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Every Calf

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Consider fetal programming to promote health, productivity.

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BVD continues to rank among the industry’s most costly diseases.

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pring is a great time to be a cow in Texas.

That is, of course, when conditions are right.

Spring rains, warm days and fresh grass make for pretty content animals. But there’s more than what meets the eye.

Cattle raisers are hard at work, thinking ahead to ensure animals are happy and healthy. From vaccination strategies to management protocols, decisions made today have far-reaching impacts on the health and productivity of livestock tomorrow.

By understanding how environmental factors during gestation can influence a calf’s development and future performance, producers can implement proactive management practices to optimize herd genetics and resilience.

As you flip through this month’s pages, we hope you learn a number of tips to benefit your operation.

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In this issue of The Cattleman, we delve into topics essential for the well-being and longevity of cow herds.

As livestock stewards, protecting cattle against health threats such as bovine viral diarrhea, commonly known as BVD; and understanding concepts like fetal programming are paramount. Catch our feature examining the risks of BVD and how to best prevent disease spread.

We also examine fetal programming and its profound effect on herd health and generational productivity.

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Every Calf Counts Consider fetal programming to achieve long-term herd health and productivity.

By Kayla Jennings

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rom the blacktop, she can be seen dotting pastures from coast to coast. She represents a lifestyle of hard work and long-term reward.

She teaches youth responsibility and provides nutrition for families.

to consumption. Time spent in utero and as a nursing calf largely impacts a steer’s ability to grade, and a heifer’s ability to rebreed, because developmental plasticity is more prevalent in the womb and early life.

Because of her adaptability, she expands available land for food production, upcycling low-quality feedstuffs into high-quality protein. She is to thank for celebratory steaks, game-day hamburgers and a wide variety of products ranging from leather to cosmetics.

The fact is ruminant animals like the beef cow are integral parts of a sustainable global food system.

With each passing year, cattle raisers remain dedicated to enhancing the genetic potential of their animals — a process of continuous improvement that begins even before a calf is born.

An often-overlooked part of calf development also happens to account for 61% of their life from conception

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Kimberly Vonnahme, associate director of outcomes research at Zoetis, covered this topic during a Feb. 1 Cattlemen’s College session at the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention, hosted by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in Orlando, Florida.

She discussed what the latest research says about fetal programming and how better cow health leads to better calves.

“I like this quote: ‘We cross more milestones before we’re born than we ever do again,’” she says.

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Taking it even one generation further, developmental conditions impact their offspring’s ability to reach production goals, too.

In Utero (33%) womb Nearly a third of life is spent developing in utero when the fetus is most vulnerable to the environment because of increased development plasticity.

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Fetal programming defined The formal definition of fetal programing is the process through which a stimulus or insult establishes a permanent response.

In other words, Vonnahme says outside factors, such as the mother’s nutrition and transportation or environmental conditions, significantly impact a calf’s genetic potential and that of its offspring.

For example, she says a calf in utero could adapt to a stressor by developing differently than they normally would to survive the stress. This does not come without consequences, though.

“The beef cow can put up with a lot of different stressors: nutritional stressors, other environmental stressors, heat stress, those kinds of things,” says Vonnahme, who holds a doctorate in animal science and reproductive physiology.

“They can adapt to the stressor, she won’t lose that calf.

But every calf has a genetic potential, and maybe we’re allowing or not allowing that calf to reach its genetic potential because of the in-utero environment.”

In the visual model of prenatal programming, the dam may experience a restriction such as nutrient

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deficiency, transportation or heat stress. This can alter the fetal environment, which means epigenetic modifications for the calf she is carrying as well as their later offspring.

“If it’s a heifer calf, they are born with the number of oocytes they are ever going to have,” she explains. “In theory, you are impacting not only the generation she’s carrying, but the gametes or the eggs that female calf is carrying.”

Kimberly Vonnahme

These transgenerational impacts are important for cattle raisers investing in herd genetics.

Studies show Studies about maternal nutrition impacts originated in human health in the ’90s.

Since then, animal scientists have applied the findings to determine how developmental programming negatively impacts animal agriculture — and better understand ways to develop positive interventions.

Model of prenatal programming in cattle

Dam experiences, such as nutrient restriction, transportation, heat stress, predation, etc., result in alterations to the fetal environment and epigenetic modifications.

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Vonnahme believes much of these outcomes are related to blood flow, getting nutrients to the developing calf through the placenta. Research conducted by Vonnahme and her colleagues have supported these claims.

Five years of information gathered during studies in Nebraska and North Dakota comparing cattle with and without protein supplementation in late gestation, indicated a positive relationship between increased blood flow and calf performance.

“The maternal dietary intake is influencing blood flow to the calf,” she says. “If you gave a protein supplement during the last portion of pregnancy, the steer calves that came from the moms that got the protein supplement had better carcasses.

“And if you looked at the heifer calves from the moms that got the protein supplement, they actually had a higher pregnancy rate.”

In addition, the blood flow increase in proteinsupplemented dams also tended to produce more colostrum and milk partway through the lactation curve. She says all of this ultimately gave a boost to weaning weights.

Drawing off the original idea that blood flow in the placenta is important, Vonnahme pointed to recent studies led by Caleb Lemley, Ph.D., associate professor at Mississippi State University, which found success in supplementing melatonin as a top dressing in gestating cattle and sheep. It has proven to increase blood flow.

“If we can increase blood flow in utero, particularly during the last part of pregnancy, the studies have been showing that weaning weights of the calves are also going to increase, even if we don’t see a birth weight difference,” Vonnahme says.

Armed with this data, she encourages producers to assess their program and take practical management steps to support cow health.

“When you have a stressor that might be there, is there something you can do or provide that’s going to help that dam provide for that calf,” she says.

“If we keep finding ways to drive blood flow to the uterus, we’re going to create a better environment for calves in utero, and then, hopefully, we continue to see their performance advance when they hit the ground.”

Practical steps A sound nutrition program is at the foundation of an animal’s ability to adapt. Dee Church, of Nutrition Plus, assists ranchers across the Southwest toward the goal of optimizing nutrition for their herd.

A calf’s long-term success begins before a heartbeat is even detected. The mother cow’s health is an integral part in her ability to provide nutrition for the calf in the womb and after birth as a nursing calf. Photos by Kayla Jennings.

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A sound nutrition program considering forage availability, mineral, protein and energy allows cows to maximize the genetic potential of their calf during gestation and lactation. Photo by Emily McCartney.

It all begins with a ranch evaluation of production goals, forage availability, current feedstuffs, feed-delivery systems, current cattle body condition and budget. Finding an area nutrition expert helps producers consider the many factors contributing to a complete diet.

everyone. He recommends pulling samples as often as every other month in the beginning to get a yearly average of what the cattle are receiving.

By checking the forage quality periodically, producers can best determine what sort of supplementation they need from a mineral perspective. Beyond that, keeping cattle between a body condition score of 5 to 6 throughout their lifetime by offering timely protein and energy supplementation is a good rule for cattle nutrition.

“In Texas alone, there are so many different environments and different ways to raise cattle that it is tough to truly manage an entire group one way,” Church says.

Even so, all life hinges on rainfall. Church says they encourage producers to look back several years at historical area rainfall to get an idea of what forage could be available on the ranch.

Dee Church

While weather patterns and management styles vary, Church says forage testing is a can’t-miss step for

“You don’t have to feed a cow any supplement to get a live calf to market, but if you’re trying to be profitable, you do,” he says.

Church likens feeding strategy to building a wall. Each nutrition requirement represents a brick.

You’re only as good as the hole at the bottom of the wall. If you fill that gap with a supplement program, then your cattle can be that much better.”

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While the wall may still stand with a brick or two removed, it is not as strong as it could be.

“You’re only as good as the hole at the bottom of the wall,” he says. “If you fill that gap with a supplement program, then your cattle can be that much better.”

He and Vonnahme both agree that first, cattle must survive; then, they reproduce; and lastly, they put on weight. With adequate nutrition, they can reach their full potential in all three areas, but as cattle are stressed and nutrition is shorted, so are the outcomes of those lifecycle milestones.

“If you’re trying to maximize what the cow can do, you have to first meet the building blocks of their nutritional requirements,” Church says. “That helps with overall health, growth, and programming that next cow.”

Church points to healthy cattle that continue to put on weight and meet nutritional requirements on paper as maximizing their genetic potential.

In contrast, Church says when cattle are losing weight and forage samples reveal they are not meeting nutrition requirements, then the genetic potential of the cow herd is being shorted.

Like any business-minded cattle raiser, Church understands genetic potential and operational profitability must work in tandem.

He advises to consider cow-herd productivity in future calving seasons in addition to initial input costs.

“Each decision you make to increase supplements and boost efficiency does dig into the profitability of the herd,” he says. “There’s a fine line that we walk of trying to get the most out of these cattle without pushing them too far, while stretching a dollar far enough that cattle are productive and making money.”

As fetal programming research shows, there is an intricate balance between cow herd profitability and productivity — and what happens today could impact generations to come. CT

While cattle have similar nutrition requirements, many factors, such as forage quality and stage of life, determine which nutrients should be delivered in regular mineral supplementation. Left photo by Emily McCartney, right photo by Kayla Jennings.

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Know the Risks Protect cattle from BVD, one of the industry’s most costly diseases.

By Jena McRell

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rowing up in South Central Texas, George Perry said bovine viral diarrhea, or BVD, was commonly known as a cattle trader’s concern.

The highly contagious pathogen was mainly assumed to impact stocker operations shuffling cattle quickly. As research and experience emerged, BVD has been proven to railroad herds of all types and sizes, including the cow-calf sector.

That was Perry’s message to an audience gathered Feb. 2 for a Cattlemen’s College session during the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention, hosted by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, in Orlando, Florida.

Perry, who serves as a professor at Texas A&M AgriLife Research’s Overton experiment station, said persistently infected calves, those that contracted the disease in utero, prove why BVD is considered one of the industry’s most costly diseases.

“BVD is a whole family of viruses, and it impacts the beef industry tremendously,” Perry said.

While it is expected that less than 1% of U.S. cattle are persistently infected with BVD, the impact of those nearly 150,000-plus head is quite significant. Recent studies estimate the nation’s beef industry loses $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion annually due to the disease.

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Beyond the typical clinical symptoms of BVD, Perry said the virus can have a significant impact in cow-calf operations by way of decreased reproductive performance.

A roughly $50- to $100-perhead loss is expected if a herd is exposed to BVD. For a producer George Perry with 100 cows this would be a $5,000 to $10,000 loss. Perry also said he has seen pregnancy rates suffer up to 20% for exposed females, regardless of vaccination status.

“The reproductive impact depends on what stage an animal is in when exposed to the virus,” Perry said. “Early gestation and embryonic death are the main things, followed by low conception rates. Then we get persistently infected calves, birth defects and congenitally affected calves.”

Solid vaccination strategies, herd-health protocols and biosecurity measures all work in unison to protect animals from the threat of BVD. Even so, Perry said the virus can find its way into the herd in unexpected ways.

Hidden threats In his research and education role, Perry often plays investigator for those seeking answers to decreased cow-herd performance. He has seen many scenarios over the years showing how BVD can operate under the radar when spreading through the herd.

Examples include introducing purchased animals into the herd too quickly; fence-line exposure, either within the same operation or to a neighbor’s pasture; and perhaps the most difficult to detect — pregnant animals testing negative for BVD. In some cases, Perry said a cow’s vaccination status is not enough to fully protect the unborn calf against BVD. If she is exposed anywhere between conception and the first 120 to 150 days, the calf could become persistently infected and shed the virus for the rest of its life.

“BVD seems to be the gift that keeps giving, because during breeding season, we have a chance of creating persistently infected calves,” said Perry, noting how, if exposed, vaccinated animals can still have the virus replicating in their bodies.

on BVD According to the Texas Animal Health Commission, bovine viral diarrhea is endemic to most cattleproducing countries.

While cattle of all ages are susceptible, the commission says most cases are seen in animals between six months and two years old. The main culprit for disease spread: persistently infected calves.

In adult cattle, clinical signs include fever, drowsiness, loss of appetite, discharge from the eyes and nose, oral lesions, diarrhea and decreased milk production.

In calves, infection is evidenced through birth defects, abortion, congenital malformations, lack of coordination, shaking, wide stance and a failure to nurse.

The Texas Animal Health Commission has established a control program requiring anyone selling a persistently infected animal to disclose the status in writing to the buyer prior to or at the time of sale.

Visit tahc.texas.gov to learn more.

“This virus can easily pass the placental barrier,” he said. “And because the calf doesn’t have an immune system during early gestation, it basically becomes part of that calf.”

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If exposed during that critical 120- to 150-day window, persistently infected calves could have longstanding impacts. The in-utero exposure means the calf, even after it is born and potentially vaccinated, will never mount a BVD immune response. The persistently infected calf will continue the cycle throughout the herd — and industry.

For cow-calf operations, Perry said one of the highest BVD risk factors is the reproductive status of females brought into the herd.

Studies show pregnant females more than double the likelihood of introducing a persistently infected animal. Until the calf is born and tested, there is no way to know for certain it is BVD free.

Because of this, Perry said it is important to house and calve newly acquired females separately from the resident herd.

Aside from outside animals coming in, safeguarding against potential BVD threats also means being cautious throughout the entire breeding season — monitoring any shared fences or pastures near replacement heifers or cows.

George Perry, a professor at Texas A&M AgriLife Research’s Overton experiment station, presents at Cattlemen’s College during the Cattle Industry Convention. Photo by Diane Meyer.

