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Drought conditions prompt keen eye for toxic plants “Producers might be thinking about drought in terms of July and August, but especially during dry years, we need to think about poisonous plants being some of the only forage available in April and May,” shares University of Wyoming (UW) Extension Agriculture and Horticulture Educator Brian Sebade. During the Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days, held Feb. 3-4 in Riverton, Sebade reminded producers to keep an eye out for toxic plants during drought conditions and shared potential management strategies in the case of their presence. “Recent estimates state poisonous plants are costing producers in the U.S. around $6 million each year,” Sebade says. “This includes the economic loss of the animal, animal genetics, changes to fencing, herbicide, grazing strategies and additional forage. In addition, there might be the cost of pasture which cannot be grazed, decreased land value, veterinary bills and emotional worry.” Cyanide poisoning Sebade notes a common plant, chokecherry, can cause cyanide poisoning in livestock. This plant is found mostly in riparian areas throughout the state. “Chokecherry might be a safe forage option for livestock during certain times of the year, but when the plant is stressed, during drought for example, producers tend to run into issues,” he shares. “When the plant becomes stressed, toxins are not able to move and distribute throughout the plant as well as when water resources are abundant.” Ruminants are more affected than non-ruminants, Sebade adds, as rumen microorganisms contain enzymes which release cyanide into the digestive tract, poisoning the animal. The toxic dose for cyanide poisoning varies, but must be consumed at one time. Signs of poisoning are rapid, says Sebade. Nitrate poisoning There are several plants which put livestock, especially ruminants, at risk of nitrate poisoning. Canada thistle, Russian thistle and kochia are species Sebade specifically points out for producers to watch for. “These plants generally grow around the edges of fields and sometimes get chopped into hay,” he explains. “Some forage crops, such as oats, tend to cause nitrate poisoning as well.” Sebade notes nitrate poisoning prevents blood from picking up oxygen. When plants containing higher levels of nitrate are consumed, the rumen converts nitrate to nitrite, which then converts hemoglobin, the oxygen carrier in blood, to methemoglodin. “Usually standing plants are the worst,” Sebade shares.

He continues, “If these plants are hayed animals can usually pick the plants out. But, if the plants are chopped it could be a concern.” Sebade shares nitrate poisoning occurs when the animal has consumed about 0.5 percent of their bodyweight of the toxic plant, which equals about a half-pound for a 1,200-pound cow. If producers are concerned about hay which may contain these plants, Sebade recommends sending a sample for testing. Selenium poisoning Wyoming is noted for soils with high selenium content. Selenium-loving plants which contain more than five parts per million (ppm) selenium are considered toxic, according to Sebade. “Selenium is a mineral needed by livestock, but too much can poison the animal,” he states. “It affects hair, hooves and horns specifically in horses and cattle.”

Sebade shares producers should keep an eye out for key indicator plants, including woody aster and prince’s plume because they can lead producers to toxic plants such as milkvetches and high-selenium soils. Two-grooved milkvetch, alkali milkvetch and tine-leaf milkvetch are primary selenium accumulating plants. Secondary selenium accumulators include asters, Indian paintbrush, toadflax, gumweed and salt brush. Other toxic plants “If producers don’t have as much forage on pastures livestock are being turned out on in the spring, there is the potential for livestock to try new plants – especially if they are green,” says Sebade. “Generally in the spring we see toxic plants as the first to start growing.” Sagebrush and bur buttercup, found mostly in moist pasture areas in the early

spring, can affect cattle and horses. Symptoms include excessive salivation, diarrhea, liver damage and sensitivity to the sun. Houndstongue is another plant producers should be aware of. Sebade notes it might not cause death, but it is known for causing issues with sun sensitivity and liver damage. The main toxin found within these plants, which grow in foothills and areas of higher precipitation, is pyrrolizidine. Houndstongue is fairly drought resistant, Sebade adds, and younger plants are most poisonous. Sebade shares death camas and larkspur are both poisonous plants which are easier to recognize later in the year, but are toxic early in the spring. “Look for leaves of poisonous plants poking up in the early spring,” he says. “Especially in drought situ-

ations when other forage is not available.” Management strategies There are lots of things for producers to consider when it comes to managing livestock on pastures with the potential of poisonous plants, including considering the animals’ health going into the grazing season as well as the age and gender of the animals. “If animals aren’t in good health, they are likely more susceptible to issues caused by poisonous plants,” says Sebade. “Producers should take range condition into consideration, and do a walk through or drive

through of pastures to keep tabs on what plants inhabit the area.” Providing clean, safe water as well as mineral is also important to keep livestock healthy should they consume toxic plants. Sebade recommends scouting pastures each week in the spring for problem plants. If plants are found, he shares producers should be careful spraying to not attract livestock to salts found in herbicides. Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 32 No. 45 • March 6, 2021

Rangeland specialist encourages producers to manage lands for heterogeneity “There is huge importance in managing heterogeneity across rangelands,” states Dr. Mitch Stevenson, a rangeland specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) during an interview with UNL Extension Educator Aaron Berger on UNL’s Beefwatch podcast on Feb. 24. Heterogeneity can be defined by the variability in ecological properties or processes across a landscape at different spatial and temporal scales. This includes height variation, plant species composition and density, bare ground cover and biomass through various pasture areas. Stevenson notes this concept is important for the conservation of grass-

land biodiversity and promotion of multiple ecosystem services for landscapes. Throughout rangelands, heterogeneity benefits recreation, livestock production, pollination, water cycling and biodiversity. Heterogeneity types “As rangeland managers, we need to look at the landscape around us and understand plant and animal variability,” Stevenson explains. “Heterogeneity occurs in two ways – inherent and disturbance-driven.” Inherent heterogeneity is the variability of vegetation coverage and composition from landscape features such as geology, soil fertility and topography. Disturbance-driven heterogeneity is caused by

fires and grazing, as well as other management practices which result in the shift of distribution of vegetation and ground cover across a landscape. Both types of heterogeneity can provide habitat requirements and ecological processes which benefit an ecosystem. “The Nebraska blowouts are a good example of how heterogeneity can benefit ecosystems,” says Stevenson. “They are often looked at negatively. The blowouts have created an environment where specific plant species thrive, particularly the Penstemon haydenii, or the blowout penstemon, which is an endangered Sandhill species.” If Nebraska range man-

WDA opens crop grant The Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) is now accepting applications for the Wyoming Specialty Crop Grant Program. This year, the WDA is estimated to receive up to $340,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant Program contingent on funding availability. The allocation is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Wyoming by increasing the production and consumption of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture and floriculture. Competitive grant awards will be considered up to a maximum of $24,500 for spe-

cialty crop projects lasting one to two years. In addition, the WDA will consider projects up to $50,000 lasting up to three years which can justify larger impacts and the need for additional funding. The deadline for applications is 12 p.m. on April 9. Applications received after this time will not be considered. Applications may be e-mailed to michelle.macdonald@wyo.gov and will be accepted in word format only. The application can be found at wyagric. state.wy.us/forms-a-applications. For more information, contact Michelle MacDonald at 307-777-7323 or by e-mail at michelle.macdonald@wyo.gov.

agers were to consistently manage the prevention of blowouts, they would end up taking away the environment in which the blowout penstemon thrives. Topography’s role Topography plays a significant role in heterogeneity, Stevenson notes. Topography can influence the variability in plant communities, soil moisture and organic matter content, as well as biomass production and dry to wet lowlands. Topography also affects how cattle graze, according to Stevenson. In pastures where grazing occurs, cattle distribution and grazing site selection can create a gradient of grazing intensity. Grazing intensity can appear in any pasture grazed by cattle. Stevenson explains grasses around watering holes are often heavily grazed, while pasture areas further from water oftentimes don’t get grazed as heavily, creating this gradient of grazing intensity. Stevenson shares research conducted by several universities, including UNL, and the Agriculture Research Service has studied how topography affects grazing distribution. “Topographic variability is certainly going to affect cattle’s selection of grazing,” Stevenson notes. “We studied GPS col-

“As rangeland managers, it is important to know how to create and manage an environment in which our livestock and wildlife species can cohabitate.” – Dr. Mitch Stevenson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. lared cattle to see how those cattle chose areas to graze,” states Stevenson. “During this study, we concluded cattle graze in the lowlands 120 percent more intensively than grazing in the uplands.” This study is a great example of how disturbancedriven and inherent heterogeneity can influence one another. Rangeland management Stevenson adds, “Rangeland managers can look at pastures to see how they can be managed for variability of specific plant and animal species.” Stevenson explains grassland birds are a good example of how rangelands with improved heterogeneity have the ability to provide habitat throughout. Different species have different habitat and environment requirements, he shares, noting the importance of forage height variation and species composition across a landscape. “Some species have become accustomed to areas lacking ground cover,” Stevenson says. “These birds often do well in overgrazed

pastures whereas, other bird species require lots of ground cover and may do well on pastures which are used for winter or light summer grazing.” By limiting heavy grazing while maintaining appropriate stocking rates, rotating pastures and crossfencing, as well as increasing watering points to encourage movement across a pasture, rangeland managers can create heterogeneity and species diversity throughout their pastures and rangelands, notes Stevenson. Through careful and thoughtful management practices, pastures can have variability throughout to optimize heterogeneity. “As rangeland managers, it is important to know how to create and manage an environment in which our livestock and wildlife species can cohabitate,” Stevenson says. Madi Slaymaker is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Producers should be aware of how stress relates to bovine respiratory disease “The biggest disease producers face when transporting cattle is bovine respiratory disease (BRD),” said Dr. John Richeson, a professor of Animal Science at West Texas A&M, during a Business of Beef: Health and Management Summit webinar hosted by Boehringer Ingelheim on Feb. 11. Richeson, who studies management and health of feedlot cattle, noted cattle producers are spread from coast to coast but most of the feedlots are condensed to the High Plains. “As producers, it is important to know where our livestock are transported to after leaving the ranch,” he said. “This can be a contributing factor to how livestock are managed, especially in terms of diseases.” “A lot of producers’ calves are sent to feedlots after weaning, which means the cattle are undergoing stress for a significant amount of time while being transported. This leads to an increased chance of cattle catching BRD,” Richeson continued. Sickness and stress Stress can have a large impact on when and if cattle get sick, how cattle perform and how quickly they can recover from sickness and start back on feed. “It is important for producers to know the difference between stress, specif-

