growing period, under these conditions, the worms were a lot more important than the flukes in terms of a ecting weight gain.

Adult liver flukes

“But if a producer sees signs of heavy fluke infections, this could be a di erent story. In extreme situations with heavy infestations with flukes, young cattle, such as replacement heifers, can die from liver failure. I have seen several instances in which young cattle died on pasture from liver failure, so people need to be aware of this possibility, but in general flukes are not the parasite with the most impact on gain,” he explains.

In this particular study the heifers were bred, with AI, after their growing period. “The interesting thing was that flukes had a big impact on conception rates. Even though the untreated control heifers were at proper breeding weight and in good body condition at breeding, their conception rate was dramatically reduced. So they decided to keep that group and follow them through calving, to try to see what was going on,” he says.

“The untreated heifers not only had low conception and calving rates but there was also a significant reduction in the birth weight of their calves. One calf weighed only 26 pounds and did not survive,” says Hawkins.

“We didn’t know why. What I’d been taught in veterinary school is that conception is primarily dictated by body condition and proper weight at the time of breeding. So I did a literature search and talked to other parasitologists and came up with a couple leads. One of the people who was trained in human parasitology mentioned a human fluke that in other parts of the world can a ect normal development of the gonads, especially if it infects young boys.”

Hawkins also found a study in Spain where dairy heifers had been experimentally infected with liver flukes. “That researcher found that liver fluke infection impacted the estrogen-progesterone ratio in the heifers. Their estrogen was too high, and progesterone was lower than normal. In this study, the liver fluke-infected heifers were 39 days late on average, coming into their first standing estrus, and their conception rate was also statistically lower.”

such as in south Louisiana, southeast Texas, etc. There are some producers down there who feel that a 75% conception rate is the best they can do. I always attributed this to things like poor management, heat stress, poor nutrition, etc. but it may be primarily due to the fact that even though they are treating for liver flukes they aren’t getting enough control to alleviate this a ect. I believe it probably happens in adult cows, to a lesser extent, but to my knowledge this has not been confirmed,” he says.

There is also data from Texas A&M showing that fluke infection was the only thing that statistically correlated with bulls failing breeding soundness exams. “This study was done with several thousand bulls over

Snails

9 years of breeding soundness exams. The results indicated that if bulls failed their exam and had a positive test for flukes and were treated for flukes, they would almost always have a successful breeding soundness exam 6 weeks later. This was especially important in young bulls,” says Hawkins.

The fluke life cycle depends on snails as an intermediate host, and is dictated by rainfall and moisture. The snails must have water. “Usually, if we have 2 or 3 wet years in a row, we see more liver flukes. You’d think the opposite would be true, that we’d see less flukes if we have 2 or 3 dry years in a row like we’ve had recently. In general that’s probably true, but we find certain farms that still have flukes,” he says.

Even though the untreated control heifers were at proper breeding weight and in good body condition at breeding, their conception rate was dramatically reduced.

The ratio of estrogen and progesterone is what is most important for conception, rather than the actual levels, except that there has to be a certain level of progesterone or pregnancy won’t be maintained after the animal conceives. “In the fluke-infected heifers, the ratio was messed up, interfering with heat cycles. This researcher felt that the low progesterone could also cause some of the animals that did get pregnant to lose their pregnancy,” says Hawkins.

“This may be an indication that herds with chronic liver fluke infection could have problems with reproduction. I’ve seen this in herds along the Gulf Coast,

These farms may have standing water in some areas. Cattle normally don’t graze there, and the swamps may even be fenced o , to keep cattle out of them because of the flukes. “But when we have a drought and feed is short, this may be the only green place on the farm. So we find some exceptions where a producer ends up with extremely high levels of fluke infection during a drought. Cattle are grazing those wet areas where they don’t normally graze,” he says.

“In the last 2 to 3 years we’ve also seen the worst deer fluke infections I’ve ever seen, with some cattle dying in the feedlots and many groups with very poor feed converstion. We are not sure what’s going on there, but

it’s probably a similar scenario. The problem with deer flukes is that we can’t kill them as easily as we can kill cattle liver flukes. The drugs we use are not as e ective for them.”

There are basically two products currently available that will kill liver flukes. These are IVOMEC-PLUS and VALBAZEN. “To get deer flukes you need to use 2 to 4 times the recommended dose for cattle flukes. Even then, you don’t always get the e ect you’d like. The deer flukes are more resistant to the drugs. Cattle are an abnormal host for deer flukes, so the animal walls them o . Once the flukes mature and become adults, they pair up in the liver and become stationary. At that point the cow walls o that fluke with a fibrous connective-tissue capsule, like an abscess,” he says. The body treats it as foreign and walls it o .

“Because of the fibrous capsule surrounding the flukes, the drugs can’t touch them. So cattle are a deadend host once these flukes are in the liver, because they get walled o and can’t pass their eggs. They cause a lot of damage before they get walled o . So all we kill, when treating deer flukes, are the migrating immatures,” he explains.

By killing the adults we can prevent the passage of eggs back into the pasture and thus break the life cycle.

“In contrast, what we kill when treating cattle liver flukes are the adults, and not the immature forms. So it’s a very di erent scenario.” By killing the adults we can prevent the passage of eggs back into the pasture and thus break the life cycle—so there won’t be as many immature flukes picked up by snails to continue their cycle.

“Basically the only way to control deer flukes is to control deer, and that’s di cult or impossible. So we are searching for new ways to control deer flukes. There are some products that are available elsewhere in the world but we may never have them here, because most of them are carcinogens,” says Hawkins.

At this point the deer flukes are not as widespread as cattle flukes. “We find deer flukes along the Gulf Coast in certain parts of Texas and Louisiana. We also see them along the Great Lakes, such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, and a few in North Dakota,” he says. If a person wants to know whether deer flukes are a problem in their own

area, they could contact their state diagnostic lab, to see if they ever see deer flukes in necropsies, and where.

“With deer populations expanding, the deer flukes are also expanding their areas. The same is happening with cattle liver flukes. We continue to have ranchers contacting us, who thought they never had flukes before, but have them now,” says Hawkins.

There is one other species, the lancet fluke, that can be seen in New York, Maine and up into Eastern Canada. “It’s a bit di erent, but has a similar life cycle. It can be controlled with the same treatments we use for cattle flukes,” he says.

Timing of treatment for cattle flukes is very important. It will be di erent in the Southeast than in the Northwest. “I recommend that if people know they have flukes they should treat twice a year. Any time an animal dies on your place you should get it necropsied or open it up yourself and check the liver. If there is severe damage, you can see it. If you know you have flukes, treat with something that kills liver flukes every time you de-worm your cattle,” he says.

Regarding timing, for cattle flukes, you need to know the life cycle of the flukes in your area, and how long it takes for immature stages to become adults. “You need to know the transmission season (when it’s wet) and then treat your cattle 8 to 12 weeks after the height of transmission season. When it starts to dry out, treat about 8 weeks later. This is usually in the fall of the year in much of the U.S. but could be in late winter or spring in the Northwest where there are wet winters. There are places that have some transmission year round, such as in Florida or south Texas. Your strategy there would be to treat for flukes each time you deworm. If you are going to treat once for flukes, try to target the time of year when there is the most transmission, and treat at least 8 weeks later. This would be September to November in the Southeast and March through May in the Northwest. You would be getting a smaller amount of infection during the other months,” says Hawkins.

“Pay special attention to your replacement heifers and young bulls, to make sure flukes are not an issue. Even if you are not sure about flukes on your place, at least one de-worming per year (with a product that kills flukes) for the cow herd is a good idea, and probably two for replacement heifers—just to make sure they are growing to their potential, and to save on feed costs. That way you can make sure a heifer gets to the proper breeding weight and breeding condition on time.

Liver Damaged by flukes

By Heather Smith Thomas

Pregnancy Check with a Blood Test

There have been several tests developed using hormone measurements in blood and milk, to confirm pregnancy. The one most commonly used today is a blood test developed by Dr. Garth Sasser at University of Idaho. He discovered a protein produced by the placenta of ruminant animals, detectable in their blood, and founded a company called BioTracking. His blood test called BioPRYN (Pregnant Ruminant Yes/No) for cattle, sheep, goats, and other ruminants became commercially available in 2002 and there are now 25 labs around the world that handle the blood samples.

though they like their clients to think they are perfect and their accuracy is perfect, they might be accurate for the first 50 head but by then they are getting tired. Then accuracy goes down, but no one wants to admit it. But there are diplomatic ways to tell the client that you are not 100% sure on a certain cow--and to ensure accuracy they can take a blood sample on that one. I have some customers who demand this and their vets are not happy about it, but other vets are willing to work with them on this.”

