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Beadle Land & Cattle - Ray & Bonnie BeadleLos Gatos & Hollister, CA(408) 834-0110 • (408) 656-6266e-mail: [email protected]
Box Z Ranch - Steven Zunker & Louis Christa1506 Harwood Road, Luling, TX 78648Ranch mobile (210) 827-3940www.boxzranch.com
Buckhorn Cattle Company - Buck & Sharon Adams110 N. Broad, Guthrie, OK 73044www.buckhorncattle.com(405) 260-1942 • (405) 282-9800
Eagles Ridge Longhorns - Paul & Judi Sellers3245 Sugarloaf Key Rd, U21A, Punta Gorda, FL 33955(941) 979-2419 or (443) 624-0792e-mail: [email protected]
Kent & Sandy Harrell15 W 6th St Ste 2510, Tulsa, OK 74119(918) 299-6402 • (918) 733-4008www.harrellranch.com • e-mail: [email protected]
Kaso, Lisa & Jake Kety - Little Ace Cattle CompanyP.O. Box 386, Folsom, LA 70437(985) 796-3918e-mail: [email protected]
PJ’s Cattle Company – Jim Swigert or Lance Swigert2130 CR 100, Caldwell, TX 77836Jim: (979) 224-2861 or Lance (979) 219-4902e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
McLeod Ranch –Michael, Jackie, Mike & Makayla McLeod355 C.R. 303A, Edna, TX 77957(361) 782-0155
Brennan & Michele Potts - Rocking P LonghornsP.O. Box 579, Emory, TX 75440(903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400www.rockingplonghorns.com • e-mail: [email protected]
Rafter H Longhorns - Kenn Harding, Tammy Tiner &Laura Harding200 Pershing Ave., College Station, TX 77840(979) 777-5256e-mail: [email protected]
Rio Vista Ranch - Elmer & Susan Rosenberger4818 Eck Lane, Austin, TX 78734(512) 266-3250 Cell: (512) 422-8336e-mail: [email protected]
Westfarms Inc. - Dale, Lynette, Leslie & MattWestmoreland13529 Hwy 450, Franklinton, LA 70438(985) 795-1539 Cell: (985) 515-3172e-mail: [email protected]
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Frank Anderson Jr. and III828 South Rosemary Drive • Bryan, TX 77802(979) 846-8020 • (281) [email protected]
Concho Ranch - Tony & Judy Cain707 S. David St • San Angelo, TX 76903(325) 657-0707 • (325) 650-4676e-mail: [email protected]
DALGOOD Longhorns - Malcolm & Connie Goodman(713) 782-8422 • Waller, TX e-mail: [email protected]
Bob & Pam Loomis - Loomis LonghornsRt. 1 Box 673 • Marietta, OK 73448(580) 276-9265 • Fax (580) 276-3049e-mail: [email protected]
Moriah Farms - Bernard LankfordWeatherford, TX(817) 341-4677 • (817) 319-9198 cellwww.moriahfarmslonghorns.com
Rocking G Ranch - Mrs. Ramie Griffin5005 Callais Road • Beaumont, TX 77713(409) 892-2662 • Fax (409) 838-6926Cell (409) 781-3215e-mail: [email protected]
Sidewinder Cattle Company - Ed Shehee, Jr.1007 Airport Blvd • Pensacola, FL 32504(850) 572-6595www.sidewindercattleco.com
Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. - John & Jane Thate418 W. Margaret St. • Fairmont, MN 56031(507) 235-3467
Triple R Ranch - Robert & Kim Richey21000 Dry Creek Road • San Angelo, TX 76901(325) 942-1198 • e-mail: [email protected]
V&J Longhorns - Vernon & Janis Webb9303 Lone Star Rd. • Washington, TX 77880(936) 878-2954
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VOL. 23 NO. 7 OCTOBER 2011
Texas Longhorn Trails(817) 625-6241• (817) 625-1388 (FAX)P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164
E-Mail: [email protected]://www.tlbaa.org
StaffEditor in Chief:
Laura Standley • Ext. [email protected]
Contributing Editor:Henry L. King
Advertising:Troy Robinett • Ext. 117
Rick Fritsche • Ext. [email protected]
Graphic Design & Production Myra Basham, Art Director • Ext. 108
Multi-Media Designer/Photographer Coral Bucy • Ext. 109
Regional CorrespondentsLori Beeson • Nolensville, TennesseeBonnie Damrow • Roca, Nebraska
Paige Evans • Kiowa, ColoradoWanda Moore • Sulphur Bluff, TexasBodie Quary • Prague, Oklahoma
Office StaffSpecial Events:
Kim Barfield, Sales • Ext. 119
Pam Galloway, Shows • Ext. 106
Registrations:Dana Coomer • Ext. 116
Rick Fritsche • Ext. 107
Financial Services:Dawn LeBlanc • Ext. 121
Administrative Assistant:Amber LeBlanc • Ext. 100
The Texas Longhorn Trails (ISSN-10988432, USPS 016469)is published monthly by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association ofAmerica, 2315 N. Main, Ste. 402, Fort Worth, TX 76164. PeriodicalPostage Paid at Fort Worth, TX. Subscription rates: $60 per year; for-eign per year $75. Postmaster: Send address changes to: TexasLonghorn Trails, 2315 N. Main, Ste. 402, Fort Worth, TX 76164.Phone (817) 625-6241. Fax (817) 625-1388.
Advertisers and advertising agencies assume liability for allcontent of advertisements printed and also assume responsibility forany claims arising from such advertisements made against the publish-er. Publisher reserves exclusive rights to accept or reject advertising oreditorial material submitted for publication in the Texas LonghornTrails magazine. Articles and photos from this publication may bereprinted only with permission of the publisher.
“We reach every TLBAA member”
Deadline: November 2011deadline is October 1st.
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Departments:Officers & Directors..........................5Message From The Chairman ..........8TLBT Update ..................................9News On The Trail ....................28-29New Members ................................31Memoriams ......................................32Affiliate News ................................38Herd Management ..........................39Dams Of Distinction ......................40In Box ..............................................40In The Pen ......................................41Movers & Shakers ..........................44Ad Index ........................................51Just For Grins ................................51Save the Date ..................................52
Feature Article:Authentic Symbol of the American
West By Henry King ........................10-12
Articles:Affiliate Princess Contest ..............6-7Division C Director Elections ........8
Leptospirosis In Cattle ..................14By Heather Smith Thomas
2011 Autobahn Super Stakes ....15-16By Larry Barker
Vaccine - Handling & Storage ......26-27By Heather Smith Thomas
Sales, Shows &Tours:
Heart of America Sale..........................13Best At West Sale..................................35
About the Cover:This month’s cover features The Fort Worth Herd making it’s twice daily trip through the
Stockyards. The TLBAA is a member of the “Friends of the Fort Worth Herd” and many TLBAAmembers have donated steers to help preserve the history represented by the herding of the Longhornsteers as well as educational opportunities for school children, history buffs and tourists.
For more information about the Fort Worth Herd, turn to page 10.
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DIVISION C ~ REGIONS 13-18DIVISION B ~ REGIONS 7-12
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At-Large DirectorNancy Dunn(334) 318-0887
At-Large DirectorDora Thompson
(318) 872-6329 or (318) [email protected]
Region 1 - DirectorRon Walker(403) 548-6684
Region 2 - DirectorMark Stuck(540) 752-6831
Region 3 - DirectorScott Simmons
(618) [email protected]
Region 4 - DirectorCarl R. Brantley
(336) [email protected]
Region 5 - DirectorTerry King
(850) [email protected]
Region 6 - DirectorGene Juranka(337) 328-7258
CHARLES SCHREINER III*1964-1967
WALTER G. RIEDEL, JR.*1967-1969
J.G. PHILLIPS, JR.*1969-1971
WALTER B. SCOTT1971-1973
JAMES WARREN1973-1975
J.W. ISAACS*1975-1977
J.T. “HAPPY” SHAHAN*1977-1978
JOHN R. BALL1979-1980
BILL ANTHONY1981-1982
DR. L.V. BAKER1982-1984
DR. W.D. “BILL” CLARK1984-1986
RICHARD D. CARLSON1986-1988
JOHN T. BAKER1988-1990
RIEMER CALHOUN, JR.1990-1992
GLEN W. LEWIS1992-1995
TIM MILLER1995-1998
SHERMAN BOYLES1998-2003
BOB MOORE*2003-2005
JOEL LEMLEY2006-2007
BEN GRAVETT2007
DR. FRITZ MOELLER2007-2009
MAURICE LADNIER2009-2010
ROBERT RICHEY2010
STEVEN ZUNKER2010-2011
* DECEASED
Chairman: Dr. Bob KroppOklahoma State University
Dr. Harlan RitchieMichigan State University
Dr. Bill AbleNorthwestern Oklahoma
University
Marshall RubleIowa State University
Dr. Charles McPeakeUniversity of Georgia
Dr. Scott SchaakeKansas State University
Dr. Randall GroomsTAES
Texas A&M University
Chairman of the Board:Brent Bolen • (602) 769-0900
Executive Vice Chairman:Lana Hightower • (903) 963-7442
1st Vice Chairman:Donnie Taylor • (936) 422-3155
2nd Vice Chairman:Dora Thompson • (318) 872-6329
Secretary:Scott Simmons • (618) 729-2004
Treasurer:Gary Bowdoin • (254) 640-0844
Director:Steven Zunker • (210) 827-3940
Director:Terry King • (850) 956-4154
At-Large DirectorLana Hightower
(903) 963-7442 [email protected]
At-Large DirectorBrent Bolen
(602) [email protected]
Region 7 - DirectorDonnie Taylor(936) 422-3155
Region 8 - DirectorBernard Lankford
(817) [email protected]
Region 9 - DirectorRobert Richey(325) [email protected]
Region 10 - DirectorGary Bowdoin(254) 640-0844
Region 11 - DirectorLarry Smith(281) 935-2811
Region 12 - DirectorSteven Zunker(210) 827-3940
At-Large DirectorSteve Quary(405) 567-3093
At-Large DirectorRich Spooner(580) 320-4441
Region 13 - DirectorL.D. McIntyre
(308) 750-8384 or (308) [email protected]
Region 14 - DirectorJim Rombeck(785) 562-6665
Region 15 DirectorRandy Briscoe(405) [email protected]
Region 16 - DirectorDoug Hunt
(435) [email protected]
Region 17 - DirectorTerry Fuhriman
(208) [email protected]
Region 18 - DirectorRay Beadle
(408) [email protected]
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DOB: 12/20/10
DOB: 4/4/10
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The TLBAA is at a crossroads and needs your input. Your opinion matters, so we need to discuss the future of the Texas Longhorn. I received a report from Google showing the number of hits each breed association website is generating. The Angus breed gen-
erates 56% of the hits and the Texas Longhorn breed generates less than 1% which puts us at number 15 onthe Google list for cattle.
We, as a membership, are no longer getting bigger. Now is the time that we (as members) have to makesome decisions on the path the TLBAA needs to go.
Currently the show circuit has 3 different sets of rules when you exhibit your Texas Longhorn cattle. Wehave separate rules for the TLBAA, the Autobahn and the ITLA.
We also have 3 different shows just to see who has the biggest horns - the TLBAA's Horn Showcase, theTLMA's Longhorn World Championship and the ITLA's Call of the Horns.
Our organization needs unity and transparency to take the Texas Longhorn to the next level. There arenumerous polls and Facebook comments about the direction the TLBAA needs to go. "Change" seemsto be the message our members are sending.
The time is now for every member to step up and tell the board what you want. Are you happy with the direction of the board? Do you want unity? Do you want one organization for this great breed? Do you want to see more promotion in our breed on the national front? Do you want see one show circuit where all Texas Longhorns can be shown with one set of rules that will best show the diversity of the Longhorn?Do you want to see one horn measuring event instead of three events duplicating the same thing? This is not the time to sit back and say someone else will speak up - it is your time. Please forward me your ideas and suggestions
along with what direction you would like us (the board) to take. The email address to send these ideas and suggestions to [email protected]. The results will be published as soon as they are compiled.
Thank you for your time,
Brent
From the Chairman of the Board
Coming up for nominations soon will beall Division C directors, consisting of two (2)At-Large positions and Regions 13-18. Watch for your nomination form being
mailed 90 days prior to our Annual Member-ship Meeting which will be held in FortWorth, Texas on January 13, 2012.According to the TLBAA By-Laws, Section
2—D:At least ninety (90) days prior to the An-
nual Membership Meeting, the TLBAA Officeshall mail to the Active and Lifetime Membersa request for nomination of individual or in-dividuals for Director in the member’s repre-sentational region. Such membernominations shall be received in the Associa-tion office no later than sixty (60) days priorto the Annual Meeting. In order that anymember nominee be eligible to be placed onthe election ballot, he must receive write-innominations from five (5) members who areActive or Lifetime Members. Should there beno members nominated by the membershipfor a particular Region, or should a nomineedecline to have his name placed on the ballot,the Board of Directors will appoint an Activeor Lifetime Member in good standing domi-ciled within the division to fill the vacant po-sition at the same meeting as the election ofTLBAA officers.
No less than forty-five (45) days prior tothe annual meeting of the membership, theTLBAA Office or designated CPA firm shallmail official printed ballots to each qualifiedActive and Lifetime Member in good stand-ing of that region or division. This ballot shallcontain the names of the candidates, if any,who were properly nominated by members.All written ballots must be returned to theCPA with a postmark not less than twenty-one (21) days prior to the Annual Meeting inorder to be validated and counted. All ballotsreceived will be validated and counted by anindependent CPA firm or other organizationexperienced in voting tabulation as desig-nated by the Executive Committee.The nominees receiving the most valid
votes shall be elected. All newly elected Di-rectors shall be installed at the Annual Mem-bership Meeting. A tie vote will be broken bythe Chairman of the Board drawing one ofthe names by lot.If a nominee wants a recount of the ballots
in their election race, they will have to submita formal request for a recount to the Board ofDirectors but not more than sixty (60) daysafter election results have been announced atthe annual meeting. The contester or theirrepresentative would then physically go to theCPA firm and watch this recount at his/hercosts.
Active and Lifetime members in goodstanding, domiciled within a representationaldivision or region may nominate an Active orLifetime member in good standing, alsodomiciled therein for election to the Board ofDirectors. Only those Active or Lifetime Mem-bers in good standing, domiciled within thedivision or region, may vote for the nomineesfrom that division or region. Elections areheld annually by division, on rotating basisas selected by the Board of Directors.
Division BRegions7 - 12
Division CRegions13 - 18
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Division C Directors To Be ElectedBallot________
Ballot________
NOTETo be eligible to vote, a person
must be a current Active orLifetime Member.
Dear TLBT Members,It’s about to get really busy for all of the youth exhibitors! There are shows and Longhorn events
almost every weekend this fall, so make sure you get your entries turned in for the shows that you will beattending.
As I had mentioned in my last letter, the Horn Showcase and State Fair of Texas will not be held onthe same weekend as it has in the past. So, please mark it on your calendar to attend both if possible!
The youth are having a fundraiser at the Horn Showcase called “Pen Pals.” If you are bringing cattle and don’t want to get sweatyor dirty in this heat, just sign up and the pen pals will come and feed, water, and clean your animals’ pens. If any youth are
interested in helping, please contact Hannah Faske at [email protected]. We wouldlike to have as many youth there as possible.
