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The official publication of the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association 680 Monroe St., Suite A Jackson, Mississippi 39202 (601) 354-8951 (601) 354-8957 (601) 355-7128 (fax) March 2015
VOLUME 62,
No. 3
Sammy Blossom, Editor LeAnne Peters, Managing Editor
30 Changes To Antibotics Regulations Coming 34 Producer Support of Beef Checkoff Remains High 38 Mississippi Cattlemen’s Foundation Invests in State’s Youth 42 Injectable Miners Take Up the Slack 46 Getting Replacement Heifers Ready To Breed
10 MCA Report by Sammy Blossom 12 President’s Report by Dr. Harold Newcomb 16 Agronomy Notes by Dr. Rocky Lemus 18 Vet Notes by Dr. Carla Huston 20 NCBA Washington Report 24 Rings from the CattleWomen by Nancy Strickland 26 Stocker Cents by Dr. Brandi Bourg Karisch 28 Run Like The Dickens by Chase Dickens
14 New Members 33 Mississippi Beef Council 58 Allied Industry Members 66 Choice Stockman Members 62 Buyers Guide 64 Advertisers’ Index
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On the cover.... A beautiful sunrise on a Spring morning in Hinds County.
Cattle Business in Mississippi (ISSN #08972737) is published monthly except bimonthly in June-July and November-December by the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association. Periodical postage paid at Jackson, Mississippi and additional address. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Cattle Business In Mississippi, 680 Monroe St., Suite A, Jackson, MS 39202, Tel. (601) 354-8951.
Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association 2015 Officers
Dr. Harold Newcomb President 200 Watts Street Batesville, MS 38606 (662) 609-6364
Paul Whitlock First Vice President
Tony Thames Second Vice President
91 CR 197 Iuka, MS 38852 (662) 423-3279
187 Carmel New Hope Rd Jayess, MS 39641 (601)587-7230
Area Vice Presidents Area 1
Ken Henry Hewlett 58 CR 332 Taylor, MS 38763 (662) 234-0006
Area 2
David Beane 3856 Peppertown Road Fulton, MS 38843 (662) 862-9053
Area 3
Dr. Nancy Jackson 2800 Crow Crossing Rd Eupora, MS 39744 (662) 258-2150
Area 4
Elton Dean 7200 Hwy 46 Cedar Bluff, MS 39741 (662) 295-3326
Area 5
Richard Peden 2035 Shiloh Rd Pelehatchie, MS 39145 (601)854-8393
Area 6
Jeff Davis 8176 Russell-Topton Rd Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 679-9931
Area 7
Shaunna Melancon P.O. Box 836 Woodville, MS 39669 (601) 888-3224
Area 8
Greg Crosby 443 Hwy 590 E Seminary, MS 39479 (601) 722-4804
Area 9
Roger Jefcoat 246 Shady Grove Moss Rd Laurel, MS 39443 (601)428-7848
Area 10
Mike Mitchell 199 Mt. Carmel Rd Carriere, MS 39426 (601) 798-0522
Sammy Blossom Executive Vice President
680 Monroe St., Suite A Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 354-8951
PAST PRESIDENTS C.S. Whittington, Greenwood* Walter Swoope, Columbus* A.B. Freeman* J. Rupert Baird, Amory* Fred W. Klyce, Jr., Sardis* Dorris L. Ballew, Natchez* C.D. Maddox, Kosciusko* Frank T. Brumfield, Inverness* Donald Bartlett, Como* Luther W. Wade, Greenwood* Harris Swayze, Benton* Ethan A. Porter, Pattison* Ernest Minor, Paulette* J.Q. DeMoville, Okolona* Les Fletcher, Indianola Fred Taylor, Oxford* J.D. Rankin, Canton* Bowmar Virden, Jackson* Fred A. Moore, Morton* Mickey Black, Greenwood Jerry Lyon, Ellisville Bruce Brumfield, Inverness John Hewes, Woodville* Pete Armstrong, Tupelo* Ted Kendall III, Bolton Malcolm Commer, Jr., Jonestown* Jack Ross, Madison* Avery H. McKinley, Natchez* John Howarth, Jr., Cleveland* Sam Fletcher, Sumrall*
Bill Harris, Benton James P. Wood, Waynesboro* Danny Ross Ingram, Water Valley* Bob Anderson, Okolona* Bob Warren, Hazlehurst Gerald Sumrall, Monticello Sledge Taylor, Como Clifford Dance, Winona* Joe McGuffee, Mendenhall Otis Nicholson, Philadelphia* Sammy Blossom, Columbus Peter Pattridge, Batesville Dudley Bozeman, Flora* Wilbur Parsons, Crystal Springs* Charles Hull, Vaiden Ted Kendall IV, Bolton Dr. Jim Anderson, Brandon Larry Jefcoat, Soso Phil Slay, Crystal Springs George Alley, Vaiden Gale Martin, Brandon Joe Magee, Mendenhall David Houston, Oxford Ronnie Herrington, Laurel Lee Herren, Utica Pete Harper, Yazoo City Steve Elgin, Holly Springs Jacob Megehee, Macon Price Wallace, Mendenhall *Deceased
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Events: March 14, 2015 - Carcass Performance Partners - Lucedale, MS July 5-11, 2015 - AJSA National Classic - College Station, Texas
Mississippi Simmental/Simbrah Association Mark Smith, President - (601) 310-6695 Shani Hay, Vice President - (601) 934-1069 Beth Tartt, Sec. - (601) 737-8718 Debbie Smith, MJSSA Advisor - (601) 310-6685
18th Annual
Mississippi Beef Agribition Lee County Agri-Center • Verona, Mississippi
SATURDAY - MARCH 28, 2015 Sale begins at 12:30 p.m. Selling:
Agribition Bulls
Hereford, Angus, Charolais & Ultrablack gf
If you are looking for females make your plans to attend! 140 Quality Commercial Females will be offered!
140
Commercial Females
Pairs, Breds, Opens and some 3-in-1s
A select offering of mature commercial cows will available for sale.
Don’t miss the Trade Show!
Vendors will have livestock equipment, animal health supplies, tractors and much more!
For more information go to:
www.mississippibeefagribition.com For more information on the sale please contact Mike Howell (662) 566-2201
Lee County Agri-Center • 5395 Highway 145 South • Verona, MS
AGRI FARM & RANCH Shannon, MS (662) 566-2121
FAZZIOS FARM & HOME CENTER Gulfport, MS (228) 832-2122
MAGEE CO-OP Magee, MS (601) 849-3381
AMITE COUNTY COOPERATIVE Liberty, MS (601) 657-8011
FLORA FEED Flora, MS (601) 879-8999
MONROE CO. CO-OP Aberdeen, MS (662) 369-8175
BROWN’S FARM & GARDEN Columbus, MS (662) 329-2281
GEORGE COUNTY CO-OP Lucedale, MS (601) 947-8145
NESHOBA COUNTY CO-OP Philadelphia, MS (601) 656-3501
C C WILLIAMS AND SONS Wilmer, AL (251) 649-1393
HUB CITY WEST Hattiesburg, MS (601)268-9400
OKTIBBEHA CO. CO-OP Starkville, MS (662) 323-1742
CIRCLE T FARMS SUPPLY Franklinton, LA (985) 839-5408
J AND B FEEDS Lucedale, MS (601) 947-3066
PAUL E. BOUNDS Picayune, MS (601) 798-3753
CLAY COUNTY CO-OP West Point, MS (662) 494-4676
JIMMY SANDERS, INC. Batesville, MS (662) 563-7379
PIKE COUNTY CO-OP McComb, MS (601) 684-1651
CO-LIN FEED & SEED Brookhaven, MS (601) 833-8612
LAUDERDALE CO. FARM SUPPLY Meridian, MS (601) 483-3363
REEDER FARM SUPPLY Pontotoc, MS (662) 489-2211
DON’S FARM STORE Collins, MS (601) 765-8264
MADISON COUNTY CO-OP Canton, MS (601) 859-1271
STANFORD FARM & FEED Carrolton, MS (662) 237-6158
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TATE CO. CO-OP Senatobia, MS (662) 562-7811 THE FEED SACK Vancleave, MS (228) 826-5715 TIPPAH COUNTY CO-OP Ripley, MS (662) 837-8451 TOWN & COUNTRY FEED STORE Columbia, MS (601) 736-6212 TRI COUNTY CO-OP Aliceville, AL (205) 373-6369 TRI COUNTY FARM SERVICE Como, MS (662) 526-9100 WALTHALL COUNTY CO-OP Tylertown, MS (601) 876-3428 WILKINSON CO. CO-OP Woodville, MS (601) 888-3542
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Many Thanks To You All by: Sammy Blossom, Executive Vice President, MCA
680 Monroe St., Suite A Jackson, Mississippi 39202 (601) 354-8951/8957 www.mscattlemen.org Sammy Blossom Executive Vice President mscattle@telepak.net fax: (601) 355 -7128 Carol Ryan Administrative Assistant mscacr@telepak.net fax: (601) 487-2711 Cassie St.Amant Director of Member Services joinmca@telepak.net fax: (601) 487-2722 LeAnne Peters Director of Communications cbmag@att.net fax: (601) 487-2713 Nancy Strickland missbc@telepak.net fax: (601) 487-2712 The Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association and Cattle Business in Mississippi assumes all information submitted for publishing, whether editorial or advertisements, is correct and will not be held responsible for any information submitted incorrectly. Cattle Business in Mississippi reserves the right to refuse any and all material submitted for publication. Advertising rates available upon request. Advertising deadline: First of month preceding publication date, i.e. January 1 for February issue. Dues: $40 per year National Advertising Representatives Livestock Advertising Network 176 Pasadena Drive • Lexington, KY 40503 859-278-0899
After almost 17 years working for the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association/Beef Council and nine years as a volunteer leader, I will miss my first officer meeting next month. It has been my privilege to work for you, and it’s been a pleasure meeting all of the great farm and ranch families involved in our organizations. Serving alongside the dedicated volunteer leaders of our county and state organizations has made my job much easier and more fulfilling. Our extremely talented and small staff has made it possible to accomplish our goals in an efficient and professional manner. During my tenure, I have seen the 20-year decline in beef demand turned around, in large part because of the efforts of the Beef Checkoff Program. Having seen the talent and dedication of the staff and volunteers at our national office and in the other state beef councils, I know for a fact that cattlemen are getting a maximum return for their dollars paid in. Despite this, it’s unfortunate that the Checkoff doesn’t always receive the credit and support it deserves.
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601-594-9429 601-879-8547
The one-dollar-per-head investment has enabled our industry to carry on meaningful research, education, and promotion initiatives that continue to return a huge value to cattlemen across the country. It is truly a remarkable success story and one that you will appreciate the more you learn about it. Let me tell you, working together works! Similarly, our membership organization has provided services to its members beyond the dues paid in. MCA continues to grow in strength due to its great volunteer leaders. Working alongside all of our presidents has certainly enriched my life, and their leadership has built our association’s youth, education, and policy programs to such a level that they are now the envy of many other state associations. We take pride in having one of the best association magazines in the country, as well as a scholarship program unsurpassed by any other state or national cattlemen’s organization. In the past five years, $384,000 in college scholarships has been awarded to the children and grandchildren of our members. In addition to proceeds of the cattlemen’s car tags and various fundraisers, The Wax Company is the primary sponsor of this program. The people I’ve met and had the pleasure of getting to know have been the highlight of my tenure at MCA, and I have enjoyed working with all the cattlemen, government leaders, and other partners throughout the state and nation. I look forward to remaining an active MCA member and doing what I can to support our organization. Many thanks to you all, Sammy
Sedgewood Plantation annual RegiSteRed anguS Bull Sale
Saturday, April 25 • 10:00 AM Located at Sedgewood Plantation 2607 Virlilia Road • Canton, MS We will have approximately 35 thick, muscular bulls in our annual onsite bull sale. They are in good athletic condition after running all winter in a 150-acre cotton field. They also have more muscle and less fat since they were grown out on a lower energy ration. The bulls will average 18 months old and will weigh between 1400 and 1600 pounds.
www.SedgewoodAngus.com 601-761-0001 • 601-879-9927 wph@sedgewood.com
aBout Sedgewood The Sedgewood Registered Angus program is built on 100% artificial insemination. No clean up bulls are used. Heat detection is done electronically by radio transmitters and monitored by computer using the HeatWatch System. The AI sires we use are carefully selected based on growth, milk, carcass traits, scrotal circumference, and docility.
