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A Look Inside Bureau of Land Management tests fertility control vaccine in wild horses.................... Page 4 Mineral nutrition considerations for cattle discussed......... ...................................... Page 5 Wool fiber is found as best material for fire-resistance garments............................. Page 6 Fescue toxicity in cattle is explained by UW Extension Specialist Anowar Islam............ ...................................... Page 9

Quick Bits U.S. Drought According to the July 16 U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly 80% of Wyoming is experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions. Those who are experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions should submit a report through the National Drought Mitigation Center’s Condition Monitoring Observation system at bit.ly/2ZMJ1XX, contact their local University of Wyoming Extension (UW) Office or e-mail Windy Kelley at wkelley1@uwyo.edu with UW Extension and USDA Northern Plains Climate Hub.

Magistrate’s ruling in Rammell livestock-stop case reversed A judge has reversed a Sublette County magistrate’s Dec. 10, 2019 order suppressing a deputy’s livestock inspection stop of a truck and trailer bringing five horses into the county.

The reversal and remand to Circuit Court are due to part-time Magistrate Clay Kainer’s unofficial appointment when he ruled on the June 27, 2019 brand inspection stop challenged by owner

Rex F. Rammell of Rock Springs, according to Fourth District Judge John G. Fenn.

Rammell did not deny not having proper brand inspections but challenged the constitutionality of

Wyoming Statute 11-21103(a), representing himself in Sublette County Circuit Court before Magistrate Kainer.

Rammell said the statute violated his Fourth Please see RULING on page 5

CELEBRATING CENTURIES OF SERVICE WLSB retires nine brand inspectors with nearly 240 years combined experience On July 17, the Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) gathered in Cheyenne to celebrate the retirement and service of nine brand inspectors, with a total of nearly 240 combined years of brand inspection experience.

“These inspectors have decided to call it a day, and we will sorely miss their knowledge and experience,” stated WSLB Director Steve True. “Thank you is not

nearly enough regard for the work and dedication these gentlemen have supplied to our industry and the state of Wyoming.”

Gov. Mark Gordon commented, “The work of Wyoming’s brand inspectors is what makes Wyoming livestock so secure, and as a producer, I want to thank those

Please see WLSB on page 7

Cold Storage According to the July Cold Storage Report, released

by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service on July 22, total red meat cold storage was 942.5 million pounds, down 11.9% from last year, but up 0.7% from last month. Red meat stocks dropped 17.7% from April to May amidst the pandemic, making it one of the largest month-over-month declines on record.

Crop Report September corn futures prices dropped one cent per bushel to $3.265 on July 23, while August soybean futures traded 1.5 cents per bushel higher to $9.0075 on rising demand from China, surpassing the $9 per bushel benchmark. Cash sales for soft red winter wheat in the Midwest continue to be steady as harvest wraps up, while farmer movement of hard red winter wheat in the Southern Plains has been slow amid lower futures prices.

U.S. Milk Milk production in the U.S. during the April-June quarter totaled 55.9 billion pounds, up 0.4% from the same time last year. In this same timeframe, Wyoming dairy herds produced 46.5 million pounds of milk, up 27.4% from the previous year, Colorado herds produced 1.28 billion pounds, up 6.1%, Montana herds produced 64 million pounds, up 1.5% and Utah herds produced 563 million pounds, down 2.3%

Retiring brand inspectors – Nine brand inspectors were recognized for their service at a gathering in Cheyenne. Standing in the back, pictured from left to right: Lee Romsa, Mark Eisele, Gov. Mark Gordon and Steve True. Sitting in front, pictured from left to right: Gary McColl, Ron McDonald, Greg Bybee, Keith Eisenbraun, Rusty Sturgeon and Calvin Clayton. Not pictured: Dick Baker, Brett West and Kevin Behunin.

Hannah Bugas photo

Petsch joins WACD The Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts (WACD) recently welcomed Hunter Petsch of Meriden as the association’s new executive director.

“We are pleased to announce the board’s selection of Hunter Petsch as the association’s new executive director, effective Aug. 1,” said WACD President Todd Heward.

Hunter Petsch Petsch grew up on her family’s ranch in southeast Wyoming. Following her graduation from Burns High School, Petsch attended Laramie County Community College and then graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture business.

Petsch currently serves as deputy director of the Associated General Contractors of Wyoming, where she assists in association management, legislative issues, policy work and marketing and membership services.

In 2019, Petsch served as an intern with the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts and Wyoming Natural Resource Foundation and is pleased to join the association fulltime.

“I am humbled and honored to serve as the new executive director for the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts and the Wyoming Natural Resource Foundation,” Petsch said.

“I am so excited to serve the members and advocate to advance conservation efforts in the beautiful state of Wyoming.”

USDA report USDA releases cattle price spread report The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the highly anticipated report regarding the fire at the Tyson slaughter facility in Holcomb, Kans. last year and market disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

USDA announced their initial intent to investigate economic impacts caused by the loss of the processing capacity following the fire in August 2019.

This April, USDA expanded this investigation to include the impact of COVID-19 on industrywide packing slowdowns.

The report states, “Findings thus far do not preclude the possibility individual entities or groups of entities violated the Packers and Stockyards Act during the aftermath of the Tyson Holcomb fire and the COVID19 pandemic. The investigation into potential violations under the Packers and Stockyards Act is continuing.”

Tyson fire impact “In the weeks prior to the fire, market conditions were stable, roughly in line with seasonal trends expected in cattle and beef markets,” according to the report.

“At the time of the fire, Please see USDA on page 14

Wyoming county fairs in full swing County fair season in Wyoming is in full swing, boasting 13 fairs running this last week of July. Horse and livestock shows, along with 4-H and FFA static exhibits and fair food can be caught from Park County to Uintah, and Niobrara County to Washakie County.

Sublette County Fair “I am most excited to showcase my animals that I’ve prepared for fair and to see all of my close show friends,” says 16-year-old Pinedale resident Zach Maxam.

The upcoming high school junior

has been showing livestock for eight years. This year, he has a steer, two pigs and a market lamb at the Sublette County Fair.

One of the proudest moments in his showing career was taking his prospect steer to the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, taking second in class.

“One of my mentors would be my ag teacher, Colby Hales,” says Maxam.

“He helps me with clipping and shearing my animals as well as feed programs for them. Without his help, I

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What To Eat Or Not To Eat

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide nutritional recommendations and are the basic guideline for federal food programs such as MyPlate, are updated every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture From the (USDA) and the Department of Health Publisher and Human Services (HHS).

Dennis Sun

The process begins with the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC), a group of nominated individuals, reviewing current nutritional research. They then draft a scientific report that the USDA and HHS use to develop the final guidelines.

The 2020 DGAC has recently released their 2020-2025 dietary guideline draft for Americans, and the final stage of the Dietary Guidelines will come out soon.

The composition of the advisory committee is always interesting, as there are a number of vegans or vegetarians on the board. This is alright, but they always seem to condemn red meat. There are some on the board who discourage eating red meat because they think livestock are bad for out planet. So the board is not without politics, on all sides.

We realize processed foods, processed meats, saturated fat, salt and sugar in daily use can be harmful for our health.

However, if consumed in moderation, maybe they are not so bad.

First of all, we don’t like the government telling us what to eat and what not to eat. That choice is ours to make, and we’ll make the best choice we can.

It seems if a study comes out against a particular food type, pretty soon there will be another study saying the opposite.

A while back, I was watching the local morning news and, they were showing a national piece on how much red meat to eat a week. They said it was safe to only eat three ounces of red meat a week or six ounces every two weeks.

Three ounces of meat is fish bait.

Come to find out, it was a study that came out 10 years ago and has since been proved wrong.

The DGAC has recognized red meat as a nutritious product and encourages lean cuts of red meat in the American diet, which is easy to do these days.

“Common characteristics of dietary patterns associated with positive health outcomes” was a common theme throughout the study, and we all try to live by it.

As we walk through the grocery stores, it seems about half of the products are bad for us. Capitalism and advertising are responsible for those products selling. Capitalism is good, but it does give those the right to sell junk such as all of the energy drinks we see these days.

We certainly want to protect this right, so we rely on common sense and good labeling to educate ourselves on how to recognize what is good or bad for us. These dietary guidelines are just that, guidelines. Lately we have been questioning them because of all the politics and personal preference’s involved.

When the final guidelines do come out, it will be big news for a while as they are cursed and praised. We will read them and then soon forget about them for another five years.