ically physiological stress,” Richeson stated. “Stress raises cortisol levels, and cortisol can suppress cattle immune systems.” According to Richeson, cattle can experience two different types of stress – acute and chronic stress. Acute stress is minimal and short term. This typically occurs during events such as brandings when calves are handled quickly and returned back to their mothers within a couple hours. Richeson explained when cattle experience acute stress, the rise of cortisol levels triggers the immune system. In response, the immune system primes itself for sickness. Chronic stress however, accumulates over several days or weeks. Cattle experiencing chronic stress have an increased chance of getting sick, said Richeson. He explained, cortisol levels have been elevated over a period of time and the immune system has been suppressed. Impact of preconditioning “Producers often believe preconditioning starts during the fall when weaning calves, when, in fact, it actually starts in utero,” Richeson shared. “A healthy cow will start the calf’s immunity with antibodies in the colostrum the calf consumes shortly after birth. Ranchers continue the preconditioning process during

branding and immunity is carried through to weaning.” Richeson previously conducted a study evaluating the impact disease has on preconditioned calves versus auction market calves. During this study, Richeson monitored the health and performance of calves as they were fed out in feedlots. Preconditioned and auction market calves were brought to the feedlots and split into different pens at West Texas A&M. These calves were monitored and vaccinated accordingly. From this study, Richeson concluded preconditioned calves performed better than auction market cattle. He explained, preconditioned calves often have an immune system which has been built up over time. Throughout the duration of this study, Richeson treated 70 percent of auction market cattle for BRD, compared to the seven percent of preconditioned calves treated for BRD. “Preconditioning can be successful for sellers and buyers, especially large scale cow/calf operations,” he stated. “The more calves a producer has, the more beneficial preconditioning can be.” He continued, “Smallscale cow/calf operations don’t have as big a risk to take if preconditioning isn’t

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“A lot of producers’ calves are sent to feedlots after weaning, which means the cattle are undergoing stress for a significant amount of time while being transported. This leads to an increased chance of cattle catching BRD” – Dr. John Richeson, West Texas A&M Risk of BRD During transportation, cattle often come into contact with the BRD pathogen. “I consider BRD one of the most complicated diseases to exist,” Richeson said. “There are effective and long-acting vaccines, and this disease should be easy to fight.” “Transportation has been

the one constant for over 50 years,” Richeson continued. “Until significant changes are made to market systems and cattle transportation, the difference in the mortality rate of BRD won’t change.” Madi Slaymaker is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Processing act introduced On Feb. 23, Congressman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), joined by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support small meat and poultry processors. The Strengthening Local Processing Act will increase options for local livestock and poultry producers and assist smaller facilities as they adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic and expand to meet consumer demand. The legislation is also cosponsored by Rep. Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH) and Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Angus King (I-ME), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Tina Smith (D-MN), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND). “The United States Cattlemen’s Asso-

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 32 No. 45 • March 6, 2021

Winter Storm Uri costs Texas agriculture industries millions Winter Storm Uri, which blasted through the entire state of Texas, caused at least $600 million in agricultural losses, according to preliminary data from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agricultural economists. “A large number of Texas farmers, ranchers and others involved in commercial agriculture and agricultural production were seriously affected by Winter Storm Uri,” said AgriLife Extension Director Jeff Hyde. “Freezing temperatures and ice killed or harmed many of their crops and livestock as well as causing financial hardships and operational setbacks. The residual costs from the disaster could plague many producers for years to come.” AgriLife Extension estimates some of the state’s biggest agricultural losses by commodity were citrus crops with estimated losses upwards of $230 million, livestock with losses estimated at $228 million and vegetable crops with losses estimated to be at least $150 million.

The citrus situation “The Texas agricultural sector which suffered one of biggest overall losses from Winter Storm Uri was the citrus industry,” said Luis Ribera, AgriLife Extension economist. According to Ribera, citrus producers in the Rio Grande Valley lost virtually all of their Valencia orange crop and more than 60 percent of their grapefruit crop. Ribera noted the AgriLife Extension estimate for citrus losses came out to around $230 million and was based primarily on losses in the Rio Grande Valley during the storm. “This estimate also included longer-term losses from next year’s crops, but it did not include the cost of citrus plants which could die or remain badly damaged by the freeze and have to be replaced,” he said. “If they must be replaced, it will be several years before those new citrus trees are able to bear fruit, so the losses could be much more.” Juan Anciso, AgriLife Extension horticulturist,

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grow,” he said. “But, wheat in a dormant state likely survived and will produce.” He also noted there were statewide losses of livestock grazing materials such as oats, rye grass and triticale, which were included in the estimate. Livestock losses likely to linger Livestock losses include not only cattle, sheep and goats and their offspring which died or were badly injured during the freeze, but also damage to the livestock industry infrastructure, said David Anderson, AgriLife Extension livestock economist. Anderson noted the livestock loss estimate also included initial poultry losses and costs related to bird loss, damage to housing facilities and increased heating costs to keep animals warm. “Beef cattle losses include estimated value of death losses, additional feed use, lost winter small grain grazing, lost weights and feed efficiency in feedlots and losses due to delayed marketing,” he said. “Sheep and goat losses include estimated death losses. Dairy losses include cattle death loss, lost milk production and the value of milk dumped due to transportation problems and processing delays.” Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said some Texas dairy operations were losing as much as $8 million a day because trucks were unable to pick up and deliver milk for processing. Anderson, who collaborated with Justin Benavidez, AgriLife Extension economist, said the overall livestock loss for Winter Storm Uri is estimated to be around $228 million. “A rancher will typically feed two or more round bales per cow during winter, so if hay isn’t available, they still have to purchase some type of supplemental feed – all this is costly,” Benavidez said. “We also have to consider any physical damage to the operation as well as additional costs such as extra fuel or electricity to run heaters to keep the animals warm.” Benavidez also noted

because the storm hit during calving season, many newborn cattle were not able to survive the cold. Many lambs and kids were also lost due to the freezing weather. “However, those overall livestock losses could have been far worse had it not been for the quick action by ranchers before the temperatures reached freezing,” Benavidez said. Anderson noted livestock producers who lost animals to the storm, in effect, not only lost a single generation but also potential subsequent generations of their offspring. “It will take some time before many producers are able to replace their livestock,” he said. “And when they do, it’s going to be costly.” Assistance for agricultural producers “While assistance for producers should soon be on the way from the December 2020 COVID19 stimulus, it’s still too early to tell if the federal government will provide additional targeted assistance in the form of direct disaster relief,” said Bart Fischer, director of Texas A&M University’s Agricultural and Food Policy Center. However, he said, there are a number of existing programs in place producers can access, depending upon the problems encountered. By far, the most popular tool is the Federal Crop Insurance Program. For crops with no crop insurance, there is the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), available through the local Farm Service Agency (FSA). “The Livestock Indemnity Program and the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybee and Farm-raised Fish Program reimburse producers for a portion of the value of livestock, poultry and other animals killed or badly injured by a natural disaster or loss of feed,” Fischer said. This article was written by Paul Schattenberg and is courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife. For more information, visit agriliferesearch.tamu.edu.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 32 No. 45 • March 6, 2021

Spring training for the upcoming breeding season commences Just as spring training for many sports leagues has kicked off during the first week of March, producers need to start thinking about conditioning bulls for the upcoming breeding season. In the Feb. 25 episode of Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute (BCI) Cattle Chat podcast, BCI Professors Brad White, Dustin Pendell, Philip Lancaster and Bob Larson share their ideas on what spring training for bulls looks like. Breeding season condition “Producers need to make sure they have bulls in good

condition at the start of the breeding season,” notes Larson. “Hopefully, the bull is going to spend less time eating and more time breeding cows,” he continues. “The bull is probably going to lose condition during the breeding season if he is doing his job right.” The professors explain there is an optimum, middle-of-the-road target for body condition, making sure to not get the bull too fat, but ensuring he has enough cover to get through the breeding season without

losing too much weight. “Before being turned out with the cows, the bull needs to be at a body condition score (BCS) of around six,” says Lancaster. White adds, “A BCS of five, on a scale of nine, is what producers expect to see in the middle of the road. A BCS of six would have a little flesh over the ribs so they couldn’t been seen easily, as well as some flesh over the back and some fat starting to deposit on the tailhead.” However, Larson warns producers don’t want to get bulls too fat, as there are neg-

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cie Morgan of Dayton; grandparents Theresa Morgan of Brunswick, Ga. and Lee and Jeannette Bishop of Burns; aunts and uncles Val and Dewey Martin of Burns, Becky and Patrick Gleason of Burns and Clint and Brianna Bishop of Cascade, Mont., as well as numerous cousins and extended family. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Bob Morgan, grandmother Jeannie Bishop and girlfriend Conner Graves. He loved his family and friends, sledding in the Snowies, farming, ranching, his cows and his cowdogs in training, Hank and Tio. He was a man of few words, but he meant the

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words he said. Services will be held on March 6 at 1 p.m. in the Pine Bluffs Community Center. Honorary pallbearers are Cole Jackson, Wyatt Jackson, Dakota Chrystal, Dalton Clark, David Wolf, Issac Carroll and Chase Merrick. This list could go on for pages – Tyler had so many friends. Donations can be made in Tyler’s memory to Grace for 2 Brothers. Cremation and services are under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home, and condolences may be offered at schradercares. com.

