The National Livestock Weekly October 11, 2004 • Vol. 83, No. 52 “The Industry’s Largest Weekly Circulation” www.wlj.net • E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] A Crow Publication U.S., Japan resolution on faster track? — Exemption proposal On September 27, Japanese Last week it was announced that moving forward. Prime Minister Junichiro Koizu- Japan’s Food Safety Commission mi appointed Yoshinobu Shimamu- (FSC) could move forward a propos- Brazilian fresh beef — CO meeting ra to the position of Agriculture al to exempt cattle 20 months and called “fruitful.” Minister. Koizumi said the change younger from BSE testing to the was made in part to expedite a res- Ministry of Health, Labor and Wel- imports on the horizon A shake-up in the Japanese olution in the ongoing beef trade dis- fare (MHLW) by the end of the USDAis inching toward opening the border for the first time to fresh prime minister’s cabinet late last week. Before Shimamura’s appoint- beef from the major beef producing region in Brazil. With a risk month may propel a proposed 20- pute between Japan and the U.S. The previous Ag Minister was re- ment, the Minister of Agriculture analysis completed, some U.S. and Brazilian officials are hoping month-and-younger BSE testing had asked the FSC to withhold its exemption to fruition weeks earli- portedly the driving force behind ef- trade will begin within a year, but other U.S. meat industry experts forts to delay any resolution that in- exemption proposal until the end of are saying a year is wishful thinking. er than expected, according to US- October at the earliest. DA officials. In addition, the U.S. cluded relaxing Japan’s mandatory USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recent- USDA sources indicated that ly completed a quantitative risk assessment of 15 of the 26 Brazilian and Japan held “working-level” BSE testing regulations. Shimamu- once MHLW receives the proposal, meetings last week in an effort to ra served in the same capacity dur- states. According to Brazilian Agriculture Deputy Minister Jose the Japanese public will probably Amauri Dimarzio, those states account for 84 percent of Brazilian cat- create an acceptable cattle-age-ver- ing 1997-98 and was brought back have 30 days to comment before a ification program. on board at the age of 70. tle production and are the main beef exporting states. The region as- regulatory change is made. sessed has been designated free of hoof-and-mouth (HMD) disease, U.S. beef packing officials hoped unlike northern states that suffered outbreaks in June and Septem- that MHLW would implement the ber. exemption through the public com- U.S. veterinary officer Bob H. Bokma said the next step is writing ment period. “It seems to me the public com- a proposal, which will be up for public comment before a final rule is ment period should have started written allowing fresh Brazilian beef products into the U.S. September 9, which is when the “Brazil’s petition for access under regionalization for fresh, chilled FSC first publicly recommended and frozen beef products continues on the top burner as an issue that the testing exemption,” said Mark we’re moving toward rule-making,” said Bokma. “Most likely the pro- Gustafson, vice president for Swift posal would regionalize a significant portion of Brazil, and there International. Trade sources with would be a certain number of mitigators that would be in place. That USDA said they have told Japan- all, of course, presupposes that the situation in Brazil remains as it ese officials the same thing, but is right now with the region under consideration free of hoof-and-mouth Japanese acceptance of the idea disease for a period of time and continued efforts of surveillance and appeared unlikely. reporting. ” “They are very much into doing Deputy Minister Dimarzio is anxious for the border to open, say- things by the book, and by their ing it would be a “major boon” for Brazil. laws they have to give the public According to Brazil’s National Agricultural Confederation, that time to comment before moving country has the world’s largest commercial cattle herd of about 190 ahead with any rule changes,” a million head. With this capability for beef production, Mark Gustafson, USDA spokeswoman said. “They vice president of Swift International, said Brazil is considered the “new don’t have an ‘interim regulatory 500 pound gorilla on the block.” Certainly everybody in the meat busi- The beginning of October normally means western and southwestern pro- policy,’ per se, where a change is ness is concerned and conscious of the fact Brazil is out there, he ex- ducers are getting ready to wean calves and start what has been known as made and can then be modified af- plained, since Brazilian producers have made tremendous strides in the “fall run” to auction. With pasture and range conditions better than ter public input is gathered and their infrastructure. average this fall, some producers are delaying moving cattle and adding analyzed.” See Brazilian on page 11 more weight to their calves. See Resolution on page 11 Market in supply, demand quandary — Trade nonexistent has fallen, particularly since mid- northern counterparts and will hold big day selling over 833 loads of value of $4.17 per price last month. through Thursday. summer, and slaughter levels have for higher money, at least $85. Ear- boxed beef, grinding product and However, the slowdown isn’t ex- declined sharply, primarily due to ly in the week, packers were offer- trimmings, but they had to have a pected to last forever. According to What a difference a year makes export markets that don’t exist, ex- ing below $80 and feeders were fire sale to get it done. For that day Andy Gottschalk, analyst with in the cattle markets. Last week it cept for Mexico. looking for $88. Just a handful of the light Choice was right at $130 Hedgersedge.com, heavy front-end was a struggle for cattle feeders to At mid-week analysts were ex- cattle had traded by press time last per cwt, then fell another $1 on supplies should start to decline get $82 live and $128 dressed. A pecting a similar trading pattern as Thursday, mostly between $81-83 Thursday. The latest packer mar- soon. The light placements in May year ago during the same week, the week before, which meant most live and $128-132 dressed. There gin index showed packers losing will start to help in the form of re- fed cattle were starting to sell for cattle would trade hands Friday. were reports of cattle feeders pass- $50 per head, and at $84 live cat- duced fed supplies. But, with the $100 per cwt. Reports were that southern feed- ing on $83. tle the previous week and a $128 heavy competition in the meat case, What’s changed? Beef demand ers are in better shape than their Last Wednesday, packers had a boxed beef market; analysts said the consumer will still drive price something will have to give. Pack- and volume. ers reportedly needed to pay $79 to “We expect to see a fourth quar- break even. ter fed cattle high in the $90s,” Corn projections keep climbing Packers will likely elect to slow Gottschalk said. production in the coming weeks to Slaughter volume for the week — USDA data awaited. monthly crop production report and forecast, sched- prop up boxed beef values. ending October 2 was 643,000, up — Sub-$2 more likely near-term. uled for release October 12. The agency’s Septem- Urner Barry’s Yellow Sheet re- 27,000 head from the prior week ber forecast called for a 2004 corn harvest of 10.961 ported that “conversations in our and 15,000 head below a year ago. Crop market analysts last week continued to add billion bushels, including an average yield of 149 early canvass of the boxed beef Live steer weights were three on to already-monstrous 2004 harvest projections in bushels per acre. An 11 billion-plus harvest would market showed concern about live pounds higher than the previous anticipation that USDA’s upcoming crop produc- mean yields would eclipse 150 bushels per acre, cattle prices, and buyers were week. tion forecast would show approximately a billion- and that they could get up between 152-155 bushels waiting for further developments. Through Thursday, last week’s bushel increase over last year’s record crop. How- per acre. Talks of production cutbacks have slaughter volume was 493,000 ever, some sources indicated that recent projections Some market onlookers said that recent frosts in surfaced as demand at the con- head, 4,000 fewer than the same are lower than they could have been due to freez- the extreme northern U.S. were keeping harvest pro- sumer level remains sluggish. time two weeks ago, but 3,000 more ing weather occurring earlier than normal in some jections from being even larger. However, those Overall undertones are barely See Markets on page 7 corn producing areas. same sources didn’t think the production loss would steady as product remains avail- A majority of market analysts last week were be as large as once anticipated. able for quick sale.” Market analysts with retail con- calling for a 2004 corn harvest between 11.1-11.4 bil- “There was a lot of sentiment that 11.5 billion nections said grocers have been re- lion bushels, all of which would eclipse last year’s bushels was well within reach, however, early Sep- luctant to contract much beef in record production by 950 million to 1.2 billion bushels. tember frosts and freezing temperatures in north- the wake of very large pork and The 2003 crop totaled 10.114 billion bushels, in- ern areas has tempered those thoughts,” said Jer- poultry supplies. Consumers have cluding an average per acre yield of 142 bushels. ry Gidel, grain specialist with North American Risk backed away from higher-priced Last week’s projections were in front of USDA’s See Corn on page 8 beef, which had an average retail

INSIDE WLJ FEED VIOLATIONS — The BANG’S PROBE — USDA’s An- FEED QUALITY — USDA’s Oc- BRD FOCUS— Cow/calf produc- INDEX (priority handling) Canadian Broadcasting Corpo- imal and Plant Health Inspection tober 4 crop progress data indi- ers are being urged to be on the Beef Bits ...... P-3 (priority handling) ration recently reported that the Service last week announced it cated that corn and milo maturi- lookout for Bovine Respiratory Sale Reports ...... P-9 Canadian Food Inspection found no lab error or cross-con- ty is still behind schedule. How- Disease this fall and to work to- Classifieds ...... P-11 Agency has found that the Cana- tamination when investigating ever, the agency also indicated ward preventing the disease in Sale Calendar ...... P-15 dian cow that tested positive for positive brucellosis cases in two the quality of both crops is much the future. Part 1 of this two-part BSE in May 2003 was rendered Campbell County, WY, cows. better than last year. Page 8. series can be found on Page 16. into livestock feed. Page 3. Page 5. NEWS NEWS LIVE STEERS DRESSED STEERS CME FEEDER $82.50 $131.25 $114.56 2 OCTOBER 11, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Comments Basic information & It’s a tough job decision-making power Since the North Dakota tool for acquiring knowledge. utilize all the tools available defined by breed, sex of calf, ale season has been un- Beef Cattle Improvement As- The computer program to reduce guesswork and add sire, etc. The report functions derway for a few weeks sociation (NDBCIA) was es- tracks beef cattle production predictability to their herd provide producers with ex- Son the West Coast and tablished in 1963, beef cattle from conception to carcass, performance. CHAPS is one tensive information about things are just getting started records have been the orga- analyzing performance, ge- of those tools. their cow herds. here in the Western Plains and nization’s main operational netics and meat quality along The NDSU Extension Ser- As a comprehensive analy- Mountain States. The bull sales focus. Annually, the NDB- the way. The data then be- vice, in cooperation with the sis system, CHAPS provides have been extremely good. It CROW CIA processes thousands of comes the knowledge, which NDBCIA, provides manage- all the SPA analysis as sug- appears that many cattle pro- records for producers is the power to affect changes rial reports generated gested by the Beef Improve- ducers saw good value in selling their old bulls throughout North Dakota within a beef producer’s herd through the CHAPS pro- ment Federation. Even with- and the north- central re- so cow-calf producers can gram. These reports assist in the current environment for 70 cents or more and buying youngsters gion. Additionally, there are with fresh genetics. make the decisions neces- producers with total herd of enhanced data records and many producers spread sary to produce high quality The good bulls are trading anywhere between evaluations. Acommon prob- tracking systems, the old throughout North America. beef for the food industry. lem with record systems is standbys can produce effec- $3,000-4,000 and some much higher. This is for Since much of the data CHAPS was developed by the accumulation of mounds tively by making sense of da- commercial range bulls, and not just high-end that is utilized in the the North Dakota State Uni- of data with little effective ta, which is needed to assist herd bull prospects. The female market is also BeefTalk columns comes versity Extension Service utilization of this data. operators to prepare for the keeping pace—a large set of Red Angus bred from CHAPS, an explana- through the North Dakota The ultimate purpose of future. heifers sold at Mark Pieper’s sale last week in tion is warranted. CHAPS Beef Cattle Improvement As- this program is to ensure CHAPS is an effective tool, (Cow Herd Appraisal Perfor- Nebraska for an average of $1,400 per head. sociation and has been re- that each NCBA-IRM-SPA currently available and mance Software) is a data viewed and approved by the (standard performance ready to work. If the urge This could be quite a year for the seedstock in- intensive beef production national Integrated Resource hits, don’t hesitate to call dustry. record system developed in analysis) trait is balanced Management (NCBA-IRM) 701/483-2045 or go to But, on a less serious side, I’ve got to tell you, 1985. This computer pro- within the operation and si- one thing hasn’t changed and it bugs me to no gram, originally written in Coordinating Committee of multaneously evaluated. For www.CHAPS2000.com on end. Perhaps it’s because I’m getting a little old- DOS, was operational in a the National Cattlemen’s more effective utilization of the Web and become involved er and less flexible, but this stuff has really got Windows format in 2000. Beef Association. The more individual herd data, pro- with a well-seasoned and documented records you strong organization, the to go. CHAPS is available for duction benchmark values downloading for a fee have available on each of utilizing the NCBA-IRM- North Dakota Beef Cattle Every time I work a sale, this stuff is around. your cows, the better SPA calculations were ob- Improvement Association. You’d think we would have figured out what to (www.CHAPS2000.com), so producers can use the pro- equipped you are to make tained from CHAPS herds. May you find all your US- do with it, but it’s always there. You start work- gram on their computers. bold, decisive decisions about Individual herd confidential- AIP ear tags. — Kris Ring- ing the sale and the stuff looks nice and clean CHAPS data analysis is al- culling, selecting and mat- ity is practiced when devel- wall and has a nice smell to it. But, by the end of the so available by mailing cat- ing systems. oping the benchmark aver- (Kris Ringwall is a North sale it’s everywhere, and it certainly doesn’t tle records to the central pro- The managerial decisions ages. Dakota State University Ex- producers make today can CHAPS compares each tension beef specialist, direc- look as nice or smell as nice as when we started cessing facility at the Dick- tor of the NDSU Dickinson selling cattle. inson Research Extension have a huge impact on the fu- producer’s performance Research Center and execu- It doesn’t take long. Usually about seven or Center, 1133 State Ave., Dick- ture of their herd for many against the benchmarks. The tive director of the North eight head into the sale, it hits. You can feel it inson, ND 58601. years. Aggressive cattle pro- analysis is provided based Dakota Beef Cattle Improve- working at the back of your throat, and you just CHAPS 2000 can be de- ducers competing in today’s on contemporary groups with ment Association. He can be know that you’re going to have a rough after- scribed as the beef industry’s complex beef market need to breakouts within the groups contacted at 701/ 483-2045.) noon. Then your voice goes. If you didn’t bring any throat lozenges you’re going to be in a world of hurt. Now that I’m a little older, and Retail food prices up slightly in Q3 wiser, I never forget to bring those things to a Retail prices for food at the cereal, up 19 cents per 10-oz. times surprised to learn that production from one year sale. supermarket rose four per- box, to $2.96; ground chuck, the price of raw farm goods ago, which played a role in After a while, the auctioneer starts to feel the cent in the third quarter of up 13 cents per pound, to accounts for very little of fi- the significant drop in aver- effects of this stuff and starts looking around for 2004, according to the latest $2.48; vegetable oil, up 12 nal retail food prices, but the age retail price per gallon,” some coffee or water to soothe the vocal cords. American Farm Bureau Fed- cents per 32-oz. bottle, to corn, vegetable oil and flour Francl said. Farm gate prices $2.56; flour, up 11 cents per price increases are consis- He can’t use a throat lozenge because he might eration (AFBF) marketbas- have dropped significantly ket survey. The informal sur- five-pound bag, to $1.62; tent with higher prices farm- from the peak in May, Fran- spit it out. When you have 150 bulls to sell, vey on the total cost of 16 ba- cheddar cheese, up 10 cents ers received for corn, soy- cl said. As a result, he said, you’ve got to figure out how you’re going to deal sic grocery items showed an per pound, to $3.94; corn oil, beans and wheat this spring “Consumers may see even with it, but it just keeps on coming. By the end increase of $1.53 from the up nine cents per 32-oz. bot- and early summer,” Francl greater declines in retail milk of the sale you might need something a little 2004 second quarter survey. tle, to $2.67; and center-cut said. “Since then, farm-level prices at their local super- stronger to try to fix all the damage this stuff The $40.38 average paid markets in the next few does. by volunteer shoppers for the “Consumers are sometimes surprised to learn months.” This stuff is hard to manage. You can pour 16 items is $3.92 higher than that the price of raw farm goods accounts for Although flour prices rose water on it till it floats, but it never seems to the 2003 third quarter sur- very little of final retail food prices...” slightly, average bread prices make a difference. Some breeders try to get big- vey average of $36.46. While declined, most likely due to ger stuff, but it makes no difference. I’ve even the survey average has in- lowered demand as con- creased from a year ago, food sumers continued to follow seen it dyed; it looks good when it’s on the pork chops, up nine cents per prices have dropped signifi- ground, but you darn sure can’t see it when it’s remains affordable overall. low-carbohydrate diets, Americans spend just 10 per- pound, to $3.43. cantly in the face of record Francl said. coming at you. cent of their disposable in- “Retail demand for all production of corn and soy- Despite steady increases And, if the wind is blowing, it will kick this come on food annually, the types of protein continues to beans, so any price increase in grocery store average rise and is the main factor be- retailers have based on com- stuff up and then it’s swirling in the air. Thank- lowest average of any coun- prices over time, the share of hind higher average prices modity prices will likely be fully it’s not heavy enough to hit anyone and try in the world. the average food dollar re- cause any real physical damage. Sometimes if it for bacon, pork chops, sirloin reflected in lower prices for Of the 16 items surveyed, tip roast, ground chuck and related products in the fu- ceived by America’s farm and gets mixed with some loose cow dung, it can 11 increased and five de- whole fryers during this ture.” ranch families has actually cause some damage. But it’s better than getting creased in average price com- quarter,” said AFBF Senior After dropping 37 cents in dropped. “This reflects a long- hit with straight dung. pared to the 2004 second Economist Terry Francl. the second quarter, whole standing trend,” said Fran- I’ll tell you that being a ring man has its quarter survey. “Consumers are almost insa- milk dropped 27 cents in the cl. “Thirty years ago farm- down side, and out of all the things we do—like Continuing an upward tiable in their demand for third quarter, to $3.23 per ers received about one-third deflecting flying cow pies from the audience, trend in price that began dur- pork products as they seek gallon. After rising five cents of consumer retail food ex- and making sure you know what lot we’re on, or ing the first quarter, bacon out alternatives to higher in the second quarter, the penditures.” showed the largest increase, priced beef cuts. This in turn average price for a 20-oz. loaf According to the most re- even keeping you informed on what, or what up 38 cents per pound to cent Agriculture Department not to eat in the lunch line—this is a tough job drives up the price of popu- of bread dropped 12 cents, $3.52, followed by Russet po- lar pork products such as ba- to $1.29. Large eggs dropped statistics, America’s farmers that not many are suited for. tatoes, which increased 36 con and chops.” three cents, to $1.17 per and ranchers receive just 19 It took, me a long time to figure out why so cents per 5-pound bag to Francl said U.S. oat pro- dozen, while apples and may- cents out of every dollar many people like to sit in my section. I thought $2.06. Sirloin tip roast and duction has dropped in re- onnaise dropped two cents, to spent for food. Using that it was because of my clever wit or my command whole fryers each rose 21 cent years, leading to high- $1.22 per pound and $3.21 across-the-board percentage, of livestock facts. But, it’s because I’m big and cents per pound, to $3.74 and er average retail prices for per 32-oz. jar, respectively. the farmer’s share of this can deflect more cow pies than someone like $1.28, respectively. toasted oat cereal. “During the third quarter, quarter’s marketbasket av- Jerry York or Jim Gies. These guys are smaller Other items that increased “Consumers are some- dairy farmers increased milk erage total would be about and can move out of the way faster. I can’t. I in price included toasted oat $7.67. — WLJ have to just stand there and take it. The National Livestock Weekly 650 So. Lipan, Denver, CO 80223 Since 1922 303/722-7600 Anyway you look at it, sawdust has to go. It A CROW PUBLICATION FAX 303/722-0155 looks good at the start but that’s it. 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WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 11, 2004 3 Canadian probe: BSE cow made into livestock feed Beef BITS — Full border Because of those findings, ances relating to import per- have been in contact with several groups that had been mits that have been issued. Canadian officials and they closure asked for. against reopening the bor- All current import permits are working to supply us Restaurant company files Chapter 11 — USDA still der to any Canadian beef or should be revoked until we with the data necessary to related products stepped up know the scope of the prob- make an appropriate deci- American Restaurant Group, which operates nearly investigating. 100 Stuart Anderson’s Black Angus and Cattle efforts to get USDA to shut lem. It is unfortunate that sion.” — Steven D. Vetter, Company steakhouses, has filed for protection from Opponents of reopening trade down totally. some producers are harmed WLJ Editor creditors under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Act. the U.S. border to Canadian “This lack of compliance by outbreaks of any sort. The company will now turn over nearly all of its com- cattle and beef were even reveals risks and uncertain- However, quarantine, isola- ties that justify halting fur- tion and segregation are the mon stock to its creditors in return for debt forgive- more adamant in their posi- tion last week after recent ther beef imports,” said Kei- methods necessary to pre- ness and new funding that will allow the company to Canadian news reports indi- th Mudd, president for the vent the spread....” refurbish its store base and ramp up its marketing. cated that rendered materi- Organizations of Competi- USDA and U.S. industry The chains have been under attack by the expansion al from a BSE-infected Cana- tive Markets (OCM). “BSE proponents of reopening the of direct competitors like Outback Steakhouse, as well dian cow may have been con- discoveries caused serious border to all Canadian beef as rapidly escalating beef and other food prices. sumed by other cattle last harm to markets in Britain, and cattle withheld comment year. Japan, Canada and the U.S. on the CBC report’s findings, Aussie beef production rises On October 1, the Canadi- The USDA should not allow saying they would await the Beef production in Australia, a major global an Broadcasting Corpora- further beef imports until results of a U.S. investigation exporter, rose 2.3 percent in August to a seasonally tion (CBC) released a story the scope of the Canadian into the situation. adjusted 179,747 metric tons from 175,762 tons in that the cow that tested pos- feed ban violations are “We want to stay away July, the government’s Bureau of Statistics reported itive for the disease last May known. from any knee-jerk reaction October 1. Beef output in August was up 17 percent in Alberta was rendered and “Canadian officials can no that may end up unfairly December 2, 2004 from 153,791 tons in August 2003, when producers that material from those ren- longer honestly verify that alarming U.S. producers and 350 Coming Two Year Old Bulls were trying to rebuild herds after a savage drought. derings were included in feed beef sold to U.S. outlets was consumers, particularly 300 Commercial Bred Heifers Australia exports about two- thirds of its beef produc- destined for pork and poul- derived from cattle not when the specifics of the Harrison, Mt tion, mostly to the U.S. and Japan. try. The report added that it known to have been fed ren- CFIA investigation are still was possible cattle ingested dered cattle remains. 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Yoshinoya has testing up 10-fold been offering alternative dishes such as pork-over- rice Officials in one of Cana- dishes, but the absence of its signature beef bowls dish da’s largest beef-producing on its menu continues to hurt the company’s bottom provinces report that BSE line. testing increased 10-fold af- ter the government began Yum! Brands reports better profits paying for samples. Yum! Brands recently announced an earnings Alberta’s government test- increase of 12 percent in the third quarter compared ing laboratory reported a ten- to the same period a year ago. The company, which fold increase in the number October 29 - November 7 operates KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Long John of cattle submitted in a sin- gle week for BSE. The Uni- Silver’s restaurant chains, also raised its full-year versity of Guelph’s FSNet 2004 earnings projections by two cents to $2.35 before electronic food safety exceptional items. Same-store sales rose three percent newsletter cited that the in- overall, led by a six percent increase at Pizza Hut, crease in BSE testing was with Taco Bell sales rising four percent and KFC sales attributed, in part, to a new falling a percentage point. Restaurants in operation provincial program that pays worldwide increased five percent, with most of that producers C$150 per usable growth occurring overseas. International restaurant sample. margins increased 1.1 percent, but margins at U.S. Provincial officials said Charlie Daniels Reba McEntire stores dropped 0.7 percent, due mainly to sharply ris- they are uncertain if the sud- Friday, 10/29 Friday, 11/5 ing commodity costs. Overall revenues increased 10 den surge in submissions is Chris Le Doux percent, to $2.179 billion from $1.989 billion, and an anomaly or a signal that earnings increased from 54 cents a year ago to 61 Alberta will get the estimat- Saturday, 10/30 cents this year. ed 1,655 samples it needs to meet its minimum 2004 ob- 2004 Highlights Italy identifies 123rd BSE case ligation of 2,780 BSE tests. Î FEATURED BREED: Shorthorn Cattle Gerald Hauer, Alberta’s Italian authorities have uncovered another case of Î Sheepdog Trials - October 29 Anniversary bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), the 123rd assistant chief veterinarian said, “We hope that it is a Î Ranch Horse Competition - October 30 found since testing began in 2001 and the sixth this sustained increase, and not Î PBR Bull Riding - November 4 year. The country has tested some 580,000 head of a blip and now the numbers cattle so far in 2004 under a EU regulation that will return back to where CATTLEMEN’S DAYS requires BSE testing for all cattle over 30 months of they were—that would not age headed for slaughter. Ironically, Italian authorities be good.” FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH & 30TH had boasted on September 15 that “BSE disease is no Alberta Agriculture spo- YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: longer a threat” within Italy. The Ministry of Health kesperson Terry Willock was pointed to the 2,516,453 BSE tests conducted since also cited in the article as BBQ LUNCH or COMPLIMENTARY COCKTAIL (Friday) the discovery of BSE in the country with only 123 saying that producers have BBQ DINNER – Sirloin Beef (Santa Maria Style), Salad, Beans, Tortillas, Salsa & Coffee cases identified. been reluctant to submit el- FRIDAY NIGHT RODEO & CONCERT (Reserved Seat) igible cattle for testing for FSIS food safety public meetings several reasons, including SATURDAY MATINEE RODEO ARENA SHOW (Reserved Seat) USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service will hold cost and the stigma in the CCA $20 RAFFLE TICKET – Win a Honda ATV! Drawing Friday Night Rodeo, Must be open meetings October 13-15 in Miami, during which it event of a positive test. Hauer Present to Win will discuss future plans and directions for food safety went on to say that the com- All Daytime Horse Show & Livestock Events (Come Early!) in North, Central and South America. bination of Alberta’s BSE sur- ALL FOR ONLY $45.00 – Order at the Cow Palace Box Office or from the California FSIS said it will encourage attendees to make sugges- veillance program, which Cattlemen’s Association tions about the scope and direction of the Food Safety was announced September Institute of the Americas in both large sessions and 10, the onset of the fall sale ickets: of slaughter cattle, and in- 2004 Stock Show Schedule T smaller workshops. Among the subjects to be discussed creased awareness of the are assessing educational and informational needs, fos- (415)404-4111 testing program are the like- Open Breeding Cattle: Oct. 27 - 31 T/HOTEL tering collaboration between government and industry Prospect Pen of 3 Steers Show & Sale: Nov. 6 CONCER ly reasons why submissions ES AVAILABLE - and establishing long-term, sustainable strategies for en- to the Edmonton laboratory Jr. Breeding, Market & Jackpot Cattle: Nov. 3 - 7 PACKAG AILS AT suring international food safety standards. jumped to 75 for the week of COMPLETE DET M WPALACE.CO Sessions are free, but advance registration is required. September 20. During the WWW.CO All meetings will be held at the Radisson Hotel Miami, rest of the summer, BSE For Entry Info: 1601 Biscayne Blvd. tests totaled five or six per Call Chad Cabral (415)404-4142 or email [email protected] week. — WLJ 4 OCTOBER 11, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Sierra Nevada Conservancy established to help producers California producers in the servancy is a non-regulatory increased opportunities for Clayburgh said the conser- Similar conservancies ities. She added that the con- Sierra Nevada region will state entity which funds and tourism and recreation. vancy cannot own any land, have been established in Cal- servancy is only there for have more assistance in pro- guides conservation and his- Specifically for producers but that it can partner with ifornia—some along the producers who express an tecting their rangeland for torical preservation of land in the Sierra Nevada region, other agencies and facilitate coast, in the Santa Monica interest or need for these future generations with a uses around this region. Ac- the conservancy will serve an easement for a producer. Mountains, Baldwin Hills in types of projects. program called the Sierra cording to executive director as a round-table for coordina- Another example of how Los Angeles, the San Diego Even though this is a state Nevada Conservancy recent- of the Sierra Nevada Al- tion, planning and funding of the conservancy can help pro- River, as well as four other agency, a good portion of the ly established by the gover- liance, Joan Clayburgh, the efforts that meet those crite- ducers is through restora- areas. The Sierra Nevada re- conservancy board is going to nor and the state legislature. basic idea behind the con- ria. For example, Clayburgh tion projects. The agency can gion supplies over 60 per- be county supervisors who Governor Arnold Schwarze- servancy is to protect, pre- said producers wanting to provide expertise or materi- cent of California’s developed know the Sierras, according negger signed a bill enact- serve and restore the re- place a conservation ease- water supply, according to al, or can fund a grant for to Clayburgh, which should ing the conservancy on Sep- sources, reduce the risk of ment on their property will the Alliance. The Alliance ex- the producer’s restoration help get the funding allocat- tember 23. natural disasters, such as be able to access the conser- project. For example, Clay- plained that this 400-mile The Sierra Nevada Con- fire, and provide a means for vancy for aid in that process. area is home to half the plant ed in appropriate ways. burgh said if a producer is “I am excited about the looking to preserve some ri- and animal life of the state, conservancy because I feel parian areas on his proper- and the new conservancy will the Sierra is an important Are You Prepared For The Future? ty and decides to fence cat- help protect and restore tle out, he can approach the these resources. part of this state, but all too

