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Hard Work, Hard Fun Got Beef? Effectiveness of Mouthing Beef Cattle To Estimate Age Make Time To Body Condition Score Cows Calving Cows Will Need More Nutrients
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MCA Report by Sammy Blossom President’s Report by Price Wallace Agronomy Notes by Dr. Rocky Lemus Vet Notes by Dr. Carla Huston NCBA Washington Report Market Matters by Dr. John Michael Riley Rings from the CattleWomen by Nancy Strickland Stocker Cents by Dr. Brandi Bourg Karisch Running Like The Dickens by Chase Dickens
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New Members Mississippi Beef Council Allied Industry Members Choice Stockman Members Buyers Guide Advertisers’ Index
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Sammy Blossom, Editor LeAnne Peters, Managing Editor
November/December 2014
On the cover.... Many everyday tasks are not glamorous on the farm but necessary. Make Sure You Do It Right was taken of farm manager, Alex Gardner, by Dr. Mikell Davis, owner, of Little Creek Farm.
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 2014 Officers
Price Wallace President 125 Price Wallace Dr. Mendenhall, MS 39114 (601) 847-5696
Dr. Harold Newcomb First Vice President
Paul Whitlock Second Vice President
200 Watts Street Batesville, MS 38606 (662) 609-6364
91 CR 197 Iuka, MS 38852 (662) 423-3279
Area Vice Presidents Area 1
Area 6
Paul Summers
Jeff Davis
3992 Hwy 309 South Byhalia, MS 38611 (662) 838-5480
8176 Russell-Topton Rd Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 679-9931
Area 2
Area 7
David Beane
Jim Farmer
3856 Peppertown Road Fulton, MS 38843 (662) 862-9053
4023 Burt Loop Road Crystal Springs, MS 39059 (601) 892-3753
Area 3
Area 8
Charles Vance
Greg Crosby
4538 CR 174 Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 809-0780
443 Hwy 590 E Seminary, MS 39479 (601) 722-4804
Area 4
Area 9
Elton Dean
Shawn Mercer
7200 Hwy 46 Cedar Bluff, MS 39741 (662) 295-3326
P.O. Box 712 Richton, MS 39476 (601) 788-9796
Area 5
Area 10
Danny Martin
Mike Mitchell
143 Caroline Shows Drive Florence, MS 39073 (601) 845-8922
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 *Deceased November/December 2014 Cattle Business 5
2014 MCA Membership Drive “Recruitment has its Rewards” This year we are offering an incentive like no other!
Awarding $4,500 in Purchase Credits Winners selected from the north and south! 7 Winners will receive purchase credits • A $1000 credit toward the purchase of a bull or heifer at a participating “Gold Buckle Farm” will be awarded to the top recruiters. • Second place recruiters will receive a $750 credit. • The third place recruiters will be awarded a $500 credit. • All new member names will be put into a drawing for a $500 credit as well. The credit will be presented to the winners who will have until December 31, 2015, to use the credit at a “Gold Buckle Farm” of their choice. The credits are only good at participating “Gold Buckle Farms” that are listed in Cattle Business in Mississippi magazine. The winning recruiters will be able to attend a production sale or private treaty offering and use his/her credit toward the purchase of a bull or heifer from the available animals offered by any “Gold Buckle Farm.” The credit can only be used by the winner that is named on the credit and cannot be redeemed for cash. If the animal purchase price exceeds the credit the buyer is responsible for the remaining purchase price.
Membership drive ends December 15, 2014.
More information and additional rules can be found at
www.mscattlemen.org
Thank You to all the Gold Buckle Farms who have participated in this year’s membership drive. Caldwell Hereford Ranch
GLB Farms
Clear Creek Cattle Company
Hereford Hazlehurst, MS
Brangus & Gelbvieh Monticello, MS
Beefmasters Columbus, MS
(601) 894-2755
(601) 587-7122
Cattle For Sale Private Treaty www.cranch.com
Cattle For Sale Private Treaty www.glbfarms.com
(662) 574-7704 (662) 328- 9296 Cattle For Sale Private Treaty
Town Creek Farm
Bozeman Farms
SouthernShine Pastures
Brangus & Ultrablack West Point, MS
Angus & SimAngus Flora, MS
Angus Belden, MS
(662) 295-3115
(601) 594-9429
(662) 871-8468
Sale Date October 19, 2014 www.TownCreekFarm.com
Cattle For Sale Private Treaty www.bozemanfarms.com
Cattle For Sale Private Treaty www.southernshinepastures.com
B & B Cattle Co.
Rogers Bar HR
Calyx Star Ranch
Sim-Genetics & Club Calves Bailey, MS
Charolais Collins, MS
Brangus Shuqualak, MS
(601) 479-5165
800-343-5051
(662) 435-4885
Cattle For Sale Private Treaty www.msbandbcattleco.com
Sale Date March 14, 2015 www.RogersBarHR.com
Sale Date: October 11, 2014 www.CalyxStarRanch.com
Thames Angus Farms
Dyess Farms
Tanner Farms
Angus Monticello, MS
Brahman Carson, MS
Angus Shuqualak, MS
(601) 756-1357
(601) 441-2136
(601) 477-2202
Cattle For Sale Private Treaty www.thamesfarm.net
Cattle For Sale Private Treaty www.dyessfarms.com
Sale Date: October 25, 2014 www.tannerfarms.net
JRW, LLC
Sedgewood Plantation
Deep South Bull Group
Simmental Seminary, MS
Angus Flora, MS
Angus, Simmental & SimAngus Tylertown, MS
(601) 441-0539
(601) 879-9927
(601) 849-2954
Sale Date November 15, 2014 www.jrw_llc.com
Cattle For Sale Private Treaty www.SedgewoodAngus.com
Sale Date: February 21, 2015
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MCA Membership Drive 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 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 Member - The Cattle Connection, National Advertising Representatives The Powell Group, Inc. 4162-B Carmichael St. • Montgomery , AL 36106 (334) 271-6100
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The annual membership drive ends on December 15 and I hope you will each recruit at least one new member for MCA. Most of us have a neighbor with cattle who is not a member and has never been asked. Invite them to join the association and benefit from the magazine and educational programs as well as supporting the work we do. Contact the MCA office if you need membership brochures or extra magazines to help sign up new members. The top recruiters in North and South Mississippi will each receive a $1,000 purchase credit to one of the Gold Buckle Farms. In all, $4,500 will be awarded in the contest. We appreciate the 15 Gold Buckle Farms, listed on page 7, that have underwritten the drive and hope you will visit them when you need purebred cattle.
Nunley Trucking Co. Inc. Iuka, MS
Haulers of Limestone, Gravel, & RipRap For over 60 years
Breeders of Hereford Cattle & Proud member of MCA.
Office: (662) 424-0080 Herman Nunley Cell: (662) 279-5136
Darrell Nunley Cell: (662) 808-4677 10 Cattle Business November/December 2014
State Fair The 155th annual Mississippi State Fair was a great success with a new attendance record of over 700,000 fairgoers. The Cattlemen’s Beef Barn also set a record of 10,736 beef meal served. The popularity of the ribeye steak sandwich continues to grow and folks attending the fair appreciate buying from fellow Mississippians. I want to give special thanks to the 232 volunteers who worked at the Beef Barn; many of them returning for another day or two to help. Members from 26 county cattlemen’s associations along with a group from the CattleWomen’s Association and Hinds Community College Ag Club were here to grill and serve. MSU’s Collegiate CattleWomen’s and Cattlemen’s Associations along with several Extension Service agents pitched in to help also. The lunch rush is always the busiest time of day and Dr. John Blanton and many members of Mississippi FFA Association worked multiple days to serve the hungry crowds that come in during the week from downtown offices. A large group of our Allied Industry members also helped. Representatives who travel the state and region on behalf of the companies that advertise in our magazine, sponsor county meetings, and support our activities were here to spend a day in the Beef Barn. Several parents of past scholarship recipients were there to support the program that meant so much to their families during their college years. Finally, I want to thank the staff who worked long hours every day to keep everything on track. The Beef Barn is a big project for our association but one that serves both as a direct link to the consumers of beef and a fundraiser for our activities. Thank you!
