ABBA Membership Convention - Silent Auction Items

2012 ABBA Membership Convention

SILENT AUCTION

 

ABBA – 2012 ABBA Annual Membership Convention Etched Bottle of Wine

ABBA – Free Ad in ABBA Membership Directory

ABBA -  Brahman Sculpture by Elkin Anaya

Anderson Bean/South Texas Tack – A Pair of Macie Bean Boots. (certificate must be redeemed through South Texas Tack)

Anderson Bean/South Texas Tack – A Pair of Anderson Bean Kid’s Boots. (certificate must be redeemed through South Texas Tack)

Marriott Courtyard Hotel – Two (2) Weekend Getaway Certificates (2 Nights Stay including room and tax).

The American Brahman Review -  A full page full color ad in any issue of the magazine.  All designing services included.

The Brahman Journal – Two (2) leather bound books of Brahman Journals (each will include monthly issues for any particular year of your choice).

Cattlemax – One (1) year subscription to CattleMax Registered Standard Edition ($252 value).  This edition allows for up to 500 active animals, includes all of the ABBA interface features, and of course complete cattle records.  If winner prefers a different edition, we can use the $252 as credit toward the edition of their choice.

Gerald & Nancy Young – “NY Texas Style Purse” by Double J Saddlery

Dubina Rose (Dean Burkhardt) - Dubina Rose Ranch is donating a Golden Certified Angus x Brahman F-1 Heifer.  The heifer will be at the convention to be viewed and can be picked up at Dubina Rose Ranch.

Bubba Murphy - Buckles of Texas donates a 2012 (80^th Anniversary) Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Commemorative Buckle.

J.D. Hudgins – Hudgins Division – 5 straws of semen with 5 A. I. Certificates on JDH Sir Winston Manso 985/6 ABBA #830788 

Carol Hawksley  - A pair of Authentic TAG Heuer Women’s Sunglasses (Made In France) retail value $365.00.

 

 Thank you to all the Silent Auction Item Donors!

 

 

 

 

2012 National Brahman Show dedicated to Shirley Watts

The American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) dedicated the 2012 National Brahman Show to Shirley Watts of Tic Tac Toe Ranch in Frost, Texas on October 17, 2012 during the National Brahman Female Show. The show took place over a two day period in conjunction with the State Fair of Texas in Dallas.

Since 1985, the ABBA has dedicated its National or International Show to deserving individuals. Having participated in the National Brahman Show for 60 plus years, Watts is an icon in the Brahman show ring. Watts, her late husband Max and three daughters Stephanie, Debra and Tammie, have been familiar faces to the Brahman world for years.

Watts is also a renowned judge, having traveled both domestically and internationally to evaluate Brahman cattle. Perhaps most notably, she was the first woman to judge the International Brahman Show in 1998.

“Shirley Watts is most deserving of this honor due to her longtime service and promotion of the Brahman breed,” said ABBA executive vice president, Chris Shivers. “Not only has she excelled in the showring, but she understands the commercial industry.”

Watts currently serves a leadership position with the ABBA, as a member of the Board of Directors, and is considered an asset to all levels of the organization. Her participation in the ABBA, her dedication to the breed, and her passion for Brahman cattle has earned her an esteemed standing with fellow breeders.

“To be respected by your peers is one of the greatest honors you can have,” said fellow long-time Brahman breeder, Jim Williams, V8 Ranch, of Watts during the dedication presentation. “… she has that wonderful respect.”

The ABBA is proud to dedicate the 2012 National Brahman Show to Shirley Watts.

 

 

2012 National Brahman Show Results - Dallas, TX

2012 National Brahman Show Results

Red Female Show - October 17, 2012 

Calf Champion – RCC Ms Bombshell 192/1 owned by Ripple C Cattle Company of Bryan, Texas

Reserve Calf Champion – Lady H Starr Rojo 274/2 owned by Heritage Cattle Company of Hungerford, Texas

Intermediate Champion – KR Ms Red Sugarland 334 owned by Ken Ramsey Brahmans of Cat Spring, Texas

Reserve Intermediate Champion – Lady H Hootie’s Rose 205/1 owned by Heritage Cattle Company of Hungerford, Texas

Junior Champion – 5M Miss Roja Valentine 214/1 owned by Wyatt Manuel of Bryan, Texas

Reserve Junior Champion – HK Miss America 980 owned by Evan Acevedo of Mission, Texas

Senior Champion – CT Lady Rhineaux Ray 8/9 owned by Circle T Cattle Company of Church Point, Louisiana

Reserve Senior Champion – Miss Rosario 111 owned by James Daniell of Brenham, Texas

Grand Champion Red Female 

CT Lady Rhineaux Ray 8/9

Circle T Cattle Company of Church Point, Louisiana
 

Reserve Grand Champion Red Female

KR Ms Red Sugarland 334

 Ken Ramsey Brahmans of Cat Spring, Texas

 

