The National Livestock Weekly September 19, 2005 • Vol. 84, No. 49 “The Industry’s Largest Weekly Circulation” www.wlj.net • E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] A Crow Publication USDA revises corn estimate upward; prices slide —Hurricane damage, an average harvest estimate of mates at 139.2 bushels per acre, fuel costs adding to 143.2 bushels per acre. 12% lower than the record 2004 uncertainty. Earlier in the summer, analysts harvest, corn cash prices declined were bearish on corn harvest to $2.14 per bushel immediately Humane animal On Sept.12, USDA released the prospects, stating that prolonged following the release of the initial month’s revised harvest estimate. drought across the eastern corn crop report. treatment The revision tied a record for the belt would drive average yields be- As crop conditions have improved largest upward Aug. to Sept. revi- low 135 bushels per acre, a num- across the nation’s corn growing — Legislation proposed in Arizona. sion. Market analysts had general- ber that many believe would have region, the outlook for both grow- ly been leaning toward a down- led to $3 per bushel corn prices. ers and feeders had been steadily While most of the country was focused on the devastation Hurri- ward revision in the harvest esti- Instead, as yield estimates have improving over the past few weeks cane Katrina created, an Arizona animal rights group, Arizonans for mate, feeling that a long, dry sum- crept upward, prices have followed until Hurricane Katrina shut down Humane Farms, was busy filing proposed legislation in Arizona mer would take its toll on the na- an inverse curve trending down- Gulf Coast shipping ports. The price courts which would make many confinement farming practices ille- tional harvest. Many experts were ward over the previous month to of energy and transportation links gal. The Humane Society of the U.S. and the Farm Sanctuary were surprised when USDA bumped its close at $2.07 per bushel on Sept.14. directly to commodity prices, and also behind the proposal. initial estimate, of 139.2 bushels Following the Aug. 12 crop report, the spike in energy costs has come The legislation will be known as the Humane Treatment of Farm per acre, up 4 bushels per acre to which placed corn harvest esti- at a bad time for growers across Animals Act. If put into effect, it will have profound implications on the Midwest. As harvest begins, most hog and dairy calf raising operations in the state. Specifically, the act states “a person shall not tether or confine any pig during some growers are estimating an pregnancy or any calf raised for veal on a farm for all, or the major- U.S. Corn Production increase in fuel costs of tens-of- NATIONAL AVERAGE YIELD CORN CASH PRICE ity of any day, in a manner that prevents such animal from lying down thousands of dollars will reduce and fulling extending its limbs or turning around freely.” The legis- their margins this year. lation will not apply to animals on exhibit, being transported or in- Rep. Jerry Moran, R-KS, speak- volved in rodeo events. Any violation of the act will be a class one mis- ing at a USDA Farm Bill listening demeanor. 160.4 160.4 forum, said producers in his state The Arizona Cattle Feeders Association, (ACFA) was quick to react are facing an average increase in fu- to the proposal. Current president Norman Hinz said, “When all ef- 2.45 2.45 el costs in excess of $14,000 above forts should be focused on alleviating the suffering in Louisiana, Mis- 2.32 $ 2.32 $ $ $ last year’s expenditures. Already, sissippi and Alabama, these radical groups come along and promote USDA estimates 6% of corn has an initiative that does not provide for improving animal welfare on Ari- 138 138 143.2 143.2 137 142.2 137 142.2 been harvested. As growers ramp zona’s farms and ranches. It is purely a political stunt attempting to 134 134 up their harvest efforts, many are stigmatize animal agriculture. We invite these groups and applied sci- 130 1.97 130 1.97 1.95 1.95

1.95 1.95 ence efforts to join in our attempts to improve animal health and ani- Bushels Per Acre Bushels Per facing fuel costs of $3.00 per gallon Dollars Per Bushel Dollars Per 1.90 1.90 $ $ $ $ $ $ mal husbandry. $ 1.85 $ 1.85

Source: Ag National Statistics Service and more. Adding to fears is the $

$ The ACFA criticized the initiative stating, “Arizona’s feedlots follow lack of interest from buyers. Re- a standard of allowing 80- 150 square feet of space per animal; yet these ports of cash corn sales for last animals are often found laying down much closer than that density by year’s product being down as much choice, leaving open spaces at other corners of the pen, responding to as 30 cents per bushel were being their herding and protective instincts. Arizona’s beef producing fami- circulated last month. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 lies have learned animal science at our Land Grant Universities and *2005 *Estimate as of 9/12/05 *Estimate as of 9/13/05 *2005 Analysts have indicated that carried it back to both family, corporate family, and ranches across our Corn prices continued to slide as energy, transportation and some short-term buying opportuni- state,” said Hinz. ty exists for cattle producers look- See Humane on page 18 higher harvest estimates pressure corn belt producers. See Corn on page 7 Fed and feeder cattle rally, on good demand Fed cattle trade was very active ly every indicator suggested an im- tion with fed cattle prices rallying Less expensive feed costs are earning $11.10 a head on an aver- early last week. Feeders didn’t have proved market. upward. However, she warned, they helping feeders hold the line. age buy of $83.03. to play the hold out game with Futures markets were much have to be careful not to give it Sources tell us that the fed cattle Boxed beef values gained a cou- packers as they came to the table higher with the October live cattle back buying high priced feeder cat- supply is smaller and feeders have ple dollars with the Choice cutout relatively quick, moving fed prices reaching $86.38 and the February tle. the luxury of holding cattle over moving up to $140.56 and Select at up $2-3 to $87 live and $136 to contract was a dime short of $90. Aweek earlier, during the Labor because of lower feed costs. It has 129.39. Most of the meat trade was $137 dressed. Over 150,000 head Feeder cattle just keep getting Day-shortened week, fed trade got nothing to do with feeders being with the Select product. Trade vol- traded on Wednesday. stronger with September at under way late Friday afternoon at current on marketings. There have ume has been very good signaling All signals were go in the mar- $115.37, a contract high. $84.50 live and there were also been reports of corn trade at $1.40- good demand. kets—lower cost feed, stronger fu- Ann Barnhardt, an independent good volumes traded. The fed mar- 1.50 per bushel. Feeder Markets tures markets, stronger boxed beef analyst in Denver, CO, said that ket showed significant strength Clearly packers needed cattle; markets, strong slaughter—near- cattle feeders are in a great posi- over the following six days. buying cattle on a Wednesday and The feeder market continues to adding $2-3 sends a very positive roll along, oblivious to any of the ob- signal to feeders. stacles in its way. Prices in the last Carcass weights should be reach- two weeks have pushed back to The benefits of controlling BVD ing a seasonal high. The week end- near or above historical highs, and calves are coming to the market Experts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln cal- proximately 1% of all calves born in the U.S. herd ing Sept. 3, carcass weights were bovine viral diarrhea up 2 lbs. at 834 lbs. The week of just in time. culate that (BVD) related loss- annually. Although the disease poses no danger to In the northern tier states, sales es cost the beef industry more than $150 million each humans, it is highly contagious among cattle, com- Sept. 9, southern Plains live cattle weights were 9 lbs. lower than the are beginning to pick up as pro- year. monly spread by PI animals through fecal matter, ducers are starting to send their calf Colorado veterinarian Jim Kennedy, who is respon- saliva, mucous secretions and other bodily fluids. Be- prior week. With the price moving up this crop to town. Sales in the Dakotas sible for Colorado’s voluntary BVD control program, cause the virus is shed in such high volume by PI were noting prices for 700-800 lb. estimates that losses may run as high as $24 or more animals, it can spread rapidly through a herd, mul- quickly, cattle supplies are starting to be questioned. The cattle on feed steers trading in a range of $119- per head depending on market conditions for herds tiplying costs for producers. 123, while 600-700 lb. heifers trad- infected with BVD. “Producers whose herds are infected with BVD report, due out later this week, was See Markets on page 17 BVD virus spreads from animal to animal with- may experience a decline in birth rates of 20% or high- expected to show cattle on feed in a herd. When BVD infects a pregnant cow at be- er. They will also see higher than average treatment dead even with last year’s Sept.1 tween 80 and 150 days gestation, it passes through costs for associated diseases such as bovine respira- report. Marketings and placements the placenta to the fetus. Because the fetus’s immune tory disease (BRD), a higher than normal death loss were expected to be 1% lower. system isn’t developed enough to recognize the virus and lower weaning weights than other herds,” said Slaughter levels remained fair- as an infection, it harbors the virus rather than Kennedy. ly large with the holiday-shortened fight it. By the time the immune system matures, PI animals may exhibit very few signs of the dis- week processing 577,000 head, the virus has become a natural part of the calf’s sys- ease; as a result, they are difficult to detect. How- which was a great improvement tem—a persistent, unrecognizable infection, creat- ever, because of the effects of the disease, PI animals over the prior year’s 541,000 head. Daily slaughter last week aver- ing a persistently infected (PI) animal. suffer high disease infection and death rates. As a aged 123,000 head a day. The pack- Studies have shown that PI animals represent ap- See BVD on page 8 er margin index showed packers INSIDE WLJ FORAGE METER UNDER DE- BSE TESTED LABEL CONSID- JAPANESE TRADE NEARS ANIMAL ETHICS AWARD — INDEX VELOPMENT — USDA re- ERED — Legislators in California RESOLUTION — Industry ana- Colorado State University pro- Beef Bits ...... P-3 Time Sensitive Priority Handling searchers have developed a have introduced a bill which will lysts believe the Japanese elec- fessor Bernard Rollin recently re- Markets ...... P-16 handheld meter which is able to allow individual testing for BSE if tion will spur the opening of the ceived the prestigious Henry Spi- Classifieds ...... P-19 measure the nutrient value of approved. Federal regulators will Japanese border to U.S. beef. A ra award for his work in alterna- Sale Calendar ...... P-23 standing forage. The meter will be have the final say if the bills pass. decision is expected soon. tives to animal testing. Page 18. available for producers soon. Page 9. Page 11. Page 4. NEWS: LIVE STEERS DRESSED STEERS CME FEEDER $86.42 $136.97 $113.70 WEEK ENDING: 09-15-05 2 SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Comments Calving distribution an excellent Market trait to evaluate reproduction expectations Cowherd reproduction is a herd ranks over another. Most the calving season, as well as or circle the third mature cow very talked-about number. As herds cull the open cows, make the percentage that are calv- that calved. Disregard the t wasn’t supposed to happen has been noted for years, if managerial adjustments and ing within 21 days, 42 days, 63 first calving heifers. Next, this way, the market that is. not decades, success in the anticipate a better calf crop days or later. These percent- simply count down 21 days There wasn’t supposed to be cow/calf business is directly the next year. Such manage- ages again can be compared from when the third mature thisI kind of strength in the late related to a producer’s ability rial efforts help keep some pos- with the benchmarks for over- cow calved and draw a line. summer/early fall markets. Sep- to get cows pregnant. itive reproductive pressure on all herd evaluation or utilized Repeat this process at 42 days CROW The standard numbers gen- the herd. to follow how individual cows tember feeder cattle futures have and 63 days. erally referred to are relative- Reproduction is a trait that calve within the herd. By counting the number of been very strong hanging around the $114 level ly easy to calculate. These is considered by many to be The CHAPS benchmark for and the cash fed cattle markets gained $3 to cows within each segment of numbers are common num- lowly heritable (in other words, the percentage of cows calving the calving book and dividing $87.00. bers printed by cattle perform- genetic selection has less im- within the first 21 days of the by the total number of mature Again, there was a big wall of cattle that was to ance programs or simply cal- pact than environmental ef- calving season is 62.4% (The cows in the calving book, the materialize in the late summer and early fall, culated by hand. The North fects or general management). calving season is said to start percentage of cows calving at which doesn’t seem to be there. I’m pretty certain Dakota Beef Cattle Improve- Statistics show reproduction when the third mature cow 21, 42 and 63 days is calcu- that aggressive fed cattle marketings haven’t ment Association annually is fairly stable in most herds, calves or is calculated based on lated. The first calf heifers played a role because fed cattle marketings haven’t publishes numbers that serve pending any detrimental a known bull turnout date uti- are not included in these cal- been that good. as benchmarks for those who health effects. lizing 283 days as the average culations because oftentimes The market was also expected, by some, to ab- utilize the CHAPS program Another method of evaluat- gestation length). the bull turnout dates or ar- solutely fall apart following the opening of the (Cow Herd Appraisal Perfor- ing reproduction is to develop The percentage of cows calv- tificial insemination days are mance Software). a calving distribution table. Canadian border. The market simply wasn’t sup- ing within the first 42 days of quite different from those of Important numbers in re- At first glance, calving distri- posed to get stronger. Some of the market pundits the calving season is 86.4% the mature cows. production are percentage of bution may seem harder to and within the first 63 days of were telling us that if the Canadian border opened, May you find all your cows pregnant and percent- calculate, but the neat feature the calving season is 94.6%. the U.S. markets would absolutely hit the ditch, NAIS-approved eartags. — age of cows that have calves. of these numbers is a produc- If a producer doesn’t have dropping $20 a hundred. The current CHAPS bench- er doesn’t need to know the the CHAPS program, the cal- Kris Ringwall Even the market analysts that I have respect for (Kris Ringwall is a North marks are 93.4% and 92.8%, number of cows exposed. Pro- culations are easy to figure di- Dakota State University Ex- expected to see a $2-4 decline on fed cattle and $5-7 respectively. This means that ducers simply are dealing with rectly from the calving book. tension beef specialist, direc- on feeder cattle because of Canada. The markets of all the cows exposed to the the number of cows calving Simply count the total num- tor of the NDSU Dickinson are fickle, but Canada has hardly played a role in bull, about 7% never calve. and recorded in the calving ber of mature cows that calved Research Center and execu- today’s cattle market. In terms of overall evalua- book. and note that number on a tive director of the North When we look back, our cattle markets suffered tion of the cowherd, these Acalving distribution table separate sheet of paper. Dakota Beef Cattle Improve- their greatest losses when bovine spongiform en- numbers are good compara- allows a producer to follow The next step is to go down ment Association. He can be cepalopathy (BSE) raised its ugly head causing the tive numbers to see how one how cows are calving within the calving book and highlight contacted at 701/ 483-2045.) loss of the export markets, and to a greater degree, Japan and Korea. In a matter of two weeks, fed Weaning: toward the ideal cattle markets dropped nearly $20 because of the loss of that export trade. When it’s time to wean calves, the best you can hope for tionship where you plan ahead and sell calves at a breed- The return of the Japanese markets has the abil- is to follow a plan. You do have a plan, don’t you? If not, things specific, preconditioned special calf sale for top dollar. ity to add $5-6 to this fed market pretty quick, giv- can get ugly. Cows, calves and your bottom line will suffer Well-planned weaning also opens doors to other market- ing cattle feeders a chance of breaking even on needlessly. ing options, such as retained ownership or partnering with Weaning sets the stage for a calf’s feedlot performance and a feedlot. It is often said that the more you invest in the best these $110 plus yearlings. eventual meat quality. Major errors at this time compromise genetics and management, the more it pays to maintain own- Now that the election in Japan is over, things are genetic potential and, in the big picture, consumer demand. ership. We could add, the more you know about them, the supposed to start happening on the Japanese mar- Think of it as a logistics challenge: carefree calves mak- less risk. If you are selling, the right records can make ket. Prime Minister Koizumi won by a very wide ing their living from milk, grass and water must transition $50/head difference. margin, much larger than expected. It appears that to no milk and usually no grass. When you plan to own calves long term, through the feed- all of this trade issue is hung up by the Japanese When you wean, make sure to ing phase, it often pays to give them an early start. Recent Food Safety Commission. They released a draft re- give them lots of fresh water studies indicate the common practice of weaning at seven port on the risks of resuming trade with the U.S. where they can’t miss it. months may be the worst possible time for calves, in the win- last week and expect to publish the full report by There are low-stress wean- dow between maternal antibody protection and their own the end of the month; their next meeting is the ing options that allow continued immune system development. 26th of September. animal contact, grazing and That’s why some ranchers who calve in June wean by late Prime Minster Koizumi is expected to get tough pasture watering, but they don’t September, but you can bet they don’t ship the calves to mar- on the bureaucrats and get this meat trade deal fit all plans and resources. ket. After preconditioning and booster vaccinations, most of done. Many in the industry are certain we will Maybe your newly weaned those calves will stay on a grain-based ration in retained- or have Japanese trade some time in November. calves can graze for a while, but shared- ownership programs through finishing. As far as Korea is concerned, I’m told that they they can’t stay out there for There are a lot of ideas on weaning management, and not long. In most cases, they simply would have already been open to U.S. beef if that all of them will work on all farms. Take the ones that appeal won’t get enough or the right old cow wasn’t retested as positive. There is specu- to your situation and customize them somewhat to fit. But kind of nutrition. You may lose in the long run if you secure keep in mind that the key to greater success may be to cus- lation they will be open before the Japanese. their short-term health without stepping up to a grain-based Even though the prospects of these markets tomize your way of thinking to better fit today’s beef indus- ration. try. opening very soon are positive, we’ve all seen these Every calf and its owner would benefit from a vaccination Next time in Black Ink, we’ll compare your herd to a foot- optimistic expectations fall short of reality. Howev- program prior to weaning. Get to know a local veterinarian ball team. Questions? Call toll-free at 877-241-0717 or e-mail er, this time it may be different. Sources tell us that and discuss your goals and resources. There are exact prod- [email protected].— Steve Suther the Japanese are at the end of the rope and if they uct guidelines and timing of shots that qualify for branded (“Black ink” is a cattle management column written by don’t resume trade for beef imports they may start production systems. These often add $15 to $20 per head to Steve Suther, industry information director for Certified An- to face complaints from the World Trade Organiza- the sale price. There are also a lot of workable options that gus Beef. The column is not designed for strictly Angus pro- tion on the issues, and many in Congress are think- fall short of ideal but provide fairly effective protection for ducers, and does not necessarily represent the views or opin- ions of or its editorial staff.) ing trade sanctions. calves. Work toward the ideal. WLJ The Japanese Food Safety Commission is dig- Before settling on a preweaning program, you should ging deep to justify keeping U.S. beef out. Their know where your calves will go at weaning. If they will go draft report said that the U.S. was 10 times more straight to market, be sure to send along details of their health susceptible to BSE based on the feed ban, or the program and genetics. You probably won’t get full value for lack of a feed ban in the 1980s and 1990s. If memo- your efforts, because bawling calves don’t sell themselves well. But a health report may provide some reassurance to bid- ry serves me correctly, Japan established their feed ders that the calves can overcome the stress. ban in 2001 and has experienced 19 cases of BSE Giving vaccinations to prevent disease is the cornerstone in their own cattle herd. of most “natural” beef health programs, because any calves Meanwhile, Japanese consumers are paying 710 that require antibiotics later become ineligible. Be sure the yen per 100 grams of beef, which is roughly $28 per information on your calves includes birth date ranges and pound. Not so long ago, Ag Secretary Mike Johanns whether they have had growth implants. If weaning day finds said that U.S. beef prices were high at $4.10 a you with no plan, and calves have no health history, the auc- pound, causing a producer outcry. Comparatively, tion market may be your only option. That’s not to say auc- you have to wonder how Prime Minister Koizumi tions are full of such calves, but they have to accept the broad explains $28 to Japanese consumers. range of genetics and management out there. I am starting to wonder if the Japanese may wish The price may be disappointing, but talk it over with the they hadn’t become so aggressive on this beef issue, auction manager and you may learn how to better prepare with the idea that we’re only going to ship beef from your calves next time. That could grow into a business rela- cattle under 20-months of age. It’s going cost some- The National Livestock Weekly • Since 1922 • A Crow Publication 7995 E. 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WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 3 Group wants wolves returned to Colorado Beef BITS The state should develop der in,’’ he said. “Through- been up front about want- Les Hampton, say they are a plan to reintroduce out our group discussions, ing to see wolves every- concerned about the possi- Kiwis to import U.S. beef in ‘06 wolves or it will be a cen- we have been asking the where in Colorado,’’ said bility that Rocky Mountain New Zealand’s beef import volume in 2006 is fore- tury before they roam in state for a recovery plan Jean Stetson, a Craig National Park will import Colorado again, wolf advo- that should include rein- rancher and wolf manage- cast to increase 7%, to 615,000 tons, according to a wolves to help cull its bur- cates say. troductions, but most of the ment group member who geoning elk herd. Park of- USDA report. The New Zealand Food Safety Author- is co-chair of the endan- They say a plan similar working group rebuked us ficials say wolves are one of ity (FSA) recently completed an assessment of the U.S. to the one created to re- gered species committee of and now it’s time the state many alternatives being BSE regime and determined that U.S. safeguards store the Canadian lynx faces up to the wishes of the Colorado Cattlemen’s considered to reduce the were equivalent to those provided by New Zealand’s population, which has been the people.’’ Association. “And we’ve re- mained up front in saying size of the herd, which they BSE measures. Following a certification agreement, successful, should be He was referring to two launched. we don’t want any wolves.’’ say is destroying vegeta- FSA will remove its case-by-case assessment require- public opinion polls, one So far, the state’s Wolf conducted in 1994 by Col- Stetson and another tion in the park — Associ- ment for imports of U.S. beef and beef variety meats, Management Working orado State University that working group member, ated Press which will allow for U.S. beef to cross New Zealand Group—made up of envi- indicated 70.8% of 1,452 borders. ronmentalists, sportsmen, respondents favored the re- ranchers, biologists and turn of wolves, and anoth- Red Angus Replacements Mexico beef, cattle exports to grow government officials—has er study in 2001 by Deci- agreed that wolves should sion Research that showed for Professional Cattlemen Mexico continued to relax its import restrictions on The maternal qualities be tolerated if they wan- 68% in Colorado in favor. 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The Columbus store will feature a full range of steaks, #6 Industry Commitment. roasts, and other cuts from Dakota Beef, which is the Early Dawn/Buckhorn Ranches has been committed to making progressive store’s sole beef provider. In another part of the store, ranching operations more successful for 27 years. By crossbreeding with top Gelbvieh and Gelbvieh x Angus organic all-beef frankfurters supplied by Dakota Beef composite Balancer™ Genetics from Early Dawn/Buckhorn, progressive producers are crossing the scales with will be offered. more pounds produced for fewer dollars. Sirloin a big hit at Boston Market #7 Progressive Cattlemen's Bull Source! Restaurant chain Boston Market and the Cattle- men’s Beef Board (CBB) recently announced that Early Dawn/Buckhorn this summer’s joint promotion of several new beef sir- Western Gelbvieh/Balancer™ loin products has been very successful. In June, the restaurant chain introduced 5- and 8-ounce lean Bull Sale steak entrees—a BBQ Sirloin and Cheddar deli-sliced September 30, 2005 • 1p.m. carver sandwich and a Sirloin Dip carver sandwich. Call today to request a sale book: The sandwiches were unveiled at all 630 Boston Mar- approximately MARCUS HANEY ket locations across the U.S. Within the third week 2243 Kaufman Rd. • Oakdale, CA 95361 of its introduction, the sirloin items had reached dou- 150 Red and Black Bulls ble digits in terms of overall product mix across the at Producers Livestock Market, (209) 847-8440 Boston Market system. Officials with the CBB said Oakdale, California [email protected] the promotion has been very successful, particular- www.earlydawnbuckhorn.com ly with Boston Market being most known for its chick- en offerings. 27 YEARS OF GELBVIEH & BALANCER™ GENETICS 4 SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Newly developed forage analysis meter holds promise —Tool measures which livestock producers a beam of infrared light off vest forage samples re- aren’t acceptable on forage provide an estimate, how- forage quality will find very useful in mak- of standing grasses. The quired for laboratory analy- alone, real- time estimates ever, he stressed the impor- ing every day grazing deci- wavelengths of light which sis. of forage quality and intake tance of keeping any com- instantly. sions. are reflected back to the in- ARS researcher Patrick will allow us to provide a mercially available unit af- —Researchers The scientists working at strument provide data Starks, who developed the more exact supplement to fordable. the Grazinglands Research which can be interpreted technology, stressed the the animals.” Oklahoma-based technol- able to predict Laboratory in El Reno, OK, with a great deal of accura- benefit to producers who One of the current draw- ogy firms, Durant Design gains in lambs. have developed a hand-held cy to determine the quali- will be able to make real- backs to the technology is and Development and Ter- meter which is able to in- ty of forage. Because the time decisions about graz- the fact that each individ- raVerde Technologies, have USDA Agricultural Re- stantly analyze the nutrient “spectral reflectance” me- ing and supplementing of ual grass type requires a been selected by ARS to as- search Service (ARS) sci- value of standing forage. ter is highly accurate, it pastures. specific calibration. At pres- sist Starks with the design, entists are well on their The tool utilizes “spectral could one day eliminate the “There are huge poten- ent, the meter is being de- development and market- way to developing a tool reflectance” which bounces need for producers to har- tial benefits to this technol- veloped using Bermuda ing phases of the commer- ogy,” says Starks. “In addi- grass, and although a pro- cialization of the forage me- tion to reducing manual totype is nearly ready, the ter. Although not yet avail- sampling, it can lead to nu- scientists are still collect- able, the forage meter will tritional landscape map- ing data for the calibration one day provide producers ping and more efficient pas- of other types of forage. the opportunity to make • ANGUS ture management and sup- “Providing a time line for grazing and supplement- plement feeding.” availability is difficult; I ing decisions in real time. • RED ANGUS In his studies, Starks has have been telling people a The meter will reduce the Great • STABILIZER found that the hand-held couple of years, but that likelihood of over or under bulls for sensor is nearly as accurate was four years ago,” said supplementing their ani- hundreds as laboratory wet testing Starks. He estimates that mals, allowing a reduction less. or bench-top reflectance for a prototype unit will be in costs and the maximiza- Delivers a Leachman bull. determining protein con- available for testing some- tion of forage utilization. — (970) 568-3983 tent, neutral detergent fiber time next summer. As for John Robinson, WLJ As- Lee Leachman, Manager • Ben Lohmann, Sales 510 ECR 70 www.leachman.com Wellington, CO 80549 and acid detergent fiber cost, Starks was unable to sociate Editor content. In addition to the ability to gauge forage quality, the technology also holds prom- Letters ise for livestock producers who one day may be able to “No risk” mentality ments, with the legal pro- estimate weight gains and growth of grazing animals asks the impossible fession in the lead, have come to demand the impos- using similar technology. A Several of the U.S.’ larger sible. related study by ARS ani- trading partners continue to mal scientist Michael close their borders to im- Our government should Brown, and colleagues, de- ports of U.S. beef, under the take immediate action to en- termined that by analyz- guise of “food safety”, citing sure that our trading part- ing 15 separate wave- one substantiated case of ners follow the Office of In- lengths of light, researchers bovine spongiform en- ternational Epizootics (OIE) were able to predict growth cephalopathy (BSE) in the guidelines and standards, rates for spring lambs graz- Fast, Reliable, Engine-Driven Hydraulic Power U.S. (As is widely known, allowing the immediate re- ing on specific types of for- this case was traced back to age. sumption of importation of a cow imported from Cana- The lamb study also high- U.S. beef. While neither the da). The implication perpet- lighted the importance of U.S. nor any other country Safe, efficient feeding of grass or animal intake and how es- uates the attitude and pub- can guarantee an absolute lic perception that nothing is legume hay. Individual flakes can timates related to intake absence of health risk in ex- safe anymore, not food, not be dropped on the ground, in can be capitalized on by the ported products (any prod- bunks, or tires. newly developed reflectance drugs (i.e. Vioxx), etc. Being overlooked is the fact that ucts—not just those for hu- technology. “Once we can man consumption), we can develop equations that ac- the benefit for foreign con- guarantee the lowest possi- curately estimate intake sumers of a high quality, rea- based on spectral re- sonably priced product, and ble risk and highest possible flectance data, we’ll be able providing U.S. beef produc- quality of all the beef export- Hydraulic supplement feeder to closely formulate forage ers a livelihood, outweighs ing nations. The U.S. gov- for bunk,apron or range supplements,” Brown says. the risk. That, of course, as- ernment needs to use the feeding of cake or grain. “If you can determine sumes there even is a risk. science available and its con- how much the livestock are Demanding an absolute siderable influence to reopen eating and the quality of absence of risk creates an export markets for Ameri- environment in which no the forage, you can deter- can beef worldwide, and it 800-530-5624 • www.Triple-C-Inc.com product raised or manufac- mine their expected gains,” needs to be done soon. says Starks. “But if gains tured will be capable of com- peting, and the consumer no longer enjoys many of the Steve Roth blessings of innovation, Big Sandy, MT progress and trade. Unfortu- First VP of Montana Stock- Shasta Livestock Auction Yard nately, society and govern- growers Association Cottonwood, California SUBSCRIBE NOW! Don’t miss your chance Friday, September 30th, 2005 to get the best read Expecting 2,500 head livestock industry publication.