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2014 County Presidents Stephen Edwards.........………Adams Jimmy McNair…..………………Alcorn David Dixon............……………Amite Bobby Bell..............................Attala Mitchell Ormon....................Benton John Allen Leachman…………Calhoun Jamie Darnell, Jr.…........…Chickasaw Dr. Eddie Lipscomb…………Claiborne Dudley Williams…………………Clarke Elton Dean...……...….……………Clay Mike Whitfield..Carroll-Leflore-Mont. Phil Slay….......…....……………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 Randall Coker………..……………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 DR Bozeman.................……Madison Billy Raybourn......…..…………Marion Jack Shaffer……………………Marshall Dennis 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 Jeff Waller............…..……………Pike Hershell Ferguson, Jr...…..…Pontotoc Richard Peden ...…......………Rankin Michael Smith………………………Scott Heath Albritton........…………Simpson Doug Thornton.…………………Smith Jason Jones...........………………Stone Terry Mabus..................Tallahatchie Sammy Ashe…....….....…Tate/Desoto Ronnie Hall….....………………Tippah Charles Burns.…..…………Tishomingo Breland Randle….………………Union Bobby Sartin…......……………Walthall John Coccaro……….…..………Warren Robert Coxwell…….……………Wayne Dr. Nancy Jackson……………Webster John Patrick..........…………Wilkinson Rusty Suttle................………Winston Carey Jones.......................Yalobusha Pete Harper………………………Yazoo
Hello From Central Mississippi! by: Price Wallace President, MCA
As I write this article the State Fair is in its final days. The weather has been great, but it has been warmer than usual. This hasn’t kept the people from going to the fair and that has been great for the Beef Barn. Sales are on track to meet or exceed last year. The first weekend they had sales receipts totaling $20,000.00 for two days. That’s a lot of grilling being done, thanks to the help of our volunteers who so tirelessly give of their time to cook, serve and clean. Some even make the trip from as far away as Marshall County. Now that’s true volunteer spirit. It’s time to get busy recruiting new members. Our recruitment deadline is December 15, so get out there and
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make an effort. We are still doing the Gold Buckle program again with first prize being a $1000, second $750 and third $500, also $500 for one new member. These prizes can be used at one of 15 Gold Buckle sponsors. We definitely want to say thank you to those that sponsor it. So hustle up and you might be the one who wins top prize. Start making plans to attend M C A state convention, it will be here soon. We will have a full weekend of activities starting on Friday night with our Taste of Beef dinner and auction. Also, on Saturday we will have our annual board meeting and some educational programs as well. I’m sure the expo will be full of vendors looking to show off their latest and greatest items to help on the farm. The Dixie National rodeo will be in town as well. As we enter this holiday season, let’s be thankful for all of God’s blessings he has given us. Please be careful in your travel, and from my family to yours we hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas. Until next time may God bless America and may God bless you and yours.
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Madison County Co-op Canton, MS 601-859-1271
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Neshoba Co. Co-op Philadelphia, MS 601-656-3501
Tippah Co. Co-op Ripley, MS 662-837-8451
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CONTACT THESE LOCATIONS FOR FIRM PRICING, VOLUME DISCOUNTS, AND RANCH DIRECT PROGRAMS November/December 2014 Cattle Business 13
New Members Sep 19 - Oct. 22 Newton County Farm Supply Newton James Adams Jackson Michael Agae Starkville Charles Barbour Jackson Shawna Blau Starkville Chad Blocker Foxworth Wilburn Bolen Lucedale Billy Booth Plantersville Alaw Brown Lucedale Otho Burnes Bassfield Perrin Caldwell Batesville Mark Clay Madison Donald Colemn Oxford Derek Craft McComb Kenneth Cronier Moss Point Jimmy Croom Lucedale Max Davidson Pontotoc Priscila Raijche de Olivbina Mississippi State Gunnar Dunnam Ripley Dudley Eldridge DeKalb Ron Flake Ecru William Garris Mobile, AL Kerry Gesbrecht Macon David Greer, Jr. Etta Jacob Griffith Prentiss Justin Hall Starkville Harold Harper Meridian Mike Harrison Florence Kelsey Hart Nesbit Stran Horton Ripley Danny Hults Moss Point Clint Ladner West Point Donald Lewis Meridian Joe Loftin Columbia Eric Majure Philadelphia Laura McCurdy Pope Raymond McLaurin Laurel Johnny Naramore Lucedale LeeCoye Parker Laurel Tony Parnell Land & Cattle Vancleave Doug Patterson Pontotoc Mark Philyaw Poplarville Benny Joe Pierce Magee Jonahan Pierce Hattiesburg Larry Prewett Randolph JeWayne Ritchie Brookhaven Tommy Roby Macon Brian Rouse Vancleave Steve Rowland Ripley Marc Russell Guntown Nicholas Sanderson Moss Point Johnny Scott Magnolia Stanley Shannon Meridian Ben Shirley Pachuta
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ON THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE by Baxter Black, DVM
The Dilemma of Immigration “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” The message that rings down through the Bible from Exodus to Revelations, “Blessed are ye poor for yours is the Kingdom of God.” This beatitude was planted deep in the Judeo-Christian settlers that built America and wrote our Constitution. The words on the Statue of Liberty in 1886 have not changed. Our moral values and heart-felt beliefs are the driving force behind the unparalleled generosity of Americans. Our government’s efforts with a multiplicity of programs that offer help to the needy in our own country are so successful it is necessary to redeƁne poverty on a regular basis. Synonyms like destitute, starving, refugee, pauper or beggar no longer Ɓt. They are replaced today by ‘malnourished, food insecure, food desert and the SUV poor.’ So when we debate about the massive illegal immigration that Ƃows into the U.S., we tell ourselves that they are poor people who are seeking a better life. Compassion is our greatest trait. The tendency to help the downtrodden is part of American’s heritage. But is there a point when enough is enough? We see stories every week about hoarders being arrested for animal neglect and cruelty. They take in abandoned horses or stray cats when they can’t afford to feed or care for them. They do it out of compassion. They can’t say no. It is
their downfall. When we think of poor illegals, Mexicans and our western hemisphere neighbors are who we picture. Workers who are willing to do the manual labor required in agriculture, construction and the service industry. They improve our lives. Educated doctors, scientists and academics from Europe and Asia line up to come to American. They are not poor, they obey the law, and their contribution is equally needed. They point out the Ƃaws of a broken immigration system that favors the criminal rather than the law-abiding. We do have a moral sense of the unfairness, but unfortunately, we can keep THEM out but we literally can’t keep out the poor illegals. Illegals have the unspoken advantage of our dependency on their labor. Same for the massive drug smuggling business, we depend on them to get us our precious drugs. Are we worried about border security? Only if you live close to the border. Enforcement is a conundrum. We would like to do right but it would be to our disadvantage. So in spite of our compassion there is an underlying practical economic beneƁt to keep them swimming the river. We want them and need them. “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to pour concrete, change hotel beds and mow the lawn. We bend the law, in trade for you all sneakin’ in.”
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Central Mississippi Replacement Heifer Sale Saturday, January 10, 2015 â&#x20AC;˘ 1:00 p.m. Hinds Community College Raymond, MS
125 + head
Top Quality Heifers 3 to 8 Months Bred
Home raised heifers from the production of:
Joe Tally, Remington Lott LLC, Ike Sanford, Hollis English, Robbie Woods, Tyler & Aubrey King Angus, Brangus, Black Baldies, Red Angus and Sim-Angus
The majority of heifers will be crossbred commercial cattle with excellent genetics
Heifers will be Pelvic Measured, Vet Checked and Screened For more information contact:
Mike Keene (601) 606-7382 or Greg Lott (601) 940-2675
Annual Ryegrass Performance in Mississippi by: Dr. Rocky Lemus, Extension Forage Specialist, & and Joshua White, Forage Variety Testing Manager Mississippi State University Annual ryegrass is an important cool-season grass that support the livestock industry across Mississippi and the southern USA. The number of ryegrass acres planted in Mississippi help to support both the cow/calf and the stocker cattle industry. Because of its high digestibility and palatability, annual ryegrass is a high valued forage crop for the forage/livestock industry. Due to the number of annual ryegrass types and varieties available in the market, there is some confusion among producers when it comes to choosing the ideal one for a grazing system. Mississippi State University Forage Variety Test Program evaluates a good portion of experimental and commercially available varieties every year to determine how they will perform across different locations. Entries
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into the variety trial program are submitted voluntarily into the program by seed companies and the number of varieties might vary from year to year. Information from variety trials is used as a third party verification on variety performance that will allow livestock producers to make more informed decisions on what varieties might be more suitable for their area. When available, using data from multiple years as an average might provide a better assessment on varietal performance than a single year, due to changes in weather conditions, especially temperature and precipitation that could affect production form year to year. An example of this impact was evident during the winters of 2013 and 2014, where temperatures below normal from December to
February affected the growth patterns of annual ryegrass. Yield measurements from the variety trial are extremely important in determining the number of acres to plant, the amount of fertilization needed and the number of animals that grazing system can sustain. Knowing average yields will allow forage/livestock producers to better match nutrient applications to minimize costs, maximize fertilizer efficiency and reduce potential environmental problems. Yields are also critical as a measuring tool to evaluate new varieties, improve management techniques and allow producers to make more informed decisions concerning feeding practices for their livestock. Knowing the estimated forage for winter grazing would allow producers to buy or sell forage at the time of the year that would be most financially feasible. Data summarized in Table 1, provides a better assessment of annual ryegrass production across the state. A threeyear yield mean of annual ryegrass yield range from 1.9 tons per acre in Holly Springs to 2.9 tons per acre in Poplarville. The state average dry matter yield was 4891 tons per acre. This is sufficient to support a stocking rate of 5 steers per acre weighing 600 lbs during its growing season (January to mid-May). The
