In late February, Dr. Joe Paschal & Iridiana Ibarra-Leal attended the US Livestock Genetics Export (USLGE), Inc. Annual Membership Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas. USLGE is a nonprofit, nationwide trade association that brings together a broad base of U.S. livestock organizations. USLGE represents the international marketing interests of the dairy, beef, swine, horse, and small […]

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the ABBA team, A.J. Knowles! Knowles joins the American Brahman Breeders Association as the Director of Breed Improvement. A.J. has lived in numerous places inside and outside of Texas. He began his undergraduate degree at West Texas A&M before transferring to Texas A&M in College Station, […]

The 2023 International Brahman Sale will take place following the female show on Thursday, March 2nd at 7PM CST in the East Arena. This prestigious event is one that is highly anticipated each year and we hope that you will join us on Thursday evening during the ABBA Meet and Greet prior to the sale […]

The 2023 ABBA International Field Day will take place on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The event will be hosted by Heritage Cattle Company in Hungerford, Texas. We invite everyone to join us for a day full of informational speakers, delicious Texas style Bar B Que, and great international and domestic friendship. You don’t want to […]

The 2023 ABBA National F-1 Female and Bull Sale is set for April 1, 2023 in Bryan, Texas. This sale features Golden Certified F-1 Females, Certified F-1 Females, registered Brahman females for elite Brahman, Hereford or Angus herds, haltered Brahman sires and haltered F-1 heifers. ABBA members are encouraged to participate in this sale. For […]

Nominations are open for the 2023 International Brahman Sale, which will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 7PM CST at the NRG Center East Arena. The sale will be held in conjunction with the International Brahman Show. All ABBA members are welcome to nominate cattle for this great opportunity to showcase Brahman genetics to […]

Please join us February 27 to March 3, 2023 for the ABBA’s highlight event of the year! 2023 International Brahman ShowFebruary 27 to March 3, 2023Houston, TexasNRG Center Schedule of Events: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Thursday, March 2, 2023 Friday, March 3, 2023 Weights and Measures International Guests International guests should pre-register with the Houston […]

With the newly approved DNA changes, we understand that members have questions. We have developed this FAQ list to help our members learn more about the recently approved DNA 5-year-plan. If you have any questions, please contact abba@brahman.org. 1.What is the difference between STR and SNP, and why do we need to use SNPs now? […]

The American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) named Dr. Joe Paschal Executive Vice President, starting December 1. Paschal joined ABBA after his recent retirement as a professor and livestock specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.  “This is truly a great day for the Brahman breed,” said president Barry Smith, after the unanimous board approval to hire […]

The 2022 National Brahman Show will be held in Shreveport, Louisiana. With the show approaching, we have created this page for a one-stop shop on all of the meeting, show, and other pertinent information. Board of Directors Meeting The schedule for the ABBA Board Meetings can be found here. Specific room assignments have not been […]