OAK HOLLOW PERFORMANCE TESTED PUREBRED ANGUS CATTLE
MUD ON YOUR BOOTS
I saw something recently from personal financial advisor Dave Ramsey that really struck a chord. While he may pass out if he saw all the debt with low returns in the cattle industry, he does have some very good insights when it comes to managing our personal lives for success. He said, “Work is doing it. Dedication is doing it every day. Diligence is doing it well every day.” I am not sure if many of us can say that we are committed to doing all three in more than just a handful of areas. Personally, I feel like I achieve it in three very specific facets of my life. I am extremely focused at maintaining my physical and mental health. I am at the gym 5 days a week at 5 am. This is my time to work on myself physically and clear my head mentally. I feel as good as I ever have, sleep as well as I ever have and am as mentally sharp as I have ever been. I have been married for almost three years and put in the same amount of focused energy and effort and achieve similar positive outcomes. I am very good at these areas of my life and if there is any deviation I know it nearly instantly. I notice very small changes in how I feel if my sleep schedule or nutrition deviates very much at all. I can listen to my body and adjust as needed. If any of your wives are like mine, when something is wrong she will definitely let you know about it and if you think long enough you’ll figure out how to fix it. The third area of my life with this level of proficiency is when it comes to breeding cattle, but it is by far the hardest of the three. I am out there 2500+ hours a year physically on the farm and plenty more than that mentally. I am doing the work. I am dedicated by doing it every day and trying to make sure each day builds on the last in a positive direction. If you have read my writing very long, you know I have no shortage of self confidence in myself that I do my job with the cow herd at an extremely high level. However, the time horizon to see results in breeding cattle is years. It is not as simple as cutting sugar in your diet for a few months before that beach trip. It is not as quick of fix as quitting early on a Thursday to go make a memory with your spouse. It takes years to even know if a decision moved our population of cattle in the right direction. You have to be there every single day with a focused vision to see it. You have to be all in when it comes to breeding seedstock. There are too many variables involved to just show up when it fits and be able to breed a great herd of seedstock. If you are only writing the checks, sticking your head in when you can, delegating the breeding decisions and have someone else putting the mud on their boots for you then you are not going to get very far.
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Don’t get me wrong, you can definitely be a successful marketer, but you will miss the long-term target. Genetic decisions aren’t just made when its breeding season or time to sort replacement heifers. I can’t think of a seedstock producer that has bred up a great herd of cattle without going all in with their own money and labor and getting a lot of mud on their own boots along the way. Problems in the cow herd have a way of not registering if you aren’t the one fixing them. You have to be the one sorting the cull cows out and recognizing a lot of similarities in pedigree. You have to be the one with your arm in a cow after dark while your dinner gets cold. You have to be the one seeing a cow that made it to 15 have a 3-year-old daughter fall out of the herd because you picked the wrong outcross sire. Only then can you ignore good EPDs on paper or sale results from the progeny and realize it is time to shift in a new direction before you go too far down a certain path. I take every single failure that one of my cows has personally and I do not forget them. My decisions are made from my experience and information I gain every single day getting the mud on my own boots. We are dedicated to building the most profitable and trouble-free cow herd possible, and we are very good at it. There is not enough money in commercial cattle to pay someone else to handle the problems. We have already done the hard work for you to help eliminate problems when it comes to your genetic decision making. We are more than happy to pass that along to you at a price point that will generate you a profit. When we take every problem as a personal failure on ourselves, the problems tend to become far less frequent. We don’t tolerate problems and we don’t forget them. Just like us, the cattle have to go to work, they have to go to work every day and they have to do good work every day. This is non-negotiable. This is the path to profitable beef production. Give us a call this spring to get one of our bulls to work for you solving your problems. -
SERVICE READY PRIVATE TREATY BULLS FOR SALE
400 OAK HOLLOW DR. - SMITHS GROVE, KY KENNETH D. LOWE (270) 202-7186 JOE K. LOWE II (270) 202-4399 WWW.OAKHOLLOWANGUS.COM
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Pleasant Hill Farms’
BUILDING for the FUTURE Spring Sale ,Volume ,Volume II April 24, 2021, 12:30 p.m. c.s.t. at the farm in Rockfield, Kentucky
SELLING 60 LOTS OF ANGUS, SIMANGUS, & SIMMENTAL FEMALES This sale will consist of fall born open heifers, spring calving pairs, and genetic lots from Pleasant Hill Farms, Dogwood Hills Angus, Pine Crest Farms, Barlow Farms, Dalton Farms and Popplewell Farms!
PHF Georgina 683
Featuring the Georgina, Dixie Erica, and Sarah’s Dream Angus cow families, and sires of renown, including Capitalist 316, Cowboy Up, Black Granite, and Vance. Calves will be sired by Southern Charm, Asset, True North, Atlantis, and other breed leaders! Simmental lots include a Zel daughter, Remedy pregnancy, Joy granddaughter, and Reba granddaughter, plus calves by top producing sires.
Champion Hill Georgina 8754
ZEIS Miss Zel Y491 Gil, Mary, Corbin, Caroline, and Catherine Cowles 508 Richpond Rockfield Road Rockfield, Kentucky 42274 Gil Cowles (270) 843-9021 or (270) 791-3526 cell Email: pleasanthillfarms@twc.com Corbin Cowles (270) 991-2534 Harvey Mast (270) 791-6873
www.pleasanthillfarms.com
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For LiveAuctions.tv information, contact: Brooklyn Graham (812) 530-0748 brooklyn@liveauctions.tv
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
HERITAGE FARM
COLUMNISTS
SPRING FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE
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Chris Cooper: President’s Thoughts
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Ryan Quarles: Commissioner’s Corner
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Dave Maples: From Dave’s Desk
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Baxter Black: Best and Worst of Times
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Nathan Lawson: The Value of a Dollar (part 4): Education
Saturday • May 22, 2021 • 1:00pm
Sale held at Heritage Farm, Shelbyville, KY
20 Chris Teutsch: Making an Old Fence Work!
SPRING YEARLING REPLACEMENT HEIFERS
30 Candice Smith: Advantages of Turning Your Sole
An excellent set of productive females will be selling including:
FALL BRED HEIFERS
Proprietorship Into a Business Entity 34
Dr. Michelle Arnold: UK Fundamentals of Herd Health:
FALL BRED COWS
Vaccinations for the Cow-Calf Operation
SPRING COW CALF PAIRS
86 Dr. Katie VanValin: Sometimes We Need To Sweat the
Small Stuff
Reputation genetics from one of the top programs in the breed!
FEATURE STORIES 16 Green Grass Can Fool Cattle Producers 22 2021 Beef Expo Sales Exceed $770,000 24 Optimism in the Beef Industry Fueled by Strong Demand With Higher Prices Anticipated 26 A World Without the Beef Checkoff 28 Flood Relief 33 Billions of Cicadas Will Return To Kentucky in Late Spring 38 Commissioner Quarles Statement on Override of Beshear’s Senate Bill 3 Veto 40 Embracing the Positives in Sustainable Cattle Production 42 Cattle Industry Winter Business Meeting Checkoff Highlights Session Overview 46 January Red Meat Exports Below Year-Ago Levels and Transportation, Labor Challenges 48 NCBA Delivers State of the Industry Address During Virtual Winter Reboot 50 Keeping Bird Feeders Clean Reduces Risk of Salmonella Outbreaks 52 Body Condition Score and Getting Thin Cows to Rebreed 54 USDA AMS, Packers and Stockyards Division 56 3 Steps To Prepare To Attend a Livestock Sale 58 Spring Calves Bring Rush of Management Duties for Producers 60 Bill Says Eat Plastic 62 Summer Stocker Outlook for 2021 64 Insect Control for Beef Cattle 66 Smith Receives Recognition at Annual Sale
To request a sale book email rlong@rancelong.com or call 918-510-3464 or 502-655-0164
HERITAGE FARM Tom McGinnis • 502-655-0164 1024 Hinkle Lane • Shelbyville
18 NCBA Legislative Updates 68-69 Membership 70-71 Kentucky Beef Council 72-73 Kentucky Beef Network 76 Press Releases 81 Kentucky Angus Association News 84 Calendar of Events 84 Advertisers Index 85 Market Report 85 Classifieds On the cover: David Lemaster (Clark County) helps with flood relief efforts. (Photo by Nikki Whitaker)
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ROCK RIDGE FARMS 2021 SPRING PRODUCTION SALE
“ T H E F R O N T PA S T U R E K I N D ”
SAT U R DAY, A P R I L 1 7 • 4 : 0 0 P M • L AW R E N C E B U R G, K E N T U C K Y
Rock Ridge Elba G23
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J&J Weigh Up 294 x Elba E29. Elba family delivers! Safe to Tehama Tahoe.
Rock Ridge Growth Fund G146
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Growth Fund X Rock Ridge May C102 Top 1% WW, YW, $W, $B and $C. 5 full brothers also sell!!
Rock Ridge Elba E29
18874276
Flat Top x C.H. Elba 5677. Classic good looks, with a pedigree to match. Safe to SAV Rainfall.
Rock Ridge Barbara G20
19388649
Flat Top x Barbara E28 Fancy Spring Bred Heifer due to Tehama Tahoe
Rock Ridge Blackcap May G96
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Bonanza x Blackcap May D90. Top 1%, $W, Top 2% WW & $M and 4% YW. A.I. to Growth Fund
Rock Ridge Sensation G86
19734814
SAV Sensation x Barbara B75 Stout calving ease bull with the look! 2 full brothers also sale!
ROCK RIDGE FARMS Kerry and Lou Smith, owners 1939 Graefenburg Road • Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 Codee Guffey: (502) 598-6355 • Brandon Mitchell: (502) 680-0532 www.rockridgefarmsky.com• rockridge@sci82.com
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(502) 667-0142
jacksonmarketingsolutions.com
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K E N T U C K Y CAT T L E M E N ’ S AS S O C I AT I O N 2 0 2 1 L E A D E R S H I P KCA REGIONAL DIRECTORS: REGION 1
Bobby Bell*................................270-547-8547 Buddy Cook.................................270-275-1274 Ashley Holloway............................................... Leland Steely.............................270-339-3476 Don Pemberton.........................270-889-3855 Don Clements............................270-389-0527 Mark Heimgartner.....................270-875-2585 Jeremy Armstrong....................270-668-2056 Blake Munger............................270-293-8830 Sara Roberson...........................270-668-2428
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KCA 2021 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS: PRESIDENT
Chris Cooper 2140 Tates Creek Road Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 200-7711
PRESIDENT ELECT Cary King 250 Bright Leaf Drive Harrodsburg, KY 40330 (859) 734-2173
TREASURER
Ken Adams 90 E Horseshoe Ave. Upton, KY 42784 (270) 734-1443
PAST PRESIDENT Steve Dunning 8200 Antioch Road Hopkinsville, KY 42240 (270) 498-8180
VICE PRESIDENT Andy Bishop 6135 High Grove Rd Cox’s Creek, KY 40013 (502) 350-7609
KCA PROGRAM CHAIRMAN Jeff Pettit 5745 US Highway 41 S Seebree, KY 42455
(270) 836-2963
KBC CHAIRMAN
Joe Lowe PO Box 205 Smith’s Grove, KY 42171 (270) 202-4399
KBN CHAIRMAN
Cary King 250 Bright Leaf Drive Harrodsburg, KY 40330 (859) 734-2173
KCA’S PAST PRESIDENTS: 1972-73 1974-77 1978-79 1980-82 1983-85 1986-87 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
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Jere Caldwell† - Boyle Smith T. Powell† - Lincoln Larry Lovell† - Union John Masters† - Mason Seldon Hail† - Laurel Bob Vickery† - Wayne Glenn Mackie - Bourbon Dale Lovell - Muhlenberg Steve Henshaw† - Union Jerry Fraim - Grayson Glen Massengale† - Wayne Dell King - Christian Kenneth Lowe - Warren Dr. J.L.Cole - Monroe Harvey Mitchell - Mercer Jim Naive† - Spencer Shelby Hughes - Logan Hoppy Lovell - Barren Charles Miller - Jessamine Larry Clay - Perry
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Jack Kimbrough† - Shelby Mark Williams - Crittenden Paul Napier - Lincoln Eddie Young - Washington Greg Ritter† - Barren Don Pemberton - Christian Billy Glenn Turpin - Madison Scotty Parsons - Christian Corinne Kephart - Shelby Greg Robey - Mercer Mike Bach - Bath Don Reynolds - Hart Steve Downs - Marion Gary Woodall - Logan David Lemaster - Clark Chuck Crutcher - Hardin Bobby Foree - Henry Tim White - Fayette Steve Dunnung - Christian
Adam Maulden*.........................270-590-1005 Dennis Smith.............................270-590-2840 Trent Jones................................270-590-5266 Chuck Crutcher..........................270-272-6269 Allison Nissley...........................270-403-3205 Steven Green..............................270-528-1720 Don Reynolds.............................270-528-5239 Mike Bullock..............................270-792-9644 Dr. Kenneth Green.....................270-589-7175 Corbin Cowles............................270-991-2534 Kirk Cecil....................................270-692-7698 Chris Imbruglio.........................270-993-0543 Rayetta Boone...........................270-230-5488 Andy Joe Moore........................270-590-0841 Brian Manion.............................270-868-0253 Phyllis Gentry.............................502-331-1146
REGION 3
Allan Bryant*..............................502-548-1379 Allen Phillips.............................502-220-0948 Wanda Hawkins.........................502-321-5602 Phillip Douglas..........................502-552-0688 Larry Bryant...............................502-845-4615
REGION 4
Randy Warner*..........................859-771-5280 Lisa Baesler...............................859-509-5020 David Lemaster.........................859-749-0258 Ron Ray......................................859-825-8516 Amy White.................................859-227-2552 Donovan Pigg.............................502-229-9187 Bruce Witt..................................859-585-8889 Danielle Harmon.......................606-748-8059 Ronnie Lowe..............................606-782-5058 Brandon Sears.................................................. Danny Callahan.........................859-388-0910
REGION 5
Phillip Reese*................................859-339-0450 Herman Benge...............................606-862-6451 Tommy Spalding................................................... Dean Craft.......................................606-634-0191 Brent Ware.....................................606-305-8612 Rick Brewer...................................606-682-2352 Danny Ray Spalding.....................859-336-0444 Gary Ford.......................................270-402-2194 Aaron Burke................................... 859-265-1172 Ryan Miller....................................502-827-5027 C. Mike Spalding...........................270-699-6587 Jared Foley......................................270-585-1331 * Denotes member of Executive committee
VOLUME 34 • ISSUE 4 176 PASADENA DRIVE • LEXINGTON, KY 40503 • PHONE: (859) 278-0899 FAX: (859) 260-2060 • WWW.KYCATTLE.ORG • INFO@KYCATTLE.ORG Executive Vice President Dave Maples
Membership Coordinator Nikki Whitaker
Director of Kentucky Beef Council Nathan Lawson
Publication Coordinator Carey Brown
Staff Accountant Kelly Tucker Director of Kentucky Beef Network Becky Thompson KBN Industry Coordinator Dan Miller KBC Director of Education Niki Ellis KBC Director of Product Development Katelyn Hawkins
†(Deceased)
Amanda Hall..............................859-333-5001 Nicole Goecke............................606-782-2263 Maynard Stetten.......................502-609-4986 Kevin Perkins...........................502-269-7189 John Allison...............................502-220-3170 Lincoln Clifford.........................859-954-0102
Graphic Designer Todd Brown Director of Communications Mackenzie Miller Video Production Specialist Danny Coy National Advertising Sales, Livestock Advertising Network, Debby Nichols (859) 321-8770, Cathy Campbell (609) 581-7644
COW COUNTRY NEWS is published monthly by THE KENTUCKY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION. The publisher reserves the right to refuse any material which he feels is unsuitable for the publication. Although the highest journalistic ethics will be maintained, the KENTUCKY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION limits its responsibilities for any errors, inaccuracies, or misprints in advertising or editorial copy. Advertisers and advertising agencies assume liability for all content of advertisements made against the publisher.
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PRESIDENT’S THOUGHTS CHRIS COOPER Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association President I hope that April finds everyone looking forward to Spring-time in Kentucky. Grass greening up, trees budding, calving season going well and more daylight! I hope that all the ice and snow storms are behind us and warmer weather is here to stay for a while. I know that Kentucky has been hit hard this year already by massive rainfall and severe flooding, possibly the worst in our lifetime for some areas. Our prayers go out to the families who have lost their homes, livestock and personal possessions in this record breaking flooding. And not only our prayers but our hands, our feed and our pocketbooks have been offered to provide for many folks in need. I was very happy to see the outpouring and generosity of folks willing to help others during their time of need. I know many folks provided hay, fencing supplies, food, water, clothing, money and other essentials and many folks donated their time hauling these items to the folks that needed them
and helping them clean up from the flooding. I commemorate everyone who took part in the effort to help those affected by the flooding. As I think about all the folks that came together to help others during our winter weather and spring flooding, it reminds me again of how great KY farm families are! I am so thankful to live in KY and to be a part of a KY farm family. I am also thankful to be a part of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association. I believe that KCA is a vital organization to KY Beef Cattle producers to help promote and protect the business we love – Beef Cattle. I am also thankful to have partners at KCA that share in our common goal of helping KY farm families like KY Farm Bureau. I had the opportunity to sit down with Drew Graham, Executive Vice President of KY Farm Bureau, a couple of days ago and discuss several common interest of KCA and KY Farm Bureau. Drew and I agree that now, more than ever, KY Ag organi-
zations need to work together to be a collective voice for our KY farm families. We also discussed what a bright future KY has with the young people that are participating in the FFA, 4-H, KCA and KY Farm Bureau programs. KY has a lot of very talented young people and we need to do what we can to keep them in KY. I enjoyed the visit with Drew and look forward to working with him and the good folks at KY Farm Bureau to protect and promote our KY farm families. I also look forward to meeting and working with all of our KY Ag organizations throughout the year. Another great partner that KCA has is with the KADF (KY Ag Development Fund) and the University of KY College of Ag. KADF has funded KBN over the last twenty years and transformed the KY Beef Cattle business with great programs created and administered with UK College of Ag such as Master Cattlemen, Master Grazer, Beef Quality & Care Assurance and many more vital and essential educational programs for our beef cattle producers. KBN is also in charge of Eden Shale Farm in Owenton, KY which partners with the University of KY to construct and implement efficient and cost effective farm improvement projects for beef cattle producers. Eden Shale
has been a HUGE success due to the effort of Becky Thompson, Dan Miller, the Cole family and the great relationship that KCA has with KADF and UK College of Ag. Make sure you follow the progress and projects at Eden Shale on their blog at www.edenshalefarm.com. I believe that most of us would agree that the LORD has blessed us abundantly here in KY with the great people, families, Ag organizations and many Ag opportunities. We just need to continue being good stewards of what has been given us and continue to work together for the betterment of our KY farms, our KY farm families and KY Agriculture. So I leave you with this: And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Jesus Christ throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Ephesians 3:19-21
TJB Gelbvieh & Three T Farms
Bull Sale 04.10.21
Rineyville,Kentucky Selling 13 ET Bulls from TJB Donor Program
Todd Bickett DVM (423) 667-3799 Jason Taylor (270) 352-7093
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COMMISSIONER’S CORNER RYAN QUARLES Commissioner of Agriculture The General Assembly continues to do their important work of putting together a budget and planning for our post-COVID-19 future by rebuilding our economy and putting structures in place so that no executive branch officer can govern without the input of the people’s elected officials for an extended period. In addition to those efforts, there have been several substantial bills passed by the legislature that affect the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) and rural Kentucky overall. Senate Bill 3, sponsored by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Paul Hornback, moves the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund from the Governor’s office to the KDA. This means the Commissioner of Agriculture will now make the appointments to Kentucky Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation. When Kentucky’s ag and political leadership made the decision to strategically invest half of those precious tobacco settlement dollars into diversifying the farm economy, it transformed agriculture in our state. As Commissioner, you have my promise that we will strive for a smooth transition that does not disrupt the function of the boards, the regularly scheduled meetings, or any of the services the staff have provided so well over the past decades. With hundreds of millions of dollars invested over the lifetime of
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the fund, it is more important than ever we continue to work together to make life better for Kentucky’s farm families. The other two bills I thought I would mention are House Bill 518 and Senate Bill 93, which involve appointments to the Kentucky State Fair Board and the State Board of Agriculture. Both bills give agriculture an increased influence over those boards by giving my office more appointments to the State Fair Board and all of the appointments to the State Board of Ag. House Bill 518 also gives the Senate President and the House Speaker a seat on the Fair Board, as a means for making sure there is proper balance and representation of the people’s interest. Senate Bill 93 simply gives the Commissioner of Agriculture appointment authority over a board at the KDA. It never made sense to allow a Governor to choose who sits on a Board that advises another constitutional officer. Lastly, be sure to renew your “ag tag” at your local county clerk! With a simple, small donation of $10, you can invest in the future of Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and promotional programs at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. You know how important our youth and promotional programs are to helping strategically position our state. I know I can count on you to join me in saying “yes” to that $10 donation.
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CARDINAL HILL FARMS SPRING SALE OFFERINGS
We will sell 5 outstanding lots in the GMAA Sale on April 24, 2021 including 3 outstanding Donor Quality Females and two Stud Bull prospects. Check out lots 2 - 3 - 4 - 103 & 106 in the GMAA Sale Book
CHF Erianna 2010
REG#19691625
CHF 5209 Enhance 1960
REG#19654193
Put a Cardinal Hill Bull in Your Pasture & Rest Easy!
CHF 1852 Forever Lady 2006
REG#19657780
S P R I N G P R I VAT E T R E AT Y O F F E R I N G S Friday & Saturday May 7th and 8th at the farm we will offer an outstanding group of herd building females and excellent herd bull prospects, including: 10 Donor Quality Fall Calving Cows 10 Spring Calving Cows (most with calf at side) 8 Elite Fall Bred Heifers 6 Fall Heifer Calves 4 Fall Bull Calves 5 Spring Bulls Ready for Service CHF Blackstock
REG#19077439
1 Outstanding Foundation Herd Sire
Sydgen Exceed 5164
REG#18170023
All private treaty offerings will be penned for your viewing convenience and may be viewed from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day. We expect these offerings to go quickly so come early for best selection. Call Mike Elmore (270) 404-6589 or Bob Johnson (270) 427-1410 with questions. Cardinal Hill Farms 405 Cedar Grove Road Glasgow, KY 42141
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“Two things stood out when I started feeding FEB-200 to my cattle on fescue: The rough hair coats immediately went away, and the cattle stopped spending so much time in the shade and water and spent more time grazing.” Mike Seibel, Oxbow Farm, Virginia
FESCUE TOXICITY HITS HARD. ARE YOU READY FOR THE FIGHT? Fescue toxicosis costs the U.S. beef industry an estimated $2 BILLION annually in lost revenue due to reduced growth and reproductive performance in cattle (Kallenboch, 2015).
TIPS FOR SUPPORTING CATTLE GRAZING ON FESCUE PASTURE •
Endophyte-free varieties are available but have reportedly been less productive in some climates than the endophyte-infected varieties.
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If possible, remove cows from toxic pastures 30 days prior to the breeding season and 30 days following.
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Align your breeding seasons to avoid the heat stress associated with fescue toxicity. Aim to have cows calving in early spring, and get them exposed to the bull before the hot summer months. Fall breeding is also favorable for avoiding the effects of fescue toxicity.
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Monitor/treat for parasites in cattle using an anthelminthic. High worm loads can be exacerbated by fescue toxicity, increasing stress and negatively impacting performance.
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Utilize rotational grazing. Cattle should not be allowed to graze mature fescue. If cattle are forced to graze mature growth, the pasture must be mowed or clipped to limit seed head growth.
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Inter-seed fescue with other grass or legume varieties, like clover, to dilute the consumption of fescue.
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Watch for nitrate and prussic acid poisoning in drought-stricken areas. When in doubt, have forages analyzed before grazing.
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Utilize FEB-200 30 to 60 days before spring grass growth to help support gut health and nutrient absorption, optimize average daily gains and minimize symptoms of heat stress from grazing fescue pastures.
For more information on fighting fescue toxicity in your area, contact your local Alltech sales manager. Sam Bates | sbates@alltech.com |615.603.1047
Zach Postin | zpostin@alltech.com |859.553.4669
Learn more at go.alltech.com/sebeef
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FROM DAVE’S DESK DAVE MAPLES Executive Vice President Marketing, Marketing, Marketing I really don’t know how many conversations I have been in regarding this topic lately. Just what is marketing? Siri says, “it is the action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising”. Because I ask Siri questions about livestock and agriculture, I got further definitions that included the following definitions 1. A regular gathering of people for the purchase and sale of provisions, livestock and other commodities. An open space or covered building where vendors convene to sell their goods. 2. An area or arena in which commercial dealings are conducted. A demand for a particular commodity or service or it could be described as the state of trade at a particular time or in a particular context. Some people are really good at marketing. Some struggle. Everyone
is a salesman in some way or another. Just think about it, you were born a salesman. How many times did you ask your parents for candy or gas money? I was always plotting to make a sale for something from my Mom, Dad or even my brother or sister. You have to market yourself during a job interview. Let’s face it we are all marketing something every day. But when it comes to selling our calves there seems to be a problem. The one thing that I have learned and it goes for just about all products and that is the playing field is often not level. There is more to making a sale than what it looks like on the surface. The good salesmen know the game and have figured out how to play the game in order to sell their product or service for a fair price. This would include the cattle business. You have to get engaged in the process or you will just get what someone gives you.
West Kentuck y Select B r e d H e i fe r S a l e Selling 250 Fall Calving Bred Heifers
New Date
Saturday, May 22, 2021 12:00 Noon Central Time
Kentucky-Tennessee Livestock Market Guthrie, Kentucky
There have been, and are presently, bills in the U.S. Senate and House to legislate the cattle marketing process. Some of these legislative fixes are not rational and some ideas have merit. But when it comes to protein sales just remember that when you investigate the entire food system you will find just a hand full of multi-national companies that basically own or control the entire food supply chain. They may own it through several different companies under different names or there will be contractual agreements among the different entities in the supply chain. What does this have to do with you and how you market your calves. The playing field is shifting, or has shifted, and if you are going to be in the cattle business you will have to recognize the transformation, then figure out how to play the game.
