Archive for September, 2008
CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter for September 2008
CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter
September 2008
Volume 10, Number 9
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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
BOO! HALLOWEEN GREETING CARDS
Send a Halloween Greeting Card to all of your little ghost
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cattletoday.com/greetings.shtml
POOLING CALVES CAN MAKE THEM MORE PROFITABLE
Marketing calves is a challenge sometimes, especially if a
producer has a small herd. Order buyers are mainly
interested in full semi-loads and it’s harder to sell a
smaller number of calves.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/September/CT1709.shtml
SOIL QUALITY IMPACTS SIZE OF DEER ANTLERS
Mississippi State University researchers are investigating
the connection between soil fertility and antler size as
deer hunters prepare for their annual quest for the elusive
trophy buck.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/September/CT1700.shtml
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If you have a web site check out Feature Me to get more
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SOUND NUTRITION PROGRAM IMPORTANT FOR SHOW CATTLE
About this time of the year, thousands of families start
countless cattle on feed in hopes of achieving show ring
stardom! The cattle show circuit is a significant component
of the beef cattle industry in the United States.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/September/CT1705.shtml
CLOVERS CAN REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON EXPENSIVE INPUTS
Forage legumes can provide livestock producers some relief
from the skyrocketing cost of applying nitrogen fertilizer
to their pastures, said a Texas AgriLife Research scientist.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/September/CT1710.shtml
HUNTIN’ DAYLIGHT — SAME OLD CYCLE?
There’s a good reason the new cattle cycle is behaving so
irrationally: it may still be the old one.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/September/CT1707.shtml
IT’S THE PITTS — FUNCTIONAL AMNESIA
Thanks to computers and technology people are forgetting how
to do things they used to routinely do.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/September/CT1712.shtml
RECOGNIZE YOUR CALVES?
Most of the calves now nursing cows will be weaned in the
next few weeks. Some will shrug it off with little stress
and therefore little negative effect on later performance.
Others will enter a downward spiral of health from which
they may not recover. Which calves are yours?
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/September/CT1714.shtml
CONSIDER EARLY WEANING WHEN FEED COSTS RISE
A management consideration that cow calf producers may want
to consider when a change in traditional production systems
may be necessary due to adverse production or marketing
conditions such as lack of forage, adverse market trends,
noncompetitive freight rates, adverse weather, etc., is
early weaning of their calves.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/September/CT1719.shtml
OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE
There is one absolute fact that is central to the cow/calf
sector of the beef industry. In order for an operation to
“work” you have to get cows bred and get them bred
efficiently.
cattletoday.com/archive/2006/September/CT632.shtml
MANY PRODUCERS MAKING RESTOCKING PLANS
The dry weather of 2007, and to some extent 2006, reduced
the size of Alabama cow herds and in some cases, the entire
herd was disbursed. Weather conditions have improved as of
late and many cattlemen are planning rebuilding efforts.
Several factors should be considered as you begin
rebuilding.
cattletoday.com/archive/2008/September/CT1731.shtml
CATTLE DOGS
Some herding breeds work well with any kind of animals;
others have been bred for generations to work with specific
kinds of animals such as cattle and have developed the
physical characteristics and styles of working that enable
the dogs to better handle these animals. Our Cattle Dog
site includes descriptions, characteristics and photos of
the main breeds of cattle dogs. Read more here:
LUKE ONLINE!
If you missed Luke’s latest column in CATTLE TODAY
newspaper, don’t despair, you can find the latest copy
of his “Beyond the Barn” on our web site.
Keep up with Luke’s latest travels!
www.cattletoday.com/archive/luke.shtml
MAKE SURE YOUR PRIVATE TREATY SALES ARE SUCCESSFUL
If a production sale isn’t for you, then your other option
is to sell your seedstock cattle on a private treaty basis.
Here’s some tips:
cattletoday.com/archive/2002/September/CT231.shtml
FREEZE BRANDING CAN BE EFFECTIVE FORM OF IDENTIFICATION
Freeze branding can be a relatively painless and very
effective form of permanent animal and herd identification.
cattletoday.com/archive/2006/September/CT616.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 FEATURE!
October 18 — SANTA GERTRUDIS
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 feature.
This special issue will have features and spotlights on
the Santa Gertrudis breed, the producers and cattle.
Don’t miss this opportunity to market your cattle to an area
where Santa Gertrudis 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
October 18, 2008. Ad Deadline — October 10, 2008.
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S I T E O F T H E M O N T H
Dove Creek Farm in Winder, Ga. has put together a nice web
site with good pictures and artwork that make this website
easy to navigate and a pleasure to visit. Congratulations
to owners Don Perkins and Pat Page, and managing partner
Stanley Rogers on a job well done.
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O C T O B E R S A L E D A T E S
Cattle Today will be at the following sales in October:
October 3 — 12th Annual Southern Pride Heifer Sale, Lake City FL
October 4 — HMS Cattle co. Pride of Alabama VII Beefmaster Sale, Geiger AL
October 4 — KD Cattle Inc. 14th Annual Sale, Clinton LA
October 4 — Myers Circle Farm Charolais Dispersal, Bowling Green KY
October 10 — Cow Creek Ranch Select Female Sale, Aliceville AL
October 11 — Cow Creek Ranch Bull Sale, Aliceville AL
October 11 — Edisto Forage Bull Test Sale, Blackville SC
October 11 — Lena Farms Angus Mature Cowherd Dispersal, Lena MS
October 11 — Roy May & Son Annual Charolais Production Sale, Knoxville TN
October 17 — Compton Charolais ” A Day in Nanafalia” Sale, Nanafalia AL
October 18 — Alabama BCIA Wiregrass Evaluation Bull & Heifer Sale, Elba AL
October 19 — Coldwater Cattle Co. Brangus Female Sale, Holly Springs MS
October 20 — Coldwater Cattle Co. Brangus & Angus Bull Sale, Holly Springs MS
October 23 — Callaway/Kempfer 5th Annual Multi-Breed Bull Sale, Kissimmee FL
October 25 — Hust Calttle Co. Red Angus Production Sale, Slaughters KY
October 30-31 — Chimney Rock 500 Brangus Bull & Female Show & Sale, Concord 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
“A jury consists of twelve people chosen to decide who has
the best lawyer.” (Attributed to Robert Frost)
Submitted by: Donna Storter Long, Glades County, FL
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