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Summer 2007
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Nadu Zebu Journal
Summer 2007
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Letter from the President....................................2 terial submitted for publication which is deemed
Letter from the Registrar.....................................5 to be detrimental or offensive to AMZA or to the
Letter from the Webmaster.................................6 members we serve.
Letter from the Youth Program Chair..................6
Show Results................................................8--32 Nadu-Zebu Journal is not responsible for copy
State Fair of Texas Show I.......................8 errors, typographical errors or any unintentional
State Fair of Texas Show II....................12 errors in advertising other than correction in the
AMZA Ocala, Florida...............................16 next issue after it is brought to the attention of the
Lancaster, Texas Show I.........................21 editor. Please check with your veterinary profes
Lancaster, Texas Show II........................25 sional for medical advice. Opinions expressed are
Lancaster, Texas Show III.......................29 based on experiences of the contributors and may
Bull Soundness..................................................33 not be applicable to your animals.
Feature Farm.....................................................44
Members Directory.............................................47
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needs no caption! By Donna Counts, 2007
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Letter from the President
Hello All,
It has been a busy and fruitful year for the AMZA and
its membership, with a quick list of the AMZA sponsored and sanctioned functions listed below. I think
you will see that the AMZA is not only supporting the
Miniature Zebu breed, but spending the membership’s money educating our members while promoting and improving Miniature Zebu cattle. With two
educational seminars, a licensed judging program
and 10 officially sanctioned AMZA shows, I believe
our commitment to the membership and the breed
is evident. We at the AMZA work hard in our tireless
effort to be an inclusive and supportive organization
to all our members.
January 2007:
The AMZA was invited to Florida to help put on a seminar, clinics and the first AMZA sanctioned
show in Ocala, Florida, at Ann and Larry Harper’s farm. It was a great success with the addition of
more than 300 Miniature Zebu cattle registered with the AMZA and 14 new members. The Florida
group came together and formed the Florida Miniature Zebu Association, which is going strong with
great leadership and members. With over 75 people attending, it was a sure sign of the popularity
of Miniature Zebu cattle in Florida and the great number of owner/breeders excited about coming
together with a common goal and interest. This two-day event brought people from all over the state
as well as out of state and was a great time for everyone. We had a great picnic lunch and hayride
at Rick Bogle’s. Later many of us went out to a wonderful dinner on Lady Lake.
May 2007:
We went on to have a great 3 ring show in Lancaster Texas, with a judges training seminar and the
addition of 2 new judges: Mr. Roger Maxwell of Jonesboro, LA. and Dr. Alex Dees of Somis, CA.
We also acquired a great new judge, Dr. Bill Sanders, Terrell TX, a veterinarian, respected Brahman
breeder and past Miniature Zebu breeder. With great attendance, this show proved to be fun and
educational for everyone. As always, we had our famous or (infamous!) Bingo dinner at our home
and it was a blast, with many great prizes won by all.
June 2007:
We had a terrific seminar/clinic weekend in Jonesboro, Louisiana. at Roger, Alma, and Cody Maxwell’s exotic animal farm. Roger and Alma pulled out all the stops by air conditioning the barn where
the seminar and clinics were held. They had a veterinarian, Dr. George Gamble, who was amazing,
smart and helpful; he showed us how he dehorns a cow cosmetically. He also stayed around to answer any and all questions the group had concerning cattle health. Alma’s mother and aunts made
a wonderful fried catfish, crawfish pie, salad and home made desert luncheon that was out of this
world!
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August 2007:
Our 2007 National Show was held for the first time at the State Fair of Colorado in Pueblo. The State
Fair of Colorado offered $8,400 in premiums for the National show! This 2 ring show was a great
event with some of the highest quality animals ever. The public’s reception to our miniature cattle
was awesome and they were certainly the big hit of the fair. The Superintendents at the Fair weren’t
quite sure how to take the mini zebu folk as we all had a great time and they expected us to be competitive. They weren’t used to a group of exhibitors who got along and supported and congratulated
each other in their wins. The weather was great but the friendship was better! We had a wonderful
AMZA National Awards Banquet at a beautiful Italian Restaurant with everyone attending. Thanks to
Jeanne Robison and her group in the office who did a wonderful job of running the show and making everything run smoothly and professionally for all the exhibitors. They were a class act. Special
thanks to Roger Maxwell for stepping in at the last minute and judging the National Show for us. Dr.
Chris Boleman had a conflict of dates and wasn’t able to make it so Roger filled in for him. He did a
great job; everyone there commented on his professionalism, knowledge and kindness in the ring.
He wasn’t able to show in the National Show, but was able to show the next day in the club show.
Thanks, Roger!
September 2007:
The great State Fair of Texas will have its 2 ring show the last week of September. We already
have 18 exhibitors and 76 animals entered. This is always a great show with $2,500 in premiums.
This show has grown every year and has set a precedent for all the AMZA shows. Daryl, Karla,
Laurie and the ladies in the office and the men in barn are wonderful and do their best to make the
AMZA Miniature Zebu show a success. We appreciate them. Mr. Larry Munchrath is the new Superintendent of the State Fair of Texas and does a great job running the shows. We will be having
our famous costume class and this year it will be expanded to include not only native costumes but
fun costumes as well. The State Fair has agreed to sponsor the costume class and we look for it to
be a lot of fun. The Texas State Fair is the largest fair in the US, with over 9 million people passing
through the gates last year. This is one of the best venues for exposure of the breed to a large audience.
November 2007:
The State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport is hosting their yearly double ring show again this is probably the most fun show anywhere! The fair is offering $2,000 in premiums. While a smaller venue
than the State Fair of Texas, the facilities are excellent and the small-town feel of the fair makes for a
laid back, low key show that everyone enjoys. Mr. Mike Pizolotto and his side-kick John have graciously agreed to host and cook the Top Shelf dinner he donated to the AMZA last year. With fresh
fried catfish, boudain balls, crawfish etouffe, salad and more it is a DON’T miss event! Mike is owner
of the world famous Tony’s Seafood and Louisiana Seafood and brings to the fair a meal still talked
about among the zebu exhibitors from last year.