2021 Herd Builder Opportunities
Registered Angus, Hereford, and Commercial Cows, bred heifers, and yearling heifers available for sale
All heifers qualify for both Kentucky and Tennessee Cost Share Programs See these heifers at: www.kyheifersale.com For more information contact: Kevin Laurent, University of Kentucky (270) 625-0994 Mark Barnett, KY-TN Livestock Market (270) 483-2504
Contact Andrew Appelman for more information 606-584-7950 Located in Maysville, Kentucky
All heifers are guaranteed bred to bulls with known EPDs and have met stringent requirements for health, quality and pelvic measurements. Sponsored by the Univ. of Kentucky and Univ. of Tennessee Cooperative Extension Service
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BEST AND WORST OF TIMES BAXTER BLACK, DVM W W W. B A X T E R B L A C K . C O M
It is the best of times. Calving at its finest. The calling of those chosen to tend God’s creatures. To take part in simple miracles. To alter the balance of life on earth by one small addition. It is the worst of times. Calving in the midst of a winter when one needs a depth finder to see the top of the market. When it is less worrisome to lose oneself in the task of daily responsibilities easing the burden of birth, than thinking about the price of next fall’s overcrowded weaner crop. A dilemma, some would say.
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But does knowing the decreased value of beef make a cowman think less of that heifer in trouble or that new calf layin’ in the straw? Does her dollar price somehow affect her value as a creation? As a work of art planned, worked on and created by a cowman, a cow and God? Does the price of a first calf heifer affect a cowman’s responsibility to her wellbeing? Does his effort, concentration and skill decrease when she’s calving as the market price decreases? Does he try harder to get a live calf if she’s worth more at the sale? These questions are best answered, not
philosophically or hypothetically, but in reality. At 3:00 a.m. when you hook the chains to newborn feet and start to pull, does cost cross your mind? When you rub the calf down and push him under her flank do you see dollar signs? When you gaze over the turn out field and cows grazing contentedly while calves chase each other around’em, do you get a good feeling? Smile maybe and relax for a moment, thankful all is well. Or are you too occupied with their price to appreciate what you’re seeing? The dilemma I’m presenting really isn’t much of a problem for most cow people
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I know. The calving barn is a long way in time and miles and thought from the auction ring. After all, we tend to our flocks in bad weather, hard times, illness, chapped hands, achin’ backs, mad patients and yes, bad markets. I think when we lay down in the straw or mud behind a heifer needin’ help, the price per pound is the farthest thing from our mind. So, in spite of all the well meaning (and correct) consultants who keep reminding us that what we do is a business, it is also, beyond any doubt, a way of life.
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CHECKING ON THE CHECK-OFF
T H E V A L U E O F A D O L L A R ( PA R T 4 ) : E D U C A T I O N NATHAN LAWSON Director of Kentucky Beef Council My grandmother was an amazing lady. Margaret Crews Lawson, known affectionately as Nan, was raised in Hustonville, KY with her older brother Bob. Her parents were general store owners, who at the time of the Great Depression they were operating two stores in Casey County. Wealthy? No, but they were doing well, until a Friday in October of 1929 changed everything for everyone. At the age of 10 she had grown accustomed to the comforts of living in a home that required little of her. Yet the good life they lived quickly became a memory as accounts were left unsettled and prosperity gave way to survival. She talked often about her experiences, but never complained. She spoke fondly of growing up on “the fork”, often recounted the day she spied my grandfather, Clayton for the first time. They would marry, and what she thought was living poor in town, she soon learned paled in comparison to what poor would look like making a living off a farm raising six children in central Kentucky. She would often say, “just do the best you can. That’s all a mule can do.” She understood what that meant. Nan was tough, bright, resourceful and determined. She was committed to the Lord, her family and always to improvement. She placed great value in education and would become a catalyst in our family for generations, as the first in both her own and Pappaw’s family to attend college. With six children, she was in her 40’s with only a high school education when she began teaching in a one room school in Waterford, KY. Born out of necessity, the Superintendent of Spencer County Schools had promised her the job, on her word that she would pursue a degree in education, and so she did. While the cost/reward relationship of a college education has changed drastically since the 1960’s, the intrinsic value of education remains. The authors of our state and federal Beef Promotion and 14
Research Acts, recognized the need for education to be a pillar of the Beef Checkoff program. Today, the need has never been greater to educate an increasingly disconnected consumer about the value of beef in the diet and beef production for environmental stewardship. The Kentucky Beef Council’s, checkoff funded education efforts focus on four important groups; consumers, retail and foodservice, youth, and beef producers. In this edition of The Value of a Dollar, I’d like to share with you a snapshot of the investments being made in these areas and highlight a portion of the work your Kentucky Beef Council is doing. Consumer Annually, $110,000 of State Checkoff funds are committed to a variety of consumer education efforts. The Kentucky State Fair typically captures a little less than half of this total. Excluding 2020, an average of 596,000 people, have attended the State Fair annually, over a five year period. While we know that each of those in attendance won’t make it to the Beef booth, there are several opportunities throughout the fairgrounds for attendees to be reached with positive beef messaging and educational content that is funded by the beef checkoff. The resulting cost per reach is roughly 8 to 10 cents per person. Historically, KBC has partnered with the American Heart Association: Go Red for Women event held annually in Lexington ($5,000-$10,000), an event that has provided the opportunity to highlight beef’s great taste and versatility when incorporated into a heart healthy diet. This event is just one of many, that provide the opportunity for dialogue with consumers interested and eager to learn how to continue enjoying the great taste of beef while eating healthy. Virtual Cooking Classes have become a great opportunity to connect with consumers at home. This low cost, interactive method of connecting consumers and
culinary professionals has grown with each opportunity. This year KBC has hosted three virtual cooking classes with guest Chefs Josh Moore, Quita Michel, and Registered Dietician Janine Faber. Retail and Foodservice I’ve heard it said, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” This statement captures our education efforts in retail and foodservice nicely. KBC has long served as a valuable resource for restaurant wait staff, meat department managers at retail, and culinary students. These efforts are low cost, high return. As they are primarily investments of staff time and expertise, along with educational materials. Annually, KBC serves as the go to source for the Bluegrass Hospitality Group wait staff training, with a beef centric message around safe food handling. Kroger meat department managers at retail are beneficiaries of a crash course in beef quality, cutting and handing safety instruction. A growing relationship with Sullivan University continues to provide opportunities to educate culinary students on the benefits of beef and proper beef prep techniques that will produce the optimal tastes and eating experience for consumers. Youth The best investment we can make in our future is in the next generation. Annually KBC commits $70,000 to youth education. From Cowboy Camps for our youngest to the Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium for high school young adults and all programs in between. The list of educational opportunities provided, sponsored, or partnered in is extensive. Collaboration is a key to success, with partners such as; Kentucky 4-H and FFA, Family and Consumer Science educators, Kentucky Ag in the Classroom and a host of elementary and middle schools. Youth education provides a pathway to present the facts in
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fun and interactive ways to students who, in many cases may never experience the joys of life on a Kentucky cattle farm! The YARDS classroom provides an interactive learning experience and a fun pathway for communicating the facts about beef and beef production. Prior to the pandemic, thousands of youth and adults from across the country visited the classroom. It is exciting to see groups begin to schedule visits once more! Producer Finding ways to engage you, the hardworking men and women of Kentucky’s beef industry is a daunting task, at times. Convenient, timely and interactive learning opportunities help. With approximately $25,000 committed to producer education annually, KBC works through local, state and national platforms to help provide and support efforts that create educational content for beef producers. The National Institute for Animal Agriculture – Antibiotics Symposium is an excellent example of checkoff dollars at work. As a sponsor to the symposium, KBC was able to provide a strong producer perspective, with the support of Kentucky Cattle producers, balancing the conversation around antibiotic use in beef production while at the table with leaders from the CDC, and the medical community at large. Most recently KBC has partnered with the Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association to cover the costs of Beef Quality Assurance Certifications for Kentucky Beef producers. Education is one of five key areas Kentucky beef checkoff funds can be invested to help move the needle on beef demand and consumption, protect the image of beef, and disseminate the facts about beef production. My hope is that the value in checkoff funded beef education efforts is evident. We are proud to represent you and eager to continue the fight of advocating for truth on behalf of Kentucky’s Beef Industry.
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GREEN GRASS CAN FOOL CATTLE PRODUCERS Aimee Nielson, University of Kentucky Spring is on the horizon. Most cattle producers are ready to put the cold and snow behind them and see the pastures greening up. But University of Kentucky beef specialist Katie VanValin urges producers not to let the green grass fool them. “The growth we see in our pastures in the early spring can be deceiving,” she said. “From a nutrient standpoint, it often just won’t cut it. There’s just not yet enough forage available, and what is available has a high moisture content. When we turn the cows out too early, they can exert more energy searching for the next bite, and most of that mouthful ends up being water.” For spring-calving cows, this time is especially critical. Most cows are transitioning from late gestation to lactation right now, and their nutrient requirements are at their highest. VanValin said it’s not a time to let cows slip into an energy deficit and lose body
condition. She encourages producers to make sure cows are in good body condition before calving and then maintain their condition through breeding to ensure optimum performance.
a diet of lush green grass that is high in potassium and low in magnesium. It may also occur in cows with insufficient forage available and consequently have an insufficient intake of magnesium.
“Research shows us that cows reproductive performance begins to decline when cows reach a body condition score of 4, so it’s crucial to performance and efficiency of the herd for cows to maintain a body condition score of 5 to 6,” VanValin said.
“While grass tetany commonly occurs in early spring, we also see it when feeding wheat or rye baleage, since the cereal grains are usually high in potassium and nitrogen but low in magnesium,” said UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment ruminant veterinarian Michelle Arnold. “In any case, affected cattle have borderline low blood magnesium concentration, and then they develop clinical signs of grass tetany when triggered by a stressor such a cold snap.”
If producers turn cows out too early, it can also cause undue stress on forages, ultimately hurting the stand and creating an opportunity for weeds to invade. Instead, producers need to evaluate the forages in their pasture and let the grass growth dictate when to turn cows out as opposed to a date on the calendar. Another problem of early green pastures is “grass tetany”. Grass tetany most often occurs in older, lactating cows consuming
Producers can prevent it by feeding a magnesium supplement during times when conditions are right for grass tetany to occur. “Ideally,
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supplement with free-choice, highmagnesium mineral at least 30 days prior to calving,” Arnold added. If cattle show signs of grass tetany, Arnold emphasized it is a true veterinary emergency, and they need prompt treatment. Producers should be very careful around cattle suspected of having grass tetany, as they may be quite aggressive. Prevention of this condition is much better than a cure, because survival rates are low, around 40% of affected cattle. Soil testing is always a good indicator of pasture potassium levels. “The bottom line here is, don’t let spring fever set in early and turn your cows out on a pasture that doesn’t meet all the nutritional needs of your herd,” VanValin said. “Continue to evaluate body condition score and let that guide your management decisions during the transition to spring.”
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CATTLEMEN SUPPORT THE DEATH TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2021
The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 was introduced by U.S. Senator John Thune of South Dakota and U.S. Representatives Sanford Bishop (D-GA) and Jason Smith (R-MO). The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) issued the following statement in support of bipartisan legislation to repeal the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as the death tax. “The estate tax disproportionately harms cattle producers because with few options to pay off tax liabilities, many farm and ranch families are forced to make tough choices at the time of death – and in worst case scenarios, must sell off land to meet their federal tax burden,” said NCBA President Jerry Bohn. An estimated 2,000 acres of agricultural land is paved over, fragmented, or converted to uses that compromise agriculture each day in the United States. With more than 40 percent of farmland expected to transition in the next two decades, Congress must prioritize policies that support land transfers to the next generation of farmers and ranchers. Most farm estate values can be attributed to non-liquid assets such as the fair market value of land, livestock, and equipment. “As small business owners, environmental stewards, and the economic backbone of rural communities across the country, U.S. cattle producers understand and appreciate the role of taxes in maintaining and improving our nation. However, they also believe that the most effective tax code is an equitable one. For this reason, NCBA ardently supports the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021,” Bohn said. Earlier this month, NCBA sent a letter to Senator Thune, as well as Reps. Bishop and Smith in support of the bipartisan legislation.
NCBA WELCOMES DISCUSSION ON CATTLE MARKET TRANSPARENCY ACT
Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced the Cattle Market Transparency Act in the U.S. Senate. If enacted, this legislation would direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Office of the Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish regional mandatory minimums for negotiated trade of fed cattle. It would also direct USDA to establish a library of cattle formula contracts, amend the definition of “cattle committed” to expand the delivery window from seven to 14 days, and clarify confidentiality rules for administering Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR). “Cattle producers continue to face serious obstacles when it comes to increasing profitability and gaining leverage in the marketplace,” said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane. “Leveling the playing field and putting more of the beef dollar in producer pockets remains the top priority of this association. NCBA shares Senator Fischer’s objectives, as do its affiliates and indeed the entire industry. The best way to achieve those objectives, however, continues to be hotly debated by the very cattle producers this legislation would directly impact. We have worked and will continue to work alongside our affiliates, Congress, and USDA toward regionally robust negotiated trade, the establishment of a cattle contract library, and commonsense in USDA’s rules of confidentiality by taking direction from our membership through the grassroots policy process.” Cattle producers make science-based, costly investments in cattle genetics and feeding innovations in order to improve the quality of their product. Formula pricing agreements pay producers a premium for this more desirable beef, allowing them to capture more of the beef dollar. The details of these agreements, however, vary widely and this lack of transparency can potentially act as a
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has represented America’s cattle producers since 1898, preserving the heritage and strength of the industry through education and public policy. As the largest association of cattle producers, NCBA works to create new markets and increase demand for beef. Efforts are made possible through membership contributions. To join, contact NCBA at 1-866-BEEF-USA or membership@beef.org. 18
barrier to producer profitability. A cattle contract library, similar to the existing USDA swine contract library, will help producers evaluate their marketing options and make more informed decisions for their business. USDA currently reports the number of cattle committed to meatpackers in seven-day increments. Expanding this to 14 days will help producers better anticipate packer needs for cattle and increase their leverage as prices are negotiated. LMR is an Act of Congress which requires large meatpackers to report market information to USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), who then release it to the public. AMS is also mandated by LMR to keep the “proprietary business information” of reporting entities confidential. In some major cattle feeding regions, like Colorado, USDA’s rules of confidentiality oftentimes prevent any price information from being publicly available. Cattle producers rely upon transparent reporting of transaction prices to make marketing decisions. By clarifying Congress’ intent behind LMR, USDA can equip producers with the data they need to make critical marketing decisions while still protecting sensitive business information. BACKGROUND
sufficient levels… and 2) includes triggers to be determined by a working group of NCBA producer leaders.” The policy further states, “if the voluntary approach does not achieve robust price discovery…and triggers are activated, NCBA will pursue a legislative or regulatory solution determined by the membership.” In August of 2020, NCBA President Marty Smith appointed a subgroup of the Live Cattle Marketing Working Group to develop the triggers required by the member-approved policy. The voluntary framework — now two months into the implementation phase — established a series of triggers to evaluate negotiated trade volumes in each region and benchmarks for improvement. The subgroup is led by a group of producers from various regions with wide-ranging perspectives and opinions on this issue, and still meets regularly to discuss new and innovative solutions to this issue. NCBA’s grassroots policy process is the triedand-true venue for the entire cattle industry, from seedstock producers to cow/calf operators to cattle feeders, to work together on complex issues toward common goals. Everyone has a seat at the table, and all are welcome to join.
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NCBA SECURES INTRODUCTION OF BIPARTISAN HAULS ACT
WASHINGTON (March 17, 2021) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) endorsed the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act of 2021. Introduced by Sen. Fischer (R-NE), Sen. Tester (D-MT), Sen. Wicker (R-MS), and Sen. Smith (D-MN), the bipartisan bill would deliver much-needed flexibility for livestock haulers. “One year after COVID-19 began to disrupt daily life across the country, U.S. cattle producers continue to prove each day that they are committed to keeping grocery stores stocked with beef. Livestock haulers are a critical component of the beef supply chain and flexibility in livestock hauling regulations remains vital,” said NCBA President Jerry Bohn. “NCBA strongly supports this bipartisan effort to provide livestock haulers with the flexibility they need to maintain the highest level of safety on the roads, transport livestock humanely, and ensure beef remains
available to consumers.” Current hours-of-service (HOS) rules allow for 11 hours of drive time, 14 hours of on-duty time, and then require 10 consecutive hours of rest. When transporting livestock, there is a real need for further flexibility beyond the current hours-of-service. Unlike drivers moving consumer goods, livestock haulers cannot simply idle or unload their trucks when drive time hours run out without jeopardizing animal health and welfare. “NCBA has long advocated against one-size-fits-all regulations for the live haul sector, and the COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the need for flexibility when it comes to livestock hauling. The HAULS Act represents the best long-term solution — a permanent change to existing hours-of-service regulations that preserves animal welfare as well as safety on our roads, while also making sure producers can keep our grocery stores stocked with beef,” said NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison Rivera. “We thank Senator Fischer, Senator Tester, Senator Wicker, and Senator Smith for
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Good fences let you sleep at night! One of the biggest challenges when renting pastureland is marginal perimeter fencing. It is very hard to justify the investment in new fencing if you are on a short-term lease. One option is to install an electrified offset on the interior of the perimeter fence (Figure 1). This works especially well with old woven wire fences. The electrified offset 1) helps to contain livestock, 2) extends the life of the existing fence by keeping animal pressure off of it, and 3) provides a source of electricity for further subdividing pastures with temporary fencing. Lastly, offsets can be easily removed and taken with you if the lease doesn’t work out. Since electric fencing is a psychological barrier (nothing likes to get shocked) it needs to deliver a knee bending, eye watering jolt preferably to the moist nose of the animal. It is imperative that the animal’s first experience with electric fencing be a really painful one. For this to occur, offsets need to be installed correctly. If you take your time and install electric fencing correctly, it can be an extremely effective tool to control livestock. If you cut corners and use cheap materials or materials not designed for electric fencing, it can be an extremely frustrating experience. The objective of
Fig. 3. Wood post offsets are more rigid making them a good choice to install at the beginning and end of runs where there will be more pressure pushing back against them
Use twist on offsets for woven and barbed wire fences. The offsets consist of two galvanized legs that are twisted onto the existing fence holding the electrified offset approximately 10 inches from the existing fencing. One advantage of these offsets is that they move with the existing fencing reducing the chances of the electrified wire coming in contact with old fence (Figure 2). They are also easy to install and take off. Use wood post offsets at the beginning and end of runs and on problem posts. I like to use a more rigid wood post offset at the beginning and end of runs. This helps to get the offset wire away from the existing fencing (Figure 3). I also like to use these offsets on problem posts with in the run, like old railroad ties that have the existing fencing wrapped around them (Figure 4).
Fig. 2. Twist on offsets are easy to install and remove and are ideal for older fences since they move with the fencing material reducing the chances of shorts
Fig. 5. The beginning and ends of runs should be terminated using a bull nose insulator designed for high tensile fencing
Fig. 1. Electrified offsets can breathe new life into an old fence. They control livestock, extend the life of an existing fence, and allow for further subdivisions using temporary fencing
this article is to provide you with some practical tips for installing offsets that can effectively control livestock and extend the life of an old fence. Use good quality offsets. Make sure that plastic components in the offsets that you use are UV stabilized. Saving a few pennies now can result in a real headache as plastic components start to breakdown in the sunlight.
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Mount offsets at nose height of the livestock that you are trying to control. The height of the offset is important since your goal is to shock the animal in the face. For cattle this will be around 30 inches off the ground.
Use 170,000 PSI high tensile wire with a Class III galvanization. This wire is corrosion resistant, able to be hand tied, and economical. A good quality high tensile wire will cost about 2.5 cents/ft. Once installed, fence should be tensioned just tight enough to take the slack out.
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Start and end runs with an end strain or bull nose insulator designed for high tensile fencing. These insulators are designed for the tension exerted by high tensile fencing (Figure 5). They are constructed of either reinforced UV stabilized plastic or porcelain. If the electrified offset is close to the existing fence at the start and end of runs, install the bull nose insulator 4 to 6 ft from the end post. Use a good quality double insulated cable designed for electric fencing for leadout, jumping wires or going underneath gates. Never use residential wire for electric fencing. This wire is designed to carry 120 volts NOT 10,000. Always place underground wires in protective tubing. Whenever a cable carrying current is run under the ground, always place it in some type pipe or conduit that will protect it from future damage. Wires going under gates should be buried to a depth of approximately 6 to 12 inches. If not protected, breaks will occur in these wires and these shorts can be difficult to find and repair. I like to use
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Fig. 6. Double insulated lead out wire going under gates should always be placed in a pvc pipe to protect it from breaks
Fig. 9. Gentle bends that pull toward the outside of the pasture can be made using heavy-duty wood post insulators. If the electrified offset is too close to the existing fence, then a treated 2 x 4 board can be mounted to the post pvc electrical conduit and secure it to post with a clamp (Figure 6). The larger the conduit, the easier it is to push the double insulated cable through it. I prefer to use ¾ or I-inch piping in most situations. I also like to drill a hole in an end cap just large enough to slip the wire through and simply push the end cap onto the conduit with NO glue.
Use a doughnut or bull nose insulator secured to a wood post to make gentle turns. Gentle turns where the offset wire pulls to the inside of the pasture can be made using a doughnut type or bull nose insulator secured to a stable post (Figure 8). NEVER use wrap around insulators. They almost always fail prematurely resulting in hard to find shorts.
Make all connections with clamps. Loose connections result in loss of voltage. Connections should NOT be wrapped, but rather clamped together with a highquality clamp that is designed for high tensile fencing (Figure 7). Never use clamps that are constructed of dissimilar metals. Although economy clamps constructed of cast metal are sometimes available, they often fail upon tightening. Saving a few cents on clamps often leads to exponential headaches in the future.
Use heavy duty wood post insulators to make gentle turns. Gentle turns that pull toward the outside of the pasture can be made by securing one or more heavy duty wood post insulators to a stable post. In cases where the offset wire is too close to the old fencing, a treated 2 x 4” can be secured to the post with deck screws and the insulators can then be screwed to the board (Figure 9). Use a high-quality energizer. Energizers
are the heart of electric fencing systems and are NOT a component that you should try to “save” money on. If electrical service is available, plug in energizers are considerably more powerful and offer the best value in terms of cost to power ratio. For remote areas, solar or battery powered energizers are viable alternatives for smaller acreages. Power comparisons of energizers should be done using “stored energy” which is measured in joules. One accessory that I cannot do without is an energizer that has a remote control that allows you to shut the fence off from anywhere. Once you have one, you will wonder how you ever got along without it! Proper grounding is essential. For an electric fencing to work properly, current from the fence must travel though the animal into the ground and back to the energizer. The grounding system on
Fig. 7. Make all connections using a highquality galvanized clamp. Wrapping wires results in loose connections cause voltage losses
the energizer works as an “antenna” to collect this current and complete the circuit. Most of the problems associated with low voltage on an electric fence are caused by a poorly constructed grounding system. Grounding systems should have a minimum of 3 galvanized grounding rods, 10 ft apart, 6 ft in the ground, all connected with a single galvanized wire running from the energizer. For a very large energizers or very dry conditions more grounding rods may be needed. The above tips will help you install offsets capable of controlling all classes of livestock. However, for these offsets to work properly they should be kept “hot” at all times and vegetation below them must be controlled. These means that someone, preferably not you, will be manning a string trimmer this summer!
FORAGE MANAGEMENT TIPS • Graze winter annuals that were planted last fall. • As pasture growth begins, rotate through pastures quickly to keep up with rapid spring growth. • Creep-graze calves and lambs, allowing them access to highest-quality pasture. • As pasture growth exceeds the needs of the livestock, remove some fields from the rotation and allow growth to accumulate for hay or haylage. • Determine need for supplemental warm season forages such as pearl millet or sudangrass. Fig. 8. Doughnut or bull nose insulators can be used to make gentle bends in the offset that pull toward the inside of the pasture
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2 0 2 1 B E E F E X P O SA L E S E XC E E D $ 7 7 0 , 0 0 0 3 5 T H A N N U A L B E E F S H O W C A S E S AW H I G H E R AV E R A G E S A L E S O V E R L A S T Y E A R The 2021 Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo finished with more than $770,000 in total sales in the 35th edition of the event at the Kentucky Exposition Center during the first weekend of March. Total sales in 2021 were $773,590, a decrease of $215,040 compared to last year’s sales. Although total sales were down, the average sale increased by $142 to $2,191 per lot, with 129.5 less lots (353) auctioned this year.
“As the largest beef cattle state east of the Mississippi River, Kentucky showcases that fact at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo each year,” Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles said. “After the coronavirus pandemic cancelled or severely limited many events last year, there was concern the 2021 Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo would see a similar fate. But we were extremely pleased to be able to have this year’s show go forward. Although
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the show was modified and sale totals were down, average prices were up, showing promise as we continue to recover from the pandemic’s hardships.” Gelbvieh cattle brought an average of $3,417 per lot to lead all breeds. The sale topper was a $9,500 Gelbvieh Balancer Grand Champion Female from Green Hills Gelbvieh farm out of Mount Ulla, North Carolina. The Beef Expo welcomed 12 states and 11 breeds this year.
In the junior show, 525 cattle from 12 states passed through the show ring, including 267 from Kentucky. This year’s expo did not having a judging contest due to the restrictions placed on the event because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 Beef Expo’s main sponsors were Kentucky Farm Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
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O P T IM ISM IN THE B E E F INDUSTRY F UE L E D BY STRO N G D EM AND WITH HIGHE R P RICES ANT I CI PAT E D Despite pandemic disruptions, consumer demand for beef at home and around the globe remained strong in 2020, a trend that will continue in 2021 and beyond, especially as foodservice operations begin to fully reopen. The strong demand, combined with expected higher cattle prices, signal an optimistic future for the beef industry, according to CattleFax, which presented an outlook session during the virtual 2021 Cattle Industry Convention Winter Reboot on Feb. 24.
