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| XVI World Brahman Congress | Panama City, Panama | July 2 - 7, 2012
Plans for the celebration of the XVI World Brahman Congress to be held in Panama City are underway. This international event will bring Brahman cattlemen from all over the world together for a week of exciting activities. Plans include a Welcome Cocktail, Technical Conferences, Ranch Tours, City and Shopping Tours, Brahman Cattle Show and a Closing Ceremony. This is a great opportunity for ABBA members to attend a world event in a forum designed to bring Brahman producers together to exchange ideas and practices for the development of the Brahman breed on a global level. The ABBA Board of Directors has decided to host a Summer Board meeting in conjunction with this event and a U.S. delegation is being organized. The ABBA delegation will travel July 1 – 8, 2012 on a non-stop Continental Airlines flight. Registration and hotel accommodations for all participants can be made directly with ABBA. If you are interested in joining the ABBA delegation, please contact Armelinda Ibarra at Armelinda@brahman.org. A limited amount of seats have been reserved at a special rate of $891.60 per person (taxes & surcharges included). Please call to reserve your seats now. Seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. |
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July 1st July 8th If you are unable to travel on these exact dates, you can still be included in the group rate provided that you either depart or return on one of these dates. .Posted Feb. 2 |
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Brahmans to Be Featuerd on RFD-TV in February The American Brahman Breeder’s Association (ABBA) announces the debut of a new promotional video on RFD-TV’s “American Rancher,” which will outline the strengths of Brahman cattle and F-1 Brahman females. It will promote unique and profitable Brahman characteristics, ABBA membership and the American Junior Brahman Association (AJBA). The TV series, “American Rancher,” hosted by Pam Minick, connects viewers with the people and places that make ranching a way of life in the U.S. It provides ranchers the opportunity to showcase their operations, while allowing viewers to identify with real-life people who create a foundation for agriculture. Look for “American Rancher” featuring Brahmans on Monday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. CST, Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. CST, and Sunday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. CST. Click here for an exclusive look at the ABBA promotional video even before it airs on RFD-TV. Posted Feb. 1 |
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Rios of Mercedes Donates boots to the AJBA to be sold at The International Sale in Houston Rios of Mercedes boots have been handmade since 1853. They are true works of art and functionality produced by the finest craftsmen in Mercedes, Texas. We use only premium hides and the best materials possible to make our boots. Our boots are all leather construction with American spring steel shanks for arch support. A Rios of Mercedes boot fits your foot like no other boot being made today. Comfort and durability are at the top of our list when we make our boots, they have to be. We are honored to be part of this sale. All proceeds from this lot will go to the American Junior Brahman Association. Rios of Mercedes is a Corporate Partner with the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. Posted Jan. 30 |
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American Brahman Breeders Association to host BIF, events announced The 44th Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and annual meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Houston on April 18 – 20, 2012. This year's meeting is hosted by Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Animal Science and the American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA). The symposium’s focus is the impact of Bos indicus genetics in the U.S. The symposium will hold an opening night reception and will include presentations on the influence of Bos indicus genetics in the global beef industry on the evening of Wednesday, April 18. The symposium will host a variety of events on Thursday, April 19 and Friday, April 20, including presentations on current beef issues, committee sessions to discuss current research, an educational event hosted by the American Breeds Coalition, and the Seedstock and Commercial Producer Award nominees will be announced. For a more detailed list of events, refer to the attached schedule. Registration for the event is $185, but will increase to $285 after March 25. Rooms can be reserved at a rate of $119 per night. Those who choose to remain in Houston over the weekend have the choice of three optional bus tours to South Central and Gulf Coast ranches for an additional cost of $50. The American Brahman Breeders Association is proud to co-host the 2012 Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and annual meeting. To register for the 2012 BIF meeting, go to agriliferegister.tamu.edu and enter Beef Improvement. For hotel information and to book a room call 1-800-627-6461. For more information on the BIF, contact Joe C. Paschal at 361-265-9203, j-paschal@tamu.edu, or Chris Shivers 713-349-0854, cshivers@brahman.org. Posted Jan. 24 |
| 2012 AJBA Foundation Female Donated by Dyess Farms
