The National Livestock Weekly April 19, 2004 • Vol. 83, No. 27 “The Industry’s Largest Weekly Circulation” www.wlj.net • E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] A Crow Publication Cheney says BSE meeting a positive — Japanese, USDA City, KS, facility to discuss the proposal further. officials to meet USDA toured the plant, including the newly reno- Packer BSE vated area where the company was planning to col- starting Thursday. lect the specified risk material. Creekstone did not expect USDA to reach a deci- — Resolution unlikely testing sion on their licensing request until later in the until OIE decision. month. However, USDA officials were prompt in By Steven D. Vetter their response and notified Creekstone, on the day WLJ Editor denied of the meeting, that licensing to use rapid tests for BSE in a private market program cannot be grant- Vice President Dick Cheney last By Sarah L. Roen week announced that a U.S. beef WLJ Associate Editor ed at this time. Bill Hawks, USDAUndersecretary for Marketing trade team would be in meetings USDA officials announced they will not approve and Regulatory Programs explained that present- with Japanese officials later this Creekstone Farms Premium Beef’s licensing re- CHENEY ly, the test is only licensed for animal health surveil- week, working toward a resolution quest to test all carcasses for BSE. In response to lance purposes. “The use of the test, as proposed by in the ongoing dispute concerning the announcement, Creekstone decided to challenge Creekstone, would have implied a consumer safety the Japanese ban on U.S. beef be- Japan last Tuesday, said he is hope- USDA, and is currently analyzing their legal options. aspect that is not scientifically warranted,” said cause of BSE. ful those talks could lay the ground- Creekstone Farms submitted a request to USDA Hawks. Cheney, and several USDA offi- work for a resolution to the trade to conduct private testing on February 19, 2004, in This decision came as a disappointment to Creek- cials, were adamant this meeting dispute. Japan and another 50- an effort to reverse embargoes and allow their beef stone Farms, who was also surprised it took USDA was a positive step toward resolv- back into Japan and other export destinations. plus countries banned the import six weeks to respond with a “no.” ing the impasse, however, others Creekstone also held several meetings with USDA, of U.S. beef after the December 23 “We firmly disagree with the USDA,” said John wondered if Japan would be will- discovery of a single case of BSE and on April 8, USDA officials met at the Arkansas ing to listen until the Internation- See Creekstone on page 9 found in a Washington-state cow. al Animal Health Organization (OIE) makes a decision on whether USDAcontinues to refuse Japan- or not to suggest 100 percent BSE ese demands that all U.S. beef testing for international beef sup- bound for export to Japan be test- plies. ed for the disease. Strong market on short supply Japan’s consumers are reeling USDAUndersecretary J.B. Penn will lead a U.S. trade delegation to from high beef prices and, in late Both fed and feeder cattle were ket would be supported by a friend- percent trim markets were at Japan on April 22-23 to reopen March, domestic beef prices hit a significantly stronger last week. ly Cattle-on-Feed report and no $92.03. Both markets are working talks with their Japanese counter- record high due to the prolonged Cattle feeders started the week worse than steady cash trade. their way to new market highs. parts. The entire roster of who will ban which has forced some Japan- with short supplies and asking for Trade volume was extremely The record for 90 percent lean was accompany Penn was incomplete as ese fast food restaurants to remove $90 while packers were thinking light through Thursday. Slaugh- $147.10, set in December of 1989. of press time last week, and the some beef dishes from their menus. $85. Boxed beef prices have been ter levels are struggling to main- Also, the cow beef cutout value is meeting’s agenda had not been for- Negotiations between the two remarkably strong adding incentive tain a weekly average of 600,000 up $5 from a week ago to $110.36. countries broke down earlier this for feeders to force the market high- malized. head. Even though slaughter was Ron Plain, at the University of Cheney, during a symposium in See BSE on page 3 er. According to the packer mar- slightly stronger last week, going Missouri, points out that cow gin index, packers were earning over 600,000 head was question- slaughter continues to run below a $78 a head. able. Thursday was at 519,000 year earlier. For the week ending Cattle traded Wednesday after- head, up 30,000 head from the March 27, cow slaughter was down noon in Nebraska at $144 dressed same point a week ago. 11 percent and for the year, through and $88-89.50 live, with 42,000 the week ending March 27, cow 10.4B corn Currently, wholesale meat prices head moved. Thursday futures are very strong. Light Choice was slaughter was down 14.6 percent. markets saw a sharp sell-off, down bringing $162.34 and light Select About one-third of the decline in $2.50 on the April contract, which $145.40, on moderate trade vol- cow slaughter is said to be due to crop possible stopped any cash trade. The move ume. The interesting story is in the ban on live cattle imports from baffled those in the cattle pits, see- the lean beef markets. The 90 per- Canada. year than last. Leading the way in ing the futures take a plunge at a cent lean market was up $7 from Plain also said that slaughter terms of most total acreage is Iowa time when most thought the mar- a week ago, to $136.58, and the 50 cattle weights for the week ending More with 12.5 million acres, compared March 27 were the same as a year acres, to 12.2 million each of the past two earlier for all cattle. But, slaughter spring years. Illinois, the number two pro- Equipment steer weights were still 11 pounds ducer, is expected to plant 11.2 mil- below 12 months earlier, and moisture lion acres, steady with last year; slaughter heifer carcass weights bode number four Minnesota is expect- appraisals help were one pound below the same well. ed to plant three percent more acres date in 2003. than last year, at 7.4 million; and producers Slaughter cow weights for the Indiana will more than likely plant 5.6 million, steady with last year. week of March 27 were up 18 By Steven D. Vetter By Sarah L. Roen pounds from the same date last The only top-five producing state ex- WLJ Editor WLJ Associate Editor Special year. pected to plant fewer acres is Ne- The April Cattle-on-Feed (CoF) Market analysts have indicated braska, which is expected to be Before producers buy or sell a piece of feature equipment or machinery, it’s a good idea to feature report last Friday, the day after the chances of a record 10.4 billion- eight million, down 100,000 acres know the true value of the item. Obtaining pages 5-8. WLJ is published, was expected to or-more bushel U.S. corn crop in from 2003. an appraisal on equipment or machinery, show the average analyst estimate 2004 are looking pretty good, after Some of the biggest acreage from a reputable company, is an accurate for feeder cattle placements down USDA, projected about 400,000 gains are expected in mid- to small- method for determining this information. 5.6 percent over a year ago, on feed more acres being planted than last er-producing states, particularly Appraisals are used by a variety of industries from real estate to at 101.6, and marketings at 107.9 year. In addition, recent moisture in the Northwest, the Intermoun- construction to agriculture. If performed by an un-biased certified percent of a year ago. Notably, there has inundated the largest corn pro- tain West, and northern Plains. entity, an appraisal can give an accurate market value. This value were two extra marketing days in ducing states raising hopes for According to NASS, the biggest can be used in a number of ways to assist producers, according to the month. record yields this fall. jump is expected to be 15 percent Lamar Bagwell, experienced appraiser and co-owner of AIS Machin- Wayne Purcell at Virginia Tech USDA’s National Agricultural in Washington-state, followed by Ore- ery and Equipment Appraisal International, a national appraisal com- questioned the big discount to the Statistics Service (NASS), in its gon, 12 percent; Utah, 11 percent pany. cash and to the nearby futures in March 31 crop acreage forecast, ex- See Corn on page 16 The first way is to ensure they are paying or being paid for what the June live cattle for weeks, and pects U.S. farmers to plant just the item is worth. “It really does save people money — knowing what would not be anxious to move to over 79 million acres in the popu- the values are,” said Bagwell. short hedges. If the market sees lar feed grain this year, compared The appraisal values determined by AIS and other certified apprais- cash cattle trade in the high $80’s, to 78.7 million last year and almost ers are accepted by most banks, including Farm Credit Bureau. to as much as $90, across the next 78.9 million acres in 2002. There are two different types of values, according to Bagwell. The few weeks, as appears likely, Pur- Four of the top five corn produc- See Equipment on page 5 cell would expect the June contract ing states are expected to plant See Markets on page 11 steady or more acres in corn this INSIDE WLJ R-CALF SUIT — R-CALF USA is CANADA BSE TESTING — A MORE HAY — Forage analysts CREEKSTONE — In response INDEX threatening to sue USDA if they group of Canadian producers anticipate cow hay supplies to be to USDA’s decision not to license Markets ...... P-10 (priority handling) proceed with plans to open the have formed a cooperative in Al- more than adequate this year. Creekstone Farms, Inc., to test all Sale Reports...... P-11 (priority handling) U.S. border to Canadian cattle berta to build a packing facility However, the forecast is uncertain carcass for BSE, Creekstone has Classifieds ...... P-12 imports. The producer organiza- which would BSE test 100 per- as to whether producers will be sent a letter requesting approval Sale Calendar ...... P-14 tion has already retained legal cent of the carcasses it process- able to get a third and fourth cut- of five alternatives. One alterna- and professional services to sup- es. Objections are not expected ting this year. Page 6. tive involves having Japan con- port their position. Page 3. from the Canadian government. duct the BSE testing. Page 9. Page 4. NEWS LIVE STEERS DRESSED STEERS CME FEEDER NEWS $89.24 $143.27 $92.36 2 APRIL 19, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Comments Find the best and worst cows Whether you have two cows or 2,000, there is a top and der, mothering ability, thin condition, low weaning or year- bottom half of your herd. The top half is above average in ling weight of progeny, multiple grid discounts of progeny, Out of control some way, the kind you want more of. The trouble is, a cow unsound feet and legs or, again, unmanageable disposition. is often above average in one trait and below average in an- Of course, any one trait can get so far from optimum you his market is remark- other. Sometimes the meanest cow in the herd weans the have no choice but to cull. There are five- to seven-point rat- able. Once again, we biggest calf. ing systems devoted to most of these individual traits, from have both feeder and If you cull strictly on dispo- body condition score (BCS) to temperament. Using these can T sition score, she’s gone. But her help you see the difference between a foul tip and a strike, fed cattle above 90 cents. calf was 40 lbs. heavier than but you can’t see the big picture. Slaughter levels picked up a any other in the herd and she The concept of a multi-trait selection index was developed bit last week, carcass weights hasn’t actually hurt anybody as a decision-making tool more than 60 years ago. If you have are down, and feedlots appear CROW yet. Still, to paraphrase a cred- dairy management experience, you’re more familiar with the to be very current. it card commercial, not having idea, but even there, it is mostly associated with bull selec- Other than the positive market news, other to rebuild your corral or worry tion. Indexing does work great for choosing bulls from among elements affecting the market are in a state of about injury every time ol’ various breeds, involving dozens of expected progeny differ- flux. BSE is still a focus, getting far too much “Twister 245” goes through: ence (EPD) numbers. attention from some groups in the industry. priceless. But for those with individual cow/calf records, indexing Creekstone Farms received news last week Research in Iowa and Col- the cowherd could help identify and build on the overall best orado during the last decade has begun to justify culling for cows in your herd. Acomputer program will help, but it takes the USDA will not approve testing Creek- disposition as more than a convenience trait, when you con- time and effort to devise an index that fits your production stone’s beef production for BSE, in a bid to ac- sider the strong temperament link between cow and calf. scenario and goals. cess the Japanese market. Creekstone says it Thousands of steers fed in Iowa during the 1990s and scored Look at all the cow traits of economic importance to you. will take the USDA to court, in an attempt to from mild to wild, show the calmest steers made $61/head If you like something but it doesn’t affect profit, leave it out remedy what the company calls an inequity. more in the feedlot than their high-strung counterparts. of the index because it will only dilute relevance and progress. Creekstone claims it is losing $200,000 a day, Colorado work backs up those feed efficiency and gain cor- Canadian research provides the Ellerslie Index (search due to the inaccessibility of the Japanese mar- relations, and shows 25 percent of the wildest scoring cat- for it on “Ropin’the Web at http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/). Its ket. tle end up as dark cutters, compared to less than five per- formula, “100 + (% of weight weaned - herd average) x 2 + Nonetheless, USDA’s decision was supported cent of other cattle. Dark cutting carcasses may be dis- (BCS - herd avg.) x 6,” uses the five-number Canadian BCS by nearly all other segments of the meat pro- counted by $300 or more. system, so U.S. producers would need to make some adjust- Just one or two wild acting calves can excite more of your ments. cessing industry. The general thought was calf crop and cause the whole lot to make a bad impression If you weigh cows and calves, and assign BCS numbers Creekstone’s testing would send consumers the on potential buyers. Worried about poor gains and dis- each fall, you could calculate such an index. In theory, most message BSE is a problem in the U.S. Most counts, they may choose not to bid. You could lose in the long other traits relate to it, but you would need to add or sub- felt such testing would establish a precedent, run by holding