Time to Vote for NCBA National Anthem Contest Winner

Nov 04, 2025

Voting is now open to select the winner of the 13th annual National Anthem Contest, sponsored by Norbrook®. Four finalists have been selected, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is inviting the public to vote through Nov. 15.

The winner will perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the Opening General Session of CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, Feb. 3-5, and will receive round trip airfare, a hotel room for three nights, complimentary convention registration, plus a pair of boots, jeans and a shirt from Roper or Stetson.

Videos of the finalists are available for viewing and voting at https://convention.ncba.org/apply/national-anthem-contest/national-anthem-contest-vote-now. The public can vote once per day per person through Nov. 15, and the winner will be announced by Nov. 21. To see the winner sing in person, register for CattleCon 2026 by visiting convention.ncba.org.

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Video: A Day in the Life of a Swine Veterinarian

Meet Svetlana: A Swine Veterinarian Making a Difference in Manitoba.

Join us as we follow a day in the life of Svetlana, a dedicated swine veterinarian working in Manitoba’s hog sector . In her Career Month feature, she shares her journey, the daily care and passion behind working with pigs, and what it takes to help an entire industry thrive.

Why the Pork Industry Matters:
The hog sector provides over 22,000 jobs across Manitoba. It contributes more than $2.3 billion annually to Manitoba’s GDP.
It accounts for over 55% of all agriculture & agri-food manufacturing jobs in the province.

Want a career like Svetlana’s?
Head over to www.manitobapork.com/careers to explore the many paths available in the pork industry — from veterinary services to production, logistics, human resources and more.

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