She has clients from Wyoming and several other states including Arkansas, Oklahoma and South Dakota.

“Some of them do mainly AI breeding and others breed their cattle many di erent ways. They have various reasons for wanting to use the blood test,” says Madden.

One of her customers is Buttons York, who has a ranch near Piedmont, Wyoming and started using the blood test 10 years ago. “We were sending some of our heifers to Kazakhstan and they needed those heifers in August. We don’t calve very early, so this rushes us to make sure they are pregnant,” explains York.

One of those labs is run by Tanya Madden (Eagle Talon Enterprises) in Laramie, Wyoming. When she attended a meeting of bovine practitioners a few years ago, she was pleased that most of them didn’t consider her to be in competition with them for pregnancy testing, but simply o ering another option for some of their clients. “The veterinarians at the conference were very accepting. Most of them could see a place for the blood test, especially since my lab can also do the BVD and Johnes tests from the same blood samples if a customer wants this. I can also take any samples over to the state veterinary lab for Bangs testing or any other tests if needed. The customer only has to make one shipment and get it all,” she says.

“Some of the older vets especially appreciate the blood test option. One of them told me that even

“We AI the heifers and 10 days later we turn our cleanup bulls in. We check them as soon as possible for pregnancy. We’ve had the vet ultrasound them. Even though the vet might be pretty sure those heifers are bred, he can’t always be 100% sure at that short time. That’s how we started using the blood tests, and have used them ever since. Always before, we had the vet palpate them. Then we went to ultrasound because with that, we could tell exactly which ones were the AI calves and which heifers were bred a little later by the cleanup bulls. We use the blood test in combination with ultrasound, because it can pick up a pregnancy the ultrasound might not,” explains York.

Another thing it’s handy for is testing for BVD and Johnes. “This is a big deal for us, as seedstock breeders. During the drought we had our replacement heifers in other pastures than we normally do, possibly exposing them to other cattle. So as a safety measure we tested all replacement heifers,” she says.

Many people had to move cattle around during that

drought, to find enough pasture. “The cattle may have run with or been in fence-line contact with other cattle and you don’t know the disease history or vaccinations those other cattle might have. You don’t know if the neighbors have PI cattle, and they may not know if they have PI cattle. So as registered purebred breeders we just took preventative measures and had ours tested after we brought them home,” says York.

She and her youngest daughter, Odessa take the blood samples themselves. “At first we were not very

good at it, and sometimes we had trouble hitting the tail vein and used the jugular. Our neighbor, Barb Keizer, who is a federal veterinarian, came over and gave us a demonstration on how to do it. She gave us girls a crash course on taking blood samples, and we did it. It just takes a little practice.”

There are advantages in being able to draw the samples yourself, at your own convenience. “It’s hard to get a vet out here at our place to preg check in the fall. Our region is now down to one vet and he is really busy that time of year. Getting the blood samples is something we can do ourselves,” says York.

The blood test can detect pregnancy earlier than palpation or ultrasound. “That first year we did it, on 56 of the registered heifers we had to retest 2 of them after the vet checked them with ultrasound. We needed them to fill the order for Kazakhstan and some were barely 45 days pregnant. The bull hadn’t been out of the herd quite 30 days, and we only had to retest 2 of those heifers—and they were both pregnant. We took the blood samples on those heifers 10 days after we did the ultrasound. At the first check the vet said he would have to call them open, but there was some fluid there and he couldn’t tell whether they had just ovulated or were in early pregnancy. The blood test was a great way to check them because we didn’t have to put them through the ultrasound process again. We didn’t have to have the vet come out and pay mileage again.”

It was also handy to check their commercial heifers early in pregnancy. “With the drought we were short on grass and wanted to get the open ones sold as soon as possible. Being able to check them that quickly was a huge advantage,” she says.

“On dry years, we can wean calves early and preg check all the cows early. The blood test can detect pregnancy as early as 28 to 30 days of gestation,” she says.

TEXAS LONGHORN

Welcome Our New Members!

We’re happy to welcome the following new members to our association. These promotional, active & lifetime members joined between September 1 & September 30, 2022 If you live near one of these new breeders, be sure to reach out introduce yourself!

Jeff Holt Alexander, AR

Preston Jones Chandler, AZ Cathy Demars Phoenix, AZ Zack Womack Aragon, GA

Tammy Hensley Chatsworth, GA Colby Schueman Oakland, IA

Ron Or Peggy Espell Council, ID

Kaylee Di Gioia Franklin Grove, IL

John Weintraut North Vernon, IN

Zach Farr Horton, KS

Landes Farms Jamesport, MO

Epema Farm Jefferson City, MO

Eric Meyer Mexico, MO

Macey & Hannah Fletcher Mount Vernon, MO

Morgan And Heather Sifford Puxico, MO Taylor Nelson Baker, MT

4h Farms Kenly, NC

S & P Longhorns Zebulon, NC

Barbara Reems Killdeer, ND

Kylee Schoen Filley, NE Austin Holliday Waverly, NE

Rs Ranch Of Texas Llc Glenwood, NM Weston Minnick Rapid City, SD Justin Adcock Smithville, TN Joe A Wilson Anderson, TX Revolver Ranch Tx Bastrop, TX Bacon Cattle Company Bells, TX

Burt Jones Brazoria, TX Kenneth Morrison Dayton, TX

S Double R Ranch

Passing Winds Ranch

Ennis, TX

Farmersville, TX

Brad Norris Fischer, TX

Baker Farms Longhorns Flint, TX

Jayme Fanning

Fort Worth, TX

Bestex Cattle Co Hutto, TX

Hinterland Ranch Lampasas, TX

Hh Longhorns Liberty Hill, TX

Gray Branch Ranch Mckinney, TX

Michael A. And Melissa Chapman Mico, TX

Timberview Farmstead Midland, TX Morales Ranch Nevada, TX

Jared & Whitney Parker New Boston, TX Francisco Gonzalez Pasadena, TX Angel Canyon Ranch Poolville, TX

Melanie & Bielo Wilkes Seguin, TX

Donald & Kathryn Powell Shepherd, TX Monica Harrison Spring Branch, TX

Debra And Roddy Theesfield Stockdale, TX

Anel Wood Weatherford, TX

Keri Bates Weatherford, TX

Kevin & Cara Welborn Weatherford, TX Logan Siebert Goldendale, WA

Lone Star Cattle Co Mondovi, WI Caleb And Crystal Pocernich Winter, WI Jared Engle Newcastle, WY Karl Pucher , Austria Martin Svaton , Czech Republic

TEXAS

2022 BIGGEST LITTLE LONGHORN SALE RESULTS

July 15-16, 2022 – Reno, Nevada

Hosted by Melissa Boerst & Carly Ingram

Auctioneer: Dan Huntington

Pedigree Reader: Gary Lake Results Furnished by Dan Huntington Photos by Hired Hand Software

A great time was had by all in Reno Nevada, this being the 3rd year it was great seeing all the support in the west for this sale and futurity. The friday futurity went smooth and the fun continued into Saturday with sale turning its 1st ever cash cow! Once again we have seen the trend of many new faces at these regional events, with 6 new longhorn owners taking their first cattle home! The Longhorn World is alive and well in “The Biggest Little City” Make plans to attend next year’s event and you won’t be disappointed!!

HIGHLIGHTS:

36 Lots sold for $61,200 for average of $1,700

Top 10 Lots Average: $3,460

Top 25 lots average: $2,128

1 Cash Cow

HIGH SELLING LOT: LOT 35 • DUNN PORTFOLIO

$10,600

Consignor: Siller Longhorns Buyer: Brian Fox

OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS:

$4,400 – Lot 18 • SLL Daisy Iron

Consignor: Siller Longhorns • Buyer: Sondra West-Moore

$3,900 –Lot 15 • 50 Shades of Silk

Consignor: Lazy J Longhorns • Buyer: Siller Longhorns

$3,600 – Lot 24 • SLL Sweet Tequila

Consignor: Siller Longhorns • Buyer: Sondra West-Moore

Anthony Masolini and Adrianna Holden with Chris Herron, Bar H Ranch . Melissa Boerst, Silver Summit Ranch and Carley Ingram. Warren Dorathy, Caballo Bravo Longhorns! Picker, A&S Land and Cattle. 5. Gary and Marlene Lake, Silverado Ranch Land and Cattle. 6. Andrea and Mac Siller, Siller Longhorns and Mike and Catt Lucas, Lucas Ranch

2022 CAL-NEVA Futurity Results

July 15 2022 – Reno, Nevada - Held in Conjunction with the Biggest Little longhorn Sale

