October 2025 Brangus Journal

JOURNAL

INSIDE THIS ISSUE NEWS & EDITORIAL

Founded in 1866, Lackey Ranch has stood at the heart of Texas cattle history for over

From Longhorn and Shorthorn beginnings to Santa Gertrudis and today’s 1,200-head Brangus herd, the ranch has thrived through generations of family leadership. Now guided by Dr. Larry Franke and Briana, with their daughters engaged

Weighing the Benefits of Spring vs. Fall Calving

A Letter from the President

BY GRADY GREEN, IBBA PRESIDENT

Animal husbandry in the beef industry involves a combination of genetics, nutrition, herd health, and strategic management decisions. One of the most important of these decisions is determining the ideal calving season for your operation. For Brangus producers, particularly those in the southern United States and other warmclimate regions where the breed thrives, the choice often comes down to spring calving versus fall calving. Each season brings distinct advantages and challenges, and the best choice depends on a variety of factors including forage availability, market timing, labor, climate, and infrastructure.

Brangus cattle, with their combination of Brahman heat tolerance and Angus meat quality, are well-suited to both spring and fall calving systems. Their adaptability allows for flexible breeding strategies, but to make the most of their genetics, producers must carefully align their calving season with environmental and economic realities. Understanding the pros and cons of spring and fall calving helps producers manage cow nutrition more effectively, reduce input costs, and market calves more profitably.

Spring calving, typically from January through March, is the most common system in many parts of the country. One of the primary advantages of spring calving is

its natural alignment with the growing season. As cows enter peak lactation in late winter and early spring, forage quality and quantity are beginning to improve. By the time calves are a few weeks old and starting to graze, warmseason grasses like Bermuda, Bahia, and native forages are abundant and highly nutritious. This natural synchronization reduces the need for supplemental feed and helps both cows and calves maintain optimal condition.

“Spring calving aligns naturally with forage availability and traditional market cycles, making it a low-cost, highreturn system for many.”

— GRADY GREEN

From a reproductive standpoint, spring-calving cows benefit from recovering on green pasture. Cows that calve in good body condition and have access to high-quality forage typically return to estrus

quickly, increasing conception rates during the breeding season. Calves born in the spring also benefit from more moderate weather during their early growth stages, which supports higher survival rates and reduced incidence of cold-weather stress or respiratory disease.

Marketing is another benefit of spring calving. Calves born in February or March are typically weaned in late summer or early fall, around September or October, which aligns well with peak seasonal prices for feeder calves. Feedlots often look to purchase weaned calves during this window, and uniform spring-born calf crops can command premiums when sold in large, matched groups.

However, spring calving also has its challenges. In some regions, late-winter and early-spring weather can be unpredictable. Cold snaps, rain, and mud can increase the risk of calf mortality, especially without proper shelter or attentive calving management. Additionally, spring is a busy time on the ranch, with planting, pasture preparation, and fencing projects often coinciding with calving season. This overlap can stretch labor and resources thin, particularly for smaller operations.

On the other hand, fall calving, usually occurring from September through November, offers a

different set of benefits. One major advantage is the typically milder and more stable weather during calving. In many areas, fall temperatures are cooler but not yet cold, with fewer rain events and less mud. Calving during this time can lead to fewer dystociarelated problems and healthier calves at birth. Also, predators may be less active in fall than in spring, reducing calf losses in some regions.

Nutritionally, fall calving shifts the cows’ peak lactation into the winter months, when forage is often dormant or limited. This is seen as a disadvantage by some, as it requires higher reliance on hay, silage, or other stored feed. However, in operations with strong winter feeding programs or access to crop residues or stockpiled forage, fall calving can be managed efficiently. Additionally, cows in fall calving herds are typically bred during late fall or early winter, a period when heat stress is less of a concern, which is a key advantage in hot climates where summer breeding can reduce conception rates.

Another advantage of fall calving is market timing. Fall-born calves are typically weaned and ready for sale in late spring or early summer. In some years, this timing allows producers to hit stronger feeder markets, especially if springborn calves from other herds are still too young to be sold. This may provide marketing flexibility and allow for staggered income streams between spring and fall calf crops.

Fall calving also has laborrelated benefits. Because fewer ranch tasks are concentrated in the fall, calving during this

time can allow for more focused attention on cows and calves. Additionally, pastures tend to be drier and more accessible in the fall, making calving observation and intervention easier than in the mud-prone early spring months. That said, the higher winter feeding costs associated with fall calving can’t be ignored. If supplemental feed prices are high, or if the operation doesn’t have a reliable source of winter forage, this added expense can eat into profits. Furthermore, calves born in the fall may face heat stress during the final stages of growth before sale in the summer, which can impact gain and efficiency.

“Fall calving, while more dependent on stored feed, can offer better weather, improved conception rates, and strategic market timing.”

— GRADY GREEN

Ultimately, the decision between spring and fall calving in Brangus cattle comes down to the unique characteristics of the operation. Some producers even choose to run both calving seasons, using separate groups of cows to create a year-round production model. This spreads labor and income more evenly

throughout the year but requires strong infrastructure and careful management.

To sum it all up, both spring and fall calving offer distinct benefits when raising Brangus cattle. Spring calving aligns naturally with forage availability and traditional market cycles, making it a low-cost, high-return system for many. Fall calving, while more dependent on stored feed, can offer better weather, improved conception rates, and strategic market timing. By carefully considering the forage base, climate, labor availability, and marketing goals, Brangus producers can choose the calving season, or seasons, that best support the productivity and profitability of their herds.

As we step into this fall season, I want to pause and recognize the passing of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was not a Brangus breeder or a cattleman, but he loved beef and he loved people. More importantly, he stood for the same things we hold dear—God, family, and the cattle business. Charlie lived with respect, integrity, and honesty, just like we do every day in this business, and he carried himself in a way we should all try to live by. He could debate an issue with passion yet still walk away with mutual respect. That kind of example is what I love about the cattle business, and I believe it’s exactly what we need more of in the world today.

This time of year, is one of the most exciting in the cattle business. The next three months bring a wave of Brangus bull and female sales across the country, and they showcase the strength of the breed we all believe in. These sales are more than just transactions— they are opportunities to connect with fellow breeders, to invest in the future of our operations, and to highlight the genetic value of Brangus cattle to commercial cattlemen. The marketplace continues to reward cattle that

Building for the Future, Honoring Our Foundations

BY RICK COZZITORTO, IBBA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Photo By: Taylor Gazda

combine efficiency, adaptability, maternal strength and pounds— that Brangus cattle consistently deliver. While our breeders prepare for these sales, your association has been busy laying the groundwork for the future. After twelve months of development, the IBBA will launch a brand-new website this October. This isn’t just a cosmetic upgrade, it’s a top-of-the-line, fully functional platform designed to serve our members and advance the Brangus message. From accessing data to marketing cattle to streamlining services, the site will work the way it should, and it reflects our commitment to making your membership more valuable every day.

In addition to the website, I’m excited to announce another major first for the association: over the next three months, IBBA will launch a national digital marketing campaign to promote Brangus cattle like never before. For the first time, the Brangus message will reach more than 750,000 producers and breeders across the United States. This is a targeted, high-impact effort that will put Brangus genetics in front of the people making decisions in the

cattle business. Our goal is simple— to position Brangus as the breed to buy and own, and to ensure that demand for Brangus cattle continues to grow.

These two initiatives—the website and the digital campaign— are about building for the future. They give our members better tools, greater visibility, and stronger market presence. When combined with the momentum of this fall sales season and the continued strength of the cattle market, I believe we are entering one of the most exciting periods in our breed’s history.

And as we celebrate progress, we also remember people like Charlie Kirk, who reminded us what makes this industry special. He loved the values that hold us together and that we live by every day. May we carry that same spirit forward as we work to grow this breed and serve this industry.

God Bless our Cattlemen, our Military, and our Country.

The tag

BRangus vigor components

BRangus vigor - a process verified program to differentiate genuine brangus sired feeder cattle from generic indicus crossbreds brangus vigor will drive value for brangus sired feeder calves and build buyer confidence in the growyard and feedyard sectors.

sired by registered brangus or ultrablack bull source and age verified

weaned 60 days

bqa certified

2 rounds of 5-way respiratory vaccination

2 rounds of 7, 8, or 9-way clostridial vaccination

brangus vigor 840 eid tag *provided with program*

last day to wean: september 12th

$5/head enrollment fee for help placing eligible cattle contact kyle caldwell: kcaldwell@gobrangus.com (214)794-3625

POWERHOUSE GENETICS

For 20 years, this sale has produced breed-leading sires and unmatched consistency from Lot 1 to Lot 160 — backed by high-accuracy sires and proven cow families.

We work every part of the cattle industry, from conception to consumer, giving us the insight to produce cattle with just the right shot of ear to fit the entire country.

While others chase extremes, we focus on balance. Our cattle deliver profit across the supply chain while producing females that adapt and thrive in any environment.

PRIME OPPORTUNITY

BY BRILEY RICHARD, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Brangus is on the rise. From sale barns to seedstock events, demand is strong, the breed is gaining ground and the momentum is undeniable. This progress stems from breeders like you who invest time, vision and passion into building cattle that work in the real world.