I’ve lost a few pounds lately, and when asked how I did it, I reply, “I eat less.” What a novel idea.

GUEST OPINIONS Helping Rural America Feed All of America

By Sens. Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) Every American has a part to play in slowing the spread of the coronavirus. While many are working from home, an important few are working overtime on farms and ranches to make sure grocery store shelves are stocked.

Producers are getting up before the sun every day, while also adapting their operations to keep workers safe. They are among the most essential of workers, keeping all of us fed and clothed.

The coronavirus pandemic has hit every link in the food value chain. Net farm income is estimated to drop by nearly $20 billion this year, according to the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute.

Fruit and vegetable prices are down 50 to 60 percent. Chicken, cattle and pork producers have been devastated by processing plant challenges, which have sent ripples throughout the entire food system.

As restaurants closed, orders dropped dramatically. Many Americans have struggled to put food on their tables, while some

farmers had little option but to throw away produce as demand changed overnight.

These are just a few of the challenges farmers, ranchers and growers are encountering during the coronavirus pandemic. Our farmers take risks every day and are facing low commodity prices, a challenging trade environment, farm labor shortages and a laundry list of regulations. In short, there are businesscrushing uncertainties and hardships in every sector of American agriculture.

On the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, we hear these concerns from farm country loud, clear and often.

We know the hard work and long hours America’s producers put in, day in and day out, regardless of the challenges.

A farmer wouldn’t put the seed in the ground without the optimism for a good crop. We share this optimism, while realizing farmers need our help, and we are committed to continue working to help the folks putting their livelihoods on the line every day to feed,

clothe and fuel America.

Congress and the Trump administration have taken swift and expansive action to help farmers and ensure grocery store shelves remain stocked.

In March, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery and Economic Stability (CARES) Act to help hospitals, families and small businesses in these tough times. The CARES Act included $9.5 billion for agriculture producers and additional funds to replenish the Commodity Credit Corporation.

The CARES Act also included $100 million for rural broadband and provisions to expand telehealth and rural health programs to help Americans access health care close to home.

In May, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) began accepting applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This program will distribute $16 billion in direct payments to producers of beef, pork, dairy, row crops, produce and others whose markets have been disrupted or lost

due to the coronavirus.

The USDA Farm Service Agency has already approved more than $4 billion in payments.

In addition, USDA is purchasing up to $3 billion of produce, dairy and meat products for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, which buys excess product from farmers and distributes it to food banks and nonprofit organizations.

USDA has already distributed 17 million boxes to more than 3,200 nonprofits.

Farmers, ranchers and growers are resilient and accustomed to weathering life’s storms. We stand with the millions of Americans who make up our agriculture industry and thank them for continuing to work tirelessly to ensure Americans have nutritious and abundant food.

Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) is chairman of the Senate Ag Committee and Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) is a member on the committee. More information from the Senate Ag Committee can be found at agriculture.senate.gov or by contacting 202-2242035.

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NEWS BRIEFS VSV confirmed in seven states To date, Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV), a reportable animal disease, has not been found in Wyoming. However, it has been confirmed in seven states in 2020, including Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

As VSV may spread throughout the Midwest and Mountain States, Wyoming State Veterinarian Dr. Jim Logan encourages livestock owners, especially those with horses, to be on the lookout for symptoms.

VSV is a viral disease that primarily affects horses, sometimes cattle and occasionally swine, sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas. The main symptoms of VSV are slobbering, blisters, sores and sloughing of skin in the mouth, on the tongue, on the muzzle, inside the ears and on the coronary band above the hooves. Lameness and weight loss may also occur.

Flies and midges are the main vectors for VSV. The virus is also spread through direct contact with infected livestock and indirect contact with contaminated equipment and tack.

Fly control, including eliminating fly breeding and hiding habitats, is the most important step in preventing the disease, according to Logan. Good sanitation and biosecurity measures can also help avoid exposure.

Those suspecting VSV in their animals should immediately contact the Wyoming State Veterinarian at 307-8574140 or the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Veterinary Services’ Wyoming Office at 307-4327960.

Barrasso advocates for DOE On July 17, Sen. John Barrasso sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Dan Brouillette encouraging DOE to open a satellite office in Wyoming.

Wyoming is a leading energy producing state, and stands at the forefront of cutting edge energy technologies, including carbon capture and coal-to-products technologies. Several Wyoming projects have been selected for DOE funding in recent years.

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic slowdown, energy research and development budgets have been slashed. In his letter, Barrasso highlights how a DOE satellite office in Wyoming will help further energy research and allow our energy industries to emerge from this crisis with more opportunities.

“Wyoming and the DOE have forged a strong relationship. To advance this relationship, I encourage DOE to open a satellite office in Wyoming. A permanent DOE presence in the state will allow us to build upon this close relationship and further energy research, development and commercialization objectives of Wyoming and the nation,” wrote Barrasso.

DeMers appointed

Comments sought

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) launched a nationwide grassroots campaign on July 22 to highlight the #BenefitsofBeef and is calling on cattle producers to submit public comments in support of federal dietary guidelines recognizing beef’s role in a healthy diet.

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) released its scientific report the week of July 13, laying the groundwork for five years of federal nutrition guidance.

Americans now have until Aug. 13 to submit official comments as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) work to finalize the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs).

NCBA has engaged for the past two years to ensure the dietary guidelines are focused on nutrition and based on sound science. NCBA applauded the DGAC’s recommendations, but anti-meat advocates are already working to downplay the important role meat plays in these guidelines.

“Study after study shows beef plays an important role in a balanced, healthy diet across the lifespan,” said NCBA President Marty Smith. ““NCBA has made it a priority to protect the scientific credibility of dietary guidelines and promote accurate information about the nutritional advantages of beef as part of a balanced diet.”

“The science is on our side when it comes to the #BenefitsofBeef. We’re now in the home stretch of this process.

NCBA is calling on cattle producers to submit public comments to ensure the strong science reinforcing beef as a food for health is adequately reflected in the final 20202025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” Smith said.

NCBA will generate public comments by reaching out to cattle producers via e-mail blast, text messages, social media and earned media between now and Aug. 13. Comments can also be submitted at actnow.io/OvcMh3P.

On July 20, Gov. Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of J.C. DeMers as Director of the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), effective July 27.

DeMers replaces former Director Sean Chambers, who was appointed to be a Circuit Court Judge for the First Judicial District.

“I look forward to DeMers’ fair and balanced leadership of this office, which plays an essential role in Wyoming’s affairs,” Gordon said.

DeMers served most recently as a senior assistant attorney general for the State of Wyoming and spent 25 years as an attorney in private practice in Cheyenne.

He served in the United States Air Force in Afghanistan where he was awarded the Bronze Star and as the State Judge Advocate in the Wyoming Air National Guard. He received his bachelor’s degree from The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. and earned a law degree from the University of Wyoming.

Page receives recognition On July 22, Chad Page was named the recipient of the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Young Scholar Recognition Program – PhD. Page received this recognition during the 2020 ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS Virtual Meeting and Trade Show.

Page, a PhD candidate, earned his bachelor’s degree in animal health and veterinarian science from Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2015. He completed his master’s degree in animal and range sciences at Montana State University in 2017.

Currently, Page is working on his PhD at the University of Wyoming, under the direction of Dr. Whit Stewart. His dissertation work is focused on the effects of increasing dietary zinc during late gestation and early lactation in ewes and its effects on ewe mammary health, serum metabolites and progeny performance.

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BLM works on fertility control vaccine for wild horses In a newsletter update published July 9, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) explains it is currently working on testing a promising new fertility control vaccine, which could help address the growing overpopulation of wild horses on public rangelands.

In March 2019, BLM conducted an environmental analysis and a final decision record was issued.

According to BLM, testing of the vaccine began May 12 and is currently underway in Carson City, Nev., in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s National Wildlife Research Center.

“For decades the BLM has sought a long-term vaccine that could help effectively and humanely control the rapid growth of wild horse and burro populations on public lands,” says BLM Deputy Director for Policy and Programs William Perry Pendley.

He continues, “Now, more than ever, an all-of-theabove approach is needed, as a rapidly growing overpopulation of wild horses and burros threatens the longterm health of our public lands. With the start of this trial, BLM has taken a big and important step forward to developing better, more effective population manage-

ment tools that can help solve the growing crisis.”

Vaccine study The BLM notes their project follows in the footsteps of a previous study, which safely and effectively tested a multidose version of an oocyte growth factor (OGF) vaccine in domestic horses. However, the BLM is working toward an effective one-dose version.

