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SELLING 80 PLUS HEAD OF HEREFORD AND BLACK HEREFORDS Fall 2021 ET’s, Fall Bred Heifers, Fall Breds with Split HC’s and BC’s, Spring Pairs, Proven Donors and Herd Bull Prospects. CED BW WW YW Milk REA Marb CHB
+5.8 +1.9 +56 +96 +19 +0.59 +0.17 +$131
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BLZ 173D GEMINI 7233 J027ET
JM HUTTON 427 J088 DOB: 09/08/2021 || Reg# P44324391 Sire: BR HUTTON 6014 || Dam: JM CATTLE MISS Y455 820 427 CED BW WW YW Milk REA Marb CHB
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JMCC MISS LAUNCH 951 669 DOB: 09/15/2016 || Reg# P43749659 Sire: DPH LH BF LAUNCH 1310 ET || Dam: R MISS NAVIGATE 951 Sell safe to calve in the fall to BF Leveler 776 ET.
DOB: 09/07/2017 || Reg# P43850435 Sire: INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET || Dam: TH 89T 755T GEMINI 471Z Homozygous Polled Sells Safe AI to Golden Oak Outcross 18U. Due Mid October.
-0.11 BW +0.10 WW +41.10 YW +70.70 Milk +22.72
-2.29 +0.78 WW +31.82 YW +66.78 Milk +27.98
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BLZ TRAILBLAZER 702 J065 DOB: 09/21/2021 || Reg# HB021417 Sire: JM TRAILBLAZER 1123 721 || Dam: BLZ IMPRESS ME 245 1702 Homozygous Black & Homozygous Polled To receive a sale book call or text the owner or sale manager.
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BLZ OLIVE 7137 H011 DOB: 2/15/2020 || Reg# HB017724 Sire: JM LC SHOWTIME 1217 611 ET || Dam: MM MISS BOOMER 137 OF P606 ET Homozygous Black & Homozygous Polled Sells safe to calve in the fall to JMCC BF Impression 518.
Franklin + Culleoka Tennessee Mike McFarlin • 615-293-4044 • mike@blzfarms.com
Jeremiah Malone 931-309-6805 Jeremy Smith Family 706-424-1744 Email: jrmalone20@gmail.com
Table of Contents COLUMNISTS 07 Cary King: President’s Thoughts 08 Ryan Quarles: Commissioner's Corner 09 Dave Maples: Thoughts from Dave 18 Candace Smith & Lindsay Burley: Breaking New Ground In Use of Intentionoal Genomic Alterations in Cattle 24 Dr. Michelle Arnold: Grass Tetany: A Complicated Disorder With An Easy Prevention 32 Chris Teutsch: Crabgrass: Yes, No, or Maybe??? 68 Kevin Laurent: What Are We Learning From Pvap-Precondition?
FEATURE STORIES 10 Leadership Development Program Completes Session Six At Certified Angus Beef 22 Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef to Debut in Northern Kentucky Kroger Stores 26 10 Daily Tips for Your Show Cattle 28 Food Without Fear: How Beef Checkoff-Funded Research Keeps Consumers Safe 30 Improving Cow Paths 32 Global Demand for U.S. Beef Continues to Soar; Pork Exports Below Last Year 36 Kentucky Livestock Coalition Celebrated National Ag Day With “Meat Me At The Capitol” Lunch 46 Bill Gates: Let Them Eat Fake Meat
12 NCBA Legislative Update 13 County News 16 Economic & Policy Update 34 Membership 36 Kentucky Beef Council 42 Kentucky Beef Network 45 Kentucky Angus Association News 52 Calendar of Events 53 Advertisers Index 53 Classifieds
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My writing for the last few months has admittedly had a slight tone of arrogance and condescension. I may have written in a way that could make a new reader think I believe I am never wrong. You may have also noticed that I had a set of bulls that I needed to sell and a bull sale to promote. The way my brain thinks is different than most, and there is also most certainly a differentiation of the type of cattle we sell. I needed to hijack this space for a couple months to market my specific philosophy of profitable commercial cow-calf production. I needed to explain why an investment in my genetics specifically was the best choice this bull sale season. I needed to become a salesman for a little while. Our bull sale went extremely well and by the time this makes it to print I will most likely be sold out of any bulls until our fall bull sale (October 24th, 2022 for those keeping track). As I write this, seasonal changes are in full swing. We are on the cusp of grazing our cow herd for the foreseeable future, and I no longer have an entire calf crop worth of bulls to manage. We will soon wean our fall calf crop and sell a good number of bred cows from there that I no longer have to manage either (available private treaty in early May). I can finally catch a spontaneous afternoon off when exciting plans come up. I finally get to prioritize the jobs I enjoy doing instead of the jobs I have to do. In this spirit of change and new beginnings, I would like to share with you something my wife would be more than happy to have told you herself. I am wrong frequently. We all have an infinite number of opportunities to be wrong throughout a given day, and I am certainly wrong my fair share. I have been wrong about where I left my tools for a job, how much gas was left in a farm truck that resulted in a special trip to the gas station, and definitely if a gate was left open or shut. When working with live animals on a daily basis the likelihood of being wrong grows exponentially. Not only could I have been wrong to begin with, but the situation could have changed due to factors I had never even considered. Some of these calls are a matter of life and death, and you certainly remember them when you are wrong. During calving season there are calls you have to make when it pertains to tubing potentially chilled calves or reading udders on cows that have calved as it pertains to the wellbeing of their hidden calf. Even once you have made the correct call, something still can go wrong. For instance, you may have made the right call to tube a calf, but if you let that tube find the lungs instead of their stomach you will never forget it. You made the right call but had bad execution. The only way to never make a mistake is to never do anything. I have had more opportunities to be wrong when it comes to cattle than most. I have also been given the opportunity to learn from those mistakes more than most. Experience is a great teacher but only if you are a good student. Far too many people are at the same spot personally and professionally that they were years ago despite having countless opportunities to learn from new information and experiences. Take those opportunities to learn and to not make the same mistakes. Self-improvement is just as much reducing mistakes as it is improving at the top (this concept certainly applies to our cow herd when it comes to profitability). It doesn’t matter if it is being wrong
when it comes to your personal life, your production practices on the farm, or when it comes to your cow herd. We just have to learn from all of them instead of repeating them. We must understand humility and what we know and what we don’t know. I know a whole lot of things, but I still know how much I don’t know. We also must be open to learning. When it comes to humility, clinical psychologist and author Dr. Jordan Peterson said something to the effect that, “you’re either in love with what you know or what you don’t know and there’s a whole lot more you don’t know than you do so pick your love carefully.” I am constantly processing new information and data points. When a process isn’t working at its optimum, we need to be open to new ideas. New ideas come from evaluating new information (or reevaluating old information through a new lens). Our seedstock selection as an industry is clearly lacking when it comes to learning from mistakes. For the years that I have been working full time, the biggest issues affecting the profitability of the nation’s commercial cow herd continue to be feet, fertility, longevity and in certain corners of the country (including mine) environmental adaptability. Painfully few seedstock suppliers take these deficiencies seriously when it comes to their data collection and sire selection. If you have a problem one time then it is a mistake. If you continue to have the same problems then it might be you that is the problem. I am not going to tell you that I have all the answers to the problems that ail the commercial cow-calf industry. I am smart enough to know what I don’t know. However, I am also smart enough to know there may be a pathway to success by trying things a little bit differently than we have been and by making evaluations with all the selection tools at our disposal. Come see us this grazing season. We would be happy to show you what we know and what we don’t know. Maybe we will both learn something. - Joe K . Lowe II M.S. Agricultural Economics
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS:
KCA PAST PRESIDENTS:
PRESIDENT Cary King 250 Bright Leaf Drive Harrodsburg, KY 40330 (859) 613-3734
PAST PRESIDENT Chris Cooper 2140 Tates Creek Road Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 200-7711
PRESIDENT ELECT Andy Bishop 6135 High Grove Road Cox's Creek, KY 40013 (502) 350-7609
KCA PROGRAM CHAIRMAN Daniel Hayden 6333 Herbert Road Whitesville, KY 42378 (270) 570-2815
VICE PRESIDENT Jeff Pettit 5745 US Highway 41 S Seebree, KY 42455 (270) 836-2963 TREASURER Ken Adams 90 E Horseshoe Ave. Upton, KY 42784 (270) 734-1443
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1974-77 Smith T. Powell† - Lincoln
2003 Mark Williams - Crittenden
1978-79 Larry Lovell† - Union
2004 Paul Napier - Lincoln
1980-82 John Masters† - Mason
2005 Eddie Young - Washington
1983-85 Seldon Hail - Laurel
2006 Greg Ritter - Barren
1986-87 Bob Vickery - Wayne
2007 Don Pemberton - Christian
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KBN CHAIRMAN* Allan Bryant BEEF SOLUTIONS CHAIRMAN* Jeff Pettit
REGION 1 Bobby Bell*.................................270-547-8547 Buddy Cook.................................270-275-1274 Ashley Holloway................................................. Leland Steely...............................270-339-3476 Don Pemberton...........................270-889-3855 Wayne Zoleman...........................270-315-7812
1988 Glenn Mackie - Bourbon
2008 Billy Glenn Turpin - Madison
1989 Dale Lovell - Muhlenberg
2009 Scotty Parsons - Christian
1990 Steve Henshaw - Union
2010 Corinne Kephart - Shelby
1991 Jerry Fraim - Grayson
2011 Greg Robey - Mercer
1992 Glen Massengale† - Wayne
2012 Mike Bach - Bath
1993 Dell King - Christian
2013 Don Reynolds - Hart
1994 Kenneth Lowe - Warren
2014 Steve Downs - Marion
1995 Dr. J.L.Cole - Monroe
2015 Gary Woodall - Logan
Dennis Smith..............................270-590-2840
1996 Harvey Mitchell - Mercer
2016 David Lemaster - Clark
Trent Jones.................................270-590-5266
1997 Jim Naive† - Spencer
2017 Chuck Crutcher - Hardin
Chuck Crutcher...........................270-272-6269
1998 Shelby Hughes - Logan
2018 Bobby Foree - Henry
Allison Nissley.............................270-403-3205
1999 Hoppy Lovell - Barren
2019 Tim White - Fayette
Steven Green...............................270-528-1720
2000 Charles Miller - Jessamine
2020 Steve Dunning - Christian
Maggie Vaughn...........................270-590-8017
2001 Larry Clay - Perry
2021 Chris Cooper - Madison
Mike Bullock................................270-792-9644
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KBC CHAIRMAN Joe Lowe PO Box 205 Smith’s Grove, KY 42171 (270) 202-4399
REGIONAL DIRECTORS: 2002 Jack Kimbrough - Shelby
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Mark Heimgartner........................270-875-2585 Jeremy Armstrong......................270-668-2056 Blake Munger..............................270-293-8830 Sara Roberson............................270-668-2428 REGION 2 Adam Maulden*..........................270-590-1005
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Corbin Cowles.............................270-991-2534 Kirk Cecil.....................................270-692-7698 Isaac Thompson.........................270-789-8712 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 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 Michelle Simon.................................................. REGION 4 Randy Warner*............................859-771-5280 Lisa Baesler................................859-509-5020 Tim White....................................859-509-5401 Amy White...................................859-227-2552
Photo submitted by Steve Kincer Madison County
Donovan Pigg..............................502-229-9187
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Bruce Witt...................................859-585-8889
176 PASADENA DRIVE • SUITE 4 • LEXINGTON, KY 40503 • PHONE: (859) 278-0899
Mike Ravencraft...........................606-584-0310
FAX: (859) 260-2060 • WWW.KYCATTLE.ORG • INFO@KYCATTLE.ORG
Brandon Sears...................................................
Jodi Purvis..................................606-336-3540
Danny Callahan...........................859-388-0910
Dave Maples Executive Vice President
REGION 5
Staff Accountant Kelly Tucker
Membership Coordinator Nikki Whitaker
Graphic Designer Todd Brown
Director of Kentucky Beef Network Becky Thompson
KBC Director of Product Development Katelyn Hawkins
Video Production Specialist Danny Coy
Tommy Spalding..........................270-402-9157
KBN Industry Coordinator Dan Miller
KBC Director of Brand Management Kylie Trail
Office Manager/Communications Assistant Jesslyn Watson
Brent Ware..................................606-305-8612
Publication Coordinator Carey Brown
KBC Director of Education Bradon Burks
National Advertising Sales, Livestock Advertising Network Debby Nichols (859) 321-8770
Adam Chunglo*..........................859-613-2985 Herman Benge.............................606-862-6451 Dean Craft....................................606-634-0191 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
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Presidents Thoughts Cary King President, Kentucky Cattlemen's Association Spring has sprung in the Bluegrass state, as we are able to turn our cattle out on green pastures. It’s a beautiful time of year, farmers are eternal optimists, always anticipating a good year of production ahead. Depending upon when you calve, if you’re like me, we just worked all of our fall calving pairs, pregnancy checked all mamas, vaccinated cows and calves, dewormed everything, and now we will wean all the baby’s off and enjoy the Kentucky spring grass. I had the opportunity to visit the Certified Angus Beef Culinary Center in Wooster, Ohio in early April. What an amazing success story promoting our product! Their business plan is genius, they never own any beef, they own their label and they offer that label only to carcasses that meet their stringent specifications. Those specs include: •
Marbling- The small flecks of fat within the beef is the main contributing factor of juiciness, flavor, and tenderness
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Texture- To insure consistency in every bite, our beef must have medium to finely textured marbling,
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Maturity- All cattle must be under 30 months of age
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Consistent Sizing- A 10 to 16 square inch ribeye area ensures more uniform cuts throughout the carcass, 1,050lb carcass weight or less works best
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One inch or less fat helps control overall leanness and yield
All of the data shows that people all over the world, and in America, will pay for quality. My number one priority as your President is to see every cattle producer in Kentucky be able to make a profit, no matter if you have 10 head or 10,000, and please know that this organization is working hard on issues that are sometimes hard to fix, to see that you get your fair share of the profits from your cattle. We must raise the best product possible, because that’s what the consumer will pay for and if we all work together, we can be proud to say, those are Kentucky cattle! Those are my cattle! I would love to know about your events and possibly come to your county meetings. Please contact me at 859-613-3734, or call the KCA office at 859-278-0899.
Cary King
Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association President
Cattle eligible are Angus-influenced mostly black cattle, but just because it’s Angus doesn’t mean they get the label. Only 3 in 10 Angus make the cut, and what is growing their following is that the eating experience is getting way more predictable. With a USDA Select grade steak, there is a 1 in 6 chance of getting a tough steak, USDA Choice is 1 in 13, USDA Prime is 1 in 24 and Certified Angus Beef is 1 in 50! So, if you are a grocer or restauranteur, if you buy CAB, your customers will have a positive dining experience, your reviews will be much better, and the consumption of beef will continue to increase. Now my question, am I doing enough to ensure that my cattle might qualify for this brand? Are you? My good friend and KCA board member from Casey Co, Phillip Reese, always asks the audience when he’s speaking, “Are you proud of your cattle?”. I think that’s a great question as we should be doing everything we can to produce the best we can. To do that we must put in the work: vaccinate, deworm, pregnancy check, provide a sufficient feed source all year round, offer high quality mineral and clean water. If we are going to do all the right things, are our cattle the quality genetics that are capable of producing the best? We might just need to use top end sires on our cows, or maybe it is time to reevaluate those cows. A low quality cow eats just as much as a high quality cow, takes just as much acreage, and just as much work, and with our Beef Solutions program, those cows will bring good money. I believe that if you want to be profitable, you must produce the best you can.
