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FLORIDA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATIONFLORIDA
A Report from the Executive Vice President CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
(305) 846-6221, Box 1929, Kissimmee
President
Pat Wilson, Frostproof
Phone 813/635-4804
First Vice President
Gilbert A. Tucker, Cocoa
Second Vice Presidents
Cedrick M. Smith, Jr., Wacahoota
Ak Billy Peeples, Moore Haven
WILSON TUCKER LUTTRELL Executive Vice President
Jim Luttrell, Lakeland
Secretary
ALL EYES ARE ON LAS VEGAS ON THE AMERICAN NATIONAL CATTLE- W.G."Kayo"Weles, Arcadia
men's Association's 78th Annual Convention and Trade Show, Treasurer
not so much as a place to go and receive the answers to all JoeMarlinHilliard, Clewiston
our questions, but an opportunity to sit down with our Past Presidents
fellow cattlemen throughout the United States and discuss G.H. Prather(Deceased)
our troubled industry. A place where great minds of the P.E. Williams, Davenport
Dave Turner (Deceased)
day can mesh thoughts and ideas and fabricate programs that IrloBronson,(Deceased)
will enlighten and provide solutions for immediate relief Cushman S. Radebaugh, Orlando
Ben Hill Griffin, Jr., Frostproof
and plan for the future. Jay B. Starkey, St. Petersburg
B.J. Alderman (Deceased)
J.O. Peare, Jr., Okeechobee
IT HAS BEEN SAID IF ALL CATTLEMEN SHOULD TAKE THEIR TROUBLE AltoAdams, Jr., Fort Pierce
Louis Gilbreath, St. Augustine
to market to barter with their neighbors, after head seen George Kempfer (Deceased)
the troubles of other cattlemen he would be glad to carry Ralph Cellon, Sr., Alachua
,W.D. Roberts, Immokalee
his own home again. Let's hope the progrant will be of an LatimerH. Turner, Sarasota
enlightening nature and send us home to our various states Charles Lykes, Tampa
R.D. Bennett, Greenwood
with a challenge to share and a goal to achieve. ThomasL. Sloan, Fort Pierce
State Directors
APPROXIMATELY 70 CATTLEMEN AND WIVES WILL BE REPRESENTING Jack Simmons, Alachua
our great state and participating in establishing our JimHayes, AlliedMembers
future course following 1974, a year of contrast which Morris Dowling, Baker
L.D. Veal, Bay
has seen record amounts of beef produced and sold as some RexSmith, Bradford-Union
of the highest average prices in history, and at the same Andy Tucker, Brevard
Martin Woodward, Broward
time we have seen some of the most drastic price declines GeraldCayson, Calhoun
Bayard Toussaint, Charlotte
in the history of the livestock industry. Mike Van Ness, Citrus
Tommy Thomas, Clay
R.A. Roberts, Collier
MONDAY, JANUARY 27 WILL KICK OFF THE PROGRAM WITH A DI- RonaldProkop, Columbia
rectors' meeting, and meetings of the Cow-Calf/Stocker T.M. Jacobsen, Dade
Lloyd Ryals, DeSoto
Council, Feeder Council and Purebred Council. Jack Carlton, Dixie
E.D. Gregory, Duval
Robert Nolan, Flagler
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 WILL BE DEVOTED TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS CarlLangford, Gilchrist
and opening of the Trade Show. Tommy Bronson. Glades
J. Pershing Platt, Hardee
John Stitt. Hendry
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 GENERAL ROBINSON RISER, THE FIRST D.S. McAteer. Hernando
Aerican prisoner of war to de-plane in February 1973, Bruce Blount, Highlands
Seth Alderman, Hillsborough
will speak at a Prayer Breakfast followed by the first AlbertoLoretDeMola, lndianRiver
General Session, with the keynote address by Dr. C. Robert H. Milton, Jackson
John E. Hawkins, Jefferson
Jackson Grayson, Jr., who served as Chairman of the Price CharlieAllison, Lake
Commission during Phase II. The afternoon will be devoted Nat Hunter, Lee
Jack Pons, Leon
to meetings of Cattle Fax, Young Cattlemen's Council, and J.P. Sandlin, Levy
the Nominating Committee. O.B. Shuler, Liberty
the omiatig Comitee.K.D. Hitchcock, Madison
Vick Blackstone, Manatee
Horace Fulford, Marion
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 WILL BE A FULL DAY OF SEMINARS TO Richard Kelly, Martin
cover Marketing Insight-Outlook, Cow-Calf, Stocker and E.D. Gregory, Nassau
Jerry Hall, Northwest
Purebred Breeder, Feeder, and Educational Seminars cover- Marion Tidwell, Northwest
ing 14 topics both of a timely and interesting nature. J.C. Bass, Okeechobee
E.L. Yates, Sr., Orange
Jennings Overstreet, Osceola
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 CLOSING GENERAL SESSION FORMER CAL- Dave Young, Palm Beach
Frank Ray, Panhandle
ifornia Governor Ronald Reagan will share the program with Henry Douglas, Pasco
Argentina's Ambassador to the United States, Alejandro ALoBellotto, Polk
Lloyd Osteen, Putnam
Orfila. Herschel Parrish, St. Johns
Wayne Carlton, St. Lucie
B.T. Longino, Sarasota
THE FCA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IS UNDERWAY LET'S GET THAT H. T. Powell, Seminole
"EER MMBR ETC; Aubrey Caruthers, Sumter
10,000 There is strength in numbers. "EVERY MEMBER GET HanselC. Ross, Suwannee
A MEMBER." If you already have gotten a new member it Curtis Whitfield, Taylor
Elmer McDonald, Volusia
Will be all right to get another. Jerry Spears, Wakulla
E..Nel, Washington-Holmes
---Jim Luttrell, Executive Vice President--The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 3




The Florida
FEBRUARY
I Dyer-Simms Limousin Sale ................. Ft. Worth, Tex.
4-15- Fla. State Fair ......................................... Tampa
5 Feeder Pig Sale ........................................ Lake City
7- Feeder Pig Sale ....................................... Gainesville
-Rio Grande Limousin Sale ............B.......... El Paso, Tex. C YAM S.FA
12- Agricultural Conference ............ao......... Gainesville
11-2 PAlabamaCattl e'saCn ......... i Montgomery, Ala.
13- Feeder Pig Sale ............................r. Live Oak Edto DOn E Berry. Fre.
14-3W Ranches, Seaberg Prod. Sale ............F. Donie, Tex.
14 -La. Pulled H'fd. Sal ....................... Baton Rouge, La. ALDUS M. CODY JAM ES J. FLANAGAN
15 -La. oled a'fd Show .................... Baton ouge, L. Publisher Vice President and Editor
17--"489 Progeny Brahman Sale. .... Madisonville, Tex.
18 Feeder Pig Sale. ...................... ................. Marianne Associate Editor Donald E. Berry. Field Representative Jan E. Gowland.
18-St. Lu c Steer Slow ................................ Ft. Pierce
19-St. Lucie Steer Sale. ................................. Ft. Pierce Advertising Manager Robert S. Cody. Advertising Coordinator Mrs. Jane
20-National Brahman Sale ....................... Houston, Tex. Stanko. Circulation Manager Mrs. Kate Smith. Write Box 1030, Kissimmee,
20-23- Amer. Simmental Convention ........... Houston, Tex.
21 -"Miss America" Pinzgauer Sale ........... Houston, Tex Florida 3274 1. Phone (Area 305) 846-2800.
21 Ist Nat'l. Norwegian Red Sale .............. Houston, Tex.
21 Red Poll Breeders International Sale ...... Houston, Tex.
21- Feeder Pig Sale ........................................ Ocala P
21-23- Silver Spurs Rodeo ............................ Kissimmee
22-Texas Limousin Ass'n Sale ................. Houston, Tex. T M
22-Nat'l. S'Gertrudis Sale ....................... Houston, Tex.
24-Tarrant Brahman Sale .......................... Bullard, Tex.
25-Mar. 8-Central Fla. Fair ........................ .. Orlando
27-Mar. I Nat'l Lvstk. Dealers Ass'n Meetl. Houston, Tex.
27 Banker-Cattleman Day ................................ Bartow
27-Feeder Pig Sale ......................................... Jay Features
28- Feeder Pig Sale ........................................ Madison Regular Departments... Horse ...
28- Feeder Pig Sale .................................. Chipley FCA Reports ............................. 3 Annual FQHA Winners Listed ............ 38
MARCH Editor's Desk .............. .................. 6 Harden Tops Cutters ......................... 44
4- Graham Angus Spring Open House ............ Albany, Ga. Latest Statistics ................................. 6 Lasater Hosts FCHA Event ................ 45
5- Feeder Pig Sale ........................................ Lake City Now It's History .............................. 29 'Cracker' Cowboy Reviewed ............... 46
7- Feeder Pig Sale, ...................................... Gainesville
1 -All Breeds Bull Sale ......................... Eastanollee, Ga. FCA Special Page ............................ 42 Kelly Heads FCHA .......................... 47
13- Feeder Pig Sale ...................................... Graceville Livestock Notebook-Cunha .............. 74 Horse Count Urged .......................... 48
14- Feeder Pig Sale ....................................... Live Oak President's By-Lines .......................... 94 Farrington Takes Rodeo Honors .......... 48
17 Top O'The Hill Limousin Sale .............. Quitman, Ga.
18-Macedon Farms 50th Sale................... Madison, Ala. Stories By-Stancil ......................... 114 State Fair Slates Horse Events ............. 51
I8-Feeder Pig Sale ...................................... Marianna Lab Reports Cooperrider ............... 120 Action Taken on Swamp Fever ............ 53
21 -Harrell Beefimaster Sale ..................... Gonzales, Tex. Editorials .................. .............. 122 Colic Program Outlined .................... 121
22- Fla. Junior H'fd Showmanship Contest ........ Ft. Meade
22-S.E. Limousin Ass'n Sale ............ Stone Mountain, Ga.
22- Brangus Bull-O-Rama ......................... Beeville, Tex. General News...
24-Schearbrook Angs Prod. Sale .......... Clarkesville, Ga. FCA Directors Hear Plan ................... 34 Shows and Sales
26- Polled Hereford Sale ...............Clemson, S. C.
27 -Feeder Pig Sale ............................................... Jay Census to Help ................................ 50 Ocala Bulls Sell Strong .................. 52
28- Feeder Pig Sale ........................................ Madison Farm Managers Hold Meeting ............. 54 Winter Shows Announced ................... 83
28- Feeder Pig Sale ......................................... Chiplcy Banker-Cattleman Day Slated ............. 69 Corrigan Sales Scores $610 ................. 84
29 Brushy Creek Limousin Sale ............ Waxahachie, Tex.
29- Bonds Brangus Sale ......................... Conway, Ark. Tax Council Sets Policy ..................... 70 FSGA Holds Twelfth Sale .................. 91
CowBelles Have Short Course ............. 72 S'Gertrudis Win Honors .................... 92
APRIL Denuding Forests Hurts ..................... 82
I-4-Noba Breeding School ............................ Bradenton Less Meat Not Answer ...................... 96 Br If m i .
2- Feeder Pig Sale ........................................ Lake City eed Informaon...
4-Feeder Pig Sale. ...................................... Gainesville State Legislators Named .................. 102
4-Feeder Pig Sale ........................................... Quincy Noba Opens Bull Stud ...................... 103 Southeast to Host AICA Meeting ......... 77
10- Feeder Pig Sale ...................................... Graceville Farms Increase Sales ....................... 104 ABBA Slates Annual Convention ......... 81
II Feeder Pig Sale ....................................... Live Oak
14-Kintyre Cattle Sale. ............................ Gloster, Miss. Banks Show Loan Increases ............... 106 Simmental Men Meet ...................... 108
15-Feeder Pig Sale ...................................... Marianna Turbulent Forces Affect World ........... 110
13-15-S Beef Conference .............................. Sarasota
18 -Youngblood Simmental Sale .................. Terrell, Tex. Special Articles .. Dairy News.
18-Feeder Pig Sale. ........................................... Ocala Articles
24-Feeder Pig Sale .........................................,Jay Management is Key-Meyerholz ......... 78 Roughages Valuable-Harris ............. 116
25- Feeder Pig Sale ........................................ M adison
25- Feeder Pig Sale ......................................... Chipley
MAY
1-3-Beef Cattle ShortC .........Cours ............... Gainesville The Cover For February, 1975
5-9- Latin American Conference. .................... Gainesville
8- FIATC Trade Show ...................................... Tampa
10- Fla. Hereford Ass'n Field Day .................. Brooksville Leo's Shortcut, a five-year-old gelding owned by rider Karen Kelley of Stuart, goes through a
lI-Bluebonnet Simmental Sale ................ LaGrange, Tex. barrel workout at Monreve Ranch. Miss Kelley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kelley, is a
19-21 BIF Annual Meeting .................. Des Moines, Iowa student at Lamar Community College, Lamar, Colorado, where she attends on a rodeo scholar31 -Big 10 Sale ......................................... Burton, Tex. ship. The four color cover photo was taken last summer by a Cattleman staffer.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Florida Cattlemen's Association, Pat Wilson, President, Frostproof @ Eastern Brauan Association, Glenn Sumner, President. Brandon Florida Charolals AumoCation, Harold Keats, President, Fort Lauderdale 0 Southeastern Brangus Asnocatioi, R. J. Mltchel, President, Quitman, Georgia 0 Florida Angus Association, Leroy Baldwin, President, Ocala 0 Florida Santa Gertnudis Association, E. C. Wetherington, President, Anthony 0 Florida Shorthorn Breeders Association, Jack Hooker, President, Plant City 0 Florida Hereford Association, Dan Childs, President, Lake Placid 0 Florida Meat Parkers Association, E. Rondick President, Oviedodi Southeastern Charolais Association, Marcus Martin, President, Brandon, Mississippi 0 Florida Beef Council, Al Bellotto, Chairman, Lakeland 0 Florida Cutting Horse Association, H. C. "Buck" Kelly, President, Odessa 0 Florida Guernsey Cattle Club, Carroll "Bud" Ward, President, Winter Park 0 Florida Holstein Cattle Club, Bob Buzzerd, 19 President, Coleman i Florida Association of Livestock Markets, E. D. Neel, President, Chipley 0 Florida Simmental Association,
James Harper, President, Ocalas Southeastern Limousin Association, Jack Herring, President, Lake Punasoflkeeg Association of Florida Rodeos, Henry Lanier, President, Arcadiaa, Florida Polled Hereford Association, J. W. Gray, President, Fort Pierce.
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USSC'S SUGARCANE
PELLETS NOW AVAILABLE
for Dairymen
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Dr. Sidney P. Marshall and Dr. Jack Van Horn of the University of Florida Dairy Science Department were pictured during the UF sugarcane bagasse research.
USSC'S
Sugarcane Pellets
(guaranteed analysis) Tests by the University of Florida Dairy
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Crude Fiber rations and maintaining butterfat.
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Ingroduend: Dairymen are also pleased with
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bagasse and the ease of handling and storing
blackstrap molasses Sugarcane pellets.
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The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 5




Order Your p '
Millet Early Breed Advertising Gets
Pleasing Results
San Antonio, Texas
Book These Seeds For Spring Just a brief note to let you know that
Forage/Grazing we've been using The Florida Cattleman
very heavily in our advertising program
Hybrid Millet and the results have been quite pleasing
Gahi Millet Fred N. Thompson
Growfast Executive Secretary SMUTGRASS experimental plots were
(Sorghum X Sudan Grass) Beefmaster Breeders Universal viewed recently by a group of agriculturists and ranchers during a special tour
conducted at the Agricultural Research
We Have Chutas Dr. Ensminger Appreciates Center, Ona. The tour was a joint effort
Beef School Coverage by the Cooperative Extension Service and
Clovis, California Dow Chemical U.S.A.
Thanks kindly for your communi- color I need and thanks from a 78 (year
cation ... along with the tear sheet old) Wisconsin boy who enjoys the carrying notice of the Beef Cattle friendly southern hospitality.
School. This is good very good. John Maas, Jr.
..... .... It's folks like you who cause me to
keep on keeping on... FIA TC Prexy Likes
M. E. Ensminger, Ph.D. Improvement in Cattleman President, Agriservices
Foundation Winter Haven
Congratulations upon your ability to
E COMPANY Cattleman HelpedArtist keep improving an already excellent
magazine! The Florida Cattleman not
P.On Santa Gertrudis Color only is good looking but its contents
,904/768-1503 New Port Richey are just what its readers want good
Jacksonville, Florida 32201 Thanks for that tear sneet on color of reporting, good technical information,
Santa Gertrudis. That gives me what and good "human interest." Small
-Latest Statistics
Commercial Slaughter and A verage Weight (USDA) ...
Cattle Calves Swine Sheep
M Head Wt. M Head Wt. M Head Wt. M Head Wt.
Nov. 1974 (Fla.) 39.5 920 10.4 371 23.8 185
Nov. 1973 (Fla.) 30.0 982 4.7 330 29.5 180 .. ..
Nov. 1974 (U.S.) 3267.8 1009 330.4 266 6787.0 244 634.5 104
Nov. 1973 (U.S.) 2955.3 1055 206.7 238 6933.8 246 779.3 107
Slaughter Under State Inspection, Head (AITC) ...
Cattle Calves Swine
Fits Your Pickup! December 1974 8653 477 21,199
DOUBLE TOOL BOX December 1973 8227 855 32,475
with Lock and Key Brucellosis Testing (AITC)...
& GASOLINE TANK Tested Reactors Vaccinated
Beef Cattle 21,748 785 10
The Whitco tool box-gas tank Dairy Cattle 41,450 423 0
combination permits unobstructed Swine 183 ....
rear windo visibility, is constructed of rugged, 13-gauge steel, and has
white, baked-on enamel finish with Livestock Prices Per Hundred (USDA) ...
wood grain trim. Two models of fuel
tanks are available, and 3 models of Cattle Cows Strs, Hfrs. Calves Swine Chickens
tool boxes. Also available: trailer Fla., Dec. 15, 1974 $22.40 $17.70 $28.10 $20.40 $37.30 $19.00 hitch with swivel. Write or phone for Fla., Nov. 15, 1974 22.70 17.60 28.50 21.10 36.20 23.50
U.S., Dec. 15, 1973 37.70 29.40 39.90 50.10 38.20 19.30
U.S., Dec. 15, 1974 27.60 17.00 31.00 24.80 38.30 21.90
CONIBEAR EQUIPMENT Field Cro Prices Per Bushel and Ton (USDA)...
COMPANY, INC. p
P. 0. Box 376 8131858-4414 Corn (Bushel) Hay, Baled (Ton)
LAKELAND, FLA. 33802 U. (., Dec. 15, 143$0
7Mi. N. on U.S. 98 U.S., Dec. 15, 1974 $3.27 $50.70
U. S., Dec. 15, 1973 2.39 46.00
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wonder your advertising has increased.
Keep it up!
B. Edmund David, President Now, More Than Ever Florida International
Agricultural Trade Council 562 Three Forms of Amino-Lite Now Available
--T ml Amino-Lite, a product designed to
replace the lost protein, electrolyte and B T ra s o lviLamins of sick, stressed, or dehydrated
animals, is now available in three convenient forms: Injectable, bolus, and soluble powder. The product was developed by Anchor Laboratories, Inc., njectable St. Joseph, Missouri.
The injectable form is designed for emergency treatment to deliver ingredients directly to the blood stream. It can During this period of low cattle prices it is be administered intravenously, intraperitoneally, or subcutaneously to cattle even more important to continue to use the and swine; intravenously to horses and
best available management practices. foals.
Amino-Lite powder can be mixed in TRAMISOL Injectable can help. milk replacer, used as a top dressing on
feed or for drenching. It provides quick nourishment and an energy protein
Worming with TRAMISOL Injectable is as boost.
The bolus form can be administered easy as pulling the trigger and just about as with a ballinggun, crushed and sprinkled
fast. And, it is compatible with all other on the daily feed ration, or suspended in
liquid and given as a drench or by management practices. stomach pump or tube.
Amino-Lite provides a pre-digested, balanced combination of protein hydroFor example, you can worm with lysate (amino acids, peptides, and polyTRAMISOL Injectable at the same time you peptides), chelated mineral compound, B
vitamins, and dextrose in a high strength vaccinate, dehorn, and treat for grubs or lice. formulation.
This nutritional supplementation helps to repair damaged tissue and replace depleted antibody globulin supplies in the blood. It also helps in lUST PULL THE TRIGGER restoring strength and appetite, enabling
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For Florida Cow-Calf Men:
The Big Blue
ofManagement Tool
WINDROWING hay crops on either side
of the tractor can be done with Hesston's Center Pivot Hydro Swing unit.
Management is the key to a sufficient, company spokesmen said. successful beef or dairy
For additional information check operation. And the
number 562 and return the form on page Harvestore System is the
8 of this issue of The Cattleman. key to good management.
Use it to store any kind
of forage for use when you 563-Hesston Windrower Cuts need it. This is needed
On Both Sides of the Tractor in Florida especially due
Windrowing hay crops on either side of to the extended periods of
the tractor with a pull-type windrower is slow growth common during
now a reality with Hesston's new Center Winter cold and Spring
Pivot Hydro Swing. Drouth. Harvestores are
The Hydro Swing windrower is being used successfully
hydraulically driven. The tractor PTO on a sizable number of
drives a motor which supplies power to Florida dairies and
the auger, 57 inch conditioner, four-bat ranches. Phone for an
reel and sickle. Tractor hydraulics con- appointment at your ranch
trol positioning and header lift. or farm, or write for our
Header widths are 12 and 14 feet. guide to Harvestore
The arched tongue is the hydraulic reser- processed forages.
voir with a 24-gallon capacity. Minimum
recommended tractor power is 50 hp.
The Center Pivot Hydro Swing windrower incorporates all the proven qualities of its predecessor, the 1014 Hydro Swing. Its ability to cut on both sides is a result of centering the tongue on the main frame and using a longer
cylinder stroke.
For more information on the Hydro
Swing check number 563 and return the PRODUCTS, INC.
form on page 8. GEORGIA-FLORIDA
HARVESTORE, INC.
Floridian Gets Curtiss Tobacco Road
Promotion in Southeast Attapulgus, Ga. 31715
Promtionin Suthest t (912) 465-3987
Edwin D. Foshee, Jr., of Tallahassee, (
has been named southeastern regional sales manager by Curtiss Breeding
Service of Cory, Illinois. He replaces FO R FA ST DEPEN DA BLE SERVICE
r- Donald S. Solberg who was recently promoted to the firm's headquarters office
at Cary as marketing operations MODERN
manager. CA LB
Foshee joined Curtiss in 1972 as sales
development manager for Florida and south Georgia. Since January 1, 1974, he has been district sales manager for
Florida and Georgia. Phone Williston
A Curtiss spokesman said Foshee Area 904 Florida
will be responsible for coordinating Cur- 528-3575
tiss marketing activities in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North
and South Carolina and Tennessee.
A native of Barnesville, Georgia, PHILLIPS LIVESTOCK HAULING CO.
Foshee has a B.S. degree in animal
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 11




