http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/RSS.ashxAmerican Simbrah Fall 2009 PagesTue, 06 Oct 2009 00:35:19 +0200http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=1http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=1In This Issue: Widely Used Crossbreed Showing the Way Planning Session2009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=2http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=2Quality Feedlot Steers Choice Select YG 1 2 & 3 YG 1 & 2 Age Appx. Avg. HCW 88.90% 11.10% 100% 77.80% 16.5 months 822.6 Home of Ranger Livestock Athens, TX Jane and Bill Travis 9876 Plano Road • Dallas, TX 75238 Weekdays: 214-369-0990 Home: 214-348-1618 • Cell: 214-850-6308 www.simbrah.com • Email: billtravis@bigplanet.com2009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=3http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=32009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=4http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=4Cattle Company JV High Quality, Competitive Simbrah Cattle The State of Simbrah — By Bruce and Melissa Van Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Simbrah Cattle For Sale Show Heifers – Bulls – Steers Black & Red Scramble Certificates Welcome “Simbrah Widely Used Crossbreed” A Mexican breeder capitalizes on the adaptability of Simbrah — By Dan Rieder . . . . . . . 8 Breeders Gather for Planning Session US breeders of Simbrah cattle meet to formulate an action plan. — By Martha Garrett . 12 Simbrah Show the Way Simbrah cattle come up big in an Australian feedout. — By Dan Rieder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Simbrah Future III The third and final installment of a 1990s perspective on the future of Simbrah cattle. — By Lucy Buxkemper Glenn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Simbrah News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 JVCC Peek A Boo – Exhibitor: Cullen Sonnier 2009 Reserve Calf Champion – South Texas State Fair 2009 Reserve American Heifer Chambers County Youth Project Show 2009 TJSSA State Show - 3rd Overall Heifer Calf – Belton, Texas Breeder Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Date Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Ad Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 About the Cover: Simbrah replacement heifers from the herd of Rancho Santa Lucia. Photo by ranch owner/operator Jose Enrique Rovirosa, Villahermosa City, Mexico. Published by the Register 2 Simmental Way Bozeman, Montana 59715-9733 USA 406-587-2778 • Fax: 406-587-8853 http://www.simmgene.com Email: register@simmgene.com Chief Executive Officer Jerry Lipsey Business Manager Linda Kesler Editor Dan Rieder Production Manager Jim Largess Design & Production Joel Coleman Cynthia Conner Accounts Receivable Lisa Loferski JVCC Rocket - Exhibitor: Cole Cormier 2009 Reserve Champion Bull, South Texas State Fair 2009 Reserve Champion Bull, Chambers County Youth Project Show National Sales Manager Annie Allen 406-451-5560 (Cell) Ad Sales Coordinator Jeneva Lunceford 406-587-2778 (Office) 406-587-8853 (Fax) ASA PUBLICATION, INC. BOARD Mike Mallett, Chairman Tommy Brown, Vice-Chairman Gregg Bailey Dr. John Harker Jim Skillestad Dr. Jerry Lipsey Executive Secretary-Treasurer the Register (ISSN 0899-3572) is the Official Publication of the American Simmental Association. the Register and American Simbrah are produced by ASA Publication, Inc., a wholly owned, for-profit subsidiary of the American Simmental Association. JVCC Glamour - Exhibitor: Abraham Aviles 2009 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer, Houston Junior Show 2009 Reserve Champion Jr. Heifer, San Antonio Open Show Thanks to the following juniors who have recently invested in JV Cattle! 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Jackson Road Hope, IN 47246 812-546-5578 harkerdds@incolumbus.com Bill McDonald (2012) 2147 Walnu2009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=5http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=52009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=6http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=6The State of Simbrah By Bruce and Melissa Van Meter, Rome, Georgia Greetings to Simbrah breeders and enthusiasts from around the world. We hope this finds you and your cattle doing well. As for us, this summer has proven to be one of our wettest in several years. Our hay supply is in place; the cattle are in great shape; and early conditions look great for winter grazing possibilities. We know that many of our friends in the southwest United States have experienced severe drought Prescription cattle, combining heat tolerant genetics with improved beef quality, tenderness, and convenience RX Cinnamon ASA# 2381562 Homozygous polled – non diluter EPDs: – -1 21 40 – 3 14 CW: -14.5 YG: 0.04 MB: 0.25 API: 97.6 TI: 55.0 CSS semen available. RX Shiraz U803 ASA # 2447832 EPDs: – 3 25 45 – 4 16 CW: -5.9 YG: 0.14 MB: 0.11 API: 70.4 TI: 44.2 Indexed 113 weaning, 115 yearling, 106 US IMF, 107 US REA MVP Pfizer is FE -087, Marb. -0.58 and Tenderness -0.61 SIMBRAH Breeding Simbrah Since 1971 Sarah J. (Sally) Buxkemper 2617 CR 400 • Ballinger, Texas 76821 USA 325-442-4501 • sbuxkemper@wildblue.net www.rxsimbrah.com sbuxkemper@wildblue.net Using ASA toolsEmail: to provide genetic SOLUTIONS to better beef cattle. the past few months and we wish you all rain to arrive at the very soonest. We feel your pain, as the last four years have been the driest in our lifetimes here and caused us to feed hay for 30+ months straight. But as our good friend, Carlos Guerra of Linn, Texas, told us a few days ago, “today we are one day closer to rain.” We hope by the time you read this that the rain has arrived at your place. We very much enjoyed visiting with many of you at the Simbrah LongRange Planning Meeting held in College Station, TX, in June. Organized, planned and at least partially funded by our good friend, Tim Smith of Giddings, TX, this was a great opportunity for Simbrah breeders to get together to coordinate their efforts to help move the Simbrah breed forward into the future. Many thanks to Tim on all he does to promote the Simbrah Breed — we are all lucky to have him on our side. The meeting was well attended and produced several goals that we as breeders can work together on to ensure that Simbrah genetics are recognized, appreciated, and utilized for all their positive traits in the years to come. Concrete goals were set in place with individuals assigned to follow up on the specifics after the meeting to help move these goals into place. Many great ideas came from this meeting that related to marketing, production and breeding strategies that will help place Simbrah genetics in a favorable place with regard to both domestic and international markets. Tireless worker and Simbrah advocate, Martha Garrett of (Continued on page 6) 4 American Simbrah ★ Fall 20092009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=7http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=72009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=8http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=8The State of Simbrah (Continued from page 4) Canton, TX, has provided all attendees with updates as to the progress achieved on the goals and plans set forth from the meeting. Progress continues to be made and the results from this meeting are sure to positively influence the Simbrah breed for many years to come. As we look to the future of the breed, we see only great opportunities. Simbrah genetics are as good as they have ever been, they are available in whatever quantity needed, and more predictable selection tools (EPDs, etc.) than ever are available for your use. Simbrah provide plenty of pounds, plenty of milk, fleshing ability even under harsh environmental conditions and carcass merit for the end result of commercial beef production. Many more bulls are available for AI use and can rocket your program to a new level of performance and consistency. Many programs have embryos available that will give you some of the best available genetics for a nominal investment. Use these tools to propel your program forward with the greatest speed possible. Continue to advance your program as we head into these new and exciting times for the Simbrah Breed. The Simbrah Breed is also very accessible for involvement from breeders of any size to get involved in the process of advancement right now. We encourage you to visit other breeders, travel to shows even if you don’t take cattle, talk to other breeders and take advantage of their experiences and share your own. Attend breed sales. Here you can gain an opportunity to sample other genetics to expand your own herd’s potential. Whatever you do, just get involved. The opportunities to help your breed and your breeding programs are limitless. We look forward to visiting with you at major shows and sales within the Simbrah Breed. Or give us a call. Drop us an e-mail. Or better yet, stop by our place and the operation of our Simbrah partner, John Howard of LaFayette, GA. Our farms are always open to visitors and we would welcome the chance to “talk Simbrah” with you any time. ★ TRIPLE P RANCH Simbrah and Simmental Cattle Harvey and Marcy Popp 12525 Roy Road • Pearland, TX 77581 cell: 713-906-3992 Agrimom@swbell.net • happytrails1029@yahoo.com Whitaker Ranch Terry & Mindy Whitaker 817-675-7793 twhitakerlivestock@yahoo.com 318 County Road 336 • Ranger, TX 76470 Simbrah with Style! ★ 2009 Reserve Grand Champion Female and Champion Heifer Calf — Fort Worth. ★ 2009 Reserve Champion — Simbrah-Simmental Superbowl. Hagans Priceless 92U — sired by Hagans McDreamy 53S, exh. by Callie Henly, San Augustine, TX. Hagans McDreamy 53S Dream On x Power House • EPDs – 2 30 50 – 3 18 Contact owners for semen. Fernandez Cattle Co. 1133 State Hwy 111W Yoakum, TX 77995 361-293-6655 hagancattle@aol.com www.hagancattle.com 6 American Simbrah ★ Fall 2009 –F– Domigo Fernandex, Jr. 