Reducing the trauma of this 45-day event will pay off down the road By Gilda V. Bryant Now that the spring calf crop is on the ground, it is time to develop a comprehensive marketing plan. Consider how to prepare calves to better survive the rigors of weaning, as well as vaccinations, branding, castration and […]
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Hung-up on Gates
Inspire yourself to get those annoying draggers off the ground By Terryn Drieling A poorly hung, saggy ol’ gate can be a real drag. Literally. Opening a dragging gate to pass through can make a person expend extra energy, and possibly, some colorful words. And twice, no less, because once you’re through, you’ve got to […]
From The Ashes
How one Wyoming ranch family rose up after the flames died down By Melissa Hemken Windmills turn slowly in the pale sunshine. Morning light filters onto three generations of Ochsner men cradling mugs of steaming coffee. They sit at George and Ruby’s kitchen table for their daily meeting, as regular as the postman. Talk isn’t […]
Happy Heifer
Healthy Heifer By Gilda V. Bryant Photos by Della Ehlke, Montana Replacement heifers are the hot topic of discussion in many coffee shops and sale barns. By paying attention to supplements, body condition and smart management strategies, producers will be able to give heifers exactly what they need to be profitable additions to the herd. […]
A Journey Worth The Risk
From Bay Area Business Owners to Award-Winning, First Generation Ranchers By Guest Editor Byrhonda Lyons, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Photos by Kathy Landini When Mike and Kathy Landini packed their belongings into friends’ trucks and left Concord, CA, for Elk Creek, CA, they had no idea what their new life would bring. They were […]
The BIG “Z”
What this critical trace mineral means to your cattle By Gilda V. Bryant Photos by Jodi Weber Many guys and gals make sure their cow-calf herds receive timely vaccinations, quality forage and hay, topped off with a mineral supplement program that includes trace minerals. One crucial trace mineral is zinc because it is involved in […]
Fly Tag Tactics
…and some vet fridge tips Intro by Tim O’Byrne Featuring the interviewing magic of Jeff “Tigger” Erhardt, host of the WR Radio Show This page is evolving into a cool place to just catch up on animal health issues, things we should know about or need to get a handle on. This first item is a […]
Blue Chip Stock
Ranch horses that will make solid roping horses are increasing in value, and the trend is likely to continue. Here’s why: By Lesli Krause Groves Samuel Luchsinger is a rancher and Dave Hull claimed to be a pig farmer* when they were interviewed in Las Vegas last December. The two Okies had just won […]
Vac Attack
Is your fall chute-side strategy ready to go? By Tim O’Byrne It’s true. I have been accused of harping on and on in the pages of this magazine about the importance of a valid VCPR. For those of you not familiar with my frequent reminders, I’m referring to a Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationship. Note, the term VCPR […]
Headin’ To Denver
New Year’s is a busy time for this Missouri family Melinda Bastian We don’t really consider ourselves ranchers. In this part of the country, most people just consider themselves farmers. Ranchers must be the people who live out west on thousands of acres and work their cattle with horses and live hours from town. At […]
