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by Associate Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Jason Banta, PhD., PAS Is mineral nutrition the magic bullet for reproductive success in your beef operation? The number of mineral products for sale may give the impression that the answer is yes. However, in reality, mineral nutrition is just a part of a good nutrition…
Continue Reading...The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) has announced the release of August 2017 Genomic-Enhanced Expected Progeny Differences (GE-EPDs). In this round of genetic evaluation, over 1.4 million animals were considered. Of those, GE-EPDs were produced for approximately 11,400 Brangus®, Red Brangus, UltraRed and UltraBlack® animals that have either high- or low-density genomic profiles in the…
Continue Reading...The 2017 Brangus Futurity was held July 24-29 at the Four States Fairgrounds in Texarkana, Arkansas. Judge Doug Satree, of Montague, Texas, evaluated more than 200 entries shown by 96 exhibitors. International Brangus Breeders Association’s (IBBA) staff was represented by Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS, its field service representative, Matt Murdoch, member relations…
Continue Reading...International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Show Animals of the Year were announced at the IBBA Show Animal Awards Banquet on July 28 in Texarkana, Arkansas. The Black Show Sire of the Year for the 2016-2017 show season is SBR NIGHT TRAIN 781RZ with 441 points. Night Train is owned by Traci Middleton, of Mill Creek…
Continue Reading...Members of the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) won Florida Cattleman & Livestock Journal Premier Awards at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Annual Convention June 20-22, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Florida Cattleman & Livestock Journal Premier Winners were chosen for four categories in each breed. The four categories were exhibitor, breeder, female and bull. Lettelier…
Continue Reading...The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) has announced the release of July 2017 Genomic-Enhanced Expected Progeny Differences (GE-EPDs). In this round of genetic evaluation, over 1.4 million animals were considered. Of those, GE-EPDs were produced for approximately 10,800 Brangus®, Red Brangus, UltraRed and UltraBlack® animals that have either high- or low-density genomic profiles in the…
Continue Reading...The Southeast Brangus Breeders Association (SBBA) will host a cattlemen’s gathering at the Seminole Indian Reservation in Brighton, Florida, on Friday, Aug. 18. The event will be held in conjunction with the International Brangus Breeders Association’s (IBBA) Fall Conference Aug. 17-19. All IBBA members and cattle producers are encouraged to attend. The SBBA Cattlemen’s Gathering will…
Continue Reading...International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) members participated in the 2017 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention May 31 – June 2 in Athens, Georgia. BIF’s annual convention brings industry professionals, producers and researchers together to discuss current issues facing the beef industry. Valuable industry discussion is facilitated at the convention, and it provides…
Continue Reading...Joe Janak, of Victoria, Texas, is the winner of the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA)’s heterosis giveaway. IBBA’s 2016 advertising campaign included an internet entry opportunity in which ad viewers could choose to participate. The prize at stake was $250 to be put toward the purchase of Brangus® or Ultrablack® genetics. Janak was the winner…
Continue Reading...The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) has announced the release of June 2017 Genomic-Enhanced Expected Progeny Differences (GE-EPDs). In this round of genetic evaluation, over 1.4 million animals were considered. Of those, GE-EPDs were produced for approximately 11,500 Brangus®, Red Brangus, UltraRed and UltraBlack® animals that have either high- or low-density genomic profiles in the…
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