Western Aberdeen Breeder's Association

10/11/2026

Western Aberdeen Breeder's Association
Is at the NILE in Billings, Mt.
Aisle K, come visit and talk Aberdeen with us.
Haven't joined WABA, come chat with us!

10/04/2026

One more week until NILE in Billings, Montana! Are you going? We hope to see you there 🤠

09/18/2026

🤠We are accepting dinner reservations until September 27th, 2026!
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Are you attending the NILE in Billings, Mt and a member of WABA, being a member doesn't matter 🤠 come join us and have an evening with cattle folk!
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Join us Oct 11th at 6pm for our Annual Meeting and Dinner Banquet. Visit this link to register for the Event so we can have a head count for the dinner plates.
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Events Register by September 27th, 2026Adults are $30 while Juniors are free. Pre-registration Required (junior count too) for number of meals to be prepared. Dinner Menu: Brisket with House Salad and Roasted PotatoesName *FirstLastPhone *Email *Ticket DetailsNumber of Adults Attending *Junior/Open....

09/11/2026

Have you checked out our Sales Barn page? There are a few amazing quality animals listed.
Are you selling some Aberdeen's? Contact us to list them on our page and when people Google Search, they will see what you have available.
We would love to list more cattle on our page for peoples search engines to find.
https://westernaberdeen.com/sale-barn/

08/25/2026

Entries due Today, September 1st 2026 for the Northern International Livestock Exposition! Don't forget to fill out a Futurity Entry through WABA as well. If you have any questions about the show or what to expect or if it's your first time going, Please reach out to any of the board members of the Western Aberdeen Breeder's Association.

Visit to enter:
https://thenile.org/events/livestock/open-breeding-cattle/

And the WABA website for Futurity Information and Entry
https://westernaberdeen.com/events/

08/22/2026

State Fair Aberdeen Classes at the North Idaho State Fair!
Saturday the 22nd around 4pm.
Go visit Saturday and Sunday, you may get to see a pretty special bull there from Topline.

Summertime at the county fair!
Idaho Livestock at the North Idaho State Fair for the Gem State Stock Show.

08/08/2026

🚜🌱 Grazing beef cattle in the U.S. is often compared to “removing 6 billion cars from the road each year”—because regenerative grazing can help improve soil health and support carbon storage. With healthier grasslands, plants can also pull in carbon from the atmosphere, beyond emissions reductions.

08/05/2026

Many Western States on fire, most recently in Central Oregon and Eastern Washington. Even after the fire has gone through, care of smoke inhalation is still a concern.
🙏 Prayers to families, cattlemen and women, livestock and the land

Sharing useful information from our friends at Washington State Department of Agriculture:

For those who are beginning the recovery process after a wildfire, caring for livestock can bring another layer of worry and hard decisions.

Our Caring for Livestock After a Wildfire flyer offers guidance on what to watch for in the days and weeks after a fire, including burns, smoke exposure, changes in eating or drinking, and when to contact a veterinarian. Animals can develop complications even when injuries aren’t immediately visible, so daily checks are important.

Caring for Livestock After a Wildfire flyer:https://cms.agr.wa.gov/WSDAKentico/Documents/638-CaringForLivestockAfterWildfire.pdf

We also have a resource on wildfire smoke and livestock. A few things to keep in mind.

Caring for animals during wildfire smoke:https://cms.agr.wa.gov/WSDAKentico/Imported/FireSmokeLivestockUCDavisPublication.pdf

• Limit strenuous activity while smoke is present.
• Provide plenty of fresh water.
• Reduce dust with low- or dust-free feed.
• Give animals time to recover — smoke-related airway damage can take several weeks.
• Contact your veterinarian if animals are coughing, having difficulty breathing, or showing other concerning symptoms.

We know ranchers & farmers will do just about anything for their animals. But as you work through recovery, remember to take care of yourself, too. Your health matters, and you need to be healthy to care for your animals.

& photo credit: WSDA

08/03/2026

ABERDEEN SHOW AT THE N.I.L.E.
OCT 11-13, 2026 – NILE ABERDEEN SHOW

Website:
https://thenile.org/events/livestock/open-breeding-cattle/aberdeen/

Health, Brand
https://thenile.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Health-Regs.pdf

Oct 11th 8am: Barn Available
Oct 11th 6pm: WABA Annual Meeting and Banquet in the Stillwater Room of the First Interstate Bldg
Oct 12th 10am: In Place
Oct 12th 10am-12pm: Processing
Oct 12th 5:30pm: WABA Powerbull and Female Futurity
Oct 13th 12pm: Jr, Showmanship and Open Show
Release after show, NILE staff prefers a quick move out for next wave to come in.

OPEN SHOW – ABERDEEN FULLBLOODS & MODERATORS
• Entries due by September 1, 2026. Late registration by September 15, 2026
•https://thenile.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Aberdeen26.pdf
• https://thenile.org/events/livestock/open-breeding-cattle/

JUNIOR SHOW
• All animals must be recorded in the name of the exhibitor prior to Sept 1, 2026.
• Entries due by September 1, 2026. Late registration by September 15, 2026
• https://thenile.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AberdeenJr26.pdf

ABERDEEN HEIFER FUTURITY AND POWER BULL SHOW
Join in this no fit show. It’s under a different judge and you get a chance to win some money!
• Heifer Futurity and Power Bull Show Rules
https://westernaberdeen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Futurity-and-Power-Bull-Rules.pdf

• Download the Registration Form
https://westernaberdeen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Futurity-and-Power-Bull-Battle-Registration-Form.pdf

Note: Cattle must be entered into the open show to participate in the Heifer Futurity and Power Bull show.

SPONSORS NEEDED FOR JUNIOR SHOW
We are seeking sponsors! Sponsorship money will go towards show premiums for the Junior Show and award buckles for Showmanship. Sponsors will be listed on the show program, the website and Facebook.
There are two price tiers – either $300 or $150. If you’d like to sponsor, we appreciate you! Send a check to: (check may be made out to WABA)
Renae Stentz
c/o WABA
PO Box 33
Spangle, WA 99031

Hotels
Several Hotels nearby the First Interstate Bldg
Boothill Inn and Country Inn and Suites to name a few


WABA Annual Meeting and Dinner Banquet:
Location: Stillwater a room of the First Interstate Bldg
Date and Time: Oct 11th at 6pm

Visit the post for more.