Bull liStingS The bulls will be listed on our website at
www.SedgewoodAngus.com
Call or email for a bull list, for directions to the farm, or if you would like to preview the bulls prior to the sale.
email ContaCt liSt Please email us so we can add your email address to our contact file. This will allow us to notify you of any updates prior to the sale. March 2015 Cattle Business 11
2015 County Presidents Stephen Edwards.........………Adams Jimmy McNair…..………………Alcorn Jacog Poole............……………Amite Bobby Bell..............................Attala Mitchell Ormon....................Benton John Allen Leachman…………Calhoun Jamie Darnell, Jr.…........…Chickasaw Dr. Eddie Lipscomb…………Claiborne Dudley Williams…………………Clarke Tracy Lofton.……....….…………Clay Mike Whitfield....Carroll-Leflore-Mont. Alton Walters…......……………Copiah Greg Crosby.........…………Covington Marvin Ladner…………Forrest-Lamar Jeanette Hunt……….…………Franklin Greta Thornton...….…George-Jackson Patton Byrd......………………Greene Kyle Wilson....…...…...………Grenada Marcus Ladner....…Hancock/Harrison Rick Bowman............……………Hinds Kenneth Weeks....….…………Holmes David Beane.......…..………Itawamba Jim Sims……………..……………Jasper Curt Bass, Jr....…..…………Jeff Davis Mike Murry…..……..……………Jones Andrew Dabbs..…….....………Kemper Keith Brown...........…………Lafayette Jeff Davis......…...……….…Lauderdale Wally Givens..…..….…..……Lawrence Brian Burns….….……..........……Leake Pete Fava…....…….…………………Lee Mike Smith………..….…………Lincoln Craig Canull...........….………Lowndes D.R. Bozeman................……Madison Billy Raybourn......…..…………Marion Mike Haimsohn….……………Marshall Matthew Herndon………..……Monroe Jay Jayroe.....................……Neshoba Jim White……..………….……Newton Lester Estes......................…Noxubee John Byrd.........………….…Oktibbeha Jeff Magee............…Panola/Quitman Greg Ladner..…......………Pearl River Lee Henderson..……………..……Perry Mike Tynes............…..……………Pike Hershell Ferguson, Jr...…..…Pontotoc Richard Peden ...…......………Rankin Michael Smith………………………Scott Ned Walker............…………Simpson Doug Thornton.…………………Smith Carl Baxter..........………………Stone Terry Mabus..................Tallahatchie Sammy Ashe…....….....…Tate/Desoto Ronnie Hall….....………………Tippah Charles Burns.…..…………Tishomingo Breland Randle….………………Union Doug McLaughlin...……………Walthall John Coccaro……….…..………Warren Robert Coxwell…….……………Wayne Dr. Nancy Jackson……………Webster John Patrick..........…………Wilkinson Rusty Suttle................………Winston Terry Jones.......................Yalobusha Pete Harper………………………Yazoo
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Greetings from North Mississippi by: Dr. Harold Newcomb President, MCA
Please allow me to introduce myself as your 2015 MCA president. My name is Harold Newcomb and my home is in Batesville. My wife, Lisa, and I are 1984 graduates of the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and we have two grown daughters who each earned degrees from Mississippi State as well. I practiced mixed animal medicine for 18 years before starting to work in the animal health industry in 2003 as a Technical Services Veterinarian. I get a lot of questions as to what that entails. As a matter of fact, if you had asked my children when they were younger what it meant they would have said they didn’t know either but that Daddy sure meets, greets, and eats out a lot. However, my responsibilities include providing information resources to the sales force and producers who use Merck Animal Health products in the Southeast US, as well as doing some applied research projects with Merck products. I grew up on our family farm in Batesville where my Dad and I still run a small commercial herd of Gelbvieh /Angus, Gelbvieh /Red Angus cows. I have spent all my life involved in agriculture and am ecstatic about the opportunity to serve as your MCA president in 2015. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to my family and friends who have supported, and will continue to support, me this year. Thanks Lisa, Anna and Jay, Jennifer and Tyler, Mom and Dad, and all the Panola Quitman Livestock Association members. I hope everyone had a chance to attend our State Convention as we had an excellent program and slate of speakers presenting some very timely topics. Dr. Apley from Kansas State talked about the changes coming to the use of water and feed through
antibiotics, as well as the government mandate for veterinary feed directives for use of these products. Colin Woodall from NCBA gave a great talk on political and legislative issues that affect the beef industry. We also had research updates from Dr. Jane Parish and a look into Dr. John Michel Riley’s crystal ball for the 2015 cattle market. Mississippi is so fortunate to have a land-grant university with such high-quality faculty members who understand the needs of MCA membership and work diligently to meet those needs. We also had a retirement reception for Sammy Blossom, our longtime executive vice president. No one will ever be able to replace Sammy, but our search committee is hard at work trying to find the right person for our association. Thanks Sammy for all the years of unselfish service and dedication to the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association. At the Presidents Banquet we honored Milton Sunbeck as our Cattlemen of the Year. He is the owner of Town Creek Ranch, a purebred Brangus operation building their herd from foundation Cow Creek Genetics, in West Point. After that, we also honored Mr. Charlie Hull as our newest inductee into the MS Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame. Mr. Hull is a past president of MCA and has been very active at the national level. Both of these gentlemen will be featured in a later issue of our magazine but, until then, please accept congratulations from our association for your accomplishments. Until next time: “May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.” -The Irish Blessing
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New Members Jan. 23 - Feb 23 Michael Alexander Jeremy Allison Randy Beets Jimmy Bolewfre Paul Bosarge Lonnie Boykin Mike Bradshaw Taylor Breland Ricky & Missy Brewer Alan Broome Tim Buchanan Harry Campo Edward Ciessaw Bill Collins Justin Cooley Dewayne Covington John David Cresswell Lowry Dean Edward Deuitt Andy Dial Mitchell Dooley JT Evertte Benjamin Garner John Hammond Macke & Carolyn Harrison Randall Hendrix Devin Hendry Chris Hodge Donald Dale Holifield Michael Huey Gary Hurst Justin Jackson Robert Johnson Robert Johnson TJ Kilpatrick Greg & Ina Knotts Cody Ladd Jason Lawson Phillip Manning Jacob Manning Beau Martin Don Martin Lance McCloud Andy Miller Tim & April Parker Travis Pickering Ted Plunk Luke Pogue Mike Reeder Cody & Jennifer Rogers Scott Samuell Gary Scarborough Hunter Scarborough Jerry Sellers Eddie Shoemaker Petey Shows 14 Cattle Business March 2015
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ON THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE by Baxter Black, DVM
How Cold Was It? It was cold this winter. How cold was it? It was so cold every calf north of Cabool, Missouri that was at least 1/8 Bramer sold himself and bought a ticket to Brownsville! -so cold every coyote in Idaho carried jumper cables to start the jack rabbits! -so cold every vegetable farmer in California remembered where he came from! -so cold every wild horse in Nevada was callin’ the BLM for room service! -so cold North Dakota froze in Minnesota and when it thawed and broke off it picked up three new counties and another Congressman! -so cold in Hyannis, NE the hired man broke ice in his stock tank and didn’t hit water ‘til Lake McConaughy! -so cold in Ohio that the ewes all bought down-lined Pendletons -so cold in Nancy, KY that the New Year’s Day Parade was held in the county snow plow! -so cold in Montana that ranchers were renting mobile methane emitters to shivering environmentalists! -so cold in Harlan, Iowa, Santy’s sleigh got stuck on top of the water tower. He was rescued and airlifted to the Elks Club in Audobon for
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treatment. -so cold in Macon County, Tennessee the local Global Warming Task Force postponed their meeting ‘til spring! -so cold in Maple Creek, Sask. they put their rye in the refrigerator to warm it up! -so cold in Oklahoma it laid a sheet of black ice on Interstate 40 so slick that traders as far east as El Reno could tie five steers together, lay ‘em down and slide’m plum to Elk City auction barn with just one push! -so cold at Monfort’s feedlot in Kersey, CO the horse’s feet looked like coasters on a footstool, the steers humped up like mountains complete with a timberline and every pen checker tore holes in his moon boots tryin’ to get his spurs on! -so cold between Lander and Casper, WY that the wind froze everything within 168 sq. mi. Fortunately no one was hurt. It was so cold! Craig called from Consort, Alberta. I asked him what the temperature was. He said, “Minus 38.” I asked him if that was Fahrenheit or Centigrade? He said, “It doesn’t make any difference!”
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Tall Fescue Persistence in Mississippi by: Dr. Rocky Lemus, Extension Forage Specialist Tall fescue is a cool-season perennial grass that occupies 175,000 acres in north and central (no more than 50 miles south of Starkville) Mississippi. Its long-term benefits are related to ease of establishment, drought tolerance, excellent grazing persistence and the ability to extend the grazing season into late fall. Tall fescue is best adapted to loam or clay soil. It can tolerate moderate soil acidity (pH >5.5), poor drainage and close grazing. The majority of the acres in Mississippi have been Kentucky-31 (K-31) tall fescue established for over 30 years. Kentucky-31 is also known as infected tall fescue because it contain a fungus (endophyte) that lives inside the plant and is transmitted through the seed and not from plant to plant as is often thought. Although the endophyte protects the plant by providing drought tolerance, vigor and longevity, it can also produce toxic alkaloids and impact animal performance such as decreased animal gains and reduced reproductive per-
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formance. In the last decade, public and private forage breeders have put considerable efforts into developing new varieties that can reduce the impact of the endhopyte on animal performance while still maintaining vigor and persistence. These varieties have been developed with endophyte strains that do not produce the toxic alkaloids and are known as “novel or friendly endophyte” tall fescue. Novel endophyte varieties may have similar persistence to that of endophyte infected varieties. Some of the most common commercially available varieties include Jesup MaxQ, Texoma MaxQII, BarOptima Plus E34, Duramax Gold, and Estancia with ArkShield. Breeders have also developed varieties that contain no endophyte and are usually known as “endophyte-free” tall fescue. Endophytefree varieties have been reputed as having lower persistence, especially in the southern US. Currently, there is large number of varieties in the market that include Bronson, Cowgirl, K-32,
Enhance, Rustler, and Teton II. In Mississippi, producers have tried to adapt pasture and hay acres to new varieties with very little success. On-farm observations in the last four years along with reports from producers indicates that both novel and endophyte-free varieties have a short persistence (< 3 years) under Mississippi’s environmental conditions. For the last three years, these novel and endophyte-free tall fescue varieties has been tested at two locations in Mississippi (Holly Springs and Starkville) to assess their performance. A three-year average forage production indicated no differences among varieties or endophyte types at Holly Springs, MS (Figs. 1 and 2). At Starkville, MS, no differences were observed among K-31, MaxQ and BarOptima. Novel and endophyte-free types provided a slight yield in forage production compared to K-31. Stand persistence after three years is very uniform across all the varieties at each location. Utilization of novel and endophyte-free varieties can be incorporated into new pastures without providing negative performance effects. Although, the initial establishment cost of these varieties is significantly higher than K-31, incorporating improved tall fescue varieties can have a long-term economic impact by improving animal performance. Management during the first 12 months after establishment is particularly important to ensure a satisfactory plant population, vigor and persistence of the stand. Data
collected in Mississippi indicate that fertilization plays a major role. Lime application, phosphorus and potassium application based on soil test recommendations, along with fertilization rates of 50 to 100 lbs/ac of nitrogen are necessary to maintain tall fescue stands. Using proper grazing management, especially the first year, is a key factor in the stand surviving the first
summer. It is recommended to apply light grazing pressure in late spring of the establishment year and terminate grazing or haying by mid- to late June leaving a 4-6-inch minimum stubble height. Grazing too early in the spring will deplete root nutrients and impact stand survival. Using a rotational grazing approach will also provide rest periods for growth and recov-
ery. Investing in new varieties can be expensive, as well as making sure that all endophyte infected K-31 has been eradicated to prevent contamination of the new field. Disclaimer: The information provided in this newsletter is for educational purposes only. Reference to names and trademarks of the cultivars mentioned in this publication is made with the understanding that no discrimination or endorsement is intended and no endorsement by Mississippi State University, Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Experiment Station or Mississippi State University Extension Service is implied. Product names are included solely to aid readers in locating and identifying varieties that might be best suited for forage production in their area.
