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The Official Publication of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America
Transcript of February 2015 Texas Longhorn Trails Magazine
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FEBRUARY 2015 VOL. 26 NO. 10
Cover Stories:
Features:
Shows & Sales:42NTLBA Holiday Extravaganza
32 Breeder Profile: Tom & Linda Harman - TK Ranch Cattle Co.by Henry King
About the Cover:What a thrill it is to be a part of this record-breakingfamily. Our cows have calved to Cowboy Catchit Chexat all the partners’ ranches, and we could not be happierwith the results. We had our expectations and the calveshave proven to be even better than we hoped. Keepwatching these calves, as we think you will be as satisfied with them as we are. Feel free to call or emailany of the partners about the calves. Thank you for yourinterest. - Cowboy Catchit Chex PartnersPlease see the ad on pg. 19 for more details.
50 Herd Health: Net Wrap Ingestion Can Create Health Problems For Cattleby Heather Smith Thomas
28Cold Stress in Cattleby Heather Smith Thomas
Photo courtesy of Circle T Longhorns - Misty Tucker
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Departments:14 President/CEO Letter
18 Officer & Directors
20 A Moment in TLBAA History
22 On The Scene With Amy
26 TLBAA Announcements
38 TLBT Letter40 News on the Trail
46 Affiliate News
51 In the Pen52 Herd Management
60 Movers & Shakers
66 Save the Date
71 Ad Index
71 Just For Grins
(817) 625-6241• (817) 625-1388 (FAX)P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164E-Mail: [email protected] • www.tlbaa.org
The Texas Longhorn Trails (ISSN-10988432, USPS 016469) is published monthly by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, 2315N. Main, Ste. 402, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Periodical Postage Paid at Fort Worth, TX. Subscription rates: $105 per year; foreign per year $180. Postmas-ter: Send address changes to: Texas Longhorn Trails, 2315 N. Main, Ste. 402, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Phone (817) 625-6241. Fax (817) 625-1388.
Advertisers and advertising agencies assume liability for all content of advertisements printed and also assume responsibility for any claims aris-ing from such advertisements made against the publisher. Publisher reserves exclusive rights to accept or reject advertising or editorial material submittedfor publication in the Texas Longhorn Trails magazine. Articles and photos from this publication may be reprinted only with permission of the publisher.
P r i n t e d i n t h e U S A “We reach every TLBAA member”
Deadline: March 2015 deadline is January 23rd.
Editor in Chief: Laura Standley • Ext. 105 • [email protected] • [email protected]
Contributing Editor: Henry L. King
Advertising:Ashley Loos • (217) 653-8403 • [email protected] Norwood • (713) 294-0139 • [email protected]
Graphic Design & Production: Myra Basham • Ext. 108 • [email protected] • [email protected] Standley • Ext. 105 • [email protected] • [email protected] Hendry
Regional Correspondents: Lori Beeson • Nolensville, Tennessee | Paige Evans • Kiowa, Colorado | DebLesyk • Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada | Wanda Moore • Sulphur Bluff, Texas | Bodie Quary • Prague,Oklahoma
President/CEO: Barbara Linke • Ext. [email protected]
Registrations: Dana Coomer • Ext. [email protected]@tlbaa.org [email protected]
Rick Fritsche • Ext. [email protected]@tlbaa.org
Accounting: Elaine Bauman • Ext. [email protected]
Special Events: Amy Weatherholtz • Ext. [email protected]
Receptionist/Office Manager:Cynthia Guerra • Ext. [email protected]
Notesfrom the EditorThis issue is a celebration of the Longhorn herd sires in
the industry, and I want to thank all the advertisers who par-ticipated in this issue. I hope you will support these advertis-ers by looking over their breeding programs.
Longhorn Weekend approached quickly, and the FortWorth Stock Show was a true highlight of the event. Thanksto the wonderful Fort Worth Livestock Show staff, the Long-horn show and sale was a grand event. Thank you to all theexhibitors and consignors who made this event possible.
Stay tuned for the March issue, as we will wrap up Long-horn Weekend including coverage of the meetings, banquet,sale and shows.
The new TLBAA website is moving ahead, and we will beannouncing the launch date and advertising rates. So staytuned!! Don’t forget our social media campaign is under waywith our presence on Instagram and Twitter. It was fun beingable to send updates throughout Longhorn Weekend.
I encourage you to email, fax or mail your comments andsuggestions to continue moving the Trails magazine in theright direction for our members and readers.
See you down the road...
– Laura Standley
Frank Anderson Jr. and III828 South Rosemary Drive • Bryan, TX 77802(979) 846-8020 • (281) [email protected] Land & Cattle - Ray & Bonnie BeadleLos Gatos & Hollister, CA(408) 834-0110 • (408) 656-6266e-mail: [email protected]
Box Z Ranch - Steven Zunker & Louis Christa1506 Harwood Road, Luling, TX 78648Ranch mobile (210) 827-3940www.boxzranch.com
Kaso, Lisa & Jake Kety - Little Ace Cattle CompanyP.O. Box 386, Folsom, LA 70437(985) 796-3918e-mail: [email protected]
PJ’s Cattle Company – Jim Swigert or Lance Swigert2130 CR 100, Caldwell, TX 77836Jim: (979) 224-2861 or Lance (979) 219-4902e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
McLeod Ranch –Michael, Jackie, Mike & Makayla McLeod355 C.R. 303A, Edna, TX 77957(361) 782-0155
Brennan & Michele Potts - Rocking P LonghornsP.O. Box 579, Emory, TX 75440(903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400www.rockingplonghorns.com • e-mail: [email protected]
Rio Vista Ranch - Elmer & Susan Rosenberger4818 Eck Lane, Austin, TX 78734(512) 266-3250 Cell: (512) 422-8336e-mail: [email protected]
Westfarms Inc. - Dale, Lynette, Leslie & MattWestmoreland13529 Hwy 450, Franklinton, LA 70438(985) 839-5713 Cell: (985) 515-3172e-mail: [email protected]
This space is available foryour ranch listing!
Give your breeding program
Frank Anderson Jr. and III828 South Rosemary Drive • Bryan, TX 77802(979) 846-8020 • (281) [email protected]
DALGOOD Longhorns - Malcolm & Connie Goodman(713) 782-8422 • Waller, TX e-mail: [email protected]
Eagles Ridge Longhorns - Paul & Judi Sellers3245 Sugarloaf Key Rd, U21A, Punta Gorda, FL 33955(941) 979-2419 or (443) 624-0792e-mail: [email protected]
Harrell Ranch-Kent & Sandy Harrell10905 S. Louisville Ave., Tulsa, OK 74137(918) 299-6402 • (918) 733-4008www.harrellranch.com • e-mail: [email protected] Mathis, Ranch Mgr. (918) 607-1799 • [email protected]
Moriah Farms - Bernard LankfordWeatherford, TX(817) 341-4677 • (817) 319-9198 cellwww.moriahfarmslonghorns.com
Rocking G Ranch - Mrs. Ramie Griffin5005 Callais Road • Beaumont, TX 77713(409) 892-2662 • Fax (409) 838-6926Cell (409) 790-6565e-mail: [email protected]
Rockin I Longhorns - Nancy Ince & Tony Mangold30 FM 3351 N, Bergheim, TX 78004(830) 237-5024 • e-mail: [email protected]
Sidewinder Cattle Company - Ed Shehee, Jr.1007 Airport Blvd • Pensacola, FL 32504(850) 572-6595www.sidewindercattleco.com
Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. - John & Jane Thate418 W. Margaret St. • Fairmont, MN 56031(507) 235-3467
Triple R Ranch - Robert & Kim Richey21000 Dry Creek Road • San Angelo, TX 76901(325) 942-1198 • e-mail: [email protected]
This space is available foryour ranch listing!
a boost with Butler genetics!
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Happy New Year! As I write this column, I have been thinking about resolutionsfor the coming year. Not about the typical resolutions such as losing 10 pounds,cutting out sweets from my diet-you know, the kind of resolutions we all usuallymake.
No, my resolutions are focused on TLBAA. I resolve to increase membership andregistrations by ten percent. I resolve to make TLBAA events a true showcase andreflection of the Longhorn industry. I resolve to explore every avenue possible toincrease the revenues in the TLBAA Foundation, build the Building Fund andwork toward the dream of a beautiful and educational Museum.
The staff and I are excited about this month’s Longhorn Weekend! We believe itwill be a weekend full of fun, fellowship and the exchange of ideas toward fulfill-ing the Board’s goals for the coming year. I encourage everyone reading this nowto make plans to attend. We have an excellent lot of consignments for the EddieWood Cowtown Classic premier Longhorn Sale, more than 100 entries for theLonghorn portion of the Fort Worth Stock Show and a fabulous location for ourmembership meeting and awards banquet.
I believe 2015 will be an exciting year for the TLBAA. With the experienced leader-ship of our Board of Directors combined with the dedication and passion for theLonghorn breed from our membership, I feel confident my New Year resolutionswill come to fruition.
In your service,
Barbara Linke, President & CEO
Ah, February! The month of love! Longhorn love! We had a great General Member-ship and Board of Directors meeting on January 16th and I loved the enthusiasm of thegroup. The TLBAA Board of Directors love their Longhorns and this Association and worktirelessly on behalf of the entire membership to make positive fiscal decisions using soundjudgment and I personally wish to thank them for their dedication to the industry andbreed. If you see your regional Board member, tell ‘em you love ‘em!
I continue to work tirelessly in writing grants and seeking funding for the TLBA Foundation World Headquarters and Mu-seum. This is such an important project and one which I have taken to heart. The Longhorn legacy is a sacred and historical onewhich should be glorified and honored in a permanent home to be seen by more than 3 million people visiting the Fort WorthStockyards each year. In honor of a loved one or a beloved Longhorn, please consider becoming a donor at the Builder recog-nition level! Your gift will purchase an engraved paver to grace the walkways along the headquarters and museum paying trib-ute to that loved one.
I am pleased to report that 2014 TBAA memberships increased by more than six percent over 2013. I believe this attests tothe love of the Longhorn breed and the desire to be part of this great organization. We will continue to promote the benefitsof TLBAA membership and look toward a double digit membership increase by mid-year.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
In your service,
Barbara Linke, President & CEO
CHECK OUT:
TLBAA Announcements on
Page 26
World Show onPage 44 & 45
Horn Showcase onPage 47
T R I P L E R R A N C [email protected] San Angelo, Texas 325/942-1198
Robert & Kim Richey
Home of
Trinity R3Co-owner Little Ace Cattle Co.Co-owner Little Ace Cattle Co.
Jim & Carolyn Van Duzeewww.JandCLonghorns.com 817-491-1423 China Spring, Texas
Fisher Ranch Longhorns Adkins, TXBruce & Karen Fisher • [email protected]
H 210/649-4449 • R 361/938-7376 • www.frlonghorns.com
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Awesome AlamoBL Night Chex x Hatch’s Candy CaneHorn Showcase Champion
DOB: 2/28/04
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DIVISION C ~ REGIONS 13-18DIVISION B ~ REGIONS 7-12At-Large DirectorMark Hubbell(269) 838-3083
At-Large DirectorKen Morris(704) 361-6035
Region 1 - DirectorJeff Jespersen(780) 966-3320
Region 2 - DirectorNelson Hearn(484) 638-0228
Region 3 - DirectorTom Smith
(616) [email protected]
Region 4 - DirectorScott Hughes(828) 287-4257
Region 5 - DirectorNancy Dunn(334) 318-0887
Region 6 - DirectorKathy Kittler(501) 690-0771
CHARLES SCHREINER III*1964-1967
WALTER G. RIEDEL, JR.*1967-1969
J.G. PHILLIPS, JR.*1969-1971
WALTER B. SCOTT*1971-1973
JAMES WARREN*1973-1975
J.W. ISAACS*1975-1977
J.T. “HAPPY” SHAHAN*1977-1978
JOHN R. BALL1979-1980
BILL ANTHONY*1981-1982
DR. L.V. BAKER1982-1984
DR. W.D. “BILL” CLARK1984-1986
RICHARD D. CARLSON1986-1988
JOHN T. BAKER1988-1990
RIEMER CALHOUN, JR.1990-1992
GLEN W. LEWIS1992-1995
TIM MILLER*1995-1998
SHERMAN BOYLES1998-2003
BOB MOORE*2003-2005
JOEL LEMLEY2006-2007
BEN GRAVETT2007
DR. FRITZ MOELLER2007-2009
MAURICE LADNIER2009-2010
ROBERT RICHEY2010
STEVEN ZUNKER2010-2011
BRENT BOLEN2011-2012
BERNARD LANKFORD2012-2013
Chairman:Dr. Bob Kropp – (580) 336-0220
[email protected] McGuire - (405) 742-4351
[email protected] Hubbell – (269) 838-3083
[email protected]. David Hillis – (512) 789-6659
[email protected] Serna – (361) 294-5331
[email protected] T. Baker – (512) 515-6730
[email protected] Hooks – (409) 381-0616
Chairman of the Board:Todd McKnight • (620) 704-3493
Executive Vice Chairman:Jim Rombeck • (785) 562-6665
1st Vice Chairman:Craig Perez • (979) 906-0043
2nd Vice Chairman:Tom Smith • (616) 293-0977
Secretary:Gary Bowdoin • (254) 640-0844
Treasurer:John Parmley • (281) 541-1201
Director:Ken Morris • (704) 361-6035
Director:Jeff Jespersen • (780) 966-3320
At-Large DirectorKeith DuBose(979) 277-2161
At-Large DirectorJohn Parmley(281) 541-1201
Region 7 - DirectorLana Hightower
(903) 681-1093 [email protected]
Region 8 - DirectorGwen Damato(817) 304-1665
Region 9 - DirectorRussell E. Fairchild
(254) [email protected]
Region 10 - DirectorGary Bowdoin(254) 640-0844
Region 11 - DirectorLarry Smith(281) 935-2811
Region 12 - DirectorBill Torkildsen
(979) [email protected]
At-Large DirectorTodd McKnight
(620) [email protected]
At-Large DirectorChad Smith(701) 590-9073
Region 13 - DirectorL.D. McIntyre
(308) 750-8384 or (308) [email protected]
Region 14 - DirectorJim Rombeck(785) 562-6665
Region 15 DirectorCraig Perez(979) 906-0043
Region 16 - DirectorDoug Hunt
(435) [email protected]
Region 17 - DirectorTerry Fuhriman
(208) [email protected]
Region 18 - DirectorRay Beadle
(408) [email protected]
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A Moment in TLBAA HistoryThe following information compiled by the TLBAA has appeared in many publications in past years.
