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Greater Good East Foundation Ranches honored with 2026 National BQA cow-calf award.

Expert Advice Two veterinarians share castration tactics and considerations for bull calves.

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Getting Castration Done Right

East Foundation Ranches receives National BQA cow-calf award.

Improving outcomes and avoiding setbacks.

By Shelby Kirton

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rioritizing the safety of people and livestock is crucial in ranching. Beef Quality Assurance is a nationally recognized framework focused on cattle well-being, responsible pharmaceutical use and sound management practices. Each year, BQA recognizes ranching operations that uphold the program’s safety and quality principles.

If you would like to renew or become BQA certified, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association offers BQA trainings alongside state partners to ensure ranchers have access to these tools and resources. Trainings are offered both in person and online. To learn more or find a course near you, visit texasbeefquality.com.

In this month’s issue, we feature East Foundation Ranches, which was nominated by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for a National BQA award in the cow-calf division. They were recognized as the national winner in February during CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, alongside other ranches that reflect the quality stewardship happening across the U.S. every day.

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Our second feature focuses on castration, exploring BQA recommendations alongside veterinary insight to help develop or refine a herd plan. From improving technique and reducing recovery time to preventing complications, the article outlines practical steps that protect cattle health and long-term performance.

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n deep South Texas, East Foundation Ranches stands as an ultimate testament to the enduring legacy and history of ranching, while simultaneously adapting to modernday practices. Their story is one of reinvention, progress and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.

To honor these efforts, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association nominated East Foundation Ranches for a National Beef Quality Assurance award in the cowcalf division, which they were presented with Feb. 3 during CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Spanning more than 217,000 acres across the Wild Horse Desert, also known as the South Texas Sand Sheet or the Coastal Sand Plains, the region is known for sandy soils, extreme heat and humidity, and high drought risk. East Foundation Ranches operates in six locations throughout portions of Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and Willacy counties.

“East Foundation sees this land for what it truly is beyond the challenging desert and isolated region — a thriving ecosystem that sustains incredible wildlife and plant diversity, provides for livestock production and creates livelihoods,” said Jason Sawyer, Ph.D., East Foundation’s chief science officer.

“We’re honored to raise a healthy, nutritious beef product that sustains our South Texas rural community and beyond.

BQA is just the bare minimum of what East Foundation Ranches expects.”

The foundation stays true to its mission of advancing land stewardship through three primary arms: ranching, science and education. At its core, the ranch is a working laboratory where scientists and ranch managers collaborate to address key issues in wildlife management, rangeland health and ranch productivity.

Primarily a cow-calf enterprise, East Foundation Ranches raises about 3,000 calves annually. Today, their feeder steers and heifers are highly sought after and bring a premium — but that was not always the case.

CHANGING GEARS About a decade ago, East Foundation Ranches recognized the need to overhaul ranching practices and cattle care standards to fully align with BQA principles.

“The BQA program provided us with the roadmap,” said Eddie Reyna, East Foundation ranch operations manager.

“Because it is designed to allow producers to start from where they are and grow, it was a great way for us to move rapidly toward a comprehensive inventory management, identification and recordkeeping program.”

Today, all East Foundation cattle are branded and assigned EID tags. The ranch incorporates a two-breed rotational crossbreeding system of Red Angus and Santa Gertrudis.

The cow herd continues to become more uniform in type, with mild variability in Bos indicus percentage. With the native heat and humidity, the ranch continues to experiment with the percentage of Bos indicus needed to be environmentally sustainable, while also producing a highly marketable calf crop.

The ranch manages both spring and fall calving herds under a 90-day breeding and subsequent calving window.

Spring calving herds see bull turnout from April 15 to July 15, while fall calving herds run from Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Spring calves, around 2,000 in total, wean in October, while fall calves, around 1,000 head, wean in June.

When it comes to handling cattle, the herd is gathered twice yearly for penned workings.

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Garrett Stribling moves cattle through the pens at East Foundation Ranches. Photo by Emily Stribling.

History

& HERITAGE East Foundation stewards ranchlands once acquired by the East family over a period of about 100 years.

Tom T. East Sr. first registered the Diamond Bar brand in 1912. He and his wife, Alice Gertrudis Kleberg East, raised their family on the San Antonio Viejo and built a ranching legacy throughout South Texas. Their children included Tom T. East Jr., Robert Claude East and Alice Lica Hattie East.

Upon Robert East’s passing in 2007, he bequeathed his estate, including his ranch ownership, for the establishment of a foundation as his beneficiary. This became the East Foundation.

These ranchlands represent some of the best examples of native rangelands across three natural regions of South Texas: the South Texas Sand Sheet, South Texas Brush Country, and Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes.

Due to harsh conditions from recurring droughts and extreme heat, it is a challenging landscape for ranching, but these lands remain known for rangeland productivity and the quality of habitat for native wildlife.

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.“Over time, we have trained the cattle to come to a pickup siren,” Reyna said. “This allows them to migrate to the pens naturally rather than having to push against their natural pattern. Because the cattle are used to daily interaction, their flight zone is not triggered when we begin to gather.”

The ranch team continuously evaluates pen design and layout and adjusts as needed.

Once cattle are gathered into pens, no employee is on foot; instead, they remain on horseback to ease cattle calmly through pens, which are designed with a series of cut gates that can be easily turned into a bud box. Prods, hotshots and similar tools are used sparingly and only when necessary for the animal’s overall wellbeing, strictly following BQA program recommendations.

“The pens throughout the ranch were built in the 1970s and ’80s; at that time, cattle were handled and gathered differently,” Reyna said. “For us, it’s our highest priority to view the cattle’s natural behavior and adjust to their needs.”

While working cattle, employees keep noise to a minimum. Cattle bellows and hydraulic chutes should be the primary noises of the day — and little else.

“Giving our foremen responsibility as stewards of the cattle under their care is really important,” Reyna said.

“We know that doing the right thing with the cattle every day helps the cattle do the right thing when we need them to — at branding, pasture rotations or weaning.”

Photo by Wyman Meinzer

Since 2019, East Foundation Ranches has hosted regular on-ranch BQA trainings, including a session each summer for all employees. The annual trainings are designed to fit the current needs of the operation and include chute-side vaccine administration, livestock handling, facility design and worker safety.

Trainings are conducted in both English and Spanish to ensure all personnel understand the material.

While working cattle, ranch employees remain horseback and keep noise to a minimum. Photo by Emily Stribling.

The East Foundation team, pictured from left, includes: Jason Sawyer, chief science officer; Garrett Stribling, ranch business manager; Eddie Reyna, ranch operations manager; and Ernesto Garcia, unit foreman. Bottom photo courtesy of BQA.

ON GUARD The southern border of the East Foundation’s El Sauz Ranch sits at one of the greatest lynchpins for biosecurity protection in South Texas — and the U.S. El Sauz Ranch is adjacent to a cattle fever tick quarantine zone and participates in extensive surveillance to monitor any sign of the cattle fever tick. While the ticks themselves pose no risk, they can carry a microscopic parasite called Babesia bovis, commonly known as cattle fever. Cattle fever attacks and destroys an animal’s red blood cells causing anemia, fever and an enlarged spleen and liver, ultimately resulting in death for an estimated 40% to 90% of susceptible cattle.

The tick attaches not only to cattle and horses, but also to white-tailed deer and nilgai antelope. Recent research shows that deer and antelope are dead-end hosts, which carry the ticks but are not susceptible to disease effects.

To safeguard against the tick spreading farther north, the El Sauz Ranch and others voluntarily built a doublefenced wildlife barrier spanning miles along Highway 186, the current fever tick quarantine end zone.

“Highway 186 is the last paved road for a considerable distance on the north side of the fever tick quarantine zone,” Sawyer said. “If fever ticks gain a foothold north of the line, it would be next to impossible for the Texas Animal Health Commission to establish a barrier, and the tick could spread quickly throughout Texas and beyond.

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“Our El Sauz Ranch location participates in extensive surveillance of wildlife to follow their movements and ensure they don’t break the double-fenced barrier and head north.”

The ranch regularly scratches and dips or sprays cattle, and culled cows do not return to any other ranch but are instead sent directly to processing. The only cattle that leave the El Sauz Ranch are weaned calves, which follow all protocols and are scratched for tick presence and treatment effectiveness before being unloaded for backgrounding at the headquarters ranch.

“Our involvement with the cattle fever tick eradication program has caused us to pay close attention to both cull cow management and biosecurity principles, which are part of our BQA program,” Sawyer said.

The potential northern spread of the New World screwworm is a constant concern, as well.

“With the renewed threat from northward movement of the New World screwworm fly, we have relied on the lessons we have learned and used BQA principles to inform our response plans,” Reyna said. “Although we don’t have screwworms in Texas today, we are already increasing our observations of cattle and re-evaluating our existing parasite control protocols to help us manage the risk of exposure. Fortunately, our approach to cattle handling will help us as we manage this new challenge.”

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Proactive management In recent years, herd health protocols implemented

by East Foundation Ranches have created a cow base with nearly impeccable health, requiring minimal use of antibiotics or emergency medicine intervention. They develop all herd health plans by consulting with their local veterinarian, noting that a strong veterinary-client relationship is instrumental for success.

Once a year, cows receive respiratory, reproductive and clostridial disease vaccinations in addition to an injectable dewormer and palpation for pregnancy diagnosis. Spring-calving open females are given one chance to roll to the fall calving season for rebreeding.

If they come up open after a second palpation, they are culled from the fall herd.

To reduce stress, calves receive their primary dose of clostridial and killed virus respiratory disease vaccines prior to weaning. In addition to an injectable dewormer, all calves are given a Lazy Diamond brand and bull calves are castrated by knife.

At weaning, calves receive an EID tag and a second round of vaccinations and injectable dewormer. Heifer calves receive an additional visual ear tag and vaccines for reproductive diseases and Brucellosis. After two weeks, all calves are brought back for a modified-live virus respiratory disease vaccine before being weighed

A team hundle promotes safety for both ranch employees and the cattle within their care. Photo by Landen Addison.

and sorted into contemporary groups prior to the backgrounding phase.

“The multi-stage vaccination program works on our calf crop,” said Garrett Stribling, East Foundation ranch business manager. “Last year, we weaned more than 2,800 calves, and we only treated a total of six head for sickness following our standard protocol.”

Another important factor for herd health includes administration tactics. In the South Texas heat, it’s important to properly store vaccines chute-side. The ranch uses vaccination coolers with ice packs to store bottles and syringes between each calf or cow.

“We are diligent about changing our needles,” Reyna said. “We use a three-quarter-inch needle on every animal. Needles are replaced every 20 head. If an animal looks sick, or if a needle is dull or dropped in the dirt, it’s changed immediately.”

The crew also follows all BQA injection guidelines, including injecting no more than 10 milliliters in one site, always following intramuscular or subcutaneous injection locations, and placing all vaccines in the neck, ahead of the shoulder.

“We also instruct our crew to space out vaccinations,” Reyna said. “If they’ve given two shots on one side of the neck, they switch to the other side, so placement isn’t too combined.”

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Providing quality cattle care, in line with BQA principles, throughout every production stage is a top priority for East Foundation Ranches. Left photo by Emily Stribling. Right photo courtesy of BQA.

Because East Foundation Ranches spans 120 miles across South Texas, the team faces a wide variety of animal health requirements. There’s no blanket plan for every animal under the ranch’s care; instead, health strategies are tailored to location.

“Our coastal herds will receive a dewormer that protects against liver flukes, whereas more inland dry climate herds don’t have the same base needs,” Stribling said. “If ever an anthrax outbreak is nearby, we’ll vaccinate only as needed.”

When it comes to bull health, after moving to a set breeding season nearly 10 years ago, the ranch noticed an increase in calves lost during gestation.

This realization expedited regular bull test protocols, including annual bull breeding soundness exams and twice yearly Trichomoniasis tests. As a result, the ranch has been trichomoniasis-free for seven years.

To ensure that all practices are carried out consistently by operation personnel, the ranch conducts pre-cattle working meetings to further explain the reasoning behind each process.

“We make it a standard practice right before starting our working days to have a sit-down training, giving an overview of what’s going to happen,” Reyna said. “We

explain what we are going to administer to the cattle, how much of each vaccine should be given and why we’re giving it. This way everyone is on the same page, and everyone holds each other accountable.”

Ever forward East Foundation Ranches tells a story that goes far beyond raising beef. It is a narrative of caring for cattle in a responsible way, including a larger commitment to people, the land and the environment that ultimately promotes consumer trust.

By integrating BQA practices with their broader stewardship mission, East Foundation Ranches provides assurance that every ounce of beef meets the highest standards of quality and integrity.

This holistic approach bridges the gap from ranch to dinner table, reinforcing trust in the product they produce, and embodying the philosophy that the right way is the only way.

“Inspiring consumer confidence is the primary goal of Beef Quality Assurance,” Sawyer said. “Our stewardship of the cattle we care for is part of our adoption of BQA principles, and it is an important part of conservation and the broader land stewardship story.” CT

“Inspiring consumer confidence is the primary goal of Beef Quality Assurance.”

— Jason Sawyer, Ph.D., East Foundation chief science officer

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Improving outcomes and avoiding setbacks.

By Krissa Welshans

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astrating bull calves is a standard industry practice strongly recommended by the Beef Quality Assurance program. Even so, it’s estimated that nationwide, up to 80% of calves sold as steers are intact bulls. That is according to the BQA Manual, which explains how there are economic incentives for castrating bull calves prior to marketing.

While intact bulls may gain weight faster in the short-term, waiting to castrate may not be worth the risk of decreased performance and profitability in the long-term.

When sale day comes around, market demand for cutter bulls is low, often leading to significant discounts. Managing intact bulls also presents challenges due to their more aggressive temperament. Additionally, leaving bulls intact negatively affects meat quality — resulting in coarser texture, less marbling and inconsistent tenderness.

Whether a producer is developing a plan for castrating bull calves on the ranch or evaluating current methods, two veterinarians — Dr. Ross Thompson, of Simmons & Harlan Veterinary Clinic in Wichita Falls, and Dr. Ken Gottwald, of Guadalupe Valley Veterinary Clinic in Gonzales — offer advice for improving the process, reducing recovery time and avoiding complications.

To start, Thompson, who is a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association director, encourages ranchers to consult with their local veterinarian about goals and the most appropriate method.

“It all depends on what kind of facilities you have and the size of the animal,” he says.

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Both Thompson and Gottwald agree the best time to castrate is when bull calves are 2 to 4 months old and around 200 to 400 pounds. At this age, calves typically heal better and bounce back quickly, while they also have time to develop male characteristics.

This timeframe is often when calves are vaccinated, dehorned, wormed and tagged or branded, allowing producers to complete the tasks at once.

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Gottwald notes grouping tasks together makes it a one-time stressful event for the calf and helps minimize costs for producers. Still, he recognizes that what is ideal isn’t always realistic.

While defined calving seasons allow for easier planning, producers with more diverse calving dates should still target a weight range for castration of 200 to 400 pounds.

Thompson cautions that waiting too long can lead to complications, including excessive bleeding, infection and a lengthy healing process. He points out that heavier calves with fat around the scrotum tend to bleed more, and Gottwald says fat can slow the healing process.

Dr. Ross Thompson

A second consideration for determining when to castrate is the calves’ overall health and body condition. If the animals are in poor condition or have parasites, Gottwald says, “They’re not going to have the immunity to respond to vaccines, blood loss or the overall stress of the event, so castration is going to be a little more stressful on them.”