As Brangus continues to grow in strength and visibility, association staff is matching that momentum with a stronger, sharper brand presence that reflects the future we’re building together. As part of our brand refresh, we’ve modernized the Brangus logo, elevated our advertising collateral and unveiled a redesigned Brangus Journal in August. Now, we’re bringing that same fresh, unified look to the Frontline Beef Producer magazine.

To commemorate the excitement of bringing Brangus to new fronts, the redesigned issue of Frontline will be auctioned off at the GENEPLUS at Chimney Rock Cattle Company Sale Friday, October 31. The highest bidder receives their logo and a picturesque photo of their ranch displayed on the front cover, in addition to a two-page feature story highlighting their operation in the issue.

With Frontline’s 15,000 subscribers, this kind of exposure places your operation directly in front of proven, engaged cattlemen with active interest and investments in Brangus genetics.

But the exposure doesn’t stop there. A 36" x 36" framed print of your cover will be signed and displayed at the International Brangus Breeders Association office, marking your place in Brangus history for years to come.

This one-time opportunity not only puts your program front and center but also gives back to the breed you believe in. All proceeds benefit the International Brangus Breeders Foundation, supporting education, research and EPD advancements that will continue to drive progress across the industry.

Don’t miss the chance to claim the cover, tell your story and leave your mark on Brangus.

CLAIM THE COVER. LEAVE YOUR MARK.

Don’t miss the exclusive opportunity to be featured on the Frontline Beef Producer cover. The redesigned publication will be auctioned off at the GENEPLUS at Chimney Rock Cattle Company Sale to the highest bidder. All proceeds benefit the International Brangus Breeders Foundation, funding education, research, and EPD advancements to drive the future of the Brangus breed.

GENEPLUS AT CHIMNEY ROCK CATTLE COMPANY

OCTOBER 31, 2025 CONCORD, AR

Your ranch logo displayed on the front cover

A full feature story highlighting your operation

Your ranch photo featured on the first redesigned Frontline cover

Historic recognition — this issue will hang in the IBBA Office entrance

15,000+ copies distributed to cattle producers and industry leaders worldwide

One-time opportunity — only the inaugural redesigned cover is up for grabs

RICH HISTORY

From Longhorns to Brangus, the Lackey Ranch legacy continues to shape Texas cattle country.

BY LINDSAY ALLEN

The Lackey Ranch is one for the Texas history books.

The Brangus herd the ranch boasts today wasn’t always there, but the story of how the ranch shifted and grew over the years is worth sitting down and reading.

Founded in 1866 by Samuel Campbell Lackey, a DeWitt County lawyer and early Texas rancher, Lackey Ranch has been part of Texas cattle history for over 150 years. Samuel began with Longhorns, like most of his time, on the headquarters and Clear Creek Ranches. The ranch’s legacy deepened when his family line merged with that of Vachel Weldon, a forward-thinking rancher and Texas legislator who had converted his herd to Shorthorns by 1896.

The families united through marriage, and their grandson, Vachel Weldon Lackey, carried the ranch into the 20th century. Along the way, the ranch intertwined with notable Texas names like R.J. Kleberg of King Ranch and Charles Zilker, a pioneer in refrigeration technology. In 1950, Lackey Ranch became herd

#10 in the newly founded Santa Gertrudis Breeders International (SGBI) association.

In 1953, Vachel Lackey partnered with his nephew, Gilbert Denman Jr., expanding the ranch’s reach from Texas to Hawaii and even to South America and Australia. Sadly, Vachel died in 1969, while serving as president of the SGBI.

His daughter, Margaret Saunders Block, and later granddaughter, Page Saunders, carried the legacy forward. Page brought a modern edge to ranch operations, excelling in the Texas A&M Ranch-toRail program and experimenting with crossbreeds like Gelbvieh and Hereford to strengthen her Santa Gertrudis herd—all while staying true to her grandfather’s motto: “Don’t break the bank.”

Page’s daughter, Briana, and her husband, Dr. Larry Franke, assumed general manager responsibilities in 2015 when Page sadly suffered a brain aneurysm. Franke had been raising Brangus

since 2011 and continues to this day on the Lackey Ranch, while keeping his promise to Page that the Santa Gertrudis cattle would always have a home on the ranch, too.

“The initial Brangus herd was pulled together with cattle from dispersal and production sales as the time,” Franke recalls, “Camp Cooley, Chimney Rock Cattle, Draggin’ M Ranch, Doguet Diamond D and JLS International, Inc. genetics founded our herd; which was ideal cattle for our ranch because Brangus, like the Santa Gertrudis cattle, are 3/8th Brahman, but had the great carcass traits of the Angus breed.”

What began as 12 registered head of Brangus cattle in 2011 has grown to over 1,200 head today across DeWitt, Bee, Karnes and Goliad counties in Texas. The focus of the operation is on raising stock, bulls and commercial females, for the commercial cowman. “We use EPDs and contemporary ratios to support our selections, but fertility, phenotype

and skeletal structure all take precedence,” Franke continued, “Our females need to look feminine and have great udders and travel freely with loose hides and we aren’t afraid of a little more ear than most.”

The Franke’s were an early adopter of Ultrablack first generation Brangus cattle and credit their connections with Mound Creek Ranch for this way of thinking. Some of their foundation bulls include MC Resource 936B, MC Reset 924D2, MC Crossfit 6726D10, MC Cruise 948D4 and MC 924 Resource 889C55.

The Lackey Ranch bulls are bred to handle tough terrain, like brushy and thorny rangelands. The ranch, according to Franke, places a huge emphasis on shorter sheathed bulls, and admits it’s a work in progress because of the Brahman influence.

While some social media is used to promote cattle for sale, the ranch mostly relies on their relationships and sells directly to commercial cattlemen and markets some heifers through production sales. “The cattle just sell themselves thanks to the association’s work in spreading the word about the quality of cattle. We have cattlemen waiting for our next calf crop,” Franke said, “Our customers don’t always have a lot of help, so our bulls have to excel in calving ease. We always follow up with buyers and replace bulls if necessary.”

The ranch is also focused on a 100% parent-verified herd, free of genetic condition carriers. “We are getting really close to this goal and continue to use AI on all heifer breeding and some cow matings,” Franke continued, “While embryo transfer is used sparingly,

we mainly use our own bulls in our AI program, with our go to choice being PV Final Cut 302A for our heifers, and we have 25 natural service sires we use.”

When it comes to the matings and end results, the ranch is looking for moderate cattle that aren’t extreme in any area. “Our females must be able to handle the long, hot summers, humidity and lowquality forage with little supplement,” he stated.

The ranch’s mission is to preserve the family ranch for future generations, to provide stewardship of land, cattle, and wildlife while maintaining a profitable cattle operation. Additionally, they are focused on improving grass, habitat and cattle and aim for sustainability and balance.

“we are looking forward to [gabrielle] taking over the future of Lackey Ranch as the fourth female matriarch, carrying it forward to its 200year anniversary,”

— DR. LARRY FRANKE LACKEY RANCH GENERAL MANAGER

To help accomplish this, Dr. Franke and Briana are proud to have the support and help of their three daughters, Abigail, Madeleine, Gabrielle.

“Gabrielle will start her second year at Texas Christian University as a double major in business and the ranch management program. She interned at the ranch this summer and we are looking forward to her taking over the future of Lackey Ranch as the fourth female matriarch, carrying it forward to its 200-year anniversary,” Franke said.

With a rich history, a lot of current excitement and a future to look forward, Lackey Ranch is rapidly growing their registered Brangus herd and making their mark in the industry.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

NOVEMBER 15TH

The Tool Shaping Tomorrow’s Herds

Artificial insemination offers profit and predictability.

BY VERNON SUHN, CONSULTING PARTNER- GENEPLUS BRANGUS &

ULTRABLACK CATTLE

With a lifetime of experience in the cattle business, from growing up on a 10,000 head commercial operation in South Dakota, to managing highly successful Angus and Brangus operations in the 1970’s and 80’s, Vern and Vicki Suhn’s leap of faith in 1990 to begin their own Brangus operation in Eureka, KS has proven to be one that only added to this storied and highly successful career.

It is hard to believe just how good the current cattle market is and how positive things look for the future of the cattle industry; however, as supply and demand numbers stabilize over the next few years and female numbers are rebuilt the scenario is certain to change. As we look toward the future, what can prepare us most effectively to position ourselves for this change? In the future those of us in the seedstock industry will find ourselves challenged more than ever before by the commercial sector demanding more data, background, uniformity and reliability from the genetics offered to them. This demand will be because the feedlot and packing industries are going to demand it. It will become increasingly more important to be able to access

and utilize every available tool and resource to stay competitive in the seedstock industry. We need to scrutinize every aspect of production and the potential genetic benefits to prepare for the financial viability of a profitable and sustainable program.