I want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Robert Richey for graciously donating a heifer for the youth toauction off at the Horn Showcase Sale. The heiferwas born in March 2010, and she is notexposed. Her sire is Mitre Peak and herdam is Desperado Classey BW 54/7. Shehas straight Butler genetics.All of the proceeds will go to the Bright FuturesScholarship Program. If yousee the Richeys, please make a point
to thank them for donating this beautiful heifer to help more kids have anopportunity to attend college or a trade school after graduation. Last year,five graduating seniors received a Bright Futures Scholarship. Please comeout and bid on this heifer and help support this newscholarship program.
Our new TLBT wristbands have arrived! We will beselling them to raise money for the Texas Scottish RiteHospital in Dallas, Texas. Your $5 donation will helpthis non-profit hospital to provide free care for childrenwho have physical disabilities involving their arms, legs,and spine. The wrist bands are available in fifteendifferent colors, and they are selling fast!
In addition to the wristbands arriving, we have alsoreceived our new hoodies for when the temperaturesdrop. They are the same as last year, but we’ve addedthree additional colors: pink, black and navy blue. Westill have the hunter green and brown ones available insome sizes as well.
As you can see, we’ve been hard at work preparing forthe upcoming year. If you are interested in getting more involved in theTLBT, please go to www.LonghornYouth.org or contact your TLBT officersor directors. I can’t wait to see you all at upcoming shows, sales and events!
See You on the Trail,
Sarah FaskeTLBT President
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TLBT Office: Senior DirectorAge: 15 years oldSchool: Home School
10th GradeNumber of Years in the TLBT: 6 years
When and how did you start raising and show-ing Texas Longhorns?I started showing Longhorns when I was 9 years old in2005. My first show was the State Fair of Texas. Afterseeing my brothers and sisters show at the BrenhamShow, I wanted to give it a try!
What are some important things you havelearned from showing and raising Longhorns? I have learned that showing Longhorns is a privilege. Ifyou really want to show, then you will work for it.Showing Longhorns is a big commitment and requires alot of time if you want to do well at it.
What would you tell someone just getting start-ed in raising Texas Longhorns? I would tell someone interested in showing TexasLonghorns that it is a great choice of cattle to workwith. I would tell them they are going to have a greattime making new friends and learning about the breed.
What is your favorite part of raising and show-ing Texas Longhorns?My favorite part of raising and showing Longhorns iscompeting in showmanship. I love to compete withfriends and family members because we are all tryingour best to win and get into those top three places.
TLBT OFFICERSPOTLIGHT
Nathaniel FaskeGloria 0/8
The city of Fort Worth celebrated its 150th birthday on June12, 1999. One of the more spectacular and enduring elementsof that sesquicentennial bash was the first public “trail drive”of the Fort Worth Herd, a group of fifteen Texas Longhorn steersrepresenting the fifteen decades since the city’s founding.Anecdotal evidence points to perennial North Side boosters
Steve Murrin and Jim Lane as the originators of the concept, al-though an extensive cast of enthusiasts were involved in gettingthat first group of trophy steers corralled in downtown FortWorth’s Sundance Square. The first pre-parade public appear-ance of The Herd, however, was the night before at TLBAA’sWorld Show, on Friday, June 11, 1999. TLBAA’s own Dr. BobKropp was instrumental in locating the individual steers thatformed The Herd.Two steers in that original fifteen, Carrot Top and Choco-
late Chip, owned by Richard Howe, Sallisaw, OK, were veteranwalkers, having been part of the Great American Cattle Drivefrom Fort Worth to Miles City, Montana in 1995. Others weredonated by Stan Briney, Bowie, TX; Greg and Carrie Briney,Sanger, TX; El Coyote Ranch, Kingsville, TX; John T. and BettyBaker, Liberty Hill, TX; and Bob and Mary Mack McKenzie,Aledo, TX.In what was titled the “Chisholm Trail Round-Up’s Last
Great Cattle Drive of the 20th Century,” the cattle were herdedfrom pens below the Chisholm Trail mural in Sundance Squareto a spot near the picturesque courthouse and Paddock Parkwhere they were paused for dedication, speeches and cere-monies. Following these presentations, the drive continuednorth on Main Street, accompanied by a horseback cadre of ex-perienced drovers and approximately 300 mounted historybuffs, ranchers, dudes and cowboys. Thousands of spectatorslined the route to the Stockyards.The steers, as a group and individually, were well-behaved,
thanks in no small measure to fifth-generation Texas cowboy
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and rancher Tom B. Saunders IV, and a group of experienced cow-men who worked with the herd.
“It was up to us to get them broke to where they would honorthe horse,” said the Weatherford, Texas cowman. “It was a prettygood task and we didn’t have very long to do it. The only way youcan break those steers is to get in there horseback, cut one off andhold it, and make him understand I can make him stay where I puthim. We had to do each individual that way. Of course, they wereolder cattle and had a mind of their own. Most had been runningloose and had very little done with them horseback. It took us acouple of months to get them where we could handle them good.”
Saunders was the first curator of the Fort Worth Herd, a positionhe held for three years.
“I dealt with the boys and the cattle, too, and after three yearsthat kind of got the ball rolling. That’s the first job I ever had, es-pecially working for a governmental body – the City of Fort Worth– and having been self-employed, it was quite an experience.”
“That was really an impressive set of cattle in that first herd,”said Saunders, “and sure enough representative of what a TexasLonghorn was supposed to look like. We had 23 originally and wecut them to fifteen – representative of Fort Worth’s 150 years.”
“It was a fun time in my life, being involved in that, because Ihave always enjoyed the history of Texas. My great-great-grandfa-ther had six brothers, and all of them were Trail Drivers. Of course,they were in their youth, the prime of their lives in the 1870’s. (Oneof those brothers, great-great Uncle George W. Saunders, foundedthe Old Time Trail Drivers Association, which gathered the life sto-ries of trail drivers published in the monumental Trail Drivers ofTexas.)”
Doug Harman, who isalso deeply immersed inWestern history, headed theFort Worth Visitors andConvention Bureau at thattime, and committed con-siderable effort in pushingthe concept. “When the FortWorth Herd was thought offor the Sesquicentennial, itwas to be a seasonal thing,
but it was so immediately successful that people said, ‘You can’tstop this; you’ve got to do it every day!’”
Complaints had been made about the promotion of the his-toric Stockyards Area – all those empty pens and no animals – andthe concept evolved out of that simple frustration.
“You had the Friday night and Saturday night rodeos at the Col-iseum, and you had the bull riding at Billy Bob’s,” he said, “but youcould see the pens and no animals. Getting animals into the Stock-yards was terribly important, and you have to credit Jim Lane forsaying this has got to be authentic – the gear, the attire, etcetera.The popularity immediately won people over, and one of the otherchapters is how the program developed from an educational stand-point. Its one thing to say you saw Longhorns go down ExchangeAvenue and it’s another thing to say you had the opportunity to re-ally listen to discussions about the cattle drives and the cow camps.Just talking to one of the drovers, in effect you have horseback do-cents throughout the Stockyards, even when the cattle are not mov-ing down Exchange.”
Although retired, Harman still works with Fort Worth’s SisterCities program, and was preparing to entertain the mayor and topofficials of Budapest, Hungary.
“Whenever we have international visitors,” he observed, “we al-ways take them out to see The Herd, and particularly cities like thatfind it really interesting to see how we are preserving our heritageon one hand and also using that as an element of our tourism ap-peal.”
Tourism has also been a major force in the life and career ofKristin Jaworski, who has managed The Herd since 2002. She wasraised in Flagstaff, Arizona, where her family raised mules and rid-ing horses. She spent her summers working at the Grand Canyon,and that, she says “…is where I fell in love with tourism.”
Kristin reinforced her enthusiasm for tourism by earning aBachelor’s degree in Marketing and a Master’s in Management fromTarleton State University, assets that have made her a perfect fit forthe job as Trail Boss for the Fort Worth Herd. In addition to day-to-day management, she has expanded aspects of The Herd to includeeducational programs and media relations. She has also served onthe board of the Fort Worth Stockyards Business Association since2003 and has been President since 2007.
The twice-daily cattle drive is the most important aspect ofKristin’s many duties, and also themost publicly visible, but there aremyriad behind-the-scenes chores thatculminate in those public appear-ances.
The Herd started with fifteensteers, but a sixteenth was added onthe tenth anniversary; only one of theoriginal fifteen – Sancho, donated byEl Coyote Ranch – is still doing thedaily treks. He has now been driven
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over 8500 times. New steers need to be phased into The Herd andolder ones need to be retired, and Kristin is always looking for peo-ple willing to adopt these retirees -- if people meet certain criteria.“When the steers reach the end of their useful life with us, we lookfor them to be turned out to pasture.”
The evaluation for retirement involves a combination of health,behavior and overall demeanor, according to Kristin. “The steer weretired recently was our lead steer, but in the last couple of weeks hehas been the last steer. I watched him, and he was pretty muchtelling us he was getting old and tired, had served his time here andwas ready to be turned out. I’m not sure what his age was, but hewas in his twenties. But last year we retired one that was only eleven,due to injury or arthritis. When the Vet or myself makes the decisionto retire, it could be at any age.”
While Kristin and her drovers are responsible for day-to-daymanagement of the animals, The Herd is also maintained by a pro-gram veterinarian, and hoof trimmer Cliff McGee comes and trimsonce a year.
“We also have ten horses in the barn,” said Kristin, “and I am al-ways looking to upgrade the horses as well. In fact, I have an open-ing right now – I’m looking for a good horse.”
“What I’m looking for in a horse – they have to be very, very pa-tient and very gentle. They are exposed to many different elements,just like these steers – it’s concerts, it’s motorcycles, pedestrians,noise, sounds, reenactor gunfights, everything. There’s a lot of pres-sure on them, so they’ve got to be able to handle that. They don’twork real, real hard, but they are asked to be very patient. They geta lot of ‘Can I touch your horse?’ and ‘Can I take your picture?’”
Kristin doesn’t have a definite time frame for keeping a horse,but expects to keep one five years and re-sell him. “I’m still usingone horse that’s an original herd horse – we’ve had him twelveyears. That’s a long time. He’s still doing great, but he’s getting upthere in age.”
In addition to horses and cattle, Kristin is also responsible forpersonnel.
“I have a lot of turnover in part-time drovers,” she said. “This isusually a stepping stone to a better opportunity, and we are morethan happy to get them there. I do have some that stick – every fulltime employee was promoted from a part-time position. Right nowI have four full time drovers that have been here for four years plus.They’re fairly experienced and they are a good team.”
Including Kristin, there are fifteen people in the program, andthe drovers take care of everything. They are involved in all themaintenance, all feeding, all clean-up, all programming. They drivethe steers, feed the horses, drive the tractor and put out hay. Whenthe program started, they were employees of the City of Fort Worth.That changed at the end of 2009, when the Convention and Visi-tors Bureau took over. The operation remained the same, but themanagement is different.
In addition to the twice-daily cattle drive, the drovers also par-ticipate in an educational program called the Four Hours of Fun.Offered in partnership with Stockyards Station, the Texas CowboyHall of Fame Museum and the Cowtown Cattle Pen Maze, it bringsin about 16,000 students each year.
“We teach the kids about the history of the Longhorns, the im-pact the cattle drives made on this area, what life was like on thetrail, how the drovers were dressed, how much they made, whatthey ate, and the utility of the horse. We talk about branding and theutility of some of the tools they used.”
When not involved in other duties, the drovers, mounted onhorses and dressed in period clothing, roam through the Stockyardsdistrict and make themselves available to answer questions askedthem by curious tourists.
Members of The Herd make personal appearances, too. “It’s notunusual,” said Kristin, “for us to load a couple of steers in the trailerand haul them to a convention or a meeting or a different citywhere they’re having a special event. We will set up a static displaywith the Longhorns and drovers and do some interactive meet-and-greet type of appearances. We are not only educating them aboutthe Longhorns but also welcoming them to our city.”
In 2005, Kristin took some of the Herd to New York City, wherethey appeared on national television. The theme was “Hooves andHorsepower” in conjunction with Texas Motor Speedway. Theytook a couple of NASCAR cars, the Longhorn steers and a couple ofhorses to Times Square.
“Basically, we were hosting travel journalists,” Kristin observed.“It was very well received and generated a lot of publicity for ourcity. It did a lot to put For Worth on the map as a premiere traveldestination.”
But even with spectacular outreaches such as this, maintainingthe daily cattle drives is most important. “I had to recruit some extrahelp,” she said, “but we kept the cattle drives going in the Stock-yards the whole time we were gone.”
In addition to finding homes for retiring steers, Kristin alsolooks for owners who are willing to donate replacement steers forthe Herd.
“What we typically do with a new steer when they come into theherd,” she explained, “is introduce them to some of the more docilesteers. They can get acclimated and introduced into the herd and gettheir pecking order established. Once that pecking order is estab-lished and the steer is comfortable with the others, we introducethem to the horses. We basically drive them in the alley from horse-back so we see how they are going to respond and respect the horse.After we do that, we start driving them across parking lots, basicallypracticing. We want them to want to stay with the herd. That herdinstinct is real important. Once they’ve developed that and want tostay with the other cattle, we drive them down the street. When theymake it once and do well, they don’t ever stop – they keep going.”
“It takes between thirty and ninety days for that process. I’vehad some that came in here and we had them down the street intwo weeks. It’s completely dependent on the steer.”
Duramax, the youngest steer ever introduced to the herd, camefrom Larry and Gala Johnston, Lookeba, Oklahoma.
“He was just a tiny baby when I got him,” Kristin observed, “andI was afraid they would push him around too much, but they did-n’t.-- they protected him. That steer has an incredible horn lengthfor his age – he was born in 2005. He’s really, really pretty.”
A steer called Dallas FW was donated by Rich and LindaSpooner of Kennewick, Washington. “That’s the steer that traveledthe greatest distance to get here,” said Kristin.
Reata, donated by Ed Roberts, Keller, Texas, is the most recentsteer added to the cattle drive. Whelming Thunder, donated byStephen Head, Angleton, Texas, and received about the first of Au-gust, is still in training. Valentino, donated in mid-August by LarrySmith II, Glen Rose, Texas, has just been introduced into the herdpopulation.
The activity report for The Herd in 2010 shows that well over ahalf million spectators attended the cattle drives, and about 16,000students took the educational course. Add to this an unknownnumber of visitors to the Historic Stockyards area who were im-pressed by The Herd drovers in their function as docents, and it isobvious that The Fort Worth Herd is phenomenally successful asan outreach program.
While its official name is “The Fort Worth Herd,” it is really “TheHerd for Everyone Who Loves Authentic Western Heritage.”
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Heart of America Sale ResultsSubmitted by Justin Rombeck
Sale Average:$1,120 Catalog Sale$675 Commercial Sale
VOLUME BUYERS:Donny RobinsonQuentin SoanesDusty LeonardDan Huntington
August 27, 2011MArysville, Ks
Auctioneer: DAn Huntington,gresHAM, Wi
PeDigree reADer: Justin
roMbecK, HoMe, Ks
Highlights
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HIGH SELLING HEIFER: $4,000
JBR Creme BruleeConsignor: JBR Longhorns
Buyer: 5D Ranch/Dan Huntington
HIGH SELLING COW: $4,000
CV Rio’s ValentineConsignor: CedarView Ranch/Todd
& Kelli McKnight Buyer: Quentin Soanes of the UK
Each of these sellers received an ad-ditional check for $500 each for con-signing such outstanding animals.
