American Brahman Breeders Association

American Brahman Breeders Association
Welcome...
Welcome to the Winter Edition of the Common
Denominator. This newsletter is an effort to keep
Brahman enthusiasts informed of the activities
and programs of the American Brahman Breeders
Association. We hope you enjoy this edition
and look forward to providing you additional
information in the coming issues. If you have
news or items of interest that you would like added
to future newsletters please pass them along to
Armelinda Ibarra at armelind@brahman.org.
3003 South Loop West,
Suite 520
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 713-349-0854
Fax: 713-349-9795
Website: www.brahman.org
Email: abba@brahman.org
American Brahman Breeders Association
Date
Calendar of Events
Event
Place
December 31, 2009
Arizona National Open Brahman Show - Judge: Dr. Neil Burcham
Phoenix, AZ
January 18, 2010
ABBA Winter Board of Directors Meeting
FT. Worth, TX
January 19, 2010
Fort Worth Stock Show Open Brahman Show- Judge: John Maurer
Ft. Worth, TX
January 22-23, 2010 SUT Cattle Show
Thailand
January 25, 2010
Fort Worth Junior Heifer Show
Ft. Worth, TX
January 25, 2010
South Florida Fair- Judge: Richard Sturlese
West Palm, FL
January 27-30, 2010 NCBA Convention
San Antonio, TX
February 4, 2010
Florida State Fair Open Brahman Show - Judge: Lorna Pelton
February 7, 2010
SALE Open Brahman Show - Judge: Mitch Thomas
San Antonio, TX
February 7, 2010
Ft. Worth Commercial Female Sale
Ft. Worth, TX
February 9, 2010
American Breeds Coalition Annual Membership Meeting
San Antonio, TX
February 10, 2010
SALE Commercial Female Sale
San Antonio, TX
February 11, 2010
SALE Junior Brahman Show
San Antonio, TX
February 15, 2010
Dixie National Livestock Open Brahman Show - Judge: Jacob Tipp
February 17-21, 2010
Brahman Show, Monteria
March 1, 2010
Central Florida Fair Open Brahman Show- Judge: Sid Sumner
March 1-5, 2010
International Brahman Show - visit brahman.org for the itinerary
Houston, TX
March 6, 2010
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Commerical Female Sale
Houston, TX
March 19-21, 2010
TSCRA Conventiion
Ft. Worth, TX
March 19, 2010
Rio Grande Valley Fair - Judge: Doug Pierce
Mercedes, TX
March 20, 2010
Miami International Livestock Exposition
March 27, 2010
LBA F-1 Sale
Carencro, LA
March 27, 2010
South Texas State Fair- Judge: T.J. Gibson
Beaumont, TX
April 3, 2010
Showcase in the Pines Sale
Arcadia, LA
April 10, 2010
Tom Oden & Friends Brahman Sale
Marshall, TX
April 15, 2010
AJBA Australian Exchange Application Deadline
April 17, 2010
ABBA/TBA National F-1 & Brahman Female Sale
Sealy, TX
April 11-18, 2010
EXPICA Show
Guatemala
May 1, 2010
AJBA Field Day
New Roads, LA
May 1, 2010
All American Ownership Deadline/ Scholarship Deadline
May 22, 2010
3S Cattle Co. Consignment Brahman Sale
Henderson, TX
May 22, 2010
Blue Ribbon Brahman Sale
Caldwell, TX
June 1, 2010
All American Entry Deadline - After this deadline late fees apply
June 12, 2010
Carolinas Brahman Sale
June 25, 2010
Final All American Entry Deadline - No entries accepted after this deadline
July 22-25, 2010
LJBA State Show
West Monroe, LA
July 26-31, 2010
All American National Junior Show
West Monroe, LA
August 1-4, 2010
TAMU Beef Cattle Short Course
College Station, TX
August 6-7, 2010
Bluebonnet Kick Off Classic
Brenham, TX
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Colombia
Clemson, SC
American Brahman Breeders Association
ABBA Hosts Successful Activities
in Shreveport, Louisiana 2009
T
he American Brahman Breeders Association held its Fall Board of Directors Meeting
and National Show in Shreveport, LA the last week of October. The first of the week
consisted of the committee meetings followed by the Board of Directors Meeting. The seven
committees met and put together some outstanding programs and opportunities for the
coming year and beyond. The highlight of the Board of Directors Meeting was the unveiling
of the Long Range Plan that had been assembled over the previous six months. Everyone
thought this was a great framework to lead ABBA into the future. The full Long Range
Plan can be viewed on the ABBA website, www.brahman.org.