Grey Female Show - October 17, 2012 

Calf Champion – Miss Dubina Rose 79/1 owned by McKenzie Brightwell of Henderson, Texas

Reserve Calf Champion – Miss V8 626/7 owned by V8 Ranch of Boling, Texas

Intermediate Champion – Lady H Whitney Manso 101/31 owned by Heritage Cattle Company of Hungerford, Texas

Reserve Intermediate Champion – DR Miss Candy’s Roxy 207 owned by Logan Peterson of Frost, Texas

Junior Champion – JDH Lady Manso 730 owned by J.D. Hudgins, Inc. of Hungerford, Texas

Reserve Junior Champion – Miss V8 463/7 owned by V8 Ranch of Boling, Texas

Senior Champion – Miss CBR Viva 491/0 owned by Haley Herzog of Robinson, Texas

Reserve Senior Champion – Miss V8 274/7 owned by V8 Ranch of Boling, Texas
 

 

Grand Champion Grey Female

Miss CBR Viva 491/0

Haley Herzog of Robinson, Texas

 

Reserve Grand Champion Grey Female

Miss V8 274/7

V8 Ranch of Boling, Texas

 

Red Bull Show - October 18, 2012

Calf Champion – Mr. SG 111/1 owned by SG Cattle Company of Bryan, Texas

Reserve Calf Champion – Mr. Red V8 241/7 owned by Buford Cattle Company of Houston, Texas

Intermediate Champion – Mr. CC Eli 400/1 owned by K Bar Farms of Amite, Louisiana

Reserve Intermediate Champion – Mr. TC Royal Ag 501 owned by Ken Ramsey Brahmans of Cat Spring, Texas

Junior Champion – 5M King Tut 697/0 owned by 5M Farms of Ruston, Louisiana

Reserve Junior Champion – DB Southern Style 831/0 owned by Detering Red Brahmans of Hempstead, Texas

Senior Champion – Mr. HVR 0/865 owned by Happy Valley Ranch of Hallsville, Texas

Reserve Senior Champion – DB Southern Style 722/9 owned by Detering Red Brahmans of Hempstead, Texas
 

Grand Champion Red Bull 

5M King Tut 697/0 

 5M Farms of Ruston, Louisiana

 

Reserve Grand Champion Red Bull

Mr. HVR 0/865

Happy Valley Ranch of Hallsville, Texas

Grey Bull Show - October 18, 2012

Calf Champion – Mr. V8 259/7 owned by V8 Ranch of Boling, Texas

Reserve Calf Champion – JDH Gabriel Manso 872/1 owned by J.D. Hudgins, Inc., of Hungerford, Texas

Intermediate Champion – JDH Clanton De Manso 313/8 owned by J.D. Hudgins, Inc., of Hungerford, Texas

Reserve Intermediate Champion – Mr. H Barrett Manso 221/1 owned by Heritage Cattle Company of Hungerford, Texas

Junior Champion – JDH Domino Manso 200/8 owned by J.D. Hudgins, Inc., of Hungerford, Texas

Reserve Junior Champion –Mr. H Reno Manso 200/0 owned by Heritage Cattle Company of Hungerford, Texas

Senior Champion – DF Mr. Snowman 91/9 owned by Dyess Farms of Carson, Mississippi

Reserve Senior Champion – JDH Mr. Manso638 owned by J.D. Hudgins, Inc., of Hungerford, Texas
 

Grand Champion Grey Bull

DF Mr. Snowman 91/9

Dyess Farms of Carson, Mississippi

 

Reserve Grand Champion Grey Bull

JDH Domino Manso 200/8

J.D. Hudgins, Inc., of Hungerford, Texas

Brahman shipment to Philippines in the works

After several years of discussion and planning, a shipment of registered Brahmans to the Philippines looks to be coming reality. We appreciate the continued work of the ABBA leadership, Billy Badilla and the Philippine government and look forward to the continued relationship.

This shipment will consist of 1,000 Registered Brahman Females and 19 Bulls. The price that will be paid will be $1,700 for the females and $3,000 for the bulls. The females must be 9 -18 months of age as of November 15, 2012. Bulls must be breeding age and must have already passed a Breeding Soundness Exam by November 15, 2012. The purchase price ($1,700) will be the payment to the producer for the delivery of a tested animal to a centralized location. Breeders should factor in what the health tests cost, transportation costs and the cost of maintaining the animals until they are shipped (30-45 days). Please understand that 1,000 heifers and 19 bulls that have been tested and meet the requirements of the Selection Committee must be obtained or this shipment will not take place. It is most important that you commit animals that you are positive that you will sell.

The selection team is scheduled to arrive around the end of November and the cattle are to be shipped by January 1, 2013. Once the available cattle are compiled through the questionnaire responses, the ABBA will coordinate centralized locations to view the cattle and notify you when they will be in your area.