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Commissioner's Corner Ryan Quarles
Commissioner of Agriculture
May is Beef Month in Kentucky! Across the state, more than 38,000 cattle producers are raising nearly 1 million head of beef cattle, allowing Kentucky to maintain its title of the largest beef producer east of the Mississippi River. It’s obvious, beef cattle are important to Kentucky agriculture. Cattle farming is a Kentucky tradition dating back to the 1700s. Today, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) works with the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association and our beef producers every day in many ways. The KDA’s Office of the State Veterinarian (OSV) protects Kentucky animals from disease and controls and eradicates disease outbreaks when they occur. OSV staff can often be seen checking veterinary papers at fairs and livestock shows. The KDA’s Office of Agricultural Marketing helps Kentucky farm families and small food businesses find markets for their products. On March 30, we celebrated the launch of Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef to be sold in Kroger supermarkets in northern Kentucky. The local ground beef product is raised, processed, and packaged in Kentucky, therefore it carries the Kentucky Proud brand. The KDA marketing office administers the popular brand, which helps consumers identify Kentucky food products. The KDA’s Shows and Fairs Division sponsors more than 100 livestock shows a year and works the Kentucky State Fair, the North American International Livestock Exposition, and the Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo. While nurturing the next generation of Kentucky farmers, citizens, and leaders, their work also helps Kentucky livestock producers upgrade their herd genetics. May is not only Beef Month, it’s also the start of “grilling season.” Warm spring weather is a good reason to get outside and dust off the grill. Whether cooking with gas or charcoal, grilling is one my favorite ways to enjoy beef, providing maximum flavor and optimal tenderness. I have also honed my cooking skills to produce beef brisket 8 • Cow Country • May
burning, and be ready to turn down the heat or move your meat to a cooler spot on the grill if necessary.
to share with my family, friends, and coworkers. The Kentucky Beef Council (KBC) provides five tips for successful grilling: • Prep pays off: Some grill experts emphasize the importance of bringing steaks to room temperature before grilling, but KBC doesn’t recommend it for food safety reasons. Pull the meat from the fridge, season well, and get started right away. • Fire it up: Make sure your grill is clean to prevent flare-ups and the rack is welloiled to prevent sticking. • Grill, baby, grill: Use an ovenproof or instant-read thermometer to monitor doneness, and let it go. Don’t flip steaks too much; one flip is usually all they need. Take care to avoid charring or
• Rest and relax: A step novice cooks often overlook is resting the meat about five minutes before serving. Your meat’s internal temperature will continue to rise for a few minutes after coming off the grill. It’s worth the wait because it prevents all those tasty juices from draining onto your plate. • Finishing touches: If you're slicing a steak before serving, be sure to go across the grain. Beef is an excellent source of protein and supplies 10 essential nutrients including B-vitamins, zinc, and iron that support an active and healthy lifestyle. So throw some Kentucky Proud steaks or burgers on the grill soon, and bon appétit!
OF THE FIRST ANNUAL FEMALE SALE SATURDAY • MAY 21 • SEAMAN, OHIO EZAR Blckbird 7461 - 18974097 Basin Payweight 1682 EZAR Blackbird A111 CED +11; BW -1.1; WW +61; YW +116; MILK +35; CW +59; MARB +.76; RE +.39 $M +63; $W +76; $F +117; $G +50; $B +167; $C +280 sire:
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Selling full Interest in this donor selected by Optum Angus through the 2018 EZ Angus Ranch Inaugural Female Sale. Blckbird 7461 sells due 10/10/22 to LAR Man In Black.
www.optumangus.com 15898 State Route 247 • Seaman, OH 45679 • 937-205-2996 • optumangus@gmail.com Owners: Wes & Claudia Mitchell • Tim & Patty Sandker • Andrew & Courtney Mitchell Operations Manager: Dan DeMeyer 937-779-1271 Herdsman: Ben Wheeler 606-301-1961 • Office Manager: Courtney Mitchell Sale Managed by: Cotton & Associates • www.cotton-associates.com
From Dave's Desk Dave Maples Executive Vice President
I spent five days and four nights in the COVID unit at Lexington’s Baptist Hospital this past month. This was my first time being in the hospital. I know I was lucky and way more fortunate than many people in the same position. As I laid in the hospital bed so many thoughts were going on in my head. This was in the early days of the Russian Ukraine war, so I felt guilty about having that nice room when there were people that needed it so much more than I. After they stuck me so many times and hooked me up to all the devices, one of the first things that I noticed was that the food was much better than the stories that I had heard about hospital food. The important point was that the first four non-breakfast meals were beef. They did not shy away from protein. Every meal had an animal protein on the plate and the material that was sent home with me called for protein. To be honest, I have had the attitude that COVID could not happen to me. I had the COVID vaccines and I was healthy. I thought that I could just work through it. I was wrong. I found myself hooked to more tubes than I expected. There is no way how I could ever thank all the nice people that cared for me. Their job is challenging, from room to room, they did not slow down. I would get a chance every now and then to ask a question and get to know these nice people. When they found out I was connected to cattle, I most always made a connection. I think it was the third day, Monday, and I should have been at work and I wasn’t. I was hooked to all the different devices with antibiotics flowing through my veins and there were so many thoughts running through my mind, some reasonable and some so far out that they were crazy. But there would be times when it was quiet and I could think clearly and for the first time in now over 22 years I said to myself, “I am not pushing, I don’t have the pressure on.” I have for all these years either had hard or passive pressure on first myself, then my family, and my KCA family or my leadership or my friends within all the different Kentucky Agriculture organizations. But to be truthful I was thinking about the wonderful people at KCA because I was not in a position to ask for more. But guess what, I got more and I was not even there and it worked without me. Thanks for the nice comments and thoughts and prayers. This stuff is not to be taken lightly. The other wonderful thing about agriculture and farming and owning cattle is your neighbors and fellow cattlemen because for over three weeks I never saw my cows. My neighbors took care of them for me, when one neighbor would be out of town the next neighbor stepped in. The support network in agriculture is very loyal. In several ways this article has not been about cows or beef but through the entire process I tried to watch and listen to how the beef industry fit in. As I was recovering at home, I spent several days watching DV auctions where I could watch cattle sales at many different stockyards. I would watch a Kentucky sale, then I would move to a sale in Missouri, then Nebraska, and later in the
day Arizona and California. A couple of things that I knew, but was noticeable, was that Kentucky really has some nice stockyards, very modern and clean. The other thing was that we sell a lot of 400-pound bull calves. One of my bigger surprises was the number of fat cattle that were sold at auction in South Dakota. If you ever have time this was a nice way to pass some time but to be able to see what was happening in the cattle business from North Carolina to California. The other nice thing about this is you can go between a sale at a stockyard to a purebred bull sale. The other thing that I did to pass time was to watch the Food Network. One of the nurses thought that I should watch a basketball game so she turned the TV on. There was no basketball on but the history channel was showing documentaries on the history of food and how some of the largest food companies in the world got their start. And they are still with us today and they are now larger than they were a hundred years ago. There is a big conversation about concentration in the packing plant industry but if you really look at the concentration in the food industry that should answer some of the question. I looked at the brands and the suppliers of the food served in the hospital, all big nationally known brands, distributors and providers. Many of these companies got their start in the early 1900’s. As you can see, even when I was forced to slow down due to COVID, I still tried to pay attention to what was happening in our industry. Again, I appreciate everyone's prayers and help during that time.
Leadership Development Program Completes Session Six At Certified Angus Beef Nikki Whitaker Kentucky Cattlemen's Association
Class IX of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association Leadership Development Program held their sixth and final session at the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Culinary Center April 3-5. The two-day session began with a welcome and presentation from CAB President, John F. Stika, Ph.D. John grew up on a small, family farm in central Kansas, and earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Kansas State University and doctorate in meat science from the University of Kentucky, so he was excited to have Kentucky producers at the Culinary Center. Following a tour of the CAB headquarters, the Leadership group headed to the Meat Lab where Diana Clark, CAB Meat Scientist, reviewed the brand’s 10 specifications that carcasses have to meet in order to become certified. Later that day, Diana was joined by Dr. Daniel Clark to discuss carcass cutout values through an interactive fabrication session. This hands-on session allowed the class to fabricate retail cuts from a primal cut of beef. To end the day, the class participated in a Taste the Difference session that showcased the importance of beef quality in the culinary world. Samples of USDA Select, USDA Choice, Certified Angus, and Certified Angus Prime were given to the class to compare. Needless to say, Certified Angus Prime was the clear winner. The next day, the class connected on a producer level hearing from CAB staff on how the brand serves as the voice of beef producers to a consumer audience and what the trends are for production practices. On the last night of the session, the class attended their Graduation Dinner held at The City Square Steakhouse, a historic restaurant exclusively serving Certified Angus Beef and recently named one of the top 100 steakhouses in America. At dinner, the group shared memories of the past five sessions and enjoyed their last time together before graduating the program. Leadership Chair, Jacob Settles, concluded the evening by awarding the Jeff Settles Leadership Award to Jackson Tolle from Mason County. This award, named for Leadership Program alumni and past Leadership Chairman, Jeff Settles, is voted on by all the participants in the leadership class. For receiving this award, Jackson will now serve as the Leadership Chair on the KCA Board of Directors.
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Session 6 was a great ending for Class IX of the Leadership Program and it may go down in history as the longest Leadership Class on record! If you, or someone you know, is interested in applying for the program, please contact Nikki Whitaker at nwhitaker@kycattle. org.
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Class Members participate in a meat cutting demonstration
Jacob Settles presents Jackson Tolle the Jeff Settles Leadership Award The group receives a tour of CAB from Deanna Walenciak
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE NCBA WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT ON JAPAN – U.S. TRADE AGREEMENT WASHINGTON (March 24, 2022) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomes today’s announcement that the United States and Japan have reached an agreement in principle on the Japanese beef safeguard. As part of the terms of the Japan – U.S. Trade Agreement, both countries entered consultations after the volume-based safeguard was triggered in March 2021. NCBA strongly supported efforts to secure improvements to the beef safeguard that are mutually beneficial for Japanese consumers and American cattle producers. “While the details of the agreement in principle have not been disclosed, NCBA is encouraged that today’s announcement means we are taking necessary steps to secure long-term solutions that enable American cattle producers to continue providing Japanese consumers with high-quality U.S. beef at competitive prices. NCBA greatly appreciates Ambassador Tai’s leadership and the hard work of negotiators who have been working on this effort for the past year,” said Kent Bacus, NCBA Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access. Japan is one of the top export markets for U.S. beef, accounting for over $2.3 billion in U.S. beef sales in 2021.
NCBA ENDORSES BIPARTISAN A-PLUS ACT WASHINGTON (April 7, 2022) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) supports the Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States (A-PLUS) Act, introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Vicky Hartzler (RMO) and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA). If enacted, the bill would clarify regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act to allow livestock market owners to maintain an ownership interest in small meatpacking entities, and would secure another tool in the toolbox to boost processing capacity and alleviate key challenges in cattle marketing. “The need for new packing facilities has become a critical issue for the cattle industry. Huge amounts of capital are required to get new facilities up and running. Understanding the need for these new facilities, producers themselves have invested in these efforts but outdated regulations still prevent livestock markets from having ownership in packing facilities. The A-PLUS Act paves the way for the marketing segment of the cattle industry to be included as investors in these facilities, helping reduce dependence on major packers and improving the competitiveness of the live cattle market,” said Clint Berry, chairman of NCBA’s Livestock Marketing Council. The A-PLUS Act amends the Packers and Stockyards Act to allow 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.
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livestock markets to own, invest in, or manage small to mediumsized processing facilities with a slaughter capacity of less than 2,000 head per day or 700,000 head per year. “The meatpacking sector continues to be the bottleneck in the cattle and beef supply chain,” said NCBA Senior Director of Government Affairs Tanner Beymer. “Opening more small and medium-sized processing facilities increases opportunities for producers to market their cattle and helps balance leverage in pricing negotiations.”
NCBA RENEWS CALL FOR SUSPENSION OF BRAZILIAN BEEF IMPORTS WASHINGTON (April 11, 2022) — Following today’s USDA report highlighting an increase in Brazilian beef imports, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) renewed its call for the immediate suspension of fresh beef imports from Brazil. NCBA has repeatedly called for a thorough audit of Brazil’s animal health and food safety system, to ensure the safety of the U.S. cattle herd. In 2021, Brazilian exports to the United States increased by 131 percent. In the first three months of 2022, Brazil has already shipped more than 50,000 metric tons of fresh beef to the U.S. This unprecedented surge of imports triggered a temporary tariff safeguard of 26.4 percent that will apply to Brazilian beef imports for the rest of 2022. While a temporary tariff increase may discourage further imports from Brazil, it does not address the underlying concern over Brazil’s repeated failure to adhere to international animal health and food safety standards. “We are, once again, calling on Secretary Vilsack to suspend fresh beef imports from Brazil, because of that country’s long history of failing to report BSE cases in a timely manner. It’s incredibly disappointing to have our science-based recommendations met with no notable response by the U.S. Department of Agriculture,” said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane. “As beef imports from Brazil continue to rise, we urge USDA to reconsider their stance on Brazilian beef and take necessary action to safeguard the integrity of the entire U.S. food supply chain.” NCBA believes that restricting Brazilian imports all altogether is essential until Brazil proves it is a trustworthy and reliable trade partner, capable of adhering to our standards. Background: Only 12 percent of beef consumed in America is imported, and nearly 75 percent of beef imports are lean beef trimmings used in combination with fattier trimming to make ground beef. The majority of imported beef comes from countries that have formalized trade agreements with the United States or who have specific import quotas. All other beef imports are sold under the “Other Countries” annual quota of 65,000 metric tons. Beef sold under the “Other Countries” quota is a charged a rate of 4.4 cents per kilogram, and beef sold over the quota is charged a 26.4 percent tariff. According to the latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection report, the “Other Countries” quota is full, resulting in a tariff increase on beef imports from Brazil, Japan, Ireland, Lithuania, and the United Kingdom for the remainder of 2022. A majority of the quota was met due to the 50,000 metric tons of fresh beef imports from Brazil to the United States in the first quarter of 2022.
LINCOLN COUNTY NEWS Submitted by Tyler Miller
The LCCA officers, directors, and a few Ag development board members took a day trip to visit with some other Cattlemen. Our first stop was in Clinton County at SpringHaven farm where we met and talked with Steve Peddicord. Steve spoke to the group about his Gelbvieh cattle and how he puts a focus on heifer development. The group also viewed his cows and calves as well as his bulls. Before leaving, Steve was generous enough to give the LCCA group a Twin Lakes cow herd record keeping book. A big thanks to Steve for hosting us and to Ag agent Colby Guffey in helping to set this tour up.
After a great lunch at Annie Ruby’s the group viewed a cow/ calf Angus farm in Cumberland county. Owner/operator Sandy McKinney talked to the group about the history of the farm and about different projects she has implemented. The LCCA group got to view one of her feeding pads and was able to hear the positive testimony Sandy gave about implementing this type of feeding system. Sandy also spoke about rotational grazing, fencing, and the farms spring and fall calving dates. LCCA would like to thank Sandy for allowing the group to view her farm. Big thanks to Ag agent Chelsey Anderson for setting up lunch and the afternoon tour. On April 7th, LCCA in conjunction with UK, hosted an educational cost share meeting at the local drive-in. A tasteful cheeseburger meal was prepared for all attendees. Ag Credit of Stanford helped sponsor the meal and Sheri Chapman from Multimin sponsored a grill for a membership drive. The main presentation was played on the big screen. Attendees learned of fencing types/cost and working facility tips for the common beef producer. Thanks to all who helped make this meeting a success!
BARREN COUNTY NEWS Submitted by James W. Bailey
The Barren County Cattlemen’s meeting was held Thursday evening, March 17th, 2022 at Barren County High School Trojan Academy. During the meeting Jon Keitley and Richie Thompson presented a program on Pro Solutions services and products, and risk management from left to right is Mr. James W. Bailey, reporter of the Barren County Cattlemen’s Association and Jon Keitley representing Pro Solutions of Hiseville. A delicious steak dinner was served which was sponsored by PRO SOLUTIONS OF HISEVILLE.
CALLOWAY COUNTY NEWS Submitted by Blake Munger
Calloway County’s March meeting covered heifer development. Kevin Laurent headlined the hands-on demonstration at the Murray State Expo Center. The Kentucky Young Farmer Association cooked and provided the meal.
HARDIN COUNTY NEWS Submitted by Chuck Crutcher Marion Crutcher and Wayne Noe with Hardin County Cattlemen cooking ribeye steaks for Farm Credit. These steaks will be used by Farm Credit for customer appreciation during Ag week. Farm Credit is a great community partner. 14 • Cow Country • May
Reva Richardson, Nathan Highbaugh, and Bradley Willcox cooking Kentucky Cattlemen’s hamburger at Creekside elementary school for their Ag day event. Many Ag related industries presented to the elementary classes to increase the knowledge of the role agriculture plays in their daily lives.
METCALFE COUNTY NEWS Submitted by Moe Hensley
The Metcalfe County Cattlemen met on March 17, 2022 at the Metcalfe County Extension office. After routine business, the attendees were served a great steak dinner prepared by the Cooking Crew (below). The sponsor for the meal was Pro Solutions. Representative Daniel Crain was on hand to answer any questions.
Dr. Jimmy Henning (below), from the University of Kentucky Plant & Soil Science Department, was the guest speaker. The topic was Managing Soil Fertility in Uncertain Times. Dr. Henning put on a great presentation with a lot of information to digest mentioning that first and foremost soil tests are a must if you want to get the right fertilizer dosage for your crop or pasture without overtreating with something not needed.