Both veterinarians agree it is best to wait to process a sickly calf, although Thompson says delaying is not always an option. In this case, the calf can still be castrated but needs to be doctored with antibiotics after the procedure.

Thompson stresses the importance of having a solid parasite control regimen established in the cow herd to ensure calves aren’t anemic and don’t have a parasite load before castration.

“Overall, the calf will feel better and heal more quickly since the immune system’s working harder,” he says.

On processing day, weather, facilities and setup, as well as handling practices, can affect outcomes. Thompson explains there are several ways to process calves, including running them through a chute, using a calf table, or roping and dragging. All these methods have benefits and drawbacks. The goal is to choose the least stressful, safest option for the animals and handlers. This includes aiming for drier conditions and temperatures that won’t add to the calf’s stress.

Gottwald also emphasizes the importance of quiet, calm handling, pointing out that excessive noise and prodding only intensify an already stressful event.

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Dr. Ross Thompson, of Simmons & Harlan Veterinary Clinic, pictured top, helps process calves. Pictured below is Dr. Ken Gottwald, of Guadalupe Valley Veterinary Clinic. Courtesy photos.

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Maintaining a calm working environment is key for reducing stress on animals and humans alike. Photo by Jerod Foster.

No matter where or how processing occurs, Thompson says the environment should be clean. Allowing calves to lie in mud or sloppy pens following the procedure could cause mud to cake on the site — an easy way to get an infection, he says.

Choosing a Method Thompson says the calf’s size dictates the castration method he recommends to a producer. He prefers banding for calves more than 500 pounds, while smaller animals can be castrated using an emasculator or knife. He also notes that ranchers should confirm both testicles are descended before castration, particularly when banding.

Although not widely used, some operations employ the Henderson Castrating Tool attached to a drill.

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“It wraps the spermatic cord around itself so many times that it eventually falls off,” Thompson explains, adding that because the blood vessels are severed, there is minimal bleeding. While this takes more time than other methods, it is effective for a 500- to 600-pound animal.

While both veterinarians admit banding is not their first choice when it comes to castration methods, Thompson says he prefers California or Callicrate Banders. Zip-tie banding is problematic, he says, because it does not tighten like regular banding.

“A band needs to continually get tighter as tissue starts to break down,” he explains. “Zip-tie banders will be tight, but once that tissue breaks down, they get loose, resulting in blood flow. That’s when we see a lot of infected scirrhous cords.”

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When banding, Gottwald recommends making an incision on the bottom of the scrotum so it can drain and dry out faster. Both he and Thompson stress the importance of giving a tetanus shot to banded calves.

Thompson says they occasionally encounter calf loss because a producer who used bands assumed a vaccine included tetanus protection when it didn’t.

Procedure and recovery Thompson recommends cleaning blades with chlorhexidine between animals and disinfecting the surgical site with Betadine, especially in muddy conditions. Blades should also be changed every fifth calf, or when they start to dull.

After the procedure, Thompson recommends applying a permethrin-based wound dressing and fly control spray on the site for fly prevention.

Given heightened concern surrounding New World screwworm, whole-animal fly control through pour-on insecticides or ear tags is critical.

Photos by Jerod Foster

For calves with open wounds, Thompson says some producers give Vitamin K shots if they’re worried about

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blood clotting. He also says veterinarians are fielding more questions about pain management, adding that research indicates oral meloxicam helps calves get back on feed and recover more quickly, especially when they are both branded and castrated.

He says the use of oral meloxicam is gaining traction quickly, particularly as states like California move toward requiring pain mitigation for castration. A second option for pain management is administering an NSAID like flunixin meglumine.

Following castration, Thompson advises producers leave cows and calves in a trap for at least a couple of hours so they can calm down and pair back up. “They’re sore, and if they aren’t established with their mom, we see some wander off,” he explains.

Also with NWS in mind, both Thompson and Gottwald say it is more important than ever to keep calves in a clean, dry area during the healing process so they can be monitored.

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If problems do occur, they will typically appear within the first 10 days, Thompson notes. If it’s a bleeding issue, he says it will be noticeable in the first day or so following the procedure. Some drainage is normal for the first few days but should be minimal, Gottwald adds.

Symptoms of infection can appear anywhere from five to 10 days following castration. Signs may include a foul smell, pus, swelling, hanging scirrhous cords, fever or lethargy. In a normal scenario, smaller calves should heal or scar over within a week, although Thompson usually tells clients the healing process can take two to three weeks in banded calves.

“If the testicles haven’t fallen off in three weeks, that is typically a sign the band is not tight enough or something is wrong,” Thompson says.

Both veterinarians agree that while every operation is different, smart processing decisions can help prevent setbacks and ensure calves recover quickly. CT

SCrewworm Precautions Heightened concern over the spread of New World screwworm in Mexico has cattle raisers in Texas and across the Southwest on high alert.

Experts agree that whole-herd fly control treatment and wound management are critical, particularly following castration. The fresh wounds are highly attractive to NWS flies, which lay eggs that hatch into larvae and can lead to deadly infections and further spread of NWS. Because of this threat, veterinarians Ross Thompson and Ken Gottwald urge producers to consider castrating calves during cooler weather — not only to reduce the number of flies, but also because NWS flies are largely inactive when temperatures fall below 60 degrees.

They also recommend the following precautionary measures:

• Keep the site clean before and following

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the procedure;

• Use a pour-on or injectable insecticide and/or insert fly tags at the time of castration;

• Apply a pyrethrin or aerosol spray near the site wound;

• Use a wound protectant spray such as Catron; • House animals in a clean, dry environment; and • Keep animals close for daily observation.

Gottwald specifically recommends waiting to release calves to new locations until they are fully healed. “If screwworms have infested the incision, you don’t want the calves dispersed to several areas and to cause a more extensive containment issue for NWS control,” he explains.

Thompson explains that symptoms of a screwworm infestation could include swelling, drainage or other signs of infection combined with the presence of fly larvae in the wound site.

If a producer suspects a screwworm infestation, Thompson and Gottwald say immediate contact with Texas Animal Health Commission is critical to mitigate spread.

Both veterinarians stress the importance of not moving an animal with a suspected case of screwworms, even if it’s to a local veterinary clinic.

“Producers coming from several miles out can potentially disperse the eggs and larvae along the way,” Gottwald explains.

The veterinarian or producer should collect samples of eggs and larvae to submit for testing and clean out the wound site, including scraping out all larvae and eggs. The wound should be treated and antibiotics administered if infection is present.

Gottwald stands chute-side while working cattle. Courtesy photo.

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A YEAR OF

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

By Seth Denbow

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ince the Trump administration took office, there has been a flurry of activity on the international trade front. Early in 2025, President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries that brought world leaders to the negotiating table. These actions sparked an increase in trade headlines, bringing both opportunities and challenges for the beef market.

Of note is a trade agreement-in-principle with the United Kingdom, which would give U.S. beef more access to the country’s lucrative market. Trump also signed reciprocal trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia, as well as a framework trade deal with Thailand, that will require all three countries to address tariff and non-tariff barriers on U.S. imports. Trump also announced a similar deal with Vietnam, which has been levied with a tariff rate of 20% on exports to the U.S. These are important moves for U.S. beef. High tariff rates on our product imposed by these four countries have made competition difficult with beef exporters including Australia and New Zealand. Now, with lower tariffs, American ranchers are provided greater opportunity to capture market share and demand for high-quality beef cuts.

Beyond these four countries, new trade deals have also emerged with North Macedonia and Taiwan. Taiwan plans to eliminate or reduce its average 17% tariff on virtually all traded goods, including beef, and streamline processes for exporting U.S. beef products. Likewise, Northern Macedonia agreed to eliminate customs duties for all U.S. industrial and agricultural goods, which historically has had a tariff rate close to 13%.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association supported Trump’s renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement into the vastly improved U.S.Mexico-Canada Agreement during his first term.

USMCA modified NAFTA to reflect modern economic needs, protecting unrestricted duty-free beef access established under NAFTA. In return, this agreement

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allowed our industry to build Canada and Mexico into perennial top-five beef export markets. USMCA will be up for a joint review starting in July, when the U.S., Canada and Mexico will decide whether to extend the agreement for another 16 years.

Along with the whirlwind of trade headlines came the announcement that the U.S. will increase beef imports from Argentina to 80,000 metric tons, expanding the supply of lean trim used in grind in the U.S. market.

While Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association supports trade and understands that marketing highquality U.S. beef to increase value requires imported lean trim, safety and protection must remain top of mind. Importing beef from a country where foot-andmouth disease is present could pose a serious threat to the U.S. herd — and potentially undermine efforts to rebuild our nation’s cattle inventory. Our association voiced our concerns and encouraged the administration to consider long-term solutions that preserve herd health, incentivize domestic beef production expansion and protect the livelihoods of American ranchers.

In late February, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose broad tariffs was unconstitutional, which invalidated IEEPA-based tariffs affecting multiple beef trading partners. This ruling does not, however, impact the previously negotiated trade agreements in place from last year.

While considerable attention given to international partnerships brings both positive and negative sentiments, cattle producers benefit from trade overall. Successful negotiation of these trade deals and expanded market access are essential for a prosperous future for years to come. CT

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Seth Denbow is a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association director from Weatherford who serves on the marketing and transportation committee.

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STANDING WITH US D

aniel Mellsop serves as the deputy chief of mission at the New Zealand Embassy in Washington, D.C. In this role, he supports diplomatic engagement and facilitates communication between U.S. and New Zealand representatives and government agencies.

Through his work, New Zealand has increased exports of their grass-fed beef, which is primarily used by the U.S. to blend with domestic grain-fed trimmings for ground beef.

New Zealand maintains 10 diplomatic representative offices throughout the U.S., with the Embassy in Washington, D.C., serving as its principal mission. In recent years, the two countries have focused on strengthening international trade and cooperation in the Pacific Islands. Roughly 12% of New Zealand’s total global beef exports are sent to the U.S.

importance of the partnership. It is apparent that Mellsop aims to strengthen ties between Texas and New Zealand, enhancing diplomacy and cooperation.

Mellsop was born and raised in New Zealand, and attended the University of Waikato, earning his master of business in economics. However, his interest in international affairs began during high school. While completing an exchange program in Russia, Mellsop met with New Zealand diplomats from a trade delegation. This experience shaped his goal of pursuing a career in diplomacy and international relations.

Mellsop has held more than a dozen positions with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since he first joined the organization 25 years ago. His previous assignment was as high commissioner to Canada and Jamaica, where he represented New Zealand’s interests in both countries. CT

Ambassador Daniel Mellsop

Last year, Mellsop met with Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association leadership and staff to discuss the

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A NEW FRONT IN

THE NWS FIGHT Sterile fly dispersal facility operational at Moore Air Base.

Story by Paige Holbrooks Photos courtesy of USDA

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tephen Diebel, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association first vice president, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Gov. Greg Abbott and several other industry leaders attended the Feb. 9 grand opening of the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service sterile fly dispersal facility at Moore Air Base.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association was well represented at the announcement, communicating the association’s support and emphasizing the importance of protecting the U.S. beef herd.

“The value of equipping the U.S. to combat the threat of New World screwworm cannot be overstated,” Diebel said. “As Texans and cattle producers, we celebrate the opening of the sterile fly dispersal facility at Moore Air Base, strengthening our nation’s ability to protect our cattle herd health, food security and economy, which would suffer from any NWS incursion.”

The dispersal facility, a critical piece of USDA’s sweeping five-pronged plan, was provided funding by the Trump

administration in June 2025. Since then, NWS has continued its northward migration from Central America and established populations 187 miles south of the TexasMexico border. The facility will be capable of dispersing up to 100 million sterile flies per week.

“Advocating for the resources, infrastructure and coordination needed to increase sterile fly production has long been a priority for Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association,” Diebel said. “We remain committed to supporting both state and federal efforts to manage this threat and deeply appreciate the Trump administration, Secretary Rollins, USDA staff and Gov. Abbott in prioritizing the needs of Texas and U.S. production agriculture.”

Planning is underway with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for construction of the domestic sterile fly production facility, with a projected capacity of 300 million sterile flies per week. This will be the only U.S.based sterile fly production facility. In August 2025, USDA committed $750 million toward its construction.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addresses the crowd during the Feb. 9 grand opening of the Moore Air Base sterile fly dispersal facility.

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The dispersal facility near Mission will be capable of dispersing up to 100 million sterile flies per week.

Extended dispersal zone

“We trust Secretary Rollins and USDA to make reopening decisions based on science and preparedness, not pressure, and stand ready to support efforts to safeguard animal health,” Polk said. “These measures are necessary until progress is made on pushing the fly further south.” CT

As part of preventive efforts to stop the northward spread of the NWS fly, USDA has established an updated sterile fly dispersal polygon extending approximately 50 miles into Texas along the U.S. border with Tamaulipas, Mexico.

“We welcome progress on the Moore Air Base dispersal facility and the planned additional fly production in Mexico, and we are encouraged by ongoing collaboration with USDA to expand capacity,” said Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. “Until those measures are fully established and risk can be minimized, keeping the border closed is the responsible course of action to protect the health of U.S. livestock and wildlife.”

Paige Holbrooks is the director of policy and political communications for Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

At press time, Rollins and USDA continue to keep the U.S.-Mexico border closed to livestock imports.

While existing protocols and surveillance systems are demonstrating effectiveness and collaboration with Mexican counterparts, the threat posed by NWS remains significant. A single incursion into Texas or the U.S. could have devastating economic consequences for livestock producers, wildlife populations and landowners.

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USDA-APHIS uses neon green dye to ensure swift identification of sterile male flies that have been dropped.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association directors and members stand for a photo during CattleCon 2026.

CATTLECON RECAP: TSCRA ACTIVE IN MUSIC CITY Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association attended CattleCon 2026, hosted by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Feb. 3-5 in Nashville, Tennessee. As members of the bi-national committee, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association staff joined officials from Canada and Mexico to discuss high-priority cattle health issues such as tuberculosis, brucelosis, New World screwworm and cattle fever ticks.

Additionally, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association First Vice President Stephen Diebel delivered an update at the Region IV meeting. Diebel shared the state’s approach to combating NWS, as well as updates leading into the association’s annual convention.

While in Nashville, 16 association policy committee members helped develop, debate and adopt policy alongside other cattle producers. In coordination with Nebraska Cattlemen, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association brought policy to the live cattle marketing committee to support expansion of

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TSCRA First Vice President Stephen Diebel shares an update during the Region IV meeting.

the Livestock Risk Protection insurance program by including coverage options for breeding and cull cattle.

This policy was adopted by the committee and will be presented during the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting July 12-14 in Denver, Colorado. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association also supported policies in the cattle health and well-being, and ag and food policy committees.

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1877 Club members receive year-round benefits designed to honor their generosity and enhance their association experience. Benefits include: • A custom 1877 Club lapel pin, providing admission for one member and one guest to applicable 1877 Club in-person events during the active recognition year.

A former Gilly Riojas Memorial intern, Sarah Mullens joined Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Feb. 9 as the local outreach coordinator. She is based in Fort Worth.

• Recognition through the association’s digital

platforms and print publications, including The Cattleman, with opportunities for donor spotlights.

Originally from Flower Mound, Mullens has a passion for agriculture, Sarah Mullens with a particular interest in connecting urban and rural communities and promoting transparency within the industry. She enjoys writing, storytelling and creating marketing materials that highlight the people and purpose behind agriculture. She says her time interning at Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association further strengthened her commitment to advocating for beef producers and the agricultural industry.