science and a Master's degree in animal
breeding from the University of Georgia.
Prior to joining Curtiss, he was
employed by the Veterans Administration as an animal scientist.
Curtiss, a division of Searle Agriculture, Inc., conducts a world-wide A. I.
operation involving frozen semen from
over 300 bulls of 34 different breeds, plus
an expanding line of animal health
products.
564- -Cutter Product Now
Okayedfor Scabies Control
Co-Ral 25% Wettable Powder,
recognized for years as one of the leading
products for control of grubs, lice,
-screwworms and ticks in cattle is now approved by the EPA and APHIS for
scabies control.
A round here, cattle Co-Ral is the first animal insecticide
n gto be approved for control of both
processing goes smoother scabies and grubs. And it is the only
product for scabies control that requires
The Bowman Circle Working Facility makes working cattle easier no withdrawal period between treatment
work. Easier on cattlemen, easier on animals. We can help you and slaughter.
According to Cutter Animal Health
design a feedlot for maximum efficiency with the Bowman Laboratories distributors of Co-Ral
system. cattlemen have been anticipating this
registration as a means to save time and
*The Bowman Hydro-Chute *The Bowman Hydro-Vat. The labor. Previously, cattle have been
featuring full hydraulic operation, original hydraulic design that dipped with toxaphene or lime sulphur to
including entry, exit and squeeze nobody can duplicate. Dip up to control scabies, and then treated sepsidesc five head per minute with better arately with Co-Ral for grubs, lice, ticks
pest control and less cost. and other parasites. Now, all of these
*The Bowman Tilt Chute for easier *The Bowman Load-Out Facility parasites can be controlled with Co-Ral
processing. Three hydraulically available with single deck or in dip vats.
operated models, for calves, double deck loading chutes. Half As a special service, Cutter is offerstandard breeds and "exotics." circle or full circle working pens. ing a free dip-vat testing to all cattlemen desiring accurate sampling, charge and
Bowman Equipment is built better to work better. All movable re-charge rates for dip vats.
parts protected by case-hardened bearings and bushings. Write or For more information check number
call now for prices and information. 564 and return the form on page 8 of this
issue.
See Our Equipment at the Florida AICA Announces Key
State Fair in Tampa, February 4-15. Staff Changes
Dr. J. W. Gossett, executive secretary of
Outside S.W. Ranch Ready Building. the American-International Charolais
Association, has announced the reasBowm an Hydro-Vat, Inc. signment of some key personnel and
n w MA, realignment of duties in some depart225 North H Street, Fremont, Nebraska 68025 ments in a move to strengthen services to
Phone (402) 721-7379 the membership and for breed expanWarehouse at Garden City, Kansas sion.
Given additional responsibilities in
new roles of endeavor, said Gossett, are
Roy Birk, currently director of shows for
"We Can Do More For You" the association; Jim Olsen, youth and
feeder activities director, and Steve
Northcutt, director of performance and
Pasture Grasses marketing.
Steel Farm Buildings In their new assignments, Birk will
direct the reorganized commercial cattle
Share/Harvest Program services department, and Olsen will
'Since 1933" direct the combined youth, shows and
special services section. The perform4'ance-marketing department under
mlalli r-Ll ia Northcutt has been expanded to cover
H i le-D ean Iall areas of breed improvement. All
Seed o Ithree are long-time employees of
Seed C I the association.
"This redesignation of departments
ORLANDO, FLA. 305/425-3426 ARCADIA, FLA. 813/494-3318 and added responsibilities for each man
1333 W. CHURCH STREET 5 MI. WEST ON HWY. 70 not only will serve to further expand the
breed, but will eliminate much over12 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




Sugarland's Charolais Equation
"The Profit Maker"
Brahman Hybrids Charolais Bull-Power
Plus
Equals
Results in Superior Meat-Type Offspring
.4.
Capitalize on the PROFIT ESSENTIALS-Superior Weaning Weights,
Feed Efficiency; Uniformity, Beefiness, Marketability.
Make your Bull Power
"Sugarland Charolais Power"
UNITED STATES SUGAR CORPORATION
OWNERS OF SUGARLAND RANCH
Telephone 813/983-8121 CLEWISTON, FLORIDA
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 13




EMBRYO transplants of exotic beef cattle and the future of both are topics
covered in the full-color brochure from
Agsource Marketing.
lapping of responsibilities in their
previous areas of involvement," Gossett
explained.
The commercial cattle services department replaces the commercial
division and will devote most of its
are dedicated and respected agricultural bankers who are not only close immediate energies in the area of comto farmers and their problems, they compete in the nation's money markets for the mercial bull sales and contact with combest possible rates, so that money can be put into farmer's hands at the lowest cost... mercial cattlemen, said Gossett. for sound credit needs. The newly-designated youth, shows
and special services department comRobert Darr and Richard Bonney are typical of the Farm Credit folks who have bines the previous show and youth feeder earerxcelent D r uai onn ardedtya o. tg Farme, C ed activities into a single department. In earned excellent reputations for dependability...during bad times, as well as good. this area, Olsen will supervise junior They feel that since America depends on farmers and their cooperatives...farmers activities and all shows breeding, and cooperatives must be able to depend on Farm Credit. junior, steer and carcass. He also will be
responsible for new programs relating to
verification of smooth polled animals
and all blood typing services. An
assistant director of youth activities will
be named to aid Olsen in that area.
The new breed improvement area of
responsibility of Northcutt will include
Long-term Financing for Short and Intermediate-term supervision of the organization's CharoFarm Credit Farmer Cooperatives Farm Credit lais Herd Improvement Program,
ASK YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT US. CHIP, the Charolais Sire Evaluation
Program, breed research, and other
areas relating to improvement of the
breed.
An earlier announcement noted the
selection of Terry A. Turner to become
CATTLEM EN director of data processing.
(1) It can be used for all size animals, 565-Brochure on Embryo
with both sides squeezing, and the Transplants Now Available
sides easily movable to provide more
or less space; I iI Embryo transplants, exotic beef cattle,
(2) All side bars drop down-but are and the future of both are topics covered
secured so they can't get lost; in a newly published full-color brochure
(3) Floor is cleated to prevent slipping, now available from Agsource Marketand there's a blind at the front end so T R II G LE ing, aInc. from Isourceeak.
cattle won't attempt to jump out; ing, Inc., of Grand Island, Nebraska.
(4) There are several special features: IRON WORKS The firm is a sales company recently
a drenching pully, leg catching hook, established for the purpose of marketing
and a rocking tail gate with off-center Owner: L. E. Selph, Jr. Simmental and Gelbvieh calves obtained
spring which holds it both open and BOX 525. SEBRING. FLORIDA through the new embryo transplant techshut, but requires no latches. Phones: (813) 385-0540, 385-0040 nique. Photographs in the brochure show
14 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




ii ",_,- 2 9 N .. iiiiii
4 ii 4i ii.
tS
See what a difference an "A" makes!N New HESSTON StakHand 30-A
'Sj
speeds up stacking in hay and stover'. It's the new StakHand 30-A with all the proven features of the famous "30"
plus improvements giving you more
speed and efficiency with a simpler
ae-sign.
Your Dealer for H -NI
IFARM E UIMN JJ ,&
SOUTH FLORIDA DEALERS NORTH FLORIDA DEALERS
Brooksville- Mason Ford Tractor Co. 904/796-5171 Chiefland-Brookins Tractor Corp. 904/493-4121
Dade City-Johnson Tractor Co. 904/567-2147 Jacksonville- Farm Equipment Sales 904/786-4100
Okeechobee-P & P Tractor Co. 813/763-6424 Lake City-Hackney Brothers 904/752-3161
Palmetto- Russell Farm Supply Store 813/722-3281 Live Oak-Gordon Ford Tractor Co. 904/362-1887
Sanford-Behrens Tractor Co. 305/322-9436 Madison-Gordon Ford Tractor Co. 904/973-2245
Tampa- Russell Farm Supply Store 813/626-8171 Ocala-Swift Ford Tractor Co. 904/732-8585
Wauchula- Buford Long Equipment Co. 813/773-4156 Gainesville- Hipp Ford Tractor 904/372-3464
Winter Haven-Buford Long Equipment 813/773-4156 Tallahassee-Walker Tractor Co. 904/224-3892
StakHand and StakFeeder are registered trademarks of Hesston Corporation Leesburg Prescott Tractor Sales 904/787-1234




an embryo transplant operation in SPPprogress.
Text of the brochure covers opportunities, options and potential benefits to R O F IT P A- IRbe realized in transplanting live embryos from exotic heifers to good quality range
II! I!lUp to 500 lbs.I cos
Agsource Marketing recently anV W-W Calf Cradle 3 nounced one ofthe first large-scale U. S.
sales of exotic beef calves using the 3 embryo transplant technique in producing cattle.
For a copy of the brochure check number 565 and return the form on page
3 8 of this issue.
An ideal combination for
the cattleman. W M Osceola Cattlemen Named
To Bank Directorships Efficiency saves time. The Exchange Bank of Osceola in KisTime saves money. osimmee has announced that two Osceola
W-W saves you bOthing 500 &e & Up County Cattlemen have been named to
the right equipment the board of directors of the institution.
for the specific job. W-W Beef [Master Named were Jennings L. Overstreet
and Frank J. Kelley, both of Kissimmee. If you really care, Overstreet is a Kissimmee-born cattlebuy the Profit Pain man who is a past president of the
Osceola County Cattlemen's AssoDistributed by . ciation and state director of the Florida
Cattlemen's Association. He has also .served as a director for the Central RA NCV Florida Boys Club and as a director of
l/ As M% M /'1 sOX 72s the Farm Bureau and Boosters Club.
DODGE ClY to Kelley, also a rancher and cattleman,
U wu~nl U KANSAS Off: 904/629-5050 4900 NW. Blitchton Rd. was born in Tampa. He served in the U.
J. Cullison: 629-4759 OCALA. FLORIDA 32670 S. Navy and is a member of the KisF. Quance: 622-3561 (Hwy. 27, west of 1-75) simmee Elks Lodge and the Airport Inn Golf Club.
S. J. Tilden, chairman of the board, in making the announcement said, "We at Exchange are proud to welcome these two outstanding citizens to our board of directors. They bring with them a great deal of practical experience in business and in the ranch and cattle industry, and will add valuable expertise to our board so that we may better serve our customers..."
The Exchange Bank of Osceola is a member of Exchange Bancorporation, a registered bank holding company with combined deposits of more than $470 million and 13 affiliate banks in the central and west coast of Florida. CUSTOM GRASS PLANTING 566- Minnesota Company Has
Feed Conveying System
Northco Flex-Core, a newly developed Our automatic spriggers plant any type of feed conveying system, has been intrograss that requires sprigging, Bermuda, Pan- duced by the A. R. Wood Manufacturing Company, Luverne, Minnegola, etc. Use our own selected sprigs or sota.
we will dig your grass. Spokesmen say the Northco FlexCore System combines the versatility of For more information, call 904/584-7621 core-less auger with the proven feed mixing action of core-type auger, and only after 4 p.m. Ask for Robert Swain, Mgr. one drive unit is used in the system. The
core-less auger brings feed into the buildCOASTAL HAY COMPANY ing, and the core-type auger moves feed
the horizontal distance inside the build3861 U. S. 19 South ing. A unique coupler assembly assures a
Perry, Florida 32347 smooth feed transition between the coreless auger and the core-type auger. Also, there's practically no limit on the length of the line powered by one drive unit.
The system has been extensively field
16 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




.
Calf prices being what they are, on grass-and-Purina programs. regular Grass Stretcher Checkers.
this might be the best year in a Purina has the right programs Whether you decide to feed
long while to try for more income and the right products to help you calves part way or all the way,
by holding calves on grass. get the most pounds of beef per you will be better off to do it the
Cattlemen everywhere have acre at the least cost. You can do right way. That's with the help of
already discovered the extra dollar it with self-fed, self-limiting Purina supplemental nutrition.
power of keeping calves on pasture supplements like Purina Nobody knows more about
and a Purina supplement until Accuration Grass Stretcher or on-pasture feeding than Purina.
they've reached 650-700 lb. Some Grass Stretcher Salt Meal Mixes. And nobody is better prepared have gone even further-and fin- Or if you prefer daily hand to talk over your options than
ished their calves to market weight feeding, you can use Purina's the local Purina dealer.
Is this the year
to try for extra income
by feeding on grass?
The Cattleman's Company [X1 Ralston Purina
Company
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 17




FUTCH
COW-PEN ..."
SPECIAL
Grown, Produced and
Treated in Florida P C
To Better Suit
Your Conditions FEED conveying system from A. R.
Wood Manufacturing Company uses only one drive unit in the operation.
Our Cow-Pen lumber is selected from Central Florida Top Quality Pine Logs and is Pressure Treated with a 10-year rated preserver, Special Osmos "K-33,
for your complete protection against rot and decay. tested in various livestock applications
with excellent results. 1"x6" 8'thru 16' For Fencing & Gates 6/4"x6" 8'thru 16' Cow Pens For additional information on the
5"x5" 9' thru 16' For Posts 5"x6" 9' For Posts system check number 566 and return the
6"x6" 20' For Barn Posts 4"x4" 6'thru 16' For Posts form on page 8 of this issue of The
Cattleman.
Any size or length available here at our mill
Nails-common hot dip galvanized. Hinges-Strap, 6" thru 12". Nutrena Feeds Provides
Hinges-Screw hook and strap, extra heavy duty, 6" thru 14", and a good stock Animal Health Services
of ranch type hardware. Immediate Delivery By Our Trucks. The feed division of Cargill, Inc.,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, has introduced FUTCH M ILLING CO., INC. an animal health products service that
Alvin C. Futch, owner offers customers the options of catalog
Ph: AC 813, Plant City 752-3181; Lakeland 683-1012; Tampa 229-7269 mail ordering, toll-free telephone
OPEN: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ordering, or buying from Nutrena
(Mill located 2 miles E. of Plant City on Charlie Taylor Rd.) dealers' shelves.
"The three purchasing methods are designed to be used singly, or in conjunction with one another," says Bruce Priebe, marketing director for Nutrena. GRAIN-0-VATOR 30 FEED WAGON "We want livestock and poultry men to
obtain their full range of animal health product needs in a manner that is most convenient for them."
Using a catalog for mail orders or toll-free telephone orders is a marketing innovation among feed companies offering animal health products and services. Other companies offer their own private-label animal health products at dealer outlets, but no other feed manufacturer provides the convenience of catalog ordering for such a wide range of products and services, Priebe said.
The Nutrena approach is unique among feed companies because a wide range of products from major pharmaceutical companies, as well as Cargill brand products, are available. "The real advantage of using our discount catalog is that customers have a 'one-stop' shopping center for all their animal health needs," said Priebe. Large capacity 30 series handles corn, cane, ensilage. all grains and ground He noted that Nutrena dealers and feeds, the Cargill Animal Health Catalog offer
Front or rear mounted elevator adjusts to any position. 4 agitator augers break products from the following companies: down ensilage and spread materials for positive unloading. Anchor, Cyanamid, Elanco, Hess &
Clark, Merck, Norwich, Pfizer, Roberts, Shell, Squibb, Tevcon, Tuco, Vineland, CONIBEAR EQUIPMENT and Whitmoyer. A complete assortment
of tools and applicators, disinfectants, COMPANY, INC. insecticides, feed additives, pharmaP.O. Box 376 Lakeland, Florida 33802 ceuticals, biologicals, and miscellaneous
7 Miles North on U.S. 98 Ph. 813/858.4414 drugs also are available in the Cargill
catalog, he said.
The Florida Cattleman/February t975




