Santa Gertrudis Source January 2025

SGBI – Committed to the Breed, Committed to You Santa Gertrudis Breeders International (SGBI) provides progressive leadership, services, programs and technology to promote and broaden the long-term profitability of Santa Gertrudis influence within the beef industry by being mem ber driven and consumer focused. Whether our staff is host ing international groups at our office in Kingsville, answering member questions about registrations, data, etc., attending industry events to promote Santa Gertrudis or seeking part nerships to leverage the breed’s success – SGBI is committed to the success of the breed, and improving member and cus tomer profitability. The Preferred American Beef Breed Santa Gertrudis are known for their adaptability, maternal proficiency, het erosis and productivity. Learn from breed ers across the country who share their thoughts on the breed, how it fits into today’s cattle industry and why it is the preferred American beef breed.

Point totals are through the 2024 Hot Gert Show. Remaining Santa Gertrudis Breeders International (SGBI) point shows include Cattlemen’s Congress, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, National Santa Gertrudis Show/Dixie National Show (double points), Florida State Fair, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and Houston Livestock Show. SGBI High Point Awards will be presented at the 2025 SGBI Annual Meeting in San Marcos, Texas. 14 3. XL’s Cleopatra, Excell Santa Gertrudis, Santa Fe, Texas 6 Get of Sire 1. 777 Honey Badger, 777 Farms, Magnolia, Ark. 21 1. XL’s Midas, Excell Santa Gertrudis, Santa Fe, Texas 21 Produce of Dam 1. Arkansas 17/0, 777 Farms, Magnolia, Ark. 2. RAR Miss Abigail, Excell Santa Gertrudis, Santa Fe, Texas 24

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