Search Is on for 72 Cows — Cow 6 Years Old; Imal Could Have Originated from Er Cows That Were Co-Mingled with Crossed Later That Year

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The National Livestock Weekly January 5, 2004 • Vol. 83, No. 12 “The Industry’s Largest Weekly Circulation” www.wlj.net • E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] A Crow Publication BSE update: Search is on for 72 cows — Cow 6 years old; imal could have originated from er cows that were co-mingled with crossed later that year. have also determined an addition- Canadian origin Canada. Interviews with the own- the infected animal crossed the bor- “We are continuing the trace- al eight animals from the same er of the targeted dairy herd con- der that same year. USDA officials back of the other 73 head of cattle herd in Canada were also shipped expected. firmed the cow was purchased in have indicated 73 of them crossed that came into the U.S. in the same to the U.S., so we are now tracing — New ‘downer’ Canada and brought across the at about the same time as the in- shipment as the infected the location of all 81 animals,” De- border in 2001. In addition, 81 oth- fected animal, while another eight cow....While reviewing records we Haven said in his December 29 processing rules press briefing. announced. As of presstime last Wednesday, By Steven D. Vetter USDA indicated that nine of the 81 cattle had been identified and/or WLJ Editor Export Ban List tracked down to their current farm Within a couple of days of British of residence or that have been confirmation, USDA announced slaughtered. initial traceback procedures showed DeHaven added that during the a Washington-state cow infected process of tracing back the origin with bovine spongiform en- of the infected cow it was found the cephalopathy (BSE) originated age of the cow was six-and-a-half from Canada, and the search was years, not four-and-a-half as was on for 81 more head of Canadian originally reported. RUMINANT & RELATED Holsteins that were co-mingled “I personally telephoned the own- PRODUCT BAN with the infected cow at one time er of this herd where the positive Australia • Brazil and entered the U.S. in 2001. animal was located...during that Bulgaria • Canada discussion he indicated he con- A Weybridge, Britain, lab on De- Chile • China cember 25 confirmed the existence ducted an extensive search of his Colombia • Egypt records and located original docu- of BSE, also known as mad-cow Hong Kong • Indonesia disease, in a 6-7 year old Holstein ments that would indicate the cow Israel • Japan in question, this positive animal, cow from a Mabton, WA, dairy. Korea • Malaysia The test used by that lab was sim- was indeed an older animal when Mexico • Poland he purchased her in 2001.” ilar to one of three tests originally Russia • Singapore conducted at a U.S. Veterinary Ser- DeHaven said those records were South Africa • Taiwan consistent with Canadian records, vices lab in Ames, IA. The British RUMINANT & RELATED PRODUCT Thailand lab is internationally acknowledged SEMEN & EMBRYO and the fact the animal is older as the leading BSE testing facility could give a better explanation as in the world. to how the disease occurred. On December 27, USDA’s chief SEMEN & EMBRYO BAN “The age of the animal is espe- veterinarian Ron DeHaven an- Argentina • Bolivia • Dominican Republic • Latvia • Lithuania cially important in that it is a like- nounced that a tag on the infected Morocco • New Zealand • Peru • Ukraine • Uruguay ly explanation as to how this ani- animal gave the indication the an- See BSE on page 5 Market falls 19% National Western rules unchanged all breed shows will be allowed to ment,” said Goodrich. “Producers on BSE news By Steven D. Vetter have classes for older animals. know the disease is a major con- WLJ Editor Overall concern about the dis- cern, however, they also know the The cattle markets were in a panic last week, after the discovery Officials with the National West- ease’s impact on the show has been specifics about it and have gone of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), in a Washington Hol- ern Stock Show (NWSS), Denver, below expectations. on with business as usual.” stein dairy cow. The six-and-a-half year old cow was imported from CO, said the confirmation of bovine “We have received some calls The 2004 National Western Canada in 2001, along with 81 other dairy females. At WLJ press spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) about any possible changes to the starts up January 10, with the first time last week, USDA had traced nine of the animals, and was at- in a Washington-state dairy herd show, however, that number has- cattle show scheduled for Monday, tempting to track those remaining. will not impact the upcoming 2004 n’t been near what we anticipated January 12. The show goes through As a result, futures markets showed no confidence in the cattle following the (BSE) announce- January 25. — WLJ market, and started a massive sell-off that took the December con- event from an administration or tract from $92.35 to $77.20, down 17.5% in just five days. Nearly show standpoint. 30 countries banned the import of U.S. beef products and offal. According to James Goodrich, Cash fed cattle trade was very slow to develop last week. It ap- livestock manager for NWSS, there Insurance sign up peared that packers were waiting for the boxed beef and futures mar- have been no changes made to the kets to find a bottom. Cash offers were at $75 for most of the week, processes governing the unload- and there weren’t many takers. Packers needed cattle for immedi- ing, release, and paperwork ac- halted due to BSE ate delivery, prompting feeders to try to hold the market above $80. companying cattle both on “the caused many producers to over- Feeders are still very current, and don’t need to move cattle yet. hill” or in the yards, and all classes for older cows and cow/calf pairs By Sarah L. Roen look the insurance. Producers who Wednesday afternoon, a handful of cattle traded across the Plains WLJ Associate Editor bought the insurance will, accord- states at $74-75 live, and $118 dressed. Reportedly, a Kansas pack- will continue. “We have been given no indica- Only hours after the original an- ing to RMA, continue to receive er paid $78 for cattle Wednesday afternoon. Packers bought cattle nouncement a Washington-state coverage under their Specific Cov- for nearby needs, then lowered their bids to $73. Only 85,000 head tion of any health or transportation cow was infected with bovine changes from either the state or erage Endorsements (SCE). How- were traded by 2:00pm Wednesday afternoon. spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), ever, RMA says these producers Traders couldn’t get out of the market fast enough. The Wednes- USDA,” said Goodrich. “As a result, USDA’s Risk Management Agency will not be allowed to insure addi- day after the BSE announcement, the December live cattle futures we don’t have any additional re- (RMA) suspended the applications tional cattle, and a producer had to were down the limit of $1.50, as one might expect. On the Friday fol- strictions or paperwork require- for insurance policies to cover this purchase a SCE under the LRP in lowing Christmas, the market fell the expanded limit of $3; Monday, ments for exhibitors at this year’s type of incidence. order to be covered for BSE mar- the limit was increased to $5 and was met; Tuesday the market was event.” Fed cattle and feeder cattle could ket losses. down $4.90; and Wednesday, the day of expiration, the contract lim- The one preliminary concern for previously be insured against mar- The way the coverage was de- it was $7.50 – but the limit dropped only 75 cents, to close and ex- the National Western was the pos- ket losses from BSE under the Live- signed to work for fed cattle, ac- pire at $77.20. Everyone who wanted out had their opportunity. On sibility cow or cow/calf pair class- stock Risk Protection (LRP) pro- cording to RMA, was a producer a positive note, the futures markets’ deferred contracts still show a es may be compromised and some gram, with a special endorsement. See Insurance on page 8 discount to the current contract, which may keep cattle moving. exhibitors might be forced to not RMA says the insurance will re- One cattle pit trader said Tuesday, “the funds and the commer- show up or alter their plans for main suspended until they have cial accounts were the sellers, and local traders have pretty much this year’s show. Because BSE is conducted a further review of the been the buyers. We haven’t hit any limits, so anyone who wanted thought to be a disease of older market conditions. to trade could have done so.” cattle, there were concerns cattle Some producers purchased cov- According to floor traders with fund connections, funds are es- over 30 months of age may not be erage for their fed or feeder cattle, sentially trend-following machines, which had ridden the long side allowed to show up on National to aid with their marketing and See Markets on page 8 Western grounds. risk management decisions. The However, that isn’t the case and positive direction of the market INSIDE WLJ APPROPS BILL — The BSE sit- SAGE GROUSE — The U.S. CANCER FUNDRAISING — NWSS JUNIOR AUCTION — INDEX (priority handling) uation is snowballing support for Forest Service is expected to an- Montana ranchers stepped out- The National Western’s Auction Markets ...... P-8 (priority handling) a revamp of the Appropriations nounce they are extending their side their natural realm of proof Junior livestock Champions is Sale Calendar ...... P-12 Bill. This bill includes language for review as to whether the sage ducing livestock to help raise one of the most talked about and Sale Report ...... P-12 a two-year delay of mandatory grouse is a threatened or en- money for breast cancer re- notable dates on the social cal- Classifieds ...... P-13 COOL and a revamp could pos- dangered species early this week. search, education, screening, and endars of many of Denver’s in- sibly mean COOL will again be Cattle producers are pooling their treatment. In total, the stock- fluential leaders. This year’s event slated for implementation next resources to ensure the review is grower’s association was able to promises to uphold the tradition. September. Page 3. from a fair perspective, provided make the largest ever one-time Page 11. this announcement is made. donation to the state’s affiliate of NEWS Page 4. the Susan G. Komen Founda- NEWS tion. Page 9. LIVE STEERS DRESSED STEERS CME FEEDER $73.98 $118.97 $94.78 2 JANUARY 5, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Comments ay’s KKay’s BSE cow brings grief then Futures not so bright KKoorrnneerr relief to the industry

ollowing the prelimi- Steve Kay however, a discrepancy to be However, Japan will probably kept out of the food chain; the nary announcement of resolved regarding the cow’s wait for confirmation of the number of animals it tests for FBSE, it was feared all What an emotional roller age. As noted above, Canadi- cow’s origin. It may also want BSE each year (more than market indicators would coaster the industry has been an records indicate the animal to wait until the other 73 an- 20,000 this year); and how to on since December 23. That’s is 6½ years old, which means imals that came from Alber- implement a “test and hold” crater the day after Christ- the day it appeared the U.S. mas. But decreases in beef VETTER it was born before the rumi- ta are traced. That traceback procedure so all meat from had discovered its first home- nant-to-ruminant feed ban will be critical to a successful so-called “downer” cattle rou- consumption, wholesale beef prices, and grown BSE case. It was the slaughter volumes were much smaller than was implemented in July-Au- outcome of this case. tinely tested is held until the news we had all been dread- gust 1997. U.S. records indi- Another huge issue relating test results are known. All many analysts’ expectations, indicating some ing, but half-expecting. Re- cate an age of 4½.. DNA test- to Canadian cattle is the num- SRMs from the infected cow market resiliency. action was predictable, with ing is expected to resolve this ber still alive in this country. were removed and sent to Through last Tuesday, boxed beef prices had bans slapped on most of our discrepancy. We can be confident all fed rendering. But its muscle only lost $5-8 since the December 23 an- beef exports, cattle futures Presuming the origin is and feeder cattle from Cana- meat went to three further nouncement, compared to analysts’ projections down the limit, and virtual- confirmed, it will remove da are now dead. But there processors to be made into that declines would be $15-20 the day after ly no bids on live cattle (with much of the negativity from are thousands of dairy and ground beef. While this is re- Christmas. a few thousand selling at $78). the market, say analysts. I breeding cattle that entered garded as perfectly safe, ob- Restaurant chains reported beef sales mostly All this when prices had been wrote this column before the the U.S. in the years before servers say all meat from at $90-plus the week before, steady, if not slightly stronger in some in- market opened last Monday May 20. Some put the num- tested cattle should be held after a record-breaking year, (as I had to travel after that). ber as high as 50,000 head pending test results for ad- stances, during the Christmas weekend. My and producers ready to cele- wife and I ate dinner the Saturday following But analysts predicted live that might still be alive. ditional food safety assur- brate an historic year in the cattle futures may sell off ear- Should USDA attempt to find ances. I understand USDA is Christmas at a popular, national burger/Tex- industry. ly then rally sharply. I cer- these cattle will be a critical considering invoking a “test Mex restaurant chain. The wait was well over USDA, NCBA, and other tainly hope that was the case. question to be addressed. and hold” policy on an emer- an hour, and that was at 5 p.m. Our publisher, industry groups, again did an The sooner the market re- There are also a number gency basis. USDA is also Pete Crow, reported a similar situation at a excellent job in presenting gains its stability, the better. of policy changes USDA is al- looking at using a BSE test major U.S. steakhouse chain the same the facts of the case, as were The news certainly should ready contemplating. It is ex- that takes 36 hours to get a evening. known at the time, and in boost consumer confidence in amining an expansion of the presumptive positive. These On national newscasts, U.S. consumers said presenting the critical mes- U.S. beef. And it should mean list of SRMs (specified risk and many other issues will they didn’t consider BSE much of a health risk, sage the U.S. beef supply is an early lifting of the bans material) that must be re- unfold along with the inves- safe for consumers. The mes- imposed on U.S. beef exports. moved from carcasses and tigation. because it was regarded as an “isolated case,” sage seemed to strike home. and it can’t be transmitted by eating muscle Media reports were by and cuts of beef. large pretty balanced. And Because of demand, packers still needed to retail beef sales, according to process cattle, and did so at levels stronger than the major chains I spoke to, Use benchmarks to establish the previous several weeks. Last Monday saw saw no decline in sales after 122,000 head of cattle move through packing Christmas Day. Nonetheless, in-herd quality grades houses, down about 10,000 head from the Mon- the industry was bracing it- self for a lengthy investiga- day before Christmas, but 7-10,000 head more By Kris Ringwall must remember the market the Select grade, the Center tion, a continued ban on our can change much quicker is at 39.63 percent, vs. 42.30 than each of the previous four Mondays. Addi- vital export business (worth The current strength of the than genetic and manage- percent nationally. For the tionally, packers had to buy cattle later last about $3.8 billion this year) calf market has minimized ment programs within indi- standard grade, the Center is week, to fill first week of January slaughter. and live and feeder cattle incentives to search for per- vidual herds. 