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E C O NO MI C & P O L I C Y U P D A T E
Summer Stocker Outlook for 2022 Greg Halich and Kenny Burdine University of Kentucky
Driving through the Commonwealth it is clear that spring has arrived and we are seeing signs of pastures growing. Stocker operators are starting to place calves on pasture, which typically pushes calf prices to their seasonal highs. As of late March, calf prices have increased by more than $20 per cwt from their lows last fall. At the time of this writing (March 25th), fall 2022 CME© feeder cattle futures were trading in the low$180’s per cwt, more than $15 per cwt higher than the April contract. Simply put, the futures market is suggesting that the price of heavy feeders between spring and fall should increase substantially, which should be reflected in strong calf prices this spring. The purpose of this article is to assess the likely profitability of summer stocker programs for 2022 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 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 $183 CME© futures contract price for October 2022 to estimate sale price, a 775 steer is estimated to sell for $1.74/b and an 875 steer is estimated to sell for $1.70/lb. This estimate uses a -$10 per cwt basis for an 800 lb steer and a $4 per cwt price slide. This basis estimate put the estimated Kentucky price $2-3 per 100 wt lower than previous years to account for increased transportation costs getting these cattle to the Great Plains feedlots. 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 higher commission rates which could exceed $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.
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Target purchase prices were estimated for both sizes of steers and adjusted so that gross returns over variable costs ranged from $50-$150 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 $2.10 to $2.29 per lb. For 600 lb steers, target purchase prices ranged from $1.95 to $2.11 per lb. When targeting a $100 per head gross profit, breakeven purchase prices were $2.19/lb for 500 lb steers and $2.03/lb for 600 lb steers. As an example of exactly how this works for a 500 lb steer targeting a $100 gross profit: 775 lbs steer x $1.74 (expected sale price) $1,348 Total Variable Costs- $152 Profit Target- $100 Target Purchase Cost- $1096 Target Purchase Price = $1096 / 500 lbs = $2.19 / lb
For heifers, sale price for heavy feeders will be lower than comparably sized steers and they will not generally gain as well. In this analysis, we assumed the price discount for these heifers is $12 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 $0.25/lb lower for 500 lb heifers and $0.22 lower for 600 lb heifers compared to the steer prices found in Table 2. Thus when targeting a $100 per head gross profit, breakeven purchase prices were $1.94/lb for 500 lb heifers and $1.81/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
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Table 1. Expected Variable Costs 2022
Table 2. Target Purchase Prices for Various Gross Profits 2022
500 lb Steer
600 lb Steer
Gross Profit
500 lb Steer
600 lb Steer
Pasture Charge
$30
$36
Vet
$20
$20
$50
$2.29
$2.11
Interest
$28
$31
$75
$2.24
$2.07
Death Loss
$23
$25
Sale
$16
$16
$100
$2.19
$2.03
Haul
$15
$18
$125
$2.14
$1.99
Mineral
$10
$12
Other (water, etc)
$10
$12
$150
$2.10
$1.95
Total Variable Costs
$152
$170
Note: Interest and death loss varies slightly by purchase
would use the $125 gross profit to estimate a $100 gross profit if your costs were $25 higher. 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. Typically, by the time this article is written in lateMarch, 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
Notes: Based on costs in Table 1 and salce price of $1.74/lb and $1.70/lb for 775 lb and 875 lb sales weight respectively for 500 lb and 600 lb purchased steers.
little reason to think this won’t happen in 2022, which will result in tighter expected margins for stocker cattle placed in the upcoming weeks. However, two unique factors are at play in 2022 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 for late summer and fall prices. 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 over the last couple of year, making LRP much more attractive. 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. May • Cow Country • 17
Breaking New Ground In Use of Intentional Genomic Alterations In Cattle Candace Smith & Lindsay Burley Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC The Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) Center for Veterinary Medicine provides oversight for Intentional Genomic Alterations (“IGAs”) in animals. This oversight includes a risk-based evaluation that is particularly focused on safety. In most cases, IGA developers are required to obtain an approved application for IGAs in animals prior to marketing. However, for low-risk IGAs, the FDA can use its enforcement discretion to waive such approval. Essentially, this enforcement discretion allows the FDA to determine, following a risk-based review, that a product is low-risk to humans, animals, and the environment, such that no application is required to be submitted for approval. Historically, the FDA has utilized its enforcement discretion over animals that are not intended for food use. For example, the FDA has approved IGAs in aquarium fish intended to cause the fish to fluoresce and in animals of food-producing species intended for use as models of disease. Recently, however, the FDA made a low-risk determination for the marketing of IGAs in food products. A developer submitted genomic data for the FDA’s consideration of an IGA to be used in cattle to create a very short, slick-hair coat. The cattle with this IGA are known as “PRLR-SLICK” cattle. This same short, slick-hair coat can sometimes be found in conventionally bred cattle due to naturally occurring mutations. Studies have shown that cattle with this short, slick-hair coat may be able to better withstand hot weather, which could in turn, help prevent the cattle from experiencing temperature-related stress and lead to better food production. In addition to showing that this same trait can occur naturally, the data submitted by the developer also showed that the food from PRLR-SLICK cattle is the same as the food produced from conventionally bred cattle that have the same short, slick-hair coat. Based on these factors and the data submitted, the FDA determined that the IGA for PRLR-SLICK cattle is low risk and does not raise any safety concerns. Therefore, the FDA exercised its enforcement discretion and decided that the developer does not have to obtain FDA’s approval prior to marketing. The developer anticipates that meat products derived from cattle with this IGA will be available for purchase by the general population in as early as two years.
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This low-risk determination is significant in a number of ways. The low-risk determination helps the developer because the developer will not have to seek the FDA’s approval once again before it markets the beef from these cattle. The low-risk determination also, however, helps other cattle breeders who want to raise and produce cattle with the short, slick-hair coat trait. The IGA that created the PRLR-SLICK can be passed on to offspring, meaning that the trait can be shared through conventional breeding. Therefore, the FDA does not expect other farms or facilities (i.e., farms and facilities owned by someone other than the developer) that are producing and breeding these low-risk PRLR-SLICK cattle using conventional breeding techniques to register with the FDA. Not only does this low-risk determination allow other cattle breeders to breed cows that would better withstand heat, but the determination could also encourage other developers to bring new IGAs forward for the FDA’s risk determination. An attorney can help you stay apprised about emerging IGA-related breeding opportunities and ensure you have satisfied any FDA requirements associated with the newly-developed breeds of cattle.
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Grass Tetany: A Complicated Disorder With An Easy Prevention Michelle Arnold University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Classic “grass tetany” is a rapidly progressing disorder caused by low magnesium level in the blood. It is usually seen in older, lactating beef cows when grazing young, succulent forage in early spring, particularly during cool and rainy weather. Other common names for this disorder, including spring tetany, grass staggers, wheat pasture poisoning, and lactation tetany, reflect the season of the year, symptoms seen, types of forage, or physiology of the animals most often affected. Small grain pastures (such as wheat, oats or rye), ryegrass and cool season perennial grasses in spring are often high in potassium (K+) and nitrogen (N+) ions and low in magnesium (Mg2+) and sodium (Na+) ions; these factors all contribute to reduced absorption of dietary magnesium.
2. Sudden increase in rumen ammonia. High crude protein intake is typical when grazing young grass. A rapid change from low-nitrogen to a high-nitrogen diet and rapid increase of ruminal ammonium ions (NH4+) impairs ruminal Mg2+ absorption, although the effect is transient and lasts for just a few days.
3. Insoluble Form of Magnesium. Magnesium must be present in soluble form (ionized) to be absorbed through the rumen wall. Solubility declines as the rumen fluid pH rises above 6.5. Grazing beef cattle often have a high rumen pH due to buffers present in saliva and an all-forage, no grain diet. In addition, Mg2+ ion binders within forages, such as unsaturated fatty acids, can also form insoluble (unusable) Magnesium is an essential mineral as its presence is vital in many enzymes Mg2+ salts in the rumen. of major metabolic pathways, in normal nerve conduction and muscle 4. Lack of dietary energy (fermentable carbohydrates)- In rumen fluid, function, and in bone mineral formation. Grass tetany occurs when the a lack of fermentable carbohydrates results in fewer short-chain magnesium (Mg) level in blood decreases rapidly, resulting in less than fatty acids (SCFA), higher rumen pH, an increase in ammonia adequate Mg reaching the cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and concentration and fewer, smaller rumen papilla which decreases the spinal cord. Without Mg present in spinal fluid, there is uncontrolled available area for Mg2+ ion absorption. This is an important factor in activation of the nerves supplying muscles throughout the body. This development of winter tetany, an underlying form of hypomagnesemia causes constant overstimulation and contraction of muscles, appearing that most often occurs when feeding harvested forages high in K+ first as nervousness then muscle stiffness and rigidity (“tetany”), that can but low in Mg2+, calcium (Ca2+), and energy throughout the winter. progress to convulsions then death. Cattle have borderline low Mg and calcium blood levels but do not Maintenance of normal blood magnesium depends on daily absorption of enough Mg from the rumen to meet the amount required for milk production, soft tissue and bone growth, fetal development during pregnancy, and the small amount lost in feces. Any excess dietary Mg is excreted by the kidneys in the urine (see Figure 1). “Hypomagnesemia” (low Mg level in the blood) results when magnesium absorption in the rumen is less than the daily Mg lost to maintenance and milk production. Cattle have no effective tissue Mg reservoir so a shortage cannot be compensated for by removal from bones or increasing Mg2+ ion absorption from other sites in the body. In addition, Mg is not under direct hormonal control to keep it in balance as with other major minerals. Although a simple lack of Mg intake in the diet can happen as in starvation, deficiencies are most often due to interference with Mg absorption in the rumen. Absorption depends on 1) the amount of soluble Mg2+ ions available (“in solution”) in the rumen fluid and 2) the performance of the transport mechanisms that move Mg2+ ions across the rumen wall to the bloodstream. Known factors negatively affecting Mg absorption include: 1. High potassium (K+) in rumen fluid. High K+ is consistently cited as the most important factor in development of hypomagnesemia. The movement of magnesium across the rumen wall depends on an active transport mechanism (or “pump”) driven by an electrical potential created at the cell membrane. High potassium along with low sodium conditions reduce the electrical potential required to run this pump effectively. If this active transport mechanism fails due to high K+, there is a secondary pathway, but it requires a much higher rumen magnesium concentration to enable Mg2+ ions to override the pump and passively flow down a concentration gradient to the blood. High K+ levels in rumen fluid are expected when 1) cattle graze pastures on soils naturally high in K+ or fertilized with excessive potash; 2) when cows are deficient in sodium (salt) and 3) when the diet changes suddenly from hay/dry feed to lush pasture (see Figure 2). 20 • Cow Country • May
show tetany symptoms until triggered by a stressor such as severe weather, a new environment, or after transport.
The classic grass tetany cow is most often found dead with disturbed soil around her hooves due to paddling and seizures before death. The interval between first symptoms and death may be as few as 4-8 hours. However, if noticed in the beginning stage, the earliest signs are twitching of the ears, facial muscles, shoulder, and flank and a stiff gait. The affected cow separates from the herd and may look startled, show an exaggerated blink reflex, and may grind her teeth. The animal may become wild and aggressive, goosestep with her front legs, gallop, stagger and may appear blind. As the fall in magnesium progresses, sustained muscle spasms eventually cause the cow to stagger and fall, legs outstretched, stiff and paddling. Convulsions and seizures follow with the head arched back and the legs paddling. The heart rate may reach 150 beats per minute (approximately twice the normal rate) and can often be heard without the use of a stethoscope. Respiratory rates of 60 breaths per minute (normal is 10-30 breaths per minute) and a rectal temperature as high as 105°F may result from the excessive muscle activity. Animals may get up and repeat these convulsive episodes several times before death. The diagnosis is made based on history, symptoms, and low magnesium concentration measured in the blood, urine or cerebrospinal fluid prior to death. After death, postmortem samples of spinal fluid that test below 1 mg/dL of magnesium or vitreous humor (fluid within the eye) below 1.34 mg/dL are reliable indicators of grass tetany for approximately 24-48 hours after death. Cattle exhibiting symptoms of grass tetany need immediate veterinary treatment; preferably 1.5-2.25 grams of magnesium intravenously for an adult cow. If unable to treat in the vein, a 10% magnesium sulfate solution given SQ or as an enema is an alternative therapy until a veterinarian arrives. Response to therapy depends on the length of time between onset of symptoms and treatment. Cattle that do recover take at least an hour which is the time it takes for spinal fluid magnesium levels to
return to normal. Many of these cows will relapse and require additional Mg treatment within 12 hours. Administering oral magnesium gel or drenching with magnesium oxide or magnesium sulfate once the animal has regained good swallowing reflexes will reduce the rate of relapse. If grass tetany has occurred within a herd, an effort should be made to immediately increase the intake of magnesium to other members of the herd to prevent further losses. Prevention of grass tetany is based on providing a high concentration of soluble magnesium in the rumen of susceptible cattle during times when conditions for grass tetany exist. •
Begin offering high Mg supplement 2-3 weeks prior to spring grass, especially to cows in late pregnancy and those in early lactation. The average beef cow reaches peak lactation at 6-8 weeks post-partum which is her highest demand for magnesium. •
UK Beef IRM mineral recommendations for free choice supplements for grazing beef cattle include 4 oz/head/day of a 12% magnesium trace mineral mix and all from magnesium oxide (no dolomitic limestone or magnesium mica). These complete mineral mixtures also supply additional sodium in the form of salt to aid in combatting high potassium intakes.
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Consumption should be monitored because mineral intake is generally inadequate if using poor quality mineral products since magnesium oxide is not palatable.
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High magnesium mineral may be discontinued in late spring once the grass is more mature, the water content of the forage is decreased, and daily temperatures reach at or above 60°F.
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Provide the required amount of salt in the diet. A deficiency of sodium triggers the release of the hormone aldosterone that conserves sodium in saliva and rumen fluid and replaces it with potassium. Adding the correct level of sodium to the diet is important but too much sodium increases urination and loss of magnesium in the urine. Research has shown that the negative effects of high potassium cannot be overcome by the addition of large quantities of salt.
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The ionophores monensin and lasalocid lower ruminal K+ concentrations and help maintain Mg transport.
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If feeding grain is an option, mixing 5# Magnesium Oxide (MgOx) to 50# Dried Distillers Grains (DDG) and feeding the mix at 1#/ head/day will provide 20-25 grams Mg daily. MgOx is often sold as a “laxative powder”.
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If the water source is a tank, soluble Mg2+ salts can be added, such as magnesium acetate, magnesium chloride and magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts) at a rate of 3 g/L water.
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Delay turn-out to spring grass until plants are 4 to 6 inches tall. Mg2+ is more available in mature plants.
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Graze the less susceptible animals (heifers, dry cows, stocker cattle) on the higher risk pastures since the threat of disease is lower in nonlactating cattle.
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Limit grazing to 2-3 hours per day and provide free-choice access to hay while cattle are grazing lush pastures. Dry forages can provide additional Mg2+ and Ca2+and slow passage through the rumen, increasing the time available for absorption.
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Soil test and apply fertilizer based on soil test results and use no more potassium than recommended. When potassium is applied to forages in the early spring, plants take up more potassium than needed, called “luxury consumption”. High soil potassium also inhibits Mg2+ uptake by forages. The resulting high potassium forage blocks the uptake of Mg2+ in the rumen.
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Use caution if applying broiler house litter for fertilizer as this has been associated with an increased risk of grass tetany due to the high K+ and N+ content.
Figure 1: Cow receiving an adequate supply of mg in her diet
Figure 2: Cow with a temporary magnesium deficiency as a result of a high intake of K iin her diet.
Figures 1 and 2 from: Primefact 785; Grass tetany in Cattle-Predicting its Likelihood. Mac Elliott, Livestock Officer. New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (www. dpi.nsw.gov.au). June 2008
In the long term, prevention of disease is based on instituting management changes that decrease K+ and increase Mg2+ and Ca2+ in the forage. •
One approach is to incorporate more legumes into pasture mixes, as legumes have higher Mg2+ and Ca2+ than do immature grasses, May • Cow Country • 21
Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef to Debut in Northern Kentucky Kroger Stores Carey Brown Kentucky Cattlemen's Association Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef (KCGB) recently celebrated its fourth year of business and this week, added 16 new locations in Northern Kentucky Kroger stores. This move added availability of local beef to consumers just in time for the grilling season. This fresh and natural (no artificial ingredients, minimally processed) 80/20 ground beef is provided by Kentucky farm families who share a commitment to animal care and the environment. Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef is currently available in 166 Kroger, 8 JayC food stores, and several foodservice outlets. Many entities across the state have worked hard to bring a local beef option directly to consumers through a large, readily available retail chain. The ground beef is sourced, processed and packaged in Kentucky and readily available at Kroger stores in 4 states including Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana and Illinois. To date, KCGB has impacted 257
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farm families in 70 counties with total farm gate sales over $3.2 million. “We recently celebrated National Agriculture Week in Kentucky, it only seems fitting we celebrate the expansion of Kentucky beef products in Kroger stores in Northern Kentucky,” Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles said. “Being the largest beef cattle producer east of the Mississippi, Kentucky has a reputation to maintain. The fine men and women of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association are the best example of people doing something
to their finest abilities. We are excited the Kentucky Proud name is going on these packages so consumers can truly learn the quality of Kentucky beef.” Beef Solutions was formed to provide a pathway for Kentucky’s cattle farmers to sell a locally produced and marketed ground beef, guiding the product from the Kentucky farm to the Kentucky consumer. For more information about Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef visit www. kentuckycattlemensbeef.com.
