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The seasons have certainly shifted from summer to fall, and with it
American Cowman is celebrating its first anniversary as a
Web-based venue providing information to America's family cattle
producers. From the beginning, our aim has been to provide timely
information about the beef industry and raising cattle for those
operations with herds from just a few head of cattle up to 100 head of
cattle. We thank our advertisers for their support over the past year
and into the year ahead. Without them, American Cowman and its
twice monthly newsletter wouldn't be possible.
As we move into our second year, we will be renewing our efforts to
especially provide you with the best range and pasture information
available, as well as be a top-notch resource for your animal health
concerns. In addition to the newsletter, check the American
Cowman website regularly (www.americancowman.com) for
news and management information. Also, with summer behind us, we will be
having more regular posts on our blog, and we hope you'll log in to see
what is being said, or to share a comment of your own.
This week's blog topic is on that of the animal rights efforts. BEEF
Cow-Calf Weekly contributor Troy Marshall, who is also a Colorado
cattle producer, recently wrote about what he views as challenges to the
beef industry. Of course, we can all agree that the future success of
beef lies in maintaining and growing beef demand. But Marshall says a
threat that the industry needs to keep a close eye on is animal welfare,
animal rights and environmental issues.
Particularly groups like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
(PETA), the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) and the like are now using
the environmental movement against animal agriculture. For instance,
they recently capitalized on a United Nations report that claims
livestock production produces more greenhouse gases than all forms of
transportation. On this topic you can view readers comments, or share
your own, at the following link: blog.americancowman.com/community_blog/">blog.americancowman.com/community_blog/
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"It's Easier to Bury a Tradition Than a Child" is the theme of this
year's National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 16-22. If that
doesn't get your attention, I don't know what will. Agriculture
continues to be among the most dangerous industires, especially for
children. It is always a sad and sickening feeling when you hear about
an accident that could have possibly been prevented. So take time in the
coming week to talk with your family and farm and ranch workers about
safety. It might just save someone's life.
For more info on farm safety and programs throughout the year, visit the
National Education Center for Ag Safety at www..nsc.org/necas; the Progressive
Ag Foundation at www.progressiveag.org: or Farm
Safety 4 Just Kids at www.fs4jk.org.
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Some states have undertaken a huge effort to get premises
registered, others have barely gotten started. How does your state rank?
To see the numbers, click on the headline above.
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Fall is here, but the question of the day remains. As the calves are
processed for shipping, is placing electronic identification tags (EIDs)
worth it? This is a good, honest question, but the answer still is kind
of soft.
Positive thoughts and actions are occurring in the beef industry. The
North Dakota State University Dickinson Research Extension Center has
placed EIDs in calves since 2004. In 2004, 5,170 calves were tagged with
EIDs. In 2005, 2,112 calves were tagged and 7,150 calves were tagged
with EIDs in 2006.
Data shows there is some light at the end of the tunnel. After three
years, there are early indications that demonstrate a change in how the
industry views a tagged calf. To read the complete article, click on
the headline above.
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Fires ... floods ... hurricanes ... Sometimes the best way to
survive a disaster -- natural or otherwise -- is to get out of its way.
But evacuation plans shouldn't be spur-of-the-moment, says Janie Harris,
Texas Cooperative Extension housing and environment specialist. Routes,
meeting places and contacts should all be mapped out ahead of time and
shared with everyone in the family. But what if you don't have a vehicle
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In the southeastern United States you will find fall calving herds,
spring calving herds, or herds with both calving seasons. Some producers
wean off the cow and sell at market; other producers will private treaty
sell weaned calves. Regardless of the management system, Gelbvieh sired
calves are working for the bottom line of these three producers in
western South Carolina and northeastern Georgia.To read the complete
article, click on the headline above.
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Extension specialists from Kentucky and Tennessee are collaborating
to host the first Kentucky-Tennessee Cow-Calf Conference. Set for Oct. 5
at the Clarksville, TN Holiday Inn, registration, which includes lunch,
is $40/person and $30 for each additional family member.
Among the topics of discussion are: the economics of hay production, a
Cattle-Fax industry update, marketing options for your operation,
persistently infected BVD calves, feeds and feeding, and a Q&A panel
session. Vendors from industry-leading companies also will be on hand to
answer questions and inform attendees of their products.
To view program details, visit www.dicksoncountyag.com or
contact Brad Greenfield at 615-446-2788 or jgreenfi@utk.edu.
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Cattlemen from across the western United States are invited to
attend a joint meeting of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's
(NCBA) western regions. NCBA Region V includes the states of Colorado,
Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington and Wyoming, while Region VI is made
up of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. Cevin
Jones, Region V policy vice president from Eden, Idaho, and Greg Moore,
Region VI policy vice president from Wagon Mound, N.M., will chair the
meeting. To read the complete article, click on the headline
above.
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Weed populations have exploded recently in many pastures. Plants
like ragweed, ironweed, goldenrod, and vervain have become a common
sight. Many pastures were drought stressed last year and recent summer
rains have stimulated a late season revival of these weeds. What do you
do about weeds at this time of year? To read the complete article,
click on the headline above.
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