often the state hasn’t invest- Since there has not been a conservancy for the money or conservancy in this area, ed to help protect and pass Increase profit, improve your land materials for that preserva- tion project. Clayburgh said producers on this region to future gen- and build a secure future for your family. Clayburgh sited the Hope have really been missing out erations,” said Clayburgh.

because the other conservan- “So I think it is a good day for Valley and the overgrazing

that occurred there 150 years cies have been receiving al- the Sierra that we finally We’ve helped thousands of ranchers like you ago. She explained that be- locations of money from have gotten that recognition build better businesses for over 25 years. cause of this overgrazing bonds, in particular water we need to put resources

bond money approved by vot- back in and not just take re- there are no willows or oth-

ers. er vegetation to stabilize the sources out.” Call today for your free banks. “Some ranchers could “It was kind of hard to Interestingly, of all the bills raise money when you don’t information packet: 707.429.2292. decide for water quality or signed by Governor whatever reason, they would have a bank account to put Schwarzenegger this past

like to see more vegetation it in,” said Clayburgh.“We year, the Sierra Nevada Con- really are hoping this is a along those banks,” said servancy bill was the only RANCHING FOR PROFIT way now to ultimately create Clayburgh. “Now they can more money for projects in one in which the Governor go to the conservancy and The Business School of the Livestock Industry the Sierra. It’s really just an- conducted a signing ceremo- probably get funding even www.ranchingforprofit.com other resource for produc- ny. for labor for a project like ers.” More information about that.” Clayburgh emphasized obtaining grants or utilizing that the projects are non-reg- the conservancy is available ulatory and there is not any from the Sierra Nevada Al- mandate for producers in this liance at 530/542-4546. — EFORDS F region to participate in con- Sarah L. Swenson, WLJ CER HER ALL CLAS servation or restoration activ- Associate Editor PEN From the Sandhills of Nebraska SIC Wyoming youth wins National S Beef Ambassador competition Laura Nelson of Pine honorable mention awards. Monday, November 1, 2004 Bluffs, WY, won the title of The program spotlights 10:00 A.M. @ the Ranch east of Brewster, NE National Beef Ambassador the positive impact the cat- for 2005 at the National Beef tle industry has on our econ- 75 Spring Yearling Bulls 4 Ranch Geldings from Ambassador Competition omy and families. Trained Paul Schipporett Ranch, Sumner, NE, Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 in Sheridan, youth ambassadors address WY. industry issues and miscon- Spring Calving Females and Justin Bradley, Brewster, NE Twenty-one contestants ceptions. Additionally they 180 — 85% of the females Spring 2004 Colts from from throughout the coun- educate peers, consumers try vied for the national title are 3-6 years-old 8 Glen Hall & Sons, Brewster, NE and producers about food and for $4,500 in cash prizes safety, nutrition and the Beef THE BULLS! distributed among the top Checkoff Program. three places in addition to Contestants participating Stout, thick muscled bulls combining selection for performance and low birth weights, three scholarships totaling in the National Beef Ambas- pigmentation for cross breeding programs & carcass and feedlot superiority. $2,250 from the American sador Competition present- * Our customers are reporting great satisfaction with birth weights National CattleWomen The Bulls and performance and feedlot and carcass excellence. Foundation, Inc. Nelson re- ed a speech about the promo- ceived $2,500 cash and a tional aspects of beef, com- $1,000 scholarship to a col- pleted an interview with me- lege of her choice. Second dia and beef-industry repre- The Females place went to Anna Groseta, sentatives and attended a Cottonwood, AZ, who re- checkoff funded educational ceived $1,200 and a $750 workshop, or “Spokesper- scholarship. Third place of son’s Training,” presented by $800 and a $500 scholarship the National Cattlemen’s #7117 was given to Cassie Bacon, Beef Association on behalf of BW 2.4; WW 37; YW 61; Prairie Grove, AK. Kayce the Cattlemen’s Beef Board #3432 #3437 MILK 24; M&G 43 Clark of Texas and Dallice and state beef councils. — BW .9; WW 40; YW 65; MILK 16; BW -.5; WW 38; YW 70; MILK 22; Foundation Builder! M&G 36; FAT .00; REA -.17; IMF .05 M&G 41; FAT .01; REA .02; IMF .07 Wood of California received WLJ * Range developed, * Balanced trait selection ADVERTISING never drylotted #9078 BW .1; WW 31; YW 53; MILK 27; M&G 43 Awesome family

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WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 11, 2004 5 APHIS investigation rules out lab error in Bang’s testing — WY officials not Logan, however, said he is ment has distributed about clean of the disease. losis-free status earlier this reapply for Bang’s-free sta- still unconvinced that the 1,200 test kits to hunters “It’s an expensive and year, after having a couple of tus until next July, which convinced. lab is without blame and that with elk licenses all over time-consuming effort, but different cases of the disease would be a year after the further investigation of the northeast Wyoming. we’re up to it,” said Warren being confirmed in cattle lo- Campbell County cases were — Most Mischke, spokesman for the situation is needed. Elk are the most likely vec- Wyoming Game and Fish cated closer to Yellowstone confirmed. And, that is only quarantines lifted. “This isn’t a done deal,” he tors of the disease. It has Department’s Sheridan of- National Park. The two contingent on there being no A preliminary investiga- said. “The fact is we still had been proven during the past fice. “We’re trying to elimi- Campbell County cases were more confirmed cases of the tion into the source of brucel- cattle test positive for the couple of decades, however, nate elk as a possible source confirmed after the state was disease documented by that losis infection in two Camp- disease from an area that is that the elk herds in north- of brucellosis.” demoted to Class A status. time. — Steven D. Vetter, bell County, WY, cows indi- considered free of the dis- east Wyoming, including Wyoming lost its brucel- However, the state cannot WLJ Editor cated that no lab error or ease and infected with a Campbell County, have been cross-contamination was in- strain of the disease not in- volved. Wyoming animal digenous to the area. It’s not health officials and cattle right to drop this investiga- ranchers both said last week, tion when so many produc- Shasta Livestock Auction Yard however, the issue is not ers could be hurt by the sit- dead. uation. Their livelihood de- Cottonwood, California In late July, the Animal pends on the reputation of Disease Research and Diag- having a healthy cowherd, nostic Laboratory, South and this leaves an unneces- Dakota State University, sary cloud of suspicion over Brookings, SD, released test them.” results from the two cows Logan also said that the Friday, October 15, 2004 that indicated brucellosis in- South Dakota State Veteri- fection, also known as Bang’s narian, Dr. Sam Holland, is disease. The cows were part supporting efforts to further Lassen County Cattlemen’s Association of a cattle consignment that were sold at an auction barn investigate the late July bru- Feeder Sale in Pierre, SD. cellosis tests. “He wants to Wyoming ranchers and get to the bottom of this just animal health officials were like we do, and that’s appre- Expecting 2,500 head skeptical of the test results ciated,” said Logan. because the strain of brucel- Despite the source of the losis found in the cattle sam- disease not being found, Lo- ples were similar to strains gan last week said he has of the disease found before in lifted the quarantines on all Upcoming Sales: South Dakota, not in nearby herds or those that October 22, 2004: Big Valley & Fall River Cattlemen’s Feeder Sale Wyoming. According to were in contact with the Wyoming State Veterinari- Campbell County index November 5, 2004: Siskiyou County Feeder Sale an Jim Logan, the fact that herd. The index herd could no other cattle in Campbell be taken off quarantine if all November 23, 2004: Shasta Bull Sale County or the surrounding the cattle in that herd test area tested positive for the negative for the disease this disease also led to questions fall, Logan said. concerning the validity of the Multiple wildlife and agri- positive test results. culture agencies are coordi- A preliminary investiga- nating an assessment of bru- tion report from USDA’s An- cellosis in Wyoming in an ef- imal and Plant Health In- fort to track down the possi- Shasta Livestock Auction Yard, Inc. spection Service (APHIS) ble source. In Campbell said that testing protocol was County, the Wyoming Game (530) 347-3793 not violated by the South and Fish Department has Dakota lab, and that the pos- opened a special hunting sea- Website: www.wvmcattle.com • E-mail: [email protected] itive tests were the result of son so they can test the the cattle actually being in- Ellington Peek: (530) 527-3600 • Andy Peek: (530) 347-4711 fected with the disease. Rochelle Hills elk herd for brucellosis. In all, the depart-

1 p.m. • at the new, ultra-modern Deschutes County Fairgrounds, Redmond, Oregon OCTOBER 24 Sale sponsored by the Oregon Angus Association • Auctioneer: Butch Booker

OCTOBER 23, 6:30 P.M. WESTERN SUPREME BANQUET • OCTOBER 24, 10 A.M. FEMALE PARADE • 1 P.M. SALE

DOB: 1-29-04 DOB: 3-19-03 DOB: 1-18-04 DOB: 2-7-99 BEPD: I+.9; WEPD: I+31; BEPD: +1.0; WEPD: +42; BEPD: I+2.1; WEPD: I+31; BEPD: +5.1; WEPD: +34; Milk: I+24; YEPD: I+62; Milk: +17; YEPD: I+69; Milk: I+19; YEPD: I+62 Milk: +22; YEPD: +63 %IMF: I+.07; RE: I+.17; FAT: I+0; %RP: I+.25 %IMF: I-.20; RE: I+.23; FAT: I+.010; %RP: I+.01 Sire: GDAR Traveler 561 Direct from the Donor Pen. Sire: Northern Improvement 4480 GF Sire: BTR Alliance 180 Dam by: TC Dividend 963 Sire: TC Stockman 365 Dam by: Krugerrand Moneyline Dam by: Hughes Farms Elijah Dam by: TC Dividend 963 2004 Montana State Fair Due 2-05 to WCC Special Design L309 Grand Champion Female. Sells bred to WCC Special Design L309. The Northwest’s finest selection of halter broke show prospects sell October 24th. Many future champions have sold here in the past. More in 2004. All females are eligible for the special Oregon Select Jackpot Heifer Award.