WELCME :TO.
ERRITORY US-A
IF YOU'RE THINKING CASE-THIS IS THE PLACETHE FRONT RUNNERS
CASE AGRI KINGS
e 80 TO 156 PTO H.P.
9 3 ON-THE-GO POWER SHIFTS IN EACH OF
4 RANGES
QUICK-FLIP 540/1000 RPM INDEPENDENT
PTO
* CASE 4 POST ROLL PROTECTION ------ |
* OUTSIDE CAB AIR FILTER-NO MESS
INSIDE
THE BUILT TO MEET DEMANDS
S SUPER POWERED YOU MAY NEVER MAKE!
SWINGERS CASE 2470
CASE- TRACTION
DAVID KING
BROWN
....... -TRACTORS
T 176 PTO HP 200 MAX. ENG. HP
* 39-65 PTO HP HIGH TORQUE ENGINES 3 ON-THE-GO SHIFT CHOICES IN EACH OF
* EXCELLENT FUEL ECONOMY 4 RANGES
* INDEPENDENT 540/1000 RPM PTO SELF-CLEANING AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
* SIMPLE MULTI-PURPOSE HYDRAULICS 4-WAY INDEPENDENT STEERING
e SINGLE HUSKY MAIN FRAME SUPPORTING e 3-POINT HITCH LIFTS HEAVIEST IMPLEMENTS
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION OVER 10,000 POUNDS
For more information, contact these Florida dealers: APC, Inc.
Brandon 813/689-0649
BEHRENS TRACTOR CO. FRANZ TRACTOR CO. PRESCOTT TRACTOR SALES HACKNEY BROS.
Sanford 305/322-9436 Brandenton 813/755-5722 Leesburg 904/787-1234 Lake City 904/752-3161 CASE POWER & EQUIP. NASH TRACTOR CO., INC. RON ROBERTS TRACTORS ROBERTS MTR. & EQUIP.
Lake Worth 305/588-9291 Ft. Myers 813/332-1561 Madison 904/973-2010 Gainesville 904/376-4506
CREWS & PEEPLES TRACTOR P & P TRACTOR CO., INC. TAYLOR & MUNNELL SO. EQUIPMENT MART, Inc.
Avon Park 813/453-3142 Okeechobee 813/763-6424 Ft. Pierce 305/461-4120 Ocala 904/629-8917 CREWS & PEEPLES TRACTOR POUNDS MOTOR CO., INC. C&C TRACTOR, INC. WHIPPLE TRACTOR CO.
Winter Haven 813/293-3159 Winter Garden 305/656-1352 DeLand 904/734-6353 Tallahassee 904/224-1123
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 19




MAKE EM When on Low
quality roughage
feeds.
FRM SUPER 100
CATTLE SUPPLEMENT
THOMAS A. DEXTER, center, jointly
When grazing rye, purchased this Chianina heifer with Dr.
etc. Harry Rajamannan for a top price of
oats, wheat, $18,500. The animal is insured by the
Rhulen Agency, Inc. Others in the picture
are Mike Hickey of Rhulen, Peter Rhulen
FRM WI NTERG RAZER and a company handler at the halter.
CATTLE MINERAL The firm has established an animal
health products service center in Omaha,
Nebraska, to maintain product inventories and to speed customer and
For further information see your local dealer orders to their destinations. The
center is under the supervision of Dr.
F-R-M DEALER Donald E. Awe, newly appointed animal
helhproducts manager for Nutrena.
or write All orders telephoned or mailed to
the Omaha service center are shipped the
FLINT RIVER MILLS, INC. same day by United Parcel Service
P. 0. Box 278 Bainbridge, Ga. 31717 (UPS), Awe said. "Most customers
telephoning their orders to us at our tollfree number will receive their animal
I health products within 72 hours," he added.
Customers needing animal health
products more quickly can buy them
i from local Nutrena Feeds dealers, Awe LAKELAND, FLORIDnoted. "With this alternative, we feel that Nutrena can provide animal health
. 0. services to any customer when and where
he wants them," he concluded.
Florida headquarters for Nutrena
Feeds is Tampa, with distributor outlets
ADVERTISE EVERY MONTH in Bell, Ellenton, Dade City, Ocala,
It has been proven time and time The Florida Webster and Plant City.
again that a regular advertising Florida Rancher Buys Interest
program will help your personal T E In Top Priced Chianina Heifer
sales efforts. And, whether you are A top price was recently established for a
productspurelaed lietoc othe erc E A Vwt heprhs en aeb
peling purebred livestock or other j Chianina heifer, Miss Kentucky Babe,
industry, the best way to reach all of P.O. Box 1030 Ph. 305/846-2800 Thomas A. Dexter of Dexter Farms,
Florida's industry is in The Florida KISSIMMEE, FLA. 32741 Crescent City, and Dr. Harry Rajamannan, president of the International
Cryo-Biological Services, Inc., St. Paul,
Minnesota.
Ours is a people business with on-the-spot feed-counseling by The Rhulen Agency, Inc., MontiMoorMan people. cello, New York based animal insurance
Helping kedp America's people supplied If you aren't benefiting from this help- specialists covered the heifer on the sellwith meat, milk and eggs is our business, ful, people-to-people service, contact ing price of $18,500 at the national Florida Sales Manager Win. H. Hill, 1107 Chianina Sale in Louisville, Kentucky. And it's to people interested in efficient FThe firm, according to Peter Rhulen, livestock production that we offer our con- NE 32nd Terrace, Ocala, Florida 32670. vice president, also recently insured the centrated feeds, minerals, parasite-control Phone 904-622-4919. first purebred Chianina bulls ever sold in
products and equipment. He'll also be glad to discuss sales op- the U. S. The animal is insured for
They're the result of almost 90 years' portunities in some $175,000 for fertility and all-risk
experience by people with MoorMan's areas for people mortality.
skilled in research and manufacturing, interested in serv- Providing all types of animal coverThe benefits of MoorMan's experience is ing Florida live- *age, the Rhulen Agency also insures
racing, show and pleasure horses and
brought direct to Florida livestock people stock people. exotic animals. The company has been in
the insurance business for over 40 years.
20 The Florida Cattleman/F ebruary 1975




TO BETTER SERVEVD
t4
Peoples Fertilizer Company's New
Labor Saving, Time Saving Facilities
Our new plant addition, shown above, enables us to save time and labor in processing, and we can pass these savings along to you, making us even more competitive with our
complete line of fertilizers.
Call us now for consultation on your spring fertilization program.
"Serving the needs of the Industry"
PEOPLES FERTILIZER COMPANY, INC.
LAKELAND, FLORIDA OFFICE PHONE 813/688-8411 Contact these representatives
Rudy Connor Tom Sitten J. Emmett Palmer, Jr. Charles Palmer
813/983-8679 (Clewiston) Polk City, Fla. Lakeland, Florida Lakeland, Florida
813/686-4925 (Lakeland) 813/984-1095 813/686-0309 813/858-1249
Plant located on U. S. 98 South of Lakeland
The Florida Cattleman /February 1975 21




BEST MAID PASTURE BALANCER
t-0 ECONOMICAL t-0 CONVENIENT l" PROFITABLE
BEST MAID PASTURE BALANCER is a distinctive onepackage program which furnishes a multiple source of proteins,
essential minerals and vitamins ... all masterly blended to give W
a fully balanced ration. BEST MAID PASTURE BALANCER fed free choice, is all you need to feed in addition to your available grass and roughage to maintain and increase profitable livestock
production. NOT EVEN SALT IS NECESSARY. THE MF 560 hay baler features positive
Usage of this program has proven to be one of the best ways drive platform rollers for gentle handing
known to raise livestock in this area today . and with the of hayin the bale chamber.
improved formulation of BEST MAID PASTURE BALANCER,
the feeder can expect good results at low costs. 567-J I Case Catalog
Features Traction King Unit
Features and specifications for the
*MORE -PROFIT POUNDS- PER ACRE recently introduced Case 2670 Traction
o SAVINGS ON LABOR King 4-wheel drive tractor are presented
in a newly published six page catalog.
* REDUCED FEEDING COSTS The full color illustrated brochure traces
THE FACTS TODAY: Case development in the 4-wheel drive
GET Tfield from 1964 to current production of Write or call us for free literature and the 2670. information on this profit making One of the 2670 features emphasized
program. in the catalog is the Case-built turbo
charged diesel rated at 256 gross engine Horsepower (221 pto hr). Attention is MIXON MILLING COMPANY also focused on the tractor's easy hanGEORGIA dling and maneuverability due to a comPHONE 377-3092 CAIRO, Gbination of rigid frame design, 4-way
steering and a 12-speed range powershift. Big power tractor buyers will be interested in comparing the specifications offered for both the 2670 and the
- Model 2470, the second 4-wheel drive unit in the Case Traction King line.
For more information and a copy of the brochure check number 567 and return the form on page 8.
- 568-Massey-Ferguson Offers
Round Hay Baler
F Looking at the modern trend to
simplified, more efficient hay production, Massey-Ferguson, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, has introduced the newly developed MF 560 hay ba'ler for making compacted large round bales.
Operated behind a 50 hp or higher NOW FROM TROJAN-a larger, taller, working circle and hydraulic chute to handle large tractor, the machine makes round bales Florida cattle with horns even better. five feet wide, up to six feet in diameter
and 1500 pounds in weight.
According to the company, the new No matter how large or small the job! hay baler requires less labor, time and
twine than conventional hay-making Hydraulic Chute-Working Circle equipment. It eliminates much of the
" Built-in relief valve for pressure control stop, set from 200-300 lbs. as needed, loading, unloading and stacking associated with older hay-making methods. SSafety feature-anyone can operate it without danger to operator or others working around it. Round bales can be stored in the field Power source-220 current, 3 horse electric motor. Also, easily operated from tractor with minimum spoilage and require less
hydraulic system for portability from cowpen to cowpen. handling when fed to livestock. The unit
" All metal pre-fab working circle and crowding door, constructed within working pens is also ideal for picking up chopped and
(optional). pewindrowed corn stalks for cow-calf
FARM MACHINERY AND LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT feeding.
SPECIALIST Constructed of heavy duty materials,
W, C the MF 560 features positive drive platL Form rollers to provide gentle handing of CALL ANYTIME AND LEAVE YOUR hay in the bale chamber. The simple,
E FR dependable drive system delivers steady
M I,, power to the drive rollers and pickup,
and a slip clutch protects the drive from
22 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




DAIY
p7/ i
FLORIDA CITRUS PULP PELLETS
Now all the nutritious contents and good sweet taste of Florida Citrus Pulp have been compacted into pellet form, giving dairymen added convenience, cleanliness, ease of feeding and storage.
And, Florida Citrus Pulp in pellets retains the same high percentage of Total Digestible Nutrients (74%) as well as producing the same high levels of butterfat and milk production. Now is the The Best of Feed
time to plan your feeding program to
include Pelletized Florida Citrus Pulp... f01 the Best of Breed.
the feed of champions. ..
{of- FLORIDA CITRUS PROCESSORS
Q P.O. Box 2134, Daytona Beach, Florida 32015 Dept. FCC-62
For more information on feeding Florida Citrus Pulp and Citrus Pulp Pellets send for Florida Department of Citrus 1975 our FREE full color brochure.
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 23




Profit Minded Cattlemen
Feed Their Cattle "Ole AggW.
AGRI-GUARD'S
High Protein
Liquid Feed Supplement
Rich in Protein, Vitamins, Minerals
and other Nutrients 41 _E_
" Your most economical Supplement 7 .) t
* Made and stored to save you money --A
" Save $30-40 per ton over other liquid feeds COMBINATION hay handling system
" Motor printed tickets to assure full measure ,for big bales las been recently introduced
SEterrinted tickes o assure fueae by 4-Star, Inc., of College Grove,
" Eliminate your labor and inconvenience Tennessee.
damage by rocks, other trash, and overWe Fill the Feeders The Cows Feed Themselves loading.
Although maximum capacity is six
feet in diameter, the hydraulic bale
Plant Icatims: Mdl W: ejector allows the operator to drop the
Cbale wherever he desires at any size from Agri-Gsaarl Cop. 2 1/2 feet diameter to maximum.
P.D. Bx 123 For more information on the MF 560
LsFbEED baler check number 568 and return the
Artails Plh. 813/888-3325 form on page 8 of this issue.
569- Tennessee Firm Announces
St Clu m Lail, Ba. Hay Handling System
4-Star, Inc., of College Grove, Tennessee, has announced production of a
Powder River Squeeze Chutes & Calf Tables combination hay handling system for big
Gainesville Stockm an Supply, Inc. bales. The basic unit, a Hauler-Feeder, is
a seven by 18 foot wagon flat of TenLocated: Gainesville Livestock Market nessee air-dried oak, steel-bound, with
5001 N.W. 13th Street, Gainesville, Florida easy-off feed racks on 4-wheel oscillating
Phone: 904/372-8916 or 462-1766 (Home) axle. Fifty feet of feeding access with 38
feeding stations are featured. The unit
hauls and feeds five big bales and backs
and tracks perfectly. The firm says it can
double as a heavy-duty utility trailer with
LIQUID FEED SUPPLEMENTS the racks off.
The Bale Spear fits any hydraulic
"TAILO RED TO FIT YO UR loader and picks up on the move. It can
lift, load or haul any big bale with fingerFEEDING PROGRAM tip ease. The Spear and Hauler-Feeder,
in combination, moves six big bales at
one time.
truckload is custom mixed For more information check number
every t569 and return the form on page 8 of this issue.
GROSS PROTEIN PERCENTAGES AVAILABLE Noba Staff Changes
FROM 16% THROUGH 35%-WITH ANYTHING Announced by Drake
YOU MAY WANT IN BETWEEN Noba General Manager Max Drake of
Tifton, Ohio, has announced the
appointment of Millard Jones as
manager of Noba's new Georgia opera u htions. The facility, located just south of Southeastern M classes & Perry, Georgia, and recently completed,
will house "young sires in waiting" and
Sup y Corp. the "custom bulls" in for collection.
Drake also announced the appointment
Tel. 813/763-3115 P.O. Box 1226 of longtime Noba employee, Bryce
Weiker to a new position as director in
Okeechobee, Florida 33472 charge of sire program development and
public relations.
24 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




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REEL-TITE fence tightener's design modifications make the unit more versatile than before.
In the Georgia assignment, Jones, in Sm addition to supervision of the physical
plant, will cover supervision of the sales program in Georgia and the custom collection program throughout the southeast. Jones has been active in A. I. for nearly 30 years and joined Noba in 1970 as herdsman. Since June 1972 he has been director of advertising and prow ith ... Super-Blox motion. He is a native of Minnesota and
MOLASSES, MINERALS, PROTEIN a dairy husbandry graduate of the
AND MEDICATED BLOCKS University of Minnesota.
Weiker, in newly created position, See your local distributor, or write or call collect.., will be responsible for directing and
developing all phases of Noba's dairy Super-Mol.Divsi0n and beef sire programs and all public
relations and advertising for the organiHUCO, INC. zation.
Telephone: 813/677-9181 In his 28 years with Noba, Weiker
Route 3, Box 498 Tampa, Florida 33619 has worked as a serviceman, area superI visor, Holstein sire analyst and for the past 10 years has served as sales
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DEMPSEY CATTLE CO. W IN N-D I IE Kermco Products of Monroe, Iowa, has
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763-2079. 763-3886. STORES, INC. model Reel-Tite fence tightener. Design
OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA General Offices: Jacksonville modifications make the remodeled ReelTite even more versatile, spokesmen for the firm say.
Reel-Tites may be used to tighten any fence wire high tensile or soft, smooth or barbed, new or even old rusty FARM & RANCH SUPPLY, INC. wire. They're ideal for repairing old
R &fence, thus saving the expense of major TAMPA, FLORIDA refencing projects.
Here's how Reel-Tites work:
Phone collect (813) 248-6238 P.O. Box 172 A portable handle is attached to the
Tampa. Fla. 33601 Reel-Tite with a clip. Then the product is
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Largest Inventory of Fencing for Farm & Ranch in Florida handle is turned clockwise, slack is
reeled up around two pegs on the ReelFARM FENCING GATE HARDWARE Tite. When the wire reaches the desired
BARBED WIRE ELECTRIC FENCE tension, it will catch on one of the
flanges. The handle is then removed. The GAUCHO BARBED WIRE SYSTEMS Reel-Tite stays in place for the life of the
POULTRY NETTING AMERICAN POWER PULLS fence.
With Reel-Tites, 20 to 80 rods of five FARM GATES HI LIFT JACKS wire fence can be tightened in five
Galvanized steel, wire WELDED WIRE minutes or less. Using conventional
methods, the same operation takes filled. HARDWARD CLOTH several hours.
FENCE POSTS Steel. NAILS Bright or Originally introduced three years
ago, Reel-Tites are now even more STAPLES galvanized, durable, spokesmen point out.
For more information on the ReelW E DELIVER Tites, check number 570 and return the
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26 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




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28 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




SNOW. IT11 HIOY II I STOCKMAIUS
SPECIAL
1939: Breeding Progress Was Noted at Tampa Show
It was noted that for the first time in the history of the livestock exhibits at the Tampa show that native entries were stealing the spotlight from the outof-state herds ... Ground ear corn and ground velvet beans proved more profitable than either broken ear corn and whole velvet beans or the ground feeds with molasses in a steer feeding trial at the North Florida Experiment Station at Quincy.
1949: New Research Program Was Hailed
Research under the'guidance of the University of Florida on study of cattle in Another quality product from herds on given pastures with various fertilizer levels was hailed as meriting "The Livestock
the attention of every cattleman in Florida ... Cecil W. Perry of Oxford was Equipment Craftsmen" elected president of the Sumter County Cattlemen's Association ... Miami STARCRAFT Creep Feeders was selected as the site of the 1949 American National Livestock Asso- are specially designed to prociation's convention. mote continuous, even growth
of calves. No overcrowding.
Heavy-duty construction as1959: Silver Anniversary of FCA Was Listed sures years of maintenance-free
service. Stalls fold up for easy
The February edition of The Florida Cattleman (the largest published issue transport, even in close quarto that date) saluted FCA on its Silver Anniversary ... Winter feeding, ters. For details, see your dealer
" or write to:
future beef outlook were topics featured on the program at a field day held at Ona's Range Cattle Experiment Station... An outbreak of screwworms was fought by eradication officials in Broward County... Eleven livestock shows STARCRAFT were scheduled for the season in Florida. OSHEN, N 46526
DEPT. 04 *GOSHEN, IND, 46526
1969: Bankers, Cattlemen Held Field Day
The fifth annual Bankers-Cattlemen Field Day was held at the Marion County Agriculture Center in Ocala ... The million dollar mark was topped at the Mar-K Domestic Dispersion Sale of Charolais cattle with 407 head sold ... An article authorized by T. J. Cunha and A. Z. Palmer of the University of Florida covered the problem of waste fat in beef carcasses ... Robert Harrison of Myakka City was elected president of the Manatee County Cattlemen's Association.
CUSTOM
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Bahia grasses
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*J.M. VICKERS SEED COMPANY
MODEL T FORD truck was used for hauling cattle feed in the 1930's near Seville, but horses were available in the event sand proved to be a problem on the roadways. In the Established Business since 1949 picture, which was furnished by Mrs. E. C. "Bud" Wetherington of Anthony, were from P.O. BOX AF PHONE 813/422-1877 left: Claude Yelvington; Gordon Marsh and Hazel Cowart. A spare mount at right, was DAVENPORT, FLORIDA 33837 available for the truck driver, if needed.
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 29




aphis
feature news...
WOULD YOU BUY
THIS HORSE
.......7....
Would you believe that
reports coming to the U.S.
Department of Agriculture
(USDA) tell of individuals who
have bought horses branded with an
"A"? This identifies them as reactors to
the Coggins test for equine infectious anemia
(EIA or swamp fever). But, some buyers thought they were
getting certified, guaranteed "Grade A" horses -- and at bargain prices.
In many states reactor animals must be sent directly to slaughter, research or quarantine. Regulations of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) prohibit movement of reactors across state lines except under permit for certain purposes. The "A" in a brand or lip tattoo
stands for anemia.
Swamp fever is a virus disease transmitted by biting insects or contaminated instruments. There
is no vaccine to prevent infection and no cure.
Animals that apparently "recover" from the disease remain carriers for life. Therefore, the only way to stop spread of the disease is by testing horses and other equidae and removing carriers to keep from exposing healthy animals.
The USDA-approved Coggins test will detect infected animals. So insist on a health certificate when you buy and buy only horses tested negative for EIA.
The letter symbol P is used by certain breed registries
(Arabian and half-Arabian). This should not be confused
with A in combination with numerals such as l8A044.
Veterinary Services
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Washington, D.C. 20250
30 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