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Ellington Peek: (530) 527-3600 • Andy Peek: (530) 347-4711 Circulation Dept., P.O. Box 370930, Denver, CO 80237-0930 FOR EXPRESS SUBSCRIPTION CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-850-2769 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 5 New Nevada law could stifle federal land managers Aproperty-rights group is last resort to resolving live- and confusing. “Everybody will have their judicial proceedings and is Connelley said the state claiming victory in the latest stock trespass. We have not State agriculture officials day in court prior to any ac- subject only to federal court. law doesn’t challenge the conflict between ranchers had any recently that we’ve adopted a policy, widely cir- tion, which is what every- States’ rights advocates, BLM’s authority on federal and federal land managers needed to do at this time.” culated among the ranching body wants,” said Connelley, however, argue the federal land. What’s different, he over livestock impoundments The new law, unique industry, that said it would a former public lands ranch- government lacks jurisdic- said, is that the state law on Nevada’s public lands. among the western states, not issue certificates to the er who helped write the law. tion in property disputes and kicks in where federal lands But so far, the feds have comes four years after the BLM or any federal agency Henderson said his depart- that such issues are the sole meet Nevada pavement. shown no sign of admitting BLM seized 62 head of cat- unless first authorized by a ment has since canceled a “In my mind, once they jurisdiction of the state. defeat. tle from Goldfield rancher court. memorandum of under- come onto a state highway, The combative ranchers Ben Colvin for nonpayment That was before Colvin’s standing with BLM concern- In early testimony before they will be treated like any- are welcoming a grand jury of grazing fees that the fed- cattle were impounded. ing impoundments. He said a legislative committee, body else who is in possession report and a new state law eral government said totaled However, as BLM pre- a new one will be negotiated Nevada BLM Director Bob of another person’s livestock,” that orders federal land man- an estimated $73,000, in- pared to seize his livestock, to recognize Nevada’s new Abbey, who retired this sum- Connelley said. agers, for the first time, to ob- cluding penalties. Colvin re- the department’s policy was mandates. mer, also cautioned that the “I guess nothing is sure tain a court order before fused to pay grazing fees, scuttled by the state attorney BLM officials say they will bill would “interfere with until it’s tested,” he said. “But seized cattle changes hands. contesting the BLM’s author- general’s office, which said work with the state. But lawful federal government now we’ve got it, it’s on the “The days of paramilitary ity over the land. the BLM had sufficient there are a number of points authority for impoundments, books and even the AG must cattle confiscations are over, Caught in the middle of grounds under federal regu- of disagreement that will and there would likely be lit- direct us to follow the law.” I hope,” said Ramona Morri- the often tense dispute was lations to take possession of have to be resolved. igation over the preemption — Sandra Chereb, Asso- son of the Nevada Livestock Jim Connelley, Nevada’s the cattle and directed the For example, the new law question.” ciated Press Association. chief brand inspector, whose state agency to issue brand requires any seizure order “I think everybody got signature was required on certificates. come from a “court of compe- their nose bloodied sufficient- certificates for the BLM to “Basically, that depart- tent jurisdiction.” Defining CONTACT US FOR A ly and they won’t want to do transport and auction the ment policy was negated by an acceptable court may re- WYATT it again,” she said. “The end cattle. the advice of the attorney quire interpretation by a DEALER NEAR YOU result is BLM (Bureau of State’s rights advocates ac- general’s (AG’s) office,” said judge. GATES Distributor of Southwest Land Management) isn’t con- cused Connelley of violating Don Henderson, director of “As I read this, it’s still cer- & Livestock Equipment fiscating cattle anymore.” state law and abusing the Nevada Department of tainly an open question,” said But BLM, which oversees Colvin’s constitutional due- Agriculture. Preston Wright, president of CORRALS MANUFACTURING AND SALES: Fallon, NV 48 million acres in Nevada, process rights by signing the The new law, he said, “goes the Nevada Cattlemen’s As- Manufacturer & (775) 867-3600 • 1-800-748-5664 Distributor continues to reiterate its au- documents. In 2003, they along with what our origi- sociation, which supports the SALES: Cottonwood, CA thority under federal regula- successfully gathered enough nal department policy was.” new law. “I would assume (530) 347-6519 • 1-800-748-5870 tions to seize cattle adminis- signatures in rural Esmeral- Connelley said the new there’s ultimately going to Panels, Gates, tratively—without a court da County to begin a grand state law clarifies his have to be a court case to de- Feed Panels, SALES: Reno, NV order or any other judicial jury investigation. agency’s role and sets clear termine competent jurisdic- Round Pens, (775) 852-3133 • (888) 748-5875 review—after notice and In a June 16 report, the standards that must be met tion.” Arenas and More warning requirements are grand jury said neither Con- before brand certificates are BLM maintains it has sov- CALL NOW! MC & VISA exhausted. nelley nor the Nevada De- issued for impounded cattle. ereign immunity from state BLM said its lawyers are partment of Agriculture com- reviewing the new state law. mitted indictable criminal “It’s accurate that we offenses. haven’t done any roundups But the report also said since that grand jury inves- policy statements by the tigation, but the two facts agriculture department and are not related,” BLM advice given to it by the spokeswoman Jo Simpson Nevada attorney general’s said. “Impounds are our very office were contradictory Beef shipments on their way to hurricane affected areas Missouri-based Heartland Contributions to the relief Farms began shipping effort to assist farmers, canned beef to areas affect- ranchers and rural families ed by Hurricane Katrina last in the region can be sent to week. More than 20,000 cans the National Cattlemen’s of cooked ground beef and Foundation, Disaster Relief canned stew were sent to Fund, 9110 East Nichols Salvation Army feeding op- Ave., Suite 300, Centennial, erations in Biloxi and Jack- CO 80112, or call 303/694- son, MS, as part of a coordi- 0305. Those who wish to do- nated effort led by the Na- nate supplies, or have leads tional Cattlemen’s Beef As- sociation (NCBA). on where to find donated sup- “This is just the beginning plies, can contact John Braly or Courtney Pollock of NCBA of our ongoing effort to sup- WLJ port the residents and farm- at 866/BEEFUSA.— ers of these areas. The gen- erosity of everyone involved, including Heartland Farms, has been overwhelming,” said Jim McAdams, cattle- man, Adkins, TX, and pres- ident, NCBA. In addition to selling its canned beef for under whole- sale price to NCBA’s relief efforts, Heartland Farms led an effort to secure free freight for this product and part- nered with the Missouri Bap- tist Relief Fund to donate canned beef to the Red Cross Your in Macomb, MS. Louisiana was not accept- HEREFORD ing food shipments at the Professional time this product was sent Professional because their warehouses were full. Seattle, WA-based Oberto Sausage Company, which AMERICAN HEREFORD sold its jerky to NCBA’s re- ASSOCIATION lief efforts at cost and donat- ed the freight, will begin ship- Washington, Oregon, Idaho, ping 288,000 one-ounce pack- California, Nevada, Utah and ages of beef jerky between Arizona Sept. 16 and 20. To date, NCBA’s efforts have raised $170,000 from Mark Holt NCBA’s Federation of State Beef Councils and independ- (509)(509) 840-2468840-2468 phonephone ent donations from cattle- P.O.P.O. 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No obligation. 6 SEPTEMBER 19, 2005WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL California evaporation ponds converted to grazing lands Great • ANGUS ull r Nestled in the hills of Cal- as a barrier, keeping water in the most difficult soil con- b s fo • RED ANGUS ifornia’s San Joaquin Valley, from trickling further down ditions in California,” Cor- hundreds • STABILIZER a tranquil pond invites into the ground. win says. l ess. flocks of ruddy ducks, pin- To meet these geologic The Road to tails, and shovelers to feed challenges and reach their (970) 568-3983 at its shores. irrigation goals, area grow- Reclamation www.leachman.com But this pond doesn’t con- ers have installed subsur- Initially, the soil being stitute the ideal refuge. face tile lines and drains to L L achman, Mana r B n L hmann, Sal 510 ECR 70 planted with the test for- ee e ge ! e o es Wellington, CO 80549 White, encrusted salts can carry drainage water to age crop was very poor, with be seen at its edges, evi- evaporation ponds. But the ABSOLUTE AUCTION • ABSOLUTE AUCTION • ABSOLUTE AUCTION • ABSOLUTE AUCTION high salinity, sodium and dence that its waters are as ponds can create some prob- molybdenum levels. The ir- Pacific Pacific AuctionAuction Exchange,Exchange, Inc.Inc. AUCTION ABSOLUTE AUCTIONABSOLUTE • AUCTIONABSOLUTE • AUCTIONABSOLUTE • saline as the ocean. The lems of their own. rigation water from the California’s Most Progressive Selling Team body of water—known as Troubled Waters evaporation ponds was By the Marketplace an evaporation pond—is ac- JimChuck Pennington McAtee, AuctioneerChuck McAtee about half as high in those 9100 Ming Ave. Ste. 103 University Centre Auctioneers Pacific Auction Exchange, Inc. Broker ID #01325159 Auction #663 tually a human-built basin, Dennis Corwin, an Agri- Bakersfield, CA 93311 Broker ID #01325159 Auction #663 elements as the soil. Accord- Bond #CSC3040947 cultural Reseach Service 661-282-8466 661-201-5591 / 888-389-5454 www.paxinc.com Bond #CSC 3040947 made for trapping drainage ing to Corwin, when man- (ARS) soil scientist, is fa- waters that have no other aged properly, these poor A Auctionuction PPreview:review: place to go in the tightly miliar with the difficulties associated with evaporation soil and water conditions Saturday,Friday March 26th managed agricultural val- can be overcome. ley. ponds. He works at the &September Sunday, April 30th 3rd agency’s George E. Brown, “When you apply good- With an annual rainfall of quality water (with low 12:07-1:07 1:07 - 3:07 Pmpm about 5 inches, this part of Jr., Salinity Laboratory in salinity and sodium levels) California’s Central Valley Riverside, CA, specializing A AUCTIONUCTION: to saline-sodic soil, the wa- requires extensive irriga- in assessment and monitor- SATURDAYFRIDAY ter just ponds on the sur- tion to produce the abun- ing of saline soils. face,” explains Corwin. SEPTEMBER APRIL 9, 2005 30TH 1900544-075 Shamrock Mesquite Ct. Trail dant fruits, vegetables, and “These ponds are a con- S Sellsells RRegardlessegardless ooff PPrice!rice! “With these conditions, you @@ 11:07 1:07 PM AM Wasco,Madeline, Ca 93280 CA 96119 nuts it supplies to the na- siderable liability to farm- tion’s supermarkets year- ers because they take land need irrigation water that is Pacific Auction Auction Exchange, Exchange, Inc. invites you to Inc. participate is offering in the sale oftwo this beautifulgreat NEWproperties CONSTRUC -TION a Ranchhome that hashouse just been on completed 20 acres in Wasco, & CA!640+ Why acreswait on a high enough in salinity to (1 long section waiting list whenof agricultural you have the opportunity land) to purchasefor Absolute this home NOW! Auction In this highlocated demand area, in PAX Lassen along with County, the seller are Madeline, giving you the opportunity California, to purchase with- this round. out of production and are in home approx. that is ready 1 formile you and of your each family other. to make itThese your own! propertiesWith approx 1,837 will sq ft beof living offered space, 5 separatebedrooms, 2 full and baths, combined.This large kitchen with breakfast ranch bar, dining home area, enhance infiltration, but low dishwasher, range, & large living room. The master bedroom has a huge walk in closet and sliding doors that lead to the backyard. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! But when routinely ap- time consuming to man- is Please 3 bd,(2 consider onthis yourmain personal floor invitation and to attend1 lg. this loft unique bedroom) Premier Real 1Estate ba, Auction modern . kitchen, ceiling fans, elec. hot water heater, enough to leach high levels refrigerator and stove, laundry area, 6 panel doors, colonial trimmed closets and doors, gas heater, elec. plied to fields, imported wa- age,” says Corwin. “Gener- Terms: BIDDER REGISTRATION: All prospective buyers must register to bid. A $12,000.00 cashier’s check or ce rtified check payable to PACIFIC AUCTION EXCHANGE, INC. will be required to of salt in the soil. bid heater at the auction. in Abathroom, 10% Buyer’s Premium Satellite will be added Dish, to the final good price. septic and well.The 20 acre property is fenced with a canal in ters and the salts they car- ally speaking—on the west CLOSING front, :Closinga storage will take place shed within thirtyand (30) chicken days of the auction. coop.The A Grant Deed 640+ will be suppli acre ed by agriculturalthe seller at seller’s expense, property giving marketable located title subjectapprox. to restrictions 1 mile of record. from Tax es “The soil at the Westlake are the prorated. 20 PROPERTYacre property INSPECTION: Previewis a offull the property“Section” is essential. #36. Property This is being 1 sold square in “as is, where mile is” conditiopropertyn. Property is will fenced, be sold subject has to easements, a well restrictions, located zoning onand ry can build up in the soil, side of the San Joaquin Val- other matters of record. BIDDER INFORMATION PACKAGE: A package of information has been assembled for this property and includes: a Preliminary Title Report, Real Estate Transfer Disclosure site is high in clays that ex- Statement. the property Announcements and made the from buyer the podium owns at the time all of auctionmineral take precedence rights. over No all printe MINIMUMSd material. CONDUCT or OFRESER AUCTION: ConductVES!! of auction and increments of bidding are at threatening to impair fledg- ley—for every nine acres of the Please discretion ofconsider PACIFIC AUCTION this E XCHANGE, your INC.personal PACIFIC AUCTION invitation EXCHANGE, INC.to attendreserves the thisright to opportunitydeny any person admittance where to the you auction. the BROKER buyer PARTICIPATION will set INVITED: the pand when wet,” Corwin Subject to established PACIFIC AUCTION EXCHANGE, INC. guidelines. All information in this brochure was derived from sources believed correct, but is not guaranteed. ALL PROPERTY ling crops and decrease crop land in production, one acre