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Crabgrass: Yes, No, or Maybe??? Chris Teutsch Univerity of Kentucky Grain and Forage Center of Excellence, Princeton, Kentucky Crabgrass is a weed, right? Yes, if it is in your wife’s flowers, maybe if it is in your hayfield, and probably not if it is in your pasture. I spent seventeen years working in the Southern Piedmont region of Virginia and one valuable lesson that I learned was that if it wasn’t for crabgrass and wiregrass (bermudagrass) we would have a lot of hungry cows during the summer months! Crabgrass is a species often shows up in thin stands of cool season grasses or areas where the stand has been damaged by hay feeding or traffic. Crabgrass is a species of opportunity. It is does not show up in a well-managed cool season stand, but rather where there is an opening in a sod. In fact, a crabgrass plant needs a six-inch opening to get started and be productive. The point that I want to make is that crabgrass is NOT
Variety
Proprietor/Distributor
Figure 1. Volunteer crabgrass stand developing in a grazed out annual ryegrass pasture at UK Research and Education Center at Princeton
Seeding Vigor1 JUN 9
Percent Stand
Maturity2
JUN 9
OCT 11
JUL 9
AUG 2
SEP 2
OCT 11
JUL 9
AUG 2
SEP 2
OCT 11
TOTAL
Yield (tons/acre)
Commercial Varieties-Available for Farm Use Impact
Barenburg USA
4.0
99
99
37.0
46.3
58.0
58.0
1.69
1.62
2.11
1.12
6.54*
Mojo w YJ3
Barenburg USA
3.5
98
98
41.0
53.5
58.0
58.0
1.52
1.75
1.93
0.97
6.16*
RedRiver
Noble Foundation
3.5
96
88
45.0
55.5
58.0
58.0
1.65
1.49
1.66
0.68
5.48
QuickNBig
Noble Foundation
5.0
100
23
49.3
55.5
58.0
58.0
1.96
1.13
1.14
0.17
4.39
4.1
97
97
41.0
51.8
58.0
58.0
1.45
1.53
2.00
0.88
5.87*
Mean
4.0
98
81
42.7
52.5
58.0
58.0
1.65
1.50
1.77
0.76
5.69
CV,%
12.3
2
13
7.5
4.5
0.0
0.0
9.98
24.53
10.38
17.01
7.72
LSD,0.05
0.8
3
16
4.9
3.7
0.0
0.0
0.25
0.57
0.28
0.20
0.68
Experimental Varieties BARDSIRR
Barenburg USA
1. Vigor score based on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most vigorous seedling growth. 2. Maturity rating scale: 37=flag leaf emergence, 45=boot swollen, 50=beginning of inflorescence emergence, 58=complete emergence of inflorescence, 62=beginniing of pollen shed. 3. YJ=yellow jacket coating in the seed. *Not significantly different from the highest numeerical valie in the column, based on the 0.05 LSD. Nitrogen Application: 60 lb/ A of actual nitrogen on May 21 and 40 lb/A on Auguest 3 (Total of 100 lb of N/acre)
going to take the world over anytime soon. When cool season pastures are grazed closely and often during the summer months, the composition of these stands tend to shift toward crabgrass. Unfortunately, these volunteer stands of crabgrass are often not managed to their full potential. The objective of this article is to give you a few pointers that will help you get the most out of crabgrass stands, whether they are volunteer or an improved variety that was intentionally established. Not all crabgrass is created equal. We tend to lump all crabgrass into one category, but there are several species and even improved varieties. Some crabgrass species and even 24 • Cow Country • May
local ecotypes are more productive than others and respond better to improved management. If you want to ensure that you have the most productive crabgrass species, then consider overseeding your volunteer stands with an improved variety of crabgrass (Table 1). More data on crabgrass varieties can be found by clicking on the “Variety Trial” icon found on the UK Forages webpage. Crabgrass seed can be fluffy causing it to bridge in seeders. To help with this problem, it can be mixed a carrier, like pelleted limestone or even some red clover and annual lespedeza seed and broadcast onto closely grazed pastures in late winter or early spring. One variety of crabgrass
comes with a seed coating that makes it flow through seeders better. The downside is that it makes up a substantial portion of the total weight making it necessary to increase the seeding rate, although seed cost per pound tends to be lower. The crabgrass seed will begin to germinate in early to mid-May as soil temperatures start to rise. Although crabgrass seed seems expensive, relatively low seeding rates are used. For overseeding pastures, 3-4 lb/A of uncoated seed or 4-6 lb/A of coated seed should be used. Drag closely grazed pastures to stimulate crabgrass stands. Dragging closely grazed pastures helps to get volunteer seed from the previous season or seed that you have broadcast onto the pasture into contact
with soil. Good soil to seed contact is essential for germination and emergence. Any tillage or dragging should be shallow since crabgrass is a very small seed and should be covered no deeper than ¼ inch. Apply 60-80 lb N/A to volunteer stands. Although nitrogen is a touchy subject this spring, we know that nitrogen fertilizer not only increased dry matter yield, but also the crude protein concentration in crabgrass forage. If you are overseeding hay feeding areas, no additional nitrogen should be applied. Control broadleaf weeds. Once crabgrass seedlings have 3 to 4 collared leaves, then light applications of 2,4-D can be applied to control broadleaf weeds that have germinated. These may include spiny pigweed and cocklebur. Make sure and always following instructions on the herbicide label. Allow crabgrass to reach a height of 6-8 inches before grazing. Allowing crabgrass to become well established before grazing will increase season long productivity. Stop grazing at 3 to 4 inches. By leaving residual leaf area, the regrowth of crabgrass will be more rapid and overall productivity will be increased. Crabgrass pastures can be grazed again once they reach a height of 6-8 inches. Apply 30-40 lb N/A in mid-summer. If you are getting plenty of rain, you might consider applying a small amount of nitrogen in mid-summer. This will increase late summer growth and improve crude protein levels. Allow stands to go to seed at least once during the growing season. Crabgrass is a summer annual grass that behaves like a perennial through prolific reseeding. This means that it must come back from seed each year. Therefore, allowing it goes to seed ensures that there will be plenty of volunteer seed for next year. Plant a winter annual in late summer or early fall. Crabgrass is productive from June until September. Planting a winter annual grass like annual ryegrass or a small grain can provide late fall or early spring grazing. As these winter annuals are grazed out, crabgrass will germinate and fill in.
Transitioning Back to Cool Season Perennials Thinning stands containing crabgrass can be transitioned back to cool season perennials by no-tilling well adapted perennials in summer or early fall. Fall plantings avoids competition from crabgrass and other summer annuals grasses and broadleaves in time. The following tips will help you have success with adding perennial species back to thinning stands. Soil test and apply needed P, K, and lime. Soil test to ensure that soil pH is in the range of 6.0 to 6.4 and P and K are in the medium to high range. Closely graze crabgrass pastures. Close grazing suppresses seed formation and removes plant residue from pastures. This helps to ensure proper seed placement and good soil to seed contact when no-tilling. No-till perennial cool season grasses in late summer or early fall. Planting in late summer or early fall avoids competition from summer weeds. Apply nitrogen after cool season grasses have emerged. A small amount of nitrogen, 30-40 lb N/A, applied in the fall will help grasses tiller and prepare them for rapid growth in the spring. Apply nitrogen in mid-March. A spring application of nitrogen will promote cool season grass growth and enhance canopy closure. A solid canopy of well adapted cool season grasses will help keep warm season weeds at bay. Do not graze cool season grasses closely. Leave at least 4-5 inches of residual growth as you move into the summer months. As mentioned above, when we graze cool season grass stands closely, especially as you move into summer, it encourages summer grasses and weeds Do not apply late spring or early summer nitrogen. Applying nitrogen in late spring or early summer tends to encourage summer annual grasses and weeds in pastures. Crabgrass isn’t for everyone, although most everyone has it in their pastures. It is just another resource that could be used to increase the summer productivity of thinning cool season pastures and at the same time take up spaces that may have been occupied be summer annual weeds.
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FENCING TIP Properly build fence brace assemblies. Regardless of the type of fence that you are putting up, the brace assembly is the heart of the fencing system. The most recommended brace assembly for our region is the H-brace. The brace post and corner post should be a CCA treated post that is 6-8 inches in diameter and 8 feet in length and should be driven small end down. The brace rail should be a CCA treated post that is 5 inches in diameter and 10 feet in length. The brace rail should be pinned with ½ inch Class III Galvanized pins that are 4 and 10 inches in length. The brace wire should be two wraps of a 170,000 psi Class III Galvanized high tensile wire that is tightened with a heavy duty in-line ratcheting strainer. After tensioning, the brace wires should be pulled together by loosely wrapping piece of high tensile wire on each side of the strainer and pushing the wraps toward the post. To learn how to properly build a brace, make planes for attend the Kentucky fencing school this fall.
FORAGE MANAGEMENT TIPS Seed warm season annual grasses once soil temperature reaches 60 F. Clip, graze or make hay to prevent seedhead formation in cool season pastures. Rotate cool season pastures when residual is 3-4 inches. Consider temporary electric fencing to sub-divide larger pastures and exclude areas for mechanical harvesting. Scout pastures for summer annual weeds and control when small. Make plans to attend summer forage tours and fencing schools in the fall.
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10 Daily Tips for Your Show Cattle Purina Animal Nutrition
You attend team practices, you practice at home and you follow the game plan outlined by the coach. The same concept applies to showing cattle. You prepare for the ‘game’ through daily animal care, grooming and seeking guidance from the pros or a ‘coach.’ You follow that game plan right up until show day. Bob May, Purina® Honor® Show Ambassador from Mineral Point, Wis., uses an intense and individualized game plan for each of his cattle. “Success in the showring starts with the cattle’s conformation, but is achieved with consistent hard work and daily care to get the cattle where they need to be at the show,” says May. The calf may be the star athlete, but even the best athletes don’t perform well without proper daily training, management and a supportive team behind them. Daily care tips to help take your show project to the next level: 1. Involve a veterinarian. Before an animal arrives at your farm, have a plan in place through your veterinarian for health and vaccination protocols. Ask the prior owner for a full health history on the animal, so you can have all of the animal’s health information at hand. 2. Earn the animal’s trust. A show calf needs to trust you, and trust comes in the form of working with the animal on a daily basis. It may be a long, slow process, but it’s one that’s essential to form a partnership with your project animal. 3. Have a consistent feeding routine. May suggests feeding individually at the same time each day. Cattle crave consistency, and when they are fed inconsistently they might also eat inconsistently. May also emphasizes that calves may eat better when they eat in a group setting. To make this possible, he will place individual calves in different runs nose-to-nose and feed them at the same time to mimic feeding in a group. 4. Monitor feed intake. 26 • Cow Country • May
Monitor what your animal is consuming at each feeding, and clean out old feed immediately. May has seen cases where new feed is simply dumped on top of old feed. “You can quickly lose track of how much feed your calf is actually consuming,” explains May. “You think they are getting 15 pounds at night, and they are actually getting 18 because someone didn’t clean out the old feed from the morning.”
When you want to be successful at sports, you don’t just show up for games and expect to win. 5. Ensure water availability and quality. Animals should have access to clean, cool water at all times. This basic animal care tip is sometimes overlooked, according to May. “We clean our water tanks frequently,” May says. “Clean, cool water will keep cattle drinking and eating in those hot summer months when consumption usually drops off.” 6. Keep pens and cooler rooms clean. May mentions a good rule of thumb is if it smells or looks wet or dirty – clean it. A clean pen or cooler room will make grooming and daily care of the animal easier for both the animal and the exhibitor. “If you don’t want to be in those pens or cooler rooms because of the smell, then the animal doesn’t want to be either,” he explains. “Cooler rooms do not equate to hair growth. Cleanliness is most important for hair growth.”
7. Learn the hair cycles. Hair grows in 90-day cycles, and this knowledge can help you determine what stage an animal’s hair will be in (or you want to be in) as you arrive at your show date. For example, for a show in August, May’s goal is to have all the old hair removed by the middle of May. May doesn’t shear off any of his calves, but recognizes this is a standard practice for some breeds. Instead, he relies on a shedding comb to bust through and remove old hair. The shedding comb works best when hair is dirty and dusty, not wet or caked with manure. 8. Practice, practice, practice. May has his own children show their animals in competition at least twice before heading to their target show. This allows the animals and exhibitors to shake their ‘first-time jitters.’ “Specifically at the county fair level, it may be the first and only time both the kids and the cattle have seen the showring,” he explains. “And usually, that is not a good experience for the exhibitor or the animal.” 9. Find a hoof trimmer you can trust. May encourages all exhibitors to seek an expert in hoof care and recommends networking with other show enthusiasts to find a good trimmer in your area. Unlike clipping and fitting, there is little room for practice on hooves. “Find a good hoof trimmer that will do a little trimming on the top, but does most of the work underneath the hoof,” he says. “A bad hoof trimming can result in disaster.” 10. Stick to the game plan. Have a management plan. Identify important dates before the show, and execute your plan daily. “If you don’t focus on the management, other exhibitors will,” explains May. “And quite simply, if you don’t focus - those that do will beat you. They will be better prepared.” For more management tips join the online community of show enthusiasts at www. facebook.com/HonorShowChow.
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Food Without Fear: How Beef Checkoff-Funded Research Keeps Consumers Safe Torri Ortiz Lienemann Ph.D. Princeton, NE Cattlemen’s Beef Board Member and Co-Chair, Safety & Product Innovation Committee
Safety first. As a mom, I am acutely aware of household dangers... cleaning products, hot stoves, wet floors, running with scissors; however, biting into a burger does not usually make that list. Although, if, like me, you were around back in 1993 when an E. coli outbreak happened at a national fast-food chain, you probably do remember being far more concerned 28 • Cow Country • May
about food contamination. After that outbreak, the Checkoff began funding research that not only changed the beef industry, but also improved food safety across the board. And, while food safety is much better today than ever before, I believe it’s important that the Checkoff continues researching foodborne pathogens so that we can continue to
enjoy our food without concern. To understand why it’s so important, we must first remember how we got started – and how we got here. An industry blueprint Back in ’93, the Beef-Checkoff-funded Blue-Ribbon Task Force developed an industry blueprint for managing the
food safety risks from E. coli O157:H7. The scientists and other professionals on this task force analyzed the beef industry supply chain, reviewed public and private research findings, and drew on their own to better understand E. coli O157:H7 and how to avoid contamination in the future.
In 2007, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) set a goal to reduce infections from foodborne E. coli O157:H7 by 50 percent in 2010. This “Healthy People” goal was met in 2009 and would have been much less likely to happen without the beef industry’s research.
The task force published its report in 1994, recommending strategies to improve meat safety. Over the remainder of the decade, the Checkoff-funded Beef Safety Research Program filled the scientific “gaps” that the task force identified throughout the supply chain to make meat safer.
Investing in a safer future
During the 2000s, several ongoing Checkoff-funded studies evaluated interventions intended to reduce microbial contamination both on and inside animals. The Beef Checkoff 's research identified specific areas where carcass contamination was most likely to occur. Scientists were then able to evaluate the occurrence and prevention of pathogens throughout the processing chain. Large processing facilities throughout the country implemented these safety interventions and still use them when processing beef and other proteins today.
Research shows us that while beef safety is very important to beef stakeholders, it’s less relevant to today’s consumers. In fact, according to beef safety research conducted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Checkoff, 90 percent of consumers feel the beef they eat from the grocery store is safe. The same research found that only 23 percent of consumers worry about foodborne illness when cooking at home. Checkoff-funded research has helped an entire generation of consumers feel more confident about the safety of the food they
No doubt, the Beef Checkoff played a pivotal role in ensuring beef product safety. It honestly makes me wonder where the industry would be today if not for producers’ continued investments into the Beef Checkoff.
purchase and consume. The Beef Checkoff ’s Beef Safety Research Program will continue to focus on every step of the supply chain, beginning with the producer, all the way to the restaurant. To anticipate issues before they escalate into a crisis, Beef Checkoff foodborne contamination research has expanded to include other pathogens and will continue to evolve to address emerging issues. With the support of this robust and comprehensive research program, the beef industry provides consumers worldwide with consistently safe beef products. Today, USDA food availability data tells us the average American eats about 55 pounds of beef per year. Consumers’ great trust in beef safety combined with their overall enjoyment of beef has helped demand remain strong for decades. And that supports the Checkoff ’s primary purpose – driving demand for beef. It’s just another example of how the Beef Checkoff continues to use producer dollars for the good of the entire beef industry. To learn more about the Beef Checkoff 's beef safety research program, visit BeefResearch.org.