1047/22/21

SSR Carolina Reaper Marlin 30-30 / Kaliee’s Tigress

Christopher Swanson 2064/15/21

Tide’s Freckles 121 King Tide 144 / Renegades Freckles 456 Warren & Cathy Dorathy 2015/4/21SSR Catchin 20 BubblesHubbells 20 Gauge / Hubbells Catchit LeighMelissa Boerst & Chris Swanson 2094/6/21 SSR Beulah Smokey & The Bandit / JH Monaco’s Delight Melissa Boerst 3061/16/21

Neal & Andrea Siller 3013/24/21

SLL She’s Dunn Up Wheels Up / Dunn High Road

Jazzin Gizzy BL BR Cracker Jack / BL Rio Gizzy 933 Neal & Andrea Siller 3023/23/21

A&S Pacific Posh Pacific Cowboy 40 / RJF Posh Dunn Scott & Amelia Picker 40110/30/20

Scott & Amelia Picker 5029/25/20

A&S Star’s Legacy Rim Star DC / A&S Endowment

Carmel Hunter Hunter Atlas / Basco’s Carmel CB Warren & Cathy Dorathy 5039/19/20

SLL Lady In Red Patriot HR / HR Belle Red Hunter Warren & Cathy Dorathy 6064/2/20 RC Clear As Day Hubbells 20 Gauge / LR Daydream Midnight Neal & Andrea Siller 6034/27/20

A&S Tu TemptationTu & Grande / GLR Midnight Temptation Scott & Amelia Picker 7023/22/20

SLL Daisy Iron Red Iron / Kobra’s Red Daily 112

Neal & Andrea Siller B20110/29/20Westhaven Goldboom IronWH Gold Run / WH Echoboom Iron Sondra Westmore B3012/7/21

SCL Ripped Up 50 GD Up Yours / BC Double Star Clay Gines/Abramson B4025/31/21

Neal & Andrea Siller B4044/9/21

SLL Tu Swag Tu Road / Ruby Swag Bag BCB

JL Black Diamonds JH Rura Blackout / JL Black Diamonds JD & Lyz White

Cathy Dorathy.

SIRE

DAM OWNER

GREAT NORTHERN LONGHORN CLASSIC SALE & NORTHSTAR CHEESEHEAD FUTURITY

August 1, 2020 – Gresham, Wisconsin

5 & 6, 2021 – 5D Ranch, Gresham, Wisconsin

Hosted by Dan & Denise Huntington, Luke & Jacklyn Multhauf, Ammon & Ali Mast and Mike & Shirley Thiel

Auctioneer: Dan Huntington

Pedigrees: Bear Davidson

Results Furnished by Dan Huntington

Photos by Hired Hand Software

Beautiful weather throughout the weekend along with some great Longhorn cattle made for a wonderful Longhorn Family reunion during the Great Northern Longhorn Classic sale and Northstar Cheesehead Futurity August 5th and 6th at the 5D Ranch in Gresham Wisconsin. Cattle for the weekend events came from 14 states traveling from Nevada to Maryland, from Texas to South Dakota and states in between. Fridays Northstar Cheesehead Futurity saw 100 plus head pass before the judges with Hi-Point heifer going to Bizzy Lizzy owned by John and Christy Randolph of Lonesome Pines Longhorns and Hi-Point bull going to HL Fully Loaded owned by Bill and Elizabeth Hudson of Hudson Longhorns with both Hi-Point animals taking home an extra $500 check. Judges for the day were Dick Lowe, Jay Wachter, Melissa Beirschenk, Danielle Mershon and Andrew Shagoury. Saturdays Great Northern Longhorn Classic sale started out with a donation lot of “Pick of the Pen” with three of 5D Ranch’s best 2021 heifers to pick from. A winning bid of $4500 from Hudson Longhorns took home 5D Molly’s Star with an additional $4850 raised in the crowd for a total of $9350 going to the Wisconsin Lions Foundation for the camp program for blind and disabled youth. The crowd saw 35 lots go through the ring with an afternoon average of $2,317 . With the

interest in the Longhorn breed growing in the region, again this year there were many first time bidders and new buyers. This event was a family a air with numerous three generation families enjoying the food, friends and longhorns. Plans are already under way for next year so mark your calendar for the first weekend of August 2023 for the seventh Great Northern Longhorn Classic weekend.

HIGHLIGHTS:

35 Lots Sold for an average of $2,317

HIGH SELLING LOT: LOT 18 • SR CLOUT GIBSON 7119

$9,000

Consignor: Hudson Longhorns Buyer: Pine Brothers

OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS:

$7,750 –Lot 2 • Purdy Rebellious

Consignor: Jon Johnson • Buyer: Dave Hovingh

$6,000 – Lot 1 • CCL Sa ron Beauty

Consignor: Dan Huntington • Buyer: Kevin Kloote

$5,000 – Lot 6 • PB Ariannas Reflection

Consignor: Pine Brothers • Buyer: Dan Huntington

$4,500 – Lot OB • 5D Molly’s Star

Consignor: Dan Huntington • Buyer: Bill Hudson

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

. Jan Epp & Dick Lowe, Triple R Ranch Sale hosts Mike Thiel, Church View Cattle Co.; Ali Mast, Elizabeth & Chase Lunsford, 20/20 Cattle Co. and Dylan Skarpa, Lonesome Pines Ranch. 5. Jeremy Kronz, Barberry Farm; Greg Kott, Laid Back Ranch; Andrew Shagoury, Hidden Springs Ranch; Henry Hicks, Hicks Texas Longhorns 6. 2022 Ryann Allison & Dylan Pfizenmaier, Pleasant Hill Longhorns. 8. Jim & Ainslie Lawinger, Flatland Longhorns

Auggie Wulf,

Oaks Farm with

Grandview Longhorns Feigl, Green Pastures Cattle Co. with

Cheretee

Cattle Co.

Skarpa, Lonesome Pines Ranch with

Auggie Wulf,

and Hired Hand

& Wendi Sargent, Sargent Ranch.

Oaks Farm.

Mike Willinger,

Feigl,

Pastures Cattle Co.

& Mike Tomey, Tomey Farms with

Longhorns

Skarpa, Lonesome Pines Ranch with Class

Kimberley Bay, Twisted K Long-

Longhorns

Ranch;

Jamie Tomey,

Cassie Cook, Cooks Cattle

Willinger,

Skarpa, Lonesome

Triple R

Steve

Cattle

Straley, Fire Tower

Mike Willinger, Hudson Longhorns

Sedlacek, Lazy

Sedlacek, Lazy J Longhorns

Longhorns

Montney,

Class

Mast, Painted Outlaw

2022 Double Down 2-in-1 Futurity Results

August 13, 2022 – Colorado Springs, Colorado

PLACE ENTRY DOB

ANIMAL

Class 1 Red: Females born Oct 1-Dec 31 202 122710/16/21 4C Dunn Went CopperCold Copper Ranch 2226.510/13/21 RCC Painted PrincessRolen Cattle Company

Class 2 Red : Females born Jul 1-Sep 30 2021 12327/22/21 M7 Rising Queen M7 Longhorns 2231.57/13/21 HR Shamrocks Rebel M7 Longhorns

Class 3 Red: Females born Apr 1-Jun 30 2021 1233.55/16/21 Underspan Curtis & Tonya Abel 2230.756/4/21 Naughtyspan HB Cattle & Performance Horses 3229.54/10/21 M7 Higher Rowdy Girl M7 Longhorns 4228.56/11/21 Windy Point PorscheWindy Point Longhorns

Class 4 Red: Females born Jan 1-Mar 31 2021 1232.251/18/21 PCC Foxy’s Gold Mine M7 Longhorns 22313/9/21 CTA Drop the FashionCurtis & Tonya Abel 3230.252/5/21 M7 Jaimy Milestone Cattle Company 4229.53/16/21 KDK Valiant’s Ariel M7 Longhorns

Class 5 Red: Females born Sep1-Dec 31 2020 1 230.25 9/7/20 HL American Proud M7 Longhorns 2 230.25 11/1/20 HL Centerfold Hudson Longhorns 32309/19/20 SLL Lady in Red Siller Longhorns

Class 6 Red: Females born May 1-Aug 31 2020 1231.57/12/20 Benny’s Pearl Curtis & Tonya Abel 2229.755/7/20 Iron Princess LV McEntire Farms

Class 7 Red: Females born Jan 1- Apr 30 2020 1231.754/7/20 HL Roulette Rita Hudson Longhorns 2229.254/2/20 RC Clear As Day Siller Longhorns

Class 8 Red: Bulls born Oct 1-Dec 31 2021 122611/2/21 M7 Blackrock M7 Longhorns

Class 9 Red: Bulls born Jul 1-Sep 30 2021 1225.58/11/21 M7 Casino Cowboy M7 Longhorns

1.2. 3. 6.