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OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS: $3,600 – HL R EMPRESS’S PLAYERConsignor: HL Longhorn Ranch/John HeverBuyer: 7D Longhorns/Dusty Leonard
Justin Rombeck andAmanda Taylor, Home, KS.
Tom Mehlberg, Mike Thiel andDan Huntington, Gresham, WI;Greg Franks, Paradise, TX.
Mason, Ben, Matt and DanSchmitz.
Todd McKnight, Pittsburg, KS.
David and ReaganRoberts, Canton, MO.
Molly and Calia Clubb, Jaymie Feld-mann, Cedar Falls, IA.
Brian and DannyBiddinger.
Becky Rombeckand Jaci Dunoa,Home, KS.
Bruce and Dusty Leonard,Marysville, KS.
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“Lepto” is caused by spiral shaped bacteria (spiro-chetes) that affect many kinds of animals, in-
cluding humans. It is often present in wildlife populations,including rats and mice. The leptospires can survive in surfacewater, stagnant ponds, streams, or moist soil for long periodsat mild temperatures. Leptospirosis is a common cause of in-fertility, delayed breeding and early embryonic death, as wellas abortions or birth of premature and weak calves.
TRANSMISSIONThis disease is spread by discharges and secretions (espe-
cially urine) of sick and carrier animals, which often contam-inate feed and water. Some infected animals, particularly withcertain strains of lepto, appear to be healthy, yet harbor thebacteria in their kidneys and reproductive tract, shedding thebacteria in urine or reproductive fluids.
Bacteria may enter a susceptible animal via the nose,mouth or eyes by contact with contaminated feed, water orurine, or through breaks inthe skin on feet and legswhen walking through con-taminated water. Urine orcontaminated water splash-ing into the eyes of suscepti-ble animals can spread thedisease, as can breeding.Calves infected before birth (in the uterus) may shed the bac-teria. Once the leptospires enter an animal, they multiply inthe liver and migrate through the bloodstream to the kidneys;they release toxins that damage red blood cells, liver and kid-neys.
SYMPTOMSThe incubation period for leptospirosis is 3 to 7 days or
longer after coming into contact with the bacteria. The dis-ease in cattle may be mild or severe, depending on the typeencountered (there are more than 100 serotypes of leptospira,of which there are about 40 types that can cause illness, butless than 10 that have been recognized in the U.S.). Symp-toms of illness last 3 to 5 days.
The disease may be acute, with toxicblood infections causing loss of appetite, highfever, anemia, labored breathing, jaundice (yellowtinge on mucous membranes such as the gums and whites ofthe eyes), and changes in the milk if the sick animal is lactat-ing. A cow’s milk production will suddenly drop, with milkbecoming thick, yellow and sometimes blood-tinged. Sub-acute cases are milder, with intermittent fever. Sub-clinical(non-apparent) cases show very little signs of illness otherthan abortion and infertility.
Most adult cattle show very little evidence of sickness, butabout 30 percent may have one or more symptoms of acuteillness. In about 5 percent of cases the animal may die, dueto septicemia, anemia or malfunction of the liver and kidneys.Young cattle are often more severely affected than adults.After recovery from the acute period of illness, the leptospireslocalize in the kidneys and the animal continues to shed bac-teria in the urine for several months, serving as a source of in-
fection for other animals.With some types of lepto,the cow may become acarrier and shed the bacte-ria for several months oreven for life.Lepto infec-tion in a pregnant cowmay cause her to abort,
usually 1 to 3 weeks after recovering from the acute stage ofthe disease. Even if she did not appear to be sick, she mayabort. Sometimes an infected cow will give birth to a live butweak calf that dies a few days later. Abortion outbreaks fromlepto are thought to be most common in the last trimester ofgestation, but this is generally because the aborted fetuses aremost likely to be seen at that stage; a cow may abort fromlepto at any stage of gestation.
Diagnosis is not always easy in an individual animal sincethe symptoms can vary so much, but the presence of lepto ina herd can usually be detected by taking blood samples fromabout 10 percent of the animals. Whenever there’s a higherthan normal number of abortions, lepto could be a possiblecause.
Leptospirosis in CattleThere are several bacterial infections in cattle that occur worldwide, and one of themost common is leptospirosis. Illness from this type of infection is usually mild, but
this disease is economically significant because it is the most common cause of infectious abortion in cattle today.
By Heather Smith Thomas
Bacteria may enter a susceptible animal via the nose,mouth or eyes by contact with contaminated feed,water or urine, or through breaks in the skin on feetand legs when walking through contaminated water.
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August 3, 2011was arrival day forthe Autobahn SuperStakes. The Wattarena and Moncreifbuilding, home tothe Autobahn YouthTour, located on thegrounds of the WillRogers MemorialCenter in FortWorth, TX was thedestination for the154 competitors and 337 head of TexasLonghorns. Although the temperature wasover 100 degrees, the exhibitors were notdeterred and went about the business ofpreparing their animals for the big show.That evening Rodney and Patti Mahaffey
supplied Little Caesars Pizza
to the exhibitors and theirfamilies providing a welcomerelief from the heat in thebarn.
The next morning as theexhibitors prepared for show-manship, the barn was bustlingwith excitement. John Chase,owner of the Autobahn Motorcar Group,and his wife Diann had provided $140,000in scholarships for the Super Stakes and theparticipants were eager to start the show.Judge Alex Dees, Yuma AZ, had the difficulttask of judging the exhibitors in show-manship. Although extremely close, JudgeDees selected the following for 1st place in
the eight classes from the120 showmanship ex-hibitors: Junior divisionWyatt Schaper andMiriam Grace Faske, Intermediate divisionDamian Spraberry and Dalton Deckert,Teen division Barclay Brunson and SarahFaske, Senior division Hannah Faske and
Abigail Faske.After showmanship it was
time for Team Penning and Live-stock Judging, T.M. Smith pulledup with a trailer load of steers andMorgan Cook
and his crew wentabout the business of buildingthe pens and tagging steers.Thirty teams gathered on thefloor of Watt arena waitingtheir turn to test their mettleagainst the steers. Team 1posted the fastest time of 7.96 seconds andconsisted of steer whisperers Jonah Faske,Josh Boone, Emily Selman and Will Babler.
During the fast pacedTeam Penning, DavidVizza assembled the cat-tle for the Livestock Judg-ing. Judge Greg Brineyplaced the cattle for theLivestock Judging contestand after the penning the
kids went about the business of judging thecontest cattle. The first place winners by di-vision and recipients of a heifer calf wereJunior Wyatt Schaper, Intermediate TravisTilton, Teen Garrett Tanner and SeniorJacob Faske.
Friday morning brought the first day ofjudging animals. Eighty nine steers in 11classes were scheduled for Judge Dees. Alex
selected the Senior Champion L7Painted Desert, exhibitor Jacob Faske,for his Grand Champion Steer and theJunior Champion for his Reserve GrandChampion Steer SSS MW Gunny, ex-hibitor Jace Bolen. Friday afternoon’sschedule was full of opportunities towin scholarship money. The Speechcontest, Extemporaneous Essay con-test, Short Course quiz and Art con-test were all judged Friday afternoon.
The speech contest judgingpanel con-
sisting of Tom Slone, Kadee Coff-man and Dr. W. Lou Shields listened to 62speeches before making the following se-
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2011 Autobahn Super Stakes
The “All Around” exhibitors were Teen John M. Moore, Intermedi-ate Josh Vinson, Junior Reese Ryan and Senior Timothy Phillips
Jake Smith was deemed to bethe “Best in Show” in the artcompetition.
Kylen Harrell and Remington King (not pic-tured) received the Laura Harding Persever-ance Award presented by Laura Harding.
Jonah Faske exhibiting his steer.
Jake Karbowski shows off
his heifer with the help of
West Ryan.
Judge Alex Dees with Kylie Bena.
Submitted by Larry Barker
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lections for first place in the 4 age divi-sions: Junior Shyanne McClendon, In-termediate Josh Vinson, Teen KylenHarrell and Senior Casey Carpenter.Essay Judge Shelby Rhoten read the 70essays and deemed the following to bethe best; Junior Reese Ryan, Intermedi-ate Taylor Frontera, Teen Jake Vinsonand Senior Samuel Faske. The ShortCourse quiz challenged 97 exhibitorson a wide range of topics with the fol-lowing coming out on top; JuniorReese Ryan, Intermediate Josh Vinson, TeenIan Remmele and Senior Rachel Remmele.Gary Wilson judged the 48 pieces of artsubmitted by the exhibitors. Gary’s winnerswere; Junior Lexington Harris, Intermedi-ate Jarrett Kuhn, Teen Matthew Moore andSenior Jake Smith. Senior winner JakeSmith was deemed to be the “Best inShow”.
A full schedule was on tap for Sat-urday with both the females and bullsbeing evaluated by Judge Alex Dees. Deeshad the tough job of picking his Grand andReserve Grand Champion Female from 196top entries. Judge Dees selected the JuniorChampion Female SDR Carsons Cutie, ex-hibitor Dalton Deckert, as his GrandChampion Female and the Senior
Champion Charis Magnolia, exhibitor Tay-lor Frontera, for his Reserve Grand Cham-pion Female. There were 52 bulls paradedbefore Dees for the title of Grand Cham-pion. Alex chose HD Flash Point, exhibitorKeely Dennis, for Grand Champion Bullfollowed closely by Sanddollar Traverse, ex-hibitor Jordan Culpepper, for Reserve
Grand Champion Bull.Saturday, during the break
between females and bulls, sev-eral awards were presented.Laura Harding presented theLaura Harding PerseveranceAward and a
$2,500 scholarship to Kylen Harrelland Remington King. Kimble Cattle Com-pany’s hard work paid off and they receivedthe Herdsman award. The “All Around” ex-
hibitor and the accompanying $1000scholarship was awarded to the follow-ing; Junior Reese Ryan, IntermediateJosh Vinson, Teen John M. Moore andSenior Timothy Phillips. The drawingfor the EziWeigh Livestock Scale System,donated by Rusty and Julie Morgan, waswon by Patti Mahaffey and the GaryCrouch print was taken home by KevinVitek.
The 2011 Autobahn Super Stakestested the exhibitors on many levels andthey handled everything that came their
way. Of the 154 exhibitors, 79% won schol-arship money. There were 36 first time Au-tobahn exhibitors and 26 won scholarshipsor prizes. The success of the Super Stakesand Autobahn Youth Tour is because of thededicated support of John and DiannChase. Without their unwavering commit-ment to the youth of the Texas Longhornbreed, the Autobahn Youth Tour would notbe possible.
The Autobahn Classic is the first stopof the 2012 Autobahn Youth Tour. The dates for the Classic are February 16-19, 2012 and, as always, the Classicwill be held in the Watt Arena on the
grounds of Will Rogers MemorialCenter, Fort Worth, TX. ContactLarry Barker (817) 988-6110 [email protected] if youwould like to compete for the$140,000 in scholarships at theClassic. Visit AutobahnYouth-Tour.com for a complete list ofthe Super Stakes results andmore information about the
Autobahn Youth Tour.Reserve Grand Champion Female, Charis Magnolia,exhibited by Taylor Frontera.
Grand Champion Bull,HD Flash Point, exhibitedby Keely Dennis.
Grand ChampionSteer, L7Painted
Desert, exhibited byJacob Faske.
Junior Champion Female and Grand Champion Female,SDR Carsons Cutie, exhibited by Dalton Deckert.
Team Penning is always a fast paced favorite for exhibitors a
nd
spectators alike.
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Name of TLBAA Member: ________________________________________________ Membership # _______________
Name of Animal: ___________________________________________________________ TLBAA # _______________
Heifer _____ Pair _____ OCV VACCINATED Yes _____ No _____
PICTURE OF ANIMAL ________ CONSIGNMENT FEES PER LOT ($300 per head + 5% commission)_______________________
BREEDING INFORMATION
Cow Exposed to __________________________________________ From ______________ To ________________
Bull’s Name
Cow Exposed to __________________________________________ From ______________ To ________________Bull’s Name
Calf at Side Information: Sex _________________ Date Calved ________________________________
Sired by _________________________________________________________
COMMENTS
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_________________________________________________________________________________________________WAIVER/CONSENT FORM
(This form must be signed and returned in order to complete your consignment.)The TLBAA Premier Heifer Sale (TPHS) assumes no responsibility or liability for any guarantee made by the consignor. All guaranteesare strictly between the consignor (seller) and the buyer. TPHS or the Will Rogers Complex is not responsible for the health or safety ofany animal consigned to the sale. This includes loss of life, loss by theft or other perils. All consignors must comply with all the rules andregulations. The undersigned hereby agrees to conditions of the sale and agree that all guarantees are between seller and buyer.The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless TPHS, sale employees, the Will Rogers Complex, and duly authorizedrepresentatives from any and all claims, demands, causes of action or liabilities of any nature which may arise from or are in any wayrelated to The TLBAA Premier Heifer Sale. The undersigned agrees that if the buyer is unable to accept delivery because of Interstatehealth requirements, the consignor, not TPHS or its management, shall be responsible for refund or adjustment.
_______________________________________________________ __________________________Owner of Animal/Consignor’s Signature Date
THIS FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WITH COMPLETED TRANSFER FORM AND PICTURE.THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS OCTOBER 17, 2011.
P.O. Box 4430 Fort Worth, TX 76164
817-625-6241
Kim Barfield, Sales - Ext. 119 - [email protected]
Pam Galloway, Events - Ext 102 - [email protected]
January 14, 2012 ~ Will Rogers West Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
Deadline:October 17, 2011
DUE AT TIME OF CONSIGNMENT
Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America
2012 Premier Heifer Sale
TRAIL BOSS- $25,000� 12 full pages within the sponsorship pages in the
Trails magazine beginning September 2011� 1 Texas Longhorn Trails cover
(excludes July 2012, August 2012 & December 2012)
� 2 Horn Showcase Sale Consignments� 6 Horn Showcase Entries� 2 page Ranch Feature in Texas Longhorn Trails� Full page ad in Horn Showcase program book� Full page ad in Horn Showcase Catalog
MOSSY HORN- $4,500� 4 full page or 12 - 1/3 color ads within the
sponsorship pages in the Trails magazine beginning September 2011
� A full page ad in Showcase program� 3 hanging banners at the Showcase� Ranch exhibit space at the Showcase� Special recognition at all events� Special HS logo to run on all ads if desired� Name listed on all HS literature: Trails, press
releases, etc.
LEAD STEER - $3,000� 2 Full page or 6 – 1/3 color ads within the
sponsorship pages in the Trails magazine beginning September 2011
� 100 Overruns of one of the full-page ads to use as a marketing resource
� A 1/2 page ad in Showcase program� 2 hanging banners at the Showcase� Special recognition at all events� Special HS logo to run on all ads if desired� Name listed on all HS literature: Trails, press
releases, etc.
TEXAS TWISTER - $1,000� A 1/3 pg color ad within the sponsorship pages in
the Trails magazine beginning September 2011� A 1/3 page ad in the Showcase Program� A Hanging Banner at Showcase� Special recognition at all events� Name listed on all HS literature: Trails, press
releases, etc.