What’s the biosecurity risk?

Scenario 1: Calves are purchased from a livestock market and allowed to co-mingle with the resident herd.

No testing, no quarantining. — At risk Scenario 2: Animals are purchased from a local auction market. They are not BVD tested, but they are kept separate from the herd. They share a common fence. — At risk Scenario 3: Animals are kept as a closed herd. Replacement heifers are raised, and purchased bulls are BVD

tested. One day, a boundary fence comes down and they are mixed in with their neighbor’s herd. — At risk Scenario 4: Animals are purchased from a reputable sale; all test negative for BVD. They are kept separate for two weeks and then allowed to move into the herd.

Open heifers — No risk Calf at side and not pregnant — No risk Pregnant animals — At risk

Source: George Perry, Texas A&M AgriLife Research

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Fence-line exposure is one way the BVD virus can quickly spread throughout the herd and the neighbor’s, too. Keeping a close eye is an essential precautionary measure, Texas A&M AgriLife Research Professor George Perry said. Photo by Ben Humphrey.

“Understanding the disease, how it is transmitted and how it continues to stay in the beef industry, even when it is costing so much, is important,” Perry said.

“Certain changes can allow management decisions to avoid the high risks.”

Protections in place Maintaining biosecurity becomes the first line of defense, Perry explained. When introducing new animals into the herd, test and quarantine cattle for two weeks. Monitor fence-line conditions and stay aware of any chance that cattle may intermix with other groups.

Overall, be attuned to the way BVD exposure may enter the herd.

“Know your risks,” Perry said. “Know where the weak point in any system is. If we expect any exposure, and to prevent any further exposure, we need to test.

“It is great to test calves at weaning. That is our surveillance program. But if we wait until weaning,

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those calves were there all the way through the breeding season — and they have the chance of impacting next year, too.”

Clinical signs of BVD in adult cattle include fever, drowsiness, diarrhea and loss of appetite. Calves can display a lack of coordination, shaking or failure to nurse.

If an animal tests positive, Perry said it will recover if it has been vaccinated.

The recommendation is to separate the animal from the rest of the herd and test again in two weeks. At that point, it should no longer test positive. Persistently infected animals will test positive their entire lives.

In addition to spreading from animal to animal, the BVD virus can also live in the environment, including at feed bunk, water tank, and in the pasture or pen.

Perry said that length of time varies based on time of year and temperature, as viruses require warm, moist areas to survive outside the host.

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He also said to remember barbed wire does not stop a virus, especially a highly contagious one like BVD. The strongest defense against the industry’s most costly disease, the expert advised, is a well-suited vaccination program. Many herds include BVD protections starting with a pre-weaning vaccine followed by boosters.

In his experience, both killed and modified-live BVD vaccines are effective. Some also offer fetal protection, which reduces the likelihood of a persistently infected calf being born.

“The vaccines work,” Perry said. “We just have to have a vaccination program that is tailored to the situation we’re in.”

“Most recommendations, if you are building lifetime immunity into replacement heifers, you see both,” Perry said. “You get a modified-live into them early, you get a killed vaccine into them as they get into the breeding herd — because now you have allowed the body to see both sides of things.”

Maintaining a strong veterinary-client relationship will help determine an ideal vaccination strategy based on the operation’s level of risk.

As with any herd-health consideration, a veterinarian who understands the operation can advise the most effective approach.

A herd that often receives stocker cattle or is rebuilding with purchased bred females, for instance, will have varying risk levels.

“There’s not a one-size-fits all,” Perry said. “It depends on the situation you are going in and what you are going to expose them to.” CT

The vaccines work. We just have to have a vaccination program that is tailored to the situation we’re in.”

— George Perry, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension

Effective biosecurity measures and a vaccination program tailored to the region and an operation’s level of risk are the herd’s best defense against the threat of BVD. Photo by Mark Matson.

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FERAL HOG MANAGEMENT

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By Stephen Diebel, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association second vice president and secretary/treasurer

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eral hogs have an unfavorable reputation across Texas — and for good reason.

As feral hog populations continue to surge, so does the staggering economic and environmental harm the wild animals bring. Surface water contamination, damaged fences, disease transmission and habitat degradation threaten livestock operations, wildlife and rural communities.

Cattle raisers have struggled with these challenges and tried to find workable solutions on their own. Fighting what often seems like a losing battle, ranchers have enlisted help in other sectors, including the policy realm, for action to be taken to eliminate this destructive nuisance.

Finally, there may be some hope on the horizon.

Warfarin-based toxicants like the brand name Kaput Feral Hog Bait, which boasts a 100% lethality rate for feral hogs, are now available to landowners. This approval comes after legislative efforts by agricultural groups and extensive research, including field studies at the request of the Texas Legislature, and legal challenges.

The Texas Department of Agriculture initially approved the use of Kaput in controlling feral hog populations in 2017, but concerns were raised about mitigating risks to non-target species. In response, the Texas Legislature added a rider to the 2017 appropriations bill, prohibiting the department from registering any warfarin toxicant to control feral hogs.

A few years later, in the 2022-2023 state budget, the Texas Legislature allowed the Texas Department of Agriculture to register Kaput if a specific study was conducted.

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Under that direction, Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension studied the efficacy of a warfarin-based feral hog toxicant. The project spanned 23 sites across about 10 properties in the state, building on more than two decades of research across numerous state and federal agencies including USDA and EPA, which approved and authorized the use of the product.

Overall, the Texas-based study showed that researchers reduced feral hog numbers with diligent product use. Application takes time to condition the pigs to eat feed and placebo bait from the approved feeders.

Once the pigs are conditioned to the feeder and the toxicant is added, feral hogs can consume lethal doses within five days of consistent access to the bait.

Protections remain in place to ensure safe and responsible usage of Kaput and similar products.

The feral hog bait can only be purchased through a licensed distributor and applicators must have a Texas Department of Agricultural commercial, noncommercial or private applicator license. Additionally, applicators must record pesticide applications for two years.

The product also incorporates a fat-soluble blue dye, which stains internal fatty tissues of the animals, and alerts hunters and others of the toxin’s presence.

Equally important is responsible use of the product by individuals to ensure effectiveness, and to protect wildlife and other non-targeted species.

It is encouraging to have progress toward an issue that’s plagued myself, neighbors and our state for years. The work of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association undoubtedly helped deliver another important tool to our members, and we continue to work on issues for our state. CT

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Where We Stand

STANDING WITH US W

hen he was 24 years old, Rep. Ryan Guillen became one of the youngest ever elected to the Texas Legislature. He is the product of a family of public school teachers, war veterans and cattle ranchers.

roles in the Texas Legislature, including having served in leadership positions in all four administrations that he has served under, and having been vice-chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee by age 29.

Guillen has been a staunch advocate for creating jobs, cutting taxes and red tape, for reducing over testing, for working to keep our families and communities safe, for maintaining Texas’ position as an energy leader, for improving our roads and infrastructure, for protecting property rights and our rural way of life, for boosting our state’s role in supporting veteran families, and for fostering greater efficiency and transparency in government.

A sixth-generation South Texan, Guillen grew up working at the family’s feed store and as a ranch hand on the family farm, later receiving an agriculture degree from Texas A&M University. He served as a local high school agriculture teacher before pursuing public office.

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AT TSCRA CATTLE RAISERS ROUNDUP APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 1

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association will host its third-annual TSCRA Cattle Raisers Roundup July 22-26 in East Texas.

The event is open to high-school students who have completed their sophomore through senior years and are interested in gaining knowledge about the beef supply chain, natural resources and other important issues impacting agriculture.

“Youth and young producers are leaders in the beef industry today and tomorrow,” said Gilly Riojas, the association’s leadership development committee chairman. “We know there is a place, a need, for them at TSCRA. We hope we can offer insight to these students before they make their college and career path decisions.”

REGISTER FOR POLICY COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association will host policy committee meetings May 6-8 in Fort Worth.

The meetings, which are open to policy committee members, provide a platform for the development of policy priorities to guide the association throughout the 89th Texas Legislative Session.

Visit tscra.org/events to register by April 29. Hotel block discounts are available. Scheduled meetings are:

Cattle Raisers Roundup will include tours at cattle operations and beef packing plants, as well as the opportunity to speak with industry leaders. The program is structured to allow for practical application of everyday activities of those who buy, sell, produce and rely on beef protein.

Applications are due May 1 and available on the website at tscra.org/what-we-do/students.

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Membership Development Committee, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, May 6

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Pictured above, Cattle Raisers Roundup attendees take notes during their comprehensive tour of the beef chain.

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In the News SUMMER MEETING HEADS TO SAN ANTONIO

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announced the 2024 Summer Meeting will be held June 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country in San Antonio. Members can watch for registration details online and through the TSCRA Update daily email.

The meeting follows the newly adopted meeting schedule approved at the 2023 TSCRA Policy Conference.

The TSCRA Summer Meeting will be held after the policy committee meetings in May, providing association members an opportunity to review and approve policy recommended by each policy committee. Such policy will guide the association as it prepares priorities for the 2025 Texas Legislative Session.

TSCRA President Arthur Uhl, pictured right, receives the Top Hand award from Trent Johnson, owner of Greeley Hat Works, who donated a hat as a resource to benefit the association and its members.

TSCRA RECEIVES REGION IV STATE TOP HAND AWARD

Strong membership within Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s national affiliate organization, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, helps extend efforts on the federal legislative front.

During National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Region IV meeting Jan. 31 in Orlando, Florida, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association was recognized as the State Affiliate Top Hand Winner for highest membership recruitment growth in the region.

TSCRA leaders stand for a photo with the U.S. Speaker of the House. From left to right: Seth Denbow, Ken Leiber, Arthur Uhl, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, Stephen Diebel and Carl Ray Polk Jr.

TSCRA LEADERS MET WITH U.S. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association leaders joined U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson in Fort Worth earlier this year to discuss important issues including border security and its impact on landowners.

The visit came after 60 Republican House members traveled to the Southern border of Texas amid talks of a possible federal border security package.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is proud to have a strong and supportive membership invested in the success of the cattle industry both in Texas and across the nation. CT

TSCRA REQUESTS FEEDBACK FROM CONVENTION ATTENDEES

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association kindly requests attendees of the 2024 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo complete a post-event survey.

Input will help enhance and strengthen future events. Available at the link below, the short survey will be open through April 30.

Association leadership in attendance were: President Arthur Uhl III; First Vice President Carl Ray Polk Jr.; Second Vice President Stephen Diebel; Executive Vice President and CEO Jason Skaggs; Executive Director of Government Relations Melissa Hamilton; Manager of Communications and Marketing Shelby Kirton; Past President Joe and Marjorie Parker; and Directors Ken Leiber and Seth Denbow.

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What’s ahead for the Hemphill County Texas A&M AgriLife Beef Cattle Conference.

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he 2024 Hemphill County Texas A&M AgriLife Beef Cattle Conference will be held April 23-24 at the Jones Pavilion in Canadian. The Tuesday and Wednesday event has established itself as a source for cutting-edge information for beef cattle producers.

Andy Holloway, of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Hemphill County, founded the event in 2015 and said the conference has become a field of dreams story — “you build, and they will come.”

In the last several years, more than 12 states have been represented by beef cattle producers, including almost one-third of the counties in Texas.

Capital Farm Credit of Texas is the title sponsor of the 2024 Beef Cattle Conference. The company’s Kody King said it is one of the most important events for ranchers, landowners and beef cattle producers in the region.

Father and son, Donnell and Tucker Brown of the R.A. Brown Ranch near Throckmorton, will co-moderate the 2024 Beef Cattle Conference. This dynamic duo has generations of experience in the Texas beef cattle business, and a longstanding history of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association membership and leadership.

The 2024 Beef Cattle Conference will touch on some of the most important topics for producers this year, including the theme “Better Ranching for a Better Life.”

National Committee. Before joining the the committee, she worked as a political commentator at CNN. McEnany graduated from Harvard Law School as a juris doctor and Georgetown University School of Foreign Services with a degree in international politics.

She also studied politics and international relations at Oxford University, St. Edmund Hall.

She is a recipient of the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service and the Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Public Service Award. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling books, For Such a Time as This and Serenity in the Storm: Living through Chaos by Leaning on Christ.

An interactive panel discussion will focus on what the commercial cow will need to be like 20 years from now.

Panelists will include Donnell Brown; Mark Gardiner; Kevin Pond, West Texas State University; and Laura Burandt, an Ochiltree County rancher.

Texas Beef Council Chef Robert Hale will also have a tent displaying beef information, recent research developments thanks to Texas Beef Checkoff dollars, and new products being promoted from Texas beef carcasses that are enhancing values, and taste-testing opportunities. Hale will be assisted by members of the West Texas A&M University International Champion Meat Judging Team.

International and nationally known speakers include: Troy Applehans, Cattle Fax; Mark Makens, atmospheric scientist; Shannon Ferrill, Oklahoma State University; Mark Gardiner, Gardiner Angus Ranch; Kade Lawrence, Texas 4-H State Council; Loni Lucherk, West Texas A&M University; JoJo Carralles, HeartBrand Beef; Jason Smith, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension; Travis Thorne, Capital Farm Credit; Morgan Treadwell, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension; and Dallas Mount, Ranching For Profit.

Three beef meals including barbeque, Akaushi Prime rib, and ribeye steaks will be served during the twoday conference. More than 100 trade show exhibitors featuring some of the nation’s leading agribusiness professionals will be on display.

This year’s featured keynote speaker is Kayleigh McEnany, a former White House press secretary and current co-host of Outnumbered on Fox News.