Class 10 Red: Bulls born Apr 1-Jun 30 2021 1231.754/12/21 Meadow Green Bean Counter Gail Beach 2229.754/23/21 Blue Moon GLRGilliand/Manning Partnership 3227.755/25/21 Duncan’s Legend Cold Copper Ranch

Class 11 Red: Bulls born Jan 1-Mar 31 2021 12263/13/21 M7 Pacific DustyManning/Miles Partnership

Red Grand Champion Heifer — Underspan Red Reserve Champion Heifer— M7 Rising Queen Red Grand Champion Bull — Meadow Green Bean Counter Red Reserve Champion Bull — Blue Moon GLR

TEXAS

Class 1 Blue: Females born Oct 1-Dec 31 2021 122710/16/214C Dunn Went CopperCold Copper Ranch 222511/25/21M7 Grand Danica Lady M7 Longhorns

Class 2 Blue: Females born Jul 1-Sep 30 2021 12337/22/21M7 Rising Queen M7 Longhorns 22297/13/21HR Shamrocks Rebel M7 Longhorns

Class 3 Blue: Females born Apr 1-Jun 30 2021 1231.55/16/21 Underspan Curtis & Tonya Abel 22314/10/21M7 Higher Rowdy Girl M7 Longhorns 32294/15/21HL Poker Annie Hudson Longhorns 42254/22/21Marigold 121 David & Angie Wulf

Class 4 Blue: Females born Jan 1-Mar 31 2021 12333/9/21CTA Drop the FashionCurtis & Tonya Abel 22311/18/21PCC Foxy’s Gold Mine M7 Longhorns 32313/16/21KDK Valiant’s Ariel M7 Longhorns 42271/16/21SLL She’s Dunn Up Siller Longhorns

Class 5 Blue: Females born Sep1-Dec 31 2020 1230.5 9/7/20HL American Proud M7 Longhorns 2230.59/8/20 HL Suzy True Hudson Longhorns 323011/1/20HL Centerfold Hudson Longhorns

Class 6 Blue: Females born May 1-Aug 31 2020 1234.57/12/20Benny’s Pearl Curtis & Tonya Abel 2232.55/7/20Iron Princess LV McEntire Farms

PLACE ENTRY DOB ANIMAL OWNER 1.2.

Class 7 Blue: Females born Jan 1- Apr 30 2020 1226.54/7/20HL Roulette Rita Hudson Longhorns 2226.54/2/20RC Clear As Day Siller Longhorns

Class 8 Blue: Bulls born Oct 1-Dec 31 2021 122111/2/21M7 Blackrock M7 Longhorns

Class 9 Blue: Bulls born Jul 1-Sep 30 2021 1 2238/11/2021M7 Casino Cowboy M7 Longhorns

Class 10 Blue: Bulls born Apr 1-Jun 30 2021 1229.54/23/21Blue Moon GLRGilliand/Manning Partnership 22284/12/21 Meadow Green Bean Counter Gail Beach 32265/31/21SLL Tu Swag Siller Longhorns

6.

Class 11 Blue: Bulls born Jan 1-Mar 31 2021 12263/24/21 Rural Bliss Freeman/Jarnigan Partnership

Blue Grand Champion Heifer — Benny’s Pearl Blue Reserve Champion Heifer— M7 Rising Queen

Blue Grand Champion Bull — Blue Moon GLR Blue Reserve Champion Bull — Rural Bliss

2022 TOP HAND SALE RESULTS

August 20, 2022 – Rapid City, South Dakota

Hosts: Gordon & Connie Howie, Scot & Jodie O’Bryan Auctioneer: Dan Huntington Pedigree Reader: Chase Vasut

Results Furnished by Dan Huntington Photos by Hired Hand Software

In an absolutely beautiful setting with green grass and sunshine the 4th annual Top Hand Sale saw its best sale to date. With extremely strong bidding and great Texas Longhorns! 47 of 48 animals o ered for sale sold for a total of $100600 an o cial average of $2140. The sale added 5 new 1st time Longhorn owners! Plans are being made to see everyone in Rapid City next year August 19, 2023!

HIGHLIGHTS:

47 Lots sold for $100,600 for average of $2,140

Top 10 Lots Average: $3,860

Top 25 lots average: $2,856

HIGH SELLING LOT: LOT 2 • J.R. FANNY $7,500

Consignor: Jerry & Gretchen Lotspeich Buyer: Randy Ho er

OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS:

$5,200– Lot 28 • J.R. Gretel

Consignor: Jerry & Gretchen Lotspeich • Buyer: Randy Sloan

$4,000 –Lot 25 • HL Julia

Consignor: Hudson Longhorns • Buyer: Randy Sloan

$3,400 – Lot 7 • ft Spoken DY

Consignor: Ernest Hottell • Buyer: Lorin Lippert

$3,300 – Lot 38 • Dori

Consignor: Marlene Lake • Buyer: Lorin Lipert

TEXAS

1. Sale hosts Scot O’Bryan, O’Bryan Arena and Gordon Howie, Holy Cow Ranch Longhorns 2. Jodie O’Bryan, Devin Culpeper, and Paula 3. Marlene & Gary Lake and Susan & Stan Searle, Searle Ranch with Brett DeLapp, Cli hanger Genetics 4. Bud and Teri Adolfs 5. Lindsey & Ben Monk, Big Sky Livestock and Joe Sedlacek, Lazy J Longhorns. 6. Chad & Janell Smith and family, Smith Longhorns 7. Dan Huntington, 5D Ranch and Mike Thiel, Church View Cattle Co. 8. Sale Arena at Central States Fair

TLBAA

By Helen Cloakey

McLeod Receives TLBAA Hall OF Fame Award

A significant part of the Butler Breeder’s Silver Celebration was seeing Michael McLeod receive his TLBAA Hall Of Fame award. Presented to him on the 25th anniversary of the sale he co-founded, his family and greatest friends in attendance.

Michael is a lifelong cattleman. Born in Wharton, Texas on 2/27/51, he is descended from ranchers and dairymen. He was gifted cattle at birth and by 9 years old owned a bottle calf and was showing 4H and FFA. His love for showing continued into his late teens, competing in the Houston Fat Stock show and even winning their calf scramble.

A childhood spent showing, competing in roping, bull dogging and bronc riding won Michael many awards. Weekends and vacations were spent working cattle as a day worker. He had already chosen his career and was determined to be a cattleman. Michael graduated Bolling High School in 1969, attended Wharton College then studied Animal Science at Texas A&M.

tered red brahma in Vanderbilt, TX. He also spent time on elite ranches in Central and South America. In September 1976, at 25, Michael fulfilled a childhood dream and bought his first 4 Longhorns, in 1977 he joined the TLBAA. That same year he bought 20 cows from the Lepper herd. The legacy had begun. By the 1980’s Michael was attending Longhorn sales every week all across the country and was building his herd aggressively. On one occasion he bought 100 cows to get one specific Butler female.

Butler cattle remain the only ‘herd’ of the original seven used to create the TLBAA’s registry which are pure and undiluted. Michael has been instrumental in preserving the history and integrity of the lineage. Without him we would not have the Butler cattle we

have today. In the pedigrees of today’s most influential Longhorns you find the undisputable Butler influence.

The TLBAA’s Gulf Coast A liate began in the 1980’s and Michael was a key figure. The a liate flourished. Michael was instrumental in developing a relationship with Houston Livestock Show and helped pave the way for Longhorn cattle at the event. Michael worked tirelessly to promote Texas Longhorns. Once he accompanied Crawford Boyd and delivered cattle to country music legend,

In the late 80s Michael met the love of his life Jackie Lynn Dugan. They were married and started their life on the leased Vanderbilt ranch, before purchasing 400 acres in Edna, home to this day. With the arrival of Michael (Mikey) and Makayla in 1990 and 1992, family became his top priority. Mikey and Makayla went everywhere with their dad. He actively shared raising them with Jackie

Along with longtime friend, Kaso Kety, Michael founded the Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale (BBI) in 1998. The sale remains one of the longest running Longhorn sales in history.

A tour of his ranch will show numerous females reaching over the 80” TTT mark. Michael loves twist and through his careful preservation of old school genetics, corkscrew twist is highly prevalent in the herd. These aren’t the corkscrew twist cows of the 70s and 80s, todays McLeod cows have triple twist and measure into the high 70s. These are the cattle every visitor is going to ask about and Michael will grin and respond “NFS” Not For Sale.

Highlighting on just a few of his influential bulls. Hunter MC69 won 6 HSC Bronzes, composite, TTT and total. He was the first Butler bull to reach 80” TTT. His daughters are high sellers and he has Grand Champion Futurity winning progeny. Michael used the Webb bull VJ Nestor and credits him with injecting something magical.