4.44 percent lower than the Despite the relative resilience in the sup- prices returning at least to formance not related to the Still the basic question is national average, which is ply/demand indicators, last week’s cash trade levels of this time last year, if individual cowherd. It is very not answered: How are the good. dropped $10-15 below pre-BSE levels, thanks not lower. The sky wasn’t easy to see the impact of live current calves grading with- In terms of goals estab- to speculators and officials at the Chicago Mer- quite falling in. But it had calves, healthy calves, and in a producer’s herd? A re- lished by the National Cat- gotten mighty dark. cantile Exchange (CME). heavy calves at the auction view of six years of carcass tlemen’s Beef Quality Audit, Then, a giant ray of light as buyers show the appetite 65 percent of the carcasses In its infinite wisdom, CME decided to in- emerged Saturday morning. data from the North Dakota crease the daily trade limit to $3 per cwt the for calves desired by the cat- State University Dickinson should grade Prime or Choice It seems the cow was Cana- tle feeding community. and 35 percent grade Select. day after Christmas, $5 last Monday, and up to dian. Like many others, I felt Research Extension Center The scale has tipped toward That’s probably not an $7.50 on the December live cattle contract if a tremendous sense of relief gives us a pretty good indica- the Black Angus breed of cat- unreachable goal for the the $5 limit was reached. Earlier this year, when I heard the news. But tion of the type of cattle being tle, providing incentive for produced. Center. CME published emergency changes to live cat- I also felt upset for our neigh- buyers to bid a little bit longer tle contracts, allowing incremental increases in bors to the north. The Cana- Currently, less than one For the industry as a whole, dian industry is still reeling on the black calves coming percent of the Center’s steer change without data is diffi- the daily trade limit if two straight limit-up, or through the ring. There may cult. One could argue sire se- limit-down, days were experienced by the two from its first BSE case an- calves grade Prime. Another nounced on May 20. Now it be many reasons but one of 7.18 percent grade in the up- lection, the use of high-mar- nearest-term even-month contracts. them is the implication of “pre- bling bulls, would correct the CME said hedgers and speculators needed faces even more disruption per 2/3 of Choice and 51.33 and uncertainty as the in- mium” dollars. This concept percent grade low Choice. Ad- situation. However, we need the ability to get out of their contract positions, vestigation moves into Al- has its roots imbedded in what ditionally, 39.63 percent grade to return to the original which is impossible once a daily trade limit is berta as well. As I write this, is called the Choice/Select Select and 1.16 percent grade thought of this discussion: the hit and locked in for the remainder of the trad- the Canadian origin of the spread — the difference be- standard. Over the six-year Choice/Select spread. ing day. Washington cow has yet to tween the price of a steer on period, one steer calf was grad- If the spread were to reach CME officials apparently fail to recognize fu- be confirmed by DNA test- the rail grading Choice versus ed a dark cutter. minimal levels, in other words, the premium would return to tures play a significant role in the cash mar- ing. But, I assume USDA one grading Select. These numbers tell us noth- more historic levels due to in- ket, and unfairly so. In this instance, the CME would not have disclosed the The spread is given in terms ing without a benchmark com- changes overrode the resilience of the supply news unless it was pretty cer- of dollars per hundred weight creased supply of choice cat- parison of similar data. The tle or a diminished demand, and demand market principals. tain it had nearly all the in- ($/cwt), and has historically 2000 National Beef Quality formation it needed. In fact, bounced between seasonal thoughts of other price and Because of CME’s “emergency” changes, De- Audit, conducted on behalf of profit drivers would soon en- rumors were flying the day highs and lows of roughly $4- cember live cattle went below $78 last Tues- the National Cattlemen’s Beef ter the equation, in particular before Christmas that the cow 12 dollars, according to Cat- day, relegating cash trade to mostly $80 live. If Association, reveals on a na- carcass weight, average dai- had come from Canada. tle-Fax. When the supply of tional basis that two percent the futures market was allowed to shift accord- As you probably know, pre- ly gain, and feed efficiency. ing to its normal $1.50 daily move, or even its Choice cattle does not meet of cattle graded Prime, 17.42 In terms of the Center, the liminary information sug- the demand, the spread goes mid-October changes, December would have gests the cow entered the U.S. percent graded in the upper cattle are certainly acceptable, up. That traditionally occurs been in the low- $80s last Tuesday. This proba- through Eastport, ID, in Au- 2/3 of Choice, 31.68 percent in and the greatest change for in- bly would have resulted in $85 cash cattle, gust 2001, as part of a lot of in late spring, early summer, low Choice, 42.30 percent as creased profit would be to try which is more indicative of the resilience 74 dairy animals. Prelimi- and again in mid fall. Select, and 5.60 percent stan- to increase marbling slightly, shown in other market indicators. nary information suggests it Currently, weekly Choice/ dard. boosting more calves into the CME traders cited the ban on U.S. beef in was born in Alberta in April Select spreads are a part of In comparison, our cattle upper 2/3 of Choice, where value-added discussions, with many export markets, and packers’ lack of in- 1997, and it gave birth to two are not doing too bad with larger and more desirable pre- the ultimate goal of trying to 59.09 percent grading either terest in the cash market, as primary reasons calves before coming to the miums are available, provid- capture the added value of Prime or Choice compared to ing we don’t experience an in- for limit-down days last Monday and Tuesday. U.S. It is likely others in the lot of 74 animals are still alive, the choice carcass. This dis- the national statistic of 51.1 crease in Yield Grade 4 cattle. Speculators must not realize exports make and tracing their where- cussion is very logical given to- percent grading in the high- May you find all your ear up only 10 percent of the U.S. total beef pro- abouts is ongoing. There is, day’s market, but producers er grades of beef. In terms of tags. duction. U.S. beef and cattle supplies remain The National Livestock Weekly 650 So. Lipan, Denver, CO 80223 extremely tight, historically speaking, and Since 1922 303/722-7600 packer disinterest in the cash market was be- A CROW PUBLICATION FAX 303/722-0155 cause they were waiting on futures to weaken PETE CROW, Publisher [email protected] PROPERTIES MAGAZINE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES the overall market complex even further. NELSON R. CROW, Founder PAMELA D. HURD-KEYZER, DICK KONOPKA, Sales Manager JIM GIES, Director of Field Services, 19381 WCR 74, Eaton, CO 80615, 970/454-3836. 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WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL JANUARY 5, 2004 3 Omnibus spending Wyoming still battling brucellosis — January 6 tion, sexually intact females requiring eartag and CVI the board will take such a package in limbo? meeting to ponder from Sublette County must protocol, intact females to be program under advisement. be Official Calfhood Vacci- OCVs, and the 30-day test- Wyoming still has “bru- — Senate to take up statewide testing nates (OCVs). Feeder heifers ing requirement. cellosis-free” status, howev- matter January 10. program. not OCVs can enter Ne- According to Wyoming er, that will be lost if the state By Steven D. Vetter braska if they are quaran- State Livestock Board finds another case of the dis- By Steven D. Vetter tined to a feedlot where they (WLSB) officials, a board ease over the next two years. WLJ Editor WLJ Editor The recent BSE confirmation has strengthened the re- will stay until they are meeting is scheduled for There are currently only two While BSE dominates slaughtered. Cattle must al- Tuesday, January 6, and a states not free of the disease solve of several federal lawmakers to get the current con- headlines and receives the so originate from a herd that proposed plan of action, in- — Texas and Missouri. ference committee version of the 2004 omnibus appro- brunt of cattle industry at- has been whole herd tested cluding a statewide testing A statewide testing pro- priations bill sent back for revamping. However, it was tention nationally, Wyoming for the disease within a year program on all seedstock gram would allow the state still uncertain last week whether or not there will be a producers continue to work of moving into Nebraska. leaving Wyoming, will be to work toward preserving large enough groundswell of support for the Senate to through their battle with The 30-day test protocol al- brought up for discussion. its BSE status beyond the vote the package down. bovine brucellosis. so holds true for sexually in- A spokeswoman with two-year window, and also Of particular concern to several congressional mem- As of the end of the year, tact animals from Sublette WLSB told WLJ that there prevent any chance the dis- bers is the two-year delay in mandatory country-of-ori- only three states had levied County. isn’t a plan for a statewide ease would spread to other gin labeling (COOL) currently a part of the conference restrictions against cattle On cattle from Lincoln and testing program to be im- states, WLSB sources said. appropriations language. There are also thoughts addi- coming from Wyoming. In Teton counties, Nebraska is plemented anytime soon, but — WLJ tional discretionary funding needs to be allocated to US- addition, officials with DA for possible indemnity payments to cattle producers Wyoming’s state veterinari- next year and to help fund changes to processing regu- an office said tests on cattle Mick Cox lations. from both the infected herd Staffers with several members of the Senate Agricul- and adjacent herds are still Performance-Tested/Carcass-Evaluated ture Committee said last week’s USDA announcement coming in negative. A second positive test has not been concerning the ban on all “downer” animals in the hu- PRODUCTION SALE man food chain, and additional processing restrictions, confirmed since a Sublette will require additional money to help pay for addition- County beef cow was confirmed during the first week al inspectors and monitoring technology. They also said of December. there is no doubt some indemnification funding needs In addition to Colorado, JANUARY 23, 2004 • 1 P.M. to be set aside to help not only the producer who had the which lightened original re- infected cow, but other producers that have handled strictions on cattle entering Tri-State Livestock Auction, McCook, NE cattle once co-mingled with her. from Wyoming, California “It’s very likely culling and destroying of cows will be and Nebraska are restrict- part of the program to insure the U.S. is dealing with ing the movement of certain 800 Angus Sell an isolated case of the disease and to try and regain our cattle from Wyoming into ‘BSE-free’ status with our trade partners,” said one their states. 80 Performance-Tested, Carcass-Evaluated Bulls spokesman with a northern Plains senator. “We need to In the case of California, 220 Bred Commercial Angus Heifers rework appropriations to allow for that funding to hap- intact seedstock over the age pen without any snags.” of 18 months is required to 500+ Commercial Angus Replacement Heifers According to Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-ND, the Senate was have a negative brucellosis LOT 15 • 80 Performance-Tested, Carcass-Evaluated Bulls being hard pushed to find 51 supporters of the confer- test within 30 days of move- 205 DAY WT. 829 ➤Big, stout, January and February yearlings. Mill Bar ence bill prior to the mid-December congressional recess. ment. That restriction isn’t RATIO 100 • ET expected to have much im- BW +4.2 will keep and feed your bulls until April 1, 2004, at no He said the fact BSE has since been confirmed will mean WW +52 more scrutiny is directed at the proposal, and the effort pact on Wyoming producers, M +16 charge and deliver to adjoining states after having to get it sent back will be stepped up. since less than 1,000 head YW +99 them fertility tested in March. First breeding season guar- According to Dorgan, reports the cow was originally of seedstock move from antee. Wyoming to California an- MILL BAR COMMOTION 3429 from Canada adds more validity to the argument manda- Sire: VRD • MGS: EXT • 220 Fancy One Iron Bred Commerical Angus Heifers tory COOL needs to be implemented sooner rather than nually. ➤AI synchronized and ultrasounded to high perfor- later. Nebraska implemented re- LOT 28 mance, calving ease, Mill Bar Angus bulls. Due to start Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-ND, said the Senate should strictions on cattle entering 205 DAY WT. 860 from Sublette, Lincoln, and RATIO 126 calving February 1. These heifers will weigh 1,050- have no reservations about voting the appropriations BW +4.8 1,150# by sale day. Strictly top shelf genetics from Mill package down and sending it back to get COOL back on Teton counties in Wyoming. WW +56 Sublette County cattle and M +32 Bar Angus bull customers. the books for implementation next September. bison, with the exception of YW +95 • 500+ One Iron Commercial Angus Heifers “In response to the mad-cow case, we (the U.S.) should steers and spayed heifers, ➤Superior individuals, several AI sired, they will sell rush COOL into effect,” Pomeroy said. He added there MILL BAR FIRST CLASS 3465 must be individually identi- Sire: Hoff Head of the Class • MGS: Connealy Frontline in sire groups to suit the buyer including daughters of should also be language added to the appropriations bill fied with official eartags and that would slow up imports of both live cattle and beef Bon View New Design 878, B/R Destination 727, Mill the identification must be on LOT 37 Bar Next Design 2604, Mill Bar Powerhouse VRD from Canada. Canadian live cattle still aren’t being al- the Certificate of Veterinary 205 DAY WT. 756 lowed entry into the U.S., however a rulemaking process RATIO 111 2676, and Connealy Forecast. These heifers will weigh Inspection (CVI). In addi- BW +2.3 is currently going on. Boneless beef has been allowed in- WW +44 700-750# by sale date. These will be the fanciest to the U.S. from Canada over the past couple of months. M +22 heifers to sell in the west this year. Pomeroy also said the appropriations bill needs to be YW +80 sent back to conference in order for a ban on downer an- MILL BAR LIMIT UP 3488 Featuring Sons and Daughters of: imals entering the human food to be included. In early Sire: Hoff Limited Edition • MGS: GAR Sleep Easy 1009 December the House voted against a ban on downer an- VRD, Global, Bon View New imals by a vote of 202-197, while the Senate had approved Design 878, Mill Bar Powerhouse such language. 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(mandatory) COOL proponents that the bill be reworked to include the law next year,” said Chandler Keys, vice president of public policy for NCBA. “However, that shouldn’t happen because the current BSE situation still doesn’t change the fact the current (COOL) law is a bad law that will create excessive costs to the industry without broad-based, significant benefits.” In addition, Keys said the BSE situation is under control and utilizing the issue as a political tool does a dis- service to the industry because it undermines the abil- Livestock or ity to move beef to consumers, which have preliminari- ly shown no aversion to beef because of BSE. Truck Scales Republican members of the Senate Ag Committee indicated any discretionary funding that might be need- Heavy Duty ed for indemnity purposes next year would be covered by the amount of discretionary funding already sched- Cattle Pen, uled for USDA. Solid or Open Sides BUY BUY FACTORYFFAACTORCTORYY DIRECTDIRECT The Senate is still set to take up action on the appropriations bill by January 10. The deadline for passing Certifiable! Affordable! the package, which includes the 2004 budgets for 11 government agencies including USDA, is the last day of Jan- # Custom Sizes Available # uary, or there is a possibility the government could shut 20’x10’ - 20,000 lb. capacity down. Currently, the government is being funded through a 15’x8’ - 13,500 Pound Capacity continuing resolution passed last year when fiscal year SINCE 1959 2004 budgets for the federal government weren’t passed 8’x4’ 3,000 Pound Capacity Manufactured in Oregon 41-4/#5 by Congress. — WLJ SCALES 800-451-0187 4 JANUARY 5, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Sage Grouse status in review USDA release CSP rules pothesize why they think USFS to conduct a 90-day By Sarah L. Roen sage grouse populations have review to determine whether Proposed rules for two new environ- ty program. WLJ Associate Editor declined in these states. For the filed petitions have sub- mental programs, including the long-await- In order to decide who gets the money Another petition has been example, in Montana, the stantial merit to warrant a ed Conservation Security Program, were the first year, Veneman said USDA fol- filed with the U.S. Fish and petition says, “By the 1930s, 12-month status finding for announced by USDA Secretary Ann Ven- lowed the Veteran’s Administration mod- Wildlife Service (USFS) to agricultural development, in- the sage grouse. USFS was eman in a tele-conference from USDA el where they created categories of desir- list the greater sage grouse cluding livestock grazing, re- expected to release their re- headquarters in Washington on Wednes- able outcomes. The farmers and ranchers as “threatened” or “endan- sulted in an estimated 50 sults of this in early January. day, December 17. who fit into those categories will be paid. gered” under the Endan- percent decrease in the bird’s Eisenberg explained their The Conservation Security Program “That’s the best way we could find for deal- gered Species Act (ESA). If original habitat.” Similarly in announcement will either be (CSP) was authorized in the 2002 farm ing with this capped entitlement program,” successful, this listing could Idaho, the petition blames they will expand to a year- bill and will reward the best conservation she said. have major ramifications for grouse decline on acreage long review, a review is not stewards of the most environmentally sen- Under CSP, agricultural land in crop- producers across the West. converted to agricultural warranted, or a review is sitive areas in targeted watersheds. land, orchards, vineyards, pasture, and USFS is currently review- lands and urban sprawl, “warranted but precluded.” The other rules announced were for a pro- range will be eligible, regardless of size, lo- ing the status of the species, fires, and new roads needed The last decision means US- gram that will encourage federal agencies cation or crops produced. The exceptions and is expected to announce for the nation’s largest cattle FS wants to list the species, to use bio-based products instead of fossil are forest land or land enrolled in the Con- early this year whether they feedlot and hog farm. however, it doesn’t have the fuel based products. servation Reserve Program, Wetlands Re- will expand their study. Jeff Eisenberg, director of resources to do so at this “The Conservation Security Program serve Program or Grassland Reserve Pro- The latest petition was federal lands for the National time. will reward the best and motivate the rest gram. submitted December 22 by by identifying those agricultural producers Applicants must address water quality Cattlemen’s Beef Associa- NCBA is expecting USFS 20 conservation organization (NCBA) and executive to announce they are ex- who historically have been the best stew- and soil quality concerns as program eli- tions, including the Biodi- ards of their land while providing incentives gibility criteria and enrollment will target director of the Public Lands panding the sage grouse re- versity Conservation Al- Council (PLC) said, “This is- view to the 12-month period. for those who want to increase conserva- those demonstrating the highest levels of liance, the Center for Bio- tion practices,” Veneman said. stewardship. CSP payment limitations sue concerns land use pat- This would end in October of logical Diversity, the Forest terns throughout the entire 2004, since USFS began the will be based on three tiers that represent Guardians, and the Sierra Veneman said CSP is a complicated pro- increasing levels of resource treatment. West, not just New Mexico 90-day evaluation in Octo- Club. In a statement from gram not easy to implement. Throughout The three tiers are capped at $20,000, and Arizona, or Nebraska ber of 2003. the Laramie, WY-based Bio- this year, several members of Congress $35,000, and $45,000 annually and will and Kansas, but everything To represent cattle inter- diversity Conservation Al- expressed concern and disappointment last five years for Tier 1 and five to 10 from the Dakota’s west. It’s ests in USFS’ review, some about USDA’s failure to publish the rules years for Tier II and Tier III. liance, wildlife biologist Erik really a huge issue that could producers, along with NC- and implement the program. Payments can include four components: Molvar said, “The sage affect land use.” BA, have been organizing in- Veneman defended the delay, saying, 1) An annual base component for the grouse is clearly in trouble Although claims against terested parties to gather “The direction given by Congress was very benchmark conservation treatment. and yet the deterioration in agriculture and the cattle in- facts on why the sage grouse open-ended and since the passage of the 2) An annual existing practice component land stewardship on federal dustry by conservation species is actually declining farm bill they’ve made three changes to for maintaining existing conservation prac- public lands is driving this groups are nothing new, and to what extent. NCBA, CSP that required us to make adjustments tices. bird even faster towards ex- these groups have asked US- together with the American in the implementation.” 