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CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter for January 2010
CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter
January 2010
Volume 12, 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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IT’S THE PITTS — GRANDPA’S SADDLE
A cowboy’s life has always been defined by what he did with
his most valued possession… his saddle.
cattletoday.com/archive/2010/January/CT2148.php
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
ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT CHALLENGING FOR PRODUCERS
OK, so back to our list of the 100 reasons why climate
change, if occurring at all, is natural and not man-made.
Part 1 provided reasons 1-50. Here are the remaining 50
facts:
cattletoday.com/archive/2010/January/CT2144.php
SGBI OPENS NEW OFFICES ON KING RANCH
Santa Gertrudis Breeders International (SGBI) has moved into
a new headquarters building on the historic King Ranch. The
first Board of Directors meeting and an Open House
celebration was held Saturday, October 31 in the new
building just inside the main ranch entrance.
cattletoday.com/archive/2010/January/CT2142.php
DREAM HERD?
If you could pick your dream herd, what breed would you
have for cows and bull or bulls? Join the discussion on
our Q & A Boards:
www.cattletoday.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=62550
IT’S THE PITTS — AUCTION JUNKIES
You know you are an auction junkie if…
cattletoday.com/archive/2010/January/CT2141.php
PROMOTE YOUR BREED AND ADVANCE YOUR HERD
John Widdowson, Sandpoint Cattle Co., knows it takes more
than hype to sell cattle. The Lodgepole, Neb., cattleman and
his wife, Laurie, sell approximately 200 bulls at auction
each year and an additional 150-200 through private treaty.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/December/CT2123.php
EXPERTS AGREE ON THE VALUE OF CROSSBREEDING
As cattle producers continually strive to do more with less,
industry experts from coast to coast and border to border
have been offering similar advice lately.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/December/CT2124.php
Brand New SEMEN TANKS FOR SALE
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Using the top genetics available with frozen beef semen will
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PRODUCERS FACE MANY ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES IN 2010
As we enter this new year, it may be useful over the next
few issues to discuss some of the challenges that the cattle
industry, as well as agriculture in general, is facing.
cattletoday.com/archive/2010/January/CT2139.php
THE CATTLE BOOK STORE
Have you visited the ‘net’s best cattle related book
store? If it’s about cattle, it’s here!
cattletoday.com/amazoncom.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
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
TAKE OPPORTUNITIES TO BOOST 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/2007/January/CT779.shtml
DELIVERY OF CRITICAL TRACE ELEMENTS TO CATTLE
Over the last few years a new method of providing supplemental
nutrients, specifically certain trace elements, has emerged.
Although the concept itself is not new, the product and
results are showing new promise in an area where complications
abound.
cattletoday.com/archive/2006/January/CT434.shtml
GREAT CHILI RECIPE
Chili 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.
www.cattletoday.com/cookbook/Firehouse%20Chili.htm
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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 THE 2010 A.I./HERD BULL ISSUE If
you are looking for a great way to promote your best herd
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Southeastern U.S., try advertising in CATTLE TODAY’s
A.I./Herd Bull Issue. This special issue is one of our most
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Sire Reference for many of our readers. Don’t miss this
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information: sales@cattletoday.com or editor@cattletoday.com
Published February 20, 2010. Copy Deadline February 12,
2010.
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S I T E O F T H E M O N T H
The North Carolina Gelbvieh Assoc. has recently put together
a website with valuable information for members and visitors
interested in learning more about Gelbvieh cattle. Ultrasound
data, gestation tables and Body Conditions Scores are just
some of the tools that can be found on this informative
website. They have also include some good information about
the history of the Gelbvieh breed. Congratulations to the
North Carolina Gelbvieh Assoc.on a job well done. Visit their
website at www.ncgelbvieh.com/index.html.
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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 sales in February:
February 6 — Northeast Alabama Performance Breeders’ Angus Bull Sale,
Cullman AL
February 20 — Monarch Farm Angus The Sixth Metamorphosis Sale,
Folsom LA
February 20 — Yon Family Farms Performance Tested Angus Bull Sale,
Ridge Spring SC
February 20 — Willow Oak Best Black Bulls in America Sale,
Rogersville TN
February 26 — Alabama BCIA EPD Bull & BCIA Genetic Verified Sale,
Montgomery AL
February 27 — SEBBA Dixie National Beefmaster Sale, Tunica MS
February 27 — Spitzer Ranch Performance Tested Brangus Bull Sale & Female Sale,
Calhoun GA
February 27 — Select Cattle Enterprises “Performance With Class” Production Sale,
Calhoun GA
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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something, sometime in your life.
- Winston Churchill
Submitted by: Frances Ruth Harris, Kew Gardens, New York
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Belinda Ary
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