onto wild cows that wean heavy calves, be- tract for disposition and post-weaning value of calves. Still, which could force other packers to follow with- cause your reputation is at stake. these concepts can be applied to generate a single number out just cause. You need a way to look at your cows that considers sev- for each cow in the herd so that ranking top to bottom will However, one could argue Creekstone’s deci- eral relevant traits. Economically important traits must identify the best and worst. sion was consumer-driven. Additionally, the lead the way, but some, like temperament, will always be a Next time in Black Ink, we’ll look at your calves’ poten- company’s management has made some inter- judgment call. tial value. Questions? Call toll-free at 877/241-0717. esting requests to USDA, outlined in detail on The simplest approach is to work the bottom end of the (“Black ink” is a cattle management column writ- herd, culling on a “strike” rule. For example, any open cow ten by Steve Suther, industry information director for page one of this issue of WLJ. gets a strike. If you have a lot of replacements coming up, Certified Angus Beef (CAB). This column addresses The Japanese market is at the top of the for- one strike might be all you allow. Producers must weigh the profitable cattle management, genetics and market- eign trade list, and we know at this point dis- investment in her development, and all other traits, against ing ideas, and is not designed to solely address par- cussions have moved to a higher government the annual $300-400 cost to keep her with no return. ticipants in CAB or producers in programs that deal level. Vice President Dick Cheney is to meet Many producers elevate non-pregnancy to the level of with CAB or similar programs. Views expressed in with Japanese officials this week, in an at- two strikes, also culling for any combination of two other this column do not necessarily represent those of WLJ tempt to settle BSE and other political issues. I strikes. Those may be decided by such criteria as poor ud- or its staff.) have been told by some well-connected sources there is a very good chance the Japanese mar- Senators ask USDA not to lift ban on Canadian cattle ket could be open by August, just after that Ten U.S. senators, includ- from Canada. posed rule to allow in Cana- Daschle, D-SD; Herb Kohl, country’s elections on July 11. ing presidential candidate The senators stressed in dian cattle, but USDA offi- D-WI; Ron Wyden, D-OR.; Japan still seems to think all cattle should John Kerry, D-MA., asked the April 7 letter that they be- cials have not offered predic- Byron Dorgan, D- ND; Pat- be tested for BSE — an action science doesn’t USDA to withdraw its pro- lieve “Canada BSE control tions on how long it may take ty Murray, D-WA; Jeff Binga- generally support. Japan is looking to the posal to lift a ban on Cana- measures are far less rigor- to implement a final version man, D-NM; Hillary Rod- World Organization for Animal Health, also dian live cattle and allow in ous than those required by of the rule. ham Clinton, D- NY; Ted known as OIE, to make a decision requiring more beef products. USDA.” In addition to Kerry, the Kennedy, D-MA; and Tim testing. At the same time, the U.S. is looking In a letter to USDA dated USDA closed the public senators who signed the let- Johnson, D-SD. — Bill Tom- for the OIE to rule testing is not a reasonable April 7, the senators said, comment period on the pro- ter to the USDA are Tom son, OsterDowJones addition to the current list of preventative and “We believe it is premature monitoring measures implemented by the U.S. to lift the ban on imports of live cattle from a country and Canadian beef industries. with two documented cases Meanwhile, the Mexican market has opened of bovine spongiform en- to variety meats, and is expected to be at cephalopathy (BSE), or mad- roughly 75 percent of normal trade capacity. cow disease, diagnosed with- Importing meat from animals over 30 months in a seven-month period and of age is the only remaining restriction. urge you not to do so.” Canadian live cattle trade looks as if it will In response to Canada’s become more contentious. R-CALF USA indi- case of BSE, reported in May cated last week they are prepared to go to 2003, the U.S. maintains a court to defend “consumers and the cattle in- ban on all Canadian cattle. The U.S. allows in boneless dustry” from mad-cow disease, if the USDA boxed beef from cattle under implements its original import plan from 30 months of age but bans Canada. In a news release, R-CALF President the same product from old- Leo McDonnell said, “we are tired of USDA er animals. bowing to pressure from the Canadian govern- The U.S. is currently con- ment and multi-national beef processors, when sidering partially lifting the health of U.S. consumers and the cattle in- those bans. The USDA has dustry are at stake.” issued a proposal to allow in In an interview, R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard Canadian live cattle, so long said if the Secretary of Agriculture opened the as they are under 30 months of age, as well as open up to Canadian border, R-CALF would file the case, boneless boxed beef from cat- on the grounds her decision was arbitrary and tle of any age. capricious. The group insists USDA’s judgment The U.S. also discovered a on the issue is not based on sound science — case of BSE last year, in De- even though USDA has followed the OIE BSE cember, but USDA officials recommendations to the letter. said they proved the infect- All this bickering over Canada has a very ed cow had been imported negative impact. Questioning whether to re- open trade with Canada simply confirms The National Livestock Weekly 650 So. Lipan, Denver, CO 80223 Since 1922 303/722-7600 Japanese fears, and supports that country’s A CROW PUBLICATION FAX 303/722-0155

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WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL APRIL 19, 2004 3 R-CALF threatens big Mexico approves more U.S. beef — Seventy-five percent proved Beef Export Verification (BEV) Pro- of pre-BSE export level gram list of approved products was called an enormous help, because Mexico is the lawsuit if border opens expected. fects of reopening the bor- those risks.” largest international consumer of those By Sarah L. Roen der,” said Bullard. “In the In response to R-CALF’s By Steven D. Vetter products, with Russia a close second. WLJ Associate Editor general sense, what they announcement, National WLJ Editor Market sources said the number of pack- In the event USDAdecides found is USDAdidn’t use the Cattlemen’s Beef Association Mexico’s Secretariat of Agriculture, Live- ing facilities approved to ship product to to open the border to Cana- industry standard multipli- (NCBA) CEO Terry Stokes stock Rural Development, Fish, and Food, Mexico might double by the end of the dian cattle, R-CALF USAan- er for a decrease in agricul- said it’s unfortunate that R- informed USDA April 9 that it was ex- month, based on the ban on variety meats nounced they will file suit to tural revenues like cattle.” CALF has decided to take panding the type and amount of U.S. beef being lifted. Through Wednesday last week, try and block this action un- The general standard R- this approach. products entering Mexico to include select- 25 facilities had been BEV-Mexico ap- til Canada is recognized in- CALF believes USDAshould “Our cattlemen have in- ed variety meats, veal, and tallow. proved. The most recent additions include ternationally as BSE-free. have used for the impact of Creekstone Farms, Arkansas City, KS, on “The lawsuit is our back up structed us to expend our re- Combined with Mexico’s original an- cattle price declines is for April 1, and Sam Kane Beef Processors, in the event USDA does not sources getting all export nouncement to reopen the border to U.S. every $1 dollar drop, the Inc., Corpus Christi, TX, on April 7. respond favorably to the overall economic impact is a markets open such that they boneless beef on March 3, the U.S. has The volume of U.S. beef being shipped overwhelming comments $3.87 loss. Bullard says this can receive the benefits of a now regained access for products that ac- asking them not to reopen is because declining cattle global market,” said Stokes. counted for $746 million, just short of 75 to Mexico dropped sharply the week lead- the border,” said Bill Bullard, prices affect related services Specific to Canada, he percent of its total beef export market to ing up to the Easter holiday, with only 52 CEO of R-CALF. “In other which provide support to the commented NCBA thinks Mexico last year. loads reported by USDA. The volume is ex- words, if USDApersists in its cattle industry, as well as to that as the U.S. resumes The products still restricted from cross- pected to pick up drastically over the next effort to weaken one of our jobs. trade with Canada, it is im- ing the Mexico border are any beef or beef couple weeks, with several sources think- primary disease prevention To further support their portant to have equivalency product from cattle 30 months of age or old- ing a couple of 350- to 400-load weeks are safeguards — the prohibi- perspective, R-CALF says on all animal health issues, er, and any U.S. live cattle. within the realm of possibility by the end tion against importing from they are conducting their mitigate economic harm to The addition of variety meats to the ap- of April. — WLJ countries that have had out- own detailed analysis of the U.S. cattlemen, and base it breaks of BSE — then we likely economic impact the are prepared to go to court to on sound science. proposed USDA rule would Your best try to block the border from create, if implemented. “But, our cattlemen have being reopened through a In the meantime, R-CALF clearly stated that our prior- value in quali- court ordered injunction.” has retained Collier Shan- ities should be to reopen all ty feed sup- The argument R-CALF non Scott, PLLC, a Wash- export markets as the value plements. would base their lawsuit on, ington DC, law firm. 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The organization ing several outside sources to 7, R-CALF filed with USDA said they need $250,000 by investigate the issues US- more than 120 pages of de- Give us a call and let us show you how our proven products and May 15 and have raised DA is using to support the tailed comments against the reliable service compare with your current supplement program. possibility of reopening the proposal to open the border. about $50,000 so far. border. “We argued USDAshould “To be successful, the U.S. VAQUERO PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM THESE AUTHORIZED DEALERS: “We have retained a dis- not abandon its current reg- live cattle industry must step CA: Farmer’s Warehouse, Keyes • Bill Wells, Lemon Cove ease risk assessment firm ulations, which seek to com- to the plate to make the in- Bucke’s Feed, Orland currently doing a critique pletely protect U.S. cattle vestment needed to defend NV: Rose Feed, Winnemucca • Stockman’s Supply, Elko and an analysis of the Har- herds and consumers from and protect our industry in CALL FOR DEALER NEAR YOU • DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME vard Risk Assessment study exposure to BSE by prohibit- this action,” said Bullard. and how USDAmisused the ing imports of live cattle or McDonnell conveyed that Harvard study to support its beef from countries with BSE cattle producers who wish to position of reopening the bor- in their herds,” said Bullard. join the effort should contact der, as well as a critique of R-CALF president Leo Mc- R-CALF at 406/252-2516 or the APHIS generated risk Donnell said the comments e-mail r-calfusa@rcalfusa. analysis,” said Bullard. “We they submitted reflected the com. believe these government expert input from these at- To date, R-CALF has not analyses are far more judge- torneys and scientists. Mc- definitively decided which ment-based than they are Donnell added that R-CALF science-based, because they USAis now preparing to ad- jurisdiction the case will be are woefully lacking in any dress USDA’s final decision filed under, whether it will be scientific data that supports in this matter, which may in Washington, DC, or in their judgements.” lead to a significant court Montana, where the organ- Additionally, Bullard says battle. ization is based. — WLJ THURSDAY, R-CALF has retained the “However, it is our sincere services of an economist who hope USDA will now recog- has reviewed the USDAeco- nize the unacceptable risk MAY 6, 2004 nomic impact statement. this proposed rule creates “They have found that state- and will decide, on its own, Shasta Livestock, Cottonwood, CA ment to be overly simplified to forego efforts to subject and lacking in the known af- the U.S. cattle industry to Catalog Deadline: Friday, April 23 Headway in trade Made with Pride THURSDAY, situation expected in America MAY 27, 2004 Shasta Livestock, Cottonwood, CA BSE ing makes it unlikely they will back down from their Now you can watch the sale (from page 1) position until OIE makes a on DISH Network month. Japan Agriculture decision. Minister Yoshiyuki Kamei USDA officials indicated Please call 1-800-747-1675 sent a pointed letter to U.S. OIE has a history of siding for FREE Registration Agriculture Secretary Ann with them on the BSE is- Veneman demanding the sue, particularly when it U.S. make “appropriate” pro- comes to the need to test cat- posals if it wants Japan to tle under 30 months of age, Powder River continues WATCH & LISTEN TO THE SALE LIVE AT: restart imports of U.S. beef, which are the cattle that pro- to supply our traditional heavy duty products and criticized USDAfor pro- duce most of the U.S. beef ex- posing the negotiating im- for the larger producer ported to Japan. and is pleased to have passe be resolved through It’s not sure when OIE will international arbitration. some very affordable rule on the Japanese re- While Penn and his trade options for the smaller team are expected to make quest, however, USDA offi- producer as well. some leeway in the discus- cials have asked for a quick Call now for a color For details or for the representative nearest you, please call: sions, others weren’t as op- review procedure, with hopes catalog to review our (530) 347-3793 or (559) 734-1301 timistic. a decision would be made by complete line of According to several mar- the end of April or middle of livestock handling or e-mail us at [email protected] May. ket analysts, the Japanese equipment. LOOK FOR CATALOG AND PICTURES ON OUR WEBSITE: aren’t easily swayed from Even with a decision in fa- their points of view, and the vor of the Japanese, USDA 1-800-453-5318 www.wvmcattle.com fact the Japanese govern- said the OIE is not a legal en- www.powderriver.com ment has formally asked the tity and such a mandate Market your cattle with the professionals! OIE to set guidelines man- would not become interna- dating 100 percent BSE test- tional law. — WLJ 4 APRIL 19, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Confiscated