An Oklahoma State University graduate, Mullens holds dual bachelor’s degrees in agribusiness and agricultural communications.

CATTLE RAISERS ROUNDUP APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 3 Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announced it will host its fifth-annual TSCRA Cattle Raisers Roundup July 19-24.

The event is open to high school students who have completed their junior or senior years and are interested in learning about the beef supply chain, natural resources and other important agriculture issues.

Cattle Raisers Roundup will include tours at cattle operations or ranches and beef packing plants, as well as the opportunity to speak with industry leaders. The program focuses on practical skills for those who buy, sell, produce and rely on beef protein.

Applications are due May 3 and are available at tscra.org/what-we-do/students.

• Priority invitations to Cattle Raisers PAC events and select association gatherings with leadership and elected officials.

• Exclusive commemorative items and

communications designated for 1877 Club members.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members may join the 1877 Club by contributing $1,877 or more to Cattle Raisers PAC. Contributions should be made payable to Cattle Raisers PAC with “1877 Club” noted in the memo line.

For additional information or questions, email wbaugh@tscra.org or call 800-242-7820.

TSCRA MEETS WITH CHAIRMAN HARRIS Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association leadership met with Chairman Cody Harris and staff Feb. 10 in Austin. Harris has served House District 8 since 2019 and currently serves as chair of the House Natural Resources Committee.

During his time in the Texas Legislature, Harris led legislative efforts on important issues such as protecting private property rights, particularly water rights. The association is proud to have Harris as a friend and advocate for its membership. CT

CATTLE RAISERS PAC LAUNCHES 1877 CLUB TO RECOGNIZE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTORS Cattle Raisers PAC, the political action committee of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, recently announced the launch of the 1877 Club, a recognition program for members who contribute $1,877 or more annually to the committee.

The club honors the association’s founding year, 1877, and strengthens the voice for land and livestock stewards who represent the oldest and largest livestock association in the Southwest.

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TSCRA Second Vice President Dan Gattis poses with Chairman Cody Harris as he receives his November 2025 Standing With Us plaque.

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INDUSTRY

BRIEFS VIRGINIA CATTLEMAN TAKES HELM AS NCBA PRESIDENT Since 1850, Gene Copenhaver’s family has been rooted in the land, raising crops and livestock. The Virginia cattleman now takes the helm as the president of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Copenhaver’s new leadership role began at the end of CattleCon 2026, held Feb. 3-5 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The 2026 officer team was approved by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s board of directors and includes Kim Brackett of Idaho, president-elect, and Skye Krebs of Oregon, vice president.

Kenny Rogers of Colorado was elected chair of the policy division, and Scott Anderson of Oklahoma was elected policy vice chair. Travis Maddock of North Dakota and Dan Hanrahan of Iowa were elected as chair and vice chair of the federation division, respectively.

Brad Hastings of Texas will serve in the role of treasurer.

Copenhaver, who was an agriculture loan officer for 38 years, currently manages his family’s stocker operation in southwest Virginia with his son, Will. His father taught him early to “be at the table,” especially when policy decisions were being made.

About 25 years ago, he helped launch a county cattlemen’s group, then worked his way through leadership roles at the state level, eventually serving as president of the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association. Nationally, he became involved with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, serving on the tax and credit and international trade committees, multiple task forces and the officer team.

The new president’s priorities are straightforward: continue what works, stay grounded in grassroots input, remain open-minded and focus on profitability.

Copenhaver wants every sector and every scale of operation to be viable. That means pushing back against regulatory barriers, supporting policies that allow reinvestment and building on recent momentum around tax provisions.

driven, family-oriented and wants to build operations that last.

For Copenhaver, success is not complicated. “Build a good operation. Involve your family. Treat people right,” he said. For the industry, it means continuing to grow demand and profitability across all sectors without losing sight of its roots.

NCBA RELEASES 2026 POLICY PRIORITIES On Feb. 2, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced its 2026 policy priorities following approval by the organization’s executive committee at CattleCon 2026. The association’s focus centers on policies that directly impact producer profitability, including reducing regulatory costs, defending free markets, expanding trade opportunities and maintaining strong beef demand.

“NCBA focused on practical, workable solutions that produced meaningful policy wins in 2025,” Copenhaver said. “NCBA’s efforts resulted in key tax and regulatory improvements, including expanded estate tax exemptions, a new Waters of the U.S. rule, and the rescission of the Bureau of Land Management Public Lands Rule, providing greater certainty and opportunity for cattlemen and cattlewomen.”

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association leaders noted those achievements provide a strong foundation for the organization’s 2026 policy agenda, which focuses on strengthening producer profitability and addressing emerging challenges across the cattle business.

The organization will advance regulatory reform, animal health protections, expanded market access, and workforce solutions that ensure the cattle and beef supply chain can continue meeting strong consumer demand.

“Now is the time to continue reforming federal regulations that have hindered conservation efforts for decades, strengthen protections against the northward spread of New World Screwworm, expand foreign market access for U.S. beef and advance science-based policies that keep beef at the center of the plate,” Copenhaver said.

“We can’t build the future if every good year gets taxed away before we can shore up our infrastructure,” he said.

Copenhaver remains optimistic about the future for two reasons. First, the demand the beef industry has built steadily in the last four decades. Second, he says the next generation of young producers is smart, relationship-

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The organization’s 2026 policy priorities are:

• Continuing to press the administration to roll back

harmful regulations to keep working lands working.

• Enhancing and strengthening U.S. mitigation measures against the incursion of NWS.

• Protecting the U.S. cattle herd from foreign animal

diseases and pests through heightened awareness and preparedness actions.

• Expanding market access for U.S. beef exports

and holding trade partners accountable to ensure equivalent animal health and food safety standards for imported beef.

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In the News • Promoting science-based nutrition policies and sound, fact-based information for consumers.

• Pushing further hours-of-service flexibility,

increased truck weights, and continue delaying ELD requirements for livestock haulers.

• Safeguarding the U.S cattle and beef supply chain by working with the administration to ensure there is a strong workforce to limit processing disruptions for producers.

2026 BQA AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED Winners of the 2026 Beef Quality Assurance Awards were announced Feb. 3 during CattleCon 2026 in Nashville.

The BQA Awards recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers, marketers and educators who demonstrate outstanding animal care and handling principles as part of day-to-day activities.

“BQA continues to be the cattle industry’s leading education program for animal care and handling,” said Buck Wehrbein, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association past president. “We are excited to recognize these award winners who exemplify the BQA program and share their commitment with others.”

BQA experts to provide all employees with foundational training on best management practices, and works closely with expert nutritionists, veterinarians and industry professionals to assess their daily production practices — providing perspective to foster continuous improvement.

2026 BQA Marketer Award Sysco Corporation, Houston

Founded in 1969, Sysco Corporation is the world’s largest foodservice distributor and a major provider of animal protein products for consumers around the globe. The company is dedicated to driving improved animal welfare practices while upholding stringent standards for all Sysco Brand animal products. Part of this commitment involves promoting BQA as the standard, ensuring the sales team discusses cattle care and sustainability with chefs and restaurant customers.

For a complete list of 2026 BQA award winners, visit bqa.org/beef-quality-assurance-awards.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARDS PRESENTED DURING CATTLECON National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced Feb. 3 that Wine Glass Ranch in Imperial, Nebraska, is the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award program national winner. The award, which annually recognizes the outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of cattle producers, was presented to the Pribbeno family during CattleCon 2026.

East Foundation Ranches, nominated by TSCRA, receives their BQA award on the CattleCon stage in Nashville.

2026 BQA Cow-Calf Award East Foundation Ranches LLC, Hebbronville

East Foundation Ranches, located in South Texas, traces its origins back to the 1900s when Tom T. East began his cattle operation. Today, the ranch spans 217,000 acres across six ranches in separate locations encompassing diverse native rangeland. The ranch is dedicated to advancing land stewardship through ranching, science and education, and their mission is to do what’s right for the land and the life that depends on it. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association nominated East Foundation Ranches for this honor.

2026 BQA Feedyard Award Ordway Cattle Feeders, Ordway, Colorado

Ordway Cattle Feeders is invested in the care and comfort of its cattle, having expanded and updated the feedlot to better accommodate different sizes, ages and feeding stages of cattle. The feedyard brings in university

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McFaddin Ranch, including TSCRA Past President Bob McCan, pictured far right, is honored during the ESAP presentations.

2025 Regional Winners:

• Region I: Whispering Hills Farm, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

• Region II: M&D Overstreet Ranch, Kathleen, Florida • Region III: Smith Family Farms, Bankston, Iowa • Region IV: McFaddin Ranch, Victoria • Region V: G&G Livestock & Cathey Cattle Co., Polson, Montana

• Region VII: Wine Glass Ranch, Imperial, Nebraska

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PARASITE CONTROL Make plans to attend Ranching 101 on April 21.

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oin Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for the next Ranching 101 at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 21. During the hour-long Zoom webinar, participants will learn essential strategies for effective parasite control to support cattle herd health and performance. Interested members can register by scanning the QR code below.

An expert speaker will offer practical insights into effective parasite control strategies, seasonal management considerations and tools that can reduce parasite pressure and support overall animal health. Discover practical approaches to managing internal and external parasites, including breaking life cycles, minimizing resistance and addressing common seasonal challenges.

Participants will also learn actionable tips to protect animal performance, improve treatment effectiveness and support overall productivity.

ABOUT RANCHING 101 Ranching 101 webinars provide participants with practical, sound guidance on the tools and equipment needed to get started in ranching or land ownership. The webinars are available online on the third Tuesday of every month.

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Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months age or –older, including dry dairy cows. Not for Cooperiaofsurnabada Adults and L4 use in calves to be processed for veal. Haemonchus placei – Adults Grubs Hypoderma bovis Oesophagostomum radiatum – Adults Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age.

Ostertagia lyrata – Adults Mites Not for use in cattle managed in feedlotsOstertagia or under intensive grazing. ostertagi – Adults,rotational L4, and Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis Caution: Federal law restricts this drug toinhibited use byL4 or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Trichostrongylus axei – Adults and L4 INDICATIONS FOR USE Trichostrongylus colubriformis – Adults LONGRANGE, when administered at the recommended dose volume of 1 mL per 110 lb (50 kg) body Persistent Activity weight, is effective in the treatment and control of the following internal and external parasites of cattle: the following parasites for the indicated amounts of time following treatment:

Gastrointestinal Roundworms Lungworms Durations of Parasites Bunostomum phlebotomum – Adults and L4 Gastrointestinal Roundworms Cooperia oncophora – Adults and L4 Dictyocaulus viviparus – Adults 150 days Bunostomum phlebotomum Cooperia punctata – Adults and L4 100 days Cooperia oncophora Cooperia surnabada – Adults and L4 Grubs 100 days Cooperia punctata Haemonchus placei 120 days Haemonchus placei – Adults 120 days Oesophagostomum radiatumHypoderma bovis Oesophagostomum radiatum – Adults 120 days Ostertagia lyrata Ostertagia lyrata – Adults Mites 120 days Ostertagia ostertagi Ostertagia ostertagi – Adults, L4 and inhibited L4 Trichostrongylus axei 100 days Lungworms Trichostrongylus axei – Adults and L4 Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis Dictyocaulus viviparus 150 days Trichostrongylus colubriformis – Adults

THREE INDICTED ON LIVESTOCK THEFT CHARGES FOLLOWING TSCRA-LED INVESTIGATION Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers led an investigation resulting in felony indictments against Jessie Coleman, of Lovelady, Andrea Houston, of Houston, and Cole Hoot Jr., of Dodge, for theft of livestock valued at less than $150,000.

On April 12, 2025, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Darrel Bobbitt received a report of missing cattle from a property located south of Crockett in Houston County. The following day, Bobbitt received information indicating the cattle may have been stolen, prompting the formal investigation.

Three potential suspects were identified through the investigation. Bobbitt later obtained a confession from one of the suspects, which led to the location and recovery of all the stolen cattle.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) should only be given by LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) should be given byonlysubcutaneous subcutaneous injection in front of injection in front of the shoulder at the recommended dosage the shoulder at the recommended level of 1 mg eprinomectin per kg body weight per 110 dosage level of 1(1mgmL eprinomectin per kg body weight (1 50 mL per 110 of lb lb body weight). Each mL of LONGRANGE contains mg weight). eprinomectin, sufficient to treat 110 body lb (50 kg) body weight.

Each mL of LONGRANGE contains Divide doses greater than 10 mL between two injection sites to to treat 110 lb (50 kg) body weight. reduce occasional discomfort or site reaction.

Divide doses greater than 10 mL

between two injection sites to Do not underdose. Ensure each animal receives a complete LONGRANGE is to bediscomfort given reduce occasional or site subcutaneously only. Animals dose based on a current body weight.

Underdosing may result reaction. should bethe appropriately restrained of in ineffective treatment, and encourage development to achieve the proper route of parasite resistance. administration. Inject under the

Darrel Bobbitt

TSCRA Special Ranger, District 14

Chace Fryar

TSCRA Special Ranger, District 21

The case was submitted to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office and presented to a grand jury. After reviewing evidence, the grand jury returned a true bill of indictment against Coleman, Houston and Hoot on charges of theft of livestock valued at less than $150,000.

All three suspects surrendered to law enforcement, were booked into jail and have since been released on bond while awaiting trial.

Bobbitt was assisted by fellow Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Chace Fryar, of Huntsville, and the Houston County Sheriff’s Office.

loose skin in front of the shoulder (see illustration) using a 16 or 18

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONSgauge, ½ to ¾ inch needle.

Sanitize the injection site by Withdrawal Periods and Residue Warnings applying a suitable disinfectant.

Extended-Release Injectable Parasiticide Animals intended for human consumption not be slaughtered within 48 days Clean, properlymust disinfected needles should be used to reduce the potential 5% Sterile Solution of the last treatment. This drug product is not for injection site approved infections. for use in female dairy cattle For the Treatment and Control of Internal and External 50 mL bottle size: Use onlyUse polypropylene syringes.

Not cause for use with Parasites of Cattle on Pasture with Persistent 20Effectiveness months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. in these cattle may polycarbonate syringe material. If syringe material is not known, contact the Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry drug residues in milk and/or in calves to these cows. hasbeyond not 3 months syringe born manufacturer prior to useAforwithdrawal identification.period Do not use dairy cows. Not for use in calves to be processed for veal. established pre-ruminating calves.hasDobeen notpunctured. use in calves be processed for punctures. veal. after stopper Discardtobottle after 15 stopper Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves been less than 3 months offorage.

250 mL and 500 mL bottle sizes: Use only automatic syringe equipment Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational provided by Merial. To obtain compatible equipment, contact Merial at 1-888grazing.

User 637-4251 or your veterinarian. LONGRANGE should not be stored in automatic CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drugSafety to use byWarnings or on the order of a syringe Automatic syringe equipment should be thoroughly cleaned licensed veterinarian.

Not for Use in Humans. Keep this and allequipment. drugs out of the reach of children.

Reproductive afterreported each use. Discard bottle after one stopperfollowing puncture withhigh, draw-off spike. and developmental toxicities have been in laboratory animals repeated Alternatively, a 50-mL polypropylene repeater syringe compatible with DESCRIPTION exposuressterile to N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP). Pregnant women wear gloves and contact exercise LONGRANGE may be used.

