Brangus-Cross Wins HLSR Carcass Contest

The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is excited to announce that a Brangus-cross was named Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) Carcass Contest Champion on April 25. Jordan Adams, a high school junior of Clear Creek FFA, in League City, Texas, exhibited the Brangus and Charolais crossbred steer. Brent Cromwell purchased the steer’s sire, DDD…

Read More

Brangus. Does it make the grade?

An overview of beef grading by Loni Lucherk, Texas Tech University   When I think of Brangus® cattle, in a meat sense, I think about what the Brahman and Angus breeds bring to the table in terms of carcass characteristics. A combination of yield, growth and quality that results in a consistent product. However, I…

Read More

IBBA Introducing Commercial Cattle Genomic Service Yielding Three Selection Indexes

The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) will introduce a new DNA test for the profiling and selection of commercial replacement heifers. IBBA is rolling out the Igenity® Brangus profiler in partnership with Neogen GeneSeek Operations as part of a plan to diversify and grow its genomic services and enhance the tools available to producers. Commercial…

Read More

Selection Considerations to Improve Longevity

by Associate Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Longevity Jason Banta, PhD., PAS Every cow-calf producer wants a cow that is productive for 12 to 15 years or more. Longevity of both cows and bulls is influenced by a host of factors including disposition, feet and legs, udder and teat confirmation, fleshing ability, fertility, function…

Read More

Building with Brangus is the Right Choice

by IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS As we move into the spring calving season for 2017, cattle prices continue to be on the upside of our recent roller coaster ride. The value of every pound of weaned calf continues to have significance in the commercial cattle segment. I do not know of…

Read More

Tom Davis: Cattleman and Storyseller – FRONTLINE Beef Producer

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…

Read More