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Spring Deworming by: Carla L. Huston, DVM, PhD, ACVPM Beef Extension and Outreach Coordinator, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University Warm weather and green grass are right around the corner for most parts of the southern US, and now is the time that we should be thinking about protecting our cattle on pasture. Deworming cattle has consistently been proven to have health and growth benefits in cattle when done properly. However, many factors should be considered when implementing an internal parasite control program such as type of cattle and pasture management. The timing of deworming can also affect the effectiveness of our program. Given the cost of many available deworming products, we have to be sure that we are deworming our cattle most
effectively and not wasting our money. Below are a few factors to consider when developing your spring deworming program: Parasites of concern will vary depending on where you live and how you manage your cattle. • The major groups of internal parasites affecting cattle are intestinal roundworms, lungworms, liver flukes and coccidia. While liver flukes are commonly seen in the low-lying areas of gulf coast states, inland areas may not have quite as big of a problem. External parasites (ectoparasites) include lice, horn flies and ticks. For most of us in the southeast, fly control
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at this time of year will be critical and necessary to prevent later growth losses and diseases such as pinkeye, anaplasmosis and BLV. • The lifecycle of the parasite will determine which products you use, and when. In the southern US, some stages of parasites become dormant in the hot summer. Therefore we often see high parasite contamination of pastures in the winter and spring, which is why our spring deworming is so critical. In the north, parasites can “overwinter” and become dormant in the colder months. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in determining your operation’s biggest parasite risks. • Animals are susceptible to different parasites at different stages of life. Younger cattle are particularly susceptible to intestinal roundworms and coccidia. Adult cattle develop an immunity to many of the common parasites, however, proper deworming is necessary keep to the internal worm burden low and to prevent pasture contamination. Adult cows can pass some of this immunity to their calves through colostrum, but the immunity is not long-lasting. • Most of a parasite’s lifecycle is spent on pasture rather than inside the animal itself. Therefore, cattle grazing forages are continuously exposed to parasites. Likewise, cattle shouldn’t be allowed to graze pastures too short since the parasite eggs are maintained close to the ground. The amount of grazing and the number of times cattle are moved to new pastures may affect the type and frequency of deworming. For this reason, one of the major goals of a good spring deworming program should be to reduce pasture contamination. Deworming should be timed to coincide with the moving of animals in order to help keep the new pasture clean from parasites and reduce para-
Likewise, injectable or oral dewormers site buildup. year, depending on your pasture manmay be difficult to administer when • Deworming at weaning when aniagement system. This may also good restraint isn’t possible. mals are moved to new pastures can reduce the potential for parasite resis• Different formulations require difnot only reduce pasture contaminatance when done properly. ferent dosages. Be sure to deworm tion, but may affect the calf’s immuFinally, cost should always be considyour cattle according to their weight. nity. Heavily parasitized calves will not ered when making dewormer choices, Under-dosing cattle will affect the get the proper nutrition necessary to but it shouldn’t be the deciding factor. product’s efficacy and can lead to develop good immunity. Recent studRemember that a proper deworming parasite resistance. This is one reason ies have shown that parasitized calves program will result in increased gains why many prefer injectable or oral may also have a reduced immune and heavier calves – and will usually formulations over pour-ons and feed response to vaccination. pays for itself in the long run. You additives. want a product that is efficacious, • The safety of deworming products Not all dewormers are the same. convenient or easy to administer, and will vary. Don’t forget about the • Dewormers contain anti-parasitic at a competitive price. As you are safety of the workers and consider drugs which have variable activity. preparing to put your cattle through the ability to restrain cattle to propSome products are very specific, such the chute this spring, talk to your veterly and safely administer a product. as the anti-parasiticides used against erinarian or extension livestock specialSome deworming formulations require liver flukes and coccidia. Others are ist about the parasites most important the use of gloves or other protective broad-spectrum, such as the ones for your cattle and value of spring equipment because contact with the used to treat intestinal roundworms, deworming in your herd. skin may be harmful. Furthermore, lungworms, lice, horn flies and ticks. follow the slaughter withdrawal time Furthermore, products will vary in on the product label to avoid residues. their ability to kill immature and • Given the different types of paramature stages of the parasite. sites and their variable mechanisms of • Efficacy should be the major conaction, the type of dewormer used sideration in choosing a dewormer. should be rotated by season or by Has research shown the product to be effective in your class of cattle at the indicated times? Generic formulations of a product may not have the same quality ingredients as the name brand product, which can affect the product’s efficacy. Your veterinarian can help you sort out the efficacy of the various products. • In addition to the spectrum of activity, know the persistence of the dewormer that you are using. Some products continue protecting against parasites days to weeks after administration, while others have a one-time, immediate anti-parasitic effect. A new dewormer on the market has a label claim for up to 150 days of parasite control. Spectrum of activity can be important when looking at pasture decontamination strategies. • Deworming products have different routes of administration, each INVEST IN QUALITY Reel Auggie 4-Auger Vertical Single Auger Commercial Reel with benefits and drawbacks. Products are available as injections, pour-ons, feed additives, feed blocks, oral bolusWe have a wide range of models and sizes with multiple options to fit es, liquids and pastes. While many any operation. Our innovative, high-quality spreaders will provide superior performance with years of low-maintenance service. producers like the convenience of KuhnNorthAmerica.com the pour-ons and feed blocks, other formulations may be more precise Winona Tractor & Equipment • Winona and effective in particular situations.
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NCBA Updates and Issues Compiled from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Publications NCBA Applauds House Efforts The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 636 America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015. This bill, sponsored by Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio) will make permanent the $500,000 expensing levels for small businesses under Section 179 of the tax code. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Philip Ellis said
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I first planted Texas Tough + Bermudagrass in the Spring of 2009 for grazing and baling. My Texas Tough + has been free of disease with no loss of stands. My yields have remained consistent with no loss in production even through our drought of the last four years. It establishes fast with excellent forage quality and much finer stems than Coastal Bermudagrass. It has increased my grazing time from 90 days on native grasses to 150 days on my Texas Tough stands. I plan on planting more in 2015. Denny Chaney- Bertram, TX 20 Cattle Business March 2015
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Greetings from the CattleWomen by: Nancy Strickland, President, Mississippi CattleWomen’s Association February was filled with Livestock shows, MCA Convention, and Dixie National Rodeo and Horse shows. We had a great convention and trade show. Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2015 MCA convention a great success. A special thanks to Nelda Starks, Shelia Hughes, Martha Megehee, and to all the other cattlewomen for an outstanding job on all the decorations and setting up for all the convention meals. Also, thank you to Julia Rigby, Pat Sigrest and Regina Herren for all their help with the silent and live auction. This year at the awards luncheon, the CattleWomen were able to give seven scholarships. Taylor McNair received $500 and Joshua Newcomb, Rachel Wilson, Bailey Turbville, Victoria Chalk, Candice
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Killebrew, and Kendall Tanner received $250 each from the CattleWomen Scholarship fund. Congratulations to you all! We will be having our Beef Ambassador contest coming up at the MCA office soon. We hope that you will try to get someone from your county to participate. For more information, contact me at MCA Office or at 601/906-3692. Coming up on March 10, we will be helping the Cattlemen feed the Legislators at First Baptist Church and we would appreciate it if some of you
could bake something sweet for dessert and come help serve it. Just give me a call at the above number or at 601-354-8951 and know that there is always a place to help and be part of this great team of CattleWomen. I hope you will join us as a member of the Mississippi CattleWomen. The dues are $20.00 and can be mailed to the MCA office. As you can see, we really need your help in promoting beef and also by helping us to educate consumers all about beef. Each member is deeply appreciated. Not sure what’s for dinner tonight? Try some of our great and quick recipes.
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Nutritional Management of Replacement Heifers by Dr. Brandi Bourg Karisch, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Mississippi State University The replacement heifer is the foundation of a productive cowherd, and it is important to give her the best chance at having a long and productive life in the herd. Early development and her early reproductive performance are among the best indicators of how she will perform later in life. The ultimate goal for that heifer is to wean a calf every 365 days that weighs approximately ½ of her body weight, and that heifer is expected to wean her first calf, while still growing herself, and rebreed in time to join the rest of the herd for her second calf. This can be a daunting task, and it is very important that we provide that heifer with proper nutrition to meet these goals.
