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CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter January 2008
CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter
January 2008
Volume 10, Number 1
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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
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THE CATTLE BOOK STORE
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FREEZE BRANDING
There is a great illustrated “how-to” instruction for
freeze branding cattle on Ranchers.net Forum. See how to
do it correctly.
ranchers.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5108
GENOME MAPPING YIELDS CLUES ABOUT CATTLE DISEASE
Mississippi State University researchers are developing a
biological map of how three tiny pathogens cause big losses
for cattle producers each year.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/January/CT1362.shtml
PRODUCERS USE NATURAL SOLUTIONS IN HERD MANAGEMENT
With the arrival of 2008 we typically take time to reflect
on the past and look to the new year with anticipation,
excitement and in many cases some trepidation. With all the
changes in the industry over the last few years, the new
year will only bring more of the same.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/January/CT1364.shtml
RESEARCH TARGETS MEAT QUALITY BEFORE HARVEST
Consumers are concerned with meat quality at the point of
purchase and until use, but those bringing the meat to
market must manage numerous factors before it reaches the
customer.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/January/CT1365.shtml
CALVING TIME!
Calving is a critical time in your cattle operation.
With close observation, planning and preparation calving
can go smoothly and create only minimal stress for the
producer and cow herd alike. This article tells you more:
cattletoday.com/archive/2002/January/CT183.shtml
HEARTY COWBOY SOUP RECIPE
Soup so hearty and delicious I just had to get the recipe
and post it so you could try it! It is great made with
either ground beef or venison. You can print the recipe
just by hitting your printer button. Try it.
cattletoday.com/cookbook/HeartyCowboySoup.htm
EIGHT SECONDS OR LESS
“Time?” demanded Hooter as he made yet another trip down his
rope to take it off the dummy’s horns.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/January/CT1381.shtml
GOOD HERD HEALTH PROGRAM CAN PREVENT CALF SCOURS
As we have discussed many times, research and practice has
shown the link between health, nutrition and management.
This is especially true in young calves, especially those
born in the winter and spring during periods of cold and wet
weather.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/January/CT1383.shtml
SPECIAL HEIFER SALES ADD VALUE TO REPLACEMENTS
As markets have evolved, it has changed the face of the beef
industry. In the early years it was almost sacrilegious to
purchase replacement females from the so-called traders in
the industry. After all the first question was “If they’re
so good why didn’t you keep them yourself?”
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/January/CT1385.shtml
IT’S THE PITTS — THE COWBOY TEST
There is mounting evidence that if modern man continues to
be feminized by society at the current rate that in just two
decades there will be virtually no difference, other than a
little plumbing, between the sexes.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/January/CT1387.shtml
CATTLE TODAY’S PHOTO ALBUM
Have you browsed through the Photo Album recently? We add
new photos nearly every week. Check and see if your picture
is in the new albums.
HUNTIN’ DAYLIGHT — SO LONG INCENTIVE
If the Farm Bill passed by the Senate holds up—already
passed by the House of Representatives; it was headed to a
joint conference committee at the end of December—the high
price of feed and energy won’t matter much because there
won’t be a lot of incentive for cattle producers to continue
assuming the risk of staying in business.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/January/CT1356.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
LAST CHANCE TO BE PART OF 2008 A.I./HERD BULL ISSUE
If you are looking for a great way to promote your best herd
sire or market semen to over 15,000 cattle producers in the
Southeastern U.S., try advertising in CATTLE TODAY’s
A.I./Herd Bull Issue. This special issue is one of our most
requested throughout the year, and has become an A.I./Herd
Sire Reference for many of our readers. Don’t miss this
important marketing opportunity! E-mail us today for more
information: sales@cattletoday.com or editor@cattletoday.com
Published February 16, 2008. Copy Deadline February 8, 2008.
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S I T E O F T H E M O N T H
Polyanna Ranch, located in Blooming Grove, Texas, is a Santa
Gertrudis and Red Angus cow-calf operation with a primary
focus on producing high quality Santa Gertrudis Star 5 and
Angus Plus crossbred feeders and replacements cattle for the
commercial market. Polyanna Ranch is owned and operated by
Bob and Bobbie McDowell, with part-time help from their
family. The focus on family is apparent when you visit their
website. Visitors to the site will find a sampling of the
cattle being produced, as well as some personal pictures of
family members working on the ranch. Congratulations to
Polyanna Ranch on a job well done.
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F E B R U A R Y S A L E D A T E S
Cattle Today will be at the following sale in February:
February 2 — Clemson Perfomance Tested Bull Sale, Clemson SC
February 2 — Northeast Alabama Performance Breeders Bull Sale,
Cullman AL
February 9 — Black Crest Farms Sale, Sumter SC
February 16 — Willow Oak “Best Black Bulls in America” Sale,
Rogersville TN
February 16 — Yon Family Farms Performance Tested Angus Bull Sale,
Ridge Spring SC
February 22 — Alabama BCIA EPD Bull and Heifer Sale, Letohatchee AL
February 23 — SEBBA Dixie National Beefmaster Sale, Tunica MS
February 23 — Spitzer Ranch Performance Tested Brangus Bull &
“Black Gold” Customer Female Sale, Williamston SC
Be sure to look us up and say “Hello.”
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F U N S I T E O F T H E M O N T H
With national signing day next week for high school seniors,
check out how your favorite college team is doing with this
year’s recruits.
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Q U O T E O F T H E M O N T H
“My friends are my estate.” – Emily Dickinson
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