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DULUTH, Ga. — October 28, 2008 — In today’s tight market, cattle producers cannot afford even the smallest production setback. They must do all they can to help ensure cattle — and profits — will not fall victim to costly diseases such as bovine respiratory disease (BRD) this winter. more

Young Angus leaders who serve their respective state junior Angus associations and their advisors took the opportunity to participate in the Fall 2008 Midwest Raising the Bar Conference, Oct. 17-19 at the American Angus Association® headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. Fourteen youth and advisors participated in the leadership training that is conducted by the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) and funded through the Angus Foundation. more

Tony and Karen Messmer, Messmer Red Angus, of Richardton, N.D., were honored at the National Red Angus Convention in Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 17-19. Greg Comstock, Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) executive secretary, announced the award at convention. more

More than 12,500 cows in 129 herds now are part of the voluntary Limousin Inventory Management System (LIMS). Sixteen herds joined the North American Limousin Foundation’s (NALF’s) whole-herd reporting program in fiscal year (FY) 2007–2008, adding about 925 head.

Beginning with their 2006 calf crops, active NALF members have had the option of conducting business using the Web-based LIMS. Participants pay an annual, per cow fee that entitles them to record, register and transfer the cow’s calf for that year. more

Century Feeders, Inc. of Goodland, Kan., received the 2008 Red Angus Industry Service Award at the National Red Angus Convention in Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 17-19. Frank Wedel, past Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) president and fellow cattle feeder, presented the award to Dick and Sarah Short. more

Larry Lorenzen, Lorenzen Ranches, Pendleton, Ore., received the 2008 Red Angus Breeder of the Year Award at the National Red Angus Convention in Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 17-19. Kenda Ponder, Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) registrations department manager, presented the award to Lorenzen. more

The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) bestowed the 2008 Commercial Producer of the Year Award to two ranchers from the front range of Colorado. John Price and John Hanks are friends, neighbors and fellow cattlemen from Deer Trail, Colo. more