Visit hemphillcotxbeef.com to register, see the agenda and accommodations, learn about the speakers and grand-prize drawings, and more. CT

Holloway cited the trade show as one of the most important aspects of the beef cattle conference because the networking, socializing and educational opportunities are second to none.

Prior to serving in the White House, McEnany worked as the national press secretary for the Trump Campaign and the national spokesperson for the Republican

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BRIEFS TSCRA MEMBER ELECTED CHAIR OF THE FEDERATION OF STATE BEEF COUNCILS Dan Gattis, of Georgetown, was elected chair of the Federation of State Beef Councils during the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention held in Orlando, Florida, Jan. 31-Feb. 2.

“The Federation’s grassroots process brings us together by focusing our limited resources with a unified voice, which is critical to our success,” Gattis said. “I want to make sure that we explore Dan Gattis the industry’s diverse needs and opinions, so we can bring all producers together to support the common goal of driving demand for beef.”

The vision of the Federation of State Beef Councils, a division of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is to build beef demand by inspiring, unifying and supporting an effective and coordinated state and national Checkoff partnership. It provides a voice for producers and qualified state beef councils to collectively give direction to the Beef Checkoff.

As chair, in addition to communicating with Checkoff committee leaders, Federation regional vice presidents and industry stakeholders, Gattis will also represent the Federation on the Beef Promotion Operating Committee, which is responsible for approving Beef Checkoff funding to conduct programs.

Gattis, his wife, Shana, and their three children run a cow-calf operation in Williamson County. As part of the diversified operation, the Gattis family sells beef in their local community. Gattis has served on the board and as chairman of the Texas Beef Council and on the board of directors of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, as well as being actively involved with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

TEXAS RANCH RECOGNIZED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced Feb. 2 that G Bar C Ranch, of Rosston, was selected as a regional winner of the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award Program. The ranch was recognized during the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention in Orlando, Florida.

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“Cattle producers from coast to coast are committed to preserving natural resources for future generations,” said NCBA Past President Todd Wilkinson.

“It is an honor to recognize these regional winners who utilize innovative practices and epitomize environmental stewardship.”

Meredith Ellis Established in 1991, the Environmental Stewardship Award Program celebrates outstanding land stewards in the cattle industry. Regional winners come from every corner of the country and undertake stewardship efforts unique to their environment, landscape and resources.

The selection committee determined winners based on eligible applications received from six of the seven regions. The 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award Program Regional Winners are:

• Region I: Tuck Farms, Moneta, Virginia • Region II: JB Ranch, Immokalee, Florida • Region IV: G Bar C Ranch, Rosston, Texas • Region V: Tower Rock Ranch, LLC, Mansfield, Washington • Region VI: Hart Ranch, Montague, California • Region VII: Bartholomay Kattle Kompany, Sheldon, North Dakota

“When I think of protecting, conserving and regenerating our natural resources in Texas, I think of the Ellis Family and G Bar C Ranch,” said Chad Ellis, CEO of Texas Agricultural Land Trust. “Meredith Ellis’ commitment to stewarding her land has not only made a positive impact on the agricultural community, but has also gained her a following from the general public.”

G Bar C Ranch, located north of Dallas, is committed to continually improving ranching practices in ways that nurture the environment.

The Ellis family view themselves as caretakers of the land, maintaining biodiversity, natural habitat and clean waterways. The ranch implements an adaptive multi-paddock strategy that rotates cattle through 58 permanently fenced pastures. The family also strives to keep carbon stored in the soil by minimizing disturbance.

Wheat Creek runs through the ranch and eventually feeds into the Trinity River, which is a water source responsible for half of Texans’ water needs. The Ellis family grazes in a manner that keeps the vegetative filters and sponges working effectively and prevents erosion, keeping water clear and pure. The ranch is a living laboratory and opens its gates to researchers from organizations, universities and other institutions.

“We are dedicated to raising the highest quality cattle while putting the environment first,” said Meredith Ellis of G Bar C Ranch. “Our stewardship to the land benefits everyone.”

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Mexico’s demand for U.S. beef continued to strengthen in December, pushing 2023 exports to the largest volume since 2019 and export value to $1.19 billion, the second highest on record.

Todd Baughman, Ph.D., has returned to Texas to serve as director of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock. He began April 1, replacing longtime director Jaroy Moore, Ph.D., who retired.

Beef exports to Central America and the Dominican Republic were record-large in 2023, while shipments also trended higher to Hong Kong, Af rica and Peru.

“We are very pleased to have Dr. Baughman return to Texas A&M and lead our research efforts at Lubbock,” Todd Baughman said G. Cliff Lamb, director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research. “His leadership will be critical as the center works to strengthen agricultural systems and economies in the South Plains and address key agricultural issues through innovative research.”

The Texas A&M AgriLife center at Lubbock is one of 13 centers across Texas working to advance research, public outreach and educational programs throughout the state. Each center tailors its mission to meet the needs of the region.

In taking the leadership role at the center, Baughman said his priorities will be the continued development of research and Extension programs supporting the agricultural industry in the Southern High Plains and ensure the success and viability of producers and agricultural industry in that region.

Baughman served as a professor and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service crop production specialist and statewide peanut specialist for 15 years, from 1996 to 2011, in the Rolling Plains before joining Oklahoma State University as a professor and weed scientist.

A native of Cache, Oklahoma, he earned his doctorate in weed science from Mississippi State University, and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in agronomy from Oklahoma State University.

A STRONG FINISH FOR BEEF EXPORTS While 2023 U.S. beef exports were below the record totals posted the previous year, December exports were the largest since August — and December export value increased 10% year-over-year. That’s according to yearend data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

December exports of U.S. beef totaled 108,497 metric tons, down 4% year-over-year but the largest since August. Export value was also the highest since August and climbed 10% year-over-year to $860.8 million.

2023 beef exports totaled 1.29 million metric tons, down 12% from the 2022 record. While export value fell 15% to just under $10 billion, this was still the third highest annual value for beef exports.

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While December exports to leading market South Korea remained lower than a year ago in volume, export value — at $220.6 million — was the highest in 18 months. This helped push December export value per head of fed slaughter to $431.50, the highest since April.

For the year, per-head export value averaged $397.04.

“There is no question that 2023 was a challenging year for U.S. beef exports, especially in our largest Asian markets where economic conditions have weighed on foodservice demand,” said U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom.

“Of course, we were also challenged on the supply side, with less product available for export.

But nevertheless, U.S. beef achieved excellent growth in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, and we are encouraged by the December uptick in demand in South Korea and China. It was also great to see such strong per-head export value in December, topping $430.”

SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT GATHERS FOR ANNUAL MEETING, RECOGNIZES PAST TSCRA PRESIDENT More than 1,600 range enthusiasts varying from agency personnel to students and ranch managers to industry professionals experienced “Change on the Range” in February during the Society for Range Management’s 77th Annual Meeting in Sparks, Nevada.

Wrapping up the four-day event was the annual business meeting where new officers were installed and the awards ceremony, where 13 professionals were honored and student competition winners were announced.

Marking their dedication and service to rangeland science and management were the most prestigious awards with the presentation of the Frederic G. Renner Award to Karen Launchbaugh; the W.R. Chapline Land Stewardship Award to Bob McCann, a past Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association president; and the W.R. Chapline Research Award to Brandon Bestelmeyer.

The Society for Range Management’s 2023 President Barry Perryman, of Nevada, passed the gavel to Karen Hickman, of Oklahoma; and Jeff Goodwin, of Texas, became the first vice president, while John Walker, also of Texas, filled the role of second vice president. CT

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OBITUARIES GENE S. “PRIMO” WALKER JR., 66, of Mirando

as germplasm evaluation. The goal was to increase knowledge of fitness traits of Brahman-influenced cattle in the Gulf Coast region.

City, died Jan. 29. Walker was a graduate of Texas Christian University’s ranch management program, where he honed his passion for the cattle industry.

Over the years, his research collaborations took him to Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Brazil before he returned to his Texas roots and moved to his family’s cattle ranch in Goliad County.

His life revolved around his love for cattle trading.

He served as a director of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, where he dedicated his time and expertise to the betterment of ranching practices.

Those close to him said his word was his bond, earning him the respect and trust of his colleagues and friends.

Beyond his professional achievements, Walker cherished the teachings of the Bible, and John 14:6 held particular significance in his life.

He is survived by his wife, Carllyn Walker; children, Jeffory Carl Walker, Cathy Elizabeth (Kevin) Walker Reed, Kandy Elaine Walker and Marygene Walker; grandchildren, William, Rheya, Michael, Memphis, Wyatt, Rayce, Virgil, Genie and Gene III.; siblings, Elizabeth Walker and Kathleen “Kandy” Walker; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

MILTON (MILT) G. THOMAS, PH.D., 58, of

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dora Vasquez Thomas; sons, Joshua Glen (Crystal) Thomas and John (Caitlyn) Flores; father, Charles G. Thomas; sisters, Donna Truitt and Julie Loudon; and one grandchild, Kamille Grace Flores.

JAMES PATRICK “RICK” WALKER SR., 63, of Laredo, died Jan. 29.

Throughout his life, Walker was actively involved in various charitable organizations, including the Wounded Warrior Project and the veteran community.

One of his most cherished accomplishments was hosting the Annual Hero Hunt, where veterans engaged in therapeutic and healing activities.

Walker, a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member, was also passionate about environmental conservation. His involvement in soil conversion projects demonstrated his commitment to preserving and improving the land.

Weesatche, died Feb. 15.

Thomas earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science and a master’s in dairy science-reproductive physiology, both from the University of Missouri. In 1994, he earned a Ph.D. in reproductive physiology from Texas A&M University.

Throughout his career, he served as a professor and chair at New Mexico State University and Colorado State University. Since 2022, Thomas led a research program in beef cattle systems at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center in Beeville. His ongoing research included a collaboration with a USDA project known

He is survived by his fiancée, Karen M. Schafman; children, James Patrick (Janet) Walker Jr., Amanda Emma L. (Dustin) Walker Hayes, Sarah (Jordan) Nelson and Whitney (Joey) White; grandchildren, Travis Walker, Mira Hayes, Jiana Hayes, Nova Hayes, Vivian Nelson, Miles Nelson, Bryson White and Jackson White; siblings, Elizabeth Walker and Kathleen “Kandy” Walker; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. CT

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Theft & Law Ranger Mike Beggs reports five calves missing. The approximately 500-pound black calves have a “Box S” brand on the left hip with a red ear tag and ear crop in the left ear.

They were last seen Dec. 10. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Beggs at 432-788-1884.

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Four cow-calf pairs missing in Burnet County.

DISTRICT 7 — NORTHWEST TEXAS

Angus cattle missing in Stonewall County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Jay Foster reports black Angus cattle missing in the vicinity of Old Glory. The mature cattle are branded with a Dream Catcher freeze brand on the left hip. Some of the cattle are branded with a four-number freeze brand and the Gardiner Angus Ranch freeze brand on the left hip. The calves are not branded. The owner discovered horse tracks at the high fence with a busted lock and gate left open. The cattle were last seen in January.

Miniature horse killed in Throckmorton.

Foster also reports a 7-year-old miniature bay horse shot and killed on County Road 302. The incident occurred Feb. 8. The horse belonged to a 3-year-old from Throckmorton. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Foster at 940-475-0295.

DISTRICT 11 — NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS Three heifers missing in Denton County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Brad Oliver reports three black AngusWaygu cross heifers missing. The heifers range from 700 to 1,000 pounds and have no brands. Evidence found suggests the heifers were loaded from a set of pens on the ranch and ear tags were removed. The heifers were last seen Jan. 24. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Oliver at 903-328-8023.

DISTRICT 13 — EAST TEXAS

White yearling killed in Smith County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Larry Hand reports a yearling killed in Smith County. The white yearling weighed approximately 450 pounds. On the morning of Feb. 11, the owner discovered an unknown person(s) had killed and butchered the yearling for meat. The incident occurred near the roadway of Smith County Road 384, four miles east of Tyler. Missing t-post clips, tire tracks and intact entrails were found near the crime scene. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Hand at 903-571-3488.

DISTRICT 17 — WEST TEXAS

Calves missing in Borden County.

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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Kenny Murchison reports four cow-calf pairs missing near FM 690. The black 4-year-old cows have numbered ear tags in the right ear and are freeze branded with “Rocking R” on the left shoulder. The calves have no brands or markings. The cattle were last seen December 2023. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Murchison at 512-705-3226.

DISTRICT 22 — EAST TEXAS

Charolais heifers missing in Freestone County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Brent Mast reports three Charolais heifers missing off County Road 781. The heifers have yellow ear tags in their left ears numbered L41, L49 and L58 with “SWS” tattoos. Heifers numbered L41 and L49 are branded with “SWS” on their left hip. They were last seen Dec. 11. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Mast at 936-714-6619.

DISTRICT 24 — SOUTHEAST TEXAS Tractor stolen in Fort Bend County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Daniel Risinger reports a 1977 red International tractor with a loader stolen from a property off the corner of Nails Road and Sanders Road. The tractor has a Black 3-point hay fork attached. The serial number of the tractor is 2510189015139. The entry gate lock was cut to steal the tractor. The suspect(s) used the tractor to load 21 hay bales before stealing it from the property. The tractor was last seen Feb. 12.

Horse missing in Austin County.

Risinger also reports a bay mare missing from a property on Hluchan Road. The mare is branded with “HG” on the left shoulder. The horse was last seen Feb. 12. The fence had been cut and it appears the horse was loaded in a trailer on the back side of the property.

Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Risinger at 979-292-5132.

DISTRICT 25 — SOUTHEAST TEXAS

John Deere tractor stolen in Guadalupe County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Robert Fields reports a John Deere 3255 tractor stolen from a property off Rudeloff Road in Seguin. The tractor is a 100 horsepower, front-wheel assist with a hard John Deere canopy and a frontend loader with hay fork attached. The PIN number is CGRG037155360. The tractor was last seen Jan. 15.

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Fields also reports attempted cattle theft off State Highway 123 in Seguin. Between Jan. 9-17, unknown suspects entered the victim’s property and penned cattle in an attempt to steal the livestock.

Gray Brahman heifer missing in Goliad County.

The special ranger reports a Gray Brahman heifer missing off East Main Street. The yearling heifer has a yellow ear tag No. 76 in left ear and has no brands or markings. She was last seen Feb. 7. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Fields at 361-207-5207.

DISTRICT 26 — CENTRAL TEXAS

Three Angus-cross cows missing in San Saba County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Todd Jennings reports three black, motley faced Angus cows missing from a property on Ranch Road 223.

The 2-year-old bred cows have an over bit crop in the left ear and pink ear tag in the right ear. They are branded with an “A over T” connected on their left rib. The cattle were last seen Dec. 31.

Cattle missing in Coleman County.

Jennings also reports one cow, three heifers and two bulls missing off County Round 300. The cattle are: one brindle dairy-cross cow; three Red Angus heifers; one black Angus bull; and one red-and-white crossbred bull.

The brindle cow is branded with No. 6 on left hip and has a swallow fork cut in left ear. The heifers and bulls have no brands or markings. The cattle were last seen Nov. 16.

Two cow-calf pairs missing in Mason County.

The special ranger reports two black Angus cow-calf pairs missing from a property near Loyal Valley. The cows have white ear tags in the right ear, over bit crop in the left ear and are branded with “B over lazy open A.” The calves have white ear tags in the right ear, an over bit crop in the left ear and no brands. They were last seen August 2023. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Jennings at 830-997-7585. 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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he theoretical toolbelt of a cattleman must contain an assortment of instruments to manage their herd profitably.

Specific tools meet the demand of certain tasks, and when it comes to accomplishing production goals, evaluating and applying EPDs fits the bill.

With an eye toward continued improvement in efficiency and quality, cattle producers began utilizing measurable facts to compare sires more than 60 years ago. These recorded data points became known as expected progeny differences, an educated prediction of the future progeny’s traits.

Emily Lochner, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association executive director of engagement and education, discussed the building blocks of EPDs on a recent TSCRA Talk podcast. She explained how an EPD is calculated using the pedigree and recorded data of the individual animal.

As the animal matures and produces offspring, additional numbers including weaning weight, yearling weight, scrotal circumference and more will be uploaded into breed association databases. If the progeny are fed out and used for beef production, carcass records such as ribeye area, fat thickness, marbling, days on feed and more can be added to the database — impacting the entire family tree.

The more records that are added to each animal, the higher the EPD accuracy, which is scored on a 0.0 to 1.0 scale. Lochner said a virgin animal with few familial records may have EPD accuracies of 0.10; whereas, an AI sire with thousands of progeny records, may have EPD accuracies closer to 0.90.

The more data available, the more reliable the prediction.

The evolution and complexity of EPDs continues to evolve as technology enables a deeper look at the makeup of individual animals through DNA testing of a blood, hair or tissue sample; these data points are known as genomically enhanced EPDs, or GE-EPDs. “Geneticists are exceptionally intelligent in the way that they fold those genetic markers into the EPD calculations,” Lochner said. “They take a genetic marker and say, ‘This one is an indicator for higher or lower birth weight, or higher or lower marbling or ribeye size,’ and add that into the calculation.”

The genetic profile can also be used to confirm parentage and identify whether the animal is a recessive carrier for diseases, birth defects or even hide color.

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Ranching Applying EPDs Lochner encouraged producers to clarify the production goals as a first step before evaluating and using EPDs for sire selection.

“Establish what it is that you are going to be doing with your calves, because your end production goal is, in my opinion, the strongest driver of your purchase of a bull,” Lochner said. “I also think folding into that conversation where you’re located in the state or in the country is also going to make a big impact on your bull selection, as well.”

If the purpose of the calves is beef production, Lochner said carcass traits, which are 70-80% heritable from one generation to the next, will be the top priority.

“If you are raising replacement heifers, I’m going to look at things like calving ease or birth weight or milk or stayability,” Lochner said. “Most breeds have a column called ‘stayability,’ and that is defined as an animal’s ability to remain in the herd longer than six years. It’s kind of like a longevity EPD.” Another tool in producers’ belts are indexes, a combination of EPD subsets that explore specific production goals. Each breed association categorizes its indexes uniquely; this information can be located on the breed association website.

“The American Angus Association has a $B column, which stands for dollar beef. That column is a combination of terminal traits like marbling, carcass weight, fat thickness and rib eye area,” Lochner explained. “They also take into account other feedyardbound traits like dry matter intake and average daily gain, days on feed, and yearling weight, as well.

Production EPDs:

Calving Ease Direct (CED) — expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in firstcalf heifers.

Birth Weight (BW) — expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

Weaning Weight (WW) — expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

Yearling Weight (YW) — expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

Scrotal Circumference (SC) — expressed in centimeters, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to that of other sires.

Maternal EPDs:

Maternal Milk (MILK) — a predictor of a sire's genetic merit for milk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters compared to daughters of other sires.

Carcass EPDs:

Carcass Weight (CW) — expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the differences in hot carcass weight of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

“If you’re really looking for a one-stop shop to simplify the EPDs, dollar indexes are going to be a great place for you to look.”

Marbling (MARB) — expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

As sale day approaches, making a phone call to the seedstock producer can prove beneficial as they can discuss bulls that will fit the operation’s production goals — ultimately, they want the producer to be successful.

Ribeye Area (REA) — expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

“Always go look at the bull and calculate in the animal’s phenotypic physical traits because that plays into your factor, as well,” Lochner said. “This should never be a one-trait selection.

“You should never buy a bull only because he has a high $B value index or the lowest birth weight. If he doesn’t physically meet the needs of the herd, then that’s counterproductive; just as equally is only looking at the physical part of the animal and not calculating in EPDs. It’s all the tools in your tool belt that you need.” CT

Fat Thickness (FAT) — expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib, as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs, of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

Source: American Angus Association

Kristen Brown, from Dalhart, is host of the TSCRA Talk podcast.

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TIGHT SUPPLIES U.S. beef cattle herd smallest since 1951.

By Adam Russell

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he Texas beef cattle herd could be on its way to a rebuild after hitting its lowest numbers in a decade, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist in the department of agricultural economics, and Jason Cleere, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension statewide beef cattle specialist in the department of animal science, both in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Bryan-College Station, said Mother Nature will determine whether the state’s beef cattle herd continues to shrink or rebounds.

Both agreed that rebuilding herd numbers will rely heavily on rain and soil moisture supporting forage production for grazing through 2024 and winter feeding into spring 2025.

According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service cattle inventory report released Jan. 31, the nation’s beef cow herd fell 2% since last year to 28.2 million head. Anderson said the report estimate is the lowest number of U.S. beef cows since 1951.

The beef cattle herd in Texas is the smallest — at 4.1 million head — since 2014. The Texas herd started to recover from the 2011-2012 drought after that low point.

From 2010 to 2014, Anderson said the Texas herd shrunk from 5.14 million to 3.9 million, a 24% decline.

There were 4.65 million beef cows in 2019, but those numbers have fallen 12% since, due to the drought’s impact on forage production in back-toback years.

Declining beef cattle numbers across the state ripple into national markets because Texas carries 14.6% of the U.S. herd.

Like a big ship reversing course, Anderson said rebuilding cattle herds takes time.

“Higher sale prices are an incentive for producers to expand the herd, but a lot of producers have been feeding hay since midJuly, and that has led to deeper culling of herds,” Anderson said. “The stage is set to expand, but the key is rainfall and conditions allowing producers to hold back replacement heifers that are the future of our herds.”

Calf prices riding producer optimism Cleere said recent rainfall has greatly improved soil moisture indexes and stock tank water levels around the state. That soil moisture has fueled optimism among producers, and he suspects it has impacted recent spikes in calf prices at local cattle markets.

The stage is set to expand, but the key is rainfall and conditions allowing producers to hold back replacement heifers.”

— David Anderson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension economist Left — Beef cattle prices remain strong, but the Texas herd has continued to shrink due to drought and back-to-back years of below average grazing and hay production. Recent rainfall has provided some optimism to producers for 2024. Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller.

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Ranching “I think producers are eager to keep replacement heifers, but they’ve also been struggling to hold on to cows,” Cleere said. “The rainfall has provided more optimism. Calf prices have been crazy good the last couple of weeks.”

Cleere also shared concerns about seeing belowaverage body condition scores in bred cows. Low body condition scores could impact not only this calf crop, but also recovery times for breeding and cows’ ability to carry a calf to term.

For example, Anderson said the combined calf price data from Texas auctions showed prices for 500- to 600-pound calves increased from $273 to $299 per hundredweight in late January into February.

While optimism is high among cattle producers now, Cleere said last year was an example of how quickly conditions can turn. There was optimism that the 2022 drought was breaking in parts of the state following winter and spring rain, but by May, the dry, hot conditions set in and did not let up.

Cleere said the increase in calf prices could be related to producers buying calves because they have available grazing on cool-season forages like wheat and ryegrass.

Recent rains should significantly improve spring forage production in cool-season forage pastures.

Good spring grazing conditions should help producers as calving begins, Cleere said.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service report estimated the U.S. calf crop at 33.6 million head, down 2% from 2022. Based on several palpation reports around the state, Cleere said Texas producers could see a lighter spring calving season due to factors like heatrelated stress during the summer.

He encouraged producers to find ways to optimize current conditions, but to stick to plans that protect their operation’s long-term ability to hold cattle. Both Cleere and Anderson agree all market indicators point to even higher calf prices as the state and national herds rebuild.

“The big thing is, as we start spring calving, we need to make sure those cattle remain in good body condition so they can be bred,” he said. “I know producers are stretching hay supplies, but we need to be thinking about the next calf crop right now.” CT Adam Russell is a communication specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife.

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ANAPLASMOSIS:

AN ONGOING BATTLE Keep watch for signs and symptoms of this impactful disease.

By Rosslyn Biggs, DVM

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ovine anaplasmosis is caused by the rickettsial bacteria, Anaplasma marginale.

Anaplasmosis results in tremendous production losses and creates negative economic impacts for both the U.S. beef and dairy industries. Producers continue to battle this infectious disease, which is the most common tick-transmitted disease found in cattle across the globe.

do not show clinical signs and serve as a source of infection for unexposed cattle.

Under times of significant stress, such as pregnancy or exposure to a new strain, carrier animals can revert to exhibiting clinical signs including death.

Transmission can occur in several ways. Both ticks and biting flies transmit anaplasmosis. Wildlife with infected ticks can also play a role in spreading the disease as they travel across fence lines, transporting the ticks with them.

The bacteria invades red blood cells of ruminants leading to early clinical signs such as fever, anemia, pale mucous membranes, weakness and loss of appetite. As the disease progresses, excitement, jaundice, incoordination and death may be seen.

Infected cows may also transmit the agent to their unborn calves transplacentally.

Equipment contaminated with infected Dr. Rosslyn Briggs blood, such as injection needles used on Abortions and retained placentas may also multiple animals, is another common increase in herds with clinical anaplasmosis. It typically mechanism to transmit the bacteria. Diagnosis of takes four to eight weeks following the date of infection anaplasmosis is through blood testing. for signs to become evident. Signs are most severe in When attempting to treat cattle with clinical signs, animals greater than two years old, although cattle may extreme care should be taken as the stress of handling be infected at any age. may lead to death due to the anemic state of certain Cattle that recover from initial infection become animals. Oxytetracycline and chlortetracycline are carriers of the agent for life. Carrier animals typically approved for control of the agent, and enrofloxacin

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Ranching is labeled to treat initial infections in certain classes of beef cattle. Supportive treatment such as blood transfusions may also be needed.

There are currently no approved antimicrobials in the U.S. labeled to eliminate the anaplasmosis carrier status.

With limited options to address the disease, pharmaceutical stewardship must be considered when reaching for antimicrobials used in the treatment and control of anaplasmosis to maintain long-term product effectiveness.

There are currently no commercially available USDAapproved vaccines for preventing anaplasmosis. In some states, conditionally approved vaccines may be obtained. These vaccines may prevent anaplasmosisrelated deaths, but do not prevent infected cattle from becoming carriers and are not protective against all anaplasmosis strains.

Determining herd anaplasmosis status is important to developing an approach to the disease. Testing of new introductions prior to purchase or turnout is also recommended, especially if animals are sourced from areas not known to be endemic for anaplasmosis.

Other biosecurity measures that can contribute to control and management include maintaining a closed herd and preventing reuse of contaminated equipment during vaccination and other processing times. Producers should consult with their veterinarian regarding the best approach for treatment and control specific to their operation. CT Cattle that recover from an initial anaplasmosis infection become carriers of the agent for life.

Rosslyn Biggs is an assistant clinical professor, beef cattle Extension specialist and director of continuing education for Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Determining herd anaplasmosis status is important to developing an approach to the disease.”

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THE POWER OF TWO Unveiling business benefits of group insurance.