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Improving Cow Paths Steve Higgins Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering A large animal can expend tremendous energy when traveling on a slope. To compensate, grazing animals create trails that run parallel to a slope. These trails allow animals to graze the upper slope while standing on flat ground, which provides energy and grazing efficiencies (Figure 1). When cattle do this, it is colloquially known as “cowtouring,” because the trails resemble the practice of contour cropping and terracing. A second type of trail created by grazing animals, the cow path, is also designed to save energy. At approximately 12 inches in width, these singular trails are the same width as grazing trails, but there are subtle differences between them. Animals can be seen walking these trails in single file without grazing, typically using them to reach water, feed, or mineral sources efficiently. These trails may follow contours, but they may also be found on the crests of hills, in ravines, and crossing ravines to get from one hill slope to another. These trails can also be made around obstacles within a field. Common obstacles include internal corner posts, which may also demonstrate the severe erosion that can occur when grazing animals round corners (Figure 2).
Figure 1. One animal typically occupies a grazing trail. These trails allow the animals to graze the upper slope and provide grazing and energy efficiency.
Depending on the topography and weather, certain sections of these trails can become troughed or concave and may reach depths of 15 inches or more. Drainage water that collects in troughed sections of these trails can make travel difficult. Over time, certain sections of the trail may become less efficient, at which point animals will create a new path. In addition, the location of water sources or other features that animals want to reach may necessitate uphill and downhill travel on these paths. This can require a tremendous amount of effort. It may be difficult to achieve in wet weather and can be problematic, as cattle do not like to traverse slopes greater than 30 percent, while the limit for horses is 50 percent. Installing an all-weather surface such as a Mechanical Concrete path can improve energy efficiency for animals traveling along a hill slope. Mechanical Concrete is a building process that uses recycled tires and aggregate stone to create a strong and economical base. The sidewalls of used tires are first removed, leaving a tread cylinder. The ideal tread cylinder is one that has been created from a semitruck tire, because the constructed path requires a lift, or trench, of approximately eight inches. A trench depth of eight inches is needed to remove the topsoil layer and provide a rock depth suitable for supporting the weight of grazing animals. The trench can be created using a backhoe or track hoe with a 36-inch bucket (Figure 3). An actual tire cylinder may be approximately 40 inches in diameter, but the removal of the tire sidewall will enable the tire cylinder to fit within a 36-inch-wide trench. Nonwoven geotextile fabric should be placed in the bottom of the trench (Figure 4). This material is needed to provide the drainage, reinforcement, friction, and separation necessary for structural integrity. The tread cylinders are then placed end to end, on top of the geotextile fabric (Figure 4). A suitable rock material, such as dense-grade aggregate (DGA), is then placed inside and around the tire voids (Figure 5). 30 • Cow Country • May
Figure 2. Livestock commonly create paths around obstacles in a field, such as internal corner posts.
Figure 3. Livestock commonly create paths around obstacles in a field, such as internal corner posts.
Figure 4. Nonwoven geotextile fabric and tread cylinders are placed in a trench and backfilled with dense-grade aggregate (DGA).
Figure 5. The tread cylinders are filled with rock.
The top edge of the tire cylinder should be at grade level or a little higher (Figure 6). The effort required to install an all-weather surface trail for grazing animals will not be wasted. Grazing animals and their offspring can be seen using these trails during all times of the year (Figure 7). These trails provide energy efficiencies for animals, particularly during wet weather periods. Summary Grazing animals will create efficient routes to acquire water, mineral, or feed. However, these trails may become difficult to travel during periods of wet weather. Erosion of the trail could also expose clay subsoil, which can become slippery, plastic, and difficult to traverse. The energy expended and drudgery experienced by a large animal traveling on a slope can be tremendous. Producers interested in providing a more effective trail should consider implementing an all-weather surface application.
Figure 6. A completed trail leads to a water source located on a hill with 30-percent slopes.
References Coughenhour, M. B. 1991. Spatial Components of PlantHerbivore Interactions in Pastoral, Ranching, and Native Ungulate Ecosystems. Journal of Range Management 44 (6), pp.530-542. Howard, J. K. and Higgins, C. G. 1987. Dimensions of Grazing-Step Terracettes and their Significance. International Geomorphology. Edited by V. Gardiner. Wiley and Sons. Roath, L. R. and Krueger, W. C. 1982. Cattle Grazing and Behavior on a Forested Range. Journal of Range Management 35 (3), pp.332338. Trimble, S. W. and Mendel, A. C. 1995. The Cow as a Geomorphic Agent – A Critical Review. Geomorphology 13 (1-4), pp.233-253.
Figure 7. Cattle use an all-weather surface path to get to and from a water source.
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Global Demand for U.S. Beef Continues to Soar; Pork Exports Below Last Year U.S. beef exports posted another strong performance in February, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), led by excellent value growth in key Asian and Latin American markets. Pork exports trended lower year-overyear, as larger shipments to Mexico and Japan did not offset the continued decline in demand from China/Hong Kong. Lamb exports continued to gain momentum, reaching the highest monthly value since 2014. "Rarely have we seen so many outside forces creating headwinds for U.S. meat exports and such uncertainty in the global marketplace," said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "Yet consumer demand for high-quality beef, pork and lamb has proven resilient, and USMEF sees opportunities for further growth in both established and emerging markets." Beef export value approaches $2 billion after just two months Beef exports totaled 108,501 metric tons (mt) in February, up 5% from a year ago, while value climbed 35% to $904.4 million. Through the first two months of the year, exports increased 9% to 227,567 mt, while value soared 46% to $1.93 billion. "Broad-based growth has become a recurring theme for U.S. beef exports, as international demand has never been higher and global supplies remain tight," Halstrom said. "We anticipated a lift from COVID-related foodservice restrictions being eased in many destinations. This materialized late last year and in early 2022, although conditions still vary by country. While lockdowns in China and Hong Kong are certainly a setback for foodservice demand, those are the main exceptions as most countries have shifted to more of a living-with-COVID approach." Following record-large January shipments, beef export volume to leading market South Korea slowed in February but value climbed 17% to $197.8 million. Through February, exports to Korea already broke the $500 million mark ($514.2 million, up 57%). February exports to Japan were down 5% but value jumped 21% to just under $200 million. Beef exports also increased to China/Hong Kong, Taiwan, Central and South America, the Caribbean and the Middle East. 32 • Cow Country • May
Despite strong month for Mexico and Japan, pork exports trend lower Demand for U.S. pork did not fare as well in the first two months of 2022, as logistics challenges were compounded by lower-priced offerings from competitors. Like the U.S., these suppliers are shipping significantly lower volumes to China/ Hong Kong, which has pushed more product into other markets at reduced prices. February pork exports were 198,539 mt, down 17% from a year ago, while export value fell 14% to $541.3 million. Through February, exports were also down 17% in volume (407,347 mt) and 14% in value ($1.1 billion). "European hog prices jumped sharply in March, climbing about 35% compared to February," Halstrom explained. "While this came too late to impact our February export results, it could lead to more favorable market conditions going forward." U.S. pork exports to Mexico reached new heights in 2021 and this strong momentum continued through February. January-February exports to Mexico climbed 33% to 160,996 mt, with value up 19% to $255.1 million. After a slow start in 2022, February pork exports to Japan rebounded to 32,712 mt, up 3% from a year ago, with value increasing 6% to $139.8 million, led by larger shipments of chilled pork cuts and pork variety meat. Pork exports to South Korea continue to post impressive value gains, fueled by larger shipments of chilled pork. January-February exports increased in both volume and value to the Caribbean and El Salvador but were lower yearover-year to most other markets. February lamb export value highest in nearly eight years February exports of U.S. lamb totaled 1,580 mt, up 37% from a year ago. Export value was $2.56 million, up 62% and the highest since July 2014. Leading market Mexico posted increases in both variety meats and muscle cuts, while muscle cut exports also increased to the Caribbean, Central America and the Philippines. Through February, lamb exports increased 43% from a year ago to 3,113 mt, while value climbed 60% to $4.48 million. A detailed summary of the January-February red meat export results, including market-specific highlights, is available from the USMEF website.
Approved by FDA under NADA # 141-143
Noromycin® 300 LA
(oxytetracycline injection) ANTIBIOTIC
Each mL contains 300 mg of oxytetracycline base (equivalent to 323.5 mg of oxytetracycline dihydrate). For Use in Beef Cattle, Non-lactating Dairy Cattle, Calves, Including pre-ruminating (veal) calves BRIEF SUMMARY (For full Prescribing Information, see package insert.) INDICATIONS: NOROMYCIN 300 LA is intended for use in treatment for the following diseases when due to oxytetracycline-susceptible organisms: Beef cattle, non-lactating dairy cattle, calves, including pre-ruminating (veal) calves: NOROMYCIN 300 LA is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia and shipping fever complex associated with Pasteurella spp., and Histophilus spp. NOROMYCIN 300 LA is indicated for the treatment of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by Moraxella bovis, foot-rot and diphtheria caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum; bacterial enteritis (scours) caused by Escherichia coli; wooden tongue caused by Actinobacillus lignieresii; leptospirosis caused by Leptospira pomona; and wound infections and acute metritis caused by strains of staphylococcal and streptococcal organisms sensitive to oxytetracycline. Swine: NOROMYCIN 300 LA is indicated in the treatment of bacterial enteritis (scours, colibacillosis) caused by Escherichia coli; pneumonia caused by Pasteurella multocida; and leptospirosis caused by Leptospira pomona. In sows NOROMYCIN 300 LA is indicated as an aid in control of infectious enteritis (baby pig scours, colibacillosis) in suckling pigs caused by Escherichia coli. PRECAUTIONS: Exceeding the highest recommended level of drug per pound of bodyweight per day, administering more than the recommended number of treatments, and/or exceeding 10 mL intramuscularly or subcutaneously per injection site in adult beef cattle and non-lactating dairy cattle and 5 mL intramuscularly per injection site in adult swine, may result in antibiotic residues beyond the withdrawal time. Consult with your veterinarian prior to administering this product in order to determine the proper treatment required in the event of an adverse reaction. At the first sign of any adverse reaction, discontinue use of the product and seek the advice of your veterinarian. Some of the reactions may be attributable either to anaphylaxis (an allergic reaction) or to cardiovascular collapse of unknown cause. Shortly after injection treated animals may have transient hemoglobinuria resulting in darkened urine. As with all antibiotic preparations, use of this drug may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. The absence of a favorable response following treatment, or the development of new signs or symptoms may suggest an overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms. If superinfections occur, the use of this product should be discontinued and appropriate specific therapy should be instituted. Since bacteriostatic drugs may interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillin, it is advisable to avoid giving NOROMYCIN 300 LA in conjunction with penicillin. WARNINGS: Warnings: Discontinue treatment at least 28 days prior to slaughter of cattle and swine. Not for use in lactating dairy animals. Rapid intravenous administration may result in animal collapse. Oxytetracycline should be administered intravenously slowly over a period of at least 5 minutes. CAUTION: Intramuscular or subcutaneous injection may result in local tissue reactions which persists beyond the slaughter withdrawal period. This may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter. Intramuscular injection in the rump area may cause mild temporary lameness associated with swelling at the injection site. Subcutaneous injection in the neck area may cause swelling at the injection site. ADVERSE REACTIONS: Reports of adverse reactions associated with oxytetracycline administration include injection site swelling, restlessness, ataxia, trembling, swelling of eyelids, ears, muzzle, anus and vulva (or scrotum and sheath in males), respiratory abnormalities (labored breathing), frothing at the mouth, collapse and possibly death. Some of these reactions may be attributed either to anaphylaxis (an allergic reaction) or to cardiovascular collapse of unknown cause. To report a suspected adverse reaction call 1-866-591-5777. Livestock Drug - Not for Human Use. Restricted Drug(s) California. Use Only as Directed. Manufactured by: Norbrook, Inc. Lenexa, KS 66219 MADE IN THE UK Rev: August 2021 Version: I08
33% ]
MORE HEAD TREATED PER BOTTLE*
It pays to compare labels when treating seasonal diseases in cattle. With its 33% lower volume dose per injection, *compared to 200 mg/mL oxytetracycline injectables, Noromycin® 300 LA (oxytetracycline 300mg/mL) is your effective, broad-spectrum and economical antibiotic for seasonal diseases in beef cattle, non-lactating dairy cattle and swine. Noromycin® 300 LA is available in 100 mL, 250 mL, and 500 mL bottles. Stop by your local animal health provider or visit norbrook.com.
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Observe label directions and withdrawal times. Not for use in lactating dairy animals. Adverse reactions, including injection site swelling, restlessness, ataxia, trembling, respiratory abnormalities (labored breathing), collapse and possibly death have been reported. See product labeling for full product information. © 2022 Norbrook Laboratories Limited. All rights reserved. The Norbrook logos and Noromycin are registered trademarks of Norbrook Laboratories Limited.
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2021-22 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION * MEMBERSHIP YEAR 10/1/21– 9/30/22
NAME
SPOUSE NAME
FARM NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
COUNTY
RECRUITED BY
PHONE
FAX
ZIP
*Payments of KCA membership dues are tax deductible for most members as an ordinary and necessary business expense. However, charitable contributions of gifts to KCA are not tax deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes. Due to new IRS regulations, $2.24 of your dues would not be deductible. Approximately $12 of your dues will go towards the monthly publication Cow Country News. PLEASE CHECK THE MEMBERSHIP(S) YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN: KCA MEMBERSHIP ($30/YR) Membership dues are $30 unless otherwise listed below
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KCA COUPLE MEMBERSHIP To add your spouse, please add $15 to your KCA Membership KENTUCKY JUNIOR CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION ($10/YR)
I WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE YOUNG PRODUCER’S COUNCIL
COUNTY DUES Dues are $30 except for the counties listed below. 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
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP: KCA
KJCA
$
$
TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS: CATTLEMEN’S FOUNDATION DONATION (voluntary)
$
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: ALL DONATIONS TO KCF ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
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$
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. # HEAD 1-100
DUES $150
# HEAD 1,001-1,250
DUES $1,150
101-250
$300
1,251-1,500
$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 Join online at www.kycattle.org or call (859) 278-0899
MEMBERSHIP
Congratulations to Warren County Cattlemen’s Association, on being the lucky winner of this year’s squeeze chute sponsored by Priefert Ranch Equipment! The squeeze chute winner was drawn at random during this year’s KCA Convention and Ag Industry Trade Show. To be eligible, County Chapters had to retain 50% or more memberships based on the previous year’s ending membership total. DIVISION 1
(151+ MEMBERS)
2022
2021
Diff
DIVISION 2
(76-150 MEMBERS)
2022
2021
Diff
DIVISION 3
2022
2021
Diff
Pendleton
86
66
20
Purchase Area
82
77
5
Clinton-Cumberland
78
67
11
Fayette
76
75
1
Webster
76
75
1
Calloway
72
32
40
Robertson
72
56
16
Rockcastle
70
54
16
Out of State
64
67
-3
Taylor
63
60
3
Campbell
62
66
-4
Mason
62
58
4
Woodford
58
63
-5
Lewis
57
52
5
Oldham
56
55
1
Grant
54
65
-11
Nelson
53
60
-7
Todd
47
48
-1
Montgomery
46
44
2
(UP TO 75 MEMBERS)
Barren
402
472
-70
Edmonson
178
138
40
Ohio
44
53
-9
Adair
334
306
28
Warren
172
148
24
Wayne
44
45
-1
Bath
295
271
24
Jessamine
164
136
28
Whitley
43
52
-9
Shelby
293
335
-42
Larue
158
138
20
9
5
10
283
143
33
292
148
43
Marion
Metcalfe
Estill
Breckinridge
276
279
-3
Henry
146
150
-4
Highlands
43
42
1
Christian
274
258
16
Laurel
132
141
-9
Nicholas
39
38
1
Madison
261
262
-1
Monroe
131
134
-3
Hancock
37
46
-9
Grayson
242
248
-6
Franklin
125
117
8
Simpson
37
35
2
Lincoln
231
257
-26
Allen
124
106
18
Union
36
37
-1
Washington
206
179
27
Fleming
121
122
-1
Butler
30
28
2
17
Pulaski
117
128
-11
Clay
30
28
2
2
Daviess
114
124
-10
McCreary
29
29
0
-13
Northeast Area
109
104
5
Carroll
29
36
-7
103
99
4
Bullitt
28
32
-4
Crittenden
25
23
2
McLean
23
27
-4
Hopkins
22
25
-3
Livingston
20
22
-2
Clark
204
Hart
199
Logan
196
187 197 209
Bracken
191
177
14
Scott
Casey
181
154
27
Anderson
101
81
20
Mercer
178
171
7
Caldwell/Lyon
99
110
-11
Northern Kentucky
158
153
5
Garrard
98
91
7
94
92
2
Hardin
151
174
-23
Boyle
Harrison
149
162
-13
Trimble
94
102
-8
Green
146
159
-13
Trigg
91
90
1
Knox
20
35
-15
Meade
119
178
-59
Bourbon
90
89
1
Menifee
18
17
1
Mountain
87
84
3
Henderson
13
11
2
Totals as of: APR 12, 2022
2022
2021
Difference
10,154
10,115
+39
Jackson
84
97
-13
Gallatin
7
7
0
Owen
84
77
7
Magoffin
6
10
-4
Louisville Area
77
86
-9
Powell
6
8
-2
Twin Lakes
76
80
-4
Muhlenberg
72
79
-7
River Hills
6
6
0
Russell
64
76
-12
Eastern Foothills
5
7
-2
Pike
4
7
-3
Bell
1
1
0
Harlan
1
2
-1
If you need anything for membership, please contact Nikki Whitaker at (859) 278-0899 or nwhitaker@kycattle.org
Governor Andy Beshear was joined by government dignitaries, farmer-leaders, and commodity organization representatives as he signed a document proclaiming March 22 as Agriculture Day in the Commonwealth prior to the Governor’s Commodity Lunch, hosted by the Kentucky Livestock Coalition.