To obtainshould a list of compatible equipment, LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) is a ready-to-use, injectable preparation MerialThe at 1-888-637-4251. using(SDS) a repeater syringe, domore not usedetailed beyond containing eprinomectin, a member of the macrocyclic class of this product. caution or avoidlactone handling Safety DataWhen Sheet contains 3 months after stopper has been punctured. Discard bottle after 15 punctures. antiparasitics. Each mL of LONGRANGE contains 50 mgsafety of eprinomectin in a occupational information.

LONGRANGE should not be stored in the repeater syringe. co-solvent system of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (30% v/v) and triacetin (qs), along No special handling or protective clothingBoehringer is necessary. Ingelheim Animal with 50 mg of poly-lactide-co-glycolic-acid 75:25 (PLGA), aeffects, polymer that allows an SDS, To report adverse to obtain or for assistance, contact a slow release of eprinomectin from the formulation, thereby maintaining a Health USA Inc. at 1-888-637-4251.

For additional information about adverse drug experience WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS prolonged duration of product effectiveness. Butylated hydroxytoluene (0.2 mg/ reporting for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or www.fda.gov/reportanimalae. mL) acts as an antioxidant in the formulation.

Withdrawal Periods and Residue Warnings The chemical name of eprinomectin is 4”-deoxy-4”-epiacetylamino-avermectin Animal Safety Warnings and Precautions Animals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered B1. It is a semi-synthetic member The product is likely to cause tissue damage at the48site including possible granulomas and within daysofof injection, the last treatment. of the avermectin family of This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy 20 in trim compounds consisting of a mixturenecrosis. These reactions have disappeared without treatment.

Local tissue reaction maycattle result months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle of two homologous components, loss of edible tissue at slaughter. may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows.

B1a and B1b, which differ by a single period not been established for pre-ruminating methylene group at C26.

Observe cattle for injection site reactions. AIfwithdrawal injection sitehas reactions are suspected, consult your calves. Doornotintramuscular use in calves to be processed for veal.product from light. veterinarian. This product is not for intravenous use. Protect INDICATIONS FOR USE specifically for use in cattle only. This product should User Safety Warnings LONGRANGE, when administered LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) has been developed Not for Use in Humans. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. at the recommended dose volumenot of 1 mL 110inlbother (50 kg)animal body weight, is be per used species.

The material safety data sheet (MSDS) contains more detailed occupational effective in the treatment and control of the following internal and external When to Treat Cattle with Grubs safety information. To report adverse effects, to obtain an MSDS, or for parasites of cattle: assistance, contact However, Merial at 1-888-637-4251. information about LONGRANGE effectively controls all stages of cattle grubs. proper timingForofadditional treatment is important.

Gastrointestinal Roundworms Lungworms adversetime drug experience reporting for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDAConsult veterinarian concerning for treatment.

Dictyocaulus viviparus – Adults the proper Bunostomum phlebotomum – Adults and L4your VETS, or http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary.

Cooperia oncophora – Adults and Environmental L4 Hazards Animal Safety Warnings and Precautions Cooperia punctata – Adults and L4Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing because the The product is likely to cause tissue damage at the site of injection, including Cooperia surnabada – Adults and environmental L4 impact has not been evaluated these scenarios. possible for granulomas and necrosis. These reactions have disappeared without Haemonchus placei – Adults Grubs treatment. Local tissue reaction may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter.

Other Warnings: Parasite resistance may develop any dewormer, andIf injection has been reportedarefor most Observe cattle to for injection site reactions. site reactions Hypoderma bovis Oesophagostomum radiatum – Adults classes of dewormers. suspected, consult your veterinarian. This product is not for intravenous or Ostertagia lyrata – Adults use. Protect product from light. LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) has Fecal examinations or other diagnosticintramuscular tests and parasite management history should be beused Ostertagia ostertagi – Adults, L4, and been developed specifically for use in cattle only. This product should not inhibited L4 to determine if the product is appropriate for herd/flock, prior to the use of any dewormer. Following the usedthe in other animal species.

Trichostrongylus axei – Adults anduse L4 of any dewormer, Mites effectiveness of treatment should be monitored (for example, with the use of a fecal When to Treat Cattle with Grubs Trichostrongylus colubriformis – Adults scabiei egg count Sarcoptes reduction testvar.orbovis another appropriate method).

LONGRANGE effectively controls all stages of cattle grubs. However, proper Persistent Activity timing of treatment is important. For the most effective results, cattle should A decrease in cattle a drug’ s effectiveness LONGRANGE has been proven to effectively protect from reinfection withover time as calculated by fecal egg count reduction tests may indicate be treated as soon as possible after the end of the heel fly (warble fly) season. the following parasites for the indicated amounts of timeoffollowing treatment: the development resistance to the dewormer administered.

Your parasite management planthese should Destruction of Hypoderma larvae (cattle grubs) at the period when grubsbe adjusted accordingly basedofon regular monitoring. are in vital areas may cause undesirable host-parasite reactions, including the Durations Parasites possibility of fatalities. Killing Hypoderma lineatum when it is in the tissue Persistent Effectiveness Macrocyclic lactones provide prolonged drug exposure that may(gullet) increase selection pressure forkilling resistant surrounding the esophagus may cause salivation and bloat; Gastrointestinal Roundworms parasites. This effect may be more pronounced extended-release formulations.

H. bovisinwhen it is in the vertebral canal may cause staggering or paralysis.

150 days Bunostomum phlebotomum These reactions are not specific to treatment with LONGRANGE, but can occur TARGET ANIMAL SAFETY 100 days Cooperia oncophora with any successful treatment of grubs. Cattle should be treated either before or Not for use in bulls, testing notdevelopment. been conducted males intended after these stageshas of grub Consult yourinveterinarian concerningfor 100as daysreproductive safety Cooperia punctata treatment. breeding or actively120 breeding.

Not for usetheinproper calvestime lessforthan 3 months of age because safety testing has Haemonchus placei days in days calves less than 3Environmental months of age.

Oesophagostomum radiatum not been conducted120 Hazards 120 days Ostertagia lyrata Studies indicate that when eprinomectin comes in contact with soil, it readily STORAGE and tightly binds to the soil and becomes inactive over time. Free eprinomectin days Ostertagia ostertagi Store at 77° F (25° C)120 with excursions between 59° andaffect 86° Ffish (15° 30°aquatic C). Protect fromDolight. may adversely andand certain organisms. not contaminate Trichostrongylus axei 100 days water by direct or byfor improper of drug containers.

Dispose This information is not comprehensive.

Consult your application veterinarian moredisposal information.

Visit https://biLungworms of containers in an approved landfill or by incineration. animalhealth.com/cattle/products/longrange theavermectins, FDA approved productis excreted label. in the dung of treated Dictyocaulus viviparus 150 days As withfor other eprinomectin animals and can inhibit the reproduction and growth of pest and beneficial Approved by FDA under NADA # 141-327 insects that use dung as a source of food and for reproduction. The magnitude DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Body Weight (lb) Dose Volume (mL) Marketed by: Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.,of Duluth, GA are 30096 and duration such effects species and life-cycle specific. When used LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) 110 Logo® and LONGRANGE® 1 accordingtrademarks to label directions, The Cattle Head are registered of the product is not expected to have an adverse should be given only by 220 2 USA Inc. impact on populations of dung-dependent insects.

Animal Health subcutaneous injection in front of Boehringer Ingelheim Not Inc. for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing the shoulder at the recommended© 2022 Boehringer 330 3 Ingelheim Animal Health USA because the environmental impact has not been evaluated for these scenarios. dosage level of 1 mg eprinomectinAll rights reserved.

440 4 per kg body weight (1 mL per 110 lb 1050-2889-09, Rev. 07/2022, 8LON016F US-BOV-0173-2023A-V2 550 5 Other Warnings: Underdosing and/or subtherapeutic concentrations of body weight). extended-release anthelmintic products may encourage the development of 660 6 Each mL of LONGRANGE contains parasite resistance. It is recommended that parasite resistance be monitored 50 mg of eprinomectin, sufficient 770 7 following the use of any anthelmintic with the use of a fecal egg count to treat 110 lb (50 kg) body weight.

880 8 reduction test program.

Divide doses greater than 10 mL 990 9 between two injection sites to 1100 10 reduce occasional discomfort or site reaction.

The special rangers would like to thank the Houston County Sheriff’s Office and Houston County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance throughout the investigation. CT

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TARGET ANIMAL SAFETY Clinical studies have demon (eprinomectin). Overdosing in a statistically significant r to the group tested at label cattle administered the prod subcutaneous tissue of the s the recommended therapeu cows at all stages of breedin Not for use in bulls, as repro males intended for breeding 3 months of age because sa than 3 months of age.

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Pregnant women should wear gloves and exercise caution or avoid handling this product.

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Theft & Law

DISTRICT 2 — TEXAS PANHANDLE

DISTRICT 9 — CENTRAL TEXAS

Brown Brahman-cross cow missing in Donley County.

Wagyu cows missing in Callahan County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Lynn Mays reports a brown Brahmancross cow missing from a property near the southwest corner of FM 3142 and County Road 30 in Donley County.

The cow is approximately 3 years old with a white belly, a blue tag in her left ear and yellow sale stickers on both sides. The cow was last seen Nov. 28, 2025. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Mays at 806-683-8320.

DISTRICT 7 — NORTHWEST TEXAS

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Michael Looney reports a black Top Hat 14-foot utility trailer stolen from a property off Texas Avenue in Abernathy. The trailer has a gorilla lift on the side panels and ramp on the front. The Texas license plate No. is FMDT09 and the VIN No. is 4R7BU12189T092210. The trailer was last seen Jan. 30. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Looney at 806-778-2585.

DISTRICT 8 — NORTH TEXAS

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Cliff Swofford reports two brown Longhorn calves and one brown-and-white Longhorn calf missing from a property off Two Bush Road in Gibtown. The calves are 3 to 4 months old and were last seen Dec. 15, 2025. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Swofford at 817-343-8804.

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DISTRICT 22 — EAST TEXAS Cattle stolen in Brazos County.

Top Hat utility trailer stolen in Hale County.

Longhorn calves missing in Jack County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Zach Havens reports 13 head of Wagyu cows missing near the intersection of County Road 269 and FM 604 in Callahan County. The 8-year-old cows are horned, have a “rocking molar” branded on their left hip and a yellow or white fly tag in their right ear. The cattle were last seen in December 2025. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Havens at 254-396-1747.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Brent Mast reports four black cows, one red-and-white cow, six black calves and one redand-white calf stolen from a property off Kuder Road in Bryan. They were last seen Jan. 17.

Cattle stolen in Brazos County.

Mast also reports seven black heifers, a brownishblack heifer with horns and a black bull calf stolen from a property off Kuder Road in Bryan. The heifers are approximately 3 years old, and the calf is 7 to 8 months old. They were last seen Jan. 14. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Mast at 936-714-6619. CT TSCRA offers a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and/or grand jury indictment of individuals for theft of livestock or related property. Anonymity is guaranteed. To provide information, call the Operation Cow Thief tip line at 817-916-1775.

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Ranching

DRIVE CATTLE PRODUCTIVITY WITH

COMBINATION DEWORMING Combination treatment provides different modes of action to enhance parasite control.

P

arasites are a hidden drain on cattle performance, quietly stealing productivity and profit from herds across the country.

For producers, the cost is not only in lost weight gain, but also in overall herd health and efficiency. That is why veterinarians and ranchers alike are turning to improved parasite control strategies, like combination treatment.

“Combination treatment is the use of two or more dewormers from different classes, each with a different mode of action, to get more effective control,” said Dr. Matt Washburn, a Boehringer Ingelheim veterinarian.

The advantage? Each dewormer targets parasites in a different way. When used in combination, they can help reduce the number of parasites left behind. In fact, fecal egg counts in cattle herds have been shown to drop by nearly 99% when using dewormers from different classes.

Understanding dewormer classes To get the most out of combination treatment, it helps to understand how each class of dewormer works.

Dewormers can be divided into three different classes based on their chemical structure and mechanism of action: macrocyclic lactones (endectocides), benzimidazoles (white dewormers) and imidazothiazoles.

Each class controls a distinct spectrum of parasites, and for a different amount of time. “Some classes of dewormer do a better job controlling certain parasites

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than others,” Washburn said. “Endectocides provide strong coverage against both internal and external parasites, while white dewormers work well against only internal parasites.”

There are also differences in how long the dewormers will persist in the animal.

“Most of our macrocyclic lactones have a persistence of about 28 to 30 days, with the exception of the extended-release dewormer, with which we can get out to 150 days,” Washburn said. “On the other side of that, you’ve got the benzimidazoles, which are also known as purge dewormers, because they’re going to clean the animal out, and in two days, they’re gone.”

Putting Combo treatment into practice Near Okemah, Oklahoma, rancher Buck Rich has been using combination treatment for several years.

Under the guidance of his veterinarian, Dr. Tyler Thomas, he incorporated combination treatment into his deworming protocol at Leaning Oak Ranch to protect his nearly 2,000 cow-calf pairs.

“We’ll normally use an injectable, and then we’ll do an oral drench,” Rich said. “It seems to work really well for us and cleans those cattle up a little quicker. That’s our go-to protocol now.”

Depending on the season, Rich said he may apply a pour-on dewormer to the calves instead of an injectable as part of his combination treatment protocol for additional coverage.

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Ranching classes of cattle dewormers MACROCYCLIC LACTONES (ENDECTOCIDES) DRUG CLASS INCLUDES CLASS KNOW FOR Ivermectin Eprinomectin Doramectin Moxidectin

Endectocides offer convenient injectable and pour-on formulations with internal and external parasite control. Read each product label for persistent efficacy claims.

BENZIMIDAZOLES (WHITE DEWORMERS) DRUG CLASS INCLUDES CLASS KNOW FOR Oxfendazole Fenbendazole Albendazole

White dewormers deliver a rapid “purge effect” and only control internal parasites. Efficacy lasts no longer than two days. See efficacy claims listed on each label.

Rancher Buck Rich, pictured left, applies a pour-on dewormer to his cattle as his son looks on.

IMIDAZOTHIAZOLES DRUG CLASS INCLUDES CLASS KNOW FOR

Combining parasite control programs

Known for being quickly absorbed and distributed throughout the body, but only controls internal parasites.

Can be delivered orally, topically and by injection. See efficacy claims listed on each label.

Healthy cattle that gain weight and stay in condition are reason enough for Rich to continue implementing combination treatment and other deworming practices advised by Thomas.

Source: Boehringer Ingelheim

“We’re getting paid for pounds of beef at the end of the day,” Rich said. “Using a quality deworming program helps put on more pounds, which is always a benefit in our business.”

Strategic timing can also make combination treatment even more effective, especially when cattle are carrying their highest parasite loads.

For long-term success that helps drive performance and profitability, combination treatment should be part of a broader parasite control plan that includes:

“Using combination treatment, you get a better cleanout up front, and you’ll see it on the cattle, particularly coming out of winter, when our highest parasite load occurs,” Thomas said. “They’ll shed that winter coat off, they get fat and look good.”

• Diagnostic testing: Performing routine diagnostic

Recommending combination treatment to producers for the first time can be challenging due to the added cost of another dewormer.

• Refugia: Intentionally not deworming a small

“Going from a single class to combination therapy, producers are almost always on a macrocyclic lactone, and they’re adding a white dewormer to it,” Thomas said.

“I would tell them it’s well worth it, it’s very economical, and it doesn’t take much more effort. They can see the results in the cattle.”

