Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Port Lavaca, Texas Permit Number 213
Vol. 36 No. 5
•
MAY/JUNE 2016
•
Published By TPHA
Return Service Requested: TPHA, P.O. Box 1867, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
International Cattle Leaders Converge on Fort Worth to Study Genetics and Management By Lisa Bryant Cowboy Connection Designs & Communications
World Champion Bull - FWSSR - CHAC Mason 2214 captured the 2015 Hereford Champion of the World title for owners Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Waxahachie, Texas, United States; and Prairie Rose Cattle Co. and Eleanor James, both of Sherman, Illinois, United States, at the 2016 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The Feb. 6, 2012, son of CRR About Time 743 topped entries from 66 countries. Photo courtesy of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.
Miss World - FWSSR - BR Anastasia 3023 ET claimed the 2015 Hereford Miss World crown at the 2016 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The March 2, 2013, daughter of UPS TCC Nitro 1ET is owned by Rylee Barber, Channing Texas, United States; Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, Iowa, United States; Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, Iowa, United States; and Cottonwood Spring Farms and Bushy Park Farms, both of Mitchell, South Dakota, United States. Photo courtesy of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.
In the heart of Texas cattle country, international cattlemen convened at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (#FWSSR) to coronate the top Hereford bull and female in the world for 2015, experience America’s western culture and examine the elite genetics and management practices of the globe’s most prestigious ranches. Not daunted by restrictions such as health and export regulations that a live international show would incur, South Africa native P.J. Budler, now of Fort Worth, Texas, conjured up a new method to judge an international Hereford show. He worked tirelessly throughout 2015 collecting the names and photos of national champions from four regions of the world. Then, these champions competed in an online photo competition officiated by four judges plus an equally weighted fifth vote from the “Hereford Breeder” Facebook page. This year, 4,331 judging sheets from 35 countries were tabulated to narrow down the “best of the best” to name the outstanding four females and four bulls in each region. The owners of the eight finalists recently traveled to the FWSSR in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, for the pinnacle of the yearlong competition — the announcement of the Hereford Champion of the World (bull) and Hereford Miss World (female). On Jan. 31, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price recognized the finalists prior to the Fort Worth National “Cowtown Select” Hereford and
Polled Hereford Sale. Having grown up on a Texas Hereford ranch, Mayor Price’s knowledge and appreciation of the Hereford breed made an impression with the international guests. When the life-size cutouts were unveiled, the crowd cheered as the North American entries swept the competition. BR Anastasia 3023 ET was selected as Hereford Miss World. The March 2, 2103, daughter of UPS TCC Nitro 1ET is owned by Rylee Barber, Channing, Texas, United States; Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, Iowa, United States; Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, Iowa, United States; and Cottonwood Spring Farms and Bushy Park Farms, Mitchell, South Dakota, United States. Also stepping into the winner’s circle as Hereford Champion of the World was CHAC Mason 2214. The Feb. 6, 2012, son of CRR About Time 743 is owned by Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Waxahachie, Texas, United States; Prairie Rose Cattle Co. and Eleanor James, both of Sherman, Illinois, United States. Other regional winners included: • Tranqueras X4850 Good Gitana T/E, owned by Las Tranqueras, Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina • Kanimbla Miss K H100, owned by Tondara Herefords, Urana, New South Wales, Australia • Romany 1 Plum A84 E37, owned by Romany Poll Herefords, Kelso, Borders, Scotland • La Piedra 0X2065 Mustag Shark T/E, owned by Terra Garba SACAI y F, San Martin, Buenos Aires, Argentina • Locheim Best Performer WDW 120053, owned by Vicedale Herefords, Cullinan, Gauteng, South
Africa • Normanton 1 Lionel, owned by Normanton Herefords, Normanton le Heath, Leicester, England An Invaluable Learning Opportunity Key to the trip for many of the international guests was experiencing the 2016 FWSSR Hereford show and the opportunity to meet and network with the exhibitors throughout the week. Eric Beckmann, president of the Mexican Hereford Association, said most of the genetics in the state of Chihuahua are derived from American cattle. He said Mexican cattlemen have done their homework to have the USDA upgrade the state’s tuberculosis status, and to better track animals, resulting in increased trade across the border. A delegation of six came to the FWSSR and World Hereford competition to study the genetics being used by U.S. cattlemen and upgrade their herds in Chihuahua. “The tools that the American Hereford Association has to select EPDs and information has helped us a lot,” Beckmann said. “We came here to find out which genetics would be useful for our herds. For us, it’s a time well spent regarding the knowledge we have acquired, the friends we have made and the hospitality of the organizers of the FWSSR. All the American Hereford breeders have shared their experiences with us so we can improve our herds and make a profit with our cattle ranches in Mexico.” The scholastic and networking opportunity was also the reason for an Italian cattlemen’s trip to See WORLD CHAMPS, page 2
■
2
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
As the Texas State Show is quickly approaching and we are prepping our families and cattle for the fun week, it is also a time to think of those in need and how we can help them. This year we will be helping
Variety’s Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children located in Belton, Texas. Variety is a retreat for children, and their siblings, who have illnesses or disabilities. Variety offers a sanctuary camp for these children to blossom and thrive to reach their full potential. I encourage you all to visit their website at www.varietytexas.org and read about their fantastic organization. Also visit their Amazon Smile wish list to see additional items that will, in some way, help these children heal and grow, http://amzn.to/1SouDv8. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated. Some of the things that they would like are: • • • • • •
• Footballs Tempera Paint • Face Paint Kit for Kids Blu Ray movies • Supplies Wii games • Board Games AA Batteries Soccer Balls • Fans for the rooms 6” Premium Lumistick Glow Light Sticks Mixed Colors (50 Sticks)
“We aim to strengthen not only a child’s physical abilities, but their confidence as well…Variety, the children’s charity of Texas is dedicated to empowering children with special needs throughout Texas.” – From Variety’s website:
www.varietytexas.org World Champs the event. In the fertile vineyard country of Italy, the soil is too rich for most farmers to raise cattle so meat is imported, Mauro Taccia of Aiello Del Friuli, Italy, said. However, Taccia needs cattle to train his performance horses and decided the functional British breeds would produce better beef than the popular French genetics from neighboring countries. Taccia began feeding his cattle and opened a farm shop to sell the more flavorful, tender meat that Italians are seeking from watching televised cooking shows. Yet, Italy didn’t have shows or resources for Taccia to gain knowl-
Continued from page 1
edge about cattle. “After the contact I had with P.J., I came here to visit the FWSSR because I wanted to grow in my knowledge of the two breeds of Angus and Hereford and to watch the cattle live, because in Italy, I don’t have a show or any idea of how to have the best animal possible.” Taccia said the World Hereford event has allowed him to network with cattlemen from across the world, including some that are within two hours of his ranch. “Maybe I need to come here to Fort Worth to find a place close to my home for cattle,” he laughed.
The international cattlemen spent the week experiencing Texas culture firsthand and learning about the cattle industry in the United States. On Feb. 2, the group addressed the Texas Christian University (TCU) Ranch Management program students, who asked in-depth questions about the industry abroad. Mid-week, the participants traveled nearly 800 miles in Texas to visit several Hereford ranches including Rocking Chair Ranch, Ft. McKavett; Dudley Bros., Comanche; Iron Lake Ranch, Athens; GKB Cattle, Waxahachie; and Glaze Herefords, Gilmer. At each stop, the cattle breeders judged a class of cattle and discussed why the cattle would or would not work in their
country. At GKB Cattle, a presentation demonstrated clipping, fitting and photography. On Feb. 6, the visitors concluded the week watching the FWSSR Sale of Champions that featured the top 292 steers, barrows, lambs and goats exhibited from the 11,000 shown in the youth categories. The sale grossed $3.4 million for the young exhibitors. World Champions Began as Youth Projects The path to the pinnacle of the Hereford breed shared similar beginnings for several guests, including both of this year’s world champions — both started out as junior projects for Texas youth. In 2014, Bryden, Aidyn and Rylee
Barber, of Channing, Texas, United States, captured the bred-and-owned champion title at the Junior National Hereford Expo with BR Anastasia 3023 ET. Seventeen-year-old Rylee would win many more titles with Anastasia before her being named the 2015 National Western Stock Show champion, which qualified her for the World Hereford Contest. Rylee’s grandmother, Mary Barber, said Anastasia is “a dream cow that wanted to show. In the stalls she wasn’t very impressive, but when you got her out and put that leather halter on her, Cinderella had arrived!” Youth exhibitor Jonathan Chachere, Dayton, Texas, captured the See WORLD CHAMPS, page 14
■
Officers & Directors Susan Rader 3117 US Hwy 67 E Mt. Vernon, TX 75457 903-439-5296 Pollette President
PRESIDENT -- Cory Goswick P.O. Box 925 • Canton, TX 75103 469-360-4154 District 6
James Kinnear 225 Trailwood Dr., Joshua, Texas 76058 817-235-5968 District 2
Cole McClendon P.O. Box 67 Lavon, TX 75166 469-853-2965 District 3
!! NOTICE !!