Kevin Good, vice president of industry relations and analysis at CattleFax, reported that 1.2 million head of cattle were liquidated in 2019-2020 after a 6.3 million head expansion between 2014 and 2018. Even with fewer cattle in the system, beef production still increased. Mild liquidation is anticipated in 2021 due to drought conditions and higher feed costs, said Good, and he estimates a U.S. beef cow inventory of just under 31 million head in 2022.
According to CattleFax CEO Randy Blach, cattle numbers will continue to contract in 2021, and producers will gain leverage on packers and retailers and margin distribution will be more equitable. Packing capacity is expected to increase slowly with the addition of more small-scale plants, and U.S. meat exports will continue to grow. Overall, profitability is expected to improve significantly for cow/calf producers.
Good says 2021 is a tale of two halves. “There are more cattle in the system early in 2021 with big supplies on feed and heavy weights, however the second part of the year will transition to tighter calf crops and tighter slaughter,” he said. In 2021, total slaughter is expected to be up 700,000 head to 33.5 million head, average carcass weights 4 pounds lighter and beef production up 500 million pounds from 2020 to 27.6 billion pounds.
Lost incomes due to unemployment were replaced by government transfer benefits and household wealth increased more than $620 billion in 2020, according to Blach. In 2020, total meat sales volume at retail was up 10 percent and total dollar sales at retail up 18 percent, with beef’s share of the increase in spending accounting for 45 percent or $5.7 billion. Consumers also saved at record levels during the pandemic resulting in U.S. household net worth rising $5 trillion, which bodes well for beef demand going forward.
Per capita beef consumption is expected to grow slightly to 58.6 pounds per person in 2021, up from 58.5 pounds in 2020, although per capita red meat and poultry consumption is expected to decrease to 218.7 pounds per person from 221.7 pounds per person in 2020. “Over the last 20 years, beef market share increased from 40 to 48 percent, up 2 percent in 2020,” said Good. “Improvements in genetics, quality and consistency have created a better product from five or ten years ago and have helped increase demand, taking market share away from pork and poultry.”
As beef demand reached record highs in 2020, cattle producers didn’t capture much of the margin with the bottleneck created due to plant closures as a result of COVID-19. According to Blach, the margin exists, and redistribution will lead to improving prices in the second half of 2021 and into 2022 and 2023. “The bottom line is that things are on the mend, with producers gradually recapturing margin,” he said. “A one percent shift in margin will result in $6 per hundredweight increase on fed price.” 24
Good forecasts the average 2021 fed steer price at $119 per hundredweight, up from $109 per hundredweight in 2020, with a range of $110-$128 per hundredweight throughout the year. All cattle classes are expected to trade higher than a year ago, and prices are expected to improve over the next three to four years. The 800-lb. steer price is expected to average $145 per hundredweight with a range of $135-$160 per hundredweight, and the 550-lb. steer price is expected to average $168 per hundredweight, with a range of
$160-$180 per hundredweight. Finally, Good forecasts utility cows at an average of $64 per hundredweight with a range of $52-$74 per hundredweight. Trade continues to be a hot topic, with U.S. beef prices competitive for Asian markets. According to Good, exports in 2021 are expected to increase by 5% primarily to Asian markets like Japan, South Korea and China, with declining imports from Australia and New Zealand. Although only 120 million pounds of beef were exported to China in 2020, that market is expected to grow to more than 300 million pounds per year over the next few years. “The U.S. is the largest beef producer on the planet, producing 75 percent of all high-quality fed beef in the world, and our product is different from competitors,” said Blach. “As the global population increases at a rate of 83 million people per year, U.S. agriculture is poised to play a key role with increasing exports.” Mike Murphy, CattleFax vice president of research and risk management services, estimates that there will be 181 million planted acres of corn and soybeans in 2021, the largest ever combined acres for those two commodities. “That number is likely to be even higher, and in some regards it needs to be larger to balance the demand and build back supply,” said Murphy. Although corn should be able to balance supply and demand, soybeans will have a tighter supply globally, with a smaller crop expected from South America. As China rebuilds its pork industry following their battle with African Swine Fever, they are looking for higher quality feed ingredients, such as corn and soybeans, according to Murphy. The U.S. has the supply available to provide the estimated 700 million bushels of corn that China is expected to accept. Spot prices for soybeans are expected to be $13.50-$16.50 per bushel for the remainder of 2021. “As soybean prices drive higher, soybeans will have a greater
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influence on the value of corn, bringing corn prices with it,” said Murphy. He noted, however, than any scares from Mother Nature this spring and summer will have concerning impacts. All session panelists agreed that weather will be a major factor impacting the beef industry, and agriculture as a whole in 2021. Although the La Niña weather pattern has leveled off, it will be making a return with warm and dry conditions over most of the United States into the summer, according to Dr. Art Douglas, professor emeritus at Creighton University. Douglas indicated that the southwest U.S. will be warmer than normal, and the western half of the country will be relatively dry. In addition, dry conditions in the Rockies will eventually extend into the central corn belt, causing concerns for corn and soybean growers. “The Pacific jet stream is positioned far north from normal preventing moisture from reaching the continent,” said Douglas. “The only significant moisture will be in the Ohio Valley and along the Canadian border from northeast North Dakota into Minnesota.” Blach concluded the session with an overall positive outlook, expecting beef demand to remain solid, foodservice markets improving significantly and beef and cattle prices trending higher through 2024. He also noted that plant-based protein alternatives will continue to grow market share, but gains will be slow. Blach indicated that increased consumer interest in sustainability, food safety protocols, animal care and traceability creates opportunities for producers to differentiate their products if they choose. “Consumers are voting with their pocketbooks and buying beef,” said Blach. “The industry should take note, stay focused on quality, continue delivering what the consumer desires and tell their great story.”
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Hugh Sanburg, 2021 Chair, Cattlemen’s Beef Board & Colorado Cow-Calf Producer With the holidays now far behind us, few people are giving thought to the cozy evening they likely spent watching “It’s a Wonderful Life.” For those unfamiliar with the 1946 classic film, the main character’s guardian angel reveals what the world would be like without him. Fast-forward to 2021 and the current chatter surrounding the Beef Checkoff. Certain interest groups have launched a full-court press to – in their own words – call for “an up or down vote on the termination” of the 35-year-old program. But what would the cattle industry look like without the Beef Checkoff, whose entire mission is beef promotion, research and education? During this lingering pandemic, how much worse might things be without Checkoff-funded efforts driving consumer demand for beef? Could average, family-run operations purchase advertising as effective as “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.”? Could they sponsor sustainability or nutrition research to inform consumers about the positive attributes of beef? Could they operate in foreign markets to sell more American beef overseas? And it’s not just national programming that would vanish with the dissolution of the Checkoff. In 2020, 44 states received Checkoff revenue for local-level beef programming. Of those 44, only 15 currently have their own state Checkoff assessment to keep their work afloat. Stated plainly, if the national Checkoff went away, most state beef councils would have very limited resources for
funding their own local beef initiatives. In the field of physics, there’s a saying: “Nature abhors a vacuum”. Those who argue against the Beef Checkoff have not suggested an alternative to address the void its termination would create. In the 1970s and 1980s, it took producers about ten years and two failed referendum votes to create the Beef Checkoff. Even if a replacement program could be crafted and adopted within a similar timeframe (which is uncertain given the external forces working to weaken or end the animal protein markets), what would happen in the intervening decade without funding for strategic and coordinated promotion, research and education about beef? There’s little doubt that other proteins would step in to fill the void. If the Checkoff were not out there promoting beef, who would? It’s important to remember that the producer-run Beef Checkoff does not and cannot control the markets. What it can do is support producers in a lot of positive ways – and it does. For example, Checkoff contractors’ efforts have helped increase beef’s protein market share by 4 percentage points since March 2020 (Source: IRI data analytics and market research). The Cattlemen’s Beef Board’s 2020 Annual Report has just been released and articulates the many creative ways producers’ Checkoff dollars have been hard at work. You can read the report in its entirety at BeefBoard. org, then decide for yourself whether life would truly be better without the Beef Checkoff.
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FLOOD RELIEF Nikki Whitaker, Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association Membership Coordinator The Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, through the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Foundation, raised over $9,000 to help farmers in eastern Kentucky who had suffered damage following historic flooding across the area. Beginning late on February 26th and continuing until March 1st, heavy rainfall fell on eastern Kentucky causing major flooding across several counties. The flooding came soon after a significant ice and snow storm that covered much of Kentucky. Within days of the flooding, KCA received phone calls from producers wanting to help. County Cattlemen’s chapters sent monetary donations as well as offered their assistance, delivering hay and supplies to several Extension Offices. “It’s amazing to see in the middle of tragedy, the happiness that comes from a few bales of hay and a roll of barded wire,” said Chris Mitchell, Fleming County Cattlemen’s President, who hauled supplies to Boyd County. “We truly are our brother’s keeper.” Across the Bluegrass, farmers offered a helping hand to neighbors and friends. In Madison County, a convoy of ten trucks delivered hay to Lee County. News of the flooding even reached out of state farmers who were willing to offer assistance. One farmer, Andy Jahn, brought over 800 square bales of hay from Michigan to Kentucky. Many producers have a long road ahead of them as they reseed their pastures and hope for favorable weather. The Kentucky Cattlemen’s Foundation will continue to take donations through the summer to help purchase and deliver supplies where needed. 28
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A D VA N TA G E S O F T U R N I N G YO U R S O L E PROPRIETORSHIP INTO A BUSINESS ENTITY CANDACE SMITH Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC
Recently, the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association conducted a survey of its members on issues related to estate planning. Notably, over 80% of those who participated in the survey said that their business was organized as a sole proprietorship. A sole proprietorship— simply doing business as an individual— is the simplest business form available. The greatest advantage to the sole proprietorship is that there is no initial cost to do business this way. However, doing business as a sole proprietor carries several risks and downsides, which could ultimately lead to much greater costs down the road. Importantly, since the proliferation of the limited liability company (“LLC”) in the 1990s, those risks and downsides can now be easily avoided with minimal cost. The primary pitfalls of a sole proprietorship, which can be solved by switching to a business entity like an LLC, are personal liability, taxation, and continuity. The most obvious and detrimental risk to operating as a sole proprietor is the potential for individual liability. Any dispute, arising out of contract or injury can be pursued against a sole proprietor in their individual capacity. This is particularly risky in the agricultural field, where operators frequently have much of their assets tied up in the land on which they work. In other words, if someone brings a lawsuit and wins, they could force a sale of a farm or farms to satisfy the judgment. Conversely, if your business is structured as an entity, it is much less likely that you will personally be on the hook if your business is sued. You might even choose to create two separate entities—one for operations and one for ownership of the farm and business assets. If the two entities are treated properly through the exercise of “corporate formalities,” this 30
could provide extra protection for your farmland. Operating a business via a legal entity like an LLC may also carry certain tax benefits. A business has more options for how to allocate income and losses by using a business entity instead of a sole proprietorship. For instance, by using a business entity, you could choose to leave income in the company in a good year and avoid personal income tax on that money. Finally, if continuity of business is important, operating an agricultural business through an entity offers much greater flexibility. Because a sole proprietorship does not survive its owner’s death, all assets involved in the business will pass via a will, trust, or intestacy statutes. This can create a significant headache for any would-be successors in two ways. First, transfer of ownership itself can take time, become contentious, or otherwise complicate the work to be done. Second, the tax implications of the transfer of assets, particularly farmland, can be devastating. Alternatively, a legal entity like an LLC continues in the event of the death of an owner, so long as the operating agreement (the legal playbook for the operation of the company) provides for such an occasion. This benefit carries with it an additional advantage. The continuity provided by operating through an entity is one of the reasons that lenders may be more inclined to extend credit to a legal entity than a sole proprietorship. While there are many benefits to turning a sole proprietorship into a business entity, there may also be some disadvantages to changing. Should you be concerned about any of the potential pitfalls of operating your business as a sole proprietorship, an attorney can help you decide whether a
business entity makes sense for you, and what kind of entity. Transitioning from a sole proprietorship to a business entity is fairly quick and low-cost, particularly in comparison to the benefits that come
with such a change. The choices for how to structure your business entity are endless, and a skilled attorney can help you set up a structure that suits your specific needs and concerns.
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This productive daughter of SAV Bismarck 5682 from a dam by N Bar Emulation EXT stems from an All-American Grand Champion female. Her progeny sell. The reigning 2018 Atlantic National Grand Champion Cow, also named the Reserve Grand Champion Cow and Reserve Grand Champion Udder award winner at the 2018 All-American. Her progeny sell.
Bred at Peak Dot Ranch in Saskatchewan, Canada, this cow is the dam of the successful champion, DS Lady Peak Dot 0354, whose progeny sell.
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B I L L I O N S O F C I CA DAS W I L L R E T U R N TO K E N T U C K Y I N L AT E S P R I N G Katie Pratt, University of Kentucky This May and June, billions of 17-year periodical cicadas will emerge from the ground all across Kentucky, but don’t worry. They will mostly be a noisy irritation, said a University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment entomologist. “Periodical cicadas are not a pest necessarily, especially of people,” said Jonathan Larson, UK extension entomologist. “They are not going to bite us. They are not going to attack us. They are not inherently toxic to pets. There can be some annoyance with the noise they produce, especially if you are standing right next to them. It’s like standing next to a jet airplane.” The emerging cicadas this spring are part of Brood X, which is one of the largest groups of
cicadas in the U.S. In addition to Kentucky, these cicadas will be present in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware.
here.”
While cicadas will be present throughout Kentucky, counties along the Ohio River, state parks and forested areas are expected to see the biggest numbers.
“Those can be damaged as the female cicadas lay their eggs in their branches,” Larson said. “Getting some netting with holes that are less than one-half-inch wide and wrapping it around the young trees for about six weeks while the insects are out will keep those females from laying their eggs on them.”
“Normally we see the annual cicadas, which are green and black, but the cicadas emerging this summer are a different species. They are black with red eyes and orange marks on their wings,” Larson said. “It will be a unique experience. The trees will be very loud this spring. People should get out and try to enjoy them while they are
Kentuckians who have young trees, especially newly transplanted ones that are potential hosts to the bugs, should prepare to protect their trees. Host trees include young oaks and fruit trees.
When the cicadas emerge from the ground as nymphs, they will molt and leave behind a brittle exoskeleton.
Preserved specimens show the difference between the annual cicadas (top) and the periodical cicadas (bottom). The periodical cicadas are the ones that will be in Kentucky this spring. Photo by Jonathan Larson, UK extension entomologist.
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U K F U N DA M E N TA L S O F H E R D H E A LT H : VAC C I N AT I O N S F O R T H E C OW- CA L F O P E R AT I O N MICHELLE ARNOLD DVM-Ruminant Extension Veterinarian, University of Kentucky
What vaccines should be given every year to help keep the cow/calf herd healthy? The basic guidelines below are designed to help answer that question but the details of what products to use and when to administer them are best decided by the producer with his or her veterinarian. Every farm is different with regards to the disease risk and other challenges including labor and facilities needed to work the cattle. Your veterinarian is equipped with the knowledge and skills to determine what will work best for your unique situation. Always consult your veterinarian before instituting or changing any health protocol. Remember: “Vaccination” (drawing up the vaccine in a syringe and injecting it into the animal) is not the same as “immunization” (the animal mounts an immune response) and “vaccination + immunization” never adds up to 100% protection from infection, even in the best of circumstances. The vaccines must be handled correctly (proper mixing, right temperature) and cattle in good health (low stress environment, good plane of nutrition, trace mineral needs met, minimal parasites present) in order to get the most response from vaccines. The provided list of vaccines and dewormers on pages 36 and 37 is for example purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of products by the University of Kentucky. COWS AND BULLS 4-6 WEEKS PRIOR TO BREEDING 1. Viral respiratory vaccine (IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV) and 5-way Leptospirosis. If using bulls for breeding, include Campylobacter fetus (Vibriosis). If the cow is open at the time of vaccination, select a modified live vaccine (List C1A or B). If the cow is pregnant at the time of
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vaccination or less than 30 days before breeding, select a killed vaccine (List C2A or B) to reduce the risk of accidental abortion or interference with pregnancy. Certain modified live vaccines can be used in pregnant animals but only if used strictly according to label directions. Products with “FP” in the name stands for Fetal Protection from BVD virus. 2. 7 way or 8 way Clostridial (Blackleg)necessary if under 2 years of age. Optional as the cow ages depending on the exposure risk of the herd. (List C5 A-D) 3. Deworm-perform at least once per year (spring and possibly fall) and twice a year if under 2 years of age or thin body condition. If only once is possible, deworm in Spring (May). **Deworm at least 2 weeks prior to bull turn out or before estrus synchronization for artificial insemination (AI) due to temporary impact on hormone release in females.** Deworming in the fall helps to reduce the number of worms that overwinter in the cow but is not as important as spring when larvae are active in the pasture. (List C6 A or B)
breeding, use a killed product (List C2A or B).
contamination with parasite larvae. (List D6 A or B)
2. 7 or 8- way Clostridial (Blackleg) (List C5 A-D)
e. Test for BVD-PI (ear notch)Consult your veterinarian if this is something to consider. If BVD has been diagnosed in an animal from your farm or there is a history of unexplained abortions, stillbirths, weak calves or other reproductive loss in the herd, testing all calves is the proven first step to find persistently infected (PI) animals. Try to wait until the calf is at least 14 days of age to take an ear notch sample.
3. Deworm with a branded (not generic) product (List C6 A or B). A heifer has increased nutritional demands because she is still growing herself, trying to reproduce, and young animals do not have the immunity to parasites that adult cattle possess. A very effective combination is to use an oral (white) dewormer from list C6A and an injectable or pour-on dewormer from list C6B, given at the same time. CALVES 1-3 MONTHS OF AGE 1. Identify with tag 2. Vaccinate with 7 way Clostridial (Blackleg) vaccine-Although the calves are young, this dose of vaccine will initiate (“jump start”) the immune process, especially cell-mediated immunity. Do not give blackleg vaccine at birth. (List D5 A-D) 3. Dehorn
4. Tag cattle for identification and/or retag those that have lost tags.
4. Castrate-the earlier this is completed, the better. Avoid the first 24 hours after birth.
5. Breeding Soundness Exams are highly recommended for herd bulls and should be conducted 60-75 days prior to turnout. Bulls need the same vaccinations and deworming as the cow herd.
a. Implant steers at the time of castration (unless you plan to sell calves in an organic or natural market)
OPEN HEIFERS AT LEAST 6 WEEKS PRIOR TO BREEDING 1. Viral respiratory vaccine (IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV) with 5-way Leptospirosis. If using bulls for breeding, include Campylobacter fetus (Vibriosis). Modified live vaccines are preferred (List C1A or B) for heifers. A Fetal Protection (FP) product is encouraged. Follow all label directions; some vaccines require a booster and some do not. Timing is very important-if less than 6 weeks away from
5. Optional Practices:
b. Viral Respiratory Vaccine-Killed (List D2) or MLV (List D1 but follow label directions regarding MLV usage in nursing calves). Intranasal vaccines are great for young calves. c. Pinkeye vaccine (administer in late spring/summer just before fly season) (List D7) d. Deworm-Begin deworming calves at 6-8 weeks old depending on time of year and expected level of pasture
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CALVES 2-3 WEEKS PRE-WEANING (BEST) OR SHORTLY AFTER WEANING Consult your veterinarian and check your marketing plan since many programs (for example: CPH45) specify what vaccines must be administered and when in order to participate. Administer vaccines 2-3 weeks preweaning for best protection. If calves cannot be processed pre-weaning, then begin this protocol after weaning when the stress is essentially over (calves are eating, drinking, and the majority have stopped walking and bawling). Booster vaccines if required by label. If castrations and dehorning were not done earlier, these practices need to be completed as soon as possible. Tetanus vaccination is strongly recommended when performing “late” castration; especially if banding. Consult your veterinarian regarding whether to use a tetanus toxoid or antitoxin. 1. Viral respiratory vaccine (IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV)-Killed (List D2) or MLV (List D1) but follow label directions regarding MLV usage in nursing calves if vaccinating before weaning. If using killed, a booster is required. A majority of buyers prefer calves that have received 2 doses of MLV. See point #3a below for additional viral respiratory vaccine
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option. 2. For Heifers to be kept as Replacements: Viral respiratory (as above) with Campylobacter fetus (Vibriosis) and 5-way Leptospirosis vaccine included. Booster according to label directionsMLV is strongly recommended for females to be kept in the herd. (List C1B) 3. Vaccinate with Mannheimia haemolytica toxoid. This vaccine, commonly known as a “Pasteurella shot” or “Pneumonia shot” is given preweaning in anticipation of the stress associated with weaning. (List D3) a. Many combination Mannheimia haemolytica toxoid and MLV Respiratory Virus Vaccines are available such as Pyramid 5 + Presponse (BI), Vista Once (Merck), or Bovi-Shield Gold One Shot (Zoetis) (List D4) 4. Deworm with an endectocide (List D6A) for internal and external parasites. Use a branded product-not a generic. A “drench” or “white” dewormer given by mouth (List D6B) may also be used but a second product is required for external parasite (lice/flies/ticks) control. The best option is to administer an injectable (or pour-on) dewormer (List D6A) and a drench dewormer (List D6B) at the same time. 5. 7- or 8- way Clostridial vaccine (Blackleg). Clostridial vaccines may be purchased alone or in combination with pinkeye, “somnus” and other antigens. Follow label directions regarding the need for a booster. (List D5 A-D)
3. Scours Vaccine (List C8) –Administer to pregnant cows 1-3 months prior to calving. Initially this is a two-shot series then it is given annually. Products vary on when to administer them so follow label directions carefully. 4. If leptospirosis is a persistent problem, cows may need a booster of 5-way Leptospirosis vaccine such as Spirovac (Zoetis) for continued strong protection during the third trimester of pregnancy. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. *Modified Live Vaccines (MLV) provide fast, broad immunity and are excellent stimulators of cell-mediated immunity. They are preferred in weaned calves and usually required by most preconditioned sales. However, only use modified live vaccines in pregnant cows and in nursing calves if the cows were vaccinated with MLV, usually within the last 12 months (check label for specific requirements; some are less than 12). If this requirement is not met, a killed vaccine must be used until the cow is open and the calf is weaned. 2. Killed respiratory virus vaccines must be given twice (usually 2-3 weeks apart) if it is the first time the vaccine is administered. Annual boosters are required after the initial two-shot sequence. Killed vaccines are safer than MLV vaccines but they do not work
nearly as well nor last as long. 3. If heifers have been allowed to stay with the herd bull until weaning, most likely some are pregnant. A prostaglandin injection (for example: Lutalyse®) can be given to the heifers once they have been away from the bull a minimum of 10 days. These injections work best in early pregnancy (<75 days) so do not delay administration if needed. 4. Try to minimize the number of injections given at one time as much as possible. Multiple vaccinations cause neck soreness. Multiple Gram negative vaccines (for example, leptospirosis, vibriosis, pinkeye) may cause cattle to spike a fever and go off feed for a short period of time. 5. Keep good vaccination records. Record date, vaccine name, serial numbers and expiration dates at a minimum. 6. Utilize effective fly control and pinkeye vaccine beginning in late spring. Follow label directions regarding booster vaccines. If using feed/mineral additives for fly control, make sure to start them 30 days before fly season and keep it in until 30 days after fly season is over. 7. Anaplasmosis- Kentucky is among the list of states approved by the USDA for sale of the anaplasmosis vaccine marketed by University Products LLC of Baton Rouge,
La. The vaccine is used in cows in all stages of pregnancy with no problems being reported. The recommendation is a 2 dose regimen given 4 weeks apart with annual revaccination required. Protective immunity should develop within 7-10 days according to the manufacturer. The primary or initial dose is given to bred heifers and young bulls. Consult your veterinarian for options. 8. Letters in a vaccine name mean: a. IBR, BVD, BRSV and PI3 : Diseases included in a viral respiratory vaccine. b. An “FP” in the vaccine name stands for “fetal protection” and means protection against fetal persistent infection and abortion due to the BVD virus. c. An “HB” in the vaccine name stands for the strain of Leptospira known as “Hardjo bovis” that is a common cause of reproductive failure in cattle. d. “HS” stands for “Histophilus somni” (formerly known as Haemophilus somnus) e. “L5” stands for the 5 strains of Leptospirosis. f. “V” stands for “Vibriosis” Vaccination programs must be designed around the specific needs of your cattle. Talk to your vet!
6. Optional: a. Implant-Follow label directions if re-implanting. Do not implant females to be used for breeding purposes. Do not implant if planning to sell on the natural or organic markets. b. Pasteurella multocida and/or Histophilus somni (formerly known as Hemophilus somnus) vaccinesconsult your veterinarian for recommendations. COWS AFTER CALVES ARE WEANED 1. Check cows for pregnancy by palpation, ultrasound, or blood test. If open, strongly consider culling her. 2. Check for other problems: Eyes, teeth, udder, feet and legs, body condition, disposition.