With the new location of the Horn Showcase in Lawton, OK in 2015, it is appropriate to take a look back at where the TLBAA began.
Every year since 1943,except for one year duringWorld War II, TexasLonghorn enthusiastsattended the annualsurplus Longhorn sale atthe Wichita MountainsWildlife Refuge. Theywould gather to swap talesof the trail and buy a fewhead of Texas Longhorns.Among these was CharlieSchreiner III of MountainHome, Texas. Hisgrandfather had stockedthe YO Ranch with TexasLonghorns in the 1870sand since that time, exceptfor a few years from 1940to 1957 when Schreinerstarted rebuilding his Longhorn herd, the famous ranchhad never been without the breed. At the sale in 1963Harry Pon, from Burns, Oregon, mentioned that hemight start a Longhorn Association. This sounded like agood idea to Mr. Schreiner, but he felt the Associationshould be based in Texas.He came home and got theball rolling, involving suchmen as Carter McGregor ofWichita Falls, Texas, anexpert in the branding lawsof Texas, Julian Howard,manager of the WichitaRefuge at that time andScotty Light, a San Antonioreal estate man. On May 8,1964, a Certificate of Incorporation was issued by theState of Texas, officially forming the Texas LonghornBreeders Association of America. An office wasestablished in San Antonio, Texas.The first membership meeting of the new Texas
Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA) washeld in September 1964 at Lawton, Oklahoma in
conjunction with theRefuge Sale. About 30members gathered to electofficers and ratify the by-laws. AppropriatelyCharlie Schreiner, III waselected the association’sfirst President, an officewhich he held for threeyears.In order to determine
what cattle were eligiblefor registration, the newassociation hired Claude"Heck" Shrader to visuallyinspect any animal offeredfor registration. Mr.Shrader was about to retirefrom the Refuge and wasreputed to have the ability
to see a cow years after having seen it as a calf and be ableto remember its pedigree without seeing a brand or othermanmade marking to refresh his memory. At $2.00 ahead, Heck traveled the country inspecting TexasLonghorns.
The first herd inspectedwas Schreiner's. Holding cowregistration #1 was YOCarmela, sired by a Peelerdam and sire, and registeredby Charles Schreiner III. Bull#1 was YO Sam Houston,and Schreiner's YO Big Yellerwas designated Steer #1.Establishing his credibilityand displaying the keen eye
that had gained him his reputation, Shrader culledseveral of Schreiner's proposed Longhorns. That was okaywith Schreiner as it established the procedure for thefuture. Also helping make the registry credible, JulianHoward of the Refuge agreed to allow the now famousWR brand to be burned into the hide of RefugeLonghorns and registered their herd.
Lawton, OK: Birthplace of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America
The first TLBAA Board of Directors (L-R). Front Row: PresidentCharles Schreiner III, unidentified, Wilbur Collins, L.M. Tittle. BackRow: Oswald Sauer, Elvin Blevins, unidentified, Arthur Bright, WalterB. Scott, Russell Stanger, Travis Marks. (Photo by Joe Brown)
YO Carmella, TLBAA's firstregistered cow.
YO Sam Houston, TLBAA's firstregistered bull.
Excerpts from the Lawton Constitution and Morning Press, May 17, 1964:“RAPID progress is being made toward the formation of a national organization for the protection of Texas Longhorn Cattle. In the secondorganizational meeting held recently at the refuge headquarters, a draft of the proposed constitution and bylaws was reviewed and adopted.”
“A charter for the organization has been applied for from the State of Texas. LEADERS in getting the association under way include CharlesSchreiner, III of San Antonio; Harry Pon, Burns, Oregon; Clark McGregor, Wichita Falls, Texas and Fayette Yates, Marathon, Texas. Allhave purchased longhorn cattle from the Wichita surpluses in past years.”
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Update Your Affiliate ContactsDon’t let new or prospective membersslip away simply because they cannotget in touch with their local affiliate!Have a new President? Changed
your phone number? Updated youremail address recently? If so, be sureto send all of your information in [email protected].
World Show ClassBreakdowns
1. Go to www.tlbaa.org.2. Click on the “2014 WorldShow” button.3. Look on left-hand side ofthe page and scroll down to“2015 World Show QualifyingClasses.”
So You Wantto be aJudge?
Make sure your information iscurrent! Judge forms may befound online on our homepage at www.tlbaa.org, or youmay request them [email protected].
TLBT BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPGeneral Scholarship Information
The TLBT Bright Futures Scholarship Program awards scholarships of$1,500.00 each annually to outstanding members of the TLBT who aregraduating from high school and looking to further their education.
ELIGIBILITY
• Youth applicants must be current, paid members of the TLBT for a mini-mum of three years.
• Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from an accreditedhigh school or an approved home school curriculum during the 2014 or2015 year.
• Applicants must have participated in at least one TLBT show each year forthe past three years
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Each applicant must complete the application in its entirety and mustsubmit it by the due date listed on the application.
• Applicants must enroll in either a college, university, or approved tradeschool within one year following the reward of the scholarship. Appli-cants have up to four years to use their scholarship.
• Each applicant must submit a 400 word essay on the topic given for thatparticular year. The topic will be listed on the application form.
• Each applicant must furnish a copy of a recent report card, evidence offull-time student status, proof of grade level and a copy of a transcriptfrom the high school attended or approved home school curriculum.
• Each applicant must submit one letter of recommendation from a teacheror community leader and one from a registered Longhorn breeder.
All complete applications will be considered, regardless of applicant’s socio-economic status,race, color, sex, religion, national origin or disability. Recipients will be selected by the trusteesof the TLBA Foundation’s TLBT Bright Futures Scholarship Fund and shall be chosen basedupon the applications received and funding available for that particular year. Failure of a student awarded a TLBT Bright Futures Scholarship to comply with the scholarship rules asstated herein shall automatically constitute forfeiture of the scholarship monies.
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Stressed animals are more vul-nerable to stress-related illnesses. Cattleneed more care during cold and wetweather. Good management to preparecattle for winter and mini-mize these stresses can saveor make you money, andreduce the incidence of ill-ness or loss of animals.
As days get shorter andweather is colder, body me-tabolism changes. Feed in-take increases and passageof feed through the diges-tive tract speeds up. Feedrequirements for cattle maygo up as much as 10 to 15percent. All of thesechanges contribute to anincrease in heat productionso the animal can with-stand winter temperatures.
Body condition is ex-tremely important duringwinter. Cows that get toothin during a cold or wetwinter suffer more coldstress than fatter cows(since fat serves as insula-tion and a source of energyreserves). A thin cow mustrob body fat in order tokeep warm. It becomes a vicious cycle.
Calves born to thin cows may becompromised in body condition andimmune health, and more prone to dis-ease during their first weeks of life.Calves from thin cows may be bornweak, unable to get up quickly andnurse—not getting colostrum soonenough. Cold stress also hinders a calf’sability to absorb colostral antibodies.Thin cows may not produce adequatelevels of antibodies in their colostrumif they have been short on protein. Calfsurvivability is lower in thin cows, as isthe cow’s ability to rebreed.
Windbreaks and bedding should beprovided during winter storms if youlive in a cold climate, so cattle won’t ex-pend so much energy to keep warm.Without bedding, energy requirementsin sub-zero weather may increase by 12to 15 percent on a cold night, just tooffset the heat lost when cattle lie oncold ground.
If weather is cold and windy, cowsmust eat more food to keep warm. Ifthey spend all their time standing be-hind windbreaks or huddle in a group
to protect themselves from the wind,rather than grazing, they can’t eatenough to maintain body heat. Even ifpasture is available, they may not start
grazing until temperatures are warmestin midday, and lose weight becausethey’re not eating enough feed. Underthese conditions you may need to feedhay or a supplement early in the day toget them going, and then they’ll usuallystart grazing.
Short days and long nights are partof the challenge in getting cattle to eatenough. Grazing time is shorter, soextra feed may be necessary to makesure cattle eat enough to keep warmand to maintain body condition. Theywill eat hay during the night but theygenerally won’t graze at night duringcold weather.
Cattle need to eat more roughage(forage) to provide calories for heat en-ergy. If they don’t eat enough fibrousfeed (broken down in the rumen toproduce energy, with the fermentationprocess creating extra heat), poundsmelt off as they rob body fat to create
COLD STRESS in Cattle
Weather is always a factor in cattle health.
By Heather Smith Thomas
--continued on pg. 30
Photo submitted by El Coyote Ranch
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the energy needed forwarmth. With moretotal pounds ofroughage in the diet,either as pasture orsome additional grasshay or good qualitystraw, a cow can keepwarm—as long as shehas enough protein tofeed the rumen mi-crobes that fermentand digest theroughage.
In cold weather,high quality leafy al-falfa by itself is not thebest feed. Eventhough it suppliesplenty of protein, cal-cium, vitamin A andother important nutri-ents, it does not con-tain enough fiber to provide heatenergy during cold weather. Cattle fedhigh quality hay as their only foragesource will lose weight in winter. Al-falfa alone is not adequate for cattle
when weather is really cold; they gob-ble it up and stand around shivering.They need more fiber in the rumen tocreate heat energy.
If a cow is cold, she needs all the
roughage she will clean up.You can’t feed that muchhigh quality alfalfa or thecow may bloat. Alfalfa forbeef cows can be lowerquality (containing morestems/fiber and less leaves)or a grass/alfalfa mix if it’sfed as the primary foragesource, or fed in very smallquantities as a protein sup-plement. A small amountof good alfalfa per cow perday can augment proteinand mineral/vitamin levelsof poor quality roughagesuch as dry pasture or lowquality grass hay or straw,balancing the diet and en-abling the cow to utilize thepoorer quality forage to bestadvantage. When it gets re-ally cold, cows do fine if you
feed all the poor quality roughage theycan eat—whether straw or low quality,mature grass hay—and enough alfalfaor supplement to provide the necessaryprotein for digesting it.
--continued from pg. 28
When it gets really cold, cows do fine if you feed all the poorquality roughage they can eat and enough alfalfa or supplementto provide the necessary protein for digesting it.
Photo submitted by El Coyote Ranch
Breeder Profile
By: Henry King
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A native of East Texas, Tom Harmangrew up, went through high school andplayed football in the once-booming oil-field town of Longview. Although henever played the game after high school,football and the oil patch have been con-stants in his life.
Following high school, he servedfour years in the U.S. Air Force, and thenearned a petroleum engineering degreefrom the University of Texas. He has beena rabid fan of his alma mater’s footballteam, the Longhorns, and doesn’t miss agame unless it is completely unavoidable.It is no surprise, then, that the website forhis TK Ranch is football-themed, featurescolors very close to UT’s burnt orange,and pictures some of the best examplesof Texas Longhorn cattle.
Tom graduated from UT in 1960 andworked in the oilfield for 20 years beforeforming an oil and gas operating com-pany in Tyler, TX. After selling that suc-cessful business, the Austin area was alogical choice for retirement, so he andLinda built a condo in Lakeway andmoved there in 2007. That year also, theybought the first 100 acres of their Freder-icksburg-area ranch.
Tom and Linda got married 30 years
ago (1984) on the island of Kauai, HI.Tom has a son and daughter by his firstmarriage, and he and Linda have adaughter together. Their home on LakeTravis is just over a one-hour scenic driveto their ranch gate at 720 Willow CityLoop, Willow City, Texas (about 17 milesnorth of Fredericksburg). They are lo-cated at the beginning of the loop andnear the metropolis of Willow City whichconsists of the local volunteer fire de-partment, the general store/post officeand Harry's (the local beer joint).
“We spent a lot of time in Austingoing to UT games,” said Linda, “and al-ways loved the area. Our daughter,Christina, grew up going to UT games,but in the end went to that 'other' school(A&M). After she went off to college, ourweekends kept getting longer in Austinuntil finally we made the permanentmove.”
Their daughter, Christina, lives inCedar Park. She has a business degreefrom Texas A&M and works for an oilcompany in Austin. Tom’s daughter,Patti, lives in Tyler. His son, Mark Har-man, lives in Fredericksburg and is in-volved in farm and ranch real estate.
After making the Austin move, the
Harmans visited Fredericksburg and fellin love with the town. Linda, who neverlikes to be idle very long, began an ad-venture of purchasing some B&Bs andoperated those for a couple of years.