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No side effects outside.
No side effects inside.
No muzzle foam or tremors after worming with TBZ.
No knocking cattle off feed or forage. No delay in getting animals
on full feed. More than 100 million cattle have been wormed
with TBZ without the side effects that interfere with the business
of turning feed into beef.
What you get from TBZ is effective control of all
economically important roundworms.. .and good news when you figure your cost of gain. In three feedlot trials, TBZ proved
what no-setback worming can mean to anyone in the cattle
business. On the average, cattle wormed with TBZ needed 33 lb
less feed to put on 100 lb of gain than cattle wormed with
another leading wormer*
Here's what these results mean: whether you run
a cow-calf operation or a feedlot, no-setback worming with
TBZ can work for you.
TBZ,.,the way it works lets cattle do better.
"Full details available. We'll be glad to mail you a copy of the report. Please write to Animal Health TAKE TIME j M & Feed Products, Merck Chemical Division, Rahway, New Jersey 07065 A E TBZ (thiabendazole) is a registered trademark of Merck & Co., Inc. Q > MERCK OBSERVE LABEL a
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The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 3




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32 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




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Nights: Bill Austin 305/855-4639. Jack Austin 904/669-3686
Arcadia: Dick Harvin 813/494-0306.
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 33




FCA Directors Time for Tax Assessment Filing
Look at B D T During a meeting of the Florida Agricultural Tax Council held at Lakeland on
January 14 it was brought out that the deadline for filing for agricultural assessP roposalments for those engaged in agricultural pursuits is March 1. Filing date previously Pircopsosatelord waslme' Apriiolly it was pointed out that local tax assessors have a short form
Dsireto oft Fia spcatlsemein available for use. The form can he used in place of completing the long form, called by President Pat Wilson of Frost- member T.K. McClane of Gainesville, said. proof on January 15 at FCA head- t was emphasized that the taxpayer has no appeal route should he fail to file
quresin Kissimmee. Main purpose of and proper form by the deadline date. His land would then be taxed under its best
the called meeting was to hear a presen- adhgetuevlain
tation on the recent plan for funding beef I_____________________________________market development as proposed by the
Beef Development Taskforce (BDT).
Mrs. JoAnn Smith, Wacahoota, a Agriculture from nominations made by the program, Huston pointed out that
member of the 15 person committee of existing cattlemen's organizations. The the control would be in the hands of the industry representatives from all parts of representation of various states will be 68 man board comprised of all cattlethe U.S. told the directors that "We're based on the cattle population in each men. They would serve with no salary, living in a changing world, whether we state as reported by USDA. Each major but would have expenses paid incident to like it or not," in her opening comments cattle state would have at least one repre- serving. on the composite plan proposed by the sentative on the Beef Board. Alto Adams, Jr., of Fort Pierce, a
BDT. She introduced John Huston of A series of questions were posed by past FCA president, said, "We need
the Beef Industry Council of. the Wilson and acknowledged by Huston. In something to solve our problems"...
National Live Stock and Meat Board, reply to what would happen to the and warned, "leave all your options
Chicago, Illinois, and they presented a Florida Beef Council he said that the open" such as in the area of market series of slides along with an explanation council would qualify as a promotional development. of the concept. segment and would receive 10 percent of Some of the directors pointed to the
Mrs. Smith said, "Before, we didn't the total collections on a proportionate import situation -and if they are not have to be concerned about beef pro- basis to the cash receipts from beef completely restricted, should be made to motion, but now with synthetics and the cattle. An annual budget would have to pay at least .6 of one percent. changing times, we must look down the be presented by FBC to the national level Adams told the directors, "Let's road and work toward increased beef and the council must be representative of endorse it, then work to improv Ie a consumption." the cattlemen's association, positive program." Industry will be
She pointed out that at present only Asked whether the percentage of helped, he added.
$3.5 million now goes to beef promotion. deductions could be changed at any time, Huston said the program must be Beef is the largest industry, Mrs. Smith Huston said the national board could properly legislated and approved by the said, and the smallest promoter. There is change from .3 of one percent to .5 of beef producers themselves voting in a a definite need to reach the mass of -one percent, but that any higher change referendum. (It must be approved by people through prime time on television would require another referendum. All two-thirds of those voting in the referand other methods and this would take producers would qualify to vote in the endum, or by a majority of those voting from $30 to $40 million annually, she referendum, he said. Concerning a ter- with two-thirds of the cattle.) He said the pointed out. mination date of the plan, if imple- plan was to introduce the proposed plan
In explaining the program, which mented, Huston said 1000 producers at the current session of Congress with
must be passed by referendum, Mrs. could petition for a referendum to drop legislation to be introduced in the spring
Smith said it would be administered by a it. of 1975. If all goes well, the referendum
National Beef Board of 68 members, all In replying to queries on the true cost would be in the fall of 1976 with implecattlemen, appointed by the Secretary of at the national level for administering mentation on January 1, 1977, Huston said.
___________________________________________________________Cedrick M. Smith, Jr., Wacahoota,
second vice president of FCA, asked
Feed r Gr up U gesImpo t Acionwhat would happen if the southern cattle Feed r Grup rges ~ Acionstates were all opposed. Would the
program pass? Huston replied that he beThe president of the National Livestock Feeders Association in a wire to The lieved it would. He stated, "The decision White House has urged President Ford to allow the 1964 Import Quota Law to is whether the beef industry wants a hold down the volume of beef, veal and mutton imports in 1975. strong, aggressive promotional proFeeders President Milton J. Brown reminded President Ford of his public gram."
commitment early in November that domestic beef producers will not be Smith pointed out that FCA's action
subjected to an uncontrolled volume of imports in 1975. wouldn't make or break the proposal,
Brown's wire said, "We strongly urge you to allow quotas on beef, veal and but ANCA would play a major role in its mutton to remain in effect under the 1964 Import Quota Law, if the Secretary of action. Agriculture's estimate as of January 1 is above the trigger level for 1975." R. D. Bennett, Greenwood, -a past
The flow of imported meats is controlled by the Import Law only if the FCA president, offered a motion that
estimated volume is above the trigger level, which is established by law. C'sdlgto oteAC ovn
Brown told Ford that beef production continues to be at record levels and that tin n as egas begi the N autoritynon-fed cattle represent 40 percent of present total cattle slaughter, rather than a tion iac oVtegassoc itin the asshociamore normal 23 percent as was the case a year ago. t c o h soito.Teasca
His wire pointed out that domestic production of this kind of (non-fed) beef is tion would abide by their decision. In a presently more than adequate to meet U. S. needs, vote, 21 directors said aye, with 14 nays.
Brown's message stated that if the President were to use negotiated import In some of his comments, Huston levels above the quota amount, such action would further depress prices and bring pointed out that under the program the added injury to financially troubled U. S. livestock producers. industry can profit through the growing
demand for its product and the growth




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HARRELL BEEFMASTERS SALE
MARCH 21, 1975 1:00 P.M.
Gonzales, Texas
7
SELLING
* 35 Herd Bulls
S75 Purebred U Heifers, Bred
* 35 First Cross Heifers, Bred
for further information contact either:
//...I""ONEERING A f vicE Harrell Cattle Co.
I ,, SALE MANAGEMENTSEVC
BERT r Wallace & Maurice Harrell, owners
RUBEN R E ES Randy Harrell, manager
P.O. Box 93
118 West Nakoma Gonzales, Texas 78629
San Antonio, Tex. 78216 Phone:
Phone: 512/349-2185 512/672-2809
3The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




We Goofed! Attention Horse Owners
On page 42 of the January issue of
The Cattleman, the phone numbers
appearing in the full color ad for A special offering
Barfield Farms at Immokalee were
incorrect. from Bernstein Brothers
The phone numbers should have
been 813/657-3611 or 813/6572456. .,* 1
Barfield Farms is owned by Fred 1I I n
Barfield who operates Florida's ilIll
largest certified Beefmaster herd.
A A a 1
and development of the industry. He said A
we can foresee it resulting in increased
beef consumption; reduced cost of production; improved merchandising if]1-111 i ::11l i 111V11 This is another new addition to the Corral
methods; orderly marketing to eliminate 11 11 11 11 114 Wire line. Five feet tall and heavy enough
artificial shortages; consumer education; IEifor most applications. Wonderful for horse
new beef products to be marketed; re- t corrals, stalls and fencing. A little lighter
search on nutrition; health, marketing W11 11 T in weight than our "Bull-Proof" wire with
and production; foreign market develop- 1 It 1111 1 a new 4"x4" spacing. "Horse" Corral Wire
ment, and eventually many more 1: 11 1t 11 1i 1111 is 10-gauge steel wire (over 1/8" die.)
benefits. all welded and galvanized, 60" high, 150
In other action, FCA's directors ft. length.
nominated six members for considera- 1 t1i1I00
tion by Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner for appointment of three I 1E1 $ 0 0
members to the Animal Industry Tech- ZONE *
nical Council. FREIGHT
Nominated were: Gerald Cayson,
Blountstown, presently serving; Jack PREPAID $|1500ZONE 2* $12500 ZONE 3*
Dyer, Wewahitchka; 0. L. "Slim"
Partin, Kissimmee, presently serving as PRICE ZO NES
AITC chairman; Larry Snider, Live ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3
Oak; Joe Hilliard, Clewiston, presently COLORADO MISSOURI WYOMING MISSISSIPPI
serving, and J.O. Pearce, Jr., Okee- KANSAS MINNESOTA IDAHO ARKANSAS REMAINING
chobee. NEW MEXICO TENNESSEE S. DAKOTA ILLINOIS CONTINENTAL
In a question on the voting authority OKLAHOMA ALABAMA MONTANA ARIZONA UNITED
of FCA's honorary directors, the NEBRASKA LOUISIANA IOWA UTAH STATES
directors approved a motion by Bennett TEXAS N. CAROLINA GEORGIA FLORIDA
that such authorization be extended S. CAROLINA
through the proper administrative
action.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Jim
Luttrell, Lakeland, executive vice
president of FCA, warned that agri- 1 N. M S, Cl. 8 9 3
cultural assessment applications must be
made by March 1, and not April 1 as in
the past, and that a short form is available at each tax assessor's office for this
purpose.Promote REEF
STAND UP every day..
AND BE COUNTED Support Your
ANONYMOUSLY.
SIbO Florida Beef Council
SEND IN
U1974 BULLS FOR SALE
AG HEREFORD & CHAROLAIS o BRAHMAN
CNSUS 2 to 3 years of age, ready to use
H F Cattle Co., Box 1130, Sebring, Fla.
Phones: 385-7542 (Sebring) GL3 6134 (Avon Park)
The Florida Cattlernan/February 1975 37




BARFIELD Final Results Show Stiff
ARMSL FQHA Competition in 1974
F A R M S The final results for 1974 as compiled by OurEternal Joey, C.& D. Chest ......on ................. 4
th F orda Q u rt r or e ss ci ti n, Big Shot Too, J. Caponey .................. _...................... 4
the Florida Quarter Horse Association, t 4.................. .
with points earned, listed to five places Go Thre Decks, Dorothy Butter.................. 2
where applicable, follow: 1972 Geldings
1974 Stallions Tall Story, Hugh Watkins ......................... 38
Kriz's Riker. W estenhook......... .........................14
Unnamed, V. & B. Porter ..... ........................... 16 Oak Bar Leo, Dr. & M rs. Chancy ................................ 4
Unnamed, K. Anderson ........ ................ I I Lando Gold, Peggy Swain ...... .................... 3
Quick Reaction, Dave Piess ................................ 10 1971 Geldings
Too Funny, Carol & Buck Harris ...................... .... 9
Van Centurion, Joan Harmon ..................................... 9 Red Gold Band, C. W eeks......... .................... 20
Et Aleon Bar. M iriam De Fulvo .............. ..................... 4
~ ~~~ ~~Dial Dartner, Nila Eby. ........................ ........13
1973 Stallions Fischers Tonchero, Allana M arl............. .................. I
Boo Jour Berh, Martene Ellis .....31t 1970 & Before Geldings
Brother Dee, D. Pless .................. 12 M r. Jim Bee, Elizabeth Edge ............................. ... 44
Red Hot Inflation, Joyce Pankhurst .... ......... I I M r Straw Boss, Ted Chancy .............. : ................. 36
Unnamed, Peggy Swain Mr' Barney Bars, Doris Willis ........... ............. 28
Reed Sunup. T. M. Deal ........... ....... 4 El Aquila Roja, Linda De Stefano ............................24
My Instant Replay. Dempsey Barren ............................. 4 Coy's Boomerang. J. Caponey ...................... 13
100% 1972 Stallions Grand Champion Gelding
Sue's Diamond, Ronald Caldwell ................ 40 Mr. Jim Bee, Elizabeth Edge
Certifed Herd ideal Dell, C. & B. Harris ..................................... 33
Judes Go Bo, C. W. Smith ... ...... ......................... 12 Reserve Champion Gelding
Spanish Enterprise, Dr. C. V. Chaney .................... 6
The 6 essentials: Disposition, 1971 Stallions Tall Story, Hugh Watkins
Weight, Fertility, Milk Production; Ima Eternal Dell, W. & F. Mann .......................... 17 Junior Western Pleasure
Hardiness; Conformation. The All American, A. & N. Mecks ........................ 15 Bargain Blair, O, S. Miles. .................................... 151
Mr. Mike 2. Briarcliffe Farms ...................... 4 Miss Turbulence, B. Porter & D. Beverly..................... 117
Spanish Rascal, Rick Pauline ..................................... 2 Ole M iss Priss, Ann Scarbrough ................................ 61
Fred Barfield, Owner Bar Bay Fl.. Jay Caponey ......................... I Frosty Linda, Jim Walker ............. ............ 47
Cay's Sugar Bar. C. & J. Flening........................ 43
Phone: 813/657-3611 1970 & Before StallionsSeirwsrnPase
813/657-2456 Go 8 Sugar, Doyle Conner .................................. 17 Senior Western Pleasure
P.O. BOX 356 Doe's Silver Bar, K. D. Eatmon ............ .......... 13 Sheza Okla Star, R. & S. Everhart ...................... 72
Pa 33 4 Shipp's Bar, John Hemfhe. .......................................... 8 Mr. Jim Bee, E. Edge ............................ 69
Immokalee, Fla. 33934 Spencer's J Bars. Coronado Farm s............................... 6 Coy's Boomerang, J. Caponey ......................... 45
Innocence Riker. Westenhook Farms ........................... 4 Call Dutch Eagle, M. K. Covington .................... 34
Carey's Miss, Richard Heimer .......................... 34
Grand Champion Stallion Little Nifty Gal, A. Marl ...................................... 25
Silver Bar M issy, Beverly Eatmon ............................. 25
CARTER BEEFM.ASTERS sue's Dtam....d, Ritnald Caldwell l attn
Amateur Western Pleasure
"Quality with Quantity" ... h pinSlio
Carey's M iss, R. Heim er ................... .................... 27
JMC Ranch Ideal Dell, Carol & Buck Harris Miss Turbulence. Joy Murphy. .......... ........... 21
1974 Fillis 5Miss Star Eagle, Pat Smart ... I ....................... 8
P.O. Box 512, Lake Wales, Fla.1974 Fillies The Red Ranger. Sharon Doucette ................................ 5
John & Martha Carter Spanish Ruby Lee, Dr. & Mrs. James Lanier ................. 13 Sabrina's Leo Girl, Eva Knowles .................................. 5
Owners Mack Padgett, Mgr. Too Dusty. C. & B. Harris........................ I I
Ph: 813/676-2442 Ph: 813/638-1985 Laurie Dell, Wends Harris ........................................ 0Reining
Ranch located 3 mi. west of US 27 on SR 640 She's A Hart. Nancy Sullivan ............................. Bargain Blair, O. S. M miles ...................................... 12
Roxie Baby, Arnold Saraw ...... ........ ..................... 6 Christmas Sugar, D. & K. Peterson.. ................. 9
M r. J. M King, J. Caponey ...................................4
M1973 Filies Rambula Bar, Joan Gibb .................................... 4
Forever Eternal, Susan Everhart ..................... 60 Senior Reining
Too Friendly, C. & B. Harris .................................48
Too Neat, Charles Hunt........... ............. 38 Really Perty, J. Caponey .......................... 37
TALLEY RANCH Miss Instamatic, Merrill Pridemore ................. 20 Oily Straw, Jack Edmund ........................................... 9
Eternal Hart, R. & S. Everhart ....................... 16 Skip O'Cash. Wilna Carr .................................... 7
W. G. Talley St. Owner 904/787-3579 1972 Fillies Deal's Honey Bar, T. M. Deal ............................... 3
Jim Richardson. Mgr. 904/787-3052 Trail
P. 0. Box 817, Leesburg, Fla. 32748 Secondhand Rose. Buckingham Farms ....................ra 35
Lady Quinarius, Marilyn Ridge .................... 30 Miss Turbulence, B. Porter & D. Beverly ..................... 75
Simmolh's Mare, Kaye Mason .............................. 15 Roan Stinger, Mary Elizabeth Beam ................. 69
Mike's Lil' Leo. Ronice Jackson ................................ 9 Wilda Stardust, Janice Murphy ......... ............ 21
Molly's Actress, Harry Blackadar ............................... 6 Teddy Chips. Karen Ash ................................19
Andrew Tent Co. Inc., 1971 Mares Sun Gold Ray, Carolyn Kling .............................. 18
KENNETH S. ANDREW Tardy's Tally. Martha Kaye Covington ....................... 79 Western Riding
Owner and Operator Malan's Baby, Buckingham ............ ................... 18 Silver Bar Missy, B. Eatmon .................................. 16
Laurie's Jet, A. & R. Caldwell ...................... 16 Heeldo Deal, Susan Nolle .........................
Catelringu tod the11 broode~llr who rtequil'n thel Donna Step, Carol Leet ............................ 13 Hot Gun, R. & J. Kinnie .......................................3
veryboat in Side equipmtMr. Jim Bee, E. Edge ...............................3
P. 0. Box 4400-Ph: 912/883-4400 1970 & Before Mares Major Royal Bueno, Robert Strandland ............... 3
ALBANY, GEORGIA 31706 Sheik's Gypsy, Desiree Ruggieri ...... ............... 57 Pleasure Driving
Nancy Sweet, Carol Weeks............................ 54
Irishbar Carmal, J. Heffiey .............. .......... 31 I Go As A Riker, Westenhook .............. ................. I I
Do Raider Cash, Stephen Edge ................................... 8 Lucky Sugar, M rs. John Olinger ............... .....t_ 10
"TEST and WEIGH Eternal Snow, Brenda Heimer ............ ......... 8 Caldonia Riker, Westenhook .................................. 8
TO MAKE BEEF CATTLE PAY" Shuda Vada Dial, M. Ridge ....................................... 8 Governor Riker, Dana Fawl.. ............................... 5
Ask about Joining-Coltact Grand Champion Mart Woodmere Levan, Ann Edge ............................ 2
BOB SAND Tardy's Tally, Martha Kayo Covington Barrel Racing
FBCIA Sec'y Reserve Champion Mare Deal's Joetta, Charlotte Esker............................... 16
B_ Ralls Hall, U. of Fla. Lee's Flydaway, Dee Shaw ...................................... 14
R.f Forever Eternal, Susan Everhart High Sister, Carol Langford ................................ 7
Gainesville, Florida Bit's Greyhound, Dixie Hughes .................................. 4
A .1973 Geldings
Oakline Bar Skip, A. & N. Meoks.................. ....... 17
38 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