Scheduled for 2008:
Here is a list of scheduled events and shows we have commitments for in 2008. If you or your club/
organization/group would like to host a AMZA sanctioned event, please contact me, David Millison
home-972-227-7311 and cell-214-475-1000 any time. I will do everything possible to help you or your
group host a seminar/clinic, show, judges training, etc. That’s what we are here for. Exact dates and
more information on the following events can be obtained by going to www.amzaonline.com
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March 2008:
The Houston Livestock Show in Houston, Texas will be hosting the first ever AMZA sanctioned Miniature Zebu show in 2008. This is held in the world-famous Houston Astrodome and the entire event is
inside. Weather is of no consequence as the building is heated and cooled, even the cattle washing
facilities are inside the building! This is a First Class venue and I suggest all of you wanting to show
your cattle make every attempt to be here. It will be a single ring show the first year with the opportunity to have a double ring show the second year. Houston will be offering $2,000 in premiums. We
are there the same weekend as the Dexter, Lowline, Miniature Hereford cattle so this is a great time
to expose our “true” miniature cattle to the world of mini cattle.
April 2008:
Dr. Alex Dees will be hosting a 2 ring AMZA sanctioned show as well as a seminar and clinic for
Miniature Zebu cattle. This will be held at the Cavalo Real Ranch in Somis, California. This will be
our first event in California and we look for it to be a big success; we already have commitments from
several states!
May 2008:
The Nadu-Zebu club will be hosting a 2 ring show in Lancaster, Texas at the FFA barn. We will also
be having an officially licensed AMZA judges training seminar the same weekend. This event will
include the great bingo dinner at Woodhaven Farms that is always a big hit.
August 2008:
State Fair of Colorado, Pueblo will be hosting a 2 ring AMZA sanctioned show. This is a great location and excellent exposure to a new audience of prospective Mini Zebu owners.
September 2008:
The State Fair of Texas will be hosting the AMZA National Show in 2008. Sherrie Burks has graciously offered to be the 2008 AMZA National Show Chairperson. We will be having our AMZA National Show awards banquet. This will be a HUGE event and we urge you to attend and participate if
possible. Let us show you some Texas hospitality.
October 2008:
Bernie and Chris Keasler of Crooked Star Ranch in Maypearl, Texas will be hosting a seminar/clinic
weekend. This will include a Bar B Q cook out and will be a great time with lots of good information.
November 2008:
The State Fair of Louisiana will be hosting a 2 ring show in Shreveport. This is always a big event
and we look forward to seeing everyone there.
I hope see everyone this year, I am planning to get out to more states this year to see cattle and
meet our members. If you have a herd you need inspected, measured, registered etc., please contact me so I can put you on the schedule.
Until next time, David
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Letter from the Registrar
Hello fellow AMZA Members,
This is the first letter from your AMZA Registrar for the Nadu
Zebu Journal. I plan to give you an update on what is going
on with the registry in each future issue.
First, I would like to let you know that I am available to anyone having questions on registering their animals or herd
name. You can reach me by phone or email and I am happy
to hear from you.
My topic for this issue is registering animals that are registered with another organization or animals that are not currently registered.
Any Zebu registered with another registry can be registered with the AMZA with just a copy of the
registration certificate (both sides if there is information on the back). Other registries currently recognized by AMZA include the International Miniature Zebu Association and the International Miniature
Cattle Breeders’ Society. Somewhere on the copy of the certificate being sent, you will need to write
their color and whether they are horned, dehorned or naturally polled. That is all I need and they can
be registered at the normal registration rates, $25 for a bull or cow and $10 for a steer.
We have implemented a AMZA Member “hardship” registration for animals that are obviously Miniature Zebu but papers have been lost or not kept up with any registry. For these animals we require:
1. Three clear color photos. One photo from the front, one from each side. Photos can be sent via regular U.S.Mail or email
2. Height (must be under 42 inches)
3. Application for registration with as much information filled out as possible
This information needs to be submitted to David Millison, AMZA President. He will then review the
photos and other information with a Committee of AMZA Board members and determine eligibility.
The fee for registering animals accepted under this policy is $100 for each animal. Registered animals are mostly Foundation Pure, but in these “hardship” cases we register the first generation as
“Native on Appearance.” Offspring from these animals can then be registered as “Foundation Pure”
for the normal registration rates. If for some reason, your animal is not accepted, your registration
fee is refunded in full. Again, if you have any questions on this type of registration, don’t hesitate to
contact either me or David.
As Registrar, I look forward to helping you with any of your future registration needs.
Jim Mannos
(972) 227-7060
[email protected]
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Letter from the Webmaster
I hope everyone is using the website to find information and
looking at the updates we provide. David has worked very
hard to get events scheduled for next year, so we have put
the entire 2008 calendar on our AMZA site. We are constantly adding and updating the site.
It is a continuous work in progress. We are scheduled to
add many new sections and pages in the future. If you have
any suggestions we will surely take them into consideration.
The store front is one of our primary goals at this time, and
Bernie and his staff are working to get it up and running. I
update any membership information as soon as I get it, so
if anyone sees a mistake or omission please feel free to
contact me.
Also, we have a free sale page free for our members and we are working on an optional feature
farm that will be highlighted soon. This will be a low cost advertising opportunity. You might want to
sign up before the calendar is full. Just contact David for details.
Remember, the winners of the shows are posted on amzaonline.com; some in photos, and all of the
placings are listed, so be sure to show off your and your animals’ accomplishments.
Until the next journal, I hope you have a great fall and winter season and maybe even celebrate the
arrival of a few calves on the way.
Larry
Letter from the Youth Committee
Chair
My name is Chris Keasler and I am the Chair of AMZA’s
Youth Committee. I am excited to have the opportunity
and trust of the Board to lead our youth in an organization that will be both exciting and rewarding.
My husband Bernie and I have 5 children--Mitchell 17,
Alex 15, Megan 14, Marcella 7, and Meredith 7--so as
you can see we will already have several members in
the Youth Program and look forward to many more!
Our family purchased our first Zebu in August 2006 and at that point we established Crooked Star
Ranch. We started out with 4 zebus and now have 35. The past year has been a learning experience for our whole family. In just the short time that we have had our Zebus we have had many joys,
some sorrows, but watched our children grow with it all.
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Mitchell has been literally dragged around the arena at shows, but never lets go! He amazes us with
his natural talent when he is working with the animals. Alex’s ability to bring grace and poise into the
arena has blessed us with several ribbons. Oh, and not to mention the ability to move quickly when
Bertina is attempting to kick her! Megan’s smile lights up the show when she enters--which we have
learned helps immensely when she is forced to drag the cow behind her! Marcella and Meredith
have been our little helpers behind the scenes, always willing to brush and buff our herd. They have
learned that hard work can be great fun! We are still working on getting them to bath the cows - I
haven’t quiet come up with a big enough reward yet but I don’t intend to give up easy !