They purchased a small travel trailerto put on their ranch, but that lasted onlya short time before Linda told Tom heneeded to build a weekend ranch houseif he wanted her to visit him. BecauseLinda was so busy remodeling B&Bs andthey had just built a condo in Austin, shewas tired of making decisions. Theyagreed on a sketch of the layout and thenTom and the builder completed theranch house. Linda saw the house as itwas framed, but did not see it again untilit was completed and furnished. Sheshowed up with the kitchen furnished,the beds made and a fire going – one ofthe best surprises ever! She loved all thetouches including the giant antler chan-delier and the claw foot bathtubs. Thereis not a single painted wall in the wholehouse – instead the builder used old tin,cedar wood, and stone throughout.
“It is our perfect getaway,” said Linda,“but after beginning the cattle business,we spend about half our time in WillowCity. We now have a great two-bedroom
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Tom & LindaHarman
Tom & LindaHarman
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ranch house (with guest house) that Ilike to call the "house that Tom built."
When in Austin, the Harmans attendRiverbend Church, where Linda is in-volved with the women's ministry andvarious non-profits. One of the greatestblessings of 2014 was to help completean orphanage school in Zambia, Africathat their daughter helped to start in2013 when she was there. “We truly be-lieve that we are blessed and in turnshould be a blessing to others wheneverpossible.”
“We stay at the ranch, usually a weekat a time,” said Tom. “We have a ranchmanager who stays there all the time.Steve Caballero is our ranch foreman andhandles the day-to-day operations. Hehas 20-plus years of management experi-ence which includes cattle, wildlife andhabitat renewal. We are happy to haveSteve's expertise as we get our facilities es-tablished for a first class Longhorn oper-ation.”
In 2013, they purchased an addi-tional contiguous 160 acres and then an-other 226-acre contiguous tract inFebruary, 2014.
“We started building our house overthere in ’08,” said Tom, “and leased the
land out to other people to graze cattle.Then we added two pieces of adjoiningproperty, closing on the last piece thefirst part of 2014.”
“We had leased our ranch out before– two guys had Longhorns on it, and wejust wanted some Longhorns for our en-joyment. We are on that Willow CityLoop, which is a kind of destination forpeople to come and drive the scenicroute because it is such different topog-raphy there, and when the bluebonnetsare blooming in the spring, it’s just carsafter cars after cars coming right by ourfront gate on that loop. We planted blue-bonnets along the loop, and we thoughtit would be pretty to have the Longhornsgrazing there. That was our first attemptat it, then we later thought we need to getsome really quality Longhorns. We gotrid of those others that we bought, andthat’s when we began buying the goodones.”
And buy some good ones they did!Sale reports in the Texas Longhorn Trailsreveal they were the volume buyers at theValentine Dispersal, where they boughtseven head for $125,200; at the HornShowcase Sale, they paid $15,500 forStars on Target from Star Creek Ranch; at
the Hill Country Heritage Sale, they paid$15,000 for the high-selling lot, PacificLupin, consigned by Bow Carpenter.
“We are proud of our girls,” Tomsaid. “We study bloodlines pretty closely.With my age (80), I wanted to havesomething to enjoy right now rather thanto wait for it to grow up. We breed qual-ity cattle, so we just jumped in andbought some to begin with. We are en-joying them very much.”
They were also busy improving theirexpanded property, which now totaledabout 500 acres. They installed a highfence around 33 acres around the housefor their exotics, but most of the ranch isavailable for the Longhorns to graze.
“We did some cross-fencing,” saidTom, “and replaced some old fences thathad deteriorated after so many years. Wedid some cedar clearing and will plantgrass where the cedars were cleared. Theproperty includes one pond that we putbentonite in, that holds water well. We’vegot four water wells, and we laid lines fortroughs in eight separate pastures.”
In spring of 2014, after they high-fenced the acreage around the ranchhouse, they began collecting a menagerieof animals to enjoy and raise. It began
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3 week old baby dama
Willow City Loop sunset
RRR Miss Becca 307
Dama gazelle
Christmas 2013, when Linda got a pair ofminiature donkeys and then Christinagave her a pair of baby orphan sheepwhich required bottle feeding. By yearend, they had acquired a pair each ofDama Gazelles (which just had their firstbaby), Thompson Gazelles, Axis, SpottedFallow, Black Buck and even a pair of in-jured geese that have taken up residency.“They love the cabbage Tom feeds them,”said Linda. “Tom has a theory for all ofour animals – they are not fed untilthey're overfed! Tom hunted in hisyounger days, but in his "maturity", he iscontent to sit on the back porch with aglass of wine and watch all of our exoticsfeed at 5 pm. We plan to sell the off-spring as our exotic herd expands, whichwill hopefully help support our 'habit'.”“Our goal is to specialize in over 80” TTThorns on quality cows with good bodyconformation and disposition. To reachour goal more quickly, we will be usingAI to breed only to the largest and bestbulls in the industry.”
“Our theme of ‘Go Big or Go Home’is our focus.”
“My whole career was in the oil busi-ness,” said Tom. “I didn’t know anythingabout cattle – we are just learning fromthe ground floor, trying to get in thegame, so to speak.”
“We really didn't have a plan as westarted out,” observed Linda, “and wehad to do a few u-turns. But after Tomconnected with several breeders whowere gracious with their time and advice,we soon had a game plan. Darol Dickin-son and Joe Dowling always hadtime to talk on the phone.”
Starting out, Linda thought thiswould just be a great project forTom to stay active. It wasn't long be-fore she was hooked as well.
“We would pile up in bed to doour homework with Trailsmagazine,an iPad to do research and hornprojections, spreadsheets and salescatalogs in order to make educateddecisions – or at least try.”
“Our goal of 2014 was to ac-quire our foundation cows thatwould quickly put us in the 80"club. Because we started on this ad-venture sort of late in the 4th quarterfor us, we really didn't have the op-tion to just carry the ball and pa-tiently grow our herd – we had tothrow it in the end zone. We werelucky to be able to purchase somegreat cows from the Valentine Dis-
persal sale which we were aware of Joe'squality herd and knew that we were buy-ing quality. We also picked up other greatcows from Rick Friedrich (River RanchLonghorns) and Darlene Aldridge, DVM(Star Creek Ranch) who both graciouslyand patiently answered our endless ques-tions and went over and beyond to helpus in every aspect. We have been so im-pressed with the whole community ofLonghorn breeders who have welcomedus and helped us this entire year. We en-joyed touring John Marshall's Blue RidgeRanch where Bubba Bollier shared histime and tips with us. Tom has enjoyedhaving conversations with Bob Loomis,who always seemed to have time for achat even though we know he's a verybusy man.”
“In the January issue of Trails, TKRanch is the proud owner of ten of theCash Cows listed. We are not sure if thatis something to be proud of, but it doesprove our mission of getting started inwarp speed. One of our best purchaseswas the great RRR Miss Becca 307 who isthe dam to John Marshall's JBM Becca II(by WS Jamakizm). She was 87"+ at sixyears. Our Miss Becca has proved to befor sure a cash cow. She has flushed 25-30 eggs consistently and with this onecow, we have used IVF to push our breed-ing program forward in warp speed.”
“Hopefully we will have some goodoffspring,” Tom said. “We have taken ourMiss Becca for in vitro fertilization; weshould have several there from somequality bulls. We bought some recips,
and brought them to the ranch, and weare doing another program with one ofthose IVF companies; we are buying therecips through them, and they are doingthe guarantee of 90 days pregnancy. Weshould have a good number there, too.”
“While realizing we have lots of Ag-gies in our Longhorn community,” saidLinda, “we will just stick with the generalfootball theme for our website(www.tkranchcattlecompany.com) ratherthan going all UT. We may run out ofideas, but our first two calves born at TKRanch have the football theme incorpo-rated – TKR First Down (she was the firstcalf down at the ranch, and we nick-named her Uno) and TKR Royal Tuffette(not only do we consider her royalty be-cause she's our first Cowboy Tuff Chexcalf, but also after Coach Darrell Royalwho Tom had the honor of dining with acouple of years before he died). So wewill be throwing in some football namesand great names in football (not just UTso as to not offend our Aggie friends!) forall the upcoming calves.”
“Needless to say, next fall will be avery active calving season at TKRanch. Although we have more projectsto complete, we are amazed as we lookback. This time last year, we did not evenown our additional acreage, fencing andpens had not been done, high fencingwas just in the talking stage, no animalsat the ranch except for our chihuahua,did not own one Longhorn, had neverbeen to a cattle auction, did not have anyhired help, had no idea about AI or IVF
in the cattle business (thank good-ness for Google for all of the newterms!), did not have a website andhad not met any of the great Long-horn breeders. It was a great yearand we can truly say it was done inwarp speed!”
“We learned so much from eachLonghorn event and most impor-tantly met so many amazing, hard-working and honest people.”
“Our plans for 2015 include at-tending as many events as possible,make some touchdowns with somebronzes, figuring out names for allof our new calves (hopefully, girlnames!), and sipping some wine onth e back porch as the sun sets,watching our circus of animals andthanking the good Lord for howblessed we are.”Be sure to watch for ads promoting our pro-gram in upcoming issues of Trails Magazine!
TKR Royal Tuffette TKR First Down “Uno”
Cashette
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4-time WORLD GRAND CHAMPION TEXAS LONGHORNTROPHY STEER and a 3-time INTERNATIONAL GRANDCHAMPION TEXAS LONGHORN TROPHY STEER, passed awayon the Kimble ranch on December 1, 2014.� WOW's Longhorn competition lasted 13 years, 1998-2011.
� In 1998, at the age of 5, WOW was entered in his firstWorld competition, winning WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPION
TEXAS LONGHORN STEER.� 1999, 2002, 2004 and 2005, WOW won WORLD
GRAND CHAMPION TEXAS LONGHORN TROPHY STEER.Winning 100's of top honors in numerous competitions
including the San Antonio, Austin and Houston, Edna,Wharton, Roundtop and many other shows. To our knowl-edge, no other Texas Longhorn steer to date has won asmany titles and awards as WOW. Winning in all three cate-gories or color, horn and conformation, WOW was hard to
beat. WOW had one of a kind, very unique and beautiful color pattern. A multi-colored brindle waterfall hide. Hornmeasurements of 8' 2" tip-to-tip and 129 1/2" total horn, weighing approximately 2,100 lbs.
WOW was very exciting and thrilling to watch in the show arenas. He would enter the ring with his head andhorns held up high with a very proud bold walk. He would always put on a show for the judges and the crowds. In
many shows the crowds would go crazy yelling the WOW chant – "WOW! WOW! WOW!" getting standing ovations. “WOW” was awesome!!We always had fun when people didn't know his name. When they saw him for the first time, they would say, “wow”. We would reply, "WOW", that's his
name. Or when they asked where “WOW” lived, we would reply “In the Longhorn Hilton, with his own private coastal Pasteur.” All would get a good laugh.Traveling with “WOW” was always very interesting/amazing! People would pull their vehicles alongside “WOW’S” trailer, sticking their heads out and tak-
ing photos (at 65 mph). He was a traffic stopper!!! No matter where we stopped, we always had extra WOW cards and cattle cubes for all to feed Wow. Alwaysexciting and so much fun!!
“WOW” got his name when Dr. Joyce saw him for the first time. Not long after being born, he waddled up to her. Dr. Joyce said “WOW”, you are gorgeous!IT STUCK!!!
Dr. Joyce and “WOW” would go to the area schools/festivals and teach thousands of childrenthe history of the Texas Longhorn. She became known as “WOW’S MAMA!” IT STUCK!!
“WOW” and Dr. Joyce loved parades. With “The Eyes of Texas” blaring from our sound sys-tem, the Texas and USA flags blowing in the wind and “WOW” banners covering our truck,“WOW” would hold his head up proudly for all to see him. He was THE STAR!! (with Dr. Joycesmiling and waving with tears of pride and joy flowing down her face).
Dr. Joyce and “WOW” had a very special bond. A truly amazing friendship, understanding and re-spect for each other. After digging through a sack of cattle cubes to pick out the longest one, Dr. Joycewould hold that cube between her teeth. “WOW”, a 2,100 lb. Texas Longhorn steer and would veryslowly and carefully walk up to her and proceed to take that cube out of her mouth into his mouth, for atreat. Now that's what you call a WOW KISS! Dr. Joyce so loved WOW and he loved her!!!
“WOW” so loved and respected by our family that Dr. Scott had a 24/7 surveillance camerainstalled in “WOW's” pen so Dr. Scott could watch him to make sure “WOW” had everything heneeded in his last months. WOW had all of our hearts!!!
“WOW” was world renowned with visitors from Japan, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, Spain, Mexico, etc. “WOW” welcomestravelers into Karnes City with two large highway signs. We loved sharing “WOW”, always trying to be available at a moment’s notice to give “WOW” tours.
Wow was home bred and raised in Karnes City. His sire and dam also owned by Drs. Joyce, Janis and Scott Kimble, owners of Kimble Cattle Company.Whether “WOW” had a cameo appearance in the TV series “Life After People”, episode 8; a photo shoot for a book cover, calendars, newspapers or maga-
zines; or had numerous articles written about him, “WOW” never let it go to his head. He always remained “WOW”, Dr. Joyce’s BABY!!!Wow was an incredible GRAND CHAMPION TEXAS LONGHORN TROPHY STEER!! He was much loved and will be truly missed.As one of the Longhorn breeders said, “WOW” was the epitome of the Traditional Texas Longhorn Steer!The Kimble’s express special thanks to Dr. Cook and Kathy Patton for all of “WOW’s” veterinary care for 21 years. Thanks to Mr. Sean O’Brien, and Mr.
Benhardt Ahrens for helping with “WOW” whether at home or shows. Thanks to the TLBAA, the TLBAA staff and our Longhorn breeders and friends.
