Wednesday, August 8, 2012

2nd Annual ABBA Membership Convention pre-registration now available


The American Brahman Breeders Association will be holding its second annual convention November 16-17, 2012. The convention will bring families, breeders, vendors and livestock professionals together to learn more about the Brahman breed, best practices in ranching and other updates for ABBA members. In addition to the workshops and seminars, time will be set aside for family activities.

The ABBA Membership/Member Services Committee has already started making plans for this fun and educational event. Over the coming weeks we will continue to unveil some of these exciting plans.

The first session planned will spotlight the Ranching for Profit School that will be sponsored by Dubina Rose Ranch. This business school of the livestock industry will serve as the general session on Saturday morning, November 17. Dave Pratt, a nationally recognized lecturer, will help you find the breakthroughs you've been looking for to increase profit, improve the health of the land, improve the relationships in your business and increase your satisfaction with your ranch. A complete schedule of events will be available by September 1.

Make plans now to attend this year's Membership Convention. Pre-registration for the convention is now available for $50. This price will be guaranteed until October 18. If you choose to preregister for the event, you will also be entered for a chance to win a free two night stay at the Moody Gardens Hotel and Spa. The drawing will be held at the 2012 National Show in Dallas on October 18.  After the drawing, registration will increase to $100. To preregister for the 2012 ABBA Membership Convention, use the link below.


If you are interested in sponsoring the ABBA Membership Convention, you can obtain a sponsorship packet by clicking here. For more information, feel free to contact the ABBA office at 713-349-0854.


Monday, August 6, 2012

Kickoff Classic Results

Grey Bull
Grand Champion:
JDH Troy Manso 792/1-Owned by: J.D. Hudgins, Inc.

Reserve Grand Champion:
Mr. V8 243/7- Owned by: V8 Ranch

Red Bull

Grand Champion:
Mr. H Hampton Rojo 201/1- Owned by: Dyess Farms and Heritage Cattle Company

Reserve Grand Champion:
Mr. MK 127 - Owned by Dr. Carl McKenney


Grey Female

Grand Champion:
Lady H Mystic Manso 151/0 shown by Heritage Cattle Company

Reserve Grand Champion:
Miss V8 274/7 owned by V8 Ranch


Red Female

Grand Champion:
5M Miss Rojo Valentine 214/1 owned by Wyatt Manuel

Reserve Grand Champion:
Miss Rosario 111 owned by: Ganaderia El Rosario


Groups

Red

ET Produce of Dam: Miss CC Misti 192/6 exhibited by: Ripple C Cattle Co.
Get of Sire: Mr. 3X-HK Oro Rojo 800 exhibited by Detering Red Brahmans

Grey

ET Produce of Dam:Miss V8 464/6 exhibited by V8 Ranch
Get of Sire: JDH Mr. Elmo Manso 309/4 exhibited by Dyess Farms and J.D. Hudgins,Inc.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

More than 150 youth participate in All American National Junior Brahman Show

On July 23-28, the American Junior Brahman Association (AJBA) held the 33rd Annual “All American” National Junior Brahman show at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. More than 150 exhibitors from seven states brought Brahman bulls and females to compete in owned and bred and owned cattle divisions as well as to participate in a variety of leadership contests. This event was hosted by the Oklahoma Junior Brahman Association, which did an exceptional job in making this event a success.

Judge Brett Barber of Dumas, Texas sorted through more than 450 head of Brahmans July 27 and 78. He selected Adrian Land II of Branford, Florida for top honors in the owned bull classes, winning Grand Champion Grey Brahman Bull with his entry, JDH Mr. Manso 638. His counterpart, the Grand Champion Red Brahman Bull was M’Lee Ivy’s entry, Mr. H Hampton Rojo 201/1, which traveled to compete in Shawnee from Soso, Mississippi.

The female show was just as impressive, with Austin Gonzalez’s Miss V8 474/7 “Legacy”  earning the honor of Grand Champion Grey Brahman Female. The Grand Champion Red Brahman Female, Lady H Flavia Manso 179/0 was exhibited by Amie Ferguson of Roanoke, Louisiana.