All ads, photos and articles are due by the 15th day of the month for the newsletter issue dated the following month.
ADVERTISING RATES 1 YEAR 1 TIME
Full Page 10.25”w x 11.25” h............ $325 ............. 1/2 Page 10.25”x 5.5”h or 6”x 9”h ...... $225 ............. 1/3 Page 6”x 7”h or 4”x 11.25”h ........ $175 ............. 1/4 Page 4”x 7”h or 6”x 5.5”h ........... $160 ............... 1/8 Page 1.89”x 7”h or 4”x 4.10”h ...... $100 ............... Card size ... One Year Contract Only, Total Cost ....................
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
VICE PRESIDENT -- Shannon Worrell 17141 Hwy 87 N • Mason, TX 76856 210-241-4925 District 1
Steve Heyroth 7801 E Hwy 22 Hamilton, TX 76531 316-617-9315 District 4
It’s The Pitts...
The Triplicate Theory
Call for price and availability of color.
Phone: 361-571-TPHA (8742) E-Mail: manager@tphwa.net Web Site: http://www.txpha.org TPHA Newsletter is printed 9 times a year: Jan. • Feb. • Mar. April • May / June • July / Aug. • Sept. • Oct. • Nov. / Dec.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
A non-profit, promotional organization dedicated to the service of Polled Hereford breeders in Texas and the Southwest. Established in 1935
[ ] Membership Dues: $100 per year [ ] Junior Membership: $10 per year--Date of Birth _______ [ ] Poll-ettes Membership: $30 per year
My membership should be listed in the Association as follows: Name _____________________________________________ Ranch Name _______________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ City ___________________ State ________ Zip _________ Phone: Day ( ) ______________ Night ( ) ______________ Email __________________________________________________ RETURN TO: TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 1867 • Port Lavaca, TX 77979 361-571-TPHA (8742) • manager@tpha.net
Kirbie Day 658 Angus Rd. Waxahachie, TX 75167 972-921-7773 District 5
TPHA MANAGER -- Robbie Morish P.O. Box 1867 • Port Lavaca, TX 77979 361-571-TPHA (8742) manager@tpha.net Kevin Hartley 7787 Rocky Ridge Ln. Madisonville, TX 77864 936-349-0439 District 7
Robert Herman 1695 FM 951 Yoakum, TX 77995 361-741-8650 District 8
UPCOMING EVENTS MAY 2016 -----------------------------------------------------------------------21.............Hereford Alliance Sale, Larsons’ Running L Ranch, Clifton JUNE 2016 ---------------------------------------------------------------------15-18........TJPHA-TJHA State Show, Belton JULY 2016 ----------------------------------------------------------------------
9-16........Junior National Hereford Expo, Madison, WI
OCTOBER 2016 ---------------------------------------------------------------
7 ............State Fair of Texas Pan Am Hereford Show, Dallas 8 ............Iron Lake Ranch Production Sale, Athens 19............THA Fall Classic Sale, Buffalo 22...........NETHA Fall Harvest Sale, Mt. Pleasant 29...........South Texas Herford Assn. Sale, Beeville
9 TIMES
$185 ea. $150 ea. $135 ea. $135 ea. $100 ea. $175
3
NOVEMBER 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------
9 ............Barber Ranch Annual Bull Sale, San Saba By Lee Pitts Have you ever noticed how bad luck always travels in threes? I’m warning you, if the cows get out on the road and then the water well goes dry I’d stay in the house, pull your shades and not answer the phone if I were you. Be very, very careful. Just think about events in your everyday life and you will clearly see my point. First you get married, then you have a kid and then you get divorced. See, bad things always happen in triplicate. If the nightly news carries a story about an airplane crash you can bet good money that within a couple days there will be another airplane tragedy somewhere in the world. And you can bet your last dollar that I will not be flying on an airplane until that third big bird has fallen from the sky. Don’t get me wrong, I am not superstitious. I am not afraid of black cats or broken mirrors. I have walked under many ladders in my time. I don’t put any faith in rabbit’s feet, horseshoes or four leaf clovers. But I do believe that bad luck always comes in three parts. My wife is not a big believer in my triplicate theory. She says it can’t be proven by any scientific method and is a pessimistic attitude for a person to go through life with. Whenever anything bad happens
DECEMBER 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------
1-3..........Western Nugget National Hereford Show, Reno, NV 10............Barber’s Red & White Holiday Lights Sale, Fort Worth and I say “That’s one, two more to go,” she gets very upset with me. I have tried to prove the triplicate theory to my wife by pointing out certain events that happen around the ranch. There was the Christmas morning that we woke up to find the buzzards circling the calving pasture notifying us that we had a dead calf on the very special holiday. And on the way out to the pasture we got a flat tire in the truck. “Something else bad is going to happen,” I warned my wife. And sure enough we had to go to the in-laws for Christmas. See there? Bad things always come in threes. Then there was the February I was gone away from home on business. I swear, it was totally unplanned that my hunting trip to get meat for our dinner table perfectly coincided with lambing season. While I was gone, on three consecutive days three of our ewes gave birth to three sets of triplets. And none of the ewes even remotely recognized the existence of any of their own children. My wife had to bottle feed nine lambs every four hours around the clock without me there to lend verbal encouragement. Shortly thereafter we dispersed the sheep flock due to illness. My wife was
sick of it! For a brief time after this difficult period in the life of my wife she was a little moody and touchy for some reason. And then bad luck struck again. A cow tried to give birth to a calf that equaled half her body weight and despite my wife’s valiant effort to pull the calf it perished in the process. “That’s one bit of bad luck,” I said to my wife. “We can expect two more.” “I wish you’d be quiet about bad things happening in threes, “ she said as she drove us back to the house. (I was too emotionally spent to drive) So I was not surprised when we discovered the very next day that the cow was unable to get up. Sure enough she had split her pelvis trying to give birth to the dead calf. Knowing the prognosis was not good I asked my wife to take the rifle and euthanize the cow as I was way too despondent to do it myself. After she fired the shot I started to point out that was the second bad incident to happen in a similar number of days. As my agitated wife fingered the trigger on the rifle she said, “Don’t tempt me.” www.LeePittsbooks.com
■
4
Texas Juniors MAKE US PROUD!!! Texas Jr Polled Hereford Assoc. State Queen Jena McCall Directors: 2013-2016 –––––––––––––– Dylan Morish, Port Lavaca Ruth Anne Kettler, Washington Caleb Booth, Whitney Brody Rogers, Hamilton 2014-2017 –––––––––––––– Kaily Hamman, Jacksboro Molly Booth, Whitney William Diezi, Wallis Garrett Phelps, Grandview 2015-2018 –––––––––––––– Jena McCall, Emory Carter McClendon, Lavo Devon Lockhart, Bryan Cooper Coffelt, Whitney Head Advisors: Kelly & Sherri McCall P.O. Box 754 Emory, TX 75440 Phone: 903-268-9695 Advisors: Joe & Brooke Booth, Bob & Sarah Hamman, Tim & Erin Lockhart, and Robbie & Sherry Morish Honorary Lifetime Advisor: Dorothy Wright
President--Jena McCall President Elect--Dylan Morish Vice President--Carter McClendon Secretary/Treasurer--Kaily Hamman Reporter--Ruth Anne Kettler/Devon Lockhart Mail for Membership to: TPHA P.O. Box 1867 • Port Lavaca, TX 77979 I hereby make application for membership to the Texas Junior Polled Hereford Association. Upon becoming a member, I agree to be governed by the constitution and Bylaws of the Association. Dues are $10 per year, due Jan. 1 each year. Attached is remittance of $10 covering membership dues. Name _____________________________________ Mailing Address ___________________________________ City ______________________________________ State ________________ Zip _________________ County __________________________________ Date of Birth ______________________________ Area Code and Phone Number: (________) ________________________________ Email ______________________________________
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
Six Ways To Makeover Your Cowherd For The Future By AgWeb.com Home remodeling shows are all the rage on cable television and they have some resemblance of changes needed in the beef industry. You might not consider your cows as a Fixer Upper, but it could be time to remodel your breeding strategies. A panel during the opening session of Cattlemen’s College at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Diego discussed strategies to do a whole herd makeover. Panelists included: • David Daley, Interim Dean for the College of Agriculture at California State University Chico and family rancher in northern California • Patsy Houghton, Heartland Cattle Co. in Tipton, Kansas, specializes in developing heifers for customers • Tom Brink, founder and owner of Top Dollar Angus, also CEO of the Red Angus Association of America • Don Schiefelbein, co-owner of Schiefelbein Farms, a registered Angus operation near Kimball, Minn. The conversation touched on an array of topics centered on genetics and how to improve a growing cow herd after reaching a 60 year low just two years ago. Many cow herds won’t be
Texas Junior Polled Hereford Association Scholarship Deadlines Are Nearly Here! STUDENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 17 & 22 AS OF JANUARY 1: View & download Junior Scholarship Applications at www.txpha.org (listed under the JUNIORS tab) Direct questions about the Texas Poll-ettes Junior Scholarship to Pamela Diezi, pamdiezi@gmail.com or 979-997-1797 Direct questions about the TJPHA Scholarship to Robbie Morish, manager@tpha.net or 361-571-8742