Drs. Joyce, Janis and Scott KimbleKimble Cattle Company
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BULLS – TOTAL HORN
CLASS 56: Bulls 2007-2008
1. SCORPION 86 104.625" 5/10/2008TRAIL DUST 40 x DUCHESS 03 Breeder: Dave HodgesOwner: Lin Torgerson, HAVRE, MT
2. DRAG IRON 18/7 104.000” 4/12/2007WS JAMAKIZM x SHINING VICTORY Breeder: Joel DickinsonOwner: Dickinson Cattle Co., Inc., BARNESVILLE, OH
3. TONKAWA DERRINGER 102.8125" 8/13/2008WYOMING WARPAINT x TCC SMOKEY DONNA Breeder: Gary & Teresa BowdoinOwner: Bowdoin - Bowdoin Partnership, CRAWFORD, TX
4. CONCEALED WEAPON 98.875" 11/18/2007SHARPSHOOTER 542 x HORSESHOE J EXAMPLE Breeder: Jimmy L. JonesOwner: Alexandra Dees, HARPER, OR
5. EL VALENTE ECR 98.5" 10/31/2008HUNTS COMMAND RESPECT x DELTA CAROL Breeder: El Coyote RanchOwner: El Coyote Ranch, KINGSVILLE, TX
6. HUNTS BOLD COMMANDER 89.8125" 5/26/2007HUNTS COMMAND RESPECT x HUNTS RODEO COKECHERRY Breeder: Doug HuntOwner: Hoosier/ Hunt Partnership, WASHINGTON, IN
2014 MEASURING RESULTSCORRECTION
2014 Horn ShowcaseNON-HALTERED SHOW RESULTSCLASS 66 NON-HALTERED FEMALES July – August 2013 1st place – Max’s Victorious Secret – owned by Dreamcatcher RanchCLASS 68 NON-HALTERED FEMALES March – April 2013 1st place – Becca’s Pride – owned by John Marshall2nd place – BL Lady Layla – owned by Bob & Pam LoomisCLASS 70 NON-HALTERED FEMALES October – December 2012 1st place – TS Sierra Angelina – owned by Terry & Sherri AdcockCLASS 71 NON-HALTERED FEMALES July – September 2012 1st place – DCR Diamond Rio – owned by Dreamcatcher Ranch2nd place – BL Red River Cowgirl – owned by Bob & Pam LoomisCLASS 72 NON-HALTERED FEMALES April – June 20121st place – 7 Bar Brandys Heaven –owned by John Marshall2nd place – MBC’s Chocolate Bar – owned by Mike BassettCLASS 74 NON-HALTERED FEMALES September – December 2011 1st place – BCR Sarasassie Claire- owned by Suzanne & William Torkildsen2nd place- CV Fantom’s Twlight – owned by Buffalo Gap LonghornsCLASS 75 NON- HALTERED FEMALES May – August 20111st place – Regarded Grace – owned by Suzanne & William TorkildsenCLASS 77 NON-HALTERED FEMALES 1st place – Requistite Star – owned by Suzanne & William TorkildsenGRAND CHAMPION NON-HALTERED FEMALES Requistite Star – owned by Suzanne & William TorkildsenRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION NON-HALTERED FEMALES Becca’s Pride – owned by John MarshallCLASS 83 NON-HALTERED STEERS January 2010 – Oct. 2012 1st place – JTW Billy Gun – owned by J.T. Wehring2nd place – SS Kawliga – owned by Alexzandria Rivera
The following bull class results were not correct in the DecemberTrails Magazine and the Non-Haltered Show results were not
included. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
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Dear TLBT Members, The active show season is just about to begin! Spring is a verybusy time of year, but also very fun. I think that most of uswould agree that getting out and about with all of our seasonalactivities including Longhorn functions, never fails to be exciting. I wanted to give a big thanks to all of the youth membersand advisors who showed up to the General Membershipmeeting that was held at the Fort Worth Stock Show a coupleof weeks ago. The next General Membership meeting won’t beuntil World Show this summer, where we will elect newTLBT officers and directors. For those of you who wouldlike to get more involved in our youth association, Iencourage you to run for a position. Most of what we haveto do is creative thinking: coming up with new ideas forfundraisers or ways to get the membership more involved.Even if you don’t want to be a TLBT Officer or Director, feelfree to share any ideas you have for the TLBT. Maybe it’s afundraiser you do for school, or a group game you learned atcamp. No idea is a bad idea! I also wanted to remind everyone that the youth is raffling off aKindle Fire to raise money for World Show awards. For everyfifteen tickets you sell, you get one ticket free! That could be a freeKindle for nothing more than getting out and fundraising for theTLBT. I hope to see all of you at upcoming shows! As always, stay safeand have fun!
Sincerely,
Tarah MooreTLBT President
TLBT Office: ReporterAge: 17School: Alvord High School Number of Years in the TLBT: 3
Why did you join the TLBT?I joined the TLBT because I saw myfriends all showing animals and the
North Texas Affiliate donated calves to kids interested inshowing. I decided to give it a try and from then on, I haveabsolutely loved my Longhorns, BUT BEWARE because theyare kind of addicting.
What are your favorite memories of the TLBT so far?I enjoy the shows where my family and I have to travel andstay in a hotel. I love being in new places and seeing all thesites of that town. Plus, most of our hotels have a pool.How is the TLBT going to help your future career? In my future, I am going to get an Agribusiness degree, andgo back into Longhorn cattle. I would like to become a judgeand travel, as well as be capable of AIing cattle, helpingbreeders out around the world with Longhorn beef and let-ting everyone know what we do in the TLBT.
Do you enjoy showing Texas Longhorn cattle, andwhy? Yes, they might be a pain sometimes, but just the feeling andknowing that the animals need you for everything is a greatfeeling. Being able to raise them and care for them is themost amazing feeling in the world.
What advice would you give to a newcomer in theTLBT?Don’t give up. I realize that sometimes things get hard, espe-cially when you aren’t winning every single show that you goto, but it is all about the experience not just about the win-ning. Yes, winning is fun, but it is the lifelong friends youwill never forget.
Miracle Petree
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While Americans are digesting theirturkey dinners on Thanksgiving, there’s afew locals who prefer beef. Texas Long-horns have a home on the range on thesouth end of Pahrump, where longtimedeveloper Hollis Harris is raising a herd of20 cattle on Bond Street.
“We had a little 30-acre piece on theend of Homestead. We were farming a lit-tle alfalfa on 15, 20 acres,” Harris said.“Dan (his son) and I were farming it toprotect our water rights. There was 75 acrefeet of water.”
Harris invited Agee Spidel, a retiredTexas oilman who brought 22 head ofLonghorn cattle to Pahrump a few yearsago and was having to feed them hay, tolease his property to temporarily feedthem.
“When he got his alfalfa all planted hewanted to move the cows back and I said,‘Agee, I don’t want you to move,’” Harrissaid. “I said I like them and I tried to buyhis whole herd. Then he wouldn’t do it.But he sold me about half of them, plusthe bull, which was a good deal.”
The herd increased to 26 head in thepast few years, Harris said he sold off afew head during an auction in Bakersfield,Calif., for $500 apiece. Mexican cowboyslike to purchase a whole cow for barbe-cues, he said.
“The price of beef is way up,” Harrissaid. “Feed has gone out of sight as far asbuying hay, but most of the beef cattle areraised on pastures and dry land farmingfields and stuff and they go to markets.But there’s a real demand for beef. Farm-ers are also on the opposite end, cornprices are down, so consequently the feedlots have a lot of incentive to buy thesecattle and put them on corn feed.”
Harris said he’s raising Longhorns be-cause he likes the look of them and theydeal well with the local climate.
“They’re a beautiful cow,” Harris said.“They’re a hearty cow, they’ll eat anything.They’re good foragers, you know theycome from Texas where they have lots ofdroughts and lots of open fields andthey’re survivors.”
For Harris, 83, who first movedto Pahrump in 1963 from FivePoints, near Fresno, Calif., it marksa re-entry into the cattle business.Harris said he formerly owned 110head of cattle on his 650-acre farm,black angus and white herefords,but sold them off in the 1970s tohelp pay off a $450,000 loan from theProduction Credit Association.
“We also started subdividing becausewe were becoming a bedroom commu-nity of Las Vegas,” he said of Pahrump atthe time. “I got enough money to pay offPCA.”
Harris copied after longtime Pahrumprancher Tim Hafen, a resident since 1951,who was the first to begin subdividing.Harris said he subdivided 320 acres andsold off two and a half-acre lots for$3,000, but Preferred Equities Corpora-tion was getting $7,000 to $8,000 for oneand a quarter-acre lots. Harris’ subdivi-sions are Desert Trails subdivision, Joce-lyn Estates and Thousandaire Estates. Hedonated the 30 acres where Desert ViewHospital now sits.
On a trip to see his beloved Long-horns, he pointed out a favorite namedTom Jones, after the singer. Tom Jones is aprominent bull Harris estimated weighedabout 1,600 pounds and is kept in a sep-arate pen. Harris loaned Tom Jones as astud to fellow rancher Chuck Price, whoraises some Longhorn cattle on GamebirdRoad, but said the big bull almost tore upPrice’s pen.
“He’s not too friendly at times,” Harrissaid. Tom Jones sported a Longhorn rackHarris estimated was about 75 inchesfrom tip to tip and looked menacingly ata reporter taking his picture. Tom Jones fa-thered a calf named Delilah, after a TomJones song.
“He gets along better with me than hedoes with anybody else for some reason,”Harris said. “I will breed him to some ofthe unrelated calves that are out there,maybe.”
Besides the beef, the animals areprized for their horns. Harris said the
horns on TomJones can fetch$400.
“The big push on Texas Longhorn peo-ple is to grow very long horns,” he said.“They developed a very good pedigree.”
Harris feels at ease walking in the pas-ture with his Longhorns. He was feedingthem chunks of alfalfa Wednesday morn-ing. One Longhorn already had a healthyhead of horns, at only 18 months old.
“Look at their horns … aren’t theybeautiful? He’s just 3 years old,” Harrissaid, feeding Stars and Stripes Command,a Longhorn sired from a bull named StarBase Commander. One calf was namedDon Juan, after his brother who died ayear ago.
“I love it. I really feel good. I haven’tgot anything to do. It gives me somethingto do. I come here every day,” Harris said.
Since buying his original herd of Long-horns, Harris said he bought a bull and aheifer a few years ago from the Star CreekRanch in Texas, recently named thebreeder of the year in the Lone Star State.
“Some of these Longhorns, the StarCreek Ranch owner had a heifer calf thatsold, she was not quite two, but she soldfor $36,000,” Harris said.
But don’t ask Harris whether he’s mak-ing a profit. It’s all a labor of love for hisLonghorns.
For the American worried about cho-lesterol, Harris pointed to an article inTexas Longhorn Trails, the official publica-tion of the Texas Longhorn Breeders As-sociation of America, which saidregistered Texas Longhorn lean beef has61.5 milligrams of cholesterol and 4.5grams of fat for a 3.5 ounce serving. Thatcompares to 76.6 milligrams of choles-terol and five grams of fat for a similar-sized serving of turkey and 90 milligramsof cholesterol and 20.7 grams of fat forground beef.
Longtime Resident Gives a Home on theRange to Longhorn Cattle
Story and Photos Courtesy of Mark Waite, Pahrump Valley Times
NEWS On the Trail...
Hollis Harris feed-ing his Longhorns.
With a total number of entries com-ing in at just over 430, the 2014
Holiday Extravaganza was one of thebiggest Texas Longhorn events of thewinter to attend. Exhibitors brought theirhalter trained animals from as far as Ala-bama, Oklahoma and South Texas tocompete for taking home some of the$4,500 in premiums. With oppor-tunity for the exhibitors abundant,the NTLBA Holiday Extravaganzaturns 75 percent of the profits overto fund the NTLBA Senior Scholar-ship. It was a fun, family filledweekend and was a great get-awayto be a part of.
On Friday, December 12th trucksand trailers started rolling in with excited kids and prize ani-mals, the best combination. Immediately the air was buzzingwith excitement as acquaintances reconnected and wash racksstarted filling up. Not much time to spare, after every animalfound a spot to call home for the weekend, it was time for thefirst of the weekend’s three TLBT shows. After a quick free pizzadinner, everyone took off to get the leather halters on the cattle.Starting at 7:00 the points only show was off to a start. Judgingthe first show was Mr. Ronald Blum. Mr. Blum did an excep-tional job sorting the cattle and exhibitors. Ending the nightwith showmanship were division champions Avery Roesler,Clara Holson, Shelby Rooker and Kalli Winters at the midnighthour.
Starting off early the next morning, with the longest day ofthe weekend, was the premium paying TLBAA Open Halteredshow. TLBT member Josh Vinson lead the crowd in a quickmorning prayer and the day was off! Mr. Jacob Lange was themorning’s judge and was able to keep the day on pace. He cer-tainly had his work cut out for him as the Holiday Extravaganzahad approximately 100 head entered. He named his championsand immediately following was the first ever Haltered MiniatureTexas Longhorn show. There was only one class of six, but theminiatures were impressively represented, and SL Win the Con-fetti owned by Dave and Althea Sullivan took home the firstGrand Champion Haltered Miniature Longhorn award.Promptly after was the haltered Trophy Steer Show, in which wewere honored to have Fort Worth Herd’s Trail Boss Kristin Ja-worski make her show ring debut exhibiting Rojo.
