Santa Gertrudis Source February 2025

JUNIOR VOICES • Savannah Roessler • District 1 Director

Five Oaks Ranch PO Box 611 Valley Mills, TX 76689 254-932-6182

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The biggest lesson that I have had to learn in raising Santa Gertrudis cattle is how to keep going forward after major losses. It is important that after experi WHAT’S THE BIGGEST LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED FROM RAISING SANTA GERTRUDIS?

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encing something of this degree that you continue to make forward progress instead of stopping or turning back. I have had many struggles with my herd, but none compared to the experience that truly taught me this lesson and its importance. When I was 12 years old, I lost a heifer three days after she calved. This was a month before junior nationals. As a kid, this left me crushed, as I had a very close bond with this animal. I was also extremely disappointed as this animal had been doing exceptionally well, and I was looking forward to a successful show with her as a pair. After this, I did not think I would be able to make myself go to junior nationals. Instead of stopping and turning my back on the breed I love so dearly, I gathered myself and took my other animals to Texarkana. Many of my competitions were set askew with this loss, but I kept moving forward and made the necessary changes and competed. After nationals, to keep my momentum, I devoted my time to the care of this now orphaned calf. While he was a bull calf, I knew I was going to show him, and I knew he was going to be important. Remember, keep moving forward.

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JUNIOR VOICES • Luke Nelson • District 1 Director

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE JUNIOR NATIONAL CONTEST AND WHY? Over the years, I have participated in every contest our National Junior Santa Gertrudis Show offers. It is very hard for me to pick a favorite, but I would

have to say public speaking and the brain bowl are the two contests that have had the most impact on me and my successes. I started participating in the brain bowl as soon as I was old enough. The brain bowl has taught me so much about the Santa Gertrudis breed, its history and the beef industry in gen eral. This knowledge has helped me with showmanship questions, interview questions and public speaking. I have only participated in public speaking a few times, but it has been a valuable experience for me. Success in these two events has given me life skills that I will continue to use in the future. Good luck to everyone in the spring show season. I look forward to seeing you all in Chickasha, Okla.!

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SALE REPORTS

For more information contact: Bill Barrett 254-932-6182

MOUNTAIN LAUREL CLASSIC SALE Nov. 2, 2024 • Calhoun, Ga. • SALE AVERAGES • 28 Registered Lots: $4,044 7 STAR 5 Lots: $2,028 For more in-depth sale report information, go to https://santagertrudis.com/events/ sale-results/

SOUTH TEXAS HERITAGE SALE Nov. 23, 2024 • Gonzales, Texas • SALE AVERAGES • Bred Santa Gertrudis Heifers: $4,168 Santa Gertrudis Pairs: $6,250 Open Santa Gertrudis Heifers: $2,909

Lacy Butler 254-592-2587 lacybb@yahoo.com

Bred STAR 5 Heifers: $3,608 Open STAR 5 Heifers: $1,800

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