Let’s take a minute to discuss what I feel has been a very beneficial tool to accomplish this that has been somewhat overlooked. Artificial Insemination (AI) first started to gain prominence in the beef cattle industry in the mid 60’s and was an instrument that delivered the genetic punch that launched most of the leading genetic programs of the purebred industry forward to attain the worldwide recognition and respect they have today. Over the past several years, AI has taken second place to ET as a means of genetic improvement. The following points will help make a strong case for why its utilization and adaptation back into programs makes not only economical sense but can help not only your program, but the Brangus breed potentially grow and prosper. It is a well-documented fact not only in this breed but also in most breeds of cattle that progeny from proven established AI sires are worth more, in most instances, than lesser-known natural service sired progeny. For the majority of breeders, offspring of sires that are collected and have semen available for sale on them have commanded a higher price than some breeders are willing to invest in a bull. However, if the breeders who acquire these sires have the best interest of the breed in mind, they will generally make semen available on them for use by other registered and commercial cattlemen.

When you examine sale results from sales across the country,

you readily see a trend that sons of these sires that have a proven track record will command $1500 to $2000 plus premium over the progeny from lesser-known natural service sires. The premiums do not stop there as the daughters command more attention and build more equity and provide a stronger basis to build your program around. Furthermore, when you have progeny of these proven sires and incorporate them into contemporary groups against your natural service sires it will enhance and add more accuracy and credibility to their EPD profile. Presently, semen on most of these AI sires can be purchased for around $50 per straw which when added to synchronization costs provides you with an excellent return on your investment. A better return than a natural service sire provides and in my opinion ET.

Estrus synchronization (ES) has been a tool that has been available to the beef industry for 50+ years. With the wide range of applications that have been developed, they are available to fit into your management and time limitations. ES not only allows breeders to AI to the most dominant sires of the breed but also enables breeders to incorporate other beneficial advantages to their program. With ES and TAI (timed AI) utilization over a period of years can enable you to shorten your breeding season. In a study in Florida, conducted by Dr. Cliff Lamb, on commercial females over a period of years from 2006 to 2013 the calving interval was shortened from 120 days to 70 days. Thus, a shortened calving season resulting in a more uniform calf crop increased the value of those commercial calves by $169 per head

(2013 dollars) which would be more than double that in today’s market. The added value that it would bring to a purebred operation in bulls sold and daughters retained make it one of the most economical means of genetic improvement available. In the article that I read by Cliff Lamb he stated that he initially got quite a bit of negative feedback from his help when he first implemented this program. A sentiment I often hear from breeders for an excuse not to try it; however, when the employees saw the economic and managerial benefits from the increased profits being put back into better facilities, they quickly became very positive toward TAI.

“progeny from proven established AI sires are worth more, in most instances, than lesserknown natural service sired progeny.”

—

VERNON SUHN

Lastly, let’s discuss the benefits that are not easily noticeable from an economic or management perspective. Whether you are a fan of EPD’s and genomics or not, the future looks like a long and very bumpy road for those who do not incorporate them into their program. Our entire suite of EPD’s and genomically enhanced data on the genetics we supply to the commercial industry are based on the quality and accuracy of information supplied to the association. Contemporary groups are enhanced and more beneficial if we can incorporate data from not

only our natural service but also from proven AI sires and young AI sires that need comparison data. Proper contemporary groups (a topic that needs another full article devoted to it) are essential and imperative to the accuracy of this whole process. ET, although a valuable tool, is of little help on this, especially regarding traits such as calving ease, weaning weight and maternal. The debate still arises on the accuracy and usefulness of EPD’s. However, as stated earlier, when accurate data is compiled into a properly constructed contemporary group that includes one or more high-accuracy sires that have been used in multiple herds and environments, they become an indispensable tool. Do they need to be used along with phenotypic evaluations yes, but both have a beneficial basis for our commercial customers. I am old enough to remember trying to select calving ease sires from actual birth weights, or that the bull selected was one of the lightest, smoothest-shouldered bulls in the group and the wrecks that occurred because that was all the information we had available to us. EPD’s do not totally prevent problems however, combined with the complementary data accumulated by using extensive AI with properly constructed contemporary groups, they can become one of if not the most valuable, economic resources we have available to us.

This subject will cause some debate, however, I am firmly convinced that this breed has the ability for tremendous growth and should register two to three times as many cattle as we are presently. To do this, we need to utilize all the tools that we have available to

satisfy the demands of our commercial customers. As I mentioned earlier, AI is essential in providing not only ourselves but also our customers with the quality and reliability of data that they deserve. I have heard from Angus breeders (the largest beef breed worldwide) that the turning point to their growth as a breed was when they allowed open AI. The most notable Angus breeding programs in existence today did not get there using ET solely but through the extensive use of AI programs that stacked generation on generation of dominant sires into progeny that drive their sales to some of the most sought-after genetics and sale averages in the country.

"I believe AI remains the most economically feasible way to add improved genetics to your herd and pass those advancements onto our most vital customer, the commercial cowman.”

— VERNON SUHN

If you have not utilized AI within your program, here are a few tips to help you be successful:

• Do not be afraid to ask questions and get advice from breeders who have used it successfully.

• Make sure the days post calving, nutrition, health protocol, disposition of cattle (stress on cattle is a big factor in success) and facilities are adequate. Help from an experienced AI technician can increase conception rates. If you have just gone to AI

school, do not attempt to breed a large number of cattle by yourself until you have more experience. Check out page 58 for a list of experienced AI technicians.

A good place to start is on a group of virgin heifers that need to be bred to a proven calving ease bull. Study and get advice on the best ES protocol to fit your operation.

Research bulls available for use and make sure semen is available and can be delivered to you when you need it. Do not join the bull of the month club but make selections based on how they will benefit your cow herd and meet the demands of your commercial customers.

If you are not already using AI, I would encourage you to consider its use. Information provided by Cattle-Fax shows that one of the tools the most profitable ranching operations spent more on was genetic inputs. The benefits of AI are not proportional to the size of your operation. It benefits not only the smallest breeders but also the largest breeders. Progress can be made no matter what the extent of the resources you can put toward it. I constantly hear that purebred breeders do not have the time to implement it. A quote I read the other day challenges us: this by Doug Ferguson who writes for Beef Magazine: “If you are going to run from the work, you might as well hide from the money.” Yes, I believe AI remains the most economically feasible way to add improved genetics to your herd and pass those advancements onto our most vital customer, the commercial cowman.

HmY BRANGUS JOURNEY

Reflecting on four years of growth and memories with the IJBBA.

BY EMMA TITTOR, 2025-2026 IJBBA EX-OFFICIO

ello everyone, my name is Emma Tittor and I currently serve as the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) Ex-Officio. I'm currently a sophomore on the Redlands Community College Livestock Judging team, pursuing an agriculture communications degree. As I rounded out my term as the IJBBA President in July, I felt nothing but gratitude for the opportunity to serve our incredible association and be a small part of all the amazing things we have accomplished as a junior board and breed as a whole.

What seems like four short years ago, my family and I attended my first National Show of Merit, knowing almost no one. Now the Brangus breed holds so many of my closest friends and mentors. I had no idea the possible opportunities the IJBBA and IBBA had in store for me and how much it would change my life. At my first junior nationals award banquet, I remember looking up at the head table and remembering all of the hard work that the junior board had done that week to make NJBS a success. I admired them and challenged myself to get involved in this organization. Fast forward to the next summer, I decided to run for the junior board and was fortunate enough to make it. That first year, I remember leaning on the more experienced directors and advisors to learn as much as possible. To this day, my fondest memory on the junior board is having the opportunity to attend the Brangus Celebration in the Fort Worth Stockyards. As a junior director, we were able to help run this event by registering guests and lending a helping hand whenever it was needed. As the IJBBA President I also had the privilege of speaking at the Gala. This is something I cherish because it was so inspiring to mingle with so many influential people within the breed and be a part of history.

This year we hosted the National Junior Brangus show, “Brangus on the Bayou,” in West Monroe, LA. It

was an incredible week with our Brangus family and in my opinion, one of our best yet! The cattle looked incredible, but the exhibitors are the ones who continue to amaze me. Watching everyone make friends, reunite with friends, and step out of their comfort zone is really what it is all about. In August, the newly elected junior board came together at the annual board training in Desdemona, TX. This event gave us an opportunity to spend quality time together and do a majority of the planning for this upcoming year. We also heard from guest speakers who helped us become better leaders, and prepare us for this position and success in our future careers. I left board training so inspired by how we can all be better representatives of our breed and the importance of being focused to meet the goals we set for ourselves. On behalf of the Junior Board, I would like to extend a huge thank you to Gary and Kathy Bucholz and the team at GKB Cattle for their generosity and hospitality each year.

Now, as I embark on my fourth and final year on the junior board, it is bittersweet and rewarding to look back on my journey. I would like to say a huge thank you to my fellow junior board members who put in the work and dedicate so much time to this role, and our advisory committee for all of their wisdom and helping hands. But most importantly, to Lori Edwards-Dunkerely for everything she has done for me and anyone that she comes across in the Brangus breed, she is truly one of a kind. Lastly, I want to thank Mr. Rick Cozzitorto, Mr. Grady Green, and the other members of the IBBA Board, as well as all of the IBBA staff, for their unwavering support of the junior program. I can not express how thankful I am to be a small part of this incredible breed and am so excited to see what we accomplish this year and for years to come!