Daughters of BR Midland, TC Freedom 104, WCC Special Design L309, B/R New Frontier 095, Bon View New Design 878, White Oak Precise 6002, Kahn Broadband For sale book or information, contact: RA 94L, Roths Millcreek Unique, TC Foreman, SAF 598 Bando 5175, 3222 Ramos Circle, Ste. A Vermilion Dateline 7078, Northern Improvement 4480 GF, GDAR Traveler 561, Sacramento, CA 95827 Millcreek Premium, Famous 7001, TC Stockman 365, Rito 6I6 of 4B20 6807, (916) 362-2697 • Fax: (916) 362-4015 GAR Expectation, BCC Bushwacker 41-93, and Gardens Prime Time. Email: [email protected] • www.jdaonline.com 6OCTOBER 11, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL USDA identification program making progress nationwide Implementation of the Na- trained to use the SPRS so far in efforts to protect the na- start up funding to imple- • Further testing animal state and tribal government tional Animal Identification include Illinois, Indiana, tional livestock herd against ment the NAIS, she said. The identification technologies, projects to receive a total of System (NAIS) is gaining mo- Ohio, Utah, West Virginia accidental or intentional in- main priorities for 2004 in- in particular systems that $11.64 million of the start up mentum as states begin the and Wisconsin, Spillman troductions of animal dis- clude the following: support the efficient and prac- funding for cooperative agree- process of registering farm said. In addition, the USDA eases that could reduce con- • Implementing premises tical collection of animal ments focusing on premises and ranch premises, accord- has reviewed Nebraska’s fidence in the U.S. food sup- registration using the Stan- movement data. registration and identifica- ing to Amy Spillman, legisla- premises registration system ply, Spillman said. dardized and Compliant • Conducting outreach. tion efforts, Spillman said. tive and public affairs officer and found it to be compliant The USDA has a frame- Premises Registration Sys- On Aug. 5, APHIS an- — Lester Aldrich, Dow for the U.S. Department of with the national data stan- work and $18.8 million in tems. nounced the selection of 29 Jones Newswires Agriculture’s Animal and dards. Plant Health Inspection Ser- APHIS, in collaboration vice (APHIS). with industry and state ani- Meat meal labeling unveiled by FSIS In an e-mailed response to mal health officials, is work- USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) re- amended nutrition labeling regulations will provide con- questions, Spillman said the ing to expedite the implemen- cently announced a final rule that amends nutrition label- sumers with consistent nutrient content claim information USDA’s Standardized Pre- tation of the NAIS so the ing regulations. The final rule will permit nutrient content as well as additional tools and guidance for selecting foods mises Registration System agency can enhance its ca- claims on the labeling of multi-serve “meal-type” meat that meet their dietary needs. This will allow consumers (SPRS) is now operational pability to respond more and poultry products. Previously, FSIS only allowed nu- to make valid comparisons among food product categories. from APHIS’computer center quickly and effectively to an- trient content claims on single serve meat and poultry FSIS now will define “meal-type” and “main-dish” prod- in Fort Collins, CO. A grow- imal disease outbreaks, en- products. ucts as containing not less than three 40-gram portions of ing number of states are be- sure the containment of dis- The final rule adopts the definitions of “meal-type” and food from at least two of the four food groups, such as ginning to use the system ease, verify the final disposi- “main-dish” products used by the U.S. Department of bread, fruit, meats and milk. “Meal-type” products must and more will be trained and tion of affected animals and Health and Human Services’ Food and Drug Administra- weigh at least 10 ounces per serving. “Main-dish” products set up this fall to use it, she conduct ongoing surveillance, tion. As a result, nutrient content claims will be based on must weigh at least six ounces per serving. The final rule said. she said. 100 grams of product instead of the serving size. The will take effect on November 30. — WLJ States that have been The system also will assist MONTANA ANGUS FEMALE BONANZA DISPERSION Montana's Largest Commercial Angus Sale of the Year! Montana remains in a drought. All of our cows and heifers must sell. These are outstanding straight black Angus, bred to Hybrid Bred Heifer Sale some of the breed's top bulls. Thursday, Nov. 11 SATURDAY • OCTOBER 30 • 12:00 NOON • PAYS • Billings, MT Commercial Angus At the Ranch Selling Cows & Bred Heifers 2,200 Auctioneer: Ty Thompson Silent Auction: 1-3 p.m. FEATURING: * 1200 Head 3&4 Year Olds If you can't make the sale, view & bid on the internet! 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For Marketing Information OR to consign, call: 2055 Trento Lane, Fallon, NV 89406 • 7 miles west of Fallon, Nevada, on Reno Highway. Monte Bruck, Manager, 775-867-2020 See you and your friends at Ringside every Tuesday! WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 11, 2004 7 Cattle prices await boxed beef resolution were reporting $3-6 price de- Markets clines. Most market sources (from page 1) said that non-fed beef isn’t as than the same week a year reasonable as it once was, ago. particularly with fed beef Auction prices showing $4-6 declines last week. action mixed In addition, supplies of Amajority of auction barns slaughter cows are starting last week reported prices $2- to grow as those animals that 4 stronger for five-weight- turn out to be open are dis- and-lighter steer calves, covered. Slaughter bull sup- mostly steady to $2 softer for plies are also starting to in- heavier steers, and $2-5 low- crease, with producers not er for all weights of heifers. wanting to lose more feed re- On the lighter steer calves, sources to bulls that aren’t stronger demand was com- considered useful any more. ing from Plains and South- Non-fed beef processors west stocker operators, many were starting to see their How can one bull change of which are claiming the profits dwindle last week, best fall grazing outlook in and that helped lead to the your profitability picture? more than five years. In ad- demise in prices paid for both dition, the volume of lighter slaughter cows and bulls. steer calves available for im- The cull cow beef cutout last If he’s an Angus bull, he can open unmatched mediate delivery was called Wednesday was at $105.49 value-based marketing opportunities for you. “very limited,” by a number per cwt compared to over of market analysts. There $111 the previous Wednes- By turning out one Angus bull on a British-based cow were a few reports from more day. — WLJ herd, your calf crop performance will increase through northern areas that lighter steers brought mostly steady improved maternal traits, lower birth weights and money or $2 less, with wet optimum growth. The Angus-sired heifers are some of the conditions being cited along with field work taking away most valued replacements in the beef business. The steer some prospective buyers. Heavier more placement- mates are more likely to meet or exceed the requirements ready cattle stayed mostly for Certified Angus Beef ®, not to mention improve feedlot steady last week due to the uncertainty of last week’s fed performance. It’s a fact—higher-percentage Angus feedlot market and also based on steers have fewer health problems, lower mortality rates and what last month’s feedlot * placements totaled. Market lower treatment costs than other steers. analysts said a distinct price trend on heavier steers won’t be noted until after USDA’s The power of one Angus bull can next Cattle-on-Feed Report, Your which is scheduled to be re- change your future in the beef business. leased Friday, October 22. HEREFORD There were several instances HEREFORD where auction barns were Professional reporting 800-900 pound steers starting to go under $110 per cwt. However, last Wednesday’s CME index, for steers weigh- AMERICAN HEREFORD ing 700-850 pounds, was at ASSOCIATION Call today for more information. $114.56, mostly steady with Washington, Oregon, Idaho, the previous week. California, Nevada, Utah and 3201 Frederick Avenue Heavier heifers appeared Arizona St. Joseph, Missouri 64506 to be dropping even more 816.383.5100 • Fax: 816.233.9703 with several instances of sub- * Iowa State University Data www.angus.org $90 reported. 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Register number 2,009,625. www.ritchiefount.com Obad 8 OCTOBER 11, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Corn, milo behind schedule, but quality much improved % Corn Harvested While still behind a year time was 38 percent good and seven percent larger than the being 58 percent planted, For top 18 producing states ago, corn crop progress and 12 percent excellent. previous week. compared to a 54 percent av- quality gained a lot of ground “While moisture has slowed “The heavy moisture and erage for this time of year, 30 % of total acres recently, according to USDA’s down the maturity pattern unseasonably cool tempera- and 29 percent of the winter National Agriculture Statis- in most major corn areas, it tures in major milo states has wheat crop already emerged, tics Service (NASS). In addi- sure has helped improve the really set it back from a compared to 27 percent on tion, the most recent data quality of the crop. Ear size, progress standpoint, howev- average. 25 showed sorghum gaining kernel size and the quality of er, as in corn, the quality of the Eighty-six percent of soy- ground as well. them is looking awesome,” crop should be incredible, par- bean plants are starting to In its weekly crop progress said Chad Verquer, independ- ticularly if freezes hold off un- drop their leaves, compared report, released October 4, ent crop consultant, Ames, til the last half of the month,” to 88 percent on average, 20 NASS said that corn is 97 IA. “While it was unseason- said Verquer. while 36 percent of the na- percent dented, compared to ably cool during the summer The October 4 report indi- tion’s soybeans have been har- 92 percent the previous week in most areas, a lot of weath- cated 61 percent of the na- vested, which is five percent and last year’s figure of 99 er is warmer than normal tion’s sorghum is in good con- ahead of normal pace. The 15 percent. Seventy-four percent right now and that is result- dition or better. Last year at quality of soybeans has been of this year’s crop was called ing in maturation rates pick- the same time, only 20 per- called very good with 47 per- “mature” in the same report, ing up significantly.” cent was in good condition cent of the crop being called 0 10/3/04 9/26/04 10/3/03 ’99-’03 Avg. compared to 58 percent the Verquer and several of his and only three percent was in good condition and anoth- week prior and 89 percent colleagues thought nation- called excellent. er 19 percent in excellent Source: National Ag Statistics Services last year at the same time. wide harvest could be one- Other crop data from the shape. — Steven D. Vetter, The amount of 2004 corn al- third completed by the end report included winter wheat WLJ Editor ready harvested is still five of the second week of October, percent below a year ago with if not almost 40 percent. NASS calling it 23 percent Sorghum has joined corn done as of October 4. The recently as a potential live- Sub-$2 feed unlikely, in long-term week prior, only 16 percent. stock feed grain experiencing crop that near-term corn fu- December contract rallied up Omaha, NE. “Once we get Corn tures prices last Tuesday ac- to $2.06, before closing at storage woes taken care of, While this year’s crop is a a recent increase in both ma- (from page 1) little bit behind schedule com- turity and quality. tually rose slightly following $2.04 ½, which was 16 points then the prices will start to pared to last year, its quality According to NASS, 92 per- Management Services. “I a couple of pre-USDAreport higher than the previous moderate back into the is still very good and better cent of sorghum was coloring know that some have said projections that said a crop day’s close. $2.20-2.40 range, or $3.90- than last year with almost through October 4 compared frosts would impact corn pro- of 11.15 billion bushels was “They (FCStone) are seen 4.30 per cwt, during the first three-quarters of the corn be- to just over 85 percent in the duction by more than 500 more likely. as having as good a handle quarter. It’s possible that ing in good or better condition. previous report. Last year’s million bushels, however, I He specifically cited last on the production side as al- Midwest manufacturing de- Last week’s report said 49 coloring rate was 95 percent. expect the impact to be more Tuesday’s forecast from FC- most anybody in the indus- mand could ramp up by May percent of the crop was in Maturity of the 2004 sorghum around 225-275 million.” Stone, a commodity broker- try, and when they an- next year, which means good condition, while anoth- crop is still 15 percent behind According to Gidel, there age firm in West Des Moines, nounced a smaller-than-ex- stocks will start to dwindle er 24 percent was excellent. last year. At 63 percent last was so much early anticipa- IA, as helping rally CME pected figure it hit the (CME) at a more rapid-than-normal Last year’s crop at this same week, however, it was still tion for an 11.5 billion bushel corn contracts 2-3 cents. The floor and caused a little bit of pace, and corn could get a rally,” said Gidel. $2.50-or-higher over the last However, Gidel also said half of the year.” that any significant rally this fall was unlikely as a major- Gidel was reluctant to take ity of the corn crop is mature things that far, however, he enough that early freezes did concur that an extended ™ If you really want to prevent calf drop in corn prices was un- scours, use Scour Bos™ 9. wouldn’t impact kernel Scour Bos 9: counts or ear size that much. likely. Build a “natural” defense “Where we could see some “Ethanol is definitely going impact is in test weights, but to be a driving force,” he said. Newborn calves are virtually “There will be a lot more need defenseless against scours. To change what that means this year is Show Scours that instead of seeing 60-61 for corn next year because this, they must consume plenty of of extra production coming antibody-rich colostrum soon after pound bushels, we might get back down to 56-58 pounds,” on-line, particularly in the birth. Scour Bos 9 helps build a he said. “There may not be as Midwest.” cow’s colostrum so it is full of the Who’s the Boss! much moisture in each ker- While $2-or-cheaper corn antibodies her calf needs to battle nel, and once a freeze hits, the major causes of calf scours. isn’t expected to last too long, there is no adding any more several cattle market ana- More protective strains moisture, or weight. What lysts said that it will help early freezes have done is Scour Bos 9 provides the broadest keep feeder cattle prices keep the crop from getting higher-than-expected over scours protection on the market, overly big.” bar none: 3 types of rotavirus, the fourth quarter of this Normally, a bushel of corn year. coronavirus, 4 isolates of E. coli, weighs around 56 pounds. plus Clostridium perfringens Type C. “Particularly if $1.90-2 Price projections continue corn can be forward contract- Convenient, flexible to indicate that sub-$2-per- ed for delivery over the next bushel corn is likely through five to six months, cattle feed- Vaccinate cows at preg-check* and the fourth quarter of the year, ers will have more money the colostrum delivers season-long however, several analysts available to pick up cattle to scours protection to calves. said it probably won’t last much longer than that. Most refill already-empty or pend- When you add up sources said that $2-or- ing empty pen space,” said the facts, there’s only cheaper corn will only be Dave Ridenour, consultant one real choice in around as long as storage fa- with Kansas City-based Hi- scours protection: cilities are full and outside Plains Agriculture Commodi- Scour Bos 9. piles of grain persist. ties. “We could still see $140 Other products “Ethanol and export de- calves and $115-or-higher leave your mand will pick up, particu- yearlings through this fall, protection short larly beginning early next early winter, even though and your calf year, and that will keep more cattle will be available crop investment prices from staying too low then, compared to the previ- in jeopardy. for too long,” said Rick De- ous few months.” — Steven tweiler, D&D Commodities, D. Vetter, WLJ Editor ★Monday, Oct. 18, 2004 L-18 DAY Lunch 11:30 a.m. • Sale 1 p.m.

