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When one thinks of Beefmaster cattle, the first thing that comes to mind is a maternal machine that was developed with the six essentials. There has been a lot of work done by BBU and its breeders over the years to look at carcass traits that help to determine Beefmaster’s place in the beef industry. I would like to talk about a research project that has been conducted over the past two years, and that will be continued by BBU with underwriting by the Beefmaster Educational Endowment Foundation (B.E.E.F.).

The purpose of the carcass research study was to determine the carcass quality of Beefmaster sired steers, and to observe the sustainability of Beefmaster cattle in the feed yard. The cattle on feed were Beefmasters sired out of Lasater En Fuego, owned by ISA Beefmasters, and Collier 955/5, owned by Dr. Jim Colvin. There were also out of English type females, owned by the Noble Foundation. BBU purchased the steers and retained ownership through the feeding program. The cattle were fed at NextGen River Bend Feed Yard in Hugoton, Kansas. You can review the data below on the two years of data, as well as the averages. There will be a full article coming with more in-depth information.

As I close this month’s column, I would like to remind you of a few things that will be happening at the BBU Convention this month. First, it will be a fun time for all that attend! We have made the final plans for the educational seminars, which will include four sessions that concentrate on EPD’s and DNA, Reproduction, Nutrition, and BBU Research projects. On Thursday, prior to the start of the Convention, there will be a fun fishing tournament for those that like the water and love to fish. Registration is open on the BBU website for the fishing tournament, so get those entries in so we can secure the boats and captains. The interest is strong in the fishing tournament, so I know it will be a highlight of our convention. The 2023 BBU Convention, “Playa Del Beefmasters,” will be held on South Padre Island, Texas, October 26-28, 2023. We will have two ways to register for the convention. We have a hard copy form on the website, as well as a link to do the registration online. You can also apply on our website, or call Laurel at the BBU office if you would like to be a sponsor at the convention. Please go to Beefmaster.org, click on the purebred section, then click on About at the top of the page. Once you are in the About page, go to the drop-down menu and you will see Convention; click on Convention for all the updates and follow us on social media.

See you down the road!!

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SEBBA Convention Sale
Lexington, TN August 26, 2023

4 BULLS $5,675 AVG $1,419
5 3N1 $21,850 AVG $4,370
3 PAIR $23,000 AVG $7,667
12 BRED $45,000 AVG $3,750
15 OPEN $72,050 AVG $4,803
39 PUREBRED LOTS $167,575 AVG $4,297

8 COMMERCIAL LOTS $25,000 AVG $2,500

TOP LOTS
LOT 1- OPEN, SIRE, LYSSY’S TONTO, CONSIGNED BY LYSSY BEEFMASTERS, STOCKDALE, TX; SOLD TO TRIPP WHITE, VALE, NC FOR $20,000.
LOT 40- PAIR, CALF SIRE, CJ HEART BREAKER, CONSIGNED BY JONES BEEFMASTERS, SAVANNAH, TN; SOLD TO TIM BOWMAN, MT. AIRY, NC FOR $18,000.
LOT 4- OPEN, SIRE, LYSSY’S CUSTOM MADE, CONSIGNED BY SAENZ S3, POTEET, TX; SOLD TO MASON CATTLE CO., BROWNSTOWN, IL FOR $15,000.
LOT 12- OPEN, CALF SIRE, CJ’S LOVE MAKER, CONSIGNED BY BAILEY FARMS, PINSON, TN; SOLD TO NEXTGEN CATTLE CO., PAXICO, KS FOR $9500.
LOT 23- BRED TO LYSSY’S CUSTOM MADE, CONSIGNED BY GOODWIN BEEFMASTERS, BROOKSVILLE, FL. SOLD TO C & M RANCHES, KERSHAW, SC FOR $8000.