BRUSH POPPER - $500� A 1/6 page color ad page in the Trails magazine
beginning September 2011� A 1/4 page ad in the Showcase Program� Space for a banner� Special recognition at all events
RAWHIDER - $250� A Sale Pen color ad within sponsorship pages in
the Trails magazine beginning September 2011� A business card size ad in the Showcase Program� Special recognition at all events
DRAG RIDER - $75� A breeders guide ad size ad in the Showcase
Program� Special recognition at all events
YES! I WANT TO SPONSOR THE 2011 TLBAA HORN SHOWCASE!NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________TLBAA# ____________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ____________________________________________________________STATE __________ZIP __________________PHONE ________________________________________
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL: � TRAIL BOSS $25,000 � MOSSY HORN $4,500 � LEAD STEER $3,000
� TEXAS TWISTER $1,000 � BRUSH POPPER $500 � RAWHIDER $250 � DRAG RIDER $75
FORM OF PAYMENT: � CASH � CHECK � CREDIT CARD# ____________________________________________________________________________
CARD TYPE: VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER EXP. DATE:_______________ CID# ____________
NAME ON CARD: ______________________________________________________________________________
Mail or Fax Form to:Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of AmericaP.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164Fax: (817) 625-1388 • Phone: (817) 625-6241
For more information on these packages, contact Kim Barfield at (817) 625-6241.
SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES
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Mossy Horn Sponsors:Bernard Lankford, Weatherford, TX • Sand Hills Ranch, Mansfield, LA • Triple R Ranch, San Angelo, TX
Diamond D Ranch, Red Oak, TX • Ron & Barbara Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX
Lead Steer Sponsors:Rick Friedrich, Houston, TX
Texas Twister Sponsors:Ty Wehring, Yorktown, TX • Terri & Sherri Adcock, Lamesa, TX • Clinard Longhorn Partnership, Rockdale, TX • Joel & Shirley Lemley, Blackwell, TXDoug & Sandy Stotts, Houston, TX • Mike Crawford/Pam Watkins, Rockwall, TX • Kathy Kittler, Carlisle, AR • Mike & Kim MacLeod, Palo Pinto, TX
Eric & Anna Redeker, Alice, TX • Gary Becker, Waco, TX • South Texas Longhorn Association, Lockhart, TX
Brush Popper Sponsors:Steve & Rene Azinger, Houston, TX • Ron & Donna Garison, Doyline, LA • T.M. & Jean Smith, Boyd, TX
Texas Longhorn Breeders of the Gulf Coast Association, Houston, TX • Suzanne & William Torkildsen, Fayetteville, TX
Rawhider Sponsors:East Texas Longhorn Association, Van, TX • Texas S Longhorns, Spring, TX • Vance & Cammie Farner, Niotaze, KS • Ron Walker, Redcliff, Albert, Canada
Dr. Lee & Linda Ragains, Sallisaw, OK • Kris Peterek, Weimar, TX • Glenn E. Phipps, Santo, TX • DeSoto Town & Country, Stonewall, LACactus Rose Longhorns, Edna, TX • Ray Beadle, Los Gatos, CA • Lee & Linda Blackwell, Fredericksburg, TX • Concho Ranch, San Angelo, TX
Mark & Tammey Stuck, Sumerduck, VA
Drag Rider+ Sponsors:Ron & Kevin Asbill, Tyler, TX • Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TX • B&N Farms, Shreveport, LA • Steven Zunker & Louis Christa, Luling, TX
Drag Rider Sponsors:Jody Shaw, Prospect, TN • K&T Longhorns, Rusk, TX • Gary & Lisa Baugher, Sitka, AK • Proctor Ridge Ranch, Woodville, TX • JBR Longhorns, Home, KS
SPONSORS
Wednesday, October 12, 201112 noon – 7pm – Cattle Begin Arriving
Thursday, October 13, 20118am – 2pm – Receive Cattle3pm – 6pm –Measure Cattle
– Raffle Ticket Sale– Door Prizes– Skull Measuring Contest – Test Your Measuring Ability
– TLBAA Booth Open– Roping Contest – Purchase Chances To Rope A Steer Head
– Photo Contest4pm – AI Seminar – Gary Bowdoin4:30pm – 7pm – Cocktails & Hor d’oeuvres
Friday, October 14, 2011 8am – ??? –Measure Cattle8:30am –Raffle Ticket Sale
–Raffle–Skull Measuring Contest – Test Your Measuring Ability
–TLBAA Booth Opens–Roping Contest – Purchase Chances To Rope A Steer Head
–Silent Raffle–Gas Ticket Raffle–Branding Board – Bring Your Brand To Leave Your Mark
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9am – Lean Beef Seminar — Lean Beef Committee10am – Hired Hand Seminar — Molly Clubb11am – H.O.R.N.S. Seminar — Darlene Aldridge, DVM1pm –Miniature Demonstration & Discussion
Eric Reddiker & Julie Pack– Followed by Miniature Measuring
2 pm – Bright Futures Scholarship — Suzanne Faske2pm – 4pm – Twisty Horn Contest
Judges: Charlene Semkin, Cliff Whitfill, Wes Watson5:30pm-7:30pm – Cowtown Opry Singers & Happy Hour7pm – Banquet and Awards
Saturday, October 15, 2011 8am – 12pm – Viewing Of Sale Cattle (Sale Cattle May Be ViewedThroughout The Event. Sale Cattle Located in the Burnett/Tandy Pens)
11am – 1pm – Fall Horn Showcase Luncheon1pm – Fall Horn Showcase Sale (West Sale Arena)6pm – Cattle Released
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TREATMENTTreatment for lepto is most effective if given early in the
course of the acute disease, before serious or irreversible dam-age is done to the liver and kidneys. Treatment in later stagesof chronic infedctions can be helpful, however, to reduceshedding of bacteria and shorten the carrier stage. Antibioticsare effective; consult your veterinarian regarding choice of an-tibiotic and duration of treatment.
PREVENTIONRecovered animals are generally immune to the type of
lepto they encountered, but still susceptible to infection fromother types. There is avaccine available against5 of the most commonkinds of lepto (Lep-tospira pomona, L. grip-potyphosa L. hardjo, L.canicola and L. ictero-haemorrhagiae), givingimmunity against thesetypes for about 6months.
There is another serotype, hardjo-bovis, that is not coveredin the 5-way vaccine, but there is a specific vaccine that can begiven for this one. Unlike the other types of lepto, hardjo-bovis infects animals for a longer period of time (sometimesfor life), residing in the kidneys and reproductive tract of cat-
tle that may not show any signs of disease. These bacteria arecontinually shed in the urine or any discharges from the re-productive tract, serving as a continual source of infection inthe herd. This type of lepto can also be passed from the damto her fetus. For best protection against the various strains oflepto, calves should be vaccinated at about 4 to 6 months ofage, and cows should be vaccinated twice a year.
Leptospirosis can be introduced to a herd by purchasingan infected cow, from pigs or wildlife mingling with cattle, orrodent urine (contaminating feed or water). Even if your cowsnever come into contact with other cattle, they can get leptofrom dogs, mice, wild animals such as raccoons, skunks, foxes,deer, elk, antelope, etc. or other carrier animals urinating on
a feed ground or into awater source. Deer eat-ing with cattle, or inhaystacks can spreadlepto. Thus the bestprotection is semi-an-nual vaccination.
It also helps to limitthe access of rodentsand wildlife to cattle
feed and eliminate cattle access to surface water used by otherlivestock. Draining or fencing off swampy areas that mightharbor leptospires is another good preventative measure. In-fected or recovered bulls should never be used for breedinguntil they have been treated to reduce shedding of leptospires.
Even if your cows never come into contact with other cat-tle, they can get lepto from dogs, mice, wild animals suchas raccoons, skunks, foxes, deer, elk, antelope, etc. or othercarrier animals urinating on a feed ground or into a watersource. The best protection is semi-annual vaccination.
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To be effective, vac-cines must be properlystored and handled. Dr.Matt Miesner, AssistantProfessor, Clinical Ag
Practices, Kansas State University Veterinary Teaching Hospitalsays that whenever we have a disease outbreak in a herd or an in-crease in problems we always wonder what happened. “Youwonder if it might be caused by exposure to a serious diseasechallenge, or due to stress, poor nutrition, individual variation invaccine response, but we also have to look at whether the vac-cine was properly handled--and this can often be the easiest thingto fix,” he says.
Vaccines can certainly be ruined by improper stor-age and handling. “The important thing about
storage is that vaccines need to be kept coldand dark—from the place you purchasethem from, through transport to yourplace, and until they are used. Evenwhen taking them from the refrigerator
in your house to the chute, and at thechute, they need to be kept cold and dark.
You also need to know how the vaccine wasstored before you got it, so it helps to pur-chase from reputable sources,” says Miesner.
Try to keep the vials cool and out of directsunlight when you take them out of the coolerto fill your syringes. Keep a lid on the cooler,
and place it somewhere in the shade. “If some-thing happens to delay your work—as when cattle
break out and everyone takes off to go gather themagain—don’t just put your syringe down on a barrel and
forget about it. Even a short time sitting out in the sun can in-activate a modified-live virus vaccine,” he says. If you have adelay, put the syringe into your cooler. Have a lid on the coolerto keep out sunlight and dust.
“I’ve seen some handy set-ups where producers have coolerswith holes in them, almost like little holsters for the syringe bar-rels—and ice bags inside the coolers--where you can stick the sy-ringe into those holes and the barrel fits all the way in (with onlythe handle sticking out),” he says. This can keep the contents ofthe syringe cool and out of the sun whenever you aren’t using it,without having to continually open the lid of the cooler. All youhave to do is grab the handle of the syringe.
Keep your vaccine cool in hot weather, and protect it fromfreezing in cold weather. “A good insulated container shouldhopefully keep the vaccine at proper temperature. If you set thesyringe down (instead of putting it back in the cooler) while youdo something else, and it freezes, this will also damage the vac-cine. Just thawing it out won’t resolve the problem because thefreeze-thaw process will be detrimental.” If the needle freezes upbetween animals, you can have a jar of warm water to stick theneedle into, but you don’t want the vaccine itself to be continu-ally freezing and thawing.
“Always use a new, sterile needle for refilling your syringes.You don’t want to put a dirty needle into a new bottle, especiallywhen mixing up a modified-live vaccine. The product should al-ways be going out the needle, and nothing coming back throughunless it’s a new needle, or it will contaminate the contents ofyour syringe.”
When using modified-live vaccines that have to be reconsti-tuted (adding the sterile fluid to the dried vaccine), only mix upthe amount that you know you will be using up within an hour.
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“Producers or feedlot crews who are working a lot of cattle mightuse several bottles of vaccine at a time, but you don’t want to mixthem all up at once. Cow-calf producers, especially, if they areworking cows and palpating as well as vaccinating (and maybetaking time to do some dehorning or looking at eyes or teeth)may take longer. It’s wise to buy the vaccine in smaller bottles,so you can use up each one within that hour window. If it’smixed for too long, it can lose effectiveness,” says Miesner.
In many situations, using 10-dose vials might be preferableto 50-dose vials. Even though it might be cheaper per dose in thelarger size, this won’t save any money if the vaccine is worthlessby the time you are using the last portion of that big bottle.
If you are giving more than one vaccine, it’s also important tomake sure you don’t grab the wrong syringe when refilling them.“It’s wise to either color-code the syringes with tape or label themin some way. If you were to draw another kind of vaccine into thewrong syringe, it couldinactivate that wholeload. Mixing vaccinesprobably won’t causeadverse reactions in thecattle, but can certainlymake the vaccine lesseffective,” he explains.
Putting a modi-fied-live virus vaccineinto a syringe that pre-viously held your 8-way clostridial killedvaccine could inacti-vate the modified-livevirus vaccine. “Evenworse would be tograb a syringe thatyou’d used for giving an antibiotic, and loading it with vaccine.Things sometimes get crazy when you’re in a hurry or distractedby a problem, and I’ve seen some things like that happen. Thesad thing is, a person often doesn’t realize it until it’s alreadydone,” he says.
“The person in charge of the operation usually understandsall these things about proper storage and handling, but it’s im-portant that everyone on the crew also knows how important thisis,” says Miesner. Things can go wrong and when that happens,the crisis become the most urgent priority in everyone’s mind,but they should always keep in the back of their mind the im-portance of taking proper care of the vaccine.
Always read the labels of the vaccines you are about to use.“Look at expiration dates, injection dose, route of administration,whether it needs to be boostered later, etc. Sometimes the com-pany might change the volume of the dose (several vaccines haveswitched from 5 cc to 2 cc, for instance) and route,” he explains.
Some of the previous intramuscular vaccines are now given sub-cutaneously. “Fewer vaccines are given IM, but you should alwaysread the label, to make sure, and to know where it’s supposed to go.Some vaccines, depending on what is in them—whether it’s just alepto vaccine or includes a respiratory vaccine as well, for instance—may be a different volume. Knowing what the dosage should be,and making sure you have the syringe adjusted properly for thatdose, is very important. That particular vaccine may not be thesame volume/dose as it was last year,” he says.
Many of the changes have occurred to try to comply with BQArequirements—to reduce tissue damage and reactions--givingsmaller doses, and giving the product subcutaneously rather than
IM. “If you are only vaccinating a few animals, it pays to usesmall, individual dose syringes. Measuring out 2 cc in a 10-dosesyringe or even a 10 cc syringe is never as accurate. With the smallsyringe, you know you have accurate dosing, and can also use anew, sterile needle for each animal,” says Miesner. That way youcan be sure to draw out an accurate dose with a new, clean nee-dle, and eliminate the spread of blood-borne disease between an-imals, nor causing a problem with use of a dirty needle.
“It’s also good to periodically inspect your equipment. Syringesshould be cleaned and inspected before each use, to make sure theyare working properly and calibrated correctly for the vaccine you’llbe using. For cleaning, I always recommend just boiling water (nodisinfectants—since those may leave a little residue that can inacti-vate a modified-live vaccine). Any kind of soap will also leave afilm on the surfaces, even if you can’t see it. Plain hot water is best,”he says.
“Even if you don’ttotally inactivate thevaccine, a residue mightreduce its effectiveness.Some animals aren’tgoing to respond to vac-cination anyway, underthe best circumstances.If you administer adamaged vaccine, an-other percentage of theherd will not developimmunity. In bad situ-ations we may find thatpossibly 20 to 30% ofthe animals we stuck aneedle into didn’t re-spond. Now, not only
do we have herdmates that are more susceptible to disease, butthey may amplify some disease pathogens, presenting a greaterchallenge to the rest of the herd. So you are really going to reducethe over-all effectiveness of the vaccine if it’s compromised in anyway,” he explains.
Sometimes a syringe doesn’t work smoothly and people wantto lubricate the plunger. “The best thing to lubricate it with isjust the first vaccine you pull into it, using it to lubricate things,rather than using any foreign material.” You can also buy newrubber stoppers for the older guns that start to stick. It’s alwaysa good idea to keep a supply of extra parts.
“When you put the syringes back together you can make surethey are calibrated properly. When cleaning, squirt various setvolumes of hot water into smaller syringes and check the accuracyof multi-dose syringes. Sometimes the calibrations can be off,and adjustments need to be made.”