ABSOLUTE AUCTION • ABSOLUTE AUCTION • ABSOLUTE AUCTION • ABSOLUTE AUCTION • ABSOLUTE AUCTION • ABSOLUTE AUCTION ABSOLUTE AUCTION selling price. MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE. It is Buyer’s responsibility to verify all property specifications pri or to the auction date. PAX is agent of seller. yields. To make matters is needed for evaporation continues. “Once the soil is Marti E. Barajas • Auctioneer/Agent • 661-201-5591 wet, it can be difficult to get 5051396 Call for Bidder’s Packet and TERMS or visit www.PAXINC.com worse, a pervasive layer of ponds.” ABSOLUTE AUCTION • ABSOLUTE AUCTION • ABSOLUTE AUCTION • ABSOLUTE AUCTION clay in the region’s soils acts In addition to their high more water into it to remove salinity, some ponds may salts. To remedy this, the contain above-normal farmers let the soil dry out amounts of selenium, boron so it forms cracks that the Mature Cow and arsenic, which can be water can run through. The toxic to plants, wildlife, and key is adding enough water the many bird populations to fill the cracks and leach Herd Dispersal that migrate through or the salts without over irri- October 15, 2005 overwinter in the area. Se- gating and sealing the soil.” lenium shows up in the val- Innovation and ley’s soils and waters be- 1p.m. • Gordon, Nebraska cause nearby mountain Willingness ranges are composed of ma- • Selling 300 Bred Females • 10 Select Heifer Calves • Dispersal of 65 Fall Calving Bred Females The soil is improving at rine sedimentary rocks en- the test site and so is the ap- riched with the element. pearance of the forage crop. As part of a team of sci- “It’s looking better each entists, Corwin is working year,” says Corwin. “At first, with Westlake Farms, in the site was patchy and had western San Joaquin Valley, weeds. It looked so bad that to help owner Ceil Howe III you couldn’t even tell we lessen the need for evapora- were running an experi- tion ponds by reducing the ment. Now, the bermuda volume of drainage water. grass is expanding and fill- Corwin and collaborators ing in areas that were pre- at the University of Cali- viously bare.” fornia (UC) at Davis and But the big question is UC-Riverside have demon- the practice’s sustainability strated a way to shrink the over the long term. What TK Miss Katee 1088 ponds—and grow a prof- will the soil quality be 10, TK Tesa 1118 itable crop at the same time. 20, and 30 years from now? BW +1.6; WW +45; YW +83; Milk +18; %IMF -.08; Their approach? Plant a BW +4.2; WW +47; YW +94; Milk +27; %IMF -.15; RE +.21; While almost six years of RE +.08; Fat +.010; %RP -.16; $W +25.12; $F +24.69; $G high-quality, salt-tolerant data is significant, the re- +3.70; $B +25.21 Fat -.016; %RP +.24; $W +20.09; $F +35.01;$G +8.00; $B +33.87 forage crop, such as bermu- Sire: Krugerrand of Donamere 490 • Dam’s Sire: GDAR Executive 727 searchers hope to continue Sire: Sitz Traveler 8180 • Dam’s Sire: TK Discovery da grass, on nonproductive, Tesa 1118, a Pathfinder who shows an average NR 114, is the dam monitoring the site. Katee 1088, a Pathfinder with an average NR 104, is the dam of saline soils, and then irri- of TK Patriot 1118B. Patriot, a son of Connealy Acclaim, shows According to Corwin, TK Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon, a valuable sire in the TK gate it with the drainage program, shows excellent growth EPDs: BW +2.4; WW +62; YW EPDs of: BW +3.5; WW +59; YW +114; Milk +17; %IMF -.11; RE +.29; much of the project’s suc- Fat -.005; %RP +.12; $W +21.31; $F +51.08; $G +3.62; $B +37.36 water. With careful man- +112; Milk +20. He also records %IMF -.07; RE +.32; Fat +.021; cess has rested on the Howe %RP -.20; $W +26.44; $F +47.71; $G +2.01; $B +34.86 agement, the grass crop will flourish and provide afford- family’s receptiveness to the able forage for livestock. ideas being developed by The project—with a team ARS and UC scientists. of soil, crop, and animal sci- “The science and technol- entists, plus a resource ogy to manage difficult, economist—is in its sixth saline-sodic soils have been year. One of its major ben- available for decades,” says efits has been that the grow- Corwin. “But the combined er has been able to culti- efforts between researchers vate land that would prob- and the farmer were key to ably never have been used the current level of success. otherwise. We’ve been able to draw on “Cattle can graze on the the scientific knowledge and bermuda grass,” Corwin ex- practical expertise of both plains. “With eight pad- groups.” docks, we can rotate the an- The Howe family has al- TK Blackcap McHenry 419 imals so they’re kept off the ready expanded the acreage fields being irrigated.” An using this approach since TK Prairie Queen R48 BW +.7; WW +40; YW +81; Milk +27; %IMF +.09; RE -.07; they’ve been so impressed Fat -.016; %RP -.07; $W +25.18; $F +24.63; $G +15.83; $B +36.47 animal scientist is monitor- BW I+3.4; WW I+52; YW I+99; Milk I+15; $W +20.88; $F +38.16 Sire: TC Advantage • Dam’s Sire: GT Maximum ing the animals’ health, with it. “The project has Sire: Connealy Deep Canyon 454 • Dam’s Sire: TK Kash 627 “419” is a second generation Pathfinder with an average NR since some elements—es- been an immense success,” A January 2005 show heifer prospect whose dam is a 113. She is the dam of TK Acclaim 4191, who has a BW +2.5; pecially molybdenum—can says Howe. “We’ve produced maternal sister to TK Krugerrand 397, a featured sire in the WW +57; YW +98; Milk +17; %IMF -.07; RE +.18; Fat -.011; cause digestion problems in high-quality forage using TK herd. %RP +.03; $W +26.39; $F +35.14; $G +6.33; $B +34.19. ruminants. drainage water blended The researchers have met with some of our other wa- their goals of significantly ter sources. And the amount of water stored in the ponds SALE 131 Robin Ct. Tim & Kim Marlatt reducing drainage-water MANAGED Howell, MI 48855 volume and the need for has been reduced. I believe 2005 TK Bull Sale BY: 517-546-6374 7070 130th Trail www.cotton-associates.com evaporation ponds and projects such as this, on a averaged $3,442 Gordon, NE 69343 bringing nonproductive larger scale, will allow farm- Auctioneer: on 150 Bulls!! (308) 282-1726 soils back into use. “We’ve ers to install drainage with- Craig Conover [email protected] shown a way that drainage out building additional water can be reused even evaporation ponds.”—WLJ WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 7 Harvest timing, storage important for corn silage Harvesting corn at the Recommended Moisture Content right time and storing it properly are vital to produc- for Various Silage Storage Methods ing high-quality silage, ac- Recommended Kernel cording to a North Dakota Structure or Storage Milkline State University beef cattle Storage Method Moisture (%) “Trigger” expert. “Proper moisture and ma- Horizontal Bunker 65 to 70 80 turity at the time of ensiling Bag Silo 60 to 70 80 is necessary to ensure ade- Upright Concrete Stave Silo 60 to 65 65 quate fermentation,” said Upright Oxygen Limiting Silo 50 to 60 40 Greg Lardy, beef cattle spe- cialist in the Animal and Adapted from Lauer, University of Wisconsin. Range Sciences Department. Silage moisture decreases an average 0.5% per day. The ratio of grain to stover, Days between early dent and 50% kernel milk = 12 days. or roughage used as feed for Days between 50% kernel milk and 0% kernel milk (black layer) = 13 days. livestock, changes as the Some loss is possible in plastic or over coverings to plant matures. Harvesting storage structures. Howev- limit spoilage in the outer too early results in wet silage er, simply piling silage on areas of the pile. This limits that will not ferment prop- the ground and packing it the amount of oxygen that erly and has greater effluent generally results in unac- can penetrate the pile and losses. Harvesting too late ceptable levels of spoilage helps keep rain and snow results in silage that doesn’t and waste, Lardy said. from seeping into the pile. pack properly. Also, stover Here are anticipated stor- ✔ Monitor silage piles for in silage becomes less di- age losses: evidence of deer or raccoon gestible as it matures. ✔ uncovered stack or pile, damage. The type of structure the 20-40%; ✔ Pile the silage as deep silage will be stored in deter- ✔ covered stack or pile, as practical for bunker silos mines the optimum mois- 15-35%; to reduce the amount of sur- ture content at which to har- ✔ uncovered trench or face area exposed to oxygen. vest the silage, Lardy said. bunker silo, 12-25%; Fill the silo as quickly as Harvesting silage too wet ✔ covered trench or possible to limit plant respi- increases seepage losses bunker silo, 8-20%; ration losses. from the silo and reduces ✔ upright concrete silo, 8- ✔Additives, conditioners, dry-matter yields. It also can 15%; and preservatives and bacterial lower feed intake in live- ✔ oxygen-limiting silo, 3- inoculants can improve fer- stock. Harvesting silage too 11%. mentation and produce a dry results in mold develop- Additional advice for better-quality silage, but ment and lowers the silage’s preparing corn silage this don’t let the use of these digestibility, and can result fall, includes: products be an excuse for ig- in lower protein silage. ✔ Exclude oxygen from noring the basic principles of Here is recommended the silo so anaerobic fermen- good silage making outlined moisture content for vari- tation can occur. Be sure above. ous types of storage struc- packing equipment can keep ✔ Keep knives on the tures: up with chopping equip- chopper sharp. This will im- ✔ horizontal bunker, 65- ment. Producers may need prove machinery efficiency 70%; more than one packing trac- and produce a silage that ✔ bag silo, 60-70%; tor or larger bunkers be- packs and ferments better. ✔ upright concrete stave cause of the capacity of to- ✔ Develop a daily, routine silo, 60-65%; day’s self-propelled har- maintenance and inspection ✔ upright oxygen-limit- vesters. program for chopping equip- ✔ ing silo, 50-60%. Cover bunker silos with ment. — WLJ Costs create opportunity Corn of goods departed on Sept. (from page 1) 14. Greg Zimmerman, direc- tor of operations for the port, ing to secure corn and other said last week that two of 27 grain crops for feeding this terminals were operational winter. That buying opportu- by mid-week, bringing the nity may only last until Gulf port’s operational ability to Coast export grain elevators 10 to 20% for the week. begin to come back online. The American Farm Bu- Randy Gordon, vice pres- reau last week estimated $2 ident, communications and billion worth of farm related government relations for the damages would take their National Grain and Feed As- toll on producers, along with sociation, last week reported $1 billion worth of direct crop that nine out of 10 export related damage and $1 bil- grain elevators in the New lion indirect costs related to Orleans region have had increases in fuel and trans- power restored and eight portation. have resumed at least some Until port closures and fu- operations. He also said, as el costs moderate, analysts of Sept.12, the U.S. Coast are projecting a bearish mar- Guard had lifted travel re- ket for corn prices. While bad strictions on the large “Pana- news for corn growers, many max” grain ships traveling industry sources believe the up the Mississippi River. corn market is adding opti- Those two pieces of infor- mism to the feeder cattle Featured Sires Include: mation were good news for market. A significant in- growers who depend heavi- crease in feeder cattle prices ly on the Port of New Or- on both cash and futures Bon View New Design 878, SAV 8180 leans to ship grain out of the markets was attributed at Midwest. Ports along the least partially to lower feed Traveler 004, O’Neills Prime Force, Gulf are responsible for ship- prices. Continued declines GAR Integrity...and many, many more. ping between 55 and 65% of could further buoy the feed- all U.S. corn, soy and wheat er market, serving to lessen exports and handled 59% of pressure on losses being ex- • Donor Cows • Prime Producers the 50.2 million metric tons perienced by feedlots and in- of grain shipped from all U.S. creasing their willingness to • Low BEPD Bulls • Growth Bulls ports this year. The Port of gamble on incoming calves • Bred Females • Fall Pairs New Orleans, the largest in and yearlings. —John the region, reopened last Robinson, WLJ Associate • Spring Pairs week, and the first shipment Editor

Photo Courtesy of USDA NRCS 8 SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Feedlot expansion proposal Vesicular Stomatitis continues to spread Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) have had premises under signed health certificate from worries local water officials continues to spread across quarantine this year, have the veterinarian must be the western U.S. As of last had those quarantines lifted kept with the animals at all Aproposal to expand a South Dakota beef ty quickly,” said Jay Gilbertson, manager week, the number of animals and currently have no posi- times. operation is causing concern among peo- of the East Dakota Water Development and premises quarantined tive cases of the disease. In an effort to lessen the ple who worry it might damage Deuel District in Brookings. had reached levels nearly The disease has a rapid impact and spread of the dis- County’s drinking water system. Supporters say modern manure manage- double those of 2004. With incubation, generally two to ease, animal health officials Lane and Jessica Tekrony have applied ment systems can prevent contamination. several months left in the eight days, followed by symp- are encouraging producers for a permit to expand their cattle opera- “I understand that he is in a bit of an un- disease season, the epidem- toms of blister-like lesions in in areas affected with VS to tion northeast of Clear Lake. Under the fortunate location compared to other pro- ic has already reached its the mouth, dental pad, clean and disinfect feeders plan, the feedlot would go from several ducers, but I am confident that the systems worst level since USDA’s An- tongue, lips, nostrils, hooves and water tanks frequently hundred to nearly 2,000 head of cattle. can be put in place to prevent damage to imal and Plant Health In- and teats of animals. The to avoid spreading the dis- Opponents say the proposed location the environment,” said Neal Ruhd, presi- spection Service (APHIS) be- disease, which is rarely fatal ease. It is believed that insect couldn’t be any worse. dent of the Coteau Hills Cattlemen’s Asso- gan tracking the disease last to animals, causes symptoms vectors, combined with the The farm is less than a mile from a well ciation. year. similar to Hoof and Mouth in the Brookings-Deuel Rural Water Sys- The dispute is complicated by Dakota As of Sept.12, there had Disease (HMD) which was transport of infected ani- tem, which supplies water to 2,400 homes Rural Action’s effort to force a public vote been a total of 309 premises eradicated from the U.S. in mals, are also contributing and businesses. on all county feedlot permits and to tight- quarantined in seven states 1929. As a result, the spread to the rapid spread of the “If something goes wrong, however un- en restrictions on those that get permits. during the 2005 disease of VS is being closely moni- disease. As a result, herds likely, then it’s going to get into the well pret- — Associated Press tracking season. In the re- tored by animal health offi- with confirmed cases of the port, APHIS noted Colorado, cials particularly because of disease are quarantined un- New Mexico, Montana, Utah recent outbreaks of HMD in til 30 days after the last case and Wyoming continue to Asia. in the herd is healed. Ani- have premises quarantined Imported animals from mals generally recover on with a total of 357 bovine states infected with VS are their own after a period of and equine cases confirmed required to be inspected by approximately two weeks. in 35 separate counties. Both a veterinarian no more than — John Robinson, WLJ Texas and Arizona, which 24 hours prior to shipping. A Associate Editor Sunday, October 2, 2005 BVD testing increases calf gain Preview 11:00 a.m. • Sale 1:00 p.m. Expo Park • Great Falls, MT BVD Half the cattle on each load herd. The tests, which can be Producing outstanding horses with today’s best foundation pedigrees! (from page 1) were vaccinated against arranged through a produc- BVD with a modified-live er’s veterinarian, use either Selling 80+ weanlings, yearlings, result, only about half of the vaccine. Among calves re- an ear notch tissue sample or mares, geldings, and stallion PI animals born each year ceiving the vaccination, the blood samples to test for virus 2002 AQHA Gray Gelding prospects from the proven bloodlines survive to weaning. Research infection rate was 18%, com- antibodies. Happy Hancock X Salty Roan of Joe Hancock, Driftwood and has suggested that as many Smart Little Lena. pared to 29% for calves ex- “The cost of ‘BVD free’cer- as .5% of all calves going in- posed but not vaccinated. Of tification has averaged be- to feedlots and stocker oper- LIVE INTERNET BIDDING! the calves not exposed to a PI tween a $1-1.50 per head ations may be PI cattle. over the history of the pro- Information: animal, BVD infection rates 1999 AQHA Black Gelding A joint study conducted averaged 10% for cattle gram,” said Kennedy. He be- Drifts Chip X Snicklefritz www.northernlivestockvideo.com by Michigan State Universi- which were vaccinated lieves that producers typi- ty (MSU) and Auburn Uni- against the virus. cally experience a per head versity (AU) illustrated how In feedlots, the study not- profit gain when initiating a highly contagious the virus ed a 100% increase in the program like “BVD free” sim- is and how rapidly the costs pull rate for feeder calves ex- ply due to changes in man- from just a single PI animal posed to a single PI calf dur- agement procedures. can multiply. ing shipping. Feedlot pens Unfortunately, there is no In the study, 92 calves containing a single PI animal way to treat a PI animal. The 2004 AQHA Bay Filly 2005 AQHA Blue Roan Stud Colt 2005 AQHA Bay Stud Colt 2005 AQHA Bay Roan Filly were divided into two sepa- DC Wyatt X Baldy Valentine Hancock Silver King X Jackie Bee Watch Joe Gamble X NLD Eddie Hancock NLD Edwood Hancock X Chips Tic Tac experience a pull rate 33% only thing that can be done rate groups. Half of the cat- higher than pens without a is to send the animal to NORTH COUNTRY QUARTER HORSES DEBRUYCKER QUARTER HORSES MONTANA COWPONIES LLC tle were loaded onto a truck PI animal. Because of the in- slaughter. Kennedy warned Fred & Linda Finke Nels & Lorraine DeBruycker Kirk & Mona Moore that contained no PI cattle. 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Unfortunately, the on- is garnering more attention ly way to stop the spread of recently. The state of Col- the disease is to remove the orado has initiated the first animal from the herd, but voluntary BVD free certifica- by doing so, a producer can tion program in the nation. eliminate or at least reduce The program, funded by gov- the incidence of the disease,” ernment and private grants, he said. seeks to eradicate PI animals At present there are about from the state’s herd. Found- 20 herds in Colorado which ed at the Rocky Ford Diag- have achieved the “BVD free” nostic Laboratory in 2003 by certification. Kennedy be- Kennedy, the program tests lieves the number will in- tissue and blood samples for crease as time goes on. PI antibodies. The program “We are seeing an increase consists of a three-tier in the number of tests con- process to eliminate the dis- ducted for feedlots; they just ease from enrolled herds. Ac- don’t want to have to deal cording to Kennedy, the first with the disease,” Kennedy step involves developing a said. He also believes the bio-security program for the “certified BVD free” label is herd. Kennedy stressed the a potentially powerful mar- importance of this step for keting tool for both seedstock all producers, not just those and commercial producers looking to eradicate BVD. as more attention is focused “Agood herdsmanship pro- on halting the spread of the gram, including vaccinations virus. and isolation of newly intro- Kennedy encouraged all duced animals, will go a long producers to vaccinate for way toward reducing the in- the disease if they are not cidence of the virus,” said currently doing so. He urged Kennedy. producers not currently test- The second phase of the ing for BVD to consult with program involves testing of their veterinarian if they are the herd for BVD. There are interested in participating several different tests which in the testing program. For can detect the disease. Test- more information about the ing costs span a wide range testing procedure, interested from $25-30 per sample for producers may contact Dr. virus isolation tests to less Jim Kennedy at the Rocky than $1 per head for pooled Ford Diagnostic Lab at blood tests which are used to 719/254-6382. — John determine whether or not Robinson, WLJ Associate the disease is present in the Editor WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 9 California legislature considers ‘BSE tested’ label Clean water act bites —Industry groups to begin BSE testing 100% of BSE and other tests in a ‘BSE-tested’would only serve fight against bills its beef in an effort to regain manner not approved by US- to remind consumers of this Colorado rancher access to the Japanese ex- DA. rare and diminishing dis- A 69-year-old Colorado rancher and rodeo producer was California state Sen. Mike port market. In their request, In the event the Califor- ease, and raise unfounded sentenced to five months in federal prison for hiding Machado, D-Linden, has pro- Creekstone Farms said it nia legislature passes the concern about the safety of wastewater leaks that contaminated soil. posed two separate pieces of planned to test more cattle bills next session, it is likely the remaining beef products Michael Eugene Cervi, of Roggen, also was sentenced bovine spongiform en- than the USDA, at a lower that federal law will preempt offered for sale.” Friday to five months of home detention, a $30,000 fine cephalopathy (BSE) legisla- cost. The Kansas packer in- the acts based on the same Both bills are presently and 50 hours of community service, which he must spend tion this term. The two bills, tended to test more than line of thinking prompted by in legislative committees. speaking to ranching and rodeo groups about his crime. Senate Bill 905 (SB 905) and 300,000 head of cattle each the earlier Creekstone rul- Prior to adjourning for the He previously had pleaded guilty to a felony violation Senate Joint Resolution 16 year at a cost of $6 million ing. year, the Senate Agricul- of the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act. (SJR 16), seek to amend dollars, as opposed to the The California Cattle- ture Committee voted Cervi owns several ranches and two companies that what the senator believes USDAbudget of $72 million men’s Association (CCA), down SJR 16; however, the provide horses and livestock for rodeos nationwide, as are shortcomings in USDA for testing 220,000 head. which has been closely fol- bill was granted a motion well as a business called Envirocycle, according to BSE prevention protocols. Citing strong consumer lowing the twin pieces of leg- for reconsideration which court documents. The first measure, SB 905, demand, the company said, islation, has attempted to means it can be reintro- Envirocycle had a state permit to inject wastewater is a former education bill “The Creekstone Farms’plan meet with the senator, to no duced by Machado next from oil drilling into a deep underground aquifer through which Machado gutted and will cost less than $6 million avail, according to Susan La- year. However, SB 905 has a commercial injection well near LaSalle, in Weld Coun- amended. The bill now seeks using the identical test kit, Grande, vice president of been referred to the appro- ty. The well was found to be leaking contaminated flu- to create a voluntary state and our customers are will- government relations. priations committee for re- ids in March 2001, court documents said. program which will allow ing to pay for the cost of the The meeting CCA had set view, and has been grant- Cervi’s plea agreement said he had his employees beef products to be labeled testing.” with Machado was canceled ed “two-year” status, which hide the leak by sealing off the leaky well from the mon- “BSE tested.” In order for a USDA, which administers by the senator. To date, the means the measure will be itoring system and creating a new fake sampling point. The employees would then periodically pour clean wa- beef product to be labeled, it all BSE testing in the U.S., meeting has not been picked up again next Jan- must meet a specific set of rejected the proposal stating rescheduled, according to La- ter in the sampling tube and submit the clean samples uary when the legislature to the Weld County Health Department. criteria; it must be derived that private BSE testing is grande. reconvenes. California beef from a single animal, the off limits. In the decision, In a strongly worded letter “The environmental business, the injection well business, producers and CCA are is a little bit out of my expertise,’’ Cervi said Friday before source animal carcass must USDAsaid, “Private testing sent by CCA, opposing the watching the measures legislation, the group said, U.S. District Judge Edward Nottingham. “In the cattle busi- have been tested for BSE by holds too many risks for the closely in the off-season for “We believe that marketing ness, you don’t have the bureaucratic regulations.’’ a USDA approved test and industry. Allowing individ- signs of life, vowing to fight beef as ‘BSE-tested’ will not Two of Cervi’s employees, Rande Bernal and her hus- the test results must be neg- ual farms to test and then against them if they come ative for BSE. improve overall beef demand band, James Bernal, both 36, of Kersey, pled guilty to market their beef as ‘BSE- up for a vote.—John The second bill, SJR 16 is or consumer confidence in similar charges and are scheduled for sentencing later free’ implies that eating Robinson, WLJ Associ- a resolution which, if ap- untested meat is hazardous.” the safety of the food supply. this month. — Associated Press ate Editor proved, will seek the ap- In the decision, USDA cit- In fact, we believe that allow- proval of Congress and the ed the Virus Serum Toxin Act ing private BSE testing will President to allow private of 1913, which tasks the An- undermine consumer confi- companies to test individual imal and Plant Health In- dence in the safety of the cattle for BSE, an idea that spection Service with review- beef supply by perpetuating USDAhas previously reject- ing, approving, and licens- the notion that BSE pres- ed. The bill also urges the ing animal diagnostic kits. ents a legitimate food safe- closing of current bovine feed The act also prevents private ty threat in the U.S. Fur- ban loopholes and making industry from performing thermore, labeling beef as the current ban on “downer” livestock slaughter perma- King of the ‘Close-Outs’ nent. Machado, a Central Valley, On the CA rancher, introduced the Cutting Edge of legislation despite USDA’s Competitive Feeding. rejection of private industry BSE testing. Earlier this Dinklage Feedyards year, Arkansas City, KS Survey-Proven the Nation’s Highest-Performance Feedyard based Creekstone Farms re- P.O. Box 274 • Sidney, NE 69162 quested USDA permission Call Toll Free: (888) 343-5940 • www.dinklagefeedyards.com