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When determining the nutritional needs for a heifer development program, it is best to divide the program into 4 stages. The first stage consists of a growth period from weaning to breeding (approximately 240 days), stage 2 consists of the breeding season (approximately 60 days), the third stage consists of the gestation period (from breeding to calving), and the fourth stage consists of the time from calving to rebreeding. It is generally recommended to breed heifers to calve 30 days before the rest of the cowherd to allow extra time to rebreed for the second calf, and the development plan should be determined accordingly. In discussing an example for nutritional needs for developing replace-
ment heifers, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll refer to this standard scenario. A heifer with an expected mature weight of 1,100 lbs, needs to reach 67% of her mature weight at breeding, and 80% of her mature weight at calving. Therefore our target weights are 737 lbs at breeding time, and 935 lbs at calving. If heifers are weaned at 6 months of age at 450 lbs, she then has 240 days to reach her breeding weight, and would need to gain 1.2 lbs per day. During the growth phase of heifer development, that heifer requires 1.3 lb of crude protein per day, and 15.6 Mcal of energy per day (based on NRC requirements). If in our example heifers are weaned in the fall (spring calving herd), the forage
available would typically be mature or processed winter forage. We sent our hay to be tested, and discovered it was 8% crude protein and had 0.9 Mcal of energy. If she eats 2.2% of her body weight on average of forage, she would eat 11.1 lbs of that hay per day, and it would provide her with 0.88 lbs of protein, and 10.0 Mcal of energy. If we compare that back to her requirements, we can see that the forage alone did not provide enough energy or protein to meet her needs to grow at 1.2 lbs per day, so we would need to provide her with a supplement to reach our targets. The same calculations can be performed at each stage of development for these heifers. It is important to remember not to forget one of the most important of these phases, the time from calving to breeding. It is often a neglected time in that first calf heifer’s development, but it is important to remember, not only is that young cow in her peak lactation and preparing to breed back for a second calf, but she is also still growing. At this point, that cow has not yet reached her mature size. Another good practice for the entire herd is the separation of females into management groups. It is important to remember that the nutritional needs of a female will vary greatly depending on her stage of production, and phase of life. If supplemental feed is provided to the entire herd as one large group, some cows or heifers may be underfed, while some will be overfed, which leads to a not very efficient use of feed resources. If the herd is able to be maintained in separate groups when supplemental feed is provided, it is easier to more closely meet the needs of each group. A point to remember that cannot be emphasized enough is the importance of knowing the nutritional value of the forage available for the heifers. In the example above, supplement needs were determined based on the deficit left from the forage. If the forage was high quality, and provided more nutrients, supplementation of replacement heifers may not be necessary. However, the only way to know if a
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kept my hand in a fist, choosing Rock. However, my stomach twisted into a knot as I looked from BJ and Corey’s manic grins to their annoyingly flat hands. They’d both chosen Paper. A few minutes later I was creeping up behind the cow, seriously questioning the validity of the plan. Corey signaled that he was ready to grab the calf, and after taking a deep breath I ran towards the cow, clapping and shouting, “Hey Big Momma, come and get me!” The gigantic cow saw me and charged. What little courage I had evaporated as the freight train worth of beef barreled toward me. Opting not to get on board the Murder Express, I took off running and screaming in a decidedly unmanly fashion. However, my screams were cut short when a few steps later my foot found a hole. I tumbled to the ground, knowing in my heart that I was going to die. The calf saved me. I heard it bellowing and looked up in time to see Big Momma turn and rush towards Corey just as he was picking up the calf. Completely abandoning the plan, Corey dropped the calf and hauled butt across the pasture. As Big Momma chased after her newest victim, I heard BJ shout from the truck, “Chase! Grab the calf!” Jumping up and sprinting, I scooped up the calf and dove in the bed of the truck. The calf bellowed again, and Big Momma stopped her latest pursuit and came running back. With my back against the cab of the truck, I held the flailing calf to my chest. That’s when
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we discovered a flaw in the plan. Big Momma was taller than the truck. Therefore, she had absolutely no problem reaching the little man holding her baby. The calf and I were singing a beautiful duet of screams and bellows. Big Momma threw her head at me, and I quickly slid to the other side of the bed. She ran around the truck and lunged again just as I scooted out of reach. I heard BJ cackling inside truck and realized that he was driving much slower than necessary, allowing the colossal cow plenty of time to run back and forth around the truck. I felt her hot breath on my neck each time she lunged at me. Driving the truck at a crawl, my treacherous brother laughed at my high pitch threats all the way to the catch pen. Once the She-Goliath was caught and I’d finished yelling at my brothers for being deplorable human beings, yet another problem presented itself. We needed to load the pair separately onto the trailer so the calf wouldn’t be trampled during the drive. Since the cow was too big for the back cut of the trailer, she had to go on first. Unfortunately, Big Momma was in no mood to be herded onto a trailer. She was still searching for her baby, and every time we stepped into the pen she made sure we didn’t stay long. To be fair to the ole girl, she was usually a mild mannered cow. She simply possessed what Pawpaw considered, “Good Mothering Ability.” Exert from The Dickens Family Dictionary: Mothering Ability- the fervent determination of a mother cow to protect her young by brutally assaulting anything that comes in the general area, including but not limited to: dogs, snakes, birds, vehicles, and short screaming men After half an hour of Big Momma displaying her excellent mothering abilities, we gave up and decided it was impossible to herd something that was attempting to herd you right back. Then Corey came up with the stupidest plan since the invention of plans. He said, “Since all she does is chase us whenever we get close, someone could just sort of let her chase him all
the way onto the trailer.” This plan of course possessed the same problem as the last, the understandable lack of volunteers. BJ smiled and asked, “Paper-Rock-Scissors?” After a few choice remarks from me, they managed to talk me into the playing. Figuring the odds of both of them choosing Paper again were pretty slim, I chose Rock. Unfortunately, Corey and BJ had worked out the same odds. They both chose Paper. I swore. They laughed. Corey opened the small side gate on the trailer, my theoretical escape route. After making my peace with God, I climbed over the fence to face my untimely demise. My boots had barely touched the dirt when Big Momma stampeded towards me. I’d planned on waiting until she was decently close before running to ensure she followed me. However, bravery has never been my strongest trait (Which is stupidity, obvisously.). I immediately took off sprinting, and it’s a good thing I did. Her long legs
caught up with my stubby ones within seconds. I swear, I felt her nose touch my jeans as I leapt into the trailer. The floor shuttered beneath my feet, letting me know Death was hot on my tail. Without slowing I dove headfirst through the side gate. My shoulder hit the ground first, and I half rolled, half flopped onto my back with all the grace of a three legged gerbil. I heard the big gate slam shut and looked up to see Big Momma’s massive head sticking out the side of the trailer. Corey and BJ were both laughing as they walked over and pushed the side gate closed. Corey grinned widely at me, “I bet you’ll never choose Rock again.” I rolled onto my knees and began rummaging around on the ground. “What’re you doing?” BJ asked. Finally finding what I was searching for, I stood up and answered, “Oh, just choosing Rock one last time.” They both ducked as the stone whizzed through the air.
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Changes to Antibiotics Regulations Coming December 2016 by: Dr. Mike Apley, Kansas State University The discussion of antibiotic use in food animals continues to get a lot of attention as new regulations are scheduled to take effect. Per the last update from Dr. Mike Apley, professor of veterinary clinical sciences at Kansas State University, two guidance documents, #209 and #213 have been released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine. The first document stated two principles for which the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine sought voluntary compliance from the pharmaceutical industry. These two principles are: 1. The use of medically important antimicrobial drugs in food-producing animals should be limited to those uses that are considered necessary for assuring animal health. 2. The use of medically important antimicrobial drugs in food producing
animals should be limited to those uses that include veterinary oversight or consultation. Guidance #213 defined how the goals of guidance #209 could be met by the sponsors. Pharmaceutical companies had 90 days from the release of #213 to voluntarily commit to the new regulations. After this, companies had three years to fully withdraw growth promotion claims from their labels. Since the guidance was put into effect in December of 2013, all 26 companies representing the 283 affected labels came forward voluntarily to cooperate. The status of the affected labels can be viewed on the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine website at http://1.usa.gov/192vWfT. According to Apley, there are two big challenges that the industry will face due to these new regulations.
1. How do we get it all done? 2. Should we get it all done? The biggest takeaway for producers in this discussion, Apley said, is to have a veterinarian that knows your operation. “As of December 2016, a veterinarian will have to authorize any antibiotic use in the feed except for the ionophores (Rumensin, Bovatec, Catalyst), the bambermycins (Gainpro), bacitracin (BMD, Baciferm), and tiamulin (Denegard, used in swine). All other antibiotics used in the feed are classified as “medically important” (based off of importance in human medicine) and will require a veterinary feed directive (VFD), which requires knowledge of the client’s operation.” This means that a VFD will be required for any type of medicated feed containing a medically important antibiotic, including medicated milk replacer and even small quantities of feed for home-raised animals, such as show cattle. The details of what constitutes a “free choice feed” in a range situation are still being worked out, but it is clear that range mineral
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and range cubes will be included in the requirements. To buy any of the feed types (Type A, Type B, Type C), a producer will need a VFD to purchase the product. Type A feeds are the most concentrated forms of the drug and are designed to be incorporated in a premix before inclusion in a final ration. Type B feeds are premixes, which include the drug in a form ready to be incorporated into the final ration. Type C feeds are the final ration ready for feeding. In addition, all water antibiotics will require a prescription as of December 2016. Unless your local farm store wants to go through the process of becoming authorized to dispense drugs on the basis of a prescription, then these water soluble antibiotics will most likely disappear from their shelves. The same is true for medicated milk replacer and medicated feeds if they contain a medically important antibiotic. These requirements for veterinary authorization of medically important
antibiotics in feed and water have led to questions of how veterinarians will get all of the authorizations done. “But, another big change is not just who is responsible for authorizing the use of medically important antibiotics in feed and water, but also who is accountable,” Apley said. “Currently, a veterinarian may function in an advisory status concerning antibiotics in feed, but often a nutritionist is leading decisions concerning tylosin, oxytetracycline, or chlortetracycline in feed. Now, a veterinarian must authorize these uses, and is therefore accountable for what happens. The veterinarian is now in the position of determining when an in-feed antibiotic use is appropriate, such as indications and timing of a tetracycline product, and whether or not the use is clinically justified.” The final VFD rule is expected out this spring, and then veterinary groups such as the Academy of Veterinary Consultants and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners,
producer organizations, regulatory officials, and even state legislators will need to put their heads together to refine the details of how all of this will get done. The details of the veterinary oversight are left up to the states. You should expect a lot of updates and information coming out on this subject, especially in 2016 as the time for change draws near. There is no reason to change at the current time, as the drug labels must change, which will most likely be phased in over a short period near the end of 2016.
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Beef Checkoff Launches MBA 2.0 The beef checkoff’s Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) program has launched MBA 2.0, an opportunity for beef and dairy producers to step up and be true leaders – ‘Agvocates’, if you will – for the industry and all of agriculture. Building on the success of the original MBA courses, with nearly 6,000 graduates to date, the program hinges on the importance for consumers to hear directly from those growing and delivering their food to them. Each course, which has all new content based on consumer research about questions regarding the beef industry and end product, takes about an hour to complete and follows the beef lifecycle: 1. The Beef Community – all about the people involved in producing beef, from pasture to plate. 2. Raising Cattle on Grass – covering the cow/calf and stocker/backgrounder stages of production. 3. Life in the Feedyard – what goes into ensuring cattle receive proper care and a healthy diet in the finishing phase. 4. From Cattle to Beef – how cattle are humanely slaughtered and processed into beef products. 5. Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. – consumer information about how to
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properly store, handle and cook beef to ensure a safe and enjoyable eating experience. “When I started to get asked questions from consumers and groups about how we farm and feed cattle, I was struggling to find answers that I could back up with hard facts, and it felt like I also needed to learn more about other sectors of the industry with which I had little experience,” says Joan Ruskamp, Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) member from Dodge, Neb. “When I found out about the MBA program, I jumped at the chance to complete the courses. For me, it turned out to be a great teaching tool to help me become an informed advocate – not just for my own family’s benefit, but for the good of the entire industry. “Since then, I have had the opportunity to talk about beef and the beef industry to everyone from neighbors and friends to large groups of activists. Remember, though, getting your MBA doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to start booking appearances as a traveling speaker,” says Ruskamp. “It also prepares you well for daily conversations that you have or hear, and it gives you the ability to share hard facts and figures that help increase confidence in our end product and our industry. While our personal stories
are important in putting a face on our industry, the ability to build trust in farming and ranching – and beef – is greatly enhanced by facts versus opinions and emotions.” Those individuals who completed the original MBA courses will remain enrolled in the program and can take the 2.0 classes to update their certificate. MBA grads then have the opportunity to join the private Facebook group where they can have interaction and dialogue about emerging industry issues. Ruskamp and fellow Cattlemen’s Beef Board member Brenda Black of Missouri have challenged every CBB member to join them in completing MBA 2.0. “I earned my MBA during the initial run of the program and am working on completion of the updated program with all of you who accept this challenge,” says Black. “From my experience, I can tell you that the courses are truly interesting, engaging and informative, which make the quizzes at the end of each section a breeze. And you come away with a clear and useful understanding of issues that are so important to consumers and, as a result, important for us to share with them.” The MBA program is funded by the beef checkoff and there is no cost to participate. Sign up to start your MBA 2.0 coursework today! For more information about your beef checkoff investment, visit MyBeefCheckoff.com.
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Best Burger Winner Announced
Making the presentation during Beef night at the Dixie National Rodeo to the Windham family is Joe Johnson, President of the Mississippi Beef Council.