overall yield potential of annual ryegrass has below the state average for Holly Springs and Starkville, while the largest increase in yield potential has been observed in Poplarville. Across the state, diploid varieties have performed better than tetraploid varieties. It was observed that in Poplarville, tetraploid varieties might have a slight advantage in yield production, but that yield advantage might not be reflected as early grazing. Performance of varieties across the state also indicated that tetraploids may have negative relative yield (RY) when compared to diploid varieties. Data from the variety trial at Mississippi State has not reflected the yield advantage of tetraploids in Mississippi as it has been observed in other locations across the southern USA. Tetraploids might offer an advantage in forage production early in the spring season, but by March there is a balanced biomass production among the varieties. An interesting observation from the variety trials is that ‘Lonestar’ annual ryegrass has had much earlier growth and higher yields during the first harvest compared to the rest of the varieties, but that forage production was very similar with other varieties by the second harvest. When planting annual ryegrass, do your homework. Select varieties that have been tested, adapted to your area and can optimize winter grazing opportunities. Consult the forage variety testing information closest to you area. Select varieties that has adequate
winter hardiness, and has a good germination and purity percentages. Plant early, the ideal planting window is from September 15 to October 31. Using this window will allow approximately 30 to 45 days of growth before a hard freeze and provide some ground cover. Understanding planting methods can also impact establishment and production potential. Using a drill will increase seed to soil contact
and will require lower seeding rates. On the hand, broadcasting the seed will require higher seeding rates. When over-seeding into existing perennial warm-season pastures such as bermudagrass or bahiagrass, it is recommended to use an early maturing variety to avoid possible delay in green up and effect in summer grazing potential or hay production. Keep in mind that the important agronomic characteristics of an annual ryegrass are winter hardiness, good rooting depth, uniform growth, and high yielding with good forage quality. Mississippi State University Forage Variety Trials information can be found at: http://mafes.msstate. edu/variety-trials/forage.asp
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Understanding Bovine Viral Diarrhea, Part 2 by: Carla L. Huston, DVM, PhD, ACVPM Beef Extension and Outreach Coordinator, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University Last month we discussed the disease Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD). Bovine viral diarrhea is a serious disease that can have severe economic impacts in an infected herd, with the potential to spread to other herds through close contact. Given the complexity of the disease and the wide variety of control options available, this month we will answer some of the most frequently-asked-questions that we receive about the disease. Frequently asked questions: I would like to purchase some bred heifers this fall. If they are vaccinated, does that eliminate my risk of bringing PI animals into my herd? No vaccine provides 100% protection against infection or disease. It is important to know the type of vaccine used and when it was administered to ensure it was given in the most effective manner possible. The risk also depends on the herd health history of the sellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s herd. If the herd practices good biosecurity and has a good vaccination program, the risk of BVD will
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should I bother with the added expense of be much lower. Pregnant animals with testing them? an unknown vaccination or health hisThere are several good reasons for tory pose the biggest risk of bringing testing. Testing calves for BVD PI in a BVD is a good way persistently to monitor your infected overall herd (PI) anihealth plan. The mal. They presence of a should be PI calf in your isolated herd indicates from the that there has rest of the been a break in herd until your herd health they have plan somewhere calved and along the line, both they whether it has and their been in your calves testbiosecurity plan ed negative Since they can shed millions of viral particles evor your vaccifor BVDV. ery day without showing clinical signs, PI animals nation protocol. Will vacserve as a constant source of BVDV exposure in F u r t h e rmore, cination of a stocker herd. having a reputapregnant tion for healthy cows with a calves is also good business. Depending modified-live BVD vaccine cause them to on your marketing strategy, you may have PI calves? also receive a premium for having No. As long as the vaccination is negative PI calves. used according to label, there is little I have a calf that tested positive for BVD. chance of causing either a persistent Does this mean he is a PI? infection in fetuses or a transient infecNot necessarily. Diagnostic tests tion in calves or cows following vaccan identify calves that are either PI or cination with a modified-live vaccine. transiently infected (TI) with BVD. A Will vaccination of calves cause them to PI animal will be infected for life, and have a positive BVD test? can shed millions of virus particles in its With the newer antigen-based testnasal discharge, saliva, urine, semen, ing methods, such as those used on milk, and possibly feces. Transient, or ear notch samples, vaccinated animals acute, infections occur after birth and will very rarely falsely test positive. can result in fever, depression, reproHowever, depending on the timing ductive problems (such as infertility, of the test, maternal antibodies and abortions), diarrhea, or respiratory vaccines can occasionally cause falsedisease, although some animals will positive test results on blood tests or show no outward signs of illness (subother antibody tests. Animals testclinical disease). Most animals recover ing positive for BVD on an antibody from transient infections, but some test should be retested to differentianimals will remain as â&#x20AC;&#x153;poor-doersâ&#x20AC;? or ate persistent infection from transient die. Depending on the situation, a secinfection. ond test performed 2 weeks later may I sell all of my calves at weaning. Why be needed to differentiate a persistent
versus transient infection. Do all animals need to be tested for BVD PI, or just the calves? It depends on your type of operation. Many long-term control programs for cow-calf operations require that all animals be initially tested in order to ensure the absence of adult PI animals in the herd, followed by subsequent yearly testing of calves and new additions. I raise stocker cattle, and I only buy calves that look healthy. Why should I test for BVD, or purchase only BVD-negative animals? Since they can shed millions of viral particles every day without showing clinical signs, PI animals serve as a constant source of BVDV exposure in a stocker herd. PI animals can continuously shed virus in saliva, mucous, tears, feces, urine, and any other bodily secretion. Numerous studies have shown that a single PI animal commingled with other susceptible calves can successfully transmit the transient form of the disease. Coupled with the fact that fresh calves may be stressed, immunocompromised, and more susceptible to disease, not testing for BVD can be costly to the stocker producer. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been told by my buyer that I had a â&#x20AC;&#x153;PI calfâ&#x20AC;? in the last group of calves that I sold. What does that mean? This usually means that the calf was tested at arrival by the buyer and found to be positive for a BVD persistent infection (PI). If you had a PI calf, that calf must have been exposed to BVD while still in utero through another infected animal or through its dam. Infected herds must identify PI animals and remove them from the herd. The dam of this calf should also be tested, and your herd veterinarian should be contacted to help implement a prevention and control program for the rest of the herd. What are my options for disposal of a PI calf? Any animal that tests positive for BVD-PI should be immediately isolated from the rest of the herd. That animal will never recover or become negative. In order to prevent the spread of BVD to other animals and herds, slaughter or humane euthanasia is recommended for a PI animal.
Where can I obtain additional information on BVD prevention and control? Your herd veterinarian is the best source of information on BVD prevention and control. BVD is a complex disease with many manifestations and control options. He or she can give you specific recommendations for diagnostic testing schemes, vaccination protocols, and biosecurity practices for your specific operation.
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NCBA Updates and Issues Compiled from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Publications Forty-Five Cattlemens’ Associations Tell USDA: Don’t Hijack the Checkoff Forty-five state cattlemens’ associations representing more than
170,000 cattle breeders, producers and feeders sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, urging him not to issue an Order for a supplemental beef checkoff under the 1996 General
Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act. Bob McCan, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president and Victoria, Texas, cattleman says the strong turnout of signatories to this letter demonstrate the concern across the country with the Secretary’s stated intention. “Our state affiliates sent a clear message to the Secretary that they do not want a supplemental checkoff under the 1996 Act,” said McCan. “NCBA stands firmly behind our grassroots producer organizations and we will do everything we can to support their efforts. The checkoff belongs to cattlemen, not to the USDA or any administration.” Grassroots producers have been the cornerstone of the Beef Checkoff Program since it was first enacted in 1985. There is no required element of the 1996 Act that increases grassroots influence in national checkoff efforts. Furthermore, the 1996 Act assures no protection to state beef councils, and gives much greater power to the federal government. “The Beef Checkoff is a non-political, non-partisan structure designed by cattle producers to increase and support beef demand,” said McCan. “The Beef Checkoff serves all beef producers, nationwide, and the recent efforts by Secretary Vilsack do not serve the interests of producers, they only serve to politicize and polarize the industry. We are focused on how the Beef Checkoff can do more to support cattlemen and women; the Administration has focused on how they can use the Beef Checkoff for political spoils and to increase the control of the federal government.” More information can be found at www.beefUSA.org
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Value of Beef Exports Up Again in August For the second consecutive month, August export value for U.S. beef increased year-over-year – setting a new monthly record and keeping export value on record pace, despite declines in volume, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by USMEF, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program. August beef exports overcame a 3-percent decline in volume to 225.8 million pounds to set a new monthly value record of $655.2 million – up 16 perce1nt from August 2013. For January through August, beef exports are up 3 percent in volume to 1.74 billion pounds and up 13 percent in value to $4.55 billion compared to the same period last year. The fact that August fed beef slaughter was down 10 percent year-on-year makes the beef export-value record even more noteworthy. Export value per head of fed slaughter reached an astonishing $326.94, up 29 percent from a year ago and shattering the previous record of $299.14, set in June!