979-255-5568 domingofernandez @earthlink.net2009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=9http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=92009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=10http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=10Simbrah– Widely Used Crossbred A highly respected Mexican cattle breeder identifies Simbrah as the most effective crossbred animal in the tropics. By Dan Rieder Second generation Fleckvieh Simbrah Herdsire. here is an old saying among cattle breeders in Mexico that states: “There is no cattle raising in the tropics without Zebu.” And in Southeast Mexico, near the Gulf of Mexico, where Jose Enrique Rovirosa operates Rancho Santa Lucia, it most decidedly is in the tropics. “High temperatures range from 85 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, with humidity normally above 80%,” he reports. “Our most common cattle diseases are anaplasmosis and piroplasmosis, both of which are transmitted by ticks and flies, so the use of heat and insect resistant Zebu blood is very necessary.” T Up until the 1950s, the various strains of Zebu, which includes Brahman, Nelore, Gyr, Indubrazil, Guzerat and Black Specked, were widely used in the tropical areas of Mexico. Then, roughly 50 years ago, the Braunvieh and Charolais breeds were imported and crossed with the domestic, eared cattle. A few years later, several other breeds were introduced, including Angus, Hereford, Limousin, Salers and Simmental. “Other than Zebu, the most dominant cattle now used in crossbreeding is the Simbrah. Without question, Simbrah is one of the most popular breeds,” Rovirosa stated. Rovirosa, 56, who has a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Texas, became a full-time cattleman in 1989, when his wife, Georgina Trujillo, received Rancho Santa Lucia from her father. “As a child, I had learned to love cattle and ranching from visiting the ranch owned by my maternal grandfather and always closely followed the cattle industry by visiting the ranches of my friends, by reading magazines and by attending shows,” he explained. After assuming management of the ranch, he was advised by his veterinarian, Dr. Hector Bernal, that productivity needed to be enhanced by crossbreeding on the existing herd of high percentage Zebu. Rovirosa conducted a thorough analysis of several available breeds and settled on Simmental. He promptly implemented a 100% artificial insemination program, utilizing semen from the best bulls he could find in Mexico, the United States and Canada. He admits that he had much to learn about the industry and began to self-educate from a variety of sources. “I learned a lot about Simmental and later, Simbrah, by reading the Register, the ASA Sire Summary, and Simbrah International (Now called American Simbrah),” he said. He visited Simmental and Simbrah ranches in both Mexico and the US, regularly showed up at National cattle shows and frequently attended the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, becoming well-acquainted with several American breeders. In the 1990s, Rovirosa represented Mexico on the ASA Simbrah Committee, which was chaired by ASA Trustee Nina Lundgren, Eltopia, Washington. “That gave me an opportunity to become friends with many of the finest Simbrah breeders, namely Sally Buxkemper (Ballinger, Texas); Carlos Guerra (Linn, Texas); and Beth Mercer (Troy, Texas),” he said. “There is one breeder with whom I have an even deeper relationship: Bill Travis and his wife, Jane, of Pine Ridge Ranch. I met Bill in 1991, at Houston, and visited the Travis ranch for the first time in 1994. I have been using Pine Ridge Ranch genetics for many years and am very satisfied with them.” 8 American Simbrah ★ Fall 20092009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=11http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=11A Santa Lucia Simbrah cow and calf. The Family and Rancho Santa Lucia Jose and Georgina, who is a career politician, are the parents of two children, a daughter, also named Georgina, is 25, and attends a university in Mexico City. Their son, Mario, 22, is also going to school in Mexico City. “Both of our children keep track of when our cattle participate in state and national shows and fully enjoy that experience,” he says with obvious pride. “Mario has full knowledge of the bulls and cowherd, learned when he would go with me to the ranch since he was a small boy and he has always been interested.” Santa Lucia Ranch was acquired in 1973, by Georgina’s father, Mario Trujillo. He maintained a herd of purebred, registered Zebu cattle until 1989 when ownership passed on to Georgina and Jose. The ranch presently consists of 250 registered brood cows, running on 1,100 acres in Reforma County in the state of Chiapas, just 10 miles from the border with the state of Tabasco. The capital of Tabasco is Villahermosa City, where Rovirosa was born and where his family lives today. The ranch is a brief 40-minute drive from their home. “In Northern Mexico, breeders prefer a Simbrah to have a little more Simmental blood. There are even many herds of purebred European breeds in that climate,” he said. “In the South of Mexico, we want animals with more Zebu blood, much closer to half-blood.” Rovirosa selects his genetics based on three primary qualities, which he believes are critical for successful beef cattle production in humid, tropical environments. They are 1) moderate frame score, 2) excellent pigmentation and 3) outstanding maternal qualities. Complete records are kept and analyzed. Over the years, the birth weight for Santa Lucia calves has averaged 92 pounds for male calves and 84 for females. Calves are weaned at 7½ months with bull calves weighing 540 pounds and heifers averaging 490. Marketing Genetics Santa Lucia Simbrah genetics are promoted and marketed through an effort that combines membership in the Genetics Improvement Federal Program (GIFP); by participating in a number of county, state and national shows; by receiving commercial customers who visit the ranch to buy bulls private treaty; by selling top-end genetics to fellow purebred breeders, and by advertising in the Mexican Cattlemen’s Magazine. Cattle and semen have been sold into many different states in Mexico and beginning in 1997, an international market was established in Panama, Costa Rica and Guatemala. (Continued on page 10) The Cow Herd Ever since 1989, when he bred his Zebu herd to Fleckvieh bulls, Rovirosa has been unwavering in his devotion to the Simmental x Zebu genetic combination. “I well understood that purebred Simmental cows were not designed by nature to fit into a tropical environment, nor were they the type of cattle that my potential customers were demanding,” he recalls. It was then that he made the fateful decision: “The whole herd is going Simbrah,”— and Santa Lucia has produced nothing but Simbrah ever since. Following that decision, he proceeded to breed his ¾ Simmental cows to ½ blood bulls; and ½ Simmental cows were mated to ¾ blood bulls. Purebred Simmentals were bred to ¼ bulls. He persistently searched for the top genetics and even integrated some good Red Brahman semen to introduce desirable pigmentation. Fall 2009 ★ American Simbrah 92009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=12http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=12Simbrah– Widely Used Crossbred (Continued from page 9) Rovirosa is an active member of the Southeast Delegation of the Mexican Simmental/Simbrah Association (MSSA). Working through the governmentsubsidized GIFP, the Southeast Delegation annually provides more than 700 Simbrah (95%) and Simmental (5%) herd bulls for low-income ranchers within the state of Tabasco, another indication of the popularity of Simbrah. “Despite the present worldwide economic crisis, I think the future of Simbrah genetics looks bright in my country, especially in my state and the surrounding area. Tabasco is a great deck from which to launch and export Simbrah genetics to the tropical countries in Central America,” he concluded. “A majority of our customers keep coming back to buy more animals which means that they are pleased with the results.” ★ to a Show Ring Near You!! Hagans Ante Up Thank you and congratulations to La Morra Cattle, RGV Cattle and TC Betancount for your investment in our high selling Ante Up daughter, LN Princess at MAS IV. Be on the lookout for her at next spring’s Majors. RGV Foxie is a March Babydoll that may be the best calf RGV has ever raised. She is sired by Ante Up and out of a Monopoly daughter. She is loaded with femininity, bone, muscle and eye appeal. She will also be shown at the Majors. Ante Up calves continue to impress us as one can see in these photos. His semen is in high demand selling in four different countries. Get in on the hottest young Simbrah bull in the breed, the 2007 International Champion – Ante Up! Semen available via Camp Cooley Genetics or Bovine Elite. Big Thank You to La Negra’s recent buyers: John Paul Rodriguez, Kelly Salyer, Jordon Hermes, Daryl Caraveo, Robert Martinez, Braedon Raub, Burch Farms, Jared Cullison, Darrel Sklar, Bud & Lupita Wentz and Roy Balderas. Thank you to all of RGV Cattle Co’s recent buyers: Hagan Cattle, 5W Cattle, Carson Pyott, Gus Holbin, Ashley Bell, Megan Cruz, Klarissa Cantu, and Arianna Cantu RGV CATTLE COMPANY Rene, Gina, Olivia, Ava Vela 2913 Ocean View Dr. • Edinburg, TX 78539 Home: 956-383-7766 • Mobile: 956-279-2200 email: Rgvrene@aol.com LA NEGRA CATTLE COMPANY Simbrah - Red Brahman Javier Moreno • 956-607-7408 • javierlncc@aol.com 23903 Hinojosa Road • Edinburg, TX 78541 10 0 American Simbrah ★ Fall 20092009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=13http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=132009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=14http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=14Simbrah Breeders Gather In Photos and information submitted by Martha Garrett