By Jaclyn Roberts Parrish

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n the realm of business, size often dictates available resources. However, it is not the case for important access to healthcare. Businesses can provide customized and comprehensive coverage with as few as two individuals through group insurance policies.

Cattle Raisers Insurance, a full-service insurance brokerage affiliated with Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, says group insurance is a helpful tool for cattle raisers who want to customize their healthcare coverage, while also providing helpful tax benefits.

Executive Director of Insurance Services at Cattle Raisers Insurance Michele Woodham brings more than 25 years of comprehensive experience in both group and individual benefit product offerings.

“If you have a group larger than 10, 20 or 40 people, then that risk claim is spread across a larger population,” Woodham says. “But even in two-person group policies, the risk is spread between those two people equally and can be beneficial.”

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“Being in the insurance industry, I’ve seen some devastation over the years,” Woodham says. “It’s important make insurance a priority in order to protect everything you have worked so hard for — or even generations have worked so hard for.”

Group insurance policies through Cattle Raisers Insurance can include medical services, dental and vision care for employees.

Group insurance policies help pool a large number of employees into one policy to negotiate favorable rates.

By spreading the risk across a group, businesses can mitigate the financial burden of healthcare expenses and premiums can remain affordable compared to individual policies.

However, small groups can still recognize these benefits. A large part of this is due to an employer’s ability to customize coverage. Group insurance policies

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offer small businesses the flexibility to tailor their plans to meet unique needs and preferences.

Many small businesses also find value in group insurance policies through support from their broker, like Cattle Raisers Insurance. Dedicated customer service representatives help business owners and their employees navigate enrollment, billing and claims processing, an often overlooked benefit of insurance services.

Unlike open enrollment, group insurance policies need not be negotiated during specific windows each year. Businesses can explore group insurance policies at any time.

“A primary reason why most employers or small groups opt for a group insurance plan is appealing PPO networks, providing access to a range of providers within or outside the doctor network,” Woodham says. “Offering group insurance fosters a healthy working relationship when extended to employees, staff or family members.”

She says their goal at Cattle Raisers Insurance is to offer high-level customer service with any concern, whether it's a claim, billing issue or coverage issue.

“My staff and I will personally handle these for our clients, rather than dealing directly with carriers like Blue Cross, United or Aetna,” Woodham says.

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WHAT PLANT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE

MONTH OF APRIL? Yellow wild indigo (Baptisia sphaerocarpa)

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ellow wild indigo is a warm-season, native perennial forb growing throughout Central Texas and parts of East Texas. It is not found in the state’s more arid regions.

The plant is also known as yellow bush-pea, false wild indigo, green wild indigo and by several other regional names.

Yellow wild indigo:

• Is a stout, erect plant with several branching stems reaching more than 3 feet tall and wide. Its large rootstock makes it very resilient.

• Has blue-green leaves that are alternate, palmately divided into three leaflets up to 3 to 4 inches long.

Upper leaflets may only have one or two at the stem’s end.

long on a short stalk. There will be up to 20 flower heads per raceme.

• Produces light brown seeds from a beaked pod that are a 0.5 to 0.75 inch long.

Yellow wild indigo can be slightly toxic to livestock if eaten in large amounts, although once dried, it is palatable and presents no problems. The plant does not have much value for white-tailed deer, but the dried pods containing seeds are utilized by birds.

Easy to spot by its bright yellow flowers in the spring, the plant goes dormant in late summer and turns dark brown, appearing like a rounded mass of foliage. After frost, it will turn silver-gray, break off from the root at the soil surface and blow like a tumbleweed. CT

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BQA TIP: HAY STORAGE STRATEGIES

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the flat ends situated against each other. At least 3 feet should be left between rows to allow sunlight and wind to dry the bales quicker after it rains.

Strategies to reduce storage loss will vary based on annual rainfall. In most environments, round bales stored outside should be stacked in long rows with

Hay should not be stacked under trees as this delays drying. Storage sites with well-drained soil will help reduce loss on the bottom of bales. CT

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exas Beef Council is partnering with Brookshire Brothers grocery stores throughout the Lone Star State to promote beef purchases by highlighting beef as a meal solution for busy families.

According to the Power of Meat 2023, an annual study of shopper habits, inflation will likely continue to drive consumers to prepare more restaurant-style meals at home.

Recipes are another critical factor for consumers, with 52% saying they cook from a recipe at least once a week in a study conducted on behalf of the Beef Checkoff.

Beef cuts at 120 Brookshire Brothers stores will feature new, on-package labels with the logo of Beef Loving Texans, the council’s consumer-facing brand that aims to bring more Texans to the table over a shared love of beef. The labels will also include a recipe and cooking instructions for grilling, stir frying, slow cooking, broiling and marinating.

“We’ve worked with Brookshire Brothers in the past to implement on-pack beef labels,” said Jason Bagley, Texas Beef Council vice president of beef resources. “We’re excited to see how our new labels with recipes and cooking methods will drive beef purchases both in stores and online.”

The labels aim to encourage beef purchases for celebrations like spring cookouts and summer grilling, but also to showcase beef’s everyday role in convenient, budget-friendly meals.

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“Our research tells us that our target audience of Texans are interested in quick and easy recipes.

They’re more willing to purchase beef if they understand how to prepare it,” said Rachel Chou, director of consumer marketing.

“Through these point-of-sale tactics with Brookshire Brothers, we’re highlighting beef as a quick, delicious and nutritious meal solution for consumers who are wondering what to make for dinner tonight.”

Texas Beef Council plans to continue furthering relationships with Texas-based retailers in order to provide tools and resources that help meat market managers positively engage with customers about all beef brings to the table. CT

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Director Spotlight

FROM SADDLE TO

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TSCRA director committed to defending ranchers and upholding justice.

By Shelby Kirton

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he daily life of Heath Hemphill is somewhat of a dual journey. He often greets the new day sun while horseback on the ranch, then in the span of a few hours, shifts from the saddle to the seat of justice.

“It’s not uncommon for me to spend the morning working cattle horseback to prosecuting criminals in the courtroom, and then back to the ranch, changing into work clothes to finish out the day,” says Hemphill, who has dedicated 25 years to practicing law, with the last 16 as the Coleman County District Attorney.

His shared passion for cattle ranching and the justice system has allowed him to serve the area’s livestock producers and landowners in many ways.

This commitment was exemplified during a pivotal case in Coleman County, where Hemphill collaborated with Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association special rangers in pursuit of two first-degree felony charges against cattle thieves.

Following the case, he also assisted with legislative efforts to raise the stakes on cattle theft to a thirddegree felony. Because of Hemphill’s extensive efforts assisting special rangers, he was recognized by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association as the 2016 Prosecutor of the Year.

A love of the cattle industry goes back generations in Hemphill’s family. He was among the fifth generation to grow up participating in the family’s commercial cattle, horse breeding and hunting ventures in Coleman County.

Hemphill’s journey led him to Texas A&M University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science, laying the groundwork for his return to the family ranch. He then decided to pursue a juris doctorate and enrolled in Texas Tech University’s School of Law. Hemphill was elected to the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association board of directors in 2016 and has since been involved in the law enforcement, tax and legislative, cattle health and well-being, and legal advisory committees. He says he feels strongly about ensuring the association benefits he has recognized will continue to be accessible by others.

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Heath Hemphill with his father, Joe Pat Hemphill, who is a TSCRA Honorary Director. Courtesy photo.

“In Austin, TSCRA keeps a foothold in the legislature for us cattle raisers to have a voice,” Hemphill says.

“And in addition to insurance and cattle theft protection, TSCRA encompasses valuable networking opportunities with fellow producers.”

For those seeking to get plugged into Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Hemphill offers this advice.

“Just get involved,” Hemphill says. “Put your hand in the air and ask questions. If you want to become involved, cattle raisers will help you find a place.”

The most rewarding aspect of his life is delivering a top-notch product to consumers, he says, evident in his pride when loading calves on shipping day.

He hopes that call continues for the next generation at Hemphill Land & Cattle.

Away from the ranch and courtroom, Hemphill says he enjoys spending time with his wife of 24 years, Danyelle, and 15-year-old twins, Ethan and Hadley. CT

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PAST PRESIDENTS John M. “Jack” Shelton III Amarillo, 1984-1986 James L. Powell San Angelo, 1988-1990 Tom Beard Alpine, 1994-1995 C. Coney Burgess Amarillo, 1997-1999

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Second Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer 3907 Salem Rd. Victoria, Texas 77904

Pete Bonds Saginaw, 2013-2016

Emily Lochner Executive Director, Engagement & Education

Richard Thorpe lll Winters, 2016-2018 Robert E. McKnight Jr. Fort Davis, 2018-2020

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G. Hughes Abell Austin, 2020-2022

J. Mark McLaughlin San Angelo, 1999-2001

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

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P.O. Box 101988 Fort Worth, Texas 76185 817-332-7064 • 800-242-7820

Scott Williamson Executive Director, Law Enforcement, Brand & Inspection Services Lisa Walker Executive Director, Membership & Operations

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TSCRA Leadership

REGION 1

REGION 2

Joe M. “Jody” Bellah, Throckmorton

Kevin Busher, Winters

Blake Birdwell, Canyon

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

Gordon E. Sauer, Fredericksburg

C.A. “Chili” Cole IV, San Angelo

Danny B. Stewart, Sterling City

Alan F. Curry, San Angelo

Rick Tate, Marfa

James H. Dudley IV, Horseshoe Bay

Cliff Teinert, Albany

Amanda Dyer, Fort Davis

Dennis W. Webb, Barnhart

Johnny Ferguson, Big Lake

W. C. “Billy” Williams, Mertzon

DIRECTORS

E. S. F. “Swasey” Brainard II, Pampa J. K. “Rooter” Brite Jr., Bowie Donnell Brown, Throckmorton Campbell Burgess, Amarillo Deborah Clark, Henrietta Lynn Cowden, Skellytown J. B. Daniel, Crowell James Henderson, Memphis Clayton Henry, Wichita Falls

D.A. “Day” Harral, Fort Stockton Ron Helm, Van Horn Heath Hemphill, Coleman

Tom Perini, Buffalo Gap Bill Phinizy, Gail Frank Price, Sterling City

REGION 3 DIRECTORS

Brooks Hodges, Guthrie

Shelby W. Horn, Fredericksburg

Ford Drummond, Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Joe Leathers, Guthrie

Larry R. Horwood, Sterling City Grant Jones, Rochelle

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Frank McLelland, Tahoka Jeff Mitchell, Amarillo

Mark W. Jones, Brady

Gage Moorhouse, Benjamin

W. Clay Jones, Brady

Diaz W. Murray, Wichita Falls

Ty Keeling, Boerne

J. Malcolm Shelton IV, Amarillo

Lorenzo Lasater, San Angelo

Dale A. Smith, Amarillo

Brian T. McLaughlin, Midland

Jim Thompson, Breckenridge

David L. Neal, San Angelo

Tom Watson, Muleshoe

Gerald Nobles Jr., Brady

Wesley Welch, Lubbock

James Oliver, Ozona

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Wade Perks, San Angelo

William L. “Buck” Arrington, Pampa Van Baize, Nocona Emry Birdwell Jr., Henrietta

Jessica Tate, Marfa James Uhl, Fort McKavett

Les Nunn, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

REGION 4 DIRECTORS

Edward Bordovsky Jr., Riviera Austin Brown III, Beeville W. Christopher Bush, Refugio James Clement lll, Kingsville David S. Crow, Corpus Christi Dustin Dean, Floresville David DeLaney, Kingsville

Cody Webb, Barnhart

Robert “Bobby” Dobson, Birmingham, Alabama

Ken Welch, Baird

James L. “Jamie” Donnell Jr., Fowlerton

Ray W. Willoughby III, Eldorado

J. David Eppright, Cost

J. D. Cage, Muleshoe

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Benjamin Eshleman III, Corpus Christi

Mike Gibson, Paducah

C. A. “Chip” Cole III, San Angelo

Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons, Carrizo Springs

Ronald J. “Ron” Gill, Chico

William C. “Billito” Donnell Jr., Alpine

Cody Fry, Lueders

Mary Lou Bradley-Henderson, Childress R. A. “Rob” Brown Jr., Throckmorton

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Len P. Mertz, San Angelo

Robert B. Mansfield, Amarillo

Richard Gates, Marfa

Jim L. Gates, Pearsall

Tom Moorhouse, Benjamin

W. H. “Billy” Green III, Albany

Milton S. Greeson Jr., Victoria

Boots O’Neal, Guthrie

Rafe Hargrove, Rotan

Bret Griffith, Del Rio

James Palmer, Roaring Springs

Dr. Joe Pat Hemphill, Coleman

Heath Grigg, Kingsville

Wilson Scaling, Henrietta

Ken Jordan, San Saba

Marty R. Harris, Tilden

Chris Scharbauer, Amarillo

Don Keeling, Fredericksburg

Leslie Kinsel, Cotulla

John Welch, Wolfforth

Chris Lacy, Fort Davis

Claude Koontz, San Antonio

A. B. “Buck” Wharton III, Vernon

Laurence M. Lasater, San Angelo

Steven J. Mafrige, Tilden

Tom Woodward, Decatur

Ben Love, Marathon

Beth Knolle Naiser, Sandia

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TSCRA Leadership

REGION 6

Federico Nieto, Raymondville

Gardner H. Dudley, Houston

T. Michael O’Connor, Victoria

Jay C. Evans, Dripping Springs

Jason Peeler, Floresville

Lloyd French IV, Houston

J.R. Ramirez, La Pryor

Dan Gattis, Georgetown

Missy Bonds, Saginaw

Gilly Riojas, Corpus Christi

Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, College Station

John L. Cantrell, Cresson

M. Stuart Sasser, Corpus Christi Lew Thompson, Pearsall

George Harrison, Bay City

C. Clark Welder, Beeville

Tom J. Haynie, Navasota

James T. Dangelmayr, Muenster

John Zacek, Victoria

Robert Hodgen, Houston

Seth Denbow, Weatherford

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Colt Hoffman, Marlin

Crawford Edwards, Fort Worth

Steve G. Beever, Pearsall

Clay Kenley, Crockett

John Greer, Henrietta

Richard H. Bennett, San Antonio

Gary Price, Blooming Grove

Chip Briscoe, Carrizo Springs

Clive Runnells III, Austin

Martin W. Clement II, Kingsville

John Sumner Runnells III, Bay City

Thurman S. Clements Jr., Victoria

Tony Spears, Rosanky

Nixon Dillard, Pleasanton

John “Rocky” Sullivan, Galveston

Trainor Evans, Mercedes Thomas J. “Tommy” Haegelin, Concan Dr. Philip C. Hardee, Beatrice, Alabama Allen C. “Dick” Jones IV, Corpus Christi