For January through August, per-head export value averaged $279.48 – up 15 percent from the same period last year. Beef exports equated to 14 percent of total beef production and 11 percent for muscle cuts only – up from 13 percent and 10 percent, respectively, last year. “International buyers are certainly concerned about supplies and whether we will be able to meet the growing demand for U.S. beef,” said USMEF President and CEO Philip Seng. “But price and supply concerns notwithstanding, their enthusiasm for U.S. beef has never been higher. We continue to see an outstanding response to our marketing campaigns and educational seminars informing buyers about the unique attributes of U.S. beef.” January-through-August 2014 beef export highlights include: • Exports to Hong Kong are up 30 percent in volume to 206.5 million pounds and up 50 percent in value to $667.8 million. After slowing in July, export value rebounded 32 percent in
August to reach $103.3 million. • Exports to Korea continue to perform extremely well, with volume up 14 percent to 167.9 million pounds and value up a whopping 44 percent to $522.1 million. • A strong summer performance put exports to Taiwan on a record pace, with volume up 11 percent to 50.2 million pounds and value up 16 percent to $190.6 million. • Exports to Mexico slowed slightly in August but remain strong for the year, totaling about 343 million pounds valued at $742 million. These totals are up 19 percent and 33 percent, respectively (though, as USMEF has previously noted, data from early 2013 may have understated last year’s exports). • Exports to Japan, the leading U.S. beef market, were down 3 percent in volume to 355.1 million pounds, but still increased 2 percent in value to $1.01 billion, as the U.S. continued to gain market share in Japan. For more information on the checkoof go to: http://www.beefboard.org.
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Upgrading by Dr. John Michael Riley, Assistant Extension Professor Ag Economics, Mississippi State University Update, just in case your residence over the past month has been under a rock: The market continues to sizzle! FYI -- I just pressed confirm on a new mobile (smart) phone. For those of you who have seen the phone this will replace would agree this was a much-needed upgrade (cracked front and back, screen blacks out randomly, etc., etc.). This sparked the topic for this month’s article… It is no secret that the cattle market is at an all-time high. Drs. Jane Parish, Brandi Karisch, Rocky Lemus and I, and likely many others, have urged you to seize this moment as an opportunity to make your operation better via upgrades. Upgrade your infrastructure. Upgrade your forages.
Upgrade your herd. Let’s focus on that last one, “upgrade your herd.” My colleagues across the U.S. and I have remarked that the national beef cow herd is likely the youngest it has been in many, many years. This is due in part to a nationwide drought that forced herd liquidations and unprecedented cull cow prices that pulled a lot of cows out of production. Based on my visits with producers across this state I suspect this is true on the vast majority of Mississippi cow-calf operations. Even if this is true, and even if you have injected a shot of youthfulness into your own herd, it is important to continue to make upgrades. In my case, my phone (probably a better
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term is device) is a necessity for work, personal endeavors, and family, and therefore I view it as an investment. As you make decisions on “upgrading” your cow herd consider these as investments as well. In all honesty, your cows are assets – an appreciating asset no less! However, as with any investment there is a price that is too high. This price will vary by producer and operation and there are a number of ways to calculate the “optimal” price level. I spent quite a bit of time determining the long term outcomes of the many options available for devices, wireless carriers, and plan prices. In the end I settled on the “optimal” combination of these (however, not the cheapest even though I am rather frugal). One consideration is to weigh the value of a feeder heifer plus the cost of development against the cost of purchasing a female already developed. Current feeder heifer prices are about $1,350 per head (or about 5%-10% below feeder steer prices). Tack on another $1 per day for one more year of development (again, an approximate value that may vary) brings the price to just over $1,700 for a developed female. Not surprisingly, most bred heifer sales I have seen have, at the very least, start around this value (higher prices have been reported with higher quality). Another way to assess an upgrade is to consider the breakeven price for a replacement female. For example, if a young female (two or three years old) is placed into your herd and produces a calf in all but one year and has a productive life of ten years, then how much is she worth today? The most appropriate way to measure this is to calculate the revenue she will generate each year, subtract her cost and the cost of her calves, and then convert her profit (revenue minus cost equals
profit) into today’s dollars using the Net Present Value formula common in finance. I provided an example of this in the March 2014 issue of Cattle Business. At that time, breakeven replacement prices in the $1,500 to $2,000 range were calculated. Since then, calf prices have risen and feed costs have declined indicating the breakeven may have risen (and they have), but again, many assumptions about the future are required for this type of analysis.
Even so, this provides some decent benchmarks to have in your mind as you make purchase decisions. No matter the process or calculation you employ, it is important to make informed decisions as you tread down the ‘upgrade’ highway. Today’s market is providing the opportunity but do not simply assume that every quoted heifer/replacement female price is justifiable just because today’s market is strong. On another front, and to bring
this article full circle, if anyone needs detailed calculations of various mobile devices and wireless plan costs let me know! As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns: 662-325-7986 or jmr26@ msstate.edu.
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Greetings from the CattleWomen by: Nancy Strickland, President, Mississippi CattleWomen’s Association It was great to see everyone at the fair this year! I don’t think we could have asked for a better fair as it was a record attendance.The junior shows were excellent and congradulations to all the winners and exhibitors at the 2014 Mississippi State Fair. For all families who have youth in college, please be aware the Mississippi CattleWomen’s Scholarship application is now available. We stated the scholarship program back in 1996. Over the years we have award scholarships to deserving youth and look foward to doing so again this year. We want to welcome our new members that we have gained over the past few months. We need all of you ladies out there to join us and help us in promoting BEEF, by sending your $20 today, to MCWA at 680 Monroe Street, Suite A, Jackson, MS 39202. Since this is our last column for the year, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Be sure you serve BEEF for your holiday meals. As always, unitl January, God bless you and yours!
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Lemon-Herb Beef Pot Roast Ingredients: 1 beef Chuck 7-Bone Roast or Shoulder Roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups baby carrots 1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, halved 1 medium onion, cut into 6 wedges 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Seasoning: 2 teaspoons lemon pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil Instructions 1. Combine seasoning ingredients; press onto beef pot roast. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Brown pot roast. Pour off drippings. 2. Add 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2 hours. Add vegetables; continue cooking, covered, 30 to 45 minutes or until pot roast and vegetables are fork-tender. Remove pot roast and vegetables; keep warm. 3. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Stir in cornstarch mixture and 1/2 teaspoon basil. Cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened and bubbly. Carve pot roast. Serve with vegetables and sauce. Total Recipe Time: 3 to 3-1/4 hours Makes 6 servings
Pot Roast with Cider-Maple Gravy and Mashed Butternut Squash Ingredients: 1 beef Bottom Round Roast (3 to 4 pounds) 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 cup beef broth 3/4 cup apple cider 2 medium butternut squash, cut lengthwise in half, seeded 3 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons maple syrup Instructions 1. Press 3/4 teaspoon pepper evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Place roast in stockpot; brown evenly. Pour off drippings. 2. Season roast with 1 teaspoon salt. Add broth and cider; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours or until roast is fork-tender. 3. Meanwhile heat oven to 375°F. Brush cut sides of squash halves with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Place squash, cut sides down, on metal baking sheet. Bake in 375°F oven 45 to 55 minutes or until fork-tender. Cool slightly. Scoop squash Ƃesh into large bowl; discard shells or use for serving, if desired. Mash squash with back of spoon or fork until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper, as desired; keep warm. 4. Remove roast; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Stir in cornstarch mixture and maple syrup; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. 5. Carve roast into thin slices. Serve with gravy and squash. Total Recipe Time: 3 to 3-3/4 hours Makes 8 to 10 servings
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Winter brings about many management considerations for beef producers. The drop in temperature is accompanied in many areas by an increase in precipitation as well, which further increases the concerns of many producers. This time of year discussions among producers and questions posed to extension agents and beef specialists across the country often turn to feeding and supplementation. Fortunately, current market conditions with lower priced commodities and high priced cattle make this season a little more bearable for producers. However, feed costs still represent the largest expense for beef producers, and are often a subject of much concern. Below are several common questions that are often received during winter supplementation periods. More information not addressed here
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report, and is especially important because it is the most expensive nutrient to supplement. Total digestible nutrients (TDN) is another important nutrient to consider on your report, and it gives an estimate of the energy content of the feed or roughage. There are typically 2 measures of fiber given on the report as well Neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and acid detergent fiber (ADF). Neutral detergent fiber represents the total fiber component of the feedstuff. Typically, this is used to help predict intake by animals consuming the feedstuff. As NDF increases, intake is expected to decline. Acid detergent fiber is the value that corresponds to the level of cellulose and lignin in the plant. It is important because lignin is considered indigestible by the animal. Therefore, ADF is the estimation of the component of the feedstuff that is indigestible. The greater the ADF value, the more indigestible the feedstuff. More information on interpreting forage analysis reports can be found: http://msucares.com/pubs/ publications/p2620.pdf How do I know what type of supplement to use? Is high protein or high energy best? This common question can be addressed by answering a series of general questions about your pastures or hay and cow condition. The first question that must be addressed is “Question 1: does the cow have all she can eat in the pasture?”. If the answer is “Yes” then forage supply is adequate. The next question that must be asked is “Question 2: What color is the forage?”. If you answered “Green”, your cows most likely don’t need to be supplemented as there is plenty of green growing forage available.If you answered “Brown”, then protein is likely limiting in the forage, and you must ask “Question 3: Are the cows in adequate body condition?”. If the answer to question 3 is “Yes” then you should supplement with a high protein (>32%) feed source at a low level (0.1 to 0.3% body weight/day). If the answer to Question 3 is “No” then your cows need a supplement that contains both energy and protein at a higher level.
