We hear how the source of the mysterious dairy cow disease has been discovered. We head the largest seedstock supplier and have the latest in news and markets. It’s all wrapped into this all new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel.
EPISODE 178 DETAILS
The mysterious dairy cow disease has been identified as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Find out what the State of Texas is doing and how are the markets reacting to this news.
We head to Beef Magazine’s Largest Seedstock Supplier, Jorgensen Land & Cattle. We hear the philosophy and management style of how this family owned farm and ranch has the ability to market over 6,000 bulls annually.
JORGENSEN LAND & CATTLE: Largest Seedstock Supplier
Beef Magazine says Jorgensen Land & Cattle in Ideal, South Dakota is the Largest Seedstock Supplier.
Jorgensen Land & Cattle markets over 6,000 bulls annually through a number of different channels and with the cooperation of 16 genetic partners. Their success is based on the success of these genetic partners and through the hard work and dedication of 4 generations committed to this family owned business.
OPTIMIZE HERD SUCCESS: JORGENSEN LAND & CATTLE
For over six decades, Jorgensen Land & Cattle has been a trusted partner in helping cattlemen build superior cow herds. Whether leasing or purchasing a bull, you’ll benefit from our extensive experience and commitment to excellence. With a wide selection of bulls boasting superior genetics, backed by unparalleled support, we ensure a hassle-free breeding season and minimize your risk. As the largest seller of bulls in the U.S., recognized by BEEF Magazine’s Seedstock 100 List; Jorgensen Land & Cattle guarantee the best of everything for your herd’s success.
JORGENSEN LAND & CATTLE COMPANY MAKE BUYING BULLS EASY
The Advantages of Leasing a Jorgensen ‘Top Cut’ Angus Bull for Breeding Season.
If you’re a bull owner, it’s crucial to start preparations 30 to 60 days prior to turn-out. This involves maintaining their optimal weight, ensuring sound health, and conducting a BSE test by a veterinarian. Alternatively, entrusting Jorgensen Land & Cattle with these tasks means we handle all the necessary preparations and deliver bulls directly to a location convenient for you.
Ensuring the success of your breeding season hinges on the health, condition, and soundness of your bull. Our bulls are ready to begin work immediately upon arrival, eliminating any delay. Furthermore, we offer the added benefit of providing a replacement bull at no additional cost if any of our bulls sustain injuries during the breeding season.
UNLOCKING EFFICIENCY: DISCOVER ADVANTAGES OF SmartBulls®
Are you seeking a streamlined approach to cattle breeding that minimizes the need for extensive bull care? Look no further than SmartBulls®.
Regular monitoring of young future herd sire bulls’ body condition is essential as they undergo growth and require additional feed supplements to maintain optimal breeding fitness. With Jorgensen Land & Cattle SmartBulls®, you can eliminate the need for constant pampering. These Angus bulls are matured and equipped to efficiently breed your cow herd without the fuss of extensive care requirements.
UNRIVALED GENETICS: THE LEGACY OF JORGENSEN’S LINE-BREEDING PROGRAM
Embark on a journey through time and excellence with our superior genetics.
Our lineage traces back to the visionary practices of Martin Jorgensen, Jr., who embraced the groundbreaking beef cattle performance breeding principles pioneered by Dr. Jay Lush of Iowa State University in the 1950s. Over the decades, the Jorgensen cattle herd has flourished into one of the nation’s premier line-bred Angus herds.
Central to our success is the unwavering commitment to performance evaluation and stringent selection criteria. At Jorgensen Land & Cattle, we meticulously assess traits crucial for reproductive prowess, rapid growth, efficient feed conversion, and superior carcass quality. Through generations of dedicated selection, Jorgensen Land & Cattle has forged a path of genetic advancement unparalleled in the cattle industry.
Harnessing Angus bulls selected for optimal feed conversion not only enhances profitability but also enables the efficient utilization of land, allowing you to maximize your cattle herd size and elevate your bottom line.
We welcome you to join us in-person or online April 15th for the Jorgensen Land & Cattle 52nd Annual 2024 Top Cut Angus Bull Sale.
Sale Location: The Jorgensen Farm of Jorgensen Land & Cattle, 31250 265th St., Ideal, South Dakota 57541-9230
Date: April 15, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM CST
COW COUNTRY NEWS
Mysterious Dairy Cow Disease Has Been Identified
A mysterious disease has been working its way through the Texas Panhandle, puzzling the agriculture industry. Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller received confirmation from the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) that the mystery disease has been identified as a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) commonly known as Bird Flu. To date, three dairies in Texas and one in Kansas have tested positive for HPAI. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is vigilantly monitoring this outbreak.
The Texas dairy industry contributes roughly $50 billion in economic activity across the state. Texas also ranks fourth in milk production nationwide and continues to be a key player in the dairy industry.
Commissioner Miller wants to assure consumers that rigorous safety measures and pasteurization protocols ensure that dairy products remain unaffected by HPAI. The Texas dairy industry maintains strict standards to ensure the safety of every product.
