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Dairy profitability and efficiency depends on genetic technology Efficiency and profitability go hand-in-hand in dairy production. In a recent BoviNews webinar dated Feb. 3, three dairy science experts and a dairy producer share tools and practices they recommend for advancing dairy operations. Striving for efficiency Dr. Joel Pankowski, manager of field technical services for Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition, kicks off the webinar to share the importance of measuring feed efficiency for profit. “First, it is important to understand how to calculate feed efficiency,” Pankowski shares. “To correctly measure feed efficiency, divide dry matter intake by milk production.” This calculation can be made for each individual cow, as well as at the pen level. However, Pankowski notes energy corrected milk is the best parameter for producers to use at the pen level. Tracking feed efficiency is essential in the goal to strive for improved efficiency, and it is a guide for accuracy and precision. “In any given dairy, it is more important for the management team to be precise,” he adds. “We want to get num-

bers, which overtime, represent the true efficiency of the herd.” He also notes feed efficiency changes with stage of lactation and is influenced by the cow’s dietary energy content. “Fresh or high cows will have a feed efficiency ratio of 1.6 or greater because at this stage, they are mobilizing body reserves and eating less dry matter,” Pankowski says. “Cows in late lactation could have a feed efficiency as low as 1.3, as they are not producing as much milk and are working to regain body weight.” Monitoring forage quality and realizing high-quality forages move through the cow faster than low-quality forages is also notable information, according to Pankowski. “Feed efficiency is a very good tool to help improve productivity and profitability,” he shares. “Being as consistent as possible to eliminate variation in measuring feed efficiency, understanding values change in production stage and feeding high-quality forages and feed ingredients to promote efficiency will help the dairy focus on producing more milk at less cost.”

Genetic selection for feed saved Feed is the largest expense on most dairy farms, according to the next presenter. Dr. Kent Weigel, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences chair and professor, notes even small improvements can have impacts on the finances of the farm, the environment and on land utilization. “What dairy producers are trying to do is maximize feed efficiency and minimize energy lost as fecal matter or as heat maintenance,” he says. “In dairy cattle, we also have to take into account body condition gain and loss during the lactation cycle.” Weigel explains minimizing energy loss can be accomplished by selecting cows with high milk yield, low maintenance costs and high proportions of energy captured per unit of feed consumed. “Cows with higher amounts of energy going into milk production rather than body maintenance are efficient, and we want to select the ones using feed the most efficiently,” he says. “Those are the cows we want to keep around.”

The Feed Saved (FSAV) trait managed by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) combines residual feed intake with excess maintenance costs during lactating and rearing periods, according to Weigel. In fact, FSAV also takes excessive body size and biological efficiency into account. “FSAV has a little better reliability than residual feed intake, and the Net Merit (NM$) trait also includes a body size penalty,” shares Weigel. “However, maintenance costs are 2.3 times higher under FSAV than what NM$ had been charging in 2013.” Weigel continues, “The CDCB continues to study genotype by diet interactions for feed efficiency and is working to understand physiology, immunology and rumen microbiology of feed efficiency while searching for potential energy sinks in the system.” Genetic technology at work “We have tremendous potential to improve feed efficiency because it is a moderately heritable trait,” says Juan Moreno, CEO of STgenetics during the webinar. According to Moreno,

“Being as consistent as possible to eliminate variation in measuring feed efficiency, understanding values change in production stage and feeding high-quality forages and feed ingredients to promote efficiency will help the dairy focus on producing more milk at less cost.” – Dr. Joel Pankowski, Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition EcoFeed, developed by STgenetics, is a feed conversion efficiency index and allows for genomic predictions of related animals with great accuracy. This genetic tool was developed to help make breeding decisions and is closely tied to CDCB traits such as NM$ and Total Performance Index. Tim Clark, a dairy producer from Quebec, Canada, combines striving for efficiency with FSAV and EcoFeed technologies to drive profitability. The operation partnered with a lab to take a closer look at the composition of feedstuffs and how rumen microbes respond, ultimately impacting digestibility. From this, the operation has expanded to created a feed facility which allows them to change rations quickly to

keep production levels high throughout the year. “From a breeding perspective, cow size, health and longevity, as well as productivity are important traits,” shares Clark. “The ultimate objective is to have a cow we never see.” The operation has implemented robots, as well as genomic testing on all of their calves to track the productivity and growth of their herd over the years. Clark notes he hopes dairies get to the point where breeding, culling and purchasing cattle can be based on EcoFeed, FSAV, value per cow and income over groups of cows in the future. Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 32 No. 42 • February 13, 2021

OBITUARIES

Garrett Lee Carver

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May 23, 1991 – Jan. 14, 2021

Jennie “Jen” Taylor March 27, 1982 – Feb. 4, 2021

Born Jennie “Jen” Marie Mansanarez at home in Blackfoot, Idaho on March 27, 1982 to Mark and Laura Mansanarez, Jen was the first of two children. Most of her school days were spent in Driggs, Idaho though she graduated from Snake River High in Blackfoot, Idaho. As a newcomer, Jen participated in Junior Miss and made some lifelong friends. She also attended Idaho State University for a short while. Jen always had a creative eye and won People’s Choice Award the year she decorated for the Parade of Homes while working for Design Gallery in Idaho Falls, Idaho. When Jen met Nick Tay-

lor there was an instant connection. She moved to Marbleton shortly after, and they married June 27, 2009. Jen fit in so well in Marbleton it was instantly home, and she quickly became an important part of the community. She dove right in and was involved in as many things as possible, including the Chamber, Pinedale Fine Arts Council and fundraisers because she always saw the needs of others and wanted to help. She loved to be her own boss, bringing out the entrepreneur in her, and she created two businesses – the latest being the Turquoise Buffalo Coffee Company. She was chosen as one of Wyoming Women Then and Now, through the library heritage program. The most important role in her life was when she became a mom to Ashlyn and Payton in 2011 and 2015. Jen enjoyed any activity with family and friends such as camping, ATV riding, boat-

ing, traveling, skiing, wine tasting and especially the holidays. Although she was taken at a young age, she lived a very full life. Her faith in God never wavered throughout her twoyear battle with an aggressive cancer. Her wish was fulfilled by being at home with her family when she passed on Feb. 4. She is survived by her husband Nick, two beautiful daughters Ashlyn Jean and Payton Kay, parents Mark and Laura Mansanarez, Ken and Karen Taylor, brother Brandon (Jori) Mansanarez, grandparents Diane Mansanarez, Max and Mary Martin, Doug Carlson, Jody Stubbs and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by grandparents Manuel Mansanarez, Carol Hansen, Earl Taylor, Lois Carlson and Eldon Stubbs. A Celebration of Life was held at the Sublette County Fairgrounds on Feb. 11.

