Cold Weather Doesn’t Keep TLBAA Members Away From Best At West Sale
TLBAA members bundled-up and came from far and wide to buy and sell Longhorns, despite the cold weather at the last Best at West Sale of 2006 in West, TX, on Saturday, December 2, 2006. Eddie and Sharon Settlemyer, Richland, TX, celebrated their 27 th Wedding Anniversary on Friday by helping check-in cattle for the sale.
The High Selling Lot was Shaughnessy Chex selling for $4,000. Consigned by Tom Wittrock, Ardmore, OK. Bought by Joe and Carolyn Wissel, San Marcos, TX. Shaughnessy Chex is the 2003 son of Coach and Working Woman.
Volume buyers for the December Best at West were: James Holder, Safford, AZ; Hal Brame, Moyers, OK.
Following are some of the photos from the sale.
TLBAA Board Member Cliff Whitfill, Covington, TX; Stacy Martinez, Grandview, TX.
The Ammerman’s, Waitsfield, VT.
Dr. L.V. Baker, Elk City, OK; Zane Burkham, Lancaster, TX.
Tom Wittrock, Ardmore, OK; Luke Rutledge, Lindale, TX.
Longhorn Breeders Interviewed For Cloning Article in Baltimore Sun
Many TLBAA breeders including Ron Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX; Rex Mosser, Midway, TX and TLBAA Board Member Sam Scott, Langsville, OH, were interviewed for an article detailing the impact of cloned animals on livestock shows. The article notes the debate within the livestock industry and mentions several horse breeders that have opposing views on cloning. Read more about this topic on MyCattle.com.
TLBAA General Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet Information
On Friday January 12, 2007, the TLBAA will hold the 42nd Annual General Membership Meeting in Fort Worth, TX, at 11 am at the Radisson Fort Worth North. There is a special room rate of $79 per night available for TLBAA members. Please contact the Radisson Fort Worth North at (817) 625-9911 for details and to make reservations.
At the Annual General Membership Meeting, the announcement of Division A Directors elections and general business will be conducted. All active TLBAA members are invited and encouraged to attend the Annual General Membership Meeting.
Also held on that Friday will be the TLBAA Awards Banquet where the following awards will be presented:
- Elmer Parker Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dave Evans Breeder of the Year Award
- Jack Phillips Affiliate Presidents’ Award
- Trails’ Supporter of the Year Award
- Bob Moore Foundation Award of Excellence
- Linda Moore Award of Excellence
- The President’s Award
- Hall of Fame 2006 Awards
Tickets for the Awards Banquet are $40 if bought before January 1, 2007, and $50 if purchased after January 1, 2007. Please contact the TLBAA office at (817) 625-6241 or download and print a Pre-Registration Form here to reserve your tickets today.
Drought Conditions Update
Click here for information about the seasonal drought conditions and updated national drought information directly from The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Here is an additional weekly drought monitor from NOAA.
Weekly Hay Report from the Texas Department of Agriculture
Compared to last week: It has been quiet in the hay market for the last week in the North and West, as there is little hay to be sold. Other areas, such as the North Central, East and South, are still active with many trucks hauling hay. Trade and demand remain moderate. The State of Texas Department of Agriculture has the Hay and Grazing Hotline set up for buyers and sellers. The number is 1-877-429-1998. The Web site for TDA is www.agr.state.tx.us. For a hay report from a state other than Texas please click here.
E-Trails Note: To get your Association News front and center on the E-Trails, email the information to Cole@tlbaa.org.
-Cole Dowden
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