A unique aspect of the American Junior Brahman Association’s (AJBA) National Junior Show is the opportunity for youth to breed, raise and show their own cattle. Judged by Paul Maulsby of College Station, Texas, the Bred and Owned division of this annual show is one of the most coveted honors.

Awarded Grand Champion Grey Bred and Owned Bull was Jacob Vallenta’s JMV Leroy Manso 52/1 from Alleyton, Texas. Bar L Red Solo 70 owned by Allie Carriere of Port Barre, Louisiana acquired the title of Grand Champion Red Bred and Owned Bull. Bred and Owned female champions were Miss CBR Viva 491/0 owned by Haley Herzog of Robinson, Texas from the grey division and Miss Double A 695/0 owned by Evan Acevedo of Mission, Texas in the red division.

This all-around youth competition not only gives junior members the opportunity to raise and show cattle, but it also allows them to demonstrate their skills in other realms to acquire points towards the top honor of All Around Individual. Included in these events are a showmanship contest, public speaking contest, poster and photography contests and a herdsman quiz. Nine-year-old Savannah Allen of Sulphur Springs, Texas took home this year’s top honor of All Around Individual, garnering points in the cattle show as well as each of the other leadership contests.

In conjunction with the other activities the AJBA also holds its Annual Membership Meeting conducting the business of the organization and electing the leadership for the coming year. Andrew Simon of Baton Rouge, Louisiana was selected to lead the AJBA for the coming year with Haley Herzog of Robinson, Texas being named the Vice President, Arica Land of Branford, Florida elected as secretary, Jessica Smith of Maringouin, Lousiana named treasurer and Jacob Valenta of Alleyton, Texas to hold the position of AJBA reporter.

See the Juniors section at brahman.org for photos of the champions. A complete listing of winners is available on the blog below.

Thank you to the 2012 All American Sponsors

Without the donations from our generous sponsors, we wouldn't have had the
opportunity to put on a world class event like the All American National Junior
Brahman Show! We'd like to extend our most sincere thanks to each of the
following individuals, ranches and businesses who helped to make this year's
show a success.

Corporate Sponsors
Cattle In Motion
P.O. Box 4062
Bryan, TX 77805

Dyess Farms
33 Wiley Dyess Rd.
Carson, MS 39427

Ken Ramsey Brahmans
1326 Bernardo Rd.
Cat Spring, TX 78933

Contest Sponsors
All Around Carl & Gayle Fontenot
1243 Heritage Rd.
Ville Platte, LA 70586

Herdsman Quiz
Brandon, Rachel & Mollie Cutrer
1730 N. Richmond
Wharton, TX 77488

Poster & Photography
Silent G Ranch - Johnny Gnemi
P.O. Box 499
New Waverly, TX 77358

Herdsman
Choctaw Cattle Company
391 Choctaw Rd.
Sunset, LA 70584

Ranch Sponsors
4N Ranch
6792 B Issac Rd.
Summit, MS 39666


ACD&J Farms – Anette Chancellor
828 Leaf River Church Rd.
Collins, MS 39428

Andrew & Natalie Abrameit
7171 Buffalo Spdwy #813
Houston, TX 77025

Bennett Farms – Pat Cone
P.O. Box 350
Choudrant, LA 71227

Bryant Ranch
516 W. Colorado Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75208

Chance Hinton
P.O. Box 3
Soso, MS 39480

Circle F Farms Inc. - Luke E. & Dolores B. Fontenot & Family
22750 Old Scenic Hwy
Zachary, LA 70791

Circle H Ranch – Ricky & Myra Hughes
6448 Hwy 51
Donaldson, AR 71941

Circle T Cattle Company – Troy Thibodeaux
819 St. Margaret Rd.
Church Point, LA 70525

Deborah & Brandy Barnes
915 12th St.
Hempstead, TX 77445

Dubina Rose Ranch, Ltd. -Alison L. Smith & Dean A. Burkhardt
2846 FM 1383
Schulenburg, TX 78956

