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Beefmaster eNews
May 13, 2016
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Breed Achieves Major Milestone
By Bill Pendergrass
This month marks a milestone. In the month of May Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU), Beefmaster Educational Endowment Foundation (B.E.E.F.) and the entire Beefmaster breed will achieve one of the most significant milestones in the annals of this great breed…the first-ever Beefmaster Genomic Enhanced Expected Progeny Differences (GEPDs) or Genomic Enhanced EPDs.
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Junior Beefmaster National Show Packet
Entry Deadline June 3rd
The 2016 JBBA National Convention & Junior Heifer Show Packet has been posted to the Juniors section of the Beefmaster Breeders United website!
All entries and pre-registrations must be received (not post marked) at the JBBA office no later than June 3, 2016 or you will pay the late animal entry and late convention registration fees.
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Matt traveled throughout Georgia and South Carolina last week, visiting with cattlemen who are using Beefmaster genetics in both registered and commercial cattle operations. These commercial Beefmaster females are nursing their first calves on the ranch of Ernie Ford near Edison, Ga.
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DNA Testing Summary
By Kelsey Crenshaw
DNA technology is always improving and our genetic providers are always coming out with the “next best thing†which makes the list of DNA tests on the market a bit overwhelming. As BBU transitions to a new system and new policies are being put into place to keep up with this ever changing technology, questions have been raised regarding exactly what tests are offered specifically to BBU.
I have compiled a simple and consolidated list of all tests available to BBU from both genetic providers. The table is broken down between the different types of tests available, the cost of each test, and what each test is used for.
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The Beefmaster Network Production Sale was held in West Monroe, La., on Saturday, April 30th. The crowd packed the seats and made for a successful auction! Congratulations to all the members of the Beefmaster Network for a successful first sale!
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Upcoming Events
June 04, 2016
Lone Star Beefmaster Breeders Assoc. Field Day, Kauffman, TX
July 06 - 07, 2016
BBU Committee Meetings, San Antonio, TX
July 08, 2016
BBU Board of Directors Meeting, San Antonio, TX
July 16, 2016
St. Clair Beefmaster Field Day Hosted by Craig & Karen Johnson, El Dorado Springs, MO
July 17 - July 23, 2016
JBBA Convention and National Show, West Monroe, LA
Upcoming Sales
May 14, 2016
Central States BBA Heart of Central States Sale, Locust Grove, OK
May 21, 2016
Emmons Ranch Production Sale, Fairfield, TX
June 25, 2016
Jones Farm & Cottage Farm Southern Tradition XVI Sale, Savannah, TN
August 20, 2016
T & L Beefmasters Cattle Dispersal, Land & Equipment Sale, Mauk, GA
August 26, 2016
Miss Beefmaster America Futurity, Tunica, MS
August 27, 2016
SEBBA Convention Sale, Tunica, MS
August 27, 2016
Rio Grande Valley Beefmaster Sale, Rio Grande City, TX
Junior Events
May 21, 2016
Emmons Ranch JBBA Show, Fairfield, TX
June 25, 2016
Beefmaster U BPG & JBBA Show, Groesbeck, TXÂ
July 17 - July 23, 2016
JBBA Convention and National Show, West Monroe, LA
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2016 Membership Directory
The digital version of the 2016 BBU Membership Directory is available online now for viewing. A hard copy of the directory will be available in the June issue of The Beefmaster Cowman.
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Scholarship Deadline Countdown
JBBA Scholarship applications are due soon!
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Thank You For Reading This Issue
of Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU) eNews.Â
This is a bi-weekly news service for all BBU members, JBBA members and subscribers. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about submitting news, updates or stories please contact our office at 210-732-3132 or
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