3) A one-time new practice component tinction.” FS to reconsider this latest Farm Bureau and Edison Uncertainty about funding also created for maintaining existing practices. Domestic livestock graz- petition, saying they have Electric Institute, are in the problems, she said. Prior to its Christmas 4) An enhancement component for ex- ing, agriculture and urban new information on sage process of hiring an expert to recess, the U.S. House of Representatives ceptional conservation efforts. conversion, applications of grouse decline and the compile this information, passed an omnibus appropriations bill that A 60-day comment period on CSP began herbicides and pesticides, threats to the species since backed by academic litera- included $41 million for CSP in 2004. The on December 19, the day the annoucement roads, and fences are specif- the last petition was filed in ture, and present it to USFS bill, and with it CSP’s funding, is still pend- was published in the Federal Register. ically cited in the petition. It 2002. They explain this in- by next May. ing Senate approval. Comments on the CSP proposed rule may also said sage grouse num- formation in a 218 page pe- Eisenberg said they are Because of funding limitations, Vene- be e-mailed to [email protected] or bers have declined from as tition, again asking USFS to working on a parallel track man said the focus of the 2004 program mailed to Conservation Security Program many as two million birds, list the bird and utilize fed- with the oil and gas indus- would be on the most pressing watershed Comments, Attn: David McKay, NRCS back when Lewis and Clark eral regulations for its man- tries because all of these in- areas. She said CSP is a complement to the Conservation Operations Division, P.O. first noted the species in agement. terests want a fair review of existing conservation program and would Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013. — 1805, to today’s estimate of The December 22 petition the species. If the sage grouse not affect payments under the commodi- Keesia Wirt, DTN between 140,000 and was the eighth sage grouse is listed, some believe it 250,000 in 11 states. request filed with USFS in would destroy both the The environmentalists sin- the last couple years. On Oc- ranching and mining indus- gle out each of these 11 states tober 3, the Western District tries. in their petition and hy- Court of Washington ordered “We’re very concerned ORLAND LIVESTOCK COMMISSION YARD about this issue, and the proper information needs to Proudly serving Northern California cattlemen for over 50 years. WYATT GATES & CORRALS be brought before the decid- Manufacturer & Distributor ing officials,” said Eisenberg. 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CALLMC NOW! & VISA Princeton area Century Ranch, which NORMAN HUDSON . his grandfather, Oren Thompson, had established. Nevin grew up on the McCoy Creek TOP QUALITY SET OF COWS RUNNING NEAR ALTURAS. NORMAN Frank Rodgers & Sons Ranch at Diamond, where he attend- BOUGHT MOST OF THESE COWS FROM REPUTATION REGISTERED ed grade school with his sister Shirley, and other life-long friends. He gradu- HERDS. MEADOW BROOK, SCHAFFS ANGUS, & VINTAGE ANGUS. Polled Herefords ated as salutatorian from Crane High School in 1945 and began his ranch- MOST OF THE COWS ARE FIRST TO THIRD CALF. APPROXIMATELY Annual Production Sale ing career. He met Shirley Svendsen, a young teacher from Minnesota, when 70% WILL BE SOLD AS PAIRS, REST WILL BE SPRING CALVERS. 1:00 pm, Feb. 5, 2004 • At The Ranch • Buhl, ID she came to Crane to teach in 1953. BRED TO BULLS BOUGHT AT BLACK GOLD SALE IN COLUSA AND They were married June 14, 1954, in Norwood, MN, and lived on the fami- FROM TONY MARTIN IN WINTERS. Registered ly ranch in Diamond, where they raised six children. Polled Herefords Nevin actively supported the ranch- 90 ing industry and his community ALSO EXPECTING 35 PAIRS throughout his life. He was a member 65 Bulls 25 Females of the Oregon Farm Bureau, Oregon FROM LOCAL CONSIGNORS. Angus Association, and Harney Coun- ty Stockgrowers. He served on the regional PCA and the Federal Land SALE STARTS AT 12 NOON Bank boards. He was a 4-H beef club leader and served on the judging committee for the Hermiston bull sale for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and life-long friends Buster ED LACQUE, OWNER • WADE LACQUE, MANAGER Catterson and Dorman Otley. He is survived by his wife Shirley (530) 865-4527 • (530) 865-2643 FAX M. Thompson, Princeton; sister Shirley RANK IZZARDO ISKIYOU OUNTY EP P. Thompson, Burns; his six children, F R , S C R . their spouses, and numerous grand- (530) 841-1397 children. A service was held on Tuesday, De- DAVE PENNINGTON, LAKE &MENDOCINO COUNTIES Two-year old son of Right Time cember 30, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Burns, OR. (707) 275-3283 76 lb. actual birth weight Contributions in his memory may be WE ARE CENTRALLY LOCATED TO SERVE THE ENTIRE NORTH STATE, made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Frank Rodgers & Sons Kendall Cattle Sales Home or Crane High School FFA Live- 2 MILES SOUTH OF ORLAND, JUST OFF I-5. 19741 US Highway 30 (208) 858-2163 Buhl, Idaho 83316 Potlatch, ID 83855 stock Judging Team in care of LaFol- (208) 543-4055 [email protected] lette’s Chapel, P.O. Box 488, Burns, OR 97720. WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL JANUARY 5, 2004 5 U.S. scientist says anti- Downers banned from human food chain again, even though we are processors’ kill floors; and we hope and expect it will BSE following up on these three ➤ prohibiting the use of reassure our trading part- BSE measure ignored (from page 1) calves, that maternal trans- “mechanically separated ners.” A U.S. scientist said last week a simple treatment com- mal would have become in- mission, transmission from meat” in human food. Officials with the Nation- bining high pressure with heat could neutralize the pro- fected. She would have been the cow to her offspring, is a The American Meat In- al Cattlemen’s Beef Associ- teins that cause mad-cow disease, but federal officials born before feed bans were rare means of transmission stitute (AMI) appeared to ation (NCBA) said they un- implemented in North Amer- have shown little interest in it. if it occurs at all. Therefore, have a mixed reaction to US- derstood why USDA ex- ica, as the feed bans in the it would be highly unlikely DA’s rule changes, calling panded processing safe- Dr. Paul Brown, the National Institute of Neurologi- U.S. and Canada both went this type of transmission the total processing ban on guards, but reiterated the cal Disorders and Stroke, said his process, developed with into effect in August of 1997. would occur in this case.” downer animals unneces- safeguards previously in European researchers, would inactivate the prion pro- Records now indicate this teins that cause bovine spongiform encephalopathy sary, and saying the new reg- place played an integral part animal was born in April of ulations go beyond interna- (BSE) without damaging the meat. Normal cooking does New regs. in discovering the infected 1997.” tional standards, which In an effort to reinforce do- cow and ensuring none of the not affect prions. Those feed bans prohibit should lead to U.S. export mestic consumer and export material most associated “For the past two years I have been looking at a method the inclusion of ruminant- markets re-opening their market confidence in U.S. with spreading the disease of inactivating prions in meat,” Brown, a top expert on derived protein from being borders to U.S. beef imme- beef, U.S. Agriculture Sec- entered the human food BSE and related diseases, said in a telephone interview. fed back to other ruminants. diately. retary Ann Veneman an- chain. “It uses high pressure and it works, but to this date no Science indicates contami- “It is understandable and nounced new processing R-CALF USA officials one seems interested in using it.” nated feed is the primary prudent for USDA to review means by which BSE is rules regarding the produc- were leaning toward the Brown and colleagues at Washington Farms, Tacoma, our nation’s regulatory fire- spread from animal to ani- tion of beef from “downer,” or elimination of any Canadian- WA, and the Istituto Superiore di Sanita in Rome pub- walls that protect against mal. non-ambulatory cattle. origin cattle entering the U.S. BSE. The new measures are lished a report in May showing that short, high-tem- “Obviously the more time Specifically, new USDA food chain, and were reiter- very aggressive and, indeed, perature pressure bursts could greatly reduce the num- that goes by, the fewer ani- rules include: ating the need for immediate extraordinary measures go- bers of prions active in meat. mals still alive that would ➤ a ban on all downer cat- implementation of manda- ing well beyond internation- “The application of commercially practical conditions have been exposed to feed tle from the human food tory country-of-origin label- al standards in an effort to of temperature and pressure could ensure the safety of before this feed ban went in- chain, and a continuance ing and mandatory identifi- protect cattle herds and to processed meats from BSE contamination,” they wrote to place, and so as time goes of its BSE surveillance cation of individual cattle. in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. by, the risk of more animals program; bolster consumer confidence in beef safety. In the wake of “We are calling on USDA- Brown and colleagues tested hot dogs, contaminating becoming infected decreas- ➤ delaying the movement Animal Plant Health In- es,” DeHaven said. of carcasses from cattle these announcements, our them with brain tissues from hamsters that had scrapie, trading partners must con- spection Service (APHIS) to a relative of BSE. They sealed the samples, put them in The infected dairy herd being tested for BSE un- identify all imported live cat- was still under quarantine as til after a negative result sider an immediate re-es- polyethylene bottles filled with hot castor oil, then sub- tablishment of beef trade tle currently in the U.S., par- jected them to bursts of physical pressure in a pressure of presstime last Wednes- has been confirmed. Cur- ticularly all cattle from Cana- day. In addition, another op- with the U.S.,” said J. Patrick chamber. rently, USDA Food Safe- da,” a written statement eration is under a state “hold ty and Inspection Service Boyle, president and CEO of The pressure bursts, ranging from 100,000 pounds per from R-CALF USA said. order” because of housing a (FSIS) mark cattle being AMI. square inch (PSI) to 174,000 PSI, inactivated many of AMI was particularly con- “The Canadian cattle should calf from the infected cow. tested for BSE as “in- be identified, quarantined, the prions, Brown’s team said. They said the process would The infected cow had three cerned with the ban on all spected and passed” and and subject to mandatory also destroy a range of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. calves while she was in the non-ambulatory animals en- sends it through the pro- BSE testing.” U.S. officials have taken a series of measures to pro- U.S., according to DeHaven. duction system. The new tering the human food chain. In addition, R-CALF con- tect the meat supply from BSE after the discovery of a One of them died shortly af- policy will be in the form “The majority of non-am- tinued to ask for an imme- single U.S. cow with the disease. The measures imposed ter birth, shortly after the of an interpretive rule to bulatory livestock, if in- diate suspension of USDA by USDA include a ban on using meat from downer cat- animal entered the U.S. The be published in the Fed- spected and passed by a US- rules allowing importation tle — animals unable to walk on their own at the slaugh- second one remains in the eral Register during the DA veterinarian, are safe for human consumption,” Boyle of Canadian beef and a sus- ter plant. herd where the positive cow first week of January; said. “USDA’s decision today pension of new rule-making U.S. officials have repeatedly said there is no risk to was at the time of slaugh- ➤ expanding Specified Risk goes beyond what is neces- to allow importation of Cana- consumers from the recall of 10,000 pounds of beef linked ter. The third animal, a bull Material (SRM) language calf, is currently in a separate sary pursuant to interna- dian live cattle sometime to the infected cow and 19 others slaughtered on December to include skull, brain, operation with several other tional trading standards, and next year. — WLJ 9. trigeminal ganglia, eyes, bull calves being fed. vertebral column, spinal Brown and other experts note the process of slaugh- “This hold order is not to cord, and dorsal root gan- tering can spatter and spread infected material on to meat, stop the spread of the dis- glia of cattle over 30 despite the most careful measures. Processed meat prod- ease. BSE is not a contagious months of age, and the ucts are considered the riskiest as they mix tissue from disease like we associate with small intestine of cattle various parts of the animal. conditions such as human of all ages. All these parts BSE destroys the brains of infected cattle. There is no flu, but rather the hold order will be prohibited from cure and it is always fatal. has been put in place to make entering the human food People get a form of the disease known as variant sure we know where all of the supply. USDA said the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) by eating infected relevant animals are with SRM changes are consis- beef products. At least 137 people have died from vCJD regard to this investigation, tent with the actions tak- after mad-cow struck herds in Britain and Europe a and to prevent future com- en by Canada after the plications as it relates to the decade ago. discovery of BSE in May; investigation,” DeHaven ➤ banning the use of air-in- www.propertiesmag.net A commentary on Brown’s findings in the New Eng- said. “I would emphasize land Journal of Medicine’s Infectious Diseases publica- jection stunning on tion in July said they had commercial potential. “(But) extensive studies using other foods and other temperature and pressure combinations are needed before it can be considered for use,” Dr. Richard Ellison wrote in the commentary. — Maggie Fox, Reuters

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6 JANUARY 5, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Dairy groups gave lawmakers $ to oppose ‘downer’ ban An Associated Press re- vote. The ban was defeated cord of such animals into ceived money from both is delivered by the farmer to interest instead of the short- view indicates the U.S. dairy 202-199 last summer. The meat. groups as well as from small- a slaughter facility and pre- sighted interests of agribusi- industry contributed money Senate approved the ban on Congressional supporters er dairy PACs. sents indications it might ness.” to most members of a key a voice vote in November, of the ban have warned Neither of the large dairy have some kind of an illness,” Fast food chains such as U.S. House committee who but it was left out of the fi- downed animals are more PACs returned phone mes- Goodlatte said. “That is ex- Wendy’s (WEN), Burger voted nearly in lockstep nal ag appropriations com- likely to have mad-cow dis- sages seeking comment. actly what happened in this King, and McDonald’s Corp. against banning the sale of promise passed by the House ease, a brain-wasting illness. The committee’s chairman case.” (MCD) don’t accept meat meat from ill or disabled an- in early December and still In addition, animal rights and its ranking Democrat, Gene Bauston, president of from downed animals, and imals, like the one that test- awaiting action in the Sen- advocates oppose the sale of who led the debate in the the New York-based animal USDA prohibits it in the fed- downed animals because ed positive for bovine spongi- ate. House against the downed- rights group Farm Sanctu- eral school lunch program. form encephalopathy (BSE). Most “downers” are old they say so many are injured animal ban, received the ary, argued that the time to or ill they must be dragged Mad-cow disease is caused Political action commit- dairy cows whose meat can most contributions. test the animals is not at the by a misshapen protein that tees representing dairy farm- bring farmers a little extra by chains or forklifts to the House Agriculture Com- slaughterhouse, where they slaughterhouse. creates tiny holes in the ers gave money to 33 of the revenue. USDA estimates mittee Chairman Bob Good- can enter the food supply be- In 2003, the Dairy Farm- brain, making it look like a 51 members of the House 130,000 head of older dairy latte, R-VA, received $9,500 fore the tests come back, but ers of America Political Ac- in dairy PAC donations, and at the farm. Ackerman’s bill sponge. People can get a re- Agriculture Committee, the cows are brought to slaugh- tion Committee (PAC) made lated illness, variant Associated Press review terhouses every year, and Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D- called for such animals to be contributions to 27 Agricul- TX, got $8,500. treated by a veterinarian at Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, if showed. those showing signs of mad- ture Committee members. they eat meat containing Of those 33, 28 voted cow disease are tested. During floor debate this the farm or be euthanized. The National Milk Producers past July, Stenholm lectured “It’s clear the dairy indus- such tissue of an infected against the ban on market- To prevent disease, the Federation PAC contributed cow. In Britain, 143 people ing “downed” animals, four government prohibits pro- New York Democrat Gary try has very much influenced to 17. Some members re- the action of key members of died after an outbreak of voted for it, and one didn’t cessing the brain and spinal Ackerman, author of the proposed ban in the House, that Congress,” Bauston said. “In mad-cow disease in the 1980s he did “not understand the light of this recent discovery, and 1990s. — Associated Know Now! cattle business,” and argued we hope members of Con- Press via Dow Jones Whether you’re looking most downed animals are gress will serve the public Newswires for farm and ranch merely lame. properties for sale, or the Ackerman said Friday, De- Latest Optibrand™ technology latest market and industry cember 26, ag committee news, everything you members thought they were offers rapid tracking of livestock need to know now is protecting the cattle industry Optibrand Ltd. LLC, a al Positioning System (GPS) waiting for you, online. but wound up hurting it. 