Fontenot’s Red Brahmans – Citizens Bank
1243 Heritage Rd.
Ville Platte, LA 70586

Graham Farms
P.O. Box 219
Morganza, LA 70759

Hinton Farms
P.O. Box 506
Soso, MS 39480

HK Cattle
P.O. Box 809
Rosharon, TX 77583

J.D. Hudgins, Inc. – Forgason Div.
P.O. Box 386
Hungerford, TX 77448

J.D. Hudgins, Inc. – Goudeau Div.
P.O. Box 1
Hungerford, TX 77448

The Brahman Review
1060 PR 6012
Giddings, Texas 78942

The Wax Company
P.O. Box 60
Amory, MS 38821

TransOva Genetics
1233 State Hwy 7 West
Centerville, TX 75833




Public Speaking
B&P Brahmans
2580 Lawson Rd.
Mathews, AL 36052

Quiz BowlJ.D. Hudgins, Inc.
 – Locke Div.
P.O. Box 257
Hungerford, TX 77448

Showmanship
Myra Neal Morrison
8800 Row Cab Line Rd.
Rockwell, NC 28138





J.D. Hudgins, Inc. –
J. Forgason Div.
P.O. Box 127
Hungerford, TX 77448

J&R Farms
P.O. Box 5095
Cabot, AR 72023

John & Salina Locke
P.O. Box 228
Hungerford, TX 77448

John E. Goode
1667 LA Hwy 417
Batchelor, LA 70715

Joyce Custom Fitters
2317 County Rd. 117
Wharton, TX 77488

L2 Ranch – Adrian Land
5860 S.E. County Rd. 500
Branford, FL 32008

Lanny & Sheila Sullins
P.O. Box 2382
Kilgore, TX 75663

Larry and Jill Kolb
327 Tealwood Dr.
Houston, TX 77024

Leggett Ranch
P.O. Box 1435
Anahuac, TX 77514

Magnolia Spring Farm
Woodville, TX

Moreno Ranches, Inc. –
Kelvin Moreno
11040 SW 36 St.
Miami, FL 33165

Partin & Partin Heart Bar Ranch
3159 W. FM 837
Montalba, TX 75853

Satterfield Ranch
410 ACR 376
Palestine, TX 75801

Smith Brahmans
9195 Belmont Ln.
Maringouin, LA 70757

SunnySide Ranch –
Tommy & Shirley Stadler
6154 FM 537
Floresville, TX 78114

TCB Ranch -
Burton, Cindy, Brooke &
James Prather
590 Sidney Charles Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570