We are thank full to be part of AMZA and call many of its members our dearest friends. Bernie and
I have learned that help is only a phone call away and all questions have an answer... concerning
cows that is !
It is with all this that AMZA has to offer that we would like to invite your children to become a member of our youth association. Our mission is to teach our youth both respect and care of the Zebu.(
mission ?)
We have several goals we would like to achieve with our youth group. Here are a few:
* Monthly meetings
* Election of a youth board
* Organize fundraising events--such as “ Tour of Ranches”
* Shows at the Texas State and Louisiana State Fairs
* Recognition in the FHA and 4H for our youth and the Miniature Zebu breed
* Do a spotlight on a youth member and their zebu for upcoming issues of AMZA
Thank you for taking the interest in our youth! I hope to hear from you soon!
Chris Keasler
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Sept. 29th 2006: State Fair of Texas, Dallas: Friday
Judge Suzie Way
Grand Champion Sr. Bull:
World of Miniatures Valentino
David Millison
Reserve Grand Champion Sr. Bull
Storybook Zar
Donna Counts
Grand Champion Jr. Bull:
Pride of Texas Antonio
Saul Rojas/Randy Woodford
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Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Bull
Woodhaven Farms Carvaca
David Millison
Grand Champion Sr .Cow
758 Makhani
David Millison
Reserve Grand Champion Sr .Cow
Storybook Farms Nagina
Donna Counts
photo not available
Grand Champion Jr. Heifer
Maxwell’s Betty Sue :
Jeff Ganschow
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Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Heifer
758 Dhershini
David Millison
Grand Champion Steer
Someday’s Cubby
Dottie Love
Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Woodhaven Farms Charlie
DeLinda Ruffino
Shown by Briana Broan
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Color Class:
Woodhaven Farms Ice Cream
Jeff Ganschow
no photo available
Classic Breed Character
Pride of Texas Antonio
Randy Woodford/Saul Rojas
Native Costume Class
Munchranch Tammy Whynot
Munchrath/Nordin
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Native Costume Class Runner Up
Someday’s Cubby
Dottie Love
Native Costume Class Second Runner Up
Birdie
Tom Sale
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Oct. 1st 2006: State Fair of Texas, Dallas: Sunday
Judge Denice Hasty
Grand Champion Sr. Bull:
WOM’s Valentino
David Millison
Reserve Grand Champion Sr. Bull
Storybook Farm Zar
Donna Counts
Grand Champion Jr. Bull:
Pride of Texas Antonio
Rojas/Woodford
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Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Bull
Story Book Little Damon
Mike Pizzolato
Grand Champion Sr. Cow
Pecan Way Patty
David Millison
Reserve Grand Champion Sr. Cow
Eddie Place Rebecca
Roger Maxwell
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Grand Champion Jr. Heifer
Woodhaven Farms Veda
Donna Counts
Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Heifer
Woodhaven Farms Samadhi Bahir
David Millison
Grand Champion Steer
Someday’s Cubby
Dottie Love
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Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Woodhaven Farms Charlie
DeLinda Ruffino
Shown by Briana Brone
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January 28th, 2007: AMZA Florida show in Ocala, Florida:
Judge David Millison
Grand Champion Sr. Bull
& Best in show Male:
Komoko’s Poco Hustler
Ann & Larry Harper
Reserve Grand Champion Sr. Bull:
Domino
Steve & Lori DeMoor
Grand Champion Jr. Bull:
Tiki’s Rainmaker
Rosemary Meding
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Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Bull:
Peter Pan
Stephen Meding
Family of Champions
Shown by Mr.& Mrs. Meding
Grand Champion Sr .Cow :
PJS Maria
John & Kathleen Schmidt
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Reserve Grand Champion Sr .Cow :
GFI Starl Little Daisy
Bernie & Chris Keasler
Grand Champion Jr. Heifer:
Lo Bridges Lucy
Rosemary Meding
Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Heifer:
Critter Creek’s Black Sox
Ann & Larry Harper
Best in show male:
Komoko’s Poco Hustler
Ann & Larry Harper
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No picture available
Best in show female:
PJS Maria
John & Kathleen Schmidt
Grand Champion Steer
No Entries
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Run For the Roses Show
May 26th & 27th, 2007: Lancaster, TX
Saturday AM Judge Ms Linda Grant
Bulls line up for judging
Grand Champion Sr. Bull:
Woodhaven Farms Carvaca David Millison
Reserve Grand Champion Sr. Bull
Maxwell’s Tough Guy
Roger Maxwell
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Grand Champion Jr. Bull:
Hammon’s Buckaroo Jerome Hammons
Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Bull
Maxwell’s Half Pint Roger Maxwell
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Grand Champion Sr. Cow
Maxwell’s Little Tierra Roger Maxwell
Reserve Grand Champion
Sr. Cow
Pecan Way Patty David Millison
Grand Champion
Jr. Heifer
Maxwell’s Mary Margaret Roger Maxwell
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Reserve Grand Champion
Jr. Heifer
Woodhaven Farms Brahmani David Millison
Grand Champion Steer
Someday’s Cubby
Dottie Love
Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Storybook Farms Jorge Donna Counts
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Champion Challenge Bull
PGCH World of Miniature’s
Valentino David Millison
no entries
Champion Challenge Cow
no entries
Champion Challenge Steer
May 26th 2007: Lancaster, TX : Saturday PM
Judge Dr. Bill Sanders DVM
Grand Champion Sr. Bull:
Heiken’s Ark Hank Kay & Steve Byerly
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Reserve Grand Champion Sr. Bull
Woodhaven Farms Phalam Lance Kappel
Grand Champion Jr. Bull:
Woodhaven Farms Rajah Millison/Love
Shown by Larry Munchrath
Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Bull
Storybook Farms Jai Jeff and Debi Ganschow
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Grand Champion Sr. Cow
Pecan Way Patty David Millison
Shown by
his sister Robin’s boyfriend
Reserve Grand Champion Sr. Cow
Woodhaven Farms Samadhi-Bahir David Millison
Grand Champion Jr. Heifer
Maxwell’s Mary Margaret Roger Maxwell
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Reserve Grand Champion
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Woodhaven Farms Brahmani David Millison
Grand Champion Steer
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Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Storybook Farms Nagi Donna Counts
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Champion Challenge Bull
PGCH Heiken’s Ark Hank
Kay and Steve Byerly
no entries
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Champion Challenge Cow
Champion Challenge Steer
May 27th 2007: Lancaster, TX: Sunday Show
Judge: David Millison
Grand Champion Sr. Bull:
Woodhaven Farms Phalam Lance Kappel
Reserve Grand Champion
Sr. Bull
Heiken’s Ark Hank Steve and Kay Byerly
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Grand Champion Sr. Cow
Storybook Farms Anala Donna Counts
Reserve Grand Champion
Sr. Cow
Eddie Place Rebecca Roger Maxwell
Grand Champion Jr. Heifer
Maxwell’s Mary Margaret Roger Maxwell
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Reserve Grand Champion
Jr. Heifer
Woodhaven Farms Sophia Bernie and Chris Keasler
Grand Champion Steer
Woodhaven Farms Charlie D’Linda Ruffino
Shown by Katie Cryer
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Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Woodhaven Farms Boudain Kay & Steve Byerly/
Briana Borne
Shown by Briana Borne
Champion Challenge Bull
Woodhaven Farms Phalam Lance Kappel
no entries
Champion Challenge Cow
Champion Challenge Steer
PGCH Someday’s Cubby Dottie Love
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Bull Soundness — Structural
by Brian Cumming, Livestock Officer (Beef Cattle),
New South Wales Department of Primary Industries,1999
Introduction
The bull’s fertility is the most important of his traits. You want him to be able to sire many calves, and
sire them early each joining season. To do this, a bull must be sound in his structure so that he lasts
many years, serving many cows in a short period of time without suffering injury.