As part of their study, 16 wild mares, which were previously gathered, were treated with the fertility control vaccine. Once the vaccine takes effect, the mares will be placed in a pen with a stallion, and researchers will monitor the mares’ response to the vaccine, compared to a control group.

While big steps in the process have been taken, BLM points out the study is still in its early infancy.

“If proven viable, the OGF vaccine could help bolster existing methods used to manage wild horse populations,” BLM states. “The most common fertility control vaccines for wild horses in use today are short lasting and require near annual retreatment to remain effective. A single-dose vaccine that can last multiple years, such as the OGF vaccine, would provide a number of benefits including requiring fewer instances of gathering animals for displacement or permanent removal.”

Population estimates The new fertility control trial comes as BLM releases annual wild horse and burro population estimates, showing widespread overpopulation in herds across the West.

According to BLM estimates, as of March 1, Nevada had the highest population of wild horses and burros at 51,528 head total, with 46,974 horses and 4,554 burros.

The second highest total of 12,241 wild horses and burros is estimated in California, with 8,702 wild horses and 3,539 burros.

Wyoming rounded out the top three highest population states with 8,706 head of wild horses.

“The estimated population of approximately 95,000 wild horses and burros is the most ever estimated by BLM and compares to approximately 27,000 that roamed the land when the animals became federally protected and managed under the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act,” BLM notes.

“Without intervention by management officials, wild horse and burro herds on public lands increase rapidly, doubling in just four to five years,” the agency explains. “Many herds rely on arid environments with little water or forage. Constant overpopulation can stress critical ecosystems to the brink, causing severe damage to riparian and range-

land resources. Moreover, overpopulation leads to the inhumane death of the horses and burros from thirst or starvation.”

Other management strategies In addition to supporting the development of better fertility control tools, the BLM has taken action to manage overpopulation and protect land health.

For example, since 2008, the agency has gathered more wild horses and burros from overpopulated herds than the previous five years combined.

In addition, the BLM has also taken steps to reduce the number of unadopted and unsold animals in its off-range

holding facilities.

In fact, due in part to their cash-incentive program, the BLM recently announced adoptions and sales of wild horses and burros through the Wild Horse and Burro Program reached a 15-year high. The agency notes they adopted out more than 6,000 animals in the past year, saving taxpayers $170 million.

“We’re excited the public has responded so strongly to this innovative program,” said Casey Hammond, principal deputy assistant secretary for land and minerals management. “The successful use of incentives to increase adoption rates is a win for all

involved, saving taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, reducing the overpopulation of wild horses and burros on the range and helping these animals find homes with families who will care for and enjoy them for years to come.”

As of July 22, BLM will be restarting their adoption program by appointment only.

Those interested can contact the Mantle Adoption and Training Facility at 307-7756762 or the Rock Springs Corrals at 307-352-0292 Hannah Bugas is the managing editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

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Driskill chosen as award recipient On July 21, the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust (WSGLT) announced Ogden Driskill of Devils Tower as the recipient of the 2020 Kurt Bucholz Conservation Award.

Driskill is being recognized for his exceptional support of agricultural land conservation, private property and water rights. He was nominated by Wyoming Representative Tyler Lindholm, candidate for U.S. Senate Cynthia Lummis, and his daughter Andrea Wood.

Driskill, a Farm Bureau and Wyoming Stock Growers Association

member, was also a founding board member of WSGLT and has partnered with the land trust to place two conservation easements on his personal and family-owned property at the base of Devils Tower.

These conservation easements have ensured the viewsheds around the monument remain unobstructed, while ensuring the family ranch stays in production. The ranch now supports several wetland and irrigation projects, as well as holistic practices and pioneering techniques using sheep, goats and black and brown flea beetles to combat noxious weeds and re-establish native vegetation.

Award winner – Ogden Driskill received the 2020 Kurt Bucholz award for his continuous conservation efforts. Courtesy photo

Driskill has been a strong advocate for Wyoming agricultural conservation on a national level, sponsoring numerous bills and testifying for the U.S. House of Representatives Agricultural Committee, consulting with the USDA and providing testimony for multiple farm bills.

Driskill was instrumental in changing Wyoming’s perpetuity law, helping to establish the first land trust accreditation program in the United States and lobbying for land trust insurance policies. Driskill was also a founding member of the Partnership of Rangeland Trusts, a partnership of land trusts between eight states, with over 2.2 million acres under conservation easement.

“There is no question Ogden has been a tireless advocate for ranching and conservation throughout the United States. His past and current efforts have had an everlasting impact on Wyoming, its lands, water, wildlife and people,” stated Lindholm in his endorsement of Driskill.

Driskill will be presented with a bronze statue sculpted by the talented Wyoming Artist Jerry Palen at the Wyoming Stock Growers Association Summer Convention on Aug. 26.

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Considerations for cattle mineral nutrition provided Mineral metabolism plays many roles in the beef cattle body including immune function, bone and muscle growth, feed efficiency and reproductive performance. Mineral nutrition can be a complicated subject, and many producers seek opportunities to increase their knowledge on the subject.

Professor of Beef Feedlot Nutrition at Iowa State University, Dr. Stephanie Hanson, breaks down why minerals are an essential part of cattle diets, the sources of minerals and how to strategically supplement beef cattle in the July 9 Cattlemen’s Webinar Series presented by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA).

Macro vs. micro minerals Hanson breaks cattle mineral requirements into macro minerals and micro or trace minerals.

Macro minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur and sodium make up approximately one percent of the diet, but are not stored in large, easily accessible quantities in the body. For this reason, macro minerals must be consumed in constant supply.

“We generally don’t worry about being sulfur deficient,” Hanson shares.

“In fact, it’s often just

the opposite. Same with potassium.”

Magnesium, phosphorus and potassium are minerals producers should keep an eye on, along with sodium, because it is important for driving mineral intake, according to Hanson.

“Luckily, most of our forages are going to be really good sources of these minerals,” says Hanson.

“Micro or trace minerals can easily become deficient and negatively affect cow performance,” Hanson notes. “Two micro minerals we think about a lot in the beef industry are copper and zinc, because our forages tend to be deficient in them.”

“However, iron is something we typically don’t need to think about supplementing because our forages are plenty high in iron and generally run two to three times higher than cow requirements,” says Hanson. “In fact, iron is an antagonist to some of the other critical trace minerals like manganese and copper.”

In contrast to macro minerals, trace minerals are more easily stored in the body.

Hanson shares, “One of the cool things the ruminant does is store these trace minerals, and they can have slightly

RULING continued from page 1 Amendment rights against warrantless search. Deputy County Attorney Stan Cannon argued the law is constitutional and that the statewide law “on its face allows peace officers to stop livestock carriers with probable cause or reasonable suspicion for the limited purpose of conducting a brand inspection.”

In his decision, Kainer followed Rammell’s argument and agreed the stop should be suppressed or thrown out.

Judicial reviews The Sublette County Attorney’s Office requested a judicial review of the misdemeanor case ruling, first in Circuit Court where Judge Curt Haws ruled Kainer’s decision “was sound and appropriate and that he acted in the good faith belief that he had been properly appointed.”

Judge Haws transferred the case to First Circuit Court Judge Robert Castor.

Two weeks after his ruling, county commissioners approved Kainer’s belated appointment in a three to two vote.

The prosecution then requested a District

Court review and Ninth District Judge Marv Tyler transferred it to Judge Fenn.

He rephrased the issues brought up by Rammell and Cannon, narrowing them to three questions.

“Does the fact that the magistrate was not properly appointed mandate reversal and remand? Who should have the burden of proof on remand? What test should the Circuit Court apply on remand?” he asked.

Higher court ruling Judge Fenn determined Kainer’s appointment and his evidence ruling were not viable and reversed and remanded them.

“Magistrate Kainer did not have the authority or jurisdiction to enter any orders before he had been properly appointed and jurisdiction cannot be created retroactively by a Circuit Court judge ratifying a void order,” Judge Fenn wrote. “Therefore, the case must be remanded to Circuit Court for a new hearing before a properly appointed judicial officer.”

That will take place in First Circuit Court, with the case file maintained in the Pinedale court.

more inconsistent intake and be able to utilize some of that storage for later.”

Forage mineral content Mineral content of forages varies greatly, even within a geographical location and can be influenced by species, soil characteristics and fertility, plant maturity and climate conditions. Hanson recommends testing both forages and water if producers mix their own mineral supplements.

