NATIONAL SIMBRAH AND NATIONAL PERCENTAGE SIMBRAH SHOW SET FOR SAN ANTONIO

The National Simbrah Show will once again be held in San Antonio, Texas in conjunction with the San Antonio Livestock Show. In addition, the first annual National Percentage Simbrah Show will also be held there. Simbrahs will show after Simmentals, which start at 8 a.m.

On Sunday, February 12th there will be a Simbrah Fiesta in the barn at 4 p.m. and will be a time to visit, network, enjoy great food and drink and celebrate the Simbrah breed. Tamales and drinks will be provided. We are asking breeders from south of San Antonio to bring chips and dips and breeders north of San Antonio to bring desserts. There will also be coffee and donuts provided on show morning.

The Simbrah Percentage Show, will follow the Purebred Simbrahs and will feature cattle that must meet the following percentages: 3⁄4 Simmental 1⁄4 Brahman; 1⁄4 Simmental 3⁄4 Brahman; 1⁄2 Simmental 1⁄2 Brahman; or 3/8 Simmental 5/8 Brahman; no third breed influence will be allowed.

Both shows, along with the Simmental show will be held on Monday, February 13th.

The host hotel for the 2012 National Simbrah Show in San Antonio, Texas is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites. The Holiday Inn's address is 1309 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205 and phone number is 210.220.1010. A limited number of rooms are available so make your reservations early.

Simbrahs In San Antonio

• Sunday, February 12
  4:00 p.m.-Barn Social
  
  
• Monday, February 13
  8:00 a.m. Simmental Show, followed by National Simbrah Show and then National Simbrah Percentage Show
  
  
• Wednesday, February 15
  8:00 a.m. Simmental-Simbrah Superbowl
  10:00 a.m. San Antonio All-Breed Bull Sale and Commercial Heifer Sale
  
  
• Thursday, February 16
  8:00 a.m. Junior Breeding Beef Simbrah Show

CONGRATS TO KELLY GARRETT

Kelly Garrett, TJSSA director and queen and exhibitor of Simmental and Simbrah cattle competed in the 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show Heifer Beef Challenge and earned an $8,000 scholarship for her 3rd place ranking. Garrett worked her way to the top of competitors by first excelling in a written test that covered many aspects of the cattle industry. Then as one of 12 finalists she presented a speech on why her breed of heifer that she was exhibiting at the Fort Worth Stock Show would fit the Southwest commercial cattle industry. The contest, which is primarily funded by Devon Energy is in its 5th year and in 2012 awarded $60,000 in prize money. Nine graduating seniors competing at Fort Worth for their last time earned scholarships in the amounts of $4,000 to $12,000. Kelly is the latest TJSSA member to net big bucks for college in this contest as past winners include Mallory Mobley, Morgan Tindle, Lindsay and Lesli Garrett and Rachel Glascock. Congratulations Kelly!

Simbrah breeders have a full slate of activities during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, February 27-29th.
Cattle will move in on the 27th and will be weighed and measured at 10 a.m. on the 28th. Also plan to attend a Simbrah meeting on February 28th in Houston. It will be held upstairs in room #205 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Then the International Sale, will be that evening on the grounds, followed by the International Show on February 29th at 8 a.m. with Dave Allan as the judge.

The room block in Houston has been made at the Holiday Inn Astrodome at Reliant Park. The room rates this year are $139.00 plus tax. Due to the high demand for these rooms within walking distance, you should make your reservations early. The hotel is requiring a six day cancellation notice prior to your arrival date. If the room is not cancelled six days prior to arrival you will be charged for one night. We have always held rooms to the last minute to help consignors and buyers, but due to this new regulation from the hotel, we will not be able to do that and the last minute rate will be $269.00 plus tax. Contact Judy (817- 219-0785 or email judyhlatham@aol.com) to get your reservation confirmed. RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE THRU JUDY. The hotel will not honor the block rate if you call them directly. This is necessary to protect our sale consignors and buyers group. ABSOLUTE DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS FEBRUARY 6, 2012.

FUCH GRANDSON ARRIVES

Congratulations to the Dean and Paula Fuch on the arrival of their grandson, Blane Dewitt Carmenas, who arrived in the middle of the Fort Worth Junior Simbrah Show on Saturday, January 23rd. He weighed 7.51/2 ounces and is the son of their older daughter, Casey. Grandpa Dean reports everyone is doing great! Grandpa made it there in time Saturday for the birth and made it back to Fort Worth to see younger daughter, Kallie show on Monday!

NEXT GENERATION OF TORTORICE FAMILY HAS ARRIVED

Amber and Jake Tortorice III are proud to announce the arrival of Gianna Leigh on January 4, 2012, at 10:48 p.m. She weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. and was 19" long. In addition to her parents, she was welcomed by grandparents, Jake, Jr and Mary Tortorice! Congratulations Tortorice family.

LMC $ELLABRATION SALE & $20,000 SHOW SET FOR MARCH

“In keeping with our tradition of creating positive events to grow the Simbrah breed, La Muneca Company (LMC) will be hosting our first LMC $ellabration on March 23 and 24th, 2012 at La Muneca. This event will feature a sale and a $20,000 junior show. The offering will consist of Simbrah, Simbravieh and Polled Brahman cattle from LMC clients and LMC. We will be selling 150 plus lots, 40 of which will be the best set of bulls we have ever sold,” states LMC owner Carlos X. Guerra.

The annual LMC Jackpot will also be held on this weekend bringing the total to over $30,000 that tLMC juniors will be competing for. Some of these LMC juniors will also be selling their show heifers at this sale, which will add even more quality to an already great offering.

There will be both junior bull and junior heifer shows of all three breeds. All of the cattle shown and sold will have at least one La Muneca parent. There will be a minimum purse of $20,000 with one half of that going to showmanship as is always done at LMC junior events. During the past five major show seasons, LMC Simbrah heifers have won more majors and money shows than any other program. LMC Simbrah bulls or sons of LMC bulls have also won 15 of the last 16 International Championships in Houston.

“We are excited about how this new event will assist our clients in the marketing of their cattle. Buyers will also have a great opportunity to select from the best of over 20 different progressive breeding programs. It will be an event that you do not want to miss that will feature lots of good cattle, good people, good food and some great South Texas LMC camaraderie,” describes Guerra.

Buyers not able to attend will be able to bid online via live internet broadcast at www.cimauction.com. For more information or catalog, please contact Carlos or Sister Guerra at lamunecacattle@aol.com or call 956 802 1641. The catalog will be at www.lamunecacattle.com.

LOCATOR MAP MAKES IT EASY TO FIND SIMBRAH BREEDERS

The American Simmental Association now has a locator map that makes it as easy as clicking a button to locate Simgenetic members. The map can be found at www.simmental.org and it allows you to click on a location and find ASA and AJSA members in that area.

SIMBRAH BREEDERS INVOLVED IN HSLR COMMITTEE WORK

Randy and Tanya Barba are volunteer committee members for the Houston Livestock Show. They are selling season passes to the show, as well as half priced carnival tickets. If you need either, then contact them and also visit with them about how you can send a military family/needy child to the rodeo. Contact them at tanranmm@gmail.com or simbrah.rb@gmail.com or you can call them at 713/530-9360 or 713/480-3555.