Tom Johnson, Wortham John Z. Kimberlin Jr., Dallas Ken Leiber, Fort Worth Stefan Marchman, Fort Worth

Dan Nance, Haslet

Leroy Ezer, Anahuac

Coleman H. Locke, Hungerford

Steve C. Lewis, San Antonio

Katharine Armstrong Love, Austin

Jim McAdams, Seguin

Richard M. Lucas Jr., Houston

James A. McAllen, Linn

William “Alan” McNeill, Beaumont

Tom Risinger, Weslaco

Jason Harlow, Dallas Pete Hudgins, Sherman

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Dan W. Kinsel III, Cotulla

Scott Petty Jr., San Antonio

Hunter Crow, Dallas

William H. McCall, Fort Worth

Frank Green, Liberty

Jim Peters, Quemado

Ian Chapman, Madill, Oklahoma

Claudia Scott Wright, Richmond

David W. Killam, Laredo

Tim Pennell, Westhoff

DIRECTORS

April Bonds, Saginaw

Evalyn Moore, Richmond

Susan Roach, Fort Worth Stephen S. “Steve” Sikes, Fort Worth Bragg Smith III, Dallas Curtis Younts Jr., Belton

HONORARY DIRECTORS Bradford S. “Brad” Barnes, Fort Worth George Beggs IV, Fort Worth John W. Carpenter III, Dallas

Raymond E. Moore IV, Richmond

Barrett D. Clark, Breckenridge

Rick Peebles, Baytown

Markham B. Dossett, Waco

Gordon Richardson, Caldwell

Bob Drake, Davis, Oklahoma

Charles R. “Butch” Robinson, Navasota

James H. “Jim” Dudley, Comanche

Nolan Ryan, Round Rock

Jon David Mayfield, Dublin

Ed Small, Austin

C. H. “Terry” McCall, Comanche

Guy F. Stovall Jr., El Campo

Bob Moorhouse, Weatherford

Gerald Sullivan, Galveston

Russell “Rusty” Noble, Ardmore, Oklahoma

John L. Sullivan, Galveston

Mary Joe Reynolds-Montgomery, Fort Worth

Wayne Cockrell, College Station

Robert J. Underbrink, Houston

Tom L. Roach III, Bozeman, Montana

Herff Cornelius Jr., Wadsworth

Beau Brite White, Rosanky

Stephen T. “Steve” Swenson, Dallas

Carlos Detering III, Houston

Dr. M. R. “Mike” Wirtz, Brenham

Bart Wulff, Dallas

Frates Seeligson Jr., San Antonio Richard Traylor, Batesville Roger F. Welder, Victoria David W. Winters, Del Rio

REGION 5 DIRECTORS

Bill Cawley, Crockett

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REGIONS & DISTRICTS

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Scott Williamson

Executive Director, Law Enforcement, Brand and Inspection Services

District 7 Region 1 supervisor Jay Foster P.O. Box 415 Childress, TX 79201 940-475-0295

District 1 Chris Ward

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

District 8 John Vance

P.O. Box 313 Sunset, TX 76270 903-438-6251

District 2 Ben Eggleston P.O. Box 206 Higgins, TX 79046 806-852-4741

District 9 Zach Havens 5808 CR 247 Hico, TX 76457 254-396-1747

District 3 Region 3 supervisor Cody Hyde P.O. Box 174 Roland, OK 74954 918-315-2925

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

District 4 Gavin Gatrell

District 6 Garry Brewer

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

P.O. Box 53931 Lubbock, TX 79453 806-778-9153

District 11 Brad Oliver

District 12 Region 6 supervisor Bo Fox

350 N. Main Street Ravenna, TX 75476 903-328-8023

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

VACANT District 13 Larry Hand

District 14 Darrel Bobbitt

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

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

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

District 19 Region 2 supervisor H.D. Brittain

District 20 Kenny Murchison P.O. Box 66 Giddings, TX 78942 512-705-3226

District 21 Chace Fryar

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

District 25 Robert Fields

District 26 Todd Jennings

District 27 Matt Sigur

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

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

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District 16

District 15 Marvin Wills

P.O. Box 913 San Diego, TX 78384 361-726-2354

Contact H.D. Brittain 325-340-2268

District 22 Region 5 supervisor Brent Mast P.O. Box 301 Richards, TX 77873 936-714-6619

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

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District 17 Mike Beggs

District 18 Clay McKinney

P.O. Box 52612 Midland, TX 79710 432-788-1884

P.O. Box 1622 Pecos, TX 79772 432-448-9367

District 23 Mike Boone

District 24 Daniel Risinger

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

2993 FM 1459 Sweeny, TX 77480 979-292-5132

District 29 Region 4 supervisor Joe Aguilar Jr.

District 30 Steve Martin

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

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

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New Members 3JH Ranch Madisonville

Kevin Bollman Dallas

Coby Summers Cattle Muleshoe

Agee Ranch Milano

Bonnieview Whitehouse

The Community Bank Bridgeport

Alkabry Ranch Blanket

Brackin Farm Bar 16 Conroe

Cullen Cook Sugar Land

Andersen Acres/LDEP Ennis

Sena A. Brainard Pampa

Couch Farm Brashear

B2 Land & Cattle Edgewood

Brand X Cattle LLC Shallowater

Cowart Cattle Co. Gainesville, Georgia

Ballard -5 Caldwell

Clifton Brister Mission

Parker Danna Fort Worth

Bar 80 Cattle Floresville

Lance Broesche Snook

Luke Darling Wimberely

Bar D Ranch Buda

Butcher Family Farms Helotes

Kensie Darst-Todd Lubbock

Bar-M 3R LLC Aransas Pass

C4 Family Holdings LLC Quanah

Deer Valley Ranch Hawkins

Walker Barrett Hermleigh

Callahan Capital Midland

Tarynn Densmore Melissa

Don Barrios Bryan

Austin Carthel McLean

Rachael Detten Bryan

Barroneña Cattle LLC San Antonio

Maggie Chase Lubbock

Dolce Vista Ranch Whitewright

Peter Bell Bryan

Choate Cattle Hubbard

Double Eight Ranch Victoria

Stephen Bell Waco

Circle 12 Ranch Aubrey

Double R4 Services LLC Waxahachie

Madison Bexley Lexington

Circle B Ranch Larue

El Dos 2 Cattle Co. Laredo

Briana Billingsley Conroe

CJS Farm & Cattle Co. Burleson

Figure 6 Livestock Forestburg

Emma Blackmon Henderson

CKS Land & Cattle Belton

Brody Fizer Saint Hedwig

Blue Stem Ranch Stephenville

Kenlee Clifton Stephenville

Robert J. Francis Dalhart

Bolduc Properties Brownwood

Dylan Cochran Stephenville

Laryssa Garcia Sweetwater

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New Members Garrett Family Farms Franklin

Marty Jones Amarillo

Oak Lake Cattle Co. Okeechobee, Florida

Griffin Ranch Corsicana

JYN Ranch Frisco

Oakwood Ranch San Augustine

Hail Land & Cattle Richmond

KB2 Ranch Stephenville

Andrew Ondechek Wichita Falls

Kiyah Hall Humble

Kings Creek Ranch Coppell

Panhandle Septic Systems Amarillo

Mark Hall Idalou

Cooper Lemaster Wimberley

Kylie Pavlicek Bellville

Hall’s Farm Sanger

Jack Lunsford Dimmitt

Payne Family Farm Brazoria

Hansford County Feeders LP Spearman

M&N Meeks Wimberley

Pine Creek Ranch Bacliff

Heartland Ranch Weatherford

Maravillas Gap Ranch San Antonio

Esau Powell Mount Enterprise

Hilliard Land & Cattle Azle

McConathy Farms Weatherford

Prescher Ranch Clifton

Story Hilliard Azle

Corky McLelland Lindale

Primitive Acres Ranch Mount Enterprise

Erica Hinojosa Missouri City

Kenyon McMichael College Station

The Rafter 5 Junction

Kennedy Hobbs College Station

Mike Humble Inc. Lawton, Oklahoma

Ranchette Realtor Houston

Justin Holland McCaulley

Casey Jack Miller Water Valley

Rancho Dos Vidas Moore

Jay & Amy Hughes Pattonville

Morgan Ranch College Station

Rancho Lichtenberger Corpus Christi

Iron Call LLC Houston

Larry & Jennifer Mynarcik Bynum

Rancho Manana Rivera

J-D Cattle Co. Ponder

Tommy Neal San Angelo

RB Family Ranch Canton

John Slaughter Ranch Lewisville

William L. Nelson Meridian

Abby Reamsbottom Rockwall

Quinn Johnson Bryan

Breanna Newman Big Sandy

Richardson Farms Hardin

Terry Johnson Silsbee

O’Connor & Hewitt Inez

Richardson Ranch San Angelo

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New Members Braxton Ritter Groom

Lyla Seymour El Campo

Charles Lewis Tingle Santo

River F Cattle Co. Waywood

Dalton Shackelford Fort Worth

TS Ranches Valley View

RJD Farms Olney

Charlotte Shannon Victoria

Blaine Roberts Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Shroeder Silver Spur China Sowders Canal Creek Lindsay

Mariah Robison La Vernia

Stansel Ranch Nixon

Rocking U Ranch San Antonio Roughride Cattle Services, Bonnie & Clyde Farm Hughes Springs Connor Royl Saginaw

Makenzie Starling Rockwall Harleigh Strack El Campo Sunshine Acres Fort Worth

Railey Rumohr Amarillo

Sweiger Legacy Farms Edmond, Oklahoma

Makayla Schweitzer Haslet

Reagan Wagner Lubbock Ashley Wall Bryan Walter Arnold Family Trust Silverton Stephen & Ronna Welch Hallettsville Jake West Glen Rose Samantha Williamson Lufkin Coleton Wilson Tolar Winter Hay & Tillage Windthorst

Kate Tallent Allen

Montana Zapata Granbury

Seco Land & Livestock Decatur

Helen P. Thomas Dime Box

Seven Cross Ranch Pampa

Andrew Thompson Arlington

Zeller/Bali Ranch Aledo

Alison Sewell Waller

Reed Thorn Arp

Zuniga’s RioRanchO Justin

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors ANDERSON Elkhart Horse Auction

BURLESON

Caldwell Livestock Comm.

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

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

ATASCOSA

CALDWELL

Atascosa Livestock Exchange

Lockhart Auction

Where: Pleasanton Phone: 830-281-2516 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Marvin Bendele, 210-213-5890

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

AUSTIN

CAMP

Four County Auction

Bruce Overstreet Livestock

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

Where: Pittsburg Phone: 903-856-3440 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Michelle Willeford, 903-767-0670

BAILEY

CHEROKEE

Muleshoe Livestock Auction

Tri County Livestock Market

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

Where: New Summerfield Phone: 903-726-3291 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Jason Spence, 903-316-1950

BEE

COLEMAN

Beeville Livestock Comm.

Where: Beeville Phone: 361-358-1727 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Robert Bridge, 361-542-6693

BOSQUE Meridian L/S Comm. Co. Where: Meridian Phone: 254-435-2988 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

Clifton Livestock Comm. LLC Where: Clifton Phone: 254-675-7717 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

BOWIE J & J Livestock Auction Where: Texarkana Phone: 903-832-3576 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Cheri Beal, 903-280-4554

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

COLORADO

Where: Columbus Phone: 979-732-2622 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-1228

COMANCHE

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

COOKE

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

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

DEWITT Cuero Livestock Comm.

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

EASTLAND Texas Cattle Exchange Where: Eastland Phone: 254-629-2288 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

ERATH Dublin Livestock Auction Where: Dublin Phone: 254-445-1734 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

Erath County Dairy Sale Where: Dublin Phone: 254-968-7253 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

Stephenville Cattle Co. Where: Stephenville Phone: 254-968-4844 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

The New Gainesville Livestock Auction

FAYETTE

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

Flatonia Livestock Comm.

CORYELL

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

Where: Gatesville Phone: 254-865-9121 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

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Cattleman’s Columbus Livestock Auction

BRAZOS

Brazos Valley Livestock Comm.

DALLAM

Coryell County Comm.

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Where: Flatonia Phone: 361-865-3538 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Danielle Robbins, 512-944-0383

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

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors FLOYD Floydada Livestock Sales

HAMILTON

Hamilton Livestock Comm.