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EXAMPLES OF VACCINES AND DEWORMERS FOR COWS, REPLACEMENT HEIFERS & BULLS £ C1A Modified Live Virus Vaccines with Leptospirosis *Pyramid 10 - Boehringer Ingelheim *Vista 5 L5 —Merck *Express FP10 —Boehringer Ingelheim *Bovishield Gold FP5 L5 HB — Zoetis *Titanium 5 L5 HB — Elanco *Labeled for use in pregnant cattle and nursing calves —follow directions carefully C1B Modified Live Virus Vaccines + Lepto and Vibrio *Express FP 5 VL5– Boehringer Ingelheim *Bovi-Shield Gold FP5 VL5 HB-Zoetis *PregGuard Gold FP 10 (No BRSV)- Zoetis *Vista 5 VL5 SQ-Merck C2A Killed Virus Vaccines with Lepto Triangle 10 HB—Boehringer Ingelheim Cattlemaster Gold FP5 L5— Zoetis Vira Shield 6 + L5 HB— Elanco Master Guard 10 HB-contains killed IBR and BVD-Elanco C2B Killed Virus Vaccines + Lepto and Vibrio Cattlemaster 4 +VL5-Zoetis Vira Shield 6 + VL5 (HB)— Elanco C3 Mannheimia (Pasteurella or Pneumonia) Vaccines Presponse HM—Boehringer Ingelheim Presponse SQ—Boehringer Ingelheim One Shot—Zoetis Pulmoguard PHM –1– Huvepharma Nuplura PH—Elanco Once PMH—SQ or IN intranasal—Merck C4 Modified Live Respiratory Virus Vaccines + Mannheimia toxoid *Pyramid 5 + Presponse SQ —Boehringer Ingelheim *Vista Once SQ — Merck *Bovi-Shield Gold One Shot—Zoetis *Titanium 5 + PHM—Elanco *Inforce 3 (intranasal) + One Shot BVD-Zoetis *Labeled for use in pregnant cattle and nursingcalves —follow directions carefully C5A Clostridial (Blackleg) 7 Way Vaccines Ultrabac 7 or Ultrachoice 7—Zoetis Caliber 7—Boehringer Ingelheim Alpha 7—1 single dose -No booster-Boehringer Ingelheim Vision 7 with SPUR—Merck Calvary 9 or Covexin 8—Contains tetanus-Merck
C5B Clostridial (Blackleg) + Pinkeye Alpha 7/MB— No booster—Boehringer -Ingelheim 20/20 Vision 7 with SPUR-Merck C5A Clostridial (Blackleg) 7 Way Vaccines Ultrabac 7 or Ultrachoice 7—Zoetis Caliber 7—Boehringer Ingelheim Alpha 7—1 single dose -No booster-Boehringer Ingelheim Vision 7 with SPUR—Merck Calvary 9 or Covexin 8—Contains tetanus-Merck C5B Clostridial (Blackleg) + Pinkeye Alpha 7/MB— No booster—Boehringer -Ingelheim 20/20 Vision 7 with SPUR-Merck C5C Clostridial (Blackleg) + Somnus Ultrabac 7/Somubac—Zoetis Bar Vac 7 Somnus—Boehringer Ingelheim Vision 7 Somnus with SPUR—Merck C5D Clostridial (Blackleg) + Pasteurella One Shot Ultra 7 or 8 -Zoetis C6A Drench Dewormers Valbazen + (Pour on) - Zoetis Safeguard + (Pour on) - Merck Synanthic + (Pour on) - Boehringer Ingelheim (“Pour on” for external parasite control—lice, flies) C6B Dewormers (Injectables and Pour-ons) Cydectin— Bayer Dectomax — Zoetis Ivomec or Ivomec + - Boehringer Ingelheim Eprinex—Boehringer Ingelheim Noromectin—Norbrook LongRange - (extended duration) - Boehringer Ingelheim C7. Pinkeye Vaccines Maxi/Guard—Addison Labs Vision 20/20—Merck i-site XP—AgriLabs Pinkeye Shield XT4—Elanco Piliguard Pinkeye-1 Trivalent or Triview—Merck SolidBac Pinkeye IR/PR—Zoetis Ocu-guard MB-1—Boehringer Ingelheim C8 Scours Vaccines Guardian-Merck ScourGuard 4KC-Zoetis Scour Bos 9 and 4– Elanco
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EXAMPLES OF VACCINES AND DEWORMERS FOR NURSING CALVES AND WEANED/FEEDERS D1A Modified Live Virus Vaccines (Often called “Live Virus”) *Pyramid 5 - Boehringer Ingelheim *Vista 5 —Merck *Inforce 3 (Intranasal) + Bovishield BVD —Zoetis *Express 5 —Boehringer Ingelheim *Bovishield Gold 5 — Zoetis *Titanium 5 — Elanco *Bovilis Vista BVD + Bovilis Nasalgen 3 (Intranasal)—Merck *Labeled for use in pregnant cattle and nursing calves
D5B Clostridial (Blackleg) + Pinkeye Alpha 7/MB1— No booster—Boehringer -Ingelheim 20/20 Vision 7 with SPUR-Merck Piliguard Pinkeye + 7—Merck
D1B Modified Live Virus Vaccines + Somnus *Express 5-HS– Boehringer Ingelheim Resvac 4/Somubac-Zoetis
D5D Clostridial (Blackleg) + Pasteurella One shot Ultra 7 or 8—Zoetis
D2A Killed Virus Vaccines Triangle 5—Boehringer Ingelheim Cattlemaster Gold FP5 — Zoetis Vira Shield 6 — Elanco Master Guard 5-contains killed IBR and BVD-Elanco D2B Killed Virus Vaccines + Somnus Elite 4-HS—Boehringer Ingelheim Vira Shield 6 Somnus— Elanco D3 Mannheimia (Pasteurella or Pneumonia) Vaccines Presponse HM—Boehringer Ingelheim Presponse SQ—Boehringer Ingelheim One Shot—Zoetis Pulmoguard PHM –1– Huvepharma Nuplura PH—Elanco Once PMH—SQ or IN intranasal—Merck D4 Modified Live Respiratory Virus Vaccines + Mann-heimia toxoid *Pyramid 5 + Presponse SQ —Boehringer Ingelheim *Vista Once SQ — Merck *Bovi-Shield Gold One Shot—Zoetis *Titanium 5 + PHM—Elanco *Inforce 3 (intranasal) + One Shot BVD-Zoetis *Bovilis Vista BVD CFP + Bovilis Nasalgen 3– PMH(Intranasal)- Merck *Labeled for use in pregnant cattle and nursing calves —follow directions carefully D5A Clostridial (Blackleg) 7 or 8 Way Vaccines Ultrabac 7 or Ultrachoice 7—Zoetis Caliber 7—Boehringer Ingelheim Alpha 7—1 single dose -No booster-Boehringer Ingelheim Vision 7 or 8 with SPUR—Merck Calvary 9 or Covexin 8—Contains tetanus-Merck
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D5C Clostridial (Blackleg) + Somnus Ultrabac 7/Somubac—Zoetis Bar Vac 7 Somnus—Boehringer Ingelheim Vision 7 or 8 Somnus with SPUR—Merck
D6A Dewormers (Injectables and Pour-ons) Cydectin— Bayer Dectomax — Zoetis Ivomec or Ivomec + - Boehringer Ingelheim Eprinex—Boehringer Ingelheim Noromectin—Norbrook LongRange - (extended duration) - Boehringer Ingelheim D6B Drench Dewormers Valbazen + (Pour on) - Zoetis Safeguard + (Pour on) - Merck Synanthic + (Pour on) - Boehringer Ingelheim (“Pour on” for external parasite control—lice, flies) D7 Pinkeye Vaccines Maxi/Guard—Addison Labs Vision 20/20—Merck i-site XP—AgriLabs Pinkeye Shield XT4—Elanco Piliguard Pinkeye-1 Trivalent or Triview—Merck SolidBac Pinkeye IR/PR—Zoetis Ocu-guard MB-1—Boehringer Ingelheim D8 Scours Vaccines Bovilis Coronavirus (Intranasal, Coronavirus Only)- Merck Bar-Guard-99 (Oral, E. Coli K99 Only) - Boehringer Ingelheim Calf-Guard (Oral, Rota– and Coronavirus)– Zoetis First Defense (Oral, E.coli K99, Corona)& First Defense TriShield (Oral, E.Coli K99 + Coronavirus + Rotavirus )- Immucell Corp.
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CO MM I S SIONER QUARLE S STAT E MENT ON OV E RRIDE O F B E SH EAR’S SE NATE B ILL 3 VETO Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles praised the Kentucky General Assembly today for overriding Governor Andrew Beshear’s veto of Senate Bill 3, which moves the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) from the Governor’s Office to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA). “With Senate Bill 3 now law, we will strive for a smooth and steady transition of the KADF’s functions from the Governor’s Office to KDA,” Commissioner Quarles said. “This idea has long been a subject of discussion in agriculture circles and consensus emerged in the last year that this is a reform whose time had come. Our office is committed to ensuring these changes are done in a way that does not disrupt the function of the boards, the regularly scheduled meetings, or any of the services the staff have provided so well over the past decades. With hundreds of millions of dollars invested over the lifetime of the fund, Kentucky agriculture has been transformed and it is more important than ever we continue to work together to make life better for Kentucky’s farm families.”
Senate Bill 3 will attach the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB) and the Kentucky Agriculture Finance Corporation (KAFC) to the KDA. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Paul Hornback was the lead sponsor for the bill, which had first been proposed several years ago during the Bevin Administration. Kentucky Farm Bureau members adopted policy supporting the movement of KADF at their annual meeting last year. The KADB was created by the General Assembly in 2000 and serves to distribute 50 percent of the state monies received from the Master Settlement Agreement for the general purpose of agricultural development in the commonwealth. KADB invests these funds in innovative proposals that increase net farm income and affect tobacco farmers, tobaccoimpacted communities, and agriculture across the state by stimulating markets for Kentucky agricultural products, finding new ways to add value to Kentucky agricultural products, and exploring new opportunities for Kentucky farms.
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E M B R AC I N G T H E P O S I T I V E S I N S U S TA I N A B L E CAT T L E P R O D U C T I O N Cattlemen and women are the original climate heroes, preserving natural resources for generations, while producing safe, affordable and abundant protein for the world to enjoy. In a presentation during the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention Winter Reboot on Feb. 24, speakers discussed how cattle production contributes positively to society. Dr. Myriah Johnson, senior director of beef sustainability research for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), started the session posing a question often seen in media headlines: “How do we feed the planet in 2050?”. Johnson explained the desire that exists to feed people in a way that is sustainable for generations in the future, and how beef plays a critical role in that sustainable food system. “The fundamental value proposition of beef to the food system is the transformation of lower value resources, such as grasses and plant byproducts, to higher value protein full of micronutrients, which nourishes people,” Johnson said. Although people often have different definitions of sustainability, responses generally fall into three major pillars including economic viability, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Science-based evidence demonstrates how cattle management efforts are making positive contributions to all three pillars. Johnson provided an overview of the economic and social benefits of the beef industry including its impact on local, regional and national economies, tax contributions, job creation, rural development and food security, among others. According to a forthcoming report on the Economic Contributions of the U.S. Beef Industry, more than 27 billion pounds of beef are produced annually, providing 144 billion, 3-ounce servings of beef. In addition, U.S. beef production and processing contributes $167 billion in gross sales and supports a labor force of 40
more than 721,400 workers. “It matters that the beef industry exists, and research shows its impact on communities,” Johnson said. Dr. Jason Sawyer, associate professor and research scientist with the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management, focused on beef’s role in the environmental pillar of sustainability. Sawyer suggested the industry focus on the term “climate neutral” which means implementing systems that have minimal effect on projected global temperature change. According to Sawyer there is a lot of confusion about methane and its actual impact on the environment. “Methane is a natural result of ruminant digestion and can’t be eliminated without forsaking the critical capacity to upcycle human inedible feedstuffs,” he said. There is 600 times more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere than methane and unlike methane, which disappears from the atmosphere in 8-12 years, carbon dioxide doesn’t break down. “Overall, the U.S. beef industry’s contribution to atmospheric methane is very small, but even annual reductions of .5 or 1.5 percent in methane emissions can help lead the industry to climate neutrality in the near future,” Sawyer said. Although often overlooked, the beef industry has positive environmental impacts when it comes to land-based carbon removal. Carbon uptake through grazing lands can help offset nonmethane emissions currently attributed to beef production according to Sawyer. If the warming potential of methane is properly accounted for, and current levels of carbon uptake are included in the greenhouse gas profile of beef systems, U.S. beef producers might already be approaching climate neutral production. Both speakers discussed the benefits of grazing to the social and economic pillars of sustainability in addition to environmental. “Cattle don’t just use
the land, they help protect ecosystems, soil health and wildlife in addition to protecting public safety by reducing fire risk,” Johnson said. “And, if cattle weren’t grazing on federal lands, more expensive mechanical management would be required.” Johnson summarized the session and said, “Beef is good for people, the planet and profit, and it is the complete package across all three pillars of sustainability.” Sawyer agreed and added, “Beef sustainability is a complex subject, but there is a lot to be excited about. Production of beef is not degrading the planet, but rather improving the planet while feeding the world.”
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CAT T L E I N D U S T RY W I N T E R B U S I N E S S M E E T I N G C H E C KO F F H I G H L I G H T S S E S S I O N OV E RV I E W The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) was one of eight Beef Checkoff contractors that presented information in the “Checkoff Highlights” session during the Cattle Industry Winter Business Meeting on Feb. 4, 2021. From nutrition and e-commerce to advertising and public relations, staff provided an overview of Checkoff-funded program highlights managed through the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Holiday Campaign Update Knowing the holidays might look a little different, based on the COVID-19 pandemic, NCBA developed a fully integrated holiday campaign to ensure that beef was the top protein of choice during the holiday season in late 2020 by leveraging the Beef Drool Log—which is a 2-hour video of beef rotating on an open flame—to make sure that consumers continued to salivate and celebrate with beef. Market Research Market research was conducted to understand consumer plans and found that more consumers would be celebrating closer to home and that in doing so, they would be watching more holiday movies at home and shopping online through e-commerce efforts. Consumer Marketing NCBA’s consumer marketing team is constantly looking for opportunities to position beef as the top protein by creating digital ads that positively position beef. This year, the team identified a unique opportunity to get Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. back on broadcast TV advertising for the first time since 2003. Beef Checkoff-funded advertisements aired more than 50 times on TV during the Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas movies to reach consumers who were binge-watching at home. Thanks in part to the Federation of State Beef Councils investment, the :15 second Drool Log commercial was just
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one of many video ads seen on broadcast, digital and social media platforms. A fully integrated paid media plan made sure that consumers who were on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter, searching on Google or even listening to Spotify—a streaming radio platform that is popular with our target audience—were served a variety of holiday Drool Log ads. Even select Albertson’s grocery stores ran the Drool Log in their supermarkets. Collectively, the paid advertising efforts resulted in more than 78 million impressions, more than 21 million video views and nearly 6 million audio listens. Media Relations NCBA also wanted to make sure that people around the country knew exactly how to prepare the perfect holiday meal with beef, so a satellite media tour was conducted live from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Culinary Center, funded by the Beef Checkoff, with a well-known registered dietitian who conducted television and radio interviews with stations across the country. This resulted in 24 interviews with more than 900 airings and reaching more than 22 million viewers and listeners. Key Opinion Leaders NCBA worked with ten food influencers as well as four very high-profile chefs that have large social followings to create a groundswell of chefs and influencers who were preparing beef on digital and social platforms. NCBA hosted a virtual Roast & Toast event which brought together food influencers and esteemed chef, Jet Tila, to engage influencers into making their own perfect holiday meals with beef, including charcuterie boards with beef products and of course, a holiday beef roast. This resulted in a combined reach of more than 8 million and more than 232,000 social media engagements. Product Quality & Education Product
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includes four Checkoff-funded program areas (Supply Chain Outreach and Engagement, Key Opinion Leader Outreach and Engagement, Product Quality Research and Culinary Support) that are focused on ensuring beef is positioned as the top protein. The two projects featured below showcase how these Checkoff-funded program areas help provide unique and real-world education to key stakeholders in the industry and provide inspiration for consumers to buy and cook more beef at home confidently. The programs not only share the right information to best position beef, but they drive measurable product sales and bring a strong return on investment as well. E-Commerce: Elevating Fresh Beef’s Profile in Online Shopping E-commerce has fast-tracked its growth projections, growing more in the last six months than it was supposed to grow in the next 2-5 years, with 51% of consumers increasing their online shopping and 21% trying online shopping for the first time.1 Online ordering of fresh beef is an important area of focus and a great way to reach consumers and generate beef sales. The Checkoff-funded Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. team has worked to complete e-commerce campaigns with several partners including Instacart, the top third-party online grocery delivery app, with great success in getting beef in online baskets. The sales lift that resulted from running timely beef messaging on the Instacart platform ranged from 19%28% versus the same period 12 months prior. The beefitswhatsfordinner.com website was enhanced to make the nearly 1,000 recipes shoppable, allowing consumers to click on any recipe, add all the ingredients needed to prepare that meal to an online shopping cart for a local grocery store, then have the ingredients delivered directly or ready for curbside pick-up.
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Chicory powers more than 5 million shoppable recipes across countless recipe sites and the Beef Checkoff partnered with them to use in-recipe Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. creative to reach summer grillers and drive sales directly with Chicory’s national retail partners Kroger and Walmart to help ensure beef was the #1 protein choice. Digital campaign metrics show more than 9.8 million impressions and nearly 19,000 engagements, beating Chicory’s benchmarks. Most importantly, the campaign drove retail beef sales for those consumers who were exposed to campaign creative. For example, every $1 invested in the campaign yielded a $4.21 return in beef sales with just one participating national retailer, and the percent of sales that came through online ordering was double to triple the rates seen across other products. Meeting consumers where they are is essential for brands and products and right now, where they are is online. Making sure beef is a top choice for them when shopping online is critical for category growth not only now, but certainly into the future. Chef’s Roll Video Series: Beef Quality Assurance & Chefs The journey to deliver high-quality and safe beef certainly requires collaboration from pasture to plate. At each step of the process—from the beef farmers and ranchers who raise beef and abide by Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) standards to the chefs who prepare beef in their restaurants - there is a strong commitment to delivering that highquality beef that consumers love. That’s why Checkoff-funded Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner., in partnership with thirdparty influencer group Chef’s Roll, which has a very large online following of prominent chefs and foodservice professionals, brought beef farmers and ranchers together with chefs. This was done in a five-part video series CONTINUED ON PAGE 44
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 42 that took five real-world chefs behind the scenes of the beef production lifecycle in five different states to get a first-hand look at the care that goes into creating high-quality beef and to dispel any myths they may have heard about how cattle are raised. Since the journey for quality beef doesn’t stop at the farm or ranch, the farmers and ranchers also went to the chefs’ restaurants to see how they prepare some of their most popular beef dishes and to sit down and share a beef meal. So far, the five videos created between September 2020 and January 2021 have reached more than 1.3 million with more than 650,000 video views. This video effort brings the BQA program from pasture-to-plate and helps position beef as the top protein with the foodservice audience to drive more menu inspiration and menu sales of beef. This video series is just one way this Checkoff program amplifies the positive beef message through voices outside of our immediate family by working with highly visible third-party chef and food influencers. Issues Management & Public Relations The Issues Management and Public Relations team works diligently every day to protect beef’s reputation and break down barriers to beef consumption by educating media and consumers about issues they may be concerned about and ultimately make sure consumers feel good about the beef they enjoy. Issues & Reputation – Climate Week In the fall of 2020, the release of a documentary entitled “Kiss the Ground” coincided with Climate Week New York City. A Beef Issues Alert was created with talking points, statements and sharable graphics. A proactive strategy to showcase beef’s sustainability story was developed to ensure any potential negative information was counteracted with positive messaging. The proactive strategy included writing and placing a positive story highlighting facts about beef production which was picked up in more than 1,000 outlets across the country in cities like New York, Houston, Los Angeles and Chicago with a combined audience of more than 200 million. Additionally, an electronic billboard in Times Square showcased sustainability
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messaging and a stories-tall cow in the very city hosting Climate Week. Traditional and social media was carefully monitored to ensure informed decisions were made based on the current climate and to help proactively push out positive beef information on Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. social channels and BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com. Public & Media Relations Although press releases continue to be the cornerstone of media relations efforts, the most popular tactic is the satellite media tour, which consists of five hours of back-to-back interviews with TV and radio stations across the country. Media tours for the United We Steak summer grilling campaign and the Holiday campaign were extremely successful. Satellite media tours provide a unique opportunity to interact with local media across the country and share recipes with their viewers helping ensure beef is what’s for dinner. When not hosting a satellite media tour or sending a press release, relationship building with members of the media is key, and the team is hard at work responding to negative stories about beef and pitching positive beef stories to make sure there’s balanced coverage and that beef is shown in a positive light in both consumer and supply chain media.
new recommendations and how to incorporate beef as first food. During the recent Eating in the Early Years E-vent, 650 health professionals joined live to learn the latest research on beef’s role in a healthy diet. That information remains available online for health professionals to learn about beef’s role in early childhood nutrition. In addition, thousands of pediatricians are reached through online newsletters and medical content. The new Beef in the Early Years campaign highlighting the nutrition impact of beef in early years can be found on WebMD, YouTube, Reddit, Pinterest and Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. properties. NCBA’s work on behalf of the Beef Checkoff helps raise awareness of the value of beef in infant and toddler diets. This is new information for many health professionals and parents and the Beef Checkoff is helping consumers find new reasons to enjoy beef at all stages of life.
1 Online Grocery Shopping Study, May 2020 2 American Academy of Pediatrics. Pediatric Nutrition Handbook. 7th ed. Elk Grove, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2014. 3 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. 2020. Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee: Advisory Report to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, DC. 4 Schwarzenberg SJ, et al. Advocacy for improving nutrition in the first 1000 days to support childhood development and adult health. Pediatrics 2018;141:e20173716. 5 USDA WIC Works Resource System. Infant Nutrition and Feeding Guide. https:// wicworks.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/ media/document/Infant_Nutrition_and_ Feeding_Guide.pdf 6 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://www.fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app. html#/food-details/170208/nutrients
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Nutrition Health & Wellness NCBA’s team of registered dietitians and nutrition scientists position beef as the top protein by highlighting the great nutrition that beef provides. Through Nutrition Science & Research, Thought Leader Outreach and Marketing and Advertising a variety of audiences are educated about the easy ways to include beef in a healthy diet. Eating in the Early Years The Beef Checkoff has funded research over the last two decades to understand the benefits of beef in the diets of infants, starting as early as 6 months when babies start to eat solid foods. Beef provides a wide variety of nutrients such as protein, iron, zinc, B-vitamins and choline that are especially important during growth and development. 2-6 For the first time ever, the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans make recommendations for infants to start including iron rich foods like beef at 6 months of age.3 And now is the time to educate physicians, dietitians and health professionals about these COW COUNTRY • APRIL 2021
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JANUARY RED MEAT EXPORTS BELOW YEAR-AGO LEVELS AMID TRANSPORTATION, LABOR CHALLENGES U.S. beef and pork exports opened 2021 below the large volumes posted a year ago, according to January data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports totaled 105,047 metric tons (mt) in January, down 2% from a year ago, while value slipped 3% to $653 million. The decline was due mainly to lower beef variety meat shipments, as muscle cut exports were steady with January 2020 at 81,398 mt, valued at $584.4 million (down 1%) and accounted for a larger share of production than a year ago. January beef exports were very strong to South Korea and continued to gain momentum in China. Following a down year in 2020, exports also rebounded to the Middle East.
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January pork exports totaled 248,656 mt, down 9% from a year ago but slightly above USMEF’s projections. Export value was down 13% to $642.8 million. Pork muscle cut exports were down 11% in volume (208,234 mt) and 15% in value ($551.3 million), while pork variety meat shipments trended modestly higher than a year ago. While pork exports to China/Hong Kong declined as expected, exports to Japan increased in January and demand was very strong in Central America, the Philippines and the Caribbean. U.S. lamb exports climbed 7% in January to 1,027 mt but value fell 43% to $1.2 million, as volume growth was driven by lamb variety meat demand in Mexico and Canada. Lamb muscle cut exports
trended higher than a year ago to Bermuda and Japan. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said January represented a fairly solid start to 2021, but cautioned that exports still face COVID-related obstacles and significant transportation and labor challenges. “As key destinations for U.S. red meat roll out COVID vaccination programs, the outlook for 2021 is optimistic, with retail meat demand remaining strong and the expectation that foodservice will rebound in more and more regions,” Halstrom said. “But transportation challenges are currently a dominant concern, particularly the congestion and container shortages at our West Coast ports where shorthanded crews are
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handling record-large cargo volumes. Labor is also at a premium in processing plants, which affects the industry’s ability to fully capitalize on demand for certain labor-intensive cuts and variety meat items. “Although the global foodservice sector still has a long recovery ahead, international demand for U.S. red meat remains impressive and resilient,” Halstrom added. “But a range of logistical challenges must be overcome in order to fully satisfy this demand.” A detailed summary of the January export results, including market-specific highlights, is available from the USMEF website. For questions, please contact Joe Schuele or call 303-547-0030
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NCBA DELIVERS STATE OF THE INDUSTRY ADDRESS DURING VIRTUAL WINTER REBOOT During the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) virtual Winter Reboot conference on February 22, NCBA CEO Colin Woodall and NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane discussed the state of the industry and priority issues in Washington, D.C. that could affect cattlemen and women. Woodall and Lane discussed the availability of USDA programs to assist farmers and ranchers from the damage done by the frigid temperatures that were seen across the country last week, the impact COVID-19 has had on cattle markets, and the work NCBA has done
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to provide opportunities for increased profitability while ensuring a steady food supply chain. They also shared the many wins that the NCBA policy team has had including, working to ensure the beef industry is eligible for pandemic relief programs including USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) and the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), two programs that farmers and ranchers across the country utilized during the market disruptions caused by COVID-19. They went on to discuss the outlook
for the Biden administration and the 117th Congress. When talking about the priorities of the Biden administration, Lane shared that NCBA has a robust relationship with senior level leadership across various agencies and that those individuals are willing to listen to NCBA’s perspective. “They really want to start these conversations at the ground level. They are making it clear that we have a seat at the table,” he said. “We can find some common ground and help them see the benefit of some of the things that have been propagated over the past couple
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years.” When referencing the work that NCBA is doing to ensure the beef industry’s success Woodall said, “What we’re doing is what we do best and that is being the most effective advocate for cattlemen and women in Washington, D.C.” The Virtual Winter Reboot, sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, is a two-day event that gives members the opportunity to hear an update on the work NCBA has been doing in D.C., participate in educational sessions with industry leaders, and interact virtually with other members.