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HARPER/OCHS HEREFORD 3/16/03, by Boy 53H Pioneer Stoney Hustonville, KY, $20,000. B/R Ruby of neoy, CA, seven bulls; Bertrand Group, ANGUS BULLS 6K; to Rodgers Herefords, Long Island, Tiffany 838, 1/26/98, daughter of N LA, five bulls; Alamo Ranch, NM, five Oct. 2, Wagon Mound, NM KS, $8,500. OB President 302, 1/6/03, Bar Emulation EXT, bred to B/R Fu- bulls; Siller Groups, MX, five bulls; 110 Herefords ...... $1,987 by Wabash President 36J; to Drew ture Direction 344; to Erer Hill Angus, Wilson-Swink, MO, five bulls; Ramirez 27 Angus ...... 2,163 Dunlap, Prichett. CO, $5,250. OB Friedens, PA, $14,000. B/R Beauty Group, TX, four bulls; Encino Ranch, Auctioneer: Bob Balog President 377, 2/1/03, by Wabash 789, 2/2/97, daughter B/R New Design TX, three bulls; Sean Kendrick, TX, This sale was a departure from “the President 36J; to Wally McGowen, 036 bred to Hyline Right Time 338; to three bulls; Jimmy Lee, NV, three bulls; norm” for this reputable outfit. Stan San Angelo, TX, $4,000. OB President Sand Dune Cattle Co., Sargent, NE, Vic Borges, CA, two bulls; Stan Keen, Harper purchased the Ochs Brothers 335, 1/18/03, by Wabash President $14,000. B/R Blackbird 427, a 1/17/04 TX, two bulls; Ralph Ebeling, TX, two Hereford operation two years ago af- 36J; to McGowen Ranches, San An- daughter of B/R Destination 727-928; bulls; Marty Pizzini, TX, two bulls; L&C ter using Ochs bulls for several years. gelo, TX, $3,900. OB Jingle 361, to Stacey Britt, Lawrenceville, GA, Cattle, TX, two bulls; Frenzel Group, This past year the herd was moved to 1/26/03, by K 53M Std Dom 140R; to $13,000; her dam B/R Blackbird 6150, TX, two bulls; and San Pedro Beef- Wagon Mound, NM, from Gunnison, Wally McGowen, $3,850.OB Excel- 2/27/96, daughter of B/R New Design masters, TX, two bulls. TOP BULL— CO, and with it came a very different lent 3113, 2/9/03, by JHR 177D Stan- O36, bred to Hyline Right Time 333; L Bar 2,475; Alejandro Ramos, Mex- market. The cattle were in good con- dard Lad 33G; to Trice Ranches, to 65 Roses Angus, Twin Falls, ID, ico, $6,000. — ISA CATTLE CO., INC. dition and it was a good group of old- Tecumseh, OK, $3,500. OB Stan- $8,000. B/R Lady Ida 721, 1/20/97, FOR WLJ Volume bull buyer at the McPhee Red Angus sale, Lodi, CA, er bulls. There were a good number dard Lad 3198, 2/23/03, by AGA 34Z daughter of B/R New Design 323, Cam Hewitson, Avenal, CA, his wife, Kathy, and son, Zack, of repeat buyers on hand, primarily Standard 10K ET; to Bill Fender, Basalt, bred to B/R Destination 727-928; to GATEWAY SIMMENTAL pose for the WLJ camera. — Photo by Jerry York from Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. CO, $3,500. Top Angus: HC Alliance Oregon Cattle Co., Echo, OR, $12,500. Breeding Value XXII Sale A year earlier this sale averaged a lit- 185M, 10/6/02, by Sitz Alliance 8810; B/R Ruby of Tiffany 3249, 3/19/03, Sept. 27, Lewistown, MT tle over $3,000 and the year before to Rocking C Ranch, Cody, NE, daughter of B/R Magnum 1119, bred 112 Simmental females . . .$1,894 $4,500. There were just a few regis- $3,500. HC Buccaneer 186M, to CA Future Direction 5321; to Jack- 101 Commercial females . . .1,135 tered breeders on hand shopping for 10/10/02, by JR Buccaneer, 116G; to ie Holt, Loomis, NE, $10,500; her dam Auctioneer: Col. Jim Birdwell herd bulls, which has consistently had Rocking C Ranch, $3,400. — PETE B/R Ruby of Tiffany 8145, 2/15/98, Lewistown, MT was the location of a large impact on the outcome of the CROW daughter of B/R New Design 323, the Gateway Simmental Breeding Val- sale. The new, remote location, and bred to Hyline Right Time 338; to Mel ue XXII Sale. If you have not had the changes in sale terms had a major im- RISHEL ANGUS Acres, Chappel Hill, TX, $10,000. — privilege of seeing Montana, the trip pact on this sale. Those cattlemen “True Value” JIM GIES alone is worth the miles. The combi- who were there to take advantage of Mature Cow Herd Dispersion nation of nature, whispering gold As- this change found a lot of value. Oct. 3, North Platte, NE ISA CATTLE CO., INC. pen trees, majestic mountains, fresh TOPS—OB Pioneer Lad 3308, 89 lots ...... $6,421 Oct. 2, San Angelo, TX spring creeks and deer dotting the Auctioneer: Tracy Harl 148 Beefmaster and fields, makes you realize why this The Rishel’s, Bill and Barb and fam- 34 Charloais bulls ...... $2,362 country is so perfect for raising beef. ily, held their annual female fall sale Isa Cattle Co.’s 43rd bull sale saw The Butcher family raises beef in quan- along with a mature cow herd d i s - 46 buyers from nine state and Mexi- tity that consistently excels in quality, persion south of North Platte on co take home 148 Beefmaster and as included in the mission statement a beautiful October day. The influence 34 Charolais bull for $429,884. De- of the Gateway breeding program. of the B/R prefix throughout the Angus mand was strong throughout the sale. The quality offered impressed all that world is well documented as is the in- Volume buyers included A. Duda & had the opportunity to travel to the creased value for their new owners and Sons, Inc., FL, 26 bulls; Wedgeworth sale. TOPS—MV Miss Bright Light the positive economic return. The sale Family, TX, 21 bulls; Jones Ranch, 021K & MV407P, GW Bright Light featured proven cows, with heifer LLC, TX, 17 bulls; Joe Goff, AZ, 12 019H x Lchman BW Baldy D7036, World Champion Auctioneers, Rick Machado, Arroyo Grande, calves at side and a select group of bulls; Tommy Mann, FL, 10 bulls; bred to G A R Retail Product; to KJS CA, and John Rodgers, Visalia, CA, cried the Cal Poly Bull Test bred heifers. Alarge crowd from across Goemmer Livestock, AZ, 10 bulls; Farms, Luther, MI, $13,300; heifer calf Sale, San Luis Obispo, CA, and visited with Casey York, Great the U.S. and Australia were on the Schadler Ranch, OR, 9 bulls; Best sired by O C C Emblazon 854E (½); Falls, MT, following the sale. — Photo by Jerry York seats and very active throughout with Ranch, TX, eight bulls; Pearce Flour- Continued on page 11 strong steady selling. TOPS—Black- cap Empress 8183, 3/8/98, daughter of B/R New Design 323, bred to Hy- Long time buyer at the line Right Time 338; to Renegade Cat- McPhee Red Angus sale, tle Co., Spring, TX, and Branch View Lodi, CA, Gerald Engler, Angus, Hustonville, KY, $37,500. 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ATTLE UTURES Selected Auction Markets C F Week Ending 10-6-04 CME LIVE CATTLE Steers Slaughter Cows Pairs 10/1 10/4 10/5 10/6 10/7 High* Low* Date Heifers Slaughter Bulls Replacements Market 200-300 lb. 300-400 lb. 400-500 lb. 500-600 lb. 600-700 lb. 700-800 lb. 800 lb. - up October 8587 8582 8617 8622 8545 9172 7500 November 8500 8405 8405 8405 8505 n/a n/a NORTHWEST December 8827 8827 8882 8887 88205 9195 7590 February 8985 8962 9025 8995 8957 9185 7495 October 01 1,256 131-141 126-136 110-120 110-118 104-112 101-110 47-55 April 8722 8697 8755 8740 8720 8925 n/a Blackfoot, ID 126-136 125-135 105-113 101-109 100-108 98-106 63-73 June 8317 8292 8335 8317 8310 8435 n/a October 01 137-150 125-140.50 116.50-131 113-121 105-116 95-109.50 43-56.50 August 8305 8275 8312 8295 8295 n/a n/a Burley, ID 120-136.50 115-132 108-117 105-111.25 98.50-108 92-102 55-68 October 02 376 110-138 105-125 90-104 90-101 90-99.75 80-97.50 40-54 670-1,300 CME FEEDER CATTLE Junction City, OR 95-110 95-114.50 100-118 85-96 84.50 73-93 58.50-65.50 600-835 10/1 10/4 10/5 10/6 10/7 High Low October 06 667 120 115-119 111-115 106.50-113 101.50-104.75 100-102.50 47-56.25 900-1,210 September 11449 n/a n/a n/a n/a 11640 8600 Klamath Falls, OR 104-106 105-112 105-105.50 101.50-103.50 97.50 54-69.75 October 11252 11290 11322 11310 11312 11540 8195 October 06 1,581 125-135 125-137 125-137 112-123 108-112 103-110 100-104 50-59 November 11020 11102 11175 11182 11165 11340 8650 Madras, OR 115-120 118-128 113-127 108-113 103-109 95-101 65-87 55-76 January 10690 10760 10835 10825 10827 10690 8530 October 04 2,250 125-139 111-120 104-11.50 100-108 44-58.50 March 10280 10307 10345 10352 10350 n/a n/a Davenport, WA 113-125 105.50-114 104-106 100-103 90-94 54-70 April 10235 10250 10300 10280 10290 n/a n/a October 01 3,018 130-140 124-136 110-124.50 109-116 105-110.50 98-104 45-57 *High and low figures are for the life of the contract. Toppenish, WA 110-122 119.50-127.50 107-114.50 106-109 102-104.60 97-99.75 54-68 CANADIAN MARKETS FAR WEST October 6-7 3,705 115-150 115-140 115-125 110-118 105-110 100-106 45-54 Canadian Livestock Prices and Federal Galt, CA 100-113 100-112 100-110 100-107 97-102 62-72 October 05 720 135-160 122-144.50 107-140 95-118 93-115 90-101 75-91 49-60.50 Inspected Slaughter Figures, Oct. 7 Madera, CA 104-130 116-128 101-121 94-108 91-106 80-92 61-70 Weekly October 06 94-132 105-131 95-125 85-113 70-95 72-100 46-58.50 470-1,050 Fallon, NV 80-110 85-117 70-105 70-100 73-85 65-90 55-74 350-675 Alberta Direct Sales (4% shrink) Price Change October 06 1,805 139-173 122-160 110.50-135.50 105.50-126 96.25-113.50 92-109.50 48-57 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1000-1200 lb. 61.27 -0.98 Salina, UT 122-148 115-138.50 103-125.50 97-111.50 97.50-105 95.50-100 79.25-99.50 65.50-79.75 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1050 lb. 61.16 -1.39 Sept. 29 411 128 107-120 107 104.50 45-54 Ontario Auctions Smithfield, UT 126 114-124 113-119 111 60.75-63.50 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1000-1200 lb. 59.15 -0.53 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1050 lb. 57.84 +2.02 NORTH CENTRAL Slaughter cows, cutter and ut. 1-3, 1100-140012lb. 18.02 -0.87 October 02 2,834 164-165 132-138 126-133.25 123-127 117-123.50 114-118 Average feeder cattle prices for Oct. 1 Denison, IA 139-143 127-134 114.50-125.75 114.25-117.50 110.75-115.50 104.75-110 Steers: Southern Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba October 01 2,161 124-142 115-125 107-120 91.25-105 43.50-57.75 Billings, MT 127.50-143.25 116-130 113-118.50 107-111 89.25-103.50 58-75.50 635-685 400-600 lb. 79.79-85.75 75.82-79.40 73.05-75.43 October 01 675 115 117 102-112 600-800 lb. 72.65-73.44 70.66-72.25 67.49-69.87 So. St. Paul, MN 127 101.50 86.50-92.50 800+ lb 66.69-71.06 62.72-66.69 60.74-63.52 October 01 4,200 159-169.50 129-151 125-139 114-133 115.50-123.50 102.25-114.50 Heifers: Burwell, NE 142-155 124-143 113-138 110.25-116.25 86-97.25 300-500 lb. 73.44-77.02 69.08-70.66 64.31-69.47 October 02 3,100 152 130-149.60 123.50-134 123-127.50 118-119.50 500-700 lb. 68.28-71.85 65.46-67.42 62.33-65.90 Ericson, NE 134-142 120-137 118.75-125 115.25 700-800+ lb. 64.71-66.69 61.53-62.33 59.15-61.93 October 01 600 146.50-147 128.75-146 119-135.50 116-126 110.25-113 Imperial, NE 135-146 126-133 112-126.75 106.75-110.50 94.50 All prices have been converted to U.S./cwt. October 01 2,900 140 128-140 119-133 115-125 118-125.25 114.60 Exchange rate: U.S. dollar equivalent to $1.2595 Canadian dollars. Lexington, NE 119.50-130 117-121.75 118.50-122.50 117.75 92-107 Grades changed to approximate U.S. equivalents. October 05 3,400 141-143.50 128.75-150 116.50-135.50 115-128.50 110.25 Canadian federally inspected slaughter North Platte, NE 136.50-142 124-140 116-125.50 106-110.75 109 97.75-101 Current Week Ago Year Ago October 06 1,934 143-146 131-141 121.25-125.75 119-123.50 97.25-113.50 46.75-58.75 Mandan, ND 139 119.50-133 114-117 112-114 110.50 100.75 61-68.75 Sept. 11, 2004 Sept. 4, 2004 Sept. 13 2003 October 04 3,627 147-149.50 131.75-152 123-135.25 115.75-125 113-118.25 99.50-114 45-58 Cattle 62,200 73,032 48,554 Faith, SD 127-140 122.50-131.25 115.25-124.25 115.25-119.75 93-103.25 58-73.25 760-925 October 01 5,325 143-151 131-145 123.25-133 122-127 118-122.50 107-115 43.50-60.50 Ft. Pierre, SD 136 123-128 120-125 120-121.50 113-115 98-112.50 64-75 MEAT REPORT Sept. 30 1,007 425/per 137-138 130-140 123-136 111-128 103.50-115 84-114.25 BOXED BEEF COMPOSITE CUTOUT Huron, SD 130-140 118-130 112-123 114.75-123 110-115.25 91-107 October 01 4,486 147-152 131.50-147 119.50-131.25 113-123.50 116.50 106.25-113 48.50-60 As of October 7 St. Onge, SD 136-142 126-137 113.50-119.25 111-115.75 109-113.25 104-114.75 61-67 58-79 FAB TRM. CHOICE 1-3 SELECT 1-3 Sept. 29 & Oct. 1 7,012 150-165 145-155 125-148 125-130 117-126 113-120 102-117 48-61 DATE LDS. LDS. 600-900 600-750 750-900 600-900 600-750 750-900 Torrington, WY 150-195 127-149 115-136 114-125 110-118 108-116 94-109 58-71 735-1,170 Oct. 1 262 122 132.35 134.86 131.99 129.48 131.32 129.24 Oct. 4 171 144 131.38 134.72 131.01 128.75 130.87 128.54 SOUTH CENTRAL Oct. 5 371 101 132.06 133.89 131.82 128.32 129.95 128.09 October 06 298 44.50-55.75 Oct. 6 597 256 130.97 132.47 130.73 126.82 128.11 126.69 Greeley, CO 61-69 Oct. 7 412 125 129.69 131.31 129.61 126.21 127.05 126.32 October 06 2,925 146 121-142 113-125.50 108-116 105-110 101-110 43.50-58 FIVE DAY AVERAGE 132.13 134.34 131.81 128.73 130.31 128.57 La Junta, CO 147 127.50-130 115-122.50 110-117 101-112 103-107 95-99 64-70.50 675-955 CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX October 06 1,932 136 127.50-133 118.50-121.25 116.75-121 107.25-118.85 CH 1-3 CH 1-3 CH 1-3 SE 1-3 SE 1-3 SE 1-3 Dodge City, KS 110.50-111 102-104 IIndex 600-900 600-750 750-900 600-900 600-750 750-900 Sept. 30 2,493 124-137 126-127 113.25-120 115-117 103.25-116.75 Values 123.97 124.94 123.63 119.49 120.29 119.26 Pratt, KS 115 113-116.25 101-104.50 Change -0.46 -0.67 -0.42 -0.65 -0.88 -0.55 Sept. 30 2,190 128-139 123-132 115-120 115.25-118.75 109-114.10 Salina, KS 123-125 114 107.75-112 104-113.75 99.50-109.60 October 04 1,950 154-165 145-167 134-147 121-127 106-123 102-108.50 105 Roswell, NM 147-149 137-145 121-132 115-127 103.50-107 95.25-102 IMPORTS October 1-2 3,083 123-170 117-144 108-121 100-120.75 110-117.25 97.50-112.50 49-60.50 1,075-1,300 Apache, OK 130-144 110-124 104-114.25 94-112 101-114 63-75.50 765-950 USDA Mexico to U.S. October 06 5,504 148-156 120-147 118-122 118-122 114-119.50 100-114.75 43-58 990-1,125 El Reno, OK 120-133 109-126 113-115.50 110.75-112 103-110 90-103 60-73 600-990 Weekly Livestock Imports October 05 1,650 141-151 120-130 109-118 105-116 107.50-110.50 47-58 Feeder cattle imports weekly and yearly volume. McAlester, OK 119.50-129 110-123 105.50-117.50 103.50-114 63-69.50 760-1,000 Species Current Previous Current Previous October 4-5 10,300 134-145.50 122-147 117-126.50 117-124.50 113.50-121.25 110.50-115.35 45-59.50 Week Week Year-to-date Year-to-date Oklahoma City, OK 127-133.50 110.50-126 114.25 111.75-116.10 103.50-114 55-72.50 700-1,080 10/02/04 9/25/04 October 05 2,314 126 118-129 100-117.50 104-107 100-115 104-105 45-51.75 Feeders 24,815 19,296 893,660 694,740 Amarillo, TX 126-128 102-109 101-113.50 95-117 100 64.75-70 540-720 Slaughter 0 0 0 0 October 01 1,938 130-160 129-156 110-141 105-122 44-56 Cuero, TX 105-132 98-114 101-111 58.50-70 USDA weekly imported feeder cattle Sept. 30 1,714 139-151 129-144 118-123 104-119 112-117.50 52.50-58 Mexico to U.S. Weekly Cattle Import Summary (September 30): 18,000 Week Dalhart, TX 121-135 113.50-130 103-115 99.50-105 98-106 70-78 ago actual: 19,296. Year ago actual: 11,862. Compared to last week, steer Sept. 30 1,699 120-155 108-139 100-116 92-112 89-107 44-60 1,020-1,040 calves firm, yearlings steady. Trade and demand moderate. Supply consisted San Angelo, TX 116-144 100-135 92-125 86-106 82-96 60-73 675-990 of steers weighing 300-600 lbs. For the week ending September 25th no head of slaughter cattle were exported to Mexico from the U.S. EAST Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 200-300 lbs 150.00-152.00; Medium October 01 1,064 166 42-53.50 770-1,000 and large 1, 300-400 lbs 140.00-150.00; Medium and large 1&2, 300-400 Arab, AL 119-131 105-109 101 94-97 57-65.50 560-790 lbs 135.00-148.00; 400-500 lbs 120.00-135.00; 500-600 lbs 108.00-122.00. October 01 999 127-136 111-145 106-119 103-115.50 104-115 40-60 890-1,125 Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 125.00-138.00; 400-500 lbs 100.00- Fayetteville, AR 112-120 107-117 103-118 101-112 55-71.50 52-90 124.00; 500-600 lbs 98.00-112.00. October 04 1,707 142-174 122-157 106-130 100-110 99-104 91-95 44-51.50 Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 400-500 lbs 103.00-113.00. Bartow, Florida 118-156 110-128 103-117 100-105 55-59 (All sales fob port of entry.) October 06 1,800 130-141 125-140 115-125 107-119 100-111 104-113.75 37-53 Russell Springs, KY 111-120 102-115 97-108 92-103 90-104.70 56-68 October 04 7,000 157 118-141.50 109-128 102.50-117.75 104-117.50 100-112.50 MARKET SITUATION REPORT Joplin, MO 109-127 101-123 97-112.50 99-106.75 89.75-93 WLJ compiles its market reports from USDA reports, ODJ sto- Sept. 27-Oct. 1 4,999 122-135.50 109-133 106-132 100.50-125.50 95-123 98-110 ries and statistics from independent marketing organizations. Richmond, VA 100-119.50 103.25-120 100-120.50 95-109 96-106 91.50-93.25 The page one market story utilizes information from the above 18 Markets 16,344 110-176 104-152 100-131 94.50-122 92-112 86.50-110 87-107 46-57 sources in addition to weekly interviews conducted with ana- Tennessee 110-135 100-131 94-121 89-114 82-106 75-106 83-89 58-71 lysts throughout the country. WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 11, 2004 11 Coming Events Sale Reports