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Write for free brochure
that tells why
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Pole Bending Showmanship 15 Thru 18
D. Joetta. C. Esker ........... ..................10 El Aquila Roja, L. De Stefno .........................9......... go
Blair Bank, i c a s .............................................. 2 Petite Bow, D. Sha ........................................ 80
Knoi ulia Star, Gloria ok ............................... 2 Sheik's Gypsy. D. Ruggier ........................ 72
F o i s l d es t La ie's Rikerw, .S hawk..-............ .....................uc.lWestenhooKling........................................... 668H... .shp1 hn1
Wild Stardust, Ji ice Murphy ....... ........... ......... 30
Junior Cutting Horsemanship 11 & Under
Bei OfA Rihel, pe enHordi............ .............56 id trut aieM rhy................3
Silver BaCoatsTyter, J.tmLncey..............................53
Bilss Sansh, pen cr Hart .................................... e Cutt g J ae Jimm cy, ........ .........................37 53
SDohle Frosty, B. Pedigo ......... ................ 30
FrOfSt.,Su .f AaturrileatHaki Notice, William Talley, Jr ...... .........123/4 Ima Sheik Too, Jana Woote..................................... 26
Haold, Salty Langfor 'r.-ar.i ............................. 7 1/2 Little Nifty Gal, A. Marl .................................... 15
Heidi Price, Bck Harris. ....... .................. I
Bill's Sylvia, S. Hardin ............. .............................3 1/2 Horsemanship 12 Thn 14
Junior Bridle Path Hack Sun Gold Ray C. Kling .................... ..................... 85
R o d eat R K.r Aesh.................................40 Mr JiHBekei, Edig...............................30..5
Bargain Bar, P. King ............ ............................. 62
K issim m eDonna Step, C. Leet ....................................... 5 Joe Prunes, E. Braxton ............... .......................... 41
It's A Riker, Wesenhook. ....................22 Eternal Snow, B. Heimer ................................... 18
E& I t Jan's Cr iRiker, W estenhook .................................. I..................... . ............... .......... 7G18y~'i~ k r HoVsir0snneahm3 o l~ trJ a nship......................................................................in 18~oty .~Gl~ a ' e i 1Kig'1
's O l esai Riker, Westenhook ....................................... 1
Goortas Be'IestRiker, Westenhook.. ........................... HoBridsemPathi HakThru 18
Prfesin l od oSenior Bridle Path Hack Ramhula Bar, J. Gihhs ................................... 75
Peo Donna Step, C. Leet .......................................... 68
Roan Slinger, M. E. Beam ........................99 El Aquila Roj, L. De ea .................................. 64
N ow Our 55th Mr. Jim Bee, E. Edge ....... ...r. ........................................70 Wood Of Pine Lauro, Reid ............................ 46
Heir Of A Riker, Westenhook .........................5 Wilda Stardust, Janice Murphy........................... 35
Silver Bar Missy, B. Eamon. .......................32
2.0~Tee Jay JudyJim Hart................................... 31 Western Pleasure13 & Under
p. Daily Doc's Sunshine, Sue Rier.. .......... ............ 31 Sun Gold Ray, C. Kling .......................................... 157
Fri. Sat., Sun. Amateur Bridle Path Hack Bargain Bar, P. King ............................ 64
Mr. Nero 5, T. Watkins .................................. 47
Pistol Mission, Stephanie Davis ........................... 4 Coot Tater, J. Lacey...................................... 45
CToo Mist, Barbara Gerken....... ................. 2 Ima Sheik Too, J. Wooden ........................ 40
Fe n -2-2 lrishhar Princess, Judy RiJar ...... .............................
Van's Chuhhy Queen, Shelly Huston ..................I Western Pleasure 14 Th73 18
Working Hunter Donna Step, C. Leet ..Le........................................... 9
Eteraus aEl Aquila Roja, L. Dr Stefano ...................... 76
Craig Riker, Westeuhook ................. .......... 3 Frosty Linda, Jimmyal .................................. 55
50 192-44 ofe FreeParnHeir OfA Riker, Westenhook ......................33 Lucky Clark Bar, Lisa Hill........................................ 54
Huzat Riker, Westenhook ........................ 23 Hucklesnip, K. ing ............................52
lsahleu Riker, Westenhook ................................... 22
Gi Gi Riker. Cart Vasile.......... ................... ItI Bridle Path HaR k 13 & Under
K issi m m8 ee Jumping Little Nifty Gal, A. Marl ......................... 26
Eternal Snow, B. Heimer .......................................... 16
Dunny Zero, Janine We ............Tash ......................... 35 Sun Gold Ray, C. King .......................... 13
Gi Gi Riker, C. Vasile .............................0 Douhle Frosty, B. Pedigo .........................12
& S t. C lo u d Craig Riker, Wesenhookd................ ..........7 Cool Tater, J. Ly .............................II
M nil ~eservations.S ildee Riker, W St eno r ............ ......... ....... Ter4el............. ........
a ( ) A R BWesxenhook...d e P H ................................... 3 Briddle Path Hack 14 Thru 18
featuring Doyle Connor High Point Halter Award Donna Step, C. Leet............................ 103
Roan Stinger, M. E. Beam....... ........................ oo
Tardy's Tally, Martha Kaye Covington Mr. Jim Bee, E. Edge ............. ............... 55
Silver Spurs Horseback Quadrille El Aquila Rojo, L. Doream ............................... 35
Saddle Bronc Riding Doyle Connor High i ..t Performance Award Gi Gi Riker, C. Vasile ............................34
Bareback Bronc Riding Miss Turhulence, Bill Porter& Don Beverly Western Riding 13 & Under
Calf Roping Doyle Connor High Point All Around Awaed Double Frosty, B. Pedigo .......................... I
Steer Wrestling Mr. Jim Bee, Elizaheth Edge Western Riding 14 Thru 18
Bull Riding Youth Events Silver Bar Missy, B. Eatmon ..............................7
Sunss Ba R e NDonna Step, C. Lee...............................6
C is Bal RaeJunior Mares Misty Jacket, Ellen ................................ ......
O outstanding Spec a Aut Tar d T ay, Mar o ving .................................. 7 Wheeling Jodie, Jaunt Booream .............. ..................... I
Donna Step, C. Lent ...................................29 Reining 13 & Under
Eternal Snow, B. Heimer..................................13
12,000 Reserved and Under Roof Seats Saint AnSue Dukes.................... ............... 7 Jess' Chiquita, Dean Gould ................................... 18
0 r f P in MSun Gold Ray, C. Kling...................................... 13
5 AeJoe Prunes, E. Braxton ...................................... 1
Admission $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00 Bar Y Dutchess, Ernie Wynn .... .......................... 6
Sheik's Gypsy, D. Ruggier................................ 77
Phone Reservations: Padgett's, Nancy Sweet, C. Weeks .................................. 62 Reining 14 Thn 18
Petie Bo, .iShaleM............................... 29
Kissimmee 847-5118 Streep's, Beacaco Badger, K. Kling ......................... 43
Junior Geldings Wood Of Pine Lauro, R. Bauman ................... ....22
Orlando 424-0551. WVestern Ramhula Bar, J. Gibhs ................................... 21
Corral, Melbourne 723-2611. Red Gold Band, C. Weeks .... ............................ 18 El Aquila Rojo, L. De Stefano............................. 6
Dial Darter, N. Ehy.......................................ItI
Jaycee Jimmy, Barhara Pedigo ............................ 9 Barrel Racing 13 & Under
Mail Reservations. Silver Spurs, Senior Geldings Hondo Ryder, Terry Kelly...............................-7
Inc. (Tickets), P. 0. Box 1909, Sun Gold Ray, C. Kling....................................3
Kism eFa 24.Mr. Jim Bee, E. Edge.................................... 57
Kisi meFa.374.El Aquila Roja, L. Dr Stefano............................ 31 Barrel Racing 14 Thru 18
Huelesnip, Ken Kling ................................... 23
also attend Lee's Flydaway, D. Shaw.................................. 8
Showmanship 11 & Under Wheeling Jodie, J. Boaream ............................... 3
Blair Bank, Scott Wallis ................................... 2
Jaycee Jimmy, B. Pedigo................................. 42 Tijuana Tad, Pinky Haast............................... 2
KISSIMMEE VALLEY Fancy Flower, Terrn Watkins ...........................41
Expo Dell, Teresa Porter .................................. 9 Pole Bending 13 & Under
LIVESTOCK Cool Tater, Joy Lacey..................................... 7
SHOW & FAIR Double Frosty, B. Pedigo.................................. 7 Honda Ryder, T. Kelly....................................4
Sunset Paula Jo, Nancy Herron..................... ...... 7PoeBnig1 h 8
February 19-23 Poleanhi Benin 14 Thr41
Kissimmee Valley Pavilion Shwasi 2Tr 4Lee's Flydaway, D. Shawm................................. 4
Sun Gold Ray, Carolyn Kling.............................78 Wheeling Jodie, J. Booream ............................... 2
Next to Rodeo Arena Mr. Jim Bee, E. Edge..................................... 71 Wilda Stardust, Janice Murphy............................ 2
Bargain Bar, Pam King......................... .......63
Joe Prunes, Eddie Braxton........................... .... 52
Charlie Houn, Michelle Meehan.......................... 22
40 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




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Beefmasters are bred primarily to develop the six basic essentials of good Beef Cattle: Disposition, Conformation, Fertility, Hardiness, Weight, Milk Production. These six essentials are six sound reasons for you to select Beefmaster Bulls for your crossbreeding program and receive a
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SEVEN LAZY ELEVEN RANCH
Rocky Sutherland, Manager 813/767-1560
Route 6, Box 700 o Naples, Fla. 33940
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 41




FCA Activities!
Cattlemen, CowBelles, have varied activities: Left, Present Florida Beef Council Chairman Al Bellotto, left, converses with past FBC Chairman Cedrick Smith, Jr., during a break at the Beef Fact Short Course at the University of Florida.
Below left, Earl Raulerson, left, president of the Okeechobee County Cattlemen's Association, presents the first $500 cattle theft reward check given in Okeechobee County to Gary Pratt, an area dairy worker, who aided authorities in the apprehension and conviction of three rustlers.
Below center, FCA Executive Vice President Jim Luttrell, chats with Mrs. Sharlene Perry, a past Florida CowBelles president, during the short course at Gainesville.
Below right, Dr. Kary Mathis, agricultural economist at the University of Florida, gives some tips on the beef industry outlook to two unidentified attendees at the recent Farm Manager's meeting at Cypress Gardens.
Bottom, Mrs. Mary Caruthers, left, and Mrs. Ruth Tucker, president of the Florida CowBelles, were chief coordinators in the Beef Fact Short Course held at the University of Florida. Presenting their certificates of completion is Al Bellotto, Florida Beef Council chairman. Looking on are: Ruth Hogan, home economist with the National Live Stock and Meat Board, and Dr. A.Z. Palmer, meats scientist at the University, program participants.
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42 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




THE RANCHER
Special Introductory In Stock SALE on
Neckover Trailers While They Last
Following Goosenecks include 20,000 lb. jack, brakes on all axles,
7.50 x 16 8-ply tires and spare.
price includes installation by certified welders and mechanics
Introductory
Retail Sale
20' x 6' Metal top, 5' sleeper van front $2,817.50 $2,575.00
24' x 6' Metal top, & front, 2 gates 2,932.50 2,595.00
24' x 6' Metal top, 5' sleeper front, 2 7500 l bs. axles 3,369.50 2,995.00 28' x 6' Three axles, metal top & front, 2 gates 3,795.00 3,475.00
20' x 8' Flatbed, ramps, metal floor 2,597.50 2,337.50
24' x 8' Flatbed, ramps, metal floor 2,844.50 2,577.50
32' x 8' Flatbed, 3 axles, ramps, metal floor 4,138.50 3,650.00
20' x 6' DUNCAN, 3 axles, 7' nose, metal top, escape door 3,547.50 2,987.50
Save on BUMPER TRAILERS Introductory Sale Too!
16' x 6' Bow top, escape door, brakes on 1 axle $1,495.00 $1,345.00
16' x 5' Metal top, escape door, brakes on 1 axle 1,550.00 1,395.00
10' x 5' Metal top, combination horse & cattle 1,150.00 1,045.00
16' x 6' Bumper flatbed, brakes on both axles 995.00 850.00
STOREWIDE SEMI-ANNUAL SALE thru FEBRUARY
call or come see Don Barrett, manager
79e e, 9tc.
PHONE: 4821 N.W. 6th ST.
904/376-4595 GAINESVILLE, FLA. 32601
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 43




Spencer Harden South Florida's Oldest
Arcadia Wins FCHA Honors & Most Complete
Mid-Winter in 1974 Competition Western Wear Store
Final standings for the Florida Cutting
R o d e o Horse Association 1974 cuttings have LEVITSON JUSTINXAS
R d oSTETSON "TEXAS
been announced. AMERICAN TONY LAMA
Winner of the open and non-pro D-J ACME
events was Spencer Harden, Sanford, H-BAR-C-PAN HANDLE SLIM
earning $1,626.50 on Bill's Jazabelle, and $723.90 on Bill's Sylvia, respectively for the two events. THE FAIR STORE
Stampede Show, owned by Bill
Talley, Jr., Leesburg, and ridden by 415 S. Park St.
Salty Langford, Belleview, won the $500 Okeechobee, Fla.
lea novice horse with earnings of $489.10.
Carol Langford, Belleview, won the $500 novice rider on Hangold, owned by S. HORSE SALES
Langford. Richard Painter
Co-champions in the youth division Rt. 12, Box 2050
were Mark Jenkins, Vero Beach, and Brooksville, Fla. 33512
Roy Harden, Sanford, with 225 points 904/7969989 or796-3175
each. Efuine
Class standings with monies won or E uine
points earned in parentheses, follow: 1.. e
Open
"The Grandaddy of 'em all" Bill's Jazabelle owned and ridden by Spencer Harden.
Sanford ($1,626.50): Primo's Holly, owned and ridden by STETSON & BAILEY HATS
Ginny O'steen, Oxford ($1,022.98): Hangold, owned and ridden by Salty Langford, Belleview ($705.76): Jimbo Pistol, RANCH & WESTERN WEAR
Saturday & Sunday owned and ridden by Tommy Walls, Fort Pierce ($515.20): Levis Wranglers Lee
Leo White Lip, owned and ridden by Howard O'steen, Oxford ($478,40); Official Notic. owned by Bill Talley, Jr.. -) 9Marc 8Leesburg, ridden by Joe Lott, Oxford ($386.82): Eddie's SBrownie, owned by R. D. Welles. Arcadia, ridden by Dickie Welles, Arcadia (5385.30): Amber's Jay Boy, owned by Bill Cone, Ocala. ridden by Butch Lott, Oxford ($294.57); Lady Acme Wrangler Texas Boots
2,Leo Hoddy, owned by Culverhose Cattle Corperation, Fort
2 : 0 ..::= 5r. ::iz e=:= ot 26 Broadway K[issimmee, Fla.
2 Pierce, ridden by George Culverhouse, Fort Pierce ($257.03):
Heide Price, owned by Bo-Bett Farms, Reddick, ridden by Buck Harris, Reddick ($214.93):
Non-pro For Registered BRAHMANS
Bill's Sylvia, owned and ridden by S. Harden ($723.90): and QUARTER HORSES Jimbo Pistol, owned and ridden by Walls ($423.20); Primo's see
Holly, owned and ridden by G. O'steen ($295.00): Cupid S, owned and ridden by Tom Deserable, Lithia($278.00): Heide HAW CREEK RANCH
* Bull Riding Price, owned by Bo-Bett, ridden by Harris ($248.10); Car
Hop, owned and ridden by Oscar Alvarez, Tampa ($244.15): Raymon Tucker, Owner
Leo White Lip, owned and ridden by H. O'steen ($237.50); Phone (904) 437-3562
* Calf RpinEddie's Brownie, owned by R. D. Welles, ridden by D. Welles
C ($227.75); Gay Piper, owned and ridden by Don Beverlyv, BUNNELL, FLORIDA 32010
West Palm Beach ($190.10): Lady Leo Hoddy, owned by S Bronc Riding Culverhouse Cattle: ridden byG. Culverhouse ($151.50): M
$500 Novice Horse T -w DRIVE
Stampede Show, owned by Talley, ridden by S. Langford W1N3E0 ^A0 1, 302709
Steer W restling ($489.10); Bill's Jazabelle, owned and ridden by S. Harden o 4so
($325.04): True's Paul Anka, owned by Ron Marlowe, West at ,
Palm Beach, ridden by J. Lott ($301.55); Miss Carry Back, at ETPiE
Bareback Riding owned by Bo-Bett, ridden by Harris ($287.07); Doc's St. Joe, eREo..AND EX.HIBITOR or.. uUAR T u HORSES
owned by Goodbread Ranch, Okeechobee, ridden by Starley Willis, Okeechobee ($230.99): Misty Sheik, owned by Bill Ban 0 BREEDING FanRM Bn TRAININGo CNTER Nowling, Sarasota, ridden by Walter Mann, Sarasota w E. CaM..e. .. M11 MIKE TIL.ON. M -. -Barrel Racing ($178.97); Tobano Jill, owned by Dr. Don Wade, Arcadia, ar. n ... .a T 0 o. .no
ridden by Don Day, Arcadia ($94.19); Leo Top's Gal, owned ost a sO.333o 3Io5) 293.0729 and ridden by Penny Bass, Loxahatchee ($94.10); M-M's, owned and ridden by Norman Edwards, Jr., Fort Lauderdale ($78.06); Plain 01' Smoke, owned and ridden by H. O'steen Rodeo Dance ($47.05); gg Sgp/y
$Dance 500 Novice Rider
Miley & Hale Trailers-Western Wear
Saturday Night 8:00 PM Hangold, owned by S. Langford, ridden by Carol Lang- Miley & Hale Trailers-Western Wear
Saturday Night 8:00 P.M. ford, Belleview ($663.73); Bartender Reed, owned and ridden Saddles-Tack-Feed
by Paul Kaskey, West Palm Beach ($342.68): Poco Bay Gal, Boots Appaloosa Horses
owned by R. D. Welles, ridden by Runt Smith. Arcadia ($296.10): Bill's Jazabelle, owned by S. Harden, ridden by W. L. (Bill) Burke, Sr. 813/689-7609 Roy Harden. Sanford ($234.21); Gal's Bob, owned and 1701 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, Fla.
ridden by Ron Huckaby, Sarasota ($230.18); Ginger Van For Reservations Lee, owned and ridden by Gene Jenkins, Vero Beach
($185.00); Mutt Sorrel, owned by Jack Booream, Barlow, ridden by Faye Mann, Sarasota ($166.08); M-M's, owned Phone Arcadia 494-2104 and ridden by Edwards ($149.58): Official Notice, owned and
(Area Code 813) ridden by Talley ($134.10); Imp's Blue Gold, owned and WHITE FARMS
ridden by Bobbi Deserable, Lithia ($70.14):
Youth HOME OF
R.C.A. & G.R.A. Approved Youth Hollywood Bill & My Barbarian AAA
Mark Jenkins, Vero Beach, and R. Harden (co- Nancy Meeks
champions. 225 each): B. Lott (200); Ernie Wynn, Jr., Sarasota (155); Grant Wynn, Sarasota (80): Mike Daniels, Haines (904) 493-4477 or 493-4075 City (80): Veda Dawes, Frostproof(57.5); Donna Lee Culverhouse, Fort Pierce (52.5); Greg Driggers, West Palm Beach CHIEFLAND, FLORIDA
(5); Wyatt Jenkins, Vero Beach (15).
44 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