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

Where: Hamilton Phone: 254-386-3185 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

FRIO

HARDIN

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

GILLESPIE Gillespie Livestock Co. Where: Fredericksburg Phone: 830-997-4394 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Larry Bowden, 210-846-0380

GONZALES Gonzales Livestock Market Where: Gonzales Phone: 830-672-2845 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Derek Bettis, 979-743-9699

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

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

HILL

Hubbard Livestock Market Where: Hubbard Phone: 254-576-2584 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

HOPKINS

Sulphur Springs Livestock Comm.

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

HOUSTON

East Texas Livestock Auction

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: Lee Snyder, 254-707-1682

KARNES Karnes City Auction Where: Karnes City Phone: 830-780-3382 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Landyn Maguglin, 361-492-9484

Karnes County Livestock Exchange Where: Kenedy Phone: 830-583-2574 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

LAMAR Cattlemen’s Livestock Comm.

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

Paris Livestock Auction

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

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

HOWARD

LAMPASAS

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

Where: Lampasas Phone: 512-556-3611 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

GUADALUPE

JACKSON

LAVACA

Edna Livestock Auction

Hallettsville Livestock Comm.

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

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

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

Mid-Tex Livestock Auction Where: Anderson Phone: 936-825-3970 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Danielle Robbins, 512-944-0383

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

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors LEE

MEDINA

RUSK

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

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: Samuel Steadman, 318-617-1141

Lexington Livestock Comm.

MILAM

SAN SABA

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

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

NACOGDOCHES

SHELBY

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

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

NAVARRO

STARR

Where: Corsicana Phone: 903-872-1631 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: TBA

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

PANOLA

SWISHER

Where: Groesbeck Phone: 254-729-3277 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: TBA

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

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

LIVE OAK

POLK

TAYLOR

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

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

POTTER

TITUS

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

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

RAINS

TOM GREEN

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

Giddings 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: TBA

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

LIMESTONE Groesbeck Auction & Livestock

Live Oak Livestock Auction Where: Three Rivers Phone: 361-786-2553 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Marvin Bendele, 210-213-5890

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

MCLENNAN Waco Stockyards Where: Waco Phone: 254-753-3191 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

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

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Hunt Livestock Exchange

Union Comm.

Milam County Livestock Auction

Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange

Corsicana Livestock Market

Panola Livestock

Livingston Livestock Exchange

Lonestar Stockyards

Emory Livestock Auction

Jordan Cattle Auction

Center Auction Co.

Triple G Livestock Auction LLC

Tulia Livestock Auction

Abilene Auction

Stone Livestock Comm.

Producers Livestock Auction

ROBERTSON

UVALDE

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: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

Calvert Livestock Co.

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Southwest Livestock Exchange

April 2024

Auction Markets & Market Inspectors VAN ZANDT

WISE

Wharton Livestock Auction Where: Wharton

Mort Livestock Exchange

Decatur Livestock Market

Phone: 979-532-3660

Where: Canton Phone: 903-287-6386

Sale Day: Wednesday

Sale Day: Special Sales Only

Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

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

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

WICHITA

WASHINGTON

WOOD

Wichita Livestock Sales

Brenham Livestock Auction

Winnsboro Livestock Auction

Where: Wichita Falls

Where: Brenham

Contact: R.C. Langford, 832-330-7279

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

WILBARGER

YOUNG

Where: Vernon Phone: 940-552-6000 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Dennis Wilson, 940-613-7693

Where: Graham

Phone: 940-541-2222

Phone: 979-836-3621

Sale Day: Wednesday

Sale Day: Friday Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-3041

WHARTON El Campo Livestock Co.

Graham Livestock Comm. LLC

Vernon Livestock Market LLC

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

Phone: 940-549-0078 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Kyla Rater, 940-284-9968

At Cactus Feeders The Cattle Come First, and Our Cattle Feeding Customers are the Core of Our Business - Let’s Partner on the Cattle Get to know the individuals who make Cactus Feeders a success.

Cactus Feedyard

Frontier Feedyard

Matthew Turney, Manager Cactus, TX office: (806) 966-5151 cell: (806) 282-7077

Centerfire Feedyard

Southwest Feedyard

Jon Vanwey, Manager Spearman, TX office: (806) 882-4251 cell: (719) 251-2381

Kacey Graham, Manager Hereford, TX office: (806) 364-0693 cell: (806) 316-8799

Stratford Feedyard

Hale Center Feedyard

Pistol Audrain, Manager Stratford, TX office: (806) 396-5501 cell: (806) 753-7133

Adam Gerrond, Manager Ulysses, KS office: (620) 356-2010 cell: (806) 390-9034

When Our Folks Drive Through the Gate They Think and Act Like Owners Because They Are Owners - They Have a Vested Interest in the Cattle They Care For

Burlington Feedyard

Custom Cattle Feeding

Retained Ownership

Keith Brinson, Manager Perryton, TX office: (806) 435-5697 cell: (806) 282-7588

Wrangler Feedyard

Rusty Jackson, Manager Hale Center, TX office: (806) 879-2104 cell: (806) 773-9457

Randy Shields, Manager Tulia, TX office: (806) 583-2131 cell: (806) 290-0559

Ulysses Feedyard

Syracuse Feedyard

Adam Gerrond, Manager Ulysses, KS office: (620) 356-1750 cell: (806) 390-9034

Logan Hardin, Manager Burlington, CO office: (719) 346-8532 cell: (620) 575-6702

Wolf Creek Feedyard

Partner on Cattle

Phil Moreman, Manager Syracuse, KS office: (620) 384-7431 cell: (806) 340-4790

Sell Us Cattle

Call Any of the General Managers Listed Above or Call The Headquarters in Amarillo (806) 371-4715 April 2024

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AKAUSHI

HOGUE CATTLE COMPANY <—> Registered Black Angus 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

Performance Beefmasters from the Founding Family

63rd Bull Sale: October 5, 2024

BEEFMASTERS

Lorenzo Lasater • San Angelo, TX 325.656.9126 • isabeefmasters.com

littlerobe ANGUS

S I N C E

BLACK HEREFORD

Pollok, Texas Brian Moore • 936-465-2040

PRIVATE TREATY ANGUS BULLS AVAILABLE

Jarrod Payne

308.870.6348

FEMALES ALSO AVAILABLE PRIVATE TREATY

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

EVERY DAY IS SALE DAY AT

BRAHMAN

Matthew Domel Cell: 254-749-3253 Mike & Barbara Domel – Meridian, TX Office: 254-435-2988 • Cell: 254-749-2240 www.mlslivestock.com

7 Annual Early Bird Bull Sale • 1.22.24 45 th Annual Spring Production Sale • 4.6.24 9 th Annual Meating Demand Bull Sale • 5.6.24 20 th Annual Fall Production Sale • 9.23.24 22 nd Annual Profit Proven Com’l Female Sale • 11.25.24

BEEFMASTER

Liendo Plantation, 38653 Wyatt Chapel Rd. Hempstead, TX 77445 Will Detering, owner 281.989.8965 Web site: deteringredbrahmans.com

Casey Beefmasters

PARTIN & PARTIN HEART BAR RANCH

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

GKB CATTLE

Bill Carr

Visitors are always Welcome

NEW HEADQUARTERS AND PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

7440 TX 16, Desdemona, TX 76445 75 miles west of Fort Worth

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Danny & MB Farris Tuscola, TX 325.669.5727

Beef Oriented Red Brahmans

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

www.GKB.ag

“West Texas Tough”

Brangus and Ultrablack Bulls

for the pasture and the show ring

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

GARY BUCHHOLZ 214.537.1285 gary@gkbcattle.com

Farris Ranching Company

Detering Red Brahmans

WWW.EXPRESSRANCHES.COM th

BRANGUS

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

Double Creek Farms Angus Bulls for Sale – At all Times

Bob Funk, owner Jarold Callahan, president Yukon, Oklahoma 800.664.3977 Angus & Hereford

830-613-1492 www.satterfieldranch.com

www.thicketycreekfarm.com

Home of the Moore Profit Bulls

www.olsoncattle.com

Tracy Woods

410 ACR 376 • Palestine, TX 75801

Private Treaty Welcome!!

www.mooreangus.com

405.880.3866

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Registered Gray Brahmans Dr. Scott & Nancy Satterfield

(409)779-9872

WWW.LITTLEROBEANGUSRANCH.COM

CAMERON, TEXAS

at LOST PRAIRIE LAKE • Palestine, Texas

Cullin Smith

RANCH

1 9 4 8

DALE & BRENDA JENKINS, DONNA JENKINS 806-852-2485, 806-255-8873

ANGUS

Private Treaty Females Semen & Embryos

SATTERFIELD RANCH

Since 1948

Hilltop Ranch Beefmasters

5th Generation

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

Super Baldie Bred Heifers Available Fall to Early Spring

Brangus Bulls

For Sale Year Round ™ P.O. Box 253

940-736-5502 Dale

Era, TX 76238 940-768-2773 Ranch

Our

101st

Year

Sartwelle Brahman Ranch Ltd

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P O Box 27, Campbellton, Texas USA 78008

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

979-877-4239 361-500-5792

Email: sartwellej@gmail.com

April 2024

Breeder’s Bulletin Board R AMRO LLC/ C ATTLE C OMPANY Registered Brangus & Charolais Bulls 713.204.4903 or 713.253.4804

EQUIPMENT

Call about bulls • Cuero, Texas CasCade 5000 Floating Pond Fountain Aerator

CHAROLAIS

Elegance & Improved Water Quality!

$

608-254-2735

NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT

Lic #TXS6676 • AR Lic #2283

ROLLING O FARMS QUALITY CHAROLAIS BULLS & HEIFERS

REGISTERED + GENTLE

D.P. OWEN + GROESBECK, TEXAS 254-729-8644

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

muleshoeranch@gmail.com

Registered Polled Herefords & Black Baldies

Order parts online at Farmstore.online

FOR SALE

APPRAISALS

HEREFORD

HORSE Gentle Foundation Blue Roan Quarter Horses

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

www.MesaTRanch.com

Texas’ Only Hereford Operation West of the Rio Grande

325-754-5275

Director of Operations Cody Webb

Operations Manager Tony Martinez

Barnhart, Texas

325.835.2025

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

Jim and Sue Darnell

TEXAS RANCH:

barjbarherefords@aol.com

5 Paseo de Paz Lane El Paso, Texas 79932

OKLAHOMA RANCH:

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

ABLA SPAÑOL

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AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder

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Redbird Ranch

Ranch located six miles north of Big Lake, Texas on Highway 137.

THOMAS CHAROLAIS, INC.

DOUBLE DIAMOND HEREFORDS

April 2024

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

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

BAR J BAR HEREFORD RANCH

Don and Kathy Schill 903-388-1342 • Donie, Texas

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

Horned Bulls and Females

NOACK HEREFORDS 7–

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

P.O. Box 595 • Raymondville, Texas 78580

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

Contact: Nina Neel Sanders 214-454-8587 • Brady, TX

COATES RANCH COMPANY CHAROLAIS BULLS One or a truckload - Give us a call SW&S Cattle Company

TEXAS HEREFORD ASSOCIATION

NEEL POLLED HEREFORDS

www.kaddatzequipment.com

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

Curtiss Nipp 580.513.3555

J.T. Echols DVM

Sell your equipment in our next online auction, your location or ours

254-582-3000

Pete Johnson owner

PH: 936-465-1672 www.sunnyhillranchherefords.com

Wesley Theuret Herefords

We can sell your surplus equipment on online auction anywhere in the U.S.

Dennis Charolais Bulls

contact us

www.indianmoundranch.com

$AVE HUNDREDS!!!

303 County Road 459 • Waelder, TX 78959 www.arrowheadcharolaisranch.com

Proven to Produce Pounds

Lee & Jacqui Haygood

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

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Kaddatz Auctioneering and Farm Equipment Sales

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

John 325-642-0745 • Tom 325-642-0748 Comanche, Texas; Ph. 325-356-2284; Fax 325-356-3185 Email: john@dudleybros.com

FACTORY DIRECT

Complete 1 hp unit w/ light, timer, 100’ power cord.

Pre-assembled - installs in minutes!

ONE YEAR WARRANTY!

Registered Herefords

7611 State Hwy 94 • Lufkin, Texas 75904

10 -15’ high!

Call 7 days / week • FAST UPS SHIPPING!

Caleb Boscamp 830-857-5189 Julie Boscamp 830-857-5129 julieboscamp@yahoo.com

“Registered Herefords Since 1938”

Harlen Merks, Mgr ph 361.649.1717 Nopal, TX • 11 mi. N of Yorktown

redbirdranchcattle.com

Registered Polled Herefords McDade, Texas 512.970.1595

Herefords • Golden Certified F1s

Rusk, Texas 512.970.3588

www.DoubleDiamondHerefords.com

LIMOUSIN/ LIM-FLEX

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

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MARKET

JOIN TODAY TSCRA.ORG 800-242-7820

JOHNSON REAL ESTATE CATTLE MARKETIN G

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

RANCH & FARM REAL ESTATE

PRICE REDUCED! YESO EAST RANCH – De Baca Co., NM Hwy. 60 frontage. 6,307± deeded, 1,556± State Lease and 40± uncontrolled acres. Terrain is gently rolling with good grass and is divided into three pastures. Wildlife includes antelope, some mule deer, quail, etc. The ranch has good improvements (including home) convenient access and has been well managed.

NEW LISTING! UNION CO., NM – Just out of Clayton, NM, 2 sections +/- located on pvmt. complete with two ½ mile +/sprinklers & irrigation wells w/an addtl. large feedyard & one section of land irrigated by four ¼ mile sprinklers & irrigation wells. Two sections or the feedyard w/irrigated section can be purchased together or separately.