Garrett Lee Carver was a caring father, son, brother and friend who left this world suddenly on Jan. 14 at the age of 29 in Casper. He was born May 23, 1991 in Louisville, Colo. Garrett and his family moved to Wyoming when he was six, and after graduating from Moorcroft High School in 2009, Garrett attended Laramie County

Community College and later made Casper his home. A true outdoorsman, Garrett enjoyed hunting, motocross, camping and riding his horse, but most of all, he loved spending time with his son Loncey. He will be remembered by friends and family alike as a gentle and doting father with a big smile and a kind heart. He will also be remembered for his love of Coca Cola and beige foods. Garrett is survived by his son Loncey Lee Carver, his father Vince Carver of Wheatland, mother Johnnie Mahan of Litchfield Park, Ariz., his brothers Wyatt (Silvana) Mahan and Jace (Kenya) Carver and his sister Heather (Tarn) Bohnet. He also leaves his niece Emily, his nephews Bridger, John and Breck, his grandmother Phyllis Carver,

several aunts, uncles and cousins and many friends and family. He is proceeded in death by his grandfathers Earl Carver and John (Jack) Mahan and his grandmother Shirley Mahan. A small memorial service will be held Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. at Newcomer Casper Chapel, 710 East 2nd Street, Casper, WY, with a celebration of life being held later when all of his family and friends can gather outside. In lieu of flowers, a memorial account has been set up and the family respectfully requests any donations be made to the Garrett Carver Memorial Account care of Reliant Federal Credit Union, Casper.

Patricia E. “Patty” Skogen Feb. 23, 1956 – Feb. 6, 2021

Patricia Ellen “Patty” Skogen was born Feb. 23, 1956 in Riverton to George and Ellen “Bea” Spiva of Shoshoni. The family moved to Casper in 1956, when Patty was six months old. She attended schools in Casper and graduated from Natrona County High School in 1974. Patty worked her lifetime in oilfield service and energy companies. Patty passed away on Feb. 6 after a two week stay at Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions. Patty married the love of

her life, Craig J. Skogen, on July 19, 1975. To this union was born two children, a son Riley Dale and a daughter Lindsey Janette. She was a proud and loving wife, mother and Nana who was always known for her loving smile. She and Craig were well known on the dance floor and if it was a good band, they would stay until it was time to help pack out the band’s instruments. Patty was always happy to follow her family and support them at rodeos, team ropings, sporting events or anything they were involved in. Patty was preceded in death by her father George Spiva, her infant sister Norma Kay and her grandparents. She was also preceded by her father-in-law M.J. “Scoop” Skogen and mother-in-law Ruby F. Skogen. Patty is survived by her husband of 45 years Craig J. Skogen, son Riley Skogen of Casper and daughter Lindsey (Jason) Bowman of Kirby. She is also survived by her

mother Ellen “Bea” Spiva of Casper, sister Linda (Bud) Bessler of Worland, brother George (Debbie) Spiva of Casper, grandchildren Gracie Mae Skogen, Kynzie Belle, Kylie Janette, Kayden Craig and Kimber Julian Frederick, Oakley, Kamry, Jason Jr. and Kadance Bowman. She also leaves behind numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. We would also like to include her Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions family who has helped care for her over the last three years at the family’s home. Services were held Feb. 12 at College Heights Baptist Church. Interment will follow her services at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family would appreciate any donations in Patty’s name to be made to Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions, 319 South Wilson, Casper, WY 82601.

Governor prevents evictions Gov. Mark Gordon issued an executive order to allow the Wyoming Department of Family Services to begin its preparations to administer the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program. This allows the state to prepare its distribution plan while providing the opportunity to work with the legislature on details before launching the program. “The need for this program cannot be understated, but it requires significant work to run it effectively and that’s what begins now,” Gordon said. “Wyoming’s network of nonprofit and community service organizations continue to report statistics demonstrating Wyomingites’ need for relief during this global pandemic and historic recession. I look forward to working with legislators to launch this program.” The federal government has provided the state with $200 million in funding to cover rent and utility costs for Wyomingites struggling financially due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wyoming 2-1-1 is reporting a 280 percent increase in calls for rental assis-

tance in 2020. Similarly, a county relief agency reported providing financial assistance to 349 area families unable to cover rent in the final quarter of 2020, even though 77 percent of such households were at least partially employed. At the same time, many Wyoming landlords are left with unpaid back rent, and in some cases, utility bills left unpaid by struggling tenants. This program covers back rent for landlords and reimburses utility companies the unpaid bills, which can benefit all ratepayers. The governor looks forward to working with the Wyoming Legislature when they reconvene in March to take the final steps to implement this program. Applications for relief are not available at this time. Once an application process is in place, the Department of Family Services, the Department of Workforce Services and stakeholders will publicize that process. In the meantime, comments about how the program should operate may be e-mailed to rentalassistance@wyo.gov.

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EXTENSION EDUCATION

By Whit Stewart, PhD Assistant Professor, Extension Sheep Specialist

Wyoming sheep producers should be on the lookout for keds Wyoming’s premier wool clip is a major source of pride for the state’s sheep industry. The clip ranks second overall in total wool production, at 2.3 million pounds, with the greatest total value across all 50 states, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Wyoming’s reputation as the wine country of wool is not fable, but a unique strength to the state’s sheep industry. Still, the external parasite sheep ked, also known as Melophagus ovinus, is the one perennial challenge threatening our wool clip reputation. The following article is intended to serve as a refresher in how producers can manage and eventually eliminate the sheep ked from their flocks. Background information We often refer to the sheep ked as a sheep tick, when in reality, it is from the insect order Diptera, which makes them a true but wingless fly. Being insects, they have six legs as opposed to eight legs found on adult true ticks. Both male and female keds feed on sheep blood every 24 to 36 hours. Contact is the major mode of

transmission across sheep because keds have no wings or ability to propel themselves very far. Sheep keds cannot survive without their host. But, if environmental conditions are favorable, they can survive off a sheep for up to 24 days and will try to climb to the top of suitable objects, like corral posts, to infest a new host. Sheep ked lifecycle What’s most important with ked management is understanding the life cycle and timing treatment options accordingly. With a lifespan of 100 to 130 days, the female ked can produce 12 to 15 larva over the course of her lifetime, whereas male keds can live up to 80 days. Unlike the majority of insect species, the female keds retain a single larvae at a time inside their bodies, nourishing them with ked “milk” for about a week, when larvae are fully grown. The keds then deposit and glue the larvae onto wool where they molt into the pupal stage, closely resembling a dark kernel of corn. The sheep ked will remain unhatched in this pupa stage for 19 to 30 days depending on ambient temperature. Remember, the 19 to

30 days rule-of-thumb, as this timeframe should guide retreatment. Ked treatment The adult sheep ked’s ability to survive is tied to its ability to move up and down the wool staple to thermoregulate. Generally, the warmer the temperature, the shorter the pupa stage, and the colder the temperature, the longer it will take to hatch. Yet, the most important consideration is the unhatched puparia is not killed by insecticides on the first application. Thus, two and potentially three treatments post shearing are critical to target the new adult keds, which have emerged from the protective pupal case after the first treatment. Unfortunately, unless producers regularly inspect their sheep closely, ked infestations can come as a surprise on the shearing floor, due largely to keds preferring the lower half of animals like the neck, ribs, abdomen and britch. Researchers in the 1940s observed female keds artificially placed on sheep migrated to the britch, whereas males migrated to the neck and shoulder. The majority of unhatched puparia were deposited underneath the neck. Most research indicates the most probable mode of transmission is from the newly emerged keds that transfer from the ewe to the lamb. Thus, the time between shearing and lambing are critical in terms of treatment and eradication. Sheep ked infestations create real wellbeing challenges to the sheep flock due to rubbing and scratch-