total rebuilds. They have good foundations, so there is no need to work from the ground up. Here are six approaches to renovate your cowcalf operation: 1. Genomics -- Schiefelbein thinks the tools we have today with just a few drops of blood are just unbelievable. The technology and data behind genomics have skyrocketed in just five years. “This genetic revolution is coming and it is coming hard,” Schiefelbein says. Brink encourages commercial producers to use genomic testing to select replacement heifers. Testing doesn’t have to be done on all heifer calves. A producer can take out the youngest or smaller calves out of the testing pool. Those that don’t fit as replacements phenotypically don’t need to be tested either. Genomics can knock out the bottom part of the heifers genetically. Brink says, “Every herd has a tail end” and testing with DNA can help improve selection along with visual appraisal. Daley believes genomic testing won’t work because he has large herd numbers and grazes in rough terrain. He runs cows on a mix of public and private pastures. Because of drought conditions in California he’s culled down from 1,000 head to 700 head. “For me testing those heifers doesn’t have any value,” Daley adds. 2. Crossbreeding -- Crossbreeding has a lot of value, but it needs to be done right, Brink says. “There is such a thing as crossbreeding done wrong.” We need to have crossbreeding with a true plan that we can stick with overtime, Brink adds. “I’m not going to criticize anyone who has a true breeding program,” Brink says. Straightbreeding can work, but the biggest problem is those people who don’t have any sort of set breeding program. 3. Work with your seedstock producer --Seedstock producers are genetic creators. Commercial cattlemen are genetic multipliers, Houghton says. Houghton has been doing heifer development for the past 25 years and has developed 100,000 head for her clients. “There is a license to be a
veterinarian and doctor. There is no license to be a seedstock producer,” Daley says. “People forget we are competitors. There are seedstock breeds competing with other breeds,” Schiefelbein says. “I want a seedstock producer who is good at what they do and does what they say,” Daley says. He recommends buying the best bull you can from a seedstock producer you trust. 4. Expected progeny differences -- “We need to use our information,” Brink says. EPDs are only as good as the data collected to create the values. Brink believes using selection indexes to make genetic decisions is a good start for producers buying bulls. 5. Don’t follow the lead of dairy -- Daley points to the Holstein breed as an example not to follow. The breed’s genetics can be traced to seven cow families causing some lethal recessives and pulling down performance. We do not want to go down the same road as the dairy industry says Houghton of chasing numbers and straightbreeding. 6. Expansion tactics -- “What I always say is ‘You want to expand smartly,” Schiefelbein says. If Daley sees an opportunity to expand he’ll do it, but he’ll have the feed, water and land in place first. What you’re seeing in the heifer market is we’ve got a two-tier market: high quality and low quality says Houghton. High quality heifers didn’t drop in price as bad, but the market for those low quality heifers dried up. Schiefelbein estimates he lost $400 per head on heifers held back to sell as replacements. Maybe the reigns should be pulled back on heifer development. It is now a buyers’ market. Brink’s advice: “Expand with marbling.” He recommends making genetic decisions that will improve carcass quality, while not sacrificing other traits to help advance the cow herd during expansion. “If I don’t have longevity in my cow herd I can’t expand,” Daley says.
â–
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
Knowing What You Have to Decide What You Need PART 3 By Stephen B. Blezinger Ph.D., PAS Water Evaluation Of all the nutrients, water is the most important and often the most taken for granted. It is the most abundant component in all living organisms with the body of the typical adult mammal composed of about 60 percent water. Its importance is emphasized in that of all the nutrients, water is needed on the most regular basis and in the highest volume. Reviewing quickly, water is important for the transport of nutrients between cells and as a vital medium for intracellular metabolism. It is needed for body temperature regulation and the digestion, absorption, and utilization of all other nutrients. As such, water plays an essential role in every life process. Beef cattle need regular access to clean drinking water in order to experience optimum health. Research has demonstrated a positive relationship between access to clean drinking water and performance factors such as growth, reproduction, and milk production. Animals that drink clean, contaminant-free water are generally less prone to illness and disease, gain more weight, and produce more milk. Producers have a great deal of control over both the quantity and quality of water that is provided to animals. Monitoring water quality and observing good water management are inexpensive yet effective ways to improve overall animal performance. Common Contaminants of Drinking Water Livestock drinking water may be contaminated by a number of factors including minerals (total dissolved solids, or TDS), manure, microorganisms, and algae. These contaminants can impact the appearance, odor, and taste of drinking water as well as its physical and chemical properties. Some contaminants may directly impact animal health by causing disease and infection; others have a more indirect effect and may
cause cattle to decrease their overall water intake. When water intake is reduced, feed intake will also decrease, and, as a result, animals will gain less weight. Livestock can survive for as long as sixty days with little or no food, but only seven days without water. In very warm areas, like much of the southern United States, that number may be even less. When the mineral content of water exceeds safe levels, animal performance can suffer. High levels of sodium (salt) depress water intake and result in weight loss and diarrhea. Animals exposed to water that is high in sulfur have increased incidences of polioencephalomacia (PEM) and experience higher mortality rates. Salinity of water, the concentration of dissolved salts in water, can be expressed as either TDS or TSS (Total Soluble Salts). Electrolytes or ions that regulate or affect metabolic processes, such as magnesium (Mg+), calcium (Ca+), sodium (Na+), and chloride (Cl-), contribute to the salinity of water. At certain high levels, these electrolytes can, in fact cause toxic effects by themselves or by interfering with the absorption of other important nutrients. Alone, however, TDS, TSS, or even EC tell us little about the quality of any water sample. However, these are indicators that when elevated give us a clue that some minerals may merit further and more precise analysis. Manure is a common contaminant in cattle drinking water, particularly when the primary source of water is a pond where cattle may spend a good deal of time loitering. Manure is carried into drinking water on the cattle’s hooves and is deposited directly when the animals defecate. Livestock drinking water that is contaminated with manure can become a hotspot for bacterial growth, which in turn can cause animal disease. High levels of bacteria have been found in cattle watering ponds where they may contribute to outbreaks of coliform related illnesses caused by E. coli, E. aerogenes, and Klebsiella species. These can lead to mastitis,
urinary tract infections, diarrhea and numerous other unsavory and often lethal infections. Fecal contamination of livestock drinking water can cause algae blooms through a process known as nutrient loading. Blue-green algae are common contaminants in standing water. When ponds become overgrown with algae, cattle will avoid drinking from them in favor of other water sources, if any exist. If no other source of fresh drinking water is available, they will decrease their overall water intake, which results in poorer performance. In addition to blue-green algae, other water-borne microbes can negatively impact animal health. Leptospirosis, which causes reproductive loss in cows, is spread by a microorganism found in water contaminated by urine. The soil-borne microbe believed to be primarily responsible for foot rot (F. necrophorum) can also be spread by consumption of contaminated water. Evaluation of Drinking Water Management Practices Cattle producers have the opportunity to enhance animal health and performance by improving the quality of water offered to their animals. Small changes in water management may result in improved performance associated with decreased potential for illness and disease. The first step in improving water quality is to do a thorough evaluation of the current situation. Following are some tips to help guide the development of your on-farm protocol for water quality: 1) Is water offered in adequate quantity for the number and type of animals on your property? At least two feet of accessible linear water space is needed per 10 head of cattle. 2) Are watering devices spaced appropriately and located away from stream banks? Watering devices should be easily accessible by animals. Strategic placement of watering devices can influence grazing, compaction, and nutrient deposition patterns. See KNOWING, page 10
5
2016 TEXAS HEREFORD STATE SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
There will be a meeting for all those attending Junior Nationals. Please listen for announcement about details. REMINDER: NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED AT THE BELL COUNTY EXPO CENTER Entry forms, rules, etc. are on the TPHA website/junior page tab.