If you have additional questions about this feel free to contact the ABBA Office at 713-349-0854. The ABBA looks forward to the opportunity to facilitate this project and uniting breeders from both countries. The deadline to return the questionnaire is November 1, 2012. Following this, the ABBA will be in touch with the breeders who want to be involved with additional information.

 

Philippine Shipment Questionnaire

ABBA Membership Convention slated for November

The American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) is currently planning its 2nd Annual Convention to be held November 16 and 17 at Moody Gardens Hotel and Spa in Galveston, Texas. The ABBA Convention is a beef industry focused event, open to both ABBA members and non-member cattlemen who have an interest in Brahman genetics. It will provide workshops and seminars for all ages and experience levels.

The ABBA is excited to announce its convention’s highlighted seminar: Ranching for Profit. Dave Pratt, a nationally recognized lecturer with Ranch Management Consultants, will help attendees find ranching breakthroughs to increase profit, improve the health of the land, improve business relationships and increase overall ranching satisfaction.

Seminars on effective record keeping, online registry capabilities, challenges facing beef producers, understanding the end product, the ABBA F-1 Program, and adding value to cattle will also accompany the Ranching for Profit workshop.

As a bonus, those who attend sessions will receive one general Continuing Education Unit (CEU). Particular sessions will also provide participants with CEUs for the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program.

For the first time, breakout sessions will be provided for youth. These will feature information on the American Junior Brahman Association (AJBA), a leadership workshop, as well as an ag advocacy seminar presented by Texas A&M University’s Farmer’s Fight group. Included in the youth program is an opportunity for juniors to explore Moody Gardens Amusement Park. 

For those interested in attending the 2013 ABBA Convention, preregistration is available until October 18 at a rate of $50, after which the price will increase to $100. Those who preregister will be entered to win a free two night stay at Moody Gardens Hotel and Spa during the event.

Register now!

Become an ABBA Membership Convention sponsor

Brahman genetics provide relief for drought-stricken herds

Two summers of dire drought conditions in a vast majority of the U.S. has made drought relief a hot topic among the nation’s cattlemen. The importance of selecting cattle that fit the environment is more apparent now than ever before, especially considering the extremely hot and dry conditions, limited forage and high feed prices that have driven cattlemen to disperse their herds. Yet, even with the undesirable weather pattern, herd dispersal can be avoided. In fact, it has been avoided. Brahman and Brahman F-1 breeders have taken advantage of the American Brahman’s drought tolerance to keep their business afloat.

 

Nationwide, the value of “eared” genetics, especially in cow herds, is taking on a whole new meaning. As the No. 1 beef breed for heat tolerance, efficiency and hybrid vigor, American Brahman genetics are proven to increase drought resistance in their progeny. Brahman F-1s are even more adaptable, heat resistant and efficient than their non-Brahman parent.

 

That is why Frank Reznicek, manager of the 100-year-old Kachele Ranch, has been a long time user of Brahman F-1 cows. Ranching in the rice country of Wallis, Texas, he’s no stranger to running cattle on compromised land with limited forage. He says that Brahman F-1s always adapt.

 

“I use the F-1 cow because she is a survivor,” said Reznicek. “That cow can withstand weather and insect problems and live on anything.”

 

And although her survivability and adaptability are especially important to cattlemen who are enduring the current drought conditions, it’s the Brahman F-1’s bred-in efficiency that puts money back in the rancher’s pocket, even in a troubled climate. The Brahman F-1 is known to utilize minimal forage and still wean heavy calves year in and year out. She’s also a leader in longevity in the beef cattle realm.

 

Texas cattleman Jim McCord of JM Ranches in Gause, Texas, has been running Brahman F-1s for more than 25 years for just those reasons.

 

“It is our goal to wean off calves that weigh 50 percent of their mother’s weight,” McCord said. “We have no trouble doing that on our Brahman F-1 cows … [and they] stay in production usually up through 15 or 16 years old.”

 

McCord’s program, goals and use of the Brahman F-1 equates to higher lifetime cow productivity and consequently more profit for JM Ranches. That extra profit from putting the Brahman F-1 female to work is available to all ranchers, regardless of conditions beyond their control. And now is the time to utilize it.

 

Cattlemen need to consider restocking with genetics that will ensure they won’t suffer the same drought-caused losses in the future. Those who restock with genetics from adaptable, long-lasting and efficient high quality cattle will come out ahead. Infusing the herd with Brahman blood is the key to turning a profit when drought becomes standard.

Like us on Facebook for your chance to win a Samsung Galaxy tablet

Like us on Facebook for your chance to win a Samsung Galaxy tablet

To promote our social networking efforts, the ABBA is sponsoring a contest to win a Samsung Galaxy tablet if you "like" the ABBA's facebook page before October 18.The drawing for the tablet will take place on October 18 at the National Brahman Show in Dallas.

"Like" us now for your chance to win! Click the button below to check out the ABBA's facebook page. Go ahead, "like" us!