It’s also good to keep checking the syringes while you areworking the cattle. “Sometimes you get through and have anextra dose or two (or run out too soon) and wonder why. Makesure you are actually giving a 2 cc dose, for instance. Some sy-ringes may start leaking, and some of the plastic syringes maycrack,” he says.
It’s wise to have some extra syringes and spare parts at thechute, to replace something in an emergency, so you can keep ongoing. “Most producers have done this long enough that theyknow what they might need, and can have it there at the chute ina tackle box.”
Courtesy of The Gilroy Dispatch; Writtenby Blair Tellers; Photo courtesy of LoraSchraft, Staff Photographer
Glossy hides rippling with brindle stripes,handsome faces splashed with freckles, dra-matic eyebrows to rival Elizabeth Taylor, eye-lids draped in feathery lashes and highlight-ed by lines of color.
They're beauty queens, all right. Bovine beauty queens. “To me, you can't find six prettier cows
than the ones you're looking at right now,”says Ray Beadle.
He waves his hand at an attractive group ofcows, lounging in a 350-acre pasture in SanBenito County.
Unflinching, the lovely livestock stare backinquisitively like big, docile dogs.
Beadle adds, “That is, if you're into cows.”Reared in the concrete streetscapes of Los
Angeles, the now 71-year-old TexasLonghorn breeder became smitten withWestern nostalgia at a young age. Admiringhis cowboy uncles from the Midwest, anadolescent Beadle practiced roping on firehydrants.
Now tending to 50 cows, 20 heifers andfour bulls, the white-haired rancher is aneclectic form of bovine enthusiast.
“I treat him with respect,” says Beadle, eye-balling a 1,600-pound male namedSwampbuck from the opposite side of abarbed wire fence.
Taunted by a fetching female in heat, the 3-year-old bull sporting 65-inch horns flappedhis upper lip, making unsuccessful passes ata looker named Picasso.
“He's like a 16-year-old kid with a six packof beer and his mother's car for the first timeon a Friday night. You don't turn your backon him, because he's full of it,” says Beadle.
Representing the California, Hawaii andNevada chapters of the Texas LonghornBreeders Association of America founded in1964, Beadle attends meetings and votes onthe direction of the TLBAA, for which he sitson the board of directors. The organizationstrives to protect the Longhorn's “uniqueheritage;” promoting the national legacy of abreed once considered more endangeredthan the buffalo in 1933.
Of the 80 Californian ranchers belongingto the association, Beadle says about 20“extremely active” breeders keep herds ofmore than 20 to 25 Longhorns. BetweenMorgan Hill, Gilroy and San Benito county,a number of residents maintain anywherebetween 10 to 15 Longhorns for hobby orsporting purposes such as team roping, hesays. In terms of raising registered Longhornsfor pedigree and showmanship, however,Beadle’s herd is the largest out of half adozen ranchers in the South Santa Clara andSan Benito counties.
Although he “never saw it going this far,”Beadle’s become something of a paternalcow shepherd since purchasing sixLonghorns 15 years ago in Texas. He worksin Gilroy, lives in Los Gatos and drives to
Hollister five days a week to visit his cud-chewing family.
“Look at them come like that. Do mostkids obey you like that?” he says, twistingaround in the front seat of his white SUV, or,“traveling office,” and peering out the driver’swindow.
Anticipating food, the bulky creaturesbroke into a brisk trot as they pursuedBeadle's vehicle on an overcast weekdaymorning.
Classified as registered Butler TexasLonghorns, the dapper-looking herddescends from one of seven pure bloodlinesoriginating in the early 1900s in Texas. Thelivestock roams the bucolic heart of RanchoSan Justo, situated on the western border ofthe San Juan Oaks Golf Club in Hollister.
“If they got out on that golf course, itwould be the end of Ray Beadle,” he jokes.
Solid-colored calves are sold primarily asroping cattle. Beadle’s secondary market ismeat, although he says longhorn beef is lessfatty and not a substantial commodity in thefood industry.
Raising longhorns isn’t so much of a mon-eymaking venture. Rather, Beadle's uncom-mon hobby is fueled largely by enthusiasmfor breeding stunning livestock with “curbappeal.” He says ranchers, doctors or lawyerswho “just want something fancier grazing intheir front yard,” often purchase his animalsas living landscape ornaments. This includeslocals with two to 10 acres who opt for anattractive form of weed abatement.
“Then one thing leads to another, they geta bull and pretty soon they got a calf andthen they’re in the business,” he jokes.
Beadle says he's paid up to $19,000 for onecow (which was purchased with partnersMalcolm & Connie Goodman for an embryoprogram), sold others for high dollaramounts and estimates his prettiest cow,Kim, is worth the most in his current herd.
It’s an arresting price tag for a four-leggedlawn mower, but the attractive beasts -Beadle's, in particular, with their grandiosehead accessories and shiny coats sprayed inbrilliant fans of patterns - merit a double-take. Longhorns make the iconic Jersey cowlook blasé.
“Some people call them art,” said Beadle,indicating to a speckled female named“M&M.”
“You won't see faces like this any otherplace.”
Standing amid his flock of lumberingfriends in the middle of a field, the scene isreminiscent of a man feeding ducks in thepark as Beadle tosses green alfalfa cubes tocows clamoring for treats. It’s rather miracu-lous he leaves unscathed, considering hislarge pets have 65-inch horns weighing 40 to50 lbs sprouting from their heads.
As the animals rove in close proximity, thecollision of horns brushing against hornsemits a soft percussion of click, click, clicks.
“Hey!” yells Beadle as a scraping noiseerupts in the background.
A cow was scratchingits head on the grill of his car.
He calls most out by name: “Bit-O-Honey,”“Maybelline,” “Painted Girl,” “M'mm M'mmGood.”
Of the last cow mentioned, “she's sofriendly, she'll crawl up in the car with me.”
The females - called heifers if they're neverbeen bred; cows if they have - are in heatevery 20 days. Beadle puts the bulls andfemales in one pasture to mingle startingSept. 15, resulting in a a crop of cute calves 9months later.
“It's like an Easter egg hunt,” he says, scan-ning the yellow landscape for fuzzy babyheads poking out from the grass. “You neverknow what color they're going to be.”
As his herd grows, so does Beadle's knowl-edge and interest in local ranching culture.
“There's a lotta history in this area. “It's notjust the cattle,” he said, pulling out a faded,dog-eared book titled “East of the Gabilans.”
According to its text, the 34,615-acre SanJusto Ranch was purchased by two families –the Flints and Bixbys – in 1855 fromFrancisco Pacheco for $25,000. By pre-arrangement, the families sold half of theranch to Colonel Hollister, who in turn soldhis portion to the San Justo HomesteadAssociation for the town of Hollister.
While cattle ranching on California’s cen-tral coast dates back to mission times, Beadlechannels what local Hollister rancher AllanRenz calls “a rapidly disappearing lifestyle.”According to the 2010 crop reports for SanBenito and Santa Clara Counties, the tworegions had a combined 45,062 head of cat-tle with a production value of $20,274,000.The Santa Clara County Farm Bureau esti-mates 300 ranches operate today.
Between his wife, four daughters and fivegrandchildren, Beadle is the lone rangerintrigued with Longhorns and their link toAmerican history.
“None of my family has an interest in this,”he says. “It's amazing.”
When asked to summarize the draw of rais-ing Longhorns, a pastime he replies, “Whydo some people snow ski? Why do somepeople have Pekinese dogs for pets? Or GreatDanes? I'm just a kid that grew up in LosAngeles, who likes this way of life.”
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Johnson Family AdditionCohen Jay Emch was born on August 1,2011. He weighed 6 lbs. and 9 oz. and was18 inches long. We congratulate grandpar-ents Ed & Sheryl Johnson, Molalla, OR, par-ents David & Heidi Emch of Canby, OR andbig brother Brennen on the newest addition
to their family!
Courtesy of TRAVELHOST of Dallas/Fort WorthThe Texas Longhorn and the American cowboy are two of the most
enduring symbols of the Old West. They’re a big reason why Fort Worthearned the nickname “Cowtown” and they formed the core of the great cat-tle drives of the late nineteenth century. The romance and mystique ofcowboys and cattle drives can be seen every day with the Fort Worth Herd –16 Texas Longhorns driven by genuine Texas cowhands throughout theheart of the Stockyards National Historic District – offering an unforget-table glimpse into the past. “We are ambassadors for the City of Fort Worth and its’ authentic
Western heritage,” said Kristin Jaworski, Trail Boss for the Fort Worth Herd.“Our job is to educate visitors from around the world about the importance of the cattle drives to Fort Worth. We enjoy showcasing these majes-tic creatures and representing our City every day.”The Fort Worth Herd has become the single most recognizable symbol of the City of Fort Worth, and is literally irreplaceable as an icon of
Fort Worth’s rich history and extraordinary present. Created in 1999 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Fort Worth, the Herd features onesteer for every decade since the City’s founding. Since the inaugural cattle drive on June 12, 1999, the drovers have driven the Herd along EastExchange Avenue twice every day – at 11:30a.m. and 4pm. – weather permitting.All of the clothing and gear is authentic to what the drovers would have worn during the cattle drives of the 1800s. Visitors can also see the
Herd between the cattle drives at the observation area behind the Livestock Exchange Building. In addition to the twice-daily cattle drives, The Herd offers educational programs and opportunities for visitors of all ages. The programs are
represented by cowboys and cowgirls as a fun and educational demonstration about the tools, equipment and techniques uses during the cat-tle drive era of the late 1800s. The historical presentation depicts the impact made by the drovers, horses, and cattle on the Texas economy andculture of the period. The Herd is also available, by reservation, for appearances at corporate events and conferences.
The Fort Worth Herd: Twice Daily Cattle DriveCelebrates City’s Authentic Western Heritage
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Submitted by Star Creek RanchDarlene Aldridge, DVM and John Parmley of
Star Creek Ranch had the honor of hosting visi-tors from as far away as Cumberland, Maryland.Bill Robertson of Pearland, TX called to say heand his wife, Wendy, had out of town guests thathad never seen a Texas Longhorn except in pic-tures and wondered about the possibility of atour of Star Creek Ranch. We are always delight-ed to have guests and show off our wonderfulTexas Longhorns so we invited them out. Theygot to meet a few animals up close and person-al, including Stars Reign of Stars, a gentle calfthat loves to be petted, and StarbaseCommander, our awesome bull, who alwayscomes to the Ranger to have his head and hornsscratched. They were all surprised with the calmand gentle nature of the cattle. Our guests had awonderful time and were thrilled with the tourof the Texas Longhorns.Pictured from left to right: Dave and Elaine
Kamauf of Cumberland, Maryland and Wendyand Bill Robertson of Pearland, Texas.
Star Creek Ranch Vistors Famous Named LonghornWins During California
State FairChristina DeMaria and her Longhorn cattlemade their mark on their local KCRA newsstation. Christina had named herLonghorn heifer “XC Deirdre Fitzpatrick”after a local news anchor. Four days beforethe California State Fair, Christina contact-ed the new station about the famous heifercompeting during the event. The newanchor followed their journey from theranch to the fairgrounds. Not only didChristina and XC Deirdre Fitzpatrick comehome with media cover, but also a champi-onship during the California State Fair. Thelinks to the story are listed below:http://www.kcra.com/video/28705645/detail.htmhttp://www.kcra.com/video/28726926/detail.htmhttp://www.kcra.com/video/28712393/detail.html
Billingsley Receives Degree From Texas Christian UniversityOn August 5, 2008, former TLBAA E-
Trails coordinator and Trails writerAntoinette Vega Billingsley graduated with aBachelor of Science degree in nursing fromTexas Christian University in Fort Worth. Shecompleted the university’s 15-month acceler-ated nursing program offered to people whohold a previous bachelor’s degree. She earnedher first bachelor’s degree in 2003 in journal-ism and Spanish. Billingsley, whose in-lawsare Longhorn breeders and TLBAA members,plans to work in the DFW area.
John Billingsley. Antoinette Vega Billingsley, DollyHudgins, Cay Billingsley, and Beth Billingsley.
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Friday, November 11, 20118:00-10:00 pm Reception (Food, Drinks, Band)
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(For Those Who Didn’t At Reception)
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1:15 pm Meet Back 1:30 pm ITLA Speaker2:00 pm Conference Speakers5:15 pm Panel Discussion 15: 45 pm Panel Discussion 27:30 pm Dinner
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Some of the most experienced producers and breeders will be presenting information to help all
ranchers to build an improved program. The speakers come from a cross section of Texas
Longhorn breeders and others in the cattle industry - Craig Perez, Jim Rombeck, Lana High-
tower, Darlene Aldridge D VM, Molly Clubb, Amy Jo Pilmer,D VM, Felix Serna, Sexing
Technologies Representative, Russell Hooks, Robert Richey, Justin Rombeck & Roger Hutton,
I TLA President to name a few!!
Topics to include: feed/nutrition; judging/show issues; herd sire selection; animal health issues; reading pedigrees; herdmanagement; marketing; internet marking; developing crossbred market potentials; lean beef program; breed characteristics;artificial insemination; panel discussions. For TLBT members: Livestock pens and animals available for hands on livestockdemonstrations and judging participation. A whole day devoted to planning successful strategies for the show ring, buildinga future for an animal retired from the show circuit, and an opportunity to learn from some of the best judges in the breed.
For more information or registration forms: www.rockinalonghorns.comRockin A Longhorns, 408 Moore Street, Ingram, Texas 78025
(979) 575-9998 or (830) 367-5813 • [email protected]
Topics to include: feed/nutrition; judging/show issues; herd sire selection; animal health issues; reading pedigrees; herdmanagement; marketing; internet marking; developing crossbred market potentials; lean beef program; breed characteristics;artificial insemination; panel discussions. For TLBT members: Livestock pens and animals available for hands on livestockdemonstrations and judging participation. A whole day devoted to planning successful strategies for the show ring, buildinga future for an animal retired from the show circuit, and an opportunity to learn from some of the best judges in the breed.
Some of the most experienced producers and breeders will be presenting information to help all
ranchers to build an improved program. The speakers come from a cross section of Texas
Longhorn breeders and others in the cattle industry - Craig Perez, Jim Rombeck, Lana High-
tower, Darlene Aldridge D VM, Molly Clubb, Amy Jo Pilmer,D VM, Felix Serna, Sexing
Technologies Representative, Russell Hooks, Robert Richey, Justin Rombeck & Roger Hutton,
I TLA President to name a few!!
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Since August 1, 2007 over 3333 applications for membership to the TLBAA have been submitted. We would like to say, “WELCOME!” to each of you. Youare in great company as you join the over 4,700 members that share the same passion as you…the Texas Longhorn. We are always mindful of our purpose,“to protect the unique heritage of the Texas Longhorn, to preserve the purity of the breed, and to promote Texas Longhorns as a distinct breed whileencouraging its future through promotion, education and research.” At the TLBAA we have many established services to honor this purpose. Whether it isour registration department, special events such as shows and sales throughout the year or our award winning publication the Texas Longhorn Trails, we arehere to serve you, our valued member. Once again WELCOME we hope to see you all soon!