Product

Application Formulations Method

Restrictions and comments

External parasites controlled

Atroban 11% EC

Spray

11% Spray to thoroughly wet animal. permethrin

GardStar 40% EC

Spray

40% permethrin

Permectrin CDS

7.4% permethrin + Apply as pour-on down midline 7.4% piperonyl of back. butoxide

Keds, lice, biting midges

Pour-on

Evergreen EC 60-6 Stryker

Spray

6% pyrethrins, 60% piperonyl Spray to thoroughly wet wool butoxide

Keds, lice

5% permethrin, Apply as pour-on down midline 5% piperonyl of back. butoxide

Keds, lice,

Ultra-Boss Permethrin

Pour-on

Prozap Insectrin X

Spray

Synergized DeLice

Pour-on

PYthon Dust

Dust

10% permethrin

Spray midline to tailhead until wet. Do not let runoff occur.

Spray thoroughly to cover the entire animal.

1.0% Apply as pour-on down midline permethrin of back. 0.075% zetacypermethrin

Apply by hand or shaker can evenly over the back.

Keds, lice, ticks, biting flies Keds, lice, biting flies

Keds, lice, ticks Keds, lice, Keds, lice, ticks, flies

*Extra label products for use only with valid veterinary-client-patient-relationship*

Clean-Up II

3% Label instructions indicate can Pour-on and diflubenzuron, be applied as pour-on, wipe-on, Spray 5% permethrin or ready to use spray.

lice

International research shows effective control with pour-on and Avermectin Injectable injectable administration anthelmintics (1 mL/110 lbs Macrocyclic Consult with veterinarian as withdrawal times are increased (Ivermectin lactones of body and significantly (~35 days) weight) Doramectin) Adapted from Johnson and Campbell, 2017 from https://wiki.bugwood.org/HPIPM:Sheep_Lice

External parasite control – Treatment options in the U.S. labeled for sheep include synthetic pyrethroids to be applied as a pour-on or spray. Pour-on and injectable ivermectins are also effective in their control of external parasites, but would require extra-label approval from a veterinarian and strict adherence to withdrawal periods.

ing irritated areas from these biting parasites. It is well documented losses to pelt values are observed due to formation of hard nodules, or cockles, at the ked feedings sites. Ked impacts to clips Early research with Merino wethers indicated ked infestations reduced the amount of greasy wool produced, but no differences were observed postscouring. Its speculated the infestations will decrease skin blood flow in addition to greater production of wool grease, such as suint and lanolin, resulting in

potential discoloration and potential price deductions when selling the wool clip. Still, many clips in the region do not exhibit this discoloration as a result of ked infestation and negotiated prices should be priced on objective information. In visiting with some of our major wool buyers in the region, they’ve mentioned unless excessive irritation to the sheep occurs resulting in discoloration and fiber strength issues, price discounts are rare. In the published literature, effects of ked infes-

tations on lamb growth ranges from no differences in growth to an eight-pound difference at weaning. As with many parasitic problems in sheep, good nutrition can alleviate severity of production losses. Thus, the good nutritional management which should be a part of late gestation, can also help alleviate the stressors from ked infestations. Whit Stewart is the University of Wyoming Extension sheep specialist. He can be reached at whit.stewart@uwyo.edu.

Best management practices There are additional best management practices for sheep ked control. First, apply insecticide in the periods immediately after shearing, as keds in long staple wool can minimize contact with insecticides. Second, apply at least two applications – one at shearing and another 19 to 30 days after initial treatment to disrupt the life cycle of hatching pupa. Third, mixing untreated sheep with treated sheep can also be a source for re-infestation. In one study, after only six days of mingling treated sheep with untreated sheep, a 45 percent re-infestation rate resulted the following year. Lastly, producers should inspect purchased sheep on arrival for ked infestations specifically the neck, shoulder and britch areas.

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By Morgan Boecker

Playing to win: Grid marketing opens door to premiums Learning to play chess later in life isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible. Grid marketing finished cattle is similar. It’s not intuitive, but it’s a learnable risk management tool. “Maintaining ownership through the cattle feeding period and selling on the rail is an opportunity to recapture the input costs and hopefully improve our bottom line,” said Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) assistant director of supply management and analysis. “The key is to align genetics, management and performance with the seasonal trends.” During a January webinar, he said producers can target cow herd genetics toward the factors driving value in the supply chain. Backfat and marbling have differing value implications at the packing plant and can be selected in different directions in the herd. Prime beef production is at record high, while Select beef share is declining. Consumers are paying to keep high-quality beef on the table. Grid marketing 101 Profit on the grid depends on beating industry averages for quality and yield grades. Fed cattle sell by formula, contract or spot-mar-

ket bids. Live or carcass weight-based pricing formats are often dependent on region. Grid marketing sets a starting price according to a carcass-value base, then figures premiums and discounts to each carcass. Overall yield or dressing percentage converts live to carcass price. “The average dressing percentage of 63.5 percent is pretty standard for the industry,” Dykstra said, but grids may vary and the number is affected by mud, gut fill, external fat, muscling, gender and age. A below average dressing percentage may be overcome by having betterthan-average carcass premiums. Cattle with the most fat usually have the least muscle and red-meat yield. “This combination works against us,” Dyskstra said. Packers pay the most for the rare combination of Prime quality and yield grade one, and they greatly discount carcasses falling at the opposite end of the grading table. Cattle sold on the grid compete with the average percent Choice at the packing plant. Cattle are graded individually, but packers look at entire load average to determine if any cattle

earn a premium. The current U.S. average of near 70 percent Choice, with regional differences, means packers only pay the Choice premium for the share of cattle in the whole lot that exceed the plant average, Dykstra explained. “Whether it’s 40 head or 150 head, the percentage of those cattle grading Choice matters,” he said. The Choice/Select spread points to supply and demand for high-quality carcasses and determines the premium. An average of 70 percent Choice leaves potential premiums on 30 percent of the load. If the Choice/ Select spread is $10 per hundredweight (cwt), multiply 10 by 30 percent to get $3 per cwt premium for every Choice carcass in the load. Typically spring and fall are ideal for capturing the most quality premiums, Dykstra said, but CAB carcass trends are impacted by seasonality to a lesser degree. Even though 36 percent of all eligible blackhided cattle reached CAB last year, packers have paid higher premiums for the brand lately compared to when supplies were historically low. “When we can sell more product and still keep a premium up there for cattle, that’s a great thing,” he said. Yield grade still matters Yield grade is the other part of the equation. Cattle reach their endpoint faster today than 20 years ago, increasing the average yield grade fours to 12 percent last year with cases of 20 percent to 40 percent. The pandemic added to this as cattle feed-