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ative effects on libido and sperm development, especially in younger bulls. “We don’t want bulls too thin because they will lose too much weight during the breeding season, but we don’t want bulls to be too fat because this has negative effects on his ability to breed cows,” Larson states. Conditioning bulls If bulls are too thin, White shares there could be some tradeoffs and considerations for producers in terms of feed costs and rations. “Feed costs make up 67 percent of the total variable cost for livestock producers,” says Pendell. “But, producers should keep the perspective and consider the cost of not having a calf.” White proposes producers could get bulls in shape right before the breeding season or prepare their bulls

gradually in the spring, but Larson shares he prefers to add condition to bulls overtime. “If a producer waits three to four weeks before the breeding season to pack flesh on bulls, they will have to use a fairly high-energy diet which includes corn and other starches,” Larson says. “Then, when the bull is turned out with the cows, the diet will switch from a moderate starch diet to all grass.” This switch could result in negative consequences for a period of time after turn out as the bull will have a shift in the rumen microbiome, could go off feed and potentially not do his job. “I would rather feed bulls a small amount of supplement overtime and use a highly digestible fiber supplement such as soybean hulls, wheat midge or distillers’

grains which will allow the forage the bull is consuming now to still digest well,” Larson continues. “This way, the bull is getting in good shape overtime with less supplement, and the transition to the pasture is going to be much easier.” The professors add it is much tougher to play the first games of the season without any practice or conditioning, and the same goes for bulls during the breeding season. “Hopefully the bull has a lot to do at the front end of the breeding season,” says White. “Producers want to make sure their bulls are ready to work on day one of the breeding season and not on day 21.” Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

Cattle U scheduled The High Plains Journal announced March 3 the return of the two-day Cattle U and Trade Show, scheduled for July 29-30 at the United Wireless Arena in Dodge City, Kans. The two-day program will feature keynote speakers each day, breakout sessions, a trade show and a special social event planned exclusively for Cattle U attendees. Sessions will provide practical information for cow/calf, stocker and feeder

cattlemen on topics concerning animal health, genetics, marketing, nutrition, reproduction, forage and range management, finance and more. Registration will open March 15. An early bird discount rate of $50 will be available from March 15 to March 29. Starting March 30, registration will be $100 per attendee. For more information or to register, visit cattleu.net.

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BW-68lbs, 205 Wt.-728/103, ADG-4.33, 365 Wt. 1421/109 One of the highlights of the sale season. Mc Cumber Global is an outstanding calving ease herd bull prospect, sired by Tribute, with top performance and a pedigree stacked with multiple generations of top cows. Every cow in his 3-generation pedigree is a pathfinder, donor dam here at Mc Cumber except his dam who raised Global as her first calf.

Selling 130 Yearling bulls • 40 Yearling heifers and 30 Commercial yearling Angus heifers. ET sons of our top donors in volume. Large group of heifer bulls selling. 1000 mile free delivery

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BW-89lbs. 205 WT-765/100, ADG 4.63, 365 WT-1514/114 A top son of Mc Cumber Titanium 5005. Mc Cumber 5005 Titanium 049 is more than just a performance bull. He is an impressive, sound structured, massive beef bull and produced from a dam that is a herd favorite that excels for udder quality, hoof shape, fertility, and fleshing ease.

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SALE REPORTS Kretschman Angus Annual Bull Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor Feb. 27, 2021 Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo Auctioneer: Kyle Shobe 51 Yearling Angus Bulls Avg. $4,901 Top Sellers Lot 3 – KA Capitalist 0138 – Price: $8,500 DOB: 2/8/20 Sire: LD Capitalist 316 Dam’s Sire: B Bar Righteous 76 EPDs: BW: -0.2, WW: +67, YW: +118 and Milk: +30 Buyer: Wayne Paris, Douglas Lot 5 – KA Righteous 0120 – Price: $6,500 DOB: 3/8/20 Sire: D Bar Righteous 76 Dam’s Sire: Soo Line Motive 9016 EPDs: BW: -1.0, WW: +57, YW: +107 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Flying F Cattle Company, Arvada Lot 7 – KA Righteous 0104 – Price: $6,500 DOB: 3/14/20 Sire: B Bar Righteous 76 Dam’s Sire: Soo Line Motive 9016 EPDs: BW: -0.6, WW: +52, YW: +97 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Bow & Arrow Ranch, Sheridan Lot 33A – KA Declaration 0108 – Price: $6,500 DOB: 3/11/20 Sire: EXAR Declaration 1686B Dam’s Sire: Soo Line Motive 9016 EPDs: BW: +1.3, WW: +56, YW: +99 and Milk: +24 Buyer: Rafter T Angus, Gillette

Lot 1 :: 19945504 :: S A V Raindance 6848 BW: 0.4

WW: 63

YW: 114

MILK: 31

Lot 8 :: 19945383 :: Paintrock Trapper BW: 1.2

WW: 62

YW: 104

MILK: 25

Mount Rushmore Angus Ranch Annual Bull Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor Feb. 24, 2021 Mount Rushmore Angus Ranch, Rapid City, S.D. Auctioneer: Kyle Schobe 113 Yearling Angus Bulls Avg. $3,705 Top Sellers Lot 117 – M R A Declaration 0153 – Price: $7,250 DOB: 1/20/20 Sire: Stevenson Declaration 70748 Dam’s Sire: EF Commando 1366 EPDs: BW: +1.4, WW: +88, YW: +161 and Milk: +32 Buyer: Payco Holecek, Bowman, S.D. Lot 7 – M R A Thrive 0253 – Price: $6,750 DOB: 1/26/20 Sire: S Thrive JAS 5515 Dam’s Sire: S A V Resource 1441 EPDs: BW: -0.2, WW: +56, YW: +100 and Milk: +32 Buyer: Lindsey Ranch, Newell, S.D. Lot 15 – D U Defender 032 – Price: $6,750 DOB: 1/30/20 Sire: KG Justified 3023 Dam’s Sire: S A V Resource 1441 EPDs: BW: +1.8, WW: +84, YW: +141 and Milk: +29 Buyer: Evan Anderson, Wasta, S.D. Lot 14 – D U Thrive 015 – Price: $6,250- DOB: 1/21/20 Sire: S Thrive JAS 5515 Dam’s Sire: Koupal Advance 28 EPDs: BW: -1.5, WW: +56, YW: +100 and Milk: +30 Buyer: Curtis Stangle, Caputa, S.D. Lot 39 – M R A Ponderosa 0259 – Price: $6,250 DOB: 1/27/20 Sire: Sitz Alpine 11076 Dam’s Sire: S A V Resource 1441 EPDs: BW: +0.7, WW: +78, YW: +129 and Milk: +23 Buyer: Dan & Terry Goddard, Lusk

Lot 3 :: 19945497 :: S A V Raindance 6848

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Lot 13 :: 19944342 :: PRA 141 249

Lot 21 :: 19945365 :: McConnell Altitude 3114

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Colyer Hereford and Angus 41st Annual Production Sale Feb. 22, 2021 Colyer Ranch, Bruneau, Idaho Auctioneers: C.D. “Butch” Booker and Kyle Colyer 121 Hereford Bulls Avg. $7,628 71 Angus Bulls Avg. $6,161 34 Open Hereford Heifers Avg. $3,463 15 Open Angus Heifers Avg. $3,647 1 Flush Avg. $10,500 4 Pregnant Recipients Avg. $5,313 40 Semen Lots Avg. $2,216 Top Sellers Hereford Bulls Lot 21 – C Bell Heir 0065 – Price: $80,000 ¾ Interest DOB: 1/5/20 Sire: C CJC Belle Heir ET Dam’s Sire: C Black Hawk Down ET EPDs: BW: 0.4, WW: 63, YW: 92, and Milk: 35 Buyer: Roger Jennings, Palmyra, Ill. Lot 45 – C CJC 4264 LAD 0137 ET – Price: $60,000 ¾ Interest DOB: 1/11/20 Sire: Innisfail WHR X651X/723 4013 ET Dam’s Sire: C Miles McKee 2013 ET EPDs: BW: 4, WW: 70, YW: 112 and Milk: 31 Buyers: Upstream Ranch, Taylor, Neb. and Loehr Herefords, Peoria, Ill. Lot 95 – C 1311 MR CANADA 9327 ET – Price: $40,000 DOB: 8/28/19 Sire: WLB MR. CANADA 10Z 15B Dam’s Sire: NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET EPDs: BW: 2.1, WW: 53, YW: 87 and Milk: 24 Buyer: Waibel Ranch, Prineville, Ore. Lot 58 – C CJC 4264/4013/0195 – Price: $35,000 ¾ Interest DOB: 2/2/20 Sire: Innisfail WHR X651X/723 4013 ET Dam’s Sire: C Miles McKee 2013 ET EPDs: BW: 3.5, WW: 72, YW: 111 and Milk 25 Buyer: Sommers Herefords, Pinedale Angus Bulls Lot 162 – CCC Treasure 0055 – Price: $15,000 DOB: 1/5/2020 Sire: Connealy Treasure Dam’s Sire: S A V Resource 1441 EPDs: BW 2.5, WW: 79, YW: 137 and Milk: 22 Buyer: Roger Jennings, Palmyra, Ill. Lot 165 – CCC The Natural 0062 – Price: $12,500 DOB: 1/6/20 Sire: MYTTY Natural Dam’s Sire: Connealy Right Answer 746 EPDs: BW: 0.9, WW: 76, YW: 13 and Milk: 36 Buyer: Roger Jennings, Palmyra, Ill. Lot 168 – CCC Renown 0067 – Price: $9,500 DOB: 1/7/20 Sire: S A V Renown 3439 Dam’s Sire: Connealy Final Product EPDs: BW: 2.2 WW: 81, YW: 140 and Milk: 25 Buyer: High Desert Cattle, Canyon City, Ore. Lot 156 – CCC Know How 0040 ET – Price: $9,250 DOB: 1/2/20 Sire: Hoover Know How Dam’s Sire: S A V Renown 3439 EPDs: BW: 0.9, WW: 70, YW: 138 and Milk: 27 Buyer: Beitia and Wakely, Nev. Hereford Heifer Lot 241 – C Long Range Lass 0162 – Price: $9,500 DOB: 1/17/20 Sire: NJW 76S 27A Long Range 203D ET Dam’s Sire: NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET EDPs: BW: 3.1, WW: 59, YW: 98 and Milk: 34 Buyer: Roger Jennings, Palmyra, Ill. Angus Heifer Lot 260 – CCC Conley Express 0152 – Price: $7,500 Sire: Conley Express 7211 Dam’s Sire: PVF Insight 0129 EPDs: BW: 0.9, WW: 57, YW: 89 and Milk: 20 Buyer: Robert Spaulding, Villa Ridge, Ill.