cattle sale comes up short where they were auctioned since these owners did not case set a precedent in this By Sarah L. Roen off. The first load of 252 cat- have a grazing permit. type of issue, a judge has not WLJ Associate Editor tle, shipped on March 24, Kit Laney and Sherry actually backed Laney and The U.S. Forest Service sold for a total of $121,000 or Farr have been battling US- Farr’s claim, which enabled (USFS) completed the $480 per head. The second FS over the grazing rights to USFS to impound their cat- roundup and sale of a major- load of 162 cattle were the Diamond Bar Allotment tle. ity of New Mexico ranchers The impounded cattle Kit Laney and Sherry Farr’s shipped on April 6 and sold located in the Gila National for approximately $90,000, Forest for several years. were sold to compensate the cattle last week. With back- contract cowboys who gath- or $555, according to USFS. Their contention is the ing from the Paragon Foun- ered them. According to US- Marty Neugebauer, left, and John Campbell work hard during the USFS hired AFT Laney family started grazing dation, a private property FS, the bill for the gathering May Limousin’s bull sale, held April 9, LaJunta, CO. Campbell man- rights citizens group, Laney Ranch/Trucking to gather the land even before USFS is around $300,000 or ap- ages the auction barn. — Photo by Steven D. Vetter and Farr are contemplating and impound the cattle after existed, therefore, the rights proximately $725 per head. legal action. a U.S. District Court judge to the forage and the water Since the cattle only aver- A total of 414 cattle were ordered the animals to be have been adjudicated to aged around $510 per head, Canadian packing facility shipped to Guymon, OK, removed from the allotment them. Although a similar USFS is saying Laney and Farr are still accountable for being built to BSE test 6th Annual Central California the remaining balance of and safety. about $90,000. By Sarah L. Roen “Customers are calling for A total of fourteen horses WLJ Associate Editor revolutionary changes and CATTLEMEN’S were also determined by US- Canada ranchers have these should provide exact- CATTLEMEN’S FS to be illegally grazing on formed a cooperative to build ly that,” said Peacock. the Diamond Bar Allotment. a packing facility in Alberta However, after USDA an- Those horses were gathered which would BSE test 100 nounced last week it would CLASSIC and impounded in March, percent of the carcasses they not approve a Kansas-based CLASSIC process. According to reports but returned to their owners. packing facility’s request to From the Heart of California’s Grass Country USFS reported 10 of the from the Canadian Food In- 100 percent BSE test, Peace horses belonged to Laney spection Agency (CFIA), the Country became skeptical if Madera and Farr, while two belonged government agency is un- they would be faced with a Sat., May 15, 2004 to John or Marie Lee, one likely to dispute the co-op’s similar situation and ques- ✪ Producers Stockyards • Madera belonged to Beverly and request for BSE testing ap- tioned officials with CFIA. proval. Brunch at 10:00 a.m. • Sale at 12 noon Marie Lee Farr, and one be- According to these officials, Last Thursday, Peace Brunch served by Fresno State Young Cattlemen members. longed to Catron County unlike the U.S., Canada does Country Tender Beef Co-op not have any regulations in Sheriff, Cliff Snyder. reached its 600-member place which would prevent Sat., June 12, 2004 “The return of fourteen mark, officially bringing the this type of licensing. horses to their owners is in co-op into existence. Alberta USDA has cited the Virus Producers Stockyards • Madera good faith that the owners producers accomplished this Brunch at 9:00 a.m. • Sale at 11 a.m. Serum Toxin Act of 1913, as will control their horses and with the strategy they will their jurisdiction over testing Brunch served by Madera County Cattlewomen’s Assn. not allow them to graze on build a $4.2 million slaugh- for animal diseases. CFIA national forest lands without tering facility with an on-site did mention they are unfa- Sponsored by these authorization,” said Annette testing laboratory estimat- miliar with BSE testing ap- California Cattlemen Associations: Chavez, Wilderness District ed to cost $350,000. Not on- proval for processors since Ranger. ly does the facility plan to no entity has ever applied MERCED-MARIPOSA Between 20 and 40 cows test every carcass they for this type of licensing be- MADERA • FRESNO-KINGS still remain on the allotment process for specific risk ma- fore. and USFS says they plan to terials, but they also plan to Regardless of government gather those animals and implement a bar code sys- approval, like Creekstone sell them over the next few tem which would enable con- Farms Premium Beef, Peace EXPECTING 2,500+ HEAD sumers to track the meat months. Country Tender Beef said This is a pen-lot consignment sale. they purchase back to the they will construct the on- Kit Laney, previously ar- ranch via the Internet. For quality stocker & feeder cattle only. rested on allegations of as- site BSE testing facilities in- Peace Country Tender to their building. sault of a federal officer when Beef Co-op has been in the The co-op is expecting to Last year’s sales generated outstanding prices he went to check on his cat- works for quite some time, process 30,000 cattle annu- and attracted out-of-state buyers. tle, has been released from but lost some steam when ally in addition to an unde- jail and is in the custody of Canada’s market dropped af- termined number of sheep, New Mexico rancher and ter the discovery of BSE in buffalo, and elk. Regular Sale Every Tuesday president of the Paragon that country. The hope now Peacock hopes to have the Foundation, Bob Jones. is that a BSE testing facili- changes to the co-op by late Laney is required to wear ty will innovate the way beef 2004 and products on the PRODUCERS STOCKYARDS an electronic monitoring is marketed in North Amer- shelves by early 2005. He al- bracelet and remain within ica and offer the co-op a niche so mentioned the co-op al- MADERA, CA • 559/674-4674 a 10 mile radius of the Jones’ marketing venture. ready has the backing of an Tim Sisil, Branch Mgr. • 209/631-6054 (cell) ranch. Co-op chairman and pro- un-named large Canadian ducer, Neil Peacock told the Field Representatives: Laney will stand trial on distributor who has agreed to May 8. In the meantime, he Grande Prairie Daily Her- buy all beef slaughtered at Bill Clay 559/935-3121 (home) • Sonny Borba 559/283-6950 (cell) his working with the ald-Tribune “unprecedented the facility. beef testing and tracking Paragon Foundation on dis- “Times have changed due Clif Calhoun • 559/674-5138 (home) methods” are an attempt to puting USFS’s claims and to mad-cow and we as an in- CALL NOW TO CONSIGN YOUR CATTLE: answer North American and dustry have to change along restoring grazing to the 559/674-4674 international consumer cries with them,” said Peacock. Laney’s.— WLJ for increased accountability “The North American cattle industry has to wake up and realize if we don’t respond to demands for testing and tracking, customers will walk past the beef aisle and buy something else.” — WLJ

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800-850-2769800-850-2769 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL APRIL 19, 2004 5 Appraisals can keep producers in the black sessed it at,” said Bagwell. sellers receive from AIS for ranch estate. Bagwell says Equipment A fourth way equipment the appraisal details the ra- in these instances they val- 2004 (from page 1) and machinery appraisals tionale used to determine the ue each item separately and first is market value use. This Equipment can help producers is with value of the item. then provide the seller with AND is the value a piece of equip- insurance values. If a pro- “It’s a very unique process a total value. ment represents as usage to ducer incurs a loss, the ap- to appraise farm equipment,” When hiring an appraiser, the enterprise. Whether that Products praisal documents can be said Bagwell. “It takes doing Bagwell recommends pro- be a tractor used to feed cows, SPECIAL FEATURE SECTION used to help settle the insur- research across the country ducers look for an appraiser or a swather to cut hay, the ance company claim. and being able to understand from an unbiased agency not equipment is used to make a “We take very good pic- the research and data to put looking to buy or sell the profit for the producer and is tures of each individual piece a figure on it.” equipment themselves. He worth more to them than if of equipment, and keep them He emphasized they gen- says AIS charges a flat fee for they didn’t need it and were Used farm on file, so a producer can erally use between 50 and appraisals, they cover the en- trying to sell it. show the adjustor, as of the 100 sources across the coun- tire U.S. and Canada. The other value is market date of the appraisal, what try to determine values. For information on ap- equipment is hot value exchange or liquida- the condition of the equip- Appraisals can also be praisals, can contact AIS at Used livestock equipment and facilities are selling tion value. This is the worth ment looked like,” said Bag- used in selling a farm or 1-800/590-8664. — WLJ very briskly right now, according to equipment brokers. of the equipment if it is sold well. “Plus, a lot of the times Strong cattle prices, coupled with an additional tax in- on the auction block, accord- when a major loss happens, centive, have sparked a significant move by producers ing to Bagwell, and the val- people will forget things, they to buy used equipment. ue is different because the Livestock or don’t know they’ve lost Several equipment brokers said sales of equipment are equipment is removed and things, and this is basically currently going “through the roof.” not producing anything. Truck Scales a record of all the items they Sources said prices for farm equipment, particularly Once the item is valued, might have had.” Heavy Duty equipment sold at auction, is bringing 15-30 percent the appraiser should provide Bagwell gave the example more than six to 12 months ago, and it doesn’t depend the seller with an accurate, of a fire loss with a barn that Cattle Pen, on which area of the country. unbiased document to sup- is used for storage. He com- Solid or Open Sides Most analysts said because the livestock and meat mar- port the determined value. mented there might be a lot kets are a national market, there is less regional varia- The buyer can also receive of items forgotten without an tion in the gains seen in equipment prices. The one ex- the same document to sup- appraisal. These items can all ception is hay equipment, which is in more demand in port the price being paid for be accounted for on the doc- the Midwest and eastern half of the country, than it is the item. ument provided by the ap- in the Plains and Rocky Mountain states, where drought “He may want to pay more, praiser. continues to loom large, thus threatening the alfalfa or pay less, but it gives him The document buyers and and grass hay crops in those areas. something to start with,” said Factors fueling the market for used equipment, accord- Bagwell. BOWMAN ENTERPRISES ing to equipment brokers, include: Another way appraisal val- Dodge Livestock Equipment Co. BUY FACTORY DIRECT • A two-year-old tax law that allows farmers to write ues help producers who have Out of the top 30 cattle feeders in the off equipment purchases in one lump sum. financed their enterprise is by nation there were approximately 7,556,223 million head of cattle Certifiable! 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How- (P), as well as soil salinity.” 16,900 northern Plains. MA 86 90 80 ever, there has been little re- At higher manure appli- “Recent moisture has been MI 1,100 1,050 1,100 search on the effect of this cation rates, soil N, P, and promising for hay produc- MN 2,100 2,075 2,100 practice on soil chemistry, salinity increased. Higher tion, however, long-term MS 750 750 750 forage quality, and yield. levels of P in soil are cause weather forecasts are a lot MO 4,250 4,250 4,450 “We wanted to study the for environmental concern. less friendly,” said Randy Toll Free 888.336.3127 • www.ndeco.com MT 2,600 2,450 2,600 long-term feasibility of ap- That’s why producers should NE 3,050 3,150 3,100 plying manure to forage use a low manure applica- NV 485 440 490 crops,” said Lawrence Pap- tion rate and regularly test NH 54 55 55 worth, an engineer with Al- soil to ensure they’re not Wilson NJ 120 120 120 berta Agriculture, Food and over-applying and creating

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Dick Caulfield and his son-in- Packer seeks approval on other issues law, Will Miller, Springview, NE, said Caudill. He added the sold in the U.S.?” And, they long time Derry customers, were By Sarah L. Roen Japanese laboratories would follow that question with an on the seats and active through- WLJ Associate Editor use the exact types of BSE inquiry asking, if there was out the sale. — Photo by Jim Creekstone Farms Premi- tests the USDAapproved for any concern, could they test Gies um Beef responded to US- use in the U.S. Canadian cattle. DA’s refusal to allow the com- A second alternative “If the cattle are fine, let’s pany to BSE test all carcass- Creekstone presented is ap- process them. Let’s bring es by presenting the agency proval to purchase young, them in,” said Caudill. “They with a series of secondary processing age, Canadian have some beautiful Angus options. Among the electives cattle to BSE test at the com- cattle up there we’d love to is permission to ship brain pany’s processing plant. have access to.” samples to Japan for test- When asked about this alter- Other options Creekstone ing and approval to purchase native, Caudill referred to a asked USDA to approve in- young Canadian cattle to test page of nine questions at- clude an expanded surveil- for BSE at their Arkansas tached to the letter asking lance program involving one City, KS, plant. Creekstone USDA to explain some of million head of young ani- made the requests in a let- ter sent to USDA last their practices. mals, approval of Kansas Wednesday. According to the letter, the State University as an offi- The option gaining the company believes the prac- cial USDAlaboratory — with most attention is BSE test- tice most inconsistent with direction to establish Creek- ing brain stem samples for USDA’s reasoning for deny- stone Farms as a satellite specified risk materials ing Creekstone’s request is laboratory, and approval to (SRM’s) off-site, in Japan. the USDA restriction of all label domestic product as According to Brad Caudill, SRM’s from all age groups of BSE-tested in response to Jim Lerwick, commercial oper- S.V.P. of marketing for cattle even though the increased consumer concern ator from Albin and Pinebluffs, Creekstone Farms, Creek- agency states BSE doesn’t in the U.S. WY, looks over the Schurrtop stone would collect the sam- occur in cattle under 30 USDA spokesperson Jer- sale