It is a good idea to supplement with a more moderate level of protein feed (28-32%) at a slightly higher level (0.25 to 0.4% body weight/day). If the answer is “No to Question 1”, the forage supply is inadequate, and forage supply is inadequate, and the cows are likely energy deficient. It may be wise to consider reducing stocking rate or feeding a supplement to reduce the forage needs of the herd. Question 2 should then
be asked “What color is the forage”. If the answer is “Green”, then your cows should be supplemented with an energy source that is moderate in protein (<20%). If the answer is “Brown” then cows need both protein and energy, and a general rule of thumb is to supplement with a moderate protein supplement (20-28%) at 0.3 to 0.5% body weight/day. It is important to remember that Continued from page 30
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The Killer Bee and Counterfeit Camel by Chase Dickens The flashing lights of carnival rides pushed back the darkness of the October night. The oily stench of corndogs mingled with the sweet smell of funnel cakes to create the distinctive odor found only at the state fair. I quickened my step to keep up with my older brothers, BJ and Corey. I was fairly short for a boy of ten, a trend that unfortunately followed me into adulthood. We strolled casually through the milling crowd before stopping in front of a popular carnival ride. Dozens of fairgoers stood in line waiting their turn. The roar of conversation echoed from the crowd. Young couples flirted. Parents played with children. Friends joked with friends. A joyful air covered the fairgrounds like a soft, warm blanket. Suddenly, the festive mood was shattered by my blood-curdling scream, “AH! GET IT OFF! IT’S BITING ME!” I began swatting frantically at my ear as I ran towards the line shouting, “HELP ME! PLEASE, HELP ME!” In a second everyone’s attention was
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focused on me. “IT HURTS! GET IT OFF!” In two seconds the crowd had parted for the small boy slapping his ear and shrieking like a banshee. “AAAAHHHH! IT’S ON MY EAR! THEY’RE EVERYWHERE!” The line dissolved into pure chaos. People scattered like roaches to light. Men and women ran every which way. Parents grabbed their kids and fled. All the while I was running around in circles and screaming, “AAAAHHHH! RUN! SAVE YOURSELVES!” Within moments I found myself alone in front of the ride. Pausing mid run, I raised my hands to sky and shouted dramatically, “OH, THE HUMANITY!” Without another word I turned and fled the scene as fast as my stubby legs could carry me. Reaching the shadows at the edge of the fairway, I sprinted around some parked cars and dove under an eighteen wheeler. The shadows engulfed me as I laid on my stomach. Staring back at the fairway, I made certain no one had followed me. Only then did my mouth blossomed into a wide, manic grin. Everyone knows that the worst thing about the fair is waiting in stupidly long lines. So, my brothers and I devised a clever scheme to bypass that little problem. While everyone was thoroughly panicked by my masterful performance, BJ and Corey had casually slipped from the crowd and into the front of the line. It was the third time that night we’d played our little ruse, and each of us had taken a turn being the bug-infested, screaming madman. Once again, our plan seemed to have gone off without a hitch. I waited for a quarter hour to let things settle down before I headed back to find my brothers. I’d barely stepped onto the fairway when I spotted them standing beside a game booth. Corey waved when he noticed
me, and I started walking their way. As I pushed through the throng of fairgoers, my attention was so focused on my brothers that I nearly collided with a tall man who’d stepped into my path. I turned to go around him, but a firm hand on my shoulder stopped me. Pulling my attention from my brothers, I looked at the man towering above me. He was dressed in dark blue with a gun on his hip, and the badge on his chest glowed with the lights of the carnival. As I met his stern glare, he furrowed his brow and said, “I’ve been looking for you, kid.” I shot a glance under his arm but couldn’t see Corey or BJ anywhere. They’d abandoned me to deal with the police officer by myself. Realizing I needed to say something, I quickly stuttered, “Looking for me? Why?” He snorted, “I think you know why.” I tried to gather my thoughts for a polite response, but as per usual my smart mouth bulled ahead without waiting for my mind to catch up. “Umm, to commend me for saving those people from a bloodthirsty bee?” A smirk twitched at the corner of his mouth. He tightened his lips, but I saw laughter sparkling in his eyes as he spoke. “So it was a bee?” “Yes sir, a huge one. Must’ve been one of those Killer Bees you always hear about. I’m lucky to be alive.” I answered, still unable to rein in my treacherous tongue. He smiled broadly at me. “Boy, you are some kind of liar. Where are your parents?” “They’re in the livestock barn. We’re here for the show.” I said. Finally letting go of my shoulder he said, “I’m gunna let you go this time. Go find your parents and don’t let me catch you doing something like this again.”
“Don’t worry, you won’t catch me again.” I said before adding, “And I could’ve sworn that was a bee.” Rolling his eyes, he shooed me away, and I took off skipping towards the barn. Not finding my parents or brothers, I sat alone beside our show calves. People from the fair were wandering around the barn looking at the animals. A lot of them were obviously unfamiliar with livestock and seemed very interested in our Brahmans. I guessed because they’d never seen a cow with a hump before. A boy around my age sidled over to me and asked sheepishly, “Is that a camel?” I sighed. It was the third time I’d been asked that question since I sat down, and I was growing rather tired of explaining the difference between camels and cows. My voice practically dripped with sarcasm as I answered, “It sure is a camel. You can pet her if you want.” Apparently oblivious to the existence of sarcasm, the boy nodded eagerly and moved slowly to the calf.
He pet it once before walking away. I smiled as he left, and an idea began to form in my mind. Rummaging around in our show box, I found a poster board and a marker. Taking my time I wrote as neatly as I could then hung the poster over my calf. Stepping back to admire my handy work, the sign read: Pet My Camel Only $1 I’d meant it to be a joke, but to my amazement some folks took the sign seriously. Every few minutes some gullible soul would give me a dollar to pet the “camel.” I’d like to say that I was ashamed for duping people out of their money, but the situation was just too amusing for me to care. Besides, I’m not entirely certain my family has the capacity to feel shame. Exert from The Dickens Family Dictionary: Shame- <ERROR> Word does not compute <ERROR> No definition found: Consult dictionary pertaining to mentally stable human beings An hour later I was sitting beside
my calf slowly counting my ill-gotten gains. My new business venture was doing pretty well. I’d made seven dollars, not too bad for absolutely zero work. However, my greedy thoughts were interrupted by a barking laugh. I looked up, and my heart skipped a beat. Standing behind my calf was the same police officer who’d caught me earlier. His eyes moved from me to the sign, and he burst into laughter again. I stood up awkwardly, not knowing the penalty for fraud but certain that I didn’t want to find out. Finally catching his breath, the officer said, “Really boy? Take down that sign.” With yet another small business ruined by The Man, I pulled down the poster and walked over to the officer. For a moment he simply stared down at me shaking his head. Then he asked, “Well, what’s your excuse this time?” I gave him my best smile and answered, “I could’ve sworn that was a camel.”