Michael is the pillar of all his communities and to all who know him. He is known for his unwavering honesty, integrity and morality. A man who still believes in the honor of a handshake.

Helen Cloakey, who nominated Michael, gave a presentation speech, and Vice Chairman Johnny Hicks o ciated. McLeod receiving his award.

Michael & Jackie McLEod

RESULTS

BUTLER BREEDER’S ONLINE FUTURITY RESULTS

The results are in for the 2022 Butler Breeder’s Online Futurity. There were many exceptional entries this year to represent the bloodline. This annual futurity was created in 2017 to showcase Butler Texas Longhorn Cattle, and celebrated it’s 5th year this year. A panal of judges which included Joel Lemley, Tammy Tiner, Dora Thompson, Kaso Kety and Merrilou Russell, evaluated the cattle through pictures and videos submitted on the website, www.butlerbreedersfuturity.com. This year 3 mini classes were added to our wide variety of classes. A total of 6 buckles were given out and every class was competitive. As always, our winners were recognized and presented their awards at this year’s Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale. Congratulations to our 2022 Champions; we are looking forward to another great year!

Full

TEXAS

Butler Breeder’s

Futurity,

2022 Grand Champion

Vista Ranch

Grand Champion Bull

Longhorns

Grand Champion Mature Cow

Vista Ranch/ Christa Cattle Co.

Grand Champion Buckle

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer

Vista Ranch

Grand Champion Mini Bull Lovejoy Longhorns

Grand Champion Mini Heifer Lovejoy Longhorns

Grand Champion Mini Mature Cow Lovejoy Longhorns

Jan Pack and Louis Christa

Grand Champion Peewee Champion Wynfaul Acres

25TH BUTLER BREEDER’S INVITATIONAL SALE RESULTS

September 3, 2022 • Lockhart, TX

Auctioneer: Joel Lemley

Sale Commentator: Kaso Kety

Results submitted by Butler Breeders

The 25th Butler Breeder’s Invitational was a celebration not solely to mark the longevity of the sale, but the strength of the Butler family. A celebration of their ability to come together, work as a team and succeed in the face of all challenges. Whilst previous years had brought droughts or hurricanes, this year the BBI endured extreme drought and record inflation in one onslaught.

As the cattle arrived Friday, so the excitement began to build. Nearing the time of the Futurity awards it was apparent that numerous old and new faces had arrived to mark this occasion. After the awards, there was a special toast from beautiful, hand-engraved champagne flutes.

At dawn on Saturday, the shed rows were already busy with folks evaluating the best cattle that the Butler breeders could o er for this special event.

Concluding the sale of donated items, there was a special lot to honor Vernon and Janis Webb. Having the Webb’s in attendance was, for many, the icing on the cake for this “Silver Celebration”.

Enthusiastic buyers eagerly bidding on cattle made for a great atmosphere. The lots sold well. Whilst the prices may not have been recording breaking, good cows sold for good money. The prices were solid and realistic considering our trying economic times. The 25th

HIGHLIGHTS

76 Lots O ered - 73 Lots Sold

Average: $2,761 per sold lot

Volume Buyers:

John & Jane Thate – Fairmont, MN

Richard Francoeur – Inez, TX

James Butler – Sand Springs, OK Mark Christenson – Cleveland, TX Brennan & Michele Potts – Emory, TX Bill & Molly Crozier – Woodville, TX

HIGH SELLING LOT: 2 LOTS TIED

$10,000

LOT 42 – JACKIE LYNN 4083

Consignor: McLeod Ranch • Buyer: Brennan & Michele Potts

LOT 61 – SCC GUNNA TWIST

Consignor: Stanley Cattle Co. • Buyer: John & Jane Thate

OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS:

$9500 - Lot 43 JMR Magic Star - Consignor Falls Creek Longhorns – Buyer Bill & Molly Crozier

$9500 - Lot 79 SCC Velvet Lady - Consignor Stanley Cattle Co. – Buyer James Butler

$8500 - Lot 74 Jackie Lynn 4263 – Consignor McLeod Ranch – Buyer Robert & Kim Richey

$7500 – Lot 48 LAER Miss Princess 910 – Consignor Kety/ Sellers Partnership – Buyer Stanley Tidwell – Lot 64 Westfarms 703 – Consignor Westfarms –Buyer John & Jane Thate

1. Mike McLeod, Vernon Webb, Michael McLeod, Janis Webb, Makayla & Josiel Ontiveros, Bulter Breeders Group

Photo, 2. Buster & Thalia Butler, 4. Mikey,Rebecca,Rick, Joe, Elaina,Tre and Ashley Francoeur, 5. Shane, Jennifer & Emma McInnis, 6. Molly Crozier, Helen Cloakey, Rebecca Christa, Phyllis Termin & Ava Grace, 7. Mr Thate, John Thate, Ray Beadle & Michael Bennett, 8. Paul Seller & Vernon Webb, 9. Bill Crozier & Laura MacNeil

GREAT PLAINS TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION

GORDON HOWIE PRESIDENT GKHOWIE@YAHOO.COM

AFFILIATE UPDATES

October 8th at 10:00 am, the GPTLA will host a satellite horn measurement event for the Horn Showcase, followed by lunch and a membership meeting. The events take place at the Gordon Howie ranch east of Rapid City, with meeting & lunch at the ranch o ce. Members and all interested parties are invited to the measuring, lunch and meeting. Only paid-up members are eligible to vote on any issues coming before the meeting.

Date has been set for the Black Hills Longhorn Sale at the Black Hills Stock Show. Feb. 2, 2023 is the date for this VIRTUAL VIDEO sale. This winter sale will feature live, on-site auction & bidding by Dan Huntington auction team, with live stream and internet bidding by Hired Hand. If you are interested in participating in this sale, contact Gordon Howie 605-381-3998 for information.

Our annual August events were a great success. We were so appreciative to have TLBAA Chairman Keith Du Bose, Chairman of the National A liate Board, Tina Du Bose and Rick Fritsche from the TLBAA o ce and others who joined us this year. The TLBAA outreach to the GPTLA was encouraging and educational. Thanks from all of us at the GPTLA!!!

The GPTLA membership continues to welcome new member producers. We would LOVE to have you join us! $250 lifetime membership dues or $25.00 annual. Many thanks to EVERYONE who makes all of this happen!!

Call us any time! Scot O’Bryan, Vice President, GPTLA (605) 344-2263 or Gordon Howie, President, GPTLA (605) 381-3998 We are always happy to help!

EAST TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION

KEITH DUBOSE PRESIDENT KWDUBOSE@GMAIL.COM

The East Texas Longhorn Association is gearing up for, what is sure to be an exciting weekend for the Kaufman Police Association Longhorn Show at the Henderson County Fairgrounds in Athens, TX. This World Qualifying Event is scheduled for November 18 – 20, 2022 and is guaranteed to be a highlight of the year for the ETLA. RV Parking is available on site for a very reasonable rate.

There will be lots of fun things for everyone to see and do. This will be a weekend packed full of World Qualifying Shows consisting of Non-Haltered, Open-Haltered, Youth Haltered and Youth Points Only Shows for both Standard and Mini Longhorn Classes as well as Trophy Steers. We invite sponsors for all classes and events. We have an excellent panel of judges for these shows, as well. Colby Thrett will sort our Youth Show, Lainey Lampier is our non-Haltered judge, and David Wars will be center ring for our OpenHaltered and Mini Shows.

The weekend will start with move in day on Friday starting at noon on November 18 with an afternoon pizza party which will lead into our Youth Bull, Steer, and Mini Steer shows. Friday will also kick o the silent auction which will run through the entire weekend! Make sure to bring donation items as this silent auction is a major

contributor to our scholarship fund. You will also want to look over the table and bid on those items that you want to take home! Miss Anita always makes that fun for everyone as there is always a special find. We will have the latest ETLA Tee Shirts available in most every size and color. Everyone loves those and you will want to get yours! Samuel Faske will be available for hoof trimming, as well! You’ll want to get in early for that as there is usually a line for his popular services!

Saturday will be a full day of shows and fun starting o with the completion of the Youth Show and Showmanship Classes. Our Non-Haltered Show will begin Saturday Afternoon. With a concessions stand on site, you’ll be able to enjoy the entire slate of events and still keep your family filled with burgers, fries, and snacks of all kinds. Sunday begins with Cowboy Church followed by our Open Haltered Show. We are sure to have great classes as we always do. The KPA show is one of the most interesting shows of the year and is low stress with tons of fun for everyone involved.

Entry deadline is October 30, so get your entries together. Entry packets are available from Joel Norris, our show chair. Send him a request and he will email the packet to you. Contact him at joelnorris83.jn@gmail.com. He can answer all your questions concerning the show, RV reservations, and show sponsorships!