Kentucky Livestock Coalition Celebrated National Ag Day With “Meat Me At The Capitol” Lunch Rae Wagoner Communication Director Farmers and the commodity organizations that represent them celebrated National Agriculture Day in a variety of ways. Those active in the Kentucky Livestock Coalition braved the rainy forecast to serve up hamburgers, pork chops, chicken and goat/lamb brats to those who work in the state Capitol and Annex. The rain held off, the smell of charcoal and grilling meat filled the air, and the crowd turned out – to the tune of approximately 500 people fed. “There is no better day than National Ag Day to come our state Capitol and raise awareness of the farming industry in Kentucky, and livestock in particular. I don’t know of a better way to get people thinking of the farmers who raise their burgers, pork chops, chicken and sheep/goat products than to put some protein on a plate and serve it up to them,” said Coalition Chairman Caleb Ragland. The ice cream provided by Rowlett’s Milkhouse Creamery was a sweet finish to a great meal, and the centerpieces of cheery sunflowers provided by the Kentucky Horse Council were the perfect spring touch. Governor Andy Beshear invited the Kentucky Livestock Coalition to host the Governor’s Commodity Lunch, which was held on the back lawn of the Capitol. Beshear signed a document proclaiming March 22 as Agriculture Day in the Commonwealth, and recognized 36 • Cow Country • May
farmers for their roles in providing food for Kentucky, and thanked the farmers on hand for being essential workers through the pandemic and for keeping the grocery store shelves stocked and their fellow Americans fed. While the Livestock Coalition includes the obvious members – the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, Kentucky Dairy Development Council, Kentucky Pork Producers Association, and the Kentucky Poultry Federation, membership also includes the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office, Kentucky Farm Bureau, Farm Credit Mid-America, The Kentucky Horse Council, United Producers, Inc., and those who grow the feed that is vital to animal agriculture: The Kentucky Soybean Board and the Kentucky Corn Growers Association. Individual farm family memberships are also available. The Coalition is committed to advancing environmentally-friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable livestock farming practices while providing safe, affordable food. The Coalition enhances and promotes Kentucky’s livestock and agriculture/food industry through education and outreach. More information on the Kentucky Livestock Coalition may be found at www.KyLivestockCoalition .org.
The line was long for the Governor’s Commodity Lunch, hosted by the Kentucky Livestock Coalition, but it moved quickly and around 500 people were served a complimentary lunch to celebrate Ag Day.
Pork and beef cattle farmer Evan Tate, Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s John Chism, KLC Spokesman Warren Beeler and Kentucky Beef Council’s Bradon Burks visited with other attendees as the crowd gathered for lunch.
Representatives from various KLC member organizations were on hand for the Commodity Lunch. Pictured left to right are Kim Jones, President of the American Dairy Association of Kentucky, Dan Flannigan, President of the Kentucky Poultry Federation, Jay Filiatreau, board member representing the Kentucky Pork Producers, Cary King, President of the Cattlemen’s Association, Caleb Ragland of the Kentucky Soybean Board and Chairman of the Kentucky Livestock Coalition, and Sharon Furches , Second Vice President of Kentucky Farm Bureau. May • Cow Country • 37
Katelyn Hawkins Director of Product Marketing
Story telling is one of the world’s most cherished traditions. From ancient drawings on cave walls to modern story telling through podcasts, audiences from all walks of life value stories. During Beef Month this year, we are focusing on sharing beef stories from all facets of the beef industry from farm families to chefs showcasing not only the rich history of the beef industry, but highlighting the families that make up the back bone of the beef industry. The Kentucky Beef Council’s mission is to drive beef demand. We spend hours researching consumer trends and the best way to keep beef top of mind when they are making purchases at retail and restaurant outlets. Time and time again we see data stating consumers want to know more about the food they are purchasing. More importantly they want to know the people who are raising animals and creating the dishes they are purchasing. Our team utilizes social media content, digital ads, tv and radio segments as well as immersive events at the YARDS classroom or on beef farms to create memorable experiences connecting them to beef in a variety of ways. While sharing your life on social media may not be your favorite activity, there are a variety of ways you can share your story. If public speaking is exhilarating to you, offer to share your beef story at local ag
days or seek opportunities to share your beef story at community events. If you enjoy hosting people on your farm, offer it as a destination for school field trips or to community organizations who are seeking more insight into agriculture. No matter how you choose to share your #kybeefstory, provide consumer insight into what you do on a daily basis to not only care for the land and animals, but also care for people who are seeking high quality protein to nourish their families. On May 19th, Kentucky Beef Council will be hosting Kentucky Beef Advocacy Summit. This one day event will assist you in understanding how to effectively communicate your beef story with a variety of audiences. During the Summit, NCBA’s Director of Grassroots Advocacy, Chandler Mulvaney along with special guests will provide tips on how to appeal to consumers through social media posts, video content or a simple conversation with someone who has questions about the beef industry. We will also host a Youth Beef Advocacy Summit on May 21st specifically for ages 11 -21. For more information and to reserve your seat for these events, please visit kybeef.com. Starting in Beef Month, Kentucky Beef Council will be promoting #kybeefstory to put a spotlight on Kentucky’s beef farm families. Your dedication should be celebrated and shared with all audiences. Please contact our office if you would like to be featured as part of our #kybeefstory campaign.
BEEF MONTH EVENTS MAY 2
Beef Month Proclamation Day
MAY 3
Kentucky Derby Festival WineFest
MAY 5
Kroger Middletown Beef Sampling
MAY 6
Kroger Middletown Beef Sampling
MAY 13
Beef Night at the Ballpark Lou. Slugger Field
MAY 13
Red Cross Elementary Ag Day (Barren Co.)
MAY 16
Shelby Co. Beef Day
MAY 16
Bracken Co. Beef Demo
MAY 18
Old Mill Elementary Ag. Day (Bullitt Co.)
MAY 19
Beef Advocacy Summit
MAY 20
Bourbon Co. Beef Day
MAY 21
Youth Beef Advocacy Summit
MAY 24
Spencer Co. Ag. Day
MAY 26
Madison Co. Beef Day
If your county or organization is hosting a Beef Month event, Kentucky Beef Council would like to promote the event on our social platforms. Beef Month Boxes: KBC will be assembling Beef Month boxes containing featured recipe cards, cut charts, license plates, and additional beef promotional materials. If you would like to request a box for use during your Beef Month event, please email Kylie Trail (ktrail@kycattle.org)
DID YOU KNOW? Cattle farming is a Kentucky tradition dating back to the 1700's and today, cattle are raised in all 120 counties in Kentucky!
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ENTER TO WIN! Throughout Beef Month, Kentucky Beef Council will be giving away prizes on our social media platforms. Follow @kybeef on Instagram and Facebook for your chance to win great beef swag. We will also be promoting entry for our Grand Prize Beef Month Giveaway at kybeef.com where one lucky winner will receive a Weber gas grill and grilling essentials to start summer grilling season with a bang!
TIPS TO
KICK OFF GRILLING SEASON Beef is King of grilling season and we have tips for a flawless grilled meal whether you’re planning a cookout with family and friends or you just don’t want the task of cleaning the kitchen.
CONSIDER YOUR CUT Kentuckians love Ribeye steaks; however, there are endless options when it comes to cuts of beef. Take your grilling game up a notch by trying a new cut of beef on the grill to wow your guests.
ELEVATE FLAVORS Take your beef to the next level with minimal effort utilizing marinades and rubs. Tender cuts can be marinaded for as little as 15 minutes or as long as two hours to add flavor; however less tender cuts should marinade for at least six hours, but no more than 24 hours.
DETERMINING DONENESS Do you know the difference between medium and medium-rare? Are you guilty of owning a meat thermometer, but it is still in the original packaging buried in your kitchen’s junk drawer? A meat thermometer and the information below will keep you in the know and on the path to the perfect degree of doneness. Steaks: For steaks ½ inch or thicker, insert your meat thermometer horizontally in the thickest part of the steak from the side, not touching bone or fat. For medium-rare the temperature should read 145ºF, medium steaks should read 60ºF and well done is 170ºF. After cooking, let steaks rest before cutting or serving. Ground Beef: Ground beef products like burgers should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF. Color is not an indicator of doneness in ground beef if certain ingredients such as onions, celery and bell peppers are added due to their natural nitrate content keeping the ground beef slightly pink in color even when cooked to 160ºF. Insert your meat thermometer horizontally from the side of your burger patties to the center of patty for an accurate temperature reading.
MEDIUM AND STEADY WINS THE RACE There is no need to rush the cooking process. Cooking beef at medium heat allows you to achieve caramelization while still developing rich flavors and avoiding the dreaded charring.
TEMPERATURE IS KING No matter how much flavor your beef packs, you’re eating experience can fall apart if beef is not cooked to the correct internal temperature. The best way to ensure accurate results is to use a meat thermometer. May • Cow Country • 39
BEEF BRUSCHETTA
WITH ROASTED GARLIC-FETA SPREAD INGREDIENTS: 1 beef Flat Iron Steak (about 8 oz) • 5 cloves garlic, smashed • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 loaf ciabatta bread (11-14 oz) • 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbles • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper • 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes, seeded, ribs removed (about 4 medium tomatoes) • 1/3 cup packed Kalamata olives, cut in half lengthwise then into 1/4-inch half moons • 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves COOKING: Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat garlic, vegetable oil and olive oil in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until the garlic begins to brown. Remove from heat; set aside. Drain garlic from oil. Reserve 2 tbs oil for bread and 2 tbs oil for tomato mixture; set aside. Cut ciabatta in half lengthwise. Slice into 18, 1/2-inch pieces; place on shallow-rimmed baking sheet. (You may have some leftover ciabatta.) Brush each piece with reserved 2 tablespoons garlic oil. Bake in 375°F oven 10 minutes. Set aside. Chop cooled garlic and return to same sauce pan; add feta. Heat on medium heat; cook 4 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted and looks like ricotta cheese. Keep warm. Season steak with salt and pepper. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 12 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Combine tomatoes, olives, basil and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in small bowl; set aside. Spread 2 teaspoons garlic-feta mixture on each piece toasted ciabatta. Carve steak into 1/4-inch slices. Cut each slice into 1-1/2-inch pieces. Place two steak pieces on each piece ciabatta. Top with 1 tablespoon tomato mixture.
TWO-BITE BURGERS INGREDIENTS: 1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean) • 9 whole wheat small hamburger or slider buns, split, divided • 1/4 cup minced onion • 1 egg white • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon pepper Topping Variations: Mango-Pineapple Salsa, Spicy Caramelized Onions or Creamy Yogurt-Feta Sauce (recipes follow) COOKING: Tear one hamburger bun into pieces. Place in food processor or blender container. Cover; pulse on and off, to form fine crumbs. Combine Ground Beef, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, onion, egg white, garlic, salt and pepper in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into eight 1/2-inch thick mini patties. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 9 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 10 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. About 1-1/2 minutes before burgers are done, place rolls, cut sides down, on grid. Grill until lightly toasted. Serve burgers in buns with Topping Variation(s), as desired. Close sandwiches. Mango-Pineapple Salsa: Combine 1/2 cup finely diced ripe mango or 1/2 cup finely diced drained jarred ripe mango, 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple or 1/3 cup drained canned crushed pineapple, 1/4 cup finely chopped tomato, 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño pepper, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. Makes 1 cup Spicy Caramelized Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add 3 cups thinly sliced yellow onions and 2 to 3 medium thinly sliced red or green jalapeño peppers or 6 thinly sliced baby sweet red bell peppers. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Cook 15 to 18 minutes or until onions are very tender and golden brown, stirring frequently. Season with salt, as desired. Makes 1-1/2 cups Creamy Yogurt-Feta Sauce: Combine 1/2 cup reduced-fat or nonfat plain or Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup reduced-fat or regular crumbled feta cheese, 2 tablespoons minced onion and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Refrigerate until ready to use. Makes about 3/4 cup 40 • Cow Country • May
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VEGETABLE, BEEF & BROWN RICE SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 beef Top Round Steak, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound) • 1 teaspoon olive oil • 2 cups asparagus pieces (2-inch pieces) • 1 medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices • 3 cups hot cooked brown rice • 1 cup diced, seeded tomatoes • 1 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained • 1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced • 1/2 teaspoon salt Marinade: 1/4 cup olive oil • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 1 tablespoon honey • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper COOKING: Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef Top Round Steak and 1/4 cup marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight. Reserve remaining marinade in refrigerator for dressing. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 12 to 13 minutes for medium rare (145°F) doneness, turning once. Remove; keep warm. Cook's Tip: To grill, place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 10 to 11 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, times remain the same) for medium rare (145°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add asparagus and squash; cook and stir 7 to 8 minutes or until tender. Toss with rice, tomatoes, beans, basil, salt and reserved marinade in large bowl. Carve steak into thin slices. Serve over rice salad. Recipe and photo as seen in The Healthy Beef Cookbook, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcour
CHIMICHURRI-MARINATED STRIP FILETS A homemade Chimichurri sauce is an excellent marinade for Strip Steaks! INGREDIENTS: 4 beef Strip Filets, cut 1 inch thick (about 4 to 6 ounces each) Chimichurri Sauce: 2 cloves garlic • 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro • 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley • 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper COOKING: Prepare Chimichurri Sauce. Place garlic in food processor container. Cover; process until finely chopped. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Cover; process until well blended. Remove and refrigerate 1/4 cup sauce for serving. Place beef Strip Filets and remaining sauce in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours. Remove filets from marinade; discard marinade. Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Place filets on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 11 to 15 minutes) for medium rare (145°F)to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Serve filets with reserved Chimichurri Sauce. May • Cow Country • 41
Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association sponsors BQCA Certification in September Becky Thompson Director, Kentucky Beef Network The Kentucky Beef Network and University of Kentucky are pleased to announce that the Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association will be sponsoring the enrollment costs for Beef Quality and Care Assurance (BQCA) certification in September 2022. The Kentucky BQCA program takes national BQA practices one step further to provide a holistic program for Kentucky producers, by adding cattle handling and animal care component to the training models. Educational modules provide the best management practices for handling cattle and providing for their well-being, in addition to training on the core principles of BQA. The cost of BQCA enrollment is $5 for in person training through their local county extension office and $10 for online training, however September 1-30, 2022 the Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association will be sponsoring the enrollment costs, making it free for producers. Cattle producers can also look forward to free hands-on chute side training September
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13, 2022 at Kentucky-Tennessee Livestock Market in Guthrie. Producers can register by emailing kbn@kycattle.org or calling (859)-278-0899. “We are proud to be a part of giving back to our customers and helping them improve our beef product, continuing the success and progress made through the BQCA program is vital to the future of the entire industry," stated Steve Sterchi, Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association President. Producers interested in taking advantage of this opportunity can visit www. kybeefnetwork.com for access to the online training platform or contact their county extension office for training opportunities. “We are very excited for this partnership for our Kentucky cattlemen to continue to tell their story to consumers through sound management practices,” says Kevin Laurent University of Kentucky Co-BQCA Coordinator. March 2022 Thank You to the Kentucky Livestock Marketing Sponsorship of the Beef Quality and Care Assurance (BQCA) Program the
Kentucky Beef Network and University of Kentucky Beef Extension Team hosted 40 participants from 18 Kentucky counties at a Chute Side Training at Blue Grass Stockyards in March. Attendees heard from Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association (KLMA) Member Jim Akers as he welcomed the group and discussed the importance of implementing BQCA practices when it comes to marketing your cattle. Kevin Laurent then gave a historical BQCA overview and the positive role BQCA management plays on your farm. The attendees were then split into three groups to rotate through sessions covering the following: Care & Considerations during calvingDr. Darrh Bullock & Dr. Les Anderson Chute Side BQCA Training & Techniques- Kevin Laurent Body Condition Scoring, Cattle Handling & Movement- Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler At the conclusion of the rotations the group then was able to complete their BQCA test to receive their certification.