• Management: Producers can increase overall

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Rich has seen measurable benefits from implementing a combination treatment protocol.

“We’ve seen a drastic change,” Rich said. “The cattle look better. Their hair coat is better. I really think combination treatment is worth it for our operation.”

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tests, such as fecal egg count reduction tests and coprocultures, can help assess the effectiveness of a deworming program and identify parasites that may be surviving treatment. percentage of the herd is recognized as an important factor in delaying the onset of parasite resistance. herd immunity through routine vaccinations and enhanced nutrition. Limit overgrazing, maintain appropriate forage height and rotate pastures when possible.

When evaluating deworming practices, it’s best to involve a veterinarian — just as Rich and Thomas collaborated to create a parasite control plan for Leaning Oak Ranch. CT Story and photos courtesy of Boehringer Ingelheim.

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UNDERSTANDING REST The first step toward better grazing.

Story by Laura Nelson Photos courtesy of Noble Research Institute

M

ost of us can feel the difference between rest and true recovery. We sit down at the end of a long day, scroll on the phone for 20 minutes and stand back up feeling more worn out than before.

True rest, however, rejuvenates our bodies and spirits — a quiet cup of coffee, good conversation, a reflective walk among our livestock or a small power nap. Same amount of time, very different result.

Hugh Aljoe, director of ranches, outreach and partnerships at Noble Research Institute, says this distinction translates to the land, too.

“Rest is just the time period that a pasture doesn’t have livestock in it,” Aljoe says. “It’s the absence of grazing.

Recovery only occurs when the forages and plants are actively growing.”

We can look at our grazing plan and say we gave a pasture plenty of rest on paper, without ever seeing true recovery. True recovery restores plant health and vigor.

Read Your Leaves

Understanding what plants should look like at each growth stage helps producers determine whether pastures have fully recovered.

One of the best ways to measure recovery is by observing individual plant performance.

“We have a habit of looking out across the pasture and saying there’s a lot of grass or there’s not enough grass,” Aljoe says. “But what we need to do is look down and look closely at what the grass species we want to manage for are actually doing.”

grazing just the top 20-30%, less than half of the leaf structure, we’re leaving the plant at full operation for recovery,” Aljoe says. “There remains enough leaf material to keep the entire root system functioning.

When we remove more than half the leaf area, the roots stop growing and it slows recovery.”

He suggests starting by identifying a few key indicator plants of ecosystem health — likely the native grasses that will provide essential nutrition for livestock and soil cover — and get a picture of the ideal plant at each growth stage.

The Noble team aims to prepare at least 30 days ahead in terms of growth and recovery during the growing season. When the dormant season approaches, they begin plans to manage grazing so the grass will last 30 days into spring.

Pay close attention to the leaves, Aljoe says. In general, broader, wider, more robust and abundant leaf structure signals healthy photosynthetic opportunity. As leaves mature, the tips — the oldest part of the plant — will begin to brown and senesce. This is the signal that plants have fully recovered and are ready to graze. “If we top them off at that stage during good growing conditions,

If pastures didn’t make a full recovery before frost, give them time to finish the process before spring grazing.

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“We can’t graze everything off completely,” Aljoe says.

“We’ve got to leave enough residual matter to protect the crown of the plant through the dormant season.

That’s what gets them started the next growing season, and it’s what protects the land.”

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Ranching GRAZE & REST DAYS BY QUANTITY OF PASTURES # OF PADDOCKS

DAYS GRAZED

DAYS RESTED

% OF TIME RESTED

1

365

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2

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182

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REST AND RECOVERY ARE NOT THE SAME Source: Noble Research Institute

Why Overgrazing Happens

Calculating True Recovery

Overgrazing occurs when an animal takes a second bite before the plant has fully recovered.

This is a function of time, rather than space or intensity.

Consider the simple math in this sliding scale: One pasture with 365 days of livestock access has zero chance of any rest or recovery. Split that pasture in half, and you automatically grant each pasture 182-183 days of rest. Break that same amount of land into 32 paddocks, and each one gets 354 potential days of rest, which means you’re now able to grant rest during the growing season and allow for active recovery.

Accurately gauging stocking rate and carrying capacity remains the most reliable way to support proper recovery — but these numbers are always changing. “We all want to stock for the average year, but the average year never happens,” Aljoe says.

A fixed “rest rotation” grazing system often falls short because it doesn’t adjust stocking rates with changing rainfall. Adaptive management, which aligns stocking rates with carrying capacity, has the advantage. If rainfall — and thus carrying capacity — drops while stocking rates remain the same, plants are unlikely to achieve proper recovery.

“For every year that you’re overstocked, you can expect to need two years of understocking or abundant rainfall to rebound,” Aljoe says.

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When Noble first took possession of Coffey Ranch, the team implemented rangeland restoration through adaptive, multi-paddock grazing. Over the course of ten years, the ranch transitioned from eight pastures to 42, allowing true recovery throughout the growing season and adjusting stocking rate with carrying capacity. Along the way, he witnessed a 350% increase in animal unit days, which is defined as 26 pounds of dry matter, through increased forage capacity.

“Recovery accelerates everything,” Aljoe says.

Even in an ideal year, overgrazing occurs due to distribution issues, when livestock are allowed to loiter in high-use areas and re-graze the grasses or forbs they like best.

This is where the number of pastures available comes into play. Most think of this as their grazing plan, but the true aim of increasing the number of pastures is a recovery plan.

Aljoe has seen the power of true recovery at work.

Just like people who need more from their downtime than a mindless scroll, land becomes increasingly resilient when rest means more than the absence of livestock. Real recovery makes room for growth, and it’s a quietly powerful process.

“When we do the right things right — stocking within carry capacity, allowing full recovery when possible, and maintaining residual — we’re well on our way,” he says. CT Laura Nelson is a freelance writer for Noble Research Institute.

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INVENTORY OUTLOOK Texas beef herd signals higher prices ahead for producers and consumers.

By Adam Russell

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he latest USDA cattle inventory report released in January delivered another clear signal that the U.S. beef herd has yet to turn the corner, and Texas remains central to the story, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

replacements that Anderson said could signal the early stages of a slow rebuild.

Nationally, the number of beef cows dropped just more than 1%, a sharper decline than many market analysts expected, said David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist in the Texas A&M University department of agricultural economics.

“That suggests we’re bottoming out — holding a few more replacements for future growth,” Anderson explained. “But there’s nothing here that suggests rapid growth.”

In Texas, the nation’s largest beef‑producing state, cow numbers dipped by about 30,000 head, but producers held back 50,000 more heifers — an 8% increase in

He said strong calf prices and historically tight cattle supplies continue to shape producer decisions about growing their herds.

A slower rebuild and tighter cattle supplies will continue to ripple from cow-calf operations to feedyards and packers, all the way to grocery stores, Anderson said.

Photo by Courtney Sacco, Texas A&M AgriLife

In the Lone Star State, cow numbers dipped by about 30,000 head, but producers held back 50,000 more heifers. That’s according to the January’s USDA cattle inventory report. Photo by Jerod Foster.

Numbers signal slow rebuild

High prices could go higher

The rebuild process appears far more measured than past post‑drought recoveries. That is according to Jason Cleere, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist in the Texas A&M University animal science department.

Heifer retention ratios are trending upward across many regions of the state, yet high prices are causing some ranchers to weigh short‑term returns against long‑term herd growth.

Anderson said the January inventory report is typically a strong indicator for how the year will shape up. Cattle physiology is already influencing the coming years. Most heifers are ready to breed by 15 months, and calves gestate for more than nine months. Calves reach finishing weight in 18 to 20 months.

Bred‑heifer values reaching $4,000 to $5,000 have created an incentive for producers to sell rather than hold on to calves, he said.

“There’s pressure to just sell them and take advantage of the market and then worry about rebuilding next year,” Cleere said. “Many producers also remember the last rebuild — how fast it went and how fast prices plummeted afterward. They’re just a touch more cautious this time around.”

The state’s long‑term cattle capacity has also been thinned by rapid urban expansion, land fragmentation, and the conversion of quality pasture into solar and other non‑agricultural uses. Those losses, he said, translate directly into fewer cows in the statewide and national herd.

Cleere added emerging drought around the state could also influence cattle producer decisions related to their herds.

Anderson and Cleere expect calf prices could go even higher in 2026 and 2027 due to tightened supplies. Last week, 500- to 600-pound steers sold for $450 per hundredweight on average in Texas, compared to $326 per hundredweight at the same time last year.

Margins should remain strong for cow-calf producers, potentially even better than last year, Anderson said, supported by lower feed costs and sustained demand. But the year’s outlook for Texas will hinge heavily on how the drought evolves.

“You don’t see a lot of market reaction to the January report,” he explained, “but it’s one that tends to place an anchor for where things are, and that has a longer-term effect on prices.” CT Adam Russell is a communications coordinator for Texas A&M AgriLife.

“Many producers also remember the last rebuild — how fast it went and how fast prices plummeted afterward.

They’re just a touch more cautious this time around.”

— Jason Cleere, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

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WHAT PLANT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE

MONTH OF APRIL? Field Ragweed (Ambrosia confertiflora)

By Kent Ferguson Photo by Gene Sturla, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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native, perennial forb, Field Ragweed, also called Bur-sage or Weakleaf Bur Ragweed, is a member of the sunflower family. The plant is found growing in clay-type soils in millions of acres of old cropland throughout Texas.

Field Ragweed:

• Is an erect, gray-green plant that is 12 to 18 inches

tall with alternate leaves, pinnately divided up to four times, which gives the leaves a lacy appearance. The leaves are 4 to 8 inches long and 4 inches wide, with one or more lobes at the base.

• Has both male flowers at the top of its branches and female flowers in the leaf axils.

• Forms large colonies by its strong rhizomatous root

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system or by seed, which have re-curved spines on the top two-thirds of the body of the seed.

While Field Ragweed is not palatable to domestic livestock, it will be grazed if severe conditions exist in pastures with limited forage. The plant is also of little use for white-tailed deer, quail or songbirds.

Field Ragweed can be a tough competitor in pastures and rangelands, but it can be controlled with timely applications of approved herbicides. CT Kent Ferguson, a retired rangeland management specialist from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, provides plant identification photo stories to help ranchers.

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When using tape or markers, apply the same color to the corresponding vaccine bottle to avoid confusion. CT

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BEEF FEELS PINCH OF

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ecember 2025 beef exports were the largest in eight months, but full-year shipments fell substantially year-over-year, largely due to the ongoing trade impasse with China. That is according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by U.S. Meat Export Federation.

To end 2025, December beef exports totaled 98,595 metric tons, down 10.5% from the year prior but the largest since April. Market access to China was largely lost in March 2025. Export value was $809.2 million, down 10% but also the highest since April.

December shipments increased year-over-year to Taiwan, the Middle East, ASEAN, the Caribbean, South America and Hong Kong; were steady to Japan; and fell only modestly to Korea, Mexico and Canada.

But exports to China were minimal, offsetting gains elsewhere. When excluding China, December beef exports increased 4% year-over-year in volume and were 6% higher in value.

Exports to Korea, the leading value market for U.S. beef, were modestly lower in December, but finished 2025 steady with a year ago at 232,175 metric tons.

Export value was slightly higher at $2.23 billion — the third highest on record and the fifth consecutive year that shipments to Korea have exceeded $2 billion in value. In 2026, U.S. beef reached zero-duty status under the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement. Before this agreement entered into force in 2012, U.S. beef entering Korea was tariffed at 40%.

December beef exports to Taiwan totaled 6,569 metric tons, up 7% from a year ago. Although down 2% yearover-year, export value was the highest of 2025 at $75.3 million. Exports to Taiwan rallied late in the year but still finished 2025 down 6% year-over-year in both volume, at 58,714 metric tons, and value, at $667.6 million. The reciprocal trade agreement with Taiwan will eliminate tariffs on U.S. beef, as well as outdated non-tariff barriers related to BSE.

Throughout the 2025 calendar year, beef exports were down 12% from 2024 in volume, at 1.14 million metric tons, and were 11% lower in value, at $9.33 billion. But excluding China, 2025 exports were down 3% in volume and just 0.4% in value.

“Global demand for U.S. beef — where it’s available to the millions of consumers who love it — has remained strong despite tight supplies and numerous headwinds,” said U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “USMEF is encouraged by recent market access gains in some markets, but implementation remains key and the industry looks forward to capitalizing on these wins. But for U.S. beef exports to hit on all cylinders and help maximize the value of every animal, it is imperative that access to China is fully restored.”

With a steady December performance, Japan maintained its position as the leading volume market for U.S. beef exports. December shipments totaled 18,646 metric tons valued at $135.5 million, both steady with a year ago. This included more than 5,000 metric tons of beef variety meat — mostly tongues and skirts — up 47% from a year ago, while the value of these shipments climbed 49% to $45.3 million. Combined beef and beef variety meat exports to Japan reached 237,975 metric tons in 2025, down 2% year-over-year, while value fell 6% to $1.76 billion.

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Other 2025 export results for U.S. beef include:

• Despite a slight decline in volume, beef export value to Central America shattered the previous record in 2025. Although shipments to the region were down 5% from 2024’s record volume at 20,724 metric tons, export value soared 26% to $201.3 million, led by exports to Guatemala topping $105 million, an increase of nearly $27 million from the previous year’s record. Exports also achieved annual value records in Panama, Honduras and Nicaragua.

• December beef exports to Mexico were down 4%

from a year ago in volume, at 19,818 metric tons, but still climbed 4% in value to $118.2 million. Fullyear exports to Mexico were down 10% from 2024 at 209,094 metric tons, but value fell just 3% to $1.3 million. These results included more than 115,000 metric tons of beef variety meat, valued at $323.4 million. December variety meat shipments were valued at $35.8 million, up 29%.

• The largest variety meat shipments to Egypt in 11

months and a continued rebound for muscle cuts to the United Arab Emirates pushed December beef exports to the Middle East to 4,816 metric tons, up 48% from a year ago, while value increased 52% to $21.8 million. Full-year exports to the region were down 2% in volume, at 51,338 metric tons, but still increased 4% in value, at $239.7 million.

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• Variety meat exports were a major bright spot

for U.S. beef in December, increasing 20% from a year ago to 28,394 metric tons, the highest since May 2022. These shipments were valued at a record $122.1 million — up 47%. In addition to growth in Japan, Mexico and Egypt, shipments increased to Taiwan, Chile, Peru and Jamaica.

For 2025, beef variety meat exports were down 6% in volume, at 270,606 metric tons, but were just 1% lower in value, at $1.08 billion.

• As previously noted, U.S. beef has been

effectively locked out of China for several months due to China’s failure to renew plant and cold storage facility registrations and its unjustified suspension of many plants for technical reasons. Exports to China finished 2025 dramatically lower year-over-year in both volume — 59,403 metric tons, down 48% — and value — $497.6 million, down 69%. Shipments have been minimal since April, following the expiration of most facilities on March 16.

• December beef export value equated to $393.13

per head of fed slaughter, down 11% from a year ago. The 2025 average was $391.94, down 6%.

Exports accounted for 12.5% of total December beef production and 9.5% of beef muscle cuts, down from 14.6% and 12.3%, respectively, in December 2024. The full-year ratios were 12.7% of total production and 10.4% for muscle cuts, each down just more than one full percentage point from 2024. The lower per-head average and the smaller ratios exported largely reflect the loss of the China market. CT Story and photos courtesy of U.S. Meat Export Federation.