Oct. 12-13 — “Train-the-Trainer,” Breeders’ Society Meeting and Judg- Continued from page 9 Lush Farms, Levensworth, KS, $3,000. Rick Machado CA, $3,700. Red Angus: OR Smoke Sheep Safety Quality Assurance, Ft. ing Course, Amity, OR. 325/655-5318 to Dieter Bros., Faulkton, SD. GW — EBERSPACHER ENTERPRISES There have been years in the past 0107-N3, 10/8/03, by OR Red Smoke Collins, CO. One-day “Reviewer/Au- or [email protected] Miss Lucky Dice 448N, GW Lucky FOR JIM GIES when there were more bulls sold in this 003, ADG 4.08, WDA 3.77, OR Cat- ditor” training will follow on October Oct. 21-24 — Beefmaster Breeders Dice 187H x GW Miss Hi Density sale but there has not been a year tle Co., San Ardo, CA; to Orradre 14. 970/491-7604 United Annual Convention, San Anto- 206L, bred to WLE Power Stroke; SIERRA PACIFIC where the average price paid for a bull Ranch, San Ardo, CA, $3,000. Sim- Oct. 12-14 — Sheep Safety & Quali- nio, TX. 210/732-3132 Whispering Oaks Simmentals, Galve- BEEFMASTERS was even close to what they aver- mental Composite: Circle E160 ty Assurance Program Training Ses- Oct. 21-28 — National Assembly of ston, IN, $5,000. GW Miss Wally 854G September 18, Galt, CA aged this year. This was just a pow- N204, 8/16/03, by Nichols Prime Rib sions (CSU), Ft. Collins, CO. 970/491- Chief Livestock Health Officials (NA- & 521P, 3C Wally C240 Blk x GW 32 ...... $2,262 erful sale with a great set of bulls and E160, ADG 4.63, WDA 3.55, Circle 7604 CLHO) Annual Meeting, Greensboro, Miss 600U 307C, bred to CNS Mr. 12 Pairs ...... 2,002 a large crowd on hand to bid on them. Ranch, Ione, CA; to San Bernardo Oct. 13 —Agriculture Competition and NC. 775/688-1180, ext. 261 24/7 070K; to Fred Beck, Northport, AL, 2 Bred cows ...... 1,650 This sale has established itself as one Rancho, San Ardo, CA, $2,700. — Producer Summit, hosted Kansas Cat- Oct. 21-27 — U.S. Animal Health As- $5,000; 521P, heifer calf sired by Lch- 8 Bred heifers ...... 1,344 of the premier bull test sales in the JERRY YORK tlemen’s Association and the Family sociation Annual Meeting, Greensboro, man Lucky Buck 7049C (PB); to 4 Open heifers ...... 794 country and with that kind of track Farm Coalition, Kansas City, MO. NC. 804/285-3210 or www. Breinig Simmental, Arapahoe, NE. Auctioneer: Max Olvera record the consignors know that to be SHAMROCK ANGUS CATTLE 877/694-2906 usaha.org GW Miss Maternal 865G, GW Mr. Ma- Sale Manager: Dan Waddoups, competitive and for the bulls to sell Total Dispersion Oct. 13-16 — NILE Stock Show, Pro- Oct. 23 — New England Sheep Sym- ternal 057D x GW Miss Tailor Made Interstate Cattle Services well they must consign their very best Sept. 26, Galt, CA Rodeo & Horse Extravaganza, Billings, posium, Amherst, MA. 413/545-2344 565E, bred to GW Lucky One 686K; Alarge group of Beefmaster breed- bulls to this test and sale. As would be 2 Shamrock herd sires . . . .$3,858 MT.406/256-2495 or www.thenile.org. or [email protected] to Fred Beck, Northport, AL, $3,000. ers and enthusiasts gathered on a expected all of the bulls sell with com- 34 Shamrock lots ...... 2,651 Oct. 13-17 — IBBA Fall Committee Oct. 23 — New England Sheep Sym- GW Miss Tailor Made 799G & 859P, windy day at Cattlemen’s Livestock plete performance information, EPDs, 6 Heffner lots ...... 4,525 Meeting, Brangus Summit, and Board GW Tailor Made 515Ax Leachman Blk Market in Galt, CA, for the Sierra Pa- and this year each bull had been Igen- 32 Picabo red heifers ...... 1,276 of Directors Meeting, San Antonio, TX. posium, Amherst, MA. 413/545-2344 or [email protected] Baldy D7201, bred to CNS Mr. 24/7 cific Graded Beefmaster Bull Sale. ity L DNA tested for Leptin, a key reg- 4 Picabo bulls ...... 1,563 210/696-8231 ext. 11 or 210/696-8231, 070K; to High Ridge Farm, Baylis, IL, The sale offered a tremendous set of ulator for feed consumption and ener- 1 Polled Hereford pair ...... 3,750 ext. 24 Oct. 25 — Oklahoma-Kansas Cattle $3,200; 859P, heifer calf sired by O C both red and black Beefmaster bulls gy metabolism. The day prior to the Auctioneer: Max Olvera Oct. 14-16 — Montana Farmers Union Conference in El Dorado, KS. 918/256- C Legend 616L; to Breinig Simmen- and females from some of the West’s sale, Cal Poly hosted a field day and Sale Manager: 89th Annual Meeting and Convention, 7569 tals, Arapahoe, NE. GW Miss Muscle- top breeders. Cattle consigned by: workshops designed to educate and James A. Danekas Great Falls, MT. 406/727-7200 or Oct. 26 — Oklahoma-Kansas Cattle man 556N, GW Muscleman 290J x 9- Cherry Glen Beefmasters, John & Sue inform followed by a barbecue at the This was the total dispersion of Bob 800/257-1998 Conference in Cowboy Junction (near 36 (½ MX), bred to SS Goldmine L42; Pierson, Vacaville, CA; Evangelo Beef- Madonna Alberti Ranch. TOPS—An- Magill’s Shamrock Angus Cattle and Oct. 16-17 — New York State Sheep Vinita), OK. 785/532-1267 to Wildberry Farms, Scales Mound, IL, masters, John Evangelo, Lemoore, gus: Circle 7 Nitro 335N, 10/9/03, by although the herd was somewhat small & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck, NY. Oct. 27-28 —AMAANational Steer and $3,200. GW Miss Muscleman 562N, CA; LJ Kipper Beefmasters, John & VAR Fame 906, ADG 4.37, WDA4.02, in numbers there was a very high lev- 845/756-2323 or festivalinfo@ Heifer Feeding Trial sponsored by The GW Muscleman 290J x 7-54 (PB An- Lita Kipper, Emmett, ID; Payette Riv- Circle 7 Angus Ranch, San Luis Obis- el of quality in this herd. Bob Magill has sheepandwool.com American Maine-Anjou Association gus), bred to L C C New Deal G673L; er Ranch Beefmasters, Linda Fisch- Oct. 19 — Industry Outlook Conference (AMAA) in Ord, NE. 515/201-3281 po, CA; to Little Morro Creek Ranch, spent all of his life raising purebred cat- hosted by the Livestock Marketing In- Oct. 28-30 — Texas and Southwest- to Drake Simmentals, Centerville, IA, er, Emmett, ID; S Lazy S Beefmasters, San Luis Obispo, CA, $6,200. Charo- tle and that experience allowed him to formation Center, Chicago, IL. 720/544- ern Cattle Raisers Association Fall $4,600. GW Miss Muscleman 105N, Donald & Annie Stout, Snelling, CA; lais: FSU/DCR Gridmaker 372, assemble an outstanding set of Angus 2941 Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK. 800/242- GW Muscleman 290J x 2003K (PB An- Silver State Beefmasters, Dalton & 9/19/03, by M6 Grid Maker 104 PET, cows. This was an offering of some of Oct. 21-24 —American Dorper Sheep 7820 gus), bred to WLE Power Stroke; to Diane Lowery, Fallon, NV; Tomlinson ADG 4.31, WDA 3.48, Fresno State the breed’s most current genetics and Beefmasters, Glenn & JoAnn Tomlin- University, Fresno, CA; to Roberto they were very well accepted by the son, Vacaville, CA; Walkers Polled Davilla, San Diego, CA, $6,200. Lim- buying public. In addition to the Sham- Beefmasters, Marshall & Linda Walk- ousin: Wine Glass Classic 961, 9/1/03, rock Angus cows, there were also Japan’s BSE testing exemption eminent er, Proberta, CA. TOPS—Bull 213, by VOML First Class 96H, ADG 395, some select lots from Heffner Ranch, gy, and we feel it’s better to “We still have a long ways 9/4/02, by The Rock 7828, from L&J WDA 3.03, Wine Glass Cattle, Napa, Central Point, OR, and some bred Resolution keep it that way rather than to go, but last week’s meet- Beefmasters; to Mendiburu Ranch- CA; to San Lucas Ranch, Santa Ynez, heifers from Picabo Ranch, Picabo, ID. (from page 1) es, Bakersfield, CA, $5,000. Bull 0327, CA, $5,350. Multi-Trait Angus: Bru- TOPS—Bull: Roth Bando 1997, open it up to scrutiny from a ings appeared to be very 2/22/03, by Multiple, from S Lazy S; in Midland 3101, 8/7/03, by BR Mid- 12/9/01, by Bon View Bando 598; to Additional headway was marketing and trade aspect,” fruitful in terms of setting to Mendiburu Ranches, Bakersfield, land, ADG 4.08, WDA 3.48, Bruin Dry Creek Ranch, Herald, CA, $4,800, made last week when re- Gustafson said. up what would be accepted,” CA, $3,900. Bull 1N “Spade In,” Ranch, Gold River, CA; to Ferrara 2/3 interest. Female: DH Blackcap 2/12/03, by Labor Day 2DK, from Mar- Ranches, San Jose, CA, $5,100. Low 364P, DOB by WCC Special Design searchers from both coun- In addition, he said, while the USDA spokeswoman tries met to discuss how to shall Walker; to Haller Ranch, Birth Angus: Hacienda 878 New De- L309; to Lindsey Morgan, Canby, OR, producer affidavits would be said. Wanachi, WA, $3,200. — JAKE PAR- sign 334, 9/29/03, by Bon View New $6,800. 3A Blackcap EXT 1251, best verify the age of cattle a more effective tool to veri- NELL FOR JERRY YORK Design 878, ADG 4.17, WDA 3.75, 8/18/99, by N Bar Emulation EXT bred so that beef from 20-month- In addition, USDA scien- fy the age of cattle, the avail- tists conveyed their ques- Hacienda Angus, Selma, CA; to USP to B/R New Frontier 095; to Randy and-younger cattle can be ability of them right now is CAL POLY BULL TEST SALE Farm, Lompoc, CA, $4,200. Gelb- White, Gold Hill, OR, $6,500. JD 878 sent to Japan without test- tions surrounding Japan’s October 3, San Luis Obispo, CA vieh: DFIC 103N, 8/20/03, by SLC Pride 315N, 2/27/03, by Bon View very low, and it would take BSE findings in 21- and 23- 42 Angus ...... $2,519 Freedom 178F ET, ADG 4.48, WDA New Design 878 bred to Ironwood ing. another year before all pro- 5 Brangus ...... 2,940 3.48, Hames Valley Cattle Co., Bradley, New Level; to M & G Ranch, Galt, Last Monday and Tues- month old cows and con- 5 Charolais ...... 3,640 CA; to Pata Bros. Ranch, Lompoc, CA, $3,700. 3A Erica Dianna 1263, ducers would be able to sup- veyed the idea that Japan day, animal health officials ply such verification infor- 4 Gelbvieh ...... 3,538 CA, $4,000. Hereford: O’Reilly Neon 9/21/99, by Tehama Bando 155 with gathered in Fort Collins, CO, should be more open to a 20 Hereford ...... 2,285 318N, 9/19/03, by Remitall Online her 8/26/04 heifer calf by WCC Spe- mation. testing exemption of cattle 3 Limousin ...... 3,383 122L, ADG 5.05, WDA 3.93, O’Reilly cial Design L309; to Randy White, to tour ranches, feedlots and “The availability of cattle 11 Low Birth Angus ...... 3,459 Polled Herefords, San Luis Obispo, $3,550. Oak Ridge 2RT2 MS Spade 30 months or younger. packing facilities in an effort with documentation concern- 26 Multi Trait Angus ...... 2,971 CA; to Snedden Ranch, Maricopa, 467, 7/28/97, by Rito 2RT2 of OB5 RR to gain a better understand- ing their age and origin is “There are still questions 2 Red Angus ...... 2,975 CA, $3,900. Brangus: SDF Rustler, Traveler with her 8/17/04 bull calf by ing of what Beef Export Ver- as to whether or not those an- 8 Simmental composites . . .2,025 9/1/03, by SDF Gladiator 314C, ADG WCC Special Design L309; to Blue very low right now, and will 126 Total Bulls ...... 2,747 5.16, WDA3.58, Stardust Farms, Oak Mountain Angus, Prairie City, OR, ification (BEV) protocols are remain very low until pro- imals were indeed infected Auctioneers: John Rodgers and Run, CA; to Dooley Ranch, Hanford, $3,300. — JERRY YORK available. ducers are made to document with the disease,” the US- Among the facilities toured their cattle and their move- DA spokeswoman said. “In was Swift & Company’s ment,” said Gustafson. both cases, at least one test Greeley, CO, processing facil- USDA sources said the came back negative for the ity. According to Gustafson, Fort Collins meeting result- disease, and that should be there was a lot of interest in ed in no concrete resolution enough uncertainty for producer affidavits and den- to ongoing trade problems. Japan to understand our tition, however, the effective- They said, however, the thoughts that any BSE test- ness of both programs is un- meeting established “solid ing exemption should be for der scrutiny. groundwork” concerning cattle up to 30 months of “Dentition has been used protocols Japan might be age.” — Steven D. Vetter, as a meat grading technolo- willing to accept. WLJ Editor Join us at ringside every Wednesday for competitive price Brazil to expand fresh beef exports discovery marketing and livestock merchandising at its finest. Brazilian about the barriers, Dr. Bok- on his experience in work- FALL MARKETING EVENTS (from page 1) ma said, “Those kinds of is- ing with Brazil regarding re- sues may well be addressed gionalization, it will probably Wed., October 20 “They’re certainly the during the comment period be longer than a year before main competition that we by commentors. If border is- Brazil ships fresh beef to the CLM Feeder Sale featuring seem to be running into in sues are commented on, then U.S. the world today, and—hav- of course we (USDAAPHIS) 2,000 calves & yearlings ing interest in Australia and Jacinto Fabiosa, livestock will respond to them.” analyst with the Food and manufacturing beef—it’s a Thus far, Bokma said US- force to be reckoned with,” Agriculture Policy Research Fri., November 12 DA has thoroughly consid- Institute said opening the said Gustafson. ered any risk, as well as the U.S. border to fresh beef from 13th Annual CLM Replacement Female Sale at 2 p.m. With that said, Gustafson infrastructure in Brazil, and indicated that he thinks will be proposing mitigation Brazil is certainly a long- Featuring 500 pairs & bred cows everybody is a little over op- for controls and certifications term issue, but Brazilian beef timistic that Brazil could for Brazilian authorities to is certified to be BSE-free, Followed by a social at 4 p.m., with music by Sal Sage move quickly into a region- ensure those controls contin- giving Brazil a significant and hors d’oeuvres and drinks. alization program with ani- ue. “If those controls contin- advantage this year when mal health issues complete- ue, and if the situation in Canada and U.S. exports ly under control. “We hear Brazil remains stable— were compromised because Sat., November 13 lots of times where Brazil is there are no findings (of of BSE. He noted that Brazil moving in a direction only to HMD), and we have no rea- exports a significant amount 36th Annual Central California hear that they have another sons to suspect there are is- of product to the European hoof-and-mouth outbreak sues, then that will be the ba- Union, Russia, the Middle “World of Bulls” All-Breeds Sale at 11 a.m. someplace; so it is kind of sic tenant of whatever pro- East, and is starting to export one step forward and two posal that we put out,” said steps backwards,” said beef to Egypt and Asia. Bokma. HMD is not a threat to hu- Wed., November 17 Gustafson. “We would want In terms of a time line, to look at the details of any man health, unlike BSE, but Special Feeder Sale Bokma mentioned the slow- U.S. officials say they are regionalization concept pret- down of any rule-making, featuring 2,000 calves and yearlings ty close.” still taking the issue of im- with the political hiatus, but porting product from a coun- A major concern of Gus- he said the Brazilian region- try known to have HMD se- See You At Ringside! tafson and other meat indus- alization rule is one of the try experts is the border is- CLM Market Recording: 209/745-2701 • Stockyards: 209/745-1515 more important, pressing is- riously because of the rami- sues in Brazil. If or when, a sues being considered. fications of an outbreak of regionalization proposal is Frank Loretz, President Joe Gates • 707/374-5112 “There’s been some time gone that disease in the U.S. presented to open the U.S. Max Olvera, Manager • 209/632-7143 Steve Faria • 209/988-7180 by, and we’ve looked at the in- Currently, a number of border to Brazilian beef, Mobile 209/495-1714 Jim Buchcanon • 530/438-2421 formation,” said Bokma. plants are approved for ther- Mark Fischer • 559/284-6726 Dave Tyndall, Nevada • 702/782-9509 Gustafson said there will be “The information is quite con- mo-processed products from John Luiz • 209/531-0560 Danny Probert, Oregon • 503/426-3973 concerns over barriers and vincing in our eyes, and it Brazil, but no fresh beef has the flow of product from oth- been imported from Brazil. The Cattleman’s Livestock er countries into Brazil. just needs to go out for pub- — Sarah L. Swenson, In response to a question lic comment now.” Marketing Center Gustafson said that based WLJ Associate Editor 12 OCTOBER 11, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Livestock Livestock Help Wanted 2 2 19 19 Help Wanted Supplies Supplies