The conclusion of the weeks activities consisted of the 2009 National Brahman Show
that was judged by Gerald Young of Katy, TX. This years show was not only one of the
largest in recent times but was also one of the most competitive with some of the breeds
finest competing for the coveted title of National Champion. The following were the National Champions.
National Brahman Show Winners:
2009 Reserve National
Champion Gray Bull
JDH Hawk Manso 666/5
Owned by J.D. Hudgins, Inc. of
Hungerford, Texas
2009 Grand Champion
Gray Female
Lady H Lanel Manso 911
Owned by Heritage
Cattle Company of
Hempstead, Texas and
Underwood Ranch of
Sealy, Texas
2009 National Champion
Gray Brahman Bull
Mr. V8 463/6
Ranch of Boling, Texas
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2009 Reserve National Champion
Gray Brahman Female
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Frost, Texas
2009 National Champion
Red Brahman Female
BB LP Wham Bam 913
Owned by La Preciosa
S.A. of Nicaragua and
Bryant Red Brahmans of
Dallas, Texas
2009 National
Champion
Red Brahman Bull
DB Southern
Style 435/7.
Owned by
Detering Red
Brahmans of
Hempstead, Texas
Shown by
Michael Joyce
2009 Reserve National Champion
Red Brahman Bull
Mr. H Majestic 51/6
Owned by Megan Cullers of Hungerford,
Texas and J&R Farms of Cabbot, Arkansas
2009 Reserve National
Champion Red
Brhaman Female
Miss Winchester 4/8
Shown by Darby Oden, an
AJBA member from Texas
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American Brahman Breeders Association
ABBA Hosts F-1 Field Day in Southeast
T
he American Brahman Breeders Association conducted
an F-1 Field Day near Eutaw, AL on September 26th
at Beeker Cattle. This event was well attended and
provided an opportunity to familiarize commercial cattlemen
with the Brahman F-1.
The program started with a welcome by Chip Beeker, Owner
of Beeker Cattle and Mike Dee, President Elect of the Alabama
Cattlemens Association.
J.D. Sartwelle, Jr., ABBA Marketing Committee Chairman,
was the moderator and laid the groundwork for the days
program by explaining the real world importance of the F-1
Cow. He summed it up that the F-1 Cow is the “Queen of
Cow Country” because she does more for longer. This message
was further validated throughout the days program.
Chris Shivers, ABBA Executive Vice President, then discussed
the ABBA F-1 Certification Program and its role in the
commercial industry.
Dr. Frank Owsley, Alabama Extension Beef Cattle Specialist,
explained the scientific aspect of the superiority of the F-1
Cow due to heterosis and that maximum heterosis is gained by
crossing Bos Indicus and Bos Taurus breeds.
A group of producers then formed a panel and explained why
they use the F-1 Cow and spoke to the results they received
from using her. They also discussed how they market their ¼
blood progeny and have no problems selling these offspring.
Another panel discussion followed with producers explaining
how they make and market the F-1 female and steer. Each of
these producers reported that there is an overwhelming demand
for the females and they either collectively market the steers or
feed them and have had great success with both efforts.
After a barbecue meal the crowd was treated to several
livestock market operators and sale managers discussing the
opportunities that are available to market both the steers and
heifers and that top dollars is being received for both.