2025 NATIONAL JUNIOR BRANGUS contest RESULTS

Results by: Lori Edwards-Dunkerley

by: Lindsay Hanewich Photography & Design

2025-2026 IJBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PICTURED LEFT TO

DIRECTOR | GRACIE JOHNSON, TEXAS

DIRECTOR | CAMILLE BURNS, TEXAS

QUEEN | ANNA KATE GOREE, MISSISSIPPI

DIRECTOR | AUBREY MEADOR, TEXAS

PRESIDENT | GRANT GOREE, MISSISSIPPI

DIRECTOR | EMILY JACKSON, ARKANSAS

EX-OFFICIO | EMMA TITTOR, TEXAS

DIRECTOR | CARLEE TAYLOR, FLORIDA

DIRECTOR | SAVANNAH HANSON, TEXAS

DIRECTOR | CARTER AUCOIN, LOUISIANA

DIRECTOR | ISABELLE PARKEY, TEXAS (NOT PICTURED) 2025-2026

2ND:

3RD:

1ST:

2ND:

3RD:

PHOTOGRPAHY - PEEWEE

1ST:MATTIE HURLBUT

2ND:MARSHALL TREJO

3RD: JACKSON CARRASCO

PHOTOGRAPHY - NOVICE

1ST: GENTRY WELLMAN

2ND: WILLIAM BROUSSARD

3RD: GEORGIA CARASCO

COMPUTER-GENERATED AD - NOVICE

1ST: BAYLER HURLBUT

2ND: RAMSEY RHODES

3RD: JOLEE KASNER

ROGER & JANET GREUEL SPEECH - NOVICE

1ST: JAKE KASNER

2ND: MAX TREJO

3RD: GENTRY WELLMAN

JEOPARDY - CHAMPION TEAM

CLEAVIE ALLEN, CARLEE TAYLOR

MICHAEL ALLEN, & KATHERINE ALLEN

SUPPLY TEAM FITTING - NOVICE/JR.

IBA ILLUSTRATION

1ST: JOHN SCHULTZ

PHOTOGRAPHY - JUNIOR

1ST: MADILYN NICHOLS

2ND: TRUMAN TAYLOR

3RD: CLEAVIE ALLEN

COMPUTER-GENERATED AD - JUNIOR

1ST: RODNEY RHODES

2ND: KINSLEY RHODES

3RD: PAISLEY WARREN

ROGER & JANET GREUEL SPEECH - JUNIOR

1ST: CHARLOTTE TREJO

2ND: HARDOLD BAXLEY

3RD: CLAIRE SCHNEIDER

TYLER DEAN, & ROSS DONAHO

PHOTOGRAPHY - INT.

1ST: ABBIE TREJO

2ND: ANNA KATE GOREE

3RD: BAILEY RICHARDSON

COMPUTER-GENERATED AD - INT.

1ST: TRUITT MARKS

2ND: MADISON HANSON

3RD: CARLEE TAYLOR

ROGER & JANET GREUEL SPEECH - INT.

1ST: MEGAN HANSON

2ND: MADISON HANSON

3RD: JACK TREJO

JOB INTERVIEW - INT.

1ST: MADISON HANSON

2ND: LUA MARIE

3RD: MEGAN HANSON

PHOTOGRAPHY - SENIOR

1ST: KAYLA SANSOM

2ND: GARRETT STUTTS

3RD: ROBERTO ZUBIETA

1ST: ISABELLE PARKEY

2ND: PAYGE DUPRE

3RD: KAYLE SANSOM

2ND: BRECK VINCENT

3RD: SAVANNAH HANSON

JOB INTERVIEW - SENIOR

1ST: CAMILLE BURNS

2ND: KAYLA SANSOM

3RD: SAVANNAH HANSON

1ST:

SALESMANSHIP - NOVICE

1ST: JAKE KASNER

2ND: GENTRIE COLWELL

3RD: KENNEDY HORNER

SKILL-A-THON - PEEWEE

1ST: WYATT WUNDERLICH

2ND: CHASE NEILL

3RD: KODI HORNER

SKILL-A-THON - SENIOR

1ST: KAYLA SANSOM

2ND: HOPE CHALLANCIN

3RD: TESS D'ARIANO

JUDGING CONTEST - INT.

1ST: JAYVIN PRICE

2ND: KENLEY PFEIL

3RD: MADISON HANSON

SHOWMANSHIP - NOVICE

1ST: LAYTON RAY

2ND: GEORGIA CARRASCO

3RD: KY JOHNSON

SALESMANSHIP - JUNIOR

1ST: CLAIRE SCHNEIDER

2ND: KATHERINE ALLEN

3RD: HAROLD BAXLEY

SKILL-A-THON - NOVICE

1ST: RYAN NEILL

2ND: BAYLOR HURLBUT

3RD: JAKE KASNER

SKILL-A-THON - ADULT

1ST: MICHAEL ALLEN

2ND: TYLER DEAN

3RD: DENA JANISH

JUDGING CONTEST - SENIOR

1ST (TIE): JOSHUA BAKER

1ST (TIE): SARA AULTMAN

3RD: JUSTICE EPLY

SHOWMANSHIP - JUNIOR

1ST: EMILY PFIEL

2ND: CLAIRE SCHNEIDER

3RD: TYLER KASNER

SALESMANSHIP - INT.

1ST: MADDISON HANSON

2ND: CARLEE TAYLOR

3RD: TRUITT MARKS

SKILL-A-THON - JUNIOR

1ST: CLEAVIE ALLEN

2ND: HAROLD BAXLEY

3RD: KINSLEY RHODES

JUDGING CONTEST - NOVICE

1ST: LAYTON RAY

2ND: GEORGIA CARRASCO

3RD: BAYLOR HURLBUT

JUDGING CONTEST - ADULT

1ST: AUDREY ACORD

2ND: JARRED HAYNIE

3RD: TYLER DEAN

SHOWMANSHIP - INT.

1ST: KARA MCKEE

2ND: CARLY METTING

3RD: KYNDALL AKINS

SALESMANSHIP - SENIOR

1ST: TESS D'ARIANO

2ND: GRACIE JOHNSON

3RD: KAYLA SANSOM

SKILL-A-THON - INT.

1ST: ROSS DONAHO

2ND:LILLIE BANDI

3RD: WYATT LUDDEKE

JUDGING CONTEST - JUNIOR

1ST: EMILEY PFEIL

2ND: ALEXIS BANDI

3RD: CLEAVIE ALLEN

SHOWMANSHIP - PEEWEE

1ST: WYATT WUNDERLICH

SHOWMANSHIP - SENIOR

1ST: MADDOX HARTMANN

2ND: SARA AULTMAN

3RD: JAYCE KRAUSKOPF

2025 NATIONAL JUNIOR BRANGUS SHOW RESULTS

Bred & Owned, Ultra, Advantage & Steer Judge: Braden House

Owned Judge: Jeff Jackson

Supreme Judge: Ryan Rash

SUPREME FEMALE

GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR

RAFTER L VEGA JO 157K4

MADDOX HARTMANN | MCCOY, TEXAS

THIRD OVERALL FEMALE

RESERVE CHAMPION BRED & OWNED

BB MISS BLACK BETTY 150M4

CAMILLE BURNS | WHARTON, TEXAS

RESERVE SUPREME FEMALE

GRAND CHAMPION BRED & OWNED

ACC MAGGIE MAE 192M3

CLEAVIE ALLEN | CROCKETT, TEXAS

FOURTH OVERALL FEMALE

GRAND CHMAPION ULTRA

BAR LAKEN 377L2

LAYTON RAY | HEARNE, TEXAS

SUPREME BULL

GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS BRED & OWNED

RAFTER L BRIGHT LIGHTS 150M2

MADDOX HARTMANN | MCCOY, TEXAS

FIFTH OVERALL FEMALE

GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE

CCC - ACC STARBURST 674M1

CLEAVIE ALLEN | CROCKETT, TEXAS

RESERVE SUPREME BULL

GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS

SANKEYS TEJAS 894M1

BAYLER HURLBUT | RAYMOND, SOUTH DAKOTA

GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE

CCC - ACC STARBURST 674M14

CLEAVIE ALLEN | CROCKETT, TEXAS

GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS BULL SANKEYS TEJAS 894M1

HURLBUT | RAYMOND, SOUTH DAKOTA

GRAND CHAMPION ULTRA FEAMLE

BAR LAKEN 377L2

LAYTON RAY | HEARNE, TEXAS

TEXAS

RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE ORIGINS MISS HERA 302M3 KINSLEY RHODES | SHEPHERD, TEXAS

RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS BULL RAFTER L BRIGHT LIGHTS 150M2