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Continued from page 27 these questions give a very general guide to start in the right direction for supplementation, and these questions do not accurately measure forage quality or quantity, actual forage testing is always the best method. When feeding an energy source to cattle on pasture, it is best to supplement with sources of highly digestible fiber, as high starch grains can negatively affect pasture utilization. What’s the best thing to feed my cows this winter? This is by far the most common question posed to any beef specialist, county extension agent, local co-op, or coffee shop gathering this time of year. Unfortunately there is not a simple answer to this questions as many factors must be considered. One consideration is handling and storage capability. While some producers have access to facilities and equipment to handle large amounts of bulk commodities, many smaller producers do not. More information on feedstuff handling, storage and
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Mississippi Angus Association Your Suppliers of Industry Leading Genetics George Adcock P.O. Box 271 • Ellisville, MS 39437 601-477-7208 Wayne & Michael Banner Banner Angus Farm 1264 N. Main St. • Eagleville, TN 37060 615-351-4444 Gene Barnes Bent Leaf Farm 494 Monroe Rd. • Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601-408-8437 Matt R. Barnes Bent Leaf Farm 494 Monroe Rd. • Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601-408-3921 Ricky & Dickey Barry Barry Farms 75 CR 617 • Corinth, MS 38834 662-808-5560 Mike & Margaret Beatty Caney Creek Angus Farm 259 Beatty Rd. • Pulaski, MS 39152 601-732-8712 William & Ann Bell Rolling B Farm 81 James Jarrell Rd. • Carriere, MS 39426 601-798-5715 Larry Blocker Blocker Farms 1214 Blocker Rd. • Starkville, MS 39759 662-418-2066 MS Cattlemen’s Association 680 Monroe St. • Jackson, MS 39202 601-354-8951 D. R. & Shannon Bozeman Bozeman Cattle Company 929 Cox Ferry Rd. • Flora MS 39071 601-879-8547 John Brower, Jr. Brower Farms 1386 Hwy 32 • Water Valley, MS 38965 662-413-4155 George Brown P.O. Box 112 • Rose Hill, MS 39356 601-727-5095 36 Cattle Business November/December 2014
Wayne Carleton Carleton Angus Farm 203 North Decatur St. • Union, MS 39365 601-774-9394
Bill Freeman Timberland Cattle P.O. Box 1260 • Vernon, AL 35592 205-695-6314
Russell & Patsy Carson Carson Farms 327 Bett Rd. • Coldwater, MS 38618 662-233-4139
Chris Fulper Fulper Angus Farm P.O. Box 621 • Booneville, MS 38829 662-210-4934
Cary & Mary Childs Childs Angus 898 S. Main St.• Ripley, MS 38663 662-837-8871
Steve & Nita Gaines Gaines Angus Farm 205 Taylor Way • Brandon, MS 39047 601-720-5400
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Brian & Misty Garner Lakeview Farm 360 Hwy 42 • Newhebron, MS 39140 601-694-2641
Joe Davis Red Fox Farm 1021 Bramlitt Dr. • New Albany, MS 38652 662-534- 6421 John M. Davis, Jr. Red Fox Farm 1047 CR 578 • Blue Mountain, MS 38610 662-534-3571 Andy & Rebecca DeSantis DeSantis Angus LLC 5438 Hwy 50 E • West Point, MS 39773 662-295-8723 Edgar Donahoe Donahoe Farm 322 Donahoe Rd. • Indianola, MS 38951 662-887-1344 John Douglas 11860 Old Port Gibson Rd. • Edwards, MS 39066 601-209-3075 Larry Fitzgerald 59 L.K Sones Rd • Carriere, MS 39426 601-337-1313 C.W. Franks Black Star Angus P.O. Box 369 • Mantachie, MS 38855 662-282-5125
Jordan Gilreath Appalachian Cattle LLC 9670 Old Jackson Rd. • Somerville, TN 38068 901-299-6571 Benny & Mary Ann Goff Contrasting Acres 25021 Yellow Bluff Rd. • Lucedale, MS 39452 228-588-6362 Trent Graves Bluebonnet Angus 24135 Sunny Meadow • Abita Springs, LA 70420 225-324-5501 Robert E. Gray Gray Angus 251 Cedar Hill Rd. • Flora, MS 39071 601-573-6157 Billy, James, Joey Gurley Riverside Angus 137 Gurley Rd. • Potts Camp, MS 38659 662-216-6167 Dos & Lucy Hetrick Belleau Wood Farm 254 Dampeer Rd. • Canton, MS 39046 601-966-6209 Forrest Hinton Hinton & Hinton - Shadow Farm 3615 Lyles Dr. • Oxford, MS 38655 662-607-1515
Bill & Nancy Howard Sedgewood Plantation 2607 Virlilia Rd. • C anton, MS 39046 601-761-0001 Mike & Cathy Howell SouthernShine Pastures 2661 Hwy 370 • Baldwyn, MS 38824 662-365-8843 Onika Huggins Woodplie Ranch 2 4780 Rustling Oaks Dr. • Memphis, TN 38117 901-267-9486
Stuart Johnson Golden J Farm 1242 Morning Glory Circle • Tupelo, MS 38801 662-680-9876 Buddy & Barbara Jones Jones Angus Farm P.O. Box 271 • D’Lo, MS 39062 601-847-4434 Ivan & Melanie Kiani Kiani Angus 1246 Sims Hill Rd. • Morton, MS 39117 601-927-7192
Wayne or Billie Hughey 1451 CR 706 • Blue Mountain, MS 38610 662-685-4269
Danny & Shelia King Slash K Farm 412 Knight Oak Grove Rd. • Mt. Olive, MS 39119 601-797-4236
Eddie & Pattie Hymel Sugarland Cattle Co. 22799 N. Oak Street • Vacherie, LA 70090 225-265-7797
Jimmy Laird Black Diamond Farm 886 Line Creek Rd. • Morton, MS 39117 601-927-5227
John Ingram & Julie I. Tyler Ingram Cattle Co. 317 CR 122 • Water Valley, MS 38965 662-473-6220
Clay & Terry Loftis Loftis Supply 240 Willow Grove Church Rd. • Seminary, MS 39479 601-408-6872
Gary Jamerson Jamerson Farms P.O. Box 339 • Rossville, TN 38066 901-853-3070
Tony & Debbie McDaniel McDaniel Farm 2811 Old Wire Rd. • Meridian, MS 39301 601-482-2601
Paul Johns Paul Johns Farms 3641 Gladway Rd. • Jonesboro, LA 71251 318-254-7386
Matt McGowin 702 Amber Way, • Flowood, MS 39232 601-938-3045 Will McMillan McMillan Angus Farm 108 Pinewood Dr.• Newton, MS 39345 601-683-6466 Ron, Shaunna Melancon MG/4M Farms P.O. Box 836 • Woodville, MS 39669 601-597-5995 Ron Neal 4 Neals Farm 170 Eady Dr. • Forest, MS 39074 601-479-0480 Rickey & Gay Nicholas Rockhill Ranch 1152 Rockhill To Brooklyn Rd. • Purvis, MS 39475 601-818-1456 Wes Parker W P Farms 341 Oil Well Rd. • Wiggins, MS 39577 601-528-0150 James Peden Peden Farms 1118 Nester Rd. • DeKalb, MS 39328 601-490-1701 Roland Preuss Monogram Farms 1614 Ford Rd. • Terry, MS 39170 601-878-5896
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Mike & Nancy Sykes Lela Farms 633 Old Pearl Rd. • Harrisville, MS 39082 601-845-7083
Edward & Lori Williams Heritage Farm 31 CR 117 • Quitman, MS 39355 601-776-5127
Gary & Lorrie Tanner Tanner Farms, LP P.O. Box 460 • Ellisville, MS 39437 601-477-2202
Mike, Karen, & Mathew Woods Woods Angus 5475 Campbell Rd. • Benton, MS 39039 662-571-1632
Tony & Sherry Thames Thames Angus Farms 187 Carmel New Hope Rd. • Jayess, MS 39641 601-756-1357
Robbie Woods Woods Angus 5405 Campbell Rd. • Benton, MS 39039 662-571-3543
Joe A. Waggoner Waggoner Cattle Co., LLC 2096 Pilgrim Rest Rd. • Carthage, MS 39051 601-355-9526
Dennis & Kathy Smart Mohawk Farms Randy & Connie Walker 8360 CR 600 • Booneville, MS 38829 Walker Farms II 662-720-6391 1533 Hwy 178 • Potts Camp, MS 38659 662-333-7747 Lane & Karla Smith Smith Farms Wilson & Renae Walley 243 Haden Rd. • Purvis, MS 39475 Elwood Cattle Company 601-606-7864 2416 Parker Ln. • Quitman, MS 39355 601-282-0096 Mark Smith Triple S Farms W. E. “Bo” Warren 304 Moeller Rd. • Picayune, MS 39466 Triple Creek Angus 601-310-6695 5441 Old Wilson Rd. • West, MS 39192 662-582-7364 F. L. “Hank” Smith III Glenmary Plantation 100 Glenwood Dr. • Natchez, MS 39120 Jeffery C. White White Farms 601-807-1484 P.O. Box 152 • Morton, MS 39117 769-274-8003
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Tanner Farms: 2014 Purebred Producer of the Year
Hard Work, Hard Fun by: Erin Williams “The Lord has given us an opportunity,” Lorrie said, “to share our faith with people we may not have ever met.” Life at Tanner Farms, a sprawling operation comprised of 4,000 acres of green fields, row crops, herds of cattle, and a restored southern plantation home, is always in a state of movement. From the day-to-day responsibilities that come with operating a working farm such as feeding the cattle, fencing, planting and harvesting crops, and preparing the cattle for the sales that take place three times a year, one thing is for sure, there’s always something to do. And, each step taken on the farm is intentional—much like the Tanners themselves. The Beginnings As I toured the farm with Gary and Lorrie Tanner, owners of Tanner Farms, somewhere between basking in acreage as vast as the eye could see, admiring the statures of the bulls, being shown the auction house and sale barn, and watching them interact together, I suddenly felt like someone put me smack dab in the middle of the old country song “All Because Two People Fell in Love.” Well, at least I have boots on; I smiled as I thought to myself. The Tanners, a true storybook couple who’ve been married over 40 years, started dating in high school, attended Mississippi State University (MSU) together, and married in college. Although they purchased the farm in 2000, they first became enamored with the property many years prior when they’d pass it on their way to and from MSU. After realizing 40 Cattle Business November/December 2014
the property was for sale when they took their son, Drew, to baseball camp at MSU, the Tanners purchased the farm and haven’t looked back since. The road to revitalize the abandoned farm hasn’t been easy. Restoring the
farm extended from the walls of the plantation home to the pastures themselves, which were very overgrown. “You’d think all soil in Mississippi is the same, but it’s not,” Lorrie said. “The ground here is very fertile, but it’s very dry, prone to deep cracks, and highly erodible. Learning to farm here is very different from the sandy soil of south Mississippi; it has been a learning curve.” The farm, originally called Tannahoe, means “Green Acres” in Choctaw, and, due to the work of the Tanners and their longtime employees to clean up the property, rebalance the land, restore the beauty of the plantation home, and utilize the acreage to propel a successful business, the farm now truly lives up to its name. Building a Cattle Operation Gary, an avid advocate for Mississippi agriculture, has roots with cattle that stem back to his childhood where he grew up helping his family with their cattle herd; however, it wasn’t the same for Lorrie.