“All of these conditions will change how forages want to take up or are able to take up minerals,” notes Hanson. “The net effect of this is when a cow consumes the forages, she is getting a different mineral composition in each mouthful.”

“Some minerals such as phosphorus can be affected by forage maturity,” she shares. “The phosphorus in producers’ pastures is likely decreasing right now as forage matures.”

“Trace mineral content of forages can vary considerably,” Hanson adds. “Very consistently across the U.S., survey data would suggest our forages are moderately to severely deficient in copper and zinc.”

“In general, calcium in a pasture is often sufficient for gestating and lactating cow perfor “It was clear Rammell repeatedly challenged the constitutionality of W.S. 11-21103(a),” Judge Fenn said.

“Throughout the proceedings in Circuit Court there was confusion about which party had the burden of proof,” he wrote. “Magistrate Kainer agreed with Rammell and placed the burden on the state. It is true when a defendant challenges a warrantless search, the state bears the burden of proving the legality of the search. However, in this case the state showed the warrantless search was specifically authorized by W.S. 11-21-103(a).”

The Circuit Court judge will set a new hearing on Rammell’s motion to suppress and must apply the prosecution’s legal analysis to determine if Rammell has met his burden of proving that W.S. 11-21-103(a) is unconstitutional.

The Attorney General’s Office is being appraised of the review and decision because of the questions about the law’s constitutionality.

Joy Ufford is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

mance, but phosphorus can be very variable,” says Hanson. “Producers need to consider calcium and phosphorus together because the metabolism of one effects the metabolism of the other.”

The recommended calcium to phosphorus ratio is no less than 1:1.

Hanson also stresses the concentration of a mineral in the diet does not always guarantee adequate status in the body.

An example is grass tetany, where a magnesium deficiency is created because high potassium and nitrogen interferes with magnesium absorption in the rumen.

Supplementation strategies When asked when producers might be running into a mineral deficiency, Hanson shares, “If producers notice poor pregnancy rates unrelated to a heat stress event or artificial insemination error or unexplainable weight loss, most likely they have a mineral deficiency of some type.”

Hanson explains poor pregnancy rates could be a deficiency in copper, magnesium or zinc, while weak newborn calves could be deficient in selenium or iodine, as well

“No mineral is an island. We can’t ever try to fix the problem with just one mineral supplement.” – Dr. Stephanie Hanson, Iowa State University as vitamins A and E. Placenta retention can also be attributed to selenium deficiency.

Hanson also shares if feedstuffs or soils are known to be deficient in a mineral, cattle will be deficient unless supplemented.

In terms of self-regulating nutrition, Hanson believes cattle cannot make their intake choices based on mineral requirements.

“Palatability, not a demand for cobalt or zinc, is the factor driving mineral intake,” she explains.

“For most free choice minerals, salt will be the intake driver.”

Hanson also notes producers have the ability to manipulate mineral intake to a degree.

“There is evidence animals will select a diet that tastes really good, but is not good for them, even to the point of death,” says Hanson.

Minerals added to complete a total mixed ration (TMR) are an easy way to assure the best mineral intake to meet the

needs of animals, according to Hanson. While not an option for every operation, a TMR is usually the best strategy utilized by feedlots.

Backgrounding operations heavily rely on minerals added to a corn or distillers’ grain supplement and often ignores forage mineral value.

Minerals are provided in self-feeding situations in free-choice supplementation.

“The biggest challenge with free-choice mineral is intake varies considerably. The boss cow is there all the time, while less dominant cows will have a hard time getting into the feeder,” Hanson notes.

“No mineral is an island,” Hanson explains.

“We can’t ever try to fix the problem with just one mineral supplement. Take a holistic approach when coming in with a supplement program.”

Averi Hales is the editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Study finds wool is best for fire resistant material Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) is a nonprofit dedicated to conducting research, development and marketing of the worldwide supply chain of Australian wool to increase the long-term profitability of Australian woolgrowers.

A recent AWI-funded study proved wool and woolrich fabrics, used as base-layer garments for military and first responders such as firefighters, were the best materials for fire resistance.

Although the study was conducted with Australian producers in mind, this is big news for a state such as Wyoming, who sends 70 percent of their wool to the military, according to Wyoming Wool Growers Association Executive Director Amy Hendrickson.

Increased demand for base-layer garments Wool’s inherent ability to protect wearers from hostile environments, including

extreme cold and fire, has made it the military’s fiber of choice for many years. Today, the military and first responders are increasingly interested in base-layer wool garments as a ‘”last line of defense.”

“This growing market demand for wool baselayer garments relates to the already well-researched benefits of super-fine Merino wool, including its softness next to the skin, moisture management, breathability and fire resistance,” said AWI’s Program Manager for Fiber Advocacy and Eco Credentials Angus Ireland.

AWI notes the increased demand has been driven, in part, by the incidence of injuries to military personnel in the Middle East, where battle techniques such as improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are used.

Comparing fiber types A review in 2017 of base-

layer undergarments worn by the military, fire service, police and first responders by AgResearch revealed there are often no required specifications of test method standards relating to these protective garments.

“This results in cotton or synthetic base-layers often being chosen by some military and emergency service personnel,” states AWI. AWI notes cotton is often a popular choice of material because it is cheaper and cotton is often perceived as being cooler than wool.

“However, there is a risk of large amounts of sweat and moisture building up in cotton garments when worn in a layered system, which at high heat intensities increases radiant heat transfer and can lead to steam burns and increased levels of stress,” explains AWI. “There is also a trend to choose synthetic mois-

ture wicking sportswear garments,” AWI states. “The key concern with synthetic fibers, even flame retardant ones, is when exposed to flame or extreme heat, they melt and drip, which can result in molten polymer burning the wearer’s skin.”

“In contrast, wool fibers are known to have a natural resistance to burning, even when exposed to an ignition source for long periods of time. This is due to wool having a high ignition temperature, high limiting oxygen index and its self-extinguishing behavior,” Ireland says.

The study Because of this, AWI decided to fund a study, conducted by AgResearch, to compare the fire resistance of these materials.

AWI notes fire resistance of nine different fabrics used as base-layer garments for military and first responder per-

Seidel takes over at UW On July 1, Ed Seidel took over as president of the University of Wyoming (UW). Ever since, he has been faced with significant challenges.

In the next few months, Seidel will oversee the reopening of classes and the return of thousands of students to campus in Laramie, all the while navigating budget cuts following the state governement’s budget crunch.

Despite all these challenges, Seidel said he is excited about his new reign as president and stated he believes UW will come out of these crises better prepared for the future.

“I am just full of enthusiasm for the future of this institution and this state, and I can’t wait to really hit the ground running,” said Seidel. “I want to have an impact on this university and move it forward. It takes years to do that, and that is my intention.”

In a press release dated July 17, Seidel pledged to start his tenure with 77 days of listening and learning, the exact amount of time between when he took office on July 1 and the State of the University address, scheduled for Sept. 17.

Although Seidel hasn’t stated his exact confidence in the university’s pan to stop an outbreak on campus, he said he is

willing to be as flexible and attentive as possible as the situation develops through the school year.

“Things are developing rapidly right now, so I’m just going to say that I will be vigilant,” he said.

In addition to the virus, Seidel will navigate UW through some tough budget cuts. In fact, the new president has instructed the university to get ready for two rounds of 10 percent cuts to the university’s allotment from the state general fund, which is equivalent to about $35 million over two years.

“These budget cuts can be targeted so that some of the university’s long-term goals can be preserved,” he noted.

Seidel stated he has identified four ways in which he wants to see the university grow over the coming years – more digital, more interdisciplinary, more entrepreneurial and more inclusive.

“Whether we are looking at budget cuts or budget enhancements, I want to move the university in directions that advance those areas,” Seidel said. “I want to take every opportunity to move the university towards its future and towards becoming even more valuable to the state.”

sonnel was tested. To enable a realistic assessment of the protection offered by the baselayer garments, a new ‘skin simulant’ test method was designed using fresh pig skin.

The test method involved two techniques to simulate the skin’s exposure – a naked flame ignition source and an accelerant fuelled threat, such as an IED or petrol bomb.

“Once cooled, the most visibly damaged area of skin for each test was sampled and examined using a microscope,” explains AWI. “The results showed the worst performing fabric was 100 percent synthetic fibers, such as polypropylene fabric.”

AWI also notes the fabric that performed best overall was the 100 percent Zirpro-treated wool fabric, which showed no apparent differences compared to the undamaged control samples in both the naked flame and accelerant tests.