Mark your calendars and get those entries in. We look forward to seeing you November 18 - 20 in Athens for a great weekend of Texas Longhorns!

Alissa Butler ETLA Teen Youth Director

AFFILIATES: Please submit your news to myra@tlbaa.org each month. You may include photos. If you wish for names to be included under photos, please supply those captions. All news and photos need to be submitted by the first of the month prior to publication date. (For example, October news items need to be turned in by September 1st)

TRAIL

Texas Longhorn featured in “Avenue of the Breeds”

Submitted by Marshall Paczosa

NTLA & TLBAA member Cully Sila from Sila Longhorns in Madison, Nebraska. Had the Honor to display his NTLA Longhorn show Grand Champion Mature Cow in the Avenue of Breed exhibit tent at the Nebraska State Fair for 11 days of the fair. The family and cow calf pair represented the breed very well.

GVR Longhorns featured in Hobby Farms Magazine

Submitted by Cathy Valle

The ultimate owner’s manual for rural enthusiasts, Hobby Farms embraces the growing segment of the population that is returning to farm life in search of a more meaningful existence.

Hobby Farms is ideal for everyone from pocket farmers looking to make a profit from their part-time farming endeavors to hobby farmers who have a passion for farm life (from Amazon.com).

“News on the Trail” is a celebration of life and industry accomplishments for TLBAA members and their families. You do not have to make national news or be given a national award. You merely have to reach a milestone or in some way represent the Longhorn breed in your community, state or via media coverage.

Little Longhorn Spreading Joy

Submitted by Marshall Paczosa

Lazy J Longhorns Lazy J’s Little Joe. Visited Rose Lane Campus long term care facility in Loup City Nebraska on Tuesday, August 30. Little Joe was spreading Joy and Happiness two horns at a time

John W. Payne

August 23, 1935 - June 6, 2022

Funeral services for John W. Payne, 86, were held Friday, June 10, 2022, with his longtime friend Steve Douglas o ciating.  Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Ardmore.

The son of the late John Lee Payne and Winnie V. (Lynch) Payne Brewer, John was born August 23, 1935 in Ardmore, Oklahoma and passed away June 6, 2022 at his XP Longhorn Ranch near Ada, Oklahoma.

John was a graduate of Ardmore High School, class of 1953.  He worked as a Land and Timber broker for many years.  John raised registered Texas Longhorns, at one time owning a herd of some 200 head under the XP brand.  He was a member of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association, the International Texas Longhorn Association and was a lifetime member of the Indian Territory Texas Longhorn Association.  John enjoyed buying and selling Texas Longhorn Cattle at Longhorn sales throughout Oklahoma and Texas.

He is survived by his son, Andy Payne and wife Ruth; grandchildren, Britton Hill and Payton Brewer and his great grandchildren.  His parents; daughter, Kelly Ann Payne Brewer; son, John Wendall “Hoot” Payne Jr.; brother, Gerald Lee Payne and sisters, Dorothy Grounds Hensley and June Sanford preceded him in death.

Services were under the direction of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home and Crematory of Ardmore, where condolences for the family may be left online at www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com.

Memorials are published free of charge and must either be submitted by family/close friend, or permission given for us to obtain it online. To submit a memorial request, email myra@tlbaa.org.

NEW FUNCTION IN H.O.R.N.S. FOR BULL OWNERS

CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR July 21, 2022

OPEN HALTERED BULL DIVISION

CLASS 27: 1. WESTHAVEN IRONPAX, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA

Haltered Bull Senior and Grand Champion: WESTHAVEN IRONPAX, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA

NON-HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 9: 1. WH GOLD MAYDAY, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA CLASS 10: 1. ROLLING O DRAG PATTY 31, Leo & Jolene Omlin, MANTECA, CA CLASS 11: 1. ROLLING O DRAG PATTY, Leo & Jolene Omlin, MANTECA, CA 2. WESTHAVEN LUCKY LUCY, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA

Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion: WH GOLD MAYDAY, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA

Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: ROLLING O DRAG PATTY, Leo & Jolene Omlin, MANTECA, CA

Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion: WH GOLD MAYDAY, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA

Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: ROLLING O DRAG PATTY, Leo & Jolene Omlin, MANTECA, CA

CLASS 16: 1. ELLEN ANN CB, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA CLASS 17: 1. WH SWEET

OVERWHELMED WOW, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA 2. ROLLING O LYNELL, Leo & Jolene Omlin, MANTECA, CA CLASS 19: 1. ROLLING O PAMELA, Leo & Jolene Omlin, MANTECA, CA 2. ROLLING O ARLENE, Leo & Jolene Omlin, MANTECA, CA

Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion: WH SWEET OVERWHELMED WOW, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA

Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: ROLLING O PAMELA, Leo & Jolene Omlin, MANTECA, CA

MINIATURE FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS M02: 1. TOY STRAWBERRY PATCH, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA 2. TOY BEDAZZELED TOO, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA CLASS M04: 1. TOY JIGSAW, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA 2. TOY SCARLETTA 21/3, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA

Female Junior Champion: TOY JIGSAW, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA

Female Junior Champion Reserve: TOY STRAWBERRY PATCH, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA

CLASS M35: 1. 2M MIDNIGHT MOON, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA CLASS M36: 1. 2M DELTA MOON, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA 2. TOY FELINA IN TAILS JAT, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA

NonHalterd Female Grand Champion: 2M DELTA MOON, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA

NonHalterd Female Grand Champion Reserve: 2M MIDNIGHT MOON, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA

GPTLA LONGHORN SHOW POINTS ONLY

YOUTH FEMALE DIVISION

August 20, 2022

CLASS 5: 1. TJD MARIE LAVEAU, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. LR MISS MAGGIE CP, Avery N. Mathey, BOWIE, TX

Youth Female Junior Champion: TJD MARIE LAVEAU, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX

Youth Female Junior Champion Reserve: LR MISS MAGGIE CP, Avery N. Mathey, BOWIE, TX

CLASS 8: 1. BELLE HOT WINNIE TWO12, Emma Grace Velazquez, DOUGLAS, WY 2. TJD ARIEL, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 9: 1. TJD VALENTINA ROSE, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX 2. WOJO ROSIE CP, Teagan Mathey, BOWIE, TX CLASS 10: 1. TB HARLEY QUINN, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. CASSIE TENBAR, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX

Youth Female Senior Champion: BELLE HOT WINNIE TWO12, Emma Grace Velazquez, DOUGLAS, WY

Youth Female Senior Champion Reserve: TB HARLEY QUINN, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX

Youth Female Grand Champion: BELLE HOT WINNIE TWO12, Emma Grace Velazquez, DOUGLAS, WY

Youth Female Grand Champion Reserve: TB HARLEY QUINN, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX

YOUTH BULL DIVISION

CLASS 19: 1. CL HEARTACHE MEDICATION, Hannah Mathey, BOWIE, TX CLASS 20: 1. NIX DRIED PECOS, Mason Nix, MURDO, SD 2. TB ZION, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 21: 1. TL REBEL, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX 2. NITTY GRITTY CP, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX

Youth Bull Grand Champion: NIX DRIED PECOS, Mason Nix, MURDO, SD

Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve: TL REBEL, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX

YOUTH STEER DIVISION

CLASS 27: 1. OCC MR. FAHRENHEIT, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX 2. TJD BEETLEJUICE, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX

Youth Steer Junior Champion: OCC MR. FAHRENHEIT, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX

Youth Steer Junior Champion Reserve: TJD BEETLEJUICE, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX

CLASS 32: 1. 03 STAR BURST, Avery N. Mathey, BOWIE, TX 2. OCC RANGER, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX

Youth Steer Senior Champion: 03 STAR BURST, Avery N. Mathey, BOWIE, TX

Youth Steer Senior Champion Reserve: OCC RANGER, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX

Youth Steer Grand Champion: 03 STAR BURST, Avery N. Mathey, BOWIE, TX

Youth Steer Grand Champion Reserve: OCC MR. FAHRENHEIT, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX

GPTLA LONGHORN SHOW

August 21, 2022

OPEN HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 5: 1. LR MISS MAGGIE CP, Avery N. Mathey, BOWIE, TX 2. TJD LIBERTY BELL, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Haltered Female Junior Champion: LR MISS MAGGIE CP, Avery N. Mathey, BOWIE, TX Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve: TJD LIBERTY BELL, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