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More information is available at www.optibrand. com. —WLJ WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL JANUARY 5, 2004 7 U.S. beef trade banned; pre-BSE shipments stranded U.S. beef trade officials countries had banned U.S. sadors are trying to convince highly perishable product to sell beef and beef products these materials will be were working hard last week beef and related products, those partners trade sanc- are being held hostage on valued at more than $3.5 bil- banned if derived from ani- to quell the firestorm against with another 10 banning cat- tions are unnecessary and the high seas because our lion and our beef exports mals under 30 months, and U.S. beef in several foreign tle embryos and semen. unjustified. trading partners closed their were expected to grow an- small intestine is banned export markets after it was According to government “We know U.S. beef is safe borders at the moment of the other 5-7 percent in 2004. from animals of any age; ad- confirmed a Washington- and industry statistics, the and are in the process of announcement. These gov- This would continue a two- vanced meat recovery (AMR) state cow was infected with 21 trade bans make up 95-98 working with trading part- ernment officials overlooked decade trend that has made will not be allowed for ani- BSE. percent of total U.S. beef ex- ners worldwide to assure the fact these beef products the U.S. the envy of other mals under 30 months; and As of last Wednesday, 21 ports. Beef trade ambas- them they have every rea- meet or exceed their own world producers,” Seng said. air injection stunning will no son to trust U.S. products specifications for whole- MEF officials added the longer be allowed,” Seng said. and U.S. safety systems,” someness and safety. As a U.S. government and indus- Seng added it is important Countries banning U.S. beef said Phil Seng, try have, U.S. trade partners realize (as of December 30) president and as partners the U.S. still has not had one Japan . . . . .Cattle, sheep, goats, and products derived from them, includ- CEO of the U.S. “In 2003, we were on track to sell beef and beef products to prevent case of BSE in a domestic ing embryo and products (meat, viscera, and meat products, cas- valued at more than $3.5 billion and our beef exports ing, etc.). U.S. cannot meet certification for bovine semen. Meat Export Fed- BSE, cow, and any transmission of Poland ...... Follow-up questions from CVO. Reviewing new certification lan- eration (MEF). were expected to grow another 5-7 percent in 2004.” worked ag- the disease to cattle has been guage on tripe imports. “The reality of this gressively eliminated since 1997, which Chile ...... Live bovine, products, sub-products including fresh, chilled, or issue is there are for more frozen meat, bones, viscera, meat-and-bone meal, animal feed, is when a ban on ruminant and pet food. short- and long- than a meat-and-bone meal (MBM) Brazil ...... Ruminants, products, and sub-products including embryos. term actions that must be result, an estimated $200 decade to put in place the in ruminant feedstuffs was Korea ...... Ruminants and ruminant products, including meat, visceral, and taken to re-establish the U.S. million in beef inventories key elements of surveillance, implemented across North their products, SRMs, embryos & ovas, meat and bone meal, as the world’s number one cannot be moved. U.S. com- testing, feed bans and other meat meal, dried blood plasma, other blood products, hydrolyzed America. protein, hoof meal, horn meal, poultry offal meal, feather meal, beef exporter.” panies, many of them small firewalls to assure unques- “We all need to keep in dry greaves, fish meal, dicalcium phosphate, gelatin, and mix- Seng said there are two and based in rural America, tioned product safety. mind science has found meat, tures of the above –– ex. Feed, feed additives, pre-mixture. All aspects to the trade bans that will suffer financial disaster “New rules and protocols SRMs are being recalled in the country. milk, and dairy products are Hong Kong .Beef imports and (future) import licenses. U.S. beef shipped pri- must be addressed. — some even ruin. This beef announced by USDA will set safe for human consumption, or to ban okay to enter. “Short term, we have an is safe and BSE-free by any the bar even higher. With even when produced in coun- Taiwan ...... Meal, pet food, and other feed materials. Plus powdered bones, immediate problem that definition.” these new rules, so-called tries with prevalent BSE – oil for livestock grains and serum. Milk products, hides, or skins must be fixed. We estimate In addition, Seng said ‘downer’ animals will be are not banned. which we are not. Con- Singapore . .Beef imports. Any product on the water will be refused. there are 1,800 to 2,000 con- there is a long-term aspect to banned from the human food sumers here, and in the more Malaysia . . .Beef imports. tainers of beef and beef prod- the trade bans, particularly chain; animals tested will be than 80 nations worldwide Russia ...... Live cattle, beef, beef by-products. Shipments prior to ban okay ucts that left our shore pri- when you talk about the held until test results are re- where U.S. beef is sold, can to enter with proper documentation. Exempted are dairy prod- or to the announcement of a amount of money normally turned before being allowed ucts, semen, and embryos. rest assured beef they buy Republic of suspected case of BSE in the associated with U.S. beef ex- in the food supply; specific from us is among the safest South Africa Live ruminants and ruminant products, including dry or canned U.S. December 23,” Seng ports. risk materials (SRMs) have in the world,” Seng said. — pet food. U.S. cannot meet certification for bovine semen or em- said. “These containers of “In 2003, we were on track been uniformly defined and bryos. WLJ Egypt ...... Suspended issuance of beef import permits. Shipments prior to ban are okay. Mexico . . . . .Live [bovine] animals, products and sub-products. Sales Results Board Auction Block China ...... Live [bovine] and related products. Exempted are milk and dairy S % "& 'S products, hide and leather, gelatin for photo. U.S. cannot meet Bobcat Service certification for bovine semen & embryos. No final decision on Sales Clerks product en route, in cold storage, or on grocery shelves. ( )*+ Canada . . . . .Suspending the importation of all ruminant animals, products and by-products (including, but not limited to, ruminant-derived meat- and- bone meal or greaves or any commodities containing such Livestock Scales products, livestock feed and pet food). Exceptions include cat- ' tle for immediate slaughter, milk and milk products, semen and %$"#''# in-vitro derived cattle embryos collected and handled in accor- Computers dance with the recommendations of the International Embryo Transfer Society (JETS), and protein-free tallow and derivatives %$"#!""!! made from this tallow. Australia . . .All import permits are being reviewed and BSE risk imports will Supreme Row be amended or revoked. 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Circulation Dept., P.O. Box 9388, Denver, CO 80209-0388 Black Hills Stock Show - January 30th - February 8th, 2004 FOR EXPRESS SUBSCRIPTION CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-850-2769 # # ! "# !! " # $ % 8 JANUARY 5, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Disease forces futures, live cattle prices to slump LRP applications denied lars, at $105.11. Feeder cattle trade was tle index was at $94.70 Markets Insurance (from page 1) Beef consumers haven’t very slow, as most auction Wednesday, December 31. responded to the BSE markets were closed for the Slaughter cow and bull (from page 1) of the historic bull market announcement negatively. holidays. However, the feed- markets were also quiet, would select a price, at the time the SCE was initiated, in cattle since June. As of Retailers and restaurant er cattle futures markets with just a handful of cattle ranging from 70 to 95 percent of the expected value of last Tuesday’s close, the chains are reporting no mea- took a shot in the arm and trading. With the market their animal when it reached market weight. At the end weekly Commodity Futures surable changes in beef sales. were down nearly 20 per- turmoil, producers are tak- of the coverage period, if the actual ending value was below the coverage price, the producer might be paid an indem- Trading Commission Andy Gottschalk, at cent since the BSE news. ing a wait-and-see approach nity for the difference. Commitments of traders before sending any cattle to HedgersEdge.com, said they The January feeder contract The length of the insurance is anywhere between 13 report showed large long expected to see declines in was at $78.92 at the markets. However, the speculative accounts hold- and 52 weeks. And, a producer could only insure 4,000 the beef markets, due the Wednesday’s close, down cow and bull meat markets ing a total of 23,475 long con- head per producer per year. export bans. That 10 percent $16.31 from the December have maintained their tracts, on a gross basis. Now The same type of policy was available for feeder cat- extra product meant for 23 close of $95.23 – the day strength through the crisis that the trend has turned tle with a maximum of 2,000 head per producer per export could translate into a the BSE announcement was and have actually shown an sharply lower, many of those year. made. The CME feeder cat- increase in value. funds may be getting sell sig- $10-12 decline on live cattle, According to Art Barnaby, agriculture economics pro- nals from their trading soft- and edible offal could add an fessor at Kansas State University, there was about a ware. additional decline of $2-4. New educational tool three-hour window between when the BSE story broke Dan Vaught, at A.G. “The industry was dealt a and when the LRP was taken off the market. “It appears Edwards, said “now we’ll hand from a dirty deck, and some companies had a ‘run’ on sales after the story broke have to wait for fundamen- now we have to deal with it.” on Johne’s disease and prior to 7:30 p.m., when the LRP offers were taken off the market,” said Barnaby. tal factors and watch whole- Nebraska cattle feeders The United States Animal was that producers knew lit- The day after the announcement, Barnaby said, based sale beef prices. Cattle and met in Kearney, NE, last Health Association (USAHA) tle about the disease, with 45 week, to figure out how to has produced a new educa- percent surveyed having only on market conditions, it would have clearly been an beef values would see sup- adverse selection if LRP had been sold that day, December hold the cash market. It was tional tool for use by animal heard the name or knowing port if Mexico, which has 24. decided cattle would not be health professionals involved nothing about it. allowed Canadian beef back He added that when LRP offers are made again, he sold until the market with the control of Johne’s “So, we set about providing in, does the same for U.S. expects the coverage to be lower and the premiums to reached $85. Jack beef.” disease and other on-farm as much educational mater- be higher. Barnaby further emphasized if a producer had Slaughter levels for fed McCaffery, at North Platte bio-security issues. ial and training for veteri- an LRP policy, but never bought any SCE’s then they cattle were relatively strong Feeders, said this week was Titled “Johnes and narians, producers, and are not covered against price declines. for the holiday season. a clear example of just how Beyond”, the CD-ROM con- other animal health profes- “The only alternative today is to sit tight and hope the Through Wednesday, destructive the futures mar- tains 25 sets of PowerPoint sionals as possible,” said news gets better or buy out options,” said Barnaby. — WLJ 301,000 head were ket has become. Referring slides and other essential Whitlock. The latest survey processed, 13,000 more than to CME’s rapid, mercurial information on this disease, in 2002 has shown our cam- the week before, and 74,000 changes in the daily trading which affects a large per- paign was largely success- audiences without having to Association USA, and the above the same week a year limits, McCaffery said, “it’s centage of cattle worldwide ful.” spend hours in preparation Federation of Animal Science ago. Packer margins were like changing the rules in and is also present in sheep, The first edition of the CD- of a relevant talk on Johne’s Societies. still a negative $11, based the middle of the game.” goat, and deer herds. ROM will be provided when disease. This applies whether Said Biocor’s Adam on an average purchase of Tommy Beall, analyst at “From the National subscribers acquire mem- it is a group of veterinari- Yankowsky, “The more ans, students, dairy produc- $87.80. Conti-Beef, said this market Animal Health Monitoring bership to a password-pro- knowledge we can collect ers, sheep farmers, etc. There Boxed beef markets were situation is unfortunate, but Service (NAHMS) survey in tected Web site. New sets of together and use effectively, 1996, it was clear Johne’s slides and information will be is something suitable for any slightly softer, with the light felt that in the long run the the greater our chances of Choice trading at $142.38, disease in the U.S. affected posted on the Web site as relevant audience on this controlling this disease, market will recover. “One CD. and Select at $132.22 on as many as one in three dairy they become available, and which has slowly been eating thing we have to consider is herds,” said the University of eventually will be included Production of the CD- respectable holiday volume. that beef imports should also into profits from dairy cattle, The ninety-percent boneless Pennsylvania’s Dr. Bob on an updated second edi- ROM was sponsored by be lower, which will offset Whitlock. “Calculations tion of the CD. Biocor Animal Health, beef cattle, sheep, and goats.” beef markets have remained the impact of the U.S. losing Subscriptions for the Web quite strong at $127.80, showed loss of productivity in NJWG Educational IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., much of its export market.” Akey Feeds, American site and CD-ROM can be down slightly from the week real dollar terms in these Committee Chairman, Dr. If Japan maintains its ban on herds was $245 per cow.” Don Hansen, Oregon State Veterinary Medical ordered at www.JD- before. Fifty percent trim is U.S. beef, Australia is that According to Whitlock, University said, “The value Association, and the USDA, ROM.com, or by calling the down to $47.80; several country’s other major sup- who also is co-chair of the of a CD, as well as a Web with additional support from USAHA office in Richmond, weeks ago, it was in the 70’s. plier – and Australia is still National Johne’s Working site, is the user can carry to Agway, Allied Monitor, Dairy VA, at 804/285-3210. — The cow beef cutout value in a drought, causing a drop Group (NJWG), the other lectures a ready-to-use pre- Farmers of America, Cattle Health Report was actually up a couple dol- in beef production there. major finding in the survey sentation for large or small Novartis, Holstein News Release MARKET NEWS

HEEP AT A LANCE MPORTS HOLIDAY MARKET S G I Certain elements of the WLJ market situation report National Sheep Summary: December 30: At Midwest market cen- USDA Mexico to U.S. are missing this week due to Christmas and New ters all classes steady. At New Holland, PA slaughter lambs $6-12 high- Years holiday schedules and vacation schedules for er; slaughter ewes steady. No sale at San Angelo, TX this week due Weekly Livestock Imports market reporters. We regret any inconvenience and to the holidays. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-150 lbs.: Feeder cattle imports weekly and yearly volume. San Angelo: shorn and wooled no sale. Midwest: shorn 82.00-84.00; will return all elements to the report as soon as the wooled 80.00-82.00. New Holland: 90-100 lbs. 120.00-138.00; 100- Species Current Previous Current Previous holiday interference has worked its way through the 125 lbs. 122.00-142.00; 125-150 lbs. 110.00-128.00. Virginia: no test. Week Week Year-to-date Year-to-date chain. — The Editors Slaughter Ewes: San Angelo: Good and Choice 2-4 no sale; Good 12/27/03 12/20/03 2-3 no sale; Utility and Good 1- 3 no sale; Utility 1-2 no sale; Cull and Feeders 15,626 52,341 1,224,936 796,329 Utility 1-2 no sale. Midwest: Utility and Good 1-3 30.00-40.00; Cull 1 20.00-30.00. New Holland: Utility and Good 1-3 100-150 lbs. 58.00- Slaughter 0 0 0 0 CATTLE FUTURES 66.00; 150-200 lbs. 54.00-58.00; 200-250 lbs. 40.00-54.00. Billings: Good 2-3 no test; Utility 1-2 no test; Cull 1 no test. Virginia: no test. CME LIVE CATTLE Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2: San Angelo: no test. Midwest: MEAT REPORT 12/26 12/29 12/30 12/31 1/1 High* Low* 60-80 lbs. 100.00-110.00; 80-100 lbs. 90.00-100.00. Virginia: no test. December 8785 8285 7795 7720 n/a 8300 6920 Billings: no test. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2: San BOXED BEEF COMPOSITE CUTOUT Angelo: no test. Billings: no test. Sheep and lamb slaughter under fed- February 8618 8118 7618 7353 n/a 8135 8170 eral inspection for the week to date totaled 19,000 compared with 17,000 As of December 31 April 7873 7373 7220 7150 n/a 7895 7927 last week and 22,000 last year. December 29: At Midwest market cen- FAB TRM. CHOICE 1-3 SELECT 1-3 June 7098 6993 6898 6883 n/a 7455 6847 DATE LDS. LDS. 600-750 750-900 600-750 750-900 ters all classes steady. No sale at Goldthwaite, TX due to the holidays. August 7025 6975 6905 6880 n/a 7720 7010 Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-150 lbs.: Midwest: shorn Dec. 26 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 82.00-86.00; wooled 80.00-86.25. Virginia: wooled no test. Greenville: Dec. 29 141 61 147.79 147.73 139.44 137.69 CME FEEDER CATTLE no test. Goldthwaite: no test. Slaughter Ewes: Midwest: Utility and Dec. 30 190 116 143.33 143.47 134.90 133.94 12/26 12/29 12/30 12/31 1/1 High Low Good 1-3 30.00-44.50; Cull 1-2 20.00- 30.00. Greenville: Utility and Dec. 31 134 56 142.38 140.94 132.22 131.81 January 9073 8573 8073 7893 n/a 9025 7930 Good 1-3 no test. Virginia: Good and Choice 2-4 no test; Utility 1-2 no Jan. 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a test. Goldthwaite: Good 2-3 no test. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large FIVE DAY AVERAGE 149.00 148.40 140.12 138.39 March 8590 8090 7805 7875 n/a 8825 8785 1-2: Midwest: 60-80 lbs. 100.00-110.00; 80-100 90.00-100.00. Virginia: CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX April 8480 8013 7860 7905 n/a 8835 8100 no test. Greenville: no test. Goldthwaite: no test. Replacement Ewes: May 8575 8115 7998 8025 n/a 9390 8375 Medium and Large 1-2: Goldthwaite: no test. Greenville: no test. CH 1-3 CH 1-3 SE 1-3 SE 1-3 Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal inspection for the week to Index 600-750 750-900 600-750 750-900 August 8790 8365 8185 8235 n/a 9325 8450 date totaled 8,000 compared with 9,000 last week and 12,000 for the Values 133.03 133.11 122.44 121.84 September 8695 8330 8200 8190 n/a 9175 8600 same week last year. Change -4.50 -4.38 -4.53 -4.03 *High and low figures are for the life of the contract.

