Purebred

BBU News

May Meetings

The BBU Summer Board of Directors and Committee Meetings will be at the Stella Hotel in Bryan, Texas on May 8-9, 2023, at 4100 Lake Atlas Dr, Bryan, Texas 77807.

Meeting Schedule

BBU Convention Award Nominations

BBU Convention Award nominations are open and should be submitted to Dr. Mask as soon as possible. Anyone can nominate a breeder, but each of the awards have criteria spelled out on the nomination form for that specific award. Nomination forms can be found on our website on the purebred side under services and resources, and then listed by the name of each award. There is a pdf of each award nomination merged attached below.

BBU Applications

Happy New Year!

As of January 3, 2023, we welcome all members and visitors to come to our new office location in Bryan, Texas. Below are our updated addresses! We hope to see you all at the office in 2023.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3790
Bryan, Texas 77805

Physical Address:
3833 South Texas Ave., Suite 276
Bryan, Texas 77802

For those that use bill pay apps and software, please remember to update our new mailing address in your vendor list.

WHR & IBR News

The 2023 WHR (Whole Herd Reporting) and IBR (Inventory Based Reporting) inventories are now available online to participating members.

The IBR inventories must be completed and posted online by February 1, 2023. An additional $5 per head will be assessed for the IBR inventories posted online after February 1, 2023.

The WHR inventories must be completed and posted online by May 1, 2023. An additional $5 per head will be assessed for the WHR inventories posted online after May 1, 2023.

Please note if you are participating in a spring 2023 sale, your WHR or IBR inventory needs to be updated and returned prior to registering any animals born in 2023. BBU members who are interested in enrolling in the WHR or IBR programs, but are not currently participating, please contact the BBU office at 210-732-3132.

Beefmaster Caps Make Great Gifts!

We have several different styles of caps for sale. The caps cost $20 each plus shipping. Cap options are pictured at the link here. If you would like to order a cap, please call 210-732-3132 to pay with a credit card over the phone.

Beefmaster Featured on Texas Agriculture Matters!

On Tuesday, the Beefmaster breed was featured on RFD-TV’s Texas Agriculture Matters. Stream the episode online now!

Watch Episode →

Advertise in the 2023 International Semen and Embryo Directory

This publication is dedicated to serving international cattlemen. This internationally driven directory will feature semen and embryos that are for sale and marketed specifically to foreign and international cattlemen. The directory was founded to assist the Beefmaster cattle industry with effective advertising to the international cattle market.

Don’t miss your opportunity to market your cattle internationally! Please note that this opportunity is only open to Go International Team members, see details here. If you would like to advertise, please contact Jon Garza at 512-517-5163 or jgarza@beefmasters.org.

Events and Sales

Upcoming Events

Jan 25, 2023 Live Oak BBA Carcass Ultrasound Scan Day @ Landair, Beeville, TX
Apr 15, 2023 Arkansas BBA Field Day, Quitman, AR
May 06, 2023 Lone Star BBA Carcass Ultrasound Scan Day @ Champion Genetics, Canton, TX

Upcoming Sales

Jan 14, 2023 Live Oak BBA Bull Sale, Three Rivers, TX – More Info
Jan 16-20, 2023 Chickering Ranch – C 1 Beefmasters Weaned Bull Calf Sale, Online

Upcoming JBBA Shows

Jun 17, 2023 – Lone Star BBA JBBA Heifer Show, Sulphur Springs, TX
July 15-20, 2023 – JBBA National Show and Convention, Belton, TX

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Flint Hills Classic Fall Bull Sale, Paxico, KS

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