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U.S. congressmen have al- tober agreement did not ex- so voiced their concerns and clude small U.S. packers as have asked USDA to get possible beef exporters to tougher on Japan and get Japan. However, he pointed beef trade back on track. Rep. out that Japan imported beef Jerry Moran, R-KS, intro- from nearly 100 facilities be- duced a resolution calling on fore the beef ban. President Bush will attend the U.S. to seek economic Martha of Plattemere 307 sanctions against Japan if it the Asia-Pacific Economic 1505 Road East 120, Paxton, NE 69155 failed to resume the beef Cooperation summit this This powerful BR New Design 036 daughter stems from Email: [email protected] trade when testing proce- Nov.18-19 in South Korea. the famous Pathfinder and maternal sire GDAR Traveler www.angusjournal.com/snyderbros He is also tentatively sched- 71. She has an individual birth ratio of 89, weaning ratio Bruce Snyder (800) 316-3890 • (308) 289-4389 dures were set. Moran said of 102, yearling ratio 105, and IMF ratio of 178. She has that house leadership could uled to visit Japan and Prime a top 1% IMF EPD and top 15% UREA EPD. She has a Ken Snyder (866) 663-1162 • (308) 289-3130 bring the measure to the floor Minster Koizumi en route. light birth EPD and a top 25% yearling EPD. She if Japan doesn’t act soon. Trade representatives from records 3 progeny with a weaning ratio of 105, yearling MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2005 Without approval from the the U.S. are attempting to ac- ratio of 104, U%IMF at 111 and UREA at 105. This cow combines these tremendous numbers with a foundation Noon (MST) • Ogallala Livestock • Ogallala, NE pedgree, great confirmation and super udder. She will sell safe in calf to Integrity. Snyder Bros. is selling every five-year-old cow. 100 five-year-old cows at the peak of their production Aussie slaughter, sell bred to GAR Integrity. beef production falls Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statis- tics (ABS) have revealed that Australian adult cattle slaughter during July came to 636,000 head, a decline of 9.5% compared to the same period last year. That re- sulted in a similar drop in Australian beef production dur- ing the same month. Martha of Plattemere 299 Dolly of Plattemere 273 Plattemere Queen W 468 Meat and Livestock Australia said the biggest reduc- tions were recorded in New South Wales and South Aus- This powerful SAF 598 Bando 5175 daughter is a five- This Sitz Alliance 6595 daughter has an individual This young production female has a tremendous tralia, where slaughter rates fell by 26% and 31%, re- year-old female that is in the prime of her life and goes weaning ratio of 101 and a yearling ratio of 104 cou- amount of spread from birth to yearling as she is a -.8 back to the famous Pathfinder Sire N Bar Emulation pled with the fact that she has a U% IMF @ 110 and on birth which ranks her in the top 3% of the breed for spectively. New South Wales saw 113,000 head processed EXT. She not only ranks in the top 10% of the breed for UREA @ 104. She too, not only excels in her individual birth weight EPD along with a +74 yearling weight EPD during July, while South Australia reported only 12,000 yearling weight EPDs, but also ranks in the top 15% of production records, but more importantly has a dam that ranks her in the top 20%. More importantly she head processed. Queensland slaughter levels for the the breed for MILK EPD, but more importantly has two that records WR 7 @ 102, YR 6 @ 105 and U% IMF 3 ranks in the top 15% of the breed for MILK EPD cou- month eased 2.7% on last year, to 341,000 head. Slaugh- progeny that have an average weaning ratio of 106 and @ 106 and UREA 3 @ 104 along with the fact that she pled with the fact that she ranks in the top 5% for U% two progeny that have an average yearling ratio of 104 ranks in the top 10% of the breed for yearling weight IMF and reading positive for UREA. She too reads solid ter in Western Australia slowed 4%, to 38,000 head. along with two progeny that record U% IMF 2 at 111. EPD and in the top 3% of the breed MILK EPD, along across her dollar values and has produced three proge- According to ABS figures, July slaughter levels in She will sell safe in calf to GAR Integrity. with the fact that she ranks in the top15% of the breed ny with WR 3 @ 104 and U% IMF 3 @ 117 and UREA New South Wales were the lowest monthly total since for dollar beef value and in the top 10% of the breed for 3 @ 103. She will sell safe in calf to GAR Integrity. August 1986, due to widespread rains in June and Ju- dollar F value. She will safe in calf to GAR Integrity. ly. Similarly, Australian beef production as a whole for July was down 8% compared to last year, to 173,000 tons. Production fell in all states, with New South Wales ex- periencing the greatest fall, dropping 25% compared to last year, to 30,083 tons. Victorian production fell 7%, to 28,728 tons. Queensland production weakened 1%, to 97,500 tons. — WLJ

Martha of Plattemere 306 Dolly of Plattemere 270 Plattemere Queen W 495 Increase feed efficiency and profit Here is another low birth weight, high yearling female This female is another one of these golden crosses of This extremely productive Alberta Traveler 416 female that is out of the famous Pathfinder Sire BR New BR New Design 036 and N Bar Emulation EXT out of goes back to the famous Bon View Bando 598 and a An NDE Vertical TMR Mixer belongs on your opera- Design 036 going back to the Pathfinder Sire N Bar the famous Dolly of Plattemere family on the bottom Pathfinder Grandam Plattemere Queen W 209. This tion. It will help you realize maximum value from Emulation EXT combining Bon View Bando 598 into a side. She has an individual birth ratio of 94, WR @ 111 female records WR 106, YR 107 and U% IMF @ 145. tremendous pedigree. This female has an individual every bale of hay and every pound of supple- and YR @ 109 with a UREA of 125. She stems from an She too is out of an extremely productive 598 daughter birth ratio of 90 with a WR of 109 and U% IMF @ 114 extremely productive dam that records BR 5 @ 95, WR that records WR 3 @ 103, YR 2 @ 109 and U% IMF 1 ment you feed. Blend all your ingredients into an and UREA @ 103. She too is out of an extremely pro- 6 @ 105 and YR 5 @ 106 and UREA 4 @ 104 while @ 145. This female ranks in the top 10% of the breed appealing TMR and increase feed intake and ductive dam that records BR 6 @ 98, WR 6 @ 104 and ranking in the top 3% of the breed for UREA reading for MILK EPD and in the top 4% of the breed for U% YR 5 @ 104 along with U% 4 @ 116. She too reads positive for U% IMF and U% retail product. She is one IMF along with the fact that she still ranks in the top gain. 18 models – one is right for you. below breed average for birth weight EPD while rank- of the true features of this sale. She will sell safe in calf 10% for dollar beef value. She will sell safe in calf to A demonstration is available on your farm. ing in the top 20% for UREA and in the top 10% for U% to GAR Integrity. GAR Integrity. IMF. She will safe in calf to GAR Integrity. Call today. For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the If you cannot attend this sale, you Sale Managers, TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, JEREMY HAAG, can view and bid through the AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME, internet over cattleusa.com. at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, New Direction Preregistration is required prior to the sale to bid on line. Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660. Equipment Company www.ogallalalive.com. Phone: (816) 532-0811 • Fax: (816) 532-0851 Toll Free: 888.336.3127 Email: [email protected] • Web site: www.angushall.com www.ndeco.com 12 SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL CAL POLY B U L L S OCT. 2 BULL TEST SALE

THREE SONS OF BON A POWERFUL OFFERING 3 GRID MAKER SONS VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 OF CHAROLAIS BULLS SELL AT CAL POLY SELL AT CAL POLY AT CAL POLY

TEST ID 342 TEST ID 28 TEST ID 114 Our high indexing bull with a tremendous ADG of 4.05, ADG Ratio 108.8, WDA 3.75, Test Index 111.1 Test Index of 115. Flushmates out of GDAR Traveler 7111 the dam that produced the 2004 Champion Six Charolais bulls from the top indexing sire group sell Test ID 340: ADG 3.91, ADG Ratio 115.7, WDA 3.44, Test Index 113.9 Low Birth Angus at Cal Poly. Test ID 341: ADG 3.92, ADG Ratio 116, WDA 3.48, Test Index 112.3 sired by Montana Fleet. They are bursting with perform- Test ID 342: ADG 3.76, ADG Ratio 111.3, WDA 3.72, Test Index 115 Tag 111: ADG 3.65, ADG Ratio 107.5, WDA 3.15, Test Index 104.1 ance with an average Test Index of 107. Be sure and see Be sure and look for this powerful consignment Tag 114: ADG 3.29, ADG Ratio 97.1, WDA 3.01, Test Index 96.6 our high indexing bull that won the Charolais division, of Angus bulls. Tag 110: ADG 3.71, ADG Ratio 106.6, WDA 3.12, Test Index 103.1 Test ID 26 with a Test Index of 117.3. Greg & Louise Schafer DCR CHAROLAIS 6986 County Road 6 HACIENDA ANGUS Orland, CA 95963 Clint Disch Carter Pierce (559) 281-6209 Cell www.schaferranch.com Klamath Falls, OR 97603 (530) 865-3706 8236 E. Elkhorn Ave. • Selma, CA 93662 • (559) 896-9493 Home Registered Angus Cattle Home (541) 273-6899 (530) 209-1873 Cell WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 13

Available at farm stores, ranch suppliers, Horse & Livestock Equipment co-ops, feed stores est eports & lumber yards T R Gates Cal Poly Bull Test Yolo Land and Cattle, Woodland, CA; Farms; SS CAPT JACK 747-223; Bale Feeders The Cal Poly Bull Test, San Luis SITZ ALLIANCE 6595; 115.9; 4.26. 119.0; 3.94. 3rd, 284; Stardust Farms; Obispo, CA, completed its 100-day 3rd, 74; Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA; SS CAPT JACK 747-223; 110.4; ADG: weight test Sept. 3. Atotal of 323 year- BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 878; 112.9; 3.65. Pasture ling bulls were on test this year, and ADG: 4.17. Hereford: 1st, 253; Davis Cattle Livestock Wildlife the top 50% are scheduled to sell Sun- Angus: 1st, 201; Diablo Valley An- Service, Lincoln, CA; VP1 LIMITED Corral day, Oct. 2 at the Cal Poly San Luis gus; SAF 598 BANDO 5175; 123.4; EDITION J921; 122.6; 3.75. 2nd, 251; Systems, Obispo Beef Unit. The sale will be pre- 4.38. 2nd, 314; CK Angus, Potter Val- Davis Cattle Service; VP1 LIMITED ley, CA, TC FREEDOM 104; 118.1; Entry ceded by the annual Cal Poly Field Day EDITION J921; 121.0; 3.95. 3rd, 261; Panels & and Trade Show Oct. 1. For more in- 4.38. 3rd, 79; Cal Poly; CONNEALY O’Reilly Polled Herefords, San Luis www.hutchison-inc.com DATELINE; 115.4; 4.27. Bow Gates formation, contact Mike Hall or Joel Obispo, CA; CS BOOMER 29F; 119.8; 1-800-525-0121 Judge at 805/756- 2685 or 805/756- Red Angus: 1st, 271; Rabb Bros. 3.59. Ranch, Woodlake, CA; LSF COMBI- 7451, respectively. Charolais: 1st, 26; FSU/Disch NATION A301M; 114.3; 3.59. 2nd, The top three for each division fol- Charolais Ranch, Fresno, CA; SCV 270; Rabb Bros. Ranch; LMN PROOF low (place, test ID; ranch and location; MONTANAFLEET G845; 117.3; 4.31. sire; test index; and average daily gain POSITIVE 1305E; 105.0; ADG: 3.17. 2nd, 24; FSU/Disch Charolais Ranch; [ADG]): 3rd, 267; OR Cattle Co., San Ardo, CA; SCV MONTANAFLEET G845; 111.8; Low Birth Angus: 1st, 183; Dia- OR ROYAL RED 108A; 102.0; 3.00. blo Valley Angus, Byron, CA; WAR Limousin: 1st, 49; Highpoint 4.21. 3rd, 6; Byrd Cattle Company, ALLIANCE 9126 6006; Index 120.2; Ranch, Marysville, CA; DJ GENTLE- Red Bluff, CA; LT UNLIMITED EASE ADG 4.34. 2nd, 187; Diablo Valley An- MAN IN BLACK; 112.8; 4.08. 2nd, 30; 9108; 111.3; 4.14. gus; BON VIEW BANDO 598; 113.2; All Star Limousin, Marysville, CA; L 7’N Simmental Composite: 1st, 40; 4.02. 3rd, 113; Platinum Cattle Co., SEVEN; 110.8; 3.72. 3rd, 52; Highpoint Butte Country Ranch, Live Oak, CA; Healdsburg, CA; OCC ANCHOR Ranch, Marysville, CA; RADS BLACK MR BCR-26M; 115.6; 4.42. 2nd, 41; -/2%4(!.&%-!,%33%,,3!4 /#4  771A; 112.8, 3.70. PRODIGY; 106.0; 3.84. Butte Country Ranch; MR BCR-26M; Multi-Trait Angus: 1st, 108; Bru- Brangus: 1st, 281; Stardust Farms, 112.5; 4.40. 3rd, 56; Circle Ranch, !44(%2!.#(.%!2&)2%"!5'( #!,)&/2.)! in Ranch, Gold River, CA; BON VIEW Oak Run, CA; FH WESTERN PINE Ione, CA; NICHOLS PRIME RIB EL- 4(%@0!24.%23&/20%2&/2-!.#%&%-!,%3!,%7),,&%!452% BANDO 598; 121.3; 4.61. 2nd, 161; 302;121.9; 4.12. 2nd, 283; Stardust BO; 111.1; ADG: 4.21. — WLJ 3(/7(%)&%202/30%#43 302).'0!)23 &!,,0!)23 302).'"2%$ (%)&%23 /0%.&!,,(%)&%23 $/./23 %-"29/3!.$&,53(%3
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SALE TAG 201 TEST ID 170 TEST ID 95 Sired by SAF 598 Bando 5175; Test Index 123.4. Our 7 bulls have birth weights from 65 to 75 lbs. ADG of 4.91, WDA 3.22, Test Index 123.5 Champion Low Birth Angus Sale Tag 183: Test Index 119.7. Gains up to 3.49 and Test Indexes up to 112.5. 30 Bulls on Test — 28 Bulls Qualified for Sale. Reserve Low Birth Angus Sale Tag 187: Test Index 113 Sired by Precision 1680 J/V, Summitcrest High Prime This is a powerful offering of Angus bulls that OH29, Wulffs EXT 6106 and Berryessa Grand Slam. 9 New Design 878 sons qualified for sale. will fit your needs—be it calving ease or growth. See them and BUY THEM at Cal Poly. Diablo Valley Angus has dominated the Cal Poly Bull Test J/V Angus Cal Poly Foundation for the past several years and the reason is (Formerly Martin Angus Ranch and RL Angus) PERFORMANCE. They will work for you. Tony Martin (530) 795-2476 Mike Hall/Joel Judge • Animal Science Department DIABLO VALLEY ANGUS Bill Traylor (530) 795-2161 (805) 756-2685 • (805) 756-7451 Dennis Lopez & Family 204 Railroad Ave. • Winters, CA 95694 [email protected] • [email protected] Route 1 Box 4A Hotsprings Rd. • Byron, CA 94515 (925) 634-2330