MARKETS AT A GLANCE FED CATTLE TRADE This Week Week Ago Year Ago Negotiated Trade 12/31/03 12/26 thru 12/31 U.S. for all of Choice Fed Steers 75.51 90.74 74.70 TX/OK NE KS CO IA previous week CME Feeder Index 94.78 98.82 84.06 Live Stee Volume 6,611 3,254 96 --- 373 11,095 Box Beef Average 142.38 150.08 122.35 Avg. Wt 1,187 1,350 1,220 --- 1,324 1,246 Average Dressed Steers 121.22 146.88 117.36 Avg. Price 75.70 75.03 90.00 --- 76.47 86.01 Dressed Steer Live Slaughter Weight* 1,246 1,249 1,267 Volume 678 3,178 --- 1,198 1,783 8,171 Avg. Wt. 750 854 --- 795 792 841 Weekly Slaughter** 448,000 634,000 525,000 Avg. Price 122.00 119.87 --- 121.25 122.95 139.80 Beef Production*** 25696.0 25364.4 26506.9 Live Heifer Volume 909 2,936 --- 200 266 10,833 Hide/Offal Value 10.40 10.48 7.81 Avg. Wt 1,105 1,215 --- 1,175 1,257 1,122 Corn Price 2.42 2.43 2.39 Avg. Price 74.83 74.75 --- 75.00 75.00 83.36 Dressed Heifer Volume --- 3,834 --- 2,919 1,505 6,191 *Average weight for previous week. Avg. Wt. --- 763 --- 762 739 756 **Total slaughter for previous week.***Estimated year-to-date figure in million pounds for previous week. Avg. Price --- 119.95 --- 119.19 121.02 137.33 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL JANUARY 5, 2004 9 MSGA raises money to battle breast cancer support of three friends who Stockman Bank of Montana have fighting this disease. By Sarah L. Roen have battled breast cancer donated wine and cheese for Our lifestyles on ranches can WLJ Associate Editor — one for almost 11 years. the event. Vendors from the result in long distances to Many women who live on Her winning ticket was Billings area were given free major healthcare sites and farms and ranches battle drawn on December 12, at booths to display and sell time away from work that breast cancer every year, but the annual MSGA conven- their goods in exchange for won’t wait,” said Hughes. receiving the healthcare they tion in Billings. their participation and dona- “This donation will support need is sometimes more dif- Richardson herself isn’t an tion of a portion of the pro- better screening and care for ficult due to living in rural MSGA member, but has per- ceeds they received from the cancer victims statewide.” communities. The Montana sonal ties to ranching and event. Stockgrower’s Association According to Montana’s the rural lifestyle. She was Hughes said the husbands Susan G. Komen Foun- (MSGA) recognized this chal- raised on a Hereford ranch appreciated the event dation, all of the money will lenge and decided to pool the near Wilsall, passed down because their wives were resources of their organiza- help support projects such tion to raise money for breast as breast health education cancer research, education, “The Montana Stockgrowers for medically underserved John Rose, Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) Board of screening, and treatment. Association realizes the true hardship women in Montana. Directors member, helps winner Sally Richardson into her new 2003 One of MSGA’s efforts “Seventy-five percent of this James Bond 007 Limited Edition Thunderbird. The car was donat- raised enough money to issue breast cancer has on rural families and money will remain in ed by the Montana Ford Stores and raffled by MSGA, with all pro- the largest ever one-time Montana and be granted to ceeds benefitting the Montana Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. donation made to the the positive impact we all can have non-profit organizations Montana Affiliate of the fighting this disease. working on breast health Susan G. Komen projects,” said Whittenberg. Foundation, according to vice “The other 25 percent will president of the state’s orga- be pooled nationally with 114 nization, Gayle Whittenberg. other affiliates to solely fund MSGA donated all the breast breast cancer research.” cancer money they raised to from her grandfather. able to list items they would MSGA plans to host the the Susan G. Komen Although Richardson was like to have, and then the wine and cheese social again Foundation because it is a the winner of the sporty husbands purchased tickets next year and hopes to con- nationwide organization Thunderbird, she felt the real to the event and used the tinue working with Susan specifically developed to winners in the drawing were lists to do their Christmas G. Komen Foundation eradicate breast cancer. the Susan G. Komen shopping. Because of this because they recognize it as Since its formation in Foundation and those who extra effort, MSGA was able a worthy organization that 1982, the Susan G. Komen battle breast cancer. “There to issue Montana’s Susan G. benefits Montana’s rural Foundation, commonly is not one of us who hasn’t Komen Foundation another known for the “Race for the been personally affected by check. women. As far as another The second annual Montana Stockgrower’s Women’s Wine and Cure” fundraisers across the this disease,” said “The Montana Stockgrow- car raffle, Hughes says that Cheese Social to benefit the state’s Susan G. Komen Foundation was U.S., has contributed over Richardson. “We all know ers Association realizes the will depend on continued a success. Pictured here are organizers/participants: Crystal Bales, $300 million dollars to fight someone who has a close true hardship breast cancer support from the folks at Betsy Donald, Linda Swanz, Tucker Hughes, Helen Hougan, Christi breast cancer. family member or friend has on rural families and the Ford, but they hope to carry Pilcher, and Marilyn Fuller. The event offered vendors free display The record-setting check fighting cancer, or we’ve positive impact we all can on the fund-raising efforts. — booths, and MSGA convention attendees were invited to shop and MSGA issued for $27,846 watched our own friends and WLJ sample wine with the purchase of a $10 ticket. was from the raffle of a 2003 family battle it.” James Bond 007 Limited This is true for many Edition Ford Thunderbird, MSGA members — some of Flax improves health & carcass quality donated completely cost-free whom are even cancer sur- Feeding flax in feedlot pounds gained in pens help expand options for feed- scientist at the CREC, is opti- by Montana Ford Stores and vivors themselves. However, receiving diets has potential receiving whole flax. lot operators and increase mistic about feeding flax, but Ford Credit. Hughes explained support cattle health and carcass However, there was no sig- market outlets for flax pro- realizes the need for efficient Tucker Hughes, MSGA for this event wasn’t limited quality benefits and has nificant difference in gain ducers. marketing. membership committee to the women. Several hus- stirred the interest of North between cattle fed rolled flax The future of flax looks “I would say flax will be fed chairperson from Stanford, bands were eager to support Dakota State University and those fed ground flax, bright for a number of rea- when it is economically com- initiated the partnership the cause and even chal- (NDSU) researchers. Yet, suggesting the method of sons, according to Travis petitive as a feed for com- with Montana Ford Stores lenged other members to there are many questions processing is not a critical Maddock, animal science modity beef, or in a special- by contacting his childhood match their purchases of remaining unanswered factor. graduate assistant. “Feeding ty market where the value friend, Steve Solberg, who tickets. about maximizing the avail- Meat samples were col- flax has several angles — can be captured by selling runs Laurel Ford. The “The generosity of all the ability of nutrients in lected from the animals on increased performance, feed to people willing to pay a pre- Hughes family has driven people was just tremendous,” flaxseed. this study. A sensory analy- efficiency, and carcass qual- mium,” said Anderson. Ford’s for years and asked for said Hughes. “From people “One of the main questions sis will be conducted to deter- ity, as well as Omega-3 fatty “Also, flax screenings or Solberg’s support in starting working in town, to ranch we were faced with from mine the impact of flax pro- acids,” said Maddock. off-quality seed not fit for the a breast cancer fund-raising people, to the livestock allied feedlot operators was cessing on meat quality and “Processing flax appears to human market may prove effort. Solberg arranged for industry, everybody was whether or not flax needed sensory characteristics. The accentuate these benefits.” competitive for feed.” — Vern Anderson, animal WLJ the coral-colored, movie repli- eager to help the cause.” to be processed prior to feed- samples will also be analyzed ca convertible to be donated In particular, Hughes coming,” said Greg Lardy, NDSU to determine the levels of for the cause. mented on the support of beef cattle specialist. Omega-3 fatty acids in the “We really want to thank Superior Livestock and Recently, a trial at the beef. Flax is rich in the Bovine Practitioners Montana Ford Stores and Frontier Auction Internet NDSU Carrington Research Omega-3 fatty acid, alpha- John Baskerville with Ford Sales. Both companies pur- Extension Center examined linolenic acid, and install new president chased several tickets and whether flax processing researchers at NDSU have Credit for donating the car,” The American Association of Bovine Practitioners said Hughes. “Without them, Superior Livestock told affects feedlot performance recently completed a study and economics. One hundred that suggests feeding flax held its 2003 Annual Meeting, September 18-20, in this wouldn’t have come to Hughes if their ticket was Columbus, OH. fruition and we couldn’t have drawn to auction off the car twenty-eight heifers were increases the amount of allotted randomly to four Omega-3s in the meat. Dr. Mark Spire, Manhattan, KS, was installed as the raised this much money.” and donate the additional association’s president for the coming year. Spire is the MSGA facilitated selling proceeds to the Susan G. treatments. The groups Omega-3 fatty acids have received either linseed meal been shown to be essential in beef specialist for the Food Animal Health and the raffle tickets, for $20 Komen Foundation as well. Management Center, located at the Kansas State The breast cancer fund- with no flaxseed, whole flax, human nutrition, and have each, by distributing them rolled flax, or ground flax been proven to modulate sev- University College of Veterinary Medicine. raising efforts by MSGA did- to their members to sell and added at eight percent of dry eral diseases, including can- During the meeting, Dr. Robert Smith, Stillwater, selling tickets at their meet- n’t stop with just the car raf- matter as part of the feedlot cer and cardiovascular dis- OK, was awarded AABP’s Bovine Practitioner of the ings. Tickets were also avail- fle. They also hosted their diet. ease. Results from that por- Year Award. able at participating Ford second-annual Women’s The flax diets increased tion of the study should be It was announced that 23 scholarships in the amount stores across Montana. Wine and Cheese Social at feed efficiency and average available early next year. of $1,500 each were awarded during 2003 by the AABP Incidentally, the winning their convention. For this daily gain (ADG). Data indi- From this data and con- Amstutz scholarship program. ticket was purchased at event, attendees purchased cates benefits were further tinued research, Lardy and Since 1996, the scholarship committee has awarded Bozeman Ford, Inc., by a $10 ticket and attended a enhanced in the pens fed other NDSU research spe- 105 scholarships totaling $150,000. Bozeman resident, Sally special social during the con- processed flax. ADG in these cialists intend to develop rec- The 2004 AABP Annual Meeting is scheduled for Richardson. Richardson said vention where they could pens was 3.34 pounds in ommendations on process- September 23-25, in Fort Worth, TX. — WLJ she purchased the ticket in sample wine and shop. comparison with the 3.17 ing and handling flaxseed to PROTECT CALVES AT NOW! 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Scour Bos is a trademark of Novartis AG. © 2003 Novartis Animal Vaccines, Inc. www.livestock.novartis.com 4504731, OCT03 10 JANUARY 5, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Producers urged to step up BVD controls BVD and don’t anticipate timer himself doesn’t think this was from an initial ex- virus. But, he added, vacci- and she is negative, that By Sarah L. Roen problems with the virus. visual evaluation is an ac- posure. Economically, these nation doesn’t prevent PI’s, doesn’t necessarily mean the WLJ Associate Editor However, Mortimer says curate enough tool. He has losses were devastating to it just reduces the risk of calf is PI negative. Producers In the next couple years, these producers may have a seen many PI animals be that owner. them. will also need to test that some producers may look to lesser strain of the virus pre- uniform with their herd “That ought to send up a BVD control calf once it is born. In the expanding their herds, and sent in their herds without mates. And, within a herd, red flag to you that man- Colorado herd example, he eradicating or reducing the knowing it because their not all cattle will be PI, even agement strategies should From a broader spectrum, said they had to test every incidence of diseases will be cows are still producing live when there is BVD in the include separation of ani- producers will need to im- animal and cull them ac- a top priority. Common dis- calves or their abortion rates herd. mals by age group,” said plement control strategies cordingly. eases such as Bovine Virus are low. A herd may also become Mortimer. “This should con- in three phases. The first Diarrhea (BVD) cost the in- The third strategy is vac- To these producers Mor- infected from any new addi- tain the virus within younger phase being herd monitor- cination. Producers need to dustry millions of dollars timer asked, “Have you ever tions to the herd including age groups within the herd ing/surveillance. “I don’t care vaccinate for BVD, with a each year. Clinical veteri- had a calf born that couldn’t bulls. and do a better job of elimi- if you are an unexposed herd modified live virus, even if narian with Colorado State maintain its balance? This nating it.” that has never had a BVD Herd effects they don’t have BVD in their University, Bob Mortimer, could be a central nervous Pregnancy rates are not, in problem before, you need to herd. Mortimer encourages feels there are several con- system problem associated The extent of the effects Mortimer’s opinion, accurate have some sort of a surveil- producers to find out if the cerns relative to BVD that with BVD.” BVD will have on a herd is measures of whether a herd lance program in mind to vaccine they are using tar- producers should address be- Other examples Dr. Mor- varied, according to Mor- has been exposed to BVD, prevent the introduction of fore expanding their herds. timer gave which may indi- timer. He explained it de- especially if a producer has BVD to your herd,” said Mor- gets fetal protection. He fur- Mortimer presented these cate an unidentified BVD pends on herd status — has a long breeding season. This timer. ther suggests using a vac- concerns at the four-states problem include a hairless the herd had no exposure, is is because a female has more The second phase, Mor- cine similar to the strain pre- Range Beef Cow Symposium calf, a calf born full term that it an endemic herd, or is the opportunity to become preg- timer suggested for high risk sent in the herd, if there is recently held in Mitchell, NE. looks premature, or a calf herd in the early stages of nant and catch up. A better herds is to actively seek test- BVD present. This will cre- But, before Mortimer re- born with a cleft pallet. broad exposure? indicator is pregnancy loss- ing and culling of PI’s from ate a better immune re- vealed the latest theories on One Colorado herd he es, according to Mortimer. a herd. And culling, doesn’t sponse. BVD, he felt producers need- What can BVD do? talked about consisted of Producers need to espe- mean taking the animal to Most herds in the U.S. are ed to understand the disease This virus can be very de- 2,700 cows and heifers. The cially pay attention to this the sale barn and selling it low risk herds, but Mortimer and what it does. When structive to a herd, according owners of this operation de- figure if they introduce new to another producer. Mor- says many producers don’t asked what they know about to Mortimer. If BVD goes un- cided to purchase all their animals to their herd. Mor- timer recommends trying to know their herd’s risk status. BVD, most producers were detected and is manifested replacements from a single, timer emphasized the most get these animals to slaugh- For this reason, he says it is aware there are several by repeat breeding, a pro- out-of-state source one year. common reason for trans- ter. crucial for all producers to strains of the virus, but Type ducer could have infertility Then they mixed the heifers mission to a herd is the in- implement some disease con- I and Type II are generally problems with replacement they bought with all age Mortimer also encourages troduction of a PI animal. trol strategies toward a dis- what they vaccinate for. heifers. This happens if the groups of cattle for breeding. testing bulls brought into a “Statistically, if a produc- ease they can control, espe- Although