Gary & Diane Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXSuzanne & William H. Torkildsen, M.D . . . TXAaron Meyerhoff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXScott & Denita Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXNick Noyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDBob Schmidtke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXJoel & Marge Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NMIvan L Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MOMarcus J Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXMacKinlie Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXLarry Don Graves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXJames Edenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VATim McDougall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Lutt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NERandy and Camille Buckner . . . . . . . . . . . ALMark Allen Harden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WATaryn K Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAJohn & Connie Hamlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXTriple W Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXForesee Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAYarborough and King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXPhilip Nauret. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXDon & Betty Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXDavis Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXBrian M. Vidosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXClint W. Coleman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXDuane Jamerman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WYStuart E Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VAAlex W. Vidosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXErin Jeanne Blanchard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAKenneth & Sandy Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXBill Duncan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKMatt & Rachel Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MNA Bar P Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXBarbara Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXBack-N-Forth Longhorns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXQuinn & Teri Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXCarter Hooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXHeath Herman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TNMarie Crain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXDos Arrows Longhorns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXMarty & Hollie Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXJane Copeland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXColton Phillips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXEmily Ingram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FL
Chance Kearney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAKobe Mosser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXMarie E Davis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AZJordan Mosser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXChad Birdwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXBrian & Tasha Olds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXJerry H. Hodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXJames R. Weed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXCarson Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXGary C. Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXSydney Jo Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXMark & Lisa Cummings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXCoolamon Grazing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . NSWJohn Beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXHired Hand Software, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . IAMichele Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXBypass Trust uta Mickey & Donnie Geron . TXTerry Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXTerry and Sherri Adcock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXFrank & Eddie McKinney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXDarlene Mears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXRiley Clinard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXFred King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KYMax & Monte Sue Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXSteve & Rhonda McIntosh . . . . . . . . . . . . OKWade & Lyn Lancaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXMCA Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXSusan Burton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXKenn & Robbin Swann. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXLead Hill Longhorns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARTony & Shirley Sisneros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NMBettina & Travis Mathis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXKennedy Kropp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKKimble Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXWilliam Mc Cutchan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEHacienda PBT, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXUpton Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAPaul Tittor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXBrenda Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXWilliam Burton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXTravis Cole Booth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMegan Ashley Stine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VARaymond, Teri & Brandt Taylor . . . . . . . . . TXDarlene Parsons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NMTanner Brett Wilmeth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MS
Gay Lazarine Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXCastle Rock Longhorns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXShelby Johnston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXJacob Sylvie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXJoe Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXPatrick Mathis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXDalli Anders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEWallace Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXClarence L. Jr. & Bilita Merritt . . . . . . . . . . TXEleanore M. Kobetz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VAWalton Ballew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXJude Verret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LALane Tyler McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXAbigail Bliss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXAlexis (Lexi) Andersen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXLacie Jeffrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXScott McDowell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAPreston Rosebrock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXJames Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXEytcheson Ranches, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX5 G Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXPaul H. Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXKalli Winters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXCap Rock Gap Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXRonald L. Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VAWill Doolittle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KSJacob Doolittle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KSRon & Sally Bates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXJoe Muse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKDavid & Robyn Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NSWMartha Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARick & Lynne Stauffer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FLCarson Jenkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXJoseph Kast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXBraylin Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXNevaeh Bray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXRichard & Marybeth Braun . . . . . . . . . . . . TXDiamond K Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXJim & Sarah Stone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXHannah Watkins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXStark Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXLane Visser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAHoward & Tammy Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . TXColt Cantrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX5C River Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TXJennifer Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX
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Carol CarlsonA memorial service was held August 31, 2011
at the Edmond, OK Campus of LifeChurch.TVfor Carol Carlson.Carol Jean Carlson, born on August 10, 1944
in Wichita, KS, passed away on August 29, 2011at her home in Oklahoma City, OK. Carol wasthe daughter of Fred Albert Carlson & BettyJean (Perry) Carlson. She is survived by her sis-ter Debbie and husband Jim Glover; their chil-dren: Kristen Glover Galyean & Jared EdwinGlover. Carol was well known in Oklahoma and
Texas for her love and knowledge of Longhorncattle; building her own herd in 1995. She op-erated CC Land & Cattle Co. as well as A-1 &Able Bonding Co. of OKC.In addition to her love of cattle, she rescued
multiple dogs of various breeds & sizesthroughout the years. Carol’s first insurance sales job was with
Modern Woodmen of America, later becom-ing brokerage manager for the Hornbeck-Robinson Transamerica Agency. During a oneyear stint with a moving company she met theowners of a bonding business which she laterpurchased as A-1 & Able Bonding Co in 1989and remained a leader in the bonding businessfor 21 years.Carol was a lifetime member of the Texas
Longhorn Marketing Alliance and active mem-ber of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Associationof America. She enjoyed showing, buying andselling Longhorns, “her babies”, at many Long-horn championships and events. Carol will be remembered as a savvy busi-
nesswoman, a true dog lover, a Longhorn cat-tle advocate and a hard-working, vibrantpersonality. She will be greatly missed bymany.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in
her name to the: Free To Live Animal Sanctu-ary, P.O. Box 5884, Edmond, OK 73083 or tothe Oklahoma Humane Society, 9300 N. MayAve., Suite 400-281, Oklahoma City, OK73120.
IN MEMORIAMDaniel "Pat"
GallagherDaniel "Pat" Gal-
lagher, 85, was bornin Inman, NE, anddied Wednesday, July27, 2011, in his homein San Luis Obispo,CA.He attended and
graduated from O'Neill Nebraska High Schooland was a World War II veteran. After he wasdischarged from the U.S. Army, he move to SanBernardino, CA, and attended junior college.It was there he met and married Erma Har-
lacher in 1949. They have been residents inSan Luis since 1961, and Pat worked as a Cor-rectional Sergeant at the California Men'sColony from 1961 to 1985.One of his passions was raising Longhorn
cattle, which he did for the past 30 years. Hecould usually be found with a pitchfork and atruck bed full of hay, surrounded by his cattleat the property in Paso. He was a member ofthe Texas Longhorn Breeders Association ofAmerica.Pat was an active member of the Catholic
Church At Mission San Luis Obispo.Pat is survived by his wife of 60 plus years,
Erma Gallagher; two children: John, his wifeLynn and two grandchildren Reilly Marie andCaden Patrick; and Kathy Knapp and her hus-band, Paul Knapp.Memorial donation in memory of Pat may
be made to your favorite charity.
William Henson BrownWilliam Henson
Brown, 19, of Ruffin,NC passed away onSaturday, August 6,2011, due to a fataltruck accident.Funeral services wereheld on Tuesday, Au-gust 9, 2011 at RuffinStacy Baptist Churchwith Rev. Michael Tillman officiating.William was born in Gwinnett County,
Georgia to Barbara Troxler Brown and the lateDavid Patrick Brown who died last Februarydue to cancer. Will was employed by NortexCattle, served as a Boy Scout and was a mem-ber of Ruffin Stacy Baptist Church.When his father passed away in February
2010, Will stepped up as he took care of thecattle, farm and family. He is survived by hismother, Barbara Troxler Brown; his sister: Jen-nifer Brown Gantt and husband Jon D. Gantt;his brother: Benjamin Don Brown; grand-mother: Elsa Garrity Troxler; aunts: Kay Brownand Jean Learly; uncles: Larry Brown and wife,Linda Brown and John Stupak and girlfriendKamryn Chapmon and many other lovingfamily members and friends.
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CALLING FORNOMINATIONSFOR AWARDS!All members of the TLBAA are encouraged to send nominations by email [email protected].
Nominations should be in written format with reasons on how/why the individualnominated fulfills the criteriaof the award. All nominees areto be active TLBAA members,
in good standing.
Email nominations [email protected].
If unable to email, you may faxor mail to the TLBAA office andit will be forwarded to the
Awards Committee.
Polish your boots and grab your hat, then head to FortWorth from January 13-17 for a TLBAA event extravaganza,filled with exciting Texas Longhorn fun. Events begin Fridaywith the TLBAA Annual General Membership Meeting, 10:00AM, Radisson Hotel Fossil Creek, Fort Worth, TX.
Not much time for rest, because you’ll want to get upearly on Saturday and make your way to Will Rogers Com-plex to get a first look at some of the finest heifers in theLonghorn industry that were selected for the TLBAA PremierHeifer Sale. Get your seat saver and bid number, becauseyou’re going to want a good view and a chance to bid onthese outstanding Longhorn heifers.
No need to go home yet, Longhorns will be showing offat the Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo at the WillRogers Complex. The Longhorn Show begins on January 16with the Youth Show and resumes the next day, January 17for Open Show.
There’s only one place for a Longhorn lover to be in Jan-uary and that’s Fort Worth! (See Save the Date calendar onpage 52 for specific times on all events.)
Make plans to attend…The 2012 TLBAA
General Membership Meeting, Premier Heifer Sale and
Fort Worth Livestock Show Events
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TEXAS CATTLE
TRICHOMONIASAS
REGULATIONS
Texas Animal HealthCommission (TAHC)
http://www.tahc.state.tx.us
August 6, 2011WEST, TX
AUCTIONEER: BRIAN UPTMORE,WEST, TX
COMMENTATOR: GARY BOWDOIN
SALE MANAGEMENT: TLBAA SALESMANAGEMENT DIVISION
Photos by Laura StandleyTLBAA Treasurer Gary Bowdoin and parents, Sue& Frank Bowdoin, Crawford, TX.
Best at West Membership Sale
Dr. Tim Roddam,Ben Wheeler, TX.
Richard and LisShea, MountainHome, TX withTed Uptmore,West, TX.
Matt Vanek,Clarence
Harabis andDaniel Harabis,
Victoria, TX.
Jim and Pam Young, Graford, TX.
Barry Chin,Del Valle, TXwith TLBAA’sKim Barfield.
Glenn Phipps,Santo, TX andKim Barfield.
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PRE-CATALOG CONSIGNMENT FORM
Name of TLBAA Member: __________________________________ TLBAA# ______________
Name of Animal: __________________________________________ TLBAA# ______________
_____ Heifer _____ Cow _____ Pair _____ Bull _____ Steer
BREEDING INFORMATION
Cow Exposed To ________________________________ From __________ To____________
Cow Exposed To ________________________________ From __________ To____________
Calf at Side Information: Sex ________________ Date Calved______________
Sired by ________________________________________________
COMMENTS________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
WAIVER/CONSENT FORM(This form must be signed and returned in order to complete your consignment)
The Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA) assumes no responsibility for any guaranteemade by the consignor. All guarantees are strictly between the consignor (seller) and the buyer. The TLBAA orthe auction venue is not responsible for the health or safety of any animal consigned to the sale. This includes lossof life, loss by theft or other perils. All consignors must comply with the rules and regulations. The undersignedhereby agrees to conditions of the sale and agrees that all guarantees are between seller and buyer.
The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the TLBAA, sale employees, the auctionvenue, and duly authorized representatives from any and all claims, demands, causes of action or liabilities of anynature which may arise from or in any way relate to the sale. The undersigned agrees that if the buyer is unableto accept delivery because of Interstate health requirements, the consignor, not the TLBAA or its management,shall be responsible for refund or adjustment.
_______________________________________________ ____________________________Owner of Animal/Consignor’s Signature Date
THIS FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WITH COMPLETED TRANSFER FORM.
SPONSORED BY THE TEXAS LONGHORN BREEDERS ASSOC IAT ION OF AMER ICA
MANAGED BY THE TEXAS LONGHORN BREEDERS ASSOC IAT ION OF AMER ICA SALES MANAGEMENT D IV IS ION
PICTURE OF ANIMAL _____________
CONSIGNMENT FEES _____________$100.00 plus 5% ($50.00 Up Front for Pre-print Catalog)
OCV VACCINATED_______________
Bull’s Name
Bull’s Name
ARK-LA-TEX Dave Overdorf, President • (936) 637-9277At the end of July the Ark-La-Tex members got together for a Princess Party fund raiser. We each entered pictures of our best heifers and asked
three people to judge them to find the best heifer to represent the Ark-La-Tex Affiliate in the TLBAA's Affiliate Princess Competition. This year'sheifer was chosen and will compete against other affiliate heifers throughout the US, Canada and Australia. Look for it in this issue of the TRAILSmagazine.
Every year, the Ark-La-Tex affiliate hosts a fall show. At the show, youth members are put in a drawing for a donation calf. The youth mem-bers who win calves need to keep records of the money spent raising each calf, and they are also required to send a letter every couple of monthsto the people who donated their particular calf. This teaches the young people to be aware of the money spent, record keeping and it also givesthem a chance to meet adults who love the Longhorns as much as the kids do. The Autobahn Youth Tour was held in early August and several ofthe calves that were donated were there including: Johnny Horton BCB shown by Tracey Weldon, SH Gold Rush Rodeo shown by Cortney Petrich,SH Freeway Ten 5/10 shown by Hunter Winkel, SH Dark Superior 6/10 shown by Allyn Ryan, SH Rattlesnake T-bone 15 shown by Caleb Phillips,SS Tex Ritter shown by Kelsey DeLaCruz and Mc Lintock shown by West Ryan. We are so proud of you kids, keep up the good work, and we lookforward to seeing you this fall.
North Texas Longhorn Breeders Association Kevin Rooker,, President (817) 692-7843 • [email protected] Big ‘Ol Thank You once again goes out to John and Dianne Chase for sponsoring another excellent Superstakes. Also, to Larry Barker for
a job well done! Congratulations to all NTLBA Youth who participated in the Autobahn Motorcar Group YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP TOUR! A spe-cial WooHoo to the following:Kylie Bena- 3rd in team penning; Keely Dennis- 4th speech, 2nd essay; Tanner Hudson- 4th team penning; Tara Moore- 4th showmanship;
Rachel Remmele- 2nd team penning, 1st quiz; Ian Remmele- 1st quiz; Carson Tucker- 4th team penning; Wesley Meadows- 3rd quiz; Jake Vinson-1st essay; Josh Vinson- 1st speech, 2nd team penning, 1st quiz and Intermediate “All Around”; Haley Horne- 4th showmanship, 4th team pen-ning; Madison Horne- 2nd essayMark your calendars for the North Texas General Membership Meeting and Field Day to be held October 29, 2011 at the Tabor Ranch in
Jacksboro. The 2011 Holiday Longhorn Extravaganza hosted by the Wise County Youth Project group, will be held December 2 & 3 at the DecaturFairgrounds. Contact any Wise County Youth or Tina Cook for additional information. Entry deadline will be November 22, 2011.Just a reminder, one of the requirements to apply for the North Texas Scholarship, is that the applicant must show in both the North Texas
Affiliate Spring Show and the Holiday Longhorn Extravaganza Show.We are currently looking for a possible change of venue for our Spring Show in March. If you have any suggestions, please contact Kevin
Rooker.Thanks to Hired Hand Software for getting us back on track with our website. Please visit the website at www.ntlba.org.For information regarding the North Texas Affiliate, please contact Kevin Rooker, President at 817-692-7843 or [email protected].