Up next was the second TLBT Points OnlyShow of the weekend. Not missing a beat,every youth eagerly brought their best to thering for the judge and TLBT alumni, Ms. ShelbyRod. We were glad to see a familiar face comeback to the Texas Longhorn scene, and Shelbydid an excellent job! Shelby started the youthshow with the Pee Wee showmanship class and
it was great to see families come together towatch. The day breezed by as the youth were ableto compete at their second chance of the week-
end to qualify their animals for the TLBAA World Show and addto their TLBT Hall of Fame points. After the show finished up,there was a quick North Texas Longhorn Breeders Affiliate meet-ing, followed by the annual barn party hosted by the WiseCounty families. A night filled with fun, Chinese gift exchangesand the branded bench auction kept everyone entertained untilit was time for bed.
Up and at ‘em on Sunday morning, the TLBT Premium showwas here! Ring stewards Jessica Johnston, Rachel Remmele andMaggie Salem kept the 130 premier Texas Longhorn entries flow-ing seamlessly for the day’s judge, Mr. Stephen Custy. The daystarted with a quick morning service in the stands by Eric Smith,followed by riding steer guru Janice Henize carrying in the flagwhile Liz Nessler sang the National Anthem. After the femaleportion of the show, the inaugural Larry Barker Award presentedby Ryan Culpepper and Scotty O’Bryan was introduced andawarded to Tina Cook for continually providing opportunity forothers, while seeking no recognition, a fitting reflection of LarryBarker’s character. Shortly after the award presentation the daycontinued with the bulls, steers and ended with the showman-ship classes.
After a long, but fun filled weekend everyone loaded theirtrailers and headed home. With excitement from unloading, tobuzz in the air as load out was happening, the weekend was cer-tainly one to brag at home about for everyone. Champions werecrowned, giveaways won and several breeders were able to payfor their gas from their winnings. The Holiday Extravaganza wascertainly what it promised, a fun atmosphere, filled with op-portunity. The weekend was not possible without the sponsors,exhibitors, prize donors and many volunteers who made theweekend one for the books. We cannot wait for next year.
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John T. &Betty Baker,Liberty Hill,TX.
Ashlyn, Melanie, Caroline andClara Holson, Granbury, TX.Tyler Lindsey,
Laurel, MS,
getting ready
for show day.
Fort Worth Herd’s, Kristin Ja-
worski, making her show ring
debut with “Rojo”
Samuel Faske in the show ring.
NTLBA
Holiday ExtravaganzaWrap-Up
The John Chasefamily, FortWorth, TX.
Photos and Story Submitted byScotty O’Bryan
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Do you know what time it is? It’s time to start preparing for the 2015 Cattle Baron's Sale! Get your cattle ready togo! The sale will be held February 27-28, 2015, at the Mid-Tex Livestock Auction facility in Navasota, TX. It will be lots
of fun, you can meet new people and see old friends! This is a sale you don’t want to miss! For you live-stock showmen, the TLBGCA’s Spring Show 2015 will be held at Miracle Farm in Brenham, TX, May8th-10th. It’s at a new place, but it is still the same great show it is every year! If you have never beento this show, we encourage you to participate. It is a lot of fun with friends, family, and cows! Don’tmiss out on the great opportunity to enter!
For those of you who have attended in the past, try to make it again this year; the TLBCGA isworking hard to make this show even better as they do every year! Your attendance and support will
be greatly appreciated!As some of you know, the TLBGCA had their Second Annual Fall Show which was held on October 11,
2014, in Pasadena, TX. There was a great turnout with 107 entries! If you have never been to this show, look for-ward to it next year. There are many benefits to this show; entry fees for the Youth Show are prizes. You are asked
to bring one prize item for each animal you enter. That’s it! How great of a deal is that? Being that everyone must bring one prize per animal,EVERY kid walks away with a prize! What do you have to lose? Look for updates on when this show will be next year and be sure to send inyour entries!
The TLBGCA appreciates the amount of support they receive from you wonderful Longhorn Breeders; without your support we wouldn’tbe able to do what we do!
The Northwest Longhorn Association will be holding our annual meeting inFebruary, with the day & time to be decided.
Wow, it is so great to hear that so many of our members andfriends in the Longhorn industry did so fantastic at the HornShowcase, from right here in the Pacific Northwest. So manythanks to member Alex Dees, for hosting the measuring event attheir place in Harper, Oregon. Wishing everyone a prosperous andhappy new year for 2015.
NORTHWEST LONGHORN
ASSOCIATION
Sheryl JohnsonPresident
Howdy from the NTLBA! It's been a long time, but we are bound to keep you up to date with the lat-est news beginning in 2015. First, thank you to all our current members for making this affiliateshine. Are you not a member? Please join us by emailing Scotty O' Bryan at [email protected] orcatch us at the next show! Speaking of shows, Ryan Culpepper and Scotty O'Bryan just coordinateda show definitely worth talking about. It took place this past December and was the HolidayExtravaganza hosted in Decatur, Texas. We had over 430 entries, paid $4,500 in premiums, and raised$2,000 for next year's premiums. Thank you to all the volunteers behind the scenes! A lot of firststook place at the event that are sure to make it in the history books! The very first Haltered Miniature
Longhorns were shown and did their best to impress. Also, the very first Larry Barker award was presentedto Ms. Tina Cook. Congratulations! In case you don't know, Mr. Barker is the General Manger for the AutobahnYouth Scholarship Tour, and words cannot describe what an incredible individual he is. Then, the Ft. Worth Herd
made their first debut showing haltered steers in theopen show. What an impressive sight to see! It mustbe mentioned, that this show gives the youth an oppor-tunity to earn points on all three days of the event. Wayto go youth for your hard work! Ending the event'snews, you must know that a NTLBA board meeting washeld, where Scotty O'Bryan was elected President of theNTLBA. Congratulations Scotty, and we know withyour help there are great things to come! Wishing youLonghorn dreams and green pasture wishes!
NORTH TEXAS
LONGHORN BREEDER
ASSOCIATION
Al VinsonPresident
Judge, Richard Spooner, with youth participants from the2014 Spokane Interstate Fair: Ryan Johnson, Chance
Kearney, Keith Tramm, Sarah Tramm, as well as two ofSharon Wien’s granddaughters, Jackie Barcot and Lauren
Wiens, who helped the youth during their show.
Jackie Barcot and Lauren Wiens.
The first Larry Barker Award was awarded to Tina Cook inrecognition of her efforts and humble attitude of providingopportunity for all those around her. Congratulations Tina!
Youth participants at theNTLBA 2014 HolidayExtravaganza, Decatur, TX.
TEXAS LONGHORN
BREEDER GULF COAST
ASSOCIATION
Rick FriedrichPresident
rick@riverranchlonghorns
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The East Texas Longhorn Association sends its sincerest hope that 2015 has gotten off to a productive start for allour Trails readers!
On December 13, 2014, ETLA Youth President, Haley Calhoun, took Grand Champion in the TexasLonghorn Division of the Dash for Cash Livestock Show in Athens, TX with her heifer, Red TexasMirage. This is an annual show for heifers, steers, goats and lambs, sponsored by the HendersonCounty Livestock Show Supporters in their effort to raise funds each year for premium sale “add-ons” at their spring show.
Circle the date of April 25th for an innovative ETLA “Progressive Ranch Tour.” We will soonbe identifying four locations where we will take everyone by caravan and visit with each ranchowner who will also present a brief seminar on some aspect of Longhorn production that has been
of significant impact upon his/her own program. Watch for more details to come!
EAST TEXAS
LONGHORN BREEDER
ASSOCIATION
We had a great show in Edna with so many beautiful animals to look at. Thanks to the judges and volunteers that tooktime out of their weekend to come down and help us make this show a great success. The weather was
beautiful and fun was had by all. We still have 3 more shows coming up. We hope everyone is planning to attend our STLA sponsoredshow San Antonio Livestock Show-Feb. 13th-14th. Where we will have all the usual youth shows anda free division. Then our show in Austin on March 27th-28th and finally Rockdale 3 day show-April17th-19th. Rockdale is the only one we do not have free division. So, put those beautiful un-hal-tered cows standing around out in the pasture in a trailer and give them a trip to town. Lots of fun!!Go to STLA.ORG for more detail.
Christy Randolph,President
SOUTH TEXAS
LONGHORN
ASSOCIATION
--continued from pg. 46
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By Heather Smith Thomas
A growing number of cattleproducers are discovering therisks for cattle when leaving
net wrap or twines on big bales(hay/straw) when feeding the bales, orwhen using a bale processor (haybuster) to chop the forage as it is beingfed. The net wrap or twine can accu-mulate in the rumen and interferewith digestion, and the cow losesweight. Some of them eventually die,but the producer may not know thereason unless the rumen is examinedduring a post-mortem exam.
Steve Hughes, a Montana rancherwith about 1500 cows, discovered thisproblem a few years ago after sendingsome cull cows to a local meat pro-cessing plant, where the net wrap inthe rumens was discovered. “Some-times when a cow is a little thin orlame we don’t send them to market,but have them butchered at the localplant to sell on the rail. It’s not a bigplant, probably killing about 30 cowsper week. We take some of our cowsthere if they get a little age on themand are getting thin. Some that we’vetaken there in the last few yearsshouldn’t have been as bad as theylooked,” says Hughes.
“The guy that runs the plant is agood friend of mine. He found the netwrap in the rumens, and saved somefor me to look at. This was about 2years ago. In one cow’s rumen therewas probably a mass of net wrapabout the size of a 2-gallon bucket. Itwasn’t in every cow we killed at thatplant, but certainly enough to make us
realize that the cows are eating it withtheir hay,” he says.
“We use hay-busters, grinding biground bales with those as we feedthem out in the pasture. Most of thenet wrap gets chopped up with thehay, but some gets through the ma-chine and doesn’t stay on the flails. It
goes out with the feed. We feed a lotof cattle and use 3 hay-busters for thewinter feeding. We clean those everyday, burning the net wrap that getscaught in the flails or pulls out of thedrum, but some probably goes outwith the hay,” says Hughes.
“We feed about 30 tons of hay eachday, so for us to take off the net wrapbefore we put the bales in the ma-chines would be nearly an impossibletask. After we discovered the problemin the rumens, we tried removing thenet wrap first, and did it for a while,but it was difficult to get all the netwrap off and still be able to feed all thecows and get done before dark. Ourdaylight hours in the winter get prettyshort. We couldn’t afford the time,and couldn’t get the job done—could-n’t get enough hay fed in time. So wehad to quit taking it off,” he says.
“The net wrap is great to bale withbecause it is quick. But often whenyou take it off before feeding, the balestend to fall apart a little on the outsideand you have a mess and are losingsome of the hay—and losing some ofthe efficiency of having the net wrapin the first place. You just about haveto leave it on until it is fed,” he ex-plains.
This is a dilemma. “I’ve talked topeople who feed big bales this sameway (chopping it up) that were baledwith twine. The baling twine will dothe same thing over time, accumulat-ing in the rumen, because you can’t getrid of all the twine. It’s not just a netwrap problem, but it may show upMass of net wrap found in rumens.
Net Wrap Ingestion Can Create Health Problems
For Cattle
-- continued on pg. 56
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1. Tina Cook, Paradise, TX; 2. BobbyGrimes, Fort Worth, TX; 3. Dr.William Ray, Gordonville, TX; 4. Jayand Barbara Templin, Ferris, TX; 5.TLBAA’s Barbara Linke; Trigg andTraci Moore, Hico, TX.
1 We thank these
folks for kindly
droppin’ in at
the TLBAA office.2
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Did You Know? Cows move their jaws about 40,000 times a day, chewing cud or grass about 40 times per minute.
Cattle have an excellent sense of smell. They can detect odors up to five miles away. Theycan also hear both low and high frequency sounds beyond human capability.
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SPRING Calving:1. As females near parturition and lactation, nutrient
requirement for energy, protein, minerals and vitaminsincrease substantially. Two-thirds of fetal growth occurs duringthe last three months of gestation. Prepartum nutrition offemales has been shown to also influence colostrum (firstmilk) production, subsequent calf viability and liveability,weaning weights and percent of calves actually weaned. Duringthe last 30-60 days of gestation, it is recommended that femalesconsume 1.8 -2.0 pounds of total protein daily from grass andsupplemental feeds to insure adequate fetal development andfirst milk production.
2. During the first 3-4 months of lactation, a 1000 poundcow with average milking ability (producing 10 pounds of milkdaily) requires 11.5 pounds of energy, 2 pounds of protein,0.06 pounds of calcium, 0.05 pounds of phosphorus and36,000 international units of vitamin A per day. Warm seasonpasture grasses are dormant until mid-April and provide mostof the energy needs, but limited protein, phosphorus andVitamin A. Sufficient nutrients must be supplied to thelactating females in the form of protein and/or energysupplements, as well as mineral and vitamin mixes to meettheir nutrient requirements.
If pasture grass is plentiful, but dormant and poor inquality during this time of year, then protein is generally yourfirst concern. A 1000 pound cow in good body condition withaverage milking ability should generally be fed at least 1.5pounds of crude protein (CP) from a protein supplement,depending upon the protein value and availability of thedormant pasture grass. Feeding 3-4 pounds of a 40 percent CPsupplement, 4-6 pounds of a 30 percent CP supplement or 6-8 pounds of a 20 percent CP supplement per head per dayshould be adequate to meet most protein and energy needs.Choice of appropriate supplement (20 percent CP, 30 percentCP or 40 percent CP) should be based upon the cheapestsource of protein. Price per pound of protein may bedetermined by dividing the cost per pound of proteinsupplement by the percentage of crude protein in thesupplement. A source of salt, as well as a good commercialcalcium:phosphorus mineral mix with added Vitamin Ashould be available on a free choice basis.