ers and packers worked through the backlog and cattle spent more time on feed. While grids may incentivize yield grade one which recently averaged a $5.43 per cwt premium, yield grade two is a reasonable target to maintain high grading carcasses, Dykstra said. yield grade three is par. “Yield grade fours and fives now incur smaller discounts than in the early 2000s,” he said. “This is evidence packers have become more accustomed to a little extra fat thickness to achieve a desired quality grade.” “The premium for yield grade twos averaged $2.42 per cwt last year,” Dykstra added. “We should have as many yield grade twos as we can possibly get, keeping in mind that yield grade ones with acceptable finish are difficult to achieve.” Bring the data home Dykstra posed the questions, how do commercial cattlemen pursue their share and what numbers need to be achieved to perform well and earn more money in grid marketing? Start by evaluating traits in the cowherd and bull battery. Backfat thickness indicates days on feed and total body fatness, while marbling affects quality grade– also the primary driver for carcasses qualifying for CAB. Backfat, hot carcass weight and ribeye area are other measures used to determine yield grade and CAB eligibility, Dykstra said. The many moving pieces in grid marketing make it a bit of a chess game, but learning to play opens more opportunity for big wins.

UW adds plant sciences lecturer An assistant lecturer with more than 10 years experience in Extension and college teaching has joined the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Wyoming (UW). Liz Moore joined the department this semester in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “I am very excited to be at UW and join an amazing faculty in the plant sciences department,” said Moore. Moore grew up in the Texas Panhandle near Amarillo and received her bachelor’s and master’s degree and later taught at West Texas A&M University. She also was the county horticulture Extension agent. Her husband accepted the position at UW of associate vice provost of enrollment management in 2017, and Moore began the PhD program in 2018. She is advised by Urszula Norton, an associate professor in the plant sciences department. “I always wanted to

pursue my PhD, but the timing simply wasn’t right until we moved to Wyoming,” said Moore. “I was so excited to find out the quality plant sciences department UW had and the fact I could finally begin the journey to obtaining a PhD and possibly return to the collegiate classroom to teach once again.” Moore is studying cover crops in areas of high altitude and low moisture in both largescale agriculture, primarily dryland winter wheat and small-scale specialty crop production. She coordinates and teaches an agroecology laboratory this semester. She will add a firstsemester seminar class and a horticulture science course next fall. This article was written by University of Wyoming Extension Senior Editor Dr. Steve Miller and is courtesy of the University of Wyoming. Miller can be reached at smiller@uwyo.edu. For more information, visit uwagnews.com.

Plant science educator – Liz Moore joins the UW Department of Plant Sciences. UW photo

Wyoming State Chariot Racing Championship March 6 & 7, 2021

Happy Hour & Calcutta for Saturday races @ Angler’s Bar in Glendo Friday, March 5 at 6:00 PM Races Start - Saturday, March 6 @ 12:00 PM Races Start - Sunday, March 7 @ 11:00 AM Additional Calcutta auctions will be going on during the races. Races are held 3 miles south of Glendo, WY on HWY 319 Gate Entry - $5 for ages 12 and over

Saturday Night Dinner & Calcutta

for Sunday races is at 6:00 PM at Micke's Restaurant. Tickets for dinner are $10 for adults, $5 for 12 years and younger, under 3 free. For more information call: Gene Daly - 307-331-1049 Proceeds from the Calcutta Races will be going to the youth of the Circle G Cowboy Church Youth Group & Glendo FFA Chapter. Advertising paid by grant from Platte County Lodging & Tourism Tax Joint Powers Board

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SALE REPORTS K2 Red Angus Annual Winter Bull and Female Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor Feb. 4, 2021 K2 Red Angus, Wheatland Auctioneer: Lex Madden 76 Two-Year-Old and Yearling Red Angus Bulls Avg. $4,493 10 Registered Red Angus Open Yearling Heifers Avg. $1,560 Top Sellers Two-Year-Old Bulls Lot 11 – K2 Excel 704 9030 – Price: $10,000 DOB: 3/14/19 Sire: K2 Excel ET 045 Dam’s Sire: POKE NebP707 9116 1064 EPDs: BW: -5.4, WW: +49, YW: +82 and Milk: +27 Buyer: Harding Ranch, Meriden Lot 3 – K2 Steven 540 9028 – Price: $9,500 DOB: 3/12/19 Sire: K2 Epic Paywt ET 651 Dam’s Sire: Red RMJ Redman 1T EPDs: BW: -4.5, WW: +44, YW: +71 and Milk: +24 Buyer: Glass Ranch, Timnath, Colo. Lot 2 – K2 Stout 622 9040 – Price: $8,500 DOB: 3/23/19 Sire: VGW Stout Dam’s Sire: Red Lazy MC CC Detour 2W EPDs: BW: -1.8, WW: +57, YW: +86 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Glass Ranch, Timnath, Colo. Lot 17 – K2 Godwin 939 64G – Price: $8,500 DOB: 5/16/19 Sire: Red U2 Malbec 195D Dam’s Sire: Basin Trend Setter 59T5 EPDs: BW: -4.1, WW: +50, YW: +74 and Milk: +26 Buyer: Glass Ranch, Timnath, Colo. Yearling Bull Lot 33 – K2 Stout 201 0123 – Price: $7,500 DOB: 3/14/20 Sire: VGW Stout Dam’s Sire: HXC Conquest 4405P EPDs: BW: -2.2, WW: +67, YW: +103 and Milk: +29 Buyer: Smith Sheep Company, Douglas

TJS Red Angus 13th Annual “Red Truck” Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor Feb. 5, 2021 Buffalo Livestock, Buffalo Auctioneer: Ty Thompson Sale Manager: Legacy Genetics 123 Red and Black Angus Bulls Avg. $5,096 50 Commercial Red Angus Bred Heifers Avg. $1,613 Top Sellers Lot 9 – TJS Razmataz G001 – Price: $25,000 DOB: 3/8/19 Sire: PIE Seneca 7168 Dam’s Sire: TJS Berry Cherry 8801 EPDs: BW: -2.6, WW: +72, YW: +120 and Milk: +29 Buyers: Westphal Red Angus, Grass Range, Mont. and Brick House Red Angus, Tina, Mo. Lot 1 – TJS Frankly G055 – Price: $10,000 DOB: 5/2/19 Sire: 9 Mile Franchise 6305 Dam’s Sire: Leachman Pledge A282Z EPDs: BW: -3.9, WW: +56, YW: +100 and Milk: +27 Buyer: Bud Reed, Lance Creek Lot 4 – TJS Franchise G611 – Price: $10,000 DOB: 3/5/19 Sire: 9 Mile Franchise 6305 Dam’s Sire: Brown Alliance X7795 EPDs: BW: -3.1, WW: +69, YW: +121 and Milk: +30 Buyer: Bud Reed, Lance Creek Lot 5 – TJS Franchise G605 – Price: $10,000 DOB: 3/10/19 Sire: 9 Mile Franchise 6305 Dam’s Sire: 5L Defender 560-30Z EPDs: BW: -3.1, WW: +69, YW: +121 and Milk: +30 Buyer: Bud Reed, Lance Creek Lot 10 – TJS Samsonite G003 – Price: $10,000 DOB: 3/16/19 Sire: PIE Seneca 7168 Dam’s Sire: 5L Blockade 2218-30B EPDs: BW: -1.7, WW: +62, YW: +100 and Milk: +26 Buyer: Bud Reed, Lance Creek