Structural soundness is hence an integral part of this fertility. The bull’s ability to remain fertile is dependent on his structural soundness.
Elements of a bull’s conformation are heritable. If a bull shows straight legs and badly grown claws,
for example, any sons or daughters kept in the herd may also have these problems.
When structural soundness in a bull is mentioned, most producers think in terms of leg and shoulder
structure and the wear and tear on feet and joints. This is very important, but structural soundness
includes all visual aspects of the structure of the beast.
To understand all aspects of the bull’s structure and be able to compare one animal to the next, it is
wise to adhere to a routine examination. One pattern to use may be this:
* Start with head, neck, brisket, shoulders and front legs and feet.
* Next view along the underside to the sheath, then testicles and the back legs and feet.
* Follow your way up to the pin bones and hips, then the topline and back to the shoulders and neck.
The bull should be viewed from the side, from the front, and from behind. He should be allowed to
walk out, and again be viewed from the side, from the front and from behind to confirm any suspicions of poor leg structure.
Let’s look at each of these areas individually.
The head
The head should show reasonable length and width yet not be too large in proportion to the body. A
head that is too big could potentially increase calving problems.
The eyes
Some breeds are very susceptible to eye cancer. Eye cancer is a serious condition leading to wastage in cattle and possible condemnation of the carcase. Susceptibility to it is a heritable trait, and
while several factors contribute to its onset, exposure of the eye to sunlight plays a major part.
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The eyes should be well set into the head to reduce this exposure. There should be a strong forehead over the eye, providing protection from sunlight (hooding). Eyes that bulge out from the head
should be avoided. Pigment around the eye will also assist in reducing eyelid cancer in the whitefaced breeds.
The muzzle
The muzzle should be wide for efficient grazing. The teeth on the lower jaw should meet squarely
with the upper pad. Bulls with overshot jaws (lower jaw protruding) and undershot jaws may have
difficulty grazing on pasture, especially when conditions get tough.
The neck
The neck should be of good length and held high. A bull which holds his head and neck low may in
fact be straight in the shoulder. This affects the bull’s gait and mobility. A straight-shouldered bull is
also likely to be straight in the hind legs, a very serious fault, leading to early breakdown.
The brisket
The brisket is one area in which fat will be deposited. The bull should be trim in the brisket, as he
should be throughout his body. Overfat bulls may in fact be light in their muscle, producing progeny
with lower yielding carcases.
Bulls that appear fat at sale may have been overfed in their preparation. Overfeeding, especially on
high grain rations, may affect the fitness and longevity of the bull, as he carries more weight than his
structure is designed for. Overfat bulls may also show temporary reduced fertility, if fat is laid down in
the neck of the scrotum.
The shoulders
The shoulders and front leg structure of the bull are shown in Figure 1 below. The shoulders are
naturally sloping. A slope of 45–60 degrees is considered acceptable. A beast whose shoulder blade
is tipped forward (straight-shouldered) has less angle at the shoulder joint and elbow joint and this
reduces the shock-absorbing ability of these front joints.
Figure 1. Front leg and shoulder structure of the bull
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The straight-shouldered bull tends to walk with a short choppy gait. He will carry his head low and
may have difficulty raising his head much above his backline. Quite often the tip of the shoulder
blade is prominent above his backline.
Usually, a bull that is straight in the shoulder will also be straight in the hind leg. These bulls are
particularly prone to early breakdown through the wearing of the leg joints, and the onset of arthritis.
While many straight-shouldered bulls will break down in the hind leg, they are also more susceptible
to arthritis in the pasterns and knees of the front leg. Straight-shouldered bulls may also be straight
in the pasterns, causing rapid wearing of the front of the hooves.
The shoulder should be smooth against the rib cage. Bulls whose shoulders are wide at the point
of the shoulder (the base of the neck) or wide between the shoulder blades (when observed from
above) may throw heavily shouldered calves, increasing the chance of calving problems (see Figure
2).
Figure 2
Bulls with straight shoulders may also affect the ease of calving. Any deviation away from the normal
angles of the calf may produce an abnormal calf shape, causing calving difficulty.
It should be remembered that many things affect calving difficulty, and that calf size (weight) in relation to dam pelvic size will have the greatest effect on ease of calving.
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Front legs and feet
The front legs of the bull should be straight when viewed from in front. On a structurally sound animal, a vertical line may be drawn from the point of the shoulder to the middle of the claw. This line
should intersect the knee (see Figure 3 below).
As the knee joints carry more than half the bull’s body weight, deviations from this line may cause
excessive wearing of these joints.
A ‘knock-kneed’ bull may have turned-out front feet (up to 10 degrees is considered normal). A bull
is considered ‘knock-kneed’ when the knee joints lie inside this line, which may eventually lead to
overgrown outside claws.
A bull that is wide at the knees (bow-legged) presents a more serious problem. These animals are
often narrow in their stance and may roll their feet as they walk. They can also be wide in their shoulders.