“At first, Lorrie didn’t know a darn thing about cattle except that she liked hamburgers and a good rib-eye,” said Gary. “I imagine anyone who’s just getting into the cattle industry feels that way. Now, she knows just as much as I do; some days, she probably knows more.” Gary started his commercial operation in 1977 after he bought his first registered Angus bull at the ripe old age of 14 and, as their commercial operation grew, quickly gravitated towards the stability of the Angus breed due to the breeds consistent production of quality calves. “The ideal bull produces a small calf that’s easy to birth and grows like crazy afterwards,” said Gary. “Because Angus calves are known for birthing easy, most use Angus bulls for 1st-calf heifers, and we haven’t been disappointed with the Angus breed yet.” Now a fully registered Angus breeder, Tanner Farms boasts over 800 registered Angus females, 800 commercial cows, and various bulls and calves. In the next year alone, the Tanners are preparing to sell around 350 bulls between their cattle sales that take place in January, April and October. In addition to the bull and female sales, Tanner Farms advertise through various mediums, host cattlemen’s meetings, produce an annual catalog, and continually strive to produce a good quality product. “Our goal in the registered business is to produce bulls for the commercial cattle industry,” said Gary. “I know what it feels like to want good cattle, and Lorrie and I want to give our clients a quality product that’ll help make them more money down the road. Most of our clients end up becoming our friends.” Despite the growing cattle herds, the operations at Tanner Farms are multifaceted and include planting row crops such as corn to harvest, baling and stacking hay, making their own food combinations for the cattle, planting ryegrass, and, with the help of their daughter, Amanda, maintaining the marketing aspects of the farm. With over 35 years of experience
under his belt growing a cattle business, I asked Gary what advice he’d give to young farmers who aspire to get into the cattle business. Gary said: Well, first I’d say to be patient. It takes a lifetime, generally, to build an operation; I doubt I’ll even see the peak of our operation in my lifetime because a quality product takes time. I’d also say to invest in land. As my dad always said, they’re not making it anymore. I’d love to see young people reclaiming old pasture land and putting it back to use. Lastly, work hard and have faith; always have faith. This type of operation is hard work for sure, but it’s also the hardest fun I’ve ever had. A special thank you to Gary and Lorrie Tanner for being welcoming me into their home, allowing me to tour the grounds, feeding me, and for being so kind. For more information on Tanner Farms, registering for the bull sales, or the cattle visit their website at tannerfarms.net.
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Got Beef? by: Erin Williams “Come on over here, hun, we will put you on the beef sundae station.” On Thursday, October 9, I saw a side of The Beef Barn I hadn’t seen before. Of course I had walked by the Beef Barn several times in the past few years, and it’s safe to say that I’ve consumed my fair share of the popular ribeye steak sandwiches. After all, T-Bone, the multihued bovine that stands proudly atop the Beef Barn year after year, makes it hard to pass by unnoticed. But that day was different. Instead of
chowing down on all the goodies coming out the window, I walked inside to volunteer for the first time. After putting an “I Love Lean Beef” apron on and getting a rundown of what to expect from the Hinds County members who also happened to be volunteering that day, I was assigned to the beef sundae station. In the likelihood that you haven’t tried a beef sundae before, as I hadn’t at the time, here’s the rundown on what composes what I now refer to as “happiness in a styrofoam bowl.” A generous scoop of
mashed potatoes smothered in gravy, shredded beef, cheese and a tomato make up this beef-inspired classic. But, despite the multitudes that ordered a beef sundae that day, they didn’t stand a chance to the amount of ribeye steak sandwiches that were ordered. In fact, the sandwiches were going so fast that as soon as they would come in cooked through one window, they would leave straight through the other into the hands of hungry customers. It’s no surprise that sales of ribeye steak sandwiches have increased tenfold since 1997, the first year The Beef Barn began as a part of the Department of Agriculture’s Commodity Tent. As the lunchtime crowd continued to pour through, I changed from the beef sundae station to the drink station and suddenly became more thankful than ever for the past experience I gleaned from working as a barista at a local coffee shop for three years. Flipping cups, filling them, and getting them out the window as fast as pos-
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sible became somewhat of a dance, and I remember glancing around simply amazed at the efficiency inside and outside the barn. With someone at the window taking orders, someone taking payments, someone wrapping the ribeye sandwiches, someone consistently making sweet tea, someone manning the sundae station, a group of men outside keeping steady the supply of freshlycooked beef, and a few fellows who walked in to keep the gradually diminishing ice machine restocked, everything rolled on like a well-oiled machine. Although there was one heck of a product going out the window, there was another thing I was sure of —the guys and gals volunteering around me were one heck of a group of workers, which comes as no surprise as cattlemen and women are some of the hardest working people around. The members of this organization continually impress me. Price Wallace, 2014 MCA President, spoke of the impact of this year’s Beef Barn when he said: The fair is a great time for consum-
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Effectiveness of Mouthing Beef Cattle to Estimate Age by: Tim Best, Research Associate, and Jane Parish, Research/Extension Professor North Mississippi Research and Extension Center Prairie Research Unit Mouthing cattle then and now Mouthing cattle to approximate age is not a new practice. In the late 1800’s, USDA published guidelines on estimating cattle age from dental examination in its annual department Yearbook. Since then researchers have investigated how nutritional management, calving season, sex, and breed may influence dental development in cattle. There are also reports that soil conditions and forage nutritive value may affect teeth wear in cattle. Regardless of possible individual variation and the lack of verification of mouthing as an accurate practice for estimating cattle age in modern cattle populations in the U.S., it is widely adopted in industry when records of actual calving dates do not follow an animal through the production and marketing chains. The reality is that a
large number of cattle in this country do not have actual birth date records available on them to this day. In fact, USDA estimated as recently as 2005 that more than 95% of commercial cattle in the U.S. lacked documentation to prove their actual birth dates. Although dental examination of cattle is not the only method for estimating cattle age in live animals, it is arguably the most proven and widely used method in practice today. Mouthing involves examination of teeth and gums for dental development and wear. Cattle auction markets often employ the services of veterinarians to mouth heifers and cows for age before a sale. According to Dr. Kevin Walters, a veterinarian with the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, veterinary stu-
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dents are taught that estimating cattle age within 2 years or less of actual age is considered being on target when performing this practice. Mouthing revisited in new research In August and September 2014, a beef cattle research team at the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) Prairie Research Unit evaluated 400 head of crossbred beef cows and heifers to determine the effectiveness of estimating cattle ages from viewing their teeth and gums. This was done because knowledge of cattle age is important in both production and marketing decisions. Age influences animal productivity, the likelihood of a cow to remain in the breeding herd, and the value of cattle when marketed. Actual birth dates were obtained from calving records. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 2779, entitled, “Estimating Cattle Age Using Dentition”, was used as the primary reference observers to study in preparation for assigning ages to cattle using dental evaluation. The observers were allowed to assign halfyear increments of age up to 4.5 years of age. Ages 5 years and older were recorded in whole year increments. A body condition score was also assigned using a 9-point scale, with a score of 1 indicating that the animal was emaciated and a score of 9 indicating that the animal was obese. Three independent trained observ-
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Contact one of these breeders for your next Beefmaster ers estimated cattle age via dentition in August on the 400 cows and heifers and again about 4 weeks later in September on 383 of the original 400 head. The 4-week interval between observations was intended to prevent observers from recalling initial age assignments that might bias the second assignment of cattle age. Cattle were classified into age groups as YOUNG (< 6 years of age), MIDDLE (6 to 10 years of age), or OLD (> 11 years of age). Number of cattle by age group classifications were as follows for the August and September data collection events, respectively, YOUNG: n = 247, n = 235; MIDDLE: n = 121, n = 119; OLD: n = 32, n = 29. There were no instances in which an animal classified in a particular age group in August changed to a different age group classification in September. Across observers and observation dates age estimation accuracy rates within 1 year of actual age ranged from 81.4% to 93.3% in YOUNG cattle, 47.9 to 73.9% in MIDDLE cattle, and from 34.5 to 55.2% in OLD cattle. Across observers and observation events a 95.7% or greater
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minimum rates of accurate dentalbased estimation of cattle age within 2 years were 81.5 and 62.1%, respectively. Perfect, 100%, accuracy of dentalbased estimation of cattle age within 2 years was accomplished in YOUNG cattle by 1 observer in September and across all observers and observation events within 4 years. In August, 1 observer achieved 100% accuracy using dentition to estimate cattle age within 3 years in MIDDLE cattle, and
