DOCSLIB.ORG

Highlands of the Heartland

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Highlands of the Heartland Highlands in the Heartland Fall IssuePage 2015 1 Issue 21 HIGHLANDSAnn OF THE HEARTLAND Heartland Highland Cattle Association , 976 State Highway 65 , Tunas , MO 65764 http://www.heartlandhighlandcattleassociation.org/ 417.345.0575 Letter from the HHCA President INSIDE THIS ISSUE By Jerry Delcour In Memory 1 Last news letter I said we would be announcing dates Ozark Empire Fair 2 and etc. for the auction. Well since then we have had Fly Strike and Maggots 2 lots of changes. The Auction will be held at the Welcome New Members 3 Lebanon Missouri Livestock Auction Barn. It will be Junior News 3 held on Saturday, April 23rd. Yes, that's Breeding in Summer Heat: FAQs 5 right, Saturday!!! The owner was more than happy to Board of Directors and Officers Contact 6 Membership Renewal Application 6 do a Saturday sale and we don't have to mess with 2015 AHCA Member of the Year 7 Holsteins selling first. HHCA Annual Board of Director Nominations 7 Farm Fest 2015 was October 2, 3 & 4 and featured the Annual 4 th of July picnic 8 usual huge crowds. We had the best weather ever and 2015 Annual AHCA Convention 8 visitors to the Highland pens numbered in the 2015 Fundraiser 11 thousands. At times the people were packed in the Scholarship Fundraiser! 11 Heartland area so thick that people were having to HHCA Recipe 12 wait their turn to see the cattle or to visit the Heartland Classified Ads 13 Association display tables. st It was great to visit with the many Heartland you after January 1 when we start taking cattle for the Association members who came by during Farm Fest. Annual Highland Cattle Auction. Don't forget to get Now it is time to get all those last minute things those pictures ready for the Highland Calendar around the farm done before the snow flies. Talk to Contest too. Jerry Delcour In Memory, Glenn Young, HHCA Board of Director Some of you knew Glenn Young, and some With his prior knowledge of business, he didn’t. Glenn was a member of the HHCA created a logo for the HHCA and also for some six years, and three of them he contacted an artist he knew from her spent as a Board of Director on the HHCA. works to create a logo for the HHCA. Glenn was a very positive person, especially Hence, the beautiful Highland cow, to his dedication to the HHCA and his love calf and bull logo we have on our for his Highland cattle. If Glenn didn’t know letterheads, t-shirts, caps and CD that is something about the breed, he researched available merchandise to the membership it or would be right there asking questions. and anyone else had come from Glenn’s He helped many people who were new to initial idea for a logo. We owe Glenn a the Highland breed with his knowledge and huge thank you for what he did for support. the HHCA. He will be remembered for that wonderful We at the HHCA will also remember Glenn accomplishment as well as for his kindness and as being the person who established the HHCA logo. enthusiasm. Page 2 Highlands in the Heartland Ozark Empire Fair 2015 Hot and humid was the four days at the Ozark Empire place in the cow/calf category. Their four month old Fair in Springfield, MO for our Junior HHCA member Highland bull calf won second place in his category. Courtney Hutson and her family from Shatluck, OK and Everyone went away with a ribbon. for Gary and Cindy Cheek of Fair Grove, MO. There had Most outstanding were the two banners won by both five Highlands there for the show. Courtney and Cindy for the Top Junior and Top Courtney showed her two heifers in both the Junior Exhibitor. The ladies were rewarded for keeping their open class and the regular open class. She won both cattle clean, their areas always clean and made room shows a second and third place ribbons. Also a “HAPPY for people to get through as well as having a nice 14 TH BIRTHDAY” was celebrated by Courtney on Friday, presentation table available for people to learn about Aug. 7 th . the Highland breed. Gary and Cindy showed their silver Highland heifer Congratulations to all and thank you for your winning second place in her category and they won first dedication and support of the