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KLD Herefords Show Best at 2015 Houston Livestock Show Results of the 2015 Houston Livestock Polled Hereford/Hereford Open Show results follow: Females 1--Spring Heifer Calves: 1, MCM Darbee X46 07B, Max and Macee Mathis, Ben Wheeler; 2, LCC Nthng But A Good Time, 7S Farms, Lafayette, LA; 3, CRR 109 Sprite 481, KGB Cattle Company, Bellville, TX; 4, BR Maeve 4053, Bob Morris, Mt. Pleasant 2--Junior Heifer Calves: 1, RST NST 88X Bonnie 20B ET, Bryce McCuthchen, Gorman; 2, CRR
109 Honey 426, KGB Cattle Company, Bellville, TX; 3, Crane JWC Wendy 1410 ET, 7S Farms, Lafayette, LA; 4, ILR CCC SR 88X Lady 430B, WR Cattle Company/ Brandy Barnes, Wortham, TX 3--Junior Heifer Calf Champion: MCM Darbee X46 07B, Max and Macee Mathis, Ben Wheeler 4--Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion, LCC Nothing But A Good Time, 7S Farms, Lafayette, LA 5--Winter Heifer Calves: 1, ACE 053X 01A ET, Macee Mathis, Ben
GRAND CHAMPION BULL: KLD RW BOUNCER D41 ET OWNED BY KLD HEREFORDS, WAXAHACHIE
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL: MM OUTCROSS 1416 ET, MIMMS HEREFORDS, LORENZO, TX
Wheeler 6--Senior Heifer Calves: 1, Oaks Roni 3094ET, Anna Bishop, Gorman; 2, Delhawk Alanna 1307ET 7S Farms, Lafayette, LA; 3, Oaks Rosalyn 3076 ET, Harley Rogers, Hamilton; 4, LSF Long Eleanor 918A, Longstreet Farm, Montgomery, TX 7--Fall Heifer Calf Champion: Oaks Roni 3094ET, Anna Bishop, Gorman 8--Reserve Fall Heifer Calf Champion: Delhawk Alanna 1307ET, 7S Farms, Lafayette, LA 11--Spring Yearling Heifers: 1, KLD BR 7010 Rose D32 ET, Kyle Lemmon and KLD Herefords, Waxahachie; 2, Ponca 0145X Paragon 368, Noack Family Partnership, Rockdale, TX 12--Champion Intermediate Heifer: KLD BR 7010 Rose D32 ET, Kyle Lemmon and KLD Herefords, Waxahachie 13--Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer: Ponca 0145X Paragon 368, Noack Family Partnership, Rockdale, TX 14--Junior Yearling Heifer: 1, CRR 713 ECLIPSE 335, KGB Cattle Company, Bellville, TX 16--Champion Yearling Heifer: CRR 713 ECLIPSE 335, KGB Cattle Company, Bellville, TX 21--Grand Champion Female: KLD BR 7010 Rose D32 ET, Kyle Lemmon and KLD Herefords, Waxahachie 22--Reserve Grand Champion Female: MCM Darbee X46 07B, Max and Macee Mathis, Ben Wheeler Bulls 23--Spring Bull Calves: 1, KLD RW Bouncer D41 ET, KLD Herefords, Waxahachie; 2, MM Outcross 1416 ET, Mimms Herefords, Lorenzo, TX; 3, CCH My Turn,
Matt Marion, West Terre Haute, IN; 4, KGB 10Y Z-RO 403, KGB Cattle Company, Bellville, TX 24--Junior Bull Calves: 1, LKYT Samuel 1404, Lucky T Cattle Co., Iola; 2, KGB 200Z ACHILLES 401, KGB Cattle Company, Bellville, TX; 3, LSF Long Zeke 114B, Longstreet Farm, Montogmery, TX 25--Champion Junior Bull Calf: KLD RW Bouncer D41 ET, KLD Herefords, Waxahachie 26--Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf: MM Outcross 1416 ET, Mimms Herefords, Lorenzo, TX
27--Winter Bull Calves: 1, Atlas Electric 69W 95A, Macee Mathis & Atlas Farms, Grandview 29--Champion Fall Bull Calf: Atlas Electric 69W 95A, Macee Mathis and Atlas Farms, Grandview 36--Junior Yearling Bulls : 1, CRR 109 Thirty-Aught-Six 306, KGB Cattle Company, Bellville, TX; 2, K7 0145 Domino 3108, Noack Family Partnership, Rockdale, TX 37--Champion Junior Yearling See HLSR OPEN, page 15
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE: KLD BR 7010 ROSE D32 ET, KYLE LEMMON & KLD HEREFORDS, WAXAHACHIE.