Figure 3
From the side, the forearm and cannon bones should be in a straight line. A knee joint forward of this
line (buck-kneed) can be associated with steep shoulders and pasterns, and may be a serious fault.
A knee joint set back of this line (calf-kneed) may be associated with sloping shoulders and has little
impact on function.
The way the claws of the feet grow often indicates structural problems higher up the legs. Long or
excessively short even claws may indicate too much or not enough pastern angle, causing both
claws of the hoof to grow or wear excessively. Overgrown claws affect the mobility and performance
of the animal. Figure 4 indicates the correct angle of the pastern joint.
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Figure 4
Uneven wearing of the two claws, where one grows longer than the other, is often due to a problem
in the leg structure. It is caused by an uneven distribution of weight through the foot.
If the claws curl across each other without growing long, a serious genetic fault (‘scissorclaw’) may
be apparent. These cattle wear the back of the hoof, causing lameness and reducing mobility.
Where excessive claw growth is caused by things other than structure (soft soil, heavy grain feeding,
lack of exercise), extra pressure is placed on the leg joints, eventually causing lameness.
Feet
Avoid overgrown, scissor or curved claws (see Figure 5). Mild curling is normal. It is exaggerated by
heavy feeding and soft soils. Overgrown, uneven claws are usually indications of poor limb structure
or early signs of hip arthritis. Avoid extremely short feet, which are often associated with overstraight
legs.
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Figure 5
Walk
Look for a free-moving gait, with the hind feet stepping into the footprints of the front feet (see Figure
6 right). Overstepping or understepping are indications of structural problems, as are uneven footprints from the claws.
Hind legs and feet
The structure of the hind legs is similar to that of the front legs. Again there are well-defined angles in
the joints at the hip, stifle, hock and pastern joints. The angles are critical, particularly during serving when large amounts of stress are placed on these joints. Deviations from the correct angles (see
Figure 7 below) will cause excessive wear and tear on the joints, leading to early breakdown. More
bulls seem to break down from problems associated with the hind leg than from any other reason.
Too much angle in the leg joints (straight-legged) is a serious structural fault. These cattle don’t have
the flexing and shock-absorbing effect of the structurally sound animal, and they are prone to severe
wearing of the hip joint, leading to arthritis. Bulls showing arthritic problems are reluctant to serve
many cows, as the condition can be quite painful.
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When a bull mounts a cow, he straightens up the joints in his hind leg. When he thrusts, he further
straightens the leg, placing enormous stress on all joints, but particularly the hock. If these joints
don’t have enough angulation, they become swollen and painful, leading eventually to their breakdown.
Straightness in the hind leg can be seen in the hock and pastern joints, and this indicates straightness in the stifle and hip. These cattle will wear the front of the claws, resulting in short upright
hooves.
Straight-legged bulls are also much less athletic than the sound bull and appear to suffer a higher
incidence of broken or damaged penises during serving.
A structurally correct bull, when walking, will place his hind foot in exactly the mark left by his front
foot. If he is lame, or not moving freely, or if he is straight in his leg structure, he will short-step and
not reach his mark. Likewise, if he is suffering arthritis in one leg he may tend to short-step or drag
his leg on that side. Problems such as these will affect the serving ability of the bull.
If the degree of the angle in the leg joints is less than ideal, ‘sickle hocked’ condition may exist. This
is less of a problem than straight legs, but in extreme cases may cause strained ligaments (pastern
and hocks) and long claw growth, increasing the chance of injury, and affecting serving ability. Sicklehocked bulls may overstep the mark of the front feet as they walk out.
Sickle-hocked bulls appear to have less balance than do sound bulls. They may lose their balance
during serving, therefore running a higher risk of injury.
Viewed from behind, the tibia and metatarsus (hock joint) should be in a straight line. A bull is ‘cow
hocked’ when the hocks are rotated inwards and the hooves rotated outwards. This may cause problems but usually only in extreme cases where uneven pressure on the claws may cause the outside
claw to grow long.
A more serious problem occurs where the legs are wide at the hocks (‘bow-legged’), but the feet
are turned in. Extra strain is placed on the ligaments of the hock joints causing lameness and even
permanent damage.
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Figure 7
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Figure 8a.
Post legs
Leg angulation
Avoid:
* Post legs (straight hocks) (see Figure 8a)
These cattle generally walk short and have worn ‘boxy’
toes. They are prone to arthritis in the hips and other joints,
and damage to the ligaments. Penis damage can occur due to
serving accidents, as these bulls have poorer balance than do
structurally correct bulls. Libido will naturally decline.
Figure 8b. Sickle hocks
* Sickle hocks (the opposite to straight hocks) (see Figure
8b)
The joints are over-angled, leading to overstepping and
long overgrown claws and lameness. Moderate cases are not
a concern, but bad sickle hock strains ligaments, damages the
dew claw and affects serving ability.
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Notes
* Many of the above symptoms are at least partly genetic. They can be exaggerated by factors
such as overfeeding, mineral deficiencies and soft soil. Hoof trimming can temporarily hide some
problems.
* Grass-reared or lightly fed bulls have fewer structural problems and longer working lives, as do
well-managed yearling bulls. Their body weight as they develop is more in keeping with the weightbearing ability of their joints.
The sheath
The sheath should be trim and close to the body (see Figure 9). A long sheath or an excessively
angled sheath is more prone to injury or infection (from grass seeds or other foreign objects) and
should be avoided. Some breeds are more susceptible to these problems and buyers of these cattle
must be critical in their selection.
A slack prepuce (the fold of skin covering the penis) should also be avoided. A bull who lets his prepuce hang out for long periods of time should be regarded as having a serious structural fault.
Figure 9. The sheath should be close up against the body to prevent injury.
Top line
The width of the bull’s top line will help indicate the animal’s muscling. Heavily muscled bulls will be
wide and bulging in their top line, especially behind the shoulder, and in the loin.
Conclusion
Observing each of these features, in the routine suggested, will ensure that no structural aspects of
the bull have been missed. Quite often you’ll notice an obvious fault such as straight legs or uneven
hoof growth immediately. You can note this and move on to the next bull.
A routine such as this will enable large numbers of bulls to be checked quickly.
The visual examination should be combined with an assessment of any performance or fertility information on the bull, to give a balanced appraisal of that animal.