Beechwood Restaurant, Blue Canoe, Buon Cibo, Café Memories, Halfway House, Mockingbird Café, Neon Pig, Side Street, Velvet Cream, & Zip’s
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Zip’s has been operated by the Windham family in Magee for 52 years. The restaurant moved to its present location in 1978 after fire destroyed the original building. Their great burger comes with a side order of Zip Sauce that makes it even better. Over 100 restaurants were nominated by beef lovers across the state and the Zip Burger was selected by popular vote and expert judges. Other restaurants placing in the Top 10 are: Beechwood Restaurant, Vicksburg Blue Canoe, Tupelo Buon Cibo, Hernando Café Memories, Iuka Halfway House, Starkville Mockingbird Café, Bay St. Louis Neon Pig, Tupelo Side Street, Olive Branch Velvet Cream, Hernando For a complete list of the 105 restaurants nominated for the best burger, visit the www.msbeef.org The contest was sponsored by Mississippi’s 15,000 cattle producers, the Mississippi Beef Council and the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association. Congratulations to Zip’s Restaurant!
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OFFICERS Joe Johnson, President Mike McCormick, Vice President Mike Pigott, Sec/Treas Sammy Blossom, executive director MISSISSIPPI CATTLEWOMEN Julia Rigby, Hermanville
BEEF PRODUCERS Paul Whitlock, Iuka Jacob Megehee, Macon Dr. Harold Newcomb, Batesville Price Wallace, Mendenhall Steve Elgin, Holly Springs Mike McCormick, Union Church Larry Jefcoat, Soso
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ORDER BUYERS Sam Blakeney, West Point Mark Curry, Centreville
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Producer Support of Beef Checkoff Remains High Three out of four producers support the beef checkoff, while the number who disapprove of the program, at just 11 percent, is the lowest in program history, according to a recent survey of 1,209 beef and dairy producers nationwide. The random survey conducted by the independent firm Aspen Media & Market Research in late December 2014 and early January 2015 found an overwhelming majority of beef and dairy producers continue to say their beef checkoff has value for them in many ways: • 81 percent of producers say the beef checkoff has helped to contribute
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to a positive trend in beef demand. • 72 percent of producers say the beef checkoff contributes to the profitability of their operations. • 76 percent say the checkoff is there for them in a crisis. • 76 percent say the checkoff represents their interests. • 66 percent of producers believe the checkoff is well managed. “Despite a great deal of discussion about the future of the checkoff, along with being challenged by critics of the checkoff and groups who would like to see us go out of business,” says Producer Communications Working Group (PCWG) Chair Jeanne Harland, “beef and dairy producers continue to value their checkoff for
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building demand, contributing to their profitability and for representing their interests. And, with all that has gone on in the past six months, I believe it’s significant that the fewest number of producers in the history of the program say they ‘disapprove.’ “The beef checkoff has, for nearly 29 years, served the beef industry with programs producers want, and that is why we see the checkoff ‘as representing our interests’ according to the survey,” says Harland. One of the key priorities of the working group which Harland chairs is to ‘increase the understanding of how the checkoff works ... how [it] benefits them and their role as stakeholders,’ she notes. A summary of the research findings is available online. For more information about yourbeef checkoff investment, go to MyBeefCheckoff.com.
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2015 MCCA Prospect Spectacular Sale March 28, 2015
1:00 p.m. • Newton County Show Barn • 615 Coliseum Drive, Newton, MS
30+ Head
Quality Heifers and Steers -MS Bred-MS Born-MS Raised Calves will be clipped out and at least tie-broke For further information contact Beth Tartt @ 601-479-5165, Bonnie Tartt @ 601-480-5165, Hollis Blackwell @ 601-214-7410, or Leanne McGee @ 662-769-9911
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For subcutaneous injection in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle only. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older or in calves to be processed for veal. Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. READ ENTIRE BROCHURE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. INDICATIONS ZACTRAN is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni and Mycoplasma bovis in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle. ZACTRAN is also indicated for the control of respiratory disease in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida.
HIS CATTLE ARE STRESSED. HE’S NOT. Thanks to BRD control from ZACTRAN® (gamithromycin).
CONTRAINDICATIONS As with all drugs, the use of ZACTRAN is contraindicated in animals previously found to be hypersensitive to this drug. WARNING: FOR USE IN CATTLE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN HUMANS. KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. NOT FOR USE IN CHICKENS OR TURKEYS. The material safety data sheet (MSDS) contains more detailed occupational safety information. To report adverse effects, obtain an MSDS or for assistance, contact Merial at 1-888-637-4251. RESIDUE WARNINGS: Do not treat cattle within 35 days of slaughter. Because a discard time in milk has not been established, do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. PRECAUTIONS The effects of ZACTRAN on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been determined. Subcutaneous injection of ZACTRAN may cause a transient local tissue reaction in some cattle that may result in trim loss of edible tissues at slaughter. ADVERSE REACTIONS Transient animal discomfort and mild to moderate injection site swelling may be seen in cattle treated with ZACTRAN. EFFECTIVENESS The effectiveness of ZACTRAN for the treatment of BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni was demonstrated in a field study conducted at four geographic locations in the United States. A total of 497 cattle exhibiting clinical signs of BRD were enrolled in the study. Cattle were administered ZACTRAN (6 mg/kg BW) or an equivalent volume of sterile saline as a subcutaneous injection once on Day 0. Cattle were observed daily for clinical signs of BRD and were evaluated for clinical success on Day 10. The percentage of successes in cattle treated with ZACTRAN (58%) was statistically significantly higher (p<0.05) than the percentage of successes in the cattle treated with saline (19%). The effectiveness of ZACTRAN for the treatment of BRD associated with M. bovis was demonstrated independently at two U.S. study sites. A total of 502 cattle exhibiting clinical signs of BRD were enrolled in the studies. Cattle were administered ZACTRAN (6 mg/kg BW) or an equivalent volume of sterile saline as a subcutaneous injection once on Day 0. At each site, the percentage of successes in cattle treated with ZACTRAN on Day 10 was statistically significantly higher than the percentage of successes in the cattle treated with saline (74.4% vs. 24% [p <0.001], and 67.4% vs. 46.2% [p = 0.002]). In addition, in the group of calves treated with gamithromycin that were confirmed positive for M. bovis (pre-treatment nasopharyngeal swabs), there were more calves at each site (45 of 57 calves, and 5 of 6 calves) classified as successes than as failures. The effectiveness of ZACTRAN for the control of respiratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida was demonstrated in two independent studies conducted in the United States. A total of 467 crossbred beef cattle at high risk of developing BRD were enrolled in the study. ZACTRAN (6 mg/kg BW) or an equivalent volume of sterile saline was administered as a single subcutaneous injection within one day after arrival. Cattle were observed daily for clinical signs of BRD and were evaluated for clinical success on Day 10 post-treatment. In each of the two studies, the percentage of successes in the cattle treated with ZACTRAN (86% and 78%) was statistically significantly higher (p = 0.0019 and p = 0.0016) than the percentage of successes in the cattle treated with saline (36% and 58%). Marketed by Merial Limited 3239 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA 30096-4640 U.S.A. Made in Austria ®ZACTRAN is a registered trademark of Merial Limited. ©2012 Merial Limited. All rights reserved. Rev. 03/2012
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THE RIGHT ANSWER FOR YOUR OPERATION. Give subcutaneously at 2 mL/110 lbs.
Stress putting your calves – and profits – at risk?1 Get 10-day BRD control with a single treatment of ZACTRAN.2 In field trials, clinically ill cattle given ZACTRAN showed a significant improvement within 24 hours.3 And most cattle treated with ZACTRAN stayed healthy for the full 10-day
study.2 That can mean fewer retreatments4 and healthier margins. Talk to your veterinarian about prescription ZACTRAN. It’s exZACTly right to control BRD risk with one treatment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: For use in cattle only. Do not treat cattle within 35 days of slaughter. Because a discard time in milk has not been established, do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, or in calves to be processed for veal. The effects of ZACTRAN on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy and lactation have not been determined. ZACTRAN product label. Lechtenberg K, Daniels CS, Royer GC, et al. Field efficacy study of gamithromycin for the control of bovine respiratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing the disease. Intern J Appl Res Vet Med. 2011;9(2):189-197. 3 Sifferman RL, Wolff WA, Holste JE, et al. Field efficacy evaluation of gamithromycin for treatment of bovine respiratory disease in cattle at feedlots. Intern J Appl Res Vet Med. 2011;9(2):171-180. 4 Van Donkersgoed J, Merrill JK. A comparison of tilmicosin to gamithromycin for on-arrival treatment of bovine respiratory disease in feeder steers. Bovine Practitioner. 2012;46(1):46-51. 1 2
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Late-gestation Heifer Nutrition Does Not Aaffect Dystocia
Ten studies were summarized in which differing levels of energy were offered (high energy, more than 100 percent of National Research Council requirements; moderate energy,
tein versus low protein diets. One of the five studies showed increased dystocia with increased protein, and one study showed decreased dystocia when feeding increased protein. In general, calf vigor was also decreased when feeding lower levels of protein. Body Condition Score and Pregnancy Rate Body condition at calving was also examined in five studies. These studies demonstrated two important messages. First, dystocia is increased in obese
approximately 100 percent of NRC requirements; low energy, less than 100 percent of NRC requirements). In nine of the 10 studies, moderate or high energy increased birth weights; however, only two of those 10 studies reported an increase in dystocia when feeding higher energy levels. One study actually reported an increase in dystocia when feeding lower energy levels. Five studies were summarized in which differing levels of protein were offered (high protein, more than 100 percent of NRC requirements; moderate protein, approximately 100 percent of NRC requirements; low protein, less than 100 percent of NRC requirements). Two of the five studies showed increased birth weights when feeding high pro-
(BCS > 7) compared to moderately conditioned females. Second, dystocia is not decreased in thin females compared to those of adequate body condition; however, calf vigor is decreased. In addition, most research agrees that body condition score at calving is the most important factor affecting subsequent estrus and ovulation, and, therefore, pregnancy rates. Table 1 shows the relationship of BCS to pregnancy rate and calving interval. Several studies agree that pregnancy rates increase from about 60 percent at a BCS of 4, to 79 to 86 percent at a BCS of 5 and to 90 to 92 percent at a BCS of 6. However, these differences can be much greater in first- and second-calf heifers. In a Florida study, pregnancy rate was only 50 to 53 percent for first- and second-calf heifers with a BCS of 4 compared to 84 to 90 percent of those with a BCS of 5 or greater. Therefore, it is imperative that heifers are in adequate body condition at calving and provided an adequate plane of nutrition through the breeding season to maintain future production. Fetal Programming Research has shown that inadequate nutrition in the last two-thirds of gestation can decrease muscling and
by: Deke Alkire and Bryan Nichols, Noble Foundation According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 28 percent of all calf deaths before weaning are due to birth-related problems. Therefore, managing females to calve with minimal difficulty is extremely important. A topic that is often discussed in cattle production is whether or not the level of nutrition given to a pregnant female late in gestation affects birth weight and calving difficulty (dystocia). Many producers worry that providing good nutrition to a pregnant female â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially heifers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; increases birth weight of the calf and, subsequently, dystocia. However, providing inadequate nutrition can have long-term effects on pregnancy rates and profitability. This is a topic that has been very well researched over the past several decades. Protein and Energy Supplements Houghton and Corah (1989) assembled an extensive review of studies examining the effect of pre-partum energy supplementation, protein sup-
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plementation and cow condition at calving on birth weight and dystocia.
marbling potential. Other complications reported from inadequate nutrition during gestation include increased abortion, decreased birth weight, reduced ability of the calf to produce body heat after birth, increased sickness and death, poor growth performance, and reduced meat quality. While there is an argument that calves whose dams were nutrient restricted during gestation may be more efficient later in life, one study showed no difference in intake, average daily gain or feed efficiency. This topic is not completely understood and needs more research. Maternal nutrition may also affect the fertility of the calves born. In a Nebraska study, Martin et al. (2007) showed that heifers born to supplemented cows had a pregnancy rate of 93 percent compared to 80 percent for heifers from unsupplemented cows. In addition, 77 percent of these heifers calved in the first 21 days, whereas only 49 percent of the heifers from unsupplemented cows calved in the first 21 days. This could have long-term implications because, typically, heifers that calve early tend to calve early the rest of their lives, and calves that are born early should weigh more at weaning. Given specific goals, resources and abilities, some producers may be able to capitalize on reduced feed costs and potential increases in efficiency when developing heifers to lighter weights. However, there can be risks to this approach, and due diligence should be given to the risk and reward of such situations, especially in times of record-high prices. There is a wealth of data on the subject of bred heifer nutrition. The data supports that, for most producers, the ideal BCS of a bred heifer at calving is 6. If a producerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to decrease calving difficulty, selecting bulls for calving ease and providing proper nutrition to heifers will yield much better results. References available upon request.
