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June 28, 2006

Center for Equine Business Studies to Focus on Cattle in Equine Competition
Value of cattle used in competition and pricing to be determined

(Fort Worth, Texas) - The Center for Equine Business Studies (CEBS) at Texas A&M University will conduct a study on the use of cattle in equine competition throughout July and August and is inviting organizations and competition managers to submit information for the study.

According to CEBS Executive Director Ernie Davis, PhD, the study will help determine the value of cattle used in competition and variances in pricing across the country.

"Texas A&M has done extensive research for the beef industry that can be applied to the results of this study that will help the equine industry put a value on the cattle it uses in competitions such as cutting, team roping, team penning and reined working cow horse," he said. "There has never been a comprehensive study done on the number of cattle used in equine competition and what the horse industry contributes economically to the cattle industry through this 'alternative' income source for beef producers and corriente breeders. This will also give those groups a good idea of the price differences in cattle across the country."

Worksheets will be provided to those organizations and competitions managers who wish to participate in the study and can provide information about the cattle contracted over the past three years. Data needed for the study includes the total number of cattle contracted, average weight and age, as well as total used in each performance. Participants who return worksheets by August 1, 2006, will receive a copy of the complimentary copy of the full study while a summary of the study will be made available on the CEBS website at cebs.tamu.edu in the Fall 2006.

To receive copies of the worksheet, contact Dr. Davis at eed@tamu.edu by calling 979-845-1705 or at 2124 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-2124 or go to http://cebs.tamu.edu.