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE: MCM DARBEE X46 07B, MAX AND MACEE MATHIS, BEN WHEELER
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By Lee Pitts When I grow up I want to be curator of the Cow Hall of Fame. The only problem is I don’t think there is one. There’s a Hall of Fame for roadkill, roller derby, croquet, fish, bowling, robots, polka, hot dogs, candy, mascots, dogs, even insurance, for gosh sakes. Yet no Hall of Fame for cows! Sure, there’s fantastic Hall of Fame for cowboys but there’d be no cowboys if there were no cows. So where is the cow’s Hall? This is a pet project of mine I’ve thought about for years. It’s not right that for most Americans their only interaction with a bovine is when they eat a Whopper. A Cow Hall of Fame would change that. And when I say Cow Hall of Fame it’s just because it sounds catchier than Bovine Hall of Fame. My Hall would be for all cattle regardless of sex. Heck, I’ll even take Holsteins. I’m thinking lots of hides on the wall, a gift shop that sells cow mugs and plenty of interactive displays that sing the praises of the common cow. Or uncommon, in this case. There’d be an exhibit of things found in cow stomachs, weird cattle tools like burdizzos, and one on the evolution of the squeeze chute. (I’d donate mine as the oldest known.) I’d include a
Steve Heyroth 7801 E Hwy 22 Hamilton, TX 76531 316-617-9315 District 4
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Kevin Hartley 7787 Rocky Ridge Ln. Madisonville, TX 77864 936-349-0439 District 7
UPCOMING EVENTS APR 2015 -----------------------------------------------------------4 Show Me Classic Bull Sale, Windsor, MO 18 Cross Timbers Polled Hereford Association Sale, Tenroc Ranch,Salado 18 TPHA Membership Gathering, Tenroc Ranch, Salado MAY 2015 -----------------------------------------------------------16 Hereford Alliance Sale, Clifton JUNE 2015 ---------------------------------------------------------17-20 Texas Combined Junior State Show, Belton 27-30 JNHE, Grand Island, NE (events run June 27-July 3) JULY 2015 ---------------------------------------------------------1-3 JNHE, Grand Island, NE (events run June 27-July 3) OCT 2015 -----------------------------------------------------------10 Iron Lake Ranch Production Sale, Athens 18 The Event, Okmulgee, OK 21 THA Fall Classic Sale, Buffalo 31 South Texas Hereford Assn. Sale, Beeville NOV 2015 -----------------------------------------------------------11 Barber Hereford Ranch Annual Bull Sale, San Saba petting zoo of the American breeds and a display of all the things that come from a cow, from oleo to prophylactics. There’d be photos of the 800 breeds of cattle in the world, a live Longhorn with huge horns and a team of oxen pulling tourists around the grounds in a Conestoga wagon. For humor there’d be great cow cartoons from Ace Reid, Jerry Palen, Mad Jack, Earl, Rubes and the Far Side. For the kids there’d be a collection of cow mascots including Benny, the mascot for the Chicago Bulls, and Bevo of Texas Longhorn fame. Oil paintings would line the walls, only instead of people like you see at the Saddle and Sirloin Club, these paintings would be of cows. There’d be a section for make-believe cows like Ferdinand the Bull, the Cow that Jumped Over the Moon, the Wall Street Bull, the Laughing Cow found on cheese, Babe the Blue Ox, Clarabell (Minnie Mouse’s best friend) and Elsie, the Jersey spokescow
for Borden whose real name was You’ll Do Lobelia. By the way, I met Elsie one time, or at least a cow pretending to be Elsie. But the experience left me cold. If you’ve seen one Jersey you’ve seen them all. My first class of Hall of Fame cows would include Mrs. O’Leary’s cow who DID NOT start the Chicago fire as we’ve been led to believe. (That idea was popularized in a movie.) Daisy the Limousin who gave birth to live quadruplets would be in the Hall as would Little Witch who holds the world’s record for fastest time in the mile in the World Wide Cow Racing Association’s Udder Race. (A race for guys who get a kick out of big swinging udders.) There would be cow royalty including Maudine Ormsby, a cow elected Homecoming Queen of Ohio State in 1926, and Pauline, the last cow to live at the White House. Ella Farm Ollie, the first See IT’S THE PITTS, page 12
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MOOS FOR TEXAS JUNIORS Houston Livestock Junior Breeding Beef Results
Junior Breeding Beef Grand Champion Polled Hereford Heifer: Tyler Allen
Junior Breeding Beef Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Heifer: Alyssa Waldie
Junior Breeding Beef Grand Champion Hereford Heifer: Abby Geye
Junior Breeding Beef Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer: Brayden Deborde
1--Late Spring Heifer Calves: 1, GCC9152 Miss Ribeye ET Maggie Chaffin, Morgan , T X , Bosque County 4-H; 2, LJR Dixie 42B ET, Brylee Lacy, Sherman, TX, Grayson County 4-H; 3, KGB 109 Cecelia 404, Jenna Horak, Bellville, TX, Austin County 4-H; 4, JAB Gold Nitro 417 ET, Ryan Rodrigez, Blue Ridge, TX, Blue Ridge FFA 2--Early Spring Heifer Calves: 1, HHR Miss Hope Harley 313B, Dillon Hargrove, Clifton, TX, Hill County 4-H; 2, CF Anime 36, Reagan Bryan, Detroit, TX, Detroit FFA; 3, CKP Josi 4071, Harley Gaddis, Mt Pleasant, TX, Chapel Hill FFA-Mount Pleasant 3--Late Winter Heifer Calves: 1, CH MS Reagan 403, Bayli Williams, Dublin, TX, Erath County 4-H; 2, KCL 88X Carlita 28U 398B ET, Gavin Mccarthy, Kingwood, TX, Porter FFA; 3, DHR 234 ABE Lady L1 Domino 485, Cade Davis Wolfe City, TX, Wolfe City FFA; 4, Chac Precious 4221, Zane Hayman, La Porte, TX, La Porte FFA 4--Early Winter Heifer Calves: 1, SHR Miss Abby’s Downtown 1404, Hannah Schneider, Aquilla, TX, West FFA; 2, NH Pebbles B107, Audrey Nolan, Gilmer, TX, Gillmer FFA; 3, DHR Lady Sensation Payback 467, Dalton Redmon, Emory, TX, Rains County 4-H; 4, Sch Lady Reason Libbey 18B, Emily Sargent, Wylie, TX, Wylie FFA - Wylie 5--Champion Heifer Calf: CH MS Reagan 403, Bayli Williams, Dublin, TX, Erath County 4-H 6--Reserve Champion Heifer Calf: HHR Miss Hope Harley 313B, Dillon Hargrove, Clifton, TX, Hill County 4-H 7--Late Fall Junior Heifers: 1, GWM Shelby, Garret Malone, Wills Point, TX, Wills Point FFA; 2, BR Ginger 3322, Mason Jenkins, Savoy, TX, Savoy FFA; 3, GKB STRH Nancy 368A ET, Jessica Parham, Hankamer, TX, Chambers County 4-H; 4, W4 870 Sun A596, Courtney Kerchner, Pearland, TX, Pearland FFA 8--Early Fall Junior Heifers: 1, RW BF Paisley 1110 3098 ET, Kalli Ellis, La Ward, TX, Industrial FFA; 2, Happ A Selling Point 3061 ET, Dane Lancaster, Bowie, TX, Montague County 4-H; 3, WHF 8144 Connie 3238, Kaylee