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KEEPING BIRD FEEDERS CLEAN REDUCES RISK OF SALMONELLA OUTBREAKS Kentuckians are encouraged to pay special attention to their backyard bird feeders after recent tests found salmonella in several deceased songbirds collected from Bullitt, Calloway and Washington counties. In response to recent reports from the public, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources collected several deceased pine siskins from the counties and submitted them to the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study lab in Athens, Georgia. Tests confirmed the presence of salmonella in several of the birds. “We are experiencing a higher than normal incidence of salmonella outbreaks at bird feeders this year,” said Dr. Christine Casey, state wildlife veterinarian for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “This has also been observed elsewhere in the United States. We would like to remind the public to clean feeders regularly to avoid spreading salmonella and other germs. Cleaning feeders frequently is always
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important when feeding birds. Feeders should be cleaned at least every two weeks with a 5- to 10-percent bleach solution and rinsed to remove any of the solution.” If you notice sick or dead birds by your feeder, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife recommends: Taking the feeder down immediately. Remove any remaining seed from the feeder. Clean and store the feeder for two weeks. A salmonella outbreak at a feeder most likely results from one or more infected birds visiting that feeder. The bacteria then spread at the feeding site through the droppings of infected birds. Removing the feeder stops the birds from gathering in common areas. Instructions on how to clean bird feeders can be found online at www.allaboutbirds.org/news/ how-to-clean-your-bird-feeder/.
SoKY Select Gelbvieh Sale SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 • 1:00 PM CT United Producers • Bowling Green, KY
Selling 40 Gelbvieh & Balancer® Females Selling 10 Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bulls
When you put the feeders back up, try to put them in a different location, if possible, to avoid contaminated soil. Leftover seed still in the bag should be safe to use. Be sure to continue to clean feeders regularly. Watch for sick birds. If you see any, take the feeders down again. “Bird feeding has grown in popularity over the past year with people spending more time at home during the pandemic,” said Kate Slankard, avian biologist for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. “It’s important to be good stewards when feeding birds by giving them safe and clean feeding areas. Salmonella is probably present to some extent every year, but this year seems to be worse than usual for outbreaks with negative effects. All species of birds can be affected by salmonella, but some species are more susceptible to severe disease than others.” Salmonella can be transmitted from animals to people. However, the risk of infection can be drastically reduced with good hygiene practices. Care should be taken to avoid contact with bird droppings when cleaning feeders. Wear gloves and wash your hands frequently. Additionally, immunocompromised individuals tend to be more susceptible to these infections and should avoid handling contaminated feeders. If you discover multiple deceased birds at your feeder after implementing the above recommendations for decontaminating your feeders, please contact Kentucky Fish and Wildlife by phone at 1-800858-1549 or by email at info.center@ ky.gov. COW COUNTRY • APRIL 2021
Young cow/calf pairs like this one sell!
Bred heifers like this one sell!
Purebred Gelbvieh bulls like this one sell!
Balancer bulls like this one sell!
Sale managed by
Slaughter Sale Management
For catalog or information contact:
David Slaughter
Phone: (270) 556-4259 E-mail: hmslghtr@aol.com Like us on Facebook at Slaughter Sale Management
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B O DY C O N D I T I O N S C O R E A N D G E T T I N G T H I N C OW S TO R E B R E E D Travis Mulliniks, UNL Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems
During the production year, livestock are faced with dynamic changes in nutritional and environmental stressors that create nutritional challenges. The last year for many livestock producer have been one of those very challenging years. Many parts of Nebraska experienced high, early spring rainfall and tremendous forage growth, resulting in early maturing and lowquality forages. This created a situation that many cows were thinner than normal years at weaning. We coupled that with high moisture, extreme cold, blizzards, and flooding in last few months. The end result has been really thin cows.
in body weight change during late gestation as cows that lost -50 lb, maintained BW, or gained 50 lb. Pregnancy rates were increased during late gestation in thinner or cows that maintain body weight compared with cows gaining body weight. Although postpartum body weight change differences were not reported up to and through breeding, this improved reproductive performance may be attributed to a decrease in nutrient requirements in cows thinner at calving and an overall increase in nutrient utilization. Thin cows at calving can compensate and still be reproductively competent if nutrient supply is not limited.
Body condition scoring (BCS) is an effective management tool to estimate the energy reserves of a cow. If monitored multiple times across the production year, BCS is a good indicator of direction of body weight change. Body condition score of beef cows at the time of calving has the greatest impact on subsequent rebreeding performance (Table 1). Traditional recommendations suggest cows need to be nutritionally managed at a BCS 5 or greater at breeding for optimal reproductive performance. However, the response is not absolute; some cows are capable of rebreeding at BCS less than 5.
Although calving BCS can influence rebreeding and performance of cows, it doesn’t mean thin cows will always result in decrease reproductive performance. A large impact on reproduction is direction and magnitude of body weight change after calving and through breeding. Houghton et al. (1990) showed that thin cows gaining condition increased the probability of cows becoming pregnant, however, fleshy (fat) cows losing body condition improved pregnancy rate (Table 3). The effects of poor body condition (less than 4) can be overcome by improved nutrition. The goal is to shorten the period of weight loss by increased nutrient supply so that positive gain can be initiated and the cows can start cycling.
Within any year, the normal variation among animals in a herd will result in some cows being below and some above the average BCS of the herd at any given Table 1 -Effect of calving BCS on postpartum interval
time. This variation may reflect differences in stage and level of production (especially milk), cow size (maintenance energy
requirements) and fleshing ability. For instance, in a 7-yr study (Table 2), cows were categorized by their natural variation
Table 2 - Effect of late gestation BW change on BCS and subsequent pregnancy rate
BCS
PPI, days
BCS
LOSS
MAIN
GAIN
3
88.5
BW Change, lb
-50
0
4
69.7
October BCS
5.1
5.1
5
59.4
Calving BCS
4.5
4.9
5.2
6
51.7
Pregnancy rate, %
97
94
84
7
30.6
Table 3 - Effect of body condition score change on pregnancy rate BCS status
Pregnancy (%)
50
Thin (< 5) and increasing BCS
100
5.0
Fleshy (> 5) and increasing BCS
75
Thin (< 5) and decreasing BCS
69
Adapted from Mulliniks et al. (2016)
Adapted from Houghton et al. (1990)
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Fleshy (> 5) and decreasing BCS
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Moderate (4.5 - 5.5) and maintaining
100
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lactation, it can be difficult to get cows gain body weight economically after calving. This is really due to nutrient requirement are the greatest up to approximately day 60 after calving, which also coincides with the start of breeding. A lactating cow at peak lactation has an energy demand of 15 – 16 lb of TDN per day depending on milk production level. So what do we do if we have thin cows? Additional energy will be required to restore their body condition to a moderate level. The problem with this management scheme is that nutrient demands at this time are high and the additional nutrition supplied may be used to increased milk production rather than body weight gain. For instance, feeding starch-based supplements and being deficient in protein can result in increased milk production. If cows can graze a high-quality forage, the grass will likely meet the energy needs of the cow. However, if pastures are not available, additional supplementation will need to occur with low- to medium- quality hay. In this situation, providing a supplement that is high in protein and energy without limiting forage intake would be ideal. For example, distillers grains (or distillers- based pellets) is an excellent source of protein and energy that would have minimal impact on forage intake. If corn or corn-based supplements are utilized, then protein supplementation would have to be needed to meet protein requirements. Feeding corn on forage intake and digestibility has been shown to be dependent on the level of protein in the diet. In digestion studies, increasing energy in diets containing low levels of protein has decreased intake and digestibility of lowquality roughage; however, with greater levels of supplemental protein, increasing energy typically has little effect on intake or digestibility of low-quality roughage.
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Other management considerations: 1. If possible, sort and manage cows by BCS groups (ie, thin versus fleshy). This will allow you to be more strategic on providing high-quality feedstuff to thin cows, while not over conditioning any fleshy cows. 2. Use reproductive technologies. Even if artificial insemination is not utilized, estrus synchronization can help increase the number of thin cows to cycle earlier in the breeding season. Listen to a discussion of the content of this article on this episode of the BeefWatch podcast at http://feeds.feedburner.com/ unlbeefwatch into your podcast app.
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+1.0 / BW +2.4 / WW +48 / YW +78 / MK +19
AI 12/26/20 to Loewen Grady B42 G15 ET and exposed to HQ Cuda 864F.
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U S D A A M S , PA C K E R S A N D S T O C K YA R D S D I V I S I O N MARKETS SELLING ON COMMISSION CURRENT AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2021
NAME Anderson and Wright Livestock Market, LLC
CLAUSE 1 ACTIVE BONDING
COMPANY
LOCATION
Christian County Livestock
Hopkinsville
70,000
Wilmore
235,000
Blooded Horse Sales Co., Inc. Blue Grass South Livestock Market, LLC Blue Grass Stockyards East, LLC Blue Grass Stockyards of Albany, LLC Blue Grass Stockyards of Campbellsville, LLC
CLAUSE 2 ACTIVE BONDING
Stanford
195,000
10,000
Mt. Sterling
110,000
10,000
Albany
120,000
10,000
Campbellsville
120,000
10,000
Blue Grass Stockyards of Richmond, LLC
Lexington
150,000
20,000
Blue Grass Stockyards, LLC
Lexington
230,000
10,000
Bluegrass Maysville Stockyards, LLC
Maysville
100,000
10,000
Trenton
55,000
Bluegrass Sales Stables, LLC Cattlemen's Livestock Market, LLC
Rockfield
75,000
10,000
Central Kentucky Livestock Market, Inc.
Stanford
35,000
10,000
Coblentz, Perry
Triple C Auctions
Double M Horse Auctions, LLC Farmers Regional Livestock Market of Glasgow, LLC Farmers Stockyards, Inc.
Mayslick
55,000
Scottsville
25,000
Glasgow
240,000
Flemingsburg
75,000
50,000
Four R Ranch, LLC
4R Goat Sale
Rineyville
55,000
20,000
Four R Ranch, LLC
4R Horse Sale
Rineyville
55,000
20,000
Leitchfield
10,000
Grayson County Stockyard Market, Inc. Hart County Horse Sales, LLC Higgins, Howard and Higgins, Barry
Russellville Livestock Market
Kentucky-Tennessee Livestock Market, Inc. Kepley, Ricky
Franklin Livestock Market
Lee City Stockyard, LLC Livingston County Livestock, Inc. Loy Brothers Cattle Inc. Loy Brothers Livestock Market No 2, Inc. Loy Brothers Livestock Market, Inc.
RBF Livestock, LLC
205,000
Franklin
20,000
Mt. Sterling
60,000 130,000
Paris Stockyards
Paris
210,000
Russell County Stockyards
Russell Springs
135,000
Smiths Grove
120,000
Upton
125,000
Steve Newman Horse Auctions
Greenville
20,000
Rafter O Livestock Auctions
Boaz
10,000
Staffordsville
40,000
Paris Horse & Mule Sale
Owenton
25,000
Kentuckiana Livestock Market
Owensboro
114,666
Sano Goat and Sheep Auction, Inc. Slabaugh, Wilmer
Guthrie
150,000
Paintsville Livestock Market, Inc. Penn, Joseph D.
130,000
Somerset
Mammoth Cave Dairy Auction, Inc.
Overcast, Robert
85,000
Russellville
Ledbetter Lake Cumberland Livestock Market
Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market, LLC Newman, Steve
Horse Cave
Grandview Pony Auction
Columbia
20,000
Munfordville
35,000
50,000
15,000 10,000
Tri-County Livestock Exchange, Inc.
Campbellsburg
65,000
10,000
United Producers, Inc.
Bowling Green
650,000
415,000
United Producers, Inc.
Irvington
650,000
415,000
United Producers, Inc.
Owenton
650,000
415,000
Springfield
105,000
Washington County Livestock Center, Inc. West Kentucky Horse Sales, Inc. Wilson's Livestock Market, Inc.
Princeton
80,000
London
65,000
We failed to include three United Producers, Inc. markets in the March issue. An updated list is included here.
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D I S C O V E R Y The process of determining the price of an asset in a marketplace through the interaction of buyers and sellers.
N o rt h America’s largest membership ded ica te d to th e
e n t ire l i ve s to c k mark e ti n g se c tor
of producers use auctions to market at least some of their cattle.
There are over 700,000 COW/CALF operations in the U.S, making these producers the FOUNDATION of the beef supply chain. 350,000 of the total cattle operations in the U.S. also serve as STOCKERS & BACKGROUNDERS. These producers benefit by sourcing quality and volume at auction and COMPETITIVE PRICING come sale time.
Feedlot operations of 1,000 head or greater make up ONLY 5% OF FEEDLOTS but MARKET 80-85%
HOW DO MARKETS ENSURE COMPETITION? •
Bring together buyers and sellers
•
Offer a competitive bidding process to gain the highest price for your livestock
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Ensure a guaranteed check to the producer
•
Serve producers of all sizes. Everyone deserves the right to benefit from competition.
SOLD AT AUCTION A N N U A L L Y
of fed cattle. There are 304 BONDED PACKERS in the U.S., with the FOUR LARGEST packers accounting for 84% of all steer and heifer slaughter.
Each segment deserves to be rewarded for their investment. COW COUNTRY • APRIL 2021
34 million 7 million 3 million
HEAD OF CATTLE HEAD OF HOGS
HEAD OF SHEEP/GOATS
Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association 11501 Outlook Street, Overland Park, KS 65112 www.LMAWeb.com (800) 821-0048
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T O P R E PA R E T O AT T E N D A L I V E S T O C K S A L E There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as an auctioneer’s chant climbing as bids are coming in. When he pounds his gavel and says, “sold” one lucky buyer wins the bid and the next animal is already being auctioned. Auctions are fast-paced and for a novice attendee can be somewhat intimidating. However, if you prepare in advance, you’ll be the one giving your bid and showing your buyer number when the gavel falls. Although attending sales is memorable, and some go just to see friends and neighbors or check out particular sire groups, typically when you attend a sale, you have a goal in mind: to purchase an animal to put back into your herd or flock or for a show animal. But it isn’t just as easy as showing up. Especially if you have never been to a sale before.
Research the offering. Most sales will have a sale book, photos or videos posted online prior to the sale, along with pedigree and birthdates. This is a great way to see what the seller is offering and to get some idea of what you will see when you get to the sale.
respect to the property where the sale is hosted – the farm or ranch, a livestock auction market or fairgrounds, because the breeder has taken special care and consideration to make sure the facility is in tip-top shape. Be sure to arrive to the sale with ample time to preview the lots,
Finally, be prepared w h e n y o u
If you are looking at cattle, be sure to shut the gates behind you as you walk through pens. If you are at a pig sale, and plastic boots or a foot bath are provided for biosecurity, use them. If you have never met the breeder before, introduce yourself or ask a common acquaintance to introduce you. Have some questions prepared about an animal you are interested in such as the production record of the animal’s mother or how previous offspring have performed.
Before you go. Make sure you do your homework before you ever leave home for the sale. Establish your budget with your parent, FFA advisor, 4-H leader or whoever is helping you with your project. Once you know your budget, decide what your priorities are. If you are looking for a market animal, know your endpoint so you can buy one that will meet that target. If you are looking for a breeding animal, are you using it strictly for a show animal or will you be adding it to your own herd or flock? Regardless of the species you are intending to buy, research the breeder/ seller. Are they reputable within the industry? Are they known to help young people with projects after the sale? These are things you can likely find out from looking at their website or social media platforms, talking to others or simply by calling and talking to the person prior to the sale.
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identify the animals. If you are looking at cattle, sheep or goats, they will likely have an ear tag that corresponds to their lot number. When looking at pigs, you will need to know how to read ear notches. If you are unsure of a notch, be sure to ask someone that is in the pen; it would be a shame to get zeroed in on the wrong pig. Be sure to remain quiet around the livestock. Sure, they are probably used to lookers, but there is likely a lot of activity and they don’t need any extra noise or distraction.
leave home to pay for your animal and bring it home, unless you have already made prior arrangements with the seller. Take your check book or cash, a trailer or popper, and make sure you have a notebook and pen to take notes on once you get to the sale location. At the sale. Sales are an important day for livestock breeders. For most, this is their pay day for the year, and it is day they take very seriously; therefore, you should take attending the sale seriously too. Show
usually a few h o u r s before the sale starting time. You want to make sure you have time to see all the animals that interest you, the ones you think will be in your budget and any that might work for plans b or c. Upon arrival, pick up a sale book (if you don’t already have one), a sale order and a pen map if they are available. Register for a buyer’s number; you will likely need a driver’s license or some form of photo I.D. to do so. Then, start previewing the animals. When it comes time to look at animals, keep these things in mind. Know how to
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Take notes about the animals you definitely like, ones that you don’t like and ones that would work. Speak quietly among the people in your group, as to not offend anyone. When it is getting close to sale time, be sure to take a seat where you feel comfortable setting and bidding. When it comes to bidding, don’t be afraid to wave your hand to get the bid taker or auctioneer’s attention. Once they know that you are interested in an animal, they will come back to you when you have been outbid. Be sure you know where the current bid is, and once you have reached your limit, stop bidding. It is perfectly acceptable to get outbid on an animal; and hopefully you have more than one selected. If you win the bid, be ready to show your buyer’s number quickly, and if numbers are not provided, state your
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c name clearly and loudly enough for the bid taker to hear.
be sure the seller knows which name to transfer the animal to.
After the Sale.
As you prepare to take your new animal home, ask the seller some basic health and nutrition history on your new purchase. Find out how much and what type of feed the animal has been getting. Ask about the breeder’s vaccination program so you know when the animal was last vaccinated.
Congratulations! You have purchased your animal at live auction. It is now time to go to the settlement desk, write the check and get load-out instructions. Unless you are familiar with the breeder and have made prior arrangements, you should always be prepared to pay and pick up your animal the day of the sale. If you are buying registered livestock,
Attending a sale is often the first step in getting your new livestock project for
the year. Sales are a great networking tool, an opportunity to see livestock by multiple sires and the chance to learn from those with more experience in the business. Once you’ve brought your new animal home, it’s time to work with that animal EVERY. DAY. as you #preptowin in the show ring and in life. About BioZyme® Inc. BioZyme Inc., founded in 1951, develops and manufactures natural, proprietary products focused on animal nutrition, health and microbiology. With a continued commitment
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S P R I N G CA LV E S B R I N G R U S H O F M A N AG E M E N T DUTIES FOR PRODUCERS Aimee Nielson, University of Kentucky
Driving around rural Kentucky in spring brings sights of new calves in the pastures. For cattle producers, it signals a new cycle of management on the farm. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment beef specialist Les Anderson said there’s a lot to remember to ensure healthy calves and to successfully rebreed cows. “You need to observe spring calves closely and check them at least twice a day and check your first-calf heifers even more than that,” he said. “Be ready to assist those heifers after one to two hours of hard labor or 90 minutes after the ‘water bag’ is visible. Be prepared to dry and warm chilled calves as soon as possible.” Each calf should get colostrum within an hour of birth. It’s also important to begin to identify calves with ear tags or tattoos while they are still young and easy to handle. Record the birthdate and the dam ID. Anderson 58
said that commercial male calves need to be castrated and implanted as soon as possible and producers should weigh registered calves within the first 24 hours of birth. “Go ahead and separate cows that have calved and increase their feed,” he said. “Supplemental energy is important for cows receiving hay to prepare them for rebreeding.” A 1,250-pound cow giving about 25 pounds of milk per day will need about 25 pounds of fescue hay and 5 pounds of concentrate daily to maintain good condition. “If you need to go from a condition score of 4 to 5, you will need to add an additional 2 pounds of concentrate to support that cow,” Anderson said. “Cows have to be in good condition to conceive early in the upcoming breeding season.” Calf scours is something to keep watch for in the herd. If scours becomes a problem,
producers will need to move cows that have not calved to a clean pasture. “We’ve had a lot of rain this year, and that means a lot of mud,” Anderson said. “You need to avoid feeding hay in excessively muddy areas to avoid contaminating the cows’ udders.” Calves with scours may become dehydrated and will need fluids to reverse the situation. Producers can consult their veterinarians and send fecal samples to the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Lab to determine the most effective drug therapy. Producers should plan to vaccinate calves for clostridial diseases like blackleg and malignant edema as soon as possible. It’s also a good time to get yearling measurements on bulls and heifers if necessary, for special sales. Producers may need to increase bulls’ feed to increase their conditioning for breeding or order semen if they plan to use artificial insemination. Attending the
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April and May offerings of the Reaching Out While Locked In Beef Management Webinar Series will help producers boost their knowledge about reproductive management and risk management strategies for the rest of 2021. All upcoming sessions are at 8 p.m. EDT and include: April 6 – Playing the Long Game with Reproductive Management April 10 – Risk Management Strategies for the 2021 Market May 4 – Shooting the Bull: Answering all your beef-related questions, a roundtable discussion with UK beef specialists. To register for the webinar, email Darrh Bullock at dbullock@uky.edu with “beef webinar” in the subject line and participant name and county in the body of the message. Registrants will receive a direct link with a password the morning of each meeting.
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16th Annual
Central Kentucky Charolais Classic “Nations Largest Consignment Auction”
Saturday, April 24 • 12:00 p.m. CDT United Producers Livestock • Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Join us for a Pre Sale Social & Dinner on Friday evening at the sale barn • Sale Headquarters Country Inn & Suites (270) 781-7200
90+Lots Consignments From 8 States
Bulls • Cow-Calf Pairs & Splits • Bred & Open Heifers Semen & Embryos
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For Sale Catalogs and information contact: Sale Manager:
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Sale Online at—
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B I L L S AYS E AT P L A S T I C Melissa Hart Ever wonder where people get the gumption to tell the world they need to do one thing while they themselves are doing the opposite? Or simply, “Do as I say, not as I do.” That is fine if you’re a parent, we all take those prerogatives at one point or another, but when one of the richest men in the world and the largest landowner in America makes a proclamation and thinks we all should agree--I don’t think so Bill. Yes, that’s right, climate-change-fearmongering technocrat Bill Gates told Technology Review, “I do think all rich countries should move to 100% synthetic beef.” He has written a new book and the hypocrisy could not get any louder as he jet-sets around the world in his private
aircraft that consumes 486 gallons of fuel per hour while trying to convince everyone that cows emit too much methane, it’s going to ruin the climate, the world will end in 12 years, and we all need to eat plastic instead of animal protein. Gates went on to say, “You can get used to the taste difference, and the claim is they’re going to make it taste even better over time. Eventually, that green premium is modest enough that you can sort of change the [behavior of] people or use regulation to totally shift the demand.” In other words, if you don’t want to get used to eating fake beef, the government will wave their magic wand of regulation and make it too difficult for farmers to do their job, and they won’t be able to produce the best dietary source of animal protein,
B12, zinc, selenium, iron, niacin, and vitamin B6. So just pop a pill and enjoy that 3-D ribeye.
developed while you fly around telling the free-thinking citizens of this country what to eat and how to behave.
I don’t think so, Bill.
While you enjoy your warm house and eat with your five-course meal, the farmers and ranchers are chipping ice in stock tanks, keeping teats from freezing and making sure lambs are jugged up with their mamas to get a good start in life. When was the last time you put a calf in the cab of your truck to keep it warm? How many times have you bottle fed a calf in the middle of the night to make sure it got colostrum? How many water lines have you kept thawed this winter?
While you wander around in your 66,000 square foot house in Seattle, you can hide away from the real world where farmers and ranchers are adopting innovative technology. You are surrounded by producers who are capturing methane to use for power while irrigating and fertilizing crops in one application with nutrient management plans. Yes, that’s right Bill, farmers have been saving the soil, enriching the earth, and producing enough food and fiber for a world to thrive for decades. Cover crops, nutrient management plans, water conservation techniques continue to be
Stay in your bunker and wait for the world to end, Bill. In the meantime, we will help the rest of the world keep the lights on, their fridge filled and their bellies full.
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S U M M E R S TO C K E R O U T LO O K F O R 2 0 2 1 Greg Halich and Kenny Burdine, University of Kentucky After a tough couple weeks in February, it is looking a lot more like spring in Kentucky. Spring means stocker operators are looking to place calves on pasture for summer and is the time of year when we typically see our seasonal highs in the calf market. As of midMarch 2021, calf prices had increased by more than $10 per cwt from their lows in the fall of 2020. At the time of this writing (March 16, 2020), fall 2021 CME© feeder cattle futures were trading in the mid-upper $150’s per cwt, which was roughly a $20 premium over the March contract. This suggests an extremely large increase is expected for heavy feeder cattle prices between now and fall, which should bode well for calf prices as we move closer to grass growth. Some operations likely placed calves during the winter, with the intention of purchasing stockers before the typical spring price peak. However, many more will place calves as pastures green up in the coming weeks. It is imperative that stocker operators pay careful attention to the market, their costs, and what can be paid for stocker calves this spring. The purpose of this article is to assess the likely profitability of summer stocker programs for 2021 and establish target purchase prices for calves based on a range of return levels. While it is impossible to predict where feeder cattle markets will end up this fall, producers need to estimate this and not rely on the current price (March) for 750-850 lb feeder calves. The fall CME© feeder cattle futures price (adjusted for basis) is the best way to estimate likely feeder cattle prices for fall. Grazing costs including pasture costs, veterinary and health expenses, hauling, commission, etc. are estimated and subtracted from the expected value of the fall feeders. Once this has been done, a better assessment can be made of what can be paid for stocker cattle this spring in order to build in an acceptable return to management, capital, and risk. Key assumptions for the stocker analysis are as follows: 1) Graze steers April 1 to 62
October 1 (183 days), 1.5 lb/day gain (no grain feeding), 2% death loss, and 5% interest on the calf. The interest rate used in this analysis may seem high for producers who are self-financed or have very low interest rates, but is likely pretty close for those going through traditional lenders. Given these assumptions, sale weights would be 775 lbs and 875 lbs for 500 lb and 600 lb purchased calves, respectively. Using a $157 CME© futures contract price for October 2021 to estimate sale price, a 775 steer is estimated to sell for $152.50 and an 875 steer is estimated to sell for $146.50. This estimate uses a $6 per cwt basis for an 800 lb steer and a $6 per cwt price slide. These sale prices are also based on the assumption that cattle are sold in lots of 40 or more head. Stocker operators who typically sell in smaller lots should adjust their expected sale prices downward accordingly. Estimated costs for carrying the 500 and 600 lb steers are shown in Table 1. Stocking rates of 1.0 acre per 500 lb steer and 1.2 acres per 600 lb steer were assumed in arriving at these charges. Most of these are self-explanatory except the pasture charge, which accounts for variable costs such as bush-hogging, fertilizer, seeding clovers, etc., and is considered a bare-bones scenario. Sale expenses (commission) are based on the assumption that cattle will be sold in larger groups and producers will pay the lower corresponding commission rate. However, producers who sell feeders in smaller groups will pay the higher commission rate which will likely be around $40 to $50 per head based on the revenue assumptions of this analysis. Any of these costs could be much higher in certain situations, so producers should adjust accordingly. Target purchase prices were estimated for both sizes of steers and adjusted so that gross returns over variable costs ranged from $25-125 per head. This gives a reasonable range of possible purchase prices for each sized calf this spring. Results are shown in Table 2.