■
6 Susan Rader - President
3117 US Hwy. 67E. Mt. Vernon, TX 75457 903-439-5296
Cindy Rogers - VP
171 CR 407 Hamilton, TX 76531
Pam Diezi - Secretary
1310 Penny Lake Drive Wallis, TX 77485
2014 O fficers
Texas
Lynn Sumner -Treasurer
Poll-ettes
1464 W. Denton Road Axtell, TX 76624
National Hereford Women Directors Alise Nolan, Barbara Metch and Karen Smith 2014-2016 Dorothy Wright Lynn Sumner Cindy Rogers Julie Massey
TPHA Directors 2015-2017 Missy Coffelt Pam Diezi Keely Hamman Susan Rader
2016-2018 Brooke Booth Anna Krueger Sherri McCall Sherry Morish
TPHA Committee Chairpersons Cross Timbers Meal....... Sherri McCall, Susan Rader Cross Timbers Dessert... Lynn Sumner Creative Arts................ Angela Radde, Jessica and Missy Coffelt Illustrated Speech......... Missy Coffelt Hospitality.................. (Ft. Worth Open Show) Eva and Sara Hamman Junior Programs.......... Dorothy Wright, Rene Word Membership................ Lynn Sumner Memorials.................... Claudia Atlas Nominating Committee... Cindy Rogers Poll-Ette of the Year........ Claudia Atlas, Susan Rader Publicity.................... Keely Hamman Queen...................... Brooke Booth, Keely Hamman Scholarship............... Pam Diezi State Show Hospitality... (Dallas Open) Belinda Bajer, Julie Massey Ways and Means........... Julie Massey, Diane Kettler
Texas Poll-Ettes Membership Application I hereby make application for membership in the TEXAS POLL-ETTES. Upon becoming a member, I agree to be governed by the constitution and By-Laws of the Auxiliary. Attached hereto is remittance of $30, covering membership dues for the fiscal year of Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Given Name ___________________________________________ Ranch Name ___________________________________________ Husband’s Name ________________________________________ Mailing Address _______________________________________ City _______________________________________________ State _____________________________ Zip ______________ County _____________________________________________ Area Code and Telephone number(s): __________________________________________________ E-Mail _______________________________________________ The Texas Poll-ette who encouraged me to join this organization is: ____________________________________________________ RETURN TO: TEXAS POLL-ETTE ORGANIZATION Lynn Sumner • 1464 W. Denton Rd • Axtell, Texas 76624 254-822-1892 • email: lynsum40@hotmail.com
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
From the Cook’s Nook Southwest Beef Wraps 1 beef Shoulder Roast Boneless or Bottom Round Rump Roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds) 1 medium onion, cut into quarters 3 cloves garlic, peeled 3/4 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 jars (16 ounces each) prepared chunky salsa with cilantro 8 flour tortillas (10-in. dia.) warmed Fresh cilantro (optional) Tomato-Corn Relish: 1 cup frozen corn, defrosted 1 cup chopped fresh tomato 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro Instructions Cut beef roast into 4 even pieces. Place onion and garlic in 4-1/2 to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker; top with beef. Add water, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on HIGH 5 to 5-1/2 hours or on LOW 9 to 9-1/2 hours or until beef is fork-tender. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.) Remove beef; cool slightly. Strain cooking liquid; skim fat. Shred beef with 2 forks. Place beef in 2-quart microwave-safe dish; add 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Combine relish ingredients in medium bowl; stir in 1/4 cup salsa. Add remaining salsa to beef; mix well. Cover and microwave on HIGH 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Top each tortilla with 3/4 cup beef mixture, leaving 1-1/2-inch border around edge. Top beef with about 1/4 cup relish. Fold right and left sides of tortillas over filling; fold bottom edge over and roll up. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Cook’sTip Hickory BBQ Beef Sandwiches Variation: Prepare recipe as above through step 2. Add 1 bottle (18 ounces) hickory barbecue sauce to beef; mix well. Cover and microwave on HIGH 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Serve in onion rolls. Makes 8 to 10 servings. Nutrition information per serving, using beef chuck shoulder
It’s easier than you think to build a healthful diet with beef. A 3-oz serving of lean beef is about 150 calories on average, yet an excellent source of six nutrients (protein, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, niacin and selenium) and a good source of four nutrients (phosphorous, choline, iron and riboflavin). Lean beef is a perfect partner for fruits, vegetables and whole grains, making it even easier to enjoy a balanced diet. Pairing produce and whole grains with a favorite food like nutrient-rich lean lines up with Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate (at beefnutrician. org) recommendations while beefing up high-quality protein intake. All lean beef cuts all have less than 10 grams of total fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg of cholesterol per 3-1/2-oz cooked serving. You might be surprised to learn that many of America’s favorite cuts such as Top Sirloin, Tenderloin (Filet Mignon), Top Loin (Strip) steak and 93 percent lean or leaner Ground Beef are lean.
Visit BeefNutrition.org for Webinars on subjects such as:
• Understanding the Science of Diet and Cancer Risk • Building Healthy Dietary Patterns with Beef • Advancements in Protein Research • Timing is Everything: Research Emphasizes Protein’s Health Benefits pot roast, 1/8 of recipe: 444 calories; 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 6 g monounsaturated fat); 68 mg cholesterol; 1623 mg sodium; 51 g carbohydrate; 5.8 g fiber; 32 g protein; 6.3 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 2.9 mcg vitamin B12; 5.6 mg iron; 44.6 mcg selenium; 6.7 mg zinc; 7.3 mg choline.This recipe is an excellent source of fiber, protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc.Nutrition information per serving, using beef chuck shoulder pot roast, 1/10 of recipe: 355 calories; 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 5 g monounsaturated fat); 54 mg cholesterol; 1298 mg sodium; 41 g carbohydrate; 4.6 g fiber; 26 g protein; 5.0 mg niacin; 0.3 mg vitamin B6; 2.3 mcg vitamin B12; 4.5 mg iron; 35.7 mcg selenium; 5.4 mg zinc; 5.8 mg choline.This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of fiber and vitamin B6.Nutrition information per serving, using beef
bottom round rump roast, 1/8 of recipe: 415 calories; 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat; 7 g monounsaturated fat); 105 mg cholesterol; 1602 mg sodium; 51 g carbohydrate; 5.8 g fiber; 43 g protein; 9.2 mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B6; 2.0 mcg vitamin B12; 5.6 mg iron; 52.2 mcg selenium; 6.5 mg zinc; 143.2 mg choline.This recipe is an excellent source of fiber, protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc and choline.Nutrition information per serving,using beef bottom round rump roast, 1/10 of recipe: 413 calories; 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat; 5 g monounsaturated fat); 84 mg cholesterol; 1281 mg sodium; 41 g carbohydrate; 4.6 g fiber; 34 g protein; 7.4 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 1.6 mcg vitamin B12; 4.4 mg iron; 41.8 mcg selenium; 5.2 mg zinc; 114.5 mg choline. This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc and choline; and a good source of fiber.