Mcinvale, Canton, TX, Royse City FFA; 4, Harris 903 One Shot 311, Lee Ann Llyod, Troup, TX, Troup FFA 9--Late Summer Junior Heifers: 1, KH Miss Foxy 180A, Kaily Hamman, Jacksboro, TX, Perrin FFA 10--Early Summer Junior Heifers: 1, GKB TMH S&A Tailor Made 69A ET, Ruth Anne Kettler, Brenham, TX, Washington County 4-H; 2, FFMS Starfire 301, Kaitlin Mcintosh, Devers, TX, Liberty FFA; 3, CF Dominette 40, Kaycie Lester, Savoy, TX, Savoy FFA; 4, JB Miss Macy Oak Lady 4103B, Dustin Garrison, Spring, TX, Oak Ridge FFA 11--Champion Junior Heifer: RW BF Paisley 1110 3098 ET; Kalli Ellis; La Ward, TX, Industrial FFA 12--Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: KH Miss Foxy 180A, Kaily Hamman, Jacksboro, TX, Perrin FFA 13--Spring Senior Heifers: 1,
KCL Country Girl 112W 201A ET, Brayden Deborde, Bardwell, TX, Ellis County 4-H; 2, KT MS 0124 Times A Wastin 3223, Channing Shields, Idalou, TX, Idalou FFA 14--Winter Senior Heifers: 1, WCC Patriot Grizzly 15A, Joseph (Jon) Weil, Irene, TX, Frost FFA 15--Fall Senior Heifers: 1, KLD BR Carol D29, Abby Geye, Rising Star, TX, Rising Star FFA; 2, Sexton Pominette 2S07, Savay Sexton, Cost, TX, Gonzales County 4-H; 3, WB SR Chewy 01Z, Will Baker, Hillsboro, TX, Hill County 4-H; 4 FHF Luka Miss 1012; Morgan Nesmith, Merit, TX, Bland FFA 16--Champion Senior Heifer: KLD BR CAROL D29, Abby Geye, Rising Star, TX, Rising Star FFA 17--Reserve Champion Senior Heifer: KCL Country Girl 112W 201A ET, Brayden Deborde, Bardwell, TX, Ellis County 4-H Champion Hereford Heifer of See HLSR JUNIORS, page 15
Texas Jr Polled Hereford Assoc. State Queen Jena McCall Directors: 2012-2015 –––––––––––––– Harley Rogers, Hamilton Jena McCall, Emory Kyle Bajer, Elm Mott Carter McClendon, Lavon 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 Head Advisors: Keith & Cindy Rogers 171 CR 407 Hamilton, TX 76531 Phone: 254-386-5699 Advisors: Joe & Brooke Booth, Kelly & Sherry McCall, Bob & Sarah Hamman, and Robbie & Sherry Morish Honorary Lifetime Advisor: Dorothy Wright
President--Harley Rogers President Elect--Jena McCall Vice President--Dylan Morish Secretary/Treasurer--Kaily Hamman Reporter--Molly Booth 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: (________) ________________________________ Signature __________________________________
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Junior Market Steer Champion Polled Hereford Ethan Drager
Junior Market Steer Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Mason Allan
Junior Market Steer Champion Hereford Laurel Bensoh
Houston Livestock Junior Market Steer Results
Junior Market Steer Reserve Champion Hereford Jaxon Burnett
1--Light Weight Steers: 1, Ely Martin, Snyder, TX, Scurry County 4-H; 2, Jolie Bryson, Nocona, TX, Montague County 4-H; 3, Savay Sexton, Cost, TX, Gonzales County 4-H; 4, Hailey Crumpton, Justin, TX, Ponder FFA; 5, Roger Castillo, Memphis, TX, Hall County 4-H 2--Medium Weight Steers: 1, Mason Allan, Schulenburg, TX, Schulenburg FFA; 2, Triston Wil-
son, Vernon, TX, Wilbarger County 4-H; 3, Cooper Shaw, Lubbock, TX, Hockley County 4-H; 4, Sayler Beerwinkle, Earth, TX, SpringlakeEarth FFA; 5, Brandon Finger, Lockhart, TX, Caldwell County 4-H 3--Heavy Weight Steers: 1, Ethan Drager, Haskell, TX, Haskell County 4-H; 2, Hunter Cudd, Brownfield, TX, Brownfield FFA; 3, Caleb Behrends, Fredericksburg, TX,
Gillespie County 4-H; 4, Ethan Bredemeyer, Winters, TX, Runnels County 4-H; 5, Kirsten Bezner, Texline, TX, Dallam County 4-H 4--Champion Polled Hereford Steers: Ethan Drager, Haskell, TX, Haskell County 4-H 5--Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Steer of Show: Mason Allan, Schulenburg, TX, Schulenburg FFA
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From The Cook’s Nook
Rebecca Graves - President
1945 Well Service Rd. Bowie, TX 76230
Susan Rader - VP
3117 US Hwy. 67E. Mt. Vernon, TX 75457
Diane Kettler - Secretary
14760 Wm Penn Rd. Washington, TX 77880
2014 O fficers
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Belinda Bajer -Treasurer
Poll-ettes
636 W. Tours Rd. Elm Mott, TX 76640
National Hereford Women Directors Alise Nolan, President; Barbara Metch and Lauren Echols 2013-2015
TPHA Directors 2014-2016
2015-2017
Angela Radde Belinda Bajer Diane Kettler Rebecca Graves
Dorothy Wright Lynn Sumner Cindy Rogers Julie Massey
Missy Coffelt Pam Diezi Keely Hamman Susan Rader
TPHA Committee Chairpersons All Star Banquet Meal..... Diane Kettler and Belinda Bajer All Star Silent Auction..... Lynn Sumner and Nancy Marks All Star Dessert Contest.... Sherri McCall and Nancy Marks Creative Arts................ Angela Radde, Jessica and Missy Coffelt Illustrated Speech......... Sherri McCall and Lynn Sumner Hospitality.................. (Ft. Worth Open Show) Eva and Sara Hamman Junior Programs.......... Dorothy Wright, Rene Word Membership................ Lynn Sumner Memorials.................... Claudia Atlas Nominating Committee... Nancy Marks Poll-Ette of the Year........ Claudia Atlas Publicity.................... Cindy Rogers and Belinda Bajer Queen...................... Brooke Booth, Precious Beaver, Barbara Metch Scholarship............... Barbara Metch, Rene Word State Show Hospitality... (Dallas Open) Belinda Bajer, Julie Massey Ways and Means........... Julie Massey
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 Belinda Bajer • 636 W. Tours • Elm Mott, Texas 76640 254-709-0273 • email: bbajer4@yahoo.com
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Two Boys Casserole
2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1 (12-ounce) package frozen peas 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can cream of celery soup 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup sour cream 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided 1 (30-ounce) package frozen potato tots, thawed Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef, onion, salt, and pepper until meat is browned. Add peas and stir. Add soup, milk, sour cream, and 1 cup of cheese; stir to combine. Place half the potato tots in baking dish, top with meat mixture, then remaining potato tops. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 25 to 35 minutes, or until the potato tots are cooked through and golden.
All American Skillet Goulash 1/2 pound elbow macaroni 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 (28-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and cover to keep warm. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, bell pepper, and onion over high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until no pink remains in the beef, stirring frequently. Drain off excess liquid. Add macaroni, spaghetti sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer 5 to 7 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and simmer 1 to 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted; serve.
Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage
1 large cabbage, cored 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, not drained 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 pound ground beef 1 cup cooked rice, cooled 1 small onion, chopped 1 egg 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large saucepan, bring 1 inch of water to a boil over high heat. Place cabbage in water, cored-side down; cover pan, and reduce heat to low. Steam 20 minutes, or until cabbage leaves pull apart easily. Drain and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes and their juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice; mix well and set aside. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, onion, egg, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons tomato mixture; mix well. Place 1 cup tomato mixture in bottom of prepared baking dish. Peel a cabbage leaf off the head and cut off thick stem. Place 1/4 cup meat mixture in center of leaf. Starting at core end, make a roll, folding over sides and rolling loosely. Place seam-side down in baking dish; repeat with remaining cabbage leaves and meat mixture. Spoon remaining tomato mixture evenly over top of cabbage rolls and cover. Bake 1-1/4 hours. Uncover and cook 10 additional minutes, or until beef is no longer pink. Kitchen Tip! Instead of steaming the cabbage, an easy way to peel the leaves is to core the cabbage, freeze it overnight, thaw it completely, then peel away... easily!
Cola Meatballs
1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 egg 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup ketchup 1 cup cola 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, water, 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; mix well. Form into 1-inch meatballs and place in a 9- x 13-inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients, including remaining onion, remaining salt, and remaining black pepper; mix well then pour over meatballs. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until sauce is bubbling and meatballs are cooked through.
Beefy Taco Bake 1 pound ground beef 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can condensed tomato soup 1 cup salsa 1/2 cup milk 6 (6- to 8-inch) flour or corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring until crumbled; drain. Stir in soup, salsa, milk, tortillas, and 1/2 cup cheese; spoon into prepared baking dish. Cover and bake 30 minutes, or until hot. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, and serve.
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New Bulls Require Added Management By Stephen B. Blezinger Ph.D., PAS It’s that time! It’s that time of the year when many producers begin giving thought to the future of their cow herd. Given current cattle markets, these are important considerations. One major decision many producers will make will be whether or not they will need to buy a new bull or bulls to replace current animals in the herd. In many cases these decisions have already been made and bulls have been bought at fall production sales or they are currently in the market. Whatever the situation, one thing the cattle producer must keep in mind is that new bulls, especially since most of these are young – 18 months to 2 years of age – require added management to insure a good start to their career and the kind of longevity desired in a bull. The horror stories are common of cattlemen who have gone out bull shopping, spent a ton of money on a great animal with super genetics only to have him “fall apart” or “crash” out in the pasture and in extreme cases even die of malnutrition or complications of exertion and lack of necessary nutrients. I personally know a couple of producers who have had this experience. Every breeder who markets developed, breeding age bulls dreads the phone call from a customer saying, “I don’t know what happened to the bull I bought from you, he just fell apart when I put him in with the cows.” While this may not have anything to do with the operation that sold the bull, a situation like this does not look good and will probably create a situation where the buyer will not be a repeat customer for the ranch even if the producing ranch has had nothing to do with it. So what is a bull buyer or bull producer supposed to do in these situations? First, both individuals (buyer and seller) have to recognize that they have a role to play in the transition process from the bull being on its home ranch and in a development/finishing program to the new ranch where he will be out on pasture and with a group of females he is expected to service.
Secondly, the buyer and seller need to communicate about how the bull has been managed through the development period and what will be expected of the animal after purchase. Finally, application of some common-sense management steps can offset a lot of headache and potential ill-will through this process. This article will review some basics of bull feeding and management during the development process, what it goes through as it makes the transition from developing bull to breeding bull and some guidelines for making this transition as smooth as possible and effectively reduce stress levels in these cattle. Over the next few weeks we will focus on other aspects of bull management. These cattle deserve appropriate care in order to maximize your investment and get the full benefit from the genetics you are purchasing. Understanding Bull Development A key to understanding how to manage newly purchase bulls is to understand how they are developed in the first place. This requires determining which program was used on the bull or bulls you are considering for purchase. Obviously, ranches have been developing and marketing bulls for years. Development programs vary dramatically from ranch to ranch depending on the owner or manager’s philosophy concerning how bulls should be grown out and what they perceive their customer base is seeking. These programs can range from the very simple to the very extensive. In most cases a bull program may start soon after the calf hits the ground and the owner/manager has decided this little bull shows promise of becoming a good breeding bull. The decision is based on many factors including genetics, EPD’s (birth weights, weaning weights, yearling weights, milking ability, etc.), phenotypic character (color, structure including muscling and bone, polled vs. horned, etc.), disposition, overall perceived quality. Overall, bull calves selected
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Love No Matter What For a long time society has been telling us that all we need is love to solve the problems in the world. Popular songs suggest that only love can heal the broken heart and the lonely soul. But love is easier said than done—especially when the person you’re supposed to love annoys you, gets on your nerves, or simply doesn’t deserve your love. The neighbor who goes out of his way to bother you. The co-worker who gossips about you. The old friend who turns on you. The spouse who doesn’t communicate or who takes advantage of your kindness. What then? How are you supposed to love someone when it’s the last thing you feel like doing? In Loving Others No Matter What, John MacArthur shows how true biblical love can bridge the gulf between you and the people you have difficulty loving. In this study you’ll learn how to put heaven’s love into action with friends and enemies alike, in spite of how you feel about them. Get free downloads of the Love Your Enemies 3-part series and more by visiting gty.org then type Love No Matter What in the website search bar. Another great spiritual resource provides a new avenue for you to benefit from John MacArthur’s Bible teaching. It’s a web-based Bible teaching network called RefNet, and it was created and developed by Ligonier Ministries. RefNet (short for Reformation Network) is a 24-hour hub for a variety of gifted Bible teachers including R.C. Sproul, Albert Mohler, Steve Lawson, John MacArthur, and others, along with Scripture reading and music. Any time of day, you’re able to tune in on your computer, iPhone, iPad, or other mobile device and listen to rich, life-transforming truth from God’s Word. Visit http://www.ligonier.org/blog/announcing-refnet to go into a bull development program should be those that will be sound reproductively and that will sire calves that are desirable from a production standpoint, i.e. they will produce meat or milk in a cost effective manner. Even before the animals are selected the producer has to decide how he will grow out the bull calves and to what point they will be grown. He must decide if they are to be grown and developed from weaning until they are yearlings (perhaps 12 to 14 months old) in which case the buyer will have additional developing to do with
that animal. He may decide to grow these cattle further, to 18, 24 or more months of age. Obviously these cattle are bigger, more mature and provide more indication of what they will be like as completely mature bulls. Development Programs The next question is how does the producer get them to that final target weight? Some of the options used include: 1) Forage Developed – These are bulls that have been grown out and developed on a forage based
nutritional program which may be purely pasture, pasture and hay, pasture and silage, hay, hay and silage, etc. In most cases these types of programs require a minimum of mineral supplementation. Depending on the season of the year and/or the forage quality some supplemental protein and energy may need to be provided to keep bulls gaining at and acceptable rate (2.0 to 2.5 lbs per head per day minimum). The goals here are multi-fold. First, bulls are not overly finished by the time they are marketed, in other words they See NEW BULLS, page 12