49th Annual Cal Poly Performance Bull Test Sale • Sunday, October 2, 2005 14 SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Sale Reports PROGRESSIVE BREEDERS sic Angus, L&N Angus, Cal Poly Precision E161 3067, 10/27/03, by eson Ranch, Lockeford, CA, $3,400. BULL SALE Pomona and Matheson Ranch togeth- Twin Valley Precision E161, Cal Poly Circle AK Freightliner 265B, 3/09/04, Sept. 3, Galt, CA er to form the first Progressive Breed- Pomona; to M & P Faria, Stevenson, by Connealy Freightliner, Circle AK Cattlemens Livestock Market ers Bull Sale. With over 40 buyers CA, $4,000. CPK E161 Stock A Ris- Angus; to Justin Fields, Morgan Hill, 68 Bulls ...... $2,240 registering and a high quality set of An- ing 4013, 1/13/04, by Twin Valley Pre- CA. $3,100. Volume Buyer: M & P Auctioneer: Max Ovlera gus bulls, the California Bull Sale sea- cision E161, Cal Poly Pomona; to Faria, Stevenson, CA. – JAKE PAR- Sale Manager: son was off and running. Congratula- Slagowski Ranches, Carlin, NV, NELL for JERRY YORK James A. Danekas tions to all of the consignors on a suc- $3,500. CPK Improvement 4015, A beautiful summer afternoon cessful first sale with many more to 1/20/05, by Northern Improvement BYRD CATTLE CO. brought Circle AK Angus, Chase Clas- come in the future. TOPS–CPK TV 4480 GF, Cal Poly Pomona; to Math- Sept. 8, Red Bluff, CA 83 Angus & Charolais Bulls $4,302 45 Angus Females ...... 7,800 Auctioneer: Rick Machado Sale Manager: Cotton and Associates The Byrd fam- ily, Dan and Chris, Ty and Gi- na, and Brooke, held their annual production sale Purchasing bulls for their commercial ranching concerns at the on a cool, pleas- Tehama Angus Ranch Sale, Gerber, CA were Tom Tobias, Tres ant evening on Pinos, CA and Marty Williamson, Boston Ranch Co., Exeter, CA. their home ranch Photo by Jerry York. with some ad- mirable results. YORK $16,000. BCC 878 Pratissia 97-141, 15 Fall Yearlings ...... 2,463 The crowd was 8/24/01 by Bon View New Design 878; 27 Spring Yearlings ...... 3,956 an early arriving one and they went Bagley Cattle Co., Millville, CA, 176 Total Bulls ...... 3,832 through the offering thoroughly as ev- $16,000. Top Charolais Bulls: BCC Auctioneers: John Rodgers and idenced by the strong bidding partic- Wind 126-4576P, 9/24/04 by LT Rick Machado ipation. As expected, there was also Wyoming Wind 4020 PLD; Mary Lou You don’t spend 62 years in the 90 Head Sell as 82 Hereford Lots . . . strong activity from a wide area with Whipple and High Point Ranch, Angus seedstock business, let alone several of the nation’s top firms being Wheatland, CA, $10,000. BCC Crown be one of the select premier breeders, Elite Herd Sire Prospects & Heifer Calves from our E.T. program, represented on the phones. The cat- Royal 218-4054, 3/18/04 by BCC without having a wonderfully produc- tle sold into a wide area with some Crown Royal 16-152; DCR Charolais, tive and predictable cow herd, and plus Cow/Calf Pairs, Bred Heifers and Embryos purebred herds purchasing herd sire Klamath Falls, OR, $7,000. BCC Ease that is just what you find a Tehama An- The progeny and/or service of these powerful sires sell: SB 122L Pride Line 32N ET prospects as well as many top com- 16-4033, 2/26/04 by LT Unlimited Ease gus Ranch. For many years the HB STAR Battle Ground 2013 • Remitall Online 122L • NJW 79F Boulder 36M • Remitall Highway ET mercial concerns buying range bulls. 9108; Ray Mar Farms, Oakdale, CA, Tehama bull sale has attracted the at- The demand for the females was ex- $6,000. — JERRY YORK tention of the nation and has always ceptionally strong as Byrd’s sold their turned in some of the very best aver- entire fall calving herd offering the op- BLACK GOLD BULL SALE ages in the nation. This is not accom- portunity for buyers to bid on some of Sept. 8; Colusa, CA plished through hype and hyperbole the breeds top females. Following the 67 Fall Yearling Angus . . . .$3,613 but by attending to the details of ge- sale a dinner was served and enjoyed 14 Spring Yearling Angus . . .3,571 netic basics, having a breeding plan by the large crowd. This was a very 22 Charolais ...... 2,561 and sticking to it. The bulls that sell in strong selling event with some excel- 81 Total ...... 3,606 this sale are the result of a plan and Auctioneer: Rick Machado are the result of a balanced breeding BW 3.3 BW 3.7 lent results. Top Angus Bulls: BBC Sale Manager: Matt Macfarlane program that does not concentrate on WW 47 WW 51 Precision H141 3979-4535, 8/22/04 by Whitestone Precision H141; JCL Cat- This was a very strong offering of one trait, but rather a combination of YW 86 YW 93 tle Co., Diamond Bar, CA, $11,500. Angus and Charolais genetics from traits that work for the commercial cat- MILK 17 MILK 19 BCC Midland 3979-4003, 1/21/04 by several of California's top purebred tleman. And if they work for the com- M+G 42 M+G 43 BR Midland; Wayne James, Elmo, herds. This is one of the first bull sales mercial industry, then they work for MO, $10,000. BCC Bushwacker on the west coast and it started the sale the purebred breeder and that is just SB 122L GENERAL 28R ET SB 122L FAITH 79P ET 3979-4549, 8/28/04 by BCC season off with a bang. The sale is held what has happened over the years Online ✕ Cassandra 115 (Devo 23C ✕ Network Y53) Online ✕ Faith 31H (Wrangler 19D ✕ Baltic B32) Bushwacker 41-93; Mike Stewart, at the Colusa Fairgrounds and as ex- with this reputation and distinguished Calved: 1/09/05 • Outstanding herd sire prospect! Calved: 4/02/04 • Bred 6/30/05 to Battle Ground. Ooloagh, OK, $9,250. BCC Lead On 164-4559, 9/2/04 by Connealy Lead On; Lax Cattle Co., Adrian, OR, $7,500. Sale Manager BCC Fut Direction 110-4537, 8/22/04 Please join us for our by CA Future Direction 5321; ABC Angus, Canyonville, OR, $6,800. BCC JCL 6807 Precision 4108; Tony Mad- Third Annual Sale . . . dalena, Sierraville, CA, $6,800. Top Fe- males: BCC Int Anita 150-4579, at the Ranch 11/8/04 by GAR Integrity; Bohi Land and Cattle, Wellsville, KS, $27,500. Sale Guest: BCC Ambush Anita 41-232, 7/20/02 Split Butte by Paramont Ambush 2172 bred to BR Midland; Ray-Mar Angus, Oakdale, CATTLE COMPANY CA, $20,000. BCC Rita Mid 3979- The Jim Clark Family 5020, 2/21/05 by BR Midland; Dean P.O. Box 25 Angus and J&M Angus, Boyd, TX, Minidoka, Idaho 83343 34833 Highway 95 • Parma, Idaho 83660 David Scharf, owner 208.322.0611 office • 208.899.3099 cell $19,000. BCC H141 Rita 3979-4542, 8/25/04 by Whitestone Precision H141; Ken Tracy, manager 208.674.1300 home Roger Boyer and Evan Farms, Paula Tracy, office [email protected] Following a very successful bull sale for Ray-Mar Farms, Oak- 208.531.4278 ranch Stephensville, TX, $18,000. BCC Am- bush Anita 41-142, 8/26/01 by Para- dale, CA, owner, Ray Alger congratulates Jim Violini, Salinas, 208.431.6301 cell Sale catalogs mailed on request, CA on winning the custom made saddle given by Ray-Mar 208.436.0266 home mont Ambush 2172 bred to GAR Re- tail Product; Bohi Land and Cattle, 208.431.3311 Ron Shurtz or download at: Farms to a buyer whose lot number were drawn from a hat. Jim $16,000. BCC BW Rita 2156-4504, [email protected] www.nationalcattle.com declared, "I've never won anything in my life before." Photo by 7/25/04 by BCC Bushwacker 41-93; Jerry York. Center Ranch, Centerville, TX, pected there was a good buying crowd breeding program. This sale always on hand. The bulls on offer were from has a superb mix of repeat customers the following programs: Donati Ranch, and new buyers. The large crowd bid Wulff Bros., Spears Family Angus, O'- readily on the offering with some of the Connell Ranch and Broken Box trade area’s top commercial herds Ranch. Many of the bulls in the sale buying in volume. Again this year 9 were classified as calving ease bulls Peaks Ranch, Aaron and Rebecca and they were met with very strong de- Borror sold their bulls as a part of the COLEMAN at COLEMAN EVERELDA mand. All of the bulls sold with com- sale. The evening before the sale it COLEMAN plete performance EPD information has been tradition that the Borror fam- BLACKCAP 496 Coleman Angus Ranch ENTENSE 434 as well as ultra sound information. ily would have a speaker to address TOPS—Angus: Wulffs 8314-360, the crowd and to educate on various Charlo, Montana 11/29/03 by G Bar Wulff Ext 8314; Ky subjects. This year’s speaker was Dr. Ludington, Kent, OK, $7,500. OC 208 Alison Van Eenennaam, UC Davis New Design 402, 7/31/04 by Bon View speaking on DNA markers. The New Design 208; to Ramsey Wood, evening event was well attended. The Vina, CA, Silveira Bros. Angus, Fire- first bull to sell in the sale sold to Vo- Larry & Dee Coleman baugh, CA, and Larry Homan, King gel Ranch, Shandon, CA for $4,100 5015 Morrison Road • Charlo, MT 59824 • (406) 644-2697 City, CA, $6,600. DR Retail Product with the proceeds being donated by www.colemanangus.com • Email: [email protected] 4637, 8/16/04 by GAR Retail Product; Tehama to the California Rangeland Leachman of Colorado, Ft. Collins, Trust. Tops: Tehama F876 Band P187, CO, $6,500. DR Retail Product 4625, 8/19/04 by Tehama 717 Band 876; This powerful fall heifer by Twin Valley Precision E161 Featuring this awesome bred heifer by the elite carcass 8/11/04 by GAR Retail Product; Joe Holzapfel Ranch, Willows, CA, sells along with two flush sisters and maternal sister by sire GAR Precision 1680 from Sitz Everelda Entense $10,500, ½ interest. Tehama Icon GAR Integrity, produced from a dam by DHD Traveler 4789, the featured Lot 1 top-selling cow of the 2004 sale Vargas, Gilroy, CA, $5,600. Wulffs 6807 descending from GAR Scotch Cap 867. by Leachman Right Time from the world record-setting Timeline 436, 9/1/04 by Connealy P754, 2/13/04 by GAR Precision 1680; Sitz Everelda Entense 1137. Timeline; Joe Vargas, $5,400. Wulffs Trelay Farms, Livingston, WI, $10,500, 8314-443, 9/12/04 by G Bar Wulff Ext ½ interest. Tehama F876 Band P301, PINE COULEE 8314; University of California-Davis, 9/10/04 by Tehama 717 Band 876; Davis, CA, $5,100. OC 878 New De- Ramsey Wood, Vina, CA, $8,100, ½ BLACKCAP G P66 Jim & Andrea Stampfel SCR LADY 511 sign 408, 8/21/04 by Bon View New interest. Wulffs 6106 EXT P139, P.O. Box 772 • Absarokee, MT 59001 Design 878; San Benito Cattle Co., 8/15/04 by Wulffs EXT 6106; Genex (406) 322-4180 Hollister, CA, $4,900. SFARetail Prod- CRI, Shawano, WI, $7,100, ½ inter- uct 425, 7/25/04 by SFA Retail Prod- est. Tehama K958 Precision P230; uct 201; Schene Enterprises, Dixon, Murrer Ranch, Susanville, CA, $7,000, CA, $4,800. Charolais: BBR Latino ½ interest. Tehama 1680 Precision P3, 2/14/04 by ABC Latino; Violini P220, 8/23/04 by GAR Precision 1680; 1705 Skalkaho Hwy. • Hamilton, MT 59840 Bros., Salinas, CA, $3,700. BBR Chi- TLC Angus, Bliss, ID, $6,600, ½ inter- Larry Trexler, Manager nook P17, 4/16/04 by SOS Chinook est. Tehama 9306 EXT P773, 2/18/04 Home (406) 363-4556 • Fax (406) 363-7940 26L; Bradley Bros., Lincoln, CA, by G Bar Wulffs EXT 9306; Flying M [email protected] $3,600. WWCR Wind 3062 Pld ET, Ranch, Redcrest, CA, $6,400, ½ in- 9/8/03 by LT Wyoming Wind 4020; terest. Tehama H851 Precision P831, This bred heifer sells by B/R New Design 036 descend- ing from the legendary Pathfinder Dam GAR Scotch Featuring this outstanding February heifer calf by Bill Crook, Sonoma, CA, $3,600. BBR 4/5/04 by GAR Precision 1680; Math- Cap 867. She sells bred to SAV 8180 Traveler 004. A GAR Integrity and her proven dam by Leachman Chinook P26, 4/24/04 by SOS Chinook eson Ranch, Lockeford, CA, $6,400, confirmed heifer pregnancy from this family by Twin Noon • Tuesday, Right Time pictured above. 26L; Brian Beeson, Potter Valley, CA, ½ interest. Tehama 075 High Plains Valley Precision E161 also sells. $3,450. — JERRY YORK P279, 8/30/04 by HARB High Plains October 11 975 JH; Trelay Farms, $6,300, ½ in- TEHAMA ANGUS RANCH terest. Tehama T510 Traveler P724, For your free reference catalog, contact anyone in the office of the sale manager, Tom Burke, Kurt Schaff or Jeremy Haag Sept. 9, Gerber, CA 2/7/04 by SS Traveler 6807 T510; AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME • PO Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089. Phone: (816)532-0811 • E-mail: [email protected] Tehama Bulls Boekenoogen Ranch, Carmel Valley, 76 Fall Yearlings ...... $3,731 CA, $5,900, ½ interest. — JERRY 58 Spring Yearlings ...... 4,259 YORK Plan to attend this kickoff event of the NILE Angus week of activities in Montana which also includes the Beartooth Dispersal. 9 Peaks Bulls Continued on page 23 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 15 U.S. beef makes the grade in Egypt Original N-Bar Genetics An Off ering of Angus Seedstock Sharing the A chef’s success starts ing out the tenderness and New Zealand is less expen- Backed by Generations of Balanced Traits with the quality of the use of each cut. sive, but the chefs said the Legacy meat. A group of Egyptian The flat iron steak, cut demonstration at MEF Featuring coming two-year-old bulls Working for You chefs found the quality of from the top of the shoul- showed them lower-cost November 4, 2005 • 1:00 PM U.S. beef to be top-notch in der clod, was the most ten- cuts from the U.S. that are a recent visit to the U.S. der. Smith demonstrated tender and tasty. Buff alo Livestock Auction • Buff alo, Wyoming Meat Export Federation’s how to carefully cut and re- After closing to U.S. beef Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs • www.buff alolivestockauction.com Call 1-800-761-2077 (MEF) Denver headquar- move connective tissue to in December 2003, after Selling a powerful selection of or email ters during a 10-day tour of preserve the cut’s tender- the first case of bovine bulls and females built to last Sinclair Cattle [email protected] the U.S. to gather informa- ness instead of pulling the spongiform encephalopa- and protected by the best company, inc. for more information or tion on cutting and prepar- meat away from the tissue. thy was discovered in the guarantee in the industry – bar none. PO Box 1118 • Cody, WY 82414-1118 to request a sale catalog. ing U.S. beef. The flat iron, a relative- U.S., Egypt reopened its Kevin Smith, assistant ly new cut developed from market March 21, accept- director of export services a study of undervalued beef ing boneless U.S. beef from for MEF, introduced the cuts, has the tenderness of animals under 30 months. chefs to the beef knuckle a ribeye or strip steak. The Through June of this and shoulder clod. The chefs were enticed by the year, U.S. beef and beef va- knuckle produces center- lower cost of the flat iron riety meat exports to Egypt VAQUERO tip steak and roast cuts compared to a ribeye and totaled 4,882 metric tons PRODUCTS while the shoulder clod pro- enjoyed its juicy and tender valued at $10.1 million. INTRODUCING VAQUERO BRIX AVAILABLE CONSISTENT, CONVENIENT NUTRITION FOR YOUR HORSE — FROM THESE duces the flat iron steak taste. Smith cooked each cut so AUTHORIZED and the beef chuck steak One chef said U.S. beef is the chefs could judge the 24/7 regardless of your schedule. 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Conlin Supply, Korea beef tracking demonstration, Paul Clay- Oakdale ton, vice president of ex- Walco, Ceres system to expand port services for MEF, Walco, Red Bluff talked about safety prac- SUPPLEMENT CO. NEVADA The South Korean gov- it has been since late 2003. tices and USDA regulations Rose Feed, (775) 577-2002 Winnemucca ernment recently an- Seoul had banned U.S. beef the U.S. beef industry fol- (775) 577-4625 fax Stockman's nounced it plans to great- imports after a case of mad lows to ensure U.S. beef is P.O. Box 268 • 1700 Hwy. 50 East Supply, Elko WLJ ly expand the tracking sys- cow disease was reported. safe. — Silver Springs, NV 89429 Walco, Fallon tem for beef this year to Talks resumed this year to give consumers better in- permit a reopening of the formation. market, but the discussions The system, which uses were put on hold after an- code bars and computer- other case was confirmed ized tracking to follow the this year. 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Denver, CO • 800.850.2769 • [email protected] 16 SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL MARKET NEWS MARKETS AT A GLANCE BEEF REPORT 11.281 This Week Week Ago Year Ago WEEKLY COMPOSITE BOXED BEEF 9/15/05 WEEK COMPREHENSIVE PRIME BRANDED CHOICE SELECT UNGRADED Choice Fed Steers 86.24▲ 80.98 83.15 ENDING Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price Loads/Price CME Feeder Index 115.35▲ 112.99 113.91 Sept. 9 6,116 129.65 32 157.80 480 138.66 1,729 134.18 1,510 124.34 2,362 121.44 ▲ Sept. 2 6,283 129.83 32 157.82 546 137.66 1,644 133.62 1,478 125.07 2,580 122.56 Boxed Beef Average 140.56 134.85 134.00 August 26 7,412 129.39 30 155.89 528 137.16 1,991 132.67 2,048 124.70 2,815 122.72 Average Dressed Steers 136.55▲ 127.94 133.45 August 19 6,917 131.33 30 159.30 531 137.59 2,082 133.42 1,748 126.38 2,522 125.19 Live Slaughter Weight* 1,271▲ 1,270 1,258 Weekly Slaughter** ▼ DAILY BEEF CUTOUTS 577,000 636,000 541,000 ————————————— FED BOXED BEEF ———————— COW BEEF CUTOUT 50% LEAN 90% LEAN Beef Production*** 16,762.9▲ 16,310.3 16,824.7 DATE CHOICE SELECT Hide/Offal Value 8.26 8.26 8.22 September 15 140.56 129.39 110.89 50.64 137.41 Corn Price 2.06▼ 2.19 2.18 September 14 139.94 128.62 110.31 n/a n/a *Average weight for previous week. September 13 138.37 127.57 111.92 49.89 139.99 **Total slaughter for previous week. September 12 135.98 125.06 110.28 50.48 137.32 ***Estimated year-to-date figure in million pounds for previous week. September 9 135.11 123.80 109.43 50.96 135.95

CATTLE FUTURES Selected Auction Markets Week Ending 9-15-05 CME LIVE CATTLE Steers Slaughter Cows Pairs 9/9 9/12 9/13 9/14 9/15 High* Low* Date Heifers Slaughter Bulls Replacements October 8482 8562 8530 8550 8637 8682 7770 Market 200-300 lb. 300-400 lb. 400-500 lb. 500-600 lb. 600-700 lb. 700-800 lb. 800 lb. - up December 8780 8827 8797 8795 8890 8890 7930 February 8915 8952 8905 8915 8990 8990 8020 NORTHWEST April 8750 8765 8737 8715 8760 8937 8210 September 9 517 128-143 124-138 117-129 105-114 106-112 98-109 47-54 June 8285 8315 8302 8285 8322 8797 8035 Blackfoot, ID 125-137 120-134 110-121 103-110 101-110 98-105 56-64 August 8250 8275 8272 8262 8300 8300 8030 September 9 130-141 122-135 113-123.50 108-117 101-112 93-105.50 Burley, ID 120-126 110-120.50 102.112 101-104.75 95-103 93-98 CME FEEDER CATTLE not available 9/9 9/12 9/13 9/14 9/15 High Low Junction City, OR September 11457 11535 11490 11490 11537 11537 9600 September 14 678 126-131 113-133.50 110-129 100-119.50 102-104.50 100-103.25 45-54 905-1,135 October 11317 11387 11312 11305 11362 11362 n/a Klamath Falls, OR 116.50 105-119.50 105.50-114.50 100-109 100.50-102.50 November 11242 11292 11245 11250 11292 11292 9570 September 14 854 123-129 125-140 115-134 107-119 98-113 99-108 93-103 48-52 1,200-1,400 January 10870 10987 10942 10920 10957 10957 9580 Madras, OR 120-130 110-126 106-119 95-105 98-105 93-98 70-85 62-65 600-675 March 10365 10455 10412 10415 10460 10460 9890 September 13 860 122.50 107-115 105.50-113.50 100-105.50 43-49 April 10250 10340 10290 10285 10302 10302 9860 Davenport, WA 105 100.50-106 100.50-105.50 104 55-58 May 10200 10280 10270 10240 10290 10290 9850 *High and low figures are for the life of the contract. September 8 1,635 120-140.50 120-129.50 110-127.75 104-114.25 99.25-103 95.75 46.75-52.60 875-1,085 Toppenish, WA 117.50 114-124.50 112-123.25 102-112.75 103-111.50 95-100.50 95 57.25-60.75 800-875