VAUGHAN RIVER RANCH – 11,628.76 ac. +/- deeded - a scenic, live water ranch on the Pecos River south of Ft. Sumner, New Mexico.

Excellent example of a southwestern cattle ranch with wildlife to boot all within minutes of the convenience of town. Call us to take a look!

www.scottlandcompany.com

Ben G. Scott - Broker • Krystal M. Nelson - NM QB 800-933-9698 5:00 a.m./10:00 p.m.

CRAIG BUFORD

Accredited Land Brokers Team Bob & Sandy Bahe

Accredited Land Consultants

Real Estate Broker, Auctioneer

(405) 833-9499

BufordResources.com

United Country: Buford Resources Real Estate & Auction TX13500

Wo r l d C l a s s R a n c h e s . c o m Looking for Angus Genetics, Registered or Commercial, Bulls or Females?

GIVE US A CALL!

Parker Friedrich 254-413-2420

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

RANCH SALES AND APPRAISALS SERVING THE RANCHING INDUSTRY SINCE 1920

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

RED BRANGUS American Red Brangus Association

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CAPITAL GAINS TAX DEFERRAL STRATEGIES LAND BROKERAGE | AUCTIONS | FINANCE

Serving Texas since 2003

MANAGEMENT | APPRAISALS

(800) 545-8308 • bubanfinancial.com

877.811.1573

512-858-7285

www.americanredbrangus.org

SANTA GERTRUDIS

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Borchers Southern Y Ranches, L.P. TEXAS OFFICE LOCATIONS

Lubbock • College Station • Laredo

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

JUSTIN Agency

Dallas • Weatherford V I E W R E G I O N A L P R O P E R T Y L I S T I N G S O N L I N E AT

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

W W W. H A L L A N D H A L L . C O M

Performance Tested Beef Type

INSURANCE

Ranch Property Specialists www.justininsurance.com 800-972-0272

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Serving Texas, New Mexico & Oklahoma Ranchers

LLPRANCHLAND.COM 325-655-6989 1002 Koenigheim, San Angelo, Texas 76903

JOHN MARTIN RANCHES

Box 869, San Diego, Texas 78384 Ranch: 361-701-5683

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

Traylor Division San Roque Division San Carlos Division Bloomington, TX Catarina, TX Rio Grande City, TX

Joe Jones-Manager • 361/897-1337

SIMMENTAL/ SIMBRAH

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Black or Red Simbrah • SimAngus HT • SimAngus

SELLING RANCHES in SOUTH TEXAS Dan Kinsel, Ranch Broker Cotulla, Texas 830-317-0115 DanKinselRanches.com

From The Home of SANTA GERTRUDIS “Reputation” CATTLE Breeding Santa Gertrudis Since 1936

Santa

Harris Riverbend Farms

P.O. Box 691 Cleburne, TX 76031

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Gertrudis

Glen Rose, TX

David Harris

Home (817) 641-4159 Office (817) 641-4771

FILEGONIA CATTLE COMPANY

Joe & Beth Mercer 327 CR 459, Lott, TX 76656 • 956-802-6995 bethmercer1974@gmail.com • www.filegoniacattle.com Foster Bros. Farms

Lockney, Texas

(806) 983-7225 mbl. / fosterbros@att.net

www.fosterbrosfarms.com

David & DarLee Foster

(806) 652-3824 (806) 983-7221 mbl.

Mallett

SIMMENTALS

Jody & Shawnda Foster

(806) 652-2383 (806) 983-7225 mbl.

Simmental & SimAngus

21st Annual Bull Sale BULL SALE March March21, 8, 2025 2012 San PrivateSaba, Treaty Texas Sales

Mike Mallett tested.

Our cattle are perfomance

10602 North Hwy. 281 • Lampasas, TX 76550 Mike 512-556-8548 and Connie Mallett • 512-556-1021 Home: • Cell: 512-556-1021 Lampasas, Texas • mmcmallett@outlook.com www.mallettsimmentals.com

TEXAS LONGHORN Stonewall Valley Ranch

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

Overnight accommodations available on the ranch.

www.stonewallvalleyranch.com

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

April 2024

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Presented by

Ranching 101 seminars give participants practical, sound guidance on the information, tools and equipment needed to get started in ranching or land ownership.

All sessions are held via Zoom from 1 - 2 p.m.

JANUARY 16 Health Schedules for Herding Success FEBRUARY 20 Top Tricks to Negotiating an Alternative Energy Contract MARCH 19 Preparing Pastures for Spring APRIL 16 Ask an Ag Accountant MAY 21 Fence Facts JUNE 18 Trends in Direct-to-Consumer Beef Sales JULY 16 Plans That Pay: Actions Affecting Calf Prices AUGUST 20 Beef Exports Equal Producer Profit SEPTEMBER 17 Shooting Season: Know Your Limits OCTOBER 15 Building a Bull Buying Budget NOVEMBER 19 Feed Your Cows Cake DECEMBER 17 Planning for the Next Generation: What to Keep in Mind

Registration can be made by scanning the QR code.

Questions can be directed to education@tscra.org.

Upcoming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR APRIL

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 – THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Noble Land Essentials

Where: Edmond, Oklahoma

THURSDAY, APRIL 4 – FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Texas Land Markets Conference Where: San Antonio

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

Special Bull Offering, Featuring STS Ranger Registered Angus & Hickory Sand Brangus

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 – SUNDAY, APRIL 21 San Angelo Rodeo Where: San Angelo

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

American Black Hereford Association: Southern Classic Sale Where: Henderson When: 6 p.m.

Ranching 101: Fence Facts

MAY

SATURDAY, MAY 4

Replacement Female Sale

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

MONDAY, MAY 6

Gardiner Angus Ranch: 9th Annual Meating Demand Bull Sale Where: Ashland, Kansas

MONDAY, MAY 6 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Spring “Best of the Best” Replacement Female Sale

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 15

Jorgensen Land & Cattle: 2024 Top Cut Angus Bull Sale Where: Ideal, South Dakota When: 1 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16 Ranching 101: Ask an Ag Accountant Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

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SATURDAY, MAY 18

Where: Canadian

Texas A&M AgriLife Hemphill Co. Beef Conference

TSCRA Ranch Gathering

Where: Online When: 3 p.m.

Where: Stephenville

Lone Star Angus: Registered Female Sale

TSCRA Policy Committee Meetings

HeartBrand Cattle: Spring Kick Off Sale

Noble Land Essentials

TUESDAY, APRIL 23 – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

Gardiner Angus Ranch: 45th Annual Spring Production Sale Where: Ashland, Kansas When: 9 a.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 16 – FRIDAY, MAY 17

Where: Fort Worth

TUESDAY, MAY 7 Where: Hondo When: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Gainesville

TUESDAY, MAY 21 Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

JUNE

MONDAY, JUNE 3 – THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Texas 4-H Round Up Where: College Station

TUESDAY, JUNE 11

TSCRA Ranch Gathering Where: George West When: 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

Ranching 101: Direct-to-Consumer Beef Sales Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 – SUNDAY, JUNE 23

TUESDAY, MAY 7 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

TSCRA Summer Meeting

Where: Tulsa

JULY

Oklahoma FFA Convention

THURSDAY, MAY 9

Wichita Falls Luncheon

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

Where: Hyatt Regency Hill Country, San Antonio

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 – SUNDAY, JULY 14 Texas FFA Convention Where: Houston

THURSDAY, MAY 9 – SUNDAY, MAY 12

THURSDAY, JULY 11

Where: Abilene

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

Western Heritage Classic

FRIDAY, MAY 10

TSCRA Ranch Gathering

Where: Western Heritage Classic, Abilene When: 5:30 p.m.

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Wichita Falls Luncheon

TUESDAY, JULY 16

Ranching 101: Actions Affecting Calf Prices Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

April 2024

Redbird Ranch

Harlen Merks, Mgr ph 361-649-1717

Nopal, TX 11 mi. N of Yorktown

• Top Quality Genetics

• Heavy Weaning Weights • Easy Fleshing

• Easy Handling • Range Ready

FOR SALE

2 yr old Hereford Bulls

FOR SALE

redbirdranchcattle.com

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Foster Bros. Farms ................................................ 76

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Accredited Land Brokers .................................. 76 AgTrust Farm Credit .............................................. 13 Alligare ......................................................................... 46 American Black Hereford Assoc. .................. 61 American Red Brangus Assoc. ...................... 76 AgronX ......................................................................... 53 Arrowhead Ranch ................................................. 75 Arrowquip ................................................................... 31 Artesian Cattle & Farming LLC ...................... 74

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Bacica Farms ............................................................ 74 Bar G Feedyard ....................................................... 79 Bar J Bar Hereford Ranch ................................. 75 Beefmaster Breeders United ............................ 3 Borchers Southern Y Ranches LP ................ 76 Brady & Hamilton LLP ......................................... 57 Buban Financial Services................................... 76

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Gardiner Angus Ranch ....................................... 74 GKB Cattle ............................................................ 9, 74 Grandin Livestock Systems .............................. 61

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Hall & Hall ................................................................... 76 Harlow Cattle Co. ............... Inside Front Cover Harris Riverbend Farms ..................................... 76 Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC ........................... 52 Hemphill County Beef Conference .............. 21 Hilltop Ranch Beefmasters ............................. 74 Houge Cattle Co. .................................................... 74

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Indian Hills Ranch ................................................. 74 Indian Mound Ranch ........................................... 75 Isa Beefmasters ...................................................... 74

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J.D. Hudgins Inc. ..................................................... 47

Cactus Feeders ....................................................... 73 Capital Farm Credit .............................................. 55 Casey Beefmasters ............................................... 74 CattleMax ...................................................................... 7 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo ............... 69 Cattle Raisers Insurance .................................... 51 Cattle Raisers Trading Post .............................. 81 Charles S. Middleton ............................................ 76 Coates Ranch Co. ................................................... 75 Cox Concrete Products ...................................... 27

Kaddatz Equipment ............................................. 75

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Dan W. Kinsel III ...................................................... 76 Dennis Charolais .................................................... 75 Detering Red Brahmans ................................... 74 Doak Lambert ......................................................... 76 Double Creek Farms ............................................ 74 Double Diamond Herefords ............................ 75 Double Diamond Ranch .................................... 74 Dudley Bros. ............................................................. 75

John Martin Ranches .......................................... 76 Johnson Cattle Marketing ................................ 76 Jordan Cattle Auction ......................................... 53 Jorgensen Land & Cattle .................................... 17 Justin Insurance Agency .................................. 76

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Lawrence Family Limousin .............................. 75 Lee, Lee & Puckitt .................................................. 76 Littlerobe Angus Ranch ..................................... 74 LRB Ranches ............................................................ 76

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Mallett Simmentals .............................................. 76 Mesa T Ranch ........................................................... 75

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Express Ranches .................................................... 74 Express Scale Services ....................................... 36

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Farris Ranching Co. ............................................... 74 Filegonia Cattle Co. .............................................. 76 Fishpondaerator .................................................... 75

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MK Ranch ................................................................... 74

Noble Research Institute .................................. 43

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Olson Land & Cattle ............................................. 74 Outfront Cattle Service ...................................... 76

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Parker Friedrich Marketing & Consulting ...... 76 Partin & Partin Heart Bar Ranch .................. 74 Peacock Angus Ranch ....................................... 74 PolyCleat ..................................................................... 37 Powell Herefords ................................................... 75

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Ramro LLC/RJ Cattle Co. ........................... 54, 75 Redbird Ranch ................................................. 75, 79 Rocker b Ranch ....................................................... 75 Rolling O Farms ...................................................... 75 Rusty’s Weigh Scales .......................................... 79

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Santa Gertrudis Breeders Intl. ....................... 43 Sartwelle Brahman Ranch ............................... 74 Satterfield Ranch ................................................... 74 Shearwell Data .................... Inside Back Cover Schneider Brahmans ........................................... 74 Scott Land Co. ......................................................... 76 Skrivanek Ranches ............................................... 75 Southern Ag Group .............................................. 59 Stonewall Valley Ranch ...................................... 76 Sunny Hill Ranch Herefords ............................ 75 SW&S Cattle Co. ...................................................... 75

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Texas Christian University ................................ 47 Texas Hereford Assoc. ......................................... 75 Thickety Creek Farm ............................................ 74 Thomas Charolais Inc. .......................................... 75 TSCRA Membership ............................................. 34 TSCRA Ranching 101 ............................................ 77 TSCRA Sponsors ..................................................... 35

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United Country/Craig Buford ......................... 76

Moore Angus ............................................................ 74 MP Brangus .............................................................. 74 Muleshoe Ranch ..................................................... 75

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Neel Polled Herefords ......................................... 75 Nipp Charolais .......................................................... 75 Noack Herefords .................................................... 75

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Wesley Theuret Herefords ............................... 75 Western Heritage Classic ................................. 25

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Zoetis ........................................................................... 39

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A Look Back

APRIL 1924 Pictured on the magazine cover 100 years ago was Mr. H.L. Kokernot, of Alpine.

He served as president of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

The need to promote U.S. beef is a tale as old as time. An article in this issue emphasized the importance of speaking out in support of the popular protein of choice.

“Every branch of the meat and livestock industry should be on watch for efforts to undermine meat consumption and counteract these efforts with statements of fact concerning this appetizing, wholesome and nutritious food,” the article read.

“The work of the agencies whose especial duty is to counteract such statements needs constant support and encouragement.” CT

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