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Further information
This publication is adapted from NSW Agriculture’s Better Bull Buying manual. Other publications
adapted from this manual include:
Bull health
Bull management
Bull soundness—reproduction
Yearling bulls—tapping their immense potential
The Better Bull Buying manual is available in print form from NSW Agriculture.
Document details
Created/Updated: 8 July 1999 Authors: Brian Cumming, Livestock Officer (Beef Cattle)
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Feature Farm: The Other Side Farm
John & Kathleen Schmidt
Dunnellon, Florida
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence...
...unless you happen to live on The Other Side!
John grew up on a dairy farm in midwestern Ohio. Kathleen was a city girl from east central Ohio.
John always loved farm life and he showed Kathleen just how rewarding country life could be. He
and Kathleen married and raised their daughters, Jenny & Rica, to appreciate life on the farm.
In 1985 they moved to Florida where John designed and built a log home, with the help of his three
girls. John enjoyed working in the yard and after fifteen years, he had landscaped every inch of their
acre. Jenny and Rica graduated high school and went away to college. Several years later John accepted a position managing a tree farm about 45 miles away. It was time to search for land and build
again. A 10 acre hay field in Romeo was where John and Kathleen would settle.
They built another log home-- this time with help from Jenny, Rica, and their husbands Marc and
Steve. The question now-- what kind of animals would they raise on their 10 acres? John’s interest
was sparked when he heard about miniature cows. He began searching the Internet, found Miniature Zebu Cattle, and showed Kathleen the websites. They both agreed that raising these little animals was a venture they wanted to pursue.
In the spring of 2003 they purchased a weanling heifer & bull, and a two-month-old bottle baby. They
fenced the 10 acres to create four separate pastures, and built two barns. The barns are centrally
located and can be easily accessed from any pasture, which makes for easy handling of the cattle.
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Over the next few years, they purchased more cattle and now have a herd of 30 head.
They resolved to bottle raise all of their babies so they would be friendly and tame, and have since
raised 18 calves, with more on the way. John makes it a point to be with the cow when she gives
birth. Shortly after birth, he removes the cow and he becomes mama. John stays with the calf,
rubs it, talks to it, and lets it imprint with him. When it begins nuzzling him and searching, it is given
a bottle of colostrum. Most of the newborns will drink 12-16 ounces; this usually sustains them for
about 24 hours. At that time, they’re given colostrum again. After that it’s milk replacer three times a
day for about 2-3 weeks, depending on the individual calf. Then they’re fed twice a day until they’re
weaned at 4 months. Kathleen feeds them in the morning before she goes to work at the Sheriff’s
Office where she is the Custodian of Evidence. John feeds them at lunchtime and in the evening.
Raising calves this way teaches them to be very trusting. When they’re about 3 months old they’re
fitted with a halter and learn to lead very easily. They like to be rubbed and will stand for long periods of time with their heads on a lap or tucked under an arm. They love the attention, and they in
turn provide a relaxing, comfortable, and happy atmosphere. John & Kathleen’year-old grandson
Andrew is entertained by the calves, and they by him. It’s fun to watch them when this little guy
giggles with delight as he pets them on the nose. As he grows up, he too will learn to appreciate
these little animals.
John & Kathleen feel they have found the greener grass on the other side of the fence. That’s why
they named their place “The Other Side Farm”!
(top left) The main barn
(top right) John and Belle
(bottom left) fun on the farm!
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(top) Ollie, The Other Side’s first bull calf
(right) Rosie and Andrew
(bottom) John and a barnful of calves
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Member Directory
Albert, Devin
4590 Ruby Lee Lane
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 325-651-1214
[email protected]
Anderson, Randy & Karla
4430 275th Ave. N.E.
Belgrade, MN 56312
320-254-3324
Audarya Monestary
22001 Panorama Way
Philo, CA. 95466
707-895-3052
[email protected]
Authement, Matthew L.
Authement Ranch - AR
P.O. Box 1674
Medina, TX 78055
(830) 589-7697
[email protected]
www.ar-texas.com
Balensiefen, Bob
19174 1750 North Avenue
Princeton, Il 61356
818-879-4003
www.rgbexotics.com
Sherry Barling
O’Sherry Farm S26
3612 Jims Court
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
904.284.2602 H
[email protected]
Beem, Mitchell
P De Monteria - POM
13505 W. Price Lane
Marana, AZ 85653-9807
(520) 682-2899
[email protected]
Bellamy, Gene
QVB
5517 NW 42
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
405-789-7280
[email protected]
Bellard, John L. & Amanda
2069 Nesom Road
Clinton, LA 70722
225-936-1924
[email protected]
Berry, Bob
Et Cetera Farms
3207 Almeda-Genoa Road
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 434-0034
[email protected]
Berry, Shanna L.
1551 CR 144
Georgetown, TX 78626
[email protected]
Best, Angale & Mike
19006 Stevens Road
Tecumseh, OK 74873
(405) 391-4744
[email protected]
Blackwell, Kass & Dave
HC 7 BOX 259
Kingston, OK 73439
[email protected]
Bogle, Rick
601 Sherwood Drive
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
407-468-9002
www.boglefarms.net
[email protected]
Boleman, Dr. Chris
Texas A&M University
AMZA Judge
Mail Stop 2116
Scoates Hall
College Station, TX 76273
Borne, Briana
305 W. Seago Street
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 962-8680
Brennan, Eric & Debbie
709 Eastern Valley Lane
Whitesboro, TX 76273
940-612-3447
[email protected]
Broussard, Belva and Wilfred
1524 Lady of the Lake Road
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-7265
[email protected]
Burnett, James L. “Jim”
Jim Burnett Farm - JBF
P.O. Box 708
161 James Road North
Tatum, NM 88267
(505) 398-2385
[email protected]
Byerly, Steve & Kay
Dry Creek Farm
1630 Dogpatch Drive
Terrell, TX 75161
972-524-6668
www.drycreekzebus.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
Carson, Fred & Cindy
P.O. Box 943
Delta, CO 81416
970-874-8368
[email protected]
Corley, Jerry
147 Birdhouse Road
Trout, LA 71371
(318) 992-8101
[email protected]