Highland breed. Fly Strike and Maggots By Pat White their eggs, usually around the anus, where there is a Fly strike occurs when common flies lay their eggs in buildup of soft, milk-manure, or around the umbilicus a moist, warm tissue somewhere on the body of a that may still be moist as it hasn’t healed from birth newborn calf. It can occur in older animals, but yet. generally that requires some sort of injury, or The eggs hatch into tiny larva, or maggots, that feed widespread skin inflammation before fly strike would on organic matter until they pupate. These larva are become a serious problem in an older animal. Usually, tiny specks when they are first hatched, but rapidly they are capable of licking, rubbing or scratching and grow into inch long, fat grub-like maggots. While they physically removing the fly eggs or larva from their do not feed on living tissue, like the screwworm, the bodies. inflammation and irritation that they cause contributes In the newborn calf however, flystrike becomes a to necrosis or death of the tissue they are on. The potentially life threatening condition. The flies lay Please see Fly Strike on page 4 Highlands in the Heartland Page 3 Welcome New Members Arkansas James & Nancy Anderson, Summersville, MO sponso red Dwain & Terry Guntharp, Gentry, AR sponsored by by Gloria Asmussen, Tunas, MO Jacque Hawkins, Deer, AR Chase Barnes, Raymore, MO Wayne Ferrari & Elizabeth Semrow, Smithville, AR Brett Adams, Licking, MO sponsored by Gloria Asmussen, Tunas, MO Craig Allison, Bentonville, AR sponsored by Chris Laye, Chris Cotner, Huntington, AR, sponsored by Jerry Richland, MO Delcour & Janet Melton, Crane, MO Andrew & Brianna Anderson, Willard, MO sponsored Idaho by Jerry Delcour & Janet Melton Crane, MO Kelly McGhee, Kootenai, ID, sponsored by Bill & Kae Michigan Arrington, Green Mountain, NC Larry Alber/Pat White, Charlotte, MI Illinois Minnesota Eugene & Virginia Shemonic, Mt. Vernon, IL sponsored Jake & Tina Smude, Brainerd, MN by Roger & Tracee Riley, Preston, MO Mississippi Mike & Stacey Hart, Waggoner, IL, sponsored by Roger Joseph & Kay Dixon, Heidelberg, MS Seeger, Streator, IL New York: Iowa Timothy Chase, Hartwick, NY Amy Mikelson, Columbus Junction, IA sponsored by Al Ohio & Kirsten Kosinski, Alton, MO Kristy Sticht, Freeport, OH Randy Thayer Belmond, IA sponsored by Randy & Chris Oklahoma Batz, Sac City, IA Christina Dillon, Claremore, OK sponsored by Jay & Kansas: Ashley Olmedo, Sapulpa, OK Vincent & Diane Nickel, Yates Center, KS sponsored by Robert Ballard, Meeker, OK sponsored by Blake & Kali Gary Cheek, Fair Grove, MO Coble, Henryetta, OK Missouri Aimee Hall/James Clarke, Salem, MO sponsored by Gary A sincere Thank You to all the HHCA members who Cheek, Fair Grove, MO sponsored some of these new members. When they Stacy Hager, Hallsville, MO sold their Highland cattle, they sponsored the buyer a Charles D. Black & Marianna Toth, West Plains, MO HHCA membership. It is only $15 to sponsor a new sponsored by Al & Kirsten Kosinski, Alton, MO member. Sponsorship gives the new members Terry & Darlene Sullins Jr. Liberal, MO information and networking within the Association as Rick & Gail Compton, Richland, MO sponsored by James well as many other benefits. Think about sponsorship Thideman & Randy Rossiter, Ava, MO when you sell your Highlands. Junior News! Hello everyone on them and they were just as tired as we were. I It has been slow going here in the hot western part of would do it all over again. Oklahoma. Lots of fall babies on the ground; they We haven’t had our Highland calf hit the ground yet aren’t Highland but still adorable. but about two weeks and it will be here. We also Anyway, the Ozark Empire Fair went well. I had a bought a 6-month old calf and will pick her up soon. wonderful birthday thanks to Gloria and had a She will hopefully be at the National Western Stock wonderful show--there was no better way to spend my Show in Denver, Colorado. Her name is Jacqueline and birthday. I won top junior exhibitor herdsman, for the she is a red/brown colored calf from a heifer that I sold help and cleanliness around my area, 2nd with CBS last November. She is my new heifer project for the Rhinestones legacy, 3rd with FTA kittys