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Genotyping Technology Can Help With Cattle Selection By Matthew D. Garcia M.S., MBA, PhD LSU Assistant Professor of Beef Cattle Genomics
What are genotyping technologies? The genotyping technologies that are currently being marketed to beef producers are based off of genetic markers that have been identified to be associated with economically important traits. Specifically, these markers are said to be inherited by animals that are either high producers for a trait or low producers for a trait. Typically, these markers are located on a single gene or in a specific place in the bovine genome. The goal of these technologies that are currently being marketed to producers is to increase the accuracy of selection from traits ranging from growth, efficiency, carcass quality, fertility and disease resistance. The genotyping technologies essentially are trying to identify the underlying genetic predisposition for important traits so that producers can select for their superior
animals early in the production process or prior having to maintain an animal to a specific production point to visualize if that animal is indeed superior. These technologies if developed further could provide a method for producers to more rapidly improve lowly heritable traits such as fertility or disease resistance. In this article I will discuss the usefulness of this technology as it currently developed as well as its limitations. With so many methods of selection, why do producers need another? For centuries the methods which cattlemen have utilized to select superior breeding animals has continually evolved. Initially, there was phenotypic selection in which a producer would select the best looking or highest performing animals as breeding individuals. However, this method was only optimal for highly heritable traits (cow and bull were superior for the trait so the offspring would be superior) and did not always yield progeny that were desirable
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for lowly heritable traits thus, the outcome for these traits could be highly variable. The next tools that became available were centralized performance testing and expected progeny differences (EPDs). Although these methods are still widely utilized as selection techniques they do have limitations. Performance testing documents growth and efficiency characteristics in breeding age animals, but these individuals are not typically tested in the environment in which they are expected to perform. Thus, the animals that are purchased after these tests will experience a dramatic drop off in performance and weight loss when they are placed in a forage driven beef production setting. Expected progeny differences were then introduced as another method to increase the accuracy of selection of breeding animals. The use of EPDs gives producers a scientific prediction of how certain individual offspring are “expected” to perform. Virtually every breed association generates EPDs for multiple traits from birth weight, growth and efficiency traits and even fertility traits. However, in order for an EPD to be accurate, an individual bull must have many offspring with recorded performance data. This means that young bulls with highly desirable EPDs may sire offspring that are extremely variable when compared to their initial EPDs, and these EPDs will also change as more progeny data is collected for that individual. What genotyping technologies are currently available for producers? A new tool that is being proposed to further increase the accuracy in identifying superior animals is marker assisted selection (MAS). This technique evaluates an animal at the DNA level and aims to identify mutations that are contributing to the variation that is observed in economically important traits. This technique became a reality due to the many collaborating research institutions that continue to participate in the bovine genome sequencing and annotation projects. The bovine sequencing project gave researchers the tools to evaluate genes and mutations on those genes that may in fact may be
making animals superior or inferior for economically important traits. Currently, there are multiple molecular tests that are commercially available for producers to select for specific traits cattle, including tests for coat color, varying diseases and even meat quality. If further developed in the future, MAS would allow producers to identify animals that were going to be superior for their trait of interest early in the production process rather than having to wait for the animal to mature or until the animal was harvested to see if the end product (carcass) was optimal. Producers could manage their “genetically superior” animals in one scheme, choose breeding individuals to propagate those genetics and make the appropriate investment with their inferior animals as to not lose income. However, even though this technology is available to producers, individuals looking to use this technology should be cautious as even MAS has limitations. How can genotyping technologies have limitations if we are
looking at the genetic make-up of an animal? The idea that producers could make selection decisions much earlier in the production process led to the commercialization of some genotyping tests. Producers can send tissue, blood or even hair samples to specific companies to have their animal’s genetic makeup analyzed for a few mutations affecting certain traits. Initially, this type of testing seemed like a good method to try and improve traits that were highly desirable or might be hard to measure in a live animal. However, producers must really understand that the concept of selecting animals based on their genetic make-up is still in the early development stages for a couple of reasons. First, there are an estimated 30,000 genes and three billion individual nucleotides in the bovine genome. Researchers are still attempting to understand where exactly these genes are and in what tissues of the body that those genes Continued on the next page
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genome selection (WGS). Whole genome selection is another form of MAS but would be applicable in the future when all markers associated with a trait were identified. As researchers have been provided with more information through the continued improvement of the bovine sequencing project, it became very apparent that relationship of significant markers be evaluated with multiple traits, and that as many markers as possible be evaluated for single traits. The reason for this is two genetic factors call pleitropy and epistasis. In the case of pleitropy a single gene or mutation may actually influence multiple traits. In this instance selecting a marker that has been deemed to be significantly associated with marbling for example may also be influencing traits like fertility. Thus, over selection for this marker to improve one trait may actually be very detrimental to other economically important traits. Epistatic effects are exactly the opposite of pleiotropic effects. In this instance, multiple genes or mutations on those genes are actually influencing the final performance
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of an animal for a specific trait. In this case, selecting animals based on only a few markers may lead to little or no improvement as the limited number of markers may in fact not have an overriding effect on the final outcome of that trait’s performance. Many of the traits that producers would like to make improvements in are very complex (fertility), very hard to measure (carcass traits) and most likely controlled by many genes. For this reason, for MAS to make a real impact in the beef production industry, researchers must identify as many significant markers as possible and evaluate their relationships with multiple traits for MAS to truly be a valuable tool to the beef producer. In the future it will be necessary to make WAGS tests available to producers that evaluate marker’s multiple trait relationships while still making markers available that account for a large amount of variability for the trait of interest. Should a producer currently use genotypic technologies? There are four questions producers should ask themselves prior to implementing this technology into their selection: 1) What traits am I trying to improve? 2) Are these traits highly or lowly heritable? 3) How much improvement can I expect to see by implementing this tool as part of my selection strategy? 4) Will I be able to cover the cost of testing with the increased performance of my animals? As previously stated, this technology has been around for many years but is still in the early development stages. While this technology may prove to be beneficial for some producers it may not be feasible for others. It is always important to know as much as you can about these technologies prior to implementation so that a decision can be made as to whether it is going to bring an added benefit to your operation. While genotyping technologies are still relatively new they are getting more accurate and will only continue to improve. As such, this technology, if developed correctly, will provide producers a new selection tool in the future to make them more profitable and sustainable.