The second-best performing fabric was double-knit blend of Merino wool and fire resistant treated viscose.

There was a three-way tie for the third ranking fabrics, which included a ribknit blend of Merino and fire resistant treated viscose, a blend of Modacrylic, raylon and nylon and Nomex fabric.

Ireland says these results show there is significant potential for wool base-layers to be used for protection as well as comfort by the military and emergency responders.

“The new test method demonstrated that while synthetic fabrics might be the most cost effective with regard to procurement, they offer very little protection to the wearer under the applied test conditions,” Ireland says.

“It also highlights an expensive fiber such as Nomex is not the only option for protection, as the wool and viscose blend fabric of comparable density can offer the same or better levels of protection.”

Hannah Bugas is the managing editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

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WLSB continued from page 1 retiring for their service, from the bottom of my heart.”

WLSB retirees Retiring with an impressive 48 years of service is Gary McColl of Park County.

“Serving as a Wyoming brand inspector has been a pretty good life. I started in 1972 and have stuck with it for 48 years,” McColl said.

“Being a brand inspector is a 24 hours a day shift. We get called out at all times of the day for just about anything, even animals on the road in the middle of the night,” McColl continued. “The young brand inspectors just starting out need to realize they are working a job that has to be done at any given moment.”

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Also among the retirees, are Ron McDonald of Laramie County, after serving on the WLSB for 38 years and Rusty Sturgeon of Goshen County after serving for 35 years.

“Being a brand inspector in Wyoming has been a great job for me for a lot of years. I met a lot of good people, and I truly enjoyed it,” Sturgeon said. “I learned a lot about how to handle cattle in a corral afoot, and I really improved

WAIC celebrates winners On July 13, 12 students from across the state of Wyoming were recognized by Gov. Mark Gordon for their artwork in Cheyenne. The celebration acknowledged these students’ achievement in art and excellence in interpreting agriculture and natural resource concepts.

Each year, Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom (WAIC) encourages second, third, fourth and fifth grade students to submit a hand drawn bookmark for the program. This year

WAIC received over 1,900 entries from students across Wyoming.

The winning artwork is selected by a panel of judges, and a People’s Choice Award is given to the bookmark receiving the most votes during National Agriculture Week.

The winner of the 2020 GIS Mapping Program was also announced and recognized at the event.

The GIS Mapping Program was open to students of all ages for the spring of 2020.

Ten entries were received

from students ages four through 17. The GIS Mapping Program is made possible by a software sponsorship by AgTerra Technologies in Sheridan and the generosity of Microsoft and the Wyoming Business Council.

The winning project was submitted by Wynn West of Sheridan.

The students’ artwork is published and distributed across the state. Copies of the bookmarks can be found at wyaitc.org or by contacting 307-369-1749.

my counting and bookkeeping skills.”

As far as his future plans following his retirement go, Sturgeon says, “I really don’t have any plans now. I am just going to stay home and catch up on what I didn’t get done for the last 35 years.”

Greg Bybee of Laramie County is retiring after 33 years.

“Everyone does things a little differently, and my favorite part of serving as a Wyoming brand inspector has been the opportunity to go out to everyone’s outfits and see what they are doing,” Bybee stated.

In his newly found free time, Bybee says he is going to do a lot of hunting and fishing.

“I really like shooting sports, so I am also going to be doing more of that,” he said.

When it comes to advising young brand inspectors who are just starting out, Bybee suggested, “They need to follow the rules, regulations and Wyoming statutes,

On July 22, Gov. Mark Gordon announced the appointment of Fred Rife as the interim director of the Wyoming Department of Audit, effective immediately.

Rife has worked in the Department of Audit since 2005, most recently serving as administrator of the Administration Division. In this role he provided management and support to internal agency func-

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is retiring after serving nine years and Keith Eisenbraun of Campbell County is retiring after serving four years.

“It means a lot to me to honor these wonderful people who have served the state of Wyoming, most of them for the majority of their adult life,” said Lee Romsa, state brand commissioner. “We have earned a lot of grey hairs together, and I am going to miss them a lot.”

“As a customer, I have always appreciated what brand inspectors do. Thank you again to all of the retirees for their service. It means a great deal,” added WLSB District One Supervisor Mark Eisele.

True concluded, “I want to thank all of the retirees personally for making this their life’s work and for their unwavering devotion to give back to the industry.”

Hannah Bugas is the managing editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

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while also using some common sense. Once they make a decision, they should stick with it and don’t let anyone talk them out of it.”

Also among the retirees is Dick Baker of Niobrara County after serving 28 years.

“I have really enjoyed visiting with all of the ranchers I have met along the way and seeing how different people work their cattle,” Baker said. “We have a stud and raise horses so I will be spending more time doing that.”

Kevin Behunin of Uinta County is retiring after 26 years of service.

“What a great experience it was inspecting livestock.

The best part was being able to work with all the producers,” Behunin said. “I miss visiting with them, but I made a lot of new friends. I am just moving on to new trails.”

Additionally, Brett West of Niobrara County is retiring after serving 17 years, Calvin Clayton of Sheridan County

tions, including information technology, human resources and fiscal control.

While with the department, he also served as a bank examiner and as deputy banking commissioner. He previously worked as a commercial lender and banker in the private sector. Rife also served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Naval Academy.

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 32 No. 13 • July 25, 2020

By Abbie Burnett

Best of both worlds Opportunity for a bottom line filled with pounds and premiums Would you rather have air conditioning or heat?

Only meat or vegetables for dinner? Do you want the profit from your cattle to come from pounds or

quality?

These are decisions you don’t have to make.

Brian Bertelsen, U.S. Premium Beef (USPB) vice president of field operations, addressed cattle questions with data at the Beef Improvement

Federation’s online symposium in June.

He began by defining premium as the difference between the amount paid on USPB’s value-based grid and the previous week’s USDA-reported average cash market.

“Last year, we had a record-high quality grade premium,” he said, noting some groups earned record-high total premiums above cash late in 2019 when the rewards for quality were especially high in the marketplace. “Prior to that, premiums were hanging around $50 per head.”

Marbling and dressing percent were the two key profitability traits, the latter of importance because the grid pays on hot carcass weight (HCW) rather than live weight.

Bertelsen showed the 22-year span of company grade and premium data, commenting on the mostly steady increase in HCW and average premiums paid.

Drought caused zigzags in 2006 and again six years later. The introduction of such technology as ultrasound and genomic testing stimulated quality

Wyoming students excel in bookmark contest Elementary students from across the state of Wyoming were tasked

with illustrating the economic resources of Wyoming on a bookmark. Wyoming Agri-

culture in the Classroom has offered this program for over 25 years. The Wyoming Live-

stock Roundup will present the finalists’ creations over the coming weeks.

Cody Fisher of Powell is a fifth grader at Westside in Abram Graham’s class. Cody’s bookmark is sponsored by the University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture.

Erin Newton of Sheridan is a fifth grader in Melissa Suchor’s class at Meadowlark Elementary. Erin’s bookmark is sponsored by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture.

Rylan Verheist of Gillette is a fifth grade student in Amber Frei’s class at Paintbrush. Rylan’s bookmark is sponsored by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture.

grade improvement early in this century and 10 years later, respectively.

More pounds have been a familiar feature.

“We’ve been increasing carcass weight and live weight ever since we learned how to build fence and selectively breed cattle,” Bertelsen said.

“That’s obviously one of the first things we’re focused on because that’s our pay weight.”

Increasing HCW is nothing to be ashamed of.

“This is our competitive advantage,” he said.

“We’re really not increasing cow numbers. We’re allowing our industry to feed more people with a lot of pounds of total product from less animals.”

Adding weight can be a key to profit.

“My job is to coach our producers and give them some suggestions, things to do and try,” Bertelsen said. “One of the things I’m talking to them about lately is, ‘Hey, the better your cattle are for genetics, for carcass traits, and let’s say, for specifically marbling, really the longer you ought to feed those cattle.

If I don’t feed them very long, I don’t allow them to maximize their genetic potential.’”

Studying data and trends over the years, Bertelsen watched dynamic shifts develop.

“Remember how the drought year in 2006 led to lower grades and there was a high Choice-Select spread. That’s logical, right? But also remember how high the grades have been the last couple of years and the ChoiceSelect spread has also been pretty high. Well, that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense,” he said.

Until we look at the steeply declining share of fed cattle grading Select across those 22 years.