Rebuilding Market Share in Colombia New launches for branded U.S. beef products are expanding the industry’s retail presence in Colombia, an important step toward regaining market share in the increasingly competitive market.

Supermarket chains Exito and Carulla recently introduced several new branded U.S. beef products at stores in major Colombian cities. U.S. Meat Export Federation partnered with importers on training, merchandising and promotional programs to launch the new products.

“Rebuilding market share is a priority for U.S. beef in Colombia,” says U.S. Meat Export Federation Colombia Representative Maria Ruiz. “The Canadian beef industry developed new business here when U.S. beef was restricted for several months in 2024 due to avian influenza in dairy cows.”

While Colombia is a relatively small destination for U.S. beef, it is a growing market. Exports increased from just $3.4 million in 2012, the year the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement was implemented, to a record $48 million in 2022.

But the U.S. beef industry lost ground in 2024 when H5N1-related restrictions were imposed on U.S. beef by the Colombian government. From the time restrictions began in April 2024 until the late September 2024 repeal, U.S. Meat Export Federation estimates the cumulative loss of U.S. beef exports to be roughly $18 million.

The Canadian beef industry was the main beneficiary during the restrictions, courting major importers and conducting training seminars in several major cities in Colombia. U.S. Meat Export Federation also saw more product entering Colombia from Chile and Uruguay.

Despite the increased competition, the Colombian market for U.S. beef presents promising avenues for expansion as demand for premium food choices grows among an expanding middle class. For January to November 2025, U.S. beef exports to Colombia increased 24% in volume to 3,863 metric tons and climbed 76% in value to $36.9 million compared to the reduced export levels of 2024.

Branded U.S. picanha and New York strip steaks were promoted during a 17-day launch event with importer Vitamar at several PriceMart stores throughout Colombia.

In November, two Colombian importers introduced four new branded U.S. beef products at major supermarkets throughout the country: two premium beef burgers, outside skirt steak and New York striploin.

In December, two more importers followed with four additional Choice-grade cuts: picanha, outside skirt, New York strip and ribeye.

Funding support for the beef product launches was provided by USDA’s Market Access Program.

Director Spotlight

AT THE READY TSCRA Director Leslie Kinsel is committed to serving others and the beef industry.

By Addie Brown

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hristian, wife, mother, rancher and lawyer — all roles that Leslie Kinsel says she is called to daily.

Those around her say she carries out these roles intentionally, joyfully, masterfully and eloquently, with each trait blending seamlessly into the next.

Kinsel has been involved in cattle ranching her entire life, beginning as a young child helping her father with their cow herd on leased land. Together they attended cattlemen meetings at their local auction market, where she grew comfortable within the ranching lifestyle.

Kinsel began by serving on the legislative and tax committee, eventually rising to chair. She then served on the natural resources and wildlife committee and its water subcommittee for several years, as well as assisting special task forces on important topics such as border security and the legal advisory committee.

She made association history when she was asked to join the executive committee — the first woman to serve as part of the leadership group.

Kinsel’s willingness to aid her fellow cattle raisers, her poised leadership, and the respect and admiration she earned from her peers led her to represent Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association on the Texas Beef Council for a six-year term, and serve on the Texas Farm and Ranch Land Conservation Council.

“I grew up thinking that cow working was a great adventure,” she says.

Kinsel knew she wanted a formal education in agriculture, which led her to pursue a degree in agricultural economics from Texas State University.

Leslie Kinsel was the first woman to serve on TSCRA’s executive committee, a reflection of her service and leadership. Courtesy photo.

After attending law school, she found her place within the agriculture industry. Kinsel served farm and ranch clients early in her legal career and, after marrying her husband, Dan, in 1990, ranching became part of her daily life. His family has ranched near Cotulla for more than a century.

Her involvement in Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association began in an unexpected way. One of her first dates with Dan was at association meeting, which she says is the definition of cowboy romance.

After the couple married and started their family, they were adamant about bringing the children along to conventions and meetings. It became a family affair. She accepted opportunities to serve on committees early on.

“Always be ready to serve where you are asked,” Kinsel says. “If you attend convention, there will be opportunities to get more involved. So first, just show up.”

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“The part that I find most critical in our future is land use,” she says.

“It is a finite resource and there is an ever-growing demand for it.”

Kinsel’s passion for ranching is rooted in her belief in God and her desire to steward His resources to the best of her ability. She says these resources are meant to feed our world, and she has found fulfillment in helping producers do that job better.

For her, that means tending cattle and land each day while keeping a broader perspective and advocating alongside her peers before state and federal policymakers.

“It’s not the glory of the cow, it’s the beef,” she says. “I don’t think it’s about preserving our way of life selfishly.

I think it is recognizing the significance of what we do globally to provide this food product.” CT

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CARL RAY POLK JR. President P.O. Box 155108 Lufkin, Texas 75915

STEPHEN DIEBEL

First Vice President 3907 Salem Rd. Victoria, Texas 77904

DAN GATTIS

Second Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer 213B W. 8th St. Georgetown, Texas 78626

PAST PRESIDENTS James L. Powell San Angelo, 1988-1990

Bob McCan Victoria, 2003-2005

Pete Bonds Saginaw, 2013-2016

Tom Beard Alpine, 1994-1995

C.R. “Dick” Sherron, MD Beaumont, 2005-2007

Richard Thorpe III, MD Winters, 2016-2018

C. Coney Burgess Amarillo, 1997-1999

Jon Means Van Horn, 2007-2009

Robert E. McKnight Jr. Fort Davis, 2018-2020

J. Mark McLaughlin San Angelo, 1999-2001

G. Dave Scott Richmond, 2009-2011

G. Hughes Abell Austin, 2020-2022

John E. Dudley Comanche, 2001-2003

Joe J. Parker Jr. Byers, 2011-2013

Arthur G. Uhl III San Antonio, 2022-2024

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Clayton Henry, Wichita Falls

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Brooks Hodges, Guthrie

Kevin Busher, Winters

Blake Birdwell, Canyon

Joe Leathers, Guthrie

E. S. F. “Swasey” Brainard II, Pampa

Frank McLelland, Tahoka

Charles M. “Charley” Christensen Jr., San Angelo

J. K. “Rooter” Brite Jr., Bowie

Jeff Mitchell, Amarillo

C.A. “Chili” Cole IV, San Angelo

Donnell Brown, Throckmorton

Gage Moorhouse, Benjamin

Alan F. Curry, San Angelo

Campbell Burgess, Amarillo

Diaz W. Murray, Wichita Falls

James H. Dudley IV, Horseshoe Bay

Deborah Clark, Henrietta

J. Malcolm Shelton IV, Amarillo

Amanda Dyer, Fort Davis

Lynn Cowden, Skellytown

Dale A. Smith, Amarillo

Johnny Ferguson, Big Lake

Jake Cowen, Benjamin

Jim Thompson, Breckenridge

DA Harral, Fort Stockton

J. B. Daniel, Crowell

Ross Thompson, Iowa Park

Ron Helm, Van Horn

James Henderson, Memphis

Wesley Welch, Lubbock

Heath Hemphill, Coleman

Joe M. “Jody” Bellah, Throckmorton

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REGION 6

Shelby W. Horn, Fredericksburg

Richard Marbach, Victoria

Larry R. Horwood, Sterling City

Federico “Freddy” Nieto, Raymondville

April Bonds, Saginaw

Grant Jones, Rochelle

T. Michael O’Connor, Victoria

Missy Bonds, Saginaw

Jason Peeler, Floresville

John L. Cantrell, Cresson

J.R. Ramirez, La Pryor

Ian Chapman, Madill, Oklahoma

Michael Sasser, Corpus Christi

Hunter Crow, Dallas

Brian T. McLaughlin, Midland

Lew Thompson, Pearsall

James A. Dangelmayr, Muenster

David L. Neal, San Angelo

John E. Zacek, Victoria

Seth Denbow, Weatherford

Gerald Nobles Jr., Brady

REGION 5

Mark W. Jones, Brady W. Clay Jones, Brady Ty Keeling, Boerne Lorenzo Lasater, San Angelo

James Oliver, Ozona Wade Perks, San Angelo Jessica Tate, Marfa James Uhl, Fort McKavett Cody Webb, Barnhart

REGION 3

Cody Fry, College Station

Austin Brown III, Beeville James Clement lll, Kingsville David S. Crow, Corpus Christi

Ken Leiber, Fort Worth Stefan Marchman, Fort Worth William H. McCall, Fort Worth Dan Nance, Haslet

Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, College Station

Susan Roach, Fort Worth Stephen S. “Steve” Sikes, Fort Worth

George Harrison, Bay City

Bragg Smith III, Dallas

Robert Hodgen, Houston Colt Hoffmann, Marlin Clay Kenley, Crockett John Malazzo, Caldwell

Dustin Dean, Floresville

Clive Runnells III, Austin

David DeLaney, Kingsville

John Sumner Runnells III, Bay City

Robert “Bobby” Dobson, Birmingham, Alabama

Tony Spears, Rosanky

James L. “Jamie” Donnell Jr., Fowlerton J. David Eppright, Cost

Tom Johnson, Wortham

Carlos Detering III, Houston

Lloyd French IV, Houston

W. Christopher Bush, Refugio

Pete Hudgins, Sherman

Herff Cornelius Jr., Wadsworth

Ray W. Willoughby III, Eldorado

Edward Bordovsky Jr., Riviera

Jason Harlow, Dallas

Wayne Cockrell, College Station

Gardner H. Dudley, Houston

REGION 4

John Greer, Henrietta

Bill Cawley, Crockett

C. Clark Welder, Fredricksburg

Ford Drummond, Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Crawford Edwards, Fort Worth

John “Rocky” Sullivan, Galveston

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Benjamin Eshleman III, Corpus Christi

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Marty R. Harris, Tilden

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Anson Howard, San Antonio

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Heath Grigg, Kingsville

William Whitby Jones III, Hebbronville

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Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons, Carrizo Springs

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association directors represent six geographical regions across Texas and Oklahoma. Reference the special rangers page for a link to an interactive online map.

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HONORARY DIRECTORS William M. “Buck” Arrington, Pampa

Rafe Hargrove, Rotan

Scott Petty Jr., San Antonio

Van Baize, Nocona

Tom J. Haynie, Navasota

Bill Phinizy, Gail

Bradford S. “Brad” Barnes, Fort Worth

Dr. Joe Pat Hemphill, Coleman

Frank Price, Sterling City

Steve G. Beever, Pearsall

Ken Jordan, San Saba

Gary Price, Blooming Grove

George Beggs IV, Fort Worth

Don Keeling, Fredericksburg

Richard H. Bennett, San Antonio

David W. Killam, Laredo

Mary Joe Reynolds-Montgomery, Fort Worth

Emry Birdwell, Henrietta

John Z. Kimberlin Jr., Dallas

Mary Lou Bradley-Henderson, Childress

Dan W. Kinsel III, Cotulla

Chip Briscoe, Carrizo Springs

Chris Lacy, Fort Davis

J.D. Cage, Muleshoe

Steve C. Lewis, San Antonio

Presnall Cage, Falfurrias

James E. “Jim” Link, Crowley

John W. Carpenter III, Dallas

Coleman H. Locke, Hungerford

Barrett D. Clark, Breckenridge

Ben Love, Marathon

Martin W. Clement II, Kingsville

Katharine Armstrong Love, Austin

Thurman S. Clements Jr., Victoria

Richard M. Lucas Jr., Houston

C.A. “Chip” Cole III, San Angelo

Robert B. Mansfield, Amarillo

James T. Dangelmayr, Muenster

Jon David Mayfield, Dublin

Nixon Dillard, Pleasanton

Jim McAdams, Seguin

William C. “Billito” Donnell Jr., Alpine

James A. McAllen, Linn

Markham B. Dossett, Waco

William “Alan” McNeill, Beaumont

Bob Drake, Davis, Oklahoma

Len P. Mertz, San Angelo

Robert J. Underbrink, Houston

James H. “Jim” Dudley, Comanche

Evalyn Moore, Richmond

Tom Watson, Muleshoe

Jay C. Evans, Dripping Springs

Raymond E. Moore IV, Richmond

Dennis W. Webb, Barnhart

Trainor Evans, Mercedes

Bob Moorhouse, Weatherford

John Welch, Wolfforth

Leroy Ezer, Anahuac

Tom Moorhouse, Benjamin

Richard Wortham, Austin

Jim L. Gates, Pearsall

Beth Knolle Naiser, Sandia

Ken Welch, Baird

Richard Gates, Marfa

Russell Noble, Ardmore, Oklahoma

Roger F. Welder, Victoria

Mike Gibson, Paducah

Les Nunn, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

A.B. Wharton, Vernon

Ronald J. “Ron” Gill, Chico

Boots O’Neal, Guthrie

W.C. “Billy” Williams, Mertzon

Frank Green, Liberty

James Palmer, Roaring Springs

David W. Winters, Del Rio

W. H. “Billy” Green III, Albany

Rick Peebles, Baytown

Dr. M. R. “Mike” Wirtz, Brenham

Milton S. Greeson Jr., Victoria

Tim Pennell, Westhoff

Tom Woodward, Decatur

Thomas J. “Tommy” Haegelin, Concan

Tom Perini, Buffalo Gap

Bart Wulff, Dallas

Dr. Philip C. Hardee, Beatrice, Alabama

Jim Peters, Quemado

Curtis A. Younts Jr., Belton

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TSCRA Directory

SPECIAL RANGERS VACANT Clay McKinney

Executive Director, Law Enforcement, Brand and Inspection Services

District 8 Cliff Swofford

District 1 Region 1 supervisor Chris Ward

P.O. Box 88 Clarendon, TX 79226 806-205-0119

District 9 Zach Havens

P.O. Box 11 Montague, TX 76251 817-343-8804

1043 Glen Rose Road Stephenville, TX 76401 254-396-1747

District 14 Darrel Bobbitt

District 15 Marvin Wills

District 3

District 2 Lynn Mays

P.O. Box 451 Pampa, TX 79065 806-683-8320

District 10 Robert Pemberton P.O. Box 341 Campbell, TX 75422 903-450-3900

District 4 Gavin Gatrell

District 7 Michael Looney

Contact Bo Fox 903-348-9638

P.O. Box 1617 Pawhuska, OK 74056 918-809-3331

District 11 Randolph McGee

District 12 Region 6 supervisor Bo Fox

District 13 Larry Hand

P.O. Box 13 Ector, TX 75439 903-821-7506

P.O. Box 248 Abernathy, TX 79311 806-929-8314

P.O. Box 1482 Chandler, TX 75758 903-571-3488

P.O. Box 521 Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 903-348-9638

VACANT P.O. Box 125 Kennard, TX 75847 936-222-2144

117 Oak Ridge Gatesville, TX 76528 254-223-2330

District 21 Chace Fryar

District 22 Region 5 supervisor Brent Mast

655 FM 2821 W Huntsville, TX 77320 281-734-4078

P.O. Box 301 Richards, TX 77873 936-714-6619

District 18

District 17 Tod Reed

P.O. Box 1 Sterling City, TX 76951 432-230-0151

Contact H.D. Brittain 325-340-2268

District 23 Mike Boone

District 24 Nathan Hale

P.O. Box 31 Industry, TX 78944 979-627-5823

4690 Cherry Hill Road Kountze, TX 77625 409-658-5725

District 19 Region 2 supervisor H.D. Brittain

District 20 Kenny Murchison

District 25 Robert Fields

District 26 Todd Jennings

P.O. Box 66 Giddings, TX 78942 512-705-3226

P.O. Box 65 Christoval, TX 76935 325-340-2268

P.O. Box 734 Cuero, TX 77954 361-207-5207

1601 East Main Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-997-7585

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VACANT District 27 Duane Cottrell

P.O. Box 592285 San Antonio, TX 78259 956-562-4637

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District 28 Kevin Marmor 1833 FM 2200 W. Devine, TX 78016 210-215-4168

District 29 Region 4 supervisor Joe Aguilar Jr.