MADDOX HARTMANN | MCCOY, TEXAS

RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRA FEMALE

BB MISS ROSE 150M2

QUINN BURNS | WHARTON, TEXAS

GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS FEMALE BAR LOLA 307L5 TAOS DURHEIM | SPRING, TEXAS

GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS BULL TX CHIEF ADVANTAGE 1981/L LUA

|

CHAMPION ULTRA BULL MCC LONE RANGER 5561L

NICHOLS | KATHLEEN, FLORIDA

GRAND CHAMPION PERCENTAGE FEMALE

KK MISS BING BONG 65M GRACEE MCBEE | FLORESVILLE, TEXAS

RESERVE CHAMPION PERCENTAGE FEMALE PSC/TCR SHAKIRA 810L GEORGIA CARRASCO | ANGLETON, TEXAS

BRANGUS FEMALES

HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

ACC MAGGIE MAE 192M3

CLEAVIE ALLEN | CROCKETT, TEXAS

RESERVE HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

BB MISS BLACK BETTY 150M4

CAMILLE BURNS | WHARTON, TEXAS

SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

ORIGINS MISS HERA 302M3

KINSLEY RHODES | SHEPARD, TEXAS

RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

TRR MS MILLIE 804M

KINSLEY RHODES | SHEPARD, TEXAS

YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

CCC - ACC STARBURST 674M14

CLEAVIE ALLEN | CROCKETT, TEXAS

RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

KK MISS HOUDINI 157M2

CAMILLE BURNS | WHARTON, TEXAS

JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

AF LADY MAY 334L

GRACIE JOHNSON | NEW ULM, TEXAS

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

GKB AVEN 302L4

KAYLA SANSOM | BRENHAM, TEXAS

SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

TCR RIHANNA 88L3

GEORGIA CARRASCO | ANGLETON, TEXAS

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

RTN MISS LAINEY 419L

RYAN NEILL | CUMMINGS, KANSAS

RED BRANGUS FEMALES

RED HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

TAJO MSMILENA 307M10

TRUITT MARKS | WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS

RED RESERVE HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

SANKEYS ROSIE 59M

BAYLER HURLBUT | RAYMOND, SOUTH DAKOTA

RED SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

BAR MARIBELLA 204M

JADE STONE | STANTON, TEXAS

RED RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

TAJO MS DREAM MAKER 424M

TRUITT MARKS | WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS

RED YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

MISS MS MARLEE 826M2

TRUITT MARKS | WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS

RED RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

DOS XXS STRETCHSPOSEY

GENTRY WELLMANN | BRENHAM, TEXAS

RED JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

BAR LOLA 307L5

TAOS DURHEIM | SPRING, TEXAS

RED RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

CLF MS FRAN 334L8

MONTY ESKEW | TARZAN, TEXAS

RED SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

TJM BERNICE 826L

TRUITT MARKS | WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS

RED RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

CX MS DREAMS HOMBRE 21L

MEAGAN HANSON | FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS

BRANGUS BULLS

BULL CALF CHAMPION

RAFTER L BRIGHT LIGHTS 150M2

MADDOX HARTMANN | MCCOY, TEXAS

RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPION

LJD MR JAYBIRD 222M5

LEWIN COLWELL | HUNTINGTON, TEXAS

YEARLING CHAMPION BULL

SANKEYS TEJAS 894M1

BAYLER HURLBUT | RAYMOND, SOUTH DAKOTA

RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION BULL

SB - ACC COW POKE 924M2

KATHERINE ALLEN | CROCKETT, TEXAS

SENIOR CHAMPION BULL

CGF GENERAL PATTON

ANNA KATE GOREE | PULASKI, MISSISSIPPI

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL

EW MR DOMINATOR 939L

SHELBY OLGESBY | LOWENDESBORO, ALABAMA

RED BRANGUS BULLS

RED BULL CALF CHAMPION

CCQ RED MAGIC 123M1

CAMILLE QUEBEDEAUX | MANSURA, LOUISIANA

RED RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPION

MCC NORMANDY 485N

DIXIE ENDRES | PONDER, TEXAS

RED YEARLING CHAMPION BULL

AB MCR HURACANS MAVERICK 24M

ADDISON BRENNEMAN | POOLVILLE, TEXAS

RED RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION BULL

FA MR REDLIGHT 844M2

COLTON YOUNG | EAGLE LAKE, FLORIDA

RED SENIOR CHAMPION BULL

TX CHIEF ADVANTAGE 1981/L

LUA MARIE | CONROE, TEXAS

RED RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL

LCC MR TURBO 769L

JOSHUA WALKER | BEN LOMOND, ARKANSAS

BRED & OWNED BRANGUS FEMALES

B&O HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

ACC MAGGIE MAE 192M3

CLEAVIE ALLEN |CROCKETT, TEXAS

B&O RESERVE HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

BB MISS BLACK BETTY 150M4

CAMILLE BURNS | WHARTON, TEXAS

B&O YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

TRR MS MILLIE 804M

KINSLEY RHODES |SHEPHERD, TEXAS

B&O RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

HU MS MANGO 857M

KINSLEY RHODES | SHEPHERD, TEXAS

B&O SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

BANDI MS BALENCIAGA 155L1

LILLIE BANDI | OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA

B&O RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

3B MS TATIANA 804L1

BLAYZE SALTZMAN | IOWA, LOUISIANA

BRED & OWNED RED BRANGUS FEMALES

B&O RED YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

KG MS MARIE 27M

KAITLYN GILBERT | PALACIOS, TEXAS

B&O RED SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

TJM BERNICE 826L

TRUITT MARKS | WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS

BRED & OWNED BRANGUS BULLS

B&O BULL CALF CHAMPION BULL

RAFTER L BRIGHT LIGHTS 150M2

MADDOX HARTMANN | MCCOY, TEXAS

B&O RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPION BULL FARRIS NETWORK 81N2

KALEB HORNER | TUSCOLA, TEXAS

B&O YEARLING BULL CHAMPION BULL GB MR BIG 909M

WYATT GOSHA | IMBODEN, ARKANSAS

B&O RESERVE YEARLING BULL CHAMPION BULL TRR LA MERDE 674M

KINSLEY RHODES | SHEPHERD, TEXAS

B&O SENIOR CHAMPION BULL GB MR BAD SOURCE 909L WYATT GOSHA | IMBODEN, ARKANSAS

B&O RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL HC MCCLINTOCK 675L2 HOPE CHALLANCIN | TROY, ALABAMA

BRED &

OWNED

RED BRANGUS BULLS

B&O RED BULL CALF CHAMPION BULL MCC NORMANDY 485N DIXIE ENDRES | PONDER, TEXAS

B&O RED RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPION BULL CCQ RED MAGIC 123M1 CAMILLE QUEBEDEAUX | MANSURA, LOUISIANA

B&O RED YEARLING CHAMPION BULL AB MCR HURACANS MAVERICK 24M ADDISON BRENNEMAN | POOLVILLE, TEXAS

B&O RED SENIOR CHAMPION BULL MR WIED LUCKY 24/L RALEY WIED | EL CAMPO, TEXAS

PHENOTYPE & GENOTYPE SHOW

P&G BRANGUS CHAMPION ORIGINS MISS HERA 302M3 KINSLEY RHODES

P&G BRANGUS RESERVE TRR MS MILLIE 804M KINSLEY RHODES

P&G RED BRANGUS CHAMPION TAJO MS DREAM MAKER 424M TRUIT MARKS

P&G RED BRANGUS RESERVE SANKEYS ROSIE 59M BAYLOR HURLBUT

P&G ULTRA CHAMPION MS DMR DYNAMIC 404M7

OLIVIA VISSERING

P&G ULTRA RESERVE ZF MS LIBERTY JAYVIN PRICE

iba scholarship recipients announced

FOR RELEASE BY THE INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS AUXILIARY

After reviewing a record number of IBA Scholarship Applications this year, the International Brangus Auxiliary Scholarship Committee awarded $20,000 in scholarships to outstanding Brangus Juniors at the 2025 National Junior Brangus Show Awards Ceremony in West Monroe, Louisiana on July 4, 2025. Since 1979, the International Brangus Auxiliary has now presented $581,000 in scholarships to help deserving IJBBA members defray the cost of higher education and pursue their academic and career goals.

For more information about IBA Scholarships, visit the IJBBA website at Scholarships - IJBBA (juniorbrangus.com). 2026 IBA Scholarship applications are due by April 1, 2026.

Pictured from left to right: Mrs. Marlene Schwerin, IBA 2nd Vice President and Scholarship Committee Chair, Carter Aucoin – Terry Dean Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Savannah Hanson - IBA Underclassman Scholarship Recipient, Aubrey Meador – IBA Suzie Graven Memorial Founder’s Scholarship Recipient, Camille Burns – IBA Upperclassman Scholarship Recipient, Gracie Johnson – IBA Underclassman Scholarship Recipient, Sara Aultman – IBA Ken Hughes Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Emma Tittor – Joe Reznicek Presidential Leadership Scholarship Recipient, and Blayze Saltzman – IBA Upperclassman Alternative Education Scholarship Recipient.

remembering bill davis

FOR RELEASE BY THE DAVIS FAMILY

William (Bill) Arthur Davis III, 74, passed away September 7, 2025 at his home with his loving wife and partner of 50 years, Gail, by his side, following a lengthy illness. Bill was born January 18, 1951 to Tommye and William “Jake” Davis Jr. in Fayetteville, AR. His formidable years as a child found him enthralled by agriculture and the cattle business through his grandfather’s packing plant and livestock auction in northwest Arkansas, fueling a lifetime passion that he would spend his last days overseeing. The young Davis family moved to Little Rock when Bill was a child, where his father began a successful sales career in the trucking industry, which would later parlay into lifelong adventures for Bill. Always a hustler but never one to shy away from fun, his work ethic began early, running paper routes and mowing lawns, gathering enough money over time to expand his interest and activity in motocross racing as a teenager across Arkansas and Nationally. Bill attended and graduated high school from the Little Rock Catholic High School in 1969.