If your cows are thin in body condition, then feedingsupplemental hay plus higher levels of a low crude protein,high energy range cube (20 percent crude protein) will provideincreased intake of vital nutrients.
If pasture grass is limited due to overgrazing or poorrainfall during summer, then energy is your first concern.Feeding a medium (8-10 percent crude protein) hay free choiceplus 2-3 pounds of a 20 percent CP supplement daily orapproximately 15-20 pounds of a high quality (15-17 percentcrude protein) hay per head per day will provide an excellentsource of energy and protein for the females. If winter pastureis available, then the females should not need additionalenergy or protein supplementation.
3. Even though Texas Longhorns are known for calving ease,difficult births may arise. Check first calf heifers (due to calve)and pregnant cows daily for possibility of calving difficulties.Once fetal membranes (water sac) have been expelled andruptured, assistance should be provided if calf delivery has notoccurred within 30-60 minutes.
4. Colostrum consumption during the early hours of a calf’slife is essential for passive absorption of important antibodiesneeded for protection from disease. Absorption of antibodiesfound in colostrum ceases after 24 hours after birth; therefore,a newborn calf should receive at least 2 quarts (5-6 percent ofbirth weight) in first milk within the first 6 hours to insureadequate antibody protection.
Commercial sources of colostrum may be purchasedor the first milk from other cows may be frozen for later use.Many females, especially first calf heifers, do not producesufficient colostrum and there is no way of knowing how muchthe calf has nursed. Baby calf scours are typically the result ofinadequate consumption of colostrum during the early hoursof a calf’s life. Clean calving areas and proper attention to thenewborn may reduce exposure to disease organisms andreduce incidence of scouring problems.
5. Dip navels of newborn calves in a 7 percent tincture ofiodine solution when you happen to be there shortly after birthas a preventive measure of navel ill problems.
6. At 12-14 months of age, vaccinate replacement heiferswith intramuscular IBR/BVD (modified live virus), a 7-wayClostridial booster, 5-way Leptospirosis, and vibrosis at least 60days before breeding. Consult a local veterinarian on vaccinetypes and other vaccinations recommended in your area.Deworming is recommended prior to spring grass.
7. Evaluate the growth of your yearling heifers as well as firstcalf females. The goal should be to have your yearling heifersweigh 65 percent of their mature weight by first breeding (14-15 months of age) and have a weight of 85 percent of theirmature weight, including the weight of the fetus, prior tocalving at 23-25 months of age.
FALL Calving:1. Continue supplemental feeding program until good
spring grass is available and calves are weaned. Lactating cowsgrazing dormant range grass require approximately 3-4 poundsof a 40 percent range cube or 6-8 pounds of a 20 percent rangecube daily to meet their protein requirement. If winter pastureis available, forage intake should be sufficient to meet nutrientrequirements of lactating females.
2. Remove bulls after a 90 day breeding season. A February20 breeding date will result in December 1 calves. For a fallcalving program, September, October and November calves aremost desirable.
3. Consider limited creep feeding (16 percent crudeprotein) for calves nursing older cows, first calf heifers or anycalves needing additional nutrition.
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more frequently just becauseof the greater amount that acow might ingest,” he says.
“What happens with thenet wrap is that the longerthey are eating some of it, themore it tends to accumulatein the rumen, and it takes upspace in there,” says Hughes.These cows can’t digestenough feed (can’t eat as much be-cause the rumen is already partly full)and can’t properly digest the feedthat’s in there, and they lose weight.Feed efficiency is greatly reduced andthe cow becomes less productive andis often culled at an earlier age thanshe would have otherwise.
“The net wrap is plastic anddoesn’t degrade in the rumen; it staysthere and tends to accumulate. If youonly have a few cows you can proba-bly take time to remove the net wrapor twines before you feed the bales,but for us it just doesn’t work to take itoff. We’ve talked about going to a dif-ferent feeding system, like big squarebales, and taking the twine off,” saysHughes.
“We always have a few big squarebales for emergencies, because if wehave a breakdown with the hay-busters and can’t get the feeding done,we can put big squares on a feedingtruck. But to switch over and gostrictly to big square bales isn’t feasi-ble for us. We put up 6,000 tons ofhay so we can’t just change everythingjust because of one situation. The bigsquare balers are expensive and whatwould we do with the equipment wealready have? I like the way the hay-busters feed (the efficiency, and howwell the cows clean up the chopped uphay, wasting less of it). You can stretchyour hay amount by 10 to 15% by hav-ing hay-busters. So this is a realdilemma,” he says.
“What the cost to us is, withthe losses from rumen prob-lems, I have no idea becausewe’ve never kept track of thenumber of cows we think haveingested the net wrap, or howmany are poor doers becauseof it. I like feeding with thehay-busters and I like the net-wrap, but occasionally we have
a cow that doesn’t do well and this isone of the drawbacks we have to dealwith. A few years back, before we usedthe net wrap, we probably had fewerproblems, but now we have to try toweigh the advantages and disadvan-tages,” he says.
“Before this problem, an older cowthat didn’t breed back we’d get a de-cent price for her. Then when wecouldn’t sell them that way becausethey’d gotten too thin, and sell themon the rail, we’d lose at least half thevalue of the cow because of the loss ofbody condition. It’s not a monumen-tal loss because all the cull cows aren’tthat way; I think some just ingest morenet wrap than others.”
-- continued from pg. 50
“These cows can’t digest enough feed(can’t eat as much because the rumen
is already partly full) and can’t properlydigest the feed that’s in there, and they
lose weight. “
Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America and FoundationCapital Building Campaign – TLBAA Headquarters and Museum
How can I as a member be a part of this important and historic endeavor and help make this new home for the TLBAA a reality?As you may know, TLBAA has long sought a permanent place to call home, a place where we can continue to serve this peerless cattle breed and fulfill
our mission. We have the blueprints, permits and a location we already own. Now all we need is you. We cannot do this without your support, TLBAA membersand friends. This will be your opportunity to preserve the legacy of a breed that has made more history than any other breed of cattle in the civilized world.It’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally getting there, thanks to your help. Join us in preserving the legacy of the one and only Texas Longhorn.
Below you will find donation levels to consider and we hope you will join us in this important and historic endeavor. In addition, those who donate cattleand or items to the building fund campaign to be sold to raise funds for this project will be recognized under the appropriate level.
FOUNDERS $250,000+• Name on gold plated branding iron designed exclusively for the building’s showcase. Onefor you and one for display in the museum.
• Naming opportunity in the building.• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception and tour of the building.• Recognition in the Texas Longhorn Trails, the official publication of the Texas LonghornBreeders Association of America.
Leaders $100,000 to $249,000• Name on silver (gifts of $150,000-$249,999) or bronze (gifts of $100,000-$149,999)plated branding irons designed exclusively for the new building. One for you and one fordisplay in the museum.
• Naming opportunity in the building.• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception and tour of the building.• Recognition in the Texas Longhorn Trails, the official publication of the Texas LonghornBreeders Association of America.
Benefactors $25,000 to $99,999• Name on a belt buckle designed exclusively for the new building. One for you and one fordisplay on the museum’s Wall of Honor.
• Naming opportunity in the building.• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception and tour of the building.• Recognition in the Texas Longhorn Trails, the official publication of the Texas LonghornBreeders Association of America.
Patrons $10,000 to $24,999• Name on a plaque designed for the new building’s Wall of Honor.• Naming opportunity in the new building.• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception and tour of the building.• Recognition in the Texas Longhorn Trails, the official publication of the Texas LonghornBreeders Association of America.
Supporters $1,000 to $9,999• Name acknowledgement on the new building’s Wall of Honor.• Naming opportunity in the building.• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception and tour of the building.• Recognition in the Texas Longhorn Trails, the official publication of the Texas LonghornBreeders Association of America.
Builders $100 to $999• Special Invitation to the Grand Opening.• Recognition in the Grand Opening program.• Name recognition on a brick paver.• Recognition in the Texas Longhorn Trails, the official publication of the Texas LonghornBreeders Association of America.
Founders - $250,000 and up• Name on gold plated branding iron designed exclusively for thebuilding’s showcase. One for you and one for display in thebuilding’s showcase
• Naming opportunity in the building• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception andtour of the building
• Recognition in the Trails
Leaders - $100,000 to $249,999• Name on silver or bronze plated branding irons designed exclu-
sively for the new building. One branding iron for you and onefor display in the building’s showcase (bronze plated brandingiron for gifts of $100,000-$149,999; silver plated branding iron forgifts of $150,000-$249,999)
• Naming opportunity in the building• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception and
tour of the building• Recognition in the TrailsBenefactors - $25,000 to $99,999
• Name on a belt buckle designed exclusively for the new build-ing. One for you and one for display on the museum’s Wall ofHonor
• Naming opportunity in the building• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception andtour of the building
• Recognition in the Trails
Patrons - $10,000 to $24,999• Name on a plaque designed for the new building’s Wall ofHonor
• Naming opportunity in the new building• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception andtour of the building
• Recognition in the TrailsSupporters - $1,000 to $9,999• Name acknowledgment on the new building’s Wall of Honor • Naming opportunity in the building• Special invitation to the Grand Opening preview reception andtour of the building
• Recognition in the Trails
Builders - $100 to $999• Special Invitation to the Grand Opening • Prominent recognition in the Grand Opening program• Name recognition on a brick paver • Recognition in the Trails
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CONTRIBUTORS TO THE Foundation WorldHeadquarters & Museum Campaign INCLUDE:
Ace Cattle Co. | Terry & Sherri Adcock | Darlene Aldridge, D.V.M. & John Parmley - Star Creek RanchAlft’s Longhorn Acres | Allison & Dunaway | Amon G. Carter Foundation | Frank Anderson Jr.
Anonymous Donation | Kenneth Archer | Ark-La-Tex Longhorn Assn. | Avery Mays Construction | B & C FarmsB. J. Barnhart Ranches | John T. & Betty Baker | Lisa Baker | Dr. L. V. & Pat Baker | Randi & Jeannine BakerTom Barnes | Bar Cee Longhorn Ranch | Ray Beadle | Minford Beard | Mikeal Beck | Charles Belen
B. Eugene Berry, M.D. | Mark Strever Blackwood | Blair Ranch | Levi & Brittni Blake | Don Blansitt | Gary BloomerClare Bogart | Mimi Bogart | Ray Bohy | Bubba Bollier | Larry Bond | Mrs. Larry Bond | Gary & Teresa BowdoinJoe Brisbois | Curtis Bruner | Brush Creek Ranch | Bullard Ranch | Butler Breeders | Donald & Annette Butts
Ken Caldwell | Riemer & Marcia Calhoun, Jr. | Ronnie Campbell | Richard D. & Cheryl Carlson | Bow CarpenterWilliam B. Cary | W.C. Cheatham | Chris & Christina Clark | Darryl Clark | Robert Douglas Clark
W.D. “Bill” & Shirley Clark | Clear Fork Ranch | Dan O. Coates | Dan W. Coates | Tom Cochran | Bob CoffeeRoger Cole, D.V.M. | Mary Colgan | Moe Collins | T.W. Comer | George Conly | John M. Copeland
Don Corley | Dustin & Missy Cothern | Richard & LuAnn Crist | Billy & Molly Crozier | Bob CrowCrumpton-Cunningham Partners | Joe Cunningham | Shirley Crystal | Cuerno Largo Cattle Co.
Palmore Currey | Carl Curry | Dick & Cheryl Curry | Jim Curry | Billy D. & Delynn Davis | James DavisGene & Eileen Day | Brandon & Easton Dean (Paver) | Shad & Betty Dean (Paver) | Mrs. Ted Derryberry Alexandra Dees | JoAnne & Jim Dickens | Richard Dimon | Darin & Dawn Divinia - Diamond D RanchClaude H. Dixon | James P. Dodds | Frank Doherty | McKenna Donovan | Warren & Cathy Dorathy
Double R Acres | Stephen A. Douglas, Jr. | Dow Longhorn Ranch | Wallace E. Downey | Dreamcatcher RanchDuBose/Semkin Partnership | A.E. & Laura DuBose | Keith & Tina DuBose | Donley & Carol Duerksen
Neil & Paula Dugger | El Coyote Ranch | Bernard Esunas | Evans Cattle Co. | Dave & Billicarole EvansShirkie Evans | James & Pia Eyman | Richard James Filip | Allan Finch | Howard Fleming
Bobby & Linda Fletcher | Rick & Tracey Friedrich | Fuhriman Cattle Co. | Wilford Fultz | G-C LonghornsG R Ranch | Gerald Galipp | Asa & Joan Gamble | Ron & Donna Garison | Gene Garrett
Judge Thomas & Nola F. Gee | George J. Gerst, Sr. | Don Gibson | Mark Gilliland, M.D. | Golden Spread TLBAMalcolm & Connie Goodman | Tom & LeAnna Graham | Tom & William L. Graham | Lucas Graywolf
Cecil Guinn | Dot & Dick Hansen | Sidney Hanson | Sidney Hanson, Sr. | David L. or Robert W. HarcrowDoyle Harrell | Harrell & Sons Cattle Co. | Kent & Sandy Harrell | James Hazelton | C.W. Hellen
The following is an alphabetical list of donors since 1982 to theFoundation World Headquarters & Museum Campaign. Every effort has been made to locate every pastlist of names of donors; however, due to the period of time involved, some donors may have been omitted. If we have
inadvertently left out your name, please contact the TLBAA office. Thank you for your help and generous support.