“The whole industry went from 37 percent down to 14 percent Select.

Such a huge decrease in availability pushed some large meat customers out of Select and into Choice, whether they wanted to or not,” Bertelsen said.

Today’s wider spread is all about the discount for an increasingly irrelevant grade.

Looking again at drought years like 2006 and 2012, he noted increases in yield grade discounts.

“If we’re in a period of time when we have a

higher percentage of yield grade (YG) fours and fives, it’s really more attributable to changes in muscling, which I attribute to the environment,” he said.

Data indicate YG three is a gateway to premium Choice. Summaries show quality grade, HCW and YG all moving higher together.

“It’s rather challenging, even with good genetics to produce a lot of Prime cattle with a really low yield grade,” Bertelsen noted. “They’re both fat – marbling and back fat – so we need to allow these cattle some time again to express their genetic potential.”

The relationship between yield grades and HCW are part of the increase in dollars per head on the USPB grid versus the cash market. As yield grade increases, so does HCW. “Each year, yield grade threes are the maximum price per hundredweight, but fours are usually the most total dollars per head,” Bertelsen said.

He compared the top eight ranches, with 4,000 head of cattle, to the USPB grid average. Those eight averaged just 13 pounds lighter HCW, but graded 99 percent Choice and Prime, compared to 87 percent company average.

They also qualified more than 80 percent for the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand, with 51 percent Prime or CAB Prime.

The company average was six percent Prime.

“Those numbers show what people can do with modern genetics, focused management and grid marketing incentives,” Bertelsen said.

While noting all the company data deals with cattle phenotypes, he closed with an example from one USPB member, who compared progeny from two bulls with aboveaverage Angus $B, but one significantly higher than the other.

If used on both spring and fall herds to generate 50 progeny per year for five years, the better bull could add more than $39,000 on the grid.

No balancing needed.

Benefits await for pounds and premiums.

Abbie Burnett is the production communications specialist at CAB. She can be reached at aburnett@certifiedangusbeef.com.

Raffle winner announced

Shea Churches of Laramie is a fourth grade student at Harmony. Her teacher is Molly Amen-Peterson, and her bookmark is sponsored by the Wyoming Natural Resource Foundation.

Gov. Mark Gordon announced Greg Johnson of Cheyenne as the 2020 winner of the Wyoming Governor’s Wild Bison Raffle. For the second year, Gordon donated a bison license to support Wyoming wildlife conservation.

“I send my congratulations and well wishes for a successful hunt to Greg,” Gordon said. “Thank you to all who purchased a raffle ticket to support Wyoming’s spectacular wildlife.”

The raffle, which was only open to Wyoming residents, raised $10,250. Proceeds will go to the Wyoming Governor’s Big Game License Coalition to help support efforts to sustain Wyoming’s wildlife.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 32 No. 13 • July 25, 2020

OBITUARIES

We welcome obituaries. Obituaries are printed free of charge and can be sent to roundup@wylr.net.

Solon Warren Murdock Dec. 11, 1953 – July 14, 2020

Solon Warren Murdock passed away in the care of the Ogden Regional Medical Center in Ogden, Utah on July 14, 2020.

Born prematurely at the Murdock Ranch in Big Piney, Solon was born on Dec. 11, 1953 to Joe and Jean Murdock. One of seven siblings, Solon shared ranch life with his brothers Mike, Robin, Bill, Joey and youngest brother Marty, as well as his sister Jeannie Lockwood.

Like many ranch youths, Solon spent his time working cattle, haying and causing mischief with fellow “River Rats” in the valley. In 1965, 1967 and 1968, he rode for Rex Wardell who was foreman of the Upper Green River Cattlemen’s Association, riding various allotments near Green River Lakes.

Solon graduated from Big Piney High School in 1973 and was known for

his athletic ability playing football, basketball and track. He was also a member of the rodeo team where he participated in bareback riding, calf roping and steer wrestling, winning the Wyoming Rodeo Association Championship honors in the event.

His love for sports, especially rodeo, carried him through his life as he avidly watched the National Finals Rodeo each December with longtime friend Gary Espenscheid.

After high school, Solon attended Casper College where he rodeoed under Coach Dale Styles and graduated in 1975.

Solon married Carol Crockett and had two children, Tara and Solon Warren Jr. Tragedy struck Solon and Carol in February 1979 as they buried their month-old infant son.

Later, he and Carol divorced, and he spent much of his time in Sublette County, living and working alongside family and friends. Even living apart, Solon followed Tara as she played basketball, snowboarded and did other outdoor activities.

Always known as a cowboy, many recall Solon’s kind-hand with a horse, no matter their

demeanor and how he spent many days helping neighbors work their cattle.

Aside from ranching, Solon owned and operated an oil field service business in the 1980s and traveled to various states and events with a mounted bucking bull for patrons to take their picture with. He enjoyed hunting, socializing and enjoying time spent with friends. Everyone who knew Solon saw his love for beagles as he was routinely seen with at least two dogs at a time over his lifetime.

In his later years, he spent his time under the care of the Sublette Center Nursing Home after a stroke left him paralyzed on his left side.

He is survived by his daughter Tara Murdock and siblings Robin (Carol) Murdock, Bill Murdock, Joey (Nicole) Murdock and Jeannie (Milford) Lockwood, along with nieces Kelly Wells, Morgan Murdock, Michelle (Derek) Webb, Haley (France) Clark and nephew Tait (Christeena) Murdock and many great-nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held on July 23 at the Plainview Cemetery in Big Piney.

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EXTENSION EDUCATION

By Anowar Islam, UW Extension Forage Specialist

Fescue Toxicity Pros and Cons – Part I Tall fescue is a coolseason perennial grass. It is the most important cultivated pasture grass in the U.S. grown on more than 35 million acres.

This grass is an important component of the pasture systems in about half of the U.S., especially in the southeastern part.

Tall fescue was introduced to the U.S. from Europe in the 1800s, however it was not widely planted until late 1930s.

Acceptance of this grass started to increase sharply because of its many positive attributes. These included easy establishment, tolerance to environmental stresses, disease and pest resistance, high productivity and quality and long grazing season.

Forage nutritive value or forage quality and productivity of tall fescue are relatively high. These attributes make the grass

a potential highly productive and nutritious forage for improved animal performance.

Unfortunately, this grass can cause serious toxicity problems in livestock resulting in a reputation of poor animal gains and reproduction. Grazing tall fescue could result in abortion, production of dead foals, having foaling difficulties or even reduction or failing of milk production to mares or cows.

Fescue toxicity in cattle There are three prominent syndromes associated with fescue toxicity. These include fescue foot, bovine fat necrosis and fescue toxicity or summer slump.

The typical syndromes or signs for fescue foot include high respiration rate, vasoconstriction – the decrease in the diameter of blood vessels – tenderness of legs and gangrene. Gangrene can result in loss of hooves and/or portion of ears or tails.

Bovine fat necrosis is characterized by the presence of hard masses of fat in the adipose tissue.

This is primarily found in the abdominal cavity.

Necrotic fat lesions can be observed in intestinal tract all the way to the rectum.

The signs of fescue toxicity or summer slump include poor animal gains, reduced conception rates, intolerance to heat, failure to shed the winter hair coat and high body temperature. These symptoms are typically visible in warmer areas, but can be evident in all tall fescue growing regions.

In the northern tall fescue growing areas, it is referred to as summer slump, as it is mostly noticeable in the summer.

Fescue toxicity is most common and economically important sign in cattle grazing tall fescue.

I will continue discussion on fescue toxicity in livestock, so please keep an eye on my future writings.

Anowar Islam is a professor and University of Wyoming Extension forage specialist in the Department of Plant Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He can be reached at 307-766-4151 or mislam@uwyo.edu.

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CALENDAR

SALES July 27-31

Submit your events to: Editor, Wyoming Livestock Roundup, P.O. Box 850, Casper, WY, 82602, or e-mail to roundup@wylr.net.

Aug. 6

EVENTS July 21-Aug. 1 Albany County Fair, Laramie, Albany County Fairgrounds. Visit albanycountyfair.org for more information.

July 23-Aug. 1 Uinta County Fair, Evanston, Uinta County Fairgrounds. Visit uintacountyfair.org for more information.

July 24-July 31 Weston County Fair, Newcastle, Weston County Fairgrounds. Visit westoncountyfair.com for more information.