Upon high school graduation, Bill entered the workforce selling Peterbilt trucks. Highly successful at this venture, Bill still longed for more, with an entrepreneurial spirit and energy to burn, Bill moved

to Batesville and under the tutelage of Julian Martin, as he would say “learned the trucking business." During this same time frame, a young Gail Welborn would catch his attention and in 1975 together they began Bill Davis Trucking Inc. A married couple who never forgot where they came from, over the next 50 years they grew Bill Davis Trucking Inc. to become a premier refrigerated carrier across the country, where they specialized in building relationships with customers and employees, knowing that key to success was honesty and integrity through every situation, with a focus on people at the center of all they did.

In the 1980’s another fire lit in Bill, or BD, as many knew him. The love of racing he developed as a teenager took charge and Bill became involved in the racing career of a young Mark Martin, son of his trucking mentor Julian. In 1987 Bill formed Bill Davis Racing, an adventure that would span the next 21 years with teams in the Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series and see Davis secure 40 wins, 68 poles, 182 top 5 finishes, 383 top 10 finishes, along with a 2002 Daytona 500 victory and the 2008 Truck Series Championship. Always with an eye for new talent in every business, Bill saw future Hall of Famers Mark

REMEMBERING BILL DAVIS

Martin, Jeff Gordon, and Bobby Labonte pass through his garage in his early years and that success continued through the likes of Dave Blaney, Ward Burton, Mike Skinner, and Johnny Benson, Jr among a host of others. Recognized by his peers and race fans everywhere for his grit, determination, and relatable personality, Bill was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2016.

In the late 1990’s another old flame was rekindled, when Bill entered the cattle business, first with the purchase of their River Ranch and later acquiring what is now the headquarters of one of the most picturesque properties in the world in Chimney Rock from Julian Martin. Never one to go small, Bill quickly grew the cowherd and facility into what has become one of the premier Brangus and Ultrablack herds in the world, supplying genetics across the globe. Always one to lend a helping hand, Bill was a founding partner of the marketing alliance GENETRUST and later GENEPLUS, served multiple terms on the Board of Directors of the International Brangus Breeder’s Association, and yielded his insight and influence through multiple avenues, as a builder of relationships and a voice of common sense, being recognized by the breed as the IBBA Breeder of the Year in 2018.

By worldly definitions, anyone would be proud to have found a career path like Bill, let alone three in one life in which he became highly successful in each. A legacy of hard work, dedication, honesty and integrity, coupled with his vision, intuition, intellect, and knowledge that Gail would make it all work somehow led to him to what is one of the great American stories of success, living the American dream. He loved to say, “I didn’t have time to wait for success, so I went on without it.”, but one would have to argue, he may have started without success, but the success quickly followed. Bill Davis got the most out of every mile, he was a true national treasure.

Bill is survived by his wife, and partner of 50 years, Gail Welborn Davis, of the home. His sister, Diane (Fletcher, Jr.) Lord; nieces, Conley (Alex) Golden & Katherine (Ben) Butler; and nephew Fletcher (Jesssica) Lord III, all of Little Rock, AR. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Tommye and William “Jake” Davis Jr.

A Celebration of Life will be announced and held in the coming weeks. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman, NC 27317, or the Humane Society of Independence County, 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, AR 72501.

OUT WORK• OUT LAST

Bulls that help your bottom line.

Town Creek Farm bulls hold up, out-work, out-last and out-perform their peers. Fewer bulls to replace. Thirty years of developing proven bulls. They work!

√ Select your bulls from proven Brangus (selection of 1st gen 3/8-5/8 bulls) Ultrablacks, Vigor Max™ (Brahman x Angus half-blood), 3/4 Blood and Brahman Bulls.

√ Opportunity to buy bulls from a program that culls EVERY open female and EVERY female that doesn’t bring a calf to weaning pens.

√ Cattle fit the commercial world, based on good cows behind our bull offering.

√ Maternal bulls develop superior replacement heifers that are fertile, long-lasting and have good udders.

√ Offering full two-year-old bulls.

√ Large selection of calving ease heifer bulls.

√ User-Friendly bulls.

√ Bulls are hard, ripped and toned; ready for breeding pastures.

√ Managed to be disease-free. ALL bulls are out of Johnes-free cows.

√ Environmentally adapted and acclimated bulls that withstand heat and humidity.

√ Longevity – of breeding bulls and of their daughters.

√ Fertility is our top priority. All other traits follow fertility.

√ Genetics developed and proven for more than 30 years.

Town Creek Farm Sale

Saturday, October 18, 2025 • 12 noon at the ranch near West Point, Mississippi 130 Brangus, Ultrablack, First Gen Brangus and VigorMax™ Half-Blood Bulls, 185 Commercial Brangus Bred Heifers

Go to www.TownCreekFarm.com to request a sale catalog.

TOWN CREEK FARM

A Fenco Farms Company

32476 Hwy. 50 East, West Point, Mississippi 39773-5207

Cody Glenn (601)508-8689 Cody@TownCreekFarm.com

Joy Reznicek Sundbeck (205)399-0221

Joy@TownCreekFarm.com

Clay Cooper (352)302-2734 Clay.Cooper@FencoFarms.com www.TownCreekFarm.com

BRANGUS FUTURITY SHOW RESULTS

Results by: Lori

Edwards-Dunkerley

| Photos by: Lindsay Hanewich Photography & Design Judges: Webb Fields and Joseph Blount

GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE

CCC - ACC STARBURST 674M14

CLEAVIE ALLEN, CROCKETT, TX

GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS FEMALE

TAJO MS DREAM MAKER 424M

TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX

KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX

GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR

ACC - CP CHARM 924L4

CLEAVIE ALLEN, CROCKETT, TX

GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR

MCR MCC LADYBUG 485/3

JESSICA MAXWELL, PONDER, TX

RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE

MP MISS BLACK VELVET 804L34

MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX

RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS FEMALE

DOS XXS STRETCHS POSEY

WELLMAN CATTLE COMPANY, BRENHAM, TX

RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR

ACC MOANA 649L5

CARSON MILLER, KLEIN, TX

RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR

TX MS HOME RUN 01/L

MARVIN TANECKA, COLUMBUS, TX

The 2025 International Brangus Breeders Association Futurity Show was held July 5, 2025 in West Monroe, Louisiana, in-conjunction with the National Junior Brangus Show.

GRAND CHAMPION ULTRA FEMALE

MC BADA BANG 628M7

MILL CREEK LAND & CATTLE, PURYEAR, TN

GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS BULL

MP ELECTRIC 804M13

MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX

GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS BULL

TAJO GHOST PEPPER 204L9

TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX

KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX

GRAND CHAMPION ULTRA BULL

JCF THE ARISTOCRAT 302M1

JANISH CATTLE AND FORAGE, BELLVILLE, TX

RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRA FEMALE

ORIGINS MISS FREYA 303M1

ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX

RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS BULL

RAFTER L BRIGHT LIGHTS 150M2 LUCHERK CATTLE, MCCOY, TX

RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS BULL

VILLAS DURANGO 957M14

VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX

RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRA BULL

MCC LONE RANGER 5561L

JESSICA MAXWELL, PONDER, TX

GRAND CHAMPION ULTRA COW-CALF PAIR

WC MISS GRACE 188G

WYMAN CREEK CATTLE COMPANY, SUMMERSVILLE, MO

RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRA COW-CALF PAIR

AJ MISS JOY 4L

JACE OTWELL, WEST MONROE, LA NO PHOTO AVAILABLE

BRANGUS FEMALES

HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

BB MISS BLACK BETTY 150M4 BURNS BRANGUS, WHARTON, TX

RESERVE HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

TCR HAIL MARY 313M

TRIPLE CROWN RANCH, ANGLETON, TX

SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

ORIGINS MISS HERA 302M3 ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX

RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

CH MISS JADE 193M5

MACKENZIE SCHRADER, BRENHAM, TX

YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

CCC-ACC STARBURST 674M14 CLEAVIE ALLEN, CROCKETT, TX

RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

RAFTER L RAE JAY 157M LUCHERK CATTLE, MCCOY, TX

JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

MP MISS BLACK VELVET 804L34 MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