leah, and I fall. couldn’t have been prouder of my girls--they did the hard work. I just held on to the halter and they knew Courtney Hutson the routine. When we got home it was 2:30 a.m. We let HHCA Junior the girls out and went to bed, got up at 7 a.m. to check Sky High Farms Highlands in the Heartland Page 4 Fly Strike from page 2 inflamed, oozing tissue attracts more flies, which lay practical. When I do have later calves, I wait until I more eggs, and on and on. The intense dermatitis know they are nursing normally, and then I apply a causes discomfort, infection, fever and dehydration. small amount of either Ivomec Pour- On or Ivomec Untreated, this becomes a death sentence for the calf. Eprinex Pour-On to the calf’s back. I do weigh all my Early signs of flystrike usually are limited to evidence calves, so that I can put an accurate amount on the that the calf is uncomfortable.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Livestock Schedule
    Livestock Schedule August Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2019 www.hopeshow.co.uk 1 Schedule and Entry Forms The Livestock Schedule and Entry Forms can be downloaded from www.hopeshow.co.uk Completed Entry Forms CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 12TH AUGUST 2019 Please send completed Entry Forms and a stamped addressed envelope by post to: Miss E Priestley, Dale Cottage, The Dale, Stoney Middleton, Hope Valley S32 4TF Email: [email protected] Tel: 07890 264 046 All Cattle Entry Fees - £7.00/class/entry All Sheep Entry Fees - £2.00/class/entry Fleece and Hay Entry Fees - £2.00/class/entry Young Handler classes are free to enter Hope Valley Young Farmers classes are free to enter Cheques should be made payable to Hope Sheepdog Trails and Agricultural Society. Alternatively you may wish to pay electronically via online banking, please quote “livestock” as the reference and state that you have done so on your entry form. Account number 95119299 Sort code 60-10-19 Entry wristbands will be posted to entrants shortly before the Show. 2 Cup Winners Winners of cattle and sheep breed championships, cattle special prizes, beef and sheep interbreed championships, HVYFC cattle and cade lamb classes and Hope Show Sheep Young Handlers classes are cordially invited to receive their cup(s) from Hope Show’s President in the Grand Parade. The Grand Parade begins at 3:30pm (unless otherwise announced). Cattle class winners will be marshalled in the cattle ring at 3.00pm. Sheep class winners will be marshalled in the MV accredited or Non MV accredited section of the Parkin ring as appropriate at 2.30pm.
    [Show full text]
  • March Newsletter 2015 Final Version 3
    Official Society Newsletter Ryeland Fbs Incorporating Coloured Ryeland News Spring 2015 Ryeland Lamb 2015 Ryeland Fbs Contact - Dot Tyne, Secretary, Ty’n y Mynydd Farm, Boduan, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 8PZ Telephone - 01758 721739 Email - [email protected] Opinions expressed by authors and services offered by advertisers are not specifically endorsed by the Ryeland Fbs. Advertisers must warrant that copy does not contravene, the Trades Description Act 1968. Sex Discrimination Act 1975 or The Business Advertisements (Disclosure) Order 1977 Newsletter Printed by SJH Print From The Editor Well first of all may I say a HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all. I hope you all enjoyed the Winter Newsletter, and found it fun and informative. Now to say Welcome to the new look newsletter, after a lot of research and proposals to council, we came up with this new design, The reason being we felt it 1 was time to bring this unique offering as a society up to date, it based on many different societies yearly newsletter, we are lucky enough to have one every quarter. In this newsletter we bring you a vast array of articles, From genetic updates, to a piece on the biggest sheep show in the UK. You will see that we have a few more changes in this newsletter, we have decided to make more of a feature of the Vets Articles making it an ‘Issue’ type article, Also we have decided to make more of a feature of the Coloured Ryeland News, with their own front cover making it the same as the overall newsletter.