For 500 lb steers, target purchase prices ranged from $1.83 to $2.03 per lb. For 600 lb steers, target purchase prices ranged from $1.67 to $1.83 per lb. When targeting a $75 per head gross profit, breakeven purchase prices were $1.93/ lb for 500 lb steers and $1.75/lb for 600 lb steers. For heifers, sale price for heavy feeders will be lower than comparably sized
heifers and $1.60/lb for 600 lb heifers. Your cost structure may be different from that presented in Table 1, and if so, simply shift the targeted gross profit up or down to account for this. If your costs are $25 higher per calf, then you would shift each targeted profit down by one row: For example, you would use the $125 gross profit to estimate a $100 gross profit if your costs were $25 higher.
As an example of exactly how this works for a 500 lb steer targeting a $75 gross profit: 775 lbs steer x $1.525 (expected purchase price)
$1,182
Total Variable Cost
- $141
Profit Target
- $75
Target Purchase Cost $966 Target Purchase Price = $966/500 lbs = $1.93 / lb Table 1: Expected Variable Costs 2021 500 lb Steer
600 lb Steer
Pasture Charge
$25
$30
Vet
$20
$20
Interest
$25
$27
Death Loss
$20
$22
Sale
$16
$16
Haul
$15
$18
Mineral
$10
$12
Other (water, etc)
$10
$12
Total Variable Costs
$141
$156
Note: Interest and death loss varies slightly by purchase price steers and they will not generally gain as well. In this analysis, we assumed the price discount for these heifers is $8 per hundredweight lower than the same weight steers and we assumed heifers would gain 10% slower than steers. With these assumptions, purchase prices would have to be $0.17/lb lower for 500 lb heifers and $0.15 lower for 600 lb heifers compared to the steer prices found in Table 2. Thus when targeting a $75 per head gross profit, breakeven purchase prices were $1.76/lb for 500 lb
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Another way to evaluate this is that a $1 increase in costs would decrease the targeted purchase price by $0.20 per cwt for 500 lb steers and $0.17 per cwt for 600 lb steers. It is important to note that the gross profits in Table 2 do not account for labor or investments in land, equipment, fencing, and other facilities (fixed costs). Thus, in the long-run, these target profits need to be high enough to justify labor and investment, as well as a management return. Often, by the time this article is
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Table 2: Target Purchase Prices For Various Gross Profits 2021 500 lb Steer
600 lb Steer
$25
Gross Profit
$2.03
$1.83
$50
$1.98
$1.79
$75
$1.93
$1.75
$100
$1.88
$1.71
$125
$1.83
$1.67
Notes: Based on costs in Table 1 and sales price of $152.50 and $146.50 for 775 lb and 875 lb sales weight respectively for 500 lb and 600 lb purchased steers. written in mid-March, calf prices are approaching levels that would place returns on the lower end of the range analyzed. However, current calf prices are well below many of the target purchase prices estimated in this analysis given fall CME© futures prices. This is all the more reason that stocker operators should carefully think through their budgets and make rational purchasing decisions. There is a tendency for calf prices to reach their seasonal price peak when grass really starts growing in early spring. There is little reason to think this won’t happen in 2021, which will result in tighter expected margins for stocker cattle placed in the upcoming weeks. However, two unique factors are at play in 2021 that are worth discussion. First, there is an unusually large difference between the current prices for heavy feeder cattle and what the fall board is suggesting. Some stocker operators may be bidding less aggressively if they are planning their programs based on current heavy feeder prices, rather than future’s based fall expectations. Secondly, higher feed prices are likely discouraging feedlots from placing light calves on feed right now. This would result in less competition in calf markets, which may be keeping calf prices somewhat at bay. While there is no way to know for sure what the next few weeks will bring, there could be significant opportunities for
stocker operators to place calves at a favorable margin this spring. Finally, the placement of calves into stocker programs represents a significant cost and there is always a great deal of uncertainty about fall sale price. For this reason, stocker operators should also consider risk management strategies as they place calves into grazing programs. Hedging, through the sale of futures contracts, provides solid downside risk protection, but will subject the producer to margin calls if cattle prices increase. Entering a cash forward contract or offering cattle through internet sales with delayed delivery will reduce or eliminate price uncertainty, but will also limit marketing flexibility should weather conditions necessitate sale at a different time. Finally, strategies such as put options and Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance offer a less aggressive strategy that provides downside price protection (at a price), but more ability to capitalize on rising prices. And, the subsidy levels for LRP insurance have increased substantially, making LRP more attractive than it has been in recent years. Regardless of what makes the most sense for the individual producer, time spent considering price risk management is likely time well spent in these volatile markets. The best way to ensure profitability is to budget carefully and to manage downside price risk.
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I N S E C T C O N T R O L F O R B E E F CAT T L E Lee Townsend, Extension Entomologist, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture This contains only a portion of the important information included on pesticide labels. Always read the product label carefully before buying and using any pesticide. Also, pesticide labels and registrations may change at any time. Any statements in this publication that disagree with the label must be disregarded. Many insecticides are sold under brand names that are not listed in this publication. No endorsement is intended for products mentioned, nor is criticism meant for products not listed. Products listed in bold are Restricted Use insecticides. Products listed in italics are approved for organic production. Insecticide Groups Insecticides have been placed into numbered Insecticide Groups (1 – 28) based on how they work against insects. Continual use of products from a single Group against a pest species can lead to reduced control (resistance) by all products in the Group. In order to minimize control failures due to insecticide resistance, do not apply insecticides within the same group repeatedly, even when using different application methods (baits, residual sprays, knockdown sprays, etc.). Rotate among groups during the fly season. For example, for house fly control, alternate between Group 1 and Group 3 for residual sprays and use a fly bait from Group 4. Pasture flies – Horn flies and Face flies Horn fly control can mean an additional 12 to 20 pounds of weight gain per calf over the summer months and reduced weight loss for nursing cows. Horn fly numbers can be kept below the target level of less than 100 fly per side (200 per head) by a variety of methods. Consider cost, convenience, physical layout, and rotational grazing plans when selecting a control program. There is no clear information on the number of face flies per head that lead to economic loss. These flies are very annoying but even heavy infestations do not seem to reduce the rate of weight gain. These flies can disrupt grazing during the day but cattle will compensate by grazing at night. Face flies can spread pinkeye spread from animal to animal in a herd but outbreaks occur even when face fly numbers are low. Control measures should be increased if the incidence of pinkeye has been high. Application methods – Pasture flies Dust bags are most effective in forced-use situations where cattle have to pass under them regularly as they move to drink or eat. The bottom of the bag should be low (about 18” above the ground) so that the animal must lift it with its head to pass through. This provides good insecticide placement to manage face flies. The animal is treated for horn flies and other biting flies as the bag drags along the backline. 64
Keep dust bags charged with insecticide and protected from rain. Dust formulations will clump if they get wet and will not dispense the insecticide properly. See Entfact 515 “Dustbags for Cattle Insect Control” for more information on forced-use dustbags. Insecticides for dust bags
Products for Backrubber (oilers) and Face Rubbers
Amount to use
Days to Slaughter
coumaphos (1lb) Co-Ral ELI or Fly & Tick Spray
9.75 fl. oz. per gal 4 qts/13 gal No. 2 fuel oil or No. 2 diesel
0
dioxathion (1lb) Delnav 30% EC or 15% EC
13 Tbs (1:20) or 26 Tbs (1:10)
0
stirofos+dichlorvos (1lb) Ravap 28.7% EC
5 fl oz/gallon
1
phosmet (1lb) Prolate/ Lintox-HD
1/2 gal in 25 gallons
3
Atroban, Back Side, Brute, Ectiban, GardStar, Insectrin, Peremectrin II, Pyranha, Synergized De-Lice, Ultra Boss, etc. (permethrin) (3)
See label
0
Days to Slaughter
Coumaphos (1) - Co-ral 1% D
0
Tetrachlorvinphos (1) Rabon or ProZap 3% D
0
z-Cypermethrin (3) Python 0.15% D
0
Permethrin (3) ProZap or Peermectrin 0.25% D
0
Pyrethrins (3) - PyGanic 1% D
0
Insecticide Impregnated Ear Tags (number of tags per animal) Insecticide ear tags can provide good control of horn flies and may provide some reduction in face fly numbers. Install tags after flies first appear in the spring Horn fly resistance to insecticides is an increasing problem. If insecticide resistance is suspected, use tags containing an insecticide with a different Group number. Remove tags at the end of the fly season (September) or before slaughter. Protective gloves should be worn when applying or removing tags. In general, calves less than 3 months old should not be tagged because ear damage may occur. Pyrethroid Group 3
Backrubbers / Oilers
Organophosphate Group 1B
Peremethrin - Atroban Extra, Apollo, Deckem, Ectiban, Ear Force, Expar Extra Gard Star Plus, New Z Permethrin, Permectrin Insecticide Ear Tags, Super Deckem II (10%) 2 tags
15% coumaphos + 35% diazon Corathon 2 tags
10% Cyfluthrin - Cutter Gold 2 tags
Coumaphos + Diazinon - Co-Ral Plus 1 tag for horn fly, 2 tags for face fly suppression
beta-Cyfluthrin CyLence Ultra (8%) CyGuard 15% 2 tags
20% fenthion Cutter Blue 2 tags
10% z-Cypermethrin - Python, Python MagnuM, ZetaGard 1 tag
pirimifos methyl Dominator 2 tags 20% diazinon OPtimizer/X-Terminator
Combination Tags P + OP Groups 1B + 3
40% diazinon Patriot 2 to suppress face flies
6.8% I-Cyhalothrin + 14% Pirimophos methyl - Double Barrel VP 2 tags
30% diazinon + 10% chlorpyrifos Warrior/Diaphos Rx 2 tags
7% Cypermethrin + 5% Chlorpyrifos - Max-Con 2 tags Group 21
Abamectin Group 6
15% Tolfenpyrad - Tolfenpro 1 or 2 tags
18% Abamectin XP820 2 tags
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Use diesel or No. 2 oil, or label-recommended mineral to dilute concentrate. Do not use waste oil or motor oil. One gallon of oil solution per 15 to 20 ft of back-rubber cable is sufficient for 30 to 40 head. Do not use these dilutions as sprays. As with dust bags, these devices are most effective when placed in force-used areas such as mineral stations or entrances to watering sites. Rubbers are more effective against face flies if fly flyps or fly bullets are tied at four to six inch intervals along the length. Service the devices at least once per week and position in entryways to water or mineral feeders. For more information on back-rubbers see ENT 4 “Making and Using a Cattle Back-rubber” available from your county extension office. Animal sprays Use a power sprayer for complete coverage when applying insecticide sprays for pasture fly control. Do not Animal Sprays for Pasture Flies
Days to Slaughter
Coumaphos (1) - Co-ral 6.15% Fly and Tick Spray, Coral 42% Flowable
0
Dichlorvos (1) Vapona Concentrate Insecticide 40.2%
1
Phosmet (1) Prolate/Lintox - HD (phosmet)
3
Tetrachlorvinphos (1) Rabon 50% WP
0
Tetrachlorvinphos + Dichlorvos (1) Ravap 28.7% EC
0
Permethrin (3) Atroban 11% EC, GardStar EC, Ectiban 5.7% EC, Permectrin II 10% or 25% WP
0
Pyrethrins (3) PyGanic 5%
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contaminate feed or water. Pour-on Insecticides Insecticide Group
Days to Slaughter
g-Cyhalothrin 0.5% - StandGuard
3
0 Do not apply to face
I-cyhalothrin 1% - Ultra Sabre
3
0 Do not apply to face
Cyfluthrin 1% - CyLence
3
0
Permethrin -Atroban, Back Side, Back Side Plus, Boss, Brute, Buzz Off, DeLice, Durasect II, Expar, Permectrin CD, Permectrin CDS, Ultra Boss
3
0
(15+3)
0
Doramectin - Dectomax
6
45
Eprinomectin - Ivomec Eprinex
6
0
Ivomec 0.5% (ivermectin)
6
48
Moxidectin - Moxidectin
6
0
Pour-on Insecticides for Horn Flies
Permethrin 5% + 5% Diflubeenzurin - Clean-up
Insecticide Group
Days to Slaughter
Atroban, Back Side, Back Side Plus, Boss, Brute, DeLice, Ecto Zap, Expar, Permectrin II, Permectrin CDS, Synergized Lice-No-More, Ultra Boss (permethrin)
3
0
CyLence 1% (cyfluthrin)
3
0
Sabre 1% (lambda-cyhalothrin)
3
0
StandGuard (gamma-cyhalothrin)
3
0
Systemic insecticides The systemic pour-on and injectable insecticides for cattle grub control will also control or suppress sucking and or biting lice. See the cattle grub control table for specific products. Sprays In addition to the sprays previously listed for horn fly and face fly control, Co-Ral, Prolate/Lintox-HD (1 qt in 38 gal of water), Rabon 50WP (2 lbs / 25 gal of water), or TactiK (amitraz) 12.5% EC (8 fl oz per 25 gallons of water) will control cattle lice. Use Tactik within 6 hours of mixing. Cattle Grubs
Alternative treatment options Compressed air gun (Smart Vet/Vet Gun) used to dose animals with Aim Capsules containing l-cyhalothrin. One cap per animal over 600 lbs provides approximately 3 weeks of horn fly control. Feed additives target fly maggots breeding in fresh animal manure. Results can be very variable. All animals must eat a minimal dose of a feed additive regularly. Supplementary control measures must be taken to deal with flies moving in from nearby herds. Methoprene, an insect growth regulator (IGR), is available in Altosid Block, Tub, and Liquid products for horn fly control. The organophosphate insecticide Rabon (stirofos) is available as a 7.76% Premix for horn fly and face fly control. Clarifly (diflubenzuron) is available in several premix forms for horn fly and face fly control. Insecticide bolus Vigilante (9.7% diflubenzuron) is a large pill-like formulation that is given with a standard balling gun. For best results, the entire herd should be treated.) The active ingredient, an insect growth regulator, is gradually released from the bolus and prevents development of horn fly and face fly larvae in manure. Chewing and Sucking Cattle Lice Problems with cattle lice can be kept to a minimum by the following procedure: Treat all animals in the herd with approved pour-on, spot-on, or spray-type chemicals. This treatment will kill all active forms but will not kill the eggs. Retreat the entire herd 10 to 14 days later, to kill any newly hatched lice. This should eliminate lice on the herd. Reduce the chances of re-infestation by keeping all new animals isolated from the herd until they have been treated twice. Maintain fencing so that cattle do not mix or come in contact with neighboring herds. COW COUNTRY • APRIL 2021
Non-Systemic Pour-Ons for winter louse control
Cattle grub treatments must be properly timed in order to be effective and to minimize risk to animals. Make applications as soon as heel fly activity ceases, usually by August 1. Do not treat after October 31, preferably not after October 15. Cattle grub treatments applied as pour-ons, spot-ons, injections, or sprays are systemic insecticides which travel within the animal’s bloodstream. Treatments applied too late may cause toxic reactions and must be avoided. When using Ivermectin in the fall worming, there is no need to use another insecticide for cattle grub control. Do not treat calves less than 3 months old or cattle under stress from illness, shipping, Pour-on/Injection Eprinomectin - Eprinex Pour On Doramectin - Dectomax Pour-On Ivomectin - Ivomec Pour On Moxidectin - Cydectin Pour-On
Days to Slaughter 0 45/35 (Flammable) 49 0/21
castration, dehorning, etc. Other Pests Horse flies Although Ectiban 5.7% EC is labeled for horse fly control at the rate of 1 qt per 100 gallons of water, it will only provide temporary relief, not long term control. There are no practical control methods for these insects on pastured animals. Animals with access to sheds or barns can escape attack. Ticks occasionally can be a problem on beef cattle grazing in over-grown areas. Many pasture fly sprays and pour-on products will control ticks. See product labels for directions. Use Rabon 50 WP at 2 lbs per 25 gallons of water. Use Ravap at 1 gal per 200 gallons of water. Mites Ivomec Pour On or Ivomec 1% Injection may be administered for mange mite control. See the label for dose rates. Ivomec Pour On has a 48 day slaughter
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interval, there is a 49 day waiting interval for the Ivomec 1% Injection. Eprinex is labeled for control of chorioptic and sarcoptic mange mites with no slaughter interval. Cydectin is labeled for psoroptic and chorioptic mange. Dectomax Pour-On is labeled for chorioptic and sarcoptic mange. Prolate/Lintox 11.75% EC (1 qt per 25 gallons of water) can be applied as a spray. Co-Ral Flowable Insecticide is labeled for control of psoroptic mange at 1 gal / 165 gallons of water. Wound maggots Some flies (green flies) will deposit eggs on wounds or cuts and the maggots will develop in decaying flesh. Catron IV (permethrin) can be used to protect wounds on dairy cattle. Use as directed. Fly Control in and around Beef Barns & Feedlots Sanitation is the key step in reducing fly numbers around barns and confinement areas. Breeding sites include wet manure, straw, decaying feed, and all combinations. Keep areas around cattle pens, feed bunks and silos well drained. Insecticide treatments will work better when used in conjunction with an ongoing sanitation program to eliminate breeding sites. Immediate spreading of manure will reduce fly development or manure piles can be covered with black plastic. Residual Fly Sprays Insecticides may be applied as residual surface sprays, non-residual space sprays, baits, manure sprays, or feed additives. Always read and follow label instructions before applying insecticides for fly control. Treat walls, ceilings, posts, and other fly resting sites. Spray these areas thoroughly and to the point of runoff. In order to minimize control failures due to insecticide resistance, do not apply products containing the same active ingredient, or insecticides from the same chemical class, repeatedly throughout an entire season. See product labels for use rates. Rotation of pyrethroid and organophosphate insecticides can reduce the potential for development of Synthetic Pyrethroid Insecticides (3)
Organophosphate Insecticides (1)
Bifenthrin - ActiShield Insecticide 7.9%
Diazinon - Dryzon 50% WP
Cyfluthrin - Optashield CS 6%, Tempo SC 11.8%
Stirofos - Rabon 50% WP
Deltamethrin - Annihilator Premise Spray 0.02%
Stirifos + vapona Ravap EC
lambda-Cyhalothrin - Grenade 10% WP
Spinosyn insecticides (5)
Permeethrin - Atroban 25% WP or 11% EC, Ectiban 7% EC or WP, Expar, Gardstar, Insectaban, Insectrin X, Overtime, Permaban, Permectrin II 10% or 25% WP
Spinosad (5) Elector 2.46%
resistance. Do not contaminate food, water or utensils with spray. Do not treat animals directly. One gallon of spray treats 500-1,000 square feet, depending on the type of surface (See label directions). Apply to walls, ceilings and other fly resting sites. Alternate applications of pyrethroid insecticides and organophosphates. Residual fly spray CONTINUED ON PAGE 66 65
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 65 materials listed above provide control for 1-7 weeks depending on fly infestation, weather, and surfaces treated. Contact sprays, fogs, or spaces sprays provide rapid but short-term control of flies present during treatment. Repeat as needed. Do not contaminate feed or water. Animals may be present during application but do not apply space sprays directly to livestock. In order to minimize control failures due to insecticide resistance, do not apply the same insecticide, or insecticide within the Contact sprays
Brand Name
Dichlorvos (1)
Vapona Feedlot Spray 43.2% EC, Vapona Insecticide Dairy Cattle Spray (1%)
Permethrin (3)
Ectiban 5.7%, Permectrin II (10%)
Pyrethrins (3)
PyGanic 5%
same chemical class (particularly pyrethroids), repeatedly throughout an entire season. It is best to alternate applications of pyrethroids (permethrin, pyrethrins) with organophosphates (dichlorvos) to reduce the potential for insecticide resistance. See the label for use rates. Fly Traps Large numbers of flies can be caught in baited fly traps but the traps may not do not cause any significant reduction in total fly numbers. In addition, this approach does not thing to eliminate fly breeding sites. Electrocuting light traps may reduce house fly and stable fly numbers in closed buildings.
Bait Active Ingredient
Brand Name
Methomyl (1)
Apache, Fatal Attraction, Folden Malrin Fly Bait Plus, Tailspin
Trichlorfon (1)
Dipterex
Dinetofuran (4)
QuickStrike 1% Strip
Imidacloprid (4)
QuickBayt 0.5%
Spinosad (5)
Elector Bait 0.5%
the insecticide label. Apply sprays at rates that wet the manure surface, it is not necessary to soak the manure. Repeat treatments as necessary but no more often than every 7 days. Rates to use in per 25 gallons of water include: 1 qt Larvadex 5% SC (cyromazine); 4 lbs Rabon 50% WP or 1 gal 24% EC; 1 gal Ravap 28.7% EC, or 1qt Vapona Concentrate. Fly Parasite Release Programs
Fly baits can be scattered where house flies congregate to provide some temporary reduction in numbers. Never use baits where cattle or other domestic livestock can eat them. Place baits in areas where flies congregate, such as window sills or doorways. Baits alone will not control fly populations. They should be used along with sanitation and other insecticidal methods (e.g., residual and space sprays).
Several commercial firms offer a fly parasite release program that can be used to supplement fly control around concentrated livestock operations. These small wasp parasites attack house flies or stable flies. The benefits of parasite release programs in livestock operations have not yet been proven. Several parasite species are available. Spalangia nigroaenea attacks house flies and stable flies in feedlots. Parasites in the genus Muscidifurax attack house flies while those in the genus Spalangia attack stable flies. Do not buy blends of unknown species and do not buy shipments of Nasonia vitripennis, a species that has been ineffective in midwestern feed lots. See ENTFACT 502- “Biological Control of Flies.”
Feed / Mineral - Rabon 7.76% Larvicide Premix, blocks and mineral feeds may be used for fly control. See the label for rates. Clarifly 0.67% Premix larvicides can be used for fly control. With either treatment, all animals most consume the minimal daily amount for manure to contain an adequate level of the active ingredient to kill fly maggots. S-methoprene IGR (Altosid) can be used for fly control in a variety of forms.
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Manure sprays kill fly larvae that are developing in treated areas. They are recommended where manure cannot be removed on a 7 to 10 day schedule. Apply at a rate of approximately 1 gal/100 sq. ft. to kill maggots. Do not spread treated manure onto crops not listed on
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SMITH RECEIVES REGOGNITION AT A N N UA L SALE Darrell Loy presented a plaque on behalf of the Loy family to Charles B. Smith for his 17 years of service to the Russell County Stockyards. The recognition was presented before the Smithland Angus Farms Bull and Female Sale.
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MEMBERSHIP DIVISION 3 (UP TO 75 MEMBERS)
11,000 GOAL
9,034
DIVISION 1 (151+ MEMBERS)
2021
2020
Difference
DIVISION 2 (76-150 MEMBERS)
2021
2020
Difference
2021
2020
Difference
Purchase Area
73
75
-2
Out of State
65
59
6
Campbell
64
74
-10
Pendleton
62
66
-4
Clinton-Cumberland
62
67
-5
Grant
60
69
-9
Woodford
59
58
1
Taylor
57
67
-10
Robertson
55
56
-1
Oldham
55
55
0
Ohio
52
55
-3
Nelson
52
64
-12
Mason
51
56
-5
Whitley
50
54
-4
Rockcastle
50
59
-9
47
54
-7
Barren
346
525
-179
Henry
140
148
-8
Lewis
Shelby
297
338
-41
Monroe
128
149
-21
Wayne
43
49
-6
Todd
43
51
-8
Hancock
43
49
-6
Montgomery
41
50
-9
Highlands
38
39
-1
Nicholas
36
38
-2
Adair
292
315
-23
Breckinridge
257
336
-79
Marion
253
295
-42
Madison
246
272
-26
Grayson Christian
231 216
281 225
-50 -9
Edmonson
121
92
29
Daviess
112
135
-23
Franklin
111
134
-23
Pulaski
110
132
-22
Fleming
109
99
10
Union
35
66
-31
104
146
-42
Carroll
34
45
-11
100
98
2
Estill
33
40
-7
33
46
-13
Lincoln
194
239
-45
Allen
Hart
181
228
-47
Caldwell/Lyon
Logan
179
213
-34
Northeast Area
100
88
12
Simpson
Clark
171
224
-53
Trimble
98
114
-16
Calloway
32
30
2
McLean
27
26
1
Butler
27
33
-6
Bullitt
26
26
0
Knox
25
45
-20
McCreary
25
38
-13
Hopkins
25
29
-4
Hardin
164
187
-23
Scott
92
117
-25
Metcalfe
92
142
-50
Boyle
91
91
0
Trigg
86
90
-4
Meade
160
172
-12
Bracken
159
179
-20
Mercer
152
156
-4
Northern Kentucky
148
159
-11
Bath
148
302
-154
Jackson
85
93
-8
Green
145
158
-13
Louisville Area
84
91
-7
Clay
24
33
-9
Washington
145
201
-56
Bourbon
84
84
0
Livingston
22
27
-5
Harrison
143
160
-17
Garrard
83
106
-23
Crittenden
19
23
-4
Warren
143
165
-22
17
20
-3
Casey
136
194
-58
Jessamine
135
203
-68
Laurel
131
156
-25
Larue
128
166
-38
2021
Totals as of: February 15, 2021
9,034
2020
10,738
Difference
-1,704
Mountain
80
93
-13
Menifee
Anderson
79
113
-34
Henderson
10
13
-3
Magoffin
9
8
1
Powell
8
8
0
Gallatin
7
8
-1
Pike
6
3
3
Eastern Foothills
5
5
0
River Hills
4
7
-3
Harlan
2
1
1
Bell
1
3
-2
Twin Lakes
77
79
-2
Muhlenberg
75
81
-6
Fayette
73
87
-14
Russell
72
77
-5
Owen
70
77
-7
Webster
57
86
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Allen ................................$40 Anderson ........................$25 Bourbon ..........................$20 Boyle ...............................$35 Bullitt ...............................$20 Butler ..............................$25 Franklin ...........................$25 Highlands .......................$20 (Boyd, Floyd, Johnson, Lawrence, & Martin)
Hopkins ...........................$35 Laurel ..............................$35 Lincoln ............................$25 Louisville Area ................$20 (Jefferson, & Spencer) Magoffin ..........................$20 Menifee ...........................$25
Mountain........................$25 (Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Morgan, Owsley, Perry & Wolfe) Oldham ...........................$35 Taylor ..............................$20 Twin Lakes ......................$25 Warren ............................$40 Wayne .............................$25 Whitley ............................$25 Woodford ........................$25
IF YOU WOULD ALSO LIKE TO JOIN THE NATIONAL CATTLEMEN’S BEEF ASSOCIATION The NCBA is now a State Marketing Partner with the KCA. You can pay your dues to both organizations with one check, at the same time.
TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS: CATTLEMEN’S FOUNDATION DONATION (voluntary)
COUNTY DUES Dues are $30 except for the counties listed below.
DUES $150
# HEAD 1,001-1,250
DUES $1,150
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$300
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$1,400
251-500
$450
1,501-1,750
$1,650
501-750
$650
1,751-2,000
$1,900
751-1000
$650
> 2,000
$1,900 + .38/HD
Complete and return to: Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association 176 Pasadena Drive • Suite 4 • Lexington, KY 40503 For faster service, join online at www.kycattle.org
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KENTUCKY BEEF COUNCIL KATELYN HAWKINS KBC Director of Product Marketing
The sun shines bright with a slight breeze as I sit down to write this month’s article. Is the breeze a little chilly? Yes. However, the warmth of the sun sets my grilling soul on fire. Warmer days are coming and summer grilling season will soon be upon us. Owensboro got their community in the grilling mood in March with the first Owensboro Burger Week. As you have read in previous articles, Kentucky Beef Council began investing in burger week promotions in 2015 with the first Lexington Burger Week. Since then we have celebrated six Lexington Burger Weeks and four Louisville Burger Weeks. When Dave Kirk at Visit Owensboro called with an opportunity to support their inaugural event we immediately said yes. Owensboro Burger Week, hosted March 2nd – 6th, featured $6 burgers from area restaurants. While we have traditionally seen burger weeks hosted in the summer months, Visit Owensboro planned their event during March as a response to feedback received from the restaurants. Clearly this was an optimal time frame for this market with 24 participating restaurants in the first year. The event coordinators of Owensboro Burger Week sought an opportunity to bring a friendly competition between the restaurants to the event. As a result an eight-person panel of experts and burger enthusiasts crowned the Best Overall Burger. Blind judging of the burgers was conducted at a neutral location giving judges the opportunity to discuss each burger as they tackled the task of awarding one winner the traveling trophy sponsored by Hill View Farms Meats. Ultimately, O’Bryan’s Bar & Grill claimed the title as Best Overall Burger with their Double Bacon Mozzarella Cheese Stick Burger. Legends Sports Bar & Grill took home second place with The Winner and Wonder Whip placed third with the Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Burger.
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Based on responses from participating restaurants, the five day promotion resulted in 11,606 $6 burgers sold yielding in $69,636 in burger sales. Restaurants saw an average 245% growth in burger sales for this time period. As always, burger week patrons are encouraged to purchase more than just the $6 burger during the promotion resulting in an even greater economic impact for this restaurant community in a time of dire need for our foodservice industry. Due to the whopping success of this inaugural event, Owensboro Burger Week will be returning in Winter/ Early Spring 2022. While burger weeks are a great way to highlight beef on menus and drive traffic to restaurants, we encourage burger week patrons to draw inspiration from featured burgers to craft burger at home or simply try new flavors with beef to keep our protein top of mind. We can all agree a great ground beef patty needs little toppings; however trying new toppings on burgers is half the fun of eating the burger. I am a firm believer in embracing your creativity in the kitchen to make memories. The kitchen is the heart of my home and that can be attributed to my mother. She had so much patience with me growing up as I tried to put all sorts of seasonings, spices, sauces, topping, etc. on anything we were cooking. I often times pushed the bounds on what my dad would tolerate for lunch or dinner, but made a mount of memories that I cherish every time I think of my mom now that she is no longer with us. Next time you have burger night at home or visit your favorite burger joint, I challenge you to take a walk on the wild side with your toppings. You never know it could be a life or taste bud changing moment.
Do you run or cycle and have a love for beef? Kentucky Team Beef, sponsored by the Kentucky Beef Council is for you. Team Beef members understand and believe in the nutritional benefits of lean beef and the vital role it plays in training while sharing their love of beef with family and friends. Joining the team is free. Our team is open to runners and cyclists of all abilities and background. From the novice to the elite, as long as you enjoy the great taste of beef and believe in its benefits, you can join Kentucky Team BEEF. To apply, simply go to www.kybeef.com/wellness.
For burger or beef recipe inspiration visit www.kybeef.com or follow kybeef on Instagram and Facebook.
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1ST PLACE BEST OVERALL BURGER O’Bryan’s Bar & Grill: Double Bacon Mozzarella Cheese Stick Burger Two quarter pound hamburger patties grilled to perfection topped with two pieces of American cheese, bacon, two cheese sticks, and a light drizzle of BBQ sauce. Served on a toasted bun.
3RD PLACE BEST OVERALL BURGER Wonder Whip: Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Burger Double bacon cheeseburger prepared with cheddar cheese, lettuce, onion, pickle and our house made Woodford Reserve bourbon BBQ sauce
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2ND PLACE BEST OVERALL BURGER Legends Sports Bar & Grill: The Winner Always fresh, Certified Angus Beef topped with provolone cheese, a crispy onion ring, drizzled with our KY Bourbon sauce served on a fresh Nikos Bakery bun
MOST SOLD BURGER Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: Five Cheese Burger Our premium blend angus burger made with chuck, brisket & short rib with melted American, provolone, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses on buttered & grilled brioche bread. Garnished with a crunchy, melty mozzarella cheese plank.
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KEEPING UP WITH KENTUCKY BEEF NETWORK BECKY THOMPSON Director of Kentucky Beef Network
KBN has been busy the last few months hosting webinars on marketing and profitability for your operations, below is an outline of some you may have missed and others that are coming up! Please visit www.kybeefnetwork.com/webinar for a link to each session recording and registration information. Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association Webinar Series:* New ways to market cattle or understanding more about how cattlemen can influence the price of their calves are always an interest for cattlemen. For with this interest, KBN is partnering with the Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association to bring you 3-part series Thursday evenings in April, watch the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association newsletters and Facebook pages for more details soon!
Cow Calf Profitability Conference:* Did you have a chance to catch the Cow Calf Profitability Conference in 2019 and 2020 prior to COVID? Good News! KBN along with our UK partners have reformatted the conference into a 3-day webinar series including topics on, key profit drivers, managing for profit, bale grazing, controlling hay costs, and profitable stocking rates. *These webinars are funded by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund through the Kentucky Beef Network. I know we are all over Zooms and webinars and ready to get back to meetings in person but I hope you take advantage of this content when you have a moment on a rainy day.
April 8, 2021 at 7PM ET Who is the Livestock Marketing Association and why should you sell at auctions? April 15, 2021 at 7PM ET Questions to the Sale Block (Q&A Session with Stockyard Managers)
CPH SALE DATES: April 29: Owensboro • May 12: Lexington August 12: Owensboro • December 2: Owensboro
April 22, 2021 at 7PM ET Value Added Marketing Opportunities through your auction. Reaching Out While Locked in Series: If you haven’t had a chance to catch one of the University of Kentucky Beef Extension Team’s webinars from their Reaching Out While Locked in Series there are three left, please contact your local county extension agent for details on how to join. April 6, 2021 Playing the Long Game with Reproductive Management– Justin Rhinehart, University of Tennessee April 20, 2021 Risk Management Strategies for the 2021 Market – Kenny Burdine and Josh Maples, Mississippi State University May 4, 2021 Shooting the Bull: Answering all your beef related questions! – Roundtable discussion with UK Beef Specialists Pricing & Market Outlook Webinar:* Nikki Whitaker and myself hosted Dr. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky to discuss price discovery, a lookback at our 2020 markets and looking forward to 2021 markets. This was a great lead-in conversation for our Cow/Calf Profitability Conference at the end of March that provided participants a general understanding of how price discovery happens and what to look forward to in 2021.
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E D E N S H A L E FA R M U P DAT E DAN MILLER KBN Industry Coordinator
Rotational grazing is not a new concept. We have all heard the term and understand the principles behind the practice. If you constantly move the animals to a fresh pasture, they get exposed to fresh grass while distributing manure evenly over multiple areas and reducing the impacts on each individual field. At Eden Shale we implement this same concept with our cow herd while feeding hay, call it rotational winter feeding if you will. From the time our stockpiled fescue runs out until we turn out on new grass in the spring, the cows utilize four different fields. Let’s call them Pasture A, B, C & D. This year we were able to graze stockpiled
fescue until January 15th. At that point the cows were moved into Pasture A (which is actually 60 acres of woods with 5 acres of pasture). Pasture A utilizes the Large Bale Feeder to feed hay to the cows. The cows spent 40 days at this location and ate a total of 32 roll bales from the feeder. For more information about how this feeder performed, check out the blog at www.edenshalefarm.com. During this time frame the cows created mud/manure at the feeder that never exceeded hoof deep (about 6-8 inches). On February 24th the cows were moved to Pasture B. While in Pasture B the cows have access to the calving barn where they come in to eat their hay from fence line feeder style feeders inside the barn. The cows calve in Pasture B, and as they
Inside the Large Bale Feeder (Pasture A) on Feb 22nd
do, we will put the new pairs in the barn for 24-48 hours. While in the barn we tag the calves and make sure that everything is fine with mother and baby before we turn them out. When they get turned out of the calving barn they go into Pasture C. The young pairs will stay in Pasture C for 7-10 days. This pasture has access to the calving barn and working facilities should the need arise. There is a feeding pad consisting of geotextile fabric and dense grade aggregate (DGA) where the cattle eat their hay from traditional hay rings. The cows ultimately spend the least amount of time at this location. After 7-10 days the pairs are moved into Pasture D. We moved the first group of cows into Pasture D on March 10th. This is a larger pasture where the cows will stay until the grass is ready later in the spring. In Pasture D we utilize the Fenceline Feeding System. We have the ability to feed the entire herd at this location, which we will be doing right before spring turnout. During calving season the cows will all be rotated (as they calve) from Pasture B, to Pasture C, and finally to Pasture D. This rotation places the calves on fresh
ground when they are the youngest and most sensitive to environmental conditions. Having the cows on clean pasture means that their udders stay cleaner and helps combat scours in the new calves. Likewise, the new pastures offer dry places for the calves to lay down, and has completely eliminated broken legs and stomped calves around the hay feeding locations. Rotating cows through this system also allows the mud/manure creation at each location to be reduced and managed. Before calving season all the barns and feeding locations are scraped clean. This allows us to go the entire calving season without having to scrape the facilities again. The facilities will get cleaned and the manure spread on hay ground sometime in June. If you try to feed hay in the same location all winter long, you better be equipped to manage and store large amounts of manure. While developing multiple locations to rotate the cows to through out the winter may seem excessive, it has drastically increased the survivability of our calves, and the efficiency of our operation, but ultimately isn’t that what we are all trying to do?
The Fenceline Feeding System (Pasture D) on March 10th
K E N T U C K Y B E E F N E T W O R K FA C I L I TAT O R S
Ben Lloyd
Whitesville, KY (270) 993-1074 strridge@aol.com
Ron Shrout
Winchester, KY (606) 205-6143 ronshrout@bellsouth.net
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Charles Embry
Cave City, KY (270) 646-5939 dale.embry@yahoo.com
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Jeff Stephens
Ewing, KY (606) 782-7640 stephensbeef@gmail.com
Jacob Settles
Springfield, KY (859) 805-0724 jacob.settles4@yahoo.com 73
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LIMOUSIN
Breeders of the Bluegrass
B.F. Evans Cattle Company Byron Evans
CUMMINS POLLED LIMOUSIN David & Donald P. Cummins 4312 Willow-Lenoxburg Rd. Foster, KY 41043 David: 606-747-5886 (C) 606.782.7003 Email: cumminsd@windstream.net
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Daniel Gettings
Elbow Bend & Center Point Rd. Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9454 or (270) 202-7755 “Registered Limousin - LimFlex - Angus Genetics”
Kenny & Tiffany Decker Leitchfield, KY • (270) 589-7999
Ri c c i R o l a nD
260 Henderson Rd. Eubank, KY 42567 Allen: 606-872-8072 Jon: 606-305-8859
“Quality Limousin + LimFlex Cattle!”
Performance you can count on!
Russ Crum • 2423 KY Hwy 3003 • Cynthiana, KY 41031
WHITE LIMOUSIN & WHITE ANGUS
Donald & Mary Ann Wenzel
994 Airport Road • Falmouth, KY 41040 TOMORROW’S REGISTERED WHITE ANGUS TODAY!
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(859) 654-3612 • (859) 322-0752 maryawenz@aol.com
Bob Minerich, 859-582-6888 2003 Barnes Mill Rd. Richmond, KY 40475 minegwen@aol.com “Cattle for sale private treaty”
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Terry W. McPhetridge 606-843-6903 Cell: 606-524-9241
1645 Winding Blade Rd. East Bernstadt, KY 40729
Joey & Donnie Massey 80 Sublimity School Rd. London, KY 40744 606-682-2126 606-682-2125
859-298-8713
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5171 Camargo-Levee Rd. • Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 859-498-0030 859-585-1785 859-585-8388 “Your source of purebred homopolled/homoblack.”
Decker Family Limousin & LimFlex
1225 E. Leestown Rd. Midway, KY 40347
Allen & Jon Anderson
Tom & Chris Daniel
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Greg Blaydes 859-338-9402 James Hicks 859-227-0490
Ricci & Brenda Roland 423 Lebus Lane Cynthiana, KY 41031 859-234-3986 • 859-234-7344 rolandlimousin@earthlink.net
Buck’s Limousin Farm
“The Best Kept Secret in Eastern Kentucky” John Buck: (606) 474-7451 • (606) 922-8174 2494 South St. Hwy. 7, Grayson, KY. 41143 johnbuck474@windstream.net “cattle for sale - private treaty”
P.O. Box 1509 599 Ray Allen Lane Versailles, KY 40383 Byron 859-509-8046 bfevanscattlecompany@gmail.com byron.evans59@yahoo.com byron.evans59@yahoo.co m
Fullblood & Purebred Embryos & Semen Stephen: 270-799-8685 760 Emily Court Bowling Green, KY 42101 achhlimousin@twc.com Facebook: ACHH Limousin
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BULLS - HEIFERS PROCESSED BEEF
Brad Kidd (606) 495-6396 (606) 738-9493 Paul Kidd (606) 743-7349 8254 Hwy 711 West Liberty KY 41472
Foundation Sale VII September 18, 2021 Selling FULLBLOOD & PUREBRED LIMOUSIN Genetics • To consign or for catalog call: ACH Holdings, LLC, Stephen Haynes 270-799-8685
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FA R M C R E D I T M I D - A M E R I CA R E T U R N I N G $ 2 0 0 M I L L I O N I N PAT R O N AG E TO C U S TO M E R S FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE CONTINUES PATRONAGE PROGRAM FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR This month, Farm Credit Mid-America will pay a record $200 million in cash patronage dividends to eligible customerowners through its Patronage Program. Of this amount, $49 million will be returned to customers in Kentucky. The distribution brings the total amount returned to customers in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee over the last five years to $648.5 million. As a customer-owned cooperative, Farm Credit Mid-America understands that extra capital can make a big difference in a customer’s operation. “The past several years have presented more than their fair share of challenges for the resilient men and women in agriculture,” says Bill Johnson, Farm Credit Mid-America president and CEO. “Despite the challenges
of 2020, our cooperative continued to grow. One of the many powerful benefits of belonging to a cooperative is the opportunity to share in our collective successes. This year’s Patronage Program will return a record amount of capital to eligible customers, and we hope these distributions provide a welcome boost for their operations.” Patronage payment is not a guarantee – the Association’s board votes to approve the program annually, and not all customerowners will receive a check. The amount each eligible customer receives is proportionate to his or her transaction level with the Association during 2020. Since patronage is taxable income, customers will receive IRS forms related to this year’s patronage in January 2022. Farm Credit Mid-America encourages recipients to speak with their
financial advisors. In addition to receiving Patronage, customer-owners of Farm Credit MidAmerica may contribute to our purpose to secure the future of rural communities and agriculture in a variety of ways. These include participation in annual Board of Director and Nominating Committee Elections, the ability to vote on issues that influence the operations of the Association, and the opportunity to serve on the Advocate Council, a diverse group of professionals and leaders from across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee who deepen our impact, relationships and support for customers. For more information about Farm Credit Mid-America’s Patronage Program and its eligibility requirements, visit e-farmcredit. com/Patronage.
Farm Credit Mid-America is a financial services cooperative and has served the credit needs of farmers and rural residents across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee for more than a century. Backed by the strength of more than $28.8 billion in assets, Farm Credit Mid-America provides loans for real estate, operating, equipment, housing and related services such as crop insurance and vehicle, equipment and building leases. For more information, call 1-800-444-FARM or visit www.e-farmcredit.com.
F O R B U C K H O R N P L A N TA I N , S C O U T N OW, S P R AY S O O N Buckhorn plantain may well be in your pastures and hay fields now. You don’t want it. As spring arrives, it becomes an aggressive invader. Buckhorn plantain has been tough to control, but the task is easier now as technology has improved. “Buckhorn plantain is competitive in pastures, but it’s a real headache in hay fields,” says Jeff Clark, a pasture market development specialist for Corteva Agriscience. “You open up a hay field when you cut hay, and afterwards you can see an explosion of buckhorn plantain. It will make a mat.” Clark battles the weed in his own pastures and hay fields near Alderson, West Virginia. Buckhorn plantain (Plantago lanceolata), also known as narrowleaf plantain, is a clumping perennial in a rosette shape. Mature leaves are 2 to 12 inches long and less than 1 inch wide with three to five prominent veins running parallel to the leaf edge. Leafless stalks up to 24 inches tall are topped with a cluster of tiny
white flowers. The plant can bloom from April through October. Seeds germinate through the fall and winter. The plant spreads through both seeds and new shoots produced at the base of the plant. Roots are slender and fibrous from a long taproot, which helps it survive drought. Plants can regenerate from the taproot even when cut at or below the soil surface, so mowing is of little help in control. Tolerant of clipping, close grazing and drought, buckhorn plantain can be persistent. Native to Europe, buckhorn plantain is now naturalized throughout the South and much of the country. “Several herbicides may make buckhorn plantain look sick, but it will pop out again after a rain,” Clark says. “Now with DuraCor® herbicide, you really can control it in the fall, spring and summer. You have that flexibility, but earlier is better.” In early spring, spray buckhorn plantain when you have at least three days where
temperatures are 60 F or higher. Anytime you spray buckhorn plantain, Clark says, there are two other keys to getting good control: Use enough herbicide, and use enough water. From March to early April, he recommends DuraCor at 12 fluid ounces per acre. Increase the rate to 12 to 18 ounces per acre in May and, after that, increase it to 20 ounces per acre. The more mature the weed, the higher rate you’ll need.
DuraCor offers soil residual activity to control weeds that germinate for several weeks after spraying, Clark says. But if the herbicide solution gets intercepted before it reaches the soil, there is no soil residual activity. So ample water is a key ingredient. Finally, although nonionic surfactants work, Clark prefers to use methylated seed oil (MSO). “It just looks like sharper, quicker control to me,” he says.
Then use an adequate volume of water — no less than 20 gallons per acre. “When you spray a pasture, you’re trying to cover three canopies,” Clark says. “The first canopy is tall weeds above grass. In the second canopy, you’re trying to penetrate the grass to hit medium weeds. Finally, the third canopy is the soil surface. “You have to use enough water to hit the soil surface to get the real value from a residual herbicide.”
Buckhorn plantain is tolerant of clipping, close grazing and drought. Left untreated, it can be invasive and persistent in pastures and hay meadows.
™ ® Trademarks of Corteva Agriscience and its affiliated companies. Under normal field conditions, DuraCor® is nonvolatile. DuraCor has no grazing or haying restrictions for any class of livestock, including lactating dairy cows, horses (including lactating mares) and meat animals prior to slaughter. Label precautions apply to forage treated with DuraCor to manure and urine from animals that have consumed treated forage. DuraCor is not registered for sale or use in all states. Contact your state pesticide regulatory agency to determine if a product is registered for sale or use in your state. Always read and follow label directions. 76
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L. Wayne Beckley 1420 Fitchburg Rd. Ravenna, KY 40472 Home: 606-723-3021 Cell: 859-779-0962
L.W. Beckley D.V.M 284 Pyrse Lane Irvine, KY 40336 Cell: 859-779-1419 Clinic: 606-726-0000
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Registered Polled Herefords 8103 Bill Moss Road White House, TN 37188 Home/Fax: 615-672-4483 Cell: 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com “Farming the Same Land Since 1834”
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HAMILTON ANGUS FARMS Eddie Hamilton 2142 Stilesville Road Science Hill, KY 42553 edjohami@aol.com (606) 271-1286 Bulls and Females for Sale
BRANCH VIEW ANGUS Owensboro, 927 Old Liberty Pike • Hustonville, KY 40437 KY 42301 (859) 238-0771 • www.branchviewangus.com (270) 686-8876 James S. & LuAnn Coffey, Donald & Donna Coffey 929-537 Annual Production Sale- 2nd(270) Saturday in April
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HIGHVIEW FARMS 827 West Main Street Campbellsville, Kentucky 42718 Ben T. Cox DVM (270) 469-5517 Registered Angus Cattle HILL VIEW FARMS Jimmy Gilles 5160 Lee Rudy Road Owensboro, KY 42301 (270) 686-8876 (270) 929-537
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BURTON & SONS ANGUS Keith: (270) 635-0723 Joe D. or Karen Burton • Bryan Carman, Partner, Ridgeview Angus Reese: (270) 635-1137 480 Hominy Hill Rd. Nancy, KY 42544 only what we would Joe: (606) buy. 305-3081 • Bryan: (606) 875-3453 Located 15 miles West of Somerset klburton01@windstream.net
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LEGACY FARMS CARDINAL HILL FARMS Daniel and Lindsey Reynolds 405 Cedar Grove Rd. • Glasgow, KYSouth 42141 Jackson Highway 1709 Mike Elmore: (270) 404-6589 Hardyville, KY 42746 Bob Johnson: (270) 427-1410 (270) 528-6275/(270) 528-6120 cardinalhillfarms.com • mike@cardinalhillfarms.com COFFEY ANGUS FARMS www.legacyfarmsangus.com
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SMITHLAND ANGUS FARM ST. CLAIR FARMS REGISTERED ANGUS East Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642 Eric & Sherry St.5202 Clair Charles “Bud” & Pam Smith: (270) 866-3898 13433 Falls of Rough Road • Falls Rough, Henry & Melissa Smith: of (270) 866-2311KY 40119 Home: (270) 257-2965 • Cell: (270) 617-1079 ST. CLAIR FARMS REGISTERED ANGUS www.stclairangus.com Eric & Sherry St. Clair Performance Tested &Rough Female 2016 13433Bull Falls of RoadSale • FallsApril of Rough, KY 40119 Home: (270) 257-2965 • Cell: (270) 617-1079 www.stclairangus.com Performance Tested Bull & Female Sale April 2020
TAMME VALLEY FARM TAMME VALLEY FARM Jacob Tamme, Owner-Operator Jacob Tamme, Owner-Operator (859) 583-7134 (859) 583-7134 jacob.tamme@gmail.com jacob.tamme@gmail.com www.tammevalley.com & Find us on Facebook! www.tammevalley.com & Find us on Facebook!