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Livestock Journal, Box 781, 650 American Society of Agricultural LIABILITY: Advertiser is liable for content of advertisement and any Appraisers 800-488-7570 or visit Pacific 20A Pacific 20A claims arising therefrom made against the publication. S. Lipan St., Denver, CO 80223 Publisher is not responsible for errors in phoned in copy. www.amagappraisers.com Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising not considered Top of the Line Surprise Valley, LOOKING TO BUY in keeping with the publication standards. CA Alfalfa Hay Ranch or sell. Willamette Valley, OR. Phil COMMISSIONS: 5 Goulet & Associates. 503-390-3537. Feedlots Cattle For Sale 10 730 acres m/l, 660 acres in alfalfa www.philgouletassociates.com Classified advertising is NOT agency commissionable. production—wheel lines. Beautiful 4 bdrm, 3 bath home. 2 barns—3,000+ THIS IS THE PLACE 10,000 acre cow ranch. Water, mead- CUSTOM FEEDING tons storage capacity. Shop. ows, timber. Eastern Oregon. 541- 650 S. Lipan Street, Denver, CO 80223 $1,475,000 Feedlot Capacity: 446-3549 Matt Summers, Classified Manager Historic Dodge Ranch Classified Corral • 303-722-7600 • 1-800-850-2769 600 Head 23,000 m/l deeded acres in Lassen Siskiyou Co. Fax Number: 303-722-0155 Prices to be negotiated. www.wlj.net • www.propertiesmag.net County. Rated @ 2,600 cows + Northern California E-mail: [email protected] Lafleche, SK, Canada replacements and bulls. BLM per- DO NOT PHONE IN RESPONSE TO BLIND BOX ADS. ADVERTISERS' 306-472-3775 Selling 5 heifers mit—710 head/6 months. 6,000 398 Acre Ranch - 5,900 NAMES AND LOCATIONS ARE CONFIDENTIAL. WRITE, SHOWING THE and 5 young cows bred to acres irrigated, 4,500 flood, 1,500 sq. ft. luxury home, shop, AD DEPARTMENT NUMBER ON YOUR ENVELOPE AND YOUR REPLY GAR Grid Maker, GAR pivots. Great water supply! Plus polebarn. Flood irrigated, WILL BE PROMPTLY FORWARDED. Appraisers 6 Retail Product, and 8,000 deeded acres undeveloped ditch river. Frontage, adja- CLASSIFIED INDEX Bando 5175. Purchase good soil. $8,000,000 cent to 4,700 acre wildlife 1 . . Employment Wanted 20H. . . Northeast Real Estate For Sale individually or at a group PIONEER REALTY 2 . . Help Wanted 20I. . . Foreign Real Estate For Sale CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT preserve. $1,495,000 3 . . Distributors Wanted 20J . . Real Estate Tours appraiser. Phil Goulet & Associates. discount. Weiser, ID. Gordon Dick, Broker 790 Acre Working Ranch 4 . . Custom Services 21 . . Real Estate Wanted 530-390-3537. www.philgouletassoci- 208-549-2771 P. O. Box 1691 • Alturas, CA 96101 Diverse crops, pasture, 4A . . Situations Wanted 22 . . Real Estate ates.com 5 . . Feedlots Rent/Lease/Trade (530) 233-2075 flood. Irrigated/some sprin- 6 . . Appraisers 23 . . Irrigation email: [email protected] 7 . . Auctions kler/home, 2nd home+ stu- 24 . . Business Opportunity 11 8 . . Auctioneering Schools Auctions 7 Cattle Wanted dio. Barns, workshop, above 25 . . Pasture Available 9 . . Auctioneers LOOKING TO ground tanks. $1,600,000. 10 . . Cattle for Sale 26 . . Pasture Wanted BUY OR SELL 11 . . Cattle Wanted 27 . . Hay/Feed/Seed WANTED: LONGHORN cows/pairs/ Plus 320 acres in crop @ Escalon, CA a northern California ranch? 12 . . Semen/Embryos 28 . . Loans ESCALON used ropers. In the Northwest. 541- $600,000 13 . . A.I. 29 . . Insurance SALES 877-2259 Call your ranch specialist, 14 . . Brands LIVESTOCK Dutch Noordman Betty Kaae, Realtor 30 . . Financial Assistance EVERY Real Ranchers Realty 15 . . Dogs for Sale 31 . . Fencing & Corrals MARKET INC. WANTED STOCK COWS to winter. 16 . . Horses WEEK! 605-848-7788 a.m. 605-649-7787 530/336-6500 877-468-2252 32 . . Building Materials Mon. - Feeder & stocker, 10:00 www.calldutchre.com 17 . . Hogs 33 . . Equipment For Sale p.m. 18 . . Sheep/Goats Wed. - Dairy, 11:00 34 . . Equipment Wanted 19 . . Livestock Supplies Fri. - Small animal sale, 10:00 WANTED P BAR RANCH 35 . . Trucks & Trailers Used horn weights in good condition; 20A . . . Pacific Real Estate For Sale Miguel A. Machado • 209-838-7011 INCLUDING WINTER RANGE 20B . . . Intermountain Real Estate 36 . . Tractors & Implements prefer 3/4 lb. Teco. 406-279-3301 For Sale 37 . . Schools Rated at 1,100 mother cows plus all supporting stock. 20C . . . Mountain Real Estate For Sale 38 . . Personal Cattle For Sale 10 Approximately 11,700 deeded acres plus 11,532 active AUMs 20D . . . Southwest Real Estate For Sale 39 . . Lost & Found 14 BLM & State lease. Base cow herd outside 12 months of the year. 20E . . . Plains Real Estate For Sale 40 . . Software Brands One solid block — drift movement — no trucking. Approximately 20F . . . Midwest Real Estate For Sale 41 . . Miscellaneous 274 irrigated acres produces enough winter feed for back ground- 20G . . . Southeast Real Estate For Sale 42 . . Ag/Industrial Supplies 150 BLACK ANGUS BRED ing calves, replacements, needy cows, bulls, horses and emer- HEIFERS FOR SALE gency needs. Good improvements. SE Oregon desert, with HQs Employment 1 2 Ultrasounded in 15 day groups. only minutes from town & schools. $4,950,000 Help Wanted Bred to low birth weight Angus bulls. DEEDED WINTER RANGE — SE OREGON Wanted Electric Brands shipped within 24 hrs. Calve March 15th for 50 days. Approximately 22,500 deeded acres plus an additional scattering One Letter . . . . .$75 605-662-6197 of approximately 1,200 acres of private leases ($520/yr). Located CONTRACT COWBOY REGISTERED HERD MANAGER for Two Letters . . . .$85 about 6 miles north of Vale, OR. Has historically wintered 1,000 300+ cow herd in northern Arizona. mornings or evenings Gary L. Williams specializing in hard Three Letters. . . $95 solid mouth cows or 1,800 yearlings 5-6 months. 1,080 acres dry to handle livestock. By the day, job or Responsiblities include: all phases of Pamphlets available by the animal. 805-467-9264 or cowherd management, bull develop- LARGE SELECTION at most livestock auctions. farm. Nice 3 bedroom modular home & shop. $3,500,000. www.cowboydogtrainer.com ment & sales, A.I., feeding & back- of Angus bulls and females. Breeding Number Set SPECIAL $220 PLUS S & H Possible terms. grounding, irrigation, basic mechan- Call 1-800-222-9628 Central & Eastern OR Ranches A.I. since 1972. Deavers Angus Fax 1-800-267-4055 For these & other listings contact: ics, & intensive record keeping. Sol- Ranch, Orland, CA. 530-865-3053 P.O. Box 460 • Knoxville, AR 72845 Jack Horton id experience necessary. Benefits in- www.huskybrandingirons.com Central & Eastern OR Ranches Help Wanted 2 clude housing, insurance, & 401K. PUREBRED GELBVIEH AGRILANDS REAL ESTATE 928-477-2458 or 928-289-2619 bulls, exceptional heifers, excellent 541-889-0909 • Ontario, OR 97914 quality. Gentle, trucking, video avail- Dogs for Sale 15 www.agrilandsrealestate.com TRUCK DRIVERS, LIVE CATTLE SUBCRIBE TO able. Markes Family Farms, Western U.S. team, .42 cents. $8.00 Waukomis, OK. 580-554-2307 chutes, medical & dental, steady work. WLJ LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BULLS MCNAB PUPS OUT of strong head 559-846-6606 NOW! Corriente and Longhorn bulls, solid dogs. $250, 6 weeks old Aug. 25th, call Sunny Central & Eastern Oregon colors. Vince, 530-260-1570 209-723-8142 FARMING SUPERVISOR for large Hunting & Recreational Ranches... cattle ranch. Wanted: Motivated self- 800-850-2769 Registered Angus Cows Livestock starter responsible for farming, hay- 19 Premier Hunting Ranch... One of the finest in Oregon. 8200 deeded ing & general ranch work. Must have GENERAL RANCH HELP needed for 10 Fall pairs, 20 spring Supplies ac. ranch has been managed strictly for game and wildlife over the last few leadership skills for managing em- large Northern Arizona high-country years. Over 4 million board feet of timber. Diverse topography... improved ployees, farming, haying, mechanic ranch. Must have experience in most calving cows. A.I. bred. dryland hay fields, sloping hillsides, rock outcropings, and timbered draws. skills required. Benefits include top phases of ranch work, to include fenc- Unbelievable herds of elk with large trophy bulls on the ranch! $3,950,000 wages, housing, utilities, insurance, ing, calving, gathering & moving cat- Medeiros Angus Farms 401K, beef & year-round employment. tle on horseback, shoeing horses, Near John Day Fossil Beds National Monument... Must have valid drivers license. Fax 209-9988-44347 and some mechanics. No hay feed- abundant recreational activities; golf, river rafting, fishing, mountain 406-793-5612 or send resume, Farm- ing, bunkhouse housing provided. biking, etc. Only 4.5 mi from Fossil, OR. Nearly 200 acres of rolling hills, 2 ing Supervisor, P.O. Box 114, 928-477-2458 or 928-289-2619 270 SPRING BRED black & charolais Helmville, MT 59843 cross heifers. 1100 lbs +, Klamath yr round ponds, 8 springs, and abundant wildlife (elk, deer, antelope, birds), 2 CARETAKER, Small ranch-maintain Falls, OR. 530-949-0290 or 541-545- LOP tags. Beautifully remodeled 2800 sq.ft. home w/ high quality throughout. RANCH HAND for large cattle ranch. property, horse care, seasonal cat- 6200 or 916-717-4670 You really need to see this place to appreciate!! $599,000 Duties are general ranch work, irrigat- tle. Salary/housing, requires experi- ing, fencing, haying, feeding etc. Must enced presence. Send resume: Care- SANTA GERTRUDIS Cattle Ranches... have valid drivers license. Benefits taker, 11230 Gold Express Drive, Ste. yearling, 2 year old bulls. Reason- Hard to Find Self-Sustained Hay & Cattle Ranch. 420 ac. / 275 currently include top wages, housing, utilities, 310, Box 236, Gold River, CA 95670 ably priced. Long Branch Ranch. Conlin Supply Company, Inc. irrig. with 2 pivots. Currently planted in orchard grass/ alfalfa mix. Home, insurance, 401K, beef, & year-round Porterville, CA. Bob 323-234-0117 HELP WANTED shop, huge hay barn. Great irrig. well producing over 2000 gpm. Perimeter employment. Must be motivated, self Featuring Powder Central Oregon 1,200 head cattle ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE fenced. $425,000 Christmas Valley starter. Fax resume 406-793-5612 or ranch seeking all-around ranch hand. Good selection of range raised, low- River Livestock Equip. send to: Ranch Hand, P.O. Box 114, Must be willing to do some fencing and birth weight angus bulls. Cook Valley R-D Ranch - Ironside, OR Helmville, MT 59843 Angus, 209-988-4347 Oakdale, 209/847-8977 haying. Includes house, utilities and Merced, 209/725-1100 5,160 +/- Total Deeded Acres with 327+/- irrigated from Willow Creek (old competitive wages. Please send re- rights.) 945 acres BLM. Running 200 cow/calf pairs plus bulls & 300 BRED COWS for sale, $1,200. Sierraville, 530/994-3800 sume to: Western Livestock Journal, replacements. 2 to 3 hay crops per year with an ave. of 6 ton per acre. Small GET TOP DOLLAR!!! Start calving 3/5/05; ages 2-10; bangs www.hansenagriplacement.com Box 779: 650 S. Lipan St., Denver, feedlot which holds 300 head. 2 homes, shop, machine shed, corrals, and grain CO 80223. vaccinated. Large framed; 2/3 black/BWF. Dispersal by retiring MIX 30TM bins. Good Elk, Deer, and Antelope hunting. $1,300,000 Ranch Asst. (TX) ...... $19,200 Experienced single or rancher. 307-532-4346 Ranch Asst. (OK) ...... $19,500 Alternative Liquid Feed River Ranch - 1000+/- Deeded Ac. 200 head capacity (self-sustained.) Or couple for cow/ calf/ would run 500+ yearlings. Unbelievable bird hunting with N. Powder River Ranch Asst. (MT) ...... $18K 16% protein, 10% fat Quarterhorse ranch on CHAROLAIS OR ANGUS BULLS flowing thru property. All flood irrigated. Ranch headquarters with house, Ranch Asst. (ID) ...... $20K FOR SALE Ranch Asst. (NE) ...... $26K www.mix30.com shed, bunk house, barn, and machine shed. $1,750,000 Baker County Rocky Mountain front. Carcass Champion bloodlines. Ranch Asst. (ND) ...... $24K 800/575-7585 Scott Bruder, Broker Ranch Mgr. (TX) ...... $36K Excellent housing and Long yearlings or two’s, 541-475-9896 Cell. 541-480-8891 Serving Ag Personnel for 46 Years close to schools. volume prices available. QUALITY LIVESTOCK EQUIP- References required. Stipe Charolais and Angus MENT “AN ALL NEW DESIGN” Deb Ceciliani - Broker Call Eric 308-382-7351 Chutes, alleys, gates, panels, com- 406-5562-33315 406-644-2268 • 406-644-2893 Toni Hagen - Principal Broker Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT 406-644-2653 • 541-372-2084 plete systems, feeders, etc. Call for Hwy 97 your free information pack today. 888- 1 www.ranches4u.com Box 1172, Grand Island, NE 68802 or cell 406-7799-00696 530-846-4403 537-4418 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 11, 2004 13 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 Intermountain 20B Intermountain 20B

RED BLUFF, CA 1443 Acres, Maupin, OR Great business opportunity in a View Point Ranch 1,000 Head MR. COWMAN! First class alfalfa/cattle/grain rural community. Own the town mar- 425,000 acres l/d 3,500 AU Cow/Calf Ranch 475 acres, 200+ acres Come To Our Country! Deeded, BLM & Forest. Very ranch. Excellent improvements. ket with a great bottom line. The Oregon $8,250,000. farmed, orchard potential, WORKING COW & good improvements. A PRIDE Mt. Hood/Dechutes River view. building is in excellent condition and new irrigation well, modular HORSE RANCHES Clark OF OWNERSHIP RANCH! Cut over timber land. Irrigated. $1,900,000 it fronts on the highway. A very com- Company home, shop, barn, several ponds, Write or call for free publication. Wolf NW Properties, Inc. 1,400 Acres fortable 1,440 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 805-238-7110 great waterfowl hunting. Cascade Real Estate 503-682-1789 bath manufactured home runs with 208-345-3163 Small cattle ranch, good 10886 Highway 62. this adorable little market. This is hunting & fishing, Idaho-Utah $800,000 Eagle Point, OR 97524 border. Phone: 800/343-4165 GOOSE LAKE VALLEY also a great area for hunting and fish- BUHL, IDAHO (209) 604-9700 [email protected] NE CALIFORNIA ing. A definite “must see” $300,000. 70 acres, farmed — wheat & corn 1,000 Acres 770± acres in 3 parcels; two Gated pipe — water shares Good ranch, 35 miles parcels with pivots; one parcel SUMMIT R.E. Homesite with trees, power & well to Sun Valley Oregon Ranch — 1,588 acres; 1,188 with 195 acres in orchard grass. 866-717-4847 Many more properties at $224,000 850 Acres are deeded. Includes 200 acres of pivot All or part. Summer range ranch, approx Agriculture Industries, Inc. www.oregonranchland.com Canyonside Realty.com irrrigated alfalfa and 850 acres of flood Robert Bacon, Broker 300 head, good improvements, 335 N. Main St. • P.O. Box 1767 (916) 372-5595 (208)539-3458 or (208)420-5848 fishing & hunting, 90 minutes Alturas, CA 96101 and pivot irrigated ground. Water from [email protected] to Boise. p) 530.233.1993 • f) 530.233.5193 streams and wells. Excellent summer www.f-a-r-m.com email: [email protected] 781 Acres web: www.triadproperties.net pasture. No improvements. $1,250,000 Your Ranch-row crop, sprinkler- SUMMER RANGE irrigated. 800 head feedlot, SOUTH KNOB RANCH Almost 4,000 acres deeded plus 2,000 adjoin- subscription to 2,000 head LCO. Good ing acres BLM lease. Springs, ponds, cross-fencing, good network of water, nice improvements. EASTERNEASTERN OREGONOREGON roads. Timber, hunting. Habitat improvement projects. $1,300,000. WLJ gets you: 680 Acres OLD PRINCETON RANCH — 615+ deeded acres consisting Row crop, cattle of 497 ac. rolling hillside, sage brush, 60 ac. dry farm land, 55 CENTURY 21 Big Pines Realty, ask for Pat Thomason Free online A GOOD BUY! ac. of alfalfa & homesite. 4 wheel lines, 100 gpm irrigation Cell 530-941-2181 310 Acres well, 1,352 sq. ft. home w/addition. Metal shop w/concrete Check website at: century21bigpines.com access to the 3 pivots, 4,000 head feedlot floors, barn w/tack room. $299,950 paper! and mill. DICKENSON RANCH — Pristine recreational ranch bordered CRATER LAKE REALTY 197 Acres by the Malheur National Forest, 800+ deeded acres w/115 ac. Ranch & recreation. Live Linda Long, Principal Broker - Owner 4 issues of the springs, scenic Hagerman of water rights from Trout Creek. A haven for wildlife & trout fish- Local: Cell: Valley. ing. Big game includes antelope, deer, elk. Duck & geese oc- Properties (541) 783-2759 (541) 891-5562 Bob Jones, Broker cupy the private pond & flood irrigated meadows. Rolling hills Toll Free: E-mail: Magazine! 208/733-0404 or 1-888-558-0870 with some nice Ponderosa pine trees, open range & nice moun- 1-888-262-1939 Junction of Hwy. 62 & 97 [email protected] tain meadow. This place has great appeal for the person want- PO Box 489 • Chiloquin, OR 97624 The Commercial ing a hideaway next to the forest with wildlife & scenic views. YAINAX RANCH — Reputation cow calf operation, 1,731 acres of flood irrigat- $1,200,000 ed permanent pasture, timberlands & sub-irrigated meadows. Irrigation well Cattle Magazine! Twin Falls Idaho • www.rjrealty.com TOM SILVEY ESTATE — WEST FALL, OR — 1,077 deeded pump 3,500 gpm plus creek. 3 wildlife ponds, 2 homes, pole hay barn, livestock barn, corrals, scales & shop. Runs 300 cows, 70 heifers, and 50 bulls year And also the acres including approx. 378.9 acres primary & 109.80 supple- around, putting up 800-ton grass hay in 2002. USFS permit in conjunction with mental water rights which flood from creek & sprinkler from wells, owner’s 778-acre meadow and timberland for an authentic guest ranch with and private BLM allotment for 399 head for 7 mo. 2 modest spectacular riding terrain. Historic Yainax Agency buildings. Timber cruise in Bull Guide!!! www.wlj.net homes, 3 hay sheds & working corrals with scales. Priced to process. Own a REAL COW Ranch that’s paid its way! $2,670,000 #53197. sell @ $780,000 Call Crater Lake Realty for more details. Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale REAL ESTATE, INC. BAKER COUNTY: 250 AU; all inside operation! Scenic 825± Mountain 20C Mountain 20C deeded acres, 485± acres sprinkler and flood irrigated. Ranch 707 Ponderosa Village • Burns, OR 97720 home, 2 cottages and mobile home, plus outbuildings. Burnt 541-573-7206 or 800-573-7206 River and Pine Creek through ranch! 2 LOP tags. In the heart E-mail: [email protected] of Eastern Oregon Big Game country! Possible split, or can Evenings: Jett C. Blackburn, Co-Broker, 541-573-2313 Curt Blackburn, Co-Broker, 541-573-3106, fax 541-573-5011 add more. Priced at $825,000. www.jettblackburn.com Western Ranch Management & Realty, Inc. Scott W. Hawes (541) 548-1660 • Terrebonne, OR 682 Irrigated Acres in Fort Rock, Oregon farmseller.com • [email protected] 682 acres irrigated Alfalfa Hay Ranch. (3) pivots, (6) wheel lines, (1) linear. Yields 1,584 ACRES currently carrying 350 pairs plus replacements and bulls with a 2,000 ton hay harvest, this diversified combination 3,000 tons of Supreme & Premium Quality hay, grain and cattle operation is in excellent condition and is Hay per year. 400 acres certified organic in located only 14 miles from Baker City, Oregon. New cattle han- dling facility, big barn and shop, one mile of private Powder River 2005. High volume, low lift wells with early access, very nice owner’s home with two additional homes plus priority dates. (2) nice homes. (2) hay sheds a bunkhouse. $2,100,000 (70’x200’, 52’x200’). $1,450,000 4,000 ACRES adjacent to National Forest with over one mile of year around stream, several seasonal creeks, spring fed ponds, 30 miles to LaPine, OR. Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir and Tamarack trees, 75 acres of 70 miles from Bend, OR. flood-irrigated native meadow, all fenced and cross fenced and currently summering 160 cow/calf pairs. Excellent Big Game, Ron Hudspeth, Broker • 541-447-4123 Upland Bird and Trout habitat located 7 miles north of Unity SAGEBRUSH REALTY Oregon. Possible Owner Terms. $1,800,000 850 N.E. Hudspeth Rd. Steve Turner Ranches William Smith Properties, Inc. Prineville, OR 97754 15 SW Colorado Avenue, Suite A, Bend, OR 97702 541-318-1899 • [email protected] • www.steveturnerranches.com