    [Show full text]
  • Ewe Lamb in the Local Village Show Where Most of the Exhibits Were Taken from the Fields on the Day of the Show
    Cotswold Sheep Society Newsletter Registered Charity No. 1013326 ` Autumn 2011 Hampton Rise, 1 High Street, Meysey Hampton, Gloucestershire, GL7 5JW [email protected] www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk Council Officers Chairman – Mr. Richard Mumford Vice-Chairman – Mr. Thomas Jackson Secretary - Mrs. Lucinda Foster Treasurer- Mrs. Lynne Parkes Council Members Mrs. M. Pursch, Mrs. C. Cunningham, The Hon. Mrs. A. Reid, Mr. R Leach, Mr. D. Cross. Mr. S. Parkes, Ms. D. Stanhope Editors –John Flanders, The Hon. Mrs. Angela Reid Pat Quinn and Joe Henson discussing the finer points of……….? EDITORIAL It seems not very long ago when I penned the last editorial, but as they say time marches on and we are already into Autumn, certainly down here in Wales the trees have shed many of their leaves, in fact some began in early September. In this edition I am delighted that Joe Henson has agreed to update his 1998 article on the Bemborough Flock and in particular his work with the establishment to the RBST. It really is fascinating reading and although I have been a member of the Society since 1996 I have learnt a huge amount particularly as one of my rams comes from the RASE flock and Joe‟s article fills in a number of gaps in my knowledge. As you will see in the AGM Report, Pat Quinn has stepped down as President and Robert Boodle has taken over that position with Judy Wilkie becoming Vice President. On a personal basis, I would like to thank Pat Quinn for her willing help in supplying articles for the Newsletter and the appointment of Judy Wilkie is a fitting tribute to someone who has worked tirelessly over many years for the Society – thank you and well done to you both.
    [Show full text]
  • THE VALUE of REGISTERED CATTLE by Pat White
    THE VALUE OF REGISTERED CATTLE By Pat White Here is the article I wrote for the Bagpipe for those of you who are not members of AHCA. I would love some reaction from those of you who do not have registered Highlands or do not plan on having registered cattle. I often get frustrated when I am browsing Facebook pages about Highland Cattle. I love the photos posted, I love the educational aspect of the columns, (although one must be very careful: I have seen some rather incredible mistaken beliefs posted as gospel) but I don’t understand so many individuals with such an apparent passion for Highland cattle, and yet they either do not register their cattle, or they do not buy registered cattle in the first place. I am such a strong proponent of pedigreed cattle with on-going registration of offspring, and I struggle to understand why others do not share this particular passion of mine. So the question remains, why should anybody buy registered Highland Cattle? Registration papers signify a great deal about the actual animal you own or are thinking of purchasing. Those papers trace the ancestry back through 3 generations, and if you look up that registration information on line, with a simple click of your mouse you can explore each ancestor on the pedigree back another 3 generations, with each and every click. In addition to name and color you can explore “relatives”; the offspring produced by a grandsire or grand dam on and on ad infinitum or at least as far back as our herd book details.
    [Show full text]
  • Highlands of the Heartland
    Highlands in the Heartland SummerPage 2010 1 HIGHLANDS OF THE Issue 5 HEARTLAND Heartland Highland Cattle Association , 976 State Highway 65 , Tunas , MO 65764 http://www.heartlandhighlandcattleassociation.org/ 417.345.0575 Hello Highlanders IIINSIDE TTTHIS IIISSUE By David Embury Hello Highlanders 1 It’s been a long dry summer in our area. The hay crop Reflections of a First Year 1 Let’s Go To The National Convention!! 2 is okay, but without the rain, there won't be much for Planning Early Weaning 2 second crop, but I am still cutting and baling first crop. Highland Marketing Workshop 3 I will be glad when fall arrives for cooler weather and Farm and Cattle Product Survey 4 maybe more rain. September 2011: 14-Day Trip to Scotland 4 th The 4th annual Highland picnic that was at our farm AHCA 59 Annual National Convention 5 Welcome New Members 5 on July 4th was informative. Our feed nutritionist Highland Discussion Forum 6 Chris Wake spoke on rotational grazing, which Board of Directors and Officers’ Contact Information 7 encourages animals to forage on new pasture and how Renewal Application 7 to move them by moving the mineral, salt and mineral Have You Ever Thought Of Having Your Very Own Website? 8 blocks from one paddock to another when moving Calendar of Events 11 Classified Ads 12 them. He also told us of a Vigortone product named Sinagod that creates a 30-35% reduction of flies. It has Now to some upcoming business. The HHCA Board has been tested in TX and MS states.