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Spring Calving:1. Wean spring born calves that areapproximately 7-8 months of age. If youare involved in a performance program,the calves should be weighed at weaningand their weights adjusted to a 205-dayequivalent and weaning ratios calculated. 2. Vaccinate newly weaned calves with 7-way Clostridial bacterin (blackleg andmalignant edema) as well as IBR-PI3-BVD and deworm to control internalparasites. Cull bull calves should becastrated prior to weaning. 3. Replacement heifers should definitelybe vaccinated for blackleg, malignantedema, leptospirosis, IBR andbrucellosis, if not already vaccinated. 4. As fall approaches and grass matures,realize that the protein value of yourpastures will decrease below levelsnecessary to satisfy nutritionalrequirements of gestating females. Thefeeding of 2 pounds of a 40% crudeprotein supplement or 4 lbs. of a 20%crude protein supplement will provideadditional protein and energy intakeabove that received from the forage.Heifers will require even moresupplemental feed, since they should begaining approximately one pound perday. 5. Review cow body condition atweaning. Develop a winter feedingprogram that will insure that cows willmaintain an adequate body conditionprior to calving. 6. Continue fly and tick controlprograms. Anaplasmosis problems cancontinue until frost, so observe cow herdclosely for animals losing bodycondition and appearing anemic.Commercial supplements containing150 grams of chlortetracycline per 50 lbs.of salt are available. Continuous feedingof the tetracycline medication during thefly season should provide adequateprotection against the disease.
Fall Calving:1. Beginning in October, providesupplemental feed for bulls grazing dry,dormant range grass according to ageand condition of the bulls: (a) feedmature bulls 3-4 pounds of a 40% crudeprotein range cube daily, (b) feed youngbulls 8-10 pounds of a high energy, 20%crude protein cattle cube daily; and (c)supplement additional feed as necessaryto keep bulls in good body condition asbreeding season approaches. 2. Conduct breeding soundness examsand fertility checks on all bulls prior to
TLBAA Breed Advisory Committee’s
October - Herd Management Guidethe breeding season. 3. The nutrient requirements for energy,protein, minerals and vitamins oflactating females increase substantially.During the first 3-4 months of lactation,a 1000 lb. cow with average milkingability (producing 10 lbs. of milk daily)requires 11.5 lbs. of energy, 2 lbs. ofprotein, 0.06 lbs. of calcium, 0.05 lbs. ofphosphorus and 36,000 internationalunits of vitamin A per day. Warm seasonpasture grasses are approachingdormancy and sufficient nutrients mustbe supplied to the lactating females inthe form of protein and/or energysupplements as well as mineral andvitamin mixes to meet their nutrientrequirements. If pasture grass is plentiful,but dormant and poor in quality duringthis time of year, then protein is generallyyour first concern. A 1000 lb. cow ingood body condition with averagemilking ability should generally be fed atleast 1.5 lbs. of crude protein from aprotein supplement, depending uponthe protein value and availability of thedormant pasture grass. Feeding 3-4 lbs.of a 40% CP supplement, 4-6 lbs. of a30% CP supplement or 6-8 lbs. of a 20%CP supplement per head per day shouldbe adequate to meet most protein andenergy needs. Choice of appropriatesupplement (20% CP, 30% CP or 40%CP) should be based upon cheapestsource of protein. Price per pound ofprotein may be determined by dividingthe cost per pound of proteinsupplement by the percentage of crudeprotein in the supplement. A source ofsalt as well as a good commercialcalcium:phosphorus mineral mix withadded Vitamin A should be available ona free choice basis. If your cows are thinin body condition, then feedingsupplemental hay plus higher levels of alow crude protein, high energy rangecube (20% crude protein) will provideincreased intake of vital nutrients. Ifpasture grass is limited due toovergrazing or poor rainfall during thesummer, then energy is your firstconcern. Feeding a medium (8-10%crude protein) hay free choice plus 2-3lbs. of a 20% CP supplement daily orapproximately 15-20 lbs. of a highquality (15-17% crude protein) hay perhead per day will provide an excellentsource of energy and protein for thefemales. If winter pasture is available,then the females should not needadditional energy or protein
supplementation. Young, lactatingfemales have 20-25% greatersupplemental needs than mature cows.Watch body condition closely andincrease supplemental feed accordingly. 4. Even though Texas Longhorns areknown for calving ease, difficult birthsmay arise. Check first-calf heifers (due tocalve) and pregnant cows daily forpossibility of calving difficulties. Oncefetal membranes (water sac) have beenexpelled and ruptured, assistance shouldbe provided if calf delivery has notoccurred within 30-60 minutes. 5. Colostrum, first milk, consumptionduring the early hours of a calf’s life isessential for passive absorption ofimportant antibodies needed forprotection from disease. Absorption ofantibodies found in colostrum ceasesafter 24 hours after birth; therefore, anewborn calf should receive at least 2quarts (5-6% of birth weight) in firstmilk within the first 6 hours to insureadequate antibody protection.Commercial sources of colostrum maybe purchased or the first milk from othercows may be frozen for later use. Manyfemales, especially first-calf heifers, donot produce sufficient colostrum, andthere is no way of knowing how muchthe calf has nursed. Baby calf scours aretypically the result of inadequateconsumption of colostrum during theearly hours of a calf’s life. Clean calvingareas and proper attention to thenewborn may reduce exposure to diseaseorganisms and reduce incidence ofscouring problems. 6. Dip navels of newborn calves in a 7%tincture of iodine solution when youhappen to be there shortly after birth as apreventive measure of navel ill problems. 7. At 12-14 months of age, vaccinatereplacement heifers with intramuscularIBR/BVD (modified live virus), a 7-wayClostridial booster, 5-way Leptospirosis,and vibrosis at least 60 days beforebreeding. Consult a local veterinarian onvaccine types and other vaccinationsrecommended in the area. Deworming isrecommended prior to spring grass. 8. Evaluate the growth of your yearlingheifers as well as first-calf females. Thegoal should be to have your yearlingheifers weight 65% of their matureweight by first breeding (14-15 monthsof age) and have a weight of 85% of theirmature weight, including the weight ofthe fetus, prior to calving at 23-25months of age. �
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Dam of Merit Roll of Honor
Dams of DistinctionBayou Daisy
Dr. Eugene & Jolie Berry, Baton Rouge, LouisianaBayou Princess
Dr. Eugene & Jolie Berry, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bell La Squaw Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan
Cross M Blue VelvetDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoCross M Delta BeccaJim & Wanda Taylor,
Truth or Consequences, New MexicoCross M Delta CharismaDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoCross M Salsa
Jim & Wanda Taylor, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Cross M Star SpangledDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoCross M Texas Ruby RedDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoCross M Whelming MatrixDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoCross M Whelming SandyDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoDelta Amber
Phillip Bell, Arlington, TexasDiamond W 952
Meadowwood, Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OK
Dams of ExcellenceBell La Squaw
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanCO Barbwire
David M. Hillis, Austin, TexasCross M Cherokee Miss
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,Socorro, New Mexico
DewlapDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoF 3F Bevo’s T J
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,Socorro, New MexicoG&L True Obsession
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TexasHigh Hope, FD
Bo & Dorie Damuth, Magnolia, TexasMiss CP Ruler 562
T.M. & Jean Smith, Bar S Ranch, Boyd, TexasMiss Peppermint
Ed & Sheryl Johnson, Molalla, OregonPicabo Phantom
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanRawhide Lady Pebbles
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanSP Hija
Ben Tanksley, Alpine, TexasUS 89076
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,Socorro, New Mexico
Westhaven Ranger Reddy Fraser West, Ione, CaliforniaWT Miss Mona’s Liberator
Pearl Longhorn Ranch, Allen & Suzanne Perry,Evant, Texas
Dillons FancyDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoDixie Heather
3G Ranch, Loyd &Bettie Gibbs, Gainesville, TexasDolly
Joel & Shirley Lemley, Blackwell, TexasDouble L’s Miss Elegant
Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TexasEmperor’s Lucy Creek
Gary Kudrna, Ennis, TexasFandangos Husker
Barnard Longhorns, Richard & Janice Barnard,Tekamah, NebraskaFCF Honeymoon
Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TexasFCF 16th Avenue
Mitch Bryant, Katy, TexasFCF Too Sexy For My Sox
Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TexasFiona Moonshine
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanFolsom Falls Posh
Folsom Falls Ranch, Fred & Marijo Balmer,Folsom, New MexicoGC Little Star
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,Socorro, New MexicoG&L Enchantment
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TexasG&L True Obsession
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TexasG&L Silver Sage
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TexasG&L Star Spangled
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TexasGranite Daisy
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanIndian Girl 636
Carla Jo Payne, Slidell, TexasJRJ WR 978
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanKsanka Lily Belle
Robert & Sheryl Greene, Eureka, MontanaLizzy’s Splash
Eagles Nest Ranch, Ben & Ilse Myren,Colville, WashingtonLupemitedookay
Debra Lesyk & Dwight Overlid, Double DArena, Outlook, SK, CanadaMeadowwood’s Carmen
Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OklahomaMeadowwood’s Clementine
Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OklahomaMeadowwood’s Tango
Brink Longhorns, Frederick, OklahomaPicabo Phantom
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanRawhide Lady Pebbles
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanRusty Zipper
Frank & Barbara Renfro, Clinton, MontanaS-D Sparkle Plenty
Rudy & Marilyn Bowling, Kaufman, TexasSilver Sage
Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan3W Legends Country ErinLazy JP Ranch, Dublin, Texas3W Pot of Independence
Dale & Bev Sorem, Nevada, IowaWesthavenreddy'sspecks
Broadhorn Ranch, Douglas & Katie McDonald,Fernley, Nevada
WT Miss Mona’s LiberatorPearl Longhorn Ranch, Allen & Suzanne Perry,
Evant, Texas
The Dam of Disctinction Award recog-nizes a cow that has had five consecu-tive calves, the first being born beforeher third birthday. A Dam ofExcellence must have had 10 consecu-tive calves, starting with the first beingborn before her third birthday.The Dam of Merit Award is designedto recognize those Texas Longhornsthat stand out in the area of produc-tion among Texas Longhorn breeders.If you would like to nominate yourfemale for the Dam of Merit Program,please call the TLBAA office for anomination Form.
JOIN THE ROLL OF HONOR
I N B O XAs the editor, I receive various interesting photos
along with explanations either through the mail ore-mail. I would like to share some of them with
you inside the Trails magazine each month. If youhave an interesting tid-bit or photo that may not besuitable for “Just for Grins”, please send them to
me. You may end up in the next issue of the Trails!
Regan Johnson exhibited her Longhornheifer, Daffney, at the Deschutes County
Fair. The fair was held in Redmond, Oregonon August 3-7, 2011. Regan received theSportsmanship award during the event.
Carrying On The TraditionSubmitted by Sheryl Johnson
Speaking of horns… every have to saw awaythe center support from your homemade hayring while the thing you are trying to freewould like nothing more than to stomp amud hole in your rear while freeing her?
She’s free, and I’m still in one piece.
In A Bind....Submitted by David Smith, Frost, TX
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1. Bill & Sandy Buck, Krum, TX; 2. TLBAA’sRick Fritsche with Clark Smith, Bonham,TX; 3. Jim Gladden, Tallahassee, FL; 4. Lon-nie Goolsby, Morgan Mill, TX with TLBAA’sKim Barfield.
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embryo transfers, pulling blood, vaccination and much more. This chute
is designed with horns in mind. These working chutes are rapidly
becoming very popular throughout the Longhorn industry.
LONGHORNS SINCE 1978.
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Longhorn Working ChuteDesigned for Longhorn Cattle but will work most
anything that will not fit into the regular working chute.
For Immediate Press Release from Dickinson Cattle Company
Fall Fling Customer Appreciation DayOct. 8, 2011,Dickinson Cattle Co IncBarnesville, Ohio 43713 USAEducational demonstrations on livestock management,handling, humane branding, breeding, profit, bloodlesshumane castration, proper care and herd health.Info: www.texaslonghorn.com or 740 758 5050Complete information attached below:
Each year DCCI puts the big pot in the little one and invites old and new friends to enjoy an edu-cational and fun filled "Customer Appreciation Event." Fall colors are exploding, the weather is perfect;if not -- a covered pavilion. A great event is planned for those who love good cattle and sincere ranchfriendships. If you have not attended in the past, what are you waiting for? Here is the plan, which in-cludes a free lunch for customers of rib sticking delicious lean beef brisket; don't miss out.Presentations include: “Surviving Change,” “The Killer that Must be Killed.” Family photos for all,
squeeze chutes -- good, bad and expensive, calf branding, special semen rates, pasture bus tours, see 4over 80” legends, and more. The chuck wagon style lunch is free. The educational demonstrations and ranch narrated bus tours
are $15 for adults and $5 for children. If you are a DCCI cattle buyer bring your last purchase invoice;one admittance per invoice. That is your ticket. Sorry, this is the way it is~~~or, we would be feeding bar-beque to everyone from here to Ft. Worth. Profits from the Fling will be given to the R-CALF USA legalfund. RSVP pronto. We need to make sure there is enough food for Michelle Obama and her cab driver.
Come and help celebrate DCCI’s 44th year with Texas Longhorns. Call for details, map, airport andmotel info. Rooms blocked with special low rate. 740-758-5050.
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January 13-17, 2012
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Monthly Movers& shAkers
Mark and Tina StewartEarl KehlerKathy KittlerBud South
S & P Enterprises, Inc.Holland Farms, Inc.James Bryant
Underwood LonghornsBrynmore Farm LLCDouble 'N' Cattle RanchRandy and Camille BucknerBenjamin C. GravettJeffrey Hudspeth
B. Eugene Berry, M.D.Hudson LonghornsKasar & Lisa Kety
Larry and Charlotte GribbinsMike and Shirley ThielAaron AdkinsBronze By CooleyCarl R. BrantleyJim StefflerCalvin DeemerDwain AguillardFred King
Hidden Acres Ranch, Inc.J & J FarmsJody ShawMerton HauckMozella Acres
NEL-TAM LonghornsNor-Tex Cattle
Ray & Donnah StavigT and C LonghornsWestfarms, Inc.
Stone Broke RanchMichael McLeod
Tom and Cay BillingsleyJohn & Ursula AllenTrigg & Traci MooreH.C. Carter
Circle Double C RanchStar Creek RanchBrian Brett
Suzanne & William H.Torkildsen, M.D.
Sandra K. NordhausenJohn R. RandolphLinda AlexanderRafter X Ranch
Stephanie Kay Bradley
Dr. Zech Dameron IIIHickman Longhorns, Inc.
Rick FriedrichB. M. & Wanda Buchanan
Jim Terry/Dr. Coral Noonan-TerryBob and Cathy Iversen
H & L RanchLazy JP RanchKurt TwiningDavid PlummerDavis Green, LLCGlenn Garrett
Schumacher Cattle CompanySteven Zunker
Young Ranch @ Flat Rock CrossingsVida Nueva RanchAllen & Suzanne PerryBrent & Cynthia BolenCactus Rose LonghornsClark and Jill SmithCody M. Himmelreich
Davis GreenDoug and Sandy StottsGeorge W. WilhiteJohnnie L. Goff
Terry and Sherri AdcockLynda Pat NatusA & A CattleDonnie Taylor
Frank Anderson, Jr.Gary Kudrna
Gary & Teresa BowdoinGuthrie Creek Longhorn CattleJerusalem Ridge Ranch
J II C B, Ltd.Richard & Sharon Parr
S. Ann WightStruthoff RanchW.A. (Al) VinsonWilliam Buck
Dubravka RomanoLonnie and Kit GoolsbyBill & Freida Golden
Dennis and Pam ThonsgardDwain & Teresa GilliamFrank & Eddie McKinneyGamestock RanchGlenn E. Phipps
James & Amy RoeslerJohn OliverKay L. RoushKen Harris
Kevin and Laureen RookerKyle & Whitney Mayden
Lazy T RanchManuel or Sharlyn GonzalesMike and Kim MacLeodRonnie & Jackie MullinaxStephen P. HeadWayne WunderlichAnn Kothmann
Jim and Jean MurrayJoe Cunningham
Alison and Andy PetersBilly Thompson & Gary Jenkins
Bob SchmidtkeChris Schaper
Clinard LonghornsDave & Althea SullivanDavid & Lynda Bradley
Double B Lonestar LonghornsFrank Anderson, III
Gary and Carolyn HuebnerHjalmar (Mike) Beijl
Keith SteeleKenneth JohnsonLa Pistola Cattle Co.