Commissioner Miller said “There is no threat to the public and there will be no supply shortages”. Miller went on to say that no contaminated milk is known to have entered the food chain; it has all been dumped. In the rare event that some affected milk enters the food chain, the pasteurization process will kill the virus.
Cattle impacted by HPAI exhibit flu-like symptoms including fever and thick and discolored milk accompanied by a sharp reduction in milk production averaging between 10-30 pounds per cow throughout the herd. Economic impacts to facilities are ongoing as herds that are greatly impacted may lose up to 40% of their milk production for 7 to 10 days until symptoms subside. It is vital that dairy facilities nationwide practice heightened biosecurity measures to mitigate further spread.
Texas dairies are strongly advised to use all standard biosecurity measures including restricting access to essential personnel only, disinfecting all vehicles entering and leaving premises, isolating affected cattle, and destroying all contaminated milk. Additionally, it is important to clean and disinfect all livestock watering devices and isolate drinking water where it might be contaminated by waterfowl. Farmers are asked to notify their herd veterinarian if they suspect any cattle within their herd are displaying symptoms of this condition.
Senate Resolution Protects U.S. Cattle Herd from Foreign Animal Disease
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) thanked the U.S. Senate for passing a resolution to block Paraguayan beef imports. The resolution comes in response to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule that lifted the longstanding ban on Paraguayan beef imports despite the country’s concerning animal health track record.
NCBA has repeatedly raised concerns with Paraguayan beef imports since the proposed rule was issued last year. NCBA specifically called out the outdated animal health data used to reach this decision.
“We are greatly concerned that the U.S. government relied on 9-year-old data and site visits from 2008 and 2014 to justify access for Paraguayan beef imports” said NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus. “We should never rely on old information to make important decisions that could put the health and safety of the U.S. cattle herd at risk. NCBA has maintained from the beginning that USDA should not have proceeded with this rule without current information to accurately assess Paraguay’s ability to meet our strong animal health standards. We are extremely appreciative of the Senate demonstrating strong bipartisan support to block this rule, and we urge the House to advance this legislation as soon as possible.”
USDA Predicts Rise In Australian Beef To U.S.
The USDA predicted Australian beef exports to rise 9% as herd numbers continue to increase, according to a report this week. The U.S., South Korea, China and Japan – all among Australia’s historically strongest export markets – are likely to be the first to receive the expanded supply, the USDA predicted. Herds have largely recovered from the drought of 2017 to 2019, so exports of live cattle are also likely to rise, by as much as 36%. An unexpectedly wet 2024 summer partially explains the boost in supply. Feed production is up, especially in the country’s northern areas, where much of its cattle production is located. That has buoyed birth rates and is likely to continue into 2025, the USDA said.
Cattle Imports From Mexico
U.S. cattle and beef trade with Mexico has evolved a great deal over many years. Mexico became one of the major beef export destinations about 25 years ago. In the last dozen years, Mexico has become one of the major beef import sources for the U.S. as beef trade evolved from simply supplementing deficit beef production in Mexico to bilateral, product specific trade between the two countries.
One of the oldest components of U.S. beef industry trade with Mexico has been the importation of live cattle. Mexico’s extensive range resources have provided the country with a comparative advantage in feeder cattle production for many years. Imports of Mexican cattle have averaged over 1 million head annually for the last 40 years. Many of the Mexican cattle imports enter stocker programs in the U.S. prior to feedlot finishing, although some are placed in feedlots directly upon arrival in the U.S.
In 2023, imports of cattle from Mexico increased 43 percent year over year. However, the large percentage increase was in comparison to the very low level in 2022. Imports of Mexican cattle in 2022 were the lowest since 2008. Flows of Mexican cattle into the U.S. market vary from year to year because of numerous factors in both countries including relative cattle numbers and cattle prices; beef market conditions; drought; and currency exchange rates.
It should be noted that the U.S. does export some live cattle to Mexico, mostly breeding animals. For the past 25 years, an average of 43,000 head have been exported annually, making cattle exports about 4.3 percent of the level of cattle imports from Mexico. In 2022, over 103,000 head of cattle were exported to Mexico, the highest total since 2002.
UPCOMING BULL SALES: ANGUS, CHAROLAIS, HEREFORD, GELBVIEH, BALANCER, RED ANGUS SIMMENTAL, SIMANGUS
Vollmer Angus Ranch: April 2, 2024, Wing, North Dakota
A & B Cattle: April 4, 2024, Bassett, Nebraska
Carter Angus Farms: April 7, 2024, Vermillion, South Dakota
Montgomery Ranch: April 13, 2024, Carrington, North Dakota
Jorgensen Farms: April 15, 2024, Ideal, South Dakota
DLCC Ranch: April 20, 2024, Pierz, Minnesota
BULL SALE REPORT & RESULTS
Eichacker Simmentals & JK Angus
Leland Red Angus & Koester Red Angus
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