JOHNSON FARMS ANGUS Angus Bulls & Females Slaughters, KY Keith: (270) 635-0723 Reese: (270) 635-1137
LYNN CREEK FARMS 661 Hopewell Road Kris and Sara Lynn Liberty, KY 42539 MILLERS RUN FARM 2184 Bardstown Rd Matt Coffey: (270) 799-6288 Springfield KY 40069 William N. Offutt IV Dewey Coffey: (606) 787-2620 573-721-6663 Genetics for Maximum Profitability since 1984 3790 Paris Road Georgetown, KY 40324 COOL SPRINGS CREEK FARM MT. (859) 533-2020 • millersrunfarm@aol.comMORIAH ANGUS FARMS Bob, Kathy, and Rob Clark (859) 748-5558 Guy & Aline Babin www.millersrunfarm.com 1446 Kennedy Bridge Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40330 269 Paul Coomer Rd Bob: (859)339-2610 • Rob: (859)612-1594 Gradyville, KY 42742 Heifers for sale (270) 205-1669 mtmoriahfarms1@gmail.com www.coolspringscreekfarm.com • gdbabin@outlook.com www.mtmoriahangus.com
D&D LONGVIEW ANGUSMUD RIVER ANGUS Danny & Debbie Burris 10 Oak Hill Drive 550 Willie Nell Road Russellville, KY 42276 Columbia, KY 42728 Wayne Johnson: (270) 348-5766 • (270) 250-3701 • (270) 250-1277 (270) 303-6354
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HAINES ANGUS FARMS 5294 Park City- Glasgow Rd. Park City, KY 42160 PLEASANT HILL FARMS Kenneth Haines, Jr.: (270) 749-8862
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Cary & Kim King FOUR KINGS ANGUS Carymking@yahoo.com • fourkingsangus.com 250 Bright Leaf Dr. • Harrodsburg, KY 40330 Cary-&Purebred Kim King Manager Cary Cell: (859) 613-3734 • Colby Myers
GREAT MEADOWS ANGUS ASSOCIATION 39th Annual Spring Sale • April 24, 2021 OLD BARK FARM www.greatmeadowsangus.com 370 Ferrill Hill, Buffalo, KY 42716 Paul Bradshaw Kenley Conner 270/358-8057 (502) 817-7502
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(270) 337-3072 or (270) 692-5304 Dennis & Emily TWIN CREEK FARM Shawn, Melissa, Devin & Dylan Gibson 270/337-2128 or(270) 270/402-4338 337-3072 or (270) 692-5304 Dennis & View Emily Production Sale in April Watch for us in Branch
MILLERS RUN FARM William N. Offutt IV 3790 Paris Road Georgetown, KY 40324 (859) 533-2020 • millersrunfarm@aol.com www.millersrunfarm.com Heifers for sale
DAVIS BEND FARMS 2315 Davis Bend Road Canmer, KY 42722 timmothyljeffries@gmail.comFOUR KINGS ANGUS www.davisbendfarms.com Tim: (270) 528-6605 • Leslie:250 (270)Bright 528-6435Leaf Dr. • Harrodsburg, FALL CREEK ANGUS 448 Corder Farm Road Monticello, KY 42633 Ronnie Corder (606) 348-6588
TRIPLE D ANGUS Nathaniel & Darla Denham TWIN CREEK FARM Nathaniel(Bub), Sarah, Ashley Denham 423-2457 • (606)Gibson 875-0780 Shawn, Melissa, (606) Devin & Dylan tripledangus.com
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KY ANGUS SWEEPSTAKES CHAMPION HEIFER Greetings from the Kentucky Angus Association and the Board of Directors. As we welcome spring back to Kentucky we look forward to the much needed optimism it brings. The last month or so has been challenging from ice to snow to flooding but the sunshine and longer days have a way of healing. The spring sales season is in full swing. We have just finished another successful Kentucky Beef Expo and we had a great crowd on hand for our Sweepstakes sale. The quality of the cattle was amazing from top to bottom and I thank the breeders and the Sweepstakes committee for all the work to make it a successful event. I would also like to thank Kentucky Farm Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture for their sponsorship of the Beef Expo. Their contributions make the event possible for Kentucky beef producers. As you look for replacements this spring you don’t have to travel too far. There are endless opportunities right here in the Commonwealth to buy genetics that will move your herd forward. Cutting edge pedigrees and breed leading performance come together at the sales hosted by Kentucky Angus members so be sure to take full advantage of the opportunity. Angus breeders are always willing to learn about your program, this gives them the opportunity to recommend the right animals and genetics for your operation.
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If myself or any of the other officers and directors can be of assistance feel free to let us know. Were here to help you in any way we can if you have concerns or ideas. If you haven’t purchased your ad for the Kentucky Angus Directory please do so ASAP. Ad copies and payments are due by April 15th. Also remember to have your dues paid as well to be included in the membership portion of the directory. Hope you all have a successful and rewarding spring. See you down the road. Jason Crowe Kentucky Angus Association President
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Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers Cynthiana, KY Luke Arthur (859) 298-8323 luke.arthur93@gmail.com Bulls • Show Prospects • Embryos Bulls sell with GE EPD’s • Show Prospects
BAR IV LIVESTOCK
Barry, Beth & Ben Racke • Brad Racke
7416 Tippenhauer Rd. • Cold Spring, KY 41076 Phone (859) 635-3832 • Barry cell (859) 991-1992 Brad cell (859) 393-3677 • Ben cell (859) 393-3730 Fax (859) 635-3832 • bar4@twc.com
BEE LICK GELBVIEHS
Eddie Reynolds 277 Old Bee Lick Rd. Crab Orchard, KY 40419 606-379-2281(H) 606-305-1972(C) Bulls & Females for sale
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William McIntosh, President.......................(502) 867-3132 Luke Arthur, Vice President........................(859) 298-8323 Pat Tilghman, Secretary/Treasurer.............(270) 670-8449
LARRY CLARK & SONS LLC
Registered Gelbvieh Cattle 106 Clark Houk Road • Greensburg, KY 42743 Larry Clark, Owner & Operator (270) 299-5167 • (270) 405-6848 Lpclarkandsons@msn.com
CLIFFORD FARMS
3459 KY HWY 1284E Cynthiana, KY 41031 Since 1937 (859) 234-6956
Cattle for sale at all times.
BRIAN W. DYER, DVM
Owner/Manager GELBVIEH/BALANCERS 2050 Glasgow Road Burkesville, KY 42717 Brian, Lauren, Kristen Barry, Emily & Julia (270) 864-5909
FULL CIRCLE FARMS
Registered Gelbvieh Cattle Brad Burke 989 Metcalf Mill Road • Ewing KY 41039 (H) 606-267-5609 • (C) 606-782-1367 gbb789@windstream.net
CD FARMS
Clayton & Debbie Cash 1214 Ottawa School Road Brodhead, KY 40409 (606)-308-3247 • (606)-758-8994 Gelbvieh-Balancer Bulls & Heifers For Sale by Private Treaty
KILBOURNE GELBVIEH
East Bernstadt, KY 606-843-6583 cell 606-309-4662 Black Replacement Heifers & Bulls Available Embryo transplant & AI sired calves
MOCKINGBIRD HILL FARMS
Registered Gelbvieh Cattle Shane Wells 10172 Provo Rd. Rochester, KY H: 270-934-2198 C: 270-791-8196 swells@logantele.com
Meeting modern industry demands: • Added Fertility • Increased Efficiency • More pounds of calf weaned American Gelbvieh Association 303-465-2333 | www.gelbvieh.org JOIN KENTUCKY GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION Mail to: 690 Lick Branch Road, Glasgow, Kentucky 42141 FARM NAME
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS General April 2 Woodford Feed Company Mineral & Animal Health Workshop, Lexington, KY April 3 Ford Brothers Inc. Auction, Stanford, KY (pg. 33) August 10-12 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, Nashville, TN Angus March 29 Oak Hollow 42nd Annual First Choice Bull Sale, Smiths Grove, KY April 3 Buckner & Jeffries 32nd Annual Angus Opportunity Sale, Canmer, KY April 3 Grassy Valley Angus 28th Annual Production Sale, Greeneville, TN April 9 Ingram Angus Spring Production Sale, Pulaski, TN April 10 Branch View Angus Annual Sale, Hustonville, KY (pg. 88) April 10 Crazy K Ranch 8th Annual Production Sale, Michie, TN April 12 Grass Time Partners 20th Annual Sale, Mt. Sterling, KY (pg. 39) April 17 Central Kentucky Angus Association 55th Annual Spring Sale, Danville, KY (pg. 8) April 17 Rock Ridge Farms Spring Production Sale, Lawrenceburg, KY (pg. 5) April 24 Great Meadows Angus Association 39th Annual Spring Sale, Campbellsburg, KY (pg. 87) April 24 Pleasant Hill Farms Building for the Future Spring Production Sale, Rockfield, KY (pg. 3) April 24 Upper Cumberland Angus Female Sale, Cookeville, TN (pg. 49) April 25 Quintin Smith Family & Guests Angus Sale, Lebanon, TN (pg. 32) May 7-8 Cardinal Hill Farms Spring Private Treaty Offerings, Glasgow, KY (pg. 9) May 22 Heritage Farm Spring Female Production Sale, Shelbyville, KY (pg. 4) October 30 Yon Family Farms Fall Sale, Ridge Spring, SC Charolais April 10 Amburgey Charolais Farm Annual Bull & Female Sale, Mt. Sterling, KY (pg. 26) April 24 Central Kentucky Charolais Classic, Bowling Green, KY (pg. 59) Gelbvieh April 10 TJB Gelbvieh & Three T Farms Bull Sale, Rineyville, KY (pg. 7) April 17 SoKY Select Gelbvieh Sale, Bowling Green, KY (pg. 51)
AD INDEX Hereford April 17 Clifford Farms & Guests Hereford Production Sale, Lexington, KY (pg. 44) April 24 Middle Tennessee Hereford Association Annual Sale, Cross Plains, TN (pg. 38) May 8 Burns Farms Annual Female Event, Pikeville, TN (pg. 53) May 13 Kentucky Certified Hereford Influence Sale, Stanford, KY Highland April 24 Heartland Highland Cattle Assoc. 10th Annual Highland Cattle Auction, Lebanon, MO (pg. 10) Multi-Breed April 3 Laurel County Cattlemen’s Association 8th Annual Commercial Open Heifer Sale, London, KY April 10 Knoll Crest Farm Spring Bull & Female Sale, Red House, VA April 17 Indiana Beef Evaluation Program 87th Annual Performance Tested Bull Sale, Springville, IN April 29 CPH Sale, Owensboro, KY May 12 CPH Sale, Lexington, KY May 22 West Kentucky Select Bred Heifer Sale, Guthrie, KY (pg. 10) June 5 Central Kentucky Premier Heifer Sale, Lexington, KY (pg. 30) August 12 CPH Sale, Owensboro, KY December 2 CPH Sale, Owensboro, KY
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Heritage Farm...................................4 Ike Boutwell.....................................19 John Deere......................................17 Kentucky Angus Association....80, 81 Kentucky Gelbvieh Assoc.............82 Kentucky Hereford Assoc.............77 KY Livestock Marketing Assoc.....55 Kentucky Salers Association.........84 Kentucky Simmental Assoc...........79 Kuhn Knight...................................60 Kuhn North America.......................22 Limousin Breeders of the Bluegrass..75 Mid South Ag LLC............................33 Middle Tennessee Hereford Assoc..38 Oak Hollow........................................2 P.H. White.......................................48 Pleasant Hill Farms.........................3 Quintin Smith Family Angus..32 Rock Ridge Farms............................5 Shady Bottom Ranch.....................13 Slaughter Sale Management..........51 Stone Gate Farms.............................7 Thorn Valley Angus........................23 TJB Gelbvieh.....................................7 United Producers, Inc.....................63 Upper Cumberland Angus Assoc...49 Walters Buildings.............................8 West KY Select Bred Heifer Sale.....11 Y-Tex.........................................45 Zoetis...............................................43
Red Angus April 3 Andras Stock Farm Red Angus Bull Sale, Manchester, IL April 22 Shady Bottom Ranch Spring Online Sale (pg. 13) Salers April 10 Southern Eagle Ranch Generations of Genetics Sale V, Moneta, VA Simmental April 3 Belles & Bulls of the Bluegrass Sale, Lexington, KY (pg. 27) April 24 Clear Choice Simmentals The Clear Choice Customer Sale, Milan, IN (pg. 19) Shorthorn April 6 Sugarbird Shorthorns Roan for the Roses Online Sale
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ADM Animal Nutrition.....................57 AGCO.. .......................................41 Allison Charolais.............................18 Alltech.. .......................................10 Amburgey Charolais Farm..............26 ATM Farms.....................................11 Belles & Bulls of the Bluegrass....27 BioZyme, Inc...................................46 Blue Grass Stockyards...................25 Branch View Angus........................88 Bridgeview Angus Farm.................31 Burkmann Nutrition.........................4 Burns Farms...................................53 Cardinal Hill Farms...........................9 Caudill Seed...............................47, 39 Central KY Angus Association........8 Central KY Charolais Classic......59 Central KY Premier Heifer Sale.....30 Clear Choice Simmentals..............19 Clifford Farms................................44 CPC Commodities...........................15 Dievert Sales Service.....................40 Endovac Animal Health...................50 Ford Brothers..................................33 Grass Time Partners Sale............39 Great Meadows Angus Assoc........87 Green River Livestock....................40 Gro-Tec, Inc......................................12 Hayes Trailer Sales.........................26 Heartland Highland Cattle Assoc....11
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Donald Johnson • 11660 N. Hwy 1247 • Eubank, KY 42564 • 606-379-1558
WILLIS FARMS
Danny Willis • 964 Johnson Rd • Frankfort, KY 40601 • 502-803-5011 • drwc21@aol.com
DEL-SU FARM
Howard & Sue Edwards • 420 Rose Rd • Somerset, KY 42501 • 606-679-1675 Jeriah Privett • 606-416-1154
KNOB LICK FARM - BULLS AND HEIFERS
Larry Cox • Tina Cox-Lynch • Amanda Cox Gibson • 2851 Knob Lick Road Irvine, KY 40336 • 606-723-3077 • 606-975-1716
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CLASSIFIEDS PERFORMANCE TESTED PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE Call 270-202-7186 for more info or check out www.oakhollowangus.com for current availability.
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FOR SALE 19-20 month old Polled Hereford bulls. Good selection. • Low birthweight, medium frame. Free Delivery Available. • JMS Polled Herefords, • Knifley, KY Danny 270-566-2694 Trent 270-566-2000
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FOR SALE – REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS Bred to #19308059. CED +11 WW +81 YW +147 Docile cattle. • Reg. Black Angus Herd bulls also available. • Genomic tested with CAIP Genetics. • Triple P Angus 606-724-5524 or 606-407-2355
FOUNDATION SALE VII September 18, 2021 • Selling FULLBLOOD & PUREBRED LIMOUSIN Genetics To consign or for catalog call: ACH Holdings, LLC • Stephen Haynes 270-799-8685
JOHN DEERE 468 - NET $14,500 John Deere 566- twine $7850 Meyer 510 TMR mixers - In STOCK Cloverdale 500 T -TMR mixers - in Stock Stoltzfus 10 ton Litter spreader $30,000 Gehl R150 skid loader $19,500 Caterpillar 242B skid loader-$17,500 New Holland 790 choppers-@$7500 John Deere 8200 drill $5500 John Deere 467 -net - $12,500 Gehl 8335 feeder wagon $7500 New Idea 363- manure spreader $8500 Artex SB 200- vertical beater- for rental Kemco Bale Wrapper new $29,000 Stoltzfus lime - litter- fert cu 50 $18,500 JD 5085E- loader - 4wd- canopy $34,000 Farmco feeder wagons-15 in stock-call www.redbarnandassociates.com Charlie B. Edgington 859-608-9745
RED ANGUS FOR SALE Bulls: Yearlings and 2-year-olds. Open Heifers. • Show Heifer Prospects. Contact: Johnnie Cundiff 606-305-6443 or 606-871-7438 REGISTERED BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS Excellent EPD’s. Semen Tested. Delivery Available. Maximize your profit with proven performance. All bulls qualify for new CAIP cost-share. Adam Wheatley 502-349-2665 BREEDING AGE HEREFORD BULLS FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES Over 60 years of Line 1 Hereford Genetics. Groups of open and bred heifers available for sale at all times. Chambliss Hereford Farms. 270-668-7126
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MARKET REPORT
SOUTHEAST FEEDER CATTLE PRICES 12 MARCH 2021 weights
STEER
HEIFER
AL
AK
FL
GA
KY/TN
LA/MS
9-10
118-124
120-126
111-117
115-121
119-125
118-124
8-9
122-130
123-131
115-123
118-126
123-131
122-130
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127-135
132-140
120-128
126-134
131-139
6-7
138-148
143-153
130-140
135-145
5-6
153-165
160-172
150-162
4-5
165-179
176-190
160-174
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AL
AK
FL
GA
KY/TN
LA/MS
127-135
115-123
118-126
109-117
114-122
117-125
115-123
141-151
139-149
119-129
126-136
113-123
118-128
123-133
121-131
151-163
154-166
155-167
128-140
138-150
126-138
129-141
135-147
131-143
167-181
166-180
168-182
139-153
148-162
140-154
138-152
142-156
137-151
COWS AL
AK
FL
GA
LA/MS
KY/TN
60-69
51-60
59-68
58-67
56-65
59-68
CN/CUT
52-61
44-53
51-60
52-61
50-59
52-61
BULLS
83-91
76-84
83-91
85-93
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Feeder cattle traded unevenly steady from $2 lower to $3 higher. Calves traded steady to $4 higher. Market cows traded $1 to $3 softer.
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S O M E T I M E S W E N E E D TO S W E AT T H E S M A L L S T U F F KATIE VANVALIN Associate Extension Professor, University of Kentucky
“Don’t sweat the small stuff.” I can’t remember if that is a phrase my grandpa used word for word, but I do know it’s how he lived his life. My grandpa ran a typical Kentucky commercial cow-calf operation along with the help of his two sons’ up until the physical demands of the farm caught up to him in the late 90’s. After the last of the cows were sold his days were spent “not sweating the small stuff”, while sipping coffee and reading the newspaper on his front porch swing. In the summers as a child, I’d join him on that porch swing, sip some lemonade, and ask Grandpa to tell me stories about his cows and the occasional horse or two that once called our family farm in Warren county, KY home.
is an inadequate mineral program resulting in one or more trace mineral deficiencies. Some of the cows will go on performing just fine, yet some cows or perhaps their calves will develop symptoms associated with mineral deficiencies, which can result in losing part of the herd. After doing a little digging it turns out that there might be a mineral deficiency, but also something else going on like internal parasites, or a bout with respiratory disease. Perhaps neither problem on their own would have resulted in losing the animal but taken together it becomes a perfect storm. It has been my experience that mineral deficiencies don’t just happen for no reason, typically the mineral program is inadequate.
While we could all use a little dose of “not sweating the small stuff”, sometimes in cattle production the small things are worth sweating over…just a little anyways. My favorite small thing to sweat over when it comes to cattle nutrition is minerals. I first got interested in mineral nutrition as a student when I realized just how little mineral is actually consumed, compared to other nutrients. However, if something is amiss in the mineral program it may not matter what the energy and protein look like in the diet, there can be trouble.
What does an inadequate mineral program look like? It might look like the best mineral money can buy and an empty mineral feeder that doesn’t get re-filled in a timely fashion. On the other hand, it might look like a product that is 97% salt with just a little bit of other minerals like calcium, phosphorus, copper, and selenium incorporated so that it can be marketed as a trace mineral supplement. While we are sweating over minerals, it’s not only important to select a good quality product, but to make sure it is fed as intended as well. In my mind, a good mineral program is one of the cheapest insurance policies you can purchase.
Although Kentucky is blessed with a phenomenal forage base with which to raise cattle, it didn’t come with a perfectly balanced mineral profile. Luckily this is a problem with an easy and relatively inexpensive solution. In the grand scheme of expenses in a cattle operation, mineral can be relatively small, but cutting corners can create bigger problems. Cattle in Kentucky are at risk of developing copper and selenium deficiencies, because these two minerals are often deficient in our forage base. Furthermore with ~75% of the cowherd being spring calving, seasonal bouts with magnesium deficiency resulting in grass tetany are also a concern. I have worked with producers who have lost cattle due in part to an inadequate mineral program. Sometimes cattle can get along okay with a mineral deficiency, until something happens resulting in an increased demand for that mineral. For example, I have seen cow herds where there 86
On the other end of the spectrum, I recently worked with a producer who was looking to feed a co-product-based ration that was quite high in copper. In that situation, I was concerned about over-feeding copper, and was happy to find that the producer had selected a mineral supplement that included about 2/3 less copper than you would typically see in a mineral mix. This type of product is typically referred to as a “balancer” mineral, as it is meant to balance out a unique scenario. We see these types of products most often with high grain rations, or those incorporating distillery coproducts. The goal of a good mineral supplement is to fill in any holes that might be resulting from the rest of the diet, while not creating any additional problems such as over feeding specific minerals. Minerals are involved in every major process in the body. They
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Watch cows and calves closely. Save every calf (you can cull/sell them later). Calves can be identified while they are young and easy to handle. Commercial male calves should be castrated and implanted. Registered calves should be weighed at birth.
Pregnancy check cows now and cull open ones at weaning.
Cows that have calved need to be on an adequate nutritional level to rebreed. Increase their feed after calving. Don’t let them lose body condition. Keep feeding them until pastures are adequate.
You may let calves creep-graze wheat or rye, if it is available. Calves will benefit from extra feed until spring grass appears.
Don’t “rush to grass” although it can be really tempting. Be sure that grass has accumulated enough growth to support the cow’s nutritional needs before depending solely upon it. Cows may walk the pastures looking for green grass instead of eating dry feed. This lush, watery grass is not adequate to support them. Keep them consuming dry feed until sufficient grass is available to sustain body condition. We’ve spent too much money keeping them in good condition to lose it now! Prevent grass tetany! Provide magnesium in the mineral mix until daytime temperatures are consistently above 60oF. Mineral supplement should be available at all times and contain a minimum of about 12 percent magnesium. Make sure that your mineral mix also contains adequate selenium, copper and zinc. You can ask your feed dealer about the UK Beef IRM High Magnesium Mineral. Make final selection of heifer replacements. Consider vaccinating with a modified-live BVD vaccine. Purchase replacement bulls at least 30 days prior to the start of the breeding season. Have herd bulls evaluated for breeding soundness (10-20% of bulls are questionable or unsatisfactory breeders). Get all bulls in proper condition for breeding. If you are going to use artificial insemination and/or estrus synchronization, make plans now and order needed supplies and semen. Prebreeding or “turn-out” working is usually scheduled for late April or May - between the end of calving season and before the start of the breeding season (while cows are open). Consult your veterinarian about vaccines and health products your herd needs. Make arrangements now for products needed and have handling facilities in good working order. Dehorn commercial calves before going to pasture.
are involved in everything from growth, to lactation, to the immune system. Remember that mineral issues can be underlying waiting for the perfect storm, and that a good mineral supplement is like a good insurance policy. That is not to say that minerals are a cure all for other nutritional deficiencies or poor management, because they aren’t. However, the mineral program is important to providing a fully balanced
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Re-implant feeders. Consult with your veterinarian about a preweaning working of the herd.
Plan marketing strategy for feeder calves. STOCKERS Don’t go to pastures too soon, give plants some growing time. Then stock at two to three times the July rate and rotate rapidly. “Condition” purchased calves prior to grazing. They should be processed and fed a conditioning diet prior to being placed on pasture. You can also use this time to introduce them to electric fences which are used in rotational grazing. Provide a good mineral supplement which contains a rumen modifier (Rumensin, Bovatec, etc.) along with adequate levels of copper and selenium GENERAL We’ve made a muddy mess this winter, so be prepared to reseed bare spots. Make plans to improve hay feeding areas to avoid muddy conditions like we have faced this winter. Consider geotextile fabric with gravel or concrete feeding pads. Prepare for the grazing season. Check fences and make necessary repairs. Check your corral, too. Get everything ready to make high quality hay in May! Have equipment serviced and spare parts on hand. Order baler twine now. Be prepared to harvest an adequate supply of hay when you have the opportunity. Resupply the extra hay that you fed out of the barn. This past winter caused most producers to exhaust their hay supply, so it’s time to re-stock. Plan now for fly control ... decide what fly control program that you will use but don’t put insecticide eartags on cattle until fly population appears.
diet to our cattle. I’ll leave you with one final thought to ponder (perhaps while sitting on the porch swing, if you get a minute). Is your mineral program working for your cattle production system? When was the last time you gave your mineral much thought? For more information about mineral supplements and recommendations please reach out to your local county extension office.
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WF/RCC Henrietta Pride 2251-Reg 17903114- Denver x EXAR Henrietta Pride 5162. Awesome and consistent Donor. Sells due To SAV Rainfall. Top 10% WW, YW, $C. Daughter also sells!
HCC Blackcap 1708. Reg#19081720. Picture perfect female with a fall heifer calf by E&B Plus One. Safe A.I. to GAR Greater Good. Selling 30 fall pairs!
KB-Emma-TenX B02-Reg# 17833755-The gorgeous dam of the Select Sires standout, KB Full Measure. Selling two maternal sisters to Full Measure by Growth Fund and Jet Black. Pay Attention!
Tamme Valley Cavalry T972. Reg#19557792. Cavalry x EPF Blackcap 5774. Calving ease bull with top 1% $W and 3% WW and YW. +31 milk
Burks 518Y Rosebud 206H-Reg#19917798- Awesome Conley Express x Rosebud fall show heifer. Sisters have hung banners and so will this one
Tamme Valley Enhance 986. Reg#19559455. Enhance x M Bar M Blacklass 708. Calving Ease, growth, Maternal. 16 traits in top 35% or better.
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ANNUAL SALE APRIL 10 | NOON | HUSTONVILLE, KY
Add pounds and dollars to your calf crop! Fall bull group average: Top 16% WW and YW.
BV Exclusive 0018 | Reg# 19827332 • Powerful son of the popular Musgrave 316 Exclusive 1175 with numbers to match. • Top 1% $F, CW 2% WW, YW, 4% $B, $C, 10% RE, 15% $W. • Dam has been an outstanding producer maintaining a calving interval of 5/368 with progeny ratios of WW 4/108, YW 3/110, RE 3/119.
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YW
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$B
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BV Legendary 0027 | Reg# 19828805 • Top 1% WW, 2% YW, $W, CW, RE, 10% $C, $B, $F. • Dam maintains a calving interval of 2/371. Second dam is one of the best cows we’ve owned and an Elite Pathfinder. 9323 maintains a calving interval of 10/366 with progeny ratios of WW 10/104, YW 8/107, IMF 30/103, RE 30/103.
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BV Payweight 9609 | Reg# 19715560 • Top performing son of Yon Payweight E1075 that shows top 2% $M, 4% $B, 15% WW, 20% YW.
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70 4
YW
120 3
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83 3
$W
76 10
$F
105 10
$B
170 10
$C
303 2
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71 3
$W
87 2
$F
105 10
$B
166 10
$C
274 10
BV Beast Mode 9583 | Reg# 19715620 • Calving ease son of Baldridge Beast Mode B074, with top 1% WW, YW, and $W. 9583 recorded ratios of WW 104, YW 110.
EPD % Rank
CED
8
BW
2.1
WW
95 1
YW
155 1
Milk
33 10
CW
58 15
$W
105 1
$B
136 40
$B
235 40
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