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CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter for June 2008
CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter
June 2008
Volume 10, Number 6
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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
HIGH FUEL COSTS FORCE PRODUCERS TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY
Economically, 2008 is anything but a normal year as we enter
continued uncharted territories in terms of input costs
(feed, fertilizer, fuel). With this situation as a backdrop,
the producer is pressured to closely manage his nutritional
program in an effort to improve efficiency.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/June/CT1602.shtml
LIQUID FEEDS CAN ECONOMICALLY IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY
As we continue our discussion on managing our current
economic situation in an effort to remain profitable or at
least keep our heads above water, we have to re-evaluate the
feeding and supplementation tools that are available to us.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/June/CT1619.shtml
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cattletoday.com/greetings.shtml
IT’S THE PITTS — CREATIVE BOVINE ENHANCER
Prior to 1986 the purebred cattle industry wasn’t like it is
now. Breeders today are committed to enhancing their
respective breeds using the latest technology and genetics.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/June/CT1600.shtml
THE CATTLE BOOK STORE
Have you visited the ‘net’s best cattle related book store?
Our favorite is A Guide to Raising Beef Cattle (Storey
Animal Handbook). If it’s about cattle, it’s here!
cattletoday.com/amazoncom.shtml
TAKE STEPS TO ALLEVIATE SUMMER HEAT STRESS
Hot summer temperatures, especially when coupled with high
humidity, can affect cattle adversely, interfering with
weight gain and reproduction, and sometimes it can become
life threatening. Read more…
cattletoday.com/archive/2002/June/CT212.shtml
HUNTIN’ DAYLIGHT — TECHNOLOGY UPSIDE REMAINS
If you’re running cows, you don’t need much analysis to tell
you profit margins are getting thinner than ice in the
Sahara. Quantification does provide some perspective,
though.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/June/CT1596.shtml
CATTLE FORUMS
Have you checked our Cattle Boards lately? There’s always an
interesting subject being discussed. Why don’t you join
in and be a part of the “coffee shop” discussions? You
can “Set Preferences” to get the look you like. We also
have a “Search” engine to find a topic you like. Take a look:
cattletoday.com/forum/index.php
SOIL, FORAGE TESTING IS IMPORTANT IN FORAGE PRODUCTION
Most cattle producers view their primary function as that of
producing animals – more specifically, beef. However, in
most cases the actual role the cattle producer plays is not
just that of producing beef. More accurately is a role of
turning grass into beef.
cattletoday.com/archive/2005/June/CT398.shtml
FEED EFFICIENCY ADDS VALUE TO THE CATTLE’S PRODUCTION CYCLE
Finding the “difference makers” will lead to eventual
profits, but could be like stepping off into the realm of
the unknown for most producers.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/June/CT1586.shtml
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK — JUST SAY NO
Even around here, the site of a saddled horse ground-tied in
front of the War Wagon Saloon attracted attention. Even if
it was obvious by the brand that it was Hooter McCormick
who’d left him there.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/June/CT1614.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
PUREBRED REFERENCE ISSUE 2008! MARK IT DOWN!
If you are looking for a great way to promote your operation
to over 14,000 cattle producers in the Southeastern U.S., try
advertising in CATTLE TODAY’s Purebred Reference Issue ’08.
This special issue is one of our biggest and most requested
throughout the year, and has become a reference for many of
our readers. Don’t miss this important marketing
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mailto:sales@cattletoday.com or editor@cattletoday.com
Published July 19th. Ad deadline July 11th.
cattletoday.com/purebred_reference.htm
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F U N S I T E O F T H E M O N T H
Books That Changed Your Lives
If you are a reader this is an interesting list.
lifehacker.com/397394/the-books-that-changed-your-lives
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Q U O T E O F T H E M O N T H
“Wisdom consists of the anticipation of consequences.”
– Norman Cousins
Submitted by: Frances Ruth Harris, Brooklyn, New York
Send us your favorite quotes! We will pick one each month
to be included in our Newsletter. (Be sure to include where
you are from in your e-mail!)
Send quotes to: editor@cattletoday.com
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S E N D U S T O A F R I E N D 
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