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Mississippi Cattlemen’s Foundation Invests in State’s Youth by: Erin Williams
As someone who’s just graduated college, I know how important college scholarships can be. College is expensive, and we all know it isn’t getting any cheaper. That’s why associations, such as the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Foundation, that choose to invest in future state and national leaders by providing college scholarships are exceptionally pivotal. In the past five years, the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association has awarded more than $384,000 in college scholarships through the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Foundation, the Wax Company, the Cattlewomen’s Association, and various fundraising efforts. In 2014 alone, over $77,000 in scholarships were awarded, with $47,000 coming strictly from the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Foundation. Foundation president Ted Kendall said, “We’re really blessed to be able to provide these scholarships to these kids. They’re going to impact the industry one day, and we owe it to them, ourselves, and the future of the industry to do so.”
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funds from the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Foundation and other scholarship sponsors has on our state’s youth, below are seven brief bios of only a few of the many individuals your investments in those efforts go to support: A lesser-known part of the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Foundation is the role Michael Tucker that the purchase of the “cattlemen’s Michael is a long-time veteran of car tag” plays. When a cattlemen’s car the Mississippi Junior Cattlemen’s tag is purchased, all of the proceeds Association. At 21-years-old, Michael from its purchase go directly back has been involved with the organizainto the Foundation and out into the tion since he began showing cattle at hands of deserving kids in the form age eight. In 2014 alone, Michael of college scholarships. In addition to was awarded the Jim Newsome providing scholarships, the Mississippi Scholarship, as well as scholarships Cattlemen’s Foundation also sponsors from the Mississippi Cattlemen’s educational programs for industry parFoundation and the Wax Company. ticipants as well as research initiatives. When asked about why he would Gale Martin, a 40-year-veteran of tell others to get involved with their MCA who also has been a Foundation state cattlemen organizations Michael board member for nine years said, said, “Through this organization I’ve “I’ve learned that if we can get these learned more about responsibility and kids invested in agriculture when time management. Those are things I’ll they’re young and help them pay for always carry with me in life.” Michael their college education, they will come went on to say that being involved back and do more for our industry with MJCA has not only helped him down the road than we can ever pay for his college education, but foresee.” Martin went on to say that also presented a lot of opportunities without empowering a new generation for networking with other members of agriculture leaders to step up, the throughout the state he wouldn’t have industry he loves so much would suffer been able to meet otherwise. Michael in the generations to come. is currently attending MSU and plans For further proof of the impact on majoring in agronomy with an emphasis on turf research. Peyton Williams A biochemistry major at MSU with plans to become a large-animal veterinarian specialist, Peyton joined MJCA the Rub onto the face, giving effective pinkeye protection and face fly control. in 2003. During her time at Each pack contains Flyps for one Rub. MJCA, Peyton served four years on the board of directors and credits MJCA for teaching her the importance of setting a good example to kids that are even younger than her. When asked about her favorite part of being involved with MJCA Peyton said, “It’s been really fun meeting new friends around the state. Some of my closest friends I’ve met through MJCA.” Peyton believes that individuals should join MJCA
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because it presents an opportunity for individual development as well as industry development. In 2014, Peyton received the Barry Wax Scholarship in addition to scholar-
now is strictly because he loves it. An agriculture business major at MSU, Michael can’t imagine doing anything other than working in the agriculture profession. His favorite parts
ships from the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Foundation and the Wax Company. Corrine Jackson Although Corrine joined MJCA in 2010, she can’t remember many times when she wasn’t involved with livestock, the rodeo, or her family farm. A junior accounting major at MSU, Corrine has received scholarships through the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Foundation since her freshmen year of college and can’t express how much that monetary help has meant to her. In 2014, Corrine received the Star Junior Cattlemen Award as well as a Mississippi Cattlemen’s Foundation scholarship. Some of Corrine’s favorite aspects of being involved with MJCA have been the ability to improve her interview skills, her involvement in the Making Tracks program, and the confidence she’s received from helping educate other young industry professionals. As she spoke about her time at MJCA Corrine said, “What can I say, I really wouldn’t trade my time here for anything.” Michael Buckley At 21-years-old, Michael has also been a member of MJCA since he was eight. Although he credits his parents for first getting him involved in the industry, Micheal’s interest
of being involved with MJCA have been the lasting friendships he’s made and the benefits of networking with like-minded individuals in and out of state. “I believe kids can learn a lot of responsibility by working with
animals.” Michael said. “The funds I’ve received during college from the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Foundation have empowered me to pursue this career with a firm footing.” Taylor McNair A 2014 recipient of scholarships from the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Foundation, the Wax Company, and the Mississippi Cattlewomen’s Association, Taylor is a 19-year-old freshman at MSU who’s majoring in agriculture business with plans to go to law school and specialize in agriculture law. Taylor joined MJCA eight years ago and said that agriculture is a way of life for her family. Through the Continued to page 40
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Continued from page 39 program, Taylor has gained a lot of responsibility and a whole new level of appreciation for those that help direct cattle shows. In addition to the scholarships Taylor has received, Taylor values the friendships she’s made most of all. “All I know is agriculture,” Taylor said. “I want to make a difference one day for the industry I love through my career so that others can enjoy the industry, too.” Harrison Lang At 21-years-old, Harrison already owns six heads of cattle himself. According to him, he can’t help but love the cattle industry because he was born into it. A recipient of scholarships from the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Foundation and the Wax Company, Harrison attends MSU where he is majoring in agriculture-information science with an emphasis in leadership. When asked about something he wants to change in his lifetime regarding the cattle industry Harrison said, “I would really like to help educate consumers
that are removed from agriculture about our industry and how important it is.” Harrison believes he’s benefitted from being involved with MJCA by the contacts he’s made and the programs that are available to members. Tommy Ware A member of MJCA for three years, William is 22-years-old and also served as an officer with the MSU Collegiate Cattlemen’s Association. William recently graduated in December with a degree in animal science and has been accepted into vet school. In his upcoming career, William is most excited about working with producers on health prevention in one’s cowherd. His experience with MJCA has taught him many valuable things such as learning how to deal with stress and how to network effectively. When asked why he thinks others should get involved with their county and state cattlemen’s associations William said, “I think it’s really important to make your voice heard and take an active stance on issues that affect the industry early on.
MJCA has taught me how to do that confidently.” Who knows, one day Taylor may be in Washington working as a lawyer who lobbies for the protection of this industry. Maybe one day you might even take your livestock to William to be treated. Perhaps Corrine will one day help balance your farm accounts and liabilities. While the sky is the limit for these kids and their futures are now unknown to us, what we do know is that by investing in their future we also invest in our own…and the futures of next generations to come. Congrats to all of the 2014 scholarship recipients. We can’t wait to see the impact you make on the agriculture industry.
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Injectable Minerals Take Up The Slack by: Gilda V. Bryant Free choice minerals are the bedrock of a well-balanced nutrition program for beef cattle. But there are times when bagged minerals aren’t enough. For example, transported calves become stressed and don’t eat well for about 30 days plus they tend to ignore minerals. Animals on lush forages may bypass the mineral feeder. Bulls, cows and first-calf heifers also need an extra nutrient boost before breeding. If producers develop smart tactics, they can ensure their animals receive the best supplements at the right time. Lourens Havenga, veterinarian and CEO of Multimin, USA says that mineral intake is always the first hurdle. Bagged mineral generally allows for two to four ounces per head per day. If intake isn’t consistent, some animals will be over-supplemented while others will be under-supplemented. It’s not uncommon for herd members receiving the same feed, supplements and management practices to have a trace mineral variation of 40 to 50 percent between animals. When
producers initially introduce minerals to the herd, cattle often eat more than two to four ounces, then level off with lower intakes. Cattle grazing on lush grass pastures often refuse to visit mineral feeders for weeks at a time. Producers may feed molasses-based supplements that contain sulfur, an antagonist that decrease absorption of copper, zinc and manganese. When pregnant cows are exposed to sulfur for long periods, their calves are born with a copper deficiency. Without adequate levels of copper, animals are unthrifty, unhealthy and prone to sickness with poor reproduction rates. Transport stress occurs when calves are shipped across the state or across the country. The strain of being on a truck comingled with animals they don’t know is a real problem. Calves lose their appetites, eat little and ignore minerals. Younger calves may not know how to feed at the bunk. Natural competition during feeding times may prevent a shy calf from eating enough.
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Beef Cow Nutrition and Herd Reproductive Strategies
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Feed to gain appropriately In order to calve at approximately 22-24 months of age and to reach puberty early enough to become pregnant before the start of the breeding season of the mature herd, heifers must reach puberty by 11-13 months of age. Beef heifers are expected to begin to have fertile cycles once they reach 50%-65% of their mature weight. Developing heifers on a plane of nutrition (both energy and protein) from weaning to breeding that allows them to reach puberty by 11-12 months of age results in improved udder development and increased pregnancy rates. However, be aware that overfeeding heifers before breeding has also been demonstrated to have negative effects on the likelihood of becoming pregnant. A study showed heifers that gained 1 pound (lb.)-1.5 lb. per day from
weaning to the start of breeding were more likely to become pregnant during a 45-day breeding season than were heifers with gains above or below this range. Body condition scores (BCS) in the same group of 1,863 heifers showed the same result, with firstservice pregnancy rates improving as body condition increased up to a score of 6 (9-point scale) and then declining in fat heifers. In addition, excessive supplemental feeding of beef heifers before puberty has been shown to reduce lifetime calf weaning weights due to impaired milk production. This impaired milk production appears to occur in heifers that had high body condition and that deposited fat in the udder. Once puberty is attained, nutrition must be at a level that allows the heifer to continue cycling, produce healthy eggs and establish pregnancy.