Whitlock Cattle Co.
1032 County Rd. 106
Columbus, TX 78934

Wyatt Kolb
P.O. Box 364
Hungerford, TX 77448

Show Sponsors
4C Ranch, 4N Ranch, 4S Cattle Co., 4V Ranch – Karl & Jackie Valenta, 5W Farm - JerryDon & Kathy Wood, 7VE Ranch – B.J. Valenta, A.W. Flentge Service, Ada Broussard, Adam & Lisa Hernandez, Adam & Rhonda Spies, Amber & Gerald Couthran, Andy Domenigoni, AV Yacht, Avoyelles Animal clinic, Bailey Brahmans, Bar Bar F Farms, Beach House Tans,Becky Berry , Betts, Walters & Mutscher Attorneys, Bill & Kristi Faulk, Billy & Krista Foxworth, Botts Title Company, Brad & Kim Lavergne, Bridge City Bank, Bud McCracken, Bulls Eye Ranch, C4 Ranch, Carla Navarro, Carlos Rosich, Carrier Cattle Co., Carriere Brahmans, Champion Genetics, Charles & Wanda Pickering, Charles Williams, Cielito Lindo – Tony Martinez, Circle F Farms, Clay & Rebecca Cook , Collins Brahman Ranch, Cook & Cook Cattle Co., Craig & Marella Fontenot, Craig, Carleen, Victoria & Lane Frederick, Crista McCracken, Cristina Mendez, Curt Spangler, DVM, Custom Safety Products, Dana Townley, Deep South Brahman Association, Deleu Ranch, Dennis, Shalayne & Anna Pickering, Dent Magic, Derrick Smith, Diamond B Cattle, Diamond C Boer Goats, Diamond C Brahmans, Diamond D Farm, Diamond L Cattle, Diana Jeske, Dixie Auto Sales – Josh McKay, Oma’s Choice Ohnheiser – Stanley & Virginia Ohnheiser, Domenigoni Brothers Ranch, Double A Ranch, Double O Farms, Doucet Brahmans, DR Brahmans, Drop M Ranch, East Texas Home Health, Ed & Diane Boyd, EM Cattle – Eli & Morgan Graham, Emilie’s Brahmans, Evan Acevedo, Faulk Cattle Co., Fentress Cattle Co., Ferguson Cattle, LLC, Ferguson Renal, LLC, Garrett & Garrett Land & Cattle, Gateway Animal Clinic. George & Mary Faulk, Glen E. Chanam Howe, Graham Farms – Marty & Lori Graham, Green’s Slickline, H.O.B.O. Cattle Co., H.R. Ueckert Co. Inc., Happy Valley Ranch- Rick Reeves-Harold Murray, Heritage Cattle Co., Hill Butane Company, Hinton Farms, Horizon Claims – Gabe Firment, Indoor – Outdoor Store, Infinity Ranch – Kasey Shivers, Institution for Neuropsychiatry, Irene & Robert Carrizales, IS Ranch, Island Brahmans, J.H. Oden Construction, Janice Bradbury, Jeff & Shari Richard, Jim & Jennifer Brysch, JIT Acres, Joe Villemez, Joyce Custom Fitters, JS Genetics, Judy Johnson, KD Brahmans, Kent Services, Kentwood Mini Storage, Kevin & April McVay, Kevin & Natalie Herzog, L2 Ranch, Land Watermelon Sales, Lazy Lane Mobile Park, Legacy Cattle Services, Linda & Steven Kingsbury, Lindley Brahmans – Daryl & Susan Lindley Perkins, Lisa Hernandez. Lucas Cattle, M.G. Dyess, M/M James La Combe, Jamie Carriere, Ronnie Lease, M+R Cattle, Marceaux Imperators, Maria & Michael Barrilleaux, Mark Hedges, Martienez Ranches, Marvin Cruse, MC Cattle – Terry & Sarah McMasters, McQuain Agency, McVay Farms, Meghan Constance, Miller Cattle Co., MN Ranch, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Dougat, Mr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Meza, Mr. & Mrs. Serapio Gonzalez, North Arkansas Farm Supply, Oden Ranch, OTK Cattle Company, P+L Testing, Paint-N-Station LLC., Parker Farms, Parker Photography, Paula Thompson, Peppard Ranch, PK Farms, PK Sign & Graphics, Pugh Cattle, Puxico Livestock Auction, Quad M Cattle Co., Quad M Construction, LLC, Rafter S Ranch, Reggie & Carmie Lucas, Reliable Production Service, RGB Appraisals, Rich Cattle Co., Richard Cattle Services, Richard Moreland D.V.M., Rila & Tony Wilson, RL Barlow, Robertson Dozer Service, Robyn & Rodney Cox, Rodney Bendy, Ron & Cynthia Kell, RP Livestock, RPS Cementing Co., LLC, Russel L. Breckenridge, Rusty & Becky Owens, Sartwelle Brahman Ranch, SD Cattle Company, SG Cattle Co., SG Cattle Services, Shawn Bonsall Indian Point Trucking, Smith Brahmans, South Bay Gunite Inc., Steve Kent Trucking, Storey Brahman Ranch, SweetPro Feeds, TCB Ranch – Burton & Cindy Prather, Temperance Livestock Co., Todd Conner, Tommy Parker, Top Guns Realty, Tres Chic Botique, Trina & Paul Bickham, Tullos Family, Verco Electric, Walters Livestock Enterprises, Watkins Cattle Co., Watts Ranch – Brandy Barnes, Wilkinson Farms