The 2012 American Junior Brahman Association Foundation Female, Ms. DF 154/1, was donated by Glynn and Joycee Dyess of Dyess Farms in Carson, Miss. Ms. DF 154/1 was born May 3, 2011, and will be sold as Lot 1 in the the ABBA International Sale on Wednesday, Feb. 29 in Houston. The AJBA has had the opportunity to sell a donated female for the past three years. All proceeds earned from the sale of this heifer go toward the AJBA general fund, which is used to help finance the "All American" show held in July, and other AJBA expenses. The AJBA would like to thank the Dyess family for their support! Posted Jan. 24 |
The 2012 AJBA Foundation Female, Ms. DF154/1 |
New F-1 Plus Certification Available The American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) announced the introduction of a new F-1 Plus program at the association’s annual Winter Board Meeting on Jan. 16 in Fort Worth, Texas. The F-1 Plus program offers certifications for progeny of Golden Certified and Certified F-1 females. “F-1 Plus is a multi faceted program that will provide marketing opportunities for our F-1 program participants as well as their customers,” said ABBA Executive Vice President, Chris Shivers. “This too will allow us to capitalize on a program that will fit any environment.” Along with environmental adaptability, the built in efficiency, growth and carcass quality of F-1 Plus certified cattle will allow them to fit a wide array of marketing programs. The ABBA is accepting F-1 Plus certifications for cattle with varying percentages of Brahman influence. Having a Golden Certified F-1 or Certified F-1 dam is the basic requirement for calves to qualify for the program. They must contain at least 25 percent Brahman genetics passed through the F-1 cow to receive certification. For further information, contact Chris Shivers at cshivers@brahman.org. Posted Jan. 24 |
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| ABBA Show Committee Announces Judges for 2012-2013 Show Season
The list of ABBA approved show judges for the 2012-2013 season were announced Jan. 16 at the American Brahman Breeders Association annual board meeting.
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| Rio Grande Valley Brahman and F-1 Association Formed
Several Rio Grande Valley Brahman breeders met on Jan. 10 at La Muneca Ranch with Chris Shivers from the ABBA and formed The RGV Brahman and F-1 Association. The following are the new officers and board members : Mike England – President, Carlos X. Guerra Jr. – Vice President, Jana Acevedo – Secretary, Sam Sparks III – Treasurer with Pedee Abrigo, Israel Davila and Javier Moreno serving as Directors. The group plans to meet quarterly at different ranches in their four-county area to get to know eachothers' breeding programs better. They plan to host a Showmanship Clinic and Show for all Junior Brahman exhibitors at the RGV Junior Show in March. More plans are intended, including creating the first ever Registered Brahman Steer Show at the 2013 RGV Steer Show with steers bred and sold by RGV Brahman & F-1 Association members, starting a Junior Association and a scholarship program, and having joint bull and steer tests, educational field days, a co-op advertising program and create ways to offer QUALITY Brahman and F-1 cattle in QUANTITY to encourage more buyers to visit the RGV. "Our main goal is to promote the Brahman breed and assist our members in creating events and markets for our cattle,” states Carlos X. Guerra Jr. Posted Jan. 18 |
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| The Rio Grande Valley Brahman and F-1 association with Chris Shivers at the associations's formation meeting. |
| AJBA Member Jordan Storey Awarded 5 Straws of Semen Through Herd Builder Program
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Jordan Storey accepts the AJBA Herd Builder award from Lauren Good at the 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show. (l to r): ABBA Executive Vice President, Chris Shivers, Lauren Good, Jordan Storey, AJBA Youth Activities Chair, Rachel Cutrer. |
Jordan Storey of Idabel, Okla. was awarded the 2012 AJBA Herd Builder award donated by Steve and Amy Good of G2 Ranch in Mansfield, Texas. The award was presented on Jan. 17 at the Fort Worth Stock Show. This is the second year the Good Family donated to this program, presenting Jordan with 5 straws of semen. The AJBA Herd Builder award gives AJBA members the opportunity to grow and improve their breeding programs. The American Junior Brahman Association would like to thank Steve & Amy Good for their generous donation. Posted Jan. 18 |
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| National F1 and Brahman Sale to be held in Caldwell, Texas
The American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) and the Texas Brahman Association (TBA) announces the 25th Annual National F1 and Brahman Female Sale. This sale will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Caldwell Livestock Commission in Caldwell, Texas. Posted Jan. 10 |
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| 2012 International Brahman Sale Information
The 2012 International Brahman Sale will be held at 6:30 p.m. on February 29 at Reliant Center in Houston. The sale will feature 28 lots of red and grey Brahman females, bred heifers, show heifer prospects, flushes, 3-N-1s, pairs, 'Pick of the Herd' flushes, donor cows, donor prospects and 10 special semen lots featuring rare and exclusive semen. Click on the flyer to enlarge. |
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| USLGE international branded livestock cost share funding program to promote U.S. livestock exports