■
VFD Webinar Now Available Online By John Maday, Editor, Bovine Veterinarian Full implementation of the FDA’s new veterinary feed directive (VFD) rules will commence at the end of this year, a deadline that is rapidly approaching. The new rules will place the use of medically important antibiotics delivered in feed under the oversight of veterinarians. On April 19, GlobalVetLINK hosted a webinar titled “Veterinary Feed Directives: Taking Action.” The archived presentations now are available for viewing on your own time. The webinar features several presenters with insights on different aspects of the VFD rule and how veterinarians and producers should prepare. These include: Veterinary Feed Directive – Industry Concerns & Challenges – Richard Sellers, Senior Vice President, Public Policy and Education, American Feed Industry Association (AFIA). Veterinarian Responsibilities & VCPR – Christine Hoang, DVM, MPH, CPH, Assistant Director, Division of Animal and Public Health, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Action Plan – Prepare Now for Jan. 1 – Kaylen Henry, Product Manager, GlobalVetLINK. The webinar qualifies for continuing education (CE) credit. In order to obtain CE credit for the webinar, you must have met certain requirements, including: You must have watch the webinar on a computer to earn CE Credit. Audio only attendance does not meet CE requirements. You must have been present for at least 45 minutes of the 60 minute presentation. If you watched with a group, you must complete the digital sign-in sheet to assure you receive CE Credit. If for some reason you were not able to attend the webinar for the required amount of time, but you still wish to earn CE, you can watch the recorded webinar and submit a post-test. View this article and link to webinar here: http://www.cattlenetwork. com/webinars/vfd-webinar-now-available-online
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
7
When bulls like this HEREFORD are crossed on black cows...
...the results are great heifers like these!
Senate Turns its Back on Western Communities
SEE US FOR YOUR HEREFORD BULLS!
Votes for permanent reauthorization of controversial federal land acquisition fund WASHINGTON – As part of the Energy Security and Research Bill (S.2012) passed April 20, 2016, by the U.S Senate, the Senate inappropriately included a provision permanently reauthorizing the $900 million Land and Water Conservation Fund with a requirement that not less than 40 percent of LWCF money be spent on federal acquisitions. In the process, the Senators voted down even common-sense reform amendments like that of Sen. Lankford (R-Okla.) which would
have required a maintenance component to any new federal acquisition. “It’s disappointing to see Senators from Western states turn their backs on their constituents that are so heavily impacted by the large federal footprint in the West,” said Brenda Richards, Public Lands Council president. “ T h e L a n d a n d Wa t e r Conservation Fund has never been fully funded because it is so controversial; to permanently authorize LWCF eliminates
any opportunity to ever have a conversation about reform that is so badly needed.” LWCF is the chief land acquisition tool of the federal government. The federal government already owns more than 660 million acres of land, which is approximately onethird of the entire United States landmass. Over 90 percent of this land is found in the West and the presence of federal land ownership
greatly complicates local and state governance. “We realize that there may be certain times that land acquisition is necessary,” said Tracy Brunner, N a t i o n a l C a t t l e m e n ’s B e e f Association president. “But in the face of an $18 billion federal maintenance backlog, new federal land acquisitions without adequate funding for ongoing care and maintenance is just irresponsible.”
A blonde says to her psychiatrist: “I’m on the road a lot, and my clients are complaining that they can never reach me.” Psychiatrist: “Don’t you have a phone in your car?” Blonde: “That was a little too expensive, so I did the next best thing. I put a mailbox in my car.” Psychiatrist: “So how’s that working?” Blonde: “Actually, I haven’t gotten any letters yet.” Psychiatrist: “And why do you think that is?” Blonde: “I figure it’s because when I’m driving around, my zip code keeps changing.”
■
8
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
Thank You to all who attended, bid and bought at the 5th Annual
Black Hereford Sale
Sale managed by Bobby Lide
Please call, text or e-mail for more information:
TRIPLE
L RANCH
BOBBY & JARED LIDE 714 FM 1366 • Mexia, TX 76667 Ranch: 254/739-5311 Bobby (cell) 254/625-3800 Jared (cell) 254/625-3806
■
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
We have both horned and polled bulls available at this time. Call or come by for a visit to check out what we have to offer. Juniors - we still have show heifer prospects available. Visitors are always welcome.
Maynard and Sandi Warnken Kevin Warnken, manager P.O. Drawer 29 • Schulenburg, TX 78956 979.561.8846 • 979.561.8867 fax Kevin cell 979.743.0619 E-mail: rockinw@cvctx.com • Web site: rockinwranch.net
9
■
10
Knowing Continued from page 5 3) Is water offered fresh or from a pond? Recent research has shown that heifers with access to water pumped from a well or spring gained 23 percent more weight than heifers drinking pond water. 4) How often are watering devices cleaned? Increasing the frequency of cleaning may improve milk production in brood cows. Water Quality Guidelines The minimum requirement of cattle for water is a reflection of that needed for body growth; for fetal growth or lactation; and of that lost by excretion in the urine, feces, or sweat or by evaporation from the lungs or skin. Water requirements are affected by many factors, and it is impossible to list specific requirements with accuracy. The major influences on water intake in beef cattle fed typical rations are dry matter intake, environmental temperature, and stage and type of production. Water quality is important in maintaining water consumption of cattle. Factors such as pH, total dissolved solids, hardness, odor and taste as well as compounds present in excess (nitrates, iron, sodium, sulfates, and fluorine), toxic compounds (arsenic, cyanide, lead, mercury, hydrocarbons, organochlorides and organophosphates) and bacteria are criteria for evaluating drink water for humans and livestock. Water components can also have a
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
direct effect on mineral balance and status in the animal. As mentioned previously, in many cases minerals such as Sulfur are more soluble than in feeds or forages and thus can have a greater antagonistic affect on the absorption of other minerals such as Copper or Selenium. Some parameters we use to indicate water quality include salinity, total dissolved solids, hardness, nitrates and mineral levels. The following provides some guidelines of these. Salinity Salinity refers to the amount of dissolved salts in water and is measured by total dissolved solids. These dissolved salts are primarily sodium chloride but may include carbonates, nitrates, sulfates, calcium, magnesium and potassium. (See table 1).
Water Quality Guidelines – Mineral Levels Overall water quality is also heavily affected by the levels of a variety of minerals in the water source. Table 4 provides some indications of these levels.
Salinity is part of the total dissolved solids but is not hardness. For an example, high saline waters may contain high degree of salt and yet not be hard due to the lack of magnesium and calcium. Concentration of calcium and magnesium contributes to hardness. Hardness, calcium plus magnesium classification is defined in Table 2.
Degree of hardness does not seem to effect livestock production. An exception to this may be, as indicated above if the level of these minerals interferes with the absorption of others. For instance, high levels of calcium in the diet are known to reduce the absorption of selenium. (See next column, then Conclusions after Table 4) Conclusions Water is a critical and often overlooked nutrient. The quality of the water provided for livestock often means huge differences in performance in terms of gains, milk production and health. Evaluating and correcting issues within the water supply can often have a substantial impact on profitability.
HR
Hamman Ranch
940-567-3859
Nitrates Cattle performance and reproduction is effected by nitrates in the water. Nitrate (NO3 ) is reduced to nitrite (NO2) which creates the toxicity. Additionally, nitrate levels in water in excess of .3 mg of nitrate nitrogen per liter contributes to excessive algae growth. Table 3 is a guide to levels of nitrate and nitrate nitrogen and precautions.
603 US Hwy. 281 N. Jacksboro, TX 76458
Breeding Polled Herefords Continuously Since 1915
Reprinted with Permission. Copyright 2016 – Dr. Stephen B. Blezinger. Dr. Steve Blezinger is a nutritional and management consultant with an office in Sulfur Springs, TX. He can be reached at (903) 352-3475 or by email at sblez@verizon.net. For more information please visit us at Facebook/Reveille Livestock Concepts.