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Owned Bull Show Results

2012 All American Owned Bull Results


Class 1 – JMV Leroy Manso 52/1 owned by Jacob Valenta of Alleyton, TX

Class 2 – Mr. BER 296 owned by Cole Smith of Burton, TX

Class 3 – Slugger’s Polled Power 11/1 owned by Adam Barrilleaux of St. Gabriel, LA

Class 4 – Bar L Red Solo 70 owned by Allie Carriere of Port Barre, LA

Class 5 –  Mr. R Red Commander 110 owned by Justin Robertson of Big Sandy, TX

Class 6 –  Mr. JS Rouge Peterbuilt owned by Jessica Smith of Maringouin, LA

Calf Champion Grey – JMV Leroy Manso 52/1 owned by Jacob Valenta of Alleyton, TX

Reserve Calf Champion Grey – Mr. BER 296 owned by Cole Smith of Burton, TX

Calf Champion Red – Bar L Red Solo 70 owned by Allie Carriere of Port Barre, LA

Reserve Calf Champion Red - Mr. JS Rouge Peterbuilt owned by Jessica Smith of Maringouin, LA


Class 11 – RLB Mr. 281 owned by Morgan Pounds of Mathews, AL

Class 12 – Bar L Rex Didor 213 owned by Erin Carriere of Port Barre, LA  

Class 13 – KF Mr. Majestic Crossfire 148 owned by Morgan Sharp of Amite, LA

Class 14 – 5M Sancho 414/1 owned by Candice Kiser of Bryan, TX

Class 15 – KR Mr. Rojo Grande 341 owned by Shae Doucet of Beaumont, TX

Class 16 – Mr. H Hampton Rojo 201/1 owned by M’Lee Ivy of Soso, MS

Junior Champion Grey – Bar L Rex Didor 213 owned by Erin Carriere of Port Barre, LA  

Reserve Junior Champion Grey – Mr JMV Buttercup Manso 39/1 owned by Jacob Valenta of Alleyton, TX

Junior Champion Red – Mr. H Hampton Rojo 201/1 owned by M’Lee Ivy of Soso, MS

Reserve Junior Champion Red – 5M Sancho 414/1 owned by Candice Kiser of Bryan, TX



Class 21 – Mr. H Reno Manso 200/0 owned by Kristen Cullers of Hungerford, TX

Class 22 – Mr. Double A 707/0 owned by Evan Acevedo of Mission, TX

Class 23 –

Class 24 – KR Mr. Red Diablo 112 owned by Dalton Wickham of Conroe, TX  

Class 25 – No Entries

Class 26 – JR MC Enix 607 owned by Kelli Doucet of Church Point, LA  

Senior Champion Grey -

Reserve Senior Champion Grey - Mr. Double A 707/0 owned by Evan Acevedo of Mission, TX

Senior Champion Red - KR Mr. Red Diablo 112 owned by Dalton Wickham of Conroe, TX

Reserve Senior Champion Red - JR MC Enix 607 owned by Kelli Doucet of Church Point, LA



Grand Champion Owned Grey Bull -
 

Reserve Grand Champion Owned Grey Bull - Mr. Double A 707/0 owned by Evan Acevedo of Mission, TX

Grand Champion Owned Red Bull -
Mr. H Hampton Rojo 201/1 owned by M’Lee Ivy of Soso, MS  

Reserve Grand Champion Owned Red Bull –
KR Mr. Red Diablo 112 owned by Dalton Wickham of Conroe, TX

Friday, July 27, 2012

Owned Female Show Results

Owned Female Results

Class 35 – Miss BER 308 owned by Cole Smith of Burton, TX

Class 36 – Miss V8 639/7 owned by McKenzie Moreland of Jonesboro, TX

Class 37 – DR Miss Candy’s Roxy 207 owned by Logan Peterson of Blooming Grove, TX