Counts, Donna
Storybook Farm – SBF
2729 Kleberg Road
Seagoville, TX 75159
972-287-1818
Covington, Joyce
MCC Farms – MCC
6109 FM 390 N.
Brenham, TX 77833-7216
(979)830-9046
[email protected]
www.mccfarms.com
Curtis, Red & Pam
1973 Roland Road
Whitesboro, TX 76273
903-564-5898
[email protected]
Dees, Dr. Alexandra
Cavalo Real - CR
P.O.Box 653
Somis, CA 93006
805.386.0202 H
805.386.4812 F
www.cavaloreal.com
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D’Angelo, Philip
Mini Moo Farm - MMF
6570 NE 172 Court
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-0368
[email protected]
DeMoor, Steve
140 Wekiua Park Drive
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 509-9069
www.zebufarm.com
Denning, Doug & Dana
3-D Farm - 3DF
2536 Whitetail Forest Rd.
Kountze, TX 77625
409.287.2521
www.3-dfarms.com
[email protected]
Diaz, Sal and Beth
Muck Pond Farms – MPF
6248 Muck Pond Road
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 781-2260
[email protected]
Effenger, Jenny
14112 Wells School Road
Manor, TX 78653
(512) 940-8104
[email protected]
Engelsman, Laura
S1985 Durham Road 13
RR #4 Sunderland
Ontario, Canada
LOC 1Ho
[email protected]
Fagalde, Mary Jane
P.O. Box 674
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 279-8727
[email protected]
Fairbanks, Chris
4609 O’Connor Court
Irving, TX 75062
214-502-2459
Ganschow, Jeff & Debbie
2200 Creechville Road
Ennis, TX 75119
972-878-3103
[email protected]
www.doubledreamranch.com
Gibson, Walter T.J.
Official AMZA Judge
T.J. Gibson Ranch
P.O.Box 1424
Quinlan, TX 75474
903.356.6803
[email protected]
www.onlineisp.net/tjgibson
Gomez, Miguel or Rita
1453 NW 165th Court Road
Dunnellon, FL 34432-1234
(352) 465-1555
[email protected]
Grant-Simmons, Linda
Official AMZA Judge
712 Mimosa
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
972-293-6868
[email protected]
Gregg, Robert C.
663 CR 3129
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-3028
Haas, Robin
433 Chisholm Road
Inman, KS 67546
620-585-6884
[email protected]
Hamman, Don
962A S. Westwood
Porterville, CA93257
559-783-8183
[email protected]
www.olivewoodranch.com
Hammons, Jerome
1373 W.B. Lewing Road
Many, LA 71449
(318) 256-2420
Hanneman, Sarah
5991 CR 4061
Scurry, TX 75158
214-520-0726
[email protected]
Harper, Larry & Ann
Git Er Dun - GED
1550 S.E. 175th Street
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 585-6070
[email protected]
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Harris, Mike & Wanda
1755 Walsh Street
Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 971-2429
[email protected]
Hasty, Denice
AMZA Judge
6154 Newt Patterson Road
Mansfield, TX 76063
[email protected]
Hawkins, Linda
Winding Lane Farm – WLF
P.O. Box 1012
Waldron, AR 72958
479-637-9217
www.windinglanefarm.com
Hays, Jackie & Lorie
Standing Oak Farm – SOF
814 East Braod Street
Mineola, TX 75773
Helton, Keely & Curtis
Fun On The Farm – FOF
2300 McGarity Lane
Lucas, TX 75002
972-390-1933
www.funonthefarm.net
Hoffman, David
DRH Noaark
18425 East Via De Palmas
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
480-987-1117
House, Nancy
WBF
1315 FM 2025 Road
Cleveland, TX 77328-8617
281-659-9607
[email protected]
Howes, Ida Bess
P.O. Box 150
Round Top, TX 78954
979-249-5380
Huckabee, Rusty & Family
Radar Hill Farms – RHF
1000 E. Peruvian Pasture Lane
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 341-2182
www.radarhillfarms.com
[email protected]
Jenkins, Jodi L.
6605 SE CR 234
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-8857
[email protected]
Kachner Jr.; Dale & Loralei
Krazy Woman Ranch KWR
951 Batchler Road
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 697-2822
[email protected]
Kappel, Lance & Pat
10305 Tonque Creek Road
Austin, CO 81410
970-835-8360
[email protected]
Keasler, Bernie & Chris
Crooked Star Ranch CSR
12115 FM 157
Maypearl, TX 76064
972-435-2615
e-mail [email protected]
http://www.crookedstarranch.com
Kehoe, Robert
CCMF - CCM
716 Logan Lane
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 324-4780
www.crittercreek.com
[email protected]
King, Jan
900 CR 126
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 819-9444
e-mail [email protected]
Knion, Kari
Kinion Miniature Zebus – KSK
7866 E. 92nd Street S.
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 798-4587
[email protected]
www.kinionminizebu.com
Lanier, Bill
Jacobs, Bev
Dragonflye Farms Miniature Livestock
DFF
905 S. 181 Avenue
Goodyear, AZ 85338
623-853-8155
[email protected]
www.dragonflyefarm.com
Lekschas, Helmut
HL Cattle Co. – HL
5405 NW 135th St.
Reddick, FL 32686
(352) 591-5363
[email protected]
Love, Dottie
Sale,Tom
Fancher Love Ranch – FLR
1714 Palmyra
Palmer, TX 75152
972-845-9097
[email protected]
www.fancherloveranch.com
Lovell, Paul
P.O. Box 1288
Canton, TX 75103
903-865-6028
Lynch, Terry
14527 Wheatland Drive
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 651-3022
[email protected]
Mannos, Jim
AMZA Registrar
1414 Wilson Road
Lancaster, TX 75146-5526
972-227-7060
[email protected]
Martin, Robert J. (Bob)
P.O. Bax 257
Troup, TX 75789
903-561-1229
[email protected]
Maxwell, Roger
Maxwell’s Minis – MAX
2514 Walker Road
Jonesboro, LA 71251
318-259-3427
McCormick, Sunni
22815 Zuni Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
951-453-4743
[email protected]
McIntire, Suzanne & Frank
McScurry Farm
6161 CR 4070
Kemp, TX 75143
903-498-4433
[email protected]
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Meding, Rosemary
Shell Creek Ranch – SCR
33131 Serene Dr.
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
www.miniaturezebus.com
Millison, David
Woodhaven Farms – WHF
AMZA Judge
1414 Wilson Road
Lancaster, TX 75146-5526
972-227-7311
[email protected]
www.woodhavenfarms.net
Monroe, Bertha
Mikes Bull Camp-MBC
P.O. Box 124
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
928-567-3355
Mullins, Carolann
Mullins Mule & Zebu Farm
6217 Muck Pond Road
Seffner, FL 33584
813-653-3441
[email protected]
Munchrath, Larry – AMZA
Webmaster
Nordin, Michael
Munchranch – MRF
261 VZ CR 2924
Eustace, TX 75124
903.887.6378
[email protected]
www.munchranch.com
www.miniaturezebucattle.info
Murphy, Rick
2608 Gamma Road
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(972) 691-5680
[email protected]
Murren, Larry and Cindy
P.O. Box 100
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-7462
[email protected]
Olive, Cathy
ZEBU email list moderator
8315 Elroy Road
Del Valle, TX 78617
512-247-2485
[email protected]
Ontiveros, M.J.