■
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
11
Cow/Calf Corner More Cattle on Feed and Less Cold Storage By Derrell S. Peel, OSU Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist The latest Cattle on Feed (COF) report showed feedlot inventories (among feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity) on April 1 of 10.853 million head, 100.5 percent of year ago levels. March feedlot marketings were 107 percent of last year and placements were 104.6 percent of year earlier placements. There was one more business day in March 2016 compared to one year ago. There were no major surprises in the report but it could be considered mildly bullish with placements on the low end of expectations. Nevertheless, this is the second month of year over year increases in feedlot placements; a trend that will continue as feeder supplies continue to grow in the coming months. The COF report showed larger placements in the Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado compared to Iowa and Nebraska. All of the increase in March placements were feeders over 700 pounds with the largest increase in feeders 700-800 pounds. These cattle will hit the market mid to late third quarter and in the fourth quarter of the year. This report also included the quarterly breakdown of steers and heifers on feed and indicates some changes. The total inventory of heifers on feed on April 1 was up 4.5 percent year over year. This is the first increase in quarterly heifers on feed inventory in 14 quarters, since July of 2012. This likely reflects both a growing heifer supply and some slowdown in heifer retention. Herd expansion is likely still occurring, but at a slower pace in 2016. In contrast, the inventory of steers in feedlots on April 1 was down 1.3 percent from one year ago. This is the first year over year decrease in quarterly steer inventory in feedlots since July 2014. This follows the dramatic increase in steers on feed in 2015 that coincided with delayed marketings and a sharp increase in carcass weights. Though the current steer inventory
in feedlots is still large, the decrease in quarterly supplies is a good sign that feedlots are moving steers at a more timely pace this year. Steer carcass weights are currently about 12 pounds heavier year over year while heifer carcasses are running about 10 pounds more than one year ago. However, both steers and heifer carcass weights have decreased seasonally in April. The monthly Cold Storage report was also released by USDA on Friday. The report indicated that cold storage supplies of beef continued to decline in March. This follows considerable concern that developed in January as beef in cold storage reached the highest monthly totals since November 2006. Cold storage inventories are indicative of market conditions and may reflect changing short term beef demand conditions and changing beef imports and exports. However, I think there is often misunderstanding of the role of cold storage and the implications of changing cold storage levels. I received many questions early in the year about whether cold storage supplies of beef were a major supply issue. Some producers wondered whether the recent record inventories meant that we had multiple years of beef supply in cold storage. It’s important to understand that cold storage inventories of beef represent a minimal pipeline level of supplies in the industry from month to month. The average monthly supply of beef in cold storage in 2015 was less than 2 percent of total beef disappearance for the year. The build-up of cold storage in 2015 was a useful indicator of sluggishness in beef movement (especially certain products) and large beef imports but was not, by itself, a major supply factor.
Feed Conversions of Creep Feeds for Nursing Calves By Glenn Selk, OSU Emeritus Extension Animal Specialist Feed conversions of calves fed
creep feeds have been quite variable to say the least. Conversions of 5:1 or 5 pounds of grain consumed to 1 extra pound of calf weight are very rare and the optimum that can be expected when producers are using a “typical” high energy creep feed. Conversions may get as poor as 15:1 (or worse) in some situations. Therefore it is obvious that several factors come in to play to determine the amount of creep feed that is consumed for each additional pound of gain. Cows that give large amounts of milk to their calves will provide enough protein and energy to meet the growth potential of their calves. In that scenario, it is reasonable to assume that the feed conversion from creep feeding could be quite poor (10:1 or worse). If however the milk production of the cows is limited for any reason, then the added energy and protein from the creep feed provides needed nutrients to allow calves to reach closer to their genetic maximum capability for growth. Calves from poor milking cows may convert the creep feed at a rate of about 7 pounds of feed for each pound of additional calf weight. Poor milking can be a result of genetically low milk production or restricted nutritional status. Nutritional restriction due to drought situations often adversely affects milk production and therefore calf weaning weights. Shortened hay supplies and reduced standing forage due to drought or severe winter weather often set the stage for the best results from creep feeding. These feed conversion ratios become important when making the decision to buy and put out creep feed for spring born calves. As you are calculating the cost of creep feeds, remember to include the depreciation cost of the feeders and the delivery of the feed. Then of course, it is important to compare that cost of creep feeding to the realistic “value of added gain”. Although 500 pound steer calves may bring $1.80/lb at the market, the value of added gain is currently about 80 cents per pound. Therefore the estimated creep feeding cost per pound of added gain must be less than 80 cents for the practice to be
projected to be profitable Different ranching operations will come to different conclusions about the value of creep feeding. In fact, different conclusions may apply to different groups of cows within the
same herd. Creep feeding may be more beneficial to calves from thin, young cows and less efficient to calves reared by mature cows that are in better body condition and producing more milk.
TPHA wants to hear from you. Submit note-worthy news and photos to: TPHA P.O. Box 1867, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 or email to manager@tpha.net
■
12
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
Treat Calf Scours Early for Best Results By Michelle Arnold, DVM University of Kentucky Extension Diarrhea in neonatal calves is one of the leading causes of morbidity (sickness) and mortality (death) in North America and Europe and continues to be a major cause of economic loss to the beef cattle industry. There are five major infectious causes of diarrhea in calves less than 21 days of age: E. coli K99, Rotavirus, Coronavirus, Cryptosporidia, and Salmonella. Other factors such as inadequate colostrum, poor sanitation, stress, and cold weather can make calf survival almost impossible. Regardless of the cause, diarrhea results in loss of electrolytes and water in the feces of calves and decreases milk intake. U l t i m a t e l y, t h i s l e a d s t o dehydration, metabolic acidosis (the blood is more acidic than normal), electrolyte abnormalities, and a negative energy balance from the lost nutrients and lack
of milk. Oral electrolyte solutions have typically been used to replace fluid losses, correct acid-base and electrolyte levels in the blood, and provide nutritional support with the added benefit of being relatively inexpensive and easy to administer. Recent research has resulted in better methods to assess and treat a calf with diarrhea as well as better guidelines for choosing an oral electrolyte solution. The most common mistake made in the use of oral electrolyte replacement therapy is waiting too long before administering these formulas or not giving them often enough to affected calves. Administered early and frequently, these fluids help the calf maintain strength and normal body temperature and allow it to continue nursing. Administering fluids too late, when the calf is already depressed and down, or administering too little so that the calf continues to lose more fluid than it is receiving orally, allows the dehydration to worsen and
Schacher Auction Services Robert Schacher 5832 Wales Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76133 rob@schacherauction.com www.schacherauction.com (817) 219-0102 TX Lic. 14028
PPHF
“Prefix of Performance” www.prausepolledherefords.com
prause polled hereford farms 361-741-6495 Leslie Prause
1957 Morris Community Road Yoakum, TX 77995
361-293-5324 Robert, Lorna & Kaci Herman
Raising cattle in Texas since 1855
SKRIVANEK RANCHES Joey and Susan Skrivanek and Family, Owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 Joey res. (979) 567-3857 • cell (979) 224-4698 office (979) 567-3131 • fax (979) 567-2373 email: coatty@burlesoncounty.org
9 miles E. of Caldwell on Hwy. 21, or 15 miles W. of Bryan-College Station on Hwy. 21
the calf’s condition to deteriorate. When dehydration and acidosis get severe enough, the gastrointestinal tract loses function and orally administered fluids are no longer of any value. In these cases, the only effective means of preventing death is to have a veterinarian administer intravenous fluid therapy. A quick assessment of a calf with diarrhea will determine if oral fluid therapy or if intravenous (IV) is needed. The choice depends on the severity of both dehydration and metabolic acidosis (low pH of the blood).Dehydration is relatively easy to monitor by how far the eyeball is set back into the skull and the loss of skin elasticity. Metabolic acidosis is assessed by the calf’s ability to stand and suck. In general, a standing calf with a strong to moderate suckle reflex or that demonstrates a “chewing action” can be given oral fluids. Mildly dehydrated calves showing mild skin tenting when the skin on the neck is pinched, minimal sinking of the eye into the head, eyes and mucous membranes are still moist, and extremities are still somewhat warm are ideal candidates for oral fluids. Thumb rules for the use of oral electrolyte fluid supplements for scouring calves: 1. Reconstitute the oral electrolyte supplement and administer it according to manufacturer’s recommendations. 2. Administer the reconstituted fluid formulation at approximately five percent of body weight, which is 2 quarts for an 80 pound calf. How many times per day this is necessary depends on how much fluid the calf is receiving by nursing and how much fluid is lost through the diarrhea. In many cases, the progression of the disease is not very rapid and the problem lies only in the missed opportunity to administer oral fluids at an earlier stage when response is best. Continued assessment of the scouring calf’s condition is required in order to make good decisions regarding the frequency of fluid administration. 3. Only administer oral fluids if the calf still has a suckle response. It is usually better to administer oral fluids by bottle with voluntary
suckling. This enhances passage of the fluid to the abomasum via the esophageal groove. Oral fluids can be given by esophageal feeder when the suckle reflex is weak, but this method places fluids into the rumen. Any calf with a very weak or absent suckle reflex should be given IV fluid therapy because, if oral fluids are given to a calf with ileus (no gut motility), the fluid is not absorbed but instead pools in the rumen resulting in bloat and/or rumen acidosis. ANY calf that is severely depressed and unable to stand requires intravenous fluids. 4. It is extremely important that the oral fluids chosen for rehydration will be able to increase blood pH from an acidic state to a more neutral state. This is normally accomplished by alkalinizing agents such as bicarbonate, acetate, or propionate found in oral electrolytes. Although all have similar effects, acetate and propionate are preferred over bicarbonate in nursing calves because they do not interfere with milk digestion.