FAR WEST ANADIAN ARKETS September 9 1,325 100-123 97-114 95-107.50 92-102.50 1,050-1,175 C M Cottonwood, CA 100-117 100-113.50 95-104.50 91-99.25 Canadian Livestock Prices and Federal September 12 1,628 110-149 110-133 110-125 95-112.50 90-106.25 90-103.25 55-60 Famoso, CA 100-138 100-128 100-117.50 90-110 90-102 85-100 60-64 Inspected Slaughter Figures, September 10 September 14-15 3,190 125-155 125-150 117-126 105-117 105-114 100-108 47-57 900-1,250 Weekly Galt, CA 120-135 115-130 105-112 102-108.50 100-107 55-65 Alberta Direct Sales (4% shrink) Price Change* not available Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1000-1200 lb. 70.73 0.48 Madera, CA Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1050 lb. 70.26 0.03 September 13 380 108-145 110-143 92-116 85-109 83.25-104 75.25-102 48-54 875-1,220 Ontario Auctions Fallon, NV 89-126 87-123 75-120 70-103 75-98.25 53.50-89 61-67.75 750-1,020 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1000-1200 lb. 77.19 1.07 not available Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1050 lb. 73.451 1.64 Cedar City, UT Slaughter cows, cutter and ut. 1-3, 1100-140012lb. 32.57 0.05 September 14 688 135-154 145-158 121-144.50 111-126.50 107-115.50 104.50-112.75 96-106.75 47.50-57.50 750-1,250 Salina, UT 134-142 116.50-135 116-126 108.50-116 101-110.50 85.50-107.50 90-104 60-63.50 400-1,000 *Price comparison from two weeks ago. Average feeder cattle prices for September 9 NORTH CENTRAL Steers: Southern Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba 400-600 lb. 111.18-119.24 110.75-115.42 107.78-111.18 September 10 12,590 170 141.50-180 131.50-155 128.50-148 121-136.75 109.25-127 97-119.50 600-800 lb. 104.39-106.93 100.14-103.54 100.14-104.39 De Moines, IA 147-155 130-153 126-136 116-136 112-126.75 102-118 100-112.25 800+ lb 91.23-98.45 92.08-97.60 88.26-95.05 September 14 600 80.50-82.30 51-57 Heifers: So. St. Paul, MN 77-82 68-71 300-500 lb. 106.51-110.75 101.84-107.36 106.09-121.36 September 10 1,950 144 132 129-134 117-128 109-121.35 Ericson, NE 139 118-126.25 117-122.50 108-112.25 500-700 lb. 97.60-100.57 96.75-99.72 95.48-98.87 September 14 1,600 158 137 130.50-144 122.25-133 120-126 106-119.25 58.75-64.50 700-800+ lb. 89.54-93.78 86.99-92.93 87.84-92.08 Kearney, NE 144-145 132 128.50-135.25 117.50-121 110-118.75 102.25-113.35 68.75-72.50 All prices have been converted to U.S./cwt. September 8 1,360 127-134.50 120.75-123.75 107.75 99.75-112 Exchange rate: U.S. dollar equivalent to $1.1783 Canadian dollars. Dickinson, ND 133 113 103.75-110.75 97-104.50 Grades changed to approximate U.S. equivalents. September 12 1,660 119.50-124 93.75-113 Canadian federally inspected slaughter Faith, SD 123.75-127.50 114-119 98.50-114.25 63.50 Current Week Ago Year Ago September 9 2,254 151 125.50 123.75 118.75-119 105.75-114.50 Sept. 3, 2005 August 27, 2005 Sept. 4, 2004 Ft. Pierre, SD 147 141 130 117.75-118 116.75-124.50 94.75-112.75 Cattle 74,096 76,414 73,930 September 13 340 153 118-129 94 46.25-50.50 935 Riverton, WY 60-68 850 September 5 & 9 5,648 120-130 114-122 110-118 104-111 52-64 FED CATTLE TRADE Torrington, WY 120-132 116-130 107-118 110-118 107-112 96-107 66-72 585-710 Head Count Avg. Weight Avg. Price September 12-14, 2005 SOUTH CENTRAL Live FOB Steer ...... 87,804 ...... 1,310 ...... 86.24 Live FOB Heifer ...... 64,852 ...... 1,178 ...... 86.41 September 9 9,392 127.50-134 126.50 115-115.50 110-115.50 104-113.75 Greeley, CO 128 115 109-114 104.50-110.25 101.50-105.50 Dressed Steer ...... 34,560 ...... 855 ...... 136.55 Dressed Heifer ...... 27,366 ...... 771 ...... 136.94 September 7 497 126-128 109 52.50-56.50 La Junta, CO 119-121 112-122 100 94-99.50 66.50-68.50 Week ending September 11, 2005 Live FOB Steer ...... 83,958 ...... 1,304 ...... 83.30 September 15 2,865 139-156 132-133 117-121.50 112.25-119.25 109.10-111.35 Live FOB Heifer ...... 59,559 ...... 1,178 ...... 83.25 Dodge City, KS 128.50-145 117-122 110-118.50 107.75-109.60 100.75-107.10 Dressed Steer ...... 46,199 ...... 845 ...... 129.92 September 8 923 123-126.75 113.75-120 100.85-112 Dressed Heifer ...... 27,593 ...... 778 ...... 129.98 Pratt, KS 118.50-122 110-115 109-111.85 93.75-106.75 Week ending September 12, 2004 September 8 2,617 159 149.25-154 133.50-141 127.75-132.50 114.25-122 100-115.50 Live FOB Steer ...... 69,021 ...... 1,292 ...... 81.50 Salina, KS 123.50-124.50 105.85-111.75 101.75-105.60 Live FOB Heifer ...... 54,690 ...... 1,165 ...... 81.64 Dressed Del Steer ...... 33,258 ...... 847 ...... 127.82 September 12 591 151-168 145 109-110.25 88-101 Dressed Del Heifer ...... 20,331 ...... 768 ...... 127.99 Roswell, NM 137-143 125-132 125 117 98.50 90 September 9-10 2,900 164-171 132-157.50 120-136.75 114.50-127.25 110-118.50 107.50-110 51-54.50 Apache, OK 131-144 117-134 110-121.50 106-113.75 102-110 98.80 65-66.50 IMPORTS September 14 3,646 167-175 140-156 123-124 112-121 103.75-112.50 52.50-55.50 El Reno, OK 137-145 121-130 110-116.50 104.50-111.50 91-102 66-69.50 900-950 USDA Mexico to U.S. September 14 3,000 147-178 124-143 114.50-132 113-124.50 114-119.50 53-57 Weekly Livestock Imports McAlester, OK 126-151 109.50-124.50 108-114.75 102.50-109 104.75 68-71.50 870-970 September 13 12,100 131.50-148 131.50-136 116.75-124.75 105.50-119 101.60-112 51.50-54.50 1,100-1,260 Feeder cattle imports weekly and yearly volume. Oklahoma City, OK 131-141.50 117-131 114.60-122.50 109.85-113.50 103-109.85 93.85-103 69.50-71 860-900 Species Current Previous Current Previous Week Week Year-to-date Year-to-date September 9 2,204 142-185 133-165 110-160 106-122 45-50 820-1,040 Cuero, TX 135-170 115-140 112-127 94-116 63-64.50 65-86 9/10/05 9/3/05 Feeders 7,261 11,666 765,937 810,811 September 8 476 166-180 145-147 126-128 114-119.50 111 53.25-55.75 950-1,060 Slaughter 0 0 0 0 Dalhart, TX 134 117-132 112.50-122 108.50-112.75 101.75-105.50 67.50-70.50 USDA weekly imported feeder cattle EAST Mexico to TX & NM Weekly Cattle Import Summary (September 9). Week ago September 9 16,000 148-169 125-145 112-124 actual: 10,098. Year ago act:ual 16,033. Compared to last week, steer calves Montgomery, AL 123-145 114-125 106-117 103-113 and yearlings 2.00-3.00 higher. Trade and demand moderate. Bulk of supply September 14 2,100 130-165 124-146 110-127 105-117 103-110 45.50-50 850-975 consisted of steers weighing 300-600 lbs. For the week ending August 27th no Conway, AR 119-140 110-123 105-118 96-109 59-62 64-73 slaughter cattle were exported to Mexico from the U.S.A. As of June 1st, feeder September 15 4,883 155-180 143-165 121-149 116-140 114-128.50 112-116.50 91.50-111.75 49-56.50 1,020-1,240 cattle imports from the states of Vera Cruz and Jalisco will require herd origin Lexington, KY 130-162 122-146 110-129 107.50-128.10 102-115 100-106 64-74 670-860 testing for TB before allowing exportation of feeders. Chiapas and Durango will not be allowed to export feeder cattle into the United States until further review September 13 9,750 171 144-169.50 130-148 123-133 123.50-127 112-121 109-115 by USDA. Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 250-300 lbs 148.00-150.00; Joplin, MO 127-142 119-133 117-121 111-119 108-108.75 102.50-103 300-400 lbs 135.00-148.00; 400-500 120.00-134.00; 500-600 lbs 105.00- September 9 3,614 143 116-134 108-127.50 90-118.10 90-113.50 90.50-106 118.00; Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 125.00-148.00; 400-500 lbs Richmond, VA 120-127 103-121.75 102-114 91-112 87.50-104.50 71-96 110.00-124.00; 500-600 lbs 95.00-108.00. (All sales fob port of entry) 17 Markets 9,153 142.50-174 130-169 113-148 107-132 105-119 92.50-117 100.50-103.75 36-55.50 Tennessee 122-157 114.50-159 106-133 99-119 95-116.50 89.50-105 60-68.50 MARKET SITUATION REPORT WLJ compiles its market reports from USDA reports, ODJ sto- CANADA ries and statistics from independent marketing organizations. The page one market story utilizes information from the above September 12 2,284 130-152 128-146 130-141.50 128-138.50 124.50-136.50 102-128.50 34-37 sources in addition to weekly interviews conducted with ana- Lethbridge, Alberta 120-139.50 120-134.50 118-130.50 116-128.50 115-124.75 94-120.75 26-33 lysts throughout the country. WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 17 Congress passes conflicting Ag secretary says federal deficit will factor into farm bill price reporting bills U.S. Agriculture Secretary Thaemert said. said. “Not next year or two new farm bill will put prof- Mike Johanns warned last The agriculture secretary’s years from now.” its back in our farm.” Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. week that the federal budg- three-hour listening session The average farm in Also last week, Johanns Senate each passed different bills to reauthorize the Live- et deficit will require belt- at the Kansas State Fair was Kansas is spending $14,000 announced specific counties stock Mandatory Reporting Act (MPR) which is sched- tightening in the next farm the latest in a series of such more this year in fuel costs in Kansas, California, Min- uled to expire Sept. 30, 2005. bill. visits across the country. He than they did a year ago, nesota, Oregon, Texas and Early in the day, Sept.14, the House of Representatives “Before Katrina, every had two more scheduled last Moran said. Virginia were designated passed a bill (H.R. 3408) introduced by House Agriculture part of the federal govern- week alone, in Utah and Ne- Lawmakers are looking at agricultural disaster areas, Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-VA, and Ranking ment was under budget pres- braska. legislation to reduce some of making farmers eligible for Minority Member Collin Peterson, D-MN, to reauthorize sure,” Johanns told reporters He is hearing more and the regulatory barriers to in- low-interest emergency loans MPR for five years and change some of the reporting re- before the start of a farm bill more about farmers’concerns creased energy production, from the Farm Service quirements for live hogs. H.R. 3408 has consensus support listening tour at the Kansas with rising fuel costs. Moran said. Agency. from American Meat Institute (AMI), National Pork Pro- State Fair. The tour was be- Steve Baccus, an Ottawa “This is more than a wake- In Kansas, the counties af- ducers Council, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, ing conducted before the ad- farmer and president of the up call; results need to be fected by June storms that American Farm Bureau Federation, American Sheep In- ministration develops its pro- Kansas Farm Bureau, seen,” he said. qualify as primary disaster dustry Association and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. posal for the next farm bill. echoed the sentiments of “The energy costs are just areas include Butler, Ford, The bill was marked up and approved by the House Agri- Johanns noted that when many at the forum when he killing us,” Barton County Grove, Grant, Meade, Sedg- culture Committee on July 27, 2005. During an evening the last farm bill was draft- complained about the high farmer Keith Miller said, wick, Trego and Wabaunsee session, Sept. 14, the Senate passed a bill (S. 1613) intro- ed in 2002, the federal gov- costs of fuel and fertilizer. adding that the only profit he counties. Counties contigu- duced by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-IA, and Tom Harkin, ernment had a budget sur- “We have a problem in has had the past three years ous to them also qualify for D-IA, that would extend MPR through Sept. 30, 2006, plus. “A high federal deficit farm country, and we have a was the amount of govern- aid.—Roxana Hegeman, without statutory changes. S. 1613 was introduced Sept. is not good for anybody,” Jo- problem right now,” Baccus ment payments. “I hope this Associated Press 6, 2005, and approved on the Senate floor by unanimous hanns said. consent, bypassing committee consideration. The nation’s top agricul- ELECTED UCTION ARKETS ture regulator said that his S A M The bills will now be passed to a conference committee Joplin, MO (Sept. 12; 9,750 head) — Compared to two er, over 500 lb. steers $1-3 lower, heifers over 500 lb. $2- composed of members of both House and Senate. The con- agency had sent $170 mil- lion in emergency assistance, weeks prior, steers under 650 lbs. steady, over 650 lbs. 4 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to firm. ference committee will be tasked with reconciling differ- $2-4 higher, heifers under 600 lbs. $2-4 lower, over 600 Replacement and cow/calf pairs steady to firm. Trade ences between the two pieces of legislation. Congression- including about 300 truck- lbs. steady. Bulk of the calves in medium to fleshy condi- good. Demand good. Bulk supply Medium and Large 1- al aides from both houses of Congress have said that an loads of food and 3,500 staff tion. Yearlings followed the recent gains in live fed cattle 2 300-600 lb. feeder steers and heifers. agreement is likely to take time because of differing views members, to aid in Katrina and futures trade. Grain markets lower, as Katrina closed recovery efforts. the Port of New Orleans. Demand moderate, supply Crockett, TX (Sept. 13; 2,982 head) — Compared to of the problems facing the MPR program. In any event, heavy. previous week, feeder steers and heifers steady to firm. the act is likely to expire before an agreement can be Rep. Jerry Moran, R-KS, told Kansas farmers that Gainesville, MO (Sept.12; 2,493 head) — Compared to Slaughter cows $1-2 lower. Slaughter bulls steady. reached. two weeks ago, steers and heifers under 700 lbs. sold Trade and demand moderate. Bulk supply Medium and In an effort to achieve continuity, and to protect trans- changes in the makeup of $2-5 higher, with 500-650 lbs. $5-10 higher. Steers over Large 2-3 200-600 lb. feeder steers and heifers. Congress also have made it 700 lbs. and a limited supply of heifers were mostly parency, industry groups such as the AMI are encourag- Loup City, NE (Sept. 13; 1,550 head) — Compared to difficult to draft a farm bill steady. Slaughter cows traded steady to $2 higher, ing their members to continue reporting to the Agricultur- prior week, too few comparable feeder receipts from the al Marketing Service (AMS) for the time being. It is antic- favorable to farmers. advance mainly on better dressing cows, as lower dress “Congress has become lean cows sold no better than steady. Bulls too few in the previous sale to establish a trend. However a much ipated that companies currently required to report will be higher undertone was noted. There was a moderate more urban; there is a lot less previous sale for adequate price comparison, however, receiving letters from AMS within days asking them to con- undertone firm. Supply heavy. Demand very good on supply of spring calves and yearlings with very strong tinue reporting. — WLJ interest in farms,” Moran most all classes, exception, eared and eared-crosses demand for all weight ranges. Slaughter cows traded said. finding some late seasonal resistance. Good buyer atten- $2-3 higher, with too light of a bull test to trend. Sylvan Grove farmer John dance. Buyers come in this week with renewed opti- Thaemert urged Johanns to mism following a stronger futures market and last Faith, SD (Sept. 12; 1,660 head) — Compared to four give farmers the freedom to Friday’s higher cash cattle trade, plus moisture for fall weeks ago, trend on feeders not applicable. Compared and winter wheat grazing continues most promising. to two weeks ago slaughter cows sold steady-$1 higher choose what they plant and on a light test. Slaughter bulls sold $1-4 higher, with the still receive subsidies. Oklahoma City, OK (Sept. 12; 11,200 head) — Compared to previous week, feeder steers steady. high dressing ones bringing the higher figure. Thaemert also wants the Feeder heifers steady with over 750 lb. $1 higher. Calves government to better take Torrington, WY (Sept. 14; 1,800 head) — Compared to steady. Demand moderate for feeders, good for calves previous week, steers and heifers over 700 lb. $2-3 high- into account the increased and light weight feeders. The CME feeder board is on the er. Demand moderate to good. costs of farming. fast track with $4 gains since the last full test here two “Let’s call this a food secu- weeks ago. Buyers are undaunted by this and are stick- Klamath Falls, OR (Sept. 13; 678 head) — Compared ing with fundamentals as recent CME advances have to prior week, feeder steers $3-5 higher. Feeder heifers rity bill...When you say farm merely brought futures in line with cash. bill it has negative connota- $2-4 higher. Feeder cows steady. Stock cows no com- Abilene,TX (Sept. 13; 1,011 head) — Compared to last parison last week. Slaughter cows $1.50-2 higher. tions to our city cousins,” week, feeder steers and heifers under 500 lbs. $1-2 high- Demand for all classes good.

Long time Tehama Angus Ranch bull buyer, John Murrer, Su- sanville, CA visits with Tehma's Bill Borror. Photo by Jerry York.

Join us at ringside every Wednesday for competitive price discovery marketing and livestock merchandising at its finest. Well known California cattle- man, Jim Arburua, Los Banos, FALL MARKETING EVENTS purchased several top bulls for his reputation herd at the Wendell Baxter and his daughter Phyllis Biggers, Le Grand, CA O'Neal Ranch and Mission purchased several top bulls at the Performance Plus Bull Sale Angus Ranch bull sale, WED., SEPTEMBER 28TH hosted by O'Neal Ranch and Mission Angus Ranch, O'Neals, O'Neals, CA. Photo by Jerry Featuring 100 Red/Red Baldy and CA. Photo by Jerry York. York. BWF fall calving cows from one ranch. Fundamentals drive market up SAT., OCTOBER 1ST Markets the optimism. At El Reno, energy prices, are hurting STEFANI RANCH ANGUS IN THE DELTA (from page 1) OK, market analysts noted growers in his state, although very good demand for all now that Mississippi River VOL III BULL SALE AND ed for $123-127. Few trends classes of feeder cattle. Buy- traffic is moving again, he ex- were available due to fact it ers pushed prices for steer pects the impact to lessen MATURE COWHERD DISPERSION SALE is early in the season, howev- and heifer calves $2-10 high- some. The major problem for Over 250 head sell including 60 Registered Angus, er, most sales noted good de- er on increased numbers of growers right now is facing mand and active trade for of- good quality lots. the impact of rising energy 100 commercial pairs and bred cows. fered lots. In Missouri, buyers at the prices. He expects that in- In Colorado and Wyoming, Joplin sale bid prices $2-4 high- creases in fuel and natural markets experienced similar gas are adding an extra $12- strength with several uneven er on steers under 650 lbs. One WED., OCTOBER 5TH of the few down notes of the 14 per acre to the cost of corn. lots in La Junta, CO, bring- “The major impact on 19TH ANNUAL CLM FALL FEEDER SALE ing between $115 and $130 week came at this sale—heifers under 600 lbs. were called $2- transportation and basis is Featuring 2,500 calves and yearlings. depending on quality. Tor- just disgusting,” said Mason. rington, WY sales brought 4 lower, while heifers over 600 Although it is not uncom- prices $2-4 higher for feed- sold at prices steady with last mon for feedlots in Iowa to di- ers over 700 lbs. week. rect contract with growers to WED., OCTOBER 19TH In Famoso, CA, Dwight Markets across Texas and secure corn for the winter, he Mebane, at the Western the remainder of the south- expects an increase in the num- Featuring 2,000 calves and yearlings. Stockmen’s Market said West ern tier also noted similar pros- ber doing so this year as Iowa Coast volume was seasonal- perity last week. yields are looking pretty good. See You At Ringside! ly light, but sales of available Analysts noted that solid The transportation factor, cattle were very strong. At grazing conditions on winter which many analysts believed CLM Market Recording: 209/745-2701 • Stockyards: 209/745-1515 Famoso, 800 lb. feeders trad- wheat pasture, coupled with would bring feeder prices ed in an average range of sliding corn prices, are im- crashing down, does not ap- Frank Loretz, President Joe Gates • 707/374-5112 $103 to $105. Lighter feeders proving the picture for feed- pear to be dragging on the Max Olvera, Manager • 209/495-1714 Steve Faria • 209/988-7180 brought excellent prices; lots and supporting the cur- market as much as some 209/632-2544 Jim Buchcanon • 530/438-2421 steers in the 500 lb. range rent market. Don Mason, di- thought it would. In Califor- Mark Fischer • 559/284-6726 Dave Tyndall, Nevada • 702/782-9509 brought an average of $135. rector of grower services for nia, Mebane believes that John Luiz • 209/531-0560 Danny Probert, Oregon • 503/426-3973 In the southern tier last Iowa Corn Growers Associa- high fuel costs haven’t affect- week, a cold front dropped tion, said last week that a ed the market at all. “Truck- The Cattleman’s Livestock more than an inch of rain in backlog of corn in Midwest ing costs don’t seem to be stop- Marketing Center many key areas, adding to elevators, combined with high ping buyers,” he said. — WLJ 18 SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL International award given to animal ethics expert Bernard Rollin, a Colorado related to animal bioethics. tists, attorneys, ranchers, research agencies around the ers and ranchers, legislators animal agriculture, veteri- State University (CSU) pro- Rollin is only the third per- psychologists and numerous world, and he has testified and others, and is recognized nary ethics and bioethics and fessor of philosophy and pro- son in the world to be pre- other professionals who in- before Congress on animal as a leader in working with philosophy. Rollin also is a fessor of animal sciences and sented with the Spira award, teract with animals.” experimentation issues. industries on a variety of is- founder and board member biomedical sciences, was with other awards given in Recipients of the award Rollin works with and lec- sues. He has given more than of Optibrand, a Fort Collins awarded the prestigious 1999 and 2002. The award are selected based on 10 cri- tures to a variety of groups in- 900 lectures around the world company specializing in an- Henry Spira Award by the was established in 1999 to teria, called “Ways to Make cluding animal researchers, on topics including animal imal identification and trace- Johns Hopkins Center for honor the memory of Henry a Difference,” based on Spi- animal rights groups, farm- ethics, genetic engineering, back.— WLJ Alternatives to Animal Test- Spira, an animal rights pio- ra’s work to improve the lives ing. Rollin, long recognized as neer whose campaign for the of animals used for scientif- one of the world’s foremost use of alternatives to testing ic advancement. Within the Animal activists seek legislation experts in animal ethics and products on animals led to 10 points, the criteria state Humane from ours.” to become dinner should not bioethics, and the father of the founding of the Center for that the recipient should be (from page 1) veterinary medical ethics in Alternatives to Animal Test- a person of absolute credi- The group, organized as be made to suffer. Naumann the U.S., accepted the award ing. “Dr. Rollin has been at bility, be open to dialogue Arizona Cattle Growers Arizonans for Humane also said the proposal should Aug. 22 in Berlin, Germany. the leading edge of quite lit- from various audiences, un- Association President, Bill Farms, has started a petition be seen as supportive of fam- In the mid-1970s, Rollin erally changing the way the derstand public opinion, be Brake, said, “These groups drive to require that these ily farms and that most began to examine ethical is- world views the subject of able to effect balanced action have never reached out to animals be able to lie down small operations treat their sues raised by animal use in animal ethics,” said CSU amidst varied opinions, vec- Arizona’s beef producing and fully extend their limbs. animals humanely. It is research, such as animal Provost and Senior Vice Pres- tor in the intensity of ani- families in an effort to im- It needs 122,612 valid signa- large-scale operations, pain and consciousness and ident Tony Frank. “CSU has mal suffering and seize up- prove animal welfare, and tures by July 6, 2006 to put which are less sensitive to the moral status of animals been extraordinarily fortu- on opportunities for change. animal welfare will never be the measure before voters at animal rights, that end up in society. He has published nate to benefit from his con- Rollin taught the world’s achieved via Arizona’s crim- next year’s general election. putting the small rural 14 books and more than 300 tributions to our faculty, stu- first course in veterinary inal code—it will be achieved If the measure is approved, farmer out of business.” research papers on general dents and institutional rep- medicine ethics at Colorado through the continued in- it would give existing farms Naumann said coalition philosophy, genetic engineer- utation. As a popular profes- State where the course has vestment of research and until 2013 to bring their members, including the Hu- ing, farm animal welfare and sor who teaches in three de- been a required part of vet- teaching at the Land Grant management practices into mane Society of the United animal consciousness and partments, Rollin provides erinary curricula since 1978. Universities.” compliance. States, the Animal Defense pain. Working with a num- Colorado State researchers He is credited as a pioneer in Brake also said, “It’s unfor- Cheryl Naumann, presi- League of Arizona and Farm ber of CSU veterinarians, he and students with thought- reforming animal use in tunate that these radical an- dent and chief executive of- Sanctuary, believe state pro- devised legislation that be- provoking information and teaching surgery and labo- imal rights groups will at- ficer of the Arizona Humane tections for farm animals came federal law in 1985 that excellent ethical resources ratory exercises in veterinary tempt to lead well-meaning Society, said last week, “The are needed. “There is noth- regulates the veterinary and on which to build their fu- colleges. In addition, Rollin people who have not been goal of the initiative is not ing quite as horrifying as scientific treatment of ani- ture. “Rollin’s globe-span- serves as an animal research around animals in a produc- to interfere with legitimate the amount of suffering that mals. He was among the first ning work has had, and con- and farm animal welfare is- tion agriculture setting farming, or even to stop the takes place every day,” she to pioneer college courses for tinues to have, a major im- sues consultant with various enough to understand how slaughter of animals for said. — Pete Crow, WLJ scientists and veterinarians pact on the thinking of scien- government, regulatory and animal sensitivities differ food. But the animals raised Publisher