8522 FM 1181
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 878-3021
[email protected]
Parker, Gail
5096 FM 726 N
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 968-4116
[email protected]
Pettit, Elizabeth
8172 County Road 208
Navasota, TX 77868
936-894-3657
[email protected]
Pizzolato, Michael
5335 Bayonne Dr.
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
225-335-7712
Popolizio, Frank
3610 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12304
[email protected]
www.southsidestables.com
(518) 588-0188
Repp, Rusty
AMZA Judge
Little Tot’s Estate
206 Ivy Creek Drive
Loganville, GA 30052
770-466-3583
[email protected]
Ricer, Ken
2014 Wright Road
Akron, OH 44320-2440
330-864-4276
Rick, Edward J.
18805 N. HWY 329
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 591-6090
[email protected]
Rohner, Judy & Larry
Buffalo Hill – BHE
1501 Brick Hill Road
Centralia, IL 62801
618-532-9036
[email protected]
www.buffalohillexotics.com
Rowley, Christopher
Goose Creek Farm - GCF
321 Hurricane Creek Road
Sandy Hook, MS 39478
(601) 736-5097
www.goosecreekfarmsgoats.com
[email protected]
Rowley, Laurey & Clyde
Little Bit Farm â “ LBF
2222 Broad Oak Drive
Bandera, Tx 78003
(830) 460-7348
[email protected]
www.littlebitfarm.com
Schmidt, John & Kathleen
The Other Side – TOS
20513 NW 13th Street
Dunnellon, FL 34431
(352) 465-0025
[email protected]
Schocker, Dean
31020 27th Avenue
New Liberty, IA 52765
563-843-3848
[email protected]
Seiler, April
AMZA Judge
Ahsum Pygmies
7720 S. 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85041
602-276-6306
[email protected]
Shelby, Rick & Pam
Rocking S2
9900 CR 519
Burleson, TX 76028
817-790-8325
[email protected]
Slade, Lesley
RMB 2368 Station Road
Prosperine, Queensland
4800 Australia
[email protected]
Sokolow, Sonya
Minmar Farms – SSS
301 Highview Court
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-423-1417
[email protected]
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Stocks, Mark & Nancy
P.O. Box 376
Crawford, GA 30630
[email protected]
Strauss, Tom
McCauly, Bert
WSF
14106 Hooper Road
Houston, TX 77047
713-529-5577
Stull, Debi
5699 Happy Canyon Road
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-9313
[email protected]
Swafford, Michael & Becky
Sunny Acres – SSA
13236 C.R. 137
Wellborn, FL 32094-2126
(386) 963-5285
[email protected]
Swanson, Virgil
4110 E. Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
309-274-3433
Tapley, David
P.O. Box 1074
250 Private Road 8418
Van, TX 75790
903-963-5249
Teppe, Scott
6140 Fairfield
Wichita, KS 67204
316-371-0099
[email protected]
Underwood, Mike & Marion
4477 So. Williams Road
St. Johns, MI 48879
989-224-9227
[email protected]
Ware, Anthony
Channing Acres - CA
13170 N. US HWY 79
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 948-1099
Wass de Gzege, Geza & Zsuzsanna
18641 Telegraph Creek Lane
Alva, Fl 33920
(239) 694-2929
Webster, Dean & Austin
Rocking AW Ranch – RAW
13420 W. Emigh Road
Tucson, AZ 85743-9743
520-745-5190
[email protected]
Letter from the Editor
Hi, everybody! I hope your
lives with zebus have been
as exciting as ours has been
this year! Shows, clinics,
seminars, judges training,
newspaper articles--it seems
like AMZA’s all over the map
this year. 2008 promises to be
even busier.
White, Gail
2009 Pohlman Road
Sebring, FL 33875
(863) 655-9173
[email protected]
Whittington, Susan
Southern Star - SS
P.O. Box 776
Citra, FL 32113
(352) 572-9400
[email protected]
Wood, Wayne
286 Seabreeze Lake Road
Buchanan, Ga 30113
770-646-3413
[email protected]
Woodford, Randy
Rojas, Saul
Pride Of Texas – PT
16220 So. FM 148
Scurry, TX 75158
903-498-4634
[email protected]
www.miniaturezebucows.com
Woolwine, Brent
1828 No. Newell Road
Vincennes, IN 47591
812-726-5335
[email protected]
AMZA has been invited to the
Houston Livestock Show, the
biggest livestock show in the
US. We’ve had great times
and met such great friends
in Florida, Colorado, and
Louisiana. Our 2007 State Fair of Texas boasted 76 entries. When
we started in 2004 we had just 40 entries. And our membership is
growing; so is the membership on the AMZA Yahoo list run by Cathy
Olive (http://www.groups.yahoo.com/MiniatureZebuCattle).
If you’ve been a Nadu Zebu Journal reader for any amount of time,
you know that I’m perenially tardy getting out a quarterly Journal. To
compensate I’ve been creating double issues, but still having trouble
getting finished--there’s always just one more article or one more
photo. My job as a community college computer graphics teacher
has become much more involved lately. I’m now teaching Digital
Video and Multimedia in addition to 3D Animation. Digital Video is
great fun! My first AMZA movie “Zebu How To: Surgical Dehorning”
will be released soon and in the mail to AMZA members. Don’t get
out too much popcorn though; it’s only two minutes long!
I’m happy to announce that we’ll be getting back to the quarterly format with the next issue, due out in January. Our President David is
going to trade off with me on issues. I’ll have January and July while
he takes over April and October. David will be creating a newsletterstyle Journal that focuses on more time-sensitive topics, and I’ll keep
my same format. Both of us will be printing lots of Zebu show photos--that’s what everyone seems to enjoy the most.
One more thing: please check your mailing label for AMZA Dues
Info. If it’s time, please get a check to Jim quickly. And THANKS! WE
APPRECIATE YOU!
Dottie Love
[email protected]
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