OUR MISSION STATEMENT
members, focusing on efficiency, production, sale, breeding and her management. By harnessing the expertise of our member breeders and owners, we strive to empower cattle enthusiasts with knowledge and tools for success. Emphasizing the core
principles of fertility, calving ease, and efficiency, we are committed to promoting the distinct advantages of American Aberdeen cattle in grass-fed beef production ranches and feedlot operations. Through education and advocacy, we endeavor to strengthen the future of these breeds and the communities they serve.
MEMBER NEWS
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR WABA BOARD POSITIONS
Consider being a WABA board member and help determine the future of American Aberdeen cattle in the Western states. Meetings are once a month via phone. Nominations are now open for five board positions. Note: one position is for one year (to replace a board member who resigned). All others are two year terms.
IMPORTANT DATES:
– October 31: Nominations close
– November 15: Ballots to be mailed out
– December 15: Close of voting. Mail in ballots must be postmarked by December 15.
Send nominations to: Nancy Marks 406-360-6607 | runamucka@yahoo.com
NORTHERN INT’L LIVESTOCK EXPO EVENTS – BILLINGS, MT
A BIG HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SHOW SPONSORS!!!
SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 13
8am – Barn Available
2pm – Junior Showmanship Clinic
5:30pm – WABA Social, Dinner, Annual Meeting and Presentation by David Shockey “Marketing Your Cattle and Your Business”
DINNER REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY SEPTEMBER 29TH FOR ADULTS AND JUNIORS
$20 adults | Free for juniors
REGISTER HERE FOR WABA DINNER
Monday, October 14
12 pm – In place
5:30 pm – Heifer Futurity & Power Bull Show
Tuesday, October 15
11:00 am – Aberdeen Junior Show
2:00 pm – Aberdeen Open Show
Release after show
OPEN SHOW – ABERDEEN FULLBLOODS & MODERATORS
• See Open show Information, Rules and Registration Here
ABERDEEN JUNIOR SHOW AT THE NILE
• All youth entries must have their animals registered in their name by close of entries on Sept 1st.
• Fullblood and Moderator show
• Entries due by September 1, 2024. Late registration by September 15, 2024.
• Jr Show information, Rules and Registration here
ABERDEEN WEANLING HEIFER AND BULL PROSPECT FUTURITY
Join in this no fit show. It’s under a different judge and you get a chance to win some money!
• Show Rules
• Registration Form
Note: Cattle must be entered into the open show to participate in the Heifer Futurity and Power Bull show.
HOST HOTEL
Boothill Inn and Suites
242 East Airport Road, Billings, MT
406-245-2000
PLEASE FILL OUT OUR MEMBER SURVEY
We created a survey to help us learn what is most important to you and what challenges you might have. This will help us direct our efforts for the future. Thank you!