offering and keeps tabs on ples, transport them via air- months. Caudill explained ry Redding confirmed US- the home front via cell phone. plane, and hold the carcass that Creekstone’s process- DA received the letter, but Jessica, Jo, and Terry Weimer, Wiley, CO, were on hand during the He bought three top Charolais ing license is only for cattle said they are currently un- annual May Limousin bull sale, held April 9, LaJunta, CO. — Pho- bulls and is a repeat buyer. — at their facility until they re- Photo by Jim Gies ceive results from Japan. under 30 months, meaning able to comment on the re- to by Steven D. Vetter “Because of our excellent there shouldn’t be a risk. quests. Redding also said all ability to track carcasses Creekstone directly asks agency employees involved through the plant, with the USDA in its letter, “Why is in this type of issue would sophisticated system we’ve the USDA not immediately meet to discuss the questions got in place, we know exact- allowing Canadian cattle un- and options proposed by ly what carcasses are what,” der 30 months of age to be Creekstone. —WLJ Creekstone may sue USDA PRIVATE TREATY BULLS will test a significant pro- ulatory affairs, Gary Web- Good Angus, Red Angus, and Composite bulls are still available. Creekstone portion of the population of ber, said Japan and South (from page 1) high risk animals,” said Korea continue to demand Call today at 970-568-3983. Stewart, CEO of Creekstone. Hawks. “As part of this sys- all U.S. beef exported to Visit www.leachman.com to sort our PT bulls on the web. “The Japanese government, tem, USDA recently ap- those countries be tested for as well as Japanese con- proved rapid tests for screen- BSE, and Creekstone might Lee Leachman, Manager • Ben Lohmann, Sales sumers, are standing firm ing these animals to deter- have found itself with an un- 5100 WCR 70 • Wellington, CO 80549 in that they want all beef mine the presence of BSE in fair advantage, had they pre- Exit 281 on I-25 • 15 miles N of Fort Collins • Horton Research Center imported from the U.S. to be the cattle herd.” vailed. “We want a level play- (970) 568-3983 • www.leachman.com tested for BSE. The USDA’s The efforts already under- ing field for all companies stance now gives us direc- taken, according to Hawks, based on sound science,” said tion to pursue a path that are based on recommenda- Webber. proves they are wrong with tions from an international Outside of the beef indus- their efforts to continue ne- panel of experts. This panel try, Carol Tucker, foreman gotiating a BSE surveillance explicitly said there isn’t sci- of the Consumer Federation program that does not meet entific justification for 100 of America said, “It seems to our customer’s require- percent testing for BSE be- me they’re (USDA) holding ments.” cause of the lack of the pres- Creekstone captive to some Last Tuesday afternoon, ence of the disease in notion trading agreements Creekstone Farms sent a younger animals. are more important than WSM three-page letter to Under- “We may have been trading. The government’s secretaries J.B. Penn, Bill backed into a corner, but we telling them, ‘You can’t make Hawks, Chief of Staff Dale will survive,” said Stewart. the product people want to Moore, and Secretary of Agri- buy.’” THE SPRING RUNS ARE COMING! “We know what we’re doing culture Ann Veneman ques- is right; we’re forging ahead Felicia Nestor, food safety tioning USDA’s decision and and will be successful.” project director for the watch- MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR asking them to reverse it. The letter Creekstone sent dog Government Account- Additionally, the letter ques- also gave notice to USDA ability Project said, “To not SPECIAL FEEDER SALES tioned USDA’s premise on that their loss in revenue is only neglect consumers, but several BSE issues and a minimum of $200,000 per to also go up against trading asked for approval of five day and they will continue to partners and industry in this April 26 secondary options. track this loss on a daily ba- country just is excessively EXPECTING 2,500 HEAD Those options are: sis to determine damages. stubborn.” • Expand USDA’s surveil- Creekstone says they have ALREADY CONSIGNED: lance program to involve one Response to growing congressional, sen- 500 FANCY ENGLISH CROSS STEERS, 700-800 LBS. million head of young ani- decision atorial, scientific, customer, mals. and consumer support to Also, 400 FANCY ENGLISH REPLACEMENT • Approve the procedure to Several Meat Industry conduct their testing. “Based QUALITY HEIFERS, 700-750 LBS. allow Creekstone to ship trade associations are sup- on this mounting support, brain stem samples to Japan porting USDA’s decision to we will challenge USDA’s de- for BSE testing in their lab- deny Creekstone’s request. cision and are confident we EVERY MONDAY IN MAY oratories. The general premise of these will prevail,” said Stewart. • Approve Kansas State associations is that the gov- He relayed their staff has EXPECTING University as an official US- ernment has jurisdiction and already been trained on the DAlaboratory with direction final say in these matters of proper sampling of risk ma- 2,500 - 6,500 head/week! trade. to establish Creekstone terial, and the facility is Call if you have any consignments Farms as a satellite labora- American Meat Institute equipped to handle the test- tory. (AMI) President, J. Patrick ing, therefore they are ready for these special sales: 661/399-2981 • Approve the purchase of Boyle said AMI has respect to begin their 100 percent young Canadian cattle that for the decision and such a testing venture, if and when www.westernstockmansmarket.com would be BSE tested at move is “inconsistent with they receive approval. UP TO DATE MARKET NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS Creekstone’s processing international animal health Brad Caudill, S.V.P. of plant in Arkansas City, standards.” marketing for Creekstone Always In The Lead Kansas. National Meat Association Farms said they are not sure • Approve labeling domes- executive director, Rosemary how long it will be before Western Stockman’s Market — Famoso tic product BSE tested due Mucklow said she too re- USDA responds to their ROUTE 1, BOX 60, McFARLAND, CA 93250 to increased consumer con- spects USDA’s decision and questions and secondary op- SOUTHWESTERN LEADER IN LIVESTOCK MARKETING cern in the U.S. emphasized it’s the govern- tions. Office Frank Machado USDA’s initial response is ment’s responsibility to be USDA said they are con- 661/399-2981 805/839-8166 they have taken aggressive clear. “They have finally told tinuing discussions with all Dwight Mebane Don Lane 661/399-2981 805/459-0399 measures since the begin- Creekstone the way they see of the U.S.’trading partners, ning, in response to BSE, to this issue,” said Mucklow. “I so trade can resume based on e-mail: [email protected] • Sale Every Monday! protect both consumer and think that’s the best we can international scientific stan- animal health. “These meas- hope for.” dards set by the World Orga- ures include an enhanced National Cattlemen’s Beef nization for Animal Health surveillance system which Association, director of reg- (OIE). — WLJ 10 APRIL 19, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL MARKET NEWS MARKETS AT A GLANCE FED CATTLE TRADE This Week Week Ago Year Ago Negotiated Trade 4/15/04 4/9 thru 4/15 U.S. for all of Choice Fed Steers 89.24▲ 86.10 79.97 TX/OK NE KS CO IA previous week CME Feeder Index 92.36▼ 92.63 79.39 Live Stteer Volume 206 8,273 120 908 3,721 88,716 Box Beef Average 162.97▲ 154.60 134.76 Avg. Wt 1,214 1,250 1,200 1,297 1,238 1,210 Average Dressed Steers 143.27▲ 136.96 126.67 Avg. Price 86.00 89.13 89.50 88.81 89.76 86.08 ▼ Dressed Steer Live Slaughter Weight* 1,210 1,221 1,218 ...Volume 110 14,511 --- 45 3,432 33,676 Weekly Slaughter** 564,000▼ 588,000 646,000 Avg. Wt. 700 783 --- 756 801 791 ▲ Avg. Price 134.00 143.74 --- 142.00 143.18 137.05 Beef Production*** 6315.1 5917.6 7099.8 Live Heifer Hide/Offal Value 8.22▼ 8.32 8.14 Volume 92 3,193 504 --- 1,356 78,752 ▼ Avg. 1,065 1,147 1,202 --- 1,164 1,105 Corn Price 3.09 3.27 2.39 Avg. Price 86.00 88.91 87.41 --- 89.05 86.03 Dressed Heifer *Average weight for previous week. Volume --- 11,505 124 185 975 27,355 **Total slaughter for previous week.***Estimated year-to-date figure in million pounds for previous week. Avg. Wt. --- 717 772 725 707 726 Avg. Price --- 143.75 144.00 142.00 143.49 137.11

CATTLE FUTURES Selected Auction Markets Week Ending 4-15-04 CME LIVE CATTLE Steers Slaughter Cows Pairs Date Heifers Slaughter Bulls Replacements 4/9 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/15 High* Low* Market 200-300 lb. 300-400 lb. 400-500 lb. 500-600 lb. 600-700 lb. 700-800 lb. 800 lb. - up April n/a 8423 8460 8510 8268 7895 7927 June n/a 7895 7868 7853 7695 7455 6847 NORTHWEST August n/a 7785 7745 7773 7950 7720 7010 April 09 750 110-131 109-175 100-114 92-105 87-95 80-85 44-54 October n/a 7878 7833 7893 7868 7880 6950 Blackfoot, ID 108-121 100-116 95-110 88-101 82-87 55-64 650-850 December n/a 7978 7940 7988 7960 7890 7200 April 09 115-130 107-124 98.50-114 90.50-105.75 86-95.50 78-88.50 45-55 750-930 February n/a 8090 8045 8093 8045 8010 7500 Burley, ID 110-125 103-120 86.50-97.50 84.75-90.50 81-87.25 75-86 48-68 650-750 CME FEEDER CATTLE April 12 816 102-112 99-115 91.50-104 84.50-92.50 85 47-55 825-1250 4/9 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/15 High Low Davenport, WA 87-106 93-106 91-101 79-50-89.50 81-85 56.75-65 690-720 April n/a 9243 9235 9280 9245 8835 8100 April 10 427 110-125 103-127 100-123 90-99 82-92.50 38-48 790-820 May n/a 9005 8963 9013 8923 9390 8375 Junction City, OR 105-124 105-115 90-106 97-97.75 75-85 70-78.75 52-57 480-775 August n/a 9095 9068 9110 9025 9325 8450 April 14 272 99-100.50 100-108 88.75-94.50 86.50 85 47.50-52 750-900 September n/a 8990 8950 9000 8990 9175 8600 Klamath Falls, OR 91-101 94-101 91 87-88.50 80 58.25-62.25 October n/a 8985 8943 8990 8990 9200 8195 April 14 595 120-136.50 108-126 100-116 95-107 85-91 80-85 45-63 700-1000 November n/a 8985 8980 9000 9000 8830 8650 Madras, OR 118-129.50 100-115.50 90-107 82-94 82-95 55-68 *High and low figures are for the life of the contract. April 09 1,196 130 125-132 96-118 93.75-105 87-96 84.50-86.75 48.50-56 850-1200 Toppenish, WA 90-105 82-104.50 85.50-94.85 79.50-84.75 75-82 57-64.25 600-760 CANADIAN MARKETS FAR WEST April 09 1,175 95-123 95-122 94-115 93-111.50 87-94.50 40-60.25 700-935 Canadian Livestock Prices and Federal Cottonwood, CA 95-113 94-113.50 93-109.50 40-65.75 Two Markets 88-111 85-126 85-123 80-119 65-100 58-87 46-61.50 450-900 Inspected Slaughter Figures, Apr. 13 Fallon, NV 70-103 70-111 61-106 54-100 55-98.50 47-83 55-71.25 350-850 Weekly April 12 1,714 95-127 90-110 85-110 80-96.50 78-95.75 72-88 45-51.75 Alberta Direct Sales (4% shrink) Price Change Famoso, CA 85-97 85-97 78-97 75-90.75 70-89 68-85 52-68 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1000-1200 lb. 60.09 1.59 April 14 1,652 95-130 95-118 90-112 87-103 83-95 88-92 45-57 800-1100 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1050 lb. 59.59 3.27 Galt, CA 95-117 93-113 88-109 85-102 80-92 52-67 Ontario Auctions April 13 922 108-130 101-120.50 99-119 93-108.50 84-99 83-93 75-88.50 47-55 730-770 Madera, CA 91-110 95-109 90-108 80-105 81-90 73-85.50 63-82 55-60 Slaughter steers, mostly select 1-2, 1000-1200 lb. 56.46 2.68 April 14 1,172 123-148 114-139 101-125 95-113.50 87.50-105.50 83-93.50 75.50-87.50 43.50-53.90 710-1050 Slaughter heifers, mostly select 1-2, 850-1050 lb. 53.42 3.35 Salina, UT 126-131 101.50-119 97-117 91-105.50 84.50-99 81.50-89 73-84.50 54.25-70 560-900 Slaughter cows, cutter and ut. 1-3, 1100-140012lb. 18.05 0.86 Average feeder cattle prices for April 9 NORTH CENTRAL Steers: Southern Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba April 09 2,958 111-116.75 102-110 92.50-101.75 81.85-92.25 400-600 lb. 74.81-77.80 78.93-82.29 79.87-83.04 Dickinson, ND 108-115.25 103-110.25 91-103 86.25-102.25 79.75-98 600-800 lb. 65.46-71.44 68.08-73.69 69.20-74.44 Not Available 800-900+ lb 60.97-62.09 60.22-60.97 57.73-62.09 Ft. Pierre, SD Heifers: April 14 2,200 118.50-129 109-124 98.25-108 94-100.75 85.25-93.75 51.50-59.50 300-500 lb 66.21-71.07 75.93 73.69 Kearney, NE 122 101-112.50 96-108.50 90-103 87.25-97.50 83.25-88.50 62-67.75 500-700 lb. 64.34-65.46 68.08-74.81 67.33-71.44 Not Available 700-800+ lb. 57.98-60.22 56.86-60.97 54.24-59.10 Lexington, NE All prices have been converted to U.S./cwt. April 14 1,220 137 124-135 111.50-117 102.50-107 94.50-100.25 84-89.50 51-57.25 860-1175 Mandan, ND 109-126 94.50-107.25 95.25-99.50 90-93.50 80-82 66-70.75 880-1135 Exchange rate: U.S. dollar equivalent to $1.3367 Canadian dollars. April 09 1,951 120-127 109-119.50 108-108.25 92.50-92.75 47-55.60 850-1275 Grades changed to approximate U.S. equivalents. Montana 110 109.50-118 99-108.50 91-99 73-85.75 57-63.25 Canadian federally inspected slaughter April 13 2,950 142-153 121-154 113-130 96-117 86.75-109 86.50-89.25 Current Week Ago Year Ago North Platte, NE 116-128 107-123 101.50-114 95-106.25 89-101.10 86-89.35 Mar.20, 2004 Mar.13, 2004 Mar. 22, 2003 April 14 2,300 154.50 122.50-147.50 110-140 100-114 97.50-106 89-102 Ogallalla, NE 129-132 116-120.50 95.50-118 94.50-105.50 86.75-96.25 85-90.50 Cattle 71,856 71,351 60,051 April 13 1,648 115-122 113.50-118 100-100.50 84.50-85.50 45-54.50 700-1225 Riverton, WY 114-115 104-116.50 84-109 109 85.25-91 86.50-87 55.75-65.25 700-800 MEAT REPORT April 09 604 109 46-52.75 St. Onge, SD 106.75 103 57.25-63.25 795-895 BOXED BEEF COMPOSITE CUTOUT April 09 2,652 48-55 As of April 15 Torrington, WY 110-130 110-126 110-118.50 100-114.50 89-105 85-95 80-87 52-63 FAB TRM. CHOICE 1-3 SELECT 1-3 DATE LDS. LDS. 600-900 600-750 750-900 600-900 600-750 750-900 SOUTH CENTRAL Apr. 9 129 65 156.51 156.26 152.48 140.41 139.82 140.91 April 12 2,819 128-143 114-133 98-116 92-111 87-102.75 80-93 47-59 850-1300 Apr. 12 155 91 159.38 158.86 160.27 142.36 141.91 142.82 Apache, OK 109-119 105-115 94-106 90-101 83-91 80.50-88 60-71 700-840 Apr. 13 213 89 147.95 148.08 148.83 132.74 133.63 132.88 April 09 1,118 129 98-116 87-105.50 80.25-100 85.50-90.50 Apr. 14 240 168 163.49 162.34 164.36 145.76 145.40 146.05 Brush, CO 117 110-117 107-108 93-105 87-95.50 83.85-86 Apr. 15 168 56 164.03 162.97 164.90 145.54 145.33 145.86 Not Available FIVE DAY AVERAGE 159.29 158.83 160.17 142.41 141.99 142.81 Cuero, TX CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX April 09 520 146-151 107-137.50 117.50-131 104-114.50 105-108.50 84.50-85.50 78 510-720 CH 1-3 CH 1-3 CH 1-3 SE 1-3 SE 1-3 SE 1-3 Dalhart, TX 116 103.50-123 95-107 90-101.50 86.50-95 79-88.25 61-63.50 Index 600-750 750-900 600-900 600-900 650-750 750-900 April 15 2,874 109 109-126 106.50-115 101-106.50 94.25-99.50 82.25-94.50 Values 146.93 145.84 147.13 129.96 129.84 130.13 Dodge City, KS 100 91-118 97.50-108 80-99.25 86.25-94.35 62-86 Change 2.41 2.47 2.41 2.03 2.02 2.04 April 15 3,525 141 123-134.50 101-120.50 92-107.50 87.75-103.50 82.50-94.50 51.50-59 870-980 El Reno, OK 119-124 