5. If calves are depressed and refuse to nurse, a hypertonic oral electrolyte product such as CalfLyte II HE or Enterolyte HE can be used. A “hypertonic” oral electrolyte product has a very large amount of glucose (sugar) in the preparation and has “HE” on the label (for “high energy”). Hypertonic solutions can give greater nutritional support because of the higher glucose level yet they can cause abomasal bloat and increased diarrhea if• the calf is unable to absorb this large amount of sugar. If nursing is not resumed within 12 hours, calves will get too weak to respond to oral treatment alone. 6. Milk or milk replacers should NOT be withheld from scouring calves. None of the oral electrolyte formulas provide adequate protein and energy to replace milk. Some experts used to recommend a “rest the gut” approach, suggesting that continued milk feeding worsens diarrhea. However, research has shown that milk feeding does See SCOURS, page 14
SUMNER POLLED HEREFORDS Quality Polled Hereford Bulls and Heifers Selective Breeding Since 1978 Steve & Lynn Sumner 1464 West Denton Rd. Axtell, Texas 76624 Phone/Fax (254) 822-1892 e-mail: lynsum40@hotmail.com
KRAFT POLLED HEREFORDS Marvin , Jr. & Diane (830) 609-3143 Cell (830) 660-0785 Jeff & Carrie (830) 303-5348 Cell (830) 822-5348 Karl & Raquel (830) 625-4492 diane@kraftranches.com
3815 FM 1101 • New Braunfels, TX 78130
■
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
13
Legumes can Benefit the Grazing System By Clifford Mitchell Beef producers have many tools to cope with rising costs depending on their place in the segmented industry. Genetics, mature cow size, herd health and designing a nutrition program to satisfy budget needs are probably things that are easily identified by most producers in the quest to “trim the fat”. A good price forecast allows some producers to rest on their laurels, thinking the market will carry the day without working on the expense side of the equation. As producers dissect costs, subtle things like forage quality and pasture management creep into the scenario. Every cattleman knows grass is the cheapest feed resource, but it sometimes gets lost in the important discussions like bull selection, which vaccines to use or the best time to market. Improving forage quality and extending the grazing season are quickly joining these important planning sessions because the value of gain or maintaining cattle on cheap forage
resources is a money maker. “Legumes, mainly clovers in my area, can definitely extend the grazing season with a grass like fescue. When combined with bermuda grass, forage quality could be declining with stockpiled forages and legumes will actually improve those forages in the fall of the year,” says Dr. Rocky Lemus, Extension Forage Specialist, Mississippi State University. “In Louisiana, we plant legumes the same time we do rye grass. We don’t have a lot of options for summer legumes in our area,” says Dr. Ed Twidwell, Extension Forage Specialist, Louisiana State University. Obviously, there is no “cookie cutter” recipe to map out forage production for any given area of the country. Too many variables exist and some producers need to be open minded enough to try some different options. “Legumes are pretty site specific in our area. What works one place may not work down the road. Plant The Right Kind of HEREFORDS IRON LAKE RANCH P.O. Box 751 • 8027 F.M. 1616 Athens, TX 75751 Dimitri Mataragas, owner 214-649-0071 dmataragas@ironlakeranch.com
Performance Program Breeder
NEEL FAMILY POLLED HEREFORDS Ann Neel 220 Sunset • Laredo, TX 78040
Kyle Sanford 956-775-8957
Nina Neel Sanders 972-934-7679
some different varieties of clover and see what works best,” Twidwell says. “Crimson clover has been working well in the rolling soils and we have had good results with white clover in the tighter soils.” “Different species of clover fit different areas based on moisture and soil type,” Lemus says. “Red clover doesn’t handle the wet areas, but white clover seems to be very productive in this situation.” In this era of seemingly endless rises to cost of production, adding legumes provides benefits to the bottom line. Deciding which legume to incorporate or how to manage the grazing system is a logical starting point. “There are many advantages to legumes. Legumes produce nitrogen that can be utilized by other grasses. Annual legumes are very beneficial to summer grasses. Perennial clovers provide long term benefits and help soil fertilization,” Lemus says. “With any legume you are going to have an initial cost and sometimes the annual varieties in our area end up costing more. You get most of the benefit from clover toward the end of their growing season when they start to die out or go dormant and distribute nitrogen to other plants.” “The clover will help reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer. Most of our clovers have to be treated as annuals. We can sometimes get a couple years out of red clover and white clover seems to be a little more dependable in our area. Ball clover is starting to get some attention because it seems to re-seed and come back year after year,” Twidwell says. “Our area is unique because it gets so hot and humid in the summer, these clovers don’t seem to thrive and persist.” Managing the grazing season will have tremendous benefits to the operation. Knowing the needs of livestock matched with the forage base could provide many returns. The value of gain, from low cost inputs, has never been higher. “In our area, it’s important to bridge that gap. Extending the period from the time rye grass plays out until we get some good quality bermuda grass. If we get timely rainfall in May and June white clover works really well,” Twidwell
says. “As rye grass plays out there is not much available grazing, clovers can give you a little bit of insurance. There needs to be quality grazing during that transition period to keep uniform gains.” Legumes can help replenish the soil and compliment other forage species. Proper grazing management practices will enhance these benefits and allow producers to get the most out of the forage program. “Some clovers, like arrow leaf and crimson, can handle a little higher grazing pressure, but take a little longer to recover. White clover has a little longer recovery period in
the summer and shorter in the fall. Each pasture needs to rest a certain number of days to give the clovers a competitive advantage,” Lemus says. “Producers should target a 30 to 40 percent stand of clover to eliminate bloat problems. When the seeding rate gets higher than this, cattle are consuming more clover and there could be problems. If cattle have never been in a legume pasture, acclimate them with just a few hours of grazing at first, provide bloat blocks and even some dry clover hay to get them adjusted.” “Rest is very important to grazing patterns,” Twidwell says. “This See LEGUMES, page 15
211 Forbis • Emory, TX 75440 ph: 903 / 473-5126 • fx: 903 / 474-9198 email: mwoualline@verizon.net website: www.ouallinepolledherefords.com
WRIGHT POLLED HEREFORDS
Support the Juniors -- the Future Breeders. Visitors are always WELCOME. Owner: 3617 C.R. 616 Dorothy Wright Alvarado, Texas 76009 (817) 790-8700 (metro) Certified Herd #7227
■
14
World Champs reserve champion bred-and-owned bull title at the 2013 Junior National Hereford Expo with CHAC Mason 2214. Fred Nessler, Sherman, Illinois, United States, said the young bull captured his attention as one of the two great ones he had ever seen that made him say, “Wow!” Chachere eventually sold the bull to Nessler and used the proceeds to pay for college. Nessler shares a vision in youth projects with his No Mountain Too High Christian ministries, which he plans to promote with the publicity surrounding his world
Scours
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
ROTH HEREFORD FARM
Continued from page 2
champion bull’s global accomplishment. Nessler said the ministry brings underprivileged youth with no agricultural background to the farm to learn to work with and show cattle. “They end up loving it once they are exposed to it so it’s really fun,” said Elaine Nessler. Young cattleman Brandon Sparrow of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, came to the World Hereford Competition as part of Canada’s Cattlemen’s Young Leaders. Budler serves as Sparrow’s mentor. Sparrow used the Fort Worth experience to complete the educational
project sponsored by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. “If you ever get the chance to come here, do it,” Sparrow said. “There are lots of cool things to see here.” The World Hereford experience was made possible through sponsors TheCattleMarket.net LLC and Lone Star Ag Credit, with partners the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Texas Christian University (TCU) Ranch Management, City of Fort Worth and Fort Worth Stockyards. This thing is legendary®.