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Bull management prior to the breeding season Glenn Selk OSU Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Before the breeding season begins, a few simple management procedures involving the bulls can increase the likelihood of a high pregnancy percentage among the cows. Any rancher that purchases a young, highly fitted or conditioned bull should plan to gradually reduce the fleshiness of the bull before the breeding season. To let these bulls down, it is a good practice to start them on a ration that is not too dissimilar to the one to which they have been accustomed, but that the concentrate portion is 60 to 70 percent of their previous intake. The amount of grain can be reduced at the rate of about 10 percent per week until the desired level is achieved. At the same time, substitutions should be made in the form of quality forages--such as high quality grass hay or alfalfa hay. Ideally, this letdown should be completed prior to the time bulls are turned out. Dramatic nutritional changes can have an adverse effect on semen production, so it is important that these ration modifications be done gradually. Producers need to try to keep the total diet of these young bulls at, or near, 12% crude protein. Therefore the forage needs to be excellent quality. Allow the change of diets to take place gradually, instead of allowing a rapid condition and weight loss during the first of the breeding season, which could be reflected in a reduced calf crop next year. Other bull management strategies include the following: 1) In multi-sire pastures, make certain that the bulls that will be pastured together have been in a common trap or pasture prior to the breeding season. Bulls WILL establish a social hierarchy. It is better to get this done before the breeding season begins rather than wait until they are first placed with the cows. 2) Put young bulls with young bulls and mature bulls with mature bulls. Mixing the ages is will result in the mature bull dominating the younger bull completely, and in some instances causing a serious injury. If the plan is to rotate bulls during the breeding season, then use the mature bulls first, and follow with the yearling bulls in the last third of the breeding season. In this way, the young bulls will have fewer cows to settle, and will be 1 - 2 months older when they start breeding. 3) Check the feet and have hoof trimming completed at least 30 days prior to the start of the breeding season to avoid lame or sore-footed bulls at the important beginning of the breeding season.
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do not carry a lot of extra fat. This is related to lower rates of gain and generally means the producer will have to keep the bulls longer prior to marketing. This also means that the bulls will not be as big as a similarly aged bull that has been developed on a higher energy nutritional program. These bulls will normally not be as “bloomy” or carrying extra amounts of fat. Second, this allows the producer to take advantage of his forage source as a primary part of the nutritional program, thus reducing costs. This can be somewhat risky if the program is not based on stored forages (hay or silage). Weather patterns can change dramatically over a short time period and can require a change in the program mid-term if it suddenly dries up and pasture quality deteriorates. Cattle developed on these programs are more accustomed to “making their way” out in the pasture and are normally at less risk of falling apart once they have been sold and placed with a group of females. His digestive system is more adapted
to extracting needed nutrients, in this case from roughages, which requires a specific rumen bacterial population. 2) Forage Developed-Modified – These bulls are also developed on a strong forage base but higher levels of supplemental feed are provided to increase the animal’s intake of protein and energy and subsequently his rate of gain and finish or fatness at the end of the feeding period. Since these cattle are programmed to gain more they are heavier/bigger at a younger age and can be marketed earlier. This can be good and bad. For the producer it can be good since the animal will not need to be kept as long prior to sale. Second, it takes some of the risk out of depending on the forage base. Third, it’s not as expensive as full feed development but can show some of the same positive results. Programs of this nature are often based on limit fed concentrates in many cases used in self-feeders. On the other hand the buyer must be careful that the bull he is buying is not overly
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developed at too young of an age and may not have the desired maturity to accompany his size. Generally, use of a modified forage development program is good since it can incorporate the best of both worlds, utilization of forage resources and more rapid growth and development of the bull. 3) Full-Feed Developed – Many producers like using a full feed development program for several reasons. First it can illustrate the animal’s true genetic potential for gain and feed efficiency. Second, it results in big, bloomy bulls that many buyers really look for (even though they will tell you they are not interested in a fat bull). A third reason some producers prefer this type of program is that they feel they have complete control over the feeding program and can determine exactly what the animal gets and when. By using a well-designed full feed program producers can grow bulls for appropriate times and to appropriate sizes before beginning to push the animals to higher rates of gain and levels of
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cow to fly in an airplane would be hanging from the ceiling and we’d have five copies of Amy, the first cloned cow. There’d be a counterfeit painting of the “Angus” steer that won Denver who turned out to be a Charolais when the dye faded. I think one of the most popular features would be Holsteins with interesting color patterns including “Hi” Cow, so named because that’s what it says in black and white on one side of her hide. Our Hollywood section would feature Norman the steer who starred in City Slickers. The only problem I see in getting my idea off the ground is where the Hall should be located. When the Cowboy Hall of Fame was built the contest boiled down to Colorado Springs, Dodge City and Oklahoma City, and some sore losers complained that Oklahoma oil millionaires paid a ransom to hijack the Hall. I see nothing wrong with that. In fact, I’m willing to sell my Cow Hall of Fame concept to the city who will pay me the most cash. Let the auction begin. wwwLeePittsbooks.com
finish. A complete program of this type will include a “cool-down” program where bulls have the last 30 to 45 days of the feeding period to back off of the high feed intakehigh average daily gain protocols and come into the sale on a ration which includes higher levels of roughage, lower energy levels and lower gains. Unfortunately, in an effort to place bulls in a sale in as finished of a condition as possible, producers often push bulls for all they are worth up to the very last day. This can be prevented by careful planning of the entire development period, back into and including prior to when the bull is weaned. Bulls developed under the full feed programs are of greatest concern and must be managed the most carefully after purchase. Management and Feeding of a Bull After He Gets to the Ranch The last thing a buyer should do with a new bull is to unload him off the trailer directly into a pasture with the females needing to be bred. All bulls, whether yearlings
or older bulls (two year olds) need time to rest and adapt after they are transported home. Whether the sale of the bull is private treaty, production sale or otherwise, the transition from the development pasture or lot, handling through the sale process and transportation home (sometimes there may be transportation to the sale facility), is stressful on the animal and steps to minimize this stress should be taken. Let’s discuss some steps a buyer can use to insure a smooth purchase and transition process for the new bull. 1) During the buying process, ask the producer (seller) about his development program. Questions may include: a) Determine which of the categories listed above their program falls into? b) How long the bulls have been in the program? c) What the rates of gain have been? d) What type of feed or supplements have they been on? e) How much were they fed Continued on page 14
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Cow/Calf Corner Schedule the Breeding Soundness Exams Soon By Glenn Selk, OSU Emeritus
Extension Animal Scientist Although the spring calving season may still be ongoing, the next breeding season is only a few weeks away. Now is the time to schedule the old and new bulls for their prebreeding soundness examination. For the breeding soundness evaluation to be successful, bulls should be evaluated 30 to 60 days before the start of breeding. It is important to allow sufficient time to replace questionable bulls. Bulls could also be evaluated at the end of breeding to determine if their fertility decreased. A breeding soundness exam is administered by a veterinarian and includes a physical examination (feet, legs, eyes, teeth, flesh cover, scrotal size and shape), an internal and external examination of the reproductive tract, and semen evaluation for sperm cell motility and normality. The physical examination studies overall appearance. Flesh cover is one factor to evaluate. Body condition can be affected by length of the breeding season, grazing and supplemental feeding conditions, number of cows the bull is expected to service and distance required to travel during breeding. Ideally, bulls should have enough fat cover at the start of breeding so their ribs appear smooth across their sides. A body condition score 6 (where 1 = emaciated and 9 = very obese) is the target body condition prior to the breeding season. Sound feet and legs are very important because if they are unsound, this can result in the inability to travel and mount for mating. The general health of the bull is critical since sick, aged and injured bulls are less likely to mate and usually have lower semen quality. The external examination of the reproductive tract includes evaluation of the testes, spermatic cords and epididymis. Scrotal circumference is an important measure since it is directly related to the total mass of sperm producing tissue, sperm cell