LOOKING FOR A SMALL FARM IN PRINEVILLE, OR? HERE IT IS! 39 acres with 35 acres of irri. in Prineville, OR. 2 homes, shop, fenced, and cross fenced. Planted in pasture and www.propertiesmag.net alfalfa. Main home has 1,708 sq. ft. of living space. 2nd BULL MOUNTAIN RANCHES home has over 1,300 sq. ft. $425,000 Hawk Creek Ranch — 3,200 deeded acres, all contiguous. Quality custom home on 48 irrigated acres in Prineville, OR. Acreage is planted in alfalfa. The home has 2,000 sq. Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Older home and outbuildings. Elk, deer & turkey. $575,000 ft. with great room design, pine cabinets, tile, and carpeted Musselshell River Ranch — 810 deeded acres with 310 river floors, separate kitchen island with gas range. All irrigation Intermountain 20B Intermountain 20B bottom habitat including 154 acres irrigated. Remainder is equipment included. $425,000 timbered hills and coulees. Excellent elk, deer, & pheasant Horse or Cattle Ranch in Powell Butte, OR. This beautiful habitat. $615,000 40 acres with 30 acres of flood irrigation is set up for hors- Pahsimeroi Valley, Idaho For more information on these and other listings visit es and cattle. Large barn/shop, extra storage, and a 2,300 Low operating cost family ranch. Old water rights provide free gravity our web site at www.rockymtnranch.com sq. ft. home with panoramic views of the Cascade Mtns. water for a pivot, wheel lines and flood irrigation. No pump costs! Easy Great end of the road location. $489,900 drift to summer permit for 240 hd. Nice ranch setting with good corrals, Ask for: Lisa Owings, Broker barn and home. School bus to ranch entrance. 5 miles to elementary Direct: 541-480-3972, Office: 541-447-3940 school. Excellent hunting and fishing area. Asking $875,000 Ron Shoen Marvin Brown The Associates Real Estate • Prineville, OR Rocky Mountain Ranch Realty Salmon River Realty Challis, ID. 83226 1-888-259-6660 GRAIN, HAY & CATTLE Preston Dixon 208-879-2225 307± acres with comfortable farmhouse, large unfinished upstairs. Alfalfa, oats, www.ChallisIdahoRealEstate.com alfalfa grass hay and excellent pasture. Excellent wells and water rights. Perimeter DWIGHTS RANCH: 1,388 deeded acres. White tail, pheas- and cross fenced. All irrigation equipment included. ASKING $392,000. ant, 3 plus miles Milk River frontage. Large pike and cat- 154.5 IRRIGATED ACRES fish. Minimum improvements. $549,000 Permitted water rights from 600 gpm well and excellent pasture and alfalfa/grass BEAVER CREEK RANCH: BEAUTIFUL 200+ cow ranch, hay, 100± acres flood irrigated with the balance sprinkled. Easy highway access. elk, deer, birds, borders Custer National Forest, excellent ASKING $174,900 OAK CITY, UTAH — Cattle Ranch. 11 months outside grazing. improvements! Feed base! Winter protection! 131 hd FS per- mit, NE Ashland, MT. FREE WATER, EXCELLENT RIGHTS 762 acres of deeded grazing land, home, and corrals. Owner has 153.10 acres with 3 bedroom 1 bath farmhouse. Currently growing alfalfa grass been running approximately 290 head. $775,000 BIG DIPPER RANCH: Beautiful, remote 10,000 ac. Carter mix, oats and pasture. Can also do grain. Irrigation well with 1,600 gpm. County, Montana grass ranch located in Hackberry Creek Pumping costs $5/acre. Good hay production or AUMs. ASKING $219,000 10,000+ deeded acres northeast of MILFORD, UTAH. Ranch Valley of the Sheep Mts., 6,000 sq. ft. home/lodge. HOLMAN PREMIER REALTY includes 760 acres of irrigated cropland and pasture. One pivot, OTHER INCREDIBLE RANCHES AVAILABLE FARM, RANCH, LAND & wheel lines. 7 wells. BLM winter allotment for 225 head of cattle (CONFIDENTIALLY LISTED) RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE from Nov. 1 to April 30. $1,750,000. The buyer of this ranch will Clifton M. Berglee DVM, 3815 SOUTH SIXTH ST. RANDY L. SHAW also have the opportunity to lease another allotment from the Montana-Wyoming WEST KLAMATH FALLS, OR (541) 884-1343 Ext. 7121 seller for an additional 225 head from Nov. 1 to April 30. 1-406-896-0501, Cell 1-406-860-7319 (541) 891-0296 Cell Call Rex Burgener for a brochure 1-800-811-9010 or 801-234-6800 14 OCTOBER 11, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate 21 Equipment 33 Mountain 20C Mountain 20C Southwest 20D Southwest 20D Wanted For Sale

WANTED: CATTLE RANCH 250+ GREYBULL, WYOMING Call for listings or check our website for working ranches in a several- pair. Within 100 miles of Sacramen- ROOF COATINGS state area. Let our background in native and introduced grass and cow- to, CA. Send responses to: Western GENTLEMEN’S RANCH calf and stocker operations be of assistance in your search for the right Livestock Journal, Box 782: 650 S. Li- FOR METAL AND LAZY SN RANCH 93± acre ranch with approx. 87 acres property. pan St., Denver, CO 80223 COMPOSITION ROOFS irrigated. Immaculate 3 BR, 2 BA home with 2 stall garage, WORKING RANCHES ARE OUR BUSINESS Old roofs of composition shingles, incredibly beautiful landscaping, large shop, cattle barn with CROSSTIMBERS LAND L.L.C. Real Estate For 22 tar paper, and METAL ROOFS can be scale, calving barn, wood shop, grain bins and more. Very SALES • EVALUATION • CONSULTATION Rent/Lease/Trade extended many years. Anyone can well thought-out setup and extremely well maintained. JOHN WILLIAMS • CLAREMORE, OK • 918-341-1999 apply by brush. TM White is a white LEE HOLCOMBE • PAWHUSKA, OK • 918-287-1996 coating developed especially to be KLAMATH BASIN PASTURE Perfect for cattle or horses. $325,000. www.crosstimbersland.com brushed on over the old composition & HAY RANCH EAGLE REAL ESTATE, LLC-GMAC For lease/5 years. 267 acres pas- roof. This very permanent repair is a 1234 Sheridan Ave. • Cody, WY 82414 These Choice Ranches We Have For Sale: ture/160 acres of hay alfalfa with all new roof. Virden's special snow necessary equip., turnkey just needs white METAL ROOF COATING is • 320 ac. Fischer Co, TX home, game, CRP income, $190,000 (307) 587-5266 • www.eaglerealestate.com cows or yearlings. Will run 300 year- excellent for sealing leaks, prevent- • 190 ac. Modern home, 3 barns. Cattle working pens, long frontage on Hwy 24 ling 5 1/2 mos., May thru Oct. or 250 ing rust and reflecting heat. Klondike, TX, $320,000 pairs for 6 mos. plus put up 700+ tons • 480 ac. Navarro Co, TX. Paved rd & county rd frontage. 150 ac. tillable land of alfalfa hay. Call for appointment "Serving Farm and Ranch Since 1950" bal., grass, city water. $1,250/acre. Rd frontage on 3 sides. No minerals. 541-273-3669 or 541-892-0264 MONTANA FISHING RANCHES Excellent cow place. Write or call for our catalogue. We ship same day order is received. • SUNDANCE: 700± pristine acres. Beautiful alpine setting. Unlimited • 500 ac. Kaufman Co, one of a kind, has home, barns, cattle pens, grass and water galore. DeerSALE and hogs. $800,000PENDING Pasture 25 VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. recreation. 3 parcels avail. or in its entirety. $6,865,000 • 242 ac. Clarksville, TX, 5/3 modern home, rd frontage on 3 sides. $395,000. Can Available 2821 Mays • Box 7160WLJ • LITTLE BEARTOOTH: Private 680-acre ranch. 3/4 mile of Bridger put house and barns on 23 ac. for $180,000 Amarillo, TX 79114 - 716 0 • 800 ac. SE Okla. has run 300 units. Scenic, running water, some minerals. Deer, (806) 352-2761 Creek. Abundant wildlife. Broker owned. $2,175,000 hogs, & other wild game. $575,000 WINTER PASTURE for 300 spring calving cows. 530-674- • THE BEAR JAW FISH CAMP: 40-acre fish camp bordering • 49 ac. Cabin, lake, hogs, deer. $115,000 www.virdenproducts.com 5935 or 530-870-2769 leave message fly-fishing river. Refurbished rustic fishing lodge. Original outbuildings. JOE PRIEST REAL ESTATE $1,950,000 Serving you with Success WANTED CALL SONNY TODD REAL ESTATE 1-800-671-4548 up to 1,800 head of backgrounded cat- 866-932-1031 • www.sonnytoddrealestate.com “We specialize in Game & Recreation Land” tle. Central Calif. ranch. Good fences, www.joepriestre.com • [email protected] • www.ranchad.com plenty of feed, & experienced crew. USED PIPE Pipe • Rod • Cable for horse 559-585-1778 FREE MOUNTAIN REAL corrals and fences ESTATE MAGAZINE COLORADO GRENVILLE RANCH Pasture COLORADO Jackson County 26 E.M.E., Inc 5,200+ acres 4,200 deeded and 1,000 NM State lease located in Taft, CA 661/396-0380 Acreage, cabins, ranches 436± acres Walden Res. shoreline. northeast NM. Open rolling grass country and some canyons, mesas, Wanted 1-800-864-3853 Hwy 14 frontage. $871,800 and arroyos containing cedar and piñon. Yuma County WANTED [email protected] Vista Nueva, Inc. • Charles Bennett Central California lease. 250 pairs, Equipment www.martinandtope.com 480± acres irrigated $850,000 (505) 356-5616 days • (505) 276-8204 evenings more or less. Prefer Sierra Nevada 34 Kiowa County 905 W. 18th Street, Portales, NM 88130 foothills. Call or fax 209-532-3747 Wanted 1,280± acres CRP. $450,000 FOR SALE 13,200 ACRES WANT TO LEASE NEW HOLLAND balewagons: 1089, Cheyenne County California pasture for cattle preferably & 720 STATE LEASE. 1079, 1069, 1049, 1037, 1033, oth- 5,294± acres grass $1,192,500 NEW MEXICO PROPERTY GROUP OFFERS central coast. 661-325-6266 12 mi. east of Trinidad, CO. 200 2,710± acres grass $677,500 er self-propelled/pull-type models. acres irrigated meadows, Panoramic 8,600± acre, NE New Mexico ranch. 200 cow capaci- NORTHERN OR CENTRAL Califor- Jim, 208-880-2889, 208-459-3268. ty, hunting, modest home, working pens. Price $1,488,000. water rights & excellent water The Land Office LLC nia pasture for 100-300 pairs. Refer- ences available prefer long term lease. system throughout the ranch. Farm & Ranch Real Estate Very well maintained 4,500± acre, NE New Mexico Ranch, 125- 130 cow capacity. Two homes, hay barn, 14 water tanks, work- 530-520-2951 anytime. Excellent barns, corrals, and Dale Stull, Broker Trucks & Trailers 35 Toll Free (866) 346-5710 ing pens. Price $815,000. OWNER WILL FINANCE WINTER PASTURE for 300-350 dry working facilities. (719) 346-5710 18,800± acre, Harding County, New Mexico, ranch. Great coun- cows Dec. thru Apr. Washington, Ore- Call Ossola Land and www.thelandofficellc.com try, had a lot of rain. 450 cow capacity, working pens, good gon, Nevada or California. Evenings WILSON & TITAN TRAILERS Realty 719-846-7213 fences, productive land, magnificent mesa. Price $4,330,000. 530-398-4083 Factory direct or delivery available. HORSE PASTURE WANTED Best prices. Give us a call, we can NEW MEXICO PROPERTY GROUP save you money. WW Western, 541- Richard Randels, Owner, Broker Nov.-Apr. Within 400 mile radius of CENTRAL WYOMING FARMS AND RANCHES Kalispell, MT. Contact Randy Bock 447-6890 MIRACLE MILE RANCH — ALCOVA, WYOMING: TUCUMCARI, NEW MEXICO - 505-461-4426 406-293-5000 2,511 deeded, 1,790 State and private and 5,325 BLM totals 9,626 acres. Tom Sidwell, Sales Agent • 505-487-2419 FOR SALE 333 adjudicated water, 300 cows year-round and MAJOR recreation busi- 1993 Wilson, 46’x102”, ness complete with store, cabins, and RV park. A stone’s throw from the 2,600 ACRES, 500 cow/calf ranch Hay/Feed/Seed 27 sheep and cattle pot, west N. Platte’s best fishing. $2.3 million. Call JR (307) 234-2211 with good improvements. 1,480 acre SUBSCRIBE TO coast door, aluminum wheels. LEGEND ROCK RANCH — THERMOPOLIS, WYOMING: ranch with good improvements & ex- WLJ TODAY! Above average condition. cellent home, 300 cow/calf. 918-689- BRIGHT GREEN high quality grass 3,970 deeded + 2,440 State + 17,600 BLM = 22,500 acres. 250 cow, 3166. Good Earth Land Co. 800-850-2769 and alfalfa. 4x4x8 bales. $90 per ton. Call: 307-864-3733, year-round, cowboy outfit. Beautiful scenery and miles of Cottonwood New Leaf Hay Works, Longmont, CO leave message Creek Canyon. Oil your saddle! $1.2 million. Call Clay (307) 856-6208 303-589-5819 Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale NEW! MUSKRAT SUMMER UNIT — SHOSHONI, WYOMING: ATTENTION CATTLEMEN cattle feed CLASSIFIED AD 780 cows, May through October. 1,520 deeded, 2,360 State and 45,000+ Plains 20E Plains 20E as low as $10/tonn. Alternative to high DEADLINE TUESDAY BLM. Comes with an excellent reputation as being one of the best hay prices. Rice Straw specifically allotments in the district. $1.1 million Call Clay (307) 856-6208 baled for cattle. Call for early discount. AT 4:30 PM Campbell & Son Hay, 530-682-7140 5,500 head starter MOUNTAIN TIME J.R. Kvenild, Clay Griffith, feedyard in southwest Casper, WY 82604 Riverton, WY Kansas. Pens are all BIG BALE FLAKER 307-234-2211 307-856-6208 metal/pipe ★ Feeds all big, square bales ★ All electric, remote control systems Schools 37 1800 Liberty Park Blvd. constructed. Great heifer ★ raising facility. Single or multiple bale units available J.R. & Co., LLC • 280 Valley Dr. • Casper, WY 82604 Sedalia, MO 65301 ★ Fits all flat bed trucks or trailers Hometown Real Estate P.A. For additional information, go to: www.westernland.net www.missouriland.com (620) 271-9500 BALE BUDDY, MFG. 1-877-526-9058 Call Donna Hutcheson 580/868-33330 580/856-33637 GET THOROUGH CALL FOR FREE CATALOG (620) 271-8626 PRACTICAL Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale for details or showing Financial Southwest 20D Southwest 20D 30 TRAINING IN: Assistance Pregnancy testing—A.I. herd FIDELITY health—calf delivery and care. FARM AND RANCH loans. Rural Many additional subjects. NEW MEXICO NE OKLAHOMA AGENCY housing, horse ranches, hobby farms. WEST TEXAS RANCHES REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE Low rates. Janus Mortgage. CATTLEMEN 400 cow unit, FARMS — RANCHES — HOMES — BUSINESS www.janusagfinance.com; 1-888-249- • West Texas, 50,464 acres, north of 0777 Our business is to help you Sierra Blanca, TX. executive home, HORSE & HUNTING ACRES improve your business. • Beautiful 5 year old home - 6 bedrooms on 5 acres. • East of Corona, NM, 550 cow units. manager’s home, Fencing & Learn more by working • Nice 23 - acre horse ranch with corrals, barns & roping arena. Located 7 31 • Pecos, TX, 600 cow units. $900,000. miles from Winner on U.S. Hwy 18. SALE PENDING with live animals under numerous • Ranch style home, pole barn on 40 acres located 7 miles Northwest of Corrals • Lordsburg, NM, 6,000 deeded acres. expert supervision. Winner, SD. Priced to sell. Licensee owned. Write or call today for free improvements. • One of a kind country estate on 230 acres. Potential to sleep up to CAMPO BONITO, LLC Will partially divide. 50 hunter / Bed & Breakfast clients. This is a must see! Great business Fencing Materials school catalog: David P. Dean opportunity. ★ GRAHAM SCHOOL, INC. • 160 acres of super pheasant hunting located Northwest of Winner, SD. Heavy Wall Pipe Dept. WLJ • 641 W. Hwy 31 Ranch: 432/426-3779 $1,540,000. ★ Mobile: 432/634-0441 Excellent grass. Steel Sucker Rods Garnett, KS 66032 • 640 acres of grassland Northwest of Winner, SD. Excellent grass. ★ www.availableranches.com 918-458-4280 Fiberglass Sucker Rods 785-448-3119 • 800-552-3538 • 1,400 acres farm/ranch combo with established hunting clientele. ★ Fax: 785-448-3110 • Lyman County. 640 acres excellent grassland. SALE PENDING Cable www.grahamschool.com • NEW LISTING: 265 acres in Brunsontownship, Trip County. CRP & farm- ★ I-Beam Post Over 90 years continuous service ground up creek bottom. Excellent hunting. ★ Highway Guard Rail NEW MEXICO RANCH Call Keith or Randy at 605-842-3811 or Bob at 605-842-0525 ★ Super Steel for Wind Breaks Excellent horse/cattle ranch. High rolling LIVESTOCK BUTTERFLY REPRODUCTION plains, pastures, springs, views, ranch Southwest Kansas free stall CLASSES dairy currently milking 1,600 Real Estate 21 SUPPLY house, & privacy. 2,200 deeded & 11,000 cows, 4 free stall barns, 2 Wanted 1-800-249-7473 Learn to A.I. and preg. hospital free stall barns, www.butterflysupplyinc.com check your own cattle. leased acres run 200+ animal units year large hospital with living NEW CLASSES START round. Asking $1,400,000. quarters and many more WE RECENTLY SOLD property & NOVEMBER 15-19, 2004 extras. would like to buy a Northwestern Equipment Call for details Call 702-547-0949 for details. Hometown Real Estate P.A. Mountain ranch in the 2,000 - 4,000 33 MILLS RANCH CONSULTANTS (620) 271-9500 acre range, with cash flow. Send re- For Sale 5707 Candee Lane • Fallon, NV 89406 Call Donna Hutcheson sponses to: Western Livestock Jour- 775-867-3431 nal, Box 780: 650 S. Lipan St. Den- NEW HOLLAND balewagons: 1089, (620) 271-8626 ver, CO 80223 W e s t T e x a s R a n c h e s for details or showing 1079, 1069, 1049, 1037, 1033, other 31,122 ACRES 15 miles NE of Sierra Blanca. Open, gently self-propelled and pull-type models. rolling to rolling country with a few mountains. Well watered Can finance, trade, deliver. 208-880- 40 and improved and capable of running 350-400 cows in an 2889, 208-459-3268. www.balewag- Software average year. Mule deer, antelope, and blue quail. $75/acre. RANCHES ONLINE on.com 21,500 ACRES 50 miles NE of Van Horn. Open gently rolling country with productive draws. Watered by 6 shallow wells and www.propertiesmag.net VERSATILE TRACTOR, 1977 900 II CATTLE SOFTWARE - Registered pipeline. Should run 250 cows in an average year. Mule deer 903 Cummins 4x4, 300 H.P. $22,500, and commercial editions, small herd and blue quail. Old house and adequate pens. $65/acre 800-850-2769 OBO. Good tires, approx. 4,000 hrs. option, EID compatible, user friendly, Chip Cole, Ranch Broker • 325/655-3555 1085 Balewagon, diesel, AC $25,000 Free Trial! www.cattlemax.com 877- Chip Cole, Ranch Broker • 325/655-3555 OBO. 707-374-3140 454-COWS WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL OCTOBER 11, 2004 15 Seedstock Services Sale Calendar