S Rickey Burch, Hempstead, TX, responds to a question from the floor. ASA Trustee Beth Mercer, Troy, TX and Eileen DuJardin, Riesel, TX. Simbrah Advisory Chairman, Tim Smith, Giddings, TX, follows the proceedings. imbrah breeders gathered in College Station, Texas, on June 15, to discuss their breed and to develop a long-range plan. Approximately 50 breeders from Texas and Georgia spent the day evaluating various programs, results and addressing areas of concern. The group included long-time breeders, as well as a number of young breeders, many who came up through the junior ranks. “It was very encouraging to see breeders, young and old alike, show up for this long-range planning meeting,” said Tim Smith, Chairman of the ASA Simbrah Advisory Committee. “It is evident that purebred Simbrah breeders are aware of the fact that we need more connection with the commercial industry. It is also encouraging that many Simbrah breeders realize the positive attributes of ASA’s total herd enrollment (THE) program.” The group narrowed their focus to five areas of concentration. These areas included: 1) foreign marketing enhancement; 2) validating the data accuracy on the breed; 3) establishing consistency within the breed; 4) strengthening the acceptance of the breed in the commercial segment; and, 5) providing tools to assist new and small breeders. Smith pointed out that there were as many as 20 different suggested subjects brought up during the meeting, “but because of limited time, we couldn’t get to them all.” At the end of the eight-hour session, an action plan for each of these areas was developed. Breeders took ownership of the plan by taking on the various details and responsibilities and deciding upon a deadline for each item to be completed. The group was led by professional facilitators Kathy Hutto and Cindy Martin. American Simmental Association Executive Vice President, Jerry Lipsey attended the meeting as did Texas Simmental/Simbrah Association President, Joe Mask. Melissa Van Meter, Rome, GA, leads a discussion. Carlos Guerra, Linn, TX, makes a point. 12 American Simbrah ★ Fall 20092009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=15http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=15College Station Discuss Long-Range Plan A cross-section of breeders on hand for the Simbrah planning meeting. Victor Guerra, Linn,TX and Wayne Reavis, Mission, TX, take a break. “One of the by-products of this gathering is that we now have an e-mail network set up that will enable us to greatly improve communication,” Smith reports. “One of our goals suggests reconnecting Simbrah back to academia and the fact that we worked hand-in-hand with Texas A&M on this conference certainly strengthens that idea. We appreciated having Dr. Jason Clear on hand to help facilitate the meeting.” ★ We Named Him Charismatic For A Reason! Sire: BCC Majestic x LMC Margaritaville (LMC Electra) Everything about this young sire impressed us as a calf. We found him to be phenotypically powerful and with a presence that we defined as charisma. He is sired by Smith Nu Wave II - the number one ranking bull in the Simbrah breed for EPDs. Nu Wave II’s calves swept the calf division of all the major shows. Plus two of his daughters, as calves, were named Grand Champion at the National, International and San Antonio Open Shows. His dam is a very productive donor that also produced Smith Isgrig Ava. Charisma’s EPDs rank him in the top 1% of the breed for the direct growth traits of weaning and yearling, yet his birth weight EPD fall in the top 10% of the breed, making him very desirable in all of those traits. He is also in the top 1% for maternal weaning weight, carcass weight, and the all important dollar value indexes of API and TI. Charismatic’s service will be a major part of the Synergy lots as his semen will be available on lots in the sale from Smith Genetics, Burch Farms, McCrary Farms and Reavis Farms. He’s a complete, balanced package anyway you look at him and he is . . . Charismatic. J7N Ultra Violet is the newest donor to our cowherd. Thanks to our good friends at La Negra Cattle Co., Javier and Alfredo Moreno, for their 1/2 interest purchase in this fabulous donor. J7N Ultra Violet is moderate framed, level topped and free moving. This structurally sound heifer is plenty thick but yet feminine looking and should be an easy keeper. Look for her LMC Red Moves embryo calves next spring. The “Matriarch” of our program, LMC 5M/9 (dam of LMC Oprah and grand-dam of LMC Diva), has been very active and has produced some awesome calves for us and our partner, Baring Cattle Co. Take a look at her JW Black and Majestic calves at the upcoming SYNERGY II sale. 5M/9 X JW Black embryo calves due this Fall and 5M/9 X Boomerang embryo calves due January 2010. Come by the ranch and let us show you the fruits of our labor. McCrary Farms Mark and Martha McCrary 307 N Runnels • DeKalb, Texas 75559 903/667-5135 or 903/278-6819 mamamc4@aol.com Floresville TX Joe B and Nelda Rodriguez 210.275.0839 (C) • 830-393-8338 (H) joeb@felpsis.net Fall 2009 ★ American Simbrah 132009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=16http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=16Simbrah Show The Way The 2009 beef Australian fed cattle test is won by Simbrah steers. The Grand Champion Pen. By Dan Rieder S imbrah-sired cattle dominated the Fed Cattle Division competition at the 2009 Beef Australia Championships, a competition described as one of that country’s “most prestigious livestock events.” Consigned by Warrenlea, an operation owned and operated by Reg and Janelle Cooke of Moura, in the northeast state of Queensland, Simbrah won both the male and female divisions, with a pen of 1,355-pound steers taking the overall Grand Championship. The highly competitive event included a list of more than 2,300 entries from a wide variety of Brahmaninfluenced breeds. Other breed categories listed were Droughtmaster, Santa Gertrudis, Charbray, Brahman, Braford, Limo DM and Santa Angus. The Cooke Family completed their sweep of top honors by being named “Best Lot Feeder.” In addition, Barry and Doreen Cooke, Reg’s parents, who have raised Simbrah and Simmental cattle for more than 30 years, were also very successful at this same show, standing first and third with their commercial Simbrahs, out of 47 group entries in the 70-day fed steer class. Simbrah-cross cattle are widely accepted in any Australian market at any age, according to Cooke. “Here at Warrenlea, our aim is to achieve Milk Tooth Jap Ox*. We have found that our Simbrah crosses are very versatile and can be weaned and sold as vealers, or can go into local trade, of the heavy trade of Jap Ox,” he said. “Also, we have found that they have graded very well directly out of the paddocks.” * Editor’s note: Milk Tooth Jap Ox is an Australian term for grass-finished steers with carcass weights of 660 to 925 pounds and are slaughtered for Asian markets. Steers with six or more permanent teeth can be heavily discounted. The Environment Queensland is Australia’s second largest state, comprising 22.5% of the total landmass of the country. Located in the northeastern sector of the continent, the area’s climate is comparable to the Southeastern portions of the United States, with frequent periods of intense heat and humidity. Precipitation ranges from hot and dry in some regions to more than 100 inches in others. Tourism is a major industry to the state’s economy, with such attractions as the Great Barrier Reef and an astounding 330 national parks. Queensland is well known for its fertile land – producing grain, sugar, cotton, peanuts and timber in addition to being a very rich source of minerals. Livestock production includes a sizeable number of dairy, sheep and beef cattle operations. The beef industry is the largest agricultural enterprise in Australia and is highly dependent on export markets. Sixty percent of beef produced is exported, primarily to the US and Japan. Australia, which is free of the disease, has benefited from the discovery of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Canada, Japan and the US, a discovery that prompted many importing countries to close their borders. The Aussie beef herd is expected to grow by 1.1 million head during 2009, and much of that growth can be attributed to an increase in lot feeding. The Cattle Operation Warrenlea is located 28 kilometers west of Moura, two hours from Rockhampton, the nearest major town in Central Queensland. Consisting of 8,517 acres, the farm includes a 1,000-head feedlot, a commercial beef herd of 500 brood cows, and 2,000 acres of cattle cropping. “We strive to have a quarter to half Brahman blood in our cows,” Reg says. “We have roughly 100 pure Brahman cows that we cover with Simmental bulls. The rest of the herd consists of Simbrah-cross cows that we breed back to Simbrah or to other breeds in an attempt to obtain a ‘softer’ type of beast so that when it is slaughtered, it achieves a high MLA (Meat and Livestock Australia) grading.” Cooke enthusiastically lists the positive attributes of Simbrah. “We have chosen Simbrah because they are a quality beast that requires minimal parasite management. Th2009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=17http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=17One of Warrenlea’s Simbrah heifers. The Role of Simbrah In Australia, the market requirement for younger beef has demanded cattle that reach desired market weight at a younger age along with higher carcass yield characteristics. Using Simbrah genetics, progeny can reach desired slaughter weight up to one year earlier and at heavier weights than other crosses, generating increased cash flow while reducing stocking pressure. “Simbrahs also reach puberty earlier and have high fertility, further boosting herd profitability,” according to an excerpt from the Australian Simmental Breeders Association’s (ASBA) Simbrah Register. The ASBA also points