normality and the onset of puberty in the bull. Bulls with large circumference will produce more sperm with higher normality and also reach sexual maturity sooner. Examination of the external underline before and during semen collection will detect any inflammation, foreskin adhesions, warts, abscesses and penile deviations. The internal examination is conducted to detect any abnormalities in the internal reproductive organs. Also, be certain to ask your veterinarian about the need to test the bulls for the reproductive disease, trichomoniasis. Learn more about this disease by downloading and reading OSU Fact Sheet VTMD-9134 “Bovine Trichomoniasis”. The semen evaluation is done by examining a sample of the semen under a microscope. The veterinarian will estimate the percentage of sperm cells that are moving in a forward direction. This estimate is called “motility”. In addition, the sperm cells will be individually examined for proper shape or “morphology”. Less than 30 percent of the cells should be found to have an abnormal shape. Any bull meeting all minimum standards for the physical exam, scrotal size and semen quality will be classed as a “satisfactory” potential breeder. Many bulls that fail any minimum standard will be given a rating of “classification deferred.” This rating indicates that the bull will need another test to confirm status. Mature bulls (that were listed as classification deferred) should be retested after four to six weeks. Mature bulls will be classified as unsatisfactory potential breeders if they fail subsequent tests. Young bulls that are just reaching puberty may be rated as “classification deferred,” and then later meet all of the minimum standards. Therefore caution should be exercised when making culling decisions based on just one breeding soundness exam. Many producers work hard to manage their cows for high fertility. They may assume that the bulls will do their expected duties. However, it’s important to pay close attention to bulls to establish successful breeding.
Prolapses in Beef Cows By Glenn Selk, OSU Emeritus
Extension Animal Scientist Prolapses occur occasionally in beef cows. Most prolapses occur very near the time of calving. Two distinct kinds of prolapse exist. Uterine prolapse usually occurs at calving or soon after calving. If the uterus becomes badly traumatized before treating, the animal may die from shock or hemorrhage. Uterine prolapse requires immediate attention and if treated soon, most animals have an uneventful recovery. Some may suffer uterine damage or infection that prevents or delays conception and should therefore be culled. If they subsequently rebreed and become pregnant on schedule, there is no reason to cull animals suffering uterine prolapse after calving. Uterine prolapse is not likely to reoccur. Female offspring are not genetically predisposed to prolapses. Vaginal prolapse, however, that which occurs before calving is a heritable trait and is likely to reoccur each year during late pregnancy. Such animals should not be kept in the herd. The condition will eventually result in the loss of cow, calf, or both, plus her female offspring would be predisposed to vaginal prolapse. Call your local large animal veterinarian for proper treatment, or advice about culling of any beef female that has been found to have a prolapse. Research (Patterson, et al, 1981) from the USDA station at Miles City, Montana, reported that 153 calvings of 13,296 calvings from a 14-year span were associated with prolapse of the reproductive tract. Of those 153 prolapses, 124 (81%) were vaginal prolapses and 29 (19%) were uterine prolapses. The subsequent pregnancy rate following prolapse among first calf heifers was 28% and the pregnancy rate among adult cows following a prolapsed was only 57.9%. Read more about Calving Time Management for Beef Cows & Heifers by downloading Oklahoma State University Extension Circular E-1006.
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daily? f) Were there any health issues? g) What type of health program did they use (vaccinations and treatments for any bulls that may have been pulled for sickness)? 2) If possible, procure the same feed or supplement the cattle have been fed. If it was a custom mix, ask the producer/seller if he will let you have or sell you a few bags to take home with you for the transition. This should be at least a week to 10 day supply. 3) Transport the bull(s) home as quickly as possible. Place the bull in a small grass trap with a sound fence, fresh water and hay. Allow him to rest. 4) If the bull was on a full feed program it will be best to provide him with a similar amount of feed to that he had been receiving. This is where it will be best if the buyer is able to get some of the same feed that the bull has been developed on. It will make the transition easier. If you cannot get access to more of the same feed you will want to begin making the transition over
to what feeds you have available within a couple of days of getting him home. Make the change by mixing his old feed with the new feed and over the course of three to four days completely change him over. Abrupt changes in feed can cause severe digestive upset in cattle resulting in scouring, going completely off feed. In extreme cases you could see acidosis or bloat. 5) If the bull has been on a full feeding program or even a forage based program he will need to be “cooled down,” i.e. adapted to a feeding program that is lower in energy. This will not be as much of an issue if you are feeding or supplementing the females he will be running with. In many cases, however, he may be going into a pasture where all he has is grass, hay and a mineral supplement. The issue here is that he will be on a diet that is much lower in energy plus, with the breeding activity he will begin utilizing a lot more energy than he has been as he services the herd of cows he has
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been placed with. This is allowing the rumen bacteria to adapt to the new ration or feeding program and to subsequently process the new, higher forage levels more effectively. 6) Cooling down should be done over at least a two week period of time (minimum). This will also give you time to insure the bull is healthy as well. After about two to three days of arrival, and assuming the feed transition has been made, begin reducing the amount of feed he is being provided. Be sure he has free-choice hay and water. I also recommend keeping a mineral feeder in the pen with the same mineral kept out in the pasture so he knows what these are. Bulls can be pretty tough on mineral feeders so be sure to use one that is durable. Over the course of the next couple of weeks reduce his feeding level either to the level that he will be supplemented with the cows in the pasture or down until he is on full hay and pasture. I do, however, normally recommend supplementing a new bull, especially young bulls as best possible through the breeding season to prevent excessive weight loss. 7) Once the bull is ready to be turned out be sure he is placed with a group of females he can service effectively. Younger, smaller bulls should be placed with smaller groups of heifers. Try to stay away from placing yearling bulls with groups of older cows. If this cannot be avoided try to limit the number of females in this group. What to do if he “Crashes.” Inevitably from time to time, you will have a bull that “crashes,” This means he has lost excessive amounts of weight when he is placed out in the pasture. Generally this is due to not going through an effective transition and cool-down period. However, sometimes a bull will crash simply because his libido drives him to the point where he is breeding cows and not focused on anything else. Your best bet to prevent this is to watch the new bulls carefully to make sure they are not “overdoing” it. If a bull does crash, pull him out of the pasture as soon as you can and place him back in the smaller grass trap with free-choice hay and water. Remember that he is in a depleted energy stage. Additionally he is
probably also depleted in protein, minerals and vitamins. Your best bet is to continue to provide him with hay and begin feeding him a complete cattle supplement with a generous fat level. Fat is very energy dense and can effectively replenish energy stores. Do not feed him all he can eat but gradually bring him up on feed until he is consuming one to two percent of his body weight and is showing an improvement in body condition. Once he has regained some condition he can be placed back with a group of females again but remember to watch him closely. Conclusions Buying a new bull is an exciting process and provides
much anticipation for what he can contribute to the cow herd. The process should be conducted carefully, however, and with a great deal of communication between the buyer and seller. Finally, careful management and common sense can go along way to successfully introducing a new bull into the herd and insuring he has a long productive life.