    [Show full text]
  • The Bagpipe Summer 2003 for a Detailed Article on Heat Detection
    TABLE OF CONTENTS BREED CHARACTERISTICS Highland Breed Characteristics , Angus Mackay . 2 GENETICS AND SELECTION Structural Correctness in Beef Cattle, Harlan Ritchie, Ph.D., & Peter Anderson, Ph.D. 4 Genetics 101, Scott Barao, Ph.D. 13 NUTRITION Getting Started Grazing, Ohio State University Extension . 16 Winter Feeding, William Lipsey . 23 Finishing Rations, Jim Welch, Ph.D. 26 REPRODUCTION Calving Time, Pat White, D.V.M. 27 Artificial Insemination vs. Natural Selection, William Lipsey . 33 Gestation Table . 34 MANAGEMENT Basics For Highland Owners, Tom Field, Ph.D., John Scanga, Ph.D., Celina Johnson, Ph.D., Brett Kaysen & Michael Hays . 35 The Value of Information, Tom Field, Ph.D. 38 Minimum and Maximum Herd Health Program, Pat White, D.V.M. 41 Weaning Strategies, William Lipsey . 44 Halter Breaking, Jim Welch, Ph.D. 46 Treatment of Calf Scours, Pat White, D.V.M. 47 Fly Strike and Pinkeye, Jim Welch, Ph.D. 52 Control and Restraint, Ted Millen, D.V.M., Ph.D. 53 Fencing and Handling Facilities, Pat White, D.V.M. 54 Shelter, Pat White, D.V.M. 55 Trucking Highland Cattle, Dick LeClar . 56 MARKETING AND PROMOTION Farm Direct Marketing Meat, Alberta Agriculture Food and Rural Development . 59 FOREWORD This Highland Breeder’s Guide was developed to help owners of Highland cattle make a success of their enterprise. Highland cattle are special. They are cattle, however, with disease and management problems and nutritional requirements similar to other beef breeds. A motivated Highland breeder needs to develop a network of information sources including successful Highland producers, a good veterinarian, beef extension specialists, animal husbandry books and other written information.
    [Show full text]
  • Complaint Report
    EXHIBIT A ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK & POULTRY COMMISSION #1 NATURAL RESOURCES DR. LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205 501-907-2400 Complaint Report Type of Complaint Received By Date Assigned To COMPLAINANT PREMISES VISITED/SUSPECTED VIOLATOR Name Name Address Address City City Phone Phone Inspector/Investigator's Findings: Signed Date Return to Heath Harris, Field Supervisor DP-7/DP-46 SPECIAL MATERIALS & MARKETPLACE SAMPLE REPORT ARKANSAS STATE PLANT BOARD Pesticide Division #1 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 Insp. # Case # Lab # DATE: Sampled: Received: Reported: Sampled At Address GPS Coordinates: N W This block to be used for Marketplace Samples only Manufacturer Address City/State/Zip Brand Name: EPA Reg. #: EPA Est. #: Lot #: Container Type: # on Hand Wt./Size #Sampled Circle appropriate description: [Non-Slurry Liquid] [Slurry Liquid] [Dust] [Granular] [Other] Other Sample Soil Vegetation (describe) Description: (Place check in Water Clothing (describe) appropriate square) Use Dilution Other (describe) Formulation Dilution Rate as mixed Analysis Requested: (Use common pesticide name) Guarantee in Tank (if use dilution) Chain of Custody Date Received by (Received for Lab) Inspector Name Inspector (Print) Signature Check box if Dealer desires copy of completed analysis 9 ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION #1 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 (501) 225-1598 REPORT ON FLEA MARKETS OR SALES CHECKED Poultry to be tested for pullorum typhoid are: exotic chickens, upland birds (chickens, pheasants, pea fowl, and backyard chickens). Must be identified with a leg band, wing band, or tattoo. Exemptions are those from a certified free NPIP flock or 90-day certificate test for pullorum typhoid. Water fowl need not test for pullorum typhoid unless they originate from out of state.