both these types heifers are infected before That year, 2,349 of the herd and any animal that er has a prevalence of two comes into a herd. Producers cially at this time in the beef are bovine virals which share they are born. 2,700 were positive preg- percent PI’s in their herd, about 60 percent of genetic Infection during gestation, nancies, and from the time need to keep in mind if they industry. At the very least, your risk of purchasing a PI buy a pregnant cow, test her, he says producers need to material, Dr. Mortimer ex- prior to 150 days before calv- they were preg checked un- animal from them is 33 per- plained there’s wide varia- ing, can also create a Per- til calving, the producers ob- cent,” said Mortimer. “Even tion between Type I and II. sistently Infected (PI) ani- served nine abortions. Mor- in a group of 20.” “Even within types, there’s mal. “A tremendous amount timer says the nine abortions Another study Mortimer Coming Events considerable variation in of infection is going to be didn’t concern these produc- cited was the incidence of terms of actual disease pro- shed by a PI animal,” said ers much, but at the time of BVD transmitting through a Jan. 10-14 — Amer. Farm Bureau vention, Nat’l. Meat Assn., San An- ducing ability,” said Mor- Mortimer. The other prob- calving, only 2,162 calves Federation 85th Annual Meeting, tonio, TX. 510-763-1533 timer. lem with a PI animal, he dis- were born alive. This means herd. Even if the herd has a Honolulu, HI Mar. 5-6 — 12th Annual Cattleman’s What does that mean to cussed, is that 100 percent of 188 cows failed to calve that low percentage of PI animals, Jan. 14 — Four-State Beef Con- Trade Show & Heifer Sale, Prescott, Mortimer says there still can ference, Tecumseh, NE. 402/472- AZ. 928/445-9571 producers? Mortimer noted her progeny will be PI as year. And, between calving 6477 Mar. 14-16 — American Meat In- if producers test their herds well. In addition, most die and weaning, another 151 be a high incidence of that Jan. 10-26 — National Western stitute Meat Conference, Nashville, for BVD and find one type, within the first year. calves died leaving the pro- virus going through the herd. Stock Show, Denver, CO. 303/297- TN. 703/841-6319 Based on the stories and 1166 Mar 31-Apr. 3 — Nat’l. Cattlemen’s they still need to be aware Mortimer believes the out- ducers with only 2,011 Jan. 21-24 — 2004 American Beef Assn. Spring Conf., Washing- within that type, they may come of PI calves is the key calves. the facts Mortimer told pro- Sheep Industry Convention, Sacra- ton, DC. 202/347-0228 have a very active or virulent to some management strate- Generally, Mortimer says ducers, he presented ratio- mento, CA. June 22-24 — Idaho Cattle Asso- nale for BVD control. He Jan. 23 — Angus Outreach Semi- ciation Meeting, Lewiston, ID. strain, as well as one that is gies producers should put in this herd has a pregnancy nar, Hutchinson, KS. 816/383-5163 208/343-1615 transient, or not so disease place if they plan to add re- rate of 92 percent. The year asked producers to recognize Jan. 27-28 — ND Feedlot School, July 15-18 — Amer. Assn. of Meat producing. He also empha- placements or if they have he talked about, it was 89 a PI animal as the source of Carrington, ND. 701/652-2581 Processors Annual Conv., Grand sized the transient strain had a BVD problem. percent. Traditionally, this infection. “The presence of Jan. 28-31 — Cattle Industry An- Rapids, MI. 717/367-1168 nual Convention & Trade Show, Aug. 9-13 — Nat’l. Cattlemen’s Beef will make it more difficult First producers will need herd had calf losses between any PI animal is significant,” Phoenix, AZ. 303/694-0305 Assn. Summer Conf., Denver, CO. for producers to identify BVD to identify if they have PI birth to weaning under four said Mortimer. Feb. 2-3 — Bud Williams Stock- 303/694-6305 in their herd and recognize cattle in their herd. Although percent; that year it was six What should producers manship School, Coldwater, KS. Aug. 20-23 — National Meat As- do? Mortimer answered that 620/582-2211 sociation Summer Conference, Lake the associated production Mortimer says he has heard to seven percent. Overall, Feb. 5-6 — Bud Williams Stock- Geneva, WI losses. other animal health experts the impact of this year was question by saying vaccina- manship School, Emporia, KS. Sept. 23-24 — Amer. Assn. of Some producers think they claim they could pick a PI an eleven percent drop in tion plays a critical role in 620/341-3220 Bovine Practitioners 2004 Annual don’t have problems with animal out of a herd, Mor- their normal production and control and reduction of the Feb. 11-14 — 58th Annual Con- Meeting, Ft. Worth, TX 2004 National Western

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With orga- arship program, which fur- Livestock Auction) was sup- boots ®, ladies model the lat- volvement and participation set a Junior Livestock Auc- nizations like the Colorado thers agribusiness education ported by local packers be- est in western-designed se- from local businesses. tion record in 2003 when he State Senate and House of for young people,” said Na- cause they could get fat cat- quins and leathers and the Whether it was local packers was the first-ever entity to Representatives and indi- tional Western scholarship tle for about market price,” air is filled with the festive and feedlots or downtown buy all three grand-champi- viduals like Denver auto coordinator Sue Chris- said former auction com- atmosphere of an exclusive hotels and restaurants, on animals. “And, (the mon- dealer Mike Shaw, the Na- tiansen. “These kids are the mittee chairman Bill Serrell, cocktail party. NWSS officials are quick to ey) supports their educational Western’s Auction of backbone of America.” who served the NWSS in So, it’s natural that society admit their dependency on tional efforts and the schol- Junior Livestock Champi- The National Western that capacity for more than columnists have been writing the buyers. arship fund, as well.” ons is a notable date on the Scholarship Trust is a sepa- 10 years. “The packers could about this event for more “Without the buyers, there With the local community social calendars of many of rate charitable organization give the kids a little boost, than a decade. But, that’s is no sale,” Christiansen said. uniting to benefit youths in Denver’s influential leaders. that provides grants to stu- and (the kids) just got the not all. In an attempt to gar- “There would be no Junior an industry that helped build Marked by social mixers, dents studying agriculture or calves sold.” ner even more publicity, the Auction.” not only the NWSS, but al- celebrity entertainers, and medicine with the intention As packing houses, feed- auction was televised live for But, being part of the Ju- so the city of Denver, it’s easy ring men adorned in tuxe- of practicing in rural areas. lots, and the cattle business the first time in 1997. Com- nior Livestock Auction isn’t to see why the auction’s loy- dos, the Junior Livestock Contributions from the ju- in general moved out of Den- plete with local news’ most a one-sided affair; it’s a win- al supporters hold this event Auction is one of the most nior auction work two ways. ver, the committee was popular personalities serv- ning situation for all sides. close to their hearts and con- talked-about events of the First, 10 percent of each win- forced to find new buyers ing as emcees, the Junior The exhibitors earn money tinue to mark the date on National Western Stock ning bid is automatically do- within the Denver commu- Livestock Auction is now an and scholarships to put to- their calendars months be- Show (NWSS). The atmos- nated to the Scholarship nity. With increased partic- anxiously awaited evening ward their educations, the fore the Stock Show starts. phere, along with a striking Trust. Second, buyers have ipation and support from for exhibitors, buyers, and committee fulfills the Stock As auction chairman Buck combination of businessmen the option to donate the buy downtown businesses, the local fans alike. Show’s mission and builds Hutchison puts it, “The Auc- and agricultural youths, gen- back price of the animal to committee built a momen- “Television coverage has funds for the Scholarship tion of Junior Livestock erates an energy that brings the Trust. tum that changed the junior increased the overall antici- Trust, and the buyers receive Champions is one of the Denver together in an effort The buy back works like sale into a major fundraising pation and notoriety of the advertising promotion and bright spots of the (Nation- to insure the futures of Amer- this: when an animal is pur- arena for educational pur- event. It’s attracted people the positive feeling of know- al Western Stock Show). I ican youths and the agricul- chased through the auction, poses. who would not otherwise be ing they helped agricultural may be a little biased, but I tural industry. the packer must pay a buy- The idea of getting more exposed to the NWSS,” youth. think it’s the premier event back price for the carcass. people involved also initiat- Hutchison said. “My main philosophy is to of the show.” — Kati Chris- On a mission So, if the winning bidder ed a new trend of communi- Throughout the years, the support these kids; they’re tensen, NWSS While a grand champion wants to donate the buy back ty buying. Combines were steer sale has been part of the to the Scholarship Trust, he designed to allow large NWSS since its beginning in can choose to pay the entire groups of people to contribute 1906, there hasn’t always winning bid price, rather money towards the purchase been a show and sale solely than pay the difference be- of an animal. The Silver Spur dedicated to junior livestock tween the winning bid price Club gave Western Stock exhibitors. In the early years, and the buy back price. Show Association members professional showmen con- “The Junior Livestock Auc- an opportunity to bid on an- tested amateurs and juniors tion creates a consistent imals, thereby supporting an alike in a sort of winner-take- source of funds for the Na- average price for the con- all fat livestock show. tional Western Scholarship signments. And, the Patron It wasn’t until the early Trust,” Hutchison said. Fund was created to sup- 1970s, as involvement in pro- “That’s what keeps the vol- plement the purchase price duction agriculture waned, unteer committee members of the animals that brought Partnership Dispersal that the NWSS’ board of di- so focused on their jobs.” less than the average price. rectors created a separate National Western’s Junior “When I became chair- auction for youth exhibitors Livestock Auction commit- man, I think the gross dollars January 14, 2004 5:00 p.m. with the idea of encouraging tee is made up of 30 volun- for the entire sale were un- & their participation in the teers who oversee everything der $80,000,” Serrell said, NWSS and the agricultural from soliciting buyers and adding that the sale earned industry. managing the sale to partic- more than $500,000 this last Cow Herd Liquidation The focus of the new sale ipating in the shows and dec- year. followed the mission of the orating the show rings. During the 2003 sale, com- at the ranch, Larkspur, Colorado NWSS, Rodeo and Horse “We’ve got a really good bines purchased eight of the Show, which is to preserve group of people, and (the Ju- 88 animals consigned, and the western lifestyle by pro- nior Livestock Auction) all the Patron Fund contributed viding a showcase for the happens because of the com- another $26,000 to 43 juniors agricultural industry mittee,” Hutchison said. who sold below the average through its emphasis on ed- “We’ve got a pretty good pro- price. ucation. The focus of involv- duction now. It takes a lot of LHR RITA 3265 ing youths in agriculture can effort to put together a Spreading still be seen in today’s Ju- $500,000 evening.” the word nior Livestock Auction. Raising the roof When business and polit- “The Junior Livestock Auc- ical leaders gather to spend tion is a focal point that is the The Auction of Junior loads of cash and support a mission of the NWSS, which Livestock Champions didn’t spectacular cause, it’s a pret- is developing and educating always create the fanfare it ty safe bet the media isn’t youth,” said Junior Livestock does today. In the beginning, far behind. Just like that, Auction committee chairman the sale had a much more the Auction of Junior Live- Buck Hutchison. “It keeps practical purpose. stock Champions became BSS RITA 0055 new generations coming Many of the junior live- one of the NWSS’ most pub- back and promotes interest stock exhibits at the NWSS licized events. in agriculture.” were left over from the coun- Let’s get one thing One of the features of this event is “0055,” sired by GAR Precision 1680 and out of the The Junior Livestock Auc- ty fair season, which ended straight. The Auction of Ju- foundation daughter of the prolific GAR Scotch Cap 309, “164.” She sells bred to B/R New tion also provides big bucks in early fall. Families who nior Livestock Champions Design 036. Her March 11, 2003 heifer calf by Falcon Precision 18L also sells. to more than the 90 juniors considered their 4-H and isn’t your typical livestock who qualify to participate FFA projects above average sale. It’s a premium sale, each year. It’s a major bene- would feed the animals a few which means it’s only open to factor of the National West- extra months for the privi- the top 30 animals in each of ern Scholarship Trust, which lege of exhibiting at a major the three species, and thou- provided 60 grants to stu- livestock show in Denver. sands of junior livestock en- dents attending colleges and But, that left them without tries consistently compete at universities in Colorado and a place to sell their animals, the NWSS each year Wyoming for the 2003-04 and that’s where the Junior Plus, the auctioneer and school year. Livestock Auction stepped ring stewards don tuxedos Stop Working Harder. Start Working Smarter. The Ranching For Profit School The Business School of the Livestock Industry. LHR ROSETTA 2507 A daughter of SAF 598 Bando 5175 out of the Davis Rosetta 7701 “This school has given me the nuts and bolts tools to assure female. 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ALL BREEDS Wibaux, MT Feb. 28 – Ritzville Angus Ranch Production Sale, Canyon, TX GELBVIEH Sale, Prescott, AZ Feb. 6 – Martin Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Ogal- Sale, Eltopia, WA Mar. 20 – Inland Empire Select Yearling Bull Mar. 22 – Rock Springs Bull Test & Horse Jan. 17 – Profit Maker Bulls, Abilene, TX lala, NE Mar. 2 – Reyes Russell Bull Sale, Wheatland, Sale, Hermiston, OR Feb. 21 – Seedstock Plus Sale - Western Col- Sale, Nyssa, OR Jan. 30-Feb. 8 – Black Hills Stock Show & orado Bulls, Center, CO Feb. 7 – Anderson Land & Livestock, Hermis- WY Mar. 20 – Riverbend Ranch Bull Sale, Idaho NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK Rodeo, Rapid City, SD ton, OR Mar. 2 – Thomas Angus Ranch Spring Sale, Falls, ID Mar. 8 – Beartooth Ranch Bulls, Columbus, MT Jan. 31 – Red Bluff Bull Sale, Red Bluff, CA Feb. 7 – Quail Creek Angus Ranch, Hurricane, Baker City, OR Mar. 20 – Shamrock Angus Bull Sale, Laramie, Mar. 11 – Seedstock Plus Sale - South Dako- SHOW SALE SCHEDULE Feb. 7 – Central Utah All Breed Bull Sale, Sali- UT Mar. 4 – LGW Bull & Female Sale, Hermiston, WY ta Bulls, Belle Fourche, SD Denver, CO na, UT Feb. 10 – Bear Mountain Angus Ranch, Mel- OR Mar. 21– Minert/Simonson Angus Ranch Per- Mar. 13 – Rogue River Ranch Bull Sale, Cen- Jan. 12 – NWSS Limousin Sale, Beef Palace, Feb. 7 – Klamath Falls Bull Sale, Klamath Falls, ba, ID Mar. 5 – Express Ranches Annual Spring Bull formance Bull Sale, Dunning, NE tral Point, OR Arena OR Feb. 10 – G Bar H Angus Bull Sale, Torring- Sale, Yukon, OK Mar. 22 – Ebbers Bull Test Sale, Vale, OR Mar. 13 – Seedstock Plus Sale - North Missouri Jan. 12 – NWSS Shorthorn Sale, Beef Palace, Feb. 21 – Fallon All Breeds Bull Sale, Fallon, ton, WY Mar. 6 – 4th Annual Arizona Angus Bull Sale, Mar. 22 – Rishel Angus “Next Generation Herd Bulls, Lathrop, MO Arena NV Feb. 11 – Falcon-Seaboard Ranches Angus Prescott, AZ Sire Sale”, North Platte, NE Mar. 13 – Western Gelbvieh Connection North- Jan. 13 – NWSS Lowline Sale, Livestock Auc- Feb. 24 – Cowman’s Classic All Breed Bull Sale, Bulls, North Platte, NE Mar. 6 – NIX Angus Spring & Fall Herd Bulls, Mar. 25 – HD Dunn & Son Angus Ranch Bull west Bull Sale, Payette, ID tion Arena Spokane, WA Feb. 12 – Booth Cherry Creek Ranch Angus Minden, NV Sale, Tetonia, ID Mar. 27 – Seedstock Plus Sale - Eastern Col- Jan. 15 – NWSS Angus Bull Sale, Beef Palace Feb. 28 – Profit Maker Bulls, Ogallala, NE Bulls, Veteran, WY Mar. 6 – Trinity Farms Royal Flush Sale, El- Mar. 26 – Lisco Angus & M. Diamond Angus orado Bulls, La Junta, CO Arena Mar. 5 – 12th Annual Replacement Heifer Sale, Feb. 12 – Camas Prairie Angus Ranch, Lewis- lensburg, WA Bull Sale, Glenrock, WY Apr. 2 – Seedstock Plus Sale - Montana Bulls, Jan. 16 – NWSS Hereford Sale, Beef Palace Prescott, AZ ton, ID Mar. 7 – Oregon Select Female Sale, Salem, Mar. 26 – Belle Point Ranch, Lavaca, AK Hysham, MT Arena Mar. 6 – 15th Annual Prescott All Breed Bull Feb. 14 – Schaff Angus Valley “EPD Excellence OR Mar. 27 – Figure 4 Cattle Co., Production Sale, Apr. 3 – Seedstock Plus Sale - South Missouri Jan. 16 – Angus Foundation Female Sale, Sale, Prescott, AZ Sale,” St. Anthony, ND Mar. 8 – Beartooth Ranch Bulls, Columbus, MT Eckert, CO Bulls, Joplin, MO Livestock Auction Arena Mar. 6 – Snyder Bull Test Sale, Yerington, NV Feb. 14 – Gem State Classic Bull & Female Mar. 9 – Wagon Wheel Ranch Cattlemen’s Mar. 27 – Jaynbee Angus Ranch Production Apr. 17 – Redd Ranches Bulls, Paradox, CO Jan. 17 – NWSS Charolais Sale, Beef Palace Mar. 15 – Shaw Cattle Co., Caldwell, ID Sale, Twin Falls, ID Connection Sale, Yuma, CO Sale, Davenport, WA HEREFORD Arena Mar. 16 – Northeast Colorado Bull Test, Ster- Feb. 15 – PABCO Bull Test Sale, Madras, OR Mar. 10 – Goeglein Angus Production Sale, Yu- Mar. 28-30 – Leachman Cattle Co. of Col- Feb. 4 – Shaw Hereford Ranch, Caldwell, ID Jan. 17 – NWSS Maine-Anjou Bull Sale, Live- ling, CO Feb. 16 – Holiday Ranch 3rd Annual Spring Per- ma, AZ orado, Wellington, CO stock Auction Arena Mar. 22 – Rock Springs Bull Test & Horse Feb. 7 – Upstream Hereford Production Sale, formance Plus Bull Sale, Terrebonne, OR Mar. 10 – Sitz Angus Ranch Annual Spring Bull Mar. 29 – FairView Ranch Spring Bull Sale, Big Taylor, NE Jan. 18 – NWSS Maine-Anjou Sale, Beef Sale, Nyssa, OR Feb. 17 – Doug Booth Family Angus Produc- Sale, Dillon, MT Timber, MT Palace Arena Mar. 24 – Washington Cattleman Assn., All Feb. 9 – BB Cattle Co., Connell, WA tion Sale, Torrington, WY Mar. 11 – Falcon Seaboard Ranches Spring Mar. 29 – Reyes Russell Bull Sale, Saratoga, Feb. 23 – Colyer Hereford Ranch, Bruneau, ID Jan. 18 – NWSS Salers Sale, Beef