American Brahman cattle, the first beef breed developed in the United States, are proven to rank #1 in hybrid vigor, heat tolerance, and efficiency compared to all other beef breeds. With improved growth and performance, Brahman cattle increaes profitability and play an important role in crossbreeding programs throughout the United States and beyond. Brahman cattle are the common thread connecting other American breeds developed in the last century. Often referred to as "Crossbreeding's Common Denominator," cattlemen on every continent seek the genetics of American Brahman cattle. The Brahman female and her F1 offspring are the queens of cow country and continue to be in high demand by cattleman around the world. The Brahman breed's development is an unparalleled success story. Today's cattlemen breed Brahmans for all the right reasons.
   

Date Event Location
January 26 - 28 SUT Cattle Show Thailand
february 9 Florida State Fair – Judge: Lee Pritchard  
february 12 San Antonio Livestock Show - Judge: Wes Hudson San Antonio, Texas
february 13 Dixie National Open Brahman Show – Judge: Gerald Young  
february 16 Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show – Judge: Larry Barthle  
february 29

88th ABBA Annual Membership Meeting & International Brahman Show
Monday, February 27
All Day - Arrival & Check-In at hotel of your choice
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Cattle begin to arrive
Tuesday, February 28
8:00 AM - Weighing and Measuring in Main Area of Reliant Center
1:00 PM - Shuttle Service begins operating
6:00 PM - Executive Committee Meeting - Hampton Inn & Suites
Wednesday, February 29
7:30 AM - Conclusion of Sale - Shuttle Service
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - ABBA Registration Desk - Reliant Center
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - ABBA Annual Membership Meeting - Reliant Center
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - World Brahman Federation Meeting - Reliant Center
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Pre-sale Cocktail - Sponsored by: Brushy Creek Custom Sires& World Brahman Congress-Panama
6:30 PM - ABBA International Brahman Sale - HLS&R Sale Pavilion
and ABBA Semen Sale - Catalogs available at ABBA booth.
Thursday, March 1
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Shuttle Service
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - ABBA Registration Desk - Reliant Center
8:00 AM - Female Judging - Reliant Center
6:30 PM - ABBA Meet and Greet/World Brahman Congress Presentation
Friday, March 2
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Shuttle Service
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - ABBA Registration Desk - Reliant Center
8:00 AM - Bull Judging - Reliant Center
Saturday, March 3
7:00 AM - Cattle Release
Shuttle Service - Available from the ABBA Office, Residence Inn Marriott, Courtyard Marriott, and Crowne Plaza Hotel to the Reliant Center.
Shuttle Sponsored by: ABBA, Appel Ford, Texas Brahman Association, Pat Cone, and J.D. Hudgins, Inc.
Hotels:
Courtyard Marriott • 7702 Main Street • Houston, TX, 77030
Tel: 713-668-4500 • Code: ABBA • Rates: $109-$119
Deadline: January 31, 2012
Residence Inn Marriott • 7710 Main Street • Houston, TX, 77030
Tel: 713-660-7993 • Code: ABBA • Rates: $129-$199
Deadline: January 31, 2012
Crowne Plaza Hotel • 8686 Kirby Drive • Houston, TX, 77054
Tel: 713-795-8413 • Code: ABBA • Rates: $139
Deadline: January 31, 2012

 Houston, Texas
february 29 International Brahman Sale  
march 1 - 2 International Brahman Show - Judge: Chris Sankey  
march 16 Rio Grande Valley Open Brahman Show – Judge: Jacob Tipp  
march 17 ABBA National F-1 Sale & TBA Brahman Sale Caldwell, Texas
march 24 South Texas State Fair – Judge: Brandon Cutrer  
march 24 Louisiana Brahman Assn. F-1 & Brahman Sale Carencro, Louisiana
march 30 - 31 Pattaya International Cattle Show  
april 13 Magic City Sale & "Magic 8 Heifer Sale"   
april 14 Miami International Cattle Show – Judge: Dr. Jim Sanders  
April 13 - 15 Miami International Agriculture & Cattle Show  
april 18 - 21 BIF Annual Meeting Houston, Texas
april 28 Florida Brahman Assn Field Day Kenansville, Florida
April 28 Heritage Cattle Co. “All In” Production Sale Hungerford, Texas
May 5

Deep South Brahman Association Brahman and F-1 Sale
Southeast MS Livestock at 1:00 PM
Contacts: Mike Mitchell 601-798-0522 • Bill Nettles 601-250-1356
Shep Batson 601-528-2040

 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
may 4 - 6 XLIX National Brahman Show Villahermosa, Mexico
may 7 - 12 Beef Australia Rockhampton, Australia
june 2 Okie Extravaganza – Judge: Marcus Shackelford  
june 9 Hunt County Fair – Judge: Steve Hudgins  
june 9 Carolina’s Brahman Sale Clemson, South Carolina
June 17 -20 TJBA State Show Kerrville, TX
july 1 - 8 World Brahman Congress Panama
July 23 – 28 "All American" National Junior Show Shawnee, Oklahoma 

    
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