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C.W. Hellen, Jr. | Don Henderson | Gary Henry | Donald E. Herrmann | Dr. Gene & Lana HightowerVerlon Hilburn | Jerry Hodge | Ruth & Johnny Hoffman | Dan Hoffmeyer | Mrs. M.P. Hoiness | Hattie HolbeinHolland Farms, Inc. | Linda C. Holt | Hooks Longhorn Ranch Erin Hornbrook | Rufus Low Hoyd | Hubbell Longhorns
Bill & Elizabeth Hudson | Scott Hughes & Jessica Morris | Ken Humphrey | J.B. & Mitzi Hunn | Edith IsaacsJ.W. Isaacs | ITX Longhorns, LLC | Greg & Sandy Jameson | Mrs. Judy Jenkins | Jerry Cook Ranch
Jeff Jespersen & John Jespersen | Mrs. Johnson | Joe Paul Jones | Justin Boots | K & M Plastics | Alex KashGus Kash | David Kelley | Carl Lee Kemp | Kaso & Lisa Kety | King Ranch | Glenn King | Robert R. King
Kathy Kittler | Jack Klutts | Kropp Cattle Company | Scott & Nichole Kruse | Joel & Tamara KuntzLloyd (Speedy) La Fond | Bernard & Bette Lankford | T.E. Laughlin | Arthur B. E. Lauman | Mike Leak Joel & Shirley Lemley | H.C. Lewis | Bob & Pam Loomis | Rosemary & Bill Lourcey | Dick & Peg Lowe
Kathy & Denny Lux | Mike & Kim MacLeod | James Maddle | Mrs. Harry H. Magee | Ron & Barbara MarquessMaudeen Marks | Travis & Jeanne Marks | John Marshall | Ronald J. Martens | Donald MartinMax L. Massengale | Watt Matthews | Red & Charline McCombs | W.C. & C.R. McCowen
L.D. & Debbie McIntyre | Todd & Kelli McKnight | Michael McLeod | Ricky McLeod | Jack McManusSusy McQueen | Meridian Longhorns | Joy Merritt | Meshell Farms | Betty Baggett Mille
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller | “Money Maker Bull” | Money Maker Bull Project | Moore’s Longhorn RanchJean Moore | Ray & Bernice Moore | Terry R. Moore | Morgan Davis Publishing Co. | Morris/Hughes/Adkins Partners
Edward L. Moses, Jr. | Mountain & Plains Texas Longhorn Association | John R. Mower | Joe MueggenborgJames Munster II | Steve Murrin | Nacogdoches TX Longhorn Sale | Bill Nash | Sandra K. Nordhausen
North TX & OK Longhorn Assoc. | David & Jo Anne Norwood | Oklahoma Texas Longhorn Assn.Open Triangle Ranch | Jack Orem, Jr. | L.R. Orsburn | M.C. Overton II, M.D. | Marvin Overton
Marvin Overton III | Chris & Lisa Parker | James R. Parkey III | Mario & Bernadette Pedroza | Doug & Sally PenceCraig Perez | Hoyd Perryman | Jack & Betty Phillips | J.G. Phillips, Jr. | John G. Phillips III | Charles Pilling, Jr.
Don & Rhonda Poe | Ponder Boot Company | Gary L. Pratt | Odell Pugh | Mrs. Charles Pyle | Red Mill RanchEdward Reese | Karen Baker Renfroe | Dennis Rhoades | Rio Vista Ranch | David Ritchey | Troy RobinettDick Robbins | Jim & Becky Rombeck | Neil Ross | Robert & Kim Richey (Triple R Ranch) | Safari B RanchLemon Saks | Terry L. Sales | Ruel Sanders | Majorie Sapp | Brad Scherer | Stan Searle | John SellersPaul & Judith Sellers | B.R. Sells | Col. & Mrs. Ben H. Settles | Shamrock Land & Cattle, LLC | John Shivers
Robert V. Shultz | Robert M. & Kathryn Simpson | Singleton Springs Longhorns | Dr. William SmithM. Gregory Smith | Charley Snyder | Richard & Linda Spooner | Sour Fork Land & Cattle | Roland Stack
David R. Starkey | Larry & Toni Stegemoller - T L Longhorns | Nancy Stevens | Doug & Sandy Stotts Mr. & Mrs. Joe E. Stroube | Dave & Althea Sullivan | Randy D. Sullivan | Raymond Taggart | Buck & Goldie Taylor
Donnie & Marilyn Taylor | Jake & Katrin Taylor | Taylor’s Texas Longhorn Ranch | Teinert & Koch LonghornsTexas Women Western Artists | Thate Cattle Co. | Mrs. Lera Thomas | Corine Thompson | Dora Thompson
Thelma Thompson | Thurmond Longhorns | Stanley Tidwell | Suzanne & William H. Torklidsen, M.D.Marcy Toy | Tri W Longhorn Cattle Co. | Trip Longhorn | Triple R Ranch (Lowe) | Jennifer Tyler
Underwood Longhorns | James D. Vann | Joe & Lorinda Valentine | Vida Nueva Ranch | Paul VinsantRon A. Walker | Ed & Sandy Warren | Wes Watson | James R. Weed | Ty Wehring | Col. Fraser E. West
Westfarms, Inc. | Western America TX Longhorn Assoc. | Larry & Carol Whipps | Cheryl WhitemanJohnnie Wickham | Donald & Sharon Wiens | Marianne B. & Gordon K. Willms | Winella Publishing
Randy & Marsha Witte | Eddie Wood | Woodson School Ranch | Worthington National Bank | M.P. Wright IIIWright Texas Longhorn Ranch
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Ricky McLeodDora ThompsonMeridian LonghornsMark and Tina Stewart
Kathy KittlerCahill Ranch
Ken & Charlotte BelerHenry DetweilerRicky J Smith
Khaos Cattle CompanyRobert FenzaJody Shaw
Rolling M LonghornsBruce and Carol Curtiss
B T FarmsRick BogleClinton BezanScott Simmons
Sunsation LonghornsWilliam WickBill FroehlichTom A. Smith
Anna & Alexander LeichtensternChris & Jan TaftF. Clay Tillman IIIHoosier LonghornsShawn & Cathy NortonVictorea Luminary
Whitley Family Properties, LLCWillow Rock FarmArch Acres
Jackson LonghornsMark HubbellAnn GravettBryan Curtis
Danny D. GuffeyGlenn Cook
Hudson LonghornsJames Patrick
Jim and Patty GladdenJ L Longhorns
Larry and Charlotte GribbinsMary Grace MoffittTriple R Ranch
Dickinson Cattle Co., Inc.James & Lynette Haltom
Ron & Barbara MarquessDavid OppegardFrank Anderson, Jr.Susan Burton
Doug and Sandy StottsJohn StocktonKurt Twining
Harman Ranch, LLCRoger & Jacqueline Garlitz
Allen & Suzanne PerryGuthrie Creek Longhorn Cattle
MB LonghornsStar Creek RanchMoss Longhorns
Tom and Cay BillingsleyMike and Kim MacLeodEl Coyote Ranch
Schumacher Cattle CompanyJames K. TurnerJohn Oliver
Dale and Linda SmithHickman Longhorns, Inc.Ronnie & Jackie MullinaxDavid & Susan BissmeyerHomestead FarmJohn MarshallRio Vista Ranch
Wyona & Vance BallardRocking 'O' LonghornsDeer Creek Longhorns
Dwight and Patricia PollardMichael & Audrey Cline
Brian BrettRick & Tracey FriedrichStephen P. Head
The Cattlerack RanchFront 30 RanchCarla Payne
Chris and Chantal PittmanDavid & Lynda BradleyDiamond T Holdings, LLCJames & Amy RoeslerJeremy and Tina JohnsonJo & Dagmar SchaabJohnny L. RayMichele ReedRon SkinnerS. Ann Wight
Stephen and Peggy LeeTerry and Sherri AdcockTerry & Willene WellsThe 3E Ranch
Tom & Maurice GibbsBernard Lankford
La Trinidad Cattle CompanyMark & Laurie WittCharles CastroDavid RitcheyH.C. Carter
Jayme Templin FalconJohn Miller
John & Rebecca McCammonKimberly Lee ParkerKris Michalke PeterekKyle Brian JenneLarry and Paula ReckLloyd (Speedy) La Fond
Matt & Sarah VuskovMike Crawford & Pam Watkins
Pelt FarmRobert & Maria WhitakerRuth & Kyle ZschiescheShana L. Miller
Thurmond LonghornsVida Nueva RanchVincent T. GirolamoBow Carpenter
Green Planet RanchHollis JefferiesJohnna WilliamsLazy JP Ranch
Nathan SchumpertSteve and Rene Azinger
Y.O. RanchAndrea & Dick StewartAnnie Morgan & Steve BellBilly and Kim CooperChris & Charland BurtonCrossed T's Cattle CompanyDavid and Linda MillsDiamond D RanchDreamcatcher RanchDreamweaver RanchFederico X. GalvanGreg and Carol WalterHacienda PBT, LLCHal and Carole GriffinJanie BlackwoodJDub Squared Ranch
Jerry RichieJohn & Diann Chase
John Gary & Robin R. BlockerJohn & Kelly YeatesJ.T. Wehring
Larry & Meloney FergusonOhlendorf Land & Cattle Co., LLC
Pat & Stan IvicicPisces Partners L.P.Richard James FilipRick & Janis BrooksSamuel DuBose
Sandra K. NordhausenSuzanne & William H. Torkildsen, M.D.
Triple R RanchW.A. (Al) VinsonWilliam Burton
Kent & Sandy HarrellJoseph M. GrahamJustin Hansen
Kevin & Jodi BryantConner Scheer
Ray, Kale & Julie Williams
T & M LonghornsCarole MuchmoreDave Hodges507, LLCBill Murray
Keenan & Charlane ShotkoskiWesley Earl Watson
JB RanchBilly & Audrey Doolittle
Fort RobinsonJoel and Tamara KuntzMark Gilliland, M.D.Semkin LonghornsJoseph Sedlacek
Anchor D Ranch - NAIS Ralph and Christa SimmonsMichael & Allison BoseBrink LonghornsBruce RoseDavid Roberts
Kenneth J. & Valerie J. WebbNick Noyes
Jeffrey L. & Sue L. McMahanDavid & Kimberley NikodymDean L. or Mary P. HorkeyDean M. & Jill K. Wagner
Del Vic FarmsJonathan R. JenningsM W Ranch
Pamela Kay & Ronald MillerPaul & Taylor SchlechtRockin' J LonghornsBob & Pam LoomisJames Wesley RayLucinda K. ChristianMike and Carole KossPleasant PinesRay Beadle
Bernard and Theresa StrongBig Valley LonghornsBill and Judy Meridith
Brett BartlettDale & Gina FranciscoDean & Belinda FrankeDirty Spur Cattle Co.
Farquhar Financial Cattle CoFossil Creek LonghornsHeaven on EarthJ5 Longhorns
Jerry and Gretchen LotspeichJohn MurphyJordan RanchKasi Dick
Michael D. ClayToby JohnsonDoug HuntKevin Mathey
Division A Division B (cont.)
Registrations and Transfers from December 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014
Division B
Division C (cont.)
Division C
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Save The Date! TEXAS LONGHORNComing Events
FEBRUARY 2015FEB 13-14 • San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, San Antonio, TX.
Bubba Bollier (325) 247-6249 or [email protected]. Qualifying Free & Youth.
FEB 27 • Winchester Futurity, Mid-Tex Sale Barn, Navasota, TX. Rick Friedrich (713) 305-0259 or Steve Azinger (713) 823-5371.
FEB 28 • Cattle Barons Sale, Mid-Tex Sale Barn, Navasota, TX. Rick Friedrich (713) 305-0259 or Steve Azinger (713) 823-5371.
FEB 28-MAR 1 • San Angelo Stock Show, San Angelo, TX. DennisUrbantke (325) 656-9321 or [email protected]. Qualifying Haltered, Free & Youth.
MARCH 2015MAR 6-8 • Houston Livestock Show, Houston, TX. Amy Weatherholtz,
TLBAA (817) 625-6241 or [email protected]. Qualifying Haltered & Youth. Non-qualifying free steers - Up to $6,000in awards. Limited to the first 30 entries.
MAR 13-15 • NTLBA Spring Show, Glen Rose Expo Center, Glen Rose, TX. Contact Al Vinson (254) 592-3035 or [email protected]. Qualifying, Haltered, Free & Youth.
MAR 27-28 • Oklahoma Spring Shoot-Out, Payne County Expo Center,Stillwater, OK. Steve Quary (405) 567-3093 or (405) 932-5531. Qualifying Haltered, Free & Youth.
MAR 27 • Southeastern Winchester Futurity, WKU Ag Expo Center, Bowling Green, KY. Terry King, [email protected] or (850) 956-4154.
MAR 28 • Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, Austin,TX. Contact Jason Christa, Show Chair (210) 232-1818 or [email protected]. Qualifying Haltered, Free & Youth.
MAR 27-28 • Hudson-Valentine Spring Invitational Texas LonghornSale, WKU Ag Expo Center, Bowling Green, KY. Lori McCarty (817) 991-8825.
MAR 27-28 • B&C Show-Me 38th Annual Longhorn Sale, Brookfield, MO. Bill Sayre (660) 258-2973.
APRIL 2015APR 10-11 • 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Ranch Sale, Llano, TX.
John Marshall (713) 398-5024 or Bubba Bollier, RanchManager (325) 247-6249. www.blueridgelonghorns.com.
