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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

ABBA Membership Convention Registration Form

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.

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.

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

On July 23-28, the American Junior Brahman Association (AJBA) held the 33^rd 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.