Palace Breed Bull Sale, Prosser, WA Feb. 20 – JR Ranch Bull Sale, Othello, WA Bull Sale, North Platte, NE WY Arena Mar. 25 – Oklahoma Beef, Inc. Performance Feb. 26 – Jamison Herefords Bull Sale, Quin- Feb. 21 – Minert/Simonson Angus Ranch Bull Mar. 11 – Sunny Okanogan Angus Ranch, Mar. 30 – Scott Whitworth Bull Sale, May, ID ter, KS Jan. 18 – ABS Red Angus Sale, Livestock Tested Bull Sale, Stillwater, OK Sale, Dunning, NE Omak, WA Mar. 31 – Stipe Charolais & Angus Bull Sale, Auction Arena Mar. 28 – Moses Lake Bull & Horse Sale, Feb. 27 – High Valley Ranch Bull Sale, El- Feb. 21 – Weaver Angus Ranch Production Mar. 12 – Booth’s Cherry Creek Ranch Moiese, OR lensburg, WA Jan. 19 – NWSS Red Carpet Red Angus Sale, Moses Lake, WA Sale, Fort Collins, CO “Progress thru Performance” Sale, Veter- Apr. 3 – Gardiner Angus Ranch Production Livestock Auction Arena Apr. 7-9 – Midland Bull Test, Columbus, MT Mar. 1 – Harrell Hereford Ranch, Baker City, Feb. 21 – Wilson Bros. Angus Production Sale, an, WY Sale, Ashland, KS OR Jan. 19 – NWSS South Devon Sale AMERIFAX Parks, NE Mar. 12 – Whitestone Krebs Bull Sale, Gordon, Apr. 3 – Rocky Mountain Angus Assn., Bulls, Mar. 6 – 30th Annual Arizona Hereford Assn. Jan. 20 – NWSS Pen of Feeder Calf Sale, Mar. 29 – Reyes Russell Bull Sale, Saratoga, Feb. 22 – Buchanan Angus Ranch Bull Sale, NE Ogden, UT Bull Sale, Prescott, AZ Livestock Auction Arena WY Klamath Falls, OR Mar. 13 – Rogue River Ranch Bull Sale, Cen- Apr. 3 – Utah Angus Assn., Bull & Female Mar. 6 – Utah Polled & Horned Hereford Assn. Jan. 21 – NWSS “Bell Ringer” Commercial ANGUS Feb. 23 – Colyer Hereford Ranch, Bruneau, ID tral Point, OR Sale, Ogden, UT Bull & Heifer Sale, Salina, UT Female Sale, Livestock Auction Arena Feb. 23 – Jones Stewart Angus Production Sale, Mar. 13 – Yardley Cattle Co., Beaver, UT Apr. 10 – LaGrand Angus & Hereford Ranch, Mar. 15 – Shaw Cattle Co., Caldwell, ID Jan. 24 – NWSS Scotch Highlands Sale, Beef Jan. 14 – Lazy H Angus Ranch Dispersion, Imperial, NE Mar. 15 – Gartner-Denowh Angus Ranch Bull Freeman, SD Apr. 10 – LaGrand Angus & Hereford Ranch, Palace Arena Larkspur, CO Feb. 25 – TC Ranch Angus Production Sale, Sale, Sidney, MT Apr. 14 – FairView Ranch Angus, Annual Freeman, SD BLACK HILLS STOCK SHOW Jan. 23 – Mill Bar Angus Ranch Production Franklin, NE Mar. 15 – Shaw Cattle Co., Caldwell, ID Spring Bull Sale, Big Timber, MT Sale, McCook, NE Feb. 26 – DeJong Ranch Bull Sale, Winner, SD Mar. 16 – Malson Angus Ranch, Caldwell, ID Apr. 17 – Redd Ranches Bulls, Paradox, CO LIMOUSIN Rapid City, SD Jan. 27 – Ken Haas & Sons Angus Bull Sale, Feb. 27 – High Valley Ranch Bull Sale, El- Mar. 17 – Carter Angus Ranch, Vale, OR Apr. 19 – Jorgensen Land & Cattle Bull Sale, Feb. 7 – Washington-Oregon Bull Sale, El- Jan. 30 – Quarter Horse Sale La Grange, WY lensburg, WA Mar. 18 – Leadore Angus Ranch Production Winner, SD topia, WA Feb. 2 – Angus Sale Jan. 30 – Snake Creek Ranch Annual Bull Feb. 28 – Hutchings Cattle Co., Black Attack Sale, Salmon, ID BEEFMASTER Feb. 26 – Symens Bros. Limousin Production Feb. 3 – Charolais Sale Sale, Gering, NE Bull & Female Sale, Fallon, NV Mar. 19 – Hermiston Yearling Angus Bulls, Sale, Amherst, SD Feb. 4 – Hereford Sale Jan. 31 – Baldridge Bros. Angus Bull Sale, Feb. 28 – JR Ranch Shorthorn 5th Annual Hermiston, OR Apr. 2-3 – 12th Annual Beefmaster West Fu- Mar. 5 – Express Ranches Annual Spring Bull Feb. 4 – Shorthorn Sale North Platte, NE Production Sale, Othello, WA Mar. 19 – Riverbed Ranch Bull Sale, Idaho Falls, turity & Select Bull & Female Sale, Reno, Sale, Yukon, OK Feb. 5 – Gelbvieh Sale Feb. 2 – Windmill Angus Ranch Production Feb. 28 – Profit Maker Angus Bulls, Ogallala, SD NV Mar. 26 – Wulf Limousin Farms Opportunity Feb. 5 – Red Angus Sale Sale, Haigler, NE NE Mar. 20 – Circle A Angus Ranch Red & Black BRANGUS Sale, Morris, MN Feb. 6 – Limousin Sale Feb. 28 – Ranchers Choice Production Sale, Bull Sale, Iberia, MO Feb. 6 – Maine-Anjou Sale Feb. 3 – Lettunich Cattle Co., Caldwell, ID Feb. 16 – Romans Brangus at the “Just Qual- MAINE-ANGUS Feb. 4 – Begger’s Diamond V Ranch Bull Sale, Eltopia, WA Mar. 20 – Hales Angus Farms Bull & Female Feb. 7 – Simmental Sale ity” Bull Sale, Vale, OR Feb. 14 – DeRouchey Cattle Co., Maine-An- Feb. 7 – Chiangus Sale Feb. 28 – Roswell Brangus Bull & Females Sale, jou Bulls, Mitchell, SD Roswell, NM Feb. 26 – DeJong Ranch Bull Sale, Winner, SD Your best value CHAROLAIS Feb. 27 – Nagel Cattle Co., Maine-Anjou Bull Sale, Springfield, SD Sale in quality feed Feb. 12 – V-A-L Charolais Ranch, Vale, OR Feb. 17 – V-A-L “Just Quality” Bull Sale, Nys- Mar. 13 – Yardley Cattle Co., Beaver, UT supplements. sa, OR POLLED HEREFORD Feb. 20 – JR Ranch Bull & Females, Othello, Report Feb. 5 – Frank Rodgers & Sons Polled Here- WA ford Production Sale, Buhl, ID Feb. 26 – DeJong Ranch Bull Sale, Winner, SD Feb. 6 – Elkington Polled Herefords Produc- CATTLEMEN’S Feb. 27 – High Valley Ranch Bull Sale, El- tion Sale, Idaho Falls, ID SUPPLEMENT CO. lensburg, WA CONNECTION SALE Mar. 6 – Utah Polled & Horned Hereford Assn. 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Jan. 9 – Yankton Livestock Auction, Yankton, Mar. 3 – Sandpoint Cattle Company, Kenesaw, 25 Total females ...... 1,464 SD NE Auctioneer: Joe Goggins Jan. 29 – Red Bluff Replacement Heifer Sale, Mar. 4 – Bieber Red Angus Ranch, Production Sale Management: VAQUERO PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM THESE AUTHORIZED DEALERS: Red Bluff, CA Sale, Leola, SD James A. Danekas CA: Farmer’s Warehouse, Keyes • Bill Wells, Lemon Cove COMPOSITES Mar. 8 – Beartooth Ranch Bulls, Columbus, MT This annual Mar. 9 – Mehlhoff 5L Red Angus Production selling event, Bucke’s Feed, Orland Mar. 28-30 – Leachman Cattle Co. of Col- with bulls for orado, Wellington, CO Sale, Sheridan, MT NV: Rose Feed, Winnemucca • Stockman’s Supply, Elko Mar. 13 – Rogue River Ranch Bull Sale, Cen- two of Idaho’s top purebred CALL FOR DEALER NEAR YOU • DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME tral Point, OR Mar. 23 – Pieper Red Angus Annual Bull Sale, Angus firms, Hay Springs, NE saw a large Mar. 25 – Schuler Red Angus Annual Pro- crowd gather at duction Sale, Bridgeport, NE the host’s ranch headquarters, We are Proud to be a Participating Hotel for: Mar. 28-30 – Leachman Cattle Co. of Col- YORK orado, Wellington, CO Spring Cove Apr. 9 – Westphal Reg. Red Angus Produc- Ranch, operat- tion Sale, Lewistown, MT ed by the Butler families. Their part- National Western Stock Show! Apr. 10 – Neo-Sho Farms Production Sale, ners in the sale are Mike and Julie Southwest City, MO Patton, and family. Together these Apr. 15 – Buffalo Creek Red Anugs, Leiter, WY two firms consistently offer top quali- Apr. 16-17 – Beckton Red Angus Bulls & ty bulls strong with carcass traits, as A SPECIAL GUEST ROOM Heifers, Sheridan, WY well as the basics required by every commercial ranching concern. Al- SALERS though the day was wet and a little on RATE OF $59.00 Feb. 19 – GG&T Cattle Co. Performance Salers the cold side, that did not deter a strong RED LION HOTEL Test Sale, Quinter, KS buying crowd from attending and pur- Mar. 27 – Figure 4 Cattle Co., Production Sale, chasing bulls. Many of those on the DENVER CENTRAL HAS BEEN SET ASIDE FOR YOU Eckert, CO seats were repeat customers of this sale, and this indicates the accep- SHORTHORN tance of the bulls and the programs be- • 7 minutes away from Feb. 20 – JR Ranch Bull & Females, Othello, hind them. The sale was a fast-paced WA selling event with excellent demand. National Western Complex Feb. 28 – JR Ranch Shorthorn 5th Annual TOPS — Sawtooth Helaman 1N, Production Sale, Othello, WA 1/7/03, by Twin Valley Precision E161; • Free Parking – SIM-ANGUS to Gary Jessen, Altonah, UT, $3,600. Sawtooth 1407 Design 82M, 9/12/02, Plenty of accessible space for trailers Mar. 6 – Trinity Farms Royal Flush Sale, El- by Bon View New Design 1407; to • Complimentary transportation to lensburg, WA Nick Nettleton, Glenns Ferry, ID, SIMMENTAL $3,600. Spring Cove Durabull 3921, & from the Stock Show Feb. 2 – Gateway Simmental Females, Lewis- 2/28/03, by SAF Durabull 7065; to • Complimentary transportation to town, MT Morgan Ranch, Jordan Valley, OR, Feb. 4 – Begger’s Diamond V Ranch Bull Sale, $3,500. Spring Cove Focus 3025, & from DIA and downtown Denver Wibaux, MT 2/20/03, by SAF Focus of ER; to Dave Feb. 26 – DeJong Ranch Bull Sale, Winner, SD Sexton, Hyannis, NE, $3,450. Saw- • Newly renovated public, convention, Mar. 6 – Trinity Farms Royal Flush Sale, El- tooth Lehi 51M, 8/22/02, by Vermilion lensburg, WA Yellowstone; to Milt Sexton, Whitman, restaurant & lounge areas Mar. 13 – Yardley Cattle Co., Beaver, UT NE, $3,450. Spring Cove Forecast 611B, 3/14/02, by SAF Focus of ER; • Amberstone Bar & Grill featuring SOUTH DEVON to 6X Ranch, Mackay, ID, $3,400. American fare & Stock Show specials Feb. 6 – Elkington Polled Herefords Produc- Spring Cove Focus SB 3154, 1/15/03, tion Sale, Idaho Falls, ID by SAF Focus of ER; to Steve Purcey, Gooding, ID, $3,200. Spring Cove DOGS Blackhawk 3905, 2/20/03, by TCA Jan. 30 – Red Bluff Dog Sale, Red Bluff, CA Blackhawk; to Morgan Ranch, $3,200. For individual reservations, please call 303-321-6666 HORSES Females: Spring Cove Blackcap 301, 1/15/03, by B/R New Frontier 095; to or 1-800-RED LION. Jan. 30 – Red Bluff Gelding Sale, Red Bluff, Holiday Ranch, Terrebonne, OR, CA $5,500. Spring Cove Kem JM 236, For discounted group reservations, call: Feb. 28 – Hutchings Cattle Co., Fallon, NV 3/11/02, by FA WR Prime Design; Mar. 28 – Moses Lake Bull & Horse Sale, Caroline Carlson, OR, $2,300. Spring Molly Flagg at 303-262-7722 Moses Lake, WA Cove Blossom 998, 11/2/99, by Spring Mar. 1 – Harrell Hereford Ranch, Baker City, Cove Endurance 360; to Blue Moun- 4040 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80216 OR tain Angus Ranch, Prairie City, OR, Mar. 5 – 6th Annual Arizona Ranch Remuda $1,900. — JERRY YORK WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL JANUARY 5, 2004 13 Real Estate For Sale Help Wanted 2 Cattle For Sale 10 Dogs 15 Pacific 20A

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Eagle Point, OR 97524 COMMISSIONS: Classified advertising is NOT agency www.hansenagriplacement.com Phone: 800/343-4165 —— 335500 —— Real Estate For Sale [email protected] commissionable. Ranch Asst. (NE) ...... $30K 2-year-old Angus heifers Ranch Asst. (ND) ...... $24K bred to low birth weight Pacific 20A Ranch Asst. (NE) ...... $30K Angus bulls. Turned GOOSE LAKE VALLEY Feedlot Asst. (NE) ...... $30K 650 S. Lipan Street, Denver, CO 80223 out June 28. HAY RANCH Feedlot Asst. (KS) ...... $30K GRAND ISLAND 233 ACRE “1,055± acres, 335 in orchard Contact Elizabeth Browning • Classified Manager Ranch Asst. (CO) ...... $19,200 FARM GROUND IN DELTA. grass. In 4 parcels, all or part.” Classified Corral • 303-722-7600 • 1-800-850-2769 Cattle Foreman (IA) ...... $30K+ — 130 — Free water pumped from ditch. Good Angus Herdsman (NE) ...... $25K+ — 130 — Agriculture Industries, Inc. Fax Number: 303-722-0155 irrigated pasture potential. $2,400/acre. Serving Ag Personnel for 45 Years. 4 to 5-year-old cows. (916) 372-5595 www.wlj.net • www.propertiesmag.net Bred to Angus Bulls. Agriculture Industries, Inc. [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] 916-372-5595 Call Eric 308-382-7351 Start calving the first week of DO NOT PHONE IN RESPONSE TO BLIND BOX ADS. ADVERTISERS' E-mail: [email protected] Hansen Agri-Placement April. All cows on grass with 300 ACRE pasture ranch with excellent NAMES AND LOCATIONS ARE CONFIDENTIAL . WRITE, SHOWING THE cake, no hay. Price nego- AD DEPARTMENT NUMBER ON YOUR ENVELOPE AND YOUR REPLY Box 1172, Grand Island, NE 68802 tiable, depending on numbers LOOKING TO BUY improvements, 2 homes, apartment, WILL BE PROMPTLY FORWARDED. purchased. bunk house, vet room, big shop, auto OR SELL and machine storage, 2 hay barns, cor- CLASSIFIED INDEX 307/837-2898 a northern California ranch? rals, digital scales to keep track of the 1 . . Employment Wanted 20H. . . Northeast Real Estate For Sale Custom Services 4 Call your ranch specialist, exceptional weight gains you will have. 2 . . Help Wanted 20I. . . Foreign Real Estate For Sale 307/682-8485 Dutch Noordman Could be two ranches. $679,000. 3 . . Distributors Wanted 20J . . Real Estate Tours Real Ranchers Realty F112/49340 4 . . Custom Services 21 . . Real Estate Wanted 530/336-6500 4A . . Situations Wanted 22 . . Real Estate Mapping - Aerial 20 REGISTERED, BRED, www.calldutch.com 5 . . Feedlots Rent/Lease/Trade SUMMIT R.E. 6 . . Appraisers BLACK ANGUS COWS 23 . . Irrigation Photography 500 ACRE cow/hay ranch, 2 full piv- 866-717-4847 7 . . Auctions Many more properties at 24 . . Business Opportunity Covering the western U. S. Mostly AI sired. All have per- ots, 4 wheel lines, turn-key operation, 8 . . Auctioneering Schools formance records, most have 4 bedroom home. Must Sell! $645,000. www.oregonranchland.com 9 . . Auctioneers 25 . . Pasture Available Map Works Robert Bacon, Broker 26 . . Pasture Wanted 7625 W. 5th Ave., 203E ultrasound data. Spring bred to Also available: 1,200+ tons of hay/175 10 . . Cattle for Sale cows. 541-947-3421 11 . . Cattle Wanted 27 . . Hay/Feed/Seed Lakewood, CO 80226 Baldridge Hammer 01H. 28 . . Loans (303) 445-1856 EPDs: BW +3, WW +40, MM +16, 12 . . Semen/Embryos [email protected] WALLOWA COUNTY OREGON 13 . . A.I. 29 . . Insurance YW +65, %IMF+.17, REA +.28, Ranches big or small. Kirk Makin, Ads online at 14 . . Brands 30 . . Financial Assistance Fat +0, %RP +.23. Broker. Real Estate Associates, 541- 15 . . Dogs for Sale 31 . . Fencing & Corrals (530) 398-2834, eves. 398-0340 or 541-432-4060 www.wlj.net 16 . . Horses 32 . . Building Materials Auctions 7 www.mccalibangus.com 17 . . Hogs 33 . . Equipment For Sale 18 . . Sheep/Goats 34 . . Equipment Wanted Showplace Irrigated Ranch 19 . . Livestock Supplies 35 . . Trucks & Trailers ANGUS BULLS 20A . . . Pacific Real Estate For Sale Escalon, CA Prominent I-5 interchange with great commercial future. 315 36 . . Tractors & Implements ESCALON FOR SALE 20B Intermountain Real Estate SALES acres including 297 ac. flood irrigated clover pasture. Local dis- 37 . . Schools LIVESTOCK- LOW BIRTH WEIGHT. For Sale EVERY trict water $5/ac. ft. Six fields for crop rotation. First class fenc- 20C . . . Mountain Real Estate For Sale 38 . . Personal MARKET INC. RANGE READY. ing, large set of corrals and closed, sand-filled arena. Newly 20D. . . Southwest Real Estate For Sale 39 . . Lost & Found WEEK! READY FOR SERVICE. 20E . . . Plains Real Estate For Sale 40 . . Exotics Mon. - Feeder & stocker, 10:00 COOK VALLEY ANGUS remodeled home $1,500,000. Adjacent 300 irrigated acres 20F . . . Midwest Real Estate For Sale 41 . . Miscellaneous Wed. - Dairy, 11:00 209-9988-44347 available for $4,000/acre. 20G . . . Southeast Real Estate For Sale 42 . . Ag/Industrial Supplies Fri. - Hog, sheep & goat, 1:00 Hambright Creek Ranch Miguel A. Machado • 209-838-7011 6,500+ acres rolling oak-studded native pasture 10 miles west of I-5. Many reservoirs and creeks provide ample year- Employment 1 2 EUCLID STOCKYARDS BRED COWS Help Wanted Chino, CA •Feeder, Stocker TO START CALVING 3-10-04 FOR round water for cattle and wildlife. Ranch will provide seasonal Wanted CATTLE SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY 70 DAYS. WORMED, ALL SHOTS. feed for 400 cows. You can hunt this ranch for deer, wild hogs, HORSE & TACK SALE SEMI-LOAD BLACK AND BLACK turkey, quail. No improvements. $450/acre. All employment wanted ads 1st Saturday of every month. BALDIES, 8 TO 10-YEARS-OLD. Whitehouse Ranch must be paid in advance of BUYING BEEF STATION publication. Please include COWBOY M-F, 8am - noon Isolated, private, 4,000 acres in Stanislaus County west of I- Progressive commercial cow outfit. www.euclidstockyard.com OPEN SPEAR RANCH payment with your ad. Melville, Montana 5. Big rolling oak and juniper covered hills that are open on top Eastern Oregon. Duties: all Earl Graham: 760-559-9668 Ranch Phone: 760-240-4449 (406) 537-22333 for cattle grazing with lots of covered habitat in the canyons. SEEKING A ranch management posi- aspects of cattle, range care, start- tion. 50 year old family man. Non- 1-866-SEL-COWS Hunting includes deer, wild hogs, migratory elk. Large metal smoker / Non-drinker. Proficient in all ing, riding and shoeing colts; fenc- COMPLETE building for storage, cabin with bed and bath. $3,000,000 aspects of registered and commercial ing; camping with cows through cattle ranching. A lifetime of experi- the summer. Some general ranch DISPERSAL ence. 775-752-2426 Cattle For Sale 10 650 bred cows: 325 black, 275 Van Cleve Associates work. Profit sharing on sale of red, 50 mixed, Oregon-California Ranches • (530) 885-3978 WORKING FOREMAN - Manager. broke horses. 4 - 9 years old. Bred Charolais, 25+ years experience with cattle, hors- April 1 to May 31. es and all aspects of ranch work. 503- RANCH HAND 200 BRED COWS, 200 fall pairs. Bismarck, ND 706-4218 Good age cows. Northeast California (701) 663-4615 Progressive commercial cow outfit. and Oregon. 530-949-0290; 530-233- SIMMERLEY PROPERTY 400 acres located at the 1186; 530-233-3951 Eastern Oregon. Experienced. Oregon and California border, next to the Shasta Valley Fencing, operating/maintaining Help Wanted 2 BULL, REGISTERED red shorthorn, Cattle Wanted 11 Wildlife Refuge. 80-acre pasture, 5,800 sq. ft. residence equipment, horsemanship, 20 months, gentle, semen tested Dam and general ranch work. 3 time supreme champion. $2,000 / overlooking the ranch’s views of Mt. Shasta, fenced, • Both positions offer competitive salary, OBO. 530-742-8080 cross-fenced, horse barn, corrals, 200-ton pole barn. advancement potential, opportunities for cow ownership BULLS - Red and Black, WANTED: Bill Wright purebred Limousin and Angus Management oriented cattleman Shasta Land Services, Inc. RANCH MANAGER Limousin cross, range raised and (541) 542-2608 and send resume with Blk/Blk WF Jan. - Apr. (530) 221-8100 LARGE RANCH guaranteed. Romtvedt Ranch, Baker calvers to carry our Polled to: City, Oregon. Phone: Keith, 541-523- LOCATED in southwestern Hereford embryos. Guaranteed www.ranch-lands. com Colorado is seeking a highly moti- Crown Cattle Company 6616 or Eric, 541-523-6688 vated person with an extensive PO Box 136, Seneca, OR 97873 20 cents over steer price on working knowledge of ranch oper- CORRIENTE AND Longhorn bulls. bulls and heifers at weaning. or email: [email protected] Solid colors. Also, Longhorn cows, ations and must have experience Prefer within 100 miles of Twin bred to black Corriente bulls. Vince, in all related fields including irriga- Falls, ID, further depending on CentralCentral & Eastern OR Ranches 530-260-1570 tion, haying, calving, doctoring, your operation. Contact Split range management, good horse- Get a Million Dollars Worth of Scenery for Free! Lush green meadows gently www.wlj.net FOR LEASE Butte Cattle Co., 503-319-6564. manship skills, fencing, building 200-400 cows. Looking for longterm sloping down from timbered covered hills with snowcapped mountains in the and machinery maintenance. WRANGLERS lease. 