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The Breed...
Santa Gertrudis is "America's First Beef Breed". Developed at the famous King Ranch in Texas, beginning in 1918, the breed (a blend of Brahman and Shorthorn) was recognized as a new breed by the USDA in 1940. Santa Gertrudis are famous for rapid and efficient growth, solid red color,
hardiness, and good disposition. They are adaptable to many environments, and are present throughout the US and in many other countries, especially Australia, South Africa, Central and South
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STAR FIVE
The
Commercial Approach
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As the beef industry prepares for the next millennium, Santa Gertrudis
genetics and programs are also changing to meet the demands of the beef
industry. Cattle producers have responded to these demands by selecting
genetics that perform in the pasture, feedlot and in the retail meat markets of
the world. This is a tall order for any breed of cattle to fill. Producers that
excel in this arena must have genetics that are time tested. The Star Five
program was created to provide commercial cattle producers with genetics that
are supported with records, performance and more importantly, breeder support
after the sale.
The Board of Directors of Santa Gertrudis Breeders International recently
approved the final component of this new program to aid members in marketing
percentage Santa Gertrudis. The name given to this program, Star Five, reflects
the heritage of the Santa Gertrudis cattle. Each point of the star represents
an essential focus of beef cattle breeding, fertility, milking ability, gain ability, conformation and disposition. The Star Five program will keep
track of this information in the form of a recording paper.
Santa Gertrudis influence cattle in most markets
lose their identity as Santa Gertrudis. When marketing Santa Gertrudis
influence cattle, the sale managers have routinely referred to the animals by
the other breed represented in the cross. This is despite the animal having
a large percentage of Santa Gertrudis genetics in their ancestry. In most
cases, the other breeds have taken credit for the superior traits that the
Santa Gertrudis influence cattle possess. Star Five will identify animals as
Santa Gertrudis influenced and start to improve the market share and perception
for Santa Gertrudis producers.
Star Five will allow Santa Gertrudis members to
identify the percentage of Santa Gertrudis in an offspring when 50 percent or
greater. This information submitted by
the breeder can include vital breeding information, performance and other
breeder collect data. This information in the form of a recordation paper that
is presented to the buyer of the animal at the time of purchase. This program
is also directly tied to the grading up program that has been part of the breed
from its conception.
For a Star Five recording packet contact: SGBI, P.O. Box 1257,
Kingsville, Texas, 78364. (512) 592-9357; (512) 592-8572, Fax. |
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GERTRUDIS AFFILIATES |
Alabama Affiliate
Howard Tinney
Hanceville, AL 35077
Work: 800-695-3511 Home: 208-352-5878 |
Kentucky Affiliate
Linda Sherrell
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Home: 502-529-9013 |
Carolinas Affiliate
Evan Plyler
Matthews, NC 28105
Home: 704-821-8572 |
Louisiana Affiliate
Willard Dunigan
St. Amant, La 70774
Home: 504-675-5568 |
Florida Affiliate
Dan Honeywell
Orlando, FL 32801
Work: 352-493-1409 Home: 407-644-2073 |
Mid-South Affiliate
Gene McCarter
Michie, TN 38357
Home: 901-239-2323 |
Georgia Affiliate
Harry Marett
Jackson, GA 30233
Work: 770-775-2555 Home: 770-775-0714 |
Mississippi Affiliate
Andy Fullington
Terry, MS 39170
Home: 601-878-9615 |
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Visit these
breeders' websites
for more information on Santa Gertrudis cattle. |
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Make plans to attend these
Santa Gertrudis upcoming events!
* Sale
that are bold are advertised in Cattle Today *
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December 9, 2000 -- Cattleman's Kind Bull Sale, Crockett, TX
February 13, 2001 -- Dixie National Fair Santa Gertrudis Show,
Jackson, MS
February 21-24, 2001 -- SGBI's 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting
& Celebration, Houston, TX
February 24, 2001 - Mid-Coast Santa Gertrudis Super Sale,
Houston, TX
March 9-11, 2001 -- Tennessee Beef Agribition, Murfreesboro, TN
March 16, 2001 -- National Santa Gertrudis Show & Sale,
Montgomery, AL |
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For more information on Santa Gertrudis Cattle
Contact :
Claude "Tubby" Smith, SGBI Eastern Customer Representative
117 Dave Lane -- Maryville, TN
37801 -- Phone: (423) 380-9485
email: tubgert@aol.com |
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