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Lot 22 :: 19945356 :: McConnell Altitude 3114

Lot 23 :: 19945364 :: McConnell Altitude 3114

Lot 31 :: 19944377 :: Bar 69 Motive 6101

Lot 32 :: 19944379 :: Bar 69 Motive 6101

BW: 2.7

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WW: 42

YW: 120

YW: 83

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MILK: 31

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Conservation Visions is announcing a new partnership with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) in support of the Wild Harvest Initiative, the first sciencebased program to assess the full benefits of sustainable wild animal harvests. The initiative will examine the value of wildlife and fish harvests in terms of food, livelihoods, human health, wildlife conservation and the environment. Its research will extend beyond meat and fish to explore other sustainable wild harvests of natural living resources, including berries and fruits, mushrooms, wild honey, medicinal plants and more. The program will also explore synergies with sustainable agricultural and ranching practices on public and private lands. “The WGFD is excited about this program with the Wild Harvest Initiative to learn even more about the value of hunting and angling in Wyoming,” said WGFD Director Brian Nesvik. “Recognizing the added value hunting and fishing bring to the local food system is important not just to hunters and anglers and their families, but to people who do not hunt or fish themselves. Nesvik continued, “We hope through this project, more people will understand the diverse benefits of Wyoming’s wild protein sources. We’re glad this effort will consider overlap with our state’s robust agriculture industry as well as complement our state’s efforts to combat food insecurity with wild game.”

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Pretrial conference for Rammell brand inspection case continued On Feb. 17, Dr. Rex F. Rammell’s pretrial videoconference went in two diverging directions. One moves toward the April 28 jury trial in Sublette County Circuit Court over Rammell’s alleged brand inspection violations. The other asks Ninth District Court the question, “Is Wyoming Statute 11-21-103(a) unconstitutional?” Rammell told presiding Third Circuit Court Judge Gregory Corpening during the original Feb.

17 pretrial conference he wasn’t sure the trial would be necessary, pending a timely response to his request for declaratory judgment on the question. Rammell said he mailed the declaratory judgment question to the Sublette County District Court and the motion to continue his trial in Circuit Court where they were filed by Feb. 26. Neither was acted upon as of March 2. The question The declaratory judg-

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ment petition is assigned to Ninth District Judge Marv Tyler, who in the past reassigned Rammell’s higher-court issues to Fourth District Judge John Fenn. Judge Fenn stepped in when Sublette County Deputy Attorney Stan Cannon petitioned the court to review a December 2019 decision by Magistrate Clay Kainer. Kainer presided over Rammell’s brand inspection violations case from the previous June at the request of Circuit Court Judge Curt Haws. Kainer ruled in December 2019 Rammell’s stop by a deputy and the resulting report under Wyoming Statute 11-21-103(a) did violate Rammell’s protections against search and seizure. Judge Haws reviewed Kainer’s decision and signed off on it while Cannon filed a petition for review in District Court.

lated commercial activity where warrantless brand inspections should be allowed. In 45 years, the Supreme Court has accepted only four industries in this category – liquor sales, firearms dealing, mining and an automobile junkyard, according to Rammell. Rammell told the judge and Cannon he wants to hold off on his jury trial until this question is answered. Cannon noted he would object on the grounds a civil action cannot be brought at the same time as a criminal court action. Moving to trial The six-person jury trial is set for April 28 in the Pinedale courtroom, which will require substantial planning and procedures to select a jury, hear witnesses and operate safely due to COVID19 precautions.

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Judge Corpening previously stated the case has gone on for a long time, and it is to the point where it is time to take this case to trial. He continued planning the trial and questioned Rammell several times about representing himself, advising him to consider retaining an attorney. The judge said Rammell and Cannon should talk more about another option – conditional guilty pleas to the four brand inspection violations. Rammell could withdraw the pleas if the higher court agrees the state law is unconstitutional. Judge Corpening continued the pretrial videoconference until March 22 at 2 p.m. Joy Ufford is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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With questions rising early on about the law’s constitutionality, the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office stepped in to protect Wyoming Statute 11-21103(a). Another looming issue was the Sublette County Commissioners had not officially approved Kainer’s magistrate appointment until after Kainer’s ruling was challenged. Judge Fenn determined last year Kainer was not properly appointed and used the wrong legal analysis. He remanded the case back to Circuit Court for a judge to apply the Burger analysis to the previous evidence suppression hearing. The three-pronged Burger analysis is at the heart of Rammell’s declaratory judgment petition. He argues transporting personal horses from one Wyoming county to another is not a commercial or pervasively regu-

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By Paul Dykstra

Market update The fed cattle trade rounded out February and a full month of $114 per hundredweight (cwt) weekly average prices. The two weeks in the middle of the month marked by extreme weather and insufficient fed cattle to harvest-space put a cap on cattle prices as packers found themselves well-supplied. The large 666,000-head federally inspected slaughter during the last week of February was packers’ best effort at backfilling the boxed beef pipeline as processing logistics returned to normal. Unfortunately for cattle feeders, the short-term bottleneck came at a time when finished cattle inventories were still bulging. Look for another large weekly slaughter the week of March 2, as packers have every incentive to keep the pipeline full. The leading indicator feedyards need to regain currentness is carcass weights. The latest confirmed

report shows combined steer and heifer carcass weights remain 20 pounds heavier than a year ago and 35 pounds heavier than the same week in 2019. The carcass weight issue has become quite a tired topic for many, but looking at it through a different lens puts it in perspective. Multiplying the 20 pounds of extra weight across 500,000 head, for example, yields the equivalent of an additional 11,627 pounds of carcasses. Granted, increased production is coming through the system in larger cuts of boxed beef and grinds, which don’t use any additional shackle space in the packing plant. Yet, the added tonnage on the market is not insignificant. Cutout values have been on an amazing departure from seasonal norms through February, reaching their second highest point in history for the month. February 2015 posted a higher cutout price

peak than February 2021, but fed cattle supplies were in a shortage then. Even with the weather interruptions in the packing sector last month, the weekly slaughter totals for fed cattle were 14 percent larger than in February 2015. Ribeyes and strip loins are still pricing well above their normal range for the past few weeks and middle meats continue to be the hot subprimal price movers. A break in boxed beef prices is surely coming ahead of the spring buying frenzy. Quality carcass spreads In the last edition of market updates, we focused on the Choice/Select price spread. So far in 2021, Choice carcasses are at a higher premium to Select than in any of the previous five years. This is important, not because Choice carcasses are the production target, but because the producers’ share of the Choice premium is the foundation on which Certified Angus Beef (CAB) and Prime premiums are added. Since January 1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Grid Premiums and Discounts Report shows an average Choice premium of $12.08 per cwt compared to the five-year average of $5.49 per cwt. Successful grid marketing in today’s production

environment often requires a higher degree of marbling achievement than the Choice grade. When yield grade four and heavyweight carcasses are as prevalent as they’ve been for months, it takes more premiums to surpass the discounts. Fortunately, CAB and Prime premiums have remained at elevated price points thus far in the first quarter. The CAB premium is on a higher trajectory than any of the previous five years, reaching a $5.59 per cwt weighted average across packers in the latest data. It’s notable CAB-certified carcasses have also been more numerous on a weekly basis than in any of the comparison years. A similar picture exists for Prime grid premium vales in 2021 as well. The year-todate Prime premium has averaged $15.07 per cwt, which is $1.79 per cwt above the five-year average. The Prime comparison differs from the CAB premium comparison in that the Prime price was higher in 2018 for the time period described. It’s also clear in the charts the Prime grid price is on a decreasing plane since midJanuary. This stands in contrast to the increasing CAB premium, although both of these carcass categories have

seen plentiful supplies in 2021 as a proportion of the total. The fact Prime carcasses constituted almost 12 percent of the national steer and heifer carcass mix for the week of Feb. 15 is the likely cause behind the premium decline we’re describing. This is easily a record Prime share of the total during a period that has seen six percent to 10 percent Prime carcasses in February of the previous five years. This detailed assessment of high marbling, premium carcass trends is more than rhetoric from a source vested in the premium branded beef business. Rather, it’s a depiction of the true price drivers in today’s beef market. During a period in which frustration is abundant surrounding price discovery and price mechanisms for fed cattle, these are price signals that are above expectations compared to most recent years. While the noted challenges are very real and not to be dismissed, we’re simultaneously experiencing exceptional beef demand for the very best product we collectively have to offer. Genetics make the difference Spring bull sales have been well underway for weeks and the market for quality Angus bulls is proving to be quite good again. Genetic merit is so important to the total production picture – it’s the one decision producers make every year with intentions of the investment paying off in accrued benefits over time. Selecting bulls which will sire replacement heifers opens up the entire array of expected progeny differences (EPDs) and selection indexes as potential priorities for cow/calf producers. Understandably, when

selecting bulls in herds where replacement heifer will be kept, cattlemen rank marbling below their top five priorities. The prioritization process often hinges on how engaged the producer is with the next sector of the beef supply chain. Those retaining ownership through the feedlot and others marketing feeder calves with a reputation for performance and carcass merit will likely deploy minimum thresholds for terminal traits, such as carcass merit and post weaning growth. CAB’s Targeting the Brand program assists Angus bull buyers in readily identifying bulls, which should sire calves with above-average potential to meet the CAB brand specifications at harvest. With a goal of at least 50 percent CAB accepted carcasses, the thresholds for both the marbling EPD and $Grid indexes for the program have been set to easily identify qualified sires whose progeny will distance themselves from the industry average of 36 percent CAB acceptance. During the fall 2019 and spring 2020 bull sale season, 133 Angus bull sales featured the Targeting the Brand logo to identify qualified bulls in the sale catalog. With sale season still underway we’re already seeing another active year. If producers are pursuing a degree of carcass merit among the litany of traits important to their operation, then marking bulls in a sale catalog with the Targeting the Brand logo adjacent to them is an excellent place to start. Paul Dykstra is the assistant director of supply management and analysis at CAB. He can be reached at pdykstra@certifiedangusbeef.com.