Larry JesterLarry & Robyn LoneroLaura A. HardingLoyd & Bettie GibbsMarty & Hollie WadeMatthew J. Durkin
Matt HillMCA Ranch
Mike & Alicia KarbowskiMike & Judy BullardRafter D Ranch
Randy & Miki BienekRon & Kevin Asbill
Stacy and Andy MartinezSteve Day
Swing'n Star RanchTerry Brown
Wes and Carol ChanceyJohn StocktonSusan Burton
William T. & Sandra J. Martin
Wyoming Longhorn RanchBob & Pam Loomis
Mike & Debbie BowmanLawrence Morgan Longhorns
Jim & Betty CivisBen And Ilse MyrenTerry Jim Hedgpeth
William Mc CutchanJeffrey VonkDoug Hunt
Oren & Dianna O'DellRiver View RanchVel and Warren MillerBeere Cattle CompanyFIFTY TALL RanchAlexandra DeesRed Hills RanchChuck Van Horn
Warren and Cathy DorathyLipperts Exotics RanchMcGill Ranch
Buckhorn Cattle CompanyJaniece A. Mc DanielMike Mc Clanahan
Todd and Kelli McKnightDaniel & Angelina FeyDel Vic FarmsOrton Cattle Co.Rockin J LonghornsCarole Muchmore
Charley E. and Doris SnyderJustin Hansen
Pace Cattle CompanySagacorn Longhorns
Shane & Shannon KearneyBill and Jo Le'ANDon AndersonLyn C. C. Lewis
Boyd & Judy BambroughBruce RoseChris BandleyDave Hodges
Donald & Sharron WiensDouble L Mesquite RanchFairlea Longhorn Ranch, LLCGary Don & Joanna Taylor
J5 LonghornsJoe Bill ThompsonJohn Murphy
J Wade and Kristi WilsonKenneth J. & Valerie J. WebbKent and Christine BladenPamela Kay & Ronald MillerRandy and Jamie BriscoeRay or Virginia Walker
Rodney LindSusan WalkerThate Cattle Co.
Two Heart Bar RanchPaul & Patti Gilbreth
Division A Division B (cont.) Division B (cont.) Division C (cont.)
Registrations and Transfers from August 1, 2011 to August 31, 2011
Division B
Division C
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In 1964, a small group of concerned cattlemen banded together to preserve the unique
heritage of Texas Longhorn cattle. With this goal, they established the Texas
Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA) to maintain the breed registry and to promote the
magnificent breed to as many persons as possible.
Today, the purposes of the TLBAA remain the same. In addition, the Association has
expanded its membership services as the number of Texas Longhorn enthusiasts
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The Advantages of Membership Include:� State of the art Registration Department to maintain four decades of herd registry.
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� Youth Show Circuit and Youth Hall of Fame.� Strong World Qualifying Show Circuit and a World Exposition.� Hall of Fame.� Canadian show circuit for breeders in the North.� Weekly Internet newsletter, E-Trails.� Breed Advisory Committee of dedicated animal scientists.� Horn Showcase for official horn measurements.� Active Foundation Board to preserve the history of our association and the Longhorn breed.
� Yearly subscription to Texas Longhorn Trails monthymagazine.
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� Educational breed seminars.� Group field days.� Futurities.� Commercial breeding programs.� A.I. Certified Sires.� Dam of Merit program.� Member of state and national cattle organizations.� Exclusive computer software program to keep your herd updated.
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BEAVER CREEK LONGHORNS- Check ournew Web site with "Super Sales" and herd-reduction prices. Tazman (Gunman) genetics.Carole Muchmore, Ponca City, OK (580) 765-9961, www.beavercreeklonghorns.com
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Ofc: (254) 965-5500Fax: (254) 965-5532Cell: (254) 396-5592
936 S. Hwy 281Stephenville, TX 76401
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THE GREAT PUMPKIN SEZ!!!Pure traditional/progressive Texas Longhorns! Color, horns,functional efficiency, correct bags and testicles, no floppy
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program. Let us help in putting your new herd together or adding qualityTexas Longhorns to your current herds. To schedule a ranch
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Adcock, Terry & Sherri ..................48Almendra Longhorns....................46Anderson, Frank Jr. and III ............3Autobahn Motorcar Group ........17
Bar H Ranch....................................46Beadle Land & Cattle ................2, 46Beargrass Ranch..............................47Best At West Sale ......................36-37Billingsley Longhorns....................48Blue Mountain Longhorns ..........33Bond Ranch ....................................46Box Z Ranch................................2, 48Brett Ranch ......................................47Buckhorn Cattle Co. ................2, 47Bull Creek Longhorns ..................48Butler Breeders ..............................2-3
C.C. Land & Cattle Co. ................46C R Ranches ....................................47Carpenter, Bo & Sylvia ..................48CedarView Ranch ..........................46Champion Genetics ......................43Chisholm Range Ranch................23Civis Ranch......................................32Concho Ranch ..................................3
Dalgood Longhorns ........................3Deer Creek Longhorns..................48DeSoto Town & Country..............24Diamond Q Longhorns ..............47Diamond S Longhorns ................46Dick’s Ranch Supply......................43Double LB Longhorns ..................48
Eagles Ridge Longhorns..................2El Coyote Ranch ........................1, 47End of Trail Ranch........................ 46ET Longhorns..................................46
4 T Longhorns ................................484 Star Ranch ....................................46Fort Worth Stock Show ................41
Gross, Ray ........................................42
Harrell Ranch ....................................2Helm Cattle Co. ............................47Hickman Longhorns ....................48Husky Branding Irons ..................43
J.T. Wehring Family Ranch ..........47Jack Mountain Ranch....................48Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. ................3Junction Hill....................................47
Kittler Land and Cattle Co. ..23, 46
Lazy A Ranch ................................IFCLemley Longhorns..................23, 48Lightning Longhorns ....................47Little Ace Cattle Co...........................2Lone Wolf Ranch ....................34, 46
Longhorn Designs..........................34Longhorns & Lace Benefit & Sale..30Longhorn Sale Pen ........................34Loomis Longhorns ..........................3
Marquess Arrow Ranch ..............IBCMcLeod Ranch ..................................2Miller, Tim ......................................46Morgan Livestock ..........................42Moriah Farms ............................3, 47Mosser Longhorns ........................48
National Western Stock Show ....38Northbrook Cattle Co...................47No-Bull ............................................43
P&C Cattle Pens ............................33Panther Creek Longhorns ............48Pearl Longhorn Ranch..................48PJ’s Cattle Company........................2Premier Heifer Sale..................18-19
R&R Ranch ......................................46Rafter H Longhorns..........................2RC Larson Longhorns....................31Red Peak Ranch..............................48Rio Vista Ranch ................................2Rocking F Ranch ............................34Rocking G Ranch..............................3Rocking P Longhorns ......................2Rosebud’s Flatrock Ranch ............48Royal Heritage Farm......................46Running Arrow Farm....................43
7 Bar Longhorns ............................47Safari B Ranch ................................47Sand Hills Ranch............................24Semkin Longhorns ........................47Sidewinder Cattle Co.......................3Smith, T.M. & Jean ........................47SS Longhorns..................................47Stotts Hideaway Ranch ........48, BCStringer, Lee......................................42Struthoff Ranch ..............................48
Texas Longhorn BreedersConference ......................................30TLBAA Horn Showcase ..........20-21Triple R Ranch (MI) ......................46Triple R Ranch (TX) ..................3, 22Triple T Longhorns ........................47T Spur Longhorns ..........................46
Underwood Longhorns................46
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Walker, Ron ....................................48Westfarms, Inc...................................2White Rock Ranch..........................25Wichita Fence..................................34
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OCT 1-2 • Texas Rice Festival Longhorn Show, Winnie, TX. Carol or James Gentz, Jr. (409) 296-2434 or (409) 267-5232.www.texasricefestival.org. Qualifying Haltered and Youth.
OCT 7-9 • CATL Far West Qualifying Show and Official TLBAA Horn Showcase Satellite Measuring Site, Kings County Fairgrounds, Hanford, CA. Entry Deadline Sept. 24, 2011. Gail Moore (559) 779-1455 cell, (559) 583-8115 office. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
OCT 7-9 • Heart of Texas Fair, Heart O’ Texas Fairgrounds, Waco, TX.Online entries only at www.hotfair.com. Deadline-9/16/11. Sue Bowdoin (254) 486-2581. Qualifying Youth.
OCT 13-15 • TLBAA Longhorn Weekend & Horn Showcase, Fort Worth, TX. Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or [email protected] or Pam Galloway [email protected].
OCT 15 • Horn Showcase Sale, Fort Worth, TX. Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or [email protected] or Pam Galloway [email protected]. Consignment deadline: Aug. 1, 2011,www.tlbaa.org.
OCT 21-23 • State Fair of Texas, Dallas, TX. Trigg & Traci [email protected] or (254) 796-4269 or (254) 396-5592. Entry deadline September 1. QualifyingHalterd & Youth.
OCT 22 • NILE Longhorn Show, Billings, MT. Chuck Gams (406) 652-5783. Qualifying Halterd, Free & Youth.
OCT 29 • Deer Creek Longhorns Fall 123 Sale, Brenham, TX. Bruce Hazelwood, Farm Mgr. (979) 277-8016 or Frank Hevrdejs (713) 341-5706. www.dclonghorns.com
OCT 29 • Nebraska Texas Longhorn Assoc. Annual Sale, Beatrice Livestock Auction, Beatrice, NE. Roger or Bonnie Damrow (402) 423-5441 or [email protected]. Delwin Smeal (402) 568-2353 or Larry Long (308) 530-7272.www.beatrice77.net.
NOVEMBER 2011NOV 4-6 • Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport, LA. Donnie Taylor
(936) 414-1401. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.NOV 5 • Marquess Arrow Production Sale, Ben Wheeler, TX. Ron
& Barbara Marquess (903) 833-5810 or (903) 570-5199.NOV 5 • Texas Longhorn Fall Sale, Oyen Crossroads Centre, Oyen,
Alberta. To consign or for info: Ron Walker, Box 58, Redcliff, Alberta, T0J 2P0 or (403) 548-6684.
NOV 11-12 • Texas Longhorn Breeders Conference, Helotes, TX. James Lee (979) 575-9998 or (830) 367- 5813.www.rockinalonghorns.com or [email protected].
NOV 11-13 • ARK-LA-TEX Fall Show, George Henderson ExpoCenter, Lufkin, TX. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401 or Bobbye DuBose (409) 384-8120. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
NOV 18-20 • Kaufman Police Association First Annual Longhorn Show. S&S Arena, Terrell, TX. East Texas Longhorn Association. Entry Deadline: November 1. Joel Norris (972) 533-4945 or (972) 932-3648. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
NOV 20 • Tri-State Longhorn Sale,Crawford Livestock Market, Crawford, NE. Art & Hayley Anders (308) 665-2457 H, Art cell (308) 430-4009; Hayley Cell (308) 430-4008.
DECEMBER 2011DEC 2-3 • Holiday Longhorn Extravaganza, Wise Co. Sheriff’s
Posse Grounds, Decatur, TX. (NTLA & The Wise Co. Youth Project) Tina Cook, P.O. Box 504, Paradise, TX 76073 (940) 399-7993 or [email protected]. Qualifying Haltered and Youth.
DEC 3 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241 www.tlbaa.org.
JANUARY 2012JAN 13 • TLBAA Annual General Membership Meeting, 10:00 AM,
Radisson Hotel Fossil Creek, Fort Worth, TX; Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or [email protected] or Pam Galloway(817) 625-6241 or [email protected].
JAN 14 • Texas Longhorn Premier Heifer Sale, West Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or [email protected] Galloway (817) 625-6241 or [email protected]
JAN 16-17 • Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Watt Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Trigg & Traci Moore (254) 796-4269 or (254) 396-5592 Trigg Cell. Qualifying Haltered &Youth.
FEBRUARY 2012FEB 16-19 • Autobahn Classic, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort
Worth, TX. Entry deadline: Jan. 31, 2012. Larry Barker (817) 988-6110 or [email protected].
FEB 18-19 • Sierra County Longhorn Show, Truth or Consequences, NM. Lynn Starritt, TLBNM Sec./Treas., (915) 252-4118 cell or (915) 886-7063 fax. www.tlbnm.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
FEB 24-26 • San Angelo Stock Show, San Angelo, TX. Dennis Urbantke (325) 655-3500 or (325) 656-9321. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
MARCH 2012MAR 2-3 • Longhorns & Lace Benefit & Sale, Red River Sale Barn,
Marietta, OK. www.longhornsandlacesale.com Tessa Wheeler Millsap, Improving Genetics, (254) 315-6548,[email protected]; Molly Clubb, Hired Hand Software, (319) 269-8903, [email protected].
MAR 2-5 • Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Houston, TX. Entry deadline Dec 1 online. www.hlsr.com Qualifying Haltered, Youth and Trophy Steers.
MAR 23-25 • Stillwater Shoot-Out, Stillwater, OK. Steve & Bodie Quary (405) 567-3093. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
MAR 31 • B&C Show Me Fall Longhorn Sale, Brookfield Livestock Auction, Inc., Bus. Hwy. 36, Brookfield, MO. Sayre Auction & Sale Management, Bill Sayre (660) 258-2973 or cell (660) 734-0827 or Shawn (660) 734-8782.
APRIL 2012APR 13-14 • 3 Amigos Sale & Social, Red River Sale Barn,
Marietta, OK. Sponsored by Buck Adams, Bob Loomis & Larry Stewart. www.lazyllonghorns or (432) 561-5879.
APR 13-15 • TLBGCA Spring Show, Washington CountyFairgrounds, Brenham, TX. Susan Young, (713) 294-6334 or email [email protected]. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
APR 20-22 • Rockdale Spring Show, Rockdale, TX. Sandi Nordhausen (512) 898-2401 or [email protected] or Patsy Davidson (518) 898-0321 or [email protected]. Qualifying Haltered and Youth.
APR 27-28 • Midwest Longhorn Sale, Winfield, KS. Mike Bowman(316) 778-1717 or www.endoftrailranch.com.
MAY 2012MAY 4-5 • Red McCombs 32nd Anniversary Fiesta Texas Longhorn
Sale, Johnson City, TX. www.redmccombslonghorns.comAlan Sparger - [email protected] or (210) 445-8798.
MAY 18-19 • Millennium Futurity, Glen Rose, TX. Bill Davidson (405) 258-7117 or [email protected]
AUGUST 2012AUG 4 • Hudson-Valentine Invitational Longhorn Sale, Will RogersMemorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. Lorinda Valentine (254) 584-2218.
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