GKB MISS JESSICA 88L18 GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX

SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

TCR RIHANNA 88L3, TRIPLE CROWN RANCH ANGLETON, TX

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

2 HEARTS VANNA 962L2 HENRY URBAN, ATCHISON, KS

RED BRANGUS FEMALES

RED HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

TAJO MS MERRITT 307M4

TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX

KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX

RED RESERVE HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

TAJO MS MAJESTIC 23M5

TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX

KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX

RED SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

TAJO MS DREAM MAKER 424M

TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX

KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX

RED RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

BAR MARIBELLA 204M

JADE STONE, STANTON, TX

RED YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

DOS XXS STRETCHS POSEY

WELLMANN CATTLE COMPANY, BRENHAM, TX

RED RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

TAJO MS MIRANDA 59M

TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX

KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX

RED JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

CLF MS FRAN 334L8

MONTY ESKEW, TARZAN, TX

RED RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

TAJO BIDIBIDI BOMBOM 204L

TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TEXAS

KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX

RED SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

TJM BERNICE 826L

TRUITT MARKS, WAXAHACHIE, TX

KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX

RED RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

HB EXCALIBURS MS LADY 948L

COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, WEIMAR, TX

ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALES

ULTRA HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

OCR MAMA MIA 948M

CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL

ULTRA RESERVE HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

MC VAVA VOOM 628M8

MILL CREEK LAND AND CATTLE, PURYEAR, TN

ULTRA SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

MC BADA BANG 628M7

MILL CREEK LAND AND CATTLE, PURYEAR, TN

ULTRA RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

ORIGINS MISS FREYA 303M1

ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX

ULTRA YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

BB MISS ROSE 150M2

QUINN BURNS, WHARTON, TX

ULTRA RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER

TT MS DESTIN TO BE RICH 166M

TRUMAN TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL

ULTRA JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

GKB KATHY JO 149L27

GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX

ULTRA JUNIOR SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

CLF MS KINZA 38L2

CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA

ULTRA SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER CLF MS SOLONA 204L1

CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA

ULTRA RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

KPKC MISS HOUDINI 231 MADY JOHNSON, NEW ULM, TX

BRANGUS BULLS

BULL CALF CHAMPION

RAFTER L BRIGHT LIGHTS 150M2 LUCHERK CATTLE, MCCOY, TX

RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPION

SMART MAGIC MIKE 804N CARYN SMART, RUNGE, TX

SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION BULL

TRR LA MERDE 674M

KINSLEY RHODES, SHEPHERD, TX

RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION BULL

LJD MR REMEDY 392M2

LINDSAY SYLER, DIBOLL, TX

JUNIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL

MP ELECTRIC 804M13

MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX

RESERVE JUNIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL

SB-ACC COW POKE 924M2

KATHERINE ALLEN, CROCKETT, TX

SENIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL

KLC THE DUKE 150L2

KASNER LAND AND CATTLE, ROSEBUD, TX

RESERVE SENIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL

HC MCCLINTOCK 675L2

HOPE CHALLANCIN, TROY, AL

JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL

CGF GENERAL PATTON

ANNA KATE GOREE, PULASKI, MS

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL

KL KRONOS 804L

K&L BRANGUS, GILLETT, TX

SENIOR CHAMPION BULL

EW MR DOMINATOR 939L

SHELBY OGLESBY, LOWNDESBORO, AL

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL

ORIGINS BUSINESS PLAN 302K6

ORIGINS RANCH, HOUSTON, TX

RED BRANGUS BULLS

RED BULL CALF CHAMPION MCC NORMANDY 485N

JESSICA MAXWELL, PONDER, TX

RED RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPION DOS XXS T-N-TS NITRO

DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX

RED SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION BULL CX HOME RUNS HITTER 59M8

COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, WEIMAR, TX

RED RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION BULL VILLAS RED LABEL 38M2

VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX

RED JUNIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL VILLAS DURANGO 957M14

VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX

RED RESERVE JUNIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL CX INFERNO 114M

COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, WEIMAR, TX

RED SENIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL TAJO GHOST PEPPER 204L9 TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX

RED RESERVE SENIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL M&M 844L4 LANE WALKER, HAINES CITY, FL

RED SENIOR CHAMPION BULL DOS XXS DYNAMITES HAMMER DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX

RED RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL CX DA BOSS 76L COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, WEIMAR, TX

ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BRANGUS BULLS

ULTRA BULL CALF CHAMPION JCF THE ARISTOCRAT 302M1 JANISH CATTLE AND FORAGE, BELLVILLE, TX

ULTRA RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPION CT FORBES POWER PLAYER 814N CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL

ULTRA SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION BULL SAUL BRUISER 1178M KAYLEE FLETCHER, WEST MONROE, LA

ULTRA JUNIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL EFR RYDER 698M CAITLYNN ROBERTSON, LAKELAND, FL

ULTRA RESERVE JUNIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL SAUL ULTIMATE 99M JACE OTWELL, WEST MONROE, LA

ULTRA SENIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL MCC LONE RANGER 5561L JESSICA MAXWELL, PONDER, TX

GROUP CLASSES

BRANGUS PRODUCE OF DAM DDD MISS BARBARA 804H21 MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX

BRANGUS BREEDERS HERD GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX

RED PRODUCE OF DAM TAJO MS LEGENDS 204F5 TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX

RED BREEDERS HERD TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX

ULTRA JUNIOR GET OF SIRE PVF BLACKLIST 7077 ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX

SALE CONTACTS

Owner: John Kopycinski 979-251-2530

Gary Bruns 830-391-0766 • Kent Smith 979-540-8338

Mike Arnold 979-732-7679

Charlie Tiner 713-252-4662

Auctioneer: Troy Robinett 817-995-7509

Calendar of events

Villa's CX Advantage Sale

October 4, 2025

Hempstead, TX

Circle F Farms Annual Production Sale

October 10, 2025 - October 11, 2025

Baxley, GA

MP Brangus - Fall Production Sale

October 18, 2025

Poteet, TX

Town Creek Farm Sale

October 18, 2025

West Point, MS

Florida Prime Bull & Commercial

Female Sale

October 23, 2025

Floral City, FL

Big D Ranch “The Cattlemen’s Choice” Production Sale

October 25, 2025

Center Ridge, AR

Oak Creek Farms Forage Developed

Registered Fall Brangus Bull Sale

October 25, 2025

Chappell Hill, TX

Tri Star Bull and Commercial Female Sale

October 24, 2025 - October 25, 2025

Bloomington, TX

4th Annual Texas Drovers Bull & Commercial Female Sale

October 25, 2025

Chappell Hill, TX

The Stockman's Kind at Blackwater Cattle Company

October 30, 2025

Lake Park, GA

National Show of Merit

October 30, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Shreveport, LA

GENEPLUS @ Chimney Rock Fall Sale

October 31, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Concord, AR

The Branch Ranch Rough & Ready Bull Sale

November 3, 2025

Mansfield, LA

Greater Jacksonville Ag Fair Open Brangus Show

November 5, 2025 - November 7, 2025

Jacksonville, FL

Quail Valley Farms Annual Bull & Female Sale

November 7, 2025 - November 8, 2025

Oneonta, AL

Brangus Vigor Special Feeder Calf Sale

November 11, 2025

Crockett, TX

CDP Brangus Fall Production Sale

November 12-13, 2025

El Dorado, AR

Cavender Ranches Annual Fall Production Sale

November 14, 2025 - November 15, 2025

Jacksonville, TX

GKB Cattle Brangus Production Sale

December 5, 2025 - December 6, 2025

Desdemona, TX

4th Annual Texas Drovers Bull & Commercial Female Sale

December 13, 2025

Weimar, TX

Visit www.gobrangus.com/events-and-shows to submit your event today!

award nominations now open

BY JODI JACKSON, IBBA AWARDS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

Nominations are now open for IBBA’s Breeder of the Year, Pioneer of the Year, Commercial Producer of the Year and Top Hand of the Year awards.

To ensure that your nominee receives full and fair consideration, please provide a short essay highlighting the achievements, and involvement of the nominee. Illustrate how they have advanced the Brangus breed and benefited fellow breeders.

Please do not assume that the Awards Committee knows all the reasons that your nominee should be selected to receive the award.

The Breeder of the Year recipient is a current member of the IBBA deserving of recognition for his/her successes and advancements made utilizing and promoting Brangus purebred cattle.

The Pioneer of the Year award recognizes an IBBA member, past or present, for his/her service, loyalty and contributions to the Brangus breed.

The Commercial Producer of the Year award highlights a commercial producers’ achievements incorporating Brangus genetics into their breeding program.

The Top Hand of the Year award is awarded to someone who has gone above and beyond in their service to Brangus breeders and the breed as a whole.

Nominations should be sent to ageye@gobrangus.com

All award nominations are due in the office by December 30, 2025.

change in ownership

FOR RELEASE BY QUAIL VALLEY FARMS

Ricky and Angie Cleveland are pleased to announce the sale of the Quail Valley Farms headquarters property to Tim Tucker, owner of Bar V Genetics. This transaction includes the land hosting the farm’s headquarters as well as the cattle currently located on the premises.

The Cleveland family—Ricky, Angie, and their son David—will continue to operate Quail Valley Farms at other properties owned by the family in the Oneonta, Blountsville, and Sneed areas. “While the Tuckers are not entirely new to the cattle business, we are excited about their enthusiasm and desire to become a major part of the breed,”Cleveland remarked. “We look forward to seeing Tim, Josh and their team advance within the Brangus breed using these exceptional genetics.”

