Upcoming Events
Monroe Ag Expo,
Monroe, LA
Houston Stock Show
Houston, TX
Mar 5 - 7,2012
Mini Mania
Kaufman, TX
Apr 27-29, 2012
Run For the Roses
Lancaster, TX
May 18-20,2012
Ze' Orange Delite
Ocala, FL
May 24 - 28, 2012
 
Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, CO
Aug 31 - Spt 2, 2012
 
Texas State Fair
Dallas, TX
Sept 27 - 29, 2012 
Arizona State Fair
Phoenix, AZ
Oct 24-27, 2012
Louisiana State Fair
Shreveport, LA
Nov 8-11, 2012
  
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2012 Run For the Roses
Zebu Show and Sale - Lancaster, Texas

This year's 2012 Run for the Rose will be a great show with many extras! There will be about a 100 head of registered Miniature Cattle on display. Best of all ! IT'S FREE to the public.  In conjunction with the Miniature Cattle Show we will be having a Miniature Pig show and sale with Pot Bellied and KuneKune pigs on display.  Bring the whole family and come enjoy a FREE exposition of the worlds smallest cattle and pigs.

There will be a full concession stand open for your convenience.

This event is a favorite of many exhibitors.  Come meet a wonderful group of animal folk and learn about the worlds smallest cattle.

When: Friday, May 18th through Sunday, May 20th

Where: Lancaster FFA Barn, 2400 Sunny Meadows, Lancaster, TX 75134

Contact: David 214-475-1000

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2012 Ze' Orange De'Lite
AMZA 2012 Florida Show

The 2012 Ze' Orange De'Lite Show is coming up fast with a deadline for registrations of May 21, 2012.  This year's show will be held at beautiful Southeastern Livestock Pavilion located at 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, Florida, 34470.

Many thanks goes out to the Show Superintendents Ed, Kelly and Olivia Rick.  Year after year, Rick and his family does an outstanding job with this show! We are happy to announce this year's judges will be Mr. David Millison and Mr. Helmut Lekschas.

Early arrives can begin Friday May 25th at 12:00 noon with check-in deadline no later than 11:00pm May 26th.

Click here for complete Schedule of Events -

Show Registration Forms - Class Information

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AZ_fairArizona State Fair - Phoenix, AZ

fairA BIG Congratulation (and Thank You) goes out to Brenda Wood and her family (Desert Alegria Miniature Zebu's) for hosting Arizona's first American Miniature Zebu Show.  Brenda, her husband Randy and son Taylor, did an wonderful job in making sure everything went smoothly.  For those that did not go...you really missed a fantastic event.  Everyone needs to mark the Arizona State Fair as a "2012 Must Go!" 

I believe everyone will agree that the animals were very well received and we entertained lots of very good "educated" questions for the fair goers.  See video clip from Fox affiliate's "Good Morning Show"

Roger Maxwell judged the Fair Show and David Millison judged the club show.  Both did an wonderful job. 

Certified show results will be coming.

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Feeding Cows Through the Winter

From time to time, AMZA will post or repost news articles or resources we think will be helpful to our general membership.  With winter coming up and many parts of the country still in drought conditions, feeding your herd through the winter will be challenging at best. 

Here is a great article from Dr. Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist.  This put the topic of Body Scoring and winter herd management together.

"Sorting Cows for More Efficient Winter Supplemental Feeding"

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logo iconManaging a Herd During a Drought

Parts of many countries are currently under drought including Canada, China, Mexico, United Kingdom, the United States and others. These continued droughts make it tough for cow/calf producers to survive financially; however there are management techniques that might help. The most important practice in drought management is to avoid overgrazing pastures to the extent that their recovery is prolonged when it does rain again.

"Managing Cattle In a Drought"

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patchAMZA Launches New Website

Over the next several months, members will see a many new and exciting features.  We want members to use this website as their central point of contact for other AMZA member, a source of information and a way to manage your herd. 

Over the next several months, you should see a dramatic change in the overall feel, design and functionality of the site. In the several weeks I will be posting instructions for each member.  YOU ARE MY TEST SUBJECT! 

In the first phase, we will build a "My Membership Module".  This module will allow each member to self-manage their account(s).  Each member will be able to login, change and update personal information such as address and contact information.  In addition, each member will be pay (or renew) their membership dues by either credit card or a traditional check/money order. This is all in preparation to building a "My Herd Module" and ultimately a "My Show Module".  Our hope is that we will be able to use the site as a "herd management tool" and a general resource for information about herd management, pasture management and other critical topics association with a quality breeding/herd program.

Keep checking back!

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ribbonCongratulations To All of the Permanent Grand Champions

It's been a long time coming....but the 2010 Show Results ARE CERTIFIED. Jim Mannos, AMAZ's registrar, has released the list of new Permanent and Master Grand Champions.  Please join us and congratulating the owners and breeders of this year's new inductees.  

Click here to see complete listing.

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mesuring tapeSo...How Are They Measured

Miniature Zebu's are measured across their hip, at the highest point. The idea being that a 38 inch tall Miniature Zebu should be able to barely clear a 38 inch bar.  Measuring at the hip has proven to be more accurate than the shoulder or wither measurements.

See Frame Scoring Table...

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Bovine Bloat - Zebu 101

Bloat is an emergency condition that can develop within a few hours and can kill without quick treatment. When we humans feel bloated from a large meal, the digestive process soon relieves the discomfort. Same thing with cattle—most of the time. But when things go awry, your zebu can die in agony while you watch helplessly.
 
However, there are some simple treatments that will successfully treat bloat quickly in almost all cases. Anybody can do them using household-type supplies and equipment. Keep these items in your Buckaroo Box at all times (a fatal case of Bloat resulted in the creation of the Buckaroo Box—read about it in Zebu A to Z soon).  - Read More
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Digestion: A Quick Description

Cattle, being wary of predators, grab grass with their tongues and use their incisors to tear it from the ground. They don't need bottom incisors, so they don't have any. They quickly gulp down the grass in the open pasture, allowing them to run back to safety. Later they burp back up wads of the grass and chew it thoroughly, starting the breakdown process.

You've heard of their four stomachs? Well, actually, these are organs that help digest intake in different ways. - Read More
 
 
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