G Bar H Genetics Angus Bull Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor Feb. 9, 2021 Torrington Livestock Market, Torrington Auctioneer: Lex Madden

Pilakowski Angus Bull Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor Feb. 8, 2021 Lightning Valley Ranch, Arthur, Neb. Auctioneer: Matt Printz 34 Yearling Angus Bulls Avg. $5,625

60 Yearling Angus Bulls Avg. $5,163

Top Sellers Lot 6 – MMP Blackhawk H42 – Price: $10,000 DOB: Top Sellers 1/17/20 Sire: Connealy Blackhawk 6198 Dam’s Sire: Sitz Lot 26 – KJN Growth Fund 05H – Price: $16,000 Upward 307R EPDs: BW: +0.9, WW: +80, YW: +149 DOB: 2/4/20 Sire: S A V Sensation 5615 Dam’s Sire: S A and Milk: +34 Buyer: Joseph Angus, Winner, S.D. V Recharge 3436 EPDs: BW: +3.1, WW: +79, YW: +144 Lot 1 – MMP Renown H04 – Price: $8,750 DOB: and Milk: +23 Buyer: Krebs Ranch, Gordon, Neb. 1/3/20 Sire: S A V Renown 3439 Dam’s Sire: Connealy Lot 6 – KJN Treasure 015H – Price: $12,500 DOB: Black Granite EPDs: BW: +3.0, WW: +79, YW: +144 2/15/20 Sire: MGR Treasure Dam’s Sire: SB Sisco 209 and Milk: +18 Buyer: Shane Keller, Valentine, Neb. EPDs: BW: +1.0, WW: +70, YW: +120 and Milk: +16 Lot 13 – MPP Southern Charm H63 – Price: $8,250 Buyer: Farthing Ranch, Iron Mountain DOB: 1/22/20 Sire: BUBS Southern Charm AA31 Lot 28 – B&D Sensation 07 – Price: $11,000 DOB: Dam’s Sire: Basin Payweight 1682 EPDs: BW: +0.3, 2/12/20 Sire: S A V Sensation 07 Dam’s Sire: G Bar H WW: +70, YW: +128 and Milk: +32 Buyer: Conner Future D 8219 EPDs: BW: +4.2, WW: +73, YW: +128 Barnes, Cody, Neb. and Milk: +17 Buyer: H.B. Lee, Baggs Lot 2 – MPP Steller H11 – Price: $8,000 DOB: Lot 3 – B&D Treasure 05 – Price: $10,000 DOB: 1/8/20 Sire: Sitz Steller 726D Dam’s Sire: S S Niagara 2/10/20 Sire: MGR Treasure Dam’s Sire: G Bar H Z29 EPDs: BW: +1.3, WW: +92, YW: +164 and Milk: Ranger 951 EPDs: BW: +2.2, WW: +76, YW: +141 and +22 Buyer: Conner Barnes, Cody, Neb. Milk: +14 Buyer: Grandstaff G Wing Angus, LaGrange Lot 11 – MPP Quarterback H38 – Price: $7,750 Lot 30 – B&D Sensation 013 – Price: $9,000 DOB: DOB: 1/16/20 Sire: S A V Quarterback 7933 Dam’s 2/20/20 Sire: S A V Sensation 5615 Dam’s Sire: G Bar H Sire: Connealy Black Granite EPDs: BW: +3.3, WW: Future D 8219 EPDs: BW: +2.9, WW: +70, YW: +127 +83, YW: +130 and Milk: +18 Buyer: Shane Keller, and Milk: +25 Buyer: Sheppard Ranch, Wheatland Pine Coulee WY Livestock Roundup 2/13, Neb. 2/20 and 2/27 2021 Valentine,

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WBC partners with NASCAR The Wyoming Beef Council (WBC), along with other state beef councils, have partnered with the Daytona International Speedway to sponsor the 40th season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series on behalf of the beef checkoff. The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner 300 will premiere Feb. 13, prefacing the 63rd Annual Daytona 500 on Feb. 14. With support from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, this partnership provides the opportunity for the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner brand to be featured on broadcast television for the second time since 2003 following a limited number of ads during Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas. In honor of the event, WBC encourages those watching the race to visit wybeef.com for tailgating recipes featuring beef.

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Veterinarian provides tips and tricks for handling calving problems Even with the best planning, some calves need assistance at birth. It is important for cattle producers to know how long a cow or heifer has been in labor, whether she is making progress or needs checked and how to determine whether the producer can correct it or if a veterinarian should be called for assistance. Stages of labor Dr. Ryan Grant has a veterinary practice in Grove, Okla. and educates his clients about the three stages of labor. “Stage one is when the cow starts uterine contractions and goes off by herself to find a place to calve,” Grant explained. “Some of the typical things we see include the cow looking around at her side, kicking her belly and holding her tail out.” Some cows continue to eat with the herd while others leave or pace the fence. “Some take longer in stage one than others, and

heifers take longer than cows. The important thing to know is when stage two begins,” he continued. At this point, the cow is actively straining with abdominal contractions, as well as uterine contractions, the water sac ruptures and the calf moves through the birth canal. “When the water breaks, we start timing active labor,” Grant said. “In a few cases, the water bag doesn’t rupture and comes out alongside the calf or after it’s born. But, in general, the breaking of the water is when second stage labor begins. If the producer isn’t there to see it, they may not know how long the cow has been in active labor. If her tail is wet and she’s straining, she is in stage two.” Stage three is shedding the placenta after the calf is born. “From the time the cow’s water breaks, producers can usually allow 60 to 75 minutes before assisting, depending

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on the cow, and heifers may need a bit longer,” shared Grant. “If the feet are showing and the tip of the calf’s nose can be seen with continued progress, I recommend giving the cow a little more time to stretch.” “The worst thing someone can do is pull on the calf too hard, too soon and tear the cervix,” he added. Breech calves Sometimes it is difficult to know when a cow begins active labor. Abdominal straining is triggered when part of the calf, generally the front feet, presses against the cervix and enters the birth canal. If the calf is not presented correctly and nothing comes through the cervix, the cow will not strain. With a breech calf coming through the birth canal rump first, some producers might think the cow is still in stage one and might not check her soon enough. “It’s tricky with a breech

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calf,” Grant said. “Without calf feet tickling the cervix, there’s nothing to tell the cow’s prostaglandin receptors to relax the cervix and the cow won’t be straining.” Eventually, the placenta detaches and the calf ultimately is lost if the issue isn’t resolved. If cows are calving unobserved, producers often lose the breech calf and possibly the cow if the problem is not discovered in time. Solving calving problems If the herd is closely watched and producers know their calves well, they can take notice of cows that usually calve quickly and catch the issue if she is taking too long. It always pays to check, especially if producers are suspicious of a problem. Hopefully, producers can determine whether there’s a leg or head turned back or if the calf is too big while the calf is still alive. The next decision is whether it’s some-