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Indreland Ranch manages pastures for carbon neutrality Creative farmers and stockmen around the world are turning degraded landscapes into fertile soil simply by working with natural processes to keep soil biology thriving. There are many examples of dramatic fence-line differences when adjoining properties utilize different management strategies. For instance, one side may have tall, healthy grass and good soil fertility, while an adjacent pasture may be overgrazed with fewer plants and a lot of dry, bare ground. In this situation, it’s easy

to see which piece of ground would retain heat in the summer – creating a poor environment for crucial soil microbes – and any moisture would evaporate or run off. Soils with adequate carbon and organic matter are always healthier. Agricultural practices play an important role in taking up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. If farmers and ranchers have healthy, productive pastures and rangeland, plants can take up carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and translocate it into the soil, where it can

4-H auction opens Bidding is open now through 12 p.m. on March 10 for a Wyoming Game and Fish Commissioner’s tag with proceeds going to Albany County 4-H youths and volunteers. Bidding currently starts at $18,000. Bidders can set their highest bid amount and it will automatically outbid up to a set maximum. Bids are only raised by $250 increments, not to your maximum. To place a bid, visit bit.ly/2021-GF-Commissioner-Tag. Money raised from this online auction will be for educational opportunities in shooting sports, natural resources, wildlife education, sport-fishing and general program support, shared Albany County 4-H Extension Educator Mary Louise Wood. “There are five disciplines within shooting sports – rifle, pistol, shotgun, muzzle loading and archery,” said Wood. “There is a lot of different equipment, ammo and targets, so the money will be used to help replenish.” Many hunting areas across Wyoming are considered draw areas, meaning hunters have to submit their names and are randomly selected. A Game and Fish Commissioner’s tag eliminates the random drawing and allows hunters to pick anywhere, but they do still have to purchase a license for one antelope, deer or elk. The commissioners get a certain number of tags to give out each year, and those are given to nonprofits to help raise money, said Wood. “Our Game and Fish Commissioner for the region, Ralph Brokaw, is a 4-H dad, and his kids have gone through the shooting sports program,” said Wood. “We greatly appreciate his support.” For questions, contact Wood at the Albany County Extension Office at 307-721-2571 or e-mail mwood8@ uwyo.edu.

become part of the stabilized pool of organic matter. The Indreland Ranch Roger and Betsy Indreland are ranching north of Big Timber, Mont., about 12 miles east of the Crazy Mountains. They are participating in a pilot program with Western Sustainability Exchange and Native Energy to sequester carbon on their ranch. “My parents moved here in 1967. I grew up here, went to school in Big Timber and to college at Bozeman, Mont.,” said Roger. Roger had a small herd of registered Black Angus which he started in high school. His maternal grandfather was one of the founders of the Montana Angus Association, but his parents didn’t have Angus. “I took a fancy to this breed as a young person,” he explains. “In college I worked for Jay and Les Leachman when they were in Bozeman, Mont. and purchased a few more cows from them. This was the basis of my cattle operation at first.” In the late 1990s, he and his wife Betsy bought the ranch from his parents and a few years later started ranching full time. “This is when we realized we needed to change our cattle genetics – mainstream performance genetics were

not functioning the way we had in mind,” he shared. “At this point, we started using herd sires we raised.” Roger noted they fit the environment and purposes a little better and helped to reduce input costs. He and Betsy started raising their kind of seedstock, sold bulls private treaty for several years and then had a live auction for a few years. “Then, we began doing a live auction in conjunction with an internet sale without an auctioneer,” said Roger. “People could bid from the floor or online. Along the way, we switched from selling yearling bulls to 18-month-old bulls.” This switch was partly because they no longer calved so early in the year. Management practices In 2012, Roger and Betsy attended the Ranching for Profit School in Billings, Mont. “We were already starting to do some different grazing practices,” said Betsy. “Then, through one of the summer conferences we met Nicole Masters, an ag ecologist with Integrity Soils. This changed our focus more toward soil health.” She continued, “Since then, we have been working on soil more diligently. Through our involvement

with Western Sustainability Exchange and their affiliation with Native Energy, we became aware of their project compensating producers for grazing practices which sequester carbon. We realized we were already doing this.” Roger said this program is designed to accelerate movement toward getting more carbon into the soil. “We were already seeing enough results on our own land and our leased land we were convinced and completely committed,” he explained. “We have seen at least a 30 percent increase in our annual forage production, just from what we’ve done so far, and this is a conservative figure.” Roger continued, “We’ve had a couple of wet years, so I am hesitant to say it’s all due to carbon storage, but the actual forage we’re producing is close to double what it used to be. We have had good moisture, so maybe the increase in production is closer to 50 percent if the moisture factor isn’t considered.” “There is still some work to do, to determine what the tipping points are, from maintaining or losing carbon to actually sequestering carbon,” he said. “Hopefully this is part of what we will be

sorting out.” Carbon work Roger says ranchers were asked what they wanted to do or felt they needed to do on their land. “It started out with us putting in a proposal regarding the practices and things we wanted to accomplish, such as water development,” he said. “In early June 2019 we had a kickoff field day here at the ranch for the project,” said Betsy. “We had a ranch tour, did soil tests and explained the process of carbon sequestration from grazing.” Later, Roger and Betsy met a young woman from Australia who represented Livestock and Meat Australia. “Livestock and Meat Australia is a national organization somewhat like the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association,” said Roger. “They published a brochure and have signed off as an industry in Australia to be carbon neutral by 2030. I think the U.S. beef industry needs to be paying attention.” 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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Veterinarian shares tips for ranchers dealing with dehydrated calves Diarrhea in calves can be challenging some years. It’s generally not an infection which greatly impacts calves, but instead dehydration. Early treatment and rehydrating the calf can make a big difference in the outcome. Dr. Derek Foster of the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine shared the mainstay of treatment is fluid. Providing fluids “For the vast majority of sick calves, oral fluids will work, especially if the calves are not yet too dehydrated,” he said. “My rule of thumb is as long as the calf can get up, stand and still have a suckle reflex, oral fluids can be administered, and the calf doesn’t need intravenous fluids.” “My recommendation is to provide at least two liters of fluids daily in addition to whatever milk the calf consumes,” Foster continued. “Compared to a dairy calf being fed by bottle, in a beef operation where calves are with their mother, it’s hard to know exactly how much the calf is actually suckling.” If the cow has a full udder, producers know the calf is either not suckling at all or not suckling enough. “If the calf is bright and still nursing, hopefully two liters of additional fluid and electrolytes should correct the dehydration, along with

the milk for energy,” he said. In years past, veterinarians recommended holding calves off milk for 24 hours when calves had diarrhea and simply feeding electrolyte solutions, but today this is no longer advised. “More recent research suggests milk doesn’t make diarrhea worse,” Foster explained. “It helps the calf maintain strength and body weight while recovering.” He continued, “The calves we hold off milk tend to lose weight. We prefer to keep them on milk as long as they are up and able to nurse the cow.” Electrolyte solutions The oral electrolyte solution should contain the necessary electrolytes including sodium, chloride and potassium in proper balance, plus an alkalizing agent to restore proper blood pH. “If the calf is on milk, producers should use an electrolyte with an alkalizing agent other than bicarbonate because it interferes with digestion of milk,” Foster said. “Bicarbonate can be used as an alkalizing agent, but not at the same time the calf is getting milk.” “Some products contain acetate as the alkalizing agent instead of bicarbonate, so this is a preferred ingredient for a calf consuming milk,” he added. Sometimes producers

wonder how to tell whether a calf needs fluids. “A simple rule of thumb is as long as producers can still catch the calf, it is probably worth continuing to give oral electrolytes,” Foster noted. “After the calf is feeling better, bouncing around the pasture and hard to catch, it probably no longer needs additional fluids. If the calf still has diarrhea, acts depressed and is moving slow, the producer should continue to provide fluids and electrolytes.” “For most cases of diarrhea, oral electrolytes once a day in addition to milk from mom will be enough to keep up with their fluid and electrolyte losses,” Foster added. “Hopefully within a couple days, the calf will be bright, bouncing around again, hard to catch and won’t need any more treatment.” Serious cases In serious cases where the calf is weak and not nursing, but not yet to the point of needing intravenous fluids, electrolytes and oral fluids should be administered more frequently – at least once every eight hours. In these cases, the cow and calf should be in a place where the calf can have more intensive care and shelter, and producers may need to milk the cow once or twice until the calf feels well enough to suckle again. “If the calf is too weak to

stand, it will need intravenous fluids and glucose because the blood sugar has dropped so low,” Foster explained. “Some of those calves also need antibiotics. In general, we try to stay away from treating routine diarrhea with antibiotics because supportive care is often all the calf needs.” Foster continued, “As long as the calves stay hydrated, their immune systems can take care of the pathogen, which is often a virus such as rotavirus or coronavirus or a protozoa like cryptosporidium or coccidiosis.” In these situations an antibiotic isn’t going to help – the calf simply needs supportive care. Replacing the fluid and keeping the calf from becoming dehydrated is the most important thing. “It’s a combination of making sure the calf has enough fluids, plus the electrolytes, since fluid cannot be absorbed without the proper electrolytes,” said Foster. “The sodium is critical for absorption of water, and amino acids and glucose increase absorption of sodium, which in turn helps increase absorption of water. All these things work together to rehydrate the calf.” An electrolyte product should be mixed with the appropriate amount of water. “If there is inadequate water, the calf gets too much sodium and this can be a problem,” Foster shared. “These need to be in balance. It’s also important the calf receive

