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Quote of the Month
"All great change in America
begins at the dinner table".
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An Ounce of Prevention
- by Dr. Arn Anderson, DVM
A drive through the unloading pen with seven-foot tall pipe fence, double gates with two latches and two chains, a trained technician and a seven-foot perimeter fence; this litany of security measures clicked off in my brain as I ran toward my truck instinctively yelling "loose bull!". Only moments before, 747, a dog-gentle 2200 lb, five year-old Limousin bull, had calmly walked off the trailer and into the large animal hospital. He had come for an exam to determine the cause of his lethargy and malaise.
747 had submitted to the indiscretion of the physical, having his temperature taken, pulse recorded, mucus membranes observed and respiratory rate noted. I could not have asked for a better patient. Now as I crammed the practice vehicle into gear I could see his owner in my rearview mirror, still holding the open gate, his mouth gaping in embarrassed astonishment.
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In the News
Louis M. "Mick" Colvin Scholarship to award $20,000 in beef industry scholarships
College juniors and seniors who are passionate about the beef industry are encouraged to apply for The Louis M. "Mick" Colvin Scholarship offered by the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand by the Dec. 2 deadline. Scholarships in the amounts of $5,000, $4,000, $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 will be awarded to under graduate students based on involvement and scholastic achievement, communication skills and reference letters. Graduate level students conducting research related to high-quality beef production are eligible for a $5,000 scholarship. For more information on these scholarship opportunities visit www.certifiedangusbeef.com/press/colvin.
Free trade agreements expected to strengthen U.S. beef exports
On Friday October 21, 2011 President Obama signed into law three free trade agreements which will make most U.S. exports, including beef, to South Korea, Columbia and Panama duty-free. Also signed was an extension of the Trade Adjustment Assistance program. "For America's farmers and ranchers, the trade agreements are an opportunity to strengthen U.S. agriculture, already a bright spot in our economy," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
Drought in cattle country impacts production & pricing
Approximately one quarter of the U.S. beef supply is typically produced in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. The extreme drought in those states has forced producers to drastically downsize their herds, which is expected to significantly impact U.S. beef production for 2012. With beef cow populations low, experts are predicting high prices in the upcoming year, likely topping out in early spring.
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Prep for the Cold
Make sure your cows are nutritionally ready- by Gilda V. Bryant 
Minerals are important for herd health, reproduction and efficiency during winter. However, that is only part of the picture. Extra protein and energy are vital during cold, wet weather. Producers should also be aware of forage and by-product supplementation quality, as well as body condition scores. Read More...
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South Texas Ranch Rodeo Association Champions of Resilience
- by Corinne Brown
- photo by Amy Dugosh - Attagirl Photo  | |
The M&M team in the steer doctoring at the Ring of Fire Ranch Rodeo in Boerne, Texas. That's James Fitzgerald doing his crowd-pleasing Superman impression
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During a time when most Texans were stretched to the max by wildfires or drought, it's encouraging to know that some folks down in the south part of the state responded by doing what they do best - getting on with the game and forming a brand new ranch rodeo association. Founded in 2010, this past October 22, 2011 marked the second annual finals of the newly formed South Texas Ranch Rodeo Association in Cotulla, Texas. Read More... |
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Video of the Month
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Blog Blog Blog Blog Blog Blog
The Good - by Brett Haas
When it comes to working with livestock, you have to take the good with the bad. You look after these critters like they're your kids. Most of the time there is a lot of routine that goes with the job and one might have the tendency to get caught in a lull and let your cow sense ride off into the sunset. Then just when you think things are gonna stay nice and boring for a while...well, you know.
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Calendar
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Photo by Tayler Teichert
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November 03, 2011 The American Paint Horse Association is holding their 2011 Open and Amateur World Championship Show at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth Texas. More info can be found at apha.com! November 04 - 05, 2011 The American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) are at it again! They are holding their Membership Convention at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX and have provided all of the info at www.brahman.org. November 05 - 20, 2011 The American Quarter Horse Show will run at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK. Have a look at their website for the info at www.aqha.com. November 05 - 18, 2011 The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, KY is the world's largest all-breed, purebred livestock exposition. Accompanying the event, the North American Quarter Horse Show is one of the largest shows in the nation and the North American Championship Rodeo features the Great Lakes Circuit finals for the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). Throughout the show, visitors will also enjoy the Giant Country Store with its nearly 200 commercial vendors. Whether you are a visitor, rodeo fan, or an exhibitor, new information about the North American International Livestock Exposition can be found at www.livestockexpo.org. November 13, 2011 The 33rd National Charolais Sale will run during the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY. Head over to Newmarket Hall at 2PM for all of the excitement! November 14, 2011 The American Chianina Association is ramping up for their 2011 ACA National Hybrid Advantage Sale. Stop by the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky and see what's going on in the world of Chianina. Info at www.chicattle.org or call (816) 431-2808.
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