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“Tough cases include a front leg turned back at the shoulder and the other leg and the head are already jammed into the birth canal,” Grant explained. “It’s hard to push the calf back into the uterus where there’s room to correct the problem.” “Most dystocias are due to calves which are simply too big. Even with calvingease bulls, the heifer contributes half the genetics, and if she was a big calf at birth, her calf may also be too big,” he added. If the cow or heifer is in a chute rather than tied and goes down, it is important to make sure the cow stands up again before continuing to pull the calf. “If the cow’s head is elevated and her back end is on the ground, it’s hard on her and the calf. If someone keeps pulling there’s more risk for uterine prolapse after the calf is born,” said Grant. “If the cow can’t get up, make sure she’s on her side before the calf is pulled,” he continued. Some people lay the cow or heifer down on her side, once the calf is straightened out or they are ready to pull it, to put her in a more natural position for calving so she can strain more effectively and help with the delivery and to prevent problems. Heather Smith Thomas is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

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Wyoming Catch-A-Calf participants earn honors Several Wyoming 4-H’ers exhibited their Catch-A-Calf projects at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in January despite COVID-19 cancellations. “This program year looked very different from a typical year,” said Molly Keil, superintendent of the NWSS Catch-A-Calf Program and a former Albany County 4-H Extension Educator. “The only normal aspect was the kids got to catch calves at the NWSS rodeo, pre-pandemic.” 2020-21 results Wyatt Harrison from Basin received reserve champion in her showmanship class, second in record

books, eighth in sponsor relations, ninth in the production phase and sixth overall. Haydan Huyser from Evansville received champion for his live placing class and second in the carcass contest. Wyatt Jarman from Rozet was seventh in record books and twelfth in production phase. Jaeden Cleven from Laramie was sixth in sponsor relations and tenth in production phase. Other participants included Cael Churches of Laramie, Brea Mills of Yoder and Evan Smith and Logan Stockton of Cheyenne. Upcoming participants Due to the cancelation of

UW conducts parasite survey University of Wyoming (UW) researchers are surveying Wyoming cattle and sheep producers about pests tormenting their livestock. “We would like to give Wyoming cattle and sheep producers the opportunity to help guide our livestock parasite research and Extension efforts at UW and have created a survey to do so,” said Derek Scasta, UW Extension rangeland specialist. “The goal of this survey is to understand the current degree of external parasitism, prevalent external parasites, diagnosis and treatment methods in Wyoming livestock as well as the ﬁnancial impact on Wyoming producers.” Parasites are broken down into six categories – flies, lice, ticks, mange, cattle pests and sheep pests. The survey was created by Dr. Craig Calkins, a PhD student in rangeland ecology and watershed management at UW and a member of the Army Veterinary Corps, with input from Extension Sheep Specialist Whit Stewart, Berit Bangoura and Myrna Miller, both in the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, Extension Entomologist Scott Schell and Scasta. The survey is part of Calkin’s research. “The survey might look long, but it should allow for quick clicking through if a particular livestock or parasite species is not of interest or concern to producers,” said Scasta. “Calkins has been focused primarily on external parasites of livestock with a particular focus on horn flies, but also interest in other species parasitizing both cattle and sheep.” The survey can be found at bit.ly/externalparasites.

the 2021 NWSS, there were no rodeos for the next group of applicants to catch their steers. With over 70 applicants, 40 names were randomly drawn to participant in the 2021-22 program year, shared Keil. Garrett Burkett of Evansville, Chelsi Green and Macie Hopkin of Cowley, Kayden Makinen of Rawlins, Yazmin Munoz of Burns, Jordyn Renquist of Rolling Hills and Tanner Rogers and Rachel Taro of Laramie have all been selected to participant in the 2021-22 CatchA-Calf Program. Program information The Catch-A-Calf Program began in 1935 and is designed so participants catch a calf, feed it and return with the animal one year later as a market steer. They are judged on rate of gain, quality of fitting and carcass quality. The exhibitor is also judged on showmanship, record book and a personal interview.

The cattle for the 202021 Catch-A-Calf Contest were Charolais/Black Angus cross purchased from Wagonhammer Ranch of Albion, Neb. Each participant has a sponsor who covers the costs of the steer, and in return the participant is required to write a monthly letter to their sponsor sharing progress of their steer and any general information about their life, shared Keil. Traditionally, an educational seminar to meet sponsors and distribute calves for participants is held in May at Denver. Instead, each state – Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and Wyoming – had their own distribution sites, shared Keil. “The bonus was families didn’t have to travel so far,” she said. “The negative aspect was very few participants got to meet their sponsors.” COVID-19 changes Zoom became the program’s go-to platform for

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“Although this was far from a normal program year, these kids were rewarded for sticking with the project until the very end.” – Molly Keil, National Western Stock Show Catch-ACalf Program answering questions and distributing requirements, shared Keil. When the 2021 NWSS was canceled, participants had their steers for just over four months and had four more left before the expected completion of the program. “It did send panic through the Catch-A-Calf families,” said Keil. “Thankfully, the leadership at NWSS recognizes the value of this program, and they knew how important it was for these kids to be able to complete what they started.” Typically, only the top two participants are able to sell in the NWSS Junior Livestock Sale based on total points awarded from all

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aspects of the project including sponsor relations, interview, record book, industry performance, documents submitted on time, showmanship placing and live placing. Each participant who completed all aspects of the project were able to sell this year. “Although this was far from a normal program year, these kids were rewarded for sticking with the project until the very end,” shared Keil. This article was written by Katie Shockley and is courtesy of the University of Wyoming. For more information, e-mail Shockley at jshock12@uwyo.edu or visit uwagnews.com.

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BHSS continues sharing western heritage The 60th Annual Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS) was held in Rapid City, S.D. Jan. 29-Feb. 6 with events ranging from elite horse sales to junior livestock shows and Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association rodeos. In 1959, the first Black Hills Winter Show was hosted by the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce and featured 16 vendors as well as Angus, Hereford and Shorthorn cattle. According to the BHSS website, only 12 percent of the population lived on farms or ranches, so the event was developed to share the rural way of living with the urban

community of Rapid City. In 1964, Galloway cattle were added to the show schedule, and the tradition of the Commercial Cattlemen’s Day, which is still celebrated with a commercial cattleman’s luncheon on the first Sunday of BHSS. The Black Hills Winter Show was renamed to BHSS when the Central States Fair assumed leadership of the event in 1966. Today, an estimated 331,000 people attend the celebration of western heritage. BHSS hosts 120 different livestock, horse and rodeo events and features over 300 vendors for shopping.

