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by IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS The fall sale season is in full swing; therefore, implementation and utilization of all available marketing tools may add value to your Brangus genetics. These tools include development of a strong business plan and an organized marketing plan to help your program stand out from others. The…
Continue Reading...Legendary Cow Family, by Peyton Waldrip The Brangus breed has grown to be one of the most reliable and profitable breeds available to cattlemen. International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) member breeders have worked hard to help the breed evolve and to help the breed be successful. The history behind Brangus cattle today is important not only to…
Continue Reading...A Small Family With Big Accomplishments, by Communications Coordinator Peyton Waldrip The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) releases Brangus Summit Lists annually. The purpose of the Brangus Summit List is to provide breeders with recognition for the genetic value of proven sires and dams within the breed. These lists serve as a tool for the…
Continue Reading...Fall 2014 & Spring 2015 Performance Leaders For more information about Performance Leader Awards (PLA), or to see the required criteria for eligibility, click here. Click here to download a PDF version of this news. FALL 2014 Performance Leaders ALABAMA Copper T Ranch – SILVER Cory Early – SILVER TTT Farms – SILVER Addison Brangus Farms…
Continue Reading...2016 ANNUAL AWARDS The staff and volunteers of International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) believe it is important to recognize the hard work that makes improvements and advancements in the Brangus breed possible. Each year the IBBA Awards Committee works together to gather nominations of individuals, within the association and industry, who make meaningful contributions to the…
Continue Reading...IBBA Committees Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors: International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) committees are now accepting nominations for multiple positions on IBBA’s Board of Directors. Nominations for areas two, three, seven and 11 will be accepted until October 5. Area two consists of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Area three covers Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,…
Continue Reading...IBBA Releases Fall 2016 Genetic Evaluation: The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) has announced the release of Fall 2016 Genomic-Enhanced Expected Progeny Differences (GE-EPDs) with its newest national cattle genetic evaluation. Member breeders send DNA samples to GeneSeek or Zoetis, where the DNA testing is performed. The single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) results are used by Livestock…
Continue Reading...Tom Davis: Cattleman & Storyseller, by Communications Coordinator Peyton Waldrip A great storyteller can make or break a story. But Tom Davis, of Cold Creek Ranch, in Reynolds, Georgia, is one great storyseller. He uses the attributes of his Brangus and UltraBlack cattle to market his product. And more importantly, to him, Davis includes all…
Continue Reading...Let’s Lose Less Sleep: Birth Weight/Calving Ease, by Robert Williams, Ph.D. Pounds of healthy calves weaned, as a percentage of cows exposed, is one of the most important characteristics of a profitable beef enterprise. There are several traits which contribute to this measurement of herd profitability, including: fertility, calving ease, calf vigor, udder quality, teat…
Continue Reading...Brangus: The Reliable Breed, by Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, Ph.D., PAS Beef cattle heifer retention challenges, economic instability, lower beef prices, and an uncertain political future is facing the beef industry as we roll into the fall months. Add preparation for the forecasted drought and you can see why it appears we are on…
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