95-114 91-105 92-96 83.75-91.50 85-88 65.50-76.50 620-840 April 14 263 50-63.25 IMPORTS Greeley, CO 65-69.75 April 14 2,962 120 99.50-121 97 90.50-92.25 48.50-56.50 800-1250 USDA Mexico to U.S. La Junta, CO 113-118 84-96.50 90.50-92.75 59-66 700-1010 April 13 950 118.50-127 104-126 95-115 100-104 Weekly Livestock Imports McAlester, OK 110-118 93-115 82.50-100 88-92.50 83.50-89.50 Feeder cattle imports weekly and yearly volume. April 13 5,900 134.50-138 107.50-134 89.75-118 86-108 85.50-102 83.50-93 51-58 850-1040 Species Current Previous Current Previous Oklahoma City, OK 116-122 105.50-119.50 94.25-107.50 83.50-101 84.75-92.90 80.50-86.35 62.50-73 540-890 Week Week Year-to-date Year-to-date April 09 4,198 121 121-129 105-113 98-110 82-98 80-91.60 4/10/04 4/3/04 Pratt, KS 112-115 105.50-117 95.50-112.50 85.25-103.75 82.85-91.25 78.50-86.25 Feeders 11,042 49,866 337,996 340,069 April 13 675 114-147.50 101-129.75 90-118.50 89-99 Slaughter 0 0 0 0 Roswell, NM 98-129.50 94-119 93-103 78-98 April 09 3,530 136-144 116-137.50 106-131 103-128 91-110.25 91-98.50 87.50-91.75 1275-1325 USDA weekly imported feeder cattle Salina, KS 125 112-115 95.50-114.50 89.50-110 85-103.50 84.50-92 82.50-84 1000-1500 Not Available Mexico to U.S. Weekly Import Summary (April 9) 7,000 Week ago actual: San Angelo, TX 33,878 Year ago actual: 19,273. Compared to last week, steer calves and year- lings steady to 1.00 lower.. Heifers steady to 1.00 lower. Trade moderate and EAST demand moderate, Supply consisted of steers and spayed heifers weighing April 14 1,104 102-140 95-130 90-110 92-104 46-54.50 840-1010 300-600 lbs. For the week ending April 3rd 0 head of slaughter cattle were Conway, AR 96-120 93-114 85-110 97-96 56.50-67.50 450-800 exported to Mexico fromthe U.S. 10 Markets 7,865 116-165 104-145 93-118 90-108 88-94 38-53 480-750 Feeder steers: Medium and large 1&2, 200-300 lbs 134.00-136.00; 300-400 Florida 100-140 94-122 85-109 82-100 54-66 560-780 lbs 123.00-134.00; 400-500 lbs 110.00-121.00; 500-600 lbs 96.00-108.00. April 13 6,000 130-145 120-135 112-124 103.25-113 92.75-103 88.25-97 86.50-91 Medium and large 2&3, 300-400 lbs 113.00-124.00; 400-500 lbs 100.00-111.00; Joplin, MO 123-124 101-124 103-112 97-105 90-99.50 83.50-91.50 84.50 500-600 lbs 86.00-98.00. April 15 3,871 115-144 110-137 100-127 95-124 87-100 82-99.70 81-97 46.50-58 780-1180 Feeder heifers: Medium and large 1&2, 400-500 lbs 93.00-105.00. Lexington, KY 115-132 95-125 87-115 82-108 77-95.25 72.50-90.10 82-84 52.50-72.50 500-960 (All sales fob port of entry.) April 09 13,900 117.17-131.28 105.43-119.10 93.18-112.42 85.90-100.33 Southeast * (AL) 98.86-124.26 95.24-110.89 85.33-100.75 76.30-91.32 HOLIDAY MARKET April 14 716 128-131 112.50-120 103-109.50 96-100.50 78.50-87.25 Certain elements of the WLJ market situation report are missing Springfield, MO 102-119 98.50-108.50 92-96.50 89-89.75 this week due to Good Friday holiday schedules and vacation 16 Markets 10,868 97.50-160 88-145 91-128 81-115 78.50-100 77-93 75-89 44-54.50 schedules for market reporters. We regret any inconvenience Tennessee 87.50-133 90-127 82-115 75-106 68-94.50 73-83.50 73-79 55-67 and will return all elements to the report as soon as the holiday interference has worked its way through the chain. — The *AL,GA,LA,MS,SC Editors WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL APRIL 19, 2004 11 $90 market blesses both feeder and fed cattle Japan to remove the ban on space, especially after last Darrell Peel at Oklahoma pasture, and winter wheat of available cattle and the Markets U.S. beef this summer. Ob- week’s good out-movement State said moisture condi- stocker numbers were down high purchase price, which (from page 1) servers also look for the from lots. Beef prices moving tions are pretty good now, in much of Oklahoma. Most makes the budgets look fair- to climb higher. He also not- Canadian border to open to up rapidly are now $22 per but the western part of the stockers sold in February ly risky for mid-summer feed- ed no precipitous break is live cattle imports into the cwt higher than the start of state is still pretty dry. He al- and, as of March, Peel says er sales. Summer stocker pro- likely, barring another BSE U.S. Plain said there is doubt this run on April 2nd. Stock- so said there’s considerable there is little indication there ducers are keeping a close announcement or some such the ban on imports of live er cattle and calves are reap- interest in summer stockers will be any significant num- eye in short-term market de- event, and the re-opening of cattle from Canada will be re- ing the benefits of good pas- and herd building in much of bers of feeder cattle market- velopments, including sea- the Canadian border — to moved until Japan starts im- ture conditions, as spring that state. ed off wheat this May. sonal pressure on fed cattle bring more cattle into the porting beef from the U.S. rains have been fairly normal Peel reports there are few Peel further said the big markets, corn prices, and the slaughter mix — is not im- Feeder cattle were on fire thus far. graze-out stockers on wheat problem seems to be the lack Canadian border. — WLJ minent. last week. Many markets re- Purcell said he would ported 700-800 weight feed- watch the live cattle market ers up $2-4 on good demand. for better pricing chances lat- Yearling cattle were in big Sale Reports demand, and at the Western er and gives the same advice DERRY CATTLE CO. Lee Galbraith, Wood, SD, 2/3 int. & and Famous, among others, made 1 AI stud ...... 255,000 for August feeder cattle. Video Market sale last April 8, Wood, SD poss., $5,250. Lot 19, DCC New De- for a strong offering, which was appre- 116 Spring ET yearling bulls4,158 The August feeder cattle Wednesday, adding several 93 Yearling Angus bulls . . .$2,730 sign 435N, 3/13/03, son of Bon View ciated by a huge crowd of registered 21 ‘03 donor females . . . . .27,238 dollars to the market. Boston Auctioneer: Al Conover New Design 1407; to Rodney Look- and commercial breeders from across 3 ‘04 donor females ...... 38,077 contract is moving up with Sale Management: abill, Wood, SD, $5,200. Lot 4, Derry the U.S. Buyers were eager in steady 78 Cow/calf pairs ...... 7,038 the strong live cattle futures Ranch, from Exeter, CA, sold Conover Auction Services VRD 474N, 3/15/03, son of “VRD”, selling throughout. Many repeat cus- 40 bred reg. cows ...... 4,463 230 steers weighing 850 The Derry family, Bob & Illa, as well dam EXT; to Styles Plainview Angus, tomers were noted. 44 Bred reg. heifers ...... 6,580 and cash market and with th pounds for $93, and the as Blake & Dawn, held their 235 Brentford, SD, 2/3 int. & poss., TOPS — Lot 3, LaGrand Special 8 Open reg. heifers ...... 2,875 corn showing some signs of Annual Bull Sale on a nice April day $5,000.Lot 29, DCC Grid Maker 477N, Design H314, 1/3/03, son of WCC 61 Spring ET heifers ...... 6,537 topping in the short run. The heifer mates, weighing 775 in south central South Dakota. They 3/16/03, son of GAR Grid Maker; to Special Design L309, dam Sleep Ease 6 Bred/open comm. heifers .2,357 August feeder cattle is ex- pounds, sold for $92.50. The have assembled the very best genet- Bill Thorstenson, Selby, SD, 2/3 int. & 1009; to Styles Plainview Angus, Brent- 1 Quarter horse brood mare 3,000 spring run of feeder cattle ics possible, striving for cattle with low- poss., $5,000. — JIM GIES ford, SD, and Moffitt Angus, Colfax, IA, 5 Quarter horse yearlings . .2,250 pected to approach the No- er birth weights, bigger yearling $17,000. Lot 2, La Grand Special De- 959 Total head ...... 6,717 vember highs near $93 and on the West coast is just get- weights, while stacking marbling and LaGRAND ROTH sign H301, 1/1/03, full brother of La- Auctioneers: the contract high of $93.25 ting underway. muscle. The sale included powerful April 10, Canova, SD Grand Special Design H314, son of Jim Birdwell & Stanley Stout Auctions were also report- sons of “VRD”, 1407, Grid Maker, and 248 Angus bulls ...... $2,516 WCC Special Design L309, dam Sleep Twenty-fifth anniversaries should be from October 14, 2003. Leachman Quest, plus several Curve 8 Hereford bulls ...... 2,044 Ease 1009; to Scott Woods, Woody special. The occasion is particularly Purcell said it is interest- ing light calves very strong. Bender Connealy sires. This is a fam- 44 Yearling Reg. Angus Ranch, Barnard, KS, and Lo- special in the beef business since few ing and encouraging, and Ogallala, NE, saw a handful ily owned, family run business com- Angus hfrs...... 1,089 cust Hill Farm, Kirkland, IN, $15,500. operations reach such a milestone. perhaps a sign of continued of 400 pound calves bring mitted to their business and their cus- 13 Comm. yrlg. Angus hfrs. . .942 Lot 150, LaGrand 338 Right Time Gardiner Angus Ranch reached that tomers. A good crowd of mostly com- 10 Comm. Angus 3404, 1/15/03, son of Hyline Right milestone on April 3, offering 959 to- strong beef demand, to see $154, which may reflect a bit mercial cattlemen from Nebraska and cow/calf pairs ...... 1,163 Time 338, dam Connealy Kincaid; to tal head of bulls, females and horses. these feeder cattle markets of grass fever. South Dakota were on the seats, and Auctioneer: Tracy Harl Hoover Angus, Tingley, IA, $15,000. Three hundred thirty-six buyers from very active throughout the sale, with challenging the highs that Oklahoma markets saw Sale Management: Lot 21, LaGrand 878 New Design 38 states made the event historic from steers and heifers $2-4 high- strong, steady demand. Many repeat American Angus Hall of Fame 3417, 1/18/03, son of Bon View New every perspective. The sale grossed were recorded before the De- customers were noted. TOPS — Lot The crew, Duane & Lance Design 878, dam Rainmaker 7596; to $5,918,050, and was completed in cember 23 BSE announce- er. Stockers and calves were 1, DCC New Design 396N, 3/16/03, Pankratz, Craig Roth, along with man- Gary Candee Angus Farm, Fairview, eight hours. Twenty-three bulls and 73 son of Bon View New Design 1407, ment. steady to $4 higher. Demand ager Steve Patton, and all their fami- MT, $10,000. Lot 1, LaGrand Special females sold for $10,000 or more. was very good for all classes, dam by Papa Universe 515; to Allen lies, drew a crisp, cool day in south- Design 3669, 3/14/03, son of WCC TOPS — Bulls: Lot 1, GAR Integrity, Plain added there are Haase, Valentine, NE, 2/3 int. & poss., eastern South Dakota for this annual Special Design L309, dam by Sitz sired by Bon View New Design 1407, some cattle industry ob- including the healthy sup- $9,000. Lot 2, DCC VRD 444N, event. This firm, awarded the nation- Traveler 9929; to Henricks Cattle Co., out of GAR Precision 1019; to Sunny 3/15/03, son of Vermilion Dateline servers who believe the prob- ply of new crop calves. Feed- al Premier Breeder of the Year by the Amadarko, OK, $7,500. Lot 146, La- Valley Farms, Yorkville, IL, and Oak- lots are in need of cattle for 7078 “VRD”; to Tom Olson, Hayes, SD, American Angus Association, contin- Grand 338 Right Time 3312, 1/1/03, Tree-Gaffney Cattle Co., Barneveld, abilities are quite high for 2/3 int.& poss., $5,500. Lot 6, Derry ues to move forward in quality and son of Hyline Right Time 338; to Gant WI, $255,000. Lot 4, GAR 1407 New considerable empty pen VRD 479N, 3/15/03, son of “VRD; to quantity, being the largest Angus Farms, Geddes, SD, $7,500. Lot 45, Design 5072, a full brother to Integri- breeder in South Dakota. They focus LaGrand New Frontier 3309, 1/1/03, ty; to Mark Boggess, Twin Falls, ID, on all aspects of the business regis- son of B/R New Frontier 095; to $38,000. Lot 5, also a full brother to SUPERIOR VIDEO AUCTION tered to commercial breeders, with Hoover Angus, Tingley, IA, $7,000. — Lots 1 and 4; to Gary Wattis, Casper, April 8-9, 2004, (58,100 head) — Stockers, feeders calves with a steady market. Supply includes 48 percent customer satisfaction job one! The JIM GIES WY, $32,000. Lot 121, another 1407 and bred stock from 21 states were consigned to Supe- feeder steers and heifers over 600 lbs., 58 percent of sup- strong cow families, along with strong son, out of the 810 daughter of Pre- rior’s regularly scheduled satellite video auction on April ply steers and 42 percent heifers. Prices FOB based on AI representation of elite bulls like GARDINER ANGUS RANCH cision; to Parker Ranch, Waurika, OK, 8-9. The auction was broadcast live from Superior’s Fort net weights after a 2-3 percent pencil shrink or equiva- VRD, 1407, 878, Special Design, New April 3, Ashland, KS $17,500. Lot 8, GAR 1407 New De Worth, TX offices and studio. Demand was good and trade lent, with a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings and 4-10 on Frontier, E161, Future Direction 338, 287 18-month-old bulls . . .$6,108 Continued on page 15 active on the yearlings with both steers and heifers $3- calves. Deliveries current through November 2004. 4 higher. Demand was good and trade moderate on the TX, OK, NM, KS, MO 85 550 99.75 Aug./Nov 142 685 84.00 May/Jun Head Avg. Avg. Del. 147 665 91.51 Aug./Nov 150 655 88.84 Jun Wt. Price Mo. Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 2) Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1) 75 530 99.75 Current 135 715 88.75 Jun 58 350 138.00 Current 140 725 91.25 May/Jun 140 769 86.17 Jun 187 468 117.61 Current 70 700 93.10 Jun 248 800 85.35 Jun 166 580 108.78 Current 73 670 95.50 Jul 65 710 100.00 Current Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 2-3) 100 480 117.00 Jun/Jul 348 811 89.72 Current 75 650 95.50 Current 95 525 99.75 Jun/Jul 167 873 85.70 Current 57 850 83.60 Current 269 732 86.97 Jun/Jul 95 435 125.50 Apr./May 60 435 120.50 Apr./May 95 490 112.50 Apr./May 80 650 92.10 May 65 750 87.60 Jun/Jul 175 525 117.00 Apr./May 331 590 95.35 Jun 92 500 102.50 Jul Join us at ringside every Wednesday for competitive price 263 550 111.50 Apr./May 131 760 88.50 Jun 140 725 88.50 Jul 140 725 92.42 Apr./May 218 655 92.25 Jul discovery marketing and livestock merchandising at its finest. 457 759 92.72 Apr./May 200 730 88.85 Jul 80 575 94.00 Jul/Aug. 190 417 126.18 May Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 3) 154 630 87.30 Aug./Nov 637 466 122.88 May 205 725 88.10 Jul 74 660 90.75 Aug./Nov SPRING MARKETING EVENTS 275 528 116.01 May Feeder Holstein Steers (Lg. 3) 455 753 92.47 May 115 835 76.50 May 414 700 88.38 Aug./Nov 478 825 90.20 May 113 835 73.72 Current 1340 750 84.68 Aug./Nov 492 885 87.00 May 55 845 76.50 May Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 2-3) WED., APRIL 21 215 610 110.50 May/Jun 128 375May/Jun 70 700 94.25 May/Jun 113 425 106.00 May/Jun 60 415 110.50 Apr./May 61 825 87.60 May/Jun Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 1) CO, WY, NE, MT, ND, SD, IA EARLY SPRING FEEDER SALE 125 400 130.00 Jun 58 350 128.00 Current Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1) 76 650 100.00 Jun 87 425 110.00 Current Featuring 1,500 calves and yearlings 58 825 87.85 Jun 90 520 103.00 Current 162 664 99.86 Current 52 925 84.10 Jun 88 550 100.25 Current 69 725 95.60 Current Beginning in May and throughout the spring, summer and fall marketing 70 685 94.25 Jul 80 620 93.00 Current 120 810 90.75 Current 485 840 92.85 Jul 220 663 88.99 Current seasons, we will sell on Wednesdays and Thursdays as follows: 80 615 102.75 Jul/Aug. 205 725 88.23 Current 27 900 84.25 Current Wed. 9 a.m. Single Feeder Cattle 75 650 97.00 Aug./Nov. 133 750 86.45 Current 68 820 94.00 Apr./May 315 725 95.85 Aug/Nov. 6280082.50 Current 120 410 138.50 May 9:30 a.m Small Head Calves 335 750 88.25 Aug./Nov. 104 475 116.50 Apr./May Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1-2) 203 712 88.97 Apr./May 110 890 87.50 May 10 a.m. Pairs & Bred Females 260 510 110.00 Current 810 755 87.82 Apr./May 160 620 103.75 Aug./Nov 10:30 a.m. Begin Pen Lots, Calves & Yearlings 429 575 104.06 Current 80 400 123.50 May Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 1) 46 675 97.25 Current 110 460 107.50 May Thurs. 