VIDEO AUCTION Superior Livestock Auction (September 7-9; Denver, CO) — Cattle produc- September 7, 8 and 9, 2005. Demand was good and trade active on all class- ply includes 49% feeder steers and heifers over 600 lbs, 61% of supply steers ers from 29 states consigned almost 122,000 head of stockers, feeders and es. Southwestern and Central U.S. calves were steady to $1 lower, Northern and 39% heifers. Prices FOB based on net weights after a 2-3% pencil shrink bred stock to Superior’s 26th Annual Labor Day Weekend Auction. The auc- calves were $3-$4 higher, yearling steers were $2-$5 higher and yearling heifers or equivalent, with a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings and 4-10 on calves. Deliver- tion was broadcast live from the Holiday Inn Denver Central, Denver, CO on were fully steady to $1 higher. Trade and demand moderate to good. Sup- ies current through March 2006. Feeder Steers (Md. & lg. 1) 140 690 114.00 Oct-Nov 88 540 114.50 Oct-Nov 112 850 102.00 Mar 241 812 108.04 Current 514 840 105.25 Current HeadAvg WtAvg Price Delivery 110 830 106.75 Oct-Nov 82 560 112.75 Oct-Nov Feeder Steers (Md. & lg. 1-2) 55 435 139.50 Sept-Oct 55 900 99.50 Current 213 463 140.65 Current 364 484 135.08 Nov 77 625 108.00 Oct-Nov 360 785 113.85 Current 47 525 120.00 Oct 82 585 113.50 Oct 370 529 123.53 Current 82 600 123.25 Nov 49 465 128.50 Nov 60 800 98.75 Sep-Oct 43 560 116.50 Oct 77 620 111.75 Oct 243 570 124.87 Current 140 600 117.62 Nov-Dec 150 550 117.00 Nov-Dec Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1) 32 685 111.00 Oct 111 650 110.42 Oct-Nov 116 614 119.11 Current 83 580 120.00 Dec 160 625 113.50 Nov-Dec 64 438 131.63 Current 244 800 109.01 Oct 70 480 122.00 Nov 39 650 115.50 Current 72 675 111.75 Dec 74 650 107.75 Dec 200 500 121.25 Current 128 760 106.50 Oct-Nov Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1) 268 700 116.00 Current 400 750 110.00 Dec 128 750 100.50 Dec-Jan 25 620 113.00 Current 96 500 125.50 Nov 48 500 108.50 Current 190 768 112.50 Current 110 450 150.00 Jan 110 425 146.00 Jan 18 650 109.00 Current 65 740 107.85 Nov 73 665 110.00 Current 413 819 110.59 Current Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1) Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 2) 1602 731 109.40 Current 183 800 107.92 Nov 430 790 103.85 Current 56 860 107.50 Current 135 360 152.00 Current 75 650 105.50 Current 1684 781 108.89 Current Feeder Steers (Md. & lg. 2) 60 400 137.50 Sept-Oct 420 918 106.90 Current 39 440 136.00 Current 68 735 104.50 Current 120 800 107.10 Current 72 675 112.00 Current 30 540 101.25 Sept-Oct 103 450 146.00 Sept-Oct 241 451 134.47 Current 65 750 102.25 Current 748 857 103.73 Current Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1) 92 525 128.50 Sept-Oct 278 523 121.50 Current 35 550 115.50 Sept-Oct 1070 910 101.39 Current 73 519 114.44 Current 79 700 103.50 Sept-Oct 84 600 116.50 Sept-Oct 70 559 115.35 Current 172 640 108.75 Sept-Oct 52 975 96.75 Current 72 690 106.75 Current 42 580 106.50 Oct 638 722 116.63 Sept-Oct 74 625 109.86 Current 67 730 104.25 Sept-Oct 55 450 129.00 Sept-Oct 68 700 105.50 Current 67 650 101.25 Oct 1585 750 116.60 Sept-Oct 144 690 112.00 Current 60 390 133.00 Oct 84 580 118.50 Sept-Oct 129 750 104.13 Current 46 440 127.50 Oct-Nov 545 800 111.75 Sept-Oct 274 724 110.04 Current Northcentral States: CO, WY, NE, 63 800 105.25 Sept-Oct 38 590 103.00 Sept-Oct 175 461 123.29 Oct-Nov 166 434 143.18 Oct 188 773 105.04 Current MT, ND, SD & IA. 26 425 115.00 Oct 76 470 113.74 Oct 46 525 110.50 Oct-Nov 294 473 137.13 Oct 240 800 105.32 Current Feeder Steers (Md. & lg. 1) 1291 467 128.77 Oct 67 500 116.00 Oct 432 565 111.57 Oct-Nov 200 500 138.75 Oct 110 425 138.00 Sept-Oct 84 465 141.26 Current 1649 521 119.77 Oct 38 610 116.00 Oct 70 680 103.75 Oct-Nov 784 580 122.40 Oct 222 615 113.13 Sept-Oct 187 530 134.24 Current 1070 567 116.15 Oct Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1-2) 286 481 120.52 Nov 638 616 119.97 Oct 67 715 110.25 Sept-Oct 75 640 119.00 Current 669 617 116.02 Oct 74 445 120.50 Current 40 525 110.00 Nov 282 664 118.91 Oct 304 768 105.07 Sept-Oct 50 670 119.00 Current 471 678 110.74 Oct 52 540 113.25 Current 277 566 114.26 Nov 68 710 114.25 Oct 62 800 105.25 Sept-Oct 19 725 115.00 Current 64 780 104.75 Oct 175 562 111.15 Current 77 620 110.00 Nov 180 800 113.25 Oct 60 390 131.00 Oct 112 775 114.00 Current 60 860 104.75 Oct 78 610 100.00 Current 36 660 101.25 Nov 174 850 107.67 Oct 292 472 123.46 Oct 640 814 112.78 Current 120 425 141.00 Oct-Nov 71 675 103.75 Current 60 700 104.50 Nov 51 410 151.50 Oct-Nov 120 525 117.04 Oct 391 868 111.85 Current 50 450 132.00 Oct-Nov 55 430 129.50 Sept-Oct 257 466 124.18 Nov-Dec 1050 540 130.00 Oct-Nov 677 558 118.04 Oct 102 925 103.00 Current 801 518 118.71 Oct-Nov 63 775 102.50 Sept-Oct 75 510 117.50 Nov-Dec 45 600 110.00 Oct-Nov 210 615 113.99 Oct 1679 959 103.99 Current 625 562 116.41 Oct-Nov 46 515 113.00 Oct 90 550 118.00 Nov-Dec 73 665 111.85 Oct-Nov 146 667 111.88 Oct 55 450 137.00 Sept-Oct 343 618 112.79 Oct-Nov 42 550 110.50 Oct 29 740 102.00 Nov-Dec 70 370 157.00 Nov 210 725 106.58 Oct 75 590 126.50 Sept-Oct 157 650 107.00 Oct-Nov 38 685 106.00 Oct 60 375 131.00 Dec 263 464 143.40 Nov 130 760 107.75 Oct 62 850 104.00 Sept-Oct 80 730 113.25 Oct-Nov 65 750 105.50 Oct 204 513 133.04 Nov 60 800 104.00 Oct 679 472 139.36 Oct 255 818 104.73 Oct-Nov 166 590 110.50 Nov 45 500 120.00 Dec 264 577 120.35 Nov 51 380 141.50 Oct-Nov 2586 527 131.91 Oct 279 422 136.30 Nov 67 720 101.00 Nov 206 573 112.36 Dec 162 620 126.25 Nov 45 550 103.00 Oct-Nov 2540 571 123.78 Oct 210 462 127.00 Nov 64 750 101.75 Nov 82 650 112.25 Dec 114 666 114.89 Nov 160 650 116.25 Oct-Nov 1840 609 123.53 Oct 316 522 117.58 Nov Western States: AZ, NV, UT, CA, 256 668 101.73 Jan 70 710 122.00 Nov 63 350 147.00 Nov 687 664 119.60 Oct 433 574 119.94 Nov ID, WA & OR. 60 800 104.75 Jan-Feb 62 850 107.50 Nov 53 440 128.00 Nov 315 710 113.50 Oct 120 600 117.17 Nov Feeder Steers (Md. & lg. 1) 177 820 105.85 Feb 97 650 122.25 Nov-Dec 40 490 130.00 Nov 600 785 115.25 Oct 65 650 108.38 Nov 48 500 118.50 Current Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1-2) 82 615 125.50 Dec 46 530 115.00 Nov 342 813 111.88 Oct 135 825 109.00 Nov 62 825 106.75 Current 343 700 105.10 Current 480 658 120.96 Dec 325 560 115.95 Nov 110 915 108.00 Oct 110 450 143.00 Nov-Dec 57 425 147.50 Sept-Oct 115 625 104.42 Oct-Nov 125 750 112.25 Dec 115 613 115.17 Nov 235 479 141.82 Oct-Nov 62 530 114.99 Nov-Dec 108 450 144.50 Sept-Oct 28 480 112.00 Nov 153 800 109.68 Dec 130 800 104.75 Nov 911 530 131.32 Oct-Nov 170 575 120.82 Nov-Dec 66 650 106.25 Sept-Oct All replacement cattle deliveries cur- 120 800 109.50 Dec-Jan 229 578 119.41 Dec 996 571 121.50 Oct-Nov 158 618 110.85 Nov-Dec 65 775 113.75 Sept-Oct rent thru January 2006. 9,050 head 100 480 136.50 Jan 265 635 115.60 Dec 664 610 120.49 Oct-Nov 200 650 115.75 Nov-Dec 115 420 146.00 Oct Exposed Heifers: Medium and Large 87 550 122.50 Jan 96 777 102.57 Dec 608 663 115.03 Oct-Nov 65 710 106.25 Nov-Dec 42 580 111.50 Oct 1-2: South Central: 825 lbs 1075.00 240 806 108.30 Jan 62 775 103.50 Dec-Jan 150 700 113.37 Oct-Nov 150 430 137.00 Dec 89 675 105.25 Oct per head. North Central: 900 lbs Feeder Steers (Md. & lg. 1-2) 104 460 126.00 Jan 120 755 113.86 Oct-Nov 508 468 130.56 Dec 170 460 140.32 Oct-Nov 825.00 per head. Eastern States: 128 350 165.00 Current 87 525 116.00 Jan 115 430 149.96 Nov 383 523 122.27 Dec 139 525 124.18 Oct-Nov 750 lbs 815.00 per head.Bred Heifers: 420 412 149.18 Current 60 750 103.50 Jan 806 466 150.06 Nov 845 575 117.06 Dec 252 583 117.82 Oct-Nov Medium and Large 1-2: South Cen- 415 471 139.12 Current 63 785 101.75 Jan-Feb 347 507 135.39 Nov 376 618 114.40 Dec 157 612 117.87 Oct-Nov tral: 950-1000 lbs 4-8 months bred 479 517 130.11 Current Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1-2) 758 563 127.00 Nov 77 650 110.50 Dec 64 740 108.50 Oct-Nov 544 568 122.49 Current 128 330 148.00 Current 901 617 121.71 Nov 330 712 106.61 Dec 58 490 126.00 Nov 1000.00-1450.00 per head. North 38 615 114.25 Current 132 360 143.50 Current 168 650 118.04 Nov 60 800 104.25 Dec 231 510 128.19 Nov Central: 900-1175 lbs 2-6 months 329 684 116.58 Current 215 455 127.82 Current 80 707 114.05 Nov 140 730 105.75 Dec-Jan 251 587 121.01 Nov bred 1000.00-1310.00 per head. 335 725 113.81 Current 181 537 117.80 Current 70 750 115.00 Nov 88 560 120.75 Jan 85 600 119.75 Nov Eastern States: 850-1050 lbs 3-6 65 765 114.50 Current 76 550 112.39 Current 200 500 148.00 Nov-Dec 30 650 112.75 Jan 109 660 111.77 Nov months bred 1075.00-1130.00 per 141 831 109.16 Current 284 611 113.43 Current 103 575 123.33 Nov-Dec 275 705 102.18 Jan 70 700 111.75 Nov head. Western States: 1000-1050 lbs 150 400 147.00 Sept-Oct 390 663 107.11 Current 78 645 121.50 Nov-Dec 35 800 102.75 Jan 60 750 104.50 Nov 4-6 months bred 1085.00-1100.00 90 535 129.75 Sept-Oct 65 730 110.00 Current 70 680 116.25 Nov-Dec Feeder Heifers (Md. & lg. 1-2) 153 490 134.02 Nov-Dec per head. Bred Cows: Medium and 90 550 124.50 Sept-Oct 624 765 103.69 Current 200 700 115.10 Nov-Dec 62 725 96.00 Sep-Oct 100 500 129.50 Nov-Dec Large 1-2: South Central: young to 195 617 120.76 Sept-Oct 409 818 101.91 Current 65 785 110.50 Nov-Dec Eastern States: All states east of 90 550 125.50 Nov-Dec middle aged 950-1275 lbs 3-8 months 439 673 115.91 Sept-Oct 150 390 137.00 Sept-Oct 528 462 149.12 Dec the Mississippi, LA & AR. 76 650 117.00 Nov-Dec bred 1150.00-1310.00 per head; mid- 268 725 115.36 Sept-Oct 90 540 115.75 Sept-Oct 300 520 140.50 Dec Feeder Steers (Md. & lg. 1) 34 780 105.00 Nov-Dec dle aged to aged 1100-1275 lbs 7-8 1397 758 111.06 Sept-Oct 83 575 120.00 Sept-Oct 455 573 124.90 Dec 50 520 123.00 Current 70 400 141.00 Dec months bred 960.00-1050.00 per 66 811 100.59 Sept-Oct 117 616 106.50 Sept-Oct 1042 604 124.89 Dec 60 560 120.50 Current 50 525 128.00 Dec head. North Central: young to mid- 336 850 108.62 Sept-Oct 220 650 111.85 Sept-Oct 530 661 117.69 Dec 67 720 109.35 Current 86 575 118.00 Dec dle aged 1200 lbs 7-9 months bred 36 375 148.00 Oct 250 730 107.00 Sept-Oct 363 706 115.80 Dec 119 825 106.14 Current 128 625 116.28 Dec 985.00 per head; middle aged to aged 60 425 141.00 Oct 30 775 93.50 Sept-Oct 62 790 112.25 Dec 39 670 109.00 Sept-Oct 75 675 110.00 Dec-Jan 1200-1300 lbs 3-6 months bred 739 469 138.69 Oct 86 800 101.48 Sept-Oct 62 800 108.00 Dec 43 480 126.00 Oct 52 740 106.50 Dec-Jan 725.00-860.00 per head. Western 621 511 128.50 Oct 274 429 127.30 Oct 55 860 109.85 Dec 141 560 120.59 Oct 45 695 105.25 Jan States: young to middle aged 1225 775 562 123.85 Oct 240 480 121.36 Oct 130 775 108.50 Dec-Jan 40 640 123.00 Oct 138 725 106.21 Jan 616 613 119.67 Oct 307 528 114.34 Oct 220 475 153.50 Jan 122 800 109.25 Oct 127 770 101.63 Jan lbs 3-5 months bred 1025.00 per 687 674 116.14 Oct 442 576 112.93 Oct 55 650 118.75 Jan 74 650 111.50 Nov 120 825 101.25 Jan head; middle aged to aged 1250 lbs 1235 700 116.60 Oct 320 614 112.49 Oct 72 700 108.50 Jan 66 725 109.00 Nov 204 860 108.00 Jan 3-5 months bred 950.00 per head. 126 770 113.62 Oct 75 650 111.00 Oct 100 780 102.50 Jan Feeder Steers (Md. & lg. 1-2) 112 850 107.50 Jan-Feb Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 120 825 107.50 Oct 142 708 109.42 Oct 259 806 106.26 Jan 32 440 130.50 Current 105 475 137.50 Feb 1-2: South Central: middle aged to 92 520 127.75 Oct-Nov 126 755 104.89 Oct 133 725 104.50 Jan-Feb 253 562 117.66 Current 70 840 107.50 Feb aged 1000-1200 lb cows w/200-600 86 565 118.75 Oct-Nov 100 470 119.50 Oct-Nov 181 865 100.10 Jan-Feb 80 600 108.00 Current Feeder Steers (Md. & lg. 1-2) lb calves 1260.00 per pair. 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Call PUREBRED GELBVIEH “AN ALL NEW DESIGN” Bob 541-379-2823. bulls, exceptional heifers, excellent Sellers pay NOTHING. Chutes, alleys, gates, panels, com- Box 385, Strong City, quality, gentle. Trucking, video avail- • Not an Internet Auction plete systems, feeders, etc. Call for KS 66869 $399,900 — 507+ acres with able. Markes Family Farms, • Buyers Contact Sellers Directly your free information pack today. 888- See us at creek, power, county paved road Waukomis, OK. 580-554-2307 537-4418 www.lucoinc.com and timber. Ritter area. Older Call 1.800.381.4848 home, barn, greenhouse and BLACK ANGUS BULLS or List On-Line or call toll free shop. Registered bulls for sale. $1,100 to Conlin Supply Company, Inc. 1-888-816-6707 $1,800. 16 to 18 months. 530-226- $599,000 — Hidden Valley 8066 Ranch. 867.65 acres with creek, WLJ’s Featuring Powder power, county road and timber. CHAROLAIS BULL, 9 months, REGISTERED ANGUS River Livestock Equip. TM Hoodoo Genetics. 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Kit Carson & Yuma Rudio Creek Ranch — Kimberly, Oregon County This end of the road secluded 6,200 +/- deeded acres sits in its own pri- 4:30 PM vate valley and 8,200 +/- acres of adjacent BLM is a sportsman's dream 6,770± acres $3,510,000 come true. This beautiful ranch setting has it all from great elk, deer MOUNTAIN TIME Yuma County and upland bird hunting to fishing in Rudio Creek. Outstanding home 800± acres grass/home and equestrian improvements. $6,200,000. $1,250,000 Clete Zink • 406-544-0055 1031FEC - DEFER TAX - SAVE/GAIN 20%+ when selling/exchanging prop- 480± acres irrigated $850,000 erty. Free consultation. 800-333-0801. www.pburgproperties.com View exchange/investment proper- The Land Office LLC ties at www.1031FEC.com. Dale Stull, Broker Toll Free (866) 346-5710 IDAHO, 150 cows year round, irrigat- (719) 346-5710 Van Cleve Associates ed pasture, 240 acres alfalfa, row crop, gravity pressure, pivots, 2 homes www.thelandofficellc.com Oregon - California Ranches • 530-885-3978 & good climate. 208-599-0703 Northern California Cattle Ranch Great climate, 2,500 ft. elevation and a long growing season. Summer 360 pair for eight months. 1,390 acres IDAHO including 400+ acres flood irrigated pasture. Annual 10,000 Acres water costs approximately $30/acre. Water available Quality improvements, WLJ HAS for several hundred acres of undeveloped hay/pasture. turn-key operation There is a 400 acre hillside separate from main ranch including cattle & working with great views of Shasta Valley and ripe for develop- horses. Complete licensed MOVED! ment. Improvements include two recently remodeled hunting outfitting business, ranch style homes, bunk house, shop and 3 pole barns. along with blue 7995 E. If you want to move to a great agricultural community, ribbon trout fishing! this is the ranch for you. Two community airports, ONE OF A KIND RANCH! good schools, fishing and skiing.....$2,150,000 Prentice Ave., Sacramento Valley Irrigated Ranch 1,000 Acres Good ranch, 35 miles #305 Investment opportunity on improved I-5 interchange. to Sun Valley 348 acres including 148 acres laser-leveled flood-irri- gated pasture and 140 irrigated acres that harvested dry 835 Acres Greenwood land oat and wheat hay this year. Mostly class II soil Summer range ranch, approx. types with big underlying gravel strata. Local district 300 head, fishing & hunting. Village, CO water costs between $5 and $10 per acre foot. USDA Can add Winter headquarters. subsidy payment is approximately $30,000 per year. 48 90 miles to Boise. acres is not in the Williamson which will allow for a 80111 zoning upgrade to commercial or industrial and subse- 680 Acres quently, a big increase in value...... $1,950,000 Crops, pasture, big feedlot, Same Phone LCO for 1,500 head. 558 Acres Number NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 100 head cow/calf setup, Nestled in a small picturesque valley of the Trinity Alps, pivot, lovely ranch home. 45 the B Bar K Ranch reflects an early 20th minutes to Twin Falls. century era. Once used as a dude ranch and was a 225 Acres “Hollywood Hangout” for the stars of that era. With over Unique recreational property 20 acres of pasture and forest, the ranch boasts 2 year- in Hagerman Valley. Secluded Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale round creeks flowing through the property. $979,000. home in trees, fish ponds, Southwest 20D Southwest 20D Southwest 20D To find out more regarding this property call Frank Sacco flowing springs. at (530) 224-6765. Or on the web at www.franksacco.com Arena real estate professionals GMAC Enclosed, well-designed, near- New Mexico Property Group MOUNTAIN RANCH — SE NEW MEXICO ly new 71,000 sq. ft. equine Selling New Mexico Ranches 349 cow ranch with excellent big & small game hunting. Two facility, plus 2 outdoor arenas 505-461-4426 headquarters with good working facilities. Would make a good & many other amenities. On hunting ranch also. $1.2 mil www.propertiesmag.net 160 acres near Twin Falls. Richard Randals ONE OF A KIND www.newmexicopg.com DARK CANYON RANCH — SE NEW MEXICO SHOW PLACE! Tucumcari, NM 285 head well improved ranch easily maintained with nice headquarters Bob Jones, Broker and good facilities. Priced right at $610K. 208/733-0404 Tired of the cold? Take a look at this 80 ac. farm with water rights. 22 ac. or 1-888-558-0870 NEW MEXICO currently in alfalfa. Nice home and large roping arena and pens/corrals WEST TEXAS RANCHES near Loving, NM. Only $265K. Talk to Bob or Mark Jones David P. Dean View at www.nmhomeranch.com Ranch: 432/426-3779 Joe Cox, Ranch Broker Mobile: 432/634-0441 Dunagan Associates, www.availableranches.com 505 885-2138 xt. 229, 505 361-5269cell, 505 457-2438 home

