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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…
Continue Reading...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…
Continue Reading...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,…
Continue Reading...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…
Continue Reading...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…
Continue Reading...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…
Continue Reading...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…
Continue Reading...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…
Continue Reading...The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Awards Committee requests nominations for 2017 annual awards. Three awards will be presented Friday, March 2, at IBBA’s 2018 Awards Banquet: Breeder of the Year, Commercial Producer of the Year, and Pioneer of the Year. The Breeder of the Year is awarded to an active IBBA member deserving…
Continue Reading...by Genetic Performance Solutions, LLC Product Manager Emilio Silvas According to its website, Genetic Performance Solutions (GPS) is a livestock association management provider with corporate offices in San Antonio, Texas. Since 2007, GPS claims to have delivered a means for standardizing the collection, evaluation and reporting of data across multiple breed associations. Q: The…
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