    [Show full text]
  • Selected Readings on the History and Use of Old Livestock Breeds
    NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY ARCHIVED FILE Archived files are provided for reference purposes only. This file was current when produced, but is no longer maintained and may now be outdated. Content may not appear in full or in its original format. All links external to the document have been deactivated. For additional information, see http://pubs.nal.usda.gov. Selected Readings on the History and Use of Old Livestock Breeds United States Department of Agriculture Selected Readings on the History and Use of Old Livestock Breeds National Agricultural Library September 1991 Animal Welfare Information Center By: Jean Larson Janice Swanson D'Anna Berry Cynthia Smith Animal Welfare Information Center National Agricultural Library U.S. Department of Agriculture And American Minor Breeds Conservancy P.O. Box 477 Pittboro, NC 27312 Acknowledgement: Jennifer Carter for computer and technical support. Published by: U. S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library Animal Welfare Information Center Beltsville, Maryland 20705 Contact us: http://awic.nal.usda.gov/contact-us Web site: www.nal.usda.gov/awic Published in cooperation with the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine Policies and Links Introduction minorbreeds.htm[1/15/2015 2:16:51 PM] Selected Readings on the History and Use of Old Livestock Breeds For centuries animals have worked with and for people. Cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, poultry and other livestock have been an essential part of agriculture and our history as a nation. With the change of agriculture from a way of life to a successful industry, we are losing our agricultural roots. Although we descend from a nation of farmers, few of us can name more than a handful of livestock breeds that are important to our production of food and fiber.
    [Show full text]
  • MICHIGAN BEEF PRODUCTION COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE • MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Selecting a Breed of Beef Cattle Harlan D
    Extension Bulletin E-1755 February 1984 (NEW) 80 cents MICHIGAN BEEF PRODUCTION COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE • MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Selecting a Breed of Beef Cattle Harlan D. Ritchie Department of Animal Science Criteria For Choosing A Breed considered good milkers. Angus females are known Selecting a breed or combination of breeds to use for their fertility and ease of calving. The breed is in your beef herd should be based on the following nearly pure for the polled trait and Angus bulls can be criteria: (1) marketability in your area; (2) cost and expected to sire calf crops that are 100% hornless. availability of good seedstock; (3) climate; (4) quantity The dark skin pigment provides some resistance and quality of feedstuffs on your farm; (5) how the against cancer eye and sun-burned udders. breeds used in a crossing program complement one Angus calves fatten quickly and grade Choice at a another; and (6) personal preference. As an example of relatively light weight (1,050 lb.). They possess more climatic adaptability, British breeds are well adapted marbling in the meat than any other breed of cattle, to cold climates, but do not fare as well in sub­ which means their quality grade (Prime, Choice, tropical regions. Conversely, Brahman blood is need­ Good, etc.) is often higher than that of other cattle. ed for optimum performance in certain Gulf Coastal For this reason, some packers pay a premium for areas, but is not required in the northern states. Angus or Angus-cross steers. However, feedlot operators sometimes pay less for Angus feeder calves British Breeds because they have a tendency to mature too quickly and become fat at too light a weight.
    [Show full text]
  • Quality Beef from Quality Animals
    Quality beef from quality animals British cattle for export Wide gene pool and high Proven genetic progress in performance quantitative and molecular England offers an unrivalled variety of genetics quality breeding cattle, with over 20 Since 1964, English breeders have been different beef breeds to choose from. using recording and performance These different breeds cover a range of testing. This led to the introduction of production attributes and are suited to Best Linear Unbiased Predictor (BLUP) many environments and climates to across the UK and Estimated Breeding produce the perfect beef. This leaflet Values (EBVs) in the early 1990s, which highlights the advantages of some breeds allows cattle across England to be of interest to importers looking for compared on a modern, reliable system. specific genetic traits to ensure that Through using EBVs and recording, specific breeding goals are achieved or to English breeders have been able to strengthen existing stock. advance their breeds quicker and more English livestock genetics are accurately to reflect the needs of the internationally renowned for their quality environment and industry. and suitability to increasing the profitability England was a pioneer in the of livestock farming, with livestock being development of artificial insemination (AI) used around the world to improve local in cattle. The technique was originally breeds. Increasingly, importers are learning perfected using fresh semen, however about structured cross-breeding to exploit advances mean that semen can now be the benefits of each breed, while frozen for storage and future use. This capitalising on hybrid vigour. advancement has seen breeds develop More is expected from less, in a shorter quicker than through natural service, and timescale and with lower environmental markets open up for international trade.