Simmental Show and Sale – Garrett Bromenshenk of Billings, Mont. sets up his Simmental bull in the sale ring. The 2021 Simmental Show and Sale featured 73 lots of quality Simmental cattle. Melissa Burke photo

High sellers – Lot 24 of the All Breed Horse Sale was Nu Gunny in Town, a 2017 American Quarter Horse Association gelding and a grandson of Colonels Smoking Gun on the top and Smart Chic O’Lena on bottom. Consigned by Madison Fantaskey of Worland, he left the ring on a $38,000 bid from James Gallogly of Austin, Texas. Melissa Burke photo

Top horses – Lot 172 of the All Breed Horse Sale also brought $38,000. Investers Maudie was a 2010 sorrel tobiano American Paint Horse Association gelding consigned by Ron and Jordanne Wells of Springview, Neb. The switch end roper and junior rodeo horse was sired by Investers Asset and out of Ima Maudie Twist. He will be making his new home in Sheridan with Toby Vineyard. Melissa Burke photo

Sheepdog trials – Ollie directs his charges around the course in the semi-finals round of the North American Sheepdog Trials. His owner/handler is Jeanne Bulkley of Worland. Melissa Burke photo

Working dogs – Shep directs his charges around the course during the North American Sheepdog Trials. His owner/handler is Allison Jarrard of Kaycee. This pair won the event in 2020. Melissa Burke photo

Youth shows – This youngster keeps a close eye on the judge as he sets up his Hereford junior breeding heifer during the Show-Rite Youth Beef Show. Melissa Burke photo

Western art – Artists in the Western Art Quick Draw Contest are given 60 minutes to complete an entry of their choosing. There is a people’s choice voting as well as an auction of the artwork later that day. Melissa Burke photo

Grazing fees announced The federal grazing fee for 2021 will remain $1.35 per animal unit month (AUM) for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and $1.35 per head month (HM) for lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The newly calculated grazing fee was determined by a Congressional formula established by the 1978 Public Rangelands Improvement Act and takes effect March 1. The fee will apply to nearly 18,000 grazing permits and leases administered by the BLM and nearly 6,250 permits administered by the USFS. The BLM and USFS are committed to strong relationships with the ranching community and work closely with permittees to ensure public rangelands remain healthy, productive working landscapes. The grazing fee applies in 16 western states on public lands administered by the BLM and the USFS. The states include Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Permit holders and lessees may contact their local BLM or USFS office for additional information.

Champion Simmental – Garrett Bromenshenk of Billings, Mont. prepares a Simmental bull for his turn in the sale ring. This was the Champion Simmental Bull at the 2019 Northern International Livestock Exposition in Billings. Melissa Burke photo

Cattle sales – Matt Bruner of Carthage, S.D., herdsman for Leishman Limousin of Blair, Neb., prepares a bull for his turn in the sale ring. Melissa Burke photo

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It’s the Pitts by Lee Pitts

My Most Memorable Mutt Dogs have always been my favorite people. I don’t like crowds, and I’ve always had “hermit” tendencies, being quite happy alone with myself, my wife or my dog. If a friend or stranger approaches while walking their dog, I’ll immediately take a knee and start petting and talking to the dog which, based upon the wagging of their tails, invariably think I’m the best thing to come along since rawhide chew toys. I prefer talking to dogs

because they are better listeners, they don’t interrupt, they are apolitical, and they don’t tell stupid jokes. It’s no coincidence a man’s best friend can’t talk or ask to borrow money. There have been many dogs in my life but by far the best was Cindy, named after my brother’s girlfriend. Believe me, canine Cindy was much better looking. She was a black-andwhite German Shorthair who walked on three legs. We lived on one acre of

ground on the edge of our small town, and shortly after we got her, Cindy came limping to the house on three legs. Evidently she got hit by one of Henry Ford’s dogkilling machines. We were fixing to take her to the vet when my mean alcoholic father got home from the bar and said, “Absolutely not. We’re not going to waste good money on a dog.” I said I’d pay for the vet because at the time I had a higher net worth than my parents did, but this just threw him into a drunken rage. So I sat under a lemon tree where Cindy had made a nest, put her head in my lap and cried my eyeballs out. I never forgave my mean old man. My father also wouldn’t allow Cindy in the house, but he was drunk most of the time and was never wise to my dis-

obedience. In the divvying up of bedrooms, my older and much-preferred brother got the bedroom with a bathroom, my sister got the biggest bedroom in the house with a closet, and I was delegated to the back porch. Really. The porch was tilted downwards on a seven percent grade to let rain water flow outside, but it did have one attribute the other bedrooms didn’t have – a door. My parents thought the door was permanently stuck in the closed position, but little did they know, late at night when everyone was in their rooms, I opened the door just wide enough to let Cindy on the porch where she slept beside me. Since I had to feed my animals early every morning before they started mooing, grunting or cocka-doodleing, I secretly let Cindy out, and she’d come

only time she ever barked was to let me know Houdini the Hog had disappeared again. Cindy may not have been the best quail hunting pointer, but I guarantee she was the best hog dog pointer ever. A wise person once said, “We measure our lives by the dogs we’ve owned.” The only drawback with dogs is their lives are far too short. When our last dog died, my wife said she didn’t want another because it hurt too much to lose them. But, I’ve been pushing lately to get another one. The other day my wife casually mentioned her glasses weren’t strong enough and perhaps she was going blind. Seeing an opportunity I asked, “Does this mean we get another dog?” If so, I’m hoping for one just like Cindy.

around to the kitchen door to greet me as if we hadn’t seen each other for years. I think my mom knew, but my dad never did. Cindy was easy to train and everyone who came for a visit got a polite handshake from her. Cindy was also the kindest dog I’ve ever known. One of my FFA projects was raising rabbits. One day I accidentally left the latch to the “feedlot” open and overnight all 50 of the fryers jumped out. Without prompting, Cindy found every one of them, picked them up in her soft mouth and brought them to me without a scratch on them. Like me, Cindy loved all the animals, although I think she agreed with me chickens could be a real pain in the patoot. She walked behind my steers when I exercised them, could herd sheep, and the