“This was certainly an opportunity for Quail Valley Farms and Bar V Genetics to both win and move their respective programs forward. For Quail Valley, we are still partners with Wiley Ranch in the American Cattle Enterprise herd consisting of over 600 registered females and will increase the QVF herd on other owned properties through an aggressive embryo transfer program and targeted new purchases” Cleveland added.

Quail Valley will continue to host the annual November sale this year and the June of 2026 sale, at the headquarters location.

ARTIFICIAL insemination technicians

Kenneth Welch

4965 FM 2064N | Troup, TX 75789 ka_welch87@aol.com | 903-571-8716

Elite Reproductive Services

Jarrett Ezell

New Braunfels, TX jarrett@eliterepro.com | 830-708-2157

Zane Kantor

390 W HWY 164 | Donie, TX 75838 ezkantor@gmail.com | 254-747-0291

Jaran Lehman

Concord, AR jlehman@premierselect.com | 870-668-6329

GL Sutherland

Drasco, AR 501-412-4939

Rodolfo Muro

690 Eagle Cliff Drive Flintstone, GA 30725 murogen2020@gmail.com | 706-671-3629

Corey White | Spur W Cattle 479 Hwy 397 | Preston, MS 39354 spurwcattle@gmail.com | 662-803-8815

Ace McHatton | Grand Drive Genetics 211 North First Street | Madill, OK 73446 acemchatton@gmail.com | 580-465-1361

Cody Washman Southwest Missouri 417-489-5450

Jeremy Price Franklin, TX 979-204-9362

Emmet Capt

25230 Farm Road 410N | Bagwell, TX 75412 903-249-3937

Charlie Tiner

P.O. Box 203 | Hempstead, TX 77445 dgtiner@hotmail.com | 713-252-4662

To be added to the list of AI Technicians, email your name, location and contact information to info@gobrangus.com

ibba board of directors

President Grady Green, AR

1st Vice President Josh Walker, Ph.D., AR

2nd Vice President Warren Young, DVM, OK Secretary/Treasurer Jeremy Jackson, AR

EAST REGION

Trey Cuevas, Purvis, MS treycuevas3@yahoo.com

Grady Green, El Dorado, AR grady@dragginmranch.com

Jeremy Jackson, Gentry, AR jjackson101@gmail.com

Rob Singleton, Seville, FL rsingletoncattle@yahoo.com

texas region

Mary Douglass, Seguin, TX twoheartsbrangus@yahoo.com

Joe Fuller, Willow City, TX jw.fuller@yahoo.com

Jodi Jackson, Waco, TX jodibjackson1990@gmail.com

Gary Adamek, Schulenburg, TX gary@fayettecountryhomes.cm

West Region

Sharee Sankey, Council Grove, KS sankeys6nranch@yahoo.com

Matt Barton, Stillwater, OK rangeroptics@gmail.com

Warren Young, DVM, Blanchard, OK wbydym@hotmail.com

At large

Randy Schmidt, M.D., Texarkana, TX doctorrand@me.com

Josh Walker, Ph.D., Ben Lomond, AR josh@redbudfarms.net

Cover Photo Briley RIchard

IBBA Committee Chairmen

Breed Improvement

Dr. Randy Scmidt | doctorrand@me.com

IJBBA Advisory

Michael Allen, DVM | allencattleco@yahoo.com

Finance

Jeremy Jackson | jjackson101@gmail.com

Show

Mark Perry | mark@mpelectric.net

IBBF

Brandon Belt | brandonbelt@aol.com

Long Term Planning

Joe Fuller | jw.fuller@yahoo.com

Promotions

Megan Greenwood | megan@greenwoodcattleco.com

International Garrett Thomas | garrett.r.thomas@gmail.com

Membership & Education

Karen Adamek | yeehaw1966@yahoo.com

Commercial Marketing

Cody Glenn | cody@towncreekfarm.com

int brangus auxiliary

President

Tina Gardner, China Spring, TX

1st Vice President

Tami Jones, Stillwater, OK

2nd Vice President

Marlene Schwerin, Gentry, AR

Secretary

Sami Roop, Grapevine, TX

Treasurer

Connie Smart, Runge, TX

Historian

Jodi Jackson, Waco, TX

Social Media Coordinator

Jennifer Walker, Ben Lomond, AR

Int brangus foundation

President

Brandon Belt, Gatesville, TX

Secretary/Treasurer

Rick Cozzitorto

Allen Goode, Mabank, TX

Chris Heptinstall, Dothan, AL

Tracy Holbert, College Station, TX

Traci Middleton, Puryear, TN

Cindy Blazek, Leona, TX

David Wood, Magnolia, MS

Nic Cornelison, Flat Rock, AR

Mark Cowan, Detroit, TX

Dr. Darrell Wilkes , McCormick, SC

IBBA STAFF

Executive Vice President

Rick Cozzitorto | rcozzitorto@gobrangus.com

Director of Operations

Abby Geye | ageye@gobrangus.com

Director of Registry Services

Callie DeLarm | cdelarm@gobrangus.com

Director of Genomics & Research

Macee Wagner | mprause@gobrangus.com

Director of Events & Education

Lori Edwards-Dunkerley | ledwards@gobrangus.com

Director of Field Services & Strategic Projects

Kyle Caldwell | kcaldwell@gobrangus.com

Director of Marketing & Communications

Briley Richard | brichard@gobrangus.com

Brangus publications, INC

Editor in Chief

Briley Richard | brichard@gobrangus.com

Advertising Sales

Kyle Caldwell | kcaldwell@gobrangus.com

Advertising Sales

Jay Carlson | jay@carlsonmediagroup.com

IJbba Board of directors

President

Grant Goree, MS

Ex-Officio

Emma Tittor, TX

International Brangus Queen

Anna Kate Goree, MS

Director

Isabelle Parkey, TX

Director

Savannah Hanson, TX

Director

Emily Jackson, AR

Director

Gracie Johnson, TX

Director

Aubrey Meador, TX

Director

Camille Burns, TX

Director

Carlee Taylor, FL

Director

Carter Aucoin, LA

Circle F Farms Annual Production Sale

Circle F Farms has grown its offering and is proud to have a variety of breeds available during this year’s 2025 Production Sale! This TWO DAY event will feature some of the best pedigrees and bloodlines in the industry. Females will be sold Friday, October 10th at 2:00 pm and all Bulls will be sold on Saturday, October 11th at Noon. We invite you to come sort through these animals and enjoy a weekend in God’s Country!

Registered Brahman • Registered Charolais

Registered Brangus • Registered Black AND Registered Red Angus F1s and the highly sought after 1/8 bloods

CIRCLE

F PAPILLON 30L53 ET

Reg #R10561292 | DOB: 12/31/23

Sire: BWCC PAPILLON 458G

Dam: HF MS NEVER SURRENDER 30J ET

CIRCLE F DATA BANK 30L9 ET

Reg #UB10551320 | DOB: 9/14/23

Sire: GACC DATA BANK 102H3

Dam: T3 MS THREE D 30D

Circle F Papillon 7L33 ET

Reg #R10561313 | DOB: 12/20/23

Sire: BWCC Papillon 458G

Dam: BWC MS Doc 7D6

CIRCLE F CROSS FIT 30L23 ET

Reg #R10561308 | DOB: 12/21/23

Sire: BWCC CROSS FIT 541B28

Dam: HF MS NEVER SURRENDER 30J2 E

CIRCLE F PAPILLON 30L50 ET

Reg #R10561278 | DOB: 12/18/23

Sire: BWCC PAPILLON 458G

Dam: HF MS NEVER SURRENDER 30J ET

ARKANSAS

ADVERTISING INDEX

CAROLINA

The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is proud to offer its members and industry affiliates the opportunity to promote themselves through Brangus Publications, Inc.’s (BPI) print and digital mediums. IBBA’s printed publications are produced by BPI and are distributed to a mailing list, comprised of addresses in Australia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Philippines, Thailand, and the United States; with a circulation of approximately 2,000.

The Brangus Journal (ISSN 0006-9132) is published by Brangus Publications, Inc. (BPI), 8870 US Highway 87 East, San Antonio, Texas 78263, monthly except February, June, July, and September. Periodicals postage paid at San Antonio, Texas and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: send address change to Brangus Publications Inc., P.O. Box 809, Adkins, Texas 78101.

The Brangus Journal is the official publication of the International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA). The Brangus Journal is published eight times annually. The purpose of the Brangus Journal is to serve the best interest of IBBA members by showcasing breeding programs, efforts, and achievements to other Brangus® seedstock producers. Lastly, the Brangus Journal serves as an outlet for the IBBA to provide updates by directly communicating with the membership. The claims made by advertisers in this publication are not verified by BPI or the IBBA. For subscriptions, email info@gobrangus.com, or call 210.696.8231. Domestic periodicals (one year)

PROOF IN PRODUCTION

G+ is the home of the top THREE leading AI sires in IBBA in 2024, Masterpiece, Triple Crown and Data Bank.

Emphasising structure, sheath design and balance, G+ sells more semen into more herds across the globe than any other Brangus program in the U.S.

Built for productivity AND profitability, G+ bulls are priced competitevely, allowing EVERYONE to improve and move the needle forward.

Cattlemen that understand the real-world cattle business, not the fluff and puff of the seedstock industry.