Lasater Farm s Florida's Largest & Oldest
H osts FCH A J.h Locally-owned Post Plant
Event at Ocala Established 1946
Results of the Florida Cutting Horse Association Banquet Show held recently ll
at Lasater Farms, Ocala, and current leaders for 1975, with monies won and/or score in parentheses, follow:
Open Cost
Car Hop, owned and ridden by Oscar Alvarez, Tampa ($232.00, 73 1) Sugar Anna, owned by J. 0. Phillips Chrit mas, ridden by Joe Lott, Oxford ($174,00 73); Misty Sheik owned by Bill Nowling, Sarasota, ridden by Walter Mann, Sarasota ($116.00, 72',); Official Notice, owned and ridden by Bill Talley. Jr.. Leesburg ($19.33. 72): Eddie's Brownie, V f
owned by R. D. Welles, Arcadia, ridden by Dicki Welles, Y %" Arcadia ($19.33, 72): Mutt Sorrel, owned by Jack Boorceam Bartow. ridden by Faye Mann, Sarasota ($19.33, 72):
Non-pro
Miss Carry Back. owned by Ho-Belt Farms. Reddick, Florida Fence Post
ridden by Buck Harris. Reddick ($80.80, 72' ): Eddie's Brownie, oned hs R. D. Welles. ridden by D. Welles (S80.80. 72 i): Car Hop, owned and ridden by Alvarez Hihp ait P osts
20.210 72): Leo White Lip. it.ed and ridden by Howard at Competitive Prices O'steen. Oxford (S20.20. 72:
$500 Novice Horse Now is the time'to buy
M t Sheik. ouned b% Nosling. ridden by W. Mann ($89.45. 73), Htoty Gold'Kat, ouned and ridden by Butch Lott, Oxford ($59.90, 72,:
$500 Novice Rider BUY WHOLESALE AND SAVE
Poco Bay Gal,. owned by R. 0. Welles, ridden by Rot
Smith. Arcadia ($88.40. 71): Official Notice, owned and 2
ridden by Talley ($66.30, 70',); Gay Piper. owned by Don Beverly, West Palm Beach, ridden by Chris Widell, West Palm Beach ($33.15. 70); Stampede Kitty, owned bvy MLel- We deliver in quantity loads
land Boot & Saddlery, Lake Worth, ridden by Jim McLelland, Lake Worth ($33.15, 70):
Youth FENCE POSTS CORNER POSTS COW PEN POSTS
Mutt Sorrel, owned by Booream, ridden by Ernie Wynn, BARN POLES COW PEN LUMBER
Jr., Sarasota (30): Bill's Sylvia, owned by Spencer Harden, Sanford, ridden by Roy Harden, Sanford (25); Non-member; Zanto's Melody, owned by Clint Dawes, Frostproof, ridden by Veda Daw s, Frostproof(15); Ginger's Tippy, owned and Also, Wire Products
ridden by Linda Shepard, Montgomery, Alabama (5); Holly Gold Kat, owned and ridden by B. Lott (5). BARB WIRE STAPLES
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The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 4




Famous Western Artist Criticized
Florida Cowboys of Years Ago
The famous painter of western cowboys New York, and the 64-page collection of and Indians of the post-Civil War era five illustrated articles was compiled, Frederic Remington did some draw- edited and annotated by Stuart D. ings of Florida cowboys, too. Ludlum.
He also wrote a critical article about Remington's bias against Florida both Florida cattle and cowmen, cowmen comes out in the very first part
Both the pictures and the story are of his story with this description:
included in a book titled: "Exploring "Two very emaciated Texas ponies 4
Florida 100 Years Ago," which' a Cattle- pattered down the street, bearing wildman staffer bought for $2 at a Disney looking individuals, whose hanging hair < World newsstand, and doubtless is avail- and drooping hats and generally bedragable elsewhere, too. Publisher is gled appearance would remind you at
Brodock & Ludlum Publications, Utica, once of the Spanish moss which hangs so
FREDERIC REMINGTON'S painting
of cowboy wrestling a bull in Florida
FRANK I Nis shown above.
quietly and helplessly to the limbs of the
oaks in the swamps.
"There was none of the bilious fierceness and rearing plunge which I had
associated with my friends out West, but
as a fox-terrier is to a yellow cur, so were
these last...
"The only things they did which were
conventional were to tie their ponies up
by the head in brutal disregard and then
get drunk in about 15 minutes."
Talking of an apparently fictional
town called "Crow City," Remington
for aaccused cowmen of being themselves cow thieves in a section which takes up
0 the better part of the article.
bigg r, ealt ierAs to the cows, here's what he wrote:
"The land gives only a tough wirecalf rop ,grass and the poor little cattle, no bigger than a donkey, wander half starved and
horribly emaciated in search of it..
"These men do not use the rope
PROTECT AGAINST VIBRID & LEPTO unless to noose a poney in a corral, but
work their cattle in strong log corrals,
with which are made at about a day's march
apart all through the woods.
FRANKLIN MULTI -STRAIN VIBRID FETUS "Indeed, ropes are hardly necessary,
and EPT N5 B~TE INSsince the cattle are so small and thin that and EPTO 2NS ACTE INStwo men can successfully 'wrestle' a three-year-old. A man goes into the
A properly timed immunization program, with booster corral, grabs a cow by one horn, and
vaccinations, can produce a better conception rate, a throwing his other arm over her back,
higher percentage of live and healthy calves, and pro- waits until some other man takes her
longed resistance. hind leg .. .
"The best bull will not go over 300
Cut Calf Losses pounds, while I have seen a yearling at
with FRANKLIN Vibrio & Lepto Bacterins- 150 if you, 0 knights of the riata, can
Eachin a2cc ml) oseimagine it. Some of the men are so reckEachin a2cc ml) oseless and active that they do not hesitate For best results, read and follow label directions to encounter a wild bull in the open.
"The cattle are as wild as deer, they
See your Franklin Dealer race off at scent; and when 'rounded up'
FRANKLIN LABORATORIES INC. many will not drive, whereupon these are
DENVER, COLORADO 80222 U.S.A. promptly shot .. .
The Trusted Name among Cattlemen for 58 years Aohratcetlso iiost
(Continued on page 56)
46 The Florida Cattleman/ February 1975




Kelly Heads WORLD'S FINEST
FCHA Members LIVESTOCK TRAILERS--===
For 1975 FEATURES I
* All Steel Construction Pendn i)
H. C. "Buck" Kelly, Odessa, was Treated 2" x 8" Floor
recently elected president of the Florida 6'4" or 78 Wide Cutting Horse Association at the annual Divider, Escape and Slide/Swing Rear Doors
meeting held recently in Wildwood. Full Roof 8-Ply Tires Electric Brakes 30-Foot Bed Dduxo 71" in"
Serving with Kelly during 1975 will Many Options Available width Gooseneck. Hels 24 cows
be Bill Talley, Jr., vice president, Leesburg, and Janet Clement, secretary-trea- Buy Direct From The Call now for
surer, also from Odessa. a factory tour TRAI L
Directors elected for the FCHA will Factory and Save: to see whiy E-Z AILERS
be Don Beverly, West Palm Beach; Tom (1) Delivery Charges Pull Trailers (Rt. 1, Box 1213 Q Tavares, Fl. 32778)
are the wodld's
Desirable, Lithia; J. R. Peeler, Fort (2) Dealer Markup finest trailers 904/343-2438 or 305/859-5009
Pierce; J. 0. Phillips, Christmas; and Call or Write-Shown by Appointment Only
Otis Williams, Ocala.
The association also voted unanimously at the meeting to recognize a $1000 Novice Riderclass in the coming year, provided there are a sufficient 30'x8' Flatbed easily hauls
number of horses and stock to work. The two tractors or 500 bales
class will work last, and there must be of hay.
five horses in competition.
Butch Lott, Oxford, received the Most Improved Rider award at the meeting, and the Sportsmanship Award went to Bert Wilson, Riverview, for his ,__QUARTER THOROUGHBREDS
strong support of the FCHA. Carol Promote BEEF HORSES
Langford, Belleview, was given the You 1pee FAMS
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The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 47




Complete Count of Horses Urged
A complete study of the U. S. horse industry and a count of horses of the nation was recommended by the National Horse Industry Advisory Committee in a recent meeting at USDA. Under-Secretary J. Phil Campbell is chairman of the committee and Frederick Van Lennep, Lexington, Kentucky, is co-chairman.
The Regulatory Work Group of the committee recommended:
(1) Relocation of USDA's Clifton, N. J., quarantine facility to a better site,
(2) USDA continuation of efforts to get equitable reciprocity regarding export and import of equine stock with Australia and New Zealand; (3) A permanent identification system for all U. S. horses, since accurate health certification and efficient disease prevention programs involving testing, vaccination, and/or isolation of horses are not practical otherwise; (4) More USDA information, through the Extension Service, to be given to 4-H and other clubs and all horse helps you industry and other publications, on equine infectious anemia (EIA), and the need
sto give the Coggins (blood sample) test for EIA to all horses, donkeys, zebras, and other equidae.
he s u s The Research Work Group said the two major priorities for horse industry rec search should be: (1) biological management (housing, breeding, feeding and
Waste disposal) and (2) respiratory diseases. The group also supports efforts to channel more federal funds for animal research to schools of veterinary medicine
...and expanded USDA educational service to the horse industry.
RAcRIAL Farrington Takes All-Around Cowboy
3Honors in 1974 Florida Contest
Winner of the all-around cowboy com- Special recognition will be given to
petition in the 1974 Florida Cowboy the winners of the 1974 Florida Rodeo Contest is J. W. Farrington of Cullen, Cowboy Contest during the Saturday Louisiana, with total earnings of $3664. afternoon performance of the Arcadia He placed second in the over-all Mid-Winter Rodeo, Arcadia, on standings in calf roping with $2355 March 8. ANKINSCOUR BOLUSES behind Del Murphy, Avon Park, who The contest is sponsored by The
VE UCK, POTENT, earned $3090 in roping competition to be Florida Cattleman, and presentation of
the 1974 leader. Farrington was also plaques to the all-around winner, the
third in steer wrestling with $1309. cowgirl's barrel race winner, and the five
0bine Ne m cn Sorma i iii W inner of the saddle bronc riding contest event winners will be made then.
i (1) fight scour with $1939 is Jim Ebberson of Green- A special sterling silver belt buckle
b ) t neumola (3) ville, and Ellis Ballard, Myakka City, award will be presented to the all-around r tis thrrttioG. took the bareback competition with cowboy winner by Circle D Rodeo
$2459. Company, Marianna.
Bull riding was won by Kilos Standings to five places for the 1974
Campos of Davie, ending the year with contest with monies won in parentheses, FRANKLIN earnings of $2143, and steer wrestling follow:
winner Rusty Young, Opelika, All-around cowboy -J W. Farrington, Cullen,
A-V-E Alabama, earned $2173 for his efforts. Louisiana ($3663.88); Ronnie Welch. Saraota ($3649.06):
A* E Kilos Campos, Davie ($3218.18): Gar) Dynmmek, TaiiaProtectsThe 1974 barrel racing champion is hassee ($3165.79) Bob Berger, Norman, Oklahoma
scouringecae Judy Crosby of Ocala, whose total earn- ($3060.05):
Saddle bronc riding Jim Ebberson, Greenville
scouring calves ings in competition came to $2693. ($1939.07); Bob Reidel. Okeechobee ($1449.71); Berger
against
dehydration
A-V-E Solution, with Vitamin B
complex and Dextrose added, provides scouring calves with essential electrolytes and amino acids
for fast, healthy recovery.
S$ee You~r Fakin Dealer
BULL RIDING winner for 1974 was BARRELL RACING CHAMPION
L T Kilos Campos, Davie, pictured here on with earnings of $2693 for 1974 was Judy
222 USA the horse Frank James, picked for this Crosby of Ocala, shown here at a Brooksyear's national finals. ville event held in September.
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




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" 0WB Y AM 60WZRL STEE
ELLIS BALLARD, Myakka City, won. the bareback bronc riding competition HY8 9
earning $2459, shown here on Squaw Mountain at one of the Crystal River
Rodeos. BILL ConteIN WEAR W) TACK BEN
OAK ES U TUNIN
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champion honors in the 1974 Florida
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($1268.61); Welch ($808.83); Mark Melvin, Pierre. South
Dakota ($755.09); COMET TRAILEDT COUNTRY"
Bareback brown c riding Ellis Ballard. Myakka City ($2458.97); T. R. Wilson, Kay 06,, Wyoming ($1764.40); Dytme k ($1574.27); Welch ($1288,40); Cary Carter., BUE I H IL
Mariana ($1027.53);
Boll riding Campos ($2143.36); Butch Kirby, Greenville, Texas ($1952.74); Gary Don George, Booifay A "BEAUTY" THE
($11762.04); Welch ($1469.51); Berger ($ 1399.44);ONROAD Calf ring Del M rphy Avon Park ($3089.94); Farrington ($2355.09); Bobby Sapp, Plant City ($1923.84); A "PLEASURE" TO OWN
Morgan Grainger, Hawthorne ($8630.67); Eddie Fry, Fulton, Arkansas ($1514.98);
Steer wrestling -Rusty Young, Opelika, Alabama $21l72.66); Matt Scott, Arcadia ($1642.87); Farrington ($13908.79); Paul Hughes, Olney Springs, Colorado ($1124.06); Robert Sanders. Dade City ($)065.65); Barrel racing -Judy Crosby, Ocala ($2693.38), Margaret Skipper, Zolfo Springs ($2486.77); Debbie Perdue, Wauchula ($2207.01); Barbara Cannon, Ocala ($2051.92); Beth Crosby, Ocala ($1209.04).
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The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 49




Good Records
CODDING CATTLE RESEARCH Will Heo
1st Canadian Influence Production Sale A g. Cl e ns
A.Census
M ONDAY, FEB. 17, 1975 The 1974 Census of Agriculture, the
largest agricultural statistical project of the past five years, began in January. It
75 BULLS CAL FRINOBULLSALE is being conducted by the Bureau of the
ACensus, part of the Department of All bulls performance tested and Commerce's Social and Economic
selected on the basis of perform- Statistics Administration.
ance indexes to offer the very tops of From Alaska to Florida, from Maine
our Canadian influence bulls. to Hawaii, farmers and ranchers received census forms in the mail around the first of the new year. The report 30 COW/CALF PAIRS forms are to be filled out and mailed
back promptly.
All for four and five-year-old cows Farmers themselves have particiwith calves at side by Canadian-bred pated in deciding what information is
Codding Ranch herd bulls and
rebred. Examined safein calf. Rusticana Domino 86B Reserve collected in the census. Representatives
Grand Champion of the 1972 Calgary of farm organizations such as the Farm Bull Show & Sale. His breeding is Bureau, The Grange, Farmers Union,
Performance Testing featured. National Farmers Organization, and
Started Here in 1940 Farmers Cooperatives serve on the
advisory committee that recommends to the bureau the questions that should be 111 I ___included in the census.
II II Three kinds of information are
requested about operations during 1974: first, a count of farm resources, number IGENE WATSON of farms, area of farm land, acres of
CODOINO CATTLE RESEARCH LAND AND LIVESTOCK CO. cropland and pasture, number of each
25 North Walnut
FORAKER, OKLAHOMA 74638 PHONE: 918-722-4277 HUTCHINSON, KANSAS67501 kind of livestock and poultry, number of 918-793-4277 Phone316/663-4427 persons working on farms, number of
I various kinds of farm equipment; second, a record of farm products produced and sold during 1974; and You Can't Afford To third, selected farming activities during
Build Barns Anymore! 1974 such as number of days of off-farm
work by the farmer, amount spent for farm labor, for custom work, for feed, for gasoline and oil.
To report this kind of information, a farmer will need to have a few simple A i Burecords. The Census Bureau is urging
each farmer to have his records of quantities harvested, products sold, major farm expenses and the like readily invest in an all-steel farm building 3 WEEKS DELIVERY available so that he can easily and
all-steel regular building 5 WEEKS DELIVERY accurately fill out his census report when
it comes.
It is from the Census of Agriculture, J. T. Smith & Sons, Inc. General Contractors conducted every five years, that data are
335 Magnolia S. W. Winter Haven, Florida 33880 taken to form the basis for programs of
USDA, Congressional farm legislation, farm organization policies, farm programs established and administered BARGO LA ANGUS RANCH by state departments of agriculture, and
many other services provided by John & Dot Pitts Owners colleges, business firms, manufacturers,
publishers and broadcasters.
The Census of Agriculture is the only source of statistics on agriculture that P.O. BOX 5832 are comparable from county to county
Sun City Center, Fla. 33570 nationwide. It is the sole source of
Phone: 813/634-2797 comprehensive data tabulated for each
state and for the U.S. for farms classified by size, tenure, type of organization, market value of products sold, Keith Pitts and type of farm enterprise.
Every farmer's report is confidential by law. It may be seen only by sworn Progress Thru Performance Census employees and may be used only
for statistical purposes.
50 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975A




