DEPARTMENTS From the Editor


8 CONVERSATIONS 


Contents JULY 2014 VOL. CI NO. 2


FEATURES 58


64 70


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PIPELINES AND POWER LINES Whether it’s pipelines or power lines being aimed at a route across your land, be engaged in the routing process early.


THE MARKET TICKET IS YOUR REPORT CARD The information on the market ticket is the result of our beef cattle marketing program and shows us our returns on our investments.


GOOD ADVICE FOR A BETTER SALE The Buffalo Livestock Market owners give all their clients good service – and good advice, too, if you want it.


Special to this issue:


LIVESTOCK MARKETING ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA LIVESTOCK MARKETING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS


From The Cattleman – Special features on The Cattleman Plus  From the Members


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14 CATTLE RAISERS COMMUNITY 


TSCRA Celebrates Friends, Family and the Ranching Heritage


 Marketing Committee Needs Your Help with Survey  Kaleb McLaurin Joins TSCRA Staff


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Industry News: Texas Beef Council Annual Report; Brazilian Imports


Allied Industry News: Fort Worth Stock Show; Heritage Land Bank; Capital One Agreement Ends  Bereavements


 Names in the News  Seedstock  Sales


30 YOUNG CATTLE RAISERS 


The 2 Percent – Less than 2 percent of veterinarians practice exclusively on food animals. TSCRF veterinary scholarships may help students consider this career path.


34 THEFT AND LAW 


Arrests


 Crime Watch  Case Closed


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Allied Agency News: Texas Forest Service; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department


41 RANCHING 


What Plant Is Important in July? Macartney rose (Rosa bracteata)  Mesquite Management


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Merck Animal Health’s Monthly Health Tip: Healthy Eyes


 Older Cows Earn Their Keep  Horn Flies Are Profi t-Robbing Pests  Clean, Drain, Dry: Expanded Zebra Mussel Rules


78 ISSUES AND POLICY 


 Where We Stand: Stop the EPA Land Grab


Letter from NCBA President Bob McCan: Waters of the United States, Up for Grabs


 #Ditch The Rule – Speak Out on Water Issue 106 THE CATTLEMAN’S PAGES OF HISTORY: JULY 1943


In Every Issue: TSCRA Reference: Leaders, Special Rangers, Market Inspectors, New Members — 82; Calendar — 104; Ad Index — 105; TSCRA Membership Information — following 34; Subscriber Information: 1-800-242-7820 ext. 131 On the Cover: Photo by Ellen H. Brisendine


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