VOLUME BUYERS; TRIPP WHITE, VALE, NC; JASON WAGNER, ROUND TOP, TX; JASON HEARN, HENDERSON, TN; TIM BOWMAN, MT. AIRY, NC; MASON CATTLE CO, BROWNSTOWN, IL;

AUCTIONEER- TIM HALEY, RUSSELLVILLE, KY
SALE MANAGER- MIKE GREEN, 3G CATTLE SALES & CONSULTATION, FRANKLIN, GA

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By: Kansas Department of Agriculture

Beefmaster breeders from across the globe visited NextGen Cattle Co. and ReproLogix in Kansas on their way to the Beefmaster Breeders United convention. The team included (from left) Suzanne Ryan-Numrich, Bob Weaber, Carlos Gregorio Jiménez Toboada, Andrew Bird, Lauren Lyssy, Guillermo Jiménez, Oscar Cordon, Jon Garza, Solón Guerrero Palma, Elkin Acevedo, Pham Van Gioi, Mario Antonio Marcucci Santizo, Tang Tang Xuan Luu, Mario Francisco Marcucci Bruce, Guillermo Kong Lo, Joel Sanchez, Jachin Sanchez.

Together with the U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc. and the Beefmaster Breeders United, the Kansas Department of Agriculture hosted an inbound trade team in mid-October 2022, ahead of the annual Beefmaster Breeders United convention. Trade mission participants were Beefmaster breeders representing six countries: Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, Nicaragua and Vietnam.

“The Beefmaster cattle were the first American composite breed (a combination of Brahman, Hereford and Shorthorn bloodlines). The breed was developed by selecting cattle with economically important traits such as resistance to heat, drought and insects,” said Suzanne Ryan-Numrich, KDA international trade director. “Especially in the hotter, more tropical climates, like those represented on this trade mission, those are very important traits for cattle to have.”

During their stop in Kansas, the cattlemen visited NextGen Cattle Co. in Paxico and ReproLogix in Fort Scott. While at NextGen Cattle Co., the inbound trade team heard from Bob Weaber of Kansas State University, regarding how to bridge the gap between international and U.S. breeds using the EPD (Expected Progeny Difference) system. Weaber also had a bred heifer quality grading activity for the team. During their visit to ReproLogix the team learned about advanced reproductive technologies and had a chance to demonstrate proper semen and embryo handling.

“Trade mission participants represented some of the top Beefmaster breeders from around the world—they have a progressive operation and are continually working to improve their breed through imported genetics. It was an honor for KDA to host them in Kansas,” said Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam.

The inbound trade mission was possible through KDA’s membership in U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc., with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Market Access Program. It is the mission of KDA to support all facets of agriculture, including lending support to those who wish to market and sell beef genetics domestically and internationally. For more information, including upcoming trade mission opportunities, contact Ryan-Numrich at Suzanne.Numrich@ks.gov or 785-564-6704.

BOERNE, Texas (Oct. 26, 2022) – Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU) is proud to announce that Laurel Kelley of Yoakum, Texas was recently hired to serve as our Youth Programs Coordinator. Her duties include managing all programs and events related to the Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association (JBBA) program.

“I am passionate about the cattle industry, and I am excited to work with the outstanding junior members within the Beefmaster family,” said Kelley.

Kelley is originally from Yoakum, Texas, and grew up showing cattle. Kelley graduated from Blinn college with an Associate Degree in Animal Science. During her time at Blinn College she was a member of the livestock judging team. She went on to attend Texas A&M University (TAMU) and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science, graduating in May 2022. While attending school at TAMU, Kelley was a member of the livestock judging team and a TALL program scholar. She also completed internships with the Texas Pork Producers and several livestock shows throughout the nation, including the San Antonio Livestock Show and Sioux Empire Livestock Show.

Before coming to BBU and JBBA, Kelley served as Programs Coordinator at the Texas Beef Council in Austin, Texas.

“Laurel has significant knowledge of the cattle industry, and she knows what it takes to be a manager of large events and programs,” says BBU Executive Vice President Joe W. Mask, PhD. “She will bring great energy to the youth program and serve as a great role model for our junior members. Laurel is dedicated to our Beefmaster breeders in every capacity. We are thrilled to have Laurel as part of the Beefmaster family.”

Kelley can be contacted at (210) 732-3132 or by email at lkelley@beefmasters.org.

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Beefmaster Breeders United is a not-for-profit breed registration organization that provides programs and services for its members. Beefmaster, Beefmaster Advancer and E6 cattle are selected on the “Six Essentials” of disposition, fertility, weight, conformation, milk production and hardiness.