“For most cases of diarrhea, oral electrolytes once a day in addition to milk from mom will be enough to keep up with their fluid and electrolyte losses.” – Dr. Derek Foster, North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine something to help correct its blood pH if it’s acidotic.” Veterinary tips for dehydration “Unless bloodwork is completed on these calves, we don’t know for sure how acidotic they are and it is a guess. Most of them are somewhat acidotic and we need to give bicarbonate or acetate,” he added. “If producers can reverse the dehydration before the calf needs intravenous fluids and keep it hydrated during the diarrhea episode, most of the time they can avoid having to resort to more intensive treatment,” said Foster. It pays to closely monitor young calves and assess their health. Any calf off by itself or dull should be given closer attention. Often, the first clue will be the calf not nursing, even before he breaks with diarrhea. If the cow has a full udder, this is reason to check the calf more closely to see if it is dull. If the calf is already scouring and dehydrated, it is usually fairly easy to catch, especially if one is tricky and doesn’t scare the calf or the cow. How oral electrolytes are given is the next ques-

tion. Many beef calves won’t suck a bottle because they are scared and stressed, off feed or don’t like the taste. “The best way to assess how dehydrated the calf is by checking the eyes,” said Foster. “As a calf gets more dehydrated, the eyes tend to sink back in the head. Producers can assess the gap between the eyeball and the inside corner of the eye to do this.” “In a normal calf, the inside corner, eyelid, third eyelid and eyeball should all be together and touching. As the calf becomes dehydrated, the eye starts to recess back into the head and there’s a gap there,” he explained. Foster continued, “The bigger the gap, the more dehydrated the calf is. Veterinarians use this technique as a rough guage to determine whether it’s a mildly dehydrated calf or a severely dehydrated calf. This helps to decide if the calf can get by with two quarts of fluids once a day, if the calf needs to receive oral fluids more frequently or if the situation requires intravenous fluids.” 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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Crop association honors UW Extension entomologist University of Wyoming (UW) Extension Entomologist Scott Schell has received the Wyoming Crop Improvement Association (WCIA) Excellence in Service award for his contributions to the Wyoming seed industry. Schell was selected for his efforts in diagnosing a complex of insect pests which devastated smooth bromegrass production in northern Wyoming over the last two years and for providing guidance on how management could retain this production opportunity. “We are proud of Scott Schell and this recognition of his service to Wyoming agricultural producers,” said Kelly Crane, director of UW

Extension. “Scott is an outstanding Extension specialist with an unquestionable commitment to responding to the needs of Wyoming community members with technically accurate, relevant and engaging educational programs in entomology.” Above and beyond Gary White, a seed production field man for Allied Seeds LLC, noticed a drop in seed yields for smooth bromegrass and reached out to Schell for help. “I suspected a bug problem and needed help with the first step in finding a solution, a literature search,” said White. “Scott helped me with the search and volunteered to help with whatever may be

found the following season in the grass seed fields.” As the growing season progressed, White shared photos and sent samples to Schell. “I know it was difficult for Scott, as he informed me he was working from home, but had a microscope and would be able to examine the insect samples if I would send them to his residence,” said White. “In my opinion, Scott went above and beyond what he had to, to help with this seed production problem.” Schell’s work determined there was more than just one pest causing damage. “Some of the insect

pests, such as thrips, wheat stem maggot and the wheat head armyworm are impacting other grasses as well, so the economic impact of his efforts is significant,” said Mike Moore, manager of the Wyoming Seed Certification Service located at the Powell Research and Extension Center. Production connections Schell’s efforts related to previous work, such as providing a greater understanding of the lygus bug life cycles and improving control efforts for the pest that impacts alfalfa and sainfoin seed production in the state. Schell dissected alfalfa stem samples sent by White

a few years ago to help with an issue related to alfalfa seed production. “Remarkably, Scott dissected those stems and made some groundbreaking photos of alfalfa weevil nymphs exiting stems through the floral buds,” said White. “Until Scott did this work, everyone thought the larvae exited the stems just above ground level.” Those photos helped White better communicate with contract seed producers on how and why to control alfalfa weevil to produce higher quality and better yielding alfalfa seed. “Assessment of the samples and communica-

tion with follow-up questions was fast and showed an exceptional commitment to helping,” said Moore. Schell’s efforts led to creation of a presentation at the WCIA meeting last month to help growers understand the pests. “It is not often someone can have such a significant impact on an agricultural enterprise which is anything but new, and the WCIA is very grateful,” said Moore. 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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Submit your letters to: Editor, Wyoming Livestock Roundup, P.O. Box 850, Casper, WY, 82602, or e-mail to roundup@wylr.net. We reserve the right to edit letters. It is the policy of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup that we do not print letters attacking individuals, groups or organizations within the Wyoming agricultural community.

Dear Editor, Election fraud: There is a solution to election fraud. 1. A paper ballot with a carbon copy 2. Every ballot has a

net and climatedepot.com. The belief humans and carbon dioxide impact temperature and climate of earth is a faulty theory. Control of temperature on our planet is humanly impossible. Chicken Little, sky is falling elitists like Bill Gates have no credibility, as now every catastrophe is blamed on climate change. Their motives are suspect when you follow the money to Solyndra, carbon capture, solar and wind subsidies, battery scams and other such money pits that enrich politicians and connected cronies. Ask the question, how much will any of these lower the temperature? They can’t and won’t have an effect on anything other than taxpayers’ bank accounts negatively. With the leftist government now in control worldwide, we are doomed to future calamities just like

unprepared Texas. This doesn’t have to happen! Encourage your local electric cooperative to decouple from Colorado lunacy that dictates policy of renewable energy in TriState Energy. Colorado deserves to suffer their own fate for stupidity, without crippling other states at the same time. We can be inspired by the idea that anything is possible if you dedicate your being to success. Rulon Gardner’s defeat of the unbeatable Russian is a great example of ‘Wyoming CanDo.’ Let’s push back at the poisonous Beltway groupthink now, our future as a state and country are at stake. Thank you for your consideration and help. Sincerely, Scott Kerbs Saratoga

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MACK RANCH PRIVATE TREATY ANGUS BULLS: Yearling and 2-year-olds. Sons of Ten X, HA Outside 5401, SAV Resource 1441 and more. Catalog available at www.mackranch.com. Call Eric Mack, 406-366-2111....................3/27 YEARLING ANGUS BULLS: These bulls are grown, not fattened, will get out and cover cows. Many will work on heifers. Semen tested and ready to go. We will deliver. Call Joe Buseman, 605351-1535 ..............................3/20 YEARLING BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Offering sons of KBL Altitude (McConnell Altitude) and sons of KBL Granite (Paintrock Granite) and one direct son of Rito 3V17. ALSO, OFFERING A 2-YEAR-OLD BULL, SAV Raindance 9525. All bulls have been semen tested. The ultrasound and yearling weights will be taken March 1. Many are suitable for virgin heifers. Delivery of bulls will be the end of March or April 1. More information, photos and videos available on request. Contact: K-Butterfield Livestock, Veteran, WY, Kim Butterfield, 307-575-7340 or Janet Butterfield, 307-575-2426 ............3/6 YEARLING ANGUS BULLS. Offering sons of AI sires: B3R Electorate, Ellingson Top Shelf, Hoover Dam and SAV Resource. Heifer bulls available. ALSO, one 2-year-old Resource bull. The bulls will be semen tested, ultrasound scanned and weighed for their yearling data in March. Firstyear breeding guarantee. Contact Dan Frank, Horse Creek Angus, 307-421-4011, horsecreekangus@gmail.com. Visit us at www.horsecreekangus. com ..................................... 3/27

Red Angus REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: Have 2-year-old bulls ready to go now and yearling bulls ready late spring. Delivery available. For more information, call CLR Red Angus, Dan Robertson, 307-431-1013 ......... 3/20

Red Angus RED ANGUS 2-YEAR-OLD FORAGE BULLS FOR SALE: Bulls for heifers and cows. Smaller framed, efficient, easy fleshing, good dispositions. Not fat, but in good shape and ready to go to work. Have been worked with dogs, on foot and horseback. Raised in rugged, high elevation country. Red Fork Red Angus, Ken & Cheri Graves, Kaycee, WY, phone 307-7382247, e-mail gravesredfork@ rtconnect.net ...................3/27 BRED RED ANGUS COWS AND FIRST-CALF HEIFERS FOR SALE: Most are April/May calvers, a few June calvers. Sixteen head of 7- to 11-year-old cows, 8 head of 5- and 6-year-old cows, 16 head of 4-year-old cows. 63 first calf heifers (includes 7 black hided). Smaller framed, efficient, easy fleshing. Gentle dispositions and great longevity. Have been worked with dogs, on foot and horseback. Raised in rugged, high elevation country. Red Fork Red Angus, Ken & Cheri Graves, Kaycee, WY, phone: 307-7382247, e-mail: gravesredfork@ rtconnect.net......................... 3/6 RED ANGUS HIGH-ELEVATION YEARLING BULLS for sale in northeastern Utah. Sires are 5L, Crump, Sutherlin Farms and K2 Red Angus. Will be trich and semen tested and will be fed for free until May 1. $2,000/head. Bar Lazy TL Ranch, David, 435-8281320, barlazytlranch@gmail. com.......................................5/29

Herefords HEREFORD BULLS FOR SALE: Bred to produce top baldy calves. Balanced trait genetics. Reasonably priced. See us on the web at www. mcmurrycattle.com, for pedigrees, photos and videos. BUY NOW! Call 406254-1247 (house) leave message or 406-697-4040 (cell). E-mail mcmurrycattle@ gmail.com ...................... 3/6

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Herefords FIRST EVER SONS OFFERED

Rip checks all the boxes: Calving Ease ✓ Growth ✓ BR RIP WHEELER E092 ET ★★★★★ Horned Hereford Yearling Bulls and a few coming 2-year-olds for sale privately Catalog available upon request

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Family & Nurse Cows BROWN SWISS BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE: Early March and April calves. Bred to Brown Swiss/Jersey bull or Brown Swiss/Shorthorn bull. 2019 vaccinations: Bangs, Anthrax, Triangle 7 Way with Humopolis, Triangle 4 K and poured with Ivomec on regular basis. April 2020 vaccinations: Express 5-VL5, Pregguard, Anthrax, pinkeye and poured with Ivomec. Vaccinated Express booster Preggaurd, footrot and wormed with Safe-Guard Dewormer. TB tested and current health papers. Outside cattle in good shape and well fed. Delivery options available. For pictures or more information, call Larry W. Carlson, 605224-6100 (home) or 605-2803879 (cell), Pierre, S.D. .....3/6

Custom Grazing

COYOTE RIDGE RANCH

DO YOU NEED A SUMMER HOME FOR YOUR COWS BUT WANT TO AVOID THE COST AND THE RISK? Askin Land and Livestock LLC is willing to lease your cows!! We have lots of pasture available and would be willing to work out a number of flexible options, including standard care for your cattle, a cow share or a flat fee rental that adjusts with the cattle market. Let us steward your cowherd through these tough times and hang onto the cows!! We have grass, water and excellent care under a diverse array of arrangements. Call Sage, 307-351-4875 or e-mail at saskin12@gmail.com .......3/6