8 a.m. Start Slaughter Cows & Bulls 396 730 90.10 Current 202 725 88.60 May 184 563 107.70 Current 555 774 89.12 Current 359 756 93.321 May 72 680 88.00 Current 484 809 87.85 Current 100 880 84.50 May 55 850 85.00 Current 70 700 88.25 May/Jun 323 787 86.75 Current WED., MAY 5 110 450 129.50 Apr./May 180 525 105.00 Jun 19 900 80.25 Current Featuring 2,000 calves and yearlings 415 575 108.50 Apr./May 80 600 99.00 Jun 140 725 93.00 Apr./May 385 625 101.75 Apr./May 60 800 84.35 Jun 500 710 93.64 Apr./May 70 670 88.00 Jul 230 385 126.70 May 832 766 90.28 Apr./May 80 585 95.25 Jul./Aug AZ, NV, UT, CA, ID, WA, OR UPCOMING WESTERN VIDEO MARKET SALES: 478 470 121.66 May 68 600 96.00 Aug./Nov Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1) 185 520 117.26 May Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 1-2) APRIL 14 FROM VISALIA; MAY 6 AND 90 550 110.00 May 186 535 96.75 Current 45 480 120.50 Current MAY 27 FROM COTTONWOOD, CA 120 620 10.75 May 176 560 97.34 Current 60 825 88.35 Current 284 700 97.14 May 160 630 94.10 Current 80 600 106.50 Jul 315 770 90.28 May 101 668 89.10 Current 58 835 87.75 May 420 750 85.00 Current 500 500 115.25 Aug./Nov See You At Ringside! 854 850 89.00 May 60 825 83.75 Current Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1-2) CLM Market Recording: 209/745-2701 • Stockyards: 209/745-1515 35 660 94.60 May/Jun 110 450 115.00 Apr./May 10 500 500 111.75 65 760 92.25 May/Jun 210 925 94.75 Apr./May 62 800 90.10 May/Jun 136 725 85.60 Apr./May Current Frank Loretz, President Joe Gates • 707/374-5112 278 525 104.75 Jun 41 440 105.00 May Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 1) Max Olvera, Manager • 209/632-7143 Steve Faria • 209/988-7180 75 650 99.35 Jun 210 475 110.00 May 55 480 110.50 Current Mobile 209/495-1714 Jim Buchcanon • 530/438-2421 349 705 94.18 Jun 754 522 100.79 May 75 790 85.50 Current Mark Fischer • 559/284-6726 Dave Tyndall, Nevada • 702/782-9509 115 769 93.05 Jun 80 600 91.50 May John Luiz • 209/531-0560 Danny Probert, Oregon • 503/426-3973 120 812 88.40 Jun 75 675 88.00 May 69 800 83.75 Current 80 510 113.00 Jun/Jul 613 710 87.10 May 85 550 102.00 Jul 128 825 87.10 Jun/Jul 253 756 85.82 May The Cattleman’s Livestock 110 400 125.00 Jul 126 800 88.25 May Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 1-2) Marketing Center 80 600 99.00 Jul./Aug 35 640 89.60 May/Jun 105 475 108.00 Current 12 APRIL 19, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Real Estate For Sale Help Wanted 2 Cattle For Sale 10 Cattle Wanted 11 Pacific 20A

AG APPRAISER HAY RANCH - 567 Northern Calif CLASSIFIED GENERAL INFORMATION Earn up to $65,000 per year, part OPEN HEIFER WANTED: ADVERTISING RATES: acres boasts 1,000 gpm artesian time. If you have a livestock or Management oriented cattleman well & 400 gpm ag well, 5 wheel BY THE WORD: 80 cents per word for each insertion. Hereford, Black Baldy with Blk/Blk WF Jan. - Apr. MINIMUM WORD RATE: 17 words or less, $13.60 one time. farm equipment background, you lines, flood irrigation. Pond for may qualify to become a Certified Heifers. 300 head calvers to carry our Polled ducks & geese. Borders forest MAD RATES: (Mini-Ad Display) $1.00 more per insertion for your Hereford embryos. Guaranteed phone number and first 2 or 3 words in bold print. Agricultural Appraiser. For free infor- service for hunting. 3 BR, 2 BA 20 cents over steer price on (Applies to word ads only). yearlings, ready to home. In county w/cheap power! mation please call the bulls and heifers at weaning. BLIND BOX AD: We will assign your confidential number and $695,000 American Society of Agricultural breed. All shots. Prefer within 100 miles of Twin forward replies to you. Cost is $5.00 per 3 issues for mail and Appraisers 800-488-7570 or visit GAME RANCH - 1,241 deeded handling service. Falls, ID, further depending on www.amagappraisers.com April-May delivery. your operation. Contact Split w/880 BLM & 15,000 US Forest BOXED DISPLAY ADS: $28.00 per column inch for each insertion. Service lease. Offers guided MINIMAL ART WORK: No additional charge. Butte Cattle Co., 503-319-6564, Ranch hand needed for (928) 289-2601 208-431-6301. hunting of big game & birds, float PICTURES: $7.00 additional halftone charge. trips, fishing trips & more! Plus DISCOUNTS: 5% for running your ad 3 to 5 times; cow/calf/hay operation. raises cattle. Home & numerous 10% for 6 times or more. Experience necessary with cat- FALL CALVING COWS bldgs. Too much to mention! SUGGESTION FOR CORRECT WORD COUNT: Be sure to include tle, irrigation, haying, farming $2,700,000 your name, address and phone number in the count, as well as all and tractor maintenance. AND HEIFERS Brands 14 initials and abbreviations. Hyphenated words count as two. Send resume with references to OREGON RANCH EMPIRE - TEARSHEETS: Available upon request only. Can be faxed or mailed. Several loads, super fancy 12,000 acres, FAA-approved air P.O. Box 73, strip, custom-built 6,000-sq ft Martinsdale, MT 59053. black, black/white faced. CONDITIONS: Heifers bred to calving home w/greenhouse, 3 other BLACK AND WHITE: Ads only. homes, 15-stall stables w/gallery EMPLOYMENT WANTED ADS: Must be paid in advance. ease bulls, cows bred to & kitchen, vinyl paddocks. DEADLINE: Noon on Monday, one week prior to publication date. Custom Services 4 Charolais bulls. Start Electric Brands shipped within 24 hrs. Irrigated hay meadows, moun- Newspaper is published on Mondays. One Letter . . . . .$75 tains, valleys, creeks, pine & fir calving Aug. and Sept. timber, juniper & mountain LIABILITY: Advertiser is liable for content of advertisement and any Two Letters . . . .$85 Oakdale, CA 209-847-8972 mahogany. Trophy deer & elk. claims arising therefrom made against the publication. MARKET FEASIBILITY STUDIES for Three Letters . .$95 Ideal ranch/corporate retreat. Publisher is not responsible for errors in phoned in copy. agribusiness and energy properties, al- Pamphlets available Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising not considered so range management and appraisal. at most livestock auctions. $7,000,000. Owner will consider in keeping with the publication standards. 785-537-7068 Number Set SPECIAL $220 PLUS S & H dividing into 2 parcels COMMISSIONS: Call 1-800-222-9628 Fax 1-800-267-4055 UNITED COUNTRY Classified advertising is NOT agency commissionable. HEIFER SPAYING Daryl Meyer, DVM. P.O. Box 460 • Knoxville, AR 72845 1-800-999-1020, Ext. 253 1-800-494-1045. 28 years experience. www.huskybrandingirons.com www.unitedcountry.com 450-550 head spayed per day. Ask for our FREE regional 650 S. Lipan Street, Denver, CO 80223 SINGLE PASS Hayfield and pasture renovation, eco- 15 catalogs! Matt Summers, Classified Manager Dogs for Sale www.unitedcountry.com Classified Corral • 303-722-7600 • 1-800-850-2769 nomical interseeding and aeration, seeds GELBVIEH & BALANCER BULLS all types of grass and alfalfa, irrigated or on grass in Oakdale, CA, performance Fax Number: 303-722-0155 dryland, fall or spring operation. 307- and semen tested. The Western www.wlj.net • www.propertiesmag.net 5 TRAINED cattle dogs, male & female. 856-6264 or 307-851-2426 Gelbvieh Connection is in its 26th Various stages of training from started to RED BLUFF RANCH E-mail: [email protected] year of producing Gelbvieh genetics 120 acres, luxury home, 2 guest for progressive cattlemen who under- finished. 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Paducah, TX. 806- $590,000 cash. heifers. Reasonably priced. Long Branch 800/575-7585 LIVESTOCK SALESYARD MANAGER Alfalfa Baler Operator (NV) ...... $24K Ranch. Porterville, CA. Bob, 323-234- 492-3541 Agriculture Industries, Inc. (916) 372-5595 wanted. Full time position includes hous- Cattle Assistant (IA) ...... $30K 0117 LARGE SELECTION ing. Cattle handling, equipment operation, Serving Ag Personnel for 45 Years. of Angus bulls and females. Breeding AI [email protected] and maintenance experience a must. 300 1-IRON black Angus cows. Feb 20 - Apr 10. Black & Red Angus calves at since 1972. Deavers Angus Ranch, Or- Real Estate For Sale Located in Visalia, CA. Please call 559- land, CA. 530-865-3053. 625-9615 Call Eric 308-382-7351 side. Cows aged 7-10. All solid mouthed Pacific 20A last fall. $1,250. 406-684-5719 eve. Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT PUREBRED GELBVIEH MR. COWMAN! CONTRACT STOCKMAN, horseman, 65 YEARLING BLACK ANGUS bulls. bulls, exceptional heifers, excellent qual- dog handler. 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Scott View Ranch - Klamath Marsh 5500+ Deeded Ac. acres including approx. 378.9 acres primary & 109.80 supple- 2,710± acres grass $609,750 lease. 12 mi. east of Trinidad, CO. 200 4530+ ac. irrig. & sub. irrig. 4 homes, and plenty of working facilities. mental water rights which are flood from creek & sprinkler from acres irrigated meadows, excellent wa- Unbelievable Ranch with lots of beauty! Tremendous Recreational Potential! ter system throughout ranch. Excellent Next to Klamath Marsh Wildlife Refuge. $8.5 million wells, and private BLM allotment for 399 head for 7 mo. 2 The Land Office LLC barns, corrals, and working facilities. Call modest homes, 3 hay sheds & working corrals with scales. Priced Farm & Ranch Real Estate Ossola Land and Realty 719-846-7213 to sell @ $780,000 Dale Stull, Broker Cattle Ranches... www.thelandofficellc.com In the Heart of Central Oregon... 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Priced right at $2,895,000 Can also be purchased in 2 GRENVILLE RANCH parcels starting at $1,500,000 - call for details Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale 5,200+ acres 4,200 deeded and 1,000 NM State lease located in northeast NM. Open rolling grass country and some canyons, mesas, Hard to Find Self-Sustained Hay & Cattle Ranch. 420 ac. / 275 currently Intermountain 20B Intermountain 20B and arroyos containing cedar and piñon. irrig. with 2 pivots. Currently planted in orchard grass/ alfalfa mix. Home, Vista Nueva, Inc. • Charles Bennett shop, huge hay barn. Great irrig. well producing over 2000 gpm. Perimeter (505) 356-5616 days • (505) 276-8204 evenings fenced. $425,000 Christmas Valley Pahsimeroi Valley, Idaho 905 W. 18th Street, Portales, NM 88130 Low operating cost family ranch. Old water rights provide free gravity water for a pivot, Scott Bruder, Broker 541-475-9896 wheel lines and flood irrigation. No pump costs! Easy drift to summer permit for 240 hd. 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Supply 66 percent steers, ket and restaurant chain op- ation, after his meeting with U.S. U.S. beef, the ministry 34 percent heifers with 75 percent weighing over 600 lbs. All sales FOB with a 1-4 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 4-10 cent slide on calves erators over Japan’s import Agriculture, Forestry and Shimizu visited Kamei in should give top priority to and 3-6 cent slid on yearlings from base weight. Deliveries current through ban on U.S. beef widened as Fisheries Minister Yoshi- the wake of a comment by Ki- the removal of organs most November 2004. a group of mid-size super- yuku Kamei. wamu Yokokawa, chairman susceptible to BSE, such as AZ, NV, UT, CA, ID, WA, OR 60 845 89.75 Current market operators asked the During the meeting, of the Japan Food Service the brain and spinal cord, Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1) 95 525 113.25 May/Jun government not to compro- Shimizu gave Kamei a letter Association, rapping the agri- from shipments to Japan, he Head Avg. Avg. Del. 360 768 89.75 May/Jun Wt. Price Mo. Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 2-3) mise in urging the U.S. to from the association voicing cultural ministry for reject- said. 55 460 119.00 Current 720 760 72.50 May/Jun test all cattle for mad-cow full support for the Japanese ing a U.S. proposal to ask The row over the import 484 514 118.66 Current Feeder Holstein Steers (Lg. 2-3) disease. government’s demand that the Paris-based Organiza- ban between the two associ- 167 560 111.82 Current 1950 300 130.00 Apr/Oct Blanket testing of cattle the U.S. test all cattle for tion for Animal Health to me- ations got under way when 55 625 101.50 July 90 50 88.00 Current 150 660 104.50 Current Feeder Heifers (Md.