July 24-Aug. 1 Niobrara County Fair, Lusk, Niobrara County Fairgrounds. Visit niobraracounty.org for more information. SUBJECT TO CHANGE. July 24-Aug. 1 Platte County Fair, Wheatland, Platte County Fairgrounds. Visit plattecountyfair.org for more information.

July 24-Aug. 2 Campbell County Fair, Gillette, Cam-Plex Event Center. Visit ccgov.net for more information.

July 24-Aug. 2 Johnson County Fair, Buffalo, Johnson County Fairgrounds. Visit johnsoncountyfairgrounds.com for more information.

July 25-Aug. 1 Fremont County Fair, Riverton, Fremont County Fairgrounds. Visit fremontcountyfair.org for more information.

July 25-Aug. 1 Washakie County Fair, Worland, Washakie County Fairgrounds. Call 307-347-8989 for more information.

July 25-Aug. 2 Crook County Fair, Sundance, Crook County Fairgrounds. Visit crookcofair.com for more information.

July 27 Weston County Youth Mini Rodeo, 6:30 p.m. Newcastle, Weston County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit Weston County Mini Roughstock Rodeo Association on Facebook.

July 27-Aug. 2 Big Horn County Fair, Basin, Big Horn County Fairgrounds. Visit bighornfair.com for more information.

July 27-Aug. 3 Sheridan County Fair, Sheridan, Sheridan County Fairgrounds. Visit sheridancounty.com for more information.

July 30 Women in Agribusiness Virtual Meet Up, 5 p.m. Zoom. Visit womeninag.com for more information and to RSVP. July 30-Aug. 8 Goshen County Fair, Torrington, Goshen County Fairgrounds. Visit goshencounty.org for more information.

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POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Praise for Fairs and Fish Fries Sadly, the coronavirus pandemic has caused many fairs and other events to be canceled, leaving many of us with only memories of our time attending local and state fairs. However, through our local weekly newspapers we can recall the good times of years past.

Following the first annual Carbon County Fair in Saratoga the Sept.

22, 1910 issue of The Saratoga Sun reported thus on the editorial page: A gentleman from Rawlins, who had been out and took in the fair, said to a representative of the Sun this morning, “I am truly surprised at what the Saratoga people have done in the matter of the buildings and grounds

of the First Annual Carbon County Fair. I would not have thought it possible they could have set up such substantial buildings and made such a racetrack as they have. The plan of the grounds and buildings is admirable.”

He continued, “They have certainly laid the foundation here for an institution every person in the county should be proud of. It will grow from year to year. It will do more to show eastern people what can be grown here and the possibilities of the country than any other thing that could have been done. They can count on me as a booster for the fair from this day on.”

Next fair will be a hummer People have to be educated up to what constitutes

Volunteers helped prepare 3,750 trout served at the third annual fish fry in Saratoga in 1910. Note the chuckwagons and open fire pits in background. Photo from the Bob Martin/Dick Perue collection. Historical Reproductions by Perue

an agricultural fair. While we had a great many exhibits that did credit to the county, if the people had known before what they do now, the exhibits would have been 10 times as great as they were.

Next year the fair will be a hummer, for the people will be encouraged to bring exhibits. We heard hundreds of people express deep regret, after a trip through the exhibit building that they had not brought something. They voiced their determination that next year they would bring their products for exhibition.

A successful fish day Yesterday proved to be an ideal day for the fish fry. The men who were in charge of the fish fry on the island had 3,750 fish on hand. They fed about 1,500 people and had about 250 trout left.

The fish were fine and very abundant, and everybody seemed very pleased. Nobody went away without being amply served, and those who have been present at each of the three fish days, say the one just pulled off was, perhaps, the must successful of all.

Dave Wilcox and Sam Monroe were the two chefs and did themselves quite proud. The band was present and made the stay of the crowd on the island a pleasant one.

The success of the fry was largely due to the personal efforts of C. S. Taylor.

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NHSFR results released The National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) concluded July 23 in Guthrie, Okla. and the Wyoming girls’ team finished with an impressive sixth place overall.

Kadra Clark of Yoder took fourth overall in the goat tying and placed fifth in the championship short go. Haiden Thompson, also of Yoder, finished 11th overall, 11th in the short go in breakaway roping and 19th overall in the goat tying.

Maddie Fantaskey from Worland placed fourth in the short go in barrel racing and 11th overall. She also finished 18th in the short go of the reined cow horse event and 20th overall.

Ashlynn Goven from Rozet was eighth in the final round of the barrels and 13th overall, Rayne Grant of Wheatland finished 20th in the finals and 20th overall, and Jordan Mormon of Gillette was 25th in the average in pole bending.

On the boys’ team, team ropers Kolby Bradley and Ayre Espensheild of Big Piney were 20th in the average. Clay Reiner from Buffalo was 24th overall in the tie down roping and Roedy Farrell of Thermopolis placed 28th in the bareback riding.

Gillette’s Hunter Hayden was 23rd in the cutting, Parker Manor from Arvada-Clearmont placed ninth in the short go of the saddle bronc riding and 11th in the average and Skyler Lubkeman of Gillette finished 55th in the average in steer wrestling.

The Wyoming boys’ team finished 21st.

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USDA continued from page 1 industry estimates indicated the Holcomb plant was harvesting approximately 30,000 head of fed cattle each week, accounting for five to six percent of the weekly U.S. fed cattle slaughter totals,” the report continues.

A key observation in the report describes open packers increasing their processing volume through Saturday shifts.

The report says, “The significant Saturday production – an increase of 21,000 head – made up some of the actual weekday loss in slaughter, resulting in actual total steer and heifer slaughter numbers being only 1,000 head lower than the week leading up to the fire.”

Examining the event’s impact on price, the report shares, “During the first two weeks post-fire, boxed beef prices trended significantly higher before slowing as needs were covered and a clearer understanding of the plant’s closure on the marketplace was gained.”

“Immediately after the fire, beef buyers moved aggressively to procure sufficient product to fulfill their supply needs as the initial information available to market participants indicated the supply of boxed beef may decrease,” according to the report.

“The plant closure appeared to affect the spread between boxed beef cause and fed cattle prices.

The spread between the two peaked at a then-record high of $67.17 per hundredweight (cwt) the week ending Aug. 24, while the same week in 2016-2018 averaged a spread of $27.66 per

cwt, leaving a difference of $39.51 per cwt or 143 percent,” the report continues.

COVID-19 impact Live and futures cattle prices remained stable in January, following the December 2019 reopening of the Tyson Fresh Meats beef packing plant in Holcomb, Kans. closed by the fire.

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted approximately 40 percent of the U.S. beef processing capacity and the largest difference between Choice boxed beef cutout value and dressed fed cattle prices since 2001 was recorded at just over $279 per cwt.

“The market reactions to the pandemic during the month of March were characterized by sudden changes in beef demand.

Consumers increased purchases of fresh beef at grocery stores, and food service demand declines as restaurants ceased on-site dining,” according to the report.

The report continues, “Plant closures and slowdowns negatively impacted beef production and packer demand for fed cattle. This reduced demand for cattle may have contributed to lower fed cattle prices.”

“Despite the production increase, shortages of retail beef for sale in grocery stores existed as packers reportedly were not able to shift beef production and packaging quickly from food service to retail grocery products,” says the report.

The report also shares dressed fed cattle prices increased from $173 per cwt to $189 per cwt, while fed cattle futures declined.

“One possible reason for the decline is the length and severity of the pandemic and the markets’ responses to its effects are uncertain, which increases the risk of buying futures contracts,” the report explains.

Recommendations and comments Collectively, boxed beef and fed cattle markets acted as expected following packing facility disruptions from both events.

A recommendation in the report includes producers completing risk management training to more effectively negotiate sales with packers. Other options the report shares include USDA’s Risk Management Agency’s plans to protect against gross margin losses for fed cattle and price declines for feeder cattle.

“While we are collectively still awaiting the results of the Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation into these issues, the information in this report

will be very helpful and timely to the cattle industry’s robust discussion of cattle markets and price discovery during our Summer Business Meeting in Denver next week,” says National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane.

North American Meat Institute (NAMI) President and CEO Julie Anna Potts comments, “It is difficult to see how the USDA’s recommended legislative proposals would have changed the outcome of the fire or the pandemic. We will continue discussion groups with Congress and the administration to ensure there is a fair and competitive market. It is especially critical in these uncertain times for producers and packers to work together.”

Averi Hales is the editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

Update provided

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met in Rawlins the third week of July and made several big decisions for wildlife.