District 30 Steve Martin

P.O. Box 417 Beeville, TX 78104 361-542-0496

P.O. Box 341 Mission, TX 78573 956-513-0297

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A WATCHFUL EYE TSCRA Market Inspector David Munden speaks to more than 40 years on the job.

By Jena McRell

T

he year was 1983 when David Munden, who ran cattle east of Brady, heard about the grand opening of a new livestock market. Jordan Cattle Auction hosted its first sale in January that year, and Munden applied for a job. He joined the team a few months later, helping process cattle, organize pens and support the weekly sale in San Saba.

“They say, after this long you ought to know something,” Munden says with a laugh. “But I know the TSCRA Special Rangers say the information they get from us is extremely important.”

Munden is part of District 26 and works with Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Todd Jennings, who says their partnership is key to protecting area cattle raisers and recovering livestock or property theft.

Not long after he started at Jordan Cattle Auction, Munden was hired as a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association market inspector for an auction in nearby Brownwood. He held that role for a couple years until the position came up to cover Jordan Cattle Auction’s San Saba sale. It was the perfect pairing, and one Munden says he still enjoys today.

“I’ve pretty much been there ever since,” he says.

David Munden is a familiar face at Jordan Cattle Auction’s San Saba sale and across the Hill Country. Courtesy photo.

Munden grew up on his family’s ranch near Duncanville, decades before it was considered part of the booming Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. His early years inspired a love for the land and caring for cattle.

He worked on a ranch near Jacksboro for a time before moving south and planting roots near Brady.

Now, 40-plus years later, he has earned a reputation as one of the most familiar faces at the San Saba sale.

He says he has seen Jordan Cattle Auction grow into one of the largest in the state, now marketing more than 145,000 head annually.

“I watched the two Osborne boys [Jeffrey and Jody] who run the sale barn from the time they were in high school and just working summers,” he says. “The relationships with them, Ken Jordan and the family, it’s been really enjoyable.”

Building relationships with fellow ranchers throughout the area has been important to him, too.

Because he’s been a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association market inspector for decades, he knows most of the sellers, their brands and operations.

That knowledge is extremely valuable as he monitors pens and keeps track of consignments.

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“David is my go‑to resource for ranch owners and brands throughout the Hill Country,” Jennings says. “His deep knowledge of the area consistently helps the special rangers combat livestock and property theft. I can call him any time, and he almost always knows exactly who I need to reach and where to find them.”

As a rancher himself, Munden says he also appreciates having a front-row seat to the cattle market trends every week.

Producers who sell animals once or twice per year may not have the same opportunity. He says the last couple of years have been especially rewarding for producers.

“There was a time I sold steers for 33 cents per pound — and was pretty glad to get it,” Munden says. “Now those same steers would bring probably more than $4 a pound. Of course, the cost of everything has increased, too. But the market has gone places where not too many people would have seen it going.”

When he’s not at the auction market or checking his own cattle, Munden can likely be found with his family — children in Aledo and Christoval, and a crew of grandkids he and his wife of 51 years, Lynn, travel to visit often. They are also active members of Redeemer Church Brady.

“Everything revolves around the cattle,” he says.

“Either the ones we have or the ones at the sale barn.

There’s sure not too much that goes on that is not tied to this lifestyle.” CT

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors ANDERSON

CALDWELL

DEWITT

Where: Elkhart Phone: 903-764-1495 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Tiffany Patterson, 903-388-7288

Where: Lockhart Phone: 512-398-3476 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

Where: Cuero Phone: 361-275-2329 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

Elkhart Horse Auction

ATASCOSA

CAMP

Where: Pleasanton Phone: 830-281-2516 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Brandon Armstrong, 210-259-1780

Where: Pittsburg Phone: 903-856-3440 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Larry Hand, 903-571-3488

Atascosa Livestock Exchange

AUSTIN

Four County Auction

Where: Industry Phone: 979-357-2545 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-3041

BAILEY

Muleshoe Livestock Auction

Where: Muleshoe Phone: 806-272-4201 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Leo Aviles, 956-437-3899

BEE

Beeville Livestock Comm.

Where: Beeville Phone: 361-358-1727 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Daniel Keese, 361-449-7942

BOSQUE

Clifton Livestock Comm. LLC Where: Clifton Phone: 254-675-7717 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

Meridian L/S Comm. Co.

Where: Meridian Phone: 254-435-2988 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

Bruce Overstreet Livestock

CHEROKEE

Tri County Livestock Market

Where: New Summerfield Phone: 903-322-4940 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Jerry Boulware, 936-465-1597

COLEMAN

Coleman Livestock Auction

Cuero Livestock Comm.

EASTLAND

Texas Cattle Exchange Where: Eastland Phone: 254-629-2288 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Shondra Davis, 325-642-5542

ERATH

Dublin Livestock Auction Where: Dublin Phone: 254-445-1734 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Mike Heck, 806-886-6554

Erath County Dairy Sale

Where: Coleman Phone: 325-625-4191 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Dave Williams, 325-669-2030

Where: Dublin Phone: 254-968-7253 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Shondra Davis, 325-642-5542

COLORADO

Stephenville Cattle Co.

Cattleman’s Columbus Livestock Auction Where: Columbus Phone: 979-732-2622 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Wes Martin, 281-782-4412

COMANCHE

Comanche Livestock Exchange

Where: Stephenville Phone: 254-968-4844 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Mike Heck, 806-886-6554

FAYETTE

Flatonia Livestock Comm.

Where: Comanche Phone: 325-356-5231 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Michael Davis, 254-879-3121

Where: Flatonia Phone: 361-865-3538 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Vance Weltner, 210-473-9099

COOKE

Schulenburg Livestock Auction

The New Gainesville Livestock Auction Where: Gainesville Phone: 940-665-4367 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Robin Gibbs, 903-227-0791

BOWIE

CORYELL

Where: Texarkana Phone: 903-832-3576 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Cheri Beal, 903-280-4554

Where: Gatesville Phone: 254-865-9121 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

J & J Livestock Auction

Coryell County Comm.

Where: Schulenburg Phone: 979-743-6566 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Vance Weltner, 210-473-9099

FLOYD

Floydada Livestock Sales Where: Floydada Phone: 806-983-2153 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: JE Stone, 806-777-4396

FRIO

BRAZOS

DALLAM

Where: Bryan Phone: 979-778-0904 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

Where: Dalhart Phone: 806-249-5505 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Clifton Miller, 806-570-7439

Where: Pearsall Phone: 830-334-3653 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

BURLESON

DEAF SMITH

GILLESPIE

Where: Caldwell Phone: 979-567-4119 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Mark Nygard, 512-281-6330

Where: Hereford Phone: 806-240-3082 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Joe Bob Via, 806-452-9280

Where: Fredericksburg Phone: 830-997-4394 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Larry Bowden, 210-846-0380

Brazos Valley Livestock Comm.

Caldwell Livestock Comm.

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors GONZALES

HILL

LAMAR

Where: Gonzales Phone: 830-672-2845 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Doug Brunet, 830-708-6537

Where: Hubbard Phone: 254-576-2584 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Patrick Romine, 254-723-0950

Where: Paris Phone: 903-784-2238 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Lana Caldwell, 903-908-0530

Gonzales Livestock Market

Nixon Livestock Comm.

Where: Nixon Phone: 830-582-1561 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Landyn Maguglin, 361-492-9484

GREGG

Longview Livestock

Where: Longview Phone: 903-235-6385 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

GRIMES

Mid-Tex Livestock Auction

Where: Anderson Phone: 936-825-3970 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Rick Faught, 936-442-1039

Navasota Livestock Auction

Where: Navasota Phone: 936-825-6545 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Rick Faught, 936-442-1039

GUADALUPE

Seguin Cattle Co.

Where: Seguin Phone: 830-379-9955 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Elizabeth Cortez, 830-857-1945

HAMILTON

Hamilton Livestock Comm.

Where: Hamilton Phone: 254-386-3185 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

HARDIN

Gore Family Auction Center

Where: Silsbee Phone: 409-782-0612 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Christy McCoy, 409-782-0612

HENDERSON

Athens Comm. Co.

Where: Athens Phone: 903-675-3333 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Brandy Baughman, 903-440-4382

HIDALGO

Edinburg Livestock Auction

Where: Edinburg Phone: 956-383-5671 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Coney Alvarez Jr., 956-437-3899

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Hubbard Livestock Market

Cattlemen’s Livestock Comm.

Paris Livestock Auction

HOPKINS

Sulphur Springs Livestock Comm.

Where: Sulphur Springs Phone: 903-885-2455 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

Where: Paris Phone: 903-739-2575 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Robin Gibbs, 903-227-0791

LAVACA

Hallettsville Livestock Comm.

HOUSTON

East Texas Livestock Auction

Where: Crockett Phone: 936-544-2246 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Cheyenne London, 936-222-3689

Where: Hallettsville Phone: 361-798-4336 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

LEE

Giddings Livestock Comm.

HOWARD

Big Spring Livestock Auction

Where: Big Spring Phone: 432-267-5881 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Bruce Brandenberger, 254-977-5763

JACKSON

Edna Livestock Auction

Where: Edna Phone: 361-782-7666 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

JASPER

Kirbyville Auction Barn

Where: Kirbyville Phone: 409-423-2612 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Erica Morgan, 409-509-1946

JIM WELLS

Gulf Coast Livestock Market

Where: Alice Phone: 361-664-4395 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Ramiro Garcia, 361-460-0008

JOHNSON

Johnson County Cattle Auction

Where: Cleburne Phone: 817-556-9090 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Reed Durham, 817-723-8220

KARNES

Karnes City Auction

Where: Karnes City Phone: 830-780-3382 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Douglas Brunet, 830-708-6537

Karnes County Livestock Exchange Where: Kenedy Phone: 830-583-2574 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Elizabeth Cortez, 830-857-1945

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Where: Giddings Phone: 979-542-2274 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

Lexington Livestock Comm.

Where: Lexington Phone: 979-773-2922 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

LEON

Buffalo Livestock Comm.

Where: Buffalo Phone: 903-322-4940 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Cheyenne London, 936-222-3689

LIBERTY

Raywood Livestock Market

Where: Raywood Phone: 936-587-4941 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Harvey Williamson, 963-334-5325

LIMESTONE

Groesbeck Auction & Livestock

Where: Groesbeck Phone: 254-729-3277 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Mallory Steen, 903-390-0594

LIVE OAK

Live Oak Livestock Auction

Where: Three Rivers Phone: 361-786-2553 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Brandon Armstrong, 210-259-1780

MASON

Jordan Cattle Auction

Where: Mason Phone: 325-347-6361 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Warren Ottmers, 830-669-2262

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ROBERTSON

UVALDE

Where: West Phone: 254-826-3725 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

Where: Calvert Phone: 979-364-2829 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

Where: Uvalde Phone: 830-278-5621 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Richard Collins, 210-265-9061

West Auction

Calvert Livestock Co.

MEDINA

RUSK

Where: Hondo Phone: 830-741-8061 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

Where: Henderson Phone: 903-657-2690 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Fernando Santiago, 254-285-1724

Union Comm.

MILAM

Milam County Livestock Auction Where: Cameron Phone: 254-697-6697 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Rick Faught, 936-442-1039

NACOGDOCHES

Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange Where: Nacogdoches Phone: 936-564-8661 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Michael Witcher, 936-556-0992

NAVARRO

Corsicana Livestock Market

Where: Corsicana Phone: 903-872-1631 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Katy Webb, 903-388-4390

PANOLA

Carthage Livestock Auction LLC

Where: Carthage Phone: 903-693-6361 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Lori Blankenship, 936-234-3441

POLK

Livingston Livestock Exchange

Where: Livingston Phone: 936-327-4917 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Harvey Williamson, 963-334-5325

POTTER

Lonestar Stockyards

Hunt Livestock Exchange

SAN SABA

Jordan Cattle Auction

Where: San Saba Phone: ­325-372-5159 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: David Munden, 325-456-7253

SHELBY

Center Auction Co.

Where: Center Phone: 936-598-4395 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Michael Witcher, 936-556-0992

STARR

Triple G Livestock Auction LLC

Where: Rio Grande City Phone: 956-437-1988 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Coney Alvarez Jr., 956-437-3899

Southwest Livestock Exchange

VAN ZANDT

Mort Livestock Exchange

Where: Canton Phone: 903-287-6386 Sale Day: Special Sales Only Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

WASHINGTON

Brenham Livestock Auction

Where: Brenham Phone: 979-836-3621 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-3041

WHARTON

El Campo Livestock Exchange LLC Where: El Campo Phone: 979-543-2703 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

Wharton Livestock Auction

Where: Wharton Phone: 979-532-3660 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Megan Stavena, 979-320-4228

WICHITA

SWISHER

Tulia Livestock Auction

Where: Tulia Phone: 806-995-4184 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Tommy Thompson, 806-690-4080

Wichita Livestock Sales

Where: Wichita Falls Phone: 940-541-2222 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: R.C. Langford, 832-330-7279

WISE

TAYLOR

Abilene Auction

Decatur Livestock Market

Where: Abilene Phone: 325-673-7865 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Dave Williams, 325-669-2030

Where: Decatur Phone: 940-627-5599 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Rebecca Benson, 940-389-6382

TITUS

WOOD

Stone Livestock Comm.