& Lg. 2) for mad-cow disease is “a bovine spongiform en- diate in the stalled beef talks the supermarket association 372 788 92.87 Current 450 482 115.15 Current question of safety rather than cephalopathy (BSE) before between Japan and the U.S. sent a letter to lawmakers ex- 641 829 93.56 Current 100 500 102.00Current profit and loss or economy,” Tokyo removes the import Japan’s rejection of the pro- pressing its firm support for 695 865 91.87 Current 113 571 101.13 Current said Nobutsugu Shimizu, ban it imposed in December, posal was “extremely regret- testing of all cattle for BSE. 365 924 89.26 Current 798 634 97.15 Current 39 960 86.25 Current 90 675 98.50 Current chief executive officer of the after the discovery of the table,” Yokokawa said. — Meat Industry News 188 535 116.30 May/Jun 199 728 91.66 Current 1529 575 112.52 May/Jun 483 760 91.55 Current 1239 608 14.20 May/Jun 361 822 90.09 Current 1252 664 98.14 May/Jun 90 470 110.00 May/Jun AMI says cost of new BSE rules underestimated 939 712 97.34 May/Jun 647 535 105.35 May/Jun USDAsignificantly under- cephalopathy (BSE) regula- those rules, according to AMI estimated segrega- 1415 776 96.37 May/Jun 654 558 101.32 May/Jun estimated the cost for the tions, the American Meat In- AMI, will be $381 million to tion costs, including imple- 2366 818 93.97 May/Jun 340 612 98.06 May/Jun 3274 872 91.94 May/Jun 2974 670 96.39 May/Jun beef industry to comply with stitute (AMI) said recently. $638 million annually, as menting methods to deter- 170 930 87.30 May/Jun 132 725 88.00 May/Jun new bovine spongiform en- The economic impact of much as four times USDA’s mine an animal’s age by its 100 610 111.00 Sep 1078 768 90.00 May/Jun estimate. USDA said the teeth and segregating cattle 687 755 105.25 Sep 1281 812 88.39 May/Jun range will be $110 million to floors, at $200 million to $268 265 469 124.55 Oct/Nov 155 437 115.14 Oct/Nov 382 529 111.83 Oct/Nov 100 500 105.00 Oct/Nov $149 million. million. — Bill Tomson, 110 585 108.00 Oct/Nov Feeder Heifers (Md. & Lg. 1-2) In response to the Decem- OsterDowJones Feeder Steers (Md. & Lg. 1-2) 90 520 104.00 May/Jun ber discovery of a BSE-in- fected cow in Washington- state, USDAannounced new Tim Murphy joins Hall & Hall regulations that ban meat from non-ambulatory, or Hall and Hall Ranch Part- Hall. age, appraisals, ranch man- “downer” animals, from the ners announced the addition A native of Iowa, Murphy agement, personnel placement human food supply, expand of Tim Murphy to its staff. moved to Bozeman in 1991 and consultation on conserva- the types of bovine tissue Murphy, formerly of Fay and is an active member with tion easements and steward- considered to be a risk of car- Ranches, brings over four Pheasants Forever, Ducks Un- ship plans. A unique partner- rying BSE in cattle over 30 years in ranch and land real limited, Trout Unlimited and ship between its seven offices months of age and further estate experience. the Rocky Mountain Elk in MT, WY, ID, NE and CO en- restrict advanced meat re- “We are very happy with Foundation. sures, each client receives lo- covery technology to scrape Tim’s decision to become a part Tim and his wife Beth live cal knowledge and personal meat from carcass bones. of our team,” said Hall and in Bozeman and are expecting service to make informed pur- Margaret and John Williams, Sandhill Charolais, Boise City, OK, AMI Foundation Presi- Hall’s Managing Director Dou- their first child in May. chase and management deci- bought a herd bull prospect at the Hubert Charolais sale, April 6, dent James Hodges said glas Hall. “His expertise and Founded in 1946, Hall and sions. For more information Monument, KS. — Photo by Jim Gies the group believes the US- knowledge of the sporting Hall has become the largest Hall and Hall, visit www.hall- DA failed to take into con- ranches market will make him full-service rural real estate hall.com — WLJ sideration the high costs of an asset and fine addition to firm within the Rocky Moun- Financial 30 Financial 30 accurately designating and Hall and Hall.” tain West and Great Plains Assistance Assistance then separating out cattle Murphy spent a brief regions. A leader in its field, over 30 months old in order amount of time in ranch man- Hall and Hall manages over Sale to remove specified risk agement before concentrating 500,000 acres of land, servic- Do you Need Financial Aid? material. his efforts in ranch sales for es a loan portfolio of over $300 Calendar “They assumed there was- Fay Ranches. He is licensed in million and annual closing Are You In Need Of Debt MT, WY, ID and OR. A grad- sales of $150 million. n’t any cost to segregation,” ALL BREEDS Consolidation, Personal or Business Hodges said. “They assumed uate of the University of Iowa, Originally formed as an Murphy will join Joel Leadbet- agricultural mortgage compa- Sept. 11 – Byrd Cattle Co. “Best of Both Worlds” Loan/s? it was only paperwork and Bull & Female Sale, Red Bluff, CA that’s simply not the case.” ter and Dave Johnson in the ny, Hall and Hall has since Dec. 1 – Utah Cattlemens Classic All Breed HOME EQUITY OR RE-FINANCE! Bozeman office of Hall and grown to offer ranch broker- Bull Sale, Salt Lake City, UT Fast Approvals, Regardless Of Your ANGUS Apr. 19 – Medicene Rocks Angus Bulls, Bow- Credit History! Classified Ad Order Form man, ND Bad Credit & Bankruptcy Accepted! Apr. 19 – Jorgensen Land & Cattle Bull Sale, Winner, SD The Boykin Group Is HereTo HELP! IT’S EASY TO ADVERTISE WHEN YOU USE THIS CONVENIENT FORM!! 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Over 90 years continuous service es, Melville, MT www.balewagon.com WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL APRIL 19, 2004 15 DeGrand Angus Ranch Sale Reports Annual Production Sale April 24 Continued from page 11 169, from Lazy YZ Salers, Great Falls, 417 Yearling bulls ...... $2,809 blood, black, polled son of 904, out of 1:00 p.m. – Baker, MT sign 5682; to Express Ranches, MT; to Dalroy Cattle Co., Miami, OK, Auctioneers: a First Choice daughter; to Taylor $17,000. Lot 35, another 1407 son; to and Fox Grape Farm, Amherst, VA, Roger Jacobs & Joe Goggins Ranch, $3,200. Lot 253, 4/17/02, dou- Doug Smith, Jamestown, TN, $15,000. $5,000. WVH Challenge ME 01N, Dave and Yvonne Hinman, Malta, ble black, purebred, polled son of 777, Selling 100 Lot 61, also out of 1407; to Charlie Hoff- 4/6/03, black, polled, 7/8 percent, by MT, and Bill and Jennifer Davis, Sid- out of a Polled Legacy daughter; to man, Eureka, SD, $15,000. Lot 9, W Challenger 62L, from Van Haur ney, MT, and their families, held their Wayne Williams, Rush, CO, $3,200. GAR 1407 New Design 7062; to Ranch, Hilger, MT; to Perkins, Bancroft, annual Performance Breeders bull Lot 256, born 4/29/2002, double black, Registered Harold O’Neal, Amarillo, TX, $14,000. ID, $4,200. AVS Prodigy 126N, sale at the Rambur sale facility again double polled, purebred son of 904, out Lot 12, a 1407 son, out of 2536’s sis- 3/21/03, black, polled, purebred, by this year, offering an outstanding group of a Cookie Monster daughter; to ter; to Charlie Goad, Reedsburg, WI, D Millenium 6104F, from Ahtanum Val- of bulls. A large crowd was on hand Wayne Williams, $3,200. Lot 324, born ER Focus K216 Yearling $13,500. Lots 2, 6 and 7; sold to Vir- ley Salers, Yakima, WA; to Elm Creek for the event, bidding actively on the 4/17/02, double black, polled, pure- gil Lawlis, Austin, TX; Tom Davis, Yates Ranch, Hebron, ND, $4,100. TSB quality offering. As their name implies, bred son of 904J, out of a Cookie Center, KS; and Kenny Woodard, Polled Victor 139N, 2/21/03, black, these breeders offer an exceptional set Monster daughter; to Taylor Ranch, Princeton, NC, respectively, $13,000 polled, purebred, by Springdale Bridger of bulls with generations of perform- $3,200. Lot 245, 4/8/02, black, polled, Black Angus Bulls each. Lot 139, GAR 6I6 Rito 7722, a 30K, from TB Salers, Dante, SD; to ance testing. The bulls showed lots of unregistered purebred son of top one percent profitability son of 6I6; Marchant Ranch, Aladdin, WY, $3,600. length, thickness, and balance with Guardian, out of a Gold Medal daugh- MANY HEIFER BULLS AVAILABLE to Leachman Cattle of Colorado, S Nebraska 330N, 3/1/03, red, polled, desirable EPDs, growth, maternal and ter; to Johnny Weber, Wiley, CO, All Bulls are Carcass & Fertility Tested • NO CREEP Wellington, CO, $12,000. Lot 11, a 7/8 percent, by D Limited Edition 179L, carcass ability. The bulls sold to a wide $3,100. Lot 296, 10/13/02, black, son of Traveler T510; to Stanley and from Elm Creek Ranch, Hebron, ND; area of the country — many to buy- polled, purebred son of Rain Cloud, out Glenda Haag, Coffeyville, KS, $11,000. to MacDonald Ranches, Bismarck, ers who bought in volume — with a of a First Choice daughter; to Dave Or- DeGrand Angus Ranch Lots 14, 36, 37 and 46; to Charles ND, $3,500. Charolais: WF MR number going to purebred operations. th, Kiowa, CO, $3,100. Lot 299, Art or Kathy DeGrand Williams, Jena, LA; Frank Bills, Sev- Tracks 346 PLD, 2/17/03, by Baldridge TOPS — RR Payday 3847, 2/8/03, by 10/12/02, 3/4 blood, black, polled son Call: (406) 775-8861 • Toll Free: (877) 775-8861 ery, KS; Eric Schmitz, Argyle, TX; and Fasttrack 82F, from Wakefield Farms, BR Midland, Scotchcap bred dam; of Black Diamond, out of a Drover Select Sires, Plain City, OH, respec- New Richmond, MN; to Norris Sheep Two Mike Ranch, Stoneham, CO, 2/3 daughter; to Ron Wollert, Wiley, CO, Email: [email protected] tively, $11,000. Lot 183, a son of 1407 Mountain Ranch, Terry, MT, $3,300. int. & full poss., $21,500. HA Midland $3,000. — STEVEN VETTER Cell: (406) 978-3550 and out of a Precision daughter; to McCrook 309, 1/27/03, by Hoodoo 3580, 2/19/03, by BR Midland Travel- Bob Keifer, Guide Rock, NE, $10,500. Crook 9002, from McIntosh Charo- er bred dam; KG Ranch, Three Forks, Lots 20, 22, 32 and 55; to Tim O’Neil, lais, Burlington, WY; to Josh Hoffman, MT, 2/3 int. & full poss., $21,000. HA Prineville, OR; Bill Greving, Prairie Lehr, ND, $2,900. RC MR Can Do Future Direction 3540, 2/9/03, by CA View, KS; Charlie Hoffman, Eureka, 3081 PLD, 3/19/03, by GR I Can Do Future Direction 5321, RR Ultra Hero SD; and Tom Ayres, Stevensville, MT, 16K, from Ritchey Charolais, Hudson, dam; to Koupal Angus, Dante, SD, respectively, $10,000. Females: Lot CO; to Paul Zink, Iliff, CO, $2,700. 2/3 int. & full poss., $16,000. RR Ot- GARINO’S 427, GAR New Design 80, an 036 Simmental: Mallett N13, 2/19/03, tis 3326, 2/16/03, by E7B Precision daughter, out of GAR Precision 2536; black, polled, purebred, by SF Who’s 151,N Bar Explosion dam; to Assmus- FOUR-FFERTILITY to Tim O’Neil, Bonnieview Ranch, Phalt K287, from Mallett Simmentals, son Land & Cattle, Loomis, WA, and Prineville, OR, for $250,000. Lot 441, Lampasas, TX; to Roger Weber, PAPAAngus, Belgrade, MT, 2/3 int. & OPTIMIZE YOUR MINERAL DOLLARS GAR Precision 1660, a Precision Bridger, MT, $2,500. SF Black Nock- full poss., $12,000. HAPower Up 3818, WITH HIGH QUALITY daughter, out of GAR EXT 614; to er 416, 1/29/03, black, polled, 3/4 per- 2/3/03, by Rockn D Ambush 1531, Ri- Riverbend Ranch, Idaho Falls, ID, cent, by Ellingson Black Perfector, to dam; to Bowman Cattle Co., Pine FOUR FERTILITY SUPPLEMENTS $85,000. Lot 447, another 2536 daugh- from Schalek Simmentals, Hendricks, Bluff, Y, 2/3 int. & full poss., $9,500. — ® ter; to Jim Coleman, Vintage Ranch, MN; to John Cole, St. Xavier, MT, JERRY GLIKO CONTAINING ZINPRO’S AVAILA 4 Modesto, CA, $60,000. Lot 443, an- $2,200. Red Angus: DKK Addiction When your cows mineral requirements are at other 614 daughter; to Vintage Ranch, N10, 1/17/03, by BJR 107, Glacier Di- MAY LIMOUSIN their highest, it pays to supplement the very best. $55,000. Lot 440, an 036 daughter vide dam, from Klompien Red Angus, April 9, LaJunta, CO MINERAL FEEDER PROMOTION! out of GAR Precision 706; to Stan Manhattan, MT; to Gill Red Angus, 109 Bulls ...... $2,170 Research has shown that the organic minerals APRIL ORDER SPECIAL! Buy 1 ton get 2 mineral Thomas, Three Trees Ranch, Sharps- Timberlake, SD, and Campbell Red Auctioneer: Marty Neugebauer feeders FREE! in Availa 4: burg, GA, $45,000. Bred Heifers: Lot Angus, McIntosh, SD, 2/3 int. & full Sale Management: Winter 598, GAR 1407 New Design 1082; to poss., $13,250. JLG Grand Canyon Livestock Commission Co. Improved conception rates Terry Horton, Westlake, TX, $45,000. 357, 4/14/03, by LCHMN Grand Raymond, Dallas and Bon May, Lot 595, an 036 daughter out of 2114; Canyon 1244G, dam Larson Flo-Marie and their families once again offered Improved superovulation response to Terry Horton, $35,000. Lot 432, a 185, Hay Cow, Lincoln, CA; to Meyer up a great set of purebred Limousin, Decreased days open daughter of 036, granddaughter of Company Ranch, Helmville, MT, and Limousin-influenced bulls and GAR Precision 706; to Tim O’Neil, $9,500. Bieber Mighty Hawk 9648, they were rewarded for their efforts, Improved milk production Hickman, NE, $42,000. Lot 449, an 3/17/03, by JHE Canyon Hawk 1062, with a great sale, despite the ongoing Improved weaning weights 036 daughter, and out of a 706 daugh- Bieber Tina bred dam, from Bieber four-year drought in southeastern Col- ter; to Michael Shrader, Hickman, NE, Red Angus, Leola, SD; to Lloyd’s Red orado, and western Kansas. The auc- $42,000. Lot 438, GAR EXT 4540; to Angus, Northwood, ND, ½ int. & full tion arena was filled with commercial 1-800-451-7671 RANCH DIRECT CUSTOM FORAGE Riverbend Ranch, $40,000. Lot 751, poss., $9,000. WFR Cherokee Vista cattle producers who were reinvesting www.jgarino.com DELIVERY & OFFLOADING TESTING & ANALYSIS GAR Grid Maker W23, a spring ET 3543N, 1/22/03, by BFCK Cherokee the profits from their cattle sales this heifer out of Grid Maker and a GAR Canyon 4912, from West Fork Ranch, past fall and winter. There was some 641 H STREET JOHN GARINO KRIS GUDEL MARK STEPHENS 6148 Emulation 2509 daughter; to Lovell,WY; to Holden Ranch, Reed- optimism about some recent snow LINCOLN, CA 95648 (916) 768-0174 (559) 905-7048 (800) 451-7671 Gary Wattis, Casper, WY, $40,000. point, MT, 2/3 int. & full poss., $7,000. and rain in the region, and, in fact, it ® Volume Buyers: W.T. Waggoner C-T Barney 303, 1/8/03, by Buf Crk was trying to snow throughout the day Availa 4 is a registered trademark of Zinpro, Eden Prarie, Minnesota Estate, Vernon, TX; Keith Robertson, Barney 3474, from C-T Red Angus, of the sale. There were some produc- Sayre, OK; Joe Mayer, Guymon, OK; Manhattan, MT; to Meyer Company ers working towards repopulating their Sam Hands, Garden City, KS; and Ranch, 2/3 int. & full poss., $5,500. herd and keeping back their heifers, Phillip Renner, Gruver, TX. — Gar- South Devons: MJB North Star 191N, and that helped demand for the bulls. diner for Jim Gies 2/27/03, black, polled, 7/8, by Cimar- As always, sale attendees were treat- ron Hustler 810H, Power Pac dam, ed to some authentic Texas BBQ, MIDLAND BULL TEST from MJB Ranch, Lodge Grass, MT; which the Mays have shipped up from April 7-9, Columbus, MT to Nichols Farms, Bridgewater, IA, Dar the panhandle. The bulls were packed April 7 Lynn Cattle Co., Pierz, MN, Joel Pop- with muscle, and provided a lot of op- 50 Gelbvieh ...... $1,475 kens, Swanville, MN, and North Star portunities for providing a calf next 78 Salers ...... 2,113 Syndicate, 3/4 int. & full poss., $11,000. year that would be easy to birth but 20 Charolais ...... 1,905 Cimarron Maverick 371N, 2/23/03, would grow very fast. TOPS — Lot 11 Simmental ...... 1,845 red, polled, FB, by Cimarron Vigilante 226, 4/27/02, black, double polled, It Was A Very 3 ChiAngus ...... 1,000 149L, from Bollenbach Cattle Co., purebred son of Black Diamond, out April 8 Kingfisher, OK; to Randy Heiser, Tur- of a Heavy Medal daughter; to Melvin 117 Red Angus ...... $2,555 tle, ND, $7,250. Cimarron Cassano- Neugebauer, Manzanola, CO, $3,700. 52 South Devon ...... 2,474 va , 2/14/03, 345N, black, polled, FB, Lot 210, 6/8/02, double black, horned, Good Day at 6 Herefords ...... 