Horse Shows Set NWMLSE AK
For Florida NWMLSE AK
State Fair MOLASSES DELIVERY
Morris Anderson, assistant fair manager TANK 550 gallons,
for the Florida State Fair, Tampa, has mounted on tandum
announced dates for horse shows and wheels, gravity fed
exhibits for this year's fair.
Shows for Appaloosa, Arabian, Pony or equipped with
of the Americas, Walking Horse, molasses pump for
Quarter Horse, Paint Horse and PasotrcoPT Fino Horse breeds will be staged the First taorPOoperation.
and second weeks of the winter exposition, February 4-15.
Anderson said, post entries will be accepted again this year and entries will be accepted to the beginning of the class MOLASSES FEED TANK
preceding the one to be entered. A $1.00 300 gallon capacity
penalty will be charged for post entries,.seial o
The Appaloosas show is staged to be made epcal o
first, he said, at the Horse Show Arena molasses, mounted on
beginning at 9:00 a.m., February 4.6"Ibasfrey
Quarter Horses will be shown at 9:00
a.m., February 6, by adults and youths moving, in size
are slated to exhibit their animals the fol- 1Ox'l8
lowing morning at 9:00 a.m.
Halter classes for Paint Horses are
scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.,February 6, at the Lykes Livestock Arena with performance classes begin-PO.Bx68m ning at 3:00 p.m., February 7. P.. ox63 ILL I T O N'~
Scheduled first for the second week Williston, Fla. 32696
will be halter classes for Arabians at the Phone 904-528-5353 W EL D IN G
Lykes Arena, February 12, at 7:00 p.m., Res. 904-528-4078
followed by the performance and I__________________________________championship classes alternating with Walking Horse Exhibition classes at 9:00 a.m., February 13, in the Infield Horse Show Ring.
Pony of the Americas will compete for prizes on February 14, at 9:00 a.m. beginning with halter classes in the Infield Horse Show Ring.
A Pasco Fino Exhibition will be held this year for the first time, Anderson said, starting at 12:00 noon, February 13, in the Horse Show Arena.
FCHA Dates
Are Announced
The Florida Cutting Horse Association has announced tentative dates for cuttings to be held in February and March.
Scheduled are cuttings at Spur Ranch, Lithia, for February 15 and 16. Dick Welles Ranch, Arcadia, will host the event scheduled for March 15, and Walter Mann Training Stables, Sara F O IAORC T L
sota, is the sight for the March 16 cut- -LRIA CORN F R YOUR C T L
ting. Save an those freight costs and order Florida-grown corn. We have top quality
The Orlando 4-H Horse Show is also ground snapped corn and ground yellow corn meal available in bags or bulk, on the schedule to be held at the Orlando and a good supply of bulk shelled corn. Delivered direct to your ranch in Stadium, Orlando, on March 22. trailer loads lots. Check aur prices before you buy.
Prices received for cows sold for DAY FEED MILLS
slaughter through 14 auctions during Wayne Day, Manager November averaged $17.26 per hundred- U.S. Highway 90, Greenville, Florida weight, $.27 less than the preceding Telephone 904/948-3381 or 904/948-3611, nights. month and $14.12 less than November
19751
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 5




Southeastern Red Angus Ass'n ANCA Endorses Beef Canning
Annual Winter Consignment
The American National Cattlemen's Association has endorsed the canning of American beef for distribution to the needy both in the U. S. and abroad.
ANCA Executive Vice President C. W. McMillan emphasized that beef
unlike grain is readily available in abundant supplies to carry out the nation's long-term commitments to feed the starving.
In testimony before a subcommittee of the Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee, McMillan observed that the U. S. currently has approximately 3.5 Sat., Feb. 8, 1975 1:00 P.M. million cows in excess of domestic needs. "Putting it another way," he said, "our
'factory' is producing more beef than is profitable for cattlemen. Hooper Stockyard "Since we have an excess of beef and a deficit of grain, it simply makes good
Montgomery, Alabama sense to meet our commitments with beef."
McMillan explained that no grain-fed cattle would be used in the proposed beef buying program. Cattle raised entirely on grass without grain feeding at all would be most appropriate for use and most readily available. "The supply of quality grain-fed beef which U. S. consumers have come to expect will not be affected," he said.
The ANCA spokesman asked for favorable consideration of the canned beef 40 proposal. "We can still help feed the hungry of the world," he said, "but we can
do it with surplus commodities rather than create shortages of grain supplies needed at home."
Ocala Bull Sale Averages Sound
$552 on 193 Head of All Breeds
The Ocala Bull Sale hit a sound $552 Kelly. Bell (2) $760; S.E. Peterson Estate. Dunnellon $450:
average on 193 bulls, at the 19th annual Sugar Plum Spread, Tallahassee (2) $910: Dirr Farms, Okeechobee (3) $2100: BF. Wheeler (3) $2400; Richardson
event sponsored by the Marion County Brothers (2) $1535: Owl Acres, Ocala $850: Hooper Farms,
Cattlemen's Association and the South- Ocala $1025: Sam Tilton, Bunnell $550: Don Turner $460:
M.B. Jones $400: Cecil Stoger, Monticello $485; Central
Selling 85 Lots of eastern Livestock Association. The sale Packing Company. Center Hill $410: Lazy B Ranch $375:
was held at the Southeastern Livestock Art Futch $400.
REGISTERED RED ANGUS Pavilion on January 14. Herefords
The total sale gross came to
36 Cows with calves $106,454. Larry Brown. Oxford (3) $1475: Flying G Ranch. Okeechobee (12) $7950; Peterson Estates, Bushnell (10) $5640:
6 Bred Cows Broken down by breeds, Angus Sanford Hlartt, Sebring (6) $2455: Deep River Ranch (4)
18 Bred Heifers grossed $30,685 on 53 head to average $2100: Roy Story, Webster $485: Williams. Ocala $450;
Immokalee Ranch, Immlokale (6) $3460: Long Creek Ranch
15 Open Heifers $579; Herefords grossed $46,395 on 79 $625: Dirr Faints, Okeechobee (5) $3400: C.A. Caruthers,
head to average $587; Charolais grossed Oxford $625: Richardson Brothers (2) $1075: T.J. Harper,
Chiefland $750 B.F. Wheeler Oviedo (2) $1250: RE. Lee
$9475 on 30 head to average $316; Brah- $400: Dan Landt (2) $760; W.L. Devel $435: Alfred Tucker,
Consignors mans averaged a strong $844 and Bunnell $550: H.L. Hires(21$1025: looper Farms(2)$1675:
grossed $10,970 on 13 head; Santa Ger- Lovette Jackson. Gainesville (3) $2125: W.O. Marchant.
Archer (2) $1650; Ernest Houck $825: Live Oak Plantation.
BobAngel.............Cave Spring, Ga. trudis grossed $6660 on 12 head to Ocala $1135; K.W. Osburn (2) $1050: R.H. Rowland. NewSam Baker ................ Bristol, Va. average $555; one Red Angus brought herry$550:OdisCowar$600:5J RanchOcala(3($1875.
Leon Bennett ............. Eastaboga, Ala. $425; and five head of exotic cross bulls Charolais
Carefree Farms .......... Franklin, Tenn. grossed $1935 to average $387.
Farm........Bookvile, la.Top olue byerat he alewas Sanford Hartt, Sehring. (4) $1200: Durwood Morgan.
Chipola Farm ............ Brooksville, Fla. Top volume buyer at the sale was Jasper $275: R.E. Lee (6) $1600: 5J Ranch $310: Central
Alvin Enfinger .............. Jay, Fla. Flying G Ranch of Okeechobee, paying Packing Company, Center Hill $355: C&E Cattle Company,
Ronald Gibbs ...........Pensacola, Fla. $13080 for 22 bulls. Following close Belleview (3) $1100: Fore Ranch $350: James Hires,
Joe Givhan..............Mobile, Ala. $ Dunnlon $400: Williams, Ocala $310: Hollywood Ranch,
Sherman Hamby ............ Horton, Ala. behind was Bright Hour Ranch, Leesburg $290: R.H. Rooks $425: K.W. Osburn $250: M.B.
Holben Cattle Corp ......... Lake Wales, Fla. Arcadia, who spent $11,435 for 19 bulls. Jones, Trenton $350: Lazy B Ranch. Alachua (3) $970:
Ernest Houck $460: J.B. Ranch $310: Cecil Perry, Ocala
Frank Hogan ............ Gainesville, Ga. Top prices at the sale came on the $260 JO. Smith. Oxford $260.
David Howell ........... Cantonment, Fla. Brahman bulls, showing a heavy
Hidden Valley ............ Clearwater, Fla. demand. Top selling bull in the sale and Brahamans
Kilby Red Angus .......... Woodbury, Ga.
Rex Jorgensen ............. Shorter, Ala. top priced Brahman bull was a Big Spring Hill Farm $1050: Elmer Rudd $850; Buddy Rose,
Perry Martin ..............Franklin, Ky. Hammock Cattle Company consign- Ocala $1250; Dan McCormic $1000: Cannon Properties, San
Antonio $1050: Alfred Tucker. Bunnell $875; Long Creek
H. B. Pedigo .............. Longwood, Fla. meant. The Okahumpka based operation Ranch. Alachua $700 James R. Fowler. Okeechobee $700:
Pebblebrook Farm ......... Woodbury, Ga. received $1250 for JHN Hill Manso, a Peterson Estates (2) $1385; Sugar Plum Spread, Tallahassee
Pinebrook Ranch .......... Brooksville, Fla. four year old son of JDH Philo R Manso $735: Arky Rogers, Lake City (2) $1375.
Billy Posey ............... Elkmont, Ala.
Powell Red Angus ............ Leroy, Ala. 2-741. Buddy Rose of Ocala was the Santa Gertrudis
W. B. Story ............. Livingston, Ala. buyer. Dan McCormic $550: Williams Brothers, Archer $775:
Henry Whitley .............. Horton, Ala. Auctioneers for the event were A.W. A. Caruthers, Oxford (4) $2050: Mike McGovern, Citra
(Ham) Hamilton of Lewisburg, West $700: Hale Ranch, Greenville $450; Hart Ranch $575: J.B.
Williams, Live Oak $450: Fore Ranch $560: H.L. Monroe,
For Catalog Contact Virginia, and Morris Fannon of CenterHill$550.
Pennington Gap, Virginia.
AYLE Buyers at the sale, with number pur- RedAngus
NGRAM Sale Chairman chased, if more than one, in parentheses Lazy B Ranch $425.
Leon Bennett and amount spent show, follow:
Box 579 Box 757 Exotic Crosses
Quitman, Tex. 75783 Anniston, Ala. Angus Powers Farm, Ocala (2) $660: Pasco Cattle Company,
214/878-2225 205/237-6765 Bright Hour Ranch. Arcadia (19) $11,435; Flying G Dade City (3)$1275.
Ranch, Okeechobee (10) $5130: R.H. Rooks (2) $1010: A.M.
52 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




Southern States
Take Action on 0 0
Swamp Fever
Most southern states have barred entry of horses unless they have proof of free- THE GREAT
dom from equine infectious anemia or swamp fever (EIA). 5th ANNUAL 4H & FFA YOUTH
According to a USDA veterinarian,
a number of other states in the south and M R E T E H W &S L
the nation will follow suit if the present M R E T E H W &S L
trend continues. Dr. Ralph C. Knowles of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), made the CNRLFOIASFNS
prediction at a recent meeting of the CNRLFO IASFNS
American Association of Equine Practitioners.
In February, 1974, APHIS advised
horse owners to check state laws before CasI mnmm90ls
moving their animals because seven Class II minimum 850 lbs.
states required negative EIA tests for Class 1ll minimum 750 lbs.
horse stock crossing their borders. Now CasII mnm m70ls
there are 18 states with FIA entry testing regulations, and seven of these also regulate movement within the state to sales, shows and other concentration Judging- Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7:30 pm
points. Sale- Thursday, Feb. 2 7, 7:30 pm
Knowles said, "These regulations are a good second step toward the control of swamp fever." "The first step was the 63rd CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIR
development by Dr. Leroy Coggins of Cornell University of the blood test EXPOSITION PARK DOWNTOWN ORLANDO
capable of detecting carriers of this virus disease. This test was officially accepted FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 8 inclusive
by APHIS in August, 1973." _________________________________States requiring only negative tests prior to entry are South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas,REGIS ER D R D ANGUs
Washington, Oregon, Minnesota, R G S E E E N U
Illinois, Ohio and New Jersey."TeA ityB ed
States requiring both a negative test"TeA ityB e"
prior to entry and prior to movement to For Breeding Stock or Information, Contact
concentration points within the state are Florida, North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Vermont and New York. Alvin Enfinger Chipola Red Angus Farm Tailaflo Ranch Lewis C. Schacht
Swmpfeerafecs nl hrss nd Route 3, Box 683 Rt. 1. Boa 295-B Rt. 4, Boa 319-B 5009 Vernon Rd.
Sapfvrafcsolhossad Jay, Fia. 32565 Aitha, Fia. Quincy, Fia. 32351 Taiiahassee, Fia. 32301
other equidae. No vaccine is available to 904/994-7033 904/762-8259 904/877-5660 904/877-3315
prevent the disease and there is no known cure. The virus is spread mechanically from infected to healthy David H. Howeii *
animals by biting flies, mosquitoes or P. 0. Box 226 0Chariie W. Ottinger
contaminated instruments such as hypo- CantomentFla 32533 Rt. Wh, Fa. 34203
dermic needles rather than by direct 0904/725-5660
horse-to-horse contact. Protection of Ronaid J. Gibbs
healthy horses can come only by Fit. 7. Box 433
isoltin orremvingcarier, sncePensacola, Fia. 32506
ioaigo reoigcrirsne904/455-7562 Pinebrook Ranch
infected animals remain carriers for life, Rt. 1, Box 5682
Knowles said. Brooksville, Fla. 33512
Sun Springs Red Angus
Florda ors LitedSun Springs Haskell B. Pedigo
Flrd os itdBell, Fla. Rt. 1, Box 41
Longwood. Fla. 32750
Jimbo Pistol, owned and ridden by J. B. Sweger 358266
No. 6 Hibiscus Rd. N
Tommy Walls of Fort Pierce, is listed in Clearwater, Fla. 33516
the number 20 spot of the top 20 81 3/531 -0431
championship cutting horse list released recently by the National Cutting Horse Ronald M. Kingsley
Association, Fort Worth, Texas. 1400 Rosary Rd., E.
The Florida horse is shown winning Lar3/58i1.230
$3531.63 at six NCHA shows. 81 3/581-5126
Holding the top spot among the top 835157
20 cutters is Mr. San Peppy, ridden by Buster Welch, and owned by King Ranch, Kingsville, Texas.
The Florida Cattleman /February 1975 53




Farm Managers
Look at Current2
Beef Economy
The annual meeting of the Florida
Society of Farm Managers and Rural 4
Appraisers was held at the Sheraton Inn,
Cypress Gardens, on January 10-11. The
theme of this year's meeting was the
agricultural economy with particular...... emphasis on Florida's beef cattle -i If
industry. I I
The program included a full agenda DON KAPLAN conducted a tour of the THE MACHINERY involved with
of speakers on Friday, January 10, with Kaplan Industries feeding operation. He seperating solid and liquid waste material tours of Kaplan Feedyards, Bartow; and is shown here explaining the slotted floor for recyclying as feed, is shown here being the Al Bellotto Ranch, Lakeland, on cattle feeding program. looked over by some tour participants.
January 11.
Bob Davis, county extension director meeting, calling on Dr. Kary Mathis, that cattle fed a 20 percent manure of Polk County, got the program under- extension agricultural economist with ration gain just as well as cattle fed a way with welcoming remarks and briefly the University of Florida. Mathis used conventional ration. Kaplan said that outlining the program. Plato Kirby, slides and charts explaining the over pro- manure mixture feeds have a great Vero Beach, president of the organi- duction of beef that lead to the current potential in cow-calf programs especially zation, responded and called on Doyle market situation. as winter supplement feeds.
Abbott of Wauchula, vice president, to A strong point Mathis made was a Last speaker on the program was Al
preside at the first session, current need to change the marketing Bellotto, a Lakeland rancher, and chairFirst speaker on the program was R. methods of feeder cattle. "It should be man of the Florida Beef Council. He said A. Darr, Columbia, South Carolina, sufficient to say that pressure to modern- there is no simple answer to making a
president of the Federal Land Bank of ize will be focused on feeder cattle mar- profit and that it takes many years to Columbia and Federal Intermediate keting in the future, even without the build a cow herd that will yield a calf Credit Bank of Columbia. Darr's topic large increase in cattle numbers that has crop that will make money in good and was inflation, tight money and high taken place in the last few years," he bad years. interest rates and their effects on agri- said. Bellotto outlined some of his
culture. Mathis showed little optimism for management procedures citing an
Darr called himself a cautious 1975 and 1976. "The combination of intense pasture program, top record
optimist about the economy. He said the depressed demand, high costs and large keeping, good selection and culling greatest problem was finding a way to cattle numbers will make the next two methods, and sound financial managestimulate the economy and restrain infla- years lean ones for most cattlemen," he ment as essential programs for the cowtion at the same time, said. Mathis concluded that he believed calf producer.
Pointing out that farmers are the cow-calf business will "weather this The grass program Bellotto outlined
effected by inflation and recession more storm as it has so many others." centered around proper fertilization, than any group, Darr voiced concern Next speaker was Don Kaplan, presi- mowing and weed control, and pasture
over young farmers becoming estab- dent of Kaplan Industries, Inc., Bartow, rotation.
listed in business. He said he believed with a talk on the Kaplan slotted floor The brood cow herd at Bellotto's is adequate credit will be available for agri- feedlot and environmental control pro- given particular attention, with cows culture in the future. cedures being used by the company. being culled hard on production. Heifers
Changing his speaking schedule from Kaplan said the demand for fed beef in the program are bred to calve at two a night appearance to a morning appear- is here in Florida, and that Florida pro- years old. To do this, Bellotto breeds ance, Florida's Commissioner of Agri- duces about 55 percent of the feedstuffs them about 45 days earlier than the rest culture Doyle Conner said for the first being used at his feedlot. The only thing of the herd, watching them closer during time since he could remember the 1974 shipped in by Kaplan is corn, which he the calving season, and weaning off calf crop did not pay for the maintenance says can be done reasonably since freight calves earlier to give the heifers more on the cows. from Florida is heavy, but usually light time to get in shape for the next breeding
Conner said the Baby Beef program on the return trip, season.
has increased the price of heavy The environment was a main concern Bellotto said many people overlook
slaughter calves from five to eight cents of Kaplan's when he was working on a the part a herd bull plays in a breeding per pound, and given consumers lower feedlot plan, but through slotted feedlot program. "The herd bull is responsible priced beef at the retail level. He said he floors, automatic scrapers for removing for a lot of things as you build your sees the current market situation as an manure, a manure recycling-feeding herd," Bellotto said, citing replacement opportunity for the abundant grazing system, and a series of legumes for water heifers as a main concern. He recoinstates of the southeast to produce purifying, the facility will be 100 percent mended buying top bulls without
grassfed cattle in the future, environmentally controlled, according to hesitation.
Conner also said that many of the the owner. At the banquet, Pat Wilson of Frostcountries of the world are red meat One of the most interesting aspects of proof, president of FCA, served as MC.
deficit countries, and some are now able the Kaplan operation is that the natural and introduced the evening speaker, Dr. to demand their protein in the form of gas produced from the manure at the Dawson Ahalt of USDA, Washington, red meat, giving U. S. cattlemen an feedlot will be used in the future by the D. C. opportunity to supply the need. He said City of Bartow to run its electrical power Ahalt attributed the beef boycott, the export market has not been explored plant. Plans are already underway, price controls, and poor crops as factors to its fullest potential by U. S. cattle- according to Kaplan. involved in the current market situation.
men. Also of interest is the recycling He said the 1975 corn crop will be very
After breaking for lunch, Jim program. About one-third of the avail- important to cattlem 'en. If a bumper
Luttrell, Lakeland, executive vice presi- able solids in the manure from the opera- crop of corn is produced this year it dent of FCA, presided at the afternoon tion will be recycled as feed. Kaplan said could get prices back to $2.50 per bushel,
54The Florida Cattleman/Ferayi7




