Archive for October, 2007
CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter October 2007
CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter
October 2007
Volume 9, Number 10
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Welcome to CattleToday.com/Ranchers.net FREE Newsletter!
Read on to find out the latest cattle news, useful tips,
and what’s happening on the ‘net.
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I N T E R E S T I N G S T U F F
THE CATTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO PROBLEM SOLVING
There is absolutely no place where Murphy’s Law is more
applicable than on the farm or ranch. The old saying of
“what can go wrong, will go wrong” comes true on farms and
ranches around the world on a daily basis.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1215.shtml
CATTLE DISEASES
Our site has a listing of most common diseases of beef
cattle including their symptoms, treatment and prevention.
In order to profitably operate a cattle operation it is
important to know about these diseases and how to control
and treat them. Check it out and “Bookmark” it for future
reference:
SAVVY PRODUCERS CAN SURVIVE HAY SHORTAGE
Management plans that include alternative feeding strategies
for livestock and horses will be the key to survival for
producers facing severe hay shortages this year.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1217.shtml
STAKES HIGH IN FIGHT AGAINST THE CATTLE FEVER TICK
PEST COULD SPREAD COAST-TO-COAST Livestock health officials
say it could cost upwards of $13 million and take as long as
two years to stop an incursion of fever ticks into the
formerly fever tick free areas of five counties along the
Texas-Mexico border.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1209.shtml
CONSUMERS SAY TENDERNESS AND TASTE ARE IMPORTANT
Consumers tell us that tenderness and taste are two of the
most important attributes when they are evaluating their
beef eating experience.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1216.shtml
HIGH STAKES FARE
“Anyone who says winning doesn’t matter is either an idiot
or a liar, or both,” seethed Aunt Pinky, throwing her
spatula across her spotless kitchen with such force that it
would surely have shattered her window if it hadn’t hit
Hooter first.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1211.shtml
IT’S THE PITTS — ALL NATURAL
In this installment I’d like to tell you how you can top the
market with your cattle every time you sell them at auction.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1219.shtml
PREG CHECKING VIA BLOOD TEST IS GAINING POPULARITY
Modern technology and new techniques in reproduction are
making some aspects of cattle production easier. One
innovation that is gaining popularity is pregnancy checking
via blood samples.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1220.shtml
TOUGH STEAKS BEGIN AT THE RANCH
During the past 10 years, studies at universities have
looked at the correlation between “wild” temperamental cattle
and poor performance — less feed efficiency at the feedlot,
poor carcass quality (less tenderness, more dark cutters),
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1224.shtml
RESEARCH SHOWS FLAVOR AS IMPORTANT AS TENDERNESS
There’s been a lot of talk about tenderness in the beef
industry lately. Tenderness markers have been identified and
bulls are marketed with much fanfare surrounding this single
trait. So tenderness must be king with the consumer, right?
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1231.shtml
HUNTIN’ DAYLIGHT — DROUGHT WONDERMENTS
There are no perfect answers in an extreme drought,
unfortunately. There’s plenty of need, though, for speed,
clear-headedness and the guts to make decisions.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1232.shtml
OFFSET POTENTIAL PROBLEMS BY KNOWING AND PLANNING
Solving problems – seems like we all spend a lot of our time
in this pursuit. There have been countless books written on
the subject.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1234.shtml
IT’S THE PITTS — SIGNS OF THE TIMES
Here are ten signs that people in this country have too
much money.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1236.shtml
“GET OUT OF THE BOX” TO PAINT PROFIT PICTURE
Creative concepts are often left to artists, sculptors or
for some television aficionados “Queer Eye for the Straight
Guy.” However, when cattlemen go to work on their own
canvas, creativity takes on a whole new meaning.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1237.shtml
CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS APPEARING MORE IN BEEF HERDS
Cryptosporidiosis is a disease caused by a protozoan,
creating diarrhea in young calves. Originally a problem in
dairy cattle, this problem is now appearing with increasing
frequency in beef herds.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1242.shtml
RUN CATTLE RANCHES AS A BUSINESS TO AVOID IRS SCRUTINY
In hobby loss audits, the IRS sometimes views various types
of ranching activities as a means of generating tax losses,
rather than as a profit-oriented venture.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/October/CT1244.shtml
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION ARE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL MARKETING
The success or failure of your marketing efforts depend
greatly on your ability to communicate to customers and
potential clients about yourself, your breeding program and
when and where your sale will be taking place.
cattletoday.com/archive/2002/October/CT234.shtml
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C A T T L E T O D A Y N E W S P A P E R
UPCOMING BREED FEATURES!
November 3– SANTA GERTRUDIS
November 17 — BRAUNVIEH
If you are looking for a great way to promote your operation
to over 16,000 cattle producers in the Southeast, try
advertising in our upcoming Santa Gertrudis or Braunvieh
features. These special issues will have features and
spotlights on the Santa Gertrudis and Braunvieh breeds, the
producers and cattle. Don’t miss this opportunity to market
your cattle to an area where Santa Gertrudis and Braunvieh
cattle are very popular!
E-mail us today for more information:
sales@cattletoday.com or editor@cattletoday.com.
Note: The Santa Gertrudis issue will be published
November 3, 2007. The Braunvieh issue will be published
November 17, 2007. Ad Deadline — November 9, 2007
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S I T E O F T H E M O N T H
C Bar C Ranch was purchased by A.E. Wease and Charles Clark
in January 1951, and in one year, the farm was rebuilt into
one of the most attractive in the area. The original land,
located in DeSoto, Missouri, had 211 acres, and raised
Hereford cattle, pigs and hogs. Currently, C Bar C Ranch is
owned by Alan Clark (son of Charles, grandson of A.E. Wease)
and his wife Sherry, and covers 120 acres, where they raise
registered Santa Gertrudis cattle. Their website reflects
the Clark’s commitment to family and raising quality Santa
Gertrudis cattle. Congratulations to C Bar C Ranch on a job
well done.
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N O V E M B E R S A L E D A T E S
Cattle Today will be at the following sale in November:
November 3 — Frank Turner & Sons 5th Annual Angus Sale, Hayneville AL
November 3 — Yon Family Farms Fall Angus Bull & Female Sale, Ridge Spring SC
November 8 — Adams Ranch 29th Annual Sale, Ft. Pierce FL
November 9 — Alabama BCIA Fall Round-up Bull & Heifer Sale, Uniontown AL
November 10 — Gibbs Farms 2nd Annual Bull & Replacement Heifer Sale, Ranburne AL
November 10 — Little Creek Farm Magnolia Classic 2007, Starkville MS
November 10 — Spring Ridge Cattle Co. Charolais Sale, Winchester KY
November 17 — C Cross Cattle Co. JBob Legacy Gelbvieh Production Sale, Biscoe NC
November 17 — Hudspeth Farms & Guests “The Gathering Sale,” Harrison AR
Be sure to look us up and say “Hello.”
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Q U O T E O F T H E M O N T H
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Halloween. ~Author Unknown
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