CLASS 8: 1. TJD ARIEL, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX 2. TB RAISING HELLA, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 9: 1. WOJO ROSIE CP, Teagan Mathey, BOWIE, TX 2. TJD VALENTINA ROSE, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 10: 1. HD LEMON PEPPA, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX 2. CASSIE TENBAR, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Haltered Female Senior Champion: WOJO ROSIE CP, Teagan Mathey, BOWIE, TX Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: HD LEMON PEPPA, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Haltered Female Grand Champion: WOJO ROSIE CP, Teagan Mathey, BOWIE, TX Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: HD LEMON PEPPA, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

CLASS 16: 1. TB SUNSET STORM, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 17: 1. DIAMOND DOLLAR, Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY

Haltered Mature Female Champion: TB SUNSET STORM, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX

Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: DIAMOND DOLLAR, Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY OPEN HALTERED BULL DIVISION

CLASS 23: 1. CL HEARTACHE MEDICATION, Ryan M. & Devin D. Culpepper, SLIDELL, TX 2. QUICK DRAW 22, Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY CLASS 24: 1. HD CAYENNE, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX 2. NIX DRIED PECOS, Christopher Nix, MURDO, SD

Haltered Bull Junior Champion: HD CAYENNE, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Haltered Bull Junior Champion Reserve: NIX DRIED PECOS, Christopher Nix, MURDO, SD CLASS 27: 1. NITTY GRITTY CP, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX 2. TL REBEL, Mark and Charity Ray, ALVARADO, TX CLASS 28: 1. TJD HAMMER TIME, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX 2. PERPETUA BEDE, Hannah Mathey, BOWIE, TX CLASS 29: 1. HONDO TENBAR, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Haltered Bull Senior Champion: HONDO TENBAR, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX Haltered Bull Senior Champion Reserve: NITTY GRITTY CP, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX Haltered Bull Grand Champion: HONDO TENBAR, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX Haltered Bull Grand Champion Reserve: NITTY GRITTY CP, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

TOY JIGSAW

TOY STRAWBERRY PATCH

TOY SCARLETTA 21/3

2M DELTA MOON

2M MIDNIGHT MOON

NON-HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 4: 1. MONEY LINE, Kris Johnson, BIG HORN, WY

Non-Haltered Female Junior Champion: MONEY LINE, Kris Johnson, BIG HORN, WY CLASS 8: 1. SLD BEAUS WINTER JASMINE, Sharon L. Di Pasqua, WHEATLAND, WY CLASS 9: 1. SLD BEAUS BLACK EYED SUE, Sharon L. Di Pasqua, WHEATLAND, WY CLASS 10: 1. WINDY POINT SASHA PUMA, Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY 2. MISSY 04/21, Kris Johnson, BIG HORN, WY

CLASS 11: 1. HANDY WINNER, Blake & Terry Batchelder, RAPID CITY, SD 2. SISSEL, Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY

Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion: WINDY POINT SASHA PUMA, Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY

Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: HANDY WINNER, Blake & Terry Batchelder, RAPID CITY, SD

Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion: WINDY POINT SASHA PUMA, Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY

Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: HANDY WINNER, Blake & Terry Batchelder, RAPID CITY, SD

CLASS 16: 1. LL Non-HalteredDOM, Lipperts Exotics Ranch, RAPID CITY, SD 2. HODGES HOTCAKES 82, Hoby Hogue, BILLINGS, MT CLASS 18: 1. CL GEORGIA RAIN, B&H Longhorns, ALBANY, TX CLASS 19: 1. MANDOLIN RAIN, Kris Johnson, BIG HORN, WY

Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion: CL GEORGIA RAIN, B&H Longhorns, ALBANY, TX

Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: MANDOLIN RAIN, Kris Johnson, BIG HORN, WY

YOUTH FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 5: 1. TJD MARIE LAVEAU, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. NIX SWEET IRON, Molly Nix, MURDO, SD

Youth Female Junior Champion: TJD MARIE LAVEAU, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX

Youth Female Junior Champion Reserve: NIX SWEET IRON, Molly Nix, MURDO, SD

CLASS 8: 1. TJD ARIEL, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. TB RAISING HELLA, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 9: 1. TJD VALENTINA ROSE, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX 2. WOJO ROSIE CP, Teagan Mathey, BOWIE, TX CLASS 10: 1. LR MOLLY CP, Hannah Mathey, BOWIE, TX 2. CASSIE TENBAR, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX

Youth Female Senior Champion: LR MOLLY CP, Hannah Mathey, BOWIE, TX

Youth Female Senior Champion Reserve: TJD VALENTINA ROSE, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX

Youth Female Grand Champion: LR MOLLY CP, Hannah Mathey, BOWIE, TX

Youth Female Grand Champion Reserve: TJD VALENTINA ROSE, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX

YOUTH BULL DIVISION

CLASS 19: 1. CL HEARTACHE MEDICATION, Hannah Mathey, BOWIE, TX CLASS 20: 1. NIX DRIED PECOS, Mason Nix, MURDO, SD 2. HD CAYENNE, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 21: 1. TL REBEL, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX 2. NITTY GRITTY CP, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX

Youth Bull Grand Champion: NIX DRIED PECOS, Mason Nix, MURDO, SD

Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve: TL REBEL, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX

YOUTH STEER DIVISION

CLASS 27: 1. OCC MR. FAHRENHEIT, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX 2. TJD BEETLEJUICE, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX

Youth Steer Junior Champion: OCC MR. FAHRENHEIT, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX

Youth Steer Junior Champion Reserve: TJD BEETLEJUICE, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX

CLASS 32: 1. OCC RANGER, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX 2. TJD EL LUCHADOR, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX

Youth Steer Senior Champion: OCC RANGER, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX

Youth Steer Senior Champion Reserve: TJD EL LUCHADOR, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX

Youth Steer Grand Champion: OCC RANGER, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX

Youth Steer Grand Champion Reserve: TJD EL LUCHADOR, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX

TROPHY STEER DIVISION

CLASS 1: 1. RIO LOBO 00, Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY 2. 03 STAR BURST, Avery N. Mathey, BOWIE, TX CLASS 2: 1. ASTRO 1018, Jesse and Amber Dewey, OTTO, WY 2. JASLD IRON Z OBNOXIOUS, Sharon L. Di Pasqua, WHEATLAND, WY

Steer Junior Champion: ASTRO 1018, Jesse and Amber Dewey, OTTO, WY

Steer Junior Champion Reserve: JASLD IRON Z OB-NOXIOUS, Sharon L. Di Pasqua, WHEATLAND, WY

CLASS 5: 1. BRUTUS 501, Christopher Nix, MURDO, SD CLASS 6: 1. BN JIM REEVES, Ryan Johnson, BIG HORN, WY

Steer Senior Champion: BN JIM REEVES, Ryan Johnson, BIG HORN, WY Steer Senior Champion Reserve: BRUTUS 501, Christopher Nix, MURDO, SD

Steer Grand Champion: BN JIM REEVES, Ryan Johnson, BIG HORN, WY

Steer Grand Champion Reserve: BRUTUS 501, Christopher Nix, MURDO, SD

CORRECTION

2022 World Show Winner Photos

The following pics were omitted from the August 2022 Trails Magazine. We apologize for the error.

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion - 2M Kenny Chesney Shown by Erica Hinojosa

Haltered Female Reserve Senior Champion - Flying H Pearl Owned by Mark & Kim Hammack

TEXAS

TEXAS

For Sale

CREEK LONGHORNS - Est. 1995. Conformation, color, disposition, pedigree and HORNS.  Reasonable prices.  Carole Muchmore, Ponca City, OK.  580 765-9961 (calls only) or email cmuchmor@ poncacity.net. www.beavercreeklonghorns.com

SMALL REGISTERED HERD - (10 to 12) cows, and (7 to 8) heifers. Retiring from the business. Herd sires used include Sniper and Iron Lap. Herd came from the Semkin Longhorn program. Located in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. Also have for sale a Dube, Massive Large Longhorn Chute with panels and other equipment if interested. Contact Calvin Guy, (602) 268-1131, or Cell: 580-3408881, or gy_clvn@yahoo.com

Cattle

pairs,

from breed’s

Stonewall Valley Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX. Days 512-454-0476 / Weekends 830-644-2380.

A CUTE PIC?

Creek

Hale

Vista

Mountain

Ranch

SAVE THE DATE

OCTOBER 2022

OCTOBER6-9 • Texas Twist Ranch Online Auction, Held on Hired Hand Live. Roger & Jackie Garlitz (214) 435-3620. El Dorado, KS. 4 p.m. Scott Farber, crossfirelonghorns@gmail.com, OCTOBER 8 • Thiessen/McIntyre Annual Texas Longhorn Production Sale, El Dorado, KS. 2 p.m. Scott Farber, crossfirelonghorns@gmail.com, 316-706-9400 or LD McIntyre, tejas@mcintyreranches.com, 308-750-8384

OCTOBER 8-9 • TLBAA Horn Showcase Satellite Measurings, Various locations. visit www.tlbaa.org for updated list.