99.2% accuracy was attained the within 5 years in SEPT for all 3 observers. Perfect accuracy of age estimation via dental evaluation within 5 years was not realized in the OLD cattle by any observer at any observation event. Thus, technicians having a goal of 100% accuracy in matching cattle age estimations using dentition within a specified number of years within actual age are likely to experience greater difficulty in reaching the goal with advancing cattle age. Other researchers have reported that teeth deterioration associated with advancing cow age affects cattle ability to graze and maintain optimum body condition. In the study at Prairie, cattle age overestimation increased as body condition score exceeded 6 in YOUNG cattle. So, YOUNG cattle displaying advanced permanent incisor development relative to actual age had greater body condition score indicating greater percentages of body fat in these cattle. This is logical in that cattle should be better able to harvest forage and consume other feeds with quicker attainment of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;full mouthâ&#x20AC;? of permanent incisors. Inflammation Continued to page 50 November/December 2014 Cattle Business 49
Continued from page 49 and irritation of the gums is expected during the period of deciduous tooth loss and permanent incisor eruption as cattle transition in dental development to their permanent teeth. The present results suggest that shortening the duration of this transition is associated with improved nutritional status in cattle as indicated by greater body condition score. Cattle age was overestimated in MIDDLE cattle assigned a body condition score of 4 and underestimated at body condition score 5 through 9 with underestimation of age increasing beyond a body condition score of 7. Cattle age was underestimated in all OLD cattle but to a greater extent as body condition score decreased progressively less than 5. Underestimation of cattle ages by greater than 1 year occurred in OLD cattle with body condition score 4 or less and 6 or more. The trends of increasing age underestimation with greater body condition score in MIDDLE and OLD cattle were
the reverse of the trend noted in the YOUNG cattle. A plausible explanation of this is that MIDDLE and OLD cattle estimated to be younger than their actual ages exhibited less wear and general better dental status than was expected at their ages. Cattle with less dental wear may have been better able to consume adequate amounts of nutrients that then led to greater body condition score. Simply put, after development of a full mouth of permanent teeth, cattle that appeared to have less dental wear than would be expected at their true ages were better able to achieve a greater body condition score. In that regard, it may be fair for cattle aged 6 years and older but that are mouthed to be younger than their actual ages to be valued at greater monetary values at market because their dental status signals a greater ability to achieve greater body condition score. The bottom line is that estimating cattle age by way of dental examination was most accurate in cattle aged 5 years or younger. There were cases
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Make Time To Body Condition Score Cows by: Katie Allen, Kansas State University Extension The old tractor still runs, but because the fuel gauge is busted, you have to keep checking to make sure it has enough fuel to continue working. And whether you realize it or not, your cows function similarly to that old tractor. “Body condition scoring is looking into a cow’s gas tank to see how much energy reserve she has,” said Sandy Johnson, beef cattle specialist for K-State Research and Extension. “We need an idea of where she’s at as we manage her condition in relation to the quality of our forages.” A body condition score, or BCS, in cattle is a reflection of how well a cow is, or has been, meeting her nutritional
requirements. Producers must provide that adequate nutrition to their cow herd. If a cow is not getting her required nutrients, the producer can’t expect her to do her job well, Johnson said. Producers should score individual cows from 1 to 9, with 1 being thin and 9 being over-conditioned. A score of 5 or 6 at the time of calving is recommended to achieve timely rebreeding. Johnson said beef producers should regularly determine the average BCS of their herd. Now is a good time in the production season, when cows are either bred for spring calving or have fall calves by side, to score the herd and
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prepare for management through the remainder of fall and into the winter. “Intentionally writing down and tracking (body condition) will help you know what’s going on in your herd and help you plan for known changes in your cows’ nutritional requirements,” she said. Sometimes it’s difficult for producers to see body condition changes occurring in the herd, especially if they see the cows every day, she added. Producers should simply take a few moments to score the cows while they’re checking them. An easy way is to write down the numbers 1 through 9 and place a tally mark by the corresponding score for each cow. Writing down the scores is important, along with the date, as it helps keep track of any changes over time. “It doesn’t matter if you have a large group of cows and don’t score them all,” Johnson said. “If you score 20 to 30 percent, you’re probably going to have a sense of the herd average body condition score.” How often should you score? Johnson recommends body condition scoring at several key times in the production year: weaning, 90 days prior to calving, calving and the start of the breeding season. These key times are when the cows’ nutritional changes occur. Scoring every month or two during the grazing season also
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What does an optimum condition cow look like? This time of year a cow will still have a slick hair coat, Johnson said, which makes it an easy time to score her. “As we look at her topline, it would appear smooth,” she described. “We wouldn’t see any of her spinous processes. When she’s not loaded up on water or feed, seeing her last two ribs is still acceptable in a BCS 5 cow. She will not have any build up of fat around her hooks and pins, or no fat around tail head. Essentially, her brisket is going to be tight with no evidence of excess fat. She would have no muscle atrophy, which we would see on a BCS 3 or lower cow that’s beginning to use muscle for energy. So, whatever muscle she has, a BCS 5 cow is showing her full amount.” If cows are lower than a target score of 5 at calving, they will generally have a longer than normal post-partum interval, meaning they will take more time to rebreed, and the next calf will be younger and lighter when it is weaned, Johnson said. Managing body condition is one of the things producers can use to maintain or even shorten that post-partum interval. “As we look at a 2-year-old, we might want to have her in a little better body condition,” she said. “She’s
Limousin The Opportunity Breed lactating, she’s growing and still trying to maintain her body, and so our typical feed resources might come a little shy of what she needs. She’s typically going to lose a little condition as she’s lactating. That BCS 6 gives us cushion to get her rebred in a timely fashion.” Where can I learn more? Johnson said there are numerous reliable resources online with images and charts to help producers properly BCS their cows. Contact your local extension agent for a variety of resources for body condition scoring and for help in properly scoring your herd. Johnson said you also can practice scoring cows at your local sale barn, where more variety and differences in cows is likely available.
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in lower inventories of market hogs. At the same time, the report indicated nascent signs of recovery and expansion. Fourth-quarter hog prices are expected to average $72-$74 per cwt, almost 20 percent above a year ago. Prices next year are expected to average $63-$68 per cwt, more than 15 percent below 2014 but almost 3 percent greater than the average in 2013. August pork exports were more than 13 percent lower than a year ago, due largely to reduced shipments to several important Asian markets. Source: USDA Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
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Calving Cows Will Need More Nutrients Than Regrowing Pastures
by: Mary Hightower, University of Arkansas Extension Cooler weather and a resurgence in rain will be sparking regrowth in fescue pastures, but ranchers with fall calving cows may need more than grass to maintain good body condition for cows, said Tom Troxel, associate head-Animal Science, for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “August and September in Arkansas saw rainfall below normal amounts,” said Troxel. “Pasture conditions throughout the state became very dry and regrowth of forage became nonexistent.” However, the return of rain in October brings the promise of regrowth in fescue pastures, “and it may take 30 days for that regrowth to happen,” he said. “During this time, those fall cows are calving and their nutrient demands will be increasing due to lactation.”
Cattle producers “may still need to feed hay and supplements to keep those cows in good body condition until those fall pastures come along,” Troxel said. “For example, as a cow calves and begins to lactate, her energy requirements increase by 36 percent; her protein requirements increase by 62 percent and dry matter requirements increase by 17 percent,” he said. “As the weather becomes colder and wetter, this also adds nutritional demands on the cow’s system.” If cows lose body condition, producers may see less milk production and slower breed back. “All of these conditions could add up to the cow producing less colostrum and less concentrated colostrums,” Troxel said. Colostrum is the first milk that protects the newborn calf from diseases.
If the newborn calf isn’t well protected, scours – or diarrhea – may become a real problem this year. Cows in poor body condition produce less milk compared to cows in moderate body condition. This will affect the weaning weights of the 2015 calf crop. In addition, cows in poor body condition take longer to rebreed, which will affect the 2016 calf crop. For spring calving cows, it is desirable to maintain cows in good body condition throughout the fall and into the winter month prior to calving. “Now is the time cattle producers are weaning calves from the spring calving herds,” Troxel said. “It is very important to pregnancy test the spring calving cows to determine the nonpregnant cows. It is very expensive to feed a non-pregnant cow. Invest supplement feed expenses into a cow that will provide a return on your investment.” Forage testing Forage testing is critical to ensure the health of beef cattle through Continued to page 59
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