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Wyoming consumption 50 years, meat Association statetheand and ever-changing Derek Scasta, University of Wyoming (UW) rangeland value toof The (2015) and ers Association (WSGA) is mitigation theDrought Beef grazing operations: the for for delayed has increased (WBCIA) states as Bull Cattle strong 45-day report, released a whole,” their 32 nd stated cattle on begins tenfold in countries expectations, annual extension specialist, assistant professor ofIngwTest and rangeland manfeed set of matching pleased to announce the addithe animal to the environment (2016) is preparing on Jan. 10, in the report Jour- sale on Wyoming agriculture published March 15. Weed Pest The sale like South says ecologist. showed on Science Korea. In 1970, American cold, snowy bulls that were performing is set in agement and plant-herbivore Feb. 25, interactions nal of for Animal tion of several new officers: as well Wyoming,” as several question. other that articles March in total weather Pingetzer’s the (WyWP) into and residents there Coordinator for well, despite a 15 1 p.m. supply of in us herewith these a comconsumed slightly Bull hurtvisiting After cattle producers, making observa-to come The remainder in Fremont County. and Heifer the at Wyoming the is recovering, Farmer-Stockman, Scott Sims, David Kane, Dan that really on feedBeef Magazine Progresliving be held at inWestern Shoshoniand 1,000-plus Development It will Departeconomy While more than of the test brought and Riverton. “The 11 pounds weather, but tions of own n. his and moving to Wyoming, Scasta headwanted indus- and Farmer, Frank, JW equine Center between Scasta Extension bulleLiveof and technologically itysive menttheof Agriculture lotsanwill During bull performance history of decidedplicated Slade is to put out more feedlots industry.” the Rankin and Braderson-Nieman itcapacrichindustry be offered, year, but todaymeat protein a ous years. to delve and the sale, 86 high-quality into research on Jan. regarding the horse trends, eco- 11.690 society, tin summarizing popularity, Mead. The new his findings appointeesreally helps The Wyomingwill be was consistent snowy, cold in Wyoming and including new events, 1 was Franklin, Hereford the Wyofoundation to so ranchers they are well events gain Ingwerson-Nie Angus, during sophisticated million strong with previbull. answers nomicsa and above 100 pounds. implications state, on rangeland of the increasing theuse to RedLegislature’s beyond Bull numbers could bring adding head, extensive them.right As equine is racing forward, knowledge Angus and stock Roundup27 in obser“There is 1.7% ming State higher in Wyoming,” industry to forget across the have easy a getzer, May often with of beefhere cattle. allowed the horse the “I than “Their economy got toare of Wyoming’s talking opportunities Dallas Mount, UW Extension agriculture equine size Extension activities who run the been steady this year, previous closed on Memorial Day. try in Wyoming agriculture problems meeting year. on (UW) has Rabou, life’s This educational but “This test, says the Ron “I got with Travis Smith at the UW beef unit,” says range educator is lower grown to industry to the in than Wheatland association’s mann stresses. long vation of venues and University of Wyoming mann. June 10. trend has beenBob Pinwhere they has times.” average Inc., frontofof us, Farms, the and co-coordinator of the enjoys a tough to were ableracing to use data from their analyst afford to pay can cows theto start inHigh of toward Plains leadershipisserving Ranch Practicum, the live- persistScasta. through“We Rabou As our staffat home with according estimates really looking Please see WBCIA “Invasive species are Jennifer Ingwerson-Nie is one of that for product at the and he wanted to use the owner were to answer someHorse industry of these in the context its availability,” and horse racing on page A15 to runput 5 Wyo- data unitforward attendees business cost of Bankproduction numbers to see how the and families weekend equine stock Equine Specialist says questions pageof a very cross-cutting threat we also hold latereminded mannand for the opportunitiesof in January Agricultural HORSE on ming’s rangelands climate.” excited John Hinners, according to “The Wyoming Wyoming by protecting and confirmed Please see COWS on page 4 mann. their Please see their families, of all serIngwerson-Nie that have the potential to once we are very Ingwerson-Nie Wyoming vice president of again last in Newcastle of industry success legislative, regulathe memories women who positive, and future,” sayseconomic, week. On affect the state at a number relations er’s Conference the recent economy average, the and in credits for the the analysts expected is U.S. Meat Export environmental, vicemen to come iemann tory, judicial, of different levels,” added the state on May 15. serving in the total Federation recovery Ingewerson-N to the custom inventory answerto Rabou (USMEF). and cultural interests. died while in our hearts. The Brian Mealor, director be up industry 2.3% compared state, is agriculture. U.S. military the equine the last few years. Hinners spoke of the Sheridan Research down in the thebeginning referring to to previ- of in ous year. industry, about has made natural resources went export opportunities “Since the and Extension Center and in the energy been entrusted “When for the U.S. out of a job associate professor at the Rabou time, we have USDA’s monthly Catpeople were creation,” survey of for many the University of Wyoming. Emerging markets to care tle on Feed reports showed A monthly 10 Plains involved in in Weed and Pest program Emerging said of those “That is a big cattle and calves on feed rural bankers states showed South Korea markets like “The history of weed ag industry. for the slaughter market in play an enorand western the confidence are important Transporting to U.S. agriculture in control in the state of deal. Producerscaring for crethe United States for feedThe a decline in for rolehay because economy. for export by mous else production Wyoming is pretty long lots with capacity of 1,000 rail to There is nobody of the farm in survey ports is becoming exceeds what this country ation. West Coast and extensive and dates in who directly or more head totaled 11.7 Rural Mainstreet it can consume. a decline a growing trend, according in the world back to 1896,” said Frank“According every single million head on June 1. The May showed 50 in April to CattleFax to The from Hoyt Report.effects literally lin. data, each of “Now, we probinventory was 2% above Scores the index Thisperson.” us is occurin May. growring becauseliving ably have the best Weed consume anotherwould need to problems June 1, 2018 and the highest to 48.5 Big world suggest a “Fifty rates, new of competitive and Pest program in the red meat each 40 pounds of June 1 inventory since the above 50 continued, trucking while scores year just to keep Rabou regula- world’s poptions and country.” up with series began in 1996. shrinking economy, the a Bull our a of general production,” test -- The than indicate percent short- on less age of available Today, WyWP conHinners says. Test will holds Wyoming Beef Cattle below 50 lives The survey’s its Improvement transport ulation 40 percent trucks. categories, the econwas complete,annual sale on March sists of two ing economy. Exports are Association a day, and test page index for 5 15. and bulls were As WyWP districts Hereford cows - Some cows, such as these Herefords in Torrington, are fed$2.50 for U.S. grain also positive confidence months dropped in a lot during 1, theand the ready to go. of March see AG on Please certain producers. Curt times of the year. Callie Hanson photo WyWP council. Cox photo The penultimate sale of omy in six 38.2, the lowest “Eleven percent “The WyWP districts the 2018-19 wool selling seaof the from 50 to years. value of a bushel 2 of grain can Please see WEEDS on page 12 son produced another week of in almost be attributed to deal losses, photo following in the footners continues. exports,” HinRoundup may not The Wyoming Livestock address steps of price reductions expeWyoming notes producers Liveway they In fact, the National stockFoster same Board (WLSB) a threat rienced during the previous the erosion, eagles the predators. Corn Growers Association scheduled has Torrington - The George Ochsner Ranchpose was chosen Among the a tele-conference left about4-H and the county level th entirefor with As the temperatures two weeks. The Eastern Marand bald eagles or other rise, to know is profor a chance to comwreckage Partnerships moting the coyotes meeting across theEnvironmental 2019 Wyoming Golden Stock Growers Association two things between conservation value debris and of major flood for March says, FFAarestudents ket Indicator (EMI) is now from acrossnotproducers Wyoming at the Wyoming State Fair held in to successfully Please see WORLD of grain 7 at 10 Foster sheep Stewardship to toconserving pete Award and a celebration of the awarda.m. is meeting and tour “There eagles,” WS organizations in the wake are gearing with with 350 cents below the record it up toacross compete on page A18 at their may be one local August. by eagles agricultural are key include dealingtopics the nation. can work took place onstate legislative Juneof 20.Wyoming. 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