Collin Welper, 15 years old from Shallowater, TX, is quite accomplished for a youth his age. In 2015, Collin won best in his class at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. The following year, he won best in Middle Class Hereford at Fort Worth. “I was ecstatic. Especially since I had won the year […]
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By John DePutter & Dave Milne, DePutter Publishing Ltd. There’s little doubt the deep market losses experienced through most of 2016 stung many North American cattle producers, but any slowdown in cattle production at this point is likely to be minimal. As most readers likely remember, last year’s cattle inventory report from the USDA pegged
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By Matt McMillan, Ph.D., Equine Nutritionist, Hi-Pro Feeds As winter weather approaches, temperatures will begin to fall with the possibilities of rain, snow, ice, and wind. Because of these environmental changes, increased management will be necessary to maintain the well-being and overall general health of horses through increased feeding practices, as well as making certain
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By John DePutter & Dave Milne, DePutter Publishing Ltd. After a terrible 2016, it looks like a better year ahead for North American cattle producers. Not that it should be all that difficult. Indeed, a lot of people could say, “how could it be worse?” after fed cattle futures slammed down by as much as
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Raising a show calf for the show ring is a long, time-consuming project involving many hours of feeding, grooming, exercising, and halter training. Every aspect of the project is vital to having success in the ring. “It’s important to select quality livestock and maintain consistent nutrition, health, and daily care. Start with a good one
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