out that in regions of tropical or sub-tropical climates, Simbrah breeding herds with a high to medium Bos indicus content are highly recommended. If the cowherd already consists of a high percentage of Bos indicus, productivity can be increased substantionally by crossbreeding through use of Simbrah bulls that possess low to medium Bos indicus content. Queensland dairies have also capitalized on the availability of Simbrah genetics. In very hot areas, environmental stress severely limits milk productivity of Holstein-Friesian, Jersey and purebred Simmental diary animals. The solution has been to use a breed that comprises an infusion of one of the milking breeds along with a Bos indicus breed for adaptability. While such an infusion will lead to a lower milk yield, it will adapt much Reg and Janelle Cook and their four children: more readily. The two most successful such combinations are the Australian Justn, Ashley, Alexis and Cassie. Friesian Sahiwal and the Simbrah – and Simbrah offers the added advantage of superior beef production. Australian research has clearly demonstrated that faster, early weight gains lead to more tender beef — a real advantage for Simbrah as their 10-15% weight gain advantage ensures that they reach marketable weight earlier than straight Brahman and other Brahman crosses. “In my opinion, Simbrah crosses have an excellent future within the beef industry of Australia and Queensland, in particular,” Cooke concluded. “We will continue to work to improve our herd and Simbrah will remain a major component of our Warren Lea’s Simbrah cows are known for their longevity and stayabilty. breeding stock.” ★ Fall 2009 ★ American Simbrah 152009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=18http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=18An Historic Look Editor’s Note: This is the third and final in a series documenting the history of the Simbrah breed. This article was written in 1991, by Lucy Jo Buxkemper, who was then a regular columnist for Simmental and Simbrah Monthly, a publication that no longer exists. A graduate of the University of Texas, she currently works in marketing for an Austin law firm. She is a longtime Simmental and Simbrah enthusiast and was raised in the breeds. The daughter of former ASA Trustee Sally Buxkemper, Ballinger, TX, she is now Lucy Glenn and the mother of two sons, Duncan, 8, and London, 5. Simbrah: A Peek At The Future fter spending the last two articles reporting on the history and development of the Simbrah breed, I felt it was important to look at the future of the breed; but more importantly, to look at the breed from the perspective of some of the younger breeders, who more likely than not, will be some of the people influencing the breed in the years ahead. The individuals that I interviewed consist of a crosssection of breeders whose position in the industry range from just getting started to being strong forces in the industry today. These individuals consist of Ronda Utke, Millings, Missouri; Dustin Ford, Thrall, Texas; Mark Jolly, Victoria, Texas; Tim Smith, Kyle, Texas; and Bill Wentz, Olmito, Texas. Utke, who is a junior at Texas A&M majoring in Agricultural Economics, has been involved in Simbrah on a limited basis for the last 10 years, but hopes to become more involved when she finishes school. She currently maintains a small herd in Billings, Missouri, which she hopes to build to a herd of around 50 top-quality females in the next five to 10 years. Fresh out of school is Ford, who graduated from Tarleton State University with a degree in Animal Science and is currently managing the Double S Simmental and Simbrah Ranch. It is on this ranch, near Thrall, Texas, that the Fords have been involved in Simbrah since 1986, and are currently running around 80 head of Simbrah females. Since the early 1980s, Mark Jolly has been in the Simbrah business, and he and his wife, Sherrie, currently operate Crown Victoria Ranch in Victoria, Texas. It is here that Jolly runs most of his 55 Simbrah cows as well as his Simmentals. Tim Smith, owner and operator of Smith Genetics, is headquartered out of Kyle, Texas. While also being involved since the early 1980s, Smith has built a herd of approximately 100 Simbrah females. Not only are they breeding Simbrah, but also managing and marketing cattle for others. Finally, there is Wentz, whose last name has become almost synonymous with Simbrah. Wentz, who has been involved in Simbrah most of his life, took over the family’s operation of Wentz Cattle Company for his and others’ Simbrah cattle. At any one time, it is normal for Wentz to be managing six to eight different herds of Simmental and Simbrah. In these breeders’ analyses of the future of Simbrah, it is vital to identify the probably characteristics of this future animal, the possible markets, and the association of breeders, as these components fit into not only the survival, but also the growth of Simbrah. 16 American Simbrah ★ Fall 2009 A Characteristics of Simbrah While there may be varying opinions on what characteristics the future Simbrah animal will possess, there are those breeders that feel there must be some general characteristics that will bind today’s varying types of Simbrah into a uniform breed of the future. “This ideal beef animal should be functional and work in almost any type of herd,” according to Ford. It also seems important that this ideal animal be able to perform in a variety of conditions, particularly those that are more extreme and adverse. In a general consensus, these breeders feel that the ideal Simbrah animal will be of a uniform color, preferably dark red, with pigmentation around the eyes. Another concern of the breeders of future Simbrah is whether the animals should be polled or horned. Jolly sums2009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=19http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=19at Simbrah Part III By Lucy Jo Buxkemper Final things to consider about the future Simbrah animal will be such factors as navel flap and disposition. Looking at several of the other American breeds, it is easy to see these minor things can become problems. Thus, it is up to the breeders to take care of these and other adverse characteristics in creating an ideal animal for the future. Markets for Simbrah Now that we as breeders are moving toward this ideal animal, where will our markets be, and how will we target them? Wentz, in taking a demographic look, offers some helpful insight into tomorrow’s market. He feels that it is important to target the regions of the US where Simbrah are best suited. These animals’ resistance to adverse environmental conditions makes both the western and eastern coastal regions, and the south-central region prime locations to market Simbrah. Wentz strongly feels that the most untapped regions fall outside the perimeters of the US. These markets include Mexico, Central and South America where the Simbrah breed looks to have great potential. While this demographic view is important to study, a look at the current market to the seed stock producers, it seems that there will continue to be a demand for top-quality animals to go into many of the various breeding programs. “As the breed further develops, there will be a move to multi-generational cattle that will breed as consistently as Simmentals, with a greater emphasis on the maternal characteristics,” said Smith. The commercial market, however, has the potential to grow and be a substantial portion of the Simbrah market. There is currently a strong demand for Simbrah replacement females, and this demand continues to gain strength. The demand for Simbrah bulls, however, is going to be largely tied to the market of Simbrah cross commercial calves. Utke feels that as the carcass value of Simbrah is realized by the packers, commercial breeders will be more apt to use Simbrah bulls. “Bottom line is weight, and Simbrah offers a product that is quickgaining and efficient,” Utke noted. Association of Breeders Now that there is some idea of the characteristics of Simbrah and its markets of the future, what are we as breeders going to do to ensure the survival and growth of the breed? According to Smith, “Simbrah will survive in the future if we maintain progressive minded breeders. The power is in the breeders!” With the responsibility of the survival of Simbrah on the shoulders of the breeders, it is going to be crucial that the breeders work together. Some Simbrah enthusiasts are choosing to join forces on committees such as the TSSA Simbrah Committee and the ASA Simbrah Committee and Advisory Committee to facilitate the growth of the breed. Promotion, however, is something that must be done on both an Association and an individual level. Methods of promotion will include such traditional methods as advertising, shows, field days, and sales. It was also suggested by Smith that the Associations should be encouraging more research as a means of promoting Simbrah to the agricultural industry. Another area of concern is the recruitment of new members into the Simbrah industry. However, the work has only begun once these new members join the Associations. It is important to help and to encourage these new breeders in building their own unique breeding programs. Smith, concerning these new breeders offers this advice: “Study the people involved in the breed, pick their brains for information, then develop your own program. You may also want to work with other breeders who offer other services such as marketing. As we all know, it is a lot easier to buy them than it is to sell them.” Utke, on the other hand, has a different perspective, as she is the youngest of these five breeders. As an AJSA Regional Trustee, she notes that there are a great number of eager youth who want to learn and develop their own programs. She also wants breeders to know how much their hel2009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=20http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=20Simbrah