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Bauer Joins Beefmaster as Second Field Rep

by Joe Mask | Published July 5, 2016

SAN ANTONIO – Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU) is proud to announce that Lance Bauer of Bryan, Texas, has joined the BBU staff as the Western Region Field Representative. Bauer provides field assistance to Beefmaster breeders and commercial beef producers that are located west of Interstate-45 in Texas and west of Oklahoma. Matthew Woolfolk continues to serve as the Eastern Field Representative and covers all areas east of Interstate-45 in Texas, as well as Oklahoma and all states to the east.

Bauer began his responsibilities on July 1st and provides ranch consultation services to members, while also increasing the Beefmaster breed’s exposure in the commercial marketplace. His responsibilities include promoting and supplying support for BBU programs, while also encouraging breeder education and improving breeding plans.

Bauer grew up in Kerrville, Texas, and is currently completing his PhD in Animal Breeding and Genetics at Texas A&M University. He has an exemplary animal science background and an extensive knowledge in animal breeding research. Bauer has conducted and assisted with multiple research projects including; breed and sex influence on calf birth weight in purebred and crossbred Angus and Nellore calves, as well as temperament studies at Texas A&M University Research Center in McGregor, Texas. His research project even took him to South Africa to further his education. His research studies were also complimented by his multiple Animal Science teaching roles. At Texas A&M he taught Beef Cattle Production and Animal Breeding, with focus on EPDs and expected cross bred performance. Bauer has completed the research and teaching requirements of the PhD program and is currently defending his thesis. He is expected to graduate in May 2017.

“Lance has joined the Beefmaster team during an exciting time. He will provide our association with a wealth of knowledge in the realm of animal genetics and enhancing breeding programs,” said BBU Executive Vice President Bill Pendergrass. “We are thrilled to have Lance as the Western Field Rep, which will allow our association to reach more breeders and cattle producers through field services.”

For more information or to contact the BBU staff members call the office at 210-732-3132 or visit www.beefmasters.org.

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