SHOW ME CLASSIC BULL SALE 1ST SATURDAY IN APRIL SHOW-ME POLLED HEREFORD CLASSIC 3RD SATURDAY IN NOVEMBER ROTH HEREFORD FARM WINDSOR, MO ED 660-351-4127 • EDDIE 660-351-4126
Continued from page 12
not prolong or worsen diarrhea, nor does it delay healing of the intestines. Calves should be maintained on their full milk diet (continue nursing) plus oral electrolytes when possible as long as they exhibit diarrhea. Electrolyte fluid administration is by far the most effective treatment for calves with scours. Because
affected calves are often weak and chilled, additional nursing care may be necessary for survival. In this regard, providing warmth, dry bedding, protection from the elements, and adequate nutritional support are all critical. Fluid therapy is most effective when it is administered aggressively and early in the course of the disease. The most critical factor may be
Where Marbling Matters Larry Woodson 214-491-7017
www. stillriverranch.com larrywoodson@gmail.com
the early recognition of affected calves. Caught early, most calves will respond very favorably to oral fluid therapy. Remember milk is better at maintaining a normal blood glucose level than any electrolyte solution so allow the calf to continue nursing. If the calf becomes so severely dehydrated it is weak and unable to rise, or if it has no suckle, intravenous fluid therapy may be the only way to save the calf’s life. Other treatments, such as antibiotics, may be beneficial but they are far less important than fluid and electrolyte replacement when it comes to calf survival. Improved diagnostics are now available to ascertain the cause of neonatal calf diarrhea. The UKVDL has a Calf Diarrhea Multiplex PCR panel which tests for the major diarrhea pathogens in calves less than 21 days old including: E.coli K99, Rotavirus, Coronavirus, Salmonella spp., and Cryptosporidia. Submit one fecal sample per calf early in the course of disease and before any treatment has been given. The test is highly accurate as it detects the DNA or “molecular fingerprint” of the various pathogens and results are available within one to two days. At least five grams of feces must be submitted in a labeled, leakproof container maintained at a cool temperature during transport. Do not submit fecal samples in gloves; screw cap tubes or vials are preferred in the laboratory. Check the website http://vdl. uky.edu for more information.
VETERINARY EMBRYO SERVICES, INC. Brad K. Stroud, DVM 6601 Granbury Highway • Weatherford, Texas 76087 Office (817) 599-7721 • (817) 596-5548 • Fax (817) 596-5548 EMAIL: bstroud@nothingbutsports.com
Sam Massey P.O. Box 518 Wickett, Texas 79788 432-940-7720 samhereford@yahoo.com
Gulf Coast Cattleman
11201 Morning Court San Antonio, TX 78213
Helping sell Polled Hereford bulls and females since 1935. With over 16,000 subscribers, we cover the Gulf Coast states better than any other publication.
(210) 344-8300 (210) 344-4258 Fax
Call us today for ad rates or more information.
TX ■
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
15
Celebrating Texas agriculture
Big Tex invites you to the ®
State Fair of Texas Livestock show. IMPORTANT DATES Validation and Ownership Deadline - June 30 Entry Deadlines - Youth Aug. 25; Pan Am Sept. 1 Pan Am Polled Hereford Show - Oct. 14 Youth Polled Hereford Show - Oct. 15
Visit bigtex.com for our new schedule, shows, contests and more!
016_362C_TX_Polled Hereford Newsletter_MayJune_FINAL.indd 1
Legumes Continued from page 13
CROSS TIMBERS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION The “Cross Timbers” Source for Quality Bulls & Productive Females
Steve Heyroth 7801 E. State Hwy. 22 • Hamilton, TX 76531 • 979-777-0432
helps avoid the big spikes in forage quality during the grazing season.” As producers work to establish legumes in the forage program, there are some disadvantages that come with the benefits. Like most decisions made in the beef business, this also needs to be analyzed. “Some of the better managers I work with are taking advantage of adding legumes to their forage base. I think there is still an education process to gain wider acceptance,” Twidwell says. “The fact these forage species show very little dependability on a year to year basis, in our area, could discourage some. There is an initial seed cost and that up front cost scares some people, but producers should be able to make that up with reduced fertilizer requirements and more uniform gains. You have to have a well established stand to get the benefits from the legumes. Some annuals we can let go to seed and they’ll come back next year,” Lemus says. “A good soil test is
really important if you’re going to incorporate legumes. If soil pH is too low some of these varieties may not survive. Legumes need potassium and phosphorus to be productive. A cheap source of fertilizer, like chicken litter, is a good option.” Weed control is another component of good pasture management. Increasing productivity sometimes involves decreasing the population of undesirable species. “Weed control needs to be established and taken care of before we start planting legumes. Producers need to know what weeds they have and control them,” Lemus says. “Once we establish legumes in our pastures, we’re very limited when it comes to broadleaf weed control and most of these options are very expensive. Weed control is major problem with legumes. If you have a weed problem there are very few herbicides that are available,” Twidwell says. “There are some pH disadvantages associated with legumes.” As expenses for harvested forages continue to rise, keeping cattle grazing provides many benefits
PM to the operation. 4/14/2016 Making1:13:12 forages work and stay in a high quality state, throughout the grazing period, should be the goal for most operations. Class of livestock and end product goals will shape the final details, but improving skills as a “grass farmer” continue to produce profit. “A lot of producers can see the changes coming from the expense side. Better rotations and extending the grazing period are at the top of the list,” Lemus says. “Some of our producers taking some highly productive hay ground out of production to help balance the grazing system. We’re seeing producers add forage diversity to their grazing programs, which spreads out their risk. A forage system that starts with oats, for early grazing, adds rye grass and clover and follows up with a summer annual like Pearl millet works really well,” Twidwell says. “The main benefit producers get is high quality forages throughout the grazing season. This avoids spikes in forage quality. Operations that focus on forage diversity can also better survive dry weather or drought conditions.”
■
16
TEXAS POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
Mark your calendar for our Sixth Annual Event!
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016 12 noon
CDT
at Larsons’ Running L Ranch, Clifton, Texas
75 Hereford Lots – 100 Head
Young Spring Cow/Calf Pairs • Fall Bred Females • Spring & Fall Show Heifer & Donor Prospects Videos online prior to sale day. Catalogs mailed on request and online @ www.kclgenetics.com or www.mcsauction.com
RUNNING L RANCH
GENETICS
Ken and Carolyn Larson, owners Lee Larson, manager (972) 824-5869 2793 FM 1991, Clifton, TX 76634 runlranch@aol.com www.kclgenetics.com
SALE MANAGER:
incorporated
Matt C. Sims (405) 641-6081 ph/text matt@mcsauction.com www.mcsauction.com
e Additional 2016 Hereford Alliance Breeders f BUCK CATTLE CO. Jirl Buck & Family, Madill, OK (580) 795-4865 buckcattle.com
McMULLIN RANCH
Donlie McMullin, Copperas Cove, TX (254) 547-0172 mcmullinranch.com
GLAZE HEREFORDS Gilmer, TX Andy (903) 790-5355 Jordan (713) 822-4730 glazeherefords.com
SPEARHEAD RANCH
Paul & Danny Funk, Copperas Cove, TX (254) 248-1915 spearheadranch.net
HIDDEN OAKS RANCH
Keith Rogers Family, Hamilton, TX (254) 386-5699 hiddenoaksranch.com
TOPP HEREFORDS
Ryan & Prairie Topp, Grace City, ND (701) 674-3152 toppherefords.com
HOFFMAN RANCH Jason Hoffman, Thedford, NE (530) 604-5096 hoffmanranch.com