Posts by Peyton Waldrip

by Cheramie Viator   One day in a conversation with my grandfather, who was 87 at the time, he asked, “What is this www thing I keep hearing about?” He was referring to the internet. With an iPad in hand, I googled his name and quickly found an article that had been written about his…

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FIND YOUR VOICE AND BE A VOICE by IBBA Assistant to the Executive Vice President Yvonne “Bonnie” Ramirez   All too often agriculture is taken for granted and is under a  close microscope by critics. The beef industry has and continues to undergo scrutiny for several reasons. Thankfully, our industry has strong voices that are…

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The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is proud to host the World Brangus Congress (WBC) Feb. 27 – March 3 in Houston, Texas. Following the event’s kick-off on Tuesday, attendees will enjoy a day at Texas A&M University on Wednesday. A tour of the George Bush Library will be available as an alternative activity. Opening…

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by IBBA Field Service Representative Matt Murdoch   The days are now shorter, sale season is in full swing, and there have been some pretty exciting things happening in the Brangus world lately. The months of October and November have been full of lots of miles down the road with numerous relationships built as well…

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by IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS   We are in the middle of the season to give thanks and appreciation for the many things we have in life. I am hopeful that everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving and will be preparing for a festive Christmas and safe New Year. This is, also,…

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by IBBA President Brandon Belt   Wow! Well, as I have said before, time flies when you are having fun! It’s already December. Where has 2017 gone? It’s been a good year for Brangus. Membership is up, total herd reporting is up, and interest in Brangus genetics is up! Let’s keep the momentum going into…

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    Twenty-two-year-old Quinn Carter, of Haines City, Florida, not only is an active member of the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA), she is, also, a student at the University of Florida. She is pursuing a degree in food resources and economics. Quinn has been an IJBBA member for eight years. Her future plans…

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From Floods – Family, Friends and Fellowship Triumphed: Fellow Brangus Breeders Impacted by Hurricane Harvey by IBBA Assistant to the Executive Vice President Yvonne “Bonnie” Ramirez   Two words: Hurricane Harvey. Those words have an astounding resonation. Harvey was a Category 4 hurricane with a top wind speed of 132 mph, as recorded in Port…

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by IBBA Communications Coordinator Peyton Waldrip   Ray Westall bought the land that is Brinks Brangus at Westall Ranches in Arabela, New Mexico, about 10 years ago. In 2011, he added registered cattle to the operation. Today, Tate and Kelli Pruett help with everyday operations on the ranch. “When Ray [Westall] bought this place 10…

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by STgenetics Director Global Quality Assurance Leonardo F. C. Brito   Although use of sexed semen used for artificial insemination (AI) is rightfully considered a reproductive biotechnology, it could be argued that it should, also, be considered genetic selection since gender is a genetic trait. Most genetic traits can be manipulated through selection, but before…

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