The commission voted to put $500,000 on the ground to fund the I-25 Buffalo to Kaycee fence modification project to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. They challenged the community and conservation groups to raise additional dollars, to which the commission committed to match one-to-one up to $250,000. The total project cost is estimated at $2.4 million.

The commission also passed the approval of the Wyoming Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Plan, which is the result of a year-long collaborative process led by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

In addition, the commission approved the annual Game and Fish budget and approved the 2020 wolf hunting seasons, wolverine management plan and special allocation of antelope licenses.

Director Brian Nesvik also recognized the commission for winning the 2020 Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Commission of the Year Award.

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FAIRS continued from page 1 wouldn’t be able to do what I love to do.”

Maxam shares his career goal is to go to school to become a veterinarian.

Success at Fremont County Shane Dawson is preparing two steers, three lambs, and a cow/calf pair for the Fremont County Fair, beginning this Saturday, July 25. The 18 year old from Lander has been showing since she was eight.

“I’m most excited to reconnect with a lot of my ag friends and with some of my mentors that I only get to see at County and State Fair,” says Dawson.

Next year will be the last year the recent graduate of Lander Valley High School will get to participate in.

She shares, “I am really looking forward to getting the most out of these last two years from the programs that shaped me into who I am today.”

Last year, Dawson won Phase One of the Commercial Cow/Calf Contest with her Charolais/Angus cross heifer. The cow/calf pair

she is showing this year will be shown in Phase Two of the contest.

“Because of this particular contest, I have started my own small cattle herd,” says Dawson.

Dawson also earned honors at NWSS this year, winning Reserve Grand Champion in the Catch-aCalf program.

“I’ve had so many people help me over the years and I am so grateful for each and every one of them,” Dawson shares.

“Whether it was teaching me how to shear my lambs or clip my steers, the Oldham family has always been my teachers.”

She also credits her FFA Advisor, Mike McConnell for teaching her about agriculture and life.

Through the Catch-a-Calf program at NWSS, Dawson also made connections with mentors that inspired her career choice.

Dawson is heading to Central Wyoming College to study agriculture business. She plans to attend the University of Wyoming to round out her education in agriculture economics

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and communication.

“My end goal is to become a lobbyist for agriculture issues around the country and be the voice for so many farmers and ranchers that aren’t properly represented in our Government,” she shares.

County fairs this week The Fremont County Fair begins this Saturday, July 25 and runs through Aug. 1.

Folks can catch other county fairs currently around the Cowboy state that include the Park County Fair from July 21 to July 25, the Sublette County Fair from July 22 through July 25, the Albany County Fair from July 21 through Aug. 1, the Uinta County Fair from July 23 through Aug. 1, the Weston County Fair from July 24 through July

“I’ve had so many people help me over the years, and I am so grateful for each and every one of them.” – Shane Dawson 31, the Niobrara County Fair from July 24 through Aug. 1, Platte County Fair from July 24 to Aug. 1, the Campbell County Fair from July 24 through Aug. 2, the Washakie County Fair from July 25 through

Aug. 1, and the Crook County Fair from July 25 through Aug. 2.

Averi Hales is the editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Swine showman – Zach Maxam shows his hog at the Sublette County Fair in Big Piney. Joan Snyder Mitchell photo

County fair festivities – This week marked the third week of Wyoming county fair festivities with multiple fairs taking place across the state. Hannah Bugas photo

More than ribbons – For many 4-H and FFA competitors, county fair is more than the ribbons they may receive. The annual event is a time to reconnect with friends and family, show off their hard work and learn valuable life lessons. Hannah Bugas photo

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It’s the Pitts

by Lee Pitts

Nice Meating You They met during the permanent press cycle at the laundromat. She was a recent veterinary school graduate attempting to establish a practice in her newly adopted town. He was a middle age bachelor looking for a wife.

He had long ago given up on finding a bride with good looks, family money,

a late model sports car and a marvelous sense of humor. Now, he’d settle for anyone with their drinking problem under control who changed clothes regularly.

Not that Sandy was in this category. Not at all. In fact, Sandy was the girl of his dreams. One look at her and Jock was already naming their kids.

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They made small talk as they folded clothes, and finally Jock got up enough nerve to ask her to dinner.

She took one look at Jock, saw a moderately muscular, clean looking guy with a nice smile and said, “Why not?”

Her first date in the new town also turned out to be her first house call.

Jock had invited her over to his house for a nice quiet dinner.

Jock’s house was nothing like she had imagined it would be. Instead of athletic posters on the wall, there was one that urged, “Save the Sperm Whale.”

Instead of a television and a stereo, there was a mood synthesizer.

Even Jock himself had undergone a complete transformation. Gone was the athletic looking guy she’d met at the laundromat. Jock was now dressed

in a long fuzzy sweater and no shoes. Both the sweater and his hair had leaves in them. Dogwood, I think.

Jock had transformed himself into Jacques.

“I sure hope you like these un-tuna sandwiches I made,” said Jacques. “I assure you no dolphins were caught in nets, and they contain no preservatives or food additives.”

“Won’t you have some brown rice with bouillabaisse sauce? Those little tofu things are simply scrumptious,” he said, pointing to a plate of cute little sandwiches without the crust.

“But aren’t you worried about stunting your growth or impairing your brain development eating that stuff?” asked Sandy.

“Oh, no. I’m surprised you’d say something like that Sandy, you being a doctor. Like I always say,

‘Eat wheat, not meat.’

Here, have some organically grown grapes. They were picked with nonunion labor you know.”

About this time, Jacques’ pet entered the room. A black Labrador with a red bandana tied around his neck.

“That is a lovely biodegradable perfume you are wearing,” said Jacques.

“I do hope no animals were tortured in testing it.”

Sandy was beginning to wonder about her wisdom in accepting this invitation.

“Tell me Jacques, what are your interests?”

“I am currently into solar heating, synchronized ballet, animal rights and zen. How about you?

What did you do today?”

Sandy took a NoDoz® and replied, “I spent most of the day pregnancy checking.”

To which

Jacques choked on his un-tuna sandwich. “And I had to go to the lab and run a test. Thankfully it was benign.”

“Oh, I know what you mean. I have a nephew who’ll ‘be nine’ next year, and I just dread it. At that age they think they know everything” said Jacques.

Sandy looked at Jacques like he had just caught the last bus out of the commune. “And right before I came over here, I checked out a cataract.”

“Oh that’s a nice car but much too bourgeoisie for me, of course. Here have some more tofu.”

“No thank you,” said Sandy heading for the door. “I’ve had enough of your meatless meal.”

“But I thought you said you were a vegetarian,” said Jacques.

“I said I was a veterinarian, not a vegetarian!”

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SURROUNDING COUNTY 4-H SALES Big Horn 7/31/20 6:30 PM • Carbon 8/7/20 1:00 PM • Hot Springs 7/31/20 7:00 PM • Lincoln 8/8/20 10:00 AM Natrona 7/11/20 9:00 AM • Park 7/25/20 1:00 PM • Sublette 7/25/20 1:30 PM • Sweetwater 8/1/20 2:00 PM Teton 7/24/20 5:00 PM • Washakie 8/1/20 2:00 PM Thank You to all of our surrounding counties!! Best of luck to all the participants!!

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Representative Sales COWS RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1325# .......................... $67.00 RAWLINS 2 Cow, 1117# .......................... $65.50 PAVILLION 1 Cow, 1200# .......................... $64.00 RIVERTON 2 Cow, 1365# .......................... $63.50 LANDER 5 Cow, 1087# .......................... $61.00 3 Cow, 1015# .......................... $55.50 BULLS THERMOPOLIS 1 Bull, 2195# ........................... $97.50 1 Bull, 2005# ........................... $95.50 1 Bull, 2220# ........................... $93.50 PAVILLION 1 Bull, 1955# ........................... $92.50 THERMOPOLIS 1 Bull, 2275# ........................... $89.50

PAVILLION 2 Bull, 2287# ........................... $88.00 LANDER 2 Bull, 1702# ........................... $84.00 STEERS CROWHEART 9 Steer, 600#......................... $148.50 EVANSTON 2 Steer, 672#......................... $141.00 RAWLINS 2 Steer, 770#......................... $131.00 HEIFERS RIVERTON 6 Heifer, 434#........................ $150.00 LANDER 3 Heifer, 596#........................ $131.50 5 Heifer, 547#........................ $130.00 FORT WASHAKIE 3 Heifer, 733#........................ $126.50 LANDER 5 Heifer, 719#........................ $125.25

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