Copyright 2015 – Dr. Stephen B. Blezinger. Dr. Steve Blezinger is and nutritional and management consultant with an office in Sulphur Springs Texas. He can be reached at (903) 352-3475 or by e-mail at sblez@verizon.net. For more information please visit Facebook/ Reveille Livestock Concepts.
Where Marbling Matters Larry Woodson 214-491-7017
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Sam Massey P.O. Box 518 Wickett, Texas 79788 432-940-7720 samhereford@yahoo.com
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AHA News Briefs JNHE Ambassador Applications Due March 15 College students can apply for the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) Ambassador Program. The 2015 ambassadors will assist the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Board and AHA staff throughout the JNHE week — June 27 to July 3 — in Grand Island, Neb. Visit JrHereford. org for more information. Thank You Sarah Hereford breeders will miss the cheerful, friendly voice who has been answering the phone at AHA for many years. Longtime AHA employee Sarah Rodriguez announced her resignation this week due to a family health issue. We wish Sarah the best and will keep her and her family in our prayers. Make Plans to Attend BIF Convention The 2015 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention is June
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9-12, 2015, in Biloxi, Miss. For nearly 50 years, BIF has hosted its annual research symposium and convention. The convention serves to facilitate discussion and provide education on current issues facing the beef industry. Visit BeefImprovement.org for more about the 2015 BIF Symposium and Convention. AHA Seeks Board Nominations The nominating committee is requesting volunteers who are willing to serve a four-year term on the board of directors of the AHA. They encourage interested members and state leaders to contact them regarding prospective candidates within their state and region. This year ’s nominating committee includes: Chairman Marty Lueck, Mountain Grove, Mo., 417-8381482; Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan., 785-243-6397 Bill King, Stanley, N.M., 505832-4330; Norris Fowler, Jonesville, S.C., 864-674-5147; Bob Morrison, Lexington, Ohio, 419-362-4471
Continued from page 1 Bull: CRR 109 Thirty-AughtSix 306, KGB Cattle Company, Bellville, TX 38--Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Bull: K7 0145 Domino 3108, Noack Family Partnership, Rockdale, TX 39--Senior Yearling Bulls: 1, Atlas 114R Mr Currency 136Z, Patricia Moore, Howe, OK 41--Champion Senior Yearling Bull: Atlas 114R Mr Currency 136Z, Patricia Moore, Howe, OK 43--Grand Champion Bull: KLD RW Bouncer D41 ET, KLD Herefords, Waxahachie 44--Reserve Grand Champion Bull: MM Outcross 1416 ET, Mimms Herefords, Lorenzo, TX
HLSR Juniors Continued from page 4 Show: KLD BR CAROL D29, Abby Geye, Rising Star, TX, Rising Star FFA; Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer of Show: KCL Country Girl 112W 201A ET; Brayden Deborde, Bardwell, TX, Ellis County 4-H
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Cross timbers classic sale April 18, 2015 • Noon / Tenroc Ranch--Salado, Texas Lunch at 11 a.m., Sponsored by Texas Poll-ettes Auctioneer: Robbie Schacher 52 Head of Bulls, Pairs, Breds, & Opens EARLY CONSIGNORS: Kinnear Polled Herefords Hidden Oaks Ranch Stewart Polled Herefords Parr Polled Herefords Metch Polled Herefords Bull Creek Ranch
McMullin Ranch Atlas Farms Circle G Cattle W-2 Cattle Co. For more information, Contact Robbie Morish, 361-920-0012 or log onto www.ctpha.org
Wright Polled Herefords Willis Polled Herefords Radde Ranch P&J Polled Herefords McInnis Cattle Co. KH Herefords
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75 Hereford Lots – 100 Head
Spring Cow/Calf Pairs • Fall Bred Cows & Splits • Show Heifer Prospects • Bred Heifers • Bulls • Embryos
Champion Hereford Heifer, 2015 San Antonio Junior Heifer Show …sold in our 2014 sale. Congratulations to Brayden DeBorde!
KCL WPF The Professor 7110ET…High selling bull in our 2013 sale and 2014 National Champion Polled Bull Calf. His progeny and service sell.
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GLAZE HEREFORDS Gilmer, TX Andy (903) 790-5355 Jordan (713) 822-4730 glazeherefords.com
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Keith Rogers Family Hamilton, TX (254) 386-5699 hiddenoaksranch.com
HOFFMAN RANCH Jason Hoffman Thedford, NE (530) 604-5096 hoffmanranch.com
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Donlie McMullin Copperas Cove, TX (254) 547-0172 mcmullinranch.com
SPEARHEAD RANCH Paul & Danny Funk Copperas Cove, TX (254) 248-1915 spearheadranch.net
TOPP HEREFORDS Ryan & Prairie Topp Grace City, ND (701) 674-3152 toppherefords.com