Welcome to Beefmaster Breeders United! The Beefmaster breed originated in 1954 based on a 3-way cross between Hereford, Shorthorn and Brahman cattle. Our founder, Tom Lasater, selected these cattle on the “Six Essentials” of disposition, fertility, weight, conformation, milk production, and hardiness. We offer registration for Beefmaster, Beefmaster Advancer, E6 commercial females, and an upgrading program.

Today's Beefmaster breeders continue to strive for the standard of excellence expressed in these six essentials. They also select for calving ease, fast early growth, moderate frame, easy fleshing ability and longevity. Strictly adhering to the Lasater six essentials will make that success easier and faster to accomplish.

BBU is working for our members! We offer both adult and junior memberships. We encourage Beefmaster enthusiasts to look at and learn more about all of our PROGRAMS including whole herd reporting, genetic evaluation, marketing efforts, The Beefmaster Cowman, field days, seminars, and satellite organizations. We also invite all members to attend our annual convention as a great place to voice their opinions, fellowship with other breeders and help shape the future of the Beefmaster breed.

Tommy Perkins, Ph.D., PAS
BBU Executive Vice President

• BBU Elects 2009-2010 Officers & Board of Directors — Click to view
• BBU Awards 2009 Member of the Year — Click to view
• BBU Awards 2009 Breeder of the Year — Click to View
• BBU Awards 2009 New Member of the Year — Click to view

The new breed was developed on what has become known as the Six Essentials - Weight, Conformation, Milk Production, Fertility, Hardiness and Disposition. These essentials became the economic strength of Beefmasters and have made them favorites with those who depend on cattle for a living. Beefmasters are the only beef breed specifically developed to excel in these important economic traits.

While brownish-red is the most common color, the breed has no color standards. Beefmasters were recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a pure breed in 1954.

Since the early 1970s, when the breed began rapid expansion from its South Texas birthplace, Beefmasters have survived several wrecks in the cattle market without adversely affecting their growth and demand. From 1974 to 1998, membership in Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU) grew from 300 to nearly 7,000. BBU, which was founded in 1961, is the fifth largest beef breed registry in
the United States in membership and sixth in registrations.

Responding to change and tough challenges are part of the Beefmaster heritage. Today, like yesterday, Beefmasters and the cattlemen and cattlewomen who raise them are ready.

We’re Golden - 2010 BBU Convention

The prospects for golden opportunities at the 2010 GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY BBU CONVENTION are shining brightly!  All that glitters may be gold October 28 through October 30, 2010 at Michael Gaughgan’s South Point Hotel – Casino – Spa where the WSBBA will be hosting this year’s convention along with the 2010 President’s Council Sale.  The slogan goes “What Happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”, but we’re planning on proving that wrong by offering educational information, new friendships, and memories of great food and fun to take away with you at the conclusion of this event.

Don’t wait!  Book your rooms.  Click on the icon below for South Point. This will take you directly to the Beefmaster group site for room reservations.  Rooms will be available to us at the rate of $60 per night Sunday through Thursday, and $115 per night Friday and Saturday.  You can also call the South Point reservation line at 866/791-7626 and use the Beefmaster group code BEE1027.  The cut-off date for the rates listed above is October 7, 2010.

South Point has donated a number of “free stays” that will be given away at random during the convention events to registrants who have booked their rooms either through the BBU web site, or by using the group code when calling for their reservations, and who have paid their convention registration early.  Watch for more details about these “free stays”.

BBU 50th Anniversary Convention Sponsorships Are Available

Show your support and be recognized as a sponsor! BBU is offering sponsorship opportunities for people outside our breed as well as for members within the breed.  If you wish to have your company, ranch or name recognized, please consider this your invitation to participate. Our Metal sponsorships are as follows:

Platinum $1,000 or more
Gold $500-999
Silver $250-499
Bronze $100-249

Event sponsorships are also available this year. If you are interested in sponsoring one of the convention events please contact Marie Zirkel at the BBU Office, 210/732-3132, or, Sue Pierson, Convention Chair, at 707/448-9208 for more details.

All sponsors will be featured at the convention, recognized in the printed agenda and the December issue of The Beefmaster Cowman. Sponsorship checks should be sent to the BBU office in San Antonio.

Win a Remington 700 25-06 Rifle!

A new, all weather Remington 700 25-06 Rifle, all stainless steel, engraved receiver, composite stock, plus Leupold VX-11 3X9 silver matte finish scope and Vanguard 2 gun airline approved case will be raffled off to help defray President’s Council Sale expenses.  The raffle is sponsored by Western States BBA and the winner will be drawn at the 2010 President’s Council Sale in Las Vegas , NV on Saturday, October 30, 2010. You do not have to be present to win but we would sure love to have you there! Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100.  For more information or tickets, please contact Jerry Hitchings at 530/251-5471, Dalton Lowery at 775/867-4099, or any Sale Manager or Consultant.

Contact: Sue Pierson, Convention Committee Chair
Phone: 707-448-9208
Fax: 707-448-9208
E-mail: piersons@castles.com

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