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Getting Replacement Heifers Ready to Breed by: Paul Beck, University of Arkansas Replacement heifers should be breed at 15 months of age in order to calve for the first time as a two-year-old so that they can be a contributing (and profitable) part of our cowherd. Additionally, heifers that give birth early in their first calving season tend to calve early in subsequent calving seasons. Heifers that breed early and subsequently calve early are usually the most reproductively efficient females and will transfer this improved fertility to their offspring, increasing the reproductive efficiency of the entire
cowherd. Infertile or hard breeding cows that do not conceive early (or do not conceive at all) cost producer through reduced weaning weight and increased cost per calf produced. The most fertile heifers are those that have their first estrus before the breeding season, so age at puberty is an important factor in getting heifers bred their first time. The rule of thumb is for heifers to reach at least 65% of mature bodyweight prior to breeding. Mature bodyweight can be determined for the individual heifer by measuring hip height and calculating frame size with an equation that factors in heifer age. Extra heavy duty fencing in 16’ & 20’ Research in Lengths, 1 1/2”, 1 3/4”, & 2” OD Pipe Nebraska indicates that age Available of puberty was Makes 5’ or 6’ Fence not affected by differing rates of gain as long as bodyweight goals were reached by the start of breeding. In Arkansas, many times the fall and winter are periods of limited forage availability and gains of heifers are too slow on Conforms to the hay based diets contour of the ground. Great for property for heifers to reach puberty entrances, fencing, catch pens, and alleys. by 15 months Can be connected to steel or wood posts. of age. Coolseason annual SAVE ON COST AND TIME!! grasses (such as Call Kerry at: wheat, cereal rye, or annual ryegrass) provide high qual-
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Continued from page 44 gain weight, they should be evaluated for BCS three to four months prior to calving. If evaluated at this time, the weight gain for a BCS 3 cow to reach breeding condition (BCS 5) will be approximately 1.5 lb.-2.0 lb. per day (which is very possible with good forage and supplementation). In contrast, if cows only have two months to gain two body condition scores, they will need to gain more than 3 lb. daily — a much more challenging task. The energy requirement for lactating cows averages about 20% higher than for dry cows (the actual requirement varies based on milk production), and this demand peaks at approximately 60 days after calving. This higher demand makes it difficult to add body condition once lactation begins. Because postcalving condition score and energy balance control ovulation, and being in good body condition is required for high pregnancy rates, both body condition at calving and level of nutrition after calving are important factors that influence preg-
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Cain Cattle Company
Ronald & Gwen Byrd (601) 989-2127 Darryl, Adam & Gail Byrd (228) 872-3365
Bill Felton, Gen. Mgr., Holly Springs 901/494-9626 cell David Bass, Wiggins Mgr. Robert Leathers, Pickens Mgr. 662/582-4581 228/236-7875 David Bass, Wiggins Mgr. 228/236-7875
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CattleFax Predicts Strong Prices to Remain The popular CattleFax Outlook Session today at the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show gave cattlemen and women reasons to be optimistic. Analysts told the capacity crowd to expect fed cattle prices averaging in the mid-$150s, slightly higher than last year. Prices will trade in a range from near $140 at the lows to near $170 at the highs in the year ahead. While early year highs for 550 pound steers will range from near $285 to lows near $235. Analysts cited the improved forage situation, lower grain prices and record margins in 2014 for feeders and stockers as the primary reason cow-calf producers will remain in the driver’s seat for the year ahead. Despite exceptional prices in 2014, CattleFax CEO Randy Blach said he expects the market peak is behind the cattle industry now. “We put the top in the market in the past year and the signal for expansion has been transmitted,” he said. “We will begin to see some modesty expansion in herd numbers now and that will cause prices to trend lower in the years ahead than what we saw in 2014.”
He explained that growing supplies of cattle and beef over the next several years will rebalance the normal price and margin environment among industry segments. “Prices will then retreat back to the lower end of the new trading range,” said Blach. Despite the adjustment, he explained that cow-calf producers will continue to see relatively strong returns over the next four to five years, aided by corn prices expected to average $3.60 per bushel in 2015 and an improved forage production picture. Art Douglas, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at Creighton University, presented the annual weather forecast which projects moisture conditions in the United States through the summer. “El Nino conditions have again built across the Pacific and this will fuel a split jet stream pattern into the Southwestern United States. Moisture will gradually increase in February from southern California to the southern High Plains,” said Douglas. “Snowpacks in the northern Rockies are expected to remain well below nor-
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mal at 50-70 percent levels while the southern Rockies should gradually build their snowpack through March. As the jet heads east it will pick up Gulf moisture and lead to above normal rainfall throughout the southeast.” “The pesky ridge in the West will gradually weaken during February and by the spring this will allow moisture to increase in the Pacific Northwest,” he explained. A strong Great Lakes trough is forecast to keep a broad portion of the United States colder than normal through the spring and early summer.” Douglas said this pattern should lead to delayed planting in the Corn Belt with possible threat of late frosts into the late spring. “The cool temperatures are likely to persist into early summer and this will slow crop progress but be ideal for corn pollination in July. The silver lining in the forecast is that the Midwest should turn warmer by August and September and this will help speed up crop maturation,” he said.
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U.S. Meat Markets Struggling by: Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension A myriad of factors are joining forces to create significant challenges for beef, pork and poultry markets so far in 2015. These include supply and demand factors, domestic and international factors, and short and long term factors. Many of the factors are Is your feed costing too affecting all meat markets while others Is your costing too muchfeed money? are specific to individual meats. much money? International demand for U.S. meat is Try Zen-Noh Grain’s grain being dampened by the strong dollar, which makes U.S. product more Tryscreening Zen-Noh Grain’s grain pellets (G.S.P.’s) expensive in global markets. This is screening pellets (G.S.P.’s) and stretch your feed dollar particularly challenging for beef, which and stretch your feed dollar is already high relatively to other further. further. *Zen-Noh Grain is one of the world’s meats due to limited supplies. In the *Zen-Noh is elevators. one of the world’s largestGrain export case of pork, falling U.S. prices due largest export elevators. to increased production are offset to *As a result of handling some 80,000 some extent in international markets *As to a result of handling 100,000 tons persome day of80,000 grain, thereby the strong dollar. Meat exports to 100,000 tons per day of grain, there is a lot of grain dust, fractions and are being further disrupted by the is a lot of grain dust, fractions and screenings generated & collected. screenings generated & collected. backlog at west coast ports. The *These byproducts are pelleted & soldinability to move perishable prod*These byproducts are pelleted & sold across the country and Mexico. into Mexico. uct out of the ports has resulted in across the country and into reduced export demand and diversion of meat back into domestic markets. *We also sell them locally in bulk and *We also sell them locally in bulk and ton super sacks. Cold storage holdings of red meat in 1 in ton1 super sacks. and poultry were up significantly in nutritional analysis on these *The*The nutritional analysis on these graingrainJanuary, partly as a result of the port screening pellets screening pellets is: is: slowdown. Settlement of the labor dispute this past week will improve PROTIEN…………….10% PROTIEN…………….10% min. min. conditions but it will take several FAT…………………….2% FAT…………………….2% min. min. weeks for port operations to return FIBER……………….. FIBER……………….. 18% 18% max.max. to normal. Simultaneous to reduced At our Convent, LA facility, At our Convent, LA facility, export flow of meat, a series of severe we we have on hand whole corn,corn, winter storms has crippled population have on hand whole centers in the eastern U.S. disrupting Corn screenings, as well as our corn screenings, as well as our normal meat shipments and reducing grain screenings pellets grain screenings pellets meat demand domestically. (G.S.P.’S) (G.S.P.’S) Pork production is increasing rapidly For current pricing and availability with planned expansion enhanced by for any of the above ingredients call: For current pricing and availabilitysmaller than expected PEDv impacts. 225-562-5304 The PED virus, while still circulatlocallyOr in SOUTHERN Mississippi, for any of the aboveing in U.S. pig herds, is having less 225-562-5313 impact this winter due to a combinaingredients call: Zen-Noh Grain Corp. tion of vaccine effectiveness, natural 225-562-5304 8886 Louisiana Hwy 44 immunity and improved biosecurity Convent La, Or 70723 which limits that spread of the virus 225-562-5313 • Orders must be place 24 hours among hog farms. Pork production prior to desired pick up date. For pricing and availability of railcaris expected to increase four to five • shipments Loading hours: 8:00 am to pellets,percent in 2015 and with little growth of grain screening 5:00pm in pork exports expected, the majorcall our national marketing team, Cereal This product is a feed ingredient, not a pre mixed Byproducts at 800-237-3258 ity of the increased production will ration, and therefore not intended for sole use. 54 Cattle Business March 2015
be consumed domestically. Abundant supplies of European pork are finding their way into many global markets increasing the competition for U.S. pork. Wholesale pork values are falling and sharply lower hog prices may curtail production at some point but not likely before the end of the year or into 2016. Poultry production is also expanding in 2015 on lower feed prices and improved returns in 2014. A nearly four percent increase in broiler production is expected in 2015 and, like pork, broiler exports are likely to see only slight growth leaving most of the increase in broiler production to fall on the domestic market. Broiler wholesale values are higher than year ago levels for breast meat and wings, though sharply lower for legs. However, increased broiler supplies and falling pork values will likely weigh on broiler product values in the coming weeks. The challenges for the beef industry are particularly troublesome. Beef production is expected to decrease another one percent in 2015, in addition to the nearly 6 percent decline in 2014. Yet the pressure for higher beef prices that accompanies limited supplies is running headlong into weak-
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Why Pay When You Can File Taxes for Free? by: Mary Hightower, University of Arkansas Extension For those who need help with filing taxes, there are options to have those1040s file for free, said Laura Connerly, assistant professor for family and consumer economics with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “Commercial tax preparers charge from $55-$100 for a basic return,” she said. “Products such as refund anticipation loans and refund anticipation checks add $60 or more in extra fees.” However, Connerly said there are options at every income level. And while those with complicated returns may need help from professional tax preparers, the average tax filer can save a lot by using a free service. Here are some options to consider: Online - IRS Free File is a partnership between the IRS and the Free File Alliance. Use Free File Software if your income is $60,000 or less and Free File Fillable Forms if your income
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Mississippi Limousin Breeders Herrington Brothers Limousin You could be here!! To advertise call (601) 354-8951.
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Small Producers Should Manage Bulls During Breeding by: Clay Wright, Noble Foundation By the beginning of April, most cow-calf producers in the Southern Great Plains are a few weeks away from the start of the breeding season and are wrapping up routine preparation of bulls before turn-out. Ideally, bulls are in a body condition score of at least 6.0 to 6.5, maintaining their condition on a high-forage diet and getting plenty of exercise. They have received immunizations and parasite control, and passed a complete breeding soundness examination. All this preparation is critical, but it is not the end of the manager’s responsibility. Throughout the breeding season, managers need to observe and address health issues and physical problems that may arise, and manage the hierarchy of social dominance among the bulls. This is true if your herd has two bulls or twenty bulls. Dr. Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University emeritus extension animal scientist, authored an outstanding publication, Management of Beef Bulls, covering all aspects of bull management. At the bottom of page five in this publication is a table that illustrates
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the effect of bull dominance over time. The data emphasizes two basic facts: the dominant bull in a breeding herd sires the greatest percentage of the calves, and, up to a certain point, age is a primary factor in determining dominance. Many producers have herds of 50 or fewer cows and only two bulls. Dominance is just as much an issue for smaller herds as for larger ones. Here is a common scenario for small producers: The producer has 40 cows, an older bull (A) and a younger bull (B) getting ready for his first breeding season. The bulls are run together in the off-season. When the breeding season comes and cows are returning to heat in large numbers, how does the rancher manage his two bulls? We recommend turning both bulls out together. Bull A’s dominance, experience, maturity and capacity will enable him to settle the largest number of cows early. Remove bull A from the breeding pasture to rest after a month, or earlier if he drops a full body condition score. Leave bull B alone with the
The Opportunity Breed cows for at least two weeks, and for the rest of the breeding season if his body condition stays above a score of 5. It is critical to favor this young bull during his first breeding season. Turn bull A back out with the cows after bull B has had his two-week learning experience. By the end of six to eight weeks, the majority of the cows should be settled. Both bulls can “clean up” for the rest of the breeding season, assuming the young bull has regained condition. When only one or two bulls are used, it is vitally important to observe them in action throughout the breeding season. Make note of the cows’ IDs and service dates, then find those cows in 18 to 23 days to make sure they don’t return to heat. If bull A in the scenario above became infertile after two weeks, you would know it and could remove him from the breeding pasture. If undiscovered, he would still exert his dominance over B and cows would go unsettled or breed later in the season. In small herds, observation during the breeding season and management of social dominance among bulls is just as important to success as fertility, health and physical soundness.