News American Breeds Coalition Update The American Breeds Coalition (ABC) met on the campus of Texas A&M University at College Station in early August, during the annual Beef Cattle Short Course. For a number of years, the ABC has been one of the sponsors of the event, which features programs that address the importance of Brahman-influenced cattle in both maternal and terminal breeding programs. Interest in ABC and the member breeds was evident by the traffic at the booth during the Short Course tradeshow. The booth features a photo of a bull from each of the participating breeds including Brahman, Santa Gertrudis, Red Brangus, Beefmaster, Braford and Simbrah. Breed literature is also made available at the booth. The American Breeds Coalition will participate in the trade shows of a number of upcoming events including the first San Antonio International Farm Show on October 8-10, the NCBA Convention, also in San Antonio, on January 27-30, 2010, and the Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers Association Convention on March 19-21, 2010. ABC has a newly redesigned website by Ranch House Designs. It can be found at www.americanbreedscoalition.com. The site is kept current with the recent and planned activities of the organization as well as a list of members and links to the participating breeds. Interested individuals will find information on the website about becoming a member and are welcome to join and participate in the groups efforts to promote the American Breeds of cattle. Simbrah and Simmental bull consignors included Reavis Farms-Mission, Smith Genetics-Giddings; Wentz Cattle Company, Olmito; RX Simbrah-Ballinger; Tom Lin Ranch, Cameron; JHC Ranch-Cameron, Triple S Cattle Service, Liberty Hill; Seaman Cattle Company, Houston; Doug Crider-Brenham and Filegonia Cattle Company, Troy. In the Late Summer Yearling Bull division (born 08/01/07 to 10/31/07), Champion and Reserve Simbrah bulls went to a two composite bulls bred by Filegonia Cattle Company. The top-indexing bull finished with an ADG of 3.26, WPDA of 2.65, REA/CWT of 1.13, IMF% 3.56, SC 40 for an overall RGV index of 104.98. The Reserve Champion had an ADG of 2.88, WPDA of 2.88, REA/CWT of 1.11, IMF% 3.73, SC 39 for an index of 102.53. The Champion and Reserve Simbrah bulls in the Late Senior Bull Calf division (born 11/01/07-01/31/08), were both purebred bulls consigned by JHC Ranch. The Champion bull, indexing 114.86 had an ADG of 4.97, WPDA of 2.79, REA/CWT of 1.30, IMF% of 2.96 and a SC of 31cm followed by the Reserve Champion, indexing 109.20 with a 3.92 ADG, 3.17 WPDA, 1.26 REA/CWT, 3.16 IMF%, 37 SC. A composite Simbrah bull bred by RX Simbrah finished on top in the youngest and largest of the age groups, the Early Junior Bull Calf division (born 02/01/08-05/31/08) with an overall index of 118.89, 4.43 ADG, 2.96 WPDA, 1.21 REA/CWT, 3.82 IMF% and 32.5 SC. JHC Ranch consigned the Reserve Champion bull, a purebred, finishing with an overall index of 117.24, 4.30 ADG, 3.04 WPDA, 1.32 REA/CWT, 3.45 IMF%, 30 SC. Filegonia Cattle Company had the first runner up Simbrah bull, a composite, with an overall index of 114.04, 4.07 ADG, 3.28 WPDA, 1.04 REA/CWT, 3.58 IMF% and 35 SC. A total of 103 heifers participated in the heifer development program which coincided with the bull test. Participants in the heifer development program include Tom-Lin Ranch, JHC Ranch, Filegonia Cattle Company, Wentz Cattle Company and La Morra-Floresville. Both programs are sponsored by the RGVBIA in cooperation with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. The programs are held at Rio Beef Feedyard east of Linn, Texas, and are open to all breeds of cattle. For more information, the link to the program site is: http://agfacts.tamu.edu/D12/Hidalgo/BullGainTest/pageone.htm. Simbrah Bulls Top Rio Grande Valley Bull Test The Rio Grande Valley Beef Improvement Association concluded its 11th all-breed bull test at the end of March with the champion Simbrah bulls in each age group indexing higher than any2009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=21http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=21Marketing American Simbrah Sale March 27 – 28, 2009 • Linn, TX No. 186 Category Total Lots Average $2,329 Comments: MAS is made up of nine South Texas Simbrah breeders, 6G Ranch, La Muñeca Cattle Company, La Negra Cattle Company, LPJ Ranch, Monte Christo Ranch, Reavis Farms, Inc., RGV Cattle Company, Thunder Cattle Company and Vela Cattle Company. Showmanship Senior Division Champion Alyssa Martinez, Santa Elena, TX. Reserve Champion Jordan Grahmann, Hallettsville, TX. Auctioneer: Leo Casas, San Antonio, TX High-Selling Lots: $15,000 — Purebred Simbrah Heifer, s. by LMC EF JW Black 3N/225, cons. by La Muñeca Cattle Company and Alyssa Martinez, and sold to Victoria Zulim, Hockley, TX. $12,500 — Purebred Simbrah Heifer, s. by LMC EF JW Black 3N/225, cons. by La Muñeca Cattle Company and Alyssa Martinez, and sold to Christopher Martin, Wharton, TX. $11,150 — Purebred Simbrah Pair, “LMC MAS Fina 5R/1,” s. by HR Power House 1, heifer calf, “5U/320,” s. by LMC-RFISMITH Red Bullet, cons. by La Muñeca Cattle Company and Alyssa Martinez, and cow sold for $5,250 to Mike Quintanilla, Edinburg, TX, and heifer calf sold for $5,900 to Samantha Greiner, Edinburg, TX. $7,500 — ½ Interest and ½ Possession in Purebred Simbrah Bull, “LMC Suave 5T/53,” s. by LMC-RFI-SMITH Red Bullet, cons. by La Muñeca Cattle Company, and sold to Johann Van Jaarsveld, South Africa. $5,500 — Purebred Simbrah Bull, “LMC Patron 5T/188,” s. by HR Power House 1, cons. by La Muñeca Cattle Company and Bet M Ranch, and sold to Hernando Guerra, Mexico. $5,500 — ½ Interest and ½ Possession in Simbravieh Bull, “LMC PL Amigo,” s. by Keys 402G “Polled Lightning”, cons. by La Muñeca Cattle Company, and sold to Broken Oak Ranch, Seguin, TX. $5,200 — Open Purebred Simbrah Heifer, “LMC HS Barn Burner 5T210,” s. by LMC EF JW Black 3N/225, cons. by La Muñeca Cattle Company, Honeycutt Simbrah and Alyssa Martinez, and sold to Bet M Ranch, Castroville, TX, and La Muñeca Cattle Company, Linn, TX. $5,000 — Open Purebred Simbrah Heifer, “LMC Duke Muñeca 5U/113,” s. by LMC Red Duke 5R/312, cons. by La Muñeca Cattle Company, and sold to Bruce and Melissa Van Meter and John Howard, Rome, GA. Volume Buyers: Tom Zulim Family, Bud and Lupita Wentz, Broken Oak Ranch, La Muneca Cattle Company, Martin & Salyer, Bet M Ranch, Thunder Cattle Company, Hernando Guerra, Impact Marketing and Rick Perez. Junior Division LMC Jackpot Show Date: March 27, 2009 Location: Linn, TX Judges: Chris Shivers (Cattle Judge) Bruce and Melissa Van Meter (Showmanship Judges) Champion Adrianna de los Santos, Linn, TX. Reserve Champion Emilio Flores, Edinburg, TX. Pee Wee Division Champion Hannah Wells, TX. Reserve Champion Cassie Flores, TX. 15th Annual BHR’s Designer’s Classic Production Sale LMC Jackpot Champion Heifer Exh. by Jordan Grahmann, Hallettsville, TX. May 16, 2009 • Granbury, TX High-Selling Lots: $6,250 — Bred Simbrah,“JHC Little Bit,” s. by JHC 82M, cons. by JHC Ranch, Cameron, TX, and sold to Roderick Zambrano, Hacienda Multiganadara, Anton, Panama. $4,300 — Simbrah Flush, “BHR Topaz M347,” s. by BHR Orange River G558E, and sold to Ricardo Alcala, Ganaderia A.R. Spr. De R.L., Sonora, Mexico. $2,500 — Open Simbrah, “BHR Three Coins U254,” s. by BHR Three Quarter P768, and sold to JHC Ranch, Cameron, TX. Comments: Standing room only with Fleckvieh & Simbrah breeders from Canada, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, Mexico and Brazil joined with breeders from Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, Maryland, New York, Montana, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Florida, Michigan, Virginia and Texas. continued on page 20 LMC Jackpot Reserve Champion Heifer Exh. by Alyssa Martinez, Santa Elena, TX. Champion Percentage Heifer Exh. by Megan Grant, Richmond, TX. Reserve Champion Percentage Heifer Exh. by Kristen Moncada, McAllen, TX. Champion Bull Exh. by Blake Schultz, Bell City, LA. Reserve Champion Bull Exh. by Shelby McCoy, McAllen, McAllen, TX. 1709 Iroquois • Garland, TX 75043 Office: 214-342-4955 • Mobile:2009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=22http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=22Simbrah News continued from page 19 Simbrah Shows Superbowl XVII Date: February 10, 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Judge: Jason Hendricks, College Station, TX (Cattle Show and Showmanship) Champion Intermediate Heifer “PRR Shimmer 828T,” s. by PRR Red Ammo 506P, exh. by Emily Mullins, Golden, TX. 2.6/8.3/4.2/29/52/16/.08/.14/67/46 Senior Champion Exh. by Ely Whitmire, Navasota, TX, sponsored by Smith Genetics. Reserve Senior Champion Exh. by Nick Powell, Anna, TX, sponsored by Pine Ridge Ranch. Grand Champion Simbrah Female and Calf Champion Exh. by Jordan Grahmann, Hallettsville, TX, sponsored by La Muñeca Cattle Co. 2009 Houston Livestock Show Location: Houston, TX Editor’s Note: Because the Houston Stock Show was a PTP show, performance values are given in the following order for the Simbrah Female Show: Weight Per Day of Age, Frame Score, Birth Weight EPD, Weaning Weight EPD, Yearling Weight EPD, Maternal Weaning Weight EPD, Yield Grade EPD, Marbling EPD, $API and $ TI. Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer “Smith SCL Mia,” s. by Smith Nu Wave II, exh. by Steven Chance Lumpkin, Porter, TX. 2.7/7.1/2.2/54/80/18/.08/.05/92/66 Reserve Grand Champion Simbrah Female and Reserve Calf Champion Exh. by Callie Henly, San Augustine, TX, sponsored by Hagan Cattle Company. Open Simbrah Female Show Date: March 4, 2009 Judge: Brandon Callis, College Station, TX Champion Junior Heifer “LMC Hey U 5T/101,” s. by LMC Red Moves 3P/295, exh. by Victoria Zulim, Hockley, TX. 2.4/8.1/1.8/27/42/9/.05/-.11/69/44 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer “Smith Elys Golden Charm,” s. by NF Smith Sargeant, exh. by Ely Whitmire, Navasota, TX. 2.3/8.0/2.1/40/63/17/.14/.05/81/56 Intermediate Champion Exh. by Chance Lumpkin, Porter, TX, sponsored by Smith Genetics. Grand Champion Female and Champion Heifer Calf “LMC WFC Ms Dream Girl,” s. by Smith Nu Wave II, exh. by Jordan Grahmann, Hallettsville, TX. 2.8/6.7/3/48/73/20/.06/.07/84/61 Champion Senior Heifer “SCE Cecilia S612,” s. by LMC Ocho 5M/8, exh. by Select Cattle Enterprises, Rome, GA. 1.5/8.0/2.7/32/47/12/.11/.01/71/48 Reserve Intermediate Champion Exh. by Cody Garrett, Cuero, TX, sponsored by Knezek Simmental/Simbrah Ranch. Reserve Grand Champion Female and Reserve Champion Heifer Calf “RFI Tinker Bell,” s. by Smith Nu Wave II, exh. by Reavis Farms, Inc., Mission, TX. 2.9/6.8/1.6/56/84/21/.11/.05/96/69 20 American Simbrah ★ Fall 20092009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=23http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=23Editor’s Note: Because the Houston Stock Show was a PTP show, performance values are given in the following order for the Simbrah Bull Show: Weight Per Day of Age, Frame Score, Scrotal Circumference, Birth Weight EPD, Weaning Weight EPD, Yearling Weight EPD, Maternal Weaning Weight EPD, Yield Grade EPD, Marbling EPD, $API and $ TI. Champion Junior Bull “FB Resurrection 851T,” s. by SSS Ehjah 324P, exh. by Josie Caitlin Robertson, Ellisville, MS. 2.6/6.0/45/1.6/23/40/14/-.06/.14/80/48 Champion Simbrah Steer of Show Exh. by Kendall R. Long, Seminole, TX. Open Simbrah Bull Show Date: March 4, 2009 Judge: Brandon Callis, College Station, TX Reserve Champion Simbrah Steer of Show Exh. by Tyrel Jimerson, George West, TX. Champion Bull Calf “LMC WFC Moose 5U/57,” s. by Smith Nu Wave II, exh. by La Muñeca Cattle Co., Linn, TX. Reserve Champion Junior Bull “LMC Tyson 5T/62,” s. by LMC RFI Smith Black Bullet, exh. by Blake Schultz, Bell City, LA. 2.7/7.7/46/2/20/37/18/.07/.06/70/42 Junior Simbrah Show Date: March 20, 2009 Judge: Jason Rountree, Baton Rouge, LA 3.4/7.9/41/0/48/73/20/.08/-.02/84/61 Reserve Champion Bull Calf “LMC JW Blue 5U/23,” s. by LMC EF JW Black 3N/225, exh. by La Muñeca Cattle Co., Linn, TX. 3.6/6.9/39/3.0/35/55/23/.00/.02/73/49 Grand Champion Bull and Champion Senior Bull “LMC No Limit 5S/317,” s. by LMC-RFI-Smith Red Bullet, exh. by Aaron Gonzalez, McAllen, TX. 2.7/6.6/48/3.3/28/48/16/.08/.09/69/46 Grand Champion Female and Champion Heifer Calf “LMC WFC Ms Dream Girl,” s. by Smith Nu Wave II, exh. by Jordan Grahmann, Hallettsville, TX. Reserve Champion Heifer Calf “Hagans Priceless 92U,” s. by Hagan McDreamy 53S, exh. by Callie Henly, San Augustine, TX. Champion Junior Heifer “Smith SCL Mis,” s. by Smith Nu Wave II, exh. by Steven Lumpkin, Porter, TX. Reserve Champion Junior Heifer “PRR Shimmer 828T,” s. by PRR Red Ammo 506P, exh. by Emily Mullins, Golden, TX. Champion Intermediate Bull “LMC HS Rocco 5T/201,” s. by LMC EF JW Black 3N/225, exh. by La Muñeca Cattle Co., Linn, TX. 3.0/6.2/42/3.6/25/45/18/.07/.15/68/44 Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull “BCC Smooth Lightning,” s. by A&A Black Scepter K110, exh. by Baring Cattle Company, Elmendorf, TX. 2.9/5.8/31/3.3/35/48/16/.08/.02/71/48 Reserve Grand Champion Bull and Reserve Champion Senior Bull “LMC Soldier 5S/324,” s. by PRR Red Ammo 506P, exh. by La Muñeca Cattle Co., Linn, TX. 2.9/8.0/46/2.5/20/37/19/.06/.11/69/42 Junior Market Simbrah Steer Show Date: March 11, 2009 Judge: Dr. Scott Greiner, Blacksburg, VA Reserve Grand Champion Female and Champion Senior Heifer “R&RC Miss Charcoal,” s. by LMC Charcoal 5K/172, exh. by James Ponder, Tomball, TX. Reserve Champion Senior Heifer “MS JVCC Glamour,” s. by LMC Godfather 5R/83, exh. by Abraham Aviles, Winnie, TX. continued on page 22 Fall 2009 ★ American Simbrah 212009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=24http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=24Simbrah News continued from page 21 MAS $15,000 SHOWDOWN IV Date: March 28, 2009 Location: Linn, TX Judges: Hernando Guerra, Mexico (Cattle Judge) Chase Groves, Garland, AR (Showmanship Judge) Champion Simbrah Heifer and Champion Bred & Owned Simbrah Heifer “BAC Sarah,” s. by LMC Johnnie Walker 5R179, exh. by Chance Bufe, North Richland Hills, TX. Grand Champion and Junior Champion “LMC RF Prissy 5U/141,” s. by LMC Red Moves 3P/295, exh. by Richard Foster, Wallis, TX. 9-233 Champion Purebred Simbrah Exh. by Zane Schooler, Lampasas Reserve Champion Purebred Simbrah Exh. by Charmaine Thomae, San Benito Champion Simbrah Cow/Calf Pair “PRR Sheza Dilly 703T,” s. by PRR Red Ammo 506P, exh. by Nicholas Powell, Anna, TX. Reserve Junior Champion “Smith Finch Special Wave,” s. by Smith Nu Wave II, exh. by Candice Tindle, Lott, TX. Champion Percentage Simbrah Exh. by Megan Grant, Richmond Reserve Champion Percentage Simbrah Exh. by Marco Flores, Linn 2009 Texas Junior Simmental/Simbrah Association Futurity Date: June 18-21, 2009 Location: Belton, TX Judge: Lorna Pelton, Ph.D., College Station, TX Reserve Grand Champion and Senior Champion “PRR Shimmer 828T,”s. by LMC Red Ammo 506P,exh. by Emily Mullins, Golden, TX. South Central Regional Classic Dates: June 6-9, 2009 Location: Durant, OK Judge: Jeff Sargent, Denison, TX Simbrah Heifer Show 1. Chance Bufe, North Richland Hills, TX 2. Britt Larson, Pilot Point, TX 3. Chance Bufe, North Richland Hills, TX 4. Jessica Smith, Picayune, MS 5. Alan Smith, Picayune, MS 6. Jessica Smith, Picayune, MS 7. Mackenzie Powell, Anna, TX 8. Chance Bufe, North Richland Hills, TX Simbrah Bred & Owned 1. Chance Bufe, North Richland Hills, TX 2. Chance Bufe, North Richland Hills, TX 3. Jessica Smith, Picayune, MS Simbrah Cow/Calf 1. Nicholas Powell, Anna, TX 2. Mackenzie Powell, Anna, TX Simbrah Calf Champion “PRR Zeena 985U,” s. by PRR Trouper 214F, exh. by Emily Mullins, Golden, TX. Reserve Senior Champion “NF Miss Shooting Star,” s. by NF Perfect Arrangement, exh. by Casey Henly, San Augustine, TX. Reserve Calf Champion “Smith RHRT Honey Child,” s. by Smith Chiseled, exh. by Amanda Crawford, Livingston, TX. Bred and Owned Champion “BAC Sarah,” s. by LMC Johnnie Walker 5R/179, exh. by Chance Bufe, North Richland Hills, TX. 22 American Simbrah ★ Fall 20092009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=25http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=25Reserve Bred and Owned Champion “Full Moon,” s. by BCC Boomerang, exh. by Todd Bettice, Adkins, TX. Reserve Cow/Calf Champion “PRRfect Daisy 7T,” s. by PRR Excellence 446P, exh. by Mackenzie Powell, Anna, TX. 1. “SSS Black Queen 408U,” s. by SSS Ehjah 324P, exh. by Alan Smith, Picayune, MS. 1.9/6.7/3.2/22/39/14/.02/.2/72/45 AJSA National Classic XXIX Dates June 27 – July 3, 2009 Location: Columbus, IN Judge: Chris Mullinix, El Dorado, KS (Simbrah Show) Cow/Calf Champion “PRR Sheza Dilly 703T,” s. by PRR Red Ammo 506P, exh. by Nick Powell, Anna, TX. Simbrah Heifers Editor’s Note: The PTP data for the Simbrah Heifers is in the following order: WDA, Frame Score, Birth Weight EPD, Weaning Weight EPD, Yearling Weight EPD, Maternal Weaning Weight EPD, Yield Grade EPD, Marbling EPD, API and TI. 2. “SSS Autumm427U,” s. by SSS Ehjah 324P, exh. by Jessica Smith, Picayune, MS. 2.4/5.5/3.6/25/44/19/.05/0/63/41 3. “SSS Banner 413U,” s. by RX Becherovka D422, exh. by Jessica Smith, Picayune, MS. 2.0/5.6/2.3/30/56/20/.09/.1/76/50 ★ ★ SUPERIOR GENETICS ★ ★ CHAMPION BLOODLINES ★ ★ QUALITY CATTLE ★ Building With The Best We are building our Simbrah herd with some of the best genetics available. We have recently purchased the heart of Jim and Pat Carter’s JHC Ranch herd and are excited about the potential this provides us to become a leading source in the Southeast. In addition, we have been making select purchases from the LaMuñeca herd and MAS sales for a few years. We want to introduce you to Junior herd sire, LMC JW Red, who is co-owned with LaMuñeca, he’s sired by LM EF Johnnie Walker Black and out of LMC Oprah. He is a full brother to four females that topped MAS IV sales. In addition, he is a maternal brother to Jordan Grahmann’s heifer, LMC WFC Dream Girl, who is the reigning National and International Champion female. LMC JW Red is the 2009 American Junior Simbrah Roundup Grand Champion Simbrah Bull who will be put to work in 2010. COME SEE US! THUNDER CATTLE COMPANY PO BOX 56 803 CR 49 CHAPMAN RANCH, TX 78347 SCOTT: 361-779-2436 KACY: 361-813-5174 kfrazier@interconnect.net ERIN: frazier.ea@gmail.com FAX: 361-225-2208 Lazy SF Ranch Craig and Doug Schultz 6899 Rossignol Road • Bell City, LA 70630 Craig 337-802-2173 – Doug 337-540-8901 LazySFRanch@live.com Fall 2009 ★ American Simbrah 232009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=26http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=26Simbrah Breeders Listed Editor’s note: The following list includes all ASA members who registered Simbrah cattle during the fiscal year from July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. “O” refers to office phone number while “R” indicates residence phone number. ✪ Indicates a T.H.E. Herd Ontario Canada Semex Alliance 130 Stone Road West Guelph O: 519-821-5060 ✪ Select Cattle Enterprises (THE Herd) 13 John Maddox Drive Rome 30165 R: 706-290-9154 Mississippi ACD&J Farms A-D Chancellor 828 Leaf River Church Rd Collins 39428 R: 601-765-8771 Texas 3 Queens Ranch 1709 Iroquois Dr Garland 75043 R: 972-271-8465 Kansas Backyard Bovines 1246 Osborne Rd Pomona 66076 R: 785-843-0863 Alabama Dixie Cattle Farm 116 County Road 399 Billingsley 36006 R: 334-366-2857 Agnu Corp 715 Whites School Rd Centreville 39631 R: 601-888-4990 5W Cattle Company PO Box 364 Harlingen 78551 R: 956-367-1029 ✪ Jonathan R Anderson (THE Herd) 1100 Anna St Poplarville 39470 R: 601-795-8810 ✪ 6G Ranch (THE Herd) PO Box 255 Rock Island 77470 R: 409-234-3967 Louisiana Zachary Darbonne 2016 Greta Lane Villa Platte 70586 R: 337-363-5646 Arkansas ✪ Cherokee Cattle Company (THE Herd) 1882 MC 9 Fouke 71837 R: 870-653-2044 7N Ranch PO Box 37 Falls City 78113 R: 830-254-3323 Jerri