406-644-2893 distance...253+ deeded ac. Free, season long water with no pumping costs for Wildlife management A+. This WANTED: LONGHORN cows/ 230+ irrig. ac. Skiing, hunting, boating & fishing - all within minutes! Larger for guest operation on large cattle pairs/used ropers. In the Northwest. person must be able to manage a LARGE SELECTION updated home, hay shed with feed bunks, 40x60 shop, calving barn, & new ranch in north central WY. April 541-877-2259 large crew, be detailed-oriented, of Angus bulls and females. Breeding corrals. 14+ ac. of timber. Just $945,000 and have excellent 1 to Oct. 31. Must have strong AI since 1972. Deavers Angus Ranch, communication, organization and Orland, CA. 530-865-3053. background in horses and experi- 14 River Ranch - 1000+/- Deeded Ac. 200 head capacity (self-sustained.) Or delegation skills. Brands ence working cattle horseback. would run 500+ yearlings. Unbelievable bird hunting with N. Powder River Please fax your resume to: PUREBRED GELBVIEH Ability to cheerfully deal with dif- bulls, exceptional heifers, excellent flowing thru property. All flood irrigated. Ranch headquarters with house, 713/580-5609 or email to ficult people is an absolute neces- quality. Gentle, trucking, video avail- shed, bunk house, barn, and machine shed. $1,750,000 Baker County [email protected] sity. For more info call, Bill able. Markes Family Farms, evenings at 307-765-4720 Waukomis, OK. 580-554-2307 Spectacular Mt. Scott View Ranch - Klamath Marsh 5500+ Deeded Ac. 4530+ ac. irrig. & sub. irrig. 4 homes, and plenty of working facilities. RED ANGUS BULLS. Good selec- Electric Brands shipped within 24 hrs. Unbelievable Ranch with lots of beauty! Tremendous Recreational Potential! tion of high performance bulls from TOP HAND WANTED for long term position with One Letter . . . . .$75 Next to Klamath Marsh Wildlife Refuge. $8.5 million excellent growth potential in SE Wyoming. Honest, self- reputation herd. McPhee Red Angus. Two Letters . . . .$85 starter with solid experience in animal husbandry, calv- Lodi, CA 209-727-3335 Three Letters . .$95 oc. Broker 541-475-9896 ing, fencing, irrigating, haying, light mechanical repair, Pamphlets available and horsemanship. Good physical condition. Benefits STOCK COWS, west, northwest, at most livestock auctions. Cell. 541-480-8891 include a competitive salary, insurance, and newly northern areas. Young to broken Number Set SPECIAL $220 PLUS S & H remodeled home. Please send resume with work history mouth. If you want quality cows, Toni Hagen Call 1-800-222-9628 Principal Broker and references to [email protected] or fax to please call Frank Baker, 541-262- Fax 1-800-267-4055 W Hwy 97 303.393.2970 3969. P.O. Box 460 • Knoxville, AR 72845 www.huskybrandingirons.com 7741 www.ranches4u.com 14 JANUARY 5, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Pacific 20A Pacific 20A Pacific 20A Pacific 20A Mountain 20C Mountain 20C

C.A. JOHNSON: 8,160 deeded acres, western slope of Oregon’s CENTRAL OREGON PUREBRED ANGUS RANCH: 194.9 ON HWY 85 — BETWEEN DENVER/CHEYENNE Blue Mountains, bordering Ukiah National Forest. 1,600 acres acres/191.3 acres COID water, 2,734 sq. ft. home, plus mobile 3 - sections, 1,850+ contiguous acres. timber (professional management) with elk, mule and whitetail home, outbuildings. Highway frontage gives excellent exposure! Lone Tree Creek, growth location, home place, corrals, deer, upland game birds. Rated at 200 AUs yearlong. End of Fast growing, popular area makes this a good investment! fenced, wheat, grass and opportunitiy to place your capital. road, drop dead privacy, modest improvements, only 22 miles Includes most equipment and furnishings. Priced at $850,000. southeast of Pendleton, OR. Same family ownership since 1898. $1,950,000. $2,800,000. Western Ranch Management & Realty, Inc. Tom Smith • Prudential Prime Properties • 1-800-466-1189 ANTELOPE CREEK: 40 air miles east of Sun Valley, ID. Big Lost Scott W. Hawes (541) 548-1660 • Terrebonne, OR River drainage, 475 deeded acres, 3 spring fed streams totaling farmseller.com • [email protected] TECOLOTE PEAK RANCH over 2-1/2 miles fishing water, 3 man-made ponds and some Wonderful 9,139+ acres lies within the foothills of the Sangre De Cristo beaver dams. 6,000 ft. high mountain valley, large meadows, Mountains, 45 miles east of Santa Fe along the famous Santa Fe Trail. 9,000-11,000 ft. mountain peaks for a backdrop. BLM & Challis Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Outstanding views on 70% timbered terrain. Five artesian mountain springs, ponds, ten wells complement headquarters home, bunkhouse, staff quarters, National Forest for backyard. Modest 2 bedroom log home, year- 20B 20B barns and corrals. Offered in cooperation with Margo Cutler, Ltd. of Santa Fe, long access, school bus, State maintained airstrip within one mile. Intermountain Intermountain NM. $5,483,400. $935,000. Fuller Western Real Estate RUBY RANCH: 650 AUs, 6,260 deeded acres plus State and (303) 534-4822, (800) 754-0544 • www.fullerwestern.com BLM. 70% maintained on deeded base, 1,500 acres meadow with BEST FARM AND RANCH BUYS free flood water. 100 day winter feed, 1-1/2 person labor force, working with a mid-March turnout, first rate improvements. Quality pheas- CENTRAL UTAH ant, quail and mule deer. 15 miles to town & schools, bus route Classified montana for the kids. $2,400,000. May split to make 500 head at 13,000 acre ranch $285/acre. Includes ranches $2,000,000. additional 20,000 acres in permits & leases Ads Powder River 4P WINTER UNIT: Approximately 2,895 deeded acres, approxi- Ranch Realty mately 192 irrigated, 1,500 crested wheat seeding, balance in 385 acre farm with home and tons of Toll Free 1-888-887-4633 native range. Lower elevation, winter out, sell hay, background improvements, excellent water rights Work! www.powderriverranchrealty.com calves or any combination to fit your needs. Could even use irrigated lands for summer pasture. Nice 3 bedroom home, shop 300 acre horse ranch with 7,000 sq. ft. home, Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale and machine shed. Six miles to town and schools. $685,000. plus second home Cannot be matched for the price! Southwest 20D Southwest 20D For these & other listings contact: 3,000 acre ranchland - irrigation & well rights Jack Horton purchase all or part $2,300/acre AGRILANDS REAL ESTATE 541-889-3029 • Ontario, OR 97914 Summer mountain ranch 2,434 acres with www.agrilandsrealestate.com springs $850,000 AUCTION LINDA NIELSEN, 9,060 ACRES DALLAM CO., TX Turn-key northeast California ranch, new line PRUDENTIAL UTAH REAL ESTATE Offered in 29 tracts FEBRUARY 12TH of equipment, sportsman’s paradise, great 1:00 p.m. water for 1,000 acres wet, run 450 cows and 240 N. Orem Boulevard, Orem Utah 84057 or any combination! Rita Blanca Coliseum, Dalhart, TX 335 N. Main St. • P.O. Box 1767 sell 1,500 to 2,000 tons of hay on this 2,845 [email protected] Alturas, CA 96101 acre ranch. This ranch has 5 mule deer tags 435-835-4462 6,791 Irrigated Acres 46 Irrigation Pivots p) 530.233.1993 • f) 530.233.5193 and 2 antelope tags, income from rock sales email: [email protected] 675,000 BU State-of-the-Art Grain Storage web: www.triadproperties.net and gravel sales. $2,225,000. SE Idaho Ranch View Point Ranch 840,000 Hundred Weight Potato Storage 300 & 350 hd. cattle ranches 425,000 acres l/d 3,500 AU Wash/Handling Facilities Machine Storage KEATING VALLEY RANCH with permits, irrigation Oregon $8,250,000. Baker City, Oregon and improvements Clark Diversified 1,584 deeded acre combination hay, grain and cattle BENSON REALTORS, Company To obtain a detailed brochure Logan, Utah operation in excellent working condition and conveniently located 805-238-7110 Call NOW! 14 miles from town. 1,273 acres of primary water right, new cat- (435) 753-0960 • 1-800-925-6074 208-345-3163 Schrader 800-607-6888 tle handling facility, big barn and shop, one mile of private 180 ACRE FARM laser leveled, excel- In cooperation with Powder River access, very nice owner’s home with two additional Westchester WANTED: lent water rights, electricity, well, 217-352-6000 Clift, Scott & Associates, Amarillo homes plus a bunkhouse. $2,100,000 300+ AU RANCH $2,000/acre. Owner financing avail- 806-355-9856 Contact STEVE TURNER WITH ELK HUNTING FOR BUYER. able. Also 125 head summer permit on mountain, June 11 - October 1. William Smith Properties, Inc. 208-3345-33163 Private allotment within 10 miles of ARIZONA AND SONORA, MEXICO 15 SW Colorado Avenue, Suite A, Bend, OR 97702 Box 1031 farm. $47,000, other private moun- BATTLE AXE RANCH: South of Superior, Arizona, (541)318-1899 • email: [email protected] • (541)338-5414 fax tain property available. Utah. 435- Boise, ID 83701 864-7613 / 435-864-8531 19,100 acres with 24 sections of BLM, 6 sections of state and 757+ acres private. Good corrals and access to state KNOW WHY WLJ CLASSIFIEDS WORK SO WELL? Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale highway with services 15 minutes away. 181 head capac- Mountain 20C Mountain 20C ity year long, very drought proof with excellent water. We can’t tell you here — it’s classified. $350,000 with 50 head or $325,000 without cattle But call Elizabeth, our Classified Manager. ( Ryegate Farm...CRP...CRP...CRP...a great piece of farm land. (cash). She can’t keep a secret.) Attention, 1031 Exchange Buyers - 3,313 acres of deeded RANCHO LA BANDERA: Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico. land together with 320 acres of private lease for a total of 3,633 Three contiguous ranches totaling 10,500 deeded acres. 800-850-2769 or 303/722-7600 acres. This is one place that will pencil out, with approximately Entire ranch has 400 head year long capacity. 500 acres $48,000 annual CRP payment plus $6,500 in pasture lease. of pure pasture, 123+ acres available for planting. Main Good improvements and excellent deer hunting as well as an ranch 4,500 acres, headquarters with nice home and PEACEFUL PASTURE RANCH abundance of upland birds and waterfowl. Priced to sell at Henley area, immaculate 80 acres has it all! Lovely 3 bdrm. 1½ bth, 5 bay $1,100,000. employee housing $115 per acre. Two smaller ranches, equip. shed w/ doors, 100x100’ livestock & hay barn, corrals, 1,700 gpm WATER - WATER - WATER...that’s the key to Southwest 3,000 acres each $99 per acre. Offered as whole for irrigation well plus KID KBID. Fenced & cross-fenced pasture, flood irri- Montana Ranches...and this farm/ranch operation has great $750,000 (terms with $200K down). gated. A real show place with all the amenities. Additional acreage avail- water rights from both Racetrack Creek and Modesty Creek as MEXICAN RANCH FINDERS SERVICE: Give us your able subject to partition. $545,000 #51339 well as Big Racetrack Lake providing water to flood irrigate 950 parameters and we can locate an ideal ranch within the acres and sprinkler irrigate 65 acres by wheel line. This proper- Mexican state of Sonora (just south of Arizona). Title Crater Lake Realty • 1-888-262-1939 ty also has 1,200 acres of deeded pasture along with a 200 pair Chiloquin, OR 97624, e-mail: [email protected] Forest Permit that is right out of the gate of the deeded pasture. insurance via US title companies available for these 100% Two good looking sets of improvements providing separate deeded ranches. housing for good size families. Efficient shop buildings, protec- tive machine storage and more. This is a must see - easy access EASTERNEASTERN OREGONOREGON off I-90 via a paved road to farm/ranch operation. This property Dick Johnson or Rick Donnelly WATTS FARM — 1,316+ deeded acres with 929 acres irrigated was the major potato producing farm in the South Deer Lodge 335 N Wilmot Road Ste. 505, Tucson, AZ 85711 Valley in years past. Call for details, brochure, showing and by 5 pivots and wheel lines. This farm has one of the lowest (520) 577-7000 • www.dickjohnson.com well pumping costs in the area, over the past two years it aver- price. aged $19.21/ac. The irrigation wells are pumping from 40’ to THE FISHHOOK - 388 acres...with over 260 acres irrigated together with the balance in improved pasture. This property has 60’. There is a nice butte on the property that would work for been well improved with a sale barn, three frost free waterers CATTLE COUNTRY PROPERTIES, INC. a feed lot or dairy. $1,300,000 and an excellent set of corrals. 16’x80’ mobile home, 3 bed- (505) 687-3333 • Nancy Schade, Broker WESTFALL RANCH— 1,798.02+ deeded acres consisting of rooms and 2 baths for immediate occupancy. A perfect registered cattle operation being offered for sale at $495,000. Business Opportunity 158 acres of flood irrigated, 1,636.2 acres of native pasture, Lumber/hardware store on 20 acres with 2 homes in beautiful Catron 3.82 acres of improvements. 124+ acres of free water rights County. from Bully Creek. 220 AU cattle ranch, nice brick 4 bedroom, Several remote National Forest holdings with live water. For more information: 2¾ bath main home, an older 2 story, 4 bedroom, 1 bath home, “The Real ESTATE Professionals” www.cattlecountryproperties.com working corrals and machine shed. Wildlife includes elk, deer, pheasant, geese and quail. $850,000 MARTIN RANCH — One-of-a-kind property located near Old CAIN RANCH Camp Harney on 40 acres. Horse lovers dream with huge Please call Jim at Realty West 64,157 acres (mol), 46,573 BLM, 16,124 NM state lease, 820 deeded, 640 barn, 4 horse stalls, tack room, 2 overhead roll up doors. All 406/846-1000 or 1-800-592-5990 private lease. Desert country ranch halfway between TorC and Las Cruces. utilities are underground to enhance the view. One of the nicest Vista Nueva, Inc. • Charles Bennett homes in Harney County has a large rounded great room with (505) 356-5616 days • (505) 276-8204 evenings wrap around deck that overlooksSALE the valley. Nice large windows OFFERING THE MOORE RANCH FOR SALE 905 W. 18th St.,, Portales, NM 88130 with panoramic views. Oversized master suite with double 7,895 acres of canyon and open rangeland near Branson, Colorado, east of Trinidad on Highway 160, Two homes and Call for listings or check our website for working ranches in a several- doors out to the deckPENDING with an inviting hot tub waiting for you. state area. Let our background in native and introduced grass and cow- Deer and elk hunting. Red Band trout in Rattlesnake Creek which other ranch improvements. Shown exclusively by appointment calf and stocker operations be of assistance in your search for the right runs all year. Two 60 acre adjoining parcels also available for only through Crowin Brown & Associates, Inc. Springfield, CO. property. For appointment or brochure call (719) 523-4584 an additional $75,000 each. $399,000 WORKING RANCHES ARE OUR BUSINESS or email us at [email protected] CROSSTIMBERS LAND L.L.C. REAL ESTATE, INC. SALES • EVALUATION • CONSULTATION 707 Ponderosa Village • Burns, OR 97720 Corwin Brown & Associates, Inc. JOHN WILLIAMS • CLAREMORE, OK • 918-341-1999 LEE HOLCOMBE • PAWHUSKA, OK • 918-287-1996 541-573-7206 or 800-573-7206 www.crosstimbersland.com E-mail: [email protected] 719/523-4584 • 719/523-4246 (f) Evenings: Jett C. Blackburn, Co-Broker, 541-573-2313 Box 87 • Springfield, CO 81073 Curt Blackburn, Co-Broker, 541-573-3106, fax 541-573-5011 [email protected] www.jettblackburn.com www.propertiesmag.net WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL JANUARY 5, 2004 15 Real Estate For Sale Business Pasture Equipment 24 26 33 Trees that suck up Southwest 20D Opportunity Wanted For Sale

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Pasture NEW HOLLAND balewagons: 1069, state water quality officials, it could more than cut in half 25 1049, 1037, 1033, other self-propelled the cost of closing a waste lagoon, currently done with CAMPO BONITO, LLC Available BIG BALE FLAKER and pull-type models. Can finance, * Ranch Sales * Leasing * Management Feeds all big, square bales trade, deliver. 208-880-2889, 208- bulldozers and dump trucks. All electric, remote control systems PASTURE AVAILABLE with care for 459-3268. www.balewagon.com “It is a simple method,” said Frank Humenik, coordi- Serving New Mexico & West Texas Single or multiple bale units available David P. Dean approximately 1,000 steers. Excellent nator of the animal waste management program at grass. Central California, Los Banos Fits all flat bed trucks or trailers Equipment Ranch: 915/426-3779 area. 661-978-4214 BALE BUDDY, MFG. 34 North Carolina State University. 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LIPAN, DENVER, CO 80223 • FAX TO: 303/722-0155 • 800/850-2769 • 303/722-7600 16 JANUARY 5, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL U.S. retail meat: Beef price pressure growing from BSE Boxed beef prices declined see there is no immediate re- the longer term, buyers ex- supplies. prices, especially since feed $1.40 per pound, compared last week in the aftermath of action to the BSE case, they pect export beef and in- In the long run, that could costs are up. with $1.45 the week previ- a case of bovine spongiform might feel better about buy- creased slaughter to pres- mean fewer eggs set and The average price of the ous, and $1.16 a year ago. — encephalopathy (BSE), or ing more for upcoming needs, sure beef prices and take chicks placed to reduce pro- four cuts of chicken in the Lester Aldrich, Oster- mad-cow disease, in a Wash- but market analysts said the pork and chicken down with duction and hold the line on OsterDowJones survey was DowJones ington-state dairy cow, but thinking has shifted and now it. retail meat buyers and mar- is more market based. It has That being said, buyers ket analysts said they ex- moved into dealing with an still have to secure product National Junior Show & Market Steers Wed., Jan. 21 • 4 p.m. pected even more pressure oversupplied market. for January ads that already National Show • Fri., Jan. 23 • 9 a.m. over the next few weeks. Immediately after the US- are in place. National Sale • Sat., Jan. 24 • 10 a.m. According to USDA fig- DA made the announcement The average price of the ures December 31, light about the BSE-infected cow, 13 cuts of pork in the Oster- Choice cutout values have the borders to all but one DowJones survey was $2.22 dropped $7.75 per hundred- U.S. export market slammed per pound, compared with weight in price since De- shut almost immediately. $2.05 two weeks ago and cember 23 when the USDA The U.S. lost about 90 per- $1.98 a year ago. announced its discovery of cent of its export market, 303/292-9102 16th Annual • the BSE case, and they had which accounts for about 9.8 Poultry n o been weak all December. percent of annual produc- Grocers are jumping back i t

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