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ALLIED INDUSTRY MEMBERS The Nowell Agency, Inc. Greg Bost (662) 844-1944 Merial Makers of Ivomec Mark Searles • (256) 298-0058 Zoetis Robert Pegues • (601) 896-2300
Positive Feeds Mike Inglish • (662) 560-3822
Merck Animal Health Danny Jones • (601) 942-7380
Novartis Animal Health Lewis Mashburn • (601) 622-7052
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE I-55 NORTH • Jackson, MS 601-977-9040
DuPont Crop Protection Ronnie Thompson
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Top quality Brangus & Gelbvieh Custom sprigging or sprigs available. Tifton 44, Tifton 85, and most requested - Sumrall 007. Gerald Sumrall • (601) 587 - 7122 Billy Sumrall • (601) 669 - 0072 P.O. Box 67 Monticello, MS 39654
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2015 MCA Choice Stockman Members
Premium membership in MCA provides a way for individuals and businesses to step up to a higher level of support for MCA and the beef industry. It is their way of contributing to the success of MCA’s efforts. Shep’s Cleaners, Inc. Starkville, MS
MS Ag Company Yazoo City, MS
Farmer’s Depot Mendenhall, MS
William Well Tire & Auto Repair Starkville, MS
Mitchell Automotive West Point, MS
Helena Chemical Co. Yazoo City, MS
Newton County Farm Supply Newton, MS
Copiah County Co-op Hazlehurst, MS
Agridyne Springfield, IL
Stockman’s Supply, LLC Starkville, MS
Boot Country Hattiesburg, MS
Bank of Jones County Laurel, MS
Trustmark National Bank Jackson, MS S & J Simmentals Summit, MS
Guaranty Bank Belzoni, MS
Palmer Insurance Agency Benny Palmer Mendenhall, MS
Citizens Bank Columbia, MS
Bank Plus Yazoo City, MS
Tallahatchie Co. Bank Charleston, MS
B-5 Farms Houston, MS
Agri-AFC, LLC. Chad Smith Hattiesburg, MS Rutland Livestock Mize, MS
Holmes County Bank & Trust Lexington, MS Commercial Construction Co. Laurel, MS
Oktibbeha Co. Co-op Starkville, MS MS Beef Agribition Verona, MS Covington Co. Bank Collins, MS
Clarke Co. Co-op Quitman, MS
R&M Tractor & Supply Magee, MS
Pike Co. Co-op McComb, MS
Walthall Co. Co-Op Tylertown, MS
Dillon Simmental Farm Lexington, MS
Rankin Co. Co-op Brandon, MS
McAlpin Insurance Tom McAlpin, Jr Magee, MS
Witherspoon, LP George Smith Jackson, MS
Southern Farms Nursery Max Mullins D’Lo, MS
Wilkinson Farmers Coop Woodville, MS
Lowndes Farm Supply Columbus, MS
The Deerbrook Co., J.W. Chancellor Charleston, MS
Bank of Kilmichael Kilmichael, MS
Bank Plus of Holmes County Lexington, MS
BankFirst Financial Services Columbus, MS
Jeff Davis Farmers Co-op Prentiss,MS
Kin Growers Rolling Fork, MS
Trustmark National Bank Magee, MS
Lauderdale Co. Farm Supply Meridian, MS
Ware Milling, Inc Houston, MS
Rankin Co. Farm Bureau Brandon, MS
Jimmy Sanders Seed Company Canton, MS Sawmill Animal Hospital Laurel, MS
Amite Co. Co-op Liberty, MS
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Large Animal Vet Services Eupora, MS Peoples Bank Mendenhall, MS Madison Co. Co-op Canton, MS Southern Seed & Feed Macon, MS
Jason Wesley State Farm Insurance Hattiesburg, MS
B & B Cattle Co. Bailey, MS
Holmes Co. Farm Bureau Lexington, MS
Peoples Bank & Trust North Carrollton, MS Hi Grade Gin & Farm Supply Winona, MS Vaiden Farm Supply Vaiden, MS Bunge Ergon Vicksburg, MS
Jimmy Sanders Seed Company Yazoo City, MS
Estrotect, Inc. Boyd Dingus Lakeville, MN Monroe County Co-op Aberdeen, MS Simpson Co. Farm Bureau Mendenhall, MS Sedgewood Plantation Canton, MS
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NCBA: Dietary Guidelines Recommendations are Misleading The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report. This report is a recommendation to the Secretaries as they develop the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans that will be released later this year. Unfortunately, the report is inconsistent, and if adopted will lead to conflicting dietary advice. On one hand, the Committee has endorsed the Mediterranean style diet, which has higher red meat levels than currently consumed in the U.S.; and on the other hand, they have left lean meat out of what they consider to be a healthy dietary pattern. Dr. Shalene McNeill, Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Scientist with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said the recommendation that a healthy dietary pattern should be lower in red meat is not consistent with scientific evidence and would be unsound dietary advice. “Lean meat is red meat. Today’s beef supply is leaner than ever before with more than 30 cuts of beef recognized as lean by government standards,” said McNeill. “The protein foods category, which includes meat,
is the only category currently consumed within the current guidelines, and it is misleading to conclude that a healthy dietary pattern should be lower in red meat.” According to the report, “dietary patterns with positive health benefits are described as high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, seafood, legumes, and nuts; moderate in low- and nonfat dairy products; lower in red and processed meat; and low in sugarsweetened foods and beverages and refined grains.” Unfortunately, the statement disregards the positive role of lean meat. Lean beef is one of the most nutrient rich foods, providing high levels of essential nutrients such as zinc, iron and protein, as opposed to empty calories. Dr. Richard Thorpe, Texas medical doctor and cattle producer, said the key to a healthy lifestyle is building a balanced diet around the healthy foods you enjoy eating, coupled with physical activity. “It is absurd for the Advisory Committee to suggest that Americans should eat less red meat and focus so heavily on plant-based diets,” said Thorpe. “The American diet is already
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(601) 354-8951 70 percent plant based and to further emphasize plant-based diets will continue to have unintended consequences. The Advisory Committee got it wrong in the ‘80s advising a diet high in carbs, and look at what that got us – an obesity problem. My colleagues and I commonly encourage people to include lean beef more often for their health, not less.” Thorpe added, “We are disappointed the Advisory Committee would go outside the purview and expertise of nutrition/health research to bring in topics such as sustainability. We urge the Secretaries to reject the Advisory Committee’s recommendations on topics outside of diet and health.” Lean meat plays an important role in the American diet and science shows it needs to be recognized as part of a healthy dietary pattern just as it was in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. On behalf of U.S. cattle producers that work each and every day to provide a nutritious and healthful beef product for consumers, we encourage Secretaries Burwell and Vilsack to reject the Advisory Committee’s recommendation that healthy American diets should be lower in red meat. The process was incomplete with flawed conclusions specific to health benefits of red meat’s role in the American diet.
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Deep South Bull Group
TIMBERLAND CATTLE
Thank you to all the buyers
Sim-Angus
at the 2015 sale!
www.timberlandcattle.com (205) 695-6314 (Bill) (205) 712-0359 (Thomas)
Deep South Bull Group members:
Dillon Simmentals Lexington, MS (662) 834-2722
Holland Simmentals Magee, MS (601) 849-2954
15281 County Road 49 P. O. Box 1260
Vernon, AL 35592 Bull Sale 3rd Sat. in November Female Sale 1st. Sat. in May March 2015 Cattle Business 63
ABS Global Genetics 62 ABS Larry DeMuth 40 Adamdale Farms 63 Addkison Charolais Farm 61 Agrilabs 37 American Angus Association 48 American Livestock Brokers 62 B&B Cattle Co. 42 Barenburg 41 Bozeman Farms 10 Broadlawn Farm 45 Brock Farms 59 Caldwell Hereford Ranch 45 Cain Cattle Company 48, 51, 59 Callicrate Bander 18 Calyx Star Ranch 59 Candy Meadow Farms 29 CattleMax 36 Circle A 44 Circle W Trailers 62 Continuous Fencing 46 Crimson Classic 26 Crosby Farms 61 Crystalyx 39 Deep South Bull Group 63 Dillon Simmental Farm 63 East Texas Seed 20 Evans Angus Farm 44 First Farmers Co-op 23 Florida Brahman Association 62 Flying B Farms 63 Genex 44 GLB Farms 59 Graham Land and Cattle 51 Herrington Brothers Limousin 57 Hull Farms 55 Integrity Livestock Auction 52, 64 Ishee Simmentals 63
Jerry Gay, Livestock Insurance 62 JRW, LLC 63 Kuhn 43 Kuhn Knight 27 Lakeview Angus 49 L.D. O’Mire 62 Leaning Cedar Herefords 47 Lincoln County Livestock Comm. 53 Little Creek Farms 32 Livestock Markets 52, 53 Livestock Producers Assn. Stockyard 53 Livingston Stockyard 53 Lucedale Livestock Producers Stockyard 53 McDaniel Farm 48 Merial 15, 21, 35 Mississippi Ag 17 Mississippi Agribition 7 Mississippi Angus Association 49 Mississippi Angus Breeders 48,49 Mississippi Beef Council 22, 33 Mississippi Beefmaster Breeders 51 Mississippi Brangus Breeders 59 Mississippi Brangus Association 59 Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association 6, 7 Mississippi Cattlemen’s Foundation 63 Mississippi Club Calf Association 34 Mississippi Charolais Breeders 61 Mississippi Gelbvieh Breeders 55 Mississippi Hereford Breeders 45 Mississippi Land Bank 58 Mississippi Limousin Breeders 57 Mississippi Serum 42 Mississippi Simmental/Simbrah Association 6 Mississippi Simmental/Simbrah Breeders 65 Mitchell Farms 45 MLS 13 Mongram Farms 49 Multimin 31
March 5: Hinds Bull Test Sale & Mississippi BCIA Spring Bull Sale, Raymond, MS
March 28: Mississippi Beef Agribition Bull and Commercial Female Sale, Verona, MS
March 7: Quality & Performance Breeders, LLC Angus Bull Sale, Mt. Hermon, LA
March 28: The Cowman’s Kind XVIII Bull and Female Sale, Lexington, TN
March 28: Mississippi Club Calf AsMarch 14: Carcass Performance Partners, sociation, Prospect Spectacular Sale, Newton, MS Lucedale, MS March 21: First Farmers Co-op Cattleman’s Profit Plus Replacement Heifer Sale and Trade Show, Lexington, TN March 21: The Landon Hays Memorial Angus Sale, Arciadia, LA March 21: CircleA Angus Bull and Female Sale, Iberia, MO
64 Cattle Business March 2015
April 25: Sedgewood Plantation Angus Bull Sale, Flora, MS April 25: Crimson Classic Sale Santa Gertrudis Bulls and Females, Cullman, AL May 2: Timberland Cattle Angus & SimAngus Female Sale, Veron, AL May 2: Mississippi Angus Association Sale, Raymond, MS
Newport Labs 17 Nowell Agency Inc. 30 Nunley Trucking 43 Oak Lane Senepol 41 Okatoma River Ranch 55 Parker Livestock 52 PH White 38 Purina 8 R&S Dozer Service 40 Rafter 4L 57 Rocking T Braunvieh 54 Rogers Bar HR 3 Rolling B Farms 73 S and W Herefords 45 Sand Hill Cattle Company 51 Sedgewood Plantation 11, 49 Smith Farms 48 Southeast Mississippi Livestock A.A.L. 53 Southern Land Company, TN LLC. 69 SouthernShine Pastures Angus 49 Superior Sales 52 T3 Brangus 59 Tadlock Stockyards 53 Tanner Farms 9, 49 Tarter Equipmnet 25 Thames Angus Farm 59 Timberland Cattle 2, 48, 63 Tomnolen Cattle Feeders 28 Turner Farms 31, 62 Vermeer 27 Winona Stockyard 52 Woods Angus 48 ZGC 54
May 9: Rogers Bar HR “Cream of the Crop” Charolais Female Sale, Collins, MS
June 22-24: Wax Youth Beef Leadership Camp “Making Tracks,” Starkville, MS October 24: Tanner Farms Southern Tradition Angus & SimAngus Female Sale, Shuqualak, MS
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