APR 11 • NTLA Annual Spring Sale, Broken Bow, NE. Rodger Damrow(402) 423-5441/(402) 560-3224/[email protected]. Delwin Smeal (402) 568-2353. www.cattleusa.com. www.nebraskatla.com
APR 11-13 • TLBGCA Spring Show, Washington Co. Fairgrounds,Brenham, TX. Stephen Head (979) 549-5270 or (979) 238-9564.Qualifying Haltered, Free & Youth.
APR 17-19 • Rockdale Spring Show, Rockdale, TX. Co-Chairs: Sandi Nordhausen (512) 750-1350 or [email protected] and Bubba Bollier (325) 247-6249 or [email protected]. Entries to Bubba by April 8, 2015.
APR 24-25 • Midwest Longhorn Sale, Winfield Livestock Auction,Winfield,KS. Mike Bowman (316) 778-1717 or [email protected]. www.endoftrailranch.com.
APR 25 • ETLA Spring Meeting, Host: Silver T Ranch, Kurt & GlendaTwining. Contact Lana Hightower (903) 963-7442, (903) 681-1093 or [email protected].
MAY 2015MAY 1-2 • Red McCombs Heifer and Fiesta Sale, Johnson City, TX.
www.redmccombslonghorn.com. Alan & Teresa Sparger, [email protected], (210) 445-8798.
MAY 8-10 • TLBGCA Spring Show, Miracle Farm, Brenham, TX. Stephen Head (979) 549-5270. Qualifying Haltered, Free & Youth.
MAY 22-23 • Millennium Futurity, Bell County Expo Center, Belton, TX. Bill Davidson (405) 258-7117 or [email protected]. www.mlfuturity.com.
MAY 29-30 • Red River Longhorn Sale, Marietta, OK. Rick Friedrich (713) 305-0259 or [email protected].
JUNE 2015JUNE 3-6 • TLBAA World Show & National TLBT Youth Show, Will
Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. Amy Weatherholtz (817) 625-6241 or [email protected]. Qualifying, Haltered, Free & Youth.
JUNE 10-14 • Autobahn Youth Tour presents the Diann Chase Long-horn Scholarship Expo, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. Larry Barker (817) 988-6110 or [email protected]. www.autobahnyouthtour.com.
AUGUST 2015AUG 7 • 2015 Rocky Mountain Winchester Futurity, Elburt, CO.
www.rockymountainwinchesterfuturity.com Tom Mattott (303) 663-7841.
SEPTEMBER 2015SEPT 11-12 • Hill Country Heritage Longhorn Sale. River Ranch,
Fredericksburg, TX. Rick Friedrich (713) 305-0259 or [email protected].
SEPT 6 • NRLA Sanders County Longhorn Show. Sanders CountyFairgrounds, Plains, MT. Entry Deadline: Aug. 10, 2015. Shannon Kearney (509) 684-2963 or (509) 680-0019, [email protected]. Qualifying Haltered, Free & Youth.
SEPT 25 • NRLA Central Washington Longhorn Show. Central Washington State Fair Park, Yakima, WA. Entry Deadline: Aug. 30, 2015. Shannon Kearney (509) 684-2963 or(509) 680-0019, [email protected]. Qualifying Haltered, Free & Youth.
SEPT 25-26 • B&C Show-Me Fall Longhorn Sale, Brookfield, MO. Bill Sayre (660) 258-2973.
OCTOBER 2015OCT 1-3 • TLBAA Horn Showcase, Comanche Co. Fairgrounds, Great
Plains Coliseum, Lawton, OK. Amy Weatherholtz (817) 625-6241 or [email protected].
OCT 16 • NRLA Nile Longhorn Show. Metra Park Fairgrounds, Billings, MT. Entry Deadline: Sept, 15, 2015. ShannonKearney (509) 684-2963 or (509) 680-0019,[email protected]. Qualifying Haltered, Free & Youth.
MAY 2016MAY 7-8 • Red McCombs Heifer and Fiesta Sale, Johnson City, TX.
www.redmccombslonghorn.com. Alan & Teresa Sparger, [email protected], (210) 445-8798.
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CATTLE FOR SALE
BEAVER CREEK LONGHORNS- Check ournew Web site with "Super Sales" and herd-reduction prices. Tazman (Gunman) genetics.Carole Muchmore, Ponca City, OK (580) 765-9961, www.beavercreeklonghorns.com
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LONGHORN SEMEN – Phenomenon,Emperor, DH Red Ranger, Tempter, JP RioGrande, WS Jamakism, Working Man Chex, VJTommie and more. John Oliver 972-268-0083or www.oliverlonghorns.com
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TRADE YOUR LONGHORNS – We’ll take yourbulls and steers in trade for cows, heifers, pairs,herd sires or semen from breeds’ top qualitybulls. Stonewall Valley Ranch, Fredericksburg,TX. Days (512) 454-0476 / Weekends (830)644-2380.
CLASSIFIEDSBruce E. McCarty
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(817) 991-9979
THATE Cattle CompanyYour source for big-horned cattle in theNorth—utilizing the right bloodlines to
produce the horn.Fairmont, Minnesota(507) 235-3467
LONE WOLF RANCHDr. Lee and Linda Ragains
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OLIVER LONGHORNSwww.oliverlonghorns.com
Cattle for sale“To God BeThe Glory”
[email protected](972) 268-0083
Quality HEIFERS & HERD SIRE PROSECTS FORSALE- I have a LARGE herd, so you have lots ofvariety to pick from! Located approx. 20 mi. offthe EAST TEXAS line in Louisiana just belowShreveport. Lots of Hunts Command Respect,McGill Breeding, some ZD Kelly and GrandSlam, etc. Good cows, good babies. I special-ize in bulls and am a partner in RIP SAW who nowmeasures 83 1/2” TTT and is a gorgeous color.Several of his heifers and sons for sale.
DORA THOMPSON Tel (318) [email protected]•www.sandhillsranch.comGreat genetics. I enjoy meeting and workingwith new breeders. Also have a large STRAIGHTBUTLER herd.
Classified ads are $15.00 for 25 words. Boxads are $25.00 per inch. Deadline is the 25thof the second month preceding publication.
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Celebration…and remember our great choices of Longhorns to supplement an
existing herd, begin a new one or just surprise that special person on your gift list!
� Top notch, gentle bulls, bred and open heifers, plusbeautiful young cows…many with calves at side.
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Take advantage of the Classifieds today for a very affordable,effective means of promoting your breeding program!
Adcock, Terry & Sherri..............................49, 69Adkins, Aaron & Clay ..............................FC, 19Almendra Longhorns......................................67American Livestock..........................................49Anderson, Frank Jr. & III................................8-9Astera Meadows Ranches ..............................69Autobahn ............................................................5
Bar H Ranch......................................................67Beadle Land & Cattle..................................8, 67Big Valley Longhorns ......................................67Billingsley Longhorns ..............................21, 68Blue Ridge Ranch......................................17, 30Bolen, Brent & Cindy......................................19Box Z Ranch ........................................................8Brett Ranch ........................................................68BT Farms ............................................................68Buckhorn Cattle Co.........................................68Bull Creek Longhorns........................17, 31, 69Butler Breeders ................................................8-9
Caballo Bravo Longhorns..............................67Cattle Baron’s Premier Longhorn Sale ........47CedarView Ranch ............................48, 67, IBCChampion Genetics ........................................54Circle Double C Ranch ..................................68Cowboy Catchit Chex Partnership ......FC, 19CR Ranches ................................................24-25CV Cowboy Casanova..................................IBCCV Max Speed ..................................................48
Dalgood Longhorns ..........................................9DCCI Equipment ............................................54Deer Creek Longhorns....................................69Detweiler, Henry & Rhoda ............................49Diamond Q Longhorns ................................68Dickinson Cattle Company ............................2Double LB Longhorns....................................68Doug Hunt Longhorns ..................................69
Eagles Ridge Longhorns....................................9El Coyote Ranch ................................................1End of Trail Ranch....................................15, 67
Fifty-Fifty BCB ..................................................19Filip, Richard & Jeanne ................................IBCFisher Ranch Longhorns ................................17Flying Diamond Ranch..................................67Foundation World Headquarters & Museum..57-59
Gilliland, Mark & Charlene ........................IBC
Hacienda PBT, LLC..........................................16Haltom Hollar Ranch ................51, 54, 55, 67Harrell Ranch ......................................................9Helm Cattle Co. ........................................29, 68Hickman Longhorns ......................................68Hodges, Dave ............................................55, 67Horseshoe J Longhorns ..........................FC, 19Hubbell Longhorns ..........................FC, 19, 29Hubbells 20 Gauge..........................................29Hudson Longhorns ........................................3Hudson-Valentine Invitational Sale..........10-13Husky Branding Irons ....................................54
J&C Longhorns ................................................16J.T. Wehring Family Ranch ............................68Jack Mountain Ranch......................................69Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. ..................................9Johnston Longhorns ......................................68
Khaos Cattle Company..............................FC, 19Kimble Cattle Co.................................................35King, Terry & Tammy ..........................FC, 19, 67Kittler Land & Cattle Co. ............................51, 67
Lazy A Ranch..............................................25, 68Lightning Longhorns ......................................68Little Ace Cattle Co.............................................8Lodge Creek Longhorns ................................36Lone Wolf Ranch..............................................68Longhorn Sales Pen ........................................55Lonesome Pines Ranch ..................................16Loomis, Bob & Pam..................................19, 21
Mast, Andy ........................................................29McLeod Ranch....................................................8Midwest Longhorn Sale..................................15Millennium Futurity........................................53Moriah Farms ..............................................9, 68
Northbrook Cattle Co.....................................68NTLBA Holiday Extravaganza ......................43
Oliver Longhorns ............................................41
P&C Cattle Pens ..............................................23Pearl Longhorn Ranch......................16, 17, 69PJ’s Cattle Company..........................................8
R & R Ranch......................................................68Red McCombs Ranches of Texas ................BCRed River Longhorn Sale................................39Registered Texas Longhorn Beef....................65Rio Vista Ranch ..................................................8River Ranch........................................................27Rocking G Ranch................................................9Rockin I Longhorns ............................9, 48, 69Rocking O Longhorns ....................................17Rocking P Longhorns........................................8Rocky Mountain Longhorns ..................37, 67Rolling D Ranch........................................19, 67Running Arrow Farm ......................................51
7 Bar Longhorns ..............................................68Safari B Ranch ..................................................68Sand Hills Ranch ........................................7, 67Sargento’s Hides ..............................................54Semkin Longhorns..........................................68Sidewinder Cattle Co.........................................9Singing Coyote Ranch ....................................69Silver T Ranch..................................................IFCStar Creek Ranch........................................23, 31Stegemoller & Blackwell ................................16Stotts Hideaway Ranch ..................................68Swift Six Ag Works ..........................................23
TLBA Foundation ............................................65TLBAA Horn Showcase ..................................47TLBAA Membership........................................72TLBAA Merchandise........................................62TLBAA World Show ..................................44-45Triple R Ranch (TX) ....................................9, 16Twisted Sister Ranch........................................23
Underwood Longhorns..................................67
Walker, Charlie & Penny ................................55Walker, Ron ......................................................69Westfarms, Inc.....................................................8White Pine Ranch..............................FC, 19, 68Wichita Fence....................................................55Winchester Futurity ........................................47Woodson School Ranch ................................67
Xcalibur Star Partnership................................23
YO Ranch ..........................................................55
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TLBAA MembershipApplication
Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of AmericaP.O. Box 4430 Fort Worth, TX 76164
817/625-6241 • Fax 817/625-1388www.tlbaa.org
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Texas Longhorn Trails subscription ONLY rate is $105 US address or $180 (US) foreign address.TLBAA Membership dues may be deducted as an ordinary and necessary business expense; however they are not deductible as a charitable contribution.
**Junior Member Birthday ___/___/___
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LATE MEMBER RENEWAL (After Aug. 31) 135.00
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JOIN US to Help Preserve andPromote the Texas Longhorn Today!
THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:BREED REGISTRY� State of the art Registration Department to maintain fivedecades of herd registry.
� H.O.R.N.S. – Exclusive online access to keep your herdupdated.
� A.I. Certified Sires.� Dam of Merit program.
DEDICATED, MEMBER-DRIVEN SUPPORT� Active, dedicated officers and directors.� Dedicated and knowledgeable staff.� Network of national and international affiliates.� Mail-in voting for regional directors.
YOUTH� Active youth organization – the Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow (TLBT).
� Youth Show Circuit and Youth Hall of Fame.� Network of national and international affiliates.
PROMOTION� Member of state and national cattle organizations.� Advertising campaigns and editorial content in world circulated publications.
� Media coverage of TLBAA events.
AWARD WINNING TEXAS LONGHORNTRAILS MAGAZINE� Yearly subscription to our monthly magazine.� Weekly Internet newsletter, E-Trails.� Great advertising outlet for your program as well as aneducational and informational resource.
EDUCATION� Website with breed information and history.� Breed Advisory Committee of dedicated Longhorn cattlemen.� Active Foundation Board to preserve the history of ourassociation and the Longhorn breed.
� Breed Seminars and Affiliate Field Days & Ranch Tours.� Mail-in voting for regional directors.
SHOWS AND SALES� Horn Showcase for official horn measurements.� Strong World Qualifying Show Circuit and a WorldExposition.
� Hall of Fame.� Sales Management Division with cattle sales available tothe membership.
� Affiliate Sponsored Futurities.
SINCE 1964, the TLBAA has maintained the breed registry and promoted the magnificent breed toas many persons as possible. Today the Association continues to improve and
expand its services as the number of Longhorn enthusiasts continues to grow.