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Polled & Horned Hereford Bulls - Private Treaty Sale See Bull Info & Videos on Website & Facebook

Jane Evans Cornelius Hampton Cornelius Katie Cornelius & Lee Mayo 970-396-2935 970-371-0500 970-396-8320

2-year-old registered Limousin Bulls

SIDWELL RANCH/FRANK HEREFORDS Production Sale

March 20, 2021

PRIME IRRIGATED GROUND FOR LEASE: 400 irrigated acres of high yielding ground, 1-3 year lease. Call/text 307226-0151 ..........................3/20

Pasture Wanted

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WANTED SUMMER PASTURE FOR COW/CALF PAIRS, northern Wyoming. Call 406-6986657 or 307-578-8741 ......3/27

Selling:

LOOKING FOR PASTURE FOR 50-100 PAIR FOR 2021 GRAZING SEASON OR LONGER: Preferably in southeast Wyoming, but open to other options. We can maintain fences, check cattle, etc. Please call 970-8784500, leave a message or text 970-462-6495 .................... 3/20

30+ Yearling and Coming Two-Year-Old Bulls Richard: 406-861-4426 • Austin: 307-631-6012 Josh: 570-637-2644 • Becky: 406-670-4227 sidwell@sidwell-land.com • arffrank@yahoo.com www.sidwell-land.com

5 COMING 2-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN HEREFORD BULLS: Pasture raised with longevity in mind. These are not the kind that melt. Moderate birthweights, good pigment, cake broke, tested with vaccinations current. $1,600/head. Call 307-851-2426 or e-mail ruralandsf@yahoo.com ......... 3/6

Limousin

Limousin WOODARD LIMOUSIN: Limousin and Lim-Flex yearling bulls for sale. High performance proven genetics, polled, good dispositions. Contact Rodger Woodard, 719-439-2011, www. woodardlimousin.com ...3/13

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SUMMER PASTURE NEEDED as soon as available through October for 135 pairs and 5 bulls. Wyoming, Montana, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado and Nebraska. Will consider other states. Have had all vaccinations, high altitude, Angus cross cattle. Call 575770-5290 ............................3/6 NEED SUMMER PASTURE for up to 150 pairs, would split. ALSO, need yearling summer pasture. Call 406-853-1835 ................. 3/6

Ranch Lease Wanted YOUNG PROGRESSIVE RANCHER LOOKING FOR PASTURE TO LEASE BOTH SHORT AND LONG TERM: Not looking for a handout, just an opportunity to grow what I’ve started. Eastern Wyoming or western Nebraska and South Dakota preferred but not scared to look anywhere. Call, text, leave a message, ask for Miles, 307-216-0172 ..........3/6

Horses

Swine

Hay & Feed

SIX BUCKING CHUTES FOR SALE: Three left and 3 right with 90 degree turns and 4’ catwalk. $11,000 firm. Call 605440-0924 ............................3/6

GREINER SHOW PIGS HAS BEEN DELIVERING PIGS TO LARAMIE, CHEYENNE, WY AND COLORADO FOR 18 YEARS: Lining up trailer loads from the farm to be delivered March 27 to Cheyenne, Laramie and Casper, WY. ALSO, MAY HAVE a load of pigs in April going to Montana. December, January and February farrowed pigs. Many past county and state fair champions in Wyoming and Colorado. Barn opens first weekend in March. Pigs are priced for all budgets. To set up delivery for your pigs please call Rod, 402-650-1062 or email rrgreiner@hughes.net, Silver City, IA...................3/13

VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Wyoming and western Nebraska hay available. Call Barry McRea, 888935-3633. www.valleyvideohay.com ...........................3/13

Seed

Saddles & Tack IT’S A GREAT TIME TO STAY WARM AND SAVE!!! 20% off wool VESTS, silk SCARVES, winter GLOVES…. Always a great selection of boots at reasonable prices. For QUALITY at REASONABLE prices, shop Moss Saddles, Boots and Tack, 4648 West Yellowstone Highway, Casper, WY; 307-472-1872. Our family serving yours for over 40 years!! Check us out on Facebook!! ....................3/20 COWBOY HATS, LONG ROPES, SADDLES AND TACK: Wranglers, fishing and hunting supplies. Western gifts. WHITE HORSE COUNTRY STORE, THERMOPOLIS, WY, 877-864-3048 ...................TFN

THIRD ANNUAL MIDSTATES HAIR SHEEP SALE MARCH 27, 2021 AT 12 P.M., SUTTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION 2280 US-6, SUTTON, NE: Looking for consignors and buyers. Healthy hair sheep only. No broken mouths. Two rams per producer may be consigned, additional rams may be consigned with at least 2 ewes consigned for each ram. Ewe consignments encouraged without rams. No trader stock, for clarification, call Josh. Preregistering to buy is also encouraged, those not personally known will need a bank letter of credit prior to approval. A commission fee of 10% will be charged on the sale of each animal. Brucellosis testing must be done on rams over 6 months of age to go out of state. Health papers will need to accompany any out-of-state sheep. Veterinarian present to inspect and write papers. Early consignments are encouraged, so they can be added to the online catalog and lots assigned. NO consignments day of sale. Online bidding available day of sale!! For more information and consignments, call Josh Kaster, 402-245-7391 or Josh Bernt, 402-710-4125. Visit our website www.midstatescoop.com ........................... 3/20

Swine

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Bryan Warner • 307-850-7668 (cell) PRE-INOCULATED CERTIFIED ALFALFA SEED: Wrangler, Surpass, Tri Valley, Vernal, A&D75-30-40 and Perry, all $3.25/lb. While supplies last, order early!!! Call 307-851-9830 or 307-856-5748 ...............4/10 YUMA INDUSTRIAL HEMP SEED FOR FIBER FOR SALE. 94% viability. Serious inquiries call 307-277-6781 .............3/20 FOR SALE BULK SEED OATS: Jerry Common, good test weight and germ. Delivery available in semi load lots. ALSO, OWATONNA SWATHER model 260, 20’ bat reel, cab and air, Ford gas engine, ready to go, delivery available. Please call Van Dusseldorp Ag, 605-7300355 cell or 605-337-3052 office. If no answer, leave a message ......................... 3/6

Hay & Feed HAY FOR SALE: First and second cutting, big squares. Call 307267-6713 ................................ 3/6 150 TONS SECOND CUTTING ALFALFA HAY: 4x4 tarp covered bales. Cody, WY. Call 307-2500156, for more details ..........3/27 HAY FOR SALE!!! 300 tons of second cutting alfalfa, 4x4 bales, very nice hay. Trucking available. Montana Hay Company, 406670-6551 ................................ 3/6 HAY FOR SALE: Grass, grass/ alfalfa and alfalfa hay. 3x4 square bales. Delivery available. Western South Dakota. Pricing starts at $140/ton and up. Call Joe, 605515-0858 ..............................3/27 HORSE HAY FOR SALE: Grass and grass/alfalfa mix, big square bales and small square bales. STRAW IN 3x3x8 BALES, ROUND BALES and small square bales. ALSO, have grinder hay. Delivery available!! Call 307-630-3046 or 307-2145290....................................3/6

ATTENTION MARE OWNERS!! Four Corners Cutting And Reining Annual Stallion Service Auction. To place bids through Perfect Horse Auctions and view available stallions go to www. FCCRAhorse.com ............ 3/13 TEN-YEAR-OLD AQHA SORREL STALLION: Son of Reckless Dash, bottom side Easy Jet/Moon Lark, 15.1 hands, all around sire, throws good color and disposition. For more information, call 303-378-8343 or 970-531-1715. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .................................3/6

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Sheep ARE YOU IN NEED OF A NEW HERDER CAMP OR A PERSONAL RANGE CAMP FOR YOUR FAMILY? Contact us at Western Range Camps and see what we can build for you. We specialize in quality, handcrafted camps built to your specifications. Contact us today to design the camp that is just right for you. Western Range Camps, 435-462-5300, heidi@wrcamps.com, 1145 S. Blackhawk Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 ................... 3/6

Crane Show Pigs

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HAY FOR SALE: 2020 alfalfa/ grass hay, horse quality hay. 2020 grass/alfalfa small squares horse hay. 2020 Haybet Barley hay, 15.66 protein, 135 RFV and almost 68 TDN, green, full of grain and low nitrates. Two loads of wheat straw. 2019 grain hay, barley hay and triticale hay. 2018 and 2019 grass/alfalfa hay. Semi load delivery available. Call 701690-8116, please send a text if no answer or keep trying ......... 3/13

GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY FOR SALE: Net-wrapped round bales, approximately 1,4001,500 lbs. ALSO, 3 loads of first-cutting alfalfa, net-wrapped round bales, approximately 1,475-1,500 lbs. For more information, please call 605-8425515 .................................. 3/20

Hay & Feed 180 TONS ALFALFA, 3 x 4 bales, 75 TONS round bales. TWO SEMI LOADS of round barley straw. Delivery in Wyoming available. 307-899-1952....... 4/3 FOR SALE: 500 tons first-cutting alfalfa, 3x4 squares, nice hay, no rain. Located at Thermopolis, WY. 307-921-1544 or 307-864-3733 ...................3/13 STRETCH YOUR HAY SUPPLIES WITH CORN STOVER BALES!! Put up dry in 5x5 net-wrapped rounds. Will load and transport is available. Call Brad, JES Farms Partnership 605-280-4997 ...................3/13 2020 HAY FOR SALE: Millet, alfalfa and grass hay, round bales, each approximately 1,650 lbs., net wrapped, Highmore, S.D. area. Call 605-5308089....................................3/6 BARLEY STRAW, 3x3 bales, $120/ton. CONRAD BARLEY grain, $10/100 lbs. ALFALFA MIX hay. Farson, WY. Call 307-350-0350 ..............3/6

Vehicles & Trailers 1978 CHEVROLET TITAN, Cummins, 10 speed, in very good shape. 1991 KENWORTH T600 60 series with 1987 Beall 40’ belly dump trailer. Very good condition, ready to work. Call 406-860-5448 .....................3/6