Maurice Janda, Graham Land & Cattle Co., then discussed
the option of feeding F-1 & ¼ Brahman Steers. He gave the
crowd some previous data on the cost of gains and feedlot
performance.
Jonathan Gladney, Extension Agent, updated the crowd on
new technologies in the beef industry that could be used as a
tool to progress their breeding programs. These included DNA
testing, ultrasound and carcass data collection. Following his
presentation a drawing for some donated door prizes took place
and the program was adjourned to the viewing of some display
cattle.
Everyone in attendance agreed this was a successful event and
it further validated the importance of this cross in an already
established market.
Brahman Activities at
ABBA Carcass Evaluation
Houston Livestock Show
Program Underway
Make your plans now to attend the 2010 International
Brahman Show and 86th Annual Membership Meeting
of the American Brahman Breeders Association to be
held in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo March 1-7, 2010. Cattle will begin arriving
on March 1. March 2 will consist of the weighing and
measuring and the Executive Committee Meeting. The
Annual Membership Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM on
March 3 and the Pre-Sale Cocktail Party will follow at
5:00 PM with the Prestigious International Sale starting at 6:30. The International Brahman Show Female
Judging will begin at 8:00 AM on Thursday and the Bull
Judging will begin the following day at the same time.
On Saturday, March 6 over 250 ABBA Golded Certified
& Certified Females will be sold during the Houston
Livestock Show Commerical Female Sale by ABBA’s
Premier F-1 Program Members. For a more detailed
schedule and hotel information you can visit the ABBA
website at www.brahman.org.
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The American Brahman Breeders Association has
held a National Carcass Evaluation Program since
2000 for its members to cooperatively feed and
collect data on their genetics. The Eighth Annual
Program just started with over 200 head of Spring
2009 born Red & Gray Brahman steers nominated.
These cattle will be fed for 180-200 days and then
harvested with all of the feedyard and harvest data
in addition to a Warner Bratzler Shear Score for
Tenderness being collected and given to the breeder.
In addition to the information being provided to
the breeder it is also recorded by the ABBA and
Carcass EPD’s are generated on the participating
sires. Currently ABBA has Carcass EPD’s on over
300 sires and was the second breed to calculate a
Tenderness EPD.
American Brahman Breeders Association
IN THE
NEWS...
ABBA Announces
Release of
Winter EPD’s
Brahman Blog
The American Brahman Breeders Association
recently released their Winter EPD’s. These
include the traditional growth traits of Birth
Weight, Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight,
Milk in addition to the following carcass
traits: Hot Carcass Weight, Fat Thickness,
Ribeye Area, Marbling, Retail Product &
Tenderness. You can view the entire sire
summary including trait leaders at www.
brahman.org or request a copy from the
ABBA Office at 713-349-0854.
You can now keep up with the latest
happenings and current events of
ABBA and the Brahman Breed on
the Brahman Blog. Rachel Williams
serves as the editor of this and keeps
it updated on a daily basis with
upcoming, events, show results,
interesting articles, interviews, etc.
Check it out at
www.brahmanblog.com.
ABBA to Sponsor
Awards for
F-1 Winners
Foundation Heifer
Donated by
Dubina Rose Ranch
The ABBA Board of Directors recently
approved to add $500 additional premiums
to ABBA Golden Certified /Certified F-1
Winners at the Ft. Worth, San Antonio,
Houston, Louisiana Brahman & National
F-1 Commercial Female Shows & Sales.
This is an effort to reward the F-1 Program
members who excel and rank at the top of
their classes and the show.
Dubina Rose Ranch of Schulenburg, TX is
the donor of the 2010 AJBA Foundation
Heifer. DRR Miss V8 882/9 is an April 2009
heifer sired by the International Champion,
+Mr. V8 846/5 and a top daughter of JDH
Domino Manso 42. She is a beautiful heifer
that will be halter broke and ready to be
shown. We appreciate Dean Burkhardt &
Alison Smith donating this heifer and their
support of the AJBA.
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