Winnsboro Livestock Auction

Where: Mt. Pleasant Phone: 903-575-9099 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

Where: Winnsboro Phone: 903-365-2201 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Alan Pruitt, 903-725-6200

RAINS

TOM GREEN

YOUNG

Where: Emory Phone: 903-473-2512 Sale Days: Tuesday & Saturday Contact: Brandy Baughman, 903-440-4382

Where: San Angelo Phone: 325-653-3371 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Bruce Halfmann, 325-315-5972

Where: Graham Phone: 940-549-0078 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

Where: Amarillo Phone: 806-677-0777 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Gary McClellan, 806-334-0517

Emory Livestock Auction

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Home of the Moore Profit Bulls

ANGUS

BRAHMAN

Pollok, Texas Brian Moore • 936-465-2040 www.olsoncattle.com

CAMERON, TEXAS

Tracy Woods

405.880.3866

STEVE & GINGER OLSON Hereford, TX | (806) 676-3556 Steve@olsoncattle.com

FEMALES ALSO AVAILABLE PRIVATE TREATY

PARTIN & PARTIN HEART BAR RANCH Janet, Steve and Carlton Partin 3159 FM 837 • Montalba, Texas 75853 903-549-3000 • partin.partin@aol.com Quality Janet Partin: 903-922-3689 Brahman Carlton Partin: 407-709-0297 Cattle www.heartbarranch.com Since 1936

Jarrod Payne

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Sartwelle Brahman Ranch Ltd

POWERED BY ANGUS

P O Box 27, Campbellton, Texas USA 78008

Radale Tiner 979-492-2663 rtiner@angus.org

Sensibly Bred and Raised Brahman Cattle Sugie Sartwelle J. D. Sartwelle III

979-877-4239 361-500-5792

Email: sartwellej@gmail.com

Double Creek Farms Angus Bulls for Sale – At all Times

Matthew Domel Cell: 254-749-3253 Mike & Barbara Domel – Meridian, TX Office: 254-435-2988 • Cell: 254-749-2240 www.mlslivestock.com Bob Funk, owner Kevin Hafner Donnie Robertson Mark Squires Yukon, Oklahoma [405] 350-0044 Angus & Hereford

Ashland, KS 67831 • (620) 635-2156 Mark • Greg • GAR@GardinerAngus.com www.GardinerAngus.com

HOGUE CATTLE COMPANY <—>

Casey Beefmasters Since 1948

Watt M. Casey/Watt Jr. 325-668-1373 Albany, Texas 76430 www.CaseyBeefmasters.com

EVERY DAY IS SALE DAY AT

Farris Ranching Company “West Texas Tough”

Brangus and Ultrablack Bulls

Danny & MB Farris Tuscola, TX 325.669.5727

Caleb Boscamp 830-857-5189 Julie Boscamp 830-857-5129 julieboscamp@yahoo.com 303 County Road 459 • Waelder, TX 78959 www.arrowheadcharolaisranch.com

40 years of selective breeding/performance testing for… Easy Calving… and… Explosive Growth

Eric and Angie Dennis Saint Jo, TX 940/995-2161 940/841-2792 Cell

Proven to Produce Pounds contact us

Curtiss Nipp 580.513.3555

Bill Carr

Hilltop Ranch Beefmasters

Quality Beefmaster Cattle Ranches in Webb, Wilson and Kendall counties Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2947 Laredo, Texas 78044 Phone: 361/586-5067

Cullin Smith

Robert L. Hogue M.D. • Judy Hogue 6 Spring Hollow, Brownwood, Texas 76801 Ranch: 10108 CR 237 • Phone: 325-643-2225 Cell: 325-647-9168 • Fax: 326-643-6235 Email: rlhmd@familymedical.us

Private Treaty Welcome!!

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Dale & Brenda Jenkins 806-852-2485, 806-255-8873 www.littlerobeangusranch.com

800-242-7820

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Littlerobe

CHAROLAIS

Dennis Charolais Bulls

WWW.EXPRESSRANCHES.COM 9th Annual Early Bird Sale • 1.26.26 47th Annual Spring Production Sale • 4.4.26 11th Annual Meating Demand Sale • 5.4.26 22nd Annual Fall Production Sale • 9.28.26 24th Annual Profit Proven Com’l Female Sale • 11.23.26

713.204.4903 or 713.253.4804 Call about bulls • Cuero, Texas

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PRIVATE TREATY ANGUS BULLS AVAILABLE

Registered Brangus & Charolais Bulls

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D.P. OWEN + GROESBECK, TEXAS 254-747-2701

THOMAS CHAROLAIS, INC. P.O. Box 595 • Raymondville, Texas 78580

Mitch Thomas: 956-535-0936 Tonnyre Thomas Joe: 956-535-0942 thomasra@gte.net www.thomascharolais.com

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EQUIPMENT

Horned Bulls and Females

“Registered Herefords Since 1938”

2348 CR 165, Kenedy, TX 78119 theuret@sbcglobal.net 210-315-0103

John 325-642-0745 • Tom 325-642-0748 Comanche, Texas; Ph. 325-356-2284 Email: john@dudleybros.com

NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT We can sell your surplus equipment on online auction anywhere in the U.S.

Kaddatz Auctioneering and Farm Equipment Sales Sell your equipment in our next online auction, your location or ours

254-582-3000

Lic #TXS6676 • AR Lic #2283 www.kaddatzequipment.com

Order parts online at Farmstore.online

APPRAISALS

HEREFORD

GKB CATTLE

GARY BUCHHOLZ 214.537.1285 gary@gkbcattle.com

HORSE

www.gkbcattle.com

RANCH HEADQUARTERS & SALE FACILITY 7440 TX 16, Desdemona, TX 76445

Lee & Jacqui Haygood

923 Hillside Ave. Canadian, TX 79014 806-323-2906 lee@indianmoundranch.com

Gentle Foundation Blue Roan Quarter Horses

325-754-5275

www.indianmoundranch.com

www.MesaTRanch.com Director of Operations Cody Webb

Operations Manager Tony Martinez

Barnhart, Texas

325.835.2025

J.T. Echols DVM P.O. Box 709 • Breckenridge, TX 76424 Of: (254) 559-9739 • Cell: (254) 559-0156

NOACK HEREFORDS 7– “Quality Registered Herefords” Est.1921 – Bulls for sale at all times out of good milking cows

Office: 512-446-6200 Cell: 979-218-0065

LIMOUSIN/ LIM-FLEX

BAR J BAR HEREFORD RANCH Texas’ Only Hereford Operation West of the Rio Grande

Jim and Sue Darnell barjbarherefords@aol.com

OKLAHOMA RANCH:

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Looking for Angus Genetics, Registered or Commercial, Bulls or Females?

GIVE US A CALL!

Parker Friedrich 254-413-2420

County Hwy 50 7 miles north of Hwy 64 Freedom, Okla.

ABLA SPAÑOL

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Steve Wayne Coates Box 645 Mertzon, TX 76941 325/835-2531

DOUBLE DIAMOND HEREFORDS Registered Polled Herefords McDade, Texas 512.970.1595

Rusk, Texas 512.970.3588

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REAL ESTATE

Jim Cell 915-479-5299 • Sue Cell 915-549-2534

5 Paseo de Paz Lane El Paso, Texas 79932

580 FM 1810 Decatur, TX 76234 972-839-6485 Email: doak@doaklambert.com

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75 miles west of Fort Worth

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Mike & Carla Bacica 11707 FM 2868 Flint, TX 75762 Mike: 903-520-0390 mbpga@aol.com Registered Black Herefords Carla: 903-530-8551 bacicafarms.com wtnca@aol.com

Dennis Adams PO Box 1879 Lampasas, TX 76550 (979) 693-1301 Cell: (979) 229-4472 email: outfrontcattle@gmail.com www. outfrontcattle.com

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MARKET

Joey and Susan Skrivanek, owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 • Cell 979-224-4698 Office 979-567-3131• J.SKRiVANEKRANCH@outlook.com Nine miles east of Caldwell on Hwy. 21 or 15 miles west of Bryan-College Station on Hwy. 21

TEXAS HEREFORD ASSOCIATION 4609 Airport Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76117 817/831-3161

JOHNSON CATTLE MARKETIN G

Tom Johnson 440 FM 246 Wortham, Texas 76693 817-291-5121

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5016 122nd St. Lubbock, Texas 79424 (806) 763-5331 • www.chassmiddleton.com e-mail: sam@csmandson.com

325-655-3555

San Angelo, Texas

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Stonewall Valley Ranch

Charla Borchers-Leon • Mary Kay Borchers 2401 N. Wheeler St. • Victoria, Texas 77901 • 361-575-1297 Santa Gertrudis • Braford F-1 Purebred • Star 5 • Crossbred Cattle

SALES AUCTIONS

Steven Boothe 361-575-1297 O • 361-571-9728 M

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Texas Longhorn bulls, cows, heifers, roping steers, trophy steers, semen, skull mounts for sale.

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512-970-4676 (HORN) or 512-751-2386 (BEVO)

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Harris Riverbend Farms

P.O. Box 691 Cleburne, TX 76031

Glen Rose, TX

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BRIGGS RANCHES

Grade Prime 614-563-1051

P.O. Box 1417 Victoria, Texas 77902 361/573-7141

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Joe Jones-Manager • 361/897-1337

Real Estate Broker, Auctioneer

(405) 833-9499

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United Country: Buford Resources Real Estate & Auction TX13500

RED BRANGUS American Red Brangus Association 512-858-7285

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Upcoming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR APRIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

TSCRA Fall Internship Applications Open

FRIDAY, APRIL 3 SATURDAY, APRIL 18 San Angelo Rodeo Where: San Angelo

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

Gardiner Angus Ranch: 47th Annual Spring Production Sale Where: Ashland, Kansas

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Oak Creek Farms: Forage Tested Registered Spring Bull Sale Where: Chappell Hill When: 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29

Texas A&M AgriLife Hemphill County Beef Conference Where: Canadian

THURSDAY, APRIL 30

Jordan Cattle Auction: Special Bull Offering Featuring Grothause Hereford & MP Brangus

SUNDAY, APRIL 5

Where: San Saba When: 10 a.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

MAY FRIDAY, MAY 1

TSCRA Leadership Launch Applications Due HeartBrand Cattle: Female Production Auction Where: Online

TSCRA Fall Internship Applications Close

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

SATURDAY, MAY 2

G Five Cattle Co: Production Sale

Ground Zero Farms: Production Sale

Where: Sulphur Springs

Where: Watts, Oklahoma

Jordan Cattle Auction: Spring “Best of the Best” Replacement Female Sale

Jordan Cattle Auction: May Replacement Female Sale

Where: San Saba When: 10 a.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

Jordan Cattle Auction: Special Bull Offering Featuring Hickory Sand Brangus; STS Ranger Registered Angus; & Shady Oak Farm Where: San Saba When: 10 a.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 20

Jorgensen Land & Cattle: Top Cut Angus Bull Sale Where: Ideal, South Dakota

TUESDAY, APRIL 21

Ranching 101: Parasite Control Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

Where: San Saba When: 10 a.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 3

TSCRA Cattle Raisers Roundup Applications Close

MONDAY, MAY 4

Gardiner Angus Ranch: 11th Annual Meating Demand Sale Where: Ashland, Kansas

TUESDAY, MAY 5 WEDNESDAY, MAY 6

Oklahoma FFA Convention Where: Tulsa, Oklahoma

THURSDAY, MAY 7

Jordan Cattle Auction: Special Stocker & Feeder Sale Where: San Saba

THURSDAY, MAY 7 SUNDAY, MAY 10

Western Heritage Classic Where: Abilene

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 THURSDAY, MAY 14

TSCRA Policy Committee Meetings Where: Fort Worth

THURSDAY, MAY 14

Wichita Falls Luncheon

Where: McBride’s Steakhouse, Wichita Falls When: 11:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

Lone Star Angus: Registered Female Sale Where: Gainesville

TUESDAY, MAY 19

Ranching 101: Beef Beyond the Fence Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 THURSDAY, MAY 28

TSCRA Leadership Launch Where: Austin

JUNE

MONDAY, JUNE 1 THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Texas 4-H Roundup

Where: College Station

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 SATURDAY, JUNE 6

TSCRA Summer Meeting Where: Houston

TUESDAY, JUNE 16

Ranching 101: Technology Transforming Beef Production Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

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JUNE 5-6 | HOUSTON, TX The housTonian hoTel, Club & spa Join cattle raisers to network, learn and hear key policy updates from industry experts.

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Ad Index 44 Farms ......................................... 75, Back Cover

Grandin Livestock Systems Inc. .................... 71 Ground Zero Farms ............................................. 67

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Alligare LLC ............................................................... 51 American Angus Assoc. .................................... 75 American Red Brangus Assoc. ..................... 77 Arrowhead Ranch ................................................ 75

B

Bacica Farms ........................................................... 76 Bar G Feedyard ....................................................... 71 Bar J Bar Hereford Ranch ................................ 76 Boehringer Ingelheim ............................... 42, 43 Borchers Southern Y Ranches LP ............... 77

C

Cactus Feeders ...................................................... 57 Casey Beefmasters .............................................. 75 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo ............... 61 Cattle Raisers PAC ................................................ 29 CattleMax LLC .......................................................... 81 Charles S. Middleton ........................................... 76 Chip Cole & Associates ...................................... 76 Coates Ranch Co. .................................................. 76 Corteva Agriscience ............................................... 9 Cox Concrete Products ..................................... 56

D

Dan W. Kinsel III ..................................................... 77 DBC Ag Products .................................................. 37 Dennis Charolais ................................................... 75 Doak Lambert ........................................................ 76 Double Creek Farms ........................................... 75 Double Diamond Herefords ........................... 76 Double Diamond Ranch ................................... 77 Dudley Bros. ............................................................ 76

E

Express Ranches ................................................... 75 Express Scale Services...................................... 40

F

Farris Ranching Co. .............................................. 75 Filegonia Cattle Co. ............................................. 77 Foster Bros. Farms ............................................... 77

G

Gardiner Angus Ranch ...................................... 75 GKB Cattle ........................................................ 49, 76

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Hall & Hall .................................................................. 77 Harlow Cattle Co. .............. Inside Front Cover Harris Riverbend Farms .................................... 77 Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC .......................... 39 Hemphill County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension................................................. 27 Hilltop Ranch Beefmasters ............................ 75

O

Oak Creek Farms ............................................ 17, 75 Olson Land & Cattle ............................................ 75 Outfront Cattle Service ..................................... 76

P

Parker Friedrich Marketing & Consulting .... 76 Partin & Partin Heart Bar Ranch ................. 75 Peacock Angus Ranch ...................................... 75 Powell Ranch Herefords ................................... 76

Hogue Cattle Co. ................................................... 75

I

Indian Mound Ranch .......................................... 76

J

J.D. Hudgins ............................................................. 39 Johnson Cattle Marketing ............................... 76 Jordan Cattle Auction ........................................ 37 Justin Insurance .................................................... 76

K

Kaddatz Equipment ............................................ 76

L

Lawrence Family Limousin ............................. 76 Lee, Lee & Puckitt ................................................. 77 Littlerobe Angus Ranch .................................... 75 LRB Ranches ........................................................... 77

M

Mallett Simmentals ............................................. 77

R

Ramro LLC/RJ Cattle Co. .............................. 7, 75 Rocker b Ranch ...................................................... 76 Rocking Chair Ranch .......................................... 24 Rolling O Farms ..................................................... 75 Rusty’s Weigh .......................................................... 71

S

Sartwelle Brahman Ranch .............................. 75 Schmidt Hereford Ranch .................................. 51 Skrivanek Ranches .............................................. 76 Specialized Crop Insurance ............................... 3 Stonewall Valley Ranch ..................................... 77

T

Texas Christian University ............................... 25 Texas Hereford Assoc. ........................................ 76 Thickety Creek Farm ........................................... 75 Thomas Charolais Inc. ........................................ 75 TSCRA Education ................................................... 19 TSCRA Events .......................................................... 79 TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation ............................... 55 TSCRA Membership .................................... 34, 35

Merck Animal Health ....... Inside Back Cover Mesa T Ranch .......................................................... 76 MK Ranch .................................................................. 75 Moore Angus ........................................................... 75

U

United Country/Buford Resources ............ 77

MP Brangus ............................................................. 75 Muleshoe Ranch ................................................... 76

N

Nipp Charolais ........................................................ 75 Noack Herefords ................................................... 76 Noble Research Institute ................................. 70 Nufarm ........................................................................ 45

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Vence ............................................................................ 41

W

Walker Cattle Co. .................................................. 77 Wesley Theuret Herefords .............................. 76

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This scene set the stage for the magazine issue, which explored a period of profound transition for the cattle industry. W.M. Jardine wrote of how the days of the uncrowded open range were gone, replaced with higher-priced land, labor, input costs — and stronger competition.

“This changing order of things may or may not be welcome. But it has had to be faced,” he said. “Never, in the judgment of shrewd observers, will the cattleman of this generation have so good a time to get his house in order as within the next 5 to 8 years.” CT

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