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FEATURES 120
OCTOBER 2016 VOL. CIlI NO. 5
Decoding Expected Progeny Differences Using expected progeny differences (EPDs) when buying herd sires may be confusing. Dr. Tommy Perkins explains how to use these important fi gures.
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Conditioning and Management of Young Bulls Whether you have raised or purchased a herd sire, for him to do his job, you have to do yours, and give him the best possible foundation to start with.
Across the Fence Cattle raisers in north central and West Texas describe how fenceline weaning has improved their operations and boosted their bottom lines.
The Danger Zone: Between a Cow and a Trailer Anyone who has worked cattle for any length of time can testify to the danger of loading cattle into a trailer.
Reaching out to MDs Checkoff-funded program takes beef’s good news straight to doctors’ offi ces.
Skills and Knowledge to Improve a Young Person’s Hireability Advice from 3 professionals on how high school and college students can improve their chances for a successful career in agriculture.
SPECIAL IN THIS ISSUE:
Bull Buyer’s Guide Tag Adult Breeding Cattle Obvious Advantages
Ranch Services Guide
DEPARTMENTS From the Editor
6 CONVERSATIONS
From The Cattleman: Congratulations to Cover Artist Member Programs: Ranching 101; BQA Training
12 CATTLE RAISERS COMMUNITY
TSCRA News: Member Notes – Income; 2017 Cattle Raisers Convention; Young Leadership Series Workshop; Scholarship Applications Available from Cattle Raisers Foundation; Cattle Raisers Insurance and Circle J Ranch; Gary and Sue Price Speak at BRIT Lecture Series
Industry News: Executive Director Sought for National Ranching Heritage Center; TSSWCB New Headquarters
Allied Industry News: K-State Processing Samples for Gold Standard Labs; Bayer’s Pour-on Insecticide
Seedstock
Names in the News Bereavements
46 THEFT AND LAW
96 RANCHING
Crime Watch; Arrests; Case Closed What Plant Is Important in October? Flameleaf Sumac
Natural Resources: Black Burned Land Leads to Greener Pastures
Livestock Management: VFD – Establishing a Veterinary- Client-Patient Relationship; Converting to a Controlled Breeding Season
Business: State Easement Program Allows for Conservation of More Working Lands
146 ISSUES AND POLICY
Where We Stand: Fresh Beef from Brazil: Incomplete Review Means Too Much Risk for Too Little Reward Cattlemen Vote – 2017 Election Calendar How to “Do Something”
170 THE CATTLEMAN’S PAGES OF HISTORY:
A Look Back at October 1916 and 1966
In Every Issue: TSCRA Reference: Leaders, New Members, Special Rangers, Market Inspectors - 153; Calendar - 168; Ad Index - 169; TSCRA Membership Information - following 34; Subscriber Information: 1-800-242-7820 ext. 131
On the Cover: Staff member Linda Lee commemorates the 20th Annual Bull Buyer’s Guide with this custom designed cover. Picture on this page from International Brangus Breeders Association.
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