Eden Shale Update Dan Miller Industry Coordinator, Kentucky Beef Network In the middle of April we rented a skid steer for a week to clean out the winter feeding areas. As I have mentioned before, we use a rotational system with our winter feeding so that the cows will eat their winter hay from four different locations. This allows the manure to not be concentrated into one location and lessens the amount of drudgery that animals have to endure to get to the hay. The two locations that get the worst are the heifer calving facility and the mature cow calving facility. The heifers eat their hay on an existing concrete pad and it builds up enough that we will scrape it clean 2-3 times during the calving season. This location has a manure stack pad that we store the manure in until conditions are right to spread the manure on pastures and hay fields. The cow calving facility also has a stack pad that stores the manure. This barn is equipped with 6 different flooring treatments that give the floor structural support when it is wet, but it also has drainage which allows the moisture to percolate down away from the bedding. This helps keep the flooring surface dryer and makes for a better surface for the new calves. Of the different flooring types, my favorite is still the geo grid. This product has small honey comb shaped opening that are back filled with gravel. The geo grid is a sturdy product that scrapes just like concrete. You can spin circles on the stuff and it will stay in place every time. Much like any good product, it is not cheap. Total installation of the geo grid is the same cost as pouring concrete. Therefore, if I am building a feeding structure outside, I prefer to pour concrete. If the structure is under roof, I like the geo grid because of the drainage. If you are interested in learning more about the different flooring types you can go to our website at https://www.edenshalefarm.com/ producer-resources.html. Click on “Bull Barn Facilities” and “Calving Barn Facilities”.
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
Charles Embry
Cave City, KY (270) 646-5939 dale.embry@yahoo.com
Jeff Stephens
Ewing, KY (606) 782-7640 stephensbeef@gmail.com
Jacob Settles
Springfield, KY (859) 805-0724 jacob.settles4@yahoo.com May • Cow Country • 43
ANGUS THE BUSINESS BREED
President: Jason Crowe Vice President: Henry B Smith Secretary/Treasurer: Anne DeMott
BLEVINS BLACK CATTLE Gary, Nicole, & Ethan Blevins 59 Fieldstone Court Greenup, KY 4114 606.465.4040 blevinsblackcattle@gmail.com
HERITAGE FARM Tom McGinnis 1024 Hinkle Lane • Shelbyville, KY (502) 633-1634, home • (502) 633-5100, work (502) 655-0164, cell
RAGS ANGUS FARM Richard and Glenda Stallons 1240 Dogwood Kelly Road Hopkinsville, KY 42240 Home: (270) 885-4352 Cell: (270) 839-2442 rstallons@bellsouth.net
BOYD BEEF CATTLE 6077 Helena Road Mayslick, KY 41055 Charlie Boyd II: (606) 584-5194 • Blake Boyd: (606) 375-3718 www.boydbeef.com • cboyd2@maysvilleky.net
HILL VIEW FARMS Jimmy Gilles 5160 Lee Rudy Road Owensboro, KY 42301 (270) 686-8876 (270) 929-537
SHAW FAMILY ANGUS Jim & Cathy Shaw 935 Miller Road • Hodgenville, KY 42748 (270) 769-8260 www.shawfamilyangus.com Quality Registered Angus Cattle since 1975
BRANCH VIEW ANGUS 927 Old Liberty Pike • Hustonville, KY 40437 (859) 238-0771 • www.branchviewangus.com James S. & LuAnn Coffey, Donald & Donna Coffey Annual Production Sale- 2nd Saturday in April
JOHNSON FARMS ANGUS Angus Bulls & Females Slaughters, KY Keith: (270) 635-0723 Reese: (270) 635-1137
SMITHLAND ANGUS FARM 5202 East Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642 Charles “Bud” & Pam Smith: (270) 866-3898 Henry & Melissa Smith: (270) 866-2311
BURKS CATTLE CO. 531 Rick Rd. Park City, KY 42160 Eddie Burks • (270) 991-6398 www.burkscattle.com
LYNN CREEK FARMS Kris and Sara Lynn 2184 Bardstown Rd Springfield KY 40069 573-721-6663
ST. CLAIR FARMS REGISTERED ANGUS Eric & Sherry St. Clair 13433 Falls of Rough Road • Falls of Rough, KY 40119 Home: (270) 257-2965 • Cell: (270) 617-1079 www.stclairangus.com Performance Tested Bull & Female Sale April 2020
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MT. MORIAH ANGUS FARMS Bob, Kathy, and Rob Clark (859) 748-5558 1446 Kennedy Bridge Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40330 Bob: (859)339-2610 • Rob: (859)612-1594 mtmoriahfarms1@gmail.com www.mtmoriahangus.com
TAMME VALLEY FARM Jacob Tamme, Owner-Operator (859) 583-7134 jacob.tamme@gmail.com www.tammevalley.com & Find us on Facebook!
COFFEY ANGUS FARMS 661 Hopewell Road Liberty, KY 42539 Matt Coffey: (270) 799-6288 Dewey Coffey: (606) 706-2699 Genetics for Maximum Profitability since 1984
FOUR KINGS ANGUS 250 Bright Leaf Dr. • Harrodsburg, KY 40330 Cary & Kim King Carymking@yahoo.com • fourkingsangus.com Cary Cell: (859) 613-3734 • Colby Myers - Purebred Manager
TRIPLE D ANGUS Nathaniel & Darla Denham Nathaniel(Bub), Sarah, Ashley Denham (606) 423-2457 • (606) 875-0780 tripledangus.com
JASON & KATIE CROWE ELI HASKELL 10825 Red Lick Road Irvine, KY 40336 (859) 582-0761
OLD BARK FARM 370 Ferrill Hill, Buffalo, KY 42716 Kenley Conner 270/358-8057 Registered Angus Cattle
TWIN CREEK FARM Shawn, Melissa, Devin & Dylan Gibson (270) 337-3072 or (270) 692-5304 Dennis & Emily 270/337-2128 or 270/402-4338 Watch for us in Branch View Production Sale in April
DAVIS BEND FARMS 2315 Davis Bend Road Canmer, KY 42722 timmothyljeffries@gmail.com www.davisbendfarms.com Tim: (270) 528-6605 • Leslie: (270) 528-6435
4040 Taylorsville Rd Taylorsville, KY 40071 Gordon Schubert 502-477-2637 • 502-548-8440 Anne Patton Schubert 502-477-2663 • 502-548-2359
WHITE FARM Tim and Amy White 3664 Military Pike • Lexington, KY 40513 Home: (859)223-0326 Tim: (859) 509-5401 • Amy (859)227-2552 whitefarm4@twc.com
FALL CREEK ANGUS 448 Corder Farm Road Monticello, KY 42633 Ronnie Corder (606) 348-6588
PLEASANT HILL FARMS Gil, Mary, Corbin, Caroline, and Catherine Cowles 500 Rockfield Richpond Road Rockfield, KY 42274 (270) 843-9021 • Fax (270) 843-9005 Located 7 miles west of Bowling Green, 1/2 mile off Hwy 68/80
Joe D. or Karen Burton Bryan Carman, Partner, Ridgeview Angus 480 Hominy Hill Rd. Nancy, KY 42544 Joe: (606) 305-3081 • Bryan: (606) 875-3453 Located 15 miles West of Somerset • klburton01@windstream.net Bulls & females sold private treaty. Inquiries Welcome. Sell only what we would buy.
GREAT MEADOWS ANGUS ASSOCIATION Spring Sale: 4th Saturday in April Fall Sale: 3rd Saturday in October www.greatmeadowsangus.com Paul Bradshaw (502) 817-7502
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KENTUCKY ANGUS ASSOCIATION NEWS Anne Stewart DeMott, Secretary/Treasurer www.kentuckyangus.org • kyangusassociation@gmail.com •
Greeting from the Kentucky Angus Association and the Board of Directors. In the time, farmers get tired of the snow, the ice and the muck, then spring comes with blessings. The lush green grass, the chirping birds, and the new life that comes around the farm bring a positive outlook across the bluegrass.
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The Commonwealth is full of opportunities with multiple sales of endless prospects to buy genetics that will add quality and value to your herd. Breed leading EPD’s, replacement offerings and cutting-edge performance are just around the corner. Angus breeders are always willing to listen to your needs and make recommendations to make sure you select the right animal for your operation. We, as the Kentucky Angus officers and Board of Directors, are here to serve you. If you have any questions, ideas or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us. If you are not a member of the Kentucky Angus Association, we would like to invite you to join our organization. Please let me extend an opportunity to advertise and promote your farm with purchasing an ad in our Kentucky Directory. Ad copies and payments are due by April 15th. In order to be including in the Kentucky Directory, all membership dues must be paid. Mark your calendar for the Kentucky Preview Show in Louisville, Kentucky on June 10th in conjunction with the AllAmerican Futurity on June 11th and 12th. We look forward to see you in there! Henry B. Smith
Kentucky Angus Association President
Thank you to everyone who purchased animals in the 2022 KY Angus Sweepstakes: Joe Braxton Baker Erich Baumeister Lyndsey Bennet David Blanton Tylar & Tucker Campbell Maddox Graham Grant Green Mackie Hall Cainaan Halsey Kenneth Hiser Ronald Eugene Horney
Jac’s Ranch Larry & Carol Jaggers Lawson’s Family Farm Sayde Lowe Emma Pickerill Kevin Smith Sophie Toll Leroy Warfield Kristi Williams Angela Wilson Paul Winderl
1. JVM Income 4107, Champion Bull and Junior Owned Bull, consigned by Jacob Marksbury 2. Womack Skymere 172, Champion Heifer, consigned by Womack Cattle Company 3. BBC 3385 Weapon X 1103, Reserve Champion Bull, consigned by Ethan Blevins 4. Johnson Blacklass 159, Reserve Champion Heifer, consigned by Johnson Farms 5. SAF Barbara 0125, Champion Junior Owned Heifer, consigned by Blane Smith 6. Spruce Mtn Lucy 0575, Champion Pen Female, consigned by Spruce Mountain Ranch Black Gold Eisa Erica K031, Reserve Champion Pen Female, consigned by Smithland Angus Farm & Lynn Creek Farms Photos by Linde’s Livestock Photos LLC 5
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Bill Gates: Let Them Eat Fake Meat Colin Woodall NCBA CEO Tech billionaire Bill Gates continues to tout the consumption of “synthetic beef ” in “rich countries” as a solution to climate change. That’s nice for the billionaires of the world, but his recommendation ignores reality. Beef production in the United States is sustainable and becoming increasingly so over time. Today, just 2 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions come from beef cattle production. That’s far less than sectors such as energy production or transportation, which produce a combined 54 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. If Gates were truly interested in altering the path of climate change, one might think he would focus his time and limitless wealth on reducing emissions from the energy or transport sectors, but he is not. Instead, Gates chooses to focus on beef production because, in truth, he is heavily invested in the same fake meat companies he’s promoting. So, it’s not surprising he continues to push an agenda that would replace real beef with protein alternatives in “rich countries.” He has even gone so far as to claim that perhaps a government mandate is the best way to get consumers to eat their dose of fake meat. 46 • Cow Country • May
What Gates fails to disclose is that the reality of fake meat is far different from the utopian fantasy he is selling. Even in “rich countries” like the United States, there is a vast disparity between people like Gates, and everyone else. In every community across the nation, there are people facing economic hardship, many of whom don’t get enough to eat and often lack access to affordable sources of protein. Limiting their options or mandating expensive fake meat, as Gates suggests, is typical of his elitist thinking. Worse yet, the fake meat that Gates promotes is heavily processed, high in sodium and more expensive than real beef. It solves none of the nutritional problems facing consumers. Fake meat also fails on the environmental front. Recent studies show the true impact of fake meat production is far greater than Gates might be willing to admit. It requires massive amounts of electricity to incubate the product in the lab and these same companies that claim to be bettering the planet are often sending large quantities of plastic and other materials to landfills as a by-product of the manufacturing process. In contrast to the fake meat factories that Gates and other tech moguls are funding, real beef is produced on more than 800,000
farms and ranches in communities across the United States. More than 90 percent of those farms and ranches are family-owned and operated. These family farms and ranches offer real benefits that are helping to mitigate climate change. Farms and ranches provide wildlife habitat on grasslands that remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it in the soil. Those same grasslands also help lower global temperatures because they act as a heat sink, absorbing heat, in contrast to cities that reflect heat back into the atmosphere from glass, steel and asphalt surfaces. Concrete jungles will ultimately replace open space if Gates successfully replaces beef with fake meat, either through marketing or by mandate. The companies that manufacture fake meat products want you to believe they have solutions when what they truly offer is an empty sales pitch and an inferior product. Fake meat, and those who sell it, aren’t interested in solving climate problems. Instead, Gates and the companies that promote fake meat are simply another group of corporate interests chasing profitability. The next time you hear Bill Gates or his disciples recommend an expensive imitation of beef, ask yourself who benefits most from such suggestions.
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SWAIN SELECT SIMMENTAL 12113 Green Valley Dr. Louisville, KY 40243 frederickswain@bellsouth.net facebook.com/swainselectsimmental Fred & Phyllis: 502-245-3866 502-599-4560 Chi & Angie: 502-287-2116
JUDY AND RONDAL DAWSON 1156 Buzzard Roost Road Shelbyville, KY 40065 502-593-5136 • jrdawson22@outlook.com
406.205.3033 • internationalgeneticsolutions.com
ROCKING P LIVESTOCK 8308 Orangeburg Road Maysville, KY 41056 Chan: 606-584-7581 Keith: 606-584-5626 rockingplivestock@maysvilleky.net
JOIN KENTUCKY SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Mail to: Laura Jackson 1254 Cynthiana Road Paris, KY 40361 FARM NAME
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BRET AND LAURA JACKSON 859.533.3718 or 859.707.7200
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Kentucky Hereford Association Kentucky Certified Hereford Influence Sale May 12, 2022 Lowell Atwood (606) 669-1455
Toby & Debby Dulworth 2492 S. Kirkman Road LaCenter, KY 42056 (270) 224-2993 dogwood@brtc.net
The Dogwood Difference? Total Performance Polled Herefords that trive on forages. www.dogwoodherefords.com
WELLS FARM Polled Herefords
439 Flatwoods Frozen Camp Rd, Corbin KY 40701 Bobby & Brenda Wells (606) 523-0569 or (606) 344-0417 wells_farm@yahoo.com Kevin, Angela, Kenlea & Kyler Murray (606) 528-1691 or (606) 682-8413
KHA OFFICERS President: Chris Schalk Secretary/ Treasurer: Earlene Thomas 859-623-5734 thomasep@roadrunner.com
NJB Limited Dale Stith
5239 Old Sardis Pike Mays Lick, KY 41055 dalestith@yahoo.com (918) 760-1550 Home of Select Sires’ Boyd Fort Knox 17yxz54040
TK4 Herefords
K3 CATTLE REGISTERED HEREFORDS 6077 Helena Road Mayslick, KY 41055 Charlie Boyd II 606-584-5194
Annual Bull Sale second Saturday in March Hereford and Angus Bulls
MPH Farms
Registered Polled Herefords PAUL L. HANCOCK 8559 KY 56 Owensboro, KY 42301 270-771-4194
Chambliss Hereford Farms Brad, Carla, Clay & Clint Chambliss
1101 Driftwood Lane Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Home (270) 982-3905 Cell (270) 668-7126 fax 270-735-9922 www.chamblissherefordfarms.com
KYLE BUSH K3CATTLE@YAHOO.COM 859-588-4531 198 HICKS PIKE CYNTHIANA, KY 41031
THOMAS FARM
Jackson Farms
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”
Eric & Ronnie Thomas 2396 Union City Rd. Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 623-5734 Eric’s Cell (859) 314-8256
“Cattle for sale at all times”
HEREFORDS
Codee Guffey • 1815 Grassy Springs Road Versailles, Kentucky 40383 (502) 598-6355 rockridgeherefords@gmail.com www.rockridgeherefords.com
Polled Hereford and Gelbvieh Cattle 3459 KY Hwy. 1284 E. Cythiana, KY 41031
Tony & Kathy Staples 992 Knotts Road
(859) 234-6956
Brandenburg, KY 40108 (270) 422-4220 tstaples@bbtel.com
Windy Hills Farm
Registered Polled Herefords
Ben, Jane, Shelby and Lincoln
Jackie D. Perkins II 367 Mt. Pisgah Rd. Bremen, KY 42325 (270) 543-3586
Breeding to produce good cows since 1981
PILE STOCK FARM HANSELL PILE, JR.