Clanton Po Box 463 Meadville 39653 R: 601-384-4596 ✪ 7P Ranch (THE Herd) 130 Surrey Trails Tyler 75705 R: 903-597-1607 ✪ D&C Farms (THE Herd) 82400 Mary Ellen Dr Folsom 70437 R: 985-796-9507 ✪ John Dixon (THE Herd) 5026 Dixon Rd Liberty 39645 R: 601-657-8069 Dollars Diamond D PO Box 3046 Russellville 72811 R: 479-576-4501 Anthony J Acuna PO Box 3552 McAllen 78502 R: 956-381-4766 Leellen Fauntleroy 82204 Mary Ellen Dr Folson 70437 R: 985-796-5561 ✪ Double D Farms (THE Herd) 280 Old Cc Rd Ne McCall Creek 39647 R: 601-833-0596 Beth Rogers 180 Lafayette 34 Stamps 71860 R: 870-533-2813 Brian Adams PO Box 1665 Brenham 77834 R: 979-289-2107 Van Guidry 1241 Goodrich Rd Sulphur 70665 R: 337-558-6693 ✪ Flying B Farms (THE Herd) 293 Corinth Church Rd Petal 39465 R: 601-582-0563 Matt Smith 109 Ridgeway Dr Nashville 71852 R: 870-845-3748 Garrett Airheart PO Box 195 Trinidad 75163 R: 903-778-2294 Hensgens Brothers Cattle PO Box 597 Berwick 70342 R: 504-395-7440 Matthew Hart PO Box 336 Wesson 39191 R: 601-643-5631 Florida Corrigan Ranch 7150 20Th St Ste E Vero Beach 32966 R: 407-569-2342 ✪ Lester M Alberthal Jr (THE Herd) PO Box 968 Granbury 76048 R: 817-579-5583 Garrett Lafleur 2992 Prairie Ronde Hwy. Opelousas 70570 ✪ Daniel J Hebert Sr (THE Herd) 462 Topeka Jayess Rd Jayess 39641 R: 601-587-2208 Jeff Lafleur 2992 Prairie Ronde Hwy Opelousas 70570 R: 337-543-8158 Long Cattle Co 5666 Fletchers Chapel Rd Yazoo City 39194 R: 601-746-7027 ✪ F E Anderson (THE Herd) 437 Davis Rd Combine 75159 R: 972-476-8608 Philip A & Patricia A Lewis 6005 Old Bethel Rd Crestview 32536 R: 850-682-5950 Kirk E Martin PO Box 388 Carencro 70520 R: 337-896-5428 Madison Taylor Madden PO Box 524 Collins 39428 R: 607-765-8771 Baring Cattle Company 6128 S Loop 1604E-2 Elmendorf 78112 R: 210-621-2265 Georgia John A Baker 6967 Jackson Rd Quitman 31643 R: 912-263-9126 Seth Meche 3039 Tiger Lane Ville Platte 70586 R: 337-363-5041 ✪ Alan Charles Smith (THE Herd) 304 Moeller Rd Picayune 39466 R: 601-799-1038 Bar None Ranch 122 Cold Springs Dr Georgetown 78628 R: 936-399-8010 ✪ Louis and Sheila Wittie (THE Herd) 21191 Highway 190 E Hammond 70401 R: 985-345-6748 ✪ Alfred Bayer & Son (THE Herd) 186 CR 360 Muenster 76252 R: 940-759-4930 ✪ Pigeon Mountain Simmental (THE Herd) PO Box 851 La Fayette 30728 R: 706-638-4220 New Mexico Roberts Country Simbrahs Box 689 Mountainair 87036 R: 505-847-0408 R Nolan Rhinehart 568 Gee Rd NE Calhoun 30701 R: 706-625-4827 Missouri Page Brothers Simbrah 611 W Pine St Butler 64730 R: 816-679-4293 Bet`M Investments Ltd PO Box 15188 San Antonio 78212 R: 956-383-7566 Crystalyn Bettice 10161 Loop 106 #2 Adkins 78101 R: 210-649-1779 24 American Simbrah ★ Fall 20092009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=27http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=27Kaylie Bettice 9404 Crow Lane Adkins 78101 R: 210-649-1321 Michael De Los Santos 36080 N Hwy 281 Edinburg 78541 R: 956-316-2222 Enrique Guel Jr PO Box 1776 Elsa 78543 R: 956-262-1620 Troy Koenig 335 Bent Oaks Dr Inez 77968 R: 361-782-7685 Todd R Bettice 1016 Loop 106 -2 Adkins 78101 R: 210-649-1779 Double L Simmentals 11936 C R 2298 Tyler 75707 R: 903-566-6889 Jorge P Guerra 4413 North Jackson Rd Edinburg 78541 R: 956-318-3996 La Chusa Ranch 1267 Encino Dr Pleasanton 78064 R: 830-569-4334 ✪ Black Cypress Ranch (THE Herd) 10400 Woodland Dr Greenville 75402 R: 803-775-2456 Double M Simmentals 9208 FM 17 Grand Saline 75140 R: 903-962-6915 ✪ Hagan Cattle Company (THE Herd) 1133 St Hwy 111 W Yoakum 77995 R: 361-293-6655 ✪ La Hacienda Hinojosa (THE Herd) 32667 N Hwy 281 Edinburg 78542 R: 956-381-8933 ✪ Black Oak Ranch (THE Herd) 2602 McKinney Ave Ste 305 Dallas 75204 R: 214-378-9993 Stacey L Eilers 1641 Spring Creek Rd Brenham 77833 R: 979-836-8065 Brittany Hall 18234 Cr 127 Pearland 77581 R: 832-385-3053 La Madre Cattle Company PO Box 1896 Edinburg 78540 R: 956-383-2206 Boening Bros Inc 2438 Cty Rd 137 Floresville 78114 R: 830-393-2397 Brett Evans 1249 US Hwy 84 W Teague 75860 R: 254-715-5590 Kailee Ann Hart 185 Laird Rd Livingston 77351 R: 936-329-2086 ✪ La Morra Ranch (THE Herd) 2854 County Road 331 Floresville 78114 R: 830-393-8338 Vincent Brock 8585 Hwy 39 So North Zulch 77872 R: 936-399-4663 Fernandez Cattle Company PO Box 12 Shiro 77876 R: 936-874-2687 Christopher Tate Hill 3551 Co Rd 303 Jarrell 76537 R: 512-746-2422 La Muñeca and Diamond RF Cattle Co PO Box 81 Linn 78563 R: 956-383-7566 Jerome Brown Star Rt Box 431 Bay City 77414 R: 409-245-4765 ✪ W J Flowers (THE Herd) 601 Jay Ave McAllen 78504 R: 956-287-3822 Hills H 6 Simbrah 817 Banyon St Austin 78757 R: 817-947-5547 La Muñeca Cattle Co PO Box 81 Linn 78563 R: 956-383-7540 Chance A Bufe 704 Bandit Trail N Richland Hill 76180 R: 817-788-2621 Flying F Farm & Ranch 263 CR 167 Liberty 77575 R: 936-334-1018 Kelsey Hodge 3080 FM 1844 Gladewater 75647 R: 930-241-8497 La Negra Cattle Co 6108 N Hwy 281 Edinburg 78541 R: 512-383-8719 ✪ Burch Farms (THE Herd) PO Box 755 Hempstead 77445 R: 979-826-6255 Flying RW Ranch 8043 Highway 164 West Mart 76664 R: 254-876-2860 ✪ Holly Springs Simbrah Ranch (THE Herd) PO Box 985 Hughes Springs 75656 R: 903-639-3664 Langford`s Simmentals 6791 State Hwy 276 Royse City 75189 R: 972-636-2936 Butler Cattle Company PO Box 114 Chapman Ranch 78347 R: 361-852-0787 Richard J Foster III PO Box 1077 Wallis 77485 R: 979-478-2827 Honeycutt Cattle Company 9242 FM 1303 Floresville 78114 R: 830-393-0821 Cody Lee Lara 1613 W Main St Rio Grande City 78582 R: 956-487-7836 Arianna Cantu PO Box 63 Linn 18563 R: 956-380-4423 ✪ Erin Frazier (THE Herd) PO Box 56 Chapman Ranch 78347 R: 361-855-5821 Gary & Sheryl Hornback 1709 Hanover Richardson 75081 R: 972-783-8452 Las Manzanitas Ranch PO Box 701 Berclair 78107 R: 713-440-6224 Crystal J Cavazos Rt 2 Box 193 Weslaco 78596 R: 956-565-2932 Freasier Ranch 2061 Deer Trl Floresville 78114 R: 830-216-7171 Jerry F & Teresa Hudec 1442 County Rd 204 Weimar 78962 R: 979-263-5829 ✪ Lawrence Ranch (THE Herd) 2823 FM 2110 Crockett 75835 R: 936-546-9300 PO Box 353 Quanah 79252 R: 940-663-5537 Elizabeth Ciomperlik 880 Cr 315 Stockdale 78160 R: 830-947-4551 Garbar Cattle Co 35076 N 281 Edinburg 78541 R: 956-383-2973 Jere Ivy Box 208 Wallisville 77585 R: 936-336-0880 Lightning Seven Cattle Circle Bar A Ranch 5919 County Rd 168 Alvin 77511 R: 281-585-4150 Cody Gilbert 16990 Fm 2964 Whitehouse 75791 R: 903-839-3878 Jeff & Jared Jackson 2043 Cr 2014 Walnut Springs 76690 R: 254-897-4583 Lonesome Dove Ranch 12805 N Expressway 281 Edinburg 78541 R: 956-383-2836 Doug Crider PO Box 1665 Brenham 77834 R: 979-289-2107 Golden Star Ranch PO Box 101 Golden 75444 R: 903-768-2605 Scott Jaques 1413 Clement College Station 77840 R: 979-696-3892 ✪ Steven Chance Lumpkin (THE Herd) PO Box 2547 Porter 77365 R: 281-429-2266 Cynara Farms 1441 Cr 4255 De Kalb2009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=28http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=28Simbrah Breeders Listed continued from page 25 ✪ Arthur J Mercer III (THE Herd) 7940 Arthur Cemetery Rd Troy 76579 R: 956-262-1722 Bill & Pamela Price 6690 County Road 415 Tyler 75704 R: 903-597-2859 Blake Sander 1501 Spring Creek Rd Brenham 77833 R: 979-836-6322 ✪ Tom-Lin Ranch (THE Herd) 1002 CR 239 Cameron 76520 R: 512-455-3492 ML Cattle 2123 South Velasco Angleton 77515 R: 979-849-9287 ✪ Glenn R Price (THE Herd) 8974 County Road 415 Tyler 75704 R: 903-593-3696 Dustin Sasser PO Box 433 Lone Oak 75453 R: 903-634-2013 ✪ WM Barrett Travis (THE Herd) 10021 Caribou Trail Dallas 75238 R: 214-348-1618 Sarah Nedbalek 10123 Cr 1541 Mathis 78368 R: 361-364-4133 Karen Prihoda PO Box 546 Snook 77878 R: 979-272-8846 Daniel D Schick 8640 Fm 1346 -4 San Antonio 78263 R: 210-661-5856 Tres Palacios Cattle Company 219 Coleman Dr Angleton 77515 R: 979-849-2490 Scott Neumann 5930 Neumann Rd Round Top 78954 R: 979-324-3337 ✪ PSR Simbrahs (THE Herd) 466 Webb Rd Bellevue 73228 R: 817-282-5740 Seaman Cattle Company 16107 Elm Pt Ct Houston 77095 O: 281-861-8755 Tres Potrillos Ranch 128 Canary Lane McAllen 78501 R: 956-605-3951 Joseph Adam Newsom 14535 Willingham Lane Conroe 77306 R: 936-648-7308 ✪ Rafter M Cattle Company (THE Herd) 918 Pecan Valley Dr Wharton 77488 R: 979-531-1920 ✪ Shallow Water Ranch (THE Herd) 21501 CR 496 Rising Star 76471 R: 254-643-6715 Triple J Ranch 16098 Pine Beetle Rd Sour Lake 77659 R: 409-860-5522 Newsom’s Rising Sons Farm PO Box 1419 Cypress 77410 R: 281-373-0421 ✪ Rafter M & Littlefoot Cattle Co (THE Herd) 918 Pecan Valley Dr Wharton 77488 R: 979-531-0192 Bailey Shannon 5500 Pfc Pedro Martinez R Mercedes 78570 R: 956-585-5438 ✪ Triple P Ranch (THE Herd) 12525 Roy Rd Pearland 77581 R: 713-485-5655 ✪ OJ3 Ranch (THE Herd) 25725 N. White Ranch Rd La Feria 78559 R: 956-636-1025 ✪ Rainbow Ranch (THE Herd) 389 Farris Lane Smithville 78957 R: 512-360-2861 16852 CR 809 Brazoria 77422 R: 979-548-2209 Jared Shaw 4808 E FM 1294 Lubbock 79403 R: 806-240-1341 ✪ Triple S Cattle Service (THE Herd) 130 County Road 210 Liberty Hill 78642 R: 254-793-2484 Kai T Paul 12421 Roy Rd Pearland 77581 R: 713-857-8623 John T Rayburn Jacob Sheffield 1585 Indian Camp Rd Weatherford 76088 R: 940-798-9206 ✪ Jamie Vayon (THE Herd) PO Box 1131 Winnie 77665 R: 409-296-2552 PO Box 1131 Winnie 77665 R: 409-296-2552 ✪ Peach Creek Ranch (THE Herd) 857 N Highway 95 Granger 76530 R: 512-859-2866 ✪ Reavis Farms Inc (THE Herd) 6801 W Mile 7 Rd Mission 78574 R: 956-585-8128 PO Box 1208 Clarksville 75426 O: 903-427-5696 Ryan Kirk Skinner PO Box 55 Hockley 77447 R: 936-931-3214 Jeff & Janet Vayon Misti Pearce 11756 CR 1117 Athens 75751 R: 903-677-9595 Wendell A Reeder Sklar & Son 736 FM 234 N Edna 77957 R: 512-782-5852 ✪ Vela Cattle Company (THE Herd) 1709 Point West Edinburg 78539 R: 956-381-6771 ✪ Seth Perry (THE Herd) 5597 Alford Oaks Dr Beaumont 77713 R: 409-899-5137 Crystal Reyna 3120 N Hoehn Rd Edinburg 78541 R: 956-380-4453 ✪ Timothy J Smith (THE Herd) PO Box 330 Giddings 78942 R: 512-587-7896 Kirby Watson 6109 N Woods Ln Katy 77494 R: 281-391-3605 ✪ James Douglas Phelan (THE Herd) PO Box 246 Austin 78767 R: 512-346-8803 RGV Cattle Company 2913 Ocean View Dr Edinburg 78539 R: 956-383-7766 ✪ Stevens & Stevens Cattle (THE Herd) 2101 VZ CR 3605 Edgewood 75117 R: 903-896-4397 ✪ Wentz Cattle Co (THE Herd) PO Box 129 Olmito 78575 R: 956-350-4446 193 Bailey Road Angleton 77515 R: 713-304-9665 ✪ Pine Valley Farm (THE Herd) 1687 FM 2683E Jefferson 75657 R: 903-665-6955 3 Kathleen Ave Edinburg 78541 R: 956-821-2079 Rising Sun Ranch Rt 5 Box 108-C Edinburg 78541 R: 361-675-0596 STF Farms Rt 1 Box 12750 Avery 75570 R: 903-684-3108 Chris White II Victoria Ponce Chris Ritch 4346 Long Grove Seabrook ✪ Stille Nacht Farm (THE Herd) 610 Boyce Rd Waxahachie 75165 R: 972-938-8747 Jessica Ann Willey 1217 CR 337 Lavernia 78121 R: 830-779-2753 Ronald Ponder 21518 Cedar Ln Tomball 77377 R: 713-416-3947 Rocky Bottom Cattle Company PO Box 1974 Sugar Land 77487 R: 281-437-1841 Strack 2009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=29http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=29Calendar of Events OCTOBER 1 3 3 3 3 3 4 7 10 10 12 13 14 16 17 17-18 17 24 24 24 24 24 25 26 27-1 28 31 31 Cow Camp Ranch Fall Private Treaty Sale — Lost Springs, KS Halfmann Red Angus "Red Investment" Production Sale — Miles, TX Legends of the Blue Ridge Sim & SimAngus Sale — Dublin, VA The Futures' One Simmental Sale Edition 3 — Meaford, ON, Canada Triple C Farms Complete Dispersal Sale — Emerald, WI Western Harvest Fall Simmental Showcase Sale & Show — Ellensburg, WA BAR 5 Extravaganza V Fall Female Production Sale — Markdale, ON, Canada Fryeburg Fair Simmental Show — Fryeburg, ME Belles of the Bluegrass — Mount Sterling, KY Flying H Genetics Missouri Fall Sale — Joplin, MO Skillestad Ranch Dispersal Sale — Glendive, MT Nelson Livestock Co. Simmental "Heart of the Herd" Female Reduction Sale — Wibaux, MT R.A. Brown Ranch 35th Annual Bull, Female & Quarter Horse Sale — Throckmorton, TX Eby Ranch "Friday Night Lights" Production Sale — Emporia, KS IBEP 64th Bull Sale and Springville Feeder Auction Association's Annual Bred Heifer Sale — Springville, IN Minnesota Beef Expo — Minneapolis, MN Sloup New Direction Sale — Seward, NE Double R Proven Genetics Sale — Jamesport, MO Pennsylvania Fall Classic — Waynesburg, PA Sargeant Farms Production Sale — Forest Lake, MN Simbrah Synergy II Sale — Giddings, TX Tennessee State Sale — Murfreesboro, TN Hawkeye Simmental Sale — Bloomfield, IA Hudson Pines Living Legacy Sale — Sleepy Hollow, NY American Royal Livestock Show — Kansas City, MO Triple C Farms Kansas Division Complete & Total Dispersal Sale — Manhattan, KS 7P Ranch Annual Production Sale — Tyler, TX National Simmental Sale, American Royal — Kansas City, MO WTR Baylee is our best cow and one of the best Braunviehs ever produced. We have flushed her to 11 different sires of three breeds with all being keepers or selling for a good premium. Baylee, her dam — Bess both sell plus several daughters, sons and frozen embryos. A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity!! BOR Focus is our best young donor and is out of the most popular cow in the breed — Phenomenon. She has worked extremely well in both the Braunvieh and Simbravieh world. She is polled and can put your program on the map. NOVEMBER 5 7 7 7 7 8 8 13 14 14 16 22 27 28 28 29 Gateway Breeding Value “Ladies Only” Sale — Lewistown, MT Irvine Ranch Annual Bull Sale — Manhattan, KS Land of Lincoln Premier Group Sale — Altamont, IL Professional Beef Genetics Open House Bull Sale — Montrose, MO Wildberry Farms Private Treaty Bred Female Sale — Hanover, IL Heartland Simmental Performance with Class Sale — Waverly, IA The Ante Up Sale “Fall Edition 4” — Urbana, OH Kube Simmental Complete Dispersal Sale — Worthing, SD Gibbs Farms 4th Annual Bull & Replacement Heifer Sale — Ranburne, AL Moser Ranch 18th Annual Production Sale — Wheaton, KS North American Select Simmental Sale — Louisville, KY North Central Simmental Fall Classic — Northwood, IA Walsh Simmental Harvest Gold — Hubbard, NE Genetic Perfection Sale — Fremont, NE Remington Land & Cattle Commercial Bred Heifer Sale — Fort Macleod, AB, Canada Janssen Farms “The Chosen Few Female” Sale — Gilmore City, IA LMC LF Shakira is one of 40 + Simbraviehs selling. Their club calf market is awesome with the Commercial Cowman really liking the bulls. SIMBRAVIEH — the best kept secret in the Cow Business. Tomcat is one of 25 Braunvieh, Simbravieh and Simbrah bulls selling. He is sired by the #1 Marbling bull of the breed and is out of the famous Lifeline cow — a Phenomenon daughter. These bulls will add carcass merit, hybrid vigor and consumer demand!! We are gearing up for MAS V with this fancy JW Black x LMC Swan BABY DOLL who will be one of our highlight lots. She can walk the talk!! Be making plans to be at MAS on March 26 - 28, 2010. The cattle just keep getting better !! DECEMBER 1 3 5 5 5 5 5 10 12 12 12 15 18 19 19 Neva Simmentals Private Treaty Sale — Kensal, ND Connors Bull Test Sale — Warner, OK J&C Simmentals "Your Opportunity" Female Sale2009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=30http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=30Calendar of Events Continued JANUARY 2010 9 9 11 18 19 23 30 30 Magnolia Classic Sale — Starkville, MS Pine Ridge Southern Heritage Bull Sale — Valdosta, GA SRF Simmentals Annual Female Sale — Berthold, ND National Western Simmental Sale — Denver, CO Wild Wild West Sale — Denver, CO Southeast All Black Classic — Marianna, FL 15th Annual J&C Simmentals Bull Sale — West Point, NE Forster Farms Annual Production Sale — Smithfield, NE ★ American Simbrah is an 8 1⁄8 x 10 7⁄8 publication produced by the Register, the official publication of the American Simmental Association. Space Rates for American Simbrah 1 ⁄4 page .$220 Full page.$770 2 ⁄3 page.$660 3 mini.$100 1 ⁄2 page.$440 1 card .$50 1 ⁄3 page.$330 Deadlines for Publication Spring Issue — January, 2010 Advertising materials (including photos) must be in the Register office by the dates listed above. Each issue will be mailed on or around the 20th of the month preceding publication. American Simbrah/the Register, which mails by bulk rate, assumes no responsibility for actual receipt date. Color & Photo Charges: Advertising rates are for black print only. One additional color (red, blue, green or yellow) is $150; any match or specified color will be billed at cost; four color is $300. Color separations are extra. Halftone stripping over two per page will be billed at $10 each. Color separation stripping over two per page will be billed at $20 each. Layouts & Proofs: Requests for special layouts should be in the Register office by the 5th of the second month preceding publication. Although every effort will be made to provide proofs on all ads, proofs are guaranteed only if all ad material arrives in the Register office prior to deadline. Advertising Content: American Simbrah/the Register assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of submitted advertising copy, and has the right to refuse any ad copy or photos. Advertisers shall indemnify and hold harmless American Simbrah/the Register for any claims concerning advertising content as submitted. Advertising containing pedigrees or statements regarding performance must conform to records kept by the American Simmental Association. Copy deviating from official records may be changed as necessary without advertiser consent. Editorial Policy: Opinions expressed are the writers’ and not necessarily those of American Simbrah. Photographs are welcome, but no responsibility is assumed for material while in transit or while in the office. Ad Index 3 Queens Ranch. 19 American Breeds Coalition . IBC Bet M Ranch . 3 Burch Farms . 28 Fernandez Cattle Co. . 7 Filegonia Cattle Co. . IBC Flying B Farms . 6 Hagan Cattle Company . 6 JV Cattle Company . 2 La Morra Ranch . 13 La Muñeca Cattle Co . BC, 27 La Negra Cattle Co. 10 Lazy SF Ranch . 23 Littlefoot Cattle Company. 19 LPJ Ranch . 27 Marketing American Simbrah (MAS). 1, 7, 10, 23 McCrary Farms . 13 Pine Ridge Ranch. IFC Rafter M Cattle. 6 Reavis Farms . 7 RGV Cattle Company . 10 Robertson Ranch . 6 RX Simbrah. 4 Simbrah Alliance . IBC Simbrah Synergy Sale. 5, 6, 7, 11, 28 Simbrah/ Simmental Superbowl . 2, 7, 23 Smith Genetics . 11 Thunder Cattle Company . 23 Total Herd Enrollment (THE). IBC Tres Potrillos Ranch . 5 Triple P Ranch. 6 TSSA Member . 10 Whitaker Ranch. 6 ★ We are once again proud to be part of Simbrah Synergy and for the opportunity to showcase our program. Look Who We’re Selling: • Burch Julia, a top show prospect that traces back to Outlaw and Pacesetter • Burch Allison, a Sargeant granddaughter that goes back to the Tulipe cow on the paternal side. She carries Red Bullet and LaMuneca’s 5H/144 donor on the bottom. She will look great in the show ring. • Burch Sheza Fire 210U, a nice heifer with the best of Smith and LaMuneca breeding represented • Burch Good Stuff, we think she’ll be a sale favorite. Deep red, goggled eyed, thick, heifer with eye appeal. Out of Top Shelf, a Sargeant son and our donor 5S/326 that goes back to the great LaMuneca 3E/89 donor. • Burch Doll2009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=31http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=31Producing Purebred & Composite Simbrah FILEGONIA CATTLE COMPANY Beth Mercer Joe Mercer Cell: 956-802-6995 7940 Arthur Cemetery Rd Home/Office/Fax: 254-984-2225 Troy, TX 76579 Email: bethmercer@att.net www.filegoniacattle.com ZZ Performance Tested Cattle: ◆ Complete performance data including ultrasound ◆ Purebred & Composite (w/ Red Angus) ◆ Polled — Red — Slick Hair For Sale by Private Treaty: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Replacement Heifers — Bred & Open Herd Bull Prospects Select Group of Bred Cows & Pairs Semen & Embryos SI MB RAH ALLI AN C E2009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=32http://simmgene.ipaperus.com/OnlinePublications/americansimbrah/?Page=322009-10-06T00:35:19+02:00