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LEFT: BAA President Robert Williams welcomes attendees to the field day and gives an association update. MIDDLE: Field Day attendees receive hands on instruction from Ricky White, RCK Genetics. RIGHT: Kids are loaded into a stock stock trailer on their way to the show barn for a show clinic given by Antonio Munoz and Jalyn Smith.

 Logan Kennedy, Midcontinent Livestock Supple ments representative, spoke about protein fly tubs for fly control and their benefits to herd health. He donated some tubs for door prizes. Following the speakers and lunch, which was provided by the Smith family, the attendees had the opportunity to view cattle at Jay H Farms and visit with other breeders in attendance. “We are truly honored that there was such a good turnout, and we are humbled to see that so many trav eled from all over the country,” Smith says. “A majority

 Clydene Pittman, Texas Braunvieh Association, discussed social media opportunities for breeders utilizing a new platform for breed promotion and advertising.  Aubrey Pettit, Junior Braunvieh Association of America (JBAA) director, discussed the National Junior Heifer Show and other JBAA updates.  Kendall Schlake, Nebraska, gave a very informative presentation on the history of the Braunvieh breed.  JBAA members Antonio Munoz and Jalyn Smith hosted a show clinic for the juniors in attendance, including door prizes.

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GENETIC EXCELLENCE IN BLACK &WHITE

THE PROOF IS IN THE DATA AND THE DNA

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Fertile Females

DIAMOND H BRAUNVIEH Todd Hill  Childress, Texas 806-681-9333 or 940-585-4610 ranchdh@gmail.com www.braunviehbull.com

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