This is an excellent program for individual breeders that have an interest in promoting their international marketing efforts. Click here to download the FAS proposal. Members can request a complete copy of the USLGE FY2012 Market Access Program Application and Guidelines, from U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc., 413 N. Broadway, Suite C, Salem, IL 62881, Phone: (618) 548-9154, Fax: (618) 548-9709, Email: uslge@uslge.org |
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| ABBA welcomes libby Williams
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HOUSTON, Texas – The American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) announces the hire of Libby Williams of Elbert, Colo., as Director of Communications and Youth Activities. In this position, Williams will be responsible for promoting American Brahman cattle through multiple communications outlets including print media, Web sources and social networking media. She’ll also be directing the American Junior Brahman Association (AJBA), including advising the junior board, planning and managing the “All American” National Junior Brahman Show and coordinating additional youth activities. “This is a new position that the ABBA feels is important to better promote the breed and the organization,” ABBA Executive Vice President, Chris Shivers said. “We are excited to have someone join our staff with the knowledge and experience that Libby exhibits. With her help, we will be able to better promote the breed and the association to the industry.” Williams grew up active in 4-H, both showing and judging livestock. She graduated Colorado State University with bachelor’s degrees in Animal Science and Journalism and Technical Communications. While in college, Williams competed on collegiate livestock judging teams, wrote weekly columns for the Rocky Mountain Collegian, served as president of the Block and Bridle club and interned with AgCareers.com, the National Western Stock Show and the National Swine Registry. Williams will begin her official duties with the ABBA in January out of the office in Houston, Texas. | |||
| Top 5 Leading Show Animals of the Year
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| ABBA Completes 10th Year of Carcass Evaluation Program
The American Brahman Breeders Association recently concluded its Tenth Annual Carcass Evaluation Program and the results showed continued progress and improvement. This program was begun in 2001 as an effort to cooperatively market steer calves and secondly to gather information for the breeders to assess their herds for carcass quality which ultimately lead to genetic improvement. Since this program began over 2,000 head representing over 300 sires have been analyzed and resulted in ABBA launching Carcass EPD’s for six traits. The recently completed project consisted of 96 progeny from five breeders in three states. The results from the Registered Brahman steers was favorable yielding the following average results:
The ABBA Carcass Evaluation is one of the most extensive carcass data collection programs in the United States. Since the beginning of this program improvements have been made in each of the areas resulting in the breed becoming a more efficient, faster growing breed that produces more pounds of high quality, tender beef. Breeders who have participated in this program have seen it rapidly improve their herds by eliminating genetics that are outliers and implementing the identified proven genetic lines. The information collected in this program will be calculated into EPD’s and included in the next Genetic Evaluation which will be released in February 2012. In addition to the carcass evaluation program, ABBA members are also utilizing ultrasound technology and DNA markers as tools to assess their herds for carcass quality and to make improvements. For more information on any of the ABBA Programs contact the ABBA Office at 713-349-0854. |
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| 2012 International Show Weight & Measure Parameters
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| ABBA Partners with the Beef Checkoff to Promote BQA
Brahman breeders have always been very in tuned with the beef industry especially relating to the quality and handling of cattle. ABBA is pleased to help promote the NCBA BQA Program. |
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Add your logo or photos to the ABBA registration search The ABBA is pleased to offer a new feature available to all members! For a fee of $5 per image, you can send your animal's photo or your ranch brand to be included in the ABBA's online pedigree database. Then, when people search for your animals, their photo will also be displayed in addition to their pedigree and EPDs. This is a great marketing tool that provides a historical reference to help others see your cattle. For the file specifications, please refer to the attached document. |
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Sale Links Available on ABBA Web Site ABBA members, want to add a link of your upcoming sale catalog to the ABBA website? This is now available for a service fee of $100. Please contact the ABBA office in Houston for complete details 713-349-0854. |
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Welcome new members! ABBA would like to welcome our new members who joined the ABBA in January 2012! These members are:
ABBA would also like to welcome our new junior members who joined the AJBA in January 2012! These members are:
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brahman publications Please visit the links below for more information about publications featuring Brahman cattle: - The American Brahman Review / Brahman Blog - The Brahman Journal |
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