he said, but if the U. S. has another bad year for corn the beef industry will suffer. at the
Ahalt said the total economic situation will directly effect farm prices, Costal Plains Experiment
improving as consumer spending Seventeenth Station Sales Pavilion
improves, or worsening if the economy BeAR T ON G
gets worse. GM A R e e
Concluding the meeting was a bus Gain
tour of Kaplan Industries, Inc. and the 5 Evaluation
Bellotto Ranch. Sid Sumner, extension Test Sale Starts 1:00 P.M.
beef agent in Polk County, was tour guide, with Kaplan and Bellotto commenting on aspects of their operations.
National Council Elects Officers
The U. S. Beef Council held their annual meeting recently in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, electing officers for the
coming year.
Selected as president was Orville K.
Sweet, also president of the American for thesehreeds
Polled Hereford Association, Kansas City, Missouri. He succeeds Lloyd D. Miller of the American Angus Association, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Chosen for the post of vice president was Kirby Cunningham, secretary of the American Brahman Breeders Asso- SELLING 90 HEAD
ciation headquartered at Houston, Texas.
Secretary-treasurer will be H. H. Dickenson, who also serves as executive vice president of the American Hereford 24AngUS Association, also in Kansas City, Missouri.
The U. S. Beef Council is an organi- 32 Polled Hereford
zation with the goal of promotion of the beef cattle industry in the U. S. through education and research, and to en- 17 Charolais
courage the industry to adopt improved methods. It is comprised of the chief executive officers of the major estab- 13 Santa Gertrudis
lished beef registry associations representing some 128,000 registered beef cattle breeders in the U.S. 4 Others
Okeechobee Elects Earl Raulerson Bulls with records of:
Earl Raulerson of Okeechobee was recently elected president of the Okeechobee County Cattlemen's Association. Growth ability
Serving with Raulerson during 1975
will be Gerald Matthews, vice president; 0 Ready for light service Pete Clemons, treasurer; Buck Daniel, secretary; and Kent Price, executive vice president. All are from Okeechobee. Not highly fitted
Named as directors by the organization were: J. C. Bass, director to FCA; From known herds Richard Crosby; John Daughtery; Elwyn Bass; R. K. Butler; Clyde Durrance; Spencer Kirton; L. E. Larson; John Lauthan; Ephraim Norman; Charles Harvey; J. 0. Pearce, Jr.; Perry Smith; W. SCOTT WILSON, Auctioneer
Howard Wise; and Richard Spies. All are from Okeechobee. For additional information, contact
The Extension Vet says deworming CLYDE M. TRIPLETT, COOPERATIVE EXT. SERVICE
cattle during winter months increases BOX 1209, TIFTON, GEORGIA
nutritional efficiency during periods of O
nutritional stress.
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 55




Cracker Cowboys Angus Association, St. Joseph,
FOR SALE (Continued from page 46) Delegates to the 2nd World Angus
400 HEAD Kissimmee City in 1882, when there Forum, held last October in Kansas
were 16 houses. A trip by sailboat took City, Missouri, voted to hold the next Of TOP QUALITY them to Camp Hammock, now owned world-wide gathering of Angus cattlerahman Cows with by Joe Overstreet, on the east side of men in Scotland, and plans for the 1977
Lake Kissimmee, where there was a new event have been announced by the Calves and Rebred house, unoccupied. Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society, Perth,
The rest of the book is composed of Scotland, Miller reports. The first INTERNATIONAL articles on a trip on the St. John's to Forum was held at Sydney, Australia, in
I A Enterprise, with a side-trip to St. 1969. A total of 20 Angus organizations
L1 C ATL Augustine, a West Coast boat trip from throughout the world are members of the
h Ti oE ECedar Key, and one involving the Keys, Secretariat.
Th Estate of C
Victor Puig, Jr. lack Moore Miami and Fort Myers. Tours of leading herds are being
904/595-3961 CO.\C 904/629-2774 planned by the Society and a highlight of
904/595-4436 a trip to the Forum will be the Royal
P.O. Box8 CITRA, FLORIDA 32627 Black Crossbreds Top Highland Agricultural Show which
opens June 21 in Edinburgh. An
Louisville Steer Show organized tour group of American
A pair of trim, market-ready, black Angus breeders will attend the Forum to crossbreeds were named grand and study methods and programs designed to
Mdeyroedsev g ran amn ind e l strengthen and expand the Angus breed Modern Angus Performance by reserve grand champion in the live all over the globe. The tour will be
MARSHALL PRIDE 408 judging of the steer and carcass show at sponsored by the American Angus
the new North American Livestock
SWAINSBORO, GEORGIA EpstoinLuvleK tck.Association.
Donald & Gerald Hooks, Bill Albritton, Mgr. Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky.
Owners 912/562-3536 912/562-3200 The grand champion steer was shown
by Collins Farm and KO Cattle Com- Beef, Pork Tops
pany, Clinton, Indiana. The steer
Registered Angus Cattle weighed 1,217 pounds and brought its Grocery Sales
owners $1.50 per pound in the auction of
Cawjo Angus Farm champions conducted during the Wed- Beef, pork and provisions (processed
Calvin Winter, Owner nesday evening coliseum performance. pork products) were ranked in the top 10
Modern Efficient Angus For Sale grocery sales items for 1973, according
Practical Prices Buyer was Richard Lee Walker, gocerae mgfor n973,rac ng
Rt. 8, Box 72 Telephone Columbia, Kentucky. to Supermarketing magazine's recent
Tallahassee, Fl. 32301 904/877-1587 Reserve grand champion of the 173 survey.
head show was exhibited by 17-year-old Beef held the number one spot with
Kim Anderson of Ohio, Illinois. She is total sales of $8.4 billion, provisions folREG. ANGUS-QUALITY BREEDING the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. lowed with sales of $8 billion, fresh pork
R EG. ANS-QALITn ING Anderson. Her steer weighed 1,249 was in 10th place with $1.8 billion in
Herd & Ranch Consulting sls
Management Financing pounds and sold for $1.00 per pound to sales.
&The Stockyards Bank of Louisville. Fresh meat sales, including $636 milBoth the grand and reserve grand lion for veal and $534 million for lamb,
DERISO ANGUS RANCH champion were out of Angus cows and totaled $11.5 billion or 11.7% of total
(An Affiliate of The Deriso Interests) sired artificially by Chianina bulls. The store sales. Provisions accounted for 8.1 Bob F. Deriso P.O. Box K29 show was judged by Dr. Bill Able, percent of total sales.
Ph: 813/949-4066 Land O'Lakes, Fla. 33539Manhattan. The survey reveals the high cost of
The show is the first major steer show food includes a lot of non-food or nonA'- d & in the country to eliminate judging by nutritional food items. The average
breeds. The steers were all weighed and retail grocery shopper, when spending divided into classes, by weight, with no $20, buys $1.02 in alcoholic beverages, more than 20 steers in each class. Each 49 cents in soft drinks, $2.47 worth of LAND AND CATTLE SALES steer was also jaw branded and slaugh- non-food groceries (tobacco, soaps,
Phil Sanders Jim Sanders tered following the competition. cleaners, paper goods) and $1.88 worth
P. 0. Drawer A, Laurel, Mississippi 39449 Carcasses that grade USDA Choice with of health and beauty items. In other
Phone 601/649-7100CacsethtgaeUD Coiewh
Phone_601_/649_7100_ a yield grade of 3 or less will be eligible words, $5.86 or more than 25% of confor competition. sumer grocery shopping, is for items not
The show was dominated by cross- needed for nutrition. Meat in comRegistered Angus and Brangus breds with weights ranging from less parison, took only $3.98 of the $20.
Lenholt Farms' than 1,000 pounds to over 1,500 pounds.
Deep River Ranch Most entries in the last three classes were
over 1,300 pounds. Eight of the 11 class The Extension Vet says Cattle utilizing DELAND, FLORIDA winners were Angus crosses, cereal rye or other grains for winter
Ranch 8 miles west on Hwy. 44 grazing are especially susceptible to
honeDeLand 904/734.2534 Agrass tetany. The disease causes nervous
PWorld Angus Forum signs such as incoordination and stagAberdeen Angus Cattle Set for Scotland gering. Death can occur. Grass tetany is
associated with an imbalance o
The 3rd World Angus Forum will be magnesium and can often be prevented
Suber Cattle held on June 10-15, 1977 in the heart of by increased magnesium levels.
Company, Inc. the historic Highlands at Aviemore, Commercial minerals are available that
Scotland, according to Lloyd D. Miller, are designed especially for grass tetan P. 0. Box 119 PH: 904 856-5555 secretary-treasurer of the World prevention. Magnesium oxide can also
Aberdeen-Angus Secretariat and be supplemented in mineral or sal
GRETNA, FLORIDA 32331 executive secretary of the American mixtures.
56 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




No Calf, No Profit
Facts About Vibriosisthe Leading Cause of Bovine Infertility
Ik




This is one of several animal health booklets published by Norden Laboratories, a leading manufacturer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and biologicals. Norden products are available from your veterinarian, and we recommend that you rely on his professional diagnosis and advice for your animal health programs.
No Calf,
No Profit
Facts About Vibriosisthe Leading Cause of Bovine Infertility
CONTENTS
W hat is Vibriosis? .............................. 4
Transmission of the Disease
Common Signs
Econom ic Effects ............................... 5
Preventing Vibriosis ............................. 6
The Original Vibriosis Bacterin
The Best Time to Vaccinate
The Special Advantages of Vibrin .............. 7
An Actual Case History .......................... 9
The Logic of Vibriosis Vaccination ........ backpiece




Cattlemen and veterinarians now recognize vibriosis to be the leading cause of bovine infertilitygreater than brucellosis, greater than leptospirosis. Vibriosis can result in calf crops far below capacity50% or less-or it can quietly steal away 5-15% of a herd's annual production. Sometimes the signs of the disease are hardly noticeable. They include calving rates of less than 90%, first- and second-calf heifers with a lower conception rate than matron cows, and "strung out" calf crops.
Vibriosis was relatively unknown until 1965. At that time, major research findings involving the disease were published by veterinarians at Colorado State University, and the first commercial bacterin for its prevention was introduced by Norden Laboratories. Since then, progressive cattlemen have become increasingly aware of the tremendous operating losses resulting from the effects of vibriosis. The formula is simple: A cow that doesn't produce a calf isn't turning a profit.
As a result, annual vaccination with a vibriosis bacterin is now an effective and recommended part of the herd health program in cow-calf operations throughout the U.S., Canada and worldwide. This booklet presents the basic concepts of vibriosis and how to prevent it.
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WHAT IS VIBRIOSIS?
Vibriosis is a widespread genital infection of cattle
caused by Vibrio fetus bacteria. The Vibrio infection results in infertility by causing early death of the embryo. The embryo is then usually resorbed and a new heat cycle begins. If the embryo is expelled, it is
often so small that the abortion goes unrecognized.
Transmission of the Disease. Vibriosis is spread
almost exclusively by breeding, so it is technically a venereal disease. The infection rate in susceptible cows may approach 100%. Bulls mechanically
transmit the Vibrio bacteria from one cow to another where it infects the genital tract. The disease may also be spread by artificial insemination with contaminated semen, or by mechanical transfer with
contaminated instruments.
Common Signs. Under range conditions, the first
sign of vibriosis is usually a considerable amount of repeat breeding. If an infected cow conceives, the embryo will soon be destroyed and a new heat cycle will begin. Infected cows may require as many as a dozen services over the span of about eight months to achieve a productive pregnancy. If the rancher limits breeding to a 2-3 month period, a calf crop as
low as 20-25% may result.
* Figure 1 There is some cone PATTERN OF INFERTILTY IN valescent
* VIBRIOSIS INFECTED HERD immunity,
1stYear however, following nli-,ln yi -~ natural infection. For
d This reason, vibriosis e: 2nldYea, is most prevalent in
A virgin heifers, those
that are susceptible
H 3rdYear to the disease. As the
iH H H
IRE I a Emi EM N 8 0 infected heifers get
2(3 4o 60 80 to0( 120 140 160 180 200
DA Y OF CALVING Dr L esli Ball, An, a Reprod coo Laoratory, o ld e r a n d a re re -e xColorado Slate Uversoly. Unpublished oata
posed, they develop a
degree of natural immunity. Immunity decreases with time,
Three years were required for
the effects of vibriosis to
fully appear in this eastern
Colorado herd (see figure 1).
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however. If the matron cow avoids re-exposure to an infected bull, natural immunity may lapse and she could become re-infected. Thus, in mature herds, vibriosis may appear as an insidious, or unnoticed, disease, quietly costing the herd owner 5-15% of his calf crop by infecting susceptible cows.
Figure 1 illustrates the effects of vibriosis infection in a small herd in eastern Colorado. The graph depicts three years of calf crops broken down into 20-day time periods. In the first year, most of the cows calved in a 40-day period-very acceptable even though there were a couple of late calves. In the next year, calving was delayed by about 40 days, and strung out over a considerably longer period. By the time the third year's crop arrived, calving was scattered out over seven months. The pattern of infertility took a full three years to develop. ECONOMIC EFFECTS
Many Vibrio-infected cows will develop natural immunity and eventually be able to reproduce again. It is important to recognize, however, that once a cow calves late, she will always calve late unless she is withheld from breeding for a year. A cow that is a non-producer is consuming feed but not paying her way, and has lost a good deal of her profit potential.
A late calf is lighter in weight at market time. If there are substantial numbers of light calves, sale value of the herd will drop. A good per-head return is just not possible with a strung out calf crop. Late calving also produces lighter calves for replacement heifers. If these heifers have to be withheld from breeding for a year, they become boarders instead of producers. Thus, the no-calf-equals-no-profit formula takes on an extra dimension-late calves equal lost profit.
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PREVENTING V BRIOS S
Fortunately, vibriosis can be controlled by means of an effective and economical vaccination program, one that pays for itself many times over. A typical program calls for vaccinating cows 1-2 months prior to breeding, with annual revaccination thereafter. Bulls transmit infection from one cow to another because the Vibrio organisms are present externally, on the surface of the penis. Because the organisms remain outside the bull's body, vaccination of bulls is ineffective in controlling herd infection. A herd is well protected by vaccinating only the cows.
The Original Vibriosis Bacterin. Vibrin, introduced in 1965 by Norden Laboratories in cooperation with researchers at Colorado State University, was the first bacterin for prevention of vibriosis. It remains the largest selling vibriosis bacterin in the U.S. today.
Figure 2 shows actual field results obtained with Vibrin in a number of cow-calf herds. Some of the calving rates increased dramatically following vaccination. One operation in Blackfoot, Idaho, on the other hand, had an 87% calf crop prior to vaccination. This might be considered a satisfactory calving rate, but the rancher still improved his herd
performance by 10% with a vibriosis vaccination program. It is possible, then, for a herd to have a good calving rate and still be infected with vibriosis.
The herd in Britton, S.D. is a remarkable testimony to the benefits of vibriosis vaccination. The year prior to vaccination, the cows showed only a 6% calving rate. After vaccination with Vibrin, the same herd
Figure 2
CALVING RATES FROM INDEPENDENT FIELD REPORTS
Herd Location Before VIBRIN After VIBRIN
Size # % f %
1,200 Miles City, Montana 924 77% 1,104 92%
300 Central Colorado 198 66% 273 91%
1,200 Southeast Colorado 972 81% 1,140 95%
710 Warden, Montana 410 58% 640 90%
320 Billings, Montana 150 47% 292 91% 750 Cody, Wyoming 350 47% 655 87%
150 Bonanza, Oregon 75 50% 138 92%
1,000 Blackfoot, Idaho 1 870 87% 970 97%
94 Britton, So. Dak. 6 6% 87 93%
TOTAL 5,724 3,955 69% 5,299 93%
Al followed by cleanup bulls
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had a 93% calving rate, or an increase of 87%! As these case histories indicate, a well managed vaccination program using Vibrin can consistently boost the calving rate to 90% or better, if diseases other than vibriosis are not present.
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The Best Time to Vaccinate. Vibriosis vaccination is most effective if given 1-2 months prior to breeding. This will provide maximum immunity just prior to the breeding season. For some ranchers, however, this can be an inconvenient time. Cows may still be pregnant or have calves at their side. In some herds, weaning is absolutely the only time of year when all cows are together in one spot. Field experience and experimentation have shown that cows vaccinated with Vibrin in the fall at weaning time are still well protected from vibriosis. Other vibriosis bacterins, on the other hand, may specify that vaccination must be given just prior to breeding.
More important than time of vaccination is the frequency of vaccination. Duration-of-immunity studies conducted at Colorado State University have clearly demonstrated that a successful vibriosis vaccination program requires annual revaccination. Ranchers that try to cut corners by vaccinating every second or third year are risking heavy infection and a greatly reduced calf crop.
THE SPECIAL ADVANTAGES OF VI3UN~
Since the introduction of Vibrin, other vibriosis bacterins have been developed. A distinguishing feature of some bacterins is that they contain several
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strains of killed Vibrio bacteria. This is based on a research finding that in sheep, some Vibrio strains provide limited immunity from other strains. The research conducted at Colorado State University, however, vlbriol fetus indicates that in cattle, one particuhaoterin lar Vibrio strain will produce all the WIN ~ immunity that an animal is capable
of producing. The unexcelled field performance of Vibrin with its single, most-active Vibrio strain indicates that there is no advantage in using a multi-strain vibriosis bacterin in cattle.
The most important comparative feature of the various vibriosis bacterins is potency. A bacterin's potency determines the degree and length of protection it provides. Vibrin is prepared with a patented carrying medium (or adjuvant) that prolongs its absorption over an extended period of time. This feature gives it unsurpassed potency among vibriosis bacterins. For this reason, Vibrin is the only vibriosis bacterin that makes the following statement on its government-approved infill:
"All research conducted on 'Vibrin' indicates that a single dose is effective and that there is no advantage in using two
injections."
It is because of Vibrin's potency that vaccination in the fall at weaning time is effective, even though this is well in advance of the spring breeding season. As stated on the infill, "Research work indicates that 'Vibrin' may be administered as early as seven months prior to breeding with satisfactory results."
Other vibriosis bacterins state that two doses are required to give satisfactory protection, or that a second dose may be required in "endemic areas." An endemic disease is one that is actually present in the area or region. In other words, these bacterins are specifying use of a two-dose program wherever vibriosis is anticipated. Because Vibrin is an effective single-dose bacterin, it can provide considerable savings in labor and medical costs. With Vibