IBBA Releases Winter 2016 Genetic Evaluation

The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) has announced the release of Winter 2016 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 8,250 Brangus®, Red Brangus, UltraRed and UltraBlack® animals that have either high- or low-density genomic profiles in the…

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Perkins Represents Texas Cattle Producers on Beef Checkoff Boards

*News from the Texas Beef Council*   AUSTIN, TX – Tommy Perkins, Ph.D. has been named to the Texas Beef Council (TBC) and the Beef Promotion Research Council of Texas (BPRCT) board of directors. This is his fouth term on the board and he serves as a representative of purebred Texas beef producers. Board members’…

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An Update From the Field

by IBBA Field Service Representative Taylor Shackelford I want to take a brief moment to introduce myself; my name is Taylor Shackelford. I joined the Brangus team to serve the members as the field services representative. I grew up on a predominantly Hereford and commercial cattle operation north of Dallas, Texas. I studied agricultural communications…

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Perry Ranch Brangus: A Small Family With Big Accomplishments

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…

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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…

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Birth Weight/Calving Ease – FRONTLINE Beef Producer Fall 2016

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…

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Brangus: The Reliable Breed – FRONTLINE Beef Producer Fall 2016

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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Commercial Marketing: Fall Sale Season – FRONTLINE Beef Producer Fall 2016

Fall Sale Season: Keep On Truckin,’ by Commercial Marketing Coordinator Kyle Dykes Fall sale season is approaching fast, and it’s time to start thinking about buying bulls and replacement females. Having quality replacement females is crucial in order to maintain quality cattle in future years. With cattle prices finally reaching a floor for the summer, I hope…

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