1,467 by Cimarron Lucky 13K, from Bollen- purebred son of 777, out of a Joker April 9 bach Cattle Co.; to MJB Ranch, Lodge daughter; to Taylor Ranch, Canyon 366 Angus ...... $2,931 Grass, MT, $4,500. Cimarron Barn- City, CO, $3,300. Lot 220, 4/5/02, 3/4 Auctioneers: burner 313N, 1/30/03, red, polled, FB, Midland Joe Goggins & Jim Birdwell by Cimarron Bonanza 139L; from Bol- This year’s three days of selling lenbach Cattle Co.; to RRL Ranch, the bulls on test at Midland saw gen- Ridgeway, CO, $4,500. Hereford: DK Hay Cow would like to express our sincere thanks to all of the cattle- erally large crowds, lots of interest, Robin Hood 303, 2/1/03, by HR Robin and mostly steady strong prices for the Hood 52F, MJB Blazer dam, from men that purchased our bulls at the recent Midland Bull Test Sale. We nine breeds represented. The Friday Craig Herefords, Phillipsburg, CO; to Angus sale had one of the largest Middlesworth Herefords, Henry, NE, appreciate the professionalism of Leo McDonnell and family and for their crowds ever in attendance. Cattlemen $2,000. Angus: MAR Midland Em- and breeders from throughout the U.S. pire 3092, 2/15/03, by BR Midland, assistance and advice. were here to evaluate and bid on the dam by 3x25 of 5H11, from Montana bulls offered. The bulls that make the Angus Ranch, Boyd, MT; to MJB sale in the test — the largest bulls test Ranch, Lodge Grass, MT, hart Farms, Thanks to our Midland bull buyers: Robert Carlson, Reget, ND, Bob in the country — truly ever to excel in Frederick, SD, Frey Angus, Granville, weaning, yearling, gain, and repro- ND, Sodak Angus, Reva, SD, and Redland, Hysham, MT, Richard Cooper, Billings, MT, Jim Phillips, ductive score without a hiccup to make Potts Angus, Pauwhuska, OK, 2/3 int. the grade. Bulls are entered from top & full int., $40,000. Rally New Frontier Helmville, MT, Rob Nelson, Lusk, WY, Marvin Fisher, Riceville, IA, Keller breeders from throughout the country, 5233, 1/6/03, by B/R New Frontier Land and Cattle, Custer, MT, Adam Nelson, Wellington, CO, Wayne and competition is keen. Many of each 095, dam by Sitz Traveler 043, from breed’s top or new genetics are test- Rally Farms, Millbrook, NY; to Even- Your Barnett, Greybull, WY, Dave Bergum, Winifred, MT, and Greg Black, ed and found here. As usual, a num- son Angus, Hettinger, ND, 2/3 int. & full ber of bulls sold to purebred operations, poss., $12,500. Bluegrass Precision Friday Harbor, WA. with the bulk of the bulls going to top 1680, dam by Leachman Explorer, HEREFORD strong commercial outfits interested in from Bluegrass Angus Farm, Lyons, the test, and comparison Midland of- NE; to Koupal Angus, Dante, SD, 23/ Professional Hay Cow consigned the 3rd High Red Angus Sire Group, the Top WDA fers. Midland offers as much data as int. & full poss., $12,500. VDAR Pre- anywhere, and the task of collecting cision 1123, 1/6/03, by Twin Valley Bull, and Top ADG Bull in the Calving Ease Division. Hay Cow also won and calculating, and printing it all is Precision E161, VDAR Beauty dam, monumental from Van Dyke Angus Ranch, Manhat- the Midland Champion Pen of Three bulls. Once again Leo and Sam McDon- tan, MT; to Tokach Angus Ranch, St. nell, family, and crew, did a superb Anthony, ND, 2/3 int. & full poss., AMERICAN HEREFORD job getting it all done and organized. $12,000. Bluegrass RND Ambush ASSOCIATION We appreciate your support and your confidence in our program. The sales ran smoothly, fast and suc- 303, 1/8/03, by Rockn D Ambush 1531, cessful. TOPS — Gelbvieh: KHR dam by EXT, from Bluegrass Angus Washington, Oregon, Idaho, 38N, 3/4/3, by RTC Atlas 712G, from Farm; to Apex Angus, Valier, MT, Klint California, Nevada, Utah and For more information on the Hay Cow program, and how it can benefit Kicking Horse Gelbvieh, Ferdig, MT; Swanson, Chinook, MT and Black Arizona to Post Rock Cattle Co., Barnard, KS, Pine Angus Farm, Heron, MT, 2/3 int. your program, give us a call. $3,200. MHD Black Beau, 2/22/03, by & full poss., $10,000. Mytty Forefront MRCO New Direction 905, from M 12N, 1/28/03, by Connealy Forefront, Heart D Gelbvieh, Stevensville, MT; to Alliance 6595 dam, from Mytty Angus Jerry Bailey, Towner, ND, $3,100. Ranch, Florence, MT; to Leadore An- Mark Holt MCFG 136N, 1/31/03, red, polled, gus, Leadore, SD, 2/3 int. & full poss., purebred, by SLC Freedom 178F ET; $10,000. LFTP New Frontier 1227, (509)(509) 840-2468840-2468 phonephone HAY COW from Middle Creek Farms, Bozeman, 12/27/02, by B/R New Frontier 095, P.O. Box 322 MT; to Dees Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, dam by Rito 9FB3 of 5H11 Fullback, $2,500. SGS Smit Forever Black 3N, from Long Farms-Totten Prairie Angus, Sunnyside, WA 98944 Heidi Guertin Ranch Consultant: Louann Fraser 1/5/03, black, polled, purebred, by Cuba, IL; to Kreth Angus, Mt. Vernon, LWHF Forever Black, from Steve SD, 2/3 int. & full poss., $10,000. — 660 Riosa Rd., Lincoln, CA 95648 (530)824-2355 Smith Gelbvieh, Lehi, UT; to Ron Ch- JERRY GLIKO Just give me a call for help eney, Belgrade, MT, $2,500. Salers: in locating (530)633-0919 (530)228-3567 LYZS Cummings 5N, 2/1/03, black, PERFORMANCE BREEDERS Hereford cattle. No cost. polled, purebred, by JSR Cummings April 6, Sidney, MT No obligation. 16 APRIL 19, 2004 WESTERN LIVESTOCK JOURNAL Shasta Livestock Auction Yard Cottonwood, California Friday, April 30, 2004 Special Pair Sale Expecting 2,000 head including 800 calvy cows and pairs Tim Lehman, Delta Rita Ranches, Powderhorn, CO, and his son, Wyatt, were among the active bidders at the annual bull sale put on by Reynolds Ranch Limousin, Sanford, CO. — Photo by Steven Pairs and Calvy Cows to sell at 1:00 p.m. D. Vetter $9 corn possible Plus our regular consignments. Corn year. “We saw an average crop (from page 1) yield of 143.2 bushels per higher; North Dakota, 10 acre last year, and with ear- Shasta Livestock Auction Yard, Inc. percent; New Mexico and ly season moisture being so Montana, eight percent; and abundant in many major (530) 347-3793 California and Colorado, six corn areas, an average of 145 Website: www.wvmcattle.com • E-mail: [email protected] percent. bushels is possible,” he said. Several analysts said According to USDA sta- Ellington Peek: (530) 527-3600 • Andy Peek: (530) 347-4711 these jumps will be the result tistics from last corn har- of several farmers scrapping vest, Illinois had an average plans to harvest wheat, be- yield of 169 bushels per acre. cause of an extremely dry “We better hope it’s possi- winter and some very late ble that happens, because if freezes that occurred after it doesn’t, corn prices will go wheat plants had “jointed.” much higher this next win- Micotil® 300* Acouple sources indicated ter and spring, particularly Tilmicosin Injection, USP wheat acres harvested could with 2004-05 export de- CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or be 4-5 percent below plant- mand, ethanol production, The The on the order of a licensed veterinarian. ed acres that were expected and livestock feeding utiliza- HUMAN WARNINGS: Not for human use. Injection of this drug in humans has been associated with fatali- to be harvested for grain pro- tion expected to increase,” ties. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use in auto- matically powered syringes. Exercise extreme caution duction. About 25-30 percent he said. “It’s possible any- to avoid accidental self-injection. In case of human lowest highest injection, consult a physician immediately and apply of that loss was expected to thing under 10.4 billion ice to injection site. Emergency medical telephone be planted into corn, with bushels, could land us at $5 numbers are 1-800-722-0987 or 1-317-276-2000. Avoid the rest to go towards soy- corn, and I’m talking per contact with eyes. bean production. bushel, not per cwt, by the NOTE TO THE PHYSICIAN: The cardiovascular system treatment value. is the target of toxicity and should be monitored close- In addition to modest end of the year.” ly. This antibiotic persists in tissues for several days. Apply ice to injection site and provide supportive treat- acreage gains, recent mois- Converting $5 per bushel ment. Epinephrine potentiated lethality of Micotil in pigs. Dobutamine partially offset the negative inotropic ture hit several of the major corn to per cwt, means pro- effects induced by Micotil in dogs. ß-adrenergic antag- corn-producing areas and in ducers could be paying $8.92 cost. onists, such as propranolol, exacerbated the negative inotropy of Micotil-induced tachycardia in dogs. amounts that have been for corn, and that is without called “above average,” or any additional expense or For Subcutaneous Use in Cattle and Sheep Only. Do Not “much beyond adequate.” margin figured in. — WLJ Use in Automatically Powered Syringes. The drought-hit areas of the Indications: Micotil 300 is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and ovine respiratory dis- central and southern Plains ■ ease (ORD) associated with Mannheimia (Pasteurella) Proven to be the most cost-effec- haemolytica. Micotil 300 is indicated for the control of res- aren’t expected to hamper March 31 Corn tive treatment for pull-and-treat reg- piratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing BRD the U.S.’overall production, associated with Mannheimia (Pasteurella) haemolytica. Acre Report imens and the number one choice Description: Micotil 300 is a solution of the antibiotic tilmi- since western Kansas and for metaphylaxis cosin. Each mL contains 300 mg of tilmicosin, USP as tilmi- (’02, ’03 actual & ’04 projections) cosin phosphate in 25% propylene glycol, phosphoric acid as western Nebraska are the ■ needed to adjust pH and water for injection, Q.S. Tilmicosin, State 2002 2003 2004 Only once through the chute for USP is produced semi-synthetically and is in the macrolide only semi-large producing —— 1,000 Acres —— one, low-dose, subcutaneous injec- class of antibiotics. areas in that region dealing AL 200 220 220 tion Actions: Activity — Tilmicosin has an in vitro** antibacterial AZ 60 47 47 spectrum that is predominantly gram-positive with activity with drought-like weather. against certain gram-negative microorganisms. Activity against AR 265 365 280 ■ Right to the lung tissue for fast-act- several mycoplasma species has also been detected. Reed Marquotte, M&Z CA 545 520 550 Livestock Analytics, said his ing, back-to-the-bunk results and Ninety-five percent of the Mannheimia (Pasteurella) haemolyt- CO 1,200 1,080 1,150 three long-lasting days of effective ica isolates were inhibited by 3.12 µg/mL or less. grain market colleagues are CT 32 30 30 treatment Microorganism MIC** (µg/mL) bullish on the corn crop, DE 180 170 165 Mannheimia (Pasteurella) haemolytica 3.12 FL 75 75 65 ■ Pasteurella multocida 6.25 which means a record 10.4 Targets Mannheimia (Pasteurella) Haemophilus somnus 6.25 GA 340 340 330 haemolytica, the pathogen most Mycoplasma dispar 0.097 billion bushels are definite- ID 190 190 180 M. bovirhinis 0.024 M. bovoculi 0.048 ly possible. IL 11,100 11,200 11,200 closely associated with BRD **The clinical significance of this in vitro data in cattle and “Things could sure change, IN 5,400 5,600 5,600 ■ Reduces performance losses sheep has not been demonstrated. IA 12,200 12,400 12,500 but right now weather and resulting from the impact and Directions — Inject Subcutaneously in Cattle and KS 3,250 2,900 3,000 Sheep Only. Administer a single subcutaneous dose of 10 expected plantings look like KY 1,160 1,170 1,190 stress of BRD mg/kg of body weight (1 mL/30 kg or 1.5 mL/100 lbs). Do not inject more than 15 mL per injection site. Do not use in they are in line to produce an LA 580 520 450 ■ Supported by continued research lambs less than 15 kg body weight. ME 29 28 28 extremely large crop, which and highly skilled professionals If no improvement is noted within 48 hours, the diagnosis would be a welcomed sur- MD 510 480 490 should be reevaluated. MA 22 20 20 One 250 mL bottle For cattle and sheep, injection under the skin in the neck is prise to cattle feeders,” Mar- MI 2,250 2,300 2,350 suggested. If not accessible, inject under the skin behind quotte said. MN 7,200 7,200 7,400 treats 33 calves at a cost that’s the shoulders and over the ribs. MS 550 550 450 39 percent less/head than any Note — Swelling at the subcutaneous site of injection may He pointed out rains in be observed but is transient and usually mild. MO 2,800 2,900 2,950 major premium competitor.* the Midwest last week were CONTRAINDICATION: Do not use in automatically pow- MT 65 65 70 ered syringes. Do not administer intravenously to cattle or one of the primary reasons NE 8,400 8,100 8,000 sheep. Intravenous injection in cattle or sheep will be fatal. Do not administer to animals other than cattle or sheep. deferred corn futures con- NV 4 4 4 Injection of this antibiotic has been shown to be fatal in NH 15 15 15 swine and non-human primates, and it may be fatal in tracts declined, after a very horses and goats. strong jump the previous NJ 90 80 85 NM 140 130 140 When a product consistently performs well and its application is WARNINGS: Animals intended for human con- week. NY 1,020 1,000 960 sumption must not be slaughtered within 28 both easy for you and easy on your cattle, you might expect it to days of the last treatment. Do not use in female “Iowa, Ohio, Indiana, and NC 780 740 760 cost as much or more than the competition. Micotil® is clearly dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Use of ND 1,230 1,450 1,600 tilmicosin in this class of cattle may cause milk other Midwest corn states different, and it’s a difference that may surprise you. Here’s the residues. Do not use in lactating ewes if the milk OH 3,250 3,300 3,400 is intended for human consumption. are even wetter right now OK 240 230 210 bottom line — you can spend about $10 to $14 per treatment for than they were last year at OR 48 51 57 CAUTION: Read accompanying literature fully before other premium products ($13 is the combined average*) or buy use. Do Not Administer to Swine. Injection in Swine this time, and we are talking PA 1,400 1,450 1,400 just one 250 mL bottle of Micotil and treat 33 head for just under Has Been Shown to be Fatal. The safety of tilmicosin about several states that had RI 2 2 2 has not been established in pregnant cattle and in ani- SC 320 240 290 $8 per treatment. So be sure to compare price tags…both sides mals used for breeding purposes. Intramuscular injec- astronomical yields last tion will cause a local reaction which may result in trim SD 4,450 4,400 4,450 of the tag. loss. The safety of tilmicosin has not been established year,” Marquotte said. “It’s TN 690 710 650 for sheep with a body weight of less than 15 kg or in pregnant sheep or sheep used for breeding purposes. not likely those areas will TX 2,050 1,830 1,750 How Supplied: Micotil 300 is supplied in 50 mL, 100 mL dry out enough through the UT 57 55 61 Micotil is to be used by, or on the order of, a licensed and 250 mL multidose amber glass bottles. VT 95 96 90 summer that we will see sub- veterinarian. For cattle, inject subcutaneously. Intra- Storage: Store at or below 86°F (30°C). Protect from VA 500 470 440 direct sunlight. par production levels.” WA 130 130 150 venous use in cattle will be fatal. Do not use in Revised September 2003 Last year’s corn crop end- WV 50 48 45 female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Use in Manufactured for: WI 3,650 3,750 3,650 Elanco Animal Health ed up around the 10.3 billion lactating dairy cattle may cause milk residues. See A Division of Eli Lilly and Company WY 80 85 80 Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA bushel level, with almost one Total U.S. label for complete use information, including human *Based on 500-pound calf: current market price as com- *Elanco® and Micotil® are trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company. percent fewer acres plant- 78,894 78,736 79,004 warnings. Always use proper drug handling proce- pared to the combined average treatment cost of Nuflor®, Baytril®, A180®, Excenel® and Naxcel®. Market AH 0230 ed, and Marquotte said 10.4 dures to avoid accidental self-injection. price may vary. NADA 140-929, Approved by FDA billion bushels isn’t an out- Source: USDA’s National Micotil® is a trademark for Elanco’s brand of tilmicosin. PA9041DEAMP of-sight possibility later this Ag Statistics Service