Red Angus Events Slated For NWSS

RAAA Brain Trust 2011 is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel. This year’s program, “The Shape of Things to Come,” will define Red Angus’ product in the year 2010 and beyond by addressing the breed’s strengths and beef industry’s needs.

BrainTrust is an interactive meeting that is open to anyone in the beef industry. It is designed to educate attendees by sharing ideas and strategies that help shape the Red Angus breed and the entire beef industry.

Red Angus Show and Sale Schedule
Sunday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m. – National Red Angus Pen Show, In the Yards
Sunday, Jan. 9, 12:30 p.m. – Hamburger Feed Social, In the Yards
Monday, Jan. 10, 8 a.m. – Red Angus National Junior Show, On the Hill
Monday, Jan. 10 (Immediately Following Junior Show) – Red Angus National Open Show, On the Hill

Visit the “Calendar of Events” at RedAngus.org for dates and times of Red Angus sales during the NWSS. For more information on these Red Angus events, contact the National Red Angus Office at (940) 387-3502 or info@redangus.org.

Source: American Red Angus news release

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