    [Show full text]
  • A Mendelian Experiment with Aberdeenangus and West Highland
    A MENDELIAN EXPERIMENT WITH A BEI-~DEEN- ANGUS AND WEST HIGHLAND CATTLE. Br J. A. S. WATSON, B.Sc., M.C. (With Pt;~o XII.) WItILE Mendelian mlalysis has been very successfully ;~pplied to the study of the heredity of the smaller animals and of plants, very little progress has so fi~r been made in the investigation of the mode of in- hcritmme of the char~mters of the larger and more imporLant do,ncstieatcd ~mim~ls. This t~ct ix of course sufficiently explained by the obvious (lifticnlties--the large fimmeial outlay and the extended period of time necessary to obtain experimental results. It would appear, however, theft there is no alternative to the method of tedious breeding experi- ments it" the many and important problems connected with anim~l breeding ~re to be solved. A certain mnmmt of progress has indeed been made by the study of records conIa~ined in herd- ~md stud-books, but it is certain that the results of such investigations lack the scientific conclusiveness of those of earefi~lly planned and eritienl experiments. Thus such ml apparently simple question as that of the inheritance of the red, white and roan eolours in Shorthorn cattle, on which practically unlimited statistie~l evidence is available, has been investigated by sever~l workem, and three quite distinct Mendelian interpretations have been proposed--by Wilson (1), Laughlin (2), and Wentworth (3), respectively--no one of which gives a complete and satisfimtory expla- nt~tioH of the flints. The present experiment was commenced in 1910; the object laid down was to determine the mode of' inheritance, in crosses between Aberdeen-Angus and West Highland Cattle, of the horned and polled conditions, of eolour differences, of hair characters and of differences in eonformation.
    [Show full text]
  • Livestock Schedule Beef Cattle, Dairy Calf and Showmanship, Sheep & Goats
    Livestock Schedule Beef Cattle, Dairy Calf and Showmanship, Sheep & Goats CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES – 14th MAY 23.59pm Livestock Schedule Please read the accompanying COVID Competitions Guidelines for Competitions Beef Cattle What to expect. The competition will run as two stand-alone one day events held on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th of June. Each day will start at 9.30am (time to be confirmed following close of entries) The Showground is split into different arenas, please see map below Cattle Competitions will take place in Arena 3 Exhibitors will not be allowed to leave their respective arenas If an exhibitor wishes to show sheep and cattle on the same day different personnel must be allocated to each arena. 2 Livestock Schedule Vehicle Parking Cattle vehicles will be parked in the North Car Park adjacent to the Highland Hall after dropping their animals off. Entry Process Entries will be made via the online entry system found at www.royalhighlandshow.org. All exhibitors will be required to register a new account on the system before entering. Exhibitors are required to indicate how many entries they have, and stalling will be allocated to accommodate the animals they have entered. Cows with calves at foot older than 3 months of age at the show please indicate this as a further stall will be allocated for the calf. See also Reg. 72.3. Entry Fees Entry fees will include the price of class entry and stalling. A partial refund will be paid on attendance and turning out of the animal entered. Member Rate Non Member Rate Class Entry & Stall Fee £50 (£25 returned on attendance) £50 (£10 returned on attendance) Beef Breeder Free Young Handler Free Entries will close on Friday 14th May at 23.59 Prize Money Entries 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Forward 1-4 £85 £65 £50 5-7 £85 £65 £50 £30 8-10 £85 £65 £50 £30 £25 11 and over £85 £65 £50 £30 £25 £22 Cattle Stalling Stalling will be situated in the Highland Hall as normal.
    [Show full text]