If your sale date fails to appear in this & Charolais, Manhattan, KS Cow Herd Dispersion, Highmore, SD A Service Guide for the Purebred Breeder calendar, contact your WLJ Livestock Nov. 19 – Green Mountain Angus HEREFORD Service Representative. ON LINE Ranch Production Sale, Ryegate, MT CATALOG: www.wlj.net. Nov.19 – HD Dunn & Son Production Oct. 11 – Baldy Maker Bull Sale, ALL BREED Sale, Tetonia, ID McArthur, CA Nov. 19 – Yardley Cattle Co., Cow Oct. 11 – Holmes Hereford, Cheyenne, Oct. 13-16 – NILE 37th Annual Stock Sale, Beaver, UT WY Angus Brangus Charolais Show, Billings, MT Nov. 20 – California Supreme Angus Oct. 17 – Breeders Choice Hereford Oct. 16 – Western Stockman’s All Females, Oakdale, CA Sale, Oakdale, CA Breeds Bull Sale, Famoso, CA Nov. 20 – Camp Cooley Bull Sale, Oct. 18 – L-18 Sale, Berry’s Hereford Nov.12-13 – Central California World Franklin, TX Sale, Cheyenne, WY J. G. of Bulls Sale, Galt, CA Nov. 20 – Dalebanks Angus Produc- Oct. 28 – Strang Hereford/Black An- Nov. 23 – Shasta Bull Sale, Cotton- tion Sale, Eureka, KS gus 25th Annual Sale, Meeker, CO Angus 1041 Janeta Ave. wood, CA Nov. 20 – Quail Creek Ranch Disper- Nov. 1 – Spencer Herefords Mature Ranch Nyssa, Oregon 97913 ANGUS sion, Hurricane, UT Cow Female & Annual Bull Sale, Brew- Harlan Garner • 541/372-5025 Oct. 11 – Baldy Maker Bull Sale, Nov. 20 – Redland Angus Production ster, NE Owner John Goldbeck Private Treaty Sales Sale, Buffalo, WY Nov. 18 – Largent & Sons Production 208/573-4133 - cell McArthur, CA 5725 Chileno Valley Road • Petaluma, CA 94952 Quality Multi-Generation Oct. 11 – Cole Creek Angus Female Nov. 20 – Sydenstricker Genetics, Sale, Kaycee, WY Ranch 707/763-0684 • Home 707/769-8651 Sale, Columbus, MT Mexico, MO HORSE Brangus Purebred White and Nov. 21 – JR Ranch Shorthorns Fall Oct. 11 – Ray-Mar Farms First Angus Oct. 23 – Rick Machado Livestock Tom & Kathi Turner Red Factor Charolais Production Sale, Oakdale, CA Club Calf Sale, Othello, WA Nov.22 – Edwards Angus Production Main Event Horse Auction, Paso Rob- Drewsey, Oregon 97904 Oct. 12 – Coleman, Mytty, Pine Coulee les, CA Brahman 541-493-2755 Angus Ranches, Joint Production Sale, Sale, Denton, MT Charlo, MT Nov.22 – Sandpoint Cattle Co., Kear- MAINE-ANJOU Oct. 16 – Evergreen Exclusive Angus ney, NE Oct. 30 – DeJong Ranch Annual Fall Red Angus Female Sale, Pasco, WA Nov. 27 – Shamrock Angus Female Female Sale, Winner, SD Oct. 18 – Brenner Angus & Red An- Sale, Laramie, WY Nov. 19 – Yardley Cattle Co., Cow gus Complete Dispersal, Mobridge, AUCTION MARKET Sale, Beaver, UT P SD Oct. 26 – Fallon Livestock Exchange Nov. 21 – JR Ranch Shorthorns Fall Oct. 18 – Snyder Bros. Mature Cow 2nd Annual October Fest, Fallon, NV Club Calf Sale, Othello, WA PARKER Herd Dispersal, Ogallala, NE GENTLE BIEBER Nov. 6 – Fallon Livestock Exchange MULTI-BREED AMERICAN Oct. 21 – Thomas Angus Ranch Pro- 2nd Annual Fall Bonanza, Fallon, NV BRANGUS RED ANGUS RANCH duction Sale, Baker City, OR Oct. 30 – Seedstock Plus Colorado BEEF TYPE GREY Ron • Lois • Craig BALANCERS Region Fall Female Sales, Fort Collins, Registered Cattle Ron (650) 439-3628 • Craig (605) 439-3545 Oct. 22 – FairView Ranch Angus Fe- BRAHMANS male Sale, Big Timber, MT CO 2 Year Olds & 11450 353rd Ave. • Leola, SD 57456 Oct. 30 – Seedstock Plus LLC Col- F1 Heifers Available www.BieberRedAngus.com Oct. 23 – Beartooth Ranch Female orado Female Sale, Fort Collins, CO POLLED HEREFORD Yearlings Available. Sale, Columbus, MT Loren Pratt BRANGUS Nov. 7 – Washington Select Polled Larry & Elaine Parker Oct. 24 – Western Supreme Female Hereford Sale, Moses Lake, WA 520/568-2811 Sale, Redmond, OR Nov. 20 – Camp Cooley Bull Sale, 520-845-2411 (days) Franklin, TX Nov.20-21 – California/Nevada Polled 44996 W. Papago Rd. Oct. 28 – Strang Hereford/Black An- Hereford, Plymouth, CA Maricopa, AZ 85239 520-845-2315 (evenings) OR CATTLE CO. gus 25th Annual Sale, Meeker, CO CHAROLAIS RED ANGUS Oct. 30 – DeJong Ranch Annual Fall RED ANGUS WES Nov. 9 – AC Cobb Charolais Fall Bull Female Sale, Winner, SD Sale, Augusta, MT Oct. 16 – Buffalo Creek Red Angus O’REILLY Oct. 30 – Montana Angus Females Bo- Nov. 17 – Fink Beef Genetics Angus Production Sale, Leiter, WY (831) nanza, Commercial Female, Billings, CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE TUESDAY AT & Charolais, Manhattan, KS Oct. 18 – Brenner Angus & Red An- 627-2365 MT gus Complete Dispersal, Mobridge, San Ardo, CA Oct. 30 – Seedstock Plus LLC Col- Nov. 20 – Camp Cooley Bull Sale, 4:30 PM MOUNTAIN TIME Franklin, TX SD 93450 orado Female Sale, Fort Collins, CO Oct. 25 – Beckton Stock Farm Fe- Nov. 3 – TC Ranch Angus Female COMMERCIAL male Sale, Sheridan, WY Sale, Franklin, NE Oct. 30 – Montana Angus Female Bo- Oct. 30 – Seedstock Plus LLC Col- Nov.4 – Groseth 4G Angus Farm Pro- nanza, Commercial Females, Billing, orado Female Sale, Fort Collins, CO duction Sale, North Platte, NE MT Nov. 11 – Bieber Red Angus Cow Herefords Herefords Herefords Nov. 6 – Nelson Angus Ranch Reg- Nov. 1 – Tate Ranch Commercial Fe- Power, Leola, SD istered Perfection Sale, Salmon, ID male Sale, Laken, KS Nov. 13 – Bet on Red Angus Sale, Nov.6 – Tybar Ranch Angus Females, Nov.11 – Eagle Pass, Select Commer- Reno, NV "Providing the West with Carbondale, CO cial Female Sale, Highmore, SD SHORTHORN Ron & Cathy Tobin rugged range bulls since 1918" Nov. 9 – Stefani Ranch “Angus in the 530-833-9961 Delta” Bull & Female Sale, Ryde CA CLUB CALF Nov. 21 – JR Ranch Shorthorns Fall Tracy Bjornestad HORNED Nov.11 – Rathbun Angus Ranch Sale, Nov. 21 – JR Ranch Shorthorns Fall Club Calf Sale, Othello, WA 530-833-0332 HEREFORDS Moses Lake, WA Club Calf Sale, Othello, WA SIMMENTAL 14400 Weston Road FARMINGTON, CA 95230 Nov. 13 – Rocky Mountain Angus GELBVIEH Email: [email protected] 11 miles East of Farmington on Hwy. 4 Assn. Female & Bull Sale, Ogden, UT Sept. 27 – Gateway Simmental, Fe- Mailing address: Bruce Orvis • Loren Mrnak Nov. 16 – Rice Ranches Production Oct. 30 – Seedstock Plus LLC Col- male Sale, Lewistown, MT P. O. Box 2336, Flournoy, CA 96029 209-899-2460 Sale, Harrison, MT orado Female Sale, Fort Collins, CO Nov. 19 – Yardley Cattle Co., Cow Nov. 17 – Fink Beef Genetics Angus Nov. 6 – Eagle Pass Ranch, Mature Sale, Beaver, UT

Pairs 41 black & BWF 5-7 yrs. old, 7-8 months 250 “fancy” black/BWF & RWF pairs, 3-5 bred yrs. old, 400 lb. calves at side 15 Purebred Angus 4-5 yrs. old, 7-8 15 Limousin 3-5 yr. old cows, 400 lb. months bred calves at side Bred Spring Calving Cows Bred 1st Calf Fall Calving Heifers 20 Purebred Simmental 5-7 yrs. old, 4-6 70 “fancy” black 1st calf heifers, 8 months months bred from Red River Farms bred, Foothill exposed 77 Purebred Angus 3-5 yrs. old, 2-4 80 “fancy” black 1st calf heifers, 8 months months bred from Rogue River Genetics October 14-16 bred, Foothill exposed 100 “fancy” black 3-5 yrs. old, 2-4 months 25 Purebred Brangus 1st calf heifers, 3-5 bred, Montana Genetics 275 Bulls Female Sale months bred from Alex Dees Preview our consign- Open Cows Bred Fall Calving Cows Saturday, October 16, 150 “fancy” black 3-5 yrs. old, just right ments and EPDs on 80 “fancy” black 4-6 yrs. old, 8 months for December breeding for ‘05 Fall calvers, our web site at 2004 10:00 am Sharp bred, all calving by November Montana Genetics www.westernstock- 1200 “Fancy” Bred Cows, 80 red, RWF & black 5-7 yrs. old, 7-8 mansmarket.com months bred, Foothill exposed Open Heifers Auctioneer: Skinner Hardy Pairs, Open 50 “fancy” black & BWF 5-7 yrs. old, 6-7 20 Purebred Red Angus heifers from Lana Heifers & Cows months bred, Foothill exposed Trotter SEE OUR WEB SITE FOR 50 RWF, black & BWF 6-7 yrs. old, 6-7 25 English X heifers 800 lbs. THE MOST UP-TO-DATE months bred 30 “fancy” black heifers 750 lbs. CONSIGNOR LIST.

WesternWestern Stockman’sStockman’s MarketMarket RouteRoute 1,1, BoxBox 6060 •• McFarland,McFarland, CACA 93250-970993250-9709 WebWeb site:site: www.westernstockmansmarket.comwww.westernstockmansmarket.com •• Office:Office: (661)(661) 399-2981399-2981 DwightDwight MebaneMebane Frank Frank MachadoMachado Ron Ron EvansEvans Don Don LaneLane (661)(661) 979-9892979-9892 (850) (850) 929-4046929-4046 (661) (661) 979-0897979-0897 (805) (805) 238-1136238-1136 16 OCTOBER 11, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Fall surveillance, prevention of BRD necessary (Editor’s note: This is the disease also means that dif- Shelton said the animal Dr. Dale Grotelueschen, first story in a two-part series ferent factors can contribute health industry has demon- senior veterinarian in Pfizer concerning Bovine Respira- to BRD problems on a ranch strated some real benefits by Animal Health’s beef cattle tory Disease, its prevention, every year and new infec- starting a vaccination pro- operations group, said ad- its link with other cattle dis- tious agents can cause an gram when animals are re- eases and its treatment.) dressing risk factors at wean- outbreak when a producer ally young, before going out ing, and as cattle transition Bovine Respiratory Dis- previously had no problems. to pasture, or what qualifies ease (BRD) is an age old to backgrounding operations So what is the best way as branding for most produc- and/or feedlots really can add problem that has just never for producers to combat this ers, and again three or four gone away and is especially value to the animal. Gro- complex disease? weeks prior to weaning. “It’s telueschen also advised a 45- prominent this time of year Dr. Tom Shelton, techni- proven to be effective to do a when the weather is chang- cal veterinarian with Inter- preconditioning program. In day weaning period. ing and producers are ship- vet Animal Health says pro- other words if a producer can “As cattle approach wean- ping calves. For some pro- ducers, veterinarians and re- vaccinate animals before ing, the maternal or colostral ducers, it may be too late to searchers are working on a they are weaned and not at antibody is running out and combat the disease in this number of projects to do weaning, that has worked we have high numbers of year’s calf crop, but seeing a whatever they can, from an out very well,” said Shelton. calves that are susceptible Good friends and good bull buyers, Jim Violini, Salinas, CA, 25-pound-per-head loss in industry perspective, to re- Shelton explained the clin- to BRD pathogens,” said and Chico Pedotti, Alturas, CA, had a good visit during the weaning weight could duce the incidence of disease. ical response seen after vac- Grotelueschen. “Susceptibil- McPhee Red Angus sale, Lodi, CA. — Photo by Jerry York prompt some changes and Nonetheless, Shelton ex- cinating animals at a ity occurs post-weaning, at evaluation of next year’s pro- plained that there are some younger age. In the past, he the ranch, and also as cattle gram. producers doing everything said the response to a vaccine transition into the back- It Takes more than just Milk From an industry perspec- possible to prevent BRD, and was only measured by sero- grounding and feedlot.” to make a Great Beef Cow tive, the cow/calf segment yet they still have a wreck in logically testing the immune Combined with vaccina- has the greatest impact on The maternal qualities the feedyard. Shelton ex- system. But, Shelton said tion timing, Grotelueschen of Red Angus females BRD in the lifetime of an an- plained it is because of one of that now researchers are said adequate nutrition will imal. Producers virtually can make them an obvious two reasons—either there’s measuring the cellular re- ensure the animal has a cornerstone for program calves for feedlot new, emerging infectious dis- sponse, which is a different properly functioning im- commercial cow/calf performance. With this in eases that are affecting the component of the immune mune system. He said nu- operations. mind, many producers do animals or there are some system that can be protective trition includes energy, pro- ■ manage their cattle with underlying immunological until weaning. Early Puberty with tein, vitamins and minerals. High Fertility proper animal health strate- problems that have previ- He admits there’s not a sil- ■ Although trace minerals are Easy Calving gies, but BRD is a compli- ously gone undiagnosed. In ver bullet when it comes to ■ Moderate Frame with cated disease that works either case, Shelton recom- timing, nutrition, or man- usually highlighted the most, Low Maintenance mended producers contact agement that is going to pre- Grotelueschen said all as- Contact us today or visit our website ■ Maternal Efficiency alone and in concert with en- ■ vironmental stresses to infect their veterinarian to rule out vent any future bovine res- pects of nutrition are impor- for offerings in your area. Longevity tant for cattle to be able to ■ Docile Disposition the respiratory tracts of cat- any new pathogens, and then piratory problems, but he ■ Unbiased, Reliable EPDs tle. The complexity of this identify any unknowns that says this new concept ap- withstand the stresses they ■ “Angus” Carcass Qualities are contributing to increased proach in the industry should are going to meet up with disease at a time of stress. reduce the expense BRD is later in life. — Sarah Swen- Red Angus Association of America In terms of prevention, costing producers. son, WLJ Associate Editor (940) 387-3502 • www.redangus.org Cattleman’s Choice 44th Annual Production Sale — Montana’s Longest Established Annual Bull Sale — 2600 Angus Sell November 29 & 30, 2004 Selling 900 Bulls BULLS WITH LENGTH, CAPACITY AND MUSCLE - on Tuesday, November 30 - Bulls sell in sale book order, starting with Tim Curran, Circle Ranch, Basin Max 602C 400 Twos & 500 Yearlings the two-year Ione, CA, was named Out- birth wean milk yrlg %IMF RE %RP -olds. standing Consignor at the +2.3 +41 +15 +92 +.21 +.05 -.25 Many half and three-quarter brothers sell. recent and very successful Cal Sons of Basin Max 602C, Brooks EXT, Sitz IMF, Vermilion Payweight, Poly Bull Test Sale, San Luis Obispo, CA. Curran consigned Gardens Expedition, Bon View New Design 1407, plus many other breed leading sires. the top gaining and high sell- Including Ambush, Rainmaker, Boyd On Target, ing Simmental composite bull. Boyd Captain and Basin Rainmaker 747L sons and grandsons. — Photo by Jerry York Complete PERFORMANCE DATA and EPDs are provided on all bulls. Backed by the STEVENSON/BASIN GUARANTEE with loss of use INSURANCE available. Bulls with bred in PERFORMANCE to ADD POUNDS to your calf crop. Bulls are sold in volume so they are AFFORDABLE by everyone.

Vermilion Payweight J847 birth wean milk yrlg %IMF RE %RP 500 Registered Females Bale +5.9 +67 +15 +120 -.05 +.60 +.36 Feeders 1200 Commercial Bred Females - selling Monday, November 29 - 150 Registered Bred Heifers • 350 Registered Cows Commercial—1000 Bred Heifers & 200 Bred Cows The bred heifers are a solid set of Angus and Angus-influenced heifers, raised on our ranches from the same bloodlines as our registered cattle. A select group of heifers will also be offered from some of our most progressive customers. Synchronized AI bred and sell ultrasound pregnancy tested to calving date. Waterers The commercial cows to be offered will be sorted according to age group and calving date. Boyd On Target 1083 birth wean milk yrlg %IMF RE %RP +3.9 +60 +26 +118 +.19 +.41 -.15

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