Class 38 – Ms. SS 230 owned by Taylor Clement of Cameron, LA

Class 39 – 21ST Ms. Maz D 108/1 owned by Bethalan Bishop of Trenton, FL

Class 40 – RCC Ms. Bombshell 192/1 owned by Candice Kiser of Bryan, TX

Class 41 – KR Ms. Red Bourbon 342 owned by Kelli Doucet of Church Point, LA

Class 42 – KR Ms. Red Sugarland owned by Kelli Doucet of Church Point, LA

Calf Champion Grey – DR Miss Candy’s Roxy 207 owned by Logan Peterson of Blooming Grove, TX

Reserve Calf Champion Grey – Miss V8 639/7 owned by McKenzie Moreland of Jonesboro, TX

Calf Champion Red – KR Ms. Red Sugarland owned by Kelli Doucet of Church Point, LA

Reserve Calf Champion Red – RCC Ms. Bombshell 192/1 owned by Candice Kiser of Bryan, TX



Class 47 – Miss BER Classy 293 owned by Rhealee Spies of Burton, TX  

Class 48 – Lady H Whitney Manso owned by Erin Cullers of Hungerford, TX

Class 49 – Miss RB 523/1 owned by Cole Smith of Burton, TX

Class 50 – Miss CBR Wicked Witch 497/1 owned by Haley Herzog of Robinson, TX

Class 51 – Lady H Hootie’s Rose 205/1 owned by Emilie Green of Rosharon, TX

Class 52 – Miss CBR 499/1 owned by Payton Herzog of Robinson, TX

Class 53 – 5M Miss Rojo Valentine 214/1 owned by Wyatt Manuel of Iota, LA

Class 54 – SRS Miss Sassie 973 owned by Laci Leathers of Gilmer, TX

Junior Champion Grey – Lady H Whitney Manso owned by Erin Cullers of Hungerford, TX

Reserve Junior Champion Grey – Miss CBR Wicked Witch 497/1 owned by Haley Herzog of Robinson, TX

Junior Champion Red – Lady H Hootie’s Rose 205/1 owned by Emilie Green of Rosharon, TX

Reserve Junior Champion Red – Miss CBR 499/1 owned by Payton Herzog of Robinson, TX




Class 59 – Miss CBR 492/0 owned by Collin Parker of Sachse, TX

Class 60 – Miss V8 474/7 owned by Austin Gonzalez of Houston, TX

Class 61 – Miss CBR Viva 491/0 owned by Haley Herzog of Robinson, TX

Class 62 – Miss Lady Anabella 254/0 owned by Winston Walters of Brenham, TX

Class 63 – Lady H Mystic Manso 151/0 owned by Cole Williams of Montgomery, TX

Class 64 – Ms. SL Sandy 8 owned by Kaitlyn Johnson of Longville, LA

Class 65 – Lady H Flavia Manso 179/0 owned by Amie Ferguson of Roanoke, LA

Class 66 – Miss BP’s 110 (Mercedes) owned by Madison Bonsall of Grand Chenier, LA

Class 67 – KR Ms. Red Lotto 325 owned by Kelli Doucet of Church Point, LA

Class 68 – KR Ms. Red Lotto 323 owned by Bailee McDonald of Big Sandy, TX

Senior Champion Grey – Miss V8 474/7 owned by Austin Gonzalez of Houston, TX

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

Senior Champion Red – Lady H Flavia Manso 179/0 owned by Amie Ferguson of Roanoke, LA

Reserve Senior Champion Red – Miss B-F 221/0 owned by Fallon Plaisance of Kentwood, LA



Grand Champion Grey Female –
Miss V8 474/7 owned by Austin Gonzalez of Houston, TX

Reserve Grand Champion Grey Female –
DR Miss Candy’s Roxy 207 owned by Logan Peterson of Blooming Grove, TX



Grand Champion Red Female –
Lady H Flavia Manso 179/0 owned by Amie Ferguson of Roanoke, LA

Reserve Grand Champion Red Female -
KR Ms. Red Sugarland owned by Kelli Doucet of Church Point, LA

Congratulations to our champions!