OCTOBER 11-12 • State Fair of Texas Longhorn Show, Dallas, TX. For entry forms, visit www.BigTex.org. Contact Pam Robison (827) 625-6241 pam@ tlbaa.org or Kevin Rooker (817) 692-7843 Krooker61@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Youth & Trophy Steers.

OCTOBER 13-15 • TLBAA Horn Showcase, J.S. Bridwell Ag Center, Wichita Falls, TX. Contact Pam Robison (827) 625-6241 x 106 or pam@tlbaa.org.

OCTOBER 14-15 • LLano Longhorn Roundup Futurity & Show, John L. Kuykendall Event Center & Arena, Llano, TX. Bubba Bollier  (325) 2476249; Troy Unger (512) 658-3316; Merrilou Russell (361) 781-4221; Sandi Nordhausen (512) 750-1350. www.llanolonghornroundup.com

OCTOBER 21-23 • STLA Llano Fall Frenzy, John L. Kuykendall Event Center & Arena, Llano, TX. Jill Rosales (512) 743-8026 or registration@stla.org. Qualifying Halterd, Youth, Youth Miniatures, Youth Points Onlyand Miniatures

OCTOBER 28-30 • Ark-La-Tex Fall Show, George Henderson Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Entry deadline: Oct. 17, 2022. Contact Tina DuBose at arklatex. tina10@gmail.com or (979) 277-2656. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth, Trophy Steers and Youth Points Only.

OCTOBER 29-November 2 • Mid-American Stock Show, Grand Island Livestock Complex, Grand Island, NE. Justin Georges (402) 580-0209 or (530) 228-3567, justin.georges@yahoo.com. www.midamericanstockshow.com.

Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth, and Trophy Steers.

NOVEMBER 2022

NOVEMBER 4-6 • Jim Curry Classic, South Plains Fairgrounds, Lubbock. TX. Entry Deadline: October 22, 2022. Contact Jeremy Robertson (806) 548-8248 or jimcurryclassic@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth, Youth Points Only, Youth Miniatures & Trophy Steers.

NOVEMBER 5 • Peach State Showout, Statesboro, GA. Contact Cole Meeks 912-601-5283 or visit www.rollinghillsranchlonghorns.com

NOVEMBER 11-13 • State Fair of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA. Contact Tina DuBose arklatex.tina10@gmail.com or (979) 277-2656. Qualifying halterd, NonHaltered, Youth, Trophy Steers and Youth Points Only.

NOVEMBER 18-20 • Kaufman Police Association Longhorn Show, Henderson County Fairgrounds, Athens, TX. Entry Deadline Oct. 30th Joel Norris, (972) 533-4945 or joelnorris83.jn@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth, Trophy Steers & Miniatures.

DECEMBER 2022

DECEMBER 2 - DECEMBER 4 • NTLBA Holiday Extravaganza, North Texas Fair & Rodeo Grounds, Denton, TX. Michelle Smith (817) 846-0295, smithsheritagefarm@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Youth, Youth Miniature Steers, Youth Points Only & Trophy Steers.

DECEMBER 29 - JANUARY 1 • Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, OK. Entries due Nov. 18th. For more information: www.cattlemenscongress.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth & Trophy Steers.

JANUARY 2023

January 13-16 • Texas Longhorn Weekend, Fort Worth, TX. Pam Robison (817) 625-6241 x 106 or pam@tlbaa.org

• Jan. 13 - TLBAA Membership Meeting, TLBAA Board Meeting, TLBAA Special Awards Reception

• Jan 14th - Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic Sale

• Jan 15th - Fort Worth Stock Show Youth Longhorn Show

• Jan 16th - Fort Worth Stock Show Open Longhorn Show

JANUARY 20-21 • National Western Texas Longhorn Show, Denver, CO. Lana PEarson (719) 740-0741 or lana14338@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, NonHaltered, Youth, Miniatures & Trophy Steers.

Coming Events

FEBRUARY 2023

FEBRUARY 10 • San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo, AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX. Kathy Bruner (512) 689-8624 or kathy@therockingbranch.com.

Qualifying Youth and Youth Miniatures.

FEBRUARY 11 • Matagorda County Fair, Bay City, TX. Stephen Head (979) 5495270 or headshorns@hotmail.com. Qualifying Youth.

FEBRUARY 17-19 • San Angelo Stock Show, San Angelo, TX. Amanda Danley (432) 894-1430 or adanley@seminoleisd.net. Qualifying Haltered, Youth, Youth Points Only, Miniatures, & Trophy Steers.

MARCH 2023

March 3-5 • Rafter M Roundup, Circle T Arena, Hamilton, TX. Cori Garcia RafterMRanchEst1964@gmail.com.

March 10-12 • NTLBA Spring Show, Hopkins County Civic Center, Sulphur Springs, TX. John Oliver (972) 268-0083 or joliver210@yahoo.com & Brenda Oliver (972) 268-0031 or boliver84@yahoo.com, Qualifying Haltered, NonHaltered, Youth, Youth Points Only, Trophy Steers & Miniatures.

March 17-18 • Texas Longhorn Legacy Sale, Grapevine, TX. Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654

March 24 • YMBL South Texas State Fair Longhorn Show, Ford Arena, Beaumont, TX. Tina DuBose (979) 277-2656 or arklatex.tina10@gmail.com.

Qualifying Haltered, Youth & Trophy Steers.

March 24 - 26 • OTLA Spring Shoot-Out, Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater. TX. Entry Deadline: March 6, 2023. Contact Walker Hance walker32flu@yahoo.com, (918) 808-6268 or David Edwards dledwards. texaslonghorncattle@gmail.com, (918) 557-0364. Qualifying Haltered, NonHaltered, Youth, Youth Points Only & Trophy Steers.

March 31 - April 1 • Texoma Spring Classic, Tulsa Stockyards, Tulsa, OK. Contact Mike Beck 817-905-7994 or Dale Hunt 402-214-4851

APRIL 2023

APRIL 7-8 • Cherry Blossom Sale Sale, Culpeper, VA. Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654

APRIL 8-9 • Hudson-Valentine Bluegrass Sale, in conjunction Bluegrass Futurity, Lexington, KY. Contact Elizabeth Hudson ehudson18@gmail.com or 502-379-1049.

April 15 • ETLA Spring Show, Navarro County Expo, Corsicana, TX. Deborah Burkham (214) 616-2549 or dburk5@hotmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, NonHaltered, Youth & Trophy Steers.

April 21-23 • Great Western Trail Days, Goree Expo Center, Coleman, TX. Ashlee Miller (325) 669-2292, slickrockdesigns@gmail.com or Catherine Morris (325) 829-9219 or morriscatran@taylortel.net. Qualifying Haltered, Youth, Youth Points Only & Trophy Steers.

APRIL 22 • 45th B&C Spring Sale, Kirksville, MO. Sale auctioneers: Shawn & Bill Sayre. Contact: Shawn 660-734-8782.

APRIL 29 • TLBNM Rawhide Days, Tucumcari, NM. Contact James Johnson 575-799-8110 or MJJ1971@ME.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth, Miniatures & Trophy Steers.

MAY 2023

MAY 5-6 • Red McCombs Fiesta Sale, Johnson City, TX. Contact Teresa Sparger at Teresa_redmccombslonghorns@yahoo.com or (210) 392 5133. MAY 5-7 • Trail of Turquoise Longhorn Show, Location to be determined. Kyla Lovejoy (940) 600-7033 or kyla_gail@yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Miniatures, Points Only, & Miniatures.

MAY 5-7 • TLBGCA Spring Show, Miracle Farms, Brenham, TX. Stephen Head (979) 549-5270 or headshorns@hotmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Miniatures, & Miniatures.

MAY 12-13 • Midwest Sale & Futurity, Kansas, Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654

MAY 26-27 • Border State Breeder Spotlight Sale, El Dorado, KS. Contact Scott Farber, crossfirelonghorns@gmail.com or 316-706-9400

May 26-27 • Hudson-Valentine Fort Worth Stockyards Longhorn Auction, River Ranch Stockyards. Lorinda Valentine (270) 996-2046 or panthercreekranch@att.net

JUNE 2023

JUNE 23 • The Futurity of the West Dundee, OR. Scott Picker (503) 572-5656, Scott@aspencreeklandscaping.com

JUNE 24 • Oregon Trail Sale Dundee, OR. Scott Picker (503) 572-5656, Scott@ aspencreeklandscaping.com

SEPTEMBER 2023

SEPTEMBER 8-9 • East Coast Classic Longhorn Sale, Culpeper, VA. Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654 or Bear Davidson beardavidson@ymail.com