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Some gone, none forgotten

Some of the original members of the WWA. From left to right: Don Zavislan, Duane Gilbert, AC Parsons, Jurgen Schulz
Some of the original members of the WWA. From left to right: Don Zavislan, Duane Gilbert, AC Parsons, Jurgen Schulz

Part of the World Watusi Association Board of Directors in the 1990s.  From left to right:

Don Zavislan, one of the foremost breeders of Watusi cattle.  Don’s contribution to the breed and the Association can never be measured.   He is gone, but not forgotten.

Duane Gilbert (looking like a kid), has served in many positions for the Association including President.  Duane is presently on the Board of Directors.  Duane and his wife own and operate Bar G Ranch in Castle Dale, Utah.

AC Parsons owned and operated Texas Safari a large drive thru park.  AC raised many quality Foundation pure animals including TS Cody.  He is gone, but not forgotten.

Jurgen Schulz, whose grandfather and father are responsible for the original animals being exported from Africa.  Jurgen owned and operated Catskill Game Farm, famous for its contribution to the watusi breed.  Jurgen and his wife presently split their time between Texas and Costa Rica.

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