12045 St. John Rd. Cecilia, KY 42724 270-735-5192 270-862-4462 12 miles West of Elizabethtown
WOLF FARM
WCN Polled Herefords Since 1961 Bill Norris
2220 Celina Road Burkesville, KY 42717
Phone (270) 433-7256 Cell (270) 433-1525 “Every calf needs a white face”
Registered Polled Herefords
Bulls & Females for sale
Tim & Peggy Wolf 12939 Peach Grove Road Alexandria, KY 41001 Home: 859-635-0899 Cell: 859-991-3484
BECKLEY HEREFORDS L. Wayne Beckley • 1420 Fitchburg Rd. Ravenna, KY 40472 • 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
www.beckleyherefords.com
“Breeding Polled Herefords for over 58 Years” Breeding cattle for sale at all times.
1999 Walnut Hill Rd. Lexington, KY 40515 (859) 271-9086 cell (859)533-3790
WATSON LAND & CATTLE Peyton’s Well Polled Herefords The Lowell Atwood Family
133 Edgewood Drive • Stanford, KY (606) 365-2520 home/fax (606) 669-1455 cell
Victor- influenced cattle bred for performance on grass.
“Black cows need a good Hereford Bull”
Danny Miller jmspolledherefords.com 270-465-6984 270-566-2694
Matt, Melinda, Harlee, & Wyatt Watson 6196 Mount Sterling Rd Flemingsburg, Kentucky melindawatson8660@gmail.com Matt - 606-748-1600 Melinda - 859-625-8660
CATTLE FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES
Tucker Stock Farms “Registered Angus and Polled Herefords”
John Tucker II 1790 Hidden Valley Lane Hudson, KY 40145 270-617-0301 “Bulls always for Sale”
LIMOUSIN
Breeders of the Bluegrass
Buck’s Tom & Limousin Farm Chris Daniel “secrets out”
Fullblood & Purebred Embryos & Semen Stephen: 270-799-8685 760 Emily Court Bowling Green, KY 42101 achhlimousin@twc.com Facebook: ACHH Limousin
CUMMINS POLLED LIMOUSIN
David & Donald P. Cummins 4312 Willow-Lenoxburg Rd. Foster, KY 41043 David: 606-747-5886 (C) 606.782.7003 cumminsd@windstream.net
5171 Camargo-Levee Rd. • Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 859-498-0030 859-585-1785 859-585-8388 “Your source of purebred homopolled/homoblack.”
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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”
John Buck: (606) 474-7451 • (606) 922-8174 2494 South St. Hwy. 7, Grayson, KY. 41143 johnbuck474@windstream.net “Black & Red Purebred & Limflex for sale - private treaty” “Qualifies for CAIP”
B.F. Evans Cattle Company Byron Evans
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
Ri c c i R o l a nD Joey & Donnie Massey 80 Sublimity School Rd. • London, KY 40744 606-682-2126 • 606-682-2125
Allen & Jon Anderson 260 Henderson Rd. Eubank, KY 42567 Allen: 606-872-8072 Jon: 606-305-8859 “Quality Limousin + LimFlex Cattle!”
WHITE LIMOUSIN & WHITE ANGUS
Donald & Mary Ann Wenzel
994 Airport Road • Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-3612 • (859) 322-0752 maryawenz@aol.com
TOMORROW’S REGISTERED WHITE ANGUS TODAY!
Ricci & Brenda Roland 423 Lebus Lane Cynthiana, KY 41031 859-234-3986 • 859-234-7344 rolandlimousin@earthlink.net
Greg Blaydes 859-338-9402 James Hicks 859-227-0490 1225 E. Leestown Rd. Midway, KY 40347
OA K S F A LLING RM O R Terry W. McPhetridge • 606-843-6903 Cell: 606-524-9241 1645 Winding Blade Rd. East Bernstadt, KY 40729
Bob Minerich, 859-582-6888 2003 Barnes Mill Rd. Richmond, KY 40475 minegwen@aol.com “Cattle for sale private treaty”
FOUNDATION SALE VIII
September 17, 2022 • 1PM CST United Producers Facility • Bowling Green, KY Selling FULLBLOOD & PUREBRED LIMOUSIN Genetics • To consign or for catalog call ACH Holdings, LLC, Steven Haynes 270-799-8685
Decker Family Limousin & LimFlex Kenny & Tiffany Decker Leitchfield, KY • (270) 589-7999
BULLS - HEIFERS PROCESSED BEEF
Brad Kidd (606) 495-6396 (606) 738-9493 Paul Kidd (606) 743-7349 8254 Hwy 711 West Liberty KY 41472
CALENDAR OF EVENTS DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
APR 30
Pleasant Hill Farms Building for the Future Spring Sale Vol. III
Rockfield, KY
MAY 1
Bridge View Angus Spring Production Sale
Stamping Ground, KY
MAY 7
Ohio Valley Limousin Association Spring Sale
Mineral Wells, WV
MAY 7
Lawson Family Farms Spring Female & Bull Sale
Ewing, VA
MAY 12
KY Certified Hereford Influence Sale
Blue Grass StockyardsSouth
MAY 14
Burns Farms Annual Female Event
Pikeville, TN
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MAY 21
Equipment Sale
Blue Grass Stockyards - Lexington
MAY 21
West KY Select Bred Heifer Sale
Guthrie, KY
18
MAY 21
Optum Angus Genetics of the Future First Annual Female Sale
Seaman, OH
8
MAY 21
The Genetic Advantage Female Sale
Lawrenceburg, TN
3
MAY 25
Blue Grass Stockyards Monthly Cow Sale and Stock Farm Complete Dispersal
Lexington, KY
9
MAY 30
White Hawk Ranch Beef Maid Female Auction
Buchanan, GA
19
JUNE 6
Profit Thru Performance Feeder Sale
Blue Grass Stockyards - Lexington
JUNE 18
Beef BBQ Festival
Blue Grass Stockyards - Lexington
SEPT 25
Boyd Beef Cattle Female Sale
Mays Lick, KY
OCT 8
Pleasant Hill Farm
Rockfield, KY
OCT 8
Ponderosa Farms & Guest Angus & Red Angus Bull & Female Sale
Taylorsville, MS
OCT 15
Great Meadows Angus Association
Campbellsburg, KY
OCT 22
Lynn Creek Farm Best of the Bluegrass
Winchester, KY
OCT 24
Stone Gate Farms
Flemingsburg, KY
OCT 30
Four Sons
Cynthiana, KY
OCT 31
Oak Hollow Fall Bull Sale
Smiths Grove, KIY
OCT 30
Cattlemen’s Preferred Sale All Breeds Bull & Commercial Female Sale
Harrison, AR
NOV 5
Brands Of Recognition Bull & Replacement Female Sale
Savannah, TN
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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 • Purebred + Optimizer Breeding bulls & heifers for sale.
DEL-SU FARM
Howard & Sue Edwards • 420 Rose Rd • Somerset, KY 42501 606-679-1675 • Jeriah Privett • 606-416-1154
KNOB LICK FARM - BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE Larry Cox • Tina Cox-Lynch • Amanda Cox Gibson • 1315 Knob Lick Road • Irvine, KY 40336 • 606-723-3077 • 606-975-1716
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Allison Charolais.....................................55 Arrow Farm Equipment..............................23 BioZyme, Inc...........................................29
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PERFORMANCE TESTED PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE Call 270-202-7186 for more info or check out www.oakhollowangus.com for current availability. POLLED HERFORD BULLS 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 FOUNDATION SALE VIII September 17, 2022 Selling FULLBLOOD & PUREBRED LIMOUSIN Genetics • For info call: A C H Holdings, LLC Stephen Haynes 270-799-8685 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 Many blaze faced. 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
Esch hay tedders- in stock John Deere 6400-12 speed loader- canopy Stoltzfus -LIME -LITTER- FERTILIZER Spreader 12 Silage wagons to select from John Deere 4020 -3 to choose from Silage Feeders- @$3500 Manure spreaders- 8 instock John Deere 5325 - 2 wd drive with loader John Deere 7200- cab -16 speed Esch High speed Grain Drills- 7/10/12 ft in stock Horning Headers - ready to ship! John Deere 3975 - base unit- $32,500 Artex SB 600 Spreader -in stock John Deere 468 - net $16,500 John Deere 566- twine $12,000 Meyer 510 TMR mixers - In STOCK Cloverdale 420-500 T -TMR mixers - in Stock Stoltzfus 10 ton Litter spreader $35,000 New Holland 790 choppers-$8500 Gehl 8335 feeder wagon $7500 Artex SB 200- vertical beater- for rental Farmco feeder wagons-5 in stock-call John Deere 6300- 4 wd- cab-12 speed-$35,000 WWW.REDBARNANDASSOCIATES.COM Charlie B. Edgington • 859-608-9745
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Oak Hollow...............................................5
Gray Lane Angus....................................... 4 JM Cattle Company.....................................3 Kentucky Angus Association...................44-45 Kentucky Gelbvieh Association...................47 Kentucky Hereford Association....................50 Kentucky Salers Association.......................52 Kentucky Simmental Association..................48 Limousin Breeders of the Bluegrass..............51 McBurney’s Livestock Equipment.................15 Moly Mfg. ............................................... 2 Norbrook........................................... 32-33
Ohio Valley Limousin Association.................19 Optum Angus........................................... 8 P.H. White..............................................27 RanchWork.com..................................53 St. Clair Farms........................................11 Stone Gate Farms.......................................7 United Producers, Inc.................................22 West KY Select Bred Heifer Sale................ 118 White Hawk Ranch...................................19
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What Are We Learning From Pvap-Precondition? Kevin Laurent University of Kentucky Department of Animal and Food Sciences
The Post Weaning Value-Added Program (PVAP)-Precondition was started in 2019 to encourage cow-calf producers to wean and precondition calves prior to marketing. This program targets producers who traditionally sell bawling, un-weaned calves and walks them through the management process of preconditioning calves. Participants are required to weigh the calves at weaning, record all feed and health expenses, sell in a featured preconditioned sale, and provide a copy of their sale check stub. Upon submission of these records, a one-page closeout is calculated that analyzes the estimated returns to the preconditioning enterprise. After completion of the program, participants receive an incentive payment of $50/head, up to a maximum of $1000. Producers may participate a second time in the program and are eligible for a $500 maximum incentive payment. This program is funded by the Ag Development Fund as part of a grant to the KY Beef Network. Summary data for the 33 closeouts from 27 producers who have participated in PVAP-Precondition since its inception are in the table below. Net added returns above preconditioning expenses ranged from $24.64 to $158.16 per head with an average return of $84.44 per head on 777 calves. Average net returns from the top 14 closeouts averaged $119.42 per head,
while the 19 below average closeouts averaged $58.67 per head. Average daily gain (ADG), total weight gain, and days fed were all higher for the above average group, and although feed price per ton was slightly higher, feed cost of gain (COG) was lower due to higher performance. Yet another difference between the above and below average groups was the wean value/sale value price ratio or discount. Above average closeouts had a -$0.33/ cwt discount, whereas the below average group had a -$3.31 cwt discount. This relationship of wean/sale value combined with the overall price being slightly higher, made the value of gain more favorable for the above average group. So, what have we learned? Although market conditions can always derail the best laid plans, the best hedge against market swings from a feeding standpoint is weight gain. Anything we can do prior to and at weaning to promote feed intake and weight gain should pay dividends. Some of these strategies are as follows: 1. Castrate calves early in life, not at weaning. This will avoid weight gain depression which can last up to 3 weeks in late castrated calves. 2. Familiarize calves to dry feed prior to weaning. This can simply be pouring out feed on the ground in the pasture
several times, a week or two before weaning. 3. Feed good quality soft, leafy square hay or unroll quality hay for calves the first week post weaning. Second cutting orchard grass is ideal for this transition period. 4. Feed at least 2% of bodyweight of a 14-16% protein concentrate. It usually takes a 500 lb. calf a week or so to get to 10 lbs of intake post weaning. Remember to increase this level of concentrate as the calf grows. That means a calf gaining 2.5 lbs. per day will need to receive about 12 lbs of concentrate 30-40 days into the preconditioning period. 5. Feed for at least 60 days. Most preconditioned programs require a 60-day weaning period and more days on feed takes advantage of the feed efficiency of young calves. 6. Lastly, work with your sale barn and make sure they have a program to feature weaned preconditioned calves. Don’t just show up on regular sale day with small group of preconditioned calves and expect favorable results. For more information on the PVAPPrecondition Program, contact your local county extension agent or KBN facilitator.
Above Average Returns vs Below Average Returns PVAP-Precondition 2019-2022, Data from 33 Closeouts Number of Head
Days Fed
Wean Weight
Wean Value
Feeding Program
Gain
Sale Weight
Sale Value
Average Daily Gain
Feed $/ton
Feed Cost of Gain
Nett $/Head
Above Average
298
74
514
$140.86
10.7 lb 14.9%
191
704
$140.53
2.58
$236
$0.62
$119.42
Below Average
479
67
484
$138.99
10.5 lb 14.0%
141
626
$135.68
2.12
$228
$0.68
$58.67
Average
777
70
497
$139.78
10.6 lb 14.4%
162
659
$137.74
2.32
$232
$0.66
$84.44
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T I M E L Y Spring Calving Herds • Continue supplying a high magnesium mineral until daytime temperatures are consistently above 60 degrees F. • Improve or maintain body condition (BCS 5) of cows before breeding season starts. If necessary, increase energy intake even on pasture. • Bulls should have a breeding soundness evaluation (BSE) well before the breeding season (at least 30 days). Contact your local veterinarian to schedule a BSE for your herd sires. They should also receive their annual booster vaccinations and be dewormed. I often get questions regarding deworming and reduced fertility in bulls. Dr. Phil Prater at MSU and I examined this and found no effect of deworming on bull fertility. • Schedule spring “turn-out “working in late-April or early-May; i.e. at the end of calving season and before the start of breeding season. Consult with your veterinarian about vaccines and health products for your herd. • “Turn-out” working for the cow herd may include: • • • •
Prebreeding vaccinations Deworming Replacing lost identification tags Sort cows into breeding groups, if using more than one bull • Insecticide eartags (best to wait until fly population builds up) • “Turn-out” working of calves may include: • Vaccinate for IBR-PI3, Clostridial diseases and Pinkeye • Dehorn, if needed (can be done with electric dehorner and fly repellent during fly season) • Castrate and implant male feeder calves (if not done at birth) • Deworm • Insecticide eartags • Consider breeding yearling replacement heifers one heat cycle (about 21 days) earlier than cows for “head-start” calving. Mate to known calving-ease bulls. • Record identification of all cows and bulls in each breeding group. • Begin breeding cows no later than mid-May, especially if they are on high
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endophyte fescue. Cows should be in good condition so that conception occurs prior to periods of extreme heat.
Stockers • Keep calves on good pasture and rotate pastures rapidly during periods of lush growth. Manage to keep pastures vegetative for best performance.
• Consider synchronizing estrus in all cows. Exposing late-calving cows and first-calf heifers to a progestin (MGA feed or CIDR device) for 7 days before bull turn out increases pregnancy rates and shortens the next calving season.
• Provide mineral mix with an ionophore. • Implant as needed. • Control internal and external parasites.
• Choose best pastures for grazing during the breeding season. Select those with the best stand of clover and the lowest level of the fescue endophyte, if known. Keep these pastures vegetative by grazing or clipping. High quality pastures are important for a successful breeding season.
General • Harvest hay. Work around the weather and cut early before plants become too mature. Harvesting forage early is the key to nutritional quality. Replenish your hay supply!
• If using artificial insemination:
• Rotate pastures as needed to keep them vegetative.
• Use an experienced inseminator. • Make positive identification of cows and semen used. This will permit accurate records on date bred, return to heat, calving date and sire. • Good handling facilities and gentle working of the cows are essential. • Choose AI sires that will meet your goals and resist the temptation to get your cows bigger. Using sires with higher accuracy EPDs will reduce risk.
• Clip pastures to prevent seedhead formation on fescue and to control weeds. • Seed warm season grasses this month.
Allison Char Charolais Breeder Sinc AllisonAllison Charolais • Charolais
• Observe breeding pastures often to see if bulls are working. Records cows’ heat dates and then check 18-21 days later, for return to heat. Fall-Calving Herds •
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• Initiate fly control for the cows when fly population builds up.
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John Allison, Owner David Carter, Farm Manager John Allison Road 502-706-0075 • Calves may be weaned anytime now but 545 Eminence John Allison, Owner David C 545 Eminence Road New Castle, KY 40050 you can take advantage of the spring 545New Eminence 502-220-3170 Castle, Road KY 40050 grass by leaving them on the cow a while New Castle, KY 40050 or weaning and grazing.
Ø Bred heifers to calve in fall available. John Allison, Owner 545 Eminence Road New Castle, KY 40050 502-220-3170
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