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MARCH 11-14: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL DEER/ ELK HIDES, ANTLERS AND FUR, IN THE FOLLOWING WYOMING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: MARCH 11: Orin Junction 8-8:15 a.m., truck stop; Douglas 9:15-9:20 a.m., Douglas Feed (drive thru); Bill 9:50-10:05 a.m., Bill’s Store (drive thru, call Greg); Wright 10:50-11:10 a.m., Exxon Big D on S. 387; Newcastle 12:20-1 p.m., Voelker’s Body Shop; Upton 2:15-2:30 p.m., Joe’s Grocery Store parking lot; Moorcroft 3:10-3:30 p.m., The Coffee Cup; Gillette 4:00-4:30 p.m., T&T Guns and Ammo; Gillette 4:50-5:15 p.m., Rocky Mountain Sports. MARCH 12: Gillette 7:458:15 a.m., Rocky Mountain Sports; Sheridan 10:30-11 a.m., Sportsman Warehouse; Buffalo 12-12:30 p.m., Good 2 Go; Ten Sleep 2:30-3 p.m., Pony Express; Worland 3:404 p.m., Co-op One Stop; Manderson 4:25-4:35 p.m., Hiway Bar (drive thru); Basin 4:45-5 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Greybull 5-5:15 p.m., Overland Express Mart. MARCH 13: Lovell 7:45-8 a.m., Good 2 Go Convenience Store (or by appt.); Powell 8:30-8:50 a.m., Murdoch’s; Cody 9:30-10:15 a.m., Nature’s Design Taxidermy; Meeteetse 11:30-11:45 a.m., Elk Horn Bar; Thermopolis 1-1:30 p.m., Renegade Guns; Shoshoni 2:10-2:30 p.m., Powder Horn Bait; Riverton 3-4 p.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Hudson 4:20-4:30 p.m., Wyoming Custom Meats (drive thru); Lander 4:45-5:15 p.m., Zander’s One Stop. MARCH 14: Jeffrey City 8-8:15 a.m., Split Rock Cafe; Muddy Gap 8:45-9 a.m., 3 Fork Station (drive thru); Alcova 9:309:40 a.m., Sloane’s General Store (drive thru); Casper 1111:45 a.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports; Glenrock 12:30-12:50 p.m., east exit on I-25; Douglas 1:45-2:15 p.m., Douglas Feed; Orin Junction 2:35-2:45 p.m., truck stop; Lost Springs 3:05-3:15 p.m., truck pull off (drive thru); Lusk 3:50-4 p.m., Decker’s Grocery. For more information, call Greg, 308750-0700, or visit www.petskafur.net ........................ 3/6

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Thurs. April 1 Salers • Simmental Red Angus • Hereford South Devon • Gelbvieh Charolais

I notice some of my fellow cow columnists are doing endorsement deals with companies selling stuff to cowboys. As hard at this is to believe, I’ve never been asked by anyone to be their spokesman. With my ability to put my foot in my mouth on behalf of myself, this surprises me. The only time a big company contacted me was when the lawyering division of the outfit that makes Crayolas® sent me a threatening letter telling me to never again mention Crayolas® unless I put the ® thingy after the name of their company. So I suppose I can forget about being the Crayola® spokescrayon. It’s too bad, too, because adult coloring books for old fogies like me are very popular right now, and we have several of my pictures on our refrigerator I colored with my favorite assortment of 64 Crayolas®. I’m equally surprised no politician has ever asked me for my endorsement.

Perhaps it’s my absence of sophistication, or the fact I’m not what many would call photogenic. Still, not to blow my own horn or anything, I do have a following, even if all 147 of them are over the age of 80 and are not any advertiser’s idea of a target audience. I’d think this would make me an ideal spokesperson for assisted care living facilities, occasional irregularity drugs, Depends® and ash-andcarry crematory facilities. The closest I’ve ever come to an endorsement deal was when I was given a free cap from a livestock auction yard. It was a good cap, too, and I wore it everywhere until I was asked by the owner of the auction yard not to ever appear in public again wearing the cap because I was scaring away business. Then, there was the time I wore a cap advertising an artificial insemination service to a bull sale. Even companies I’ve had a long relationship with failed to take advan-

tage of my well-knownness. My column appeared in United States Team Roping Championship’s roping magazine Super Looper from the first edition to its last and Super Looper was started in the same building and had the same staff as my own livestock newspaper, yet they never asked me to be an endorser or spokesperson. Perhaps they’d seen me rope. It could be I’ve just never announced my willingness to be a celebrity endorser. Before I’m run over by companies wanting me to be their face, let me first lay out some ground rules. I will not do ads for things I don’t believe in, like German cars, Japanese barbed wire, any major airline, fake meat or any poultry product. After all, I do have some scruples. Businesses I would sign a multi-million dollar endorsement deal with would include the American Quarter Horse Association, Apple Computers, Barry King leather tools, Chevy trucks, Pendleton shirts, Milwaukee tools, J.C. Penney underwear, Suffolk sheep and M&M candy. I think I’d be better than terrible as an endorser and I promise not to be caught in a compromising position by using a Makita® drill, riding a Paso Fino horse, eat-

ing a Kit Kat bar or using a Microsoft® driven computer. Perhaps I think too highly of myself and my worldwide celebrity status. After all, back at the height of my powers when Paul Harvey was regularly using my essays, I had some stories in a couple Golden Soul books, my syndicated column was in cows papers from the Delmarva Peninsula to Ozona, Texas, I’d just signed a book contract with Harper Collins and I was getting glowing rejection letters regarding a novel I’d written, I thought I was pretty neat stuff. I think my approval rating was almost as high as Jimmy Carter’s. I remember my wife and I went to eat at a restaurant we’d regularly frequented for over 10 years. When the check came, the waitress informed me they no longer took credit cards. As usual, we didn’t have any cash so I asked the waitress who we knew so well we’d have probably donated a kidney to her, “Can I write a check?” The waitress looked at me like it was the first time she’d ever seen me and said, “I’m, sorry but we don’t know you well enough.” I had to leave my wife at the restaurant for collateral while I walked to the bank to get cash.

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AT THE NORTHWEST WYOMING ANGUS ASSOCIATION SALE!!! Obsidian Dnamite 678

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Obsidian Bankroll 675

Obsidian Banker 686

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AAA#19786088 • 2/14/2020 • Sire:MW Dnamite PAP Score 38 : BW 78 : 205 Weight 822 : NR 109: Efficiency 76% CED +12 : Birth -1.9 : WW + 59 : Yearling +108 : Milk +32 Yearling Weight 1298#

AAA#19786084 • 2/11/2020 • Sire: Barstow Bankroll B73 PAP Score 39 : BW 75 : 205 Weight 735: NR 98 :Efficiency 68% CED +13: Birth -1.5 : WW + 48 :Yearling + 94 : Milk +21 Yearling Weight 1143#

AAA#19786096 • 2/23/2020 • Sire: Barstow Bankroll B73 PAP Score 35: BW 72 :205 Weight 739: NR 98 ; Efficiency 69% CED +12 : Birth -1.2: WW +50 : Yearling + 97: Milk +20 Yearling Weight 1162#

Obsidian Aviator 680

Obsidian Aviator 684

Obsidian Monument 681

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AAA#19786090 • 2/18/2020 • Sire: Musgrave Aviator PAP Score 38 : BW 67 : 205 Weight 765 : NR 102: Efficiency 66% CED +12 : Birth -2.4 : WW+ 50 : Yearling +86 : Milk +28 Yearling Weight 1116#

AAA #19786094 • 2/21/2020 • Sire: Musgrave Aviator PAP Score 35 : BW 65 : 205 Weight 706 : NR 95: Efficiency 65% CED+14 : Birth -3.6 : WW +40 : Yearling +71: Milk +24 Yearling Weight 1091#

AAA#19786091 • 2/18/2020 • Sire: EXAR Monumental 6056B PAP Score 42 : BW 89 : 205 Weight 799 : NR 106 : Efficiency 67% CED +8 : Birth -.1 : WW + 59 : Yearling + 109 : Milk +29 Yearling Weight 1268#

Obsidian Avaitor 692

Obsidian Avaitor 698

Obsidian Black Aviator 702

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AAA#19786101 • 3/02/2020 • Sire: Musgrave Aviator PAP Score 36 : BW 86 : 205 Weight 714 : NR 95 : Efficiency 63% CED +6 : Birth +0 : WW +47 : Yearling +87 : Milk +19 Yearling Weight 1086#

AAA# 19786106 • 3/14/2020 • Sire: Obsidian Aviator 586 PAPScore 35 : BW 61 : 205 Weight 765 : NR 102 : Efficiency 67% CED +13 : Birth -3.3 : WW +45 : Yearling + 77 : Milk +26 Yearling Weight 1119#

AAA #19786110 • 3/18/2020 • Sire: Obsidian Aviator 586 PAP Score 38 : BW 72 : 205 Weight 791: NR 105 : Efficiency 74% CED+11 : Birth -1.7 : WW + 48 : Yearling + 81 : Milk +27 Yearling Weight 1130#

Obsidian Monumental 682

Obsidian Bank Roll 688

Obsidian Dnamite 683

Lot 38 AAA# 19786092 • 2/19/2020 • Sire: EXAR Monumental 6056B PAP Score 36 : BW 85 : 205 Weight 784 : NR 104 : Efficiency 65% CED+6 : Birth +.4 : WW+ 57 : Yearling +101: Milk +28 Yearling Weight 1181#

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AAA #19786098 • 2/26/2020 • Sire: Barstow Bankroll B73 PAP Score 35 : BW 82 : 205 Weight 777 : NR 102 : Efficiency % 71 CED +7 : Birth +.6 : WW +54 : Yearling + 103 : Milk +21 Yearling Weight 1147#

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AAA# 19786093 • 2/20/2020 • Sire: MW Dnamite PAPScore 36 : BW 77 : 205 Weight 817 : NR 109 : Efficiency 69% CED +12 : Birth -1.4 : WW +56 : Yearling +103 : Milk +33 Yearling Weight 1238#

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