Twin Falls Idaho www.rjrealty.com www.wlj.net 22 SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale Pasture 26 Equipment 33 Southwest 20D Southwest 20D Southwest 20D Southwest 20D Wanted For Sale

WINTER PASTURE/RANCH NEW HOLLAND balewagons: 1089, RED BLUFF wanted. California/Nevada winter 1079, 1069, 1049, 1037, 1033, other grazing ranch. References available. self-propelled and pull-type models. 700-750 AU ranch — mostly deeded — Pecos River 200-1,200 spring calving cows. Ranch Can finance, trade, deliver. 208-880- frontageUND withER greatCO Nimprovement.TRACT Office: 707-693-9322, Mobile: 530- 2889, www.balewagon.com, 208-459- Vista Nueva, Inc. • Charles Bennett 681-7601. www.pittoranch.com 3268 (505) 356-5616 days • (505) 276-8204 evenings WINDMILL OWNERS 1805 S. Avenue D, Portales, NM 88130 — www.vista-nueva.com Avoid changing well leathers for many years. Perma Cups are molded urethane, more wear LLC Classified resistant than nylon. Perma cups Wendland & Associates will outlast leathers 10 to 1. Their Professional Services Since 1968 Ads tapered design allows only 1/8" ARIZONA wearing, instead of 5/8" of a TEXAS RANCHES Work! leather cup. Much less friction for Kerr County - 570 Acres: North of Comfort, old rock house, numerous outbuild- 6,000 acre state lease. easier pumping extends cylinder ings, corrals, awesome views, no cedar, good water sources, whitetail deer, 48 pair year-round. 17 life greatly. Install Urethane Perma turkey, other native wildlife on ranch. deeded acres in beautiful Cups, Urethane Check Balls and Urethane Pump Rod Guides and Kimble County - 606– Acres: North of I-10 on Cleo Rd., gentle rolling hills, setting on San Pedro SUBSCRIBE don't pull that well for many awesome views, numerous hardwoods. Great paved road access, both sides of River. Family orchard, TIRED OF VALLEY heat. Want sum- years! All are available in standard Bear Creek. Great for hunting and fishing!! ONLINE nice manufactured home, mer �06 pasture in the Sierras of North- cylinder and pipe sizes. Write or 360 degree views and ern Calif. for 55 cows. Will pay $25.00 call for our catalogue. We ship Kimble County - 1,300– Acres: N. Llano River, ranch house, good roads & per cow monthly. 530-342-5796 access, views & great hunting. www.wlj.net much more. $325,000. same day order and payment are 520-212-5345 NEED WINTER PASTURE. 50-100 received. Menard County Ranch - 260– Acres: San Saba River frontage, water rights, nice fall calving pairs. No. Calif. Lister "Serving Farm and Ranch Since 1950" No Friday night or home, improved pastures, barns, corrals, irrigation system. Don’t miss this great Ranch. 530-824-6035 VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. opportunity! Saturday calls. WINTER PASTURE for 150-200 year- 2821 Mays • Box 7160WLJ Real County Ranch - 255– Acres: 2 bedroom rock house, large metal barn for lings. No. or Central Calif. 530-827- Amarillo, TX 79114-7160 equipment and supplies, water well, electricity, games fenced, game managed to 2436 (806) 352-2761 produce trophy whitetail deer and axis. www.virdenproducts.com Val Verde County - 1,900 Acres: cabin with good hunting, close to Mexico. WLJ HAS SUBSCRIBE MOVED! Val Verde County - 23,000– Deeded Acres: North of Langtry, TX, 60 miles west Equipment of Del Rio, used as a sheep & cattle ranch. Excellent hunting for whitetail deer, 7995 E. Prentice 34 turkey, javelina, bobwhite & blue quail. Terrain is rolling hills, a few large Ave., #305 Wanted canyons & wide draw. 5,036 acres of state classified minerals. Great buy close to Greenwood Village, Big Bend & Lake Amistad! TO WLJ CO 80111 NEW HOLLAND balewagons: 1089, Same Phone Number 1079, 1069, 1049, 1037, 1033, other NEW MEXICO RANCHES self-propelled/pull-type models. Jim, Pinon Cattle Ranch - 30,000 Acres, 28,000 Forest Lease & 1,123.5 Deeded: 208-880-2889, 208-459-3268. Excellent mule deer hunting, west of Carlsbad, & part of the Lincoln National Forest, rolling to mountainous terrain. Great improvements along with hunting 27 for mule deer & elk! 375 cow units. TODAY! Hay/Feed/Seed

Tampico Springs Ranch - 3,040– Deeded Acres: Near Gallup, in McKinley County, close to McGaffey Lake. 3 water wells for livestock. Perimeter fenced, great ponderosa pines, oaks, and juniper. Mountainous terrain, open grassy mead- HAY FOR SALE ows, great place for livestock or fantastic hunting property. 800- Top quality alfalfa, Southern Cross Ranch - 46,495– Acres: (32,770 deeded acres, 13,725 acres 3x3x6. 850 lbs. Large NM and BLM lease) 6,000 sq. ft. log home, ranch manager’s home, outbuild- ings, corrals, well-maintained fencing around the entire ranch, highway frontage bales. $100 per ton. on US Hwy 60, internal road system, tremendous water resources. Solar powered 850-2769 pumps, wells, water holes & stock tanks. Trophy class elk with game manage- Your ad ment plan! Great property for investment or recreation!!! BULLS FOR SALE Top quality Hereford WYOMING RANCHES Medicine Bow River Ranch - 77,630 Acres: (59,400 deeded, 13,590 BLM, Bulls, stout, long here! 4,640 State) 27 miles of trout streams, game & fish management, high quality and beautiful. fencing, water systems, working facilities, 2 log homes, along with wind energy Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale on property. Awesome hunting! Plains 20E Plains 20E Contact T-Bone Ranch Call Now UTAH RANCHES 719-588-3871 Sand Creek Ranch: West of Hanna, close to ski area, access to river, numerous North Central Nebraska & South Dakota Properties improvements including home, barns, & irrigation. Lake springs, excellent sum- 5,000 TON TRITICALE mer grazing. Trophy elk, moose, and deer. Fantastic hunting property! 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Skilled management LEE HOLCOMBE • JEFF HENRY SUBCRIBE Learn more by working www.crosstimbersland.com 1800 Liberty Park Blvd. team with full line of big bale machin- Sedalia, MO 65301 ery and cattle looking for interesting with live animals under project. 307-851-2426 or 307-455- expert supervision. www.missouriland.com 2225 Selling ranches in S.E. Oklahoma from 100 to 15,000 acres TO WLJ Write or call today for free Call our ranch specialist 1-877-526-9058 school catalog: CALL FOR FREE CATALOG Pasture Cheyenne Stanley • 918-557-5308 25 NNOOWW!! GRAHAM SCHOOL, INC. Available Dept. WLJ � 641 W. Hwy 31 www.pattydingle.com Garnett, KS 66032 Business 800-850-2769 785-448-3119 � 800-552-3538 Patty Dingle, Broker WINTER PASTURE from 10-1-05 to Fax: 785-448-3110 580-889-7977 Opportunity 24 4-1-06 for 750 head. Central Nevada Atoka, Oklahoma www.grahamschool.com with excellent winter feed. 775-427- Over 90 years continuous service 4883 or 775-427-4882 CATTLE.COM Domain name is for sale. 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Reasonable offer please. 278-9275 for more info. 0777 530-254-0201 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 23 Sale Reports Continued from page 14 OAK RIDGE ANGUS New Day 014, 1/2/04 by Boyd New overall went to Dwayne Mays of Ne- RAY-MAR ANGUS RANCH Sept. 11, Calistoga, CA Day 8005; Linley Cattle Co., $5,400. braska, and third place went to Barb Sept. 10, Escalon, CA 65 Bulls ...... $3,563 Oak Ridge Special Design 414, Moore of Nebraska. The Futurity was 137 Bulls ...... $3,403 Auctioneer: John Rodgers 4/12/04 by WCC Special Design L309; followed by a free colt starting clinic put Auctioneer: Rick Machado This was the 26th sale for this Emigh Livestock, Rio Vista, CA, on by Van Hargis of Sulphur Springs, Sale Manager: long time, reputation purebred firm $5,000. Oak Ridge New Frontier 1674, TX. Many people gathered around James A. Danekas and as has been the case for all of 9/6/04 by B/R New Frontier 095; U2 the round pen to listen and watch as One of the largest crowds in the those sales the seats were filled with Cattle Co., Point Reyes, CA, $4,900. Hargis started a long yearling that had young fall sale season crowded into the many repeat customers. There would Oak Ridge New Frontier 294, 4/1/04 only been halter broke. He helpfully Escalon Livestock Market for this vol- not be many sales anywhere in the by B/R New Frontier 095; Skyline guided the colt through several "build- ume offering of Angus bulls from one country that would have as many re- Ranch, $4,900. Oak Ridge Right ing blocks" of trust and obedience, of the country’s top purebred firms. peat buyers as does this sale. That Time 1983, 10/3/03 by Hyline Right until she willingly accepted her first Ray and Brent Alger and their families in itself speaks volumes about the Time 338; Coppini Ranch, Ferndale, saddle. Saturday, Sept. 3 dawned had everything in order as this excel- breeding program and the bulls that go CA, $4,800. Oak Ridge 323 New De- bright and beautiful in the Nebraska lent offering of bulls was paraded in front to work in some of the trade area’s top sign 194, 3/18/04 by B/R New Design Sandhills, as attendees from across of the buyers. There were a high per- commercial herds. The bulls are pre- 323; Paul Banke, Livemore, CA, centage of registered buyers among sented in good sale condition and sell $4,800. — JERRY YORK the U.S., watched 20 finished geldings the large crowd and a very high per- previewed in the arena at the Haythorn centage of those were actual buyers. Ranch HQ. The sale soon followed to This was a well managed sale that the well known chants of World Cham- pion Auctioneers, Shawn & Lex Mad- Purchasing bulls in the Oak Ridge Angus Bull Sale, Calisto- turned in some excellent results. The ga, CA was Dick Emigh, Rio Vista, CA and Larry Mailliard, bulls in this sale represented some of den of Madden Brothers/Torrington the breeds top producing female lines Livestock. Once again there were sev- Yorkville, CA. Photo by Jerry York. and some of the breeds top sires. With eral participants in on the bidding via Oklahoma, $8,200. A21-yera-old bay Gunnin To Play & Figure Four 552, breeding like this it was apparent that the Internet, through horseauctions. mare out of Orphan Drift & Miss Judy to a buyer in Colorado for $2,700. A the sale would attract strong attention com. The following results were tallied Sue; to a buyer via the Internet for bay roan yearling mare out of Four from the commercial cattleman. Fol- as the sale was completed. TOPS— $5,100. A blue roan weanling filly out Six Hancock & Fiesta Freckles, to a lowing the sale a custom built saddle 7 year-old black gelding out of Grey of Nu Cash Cow & Jenny Four, to a buyer in Ontario, Canada, for $2,550. was presented to a lucky buyer drawn Cutter & Eddie Eighty Seventy; to a buyer in Oklahoma, $5,000. A gray A yearling sorrel stud out of Figure from all bull buyers and it was won by buyer in Texas, $8,500. A 5-year-old weanling stud out of Ginnin Four & Four Fly 406 & Miss Howley 514, to Jim Violini, Salinas, CA. Ahand woven sorrel gelding out of Four Six Hancock Four In Blue, to a buyer in Indiana for a buyer in Nebraska for $2,800. and hand dyed saddle blanket made & Miss Judy Travis sold to a buyer in $2,500. A bay yearling gelding out of — HAYTHORN for JIM GIES by Linda Hayden was presented to the volume buyer, Russ Field. Ray Al- ger, in a very magnanimous gesture do- nated 2% of the gross of the sale to the The crew from High Point Ranch, Marysville, CA was on hand relief efforts for hurricane Katrina which and purchased several lots in the Byrd Cattle Co. sale, Red Bluff, Sale Calendar will be used to help those who lost CA. Robin and Bruce Burrow along with Todd Peters (far right) everything in the disaster. Tops: R/M posed for the WLJ camera along with Mary Lou Whipple. Pho- If your sale date fails to appear in this Gering, NE Oct. 10 – Baldy Maker Bull Sale, Right Time 4287, 2/17/04 by Hyline to by Jerry York. calendar, contact your WLJ Livestock Nov.12 – Rocky Mountain Angus Fe- McArthur, CA Right Time 338; Thomas Angus Ranch, HAYTHORN LAND & CATTLE Service Representative. ON LINE male & Bull Sale, Ogden, UT Oct. 16 – Breeders Choice Sale, Oak- Baker City, OR, $11,500. R/M Preci- with complete performance EPDs, CATALOG: www.wlj.net. Nov.13 – California Secrets Females, dale, CA sion 4511, 8/31/04 by Whitestone Pre- carcass EPDs and ultrasound data. It HORSE PRODUCTION SALE September 3, Arthur, NE ALL BREEDS Wilton, CA Oct. 17 – “The Berry’s” Hereford Sale, cision H141; RJ Cattle Co., Walden, is this kind of complete information Nov. 16 – Fink Beef Genetics Angus Cheyenne, WY CO, $6,800. R/M Future Direction combined with the strong reputation Auctioneer: Madden Brothers Sept. 25 – Visalia All Breeds Bull Sale, 20 Geldings ...... $4,930 & Charolais Bulls, Manhattan, KS Oct. 27 – Strang Herefords & Angus, 4010, 1/21/04 by CA Future Direction that the LaFranchi family has that has Visalia, CA Nov. 18 – HD Dunn & Son Angus Meeker, CO 5321; Lee Ranch, San Jose, CA, made this sale one of the tops in the 17 Broodmares ...... 2,012 Sept. 30 – Templeton All Breeds Bull 47 Weanling fillies ...... 1,321 Ranch Bull Sale, Tetonia, ID Nov. 7 – Spencer Herefords Bull & $6,700. R/M Precision 4024, 1/31/04 trade area over the years. As the tops Sale, Templeton, CA Nov. 18-19 – Camp Cooley Ranch Female Sale, Brewster, NE by Whitestone Precision H141; Lee and sale averages indicate this was a 23 Weanling studs ...... 1,091 Oct. 2 – Cal Poly Bull Test Sale, San 24 Yearling geldings ...... 1,366 Bull & Female Sale, Franklin, TX Nov. 9 – Rees Bros. Bull Sale, Mor- Ranch, $6,000. R/M Future Direction very strong sale with excellent de- Luis Obispo, CA Nov. 19 – California Supreme Angus gan, UT 4021, 1/30/04 by CA Future Direction mand. Tops: Oak Ridge New Fred- 8 Yearling mares ...... 1,931 Oct. 15 – 40th Annual WSM - Famoso Female Sale, Madera, CA Nov. 30 – Courtney Herefords Annu- 5321; Lee Ranch, $5,900. R/M Pre- dy, 3/2/04 by Boyd New Day 8005; Joe 7 Yearling studs ...... 2,257 All Breeds Bull Sale, Famoso, CA Nov. 19 – Sydenstricker Genetics, al Quality Sale, St. Onge, SD cision 4109, 2/23/04 by GAR Precision Viera, Petaluma, CA, $6,150. Oak Attendance was great for the 1st an- Nov.5 – Elko All Breeds Bull Sale, Elko, Mexico, MO Dec. 3 – Western Nugget Hereford 1680; Violini Ranch, Salinas, CA, Ridge New Frontier 1943, 10/1/03 by nual Waldo Haythorn Futurity on Fri- NV Nov. 20 – JR Ranch Club Calf Sale, Show & Sale, Reno, NV $4,800. R/M Future Direction 4049, B/R New Frontier 095; San Benito day, Sept. 2, 2005. Qualifying horses Nov.11-12 – Central California World had to be 3-years-old and previously Othello, WA MAINE-ANJOU 2/10/04 by CA Future Directin 5321; Cattle Co., Hollister, CA, $5,700. Oak of Bulls Sale, Galt, CA Nov.21 – Sandpoint Cattle Co. Female Lee Ranch, $4,800. R/M Bando 4006, Ridge New Frontier 344, 4/10/04 by purchased through a Haythorn Produc- Nov. 22 – Shasta Bull Sale, Cotton- Oct. 9 – Bauman Cattle Co., tion Sale. Contestants vied for places Production Sale, Lodgepole, NE 1/16/04 by Bon View Bando 598; Black B/R New Frontier 095; U2 Livestock, wood, CA Nov.22 – Mill Bar Angus Female Pro- Cheyenne, WY Butte Ranch, Orland, CA, $4,600. R/M Petaluma, CA, $5,500. Oak Ridge in horsemanship, cow work, roping Nov.30 – Utah Cattlemen’s Assn. Bull Nov. 20 – JR Ranch Club Calf Sale, and halter and an impressive $10,000 duction Sale, McCook, NE Precision 4032, 2/4/04 by Twin Valley Ambush 2493, 12/14/03 by Oak Ridge Sale, Salt Lake City, UT Nov. 26 – Mid Continent Farms Top Othello, WA total purse. First place overall went to Precision E161; Greg Ramelli, Porto- 1465 Ambush 600; Linley Cattle Co., Jan. 7-22 – National Western Stock Cut Females Sale, Washington, KS Nov. 26 – Mid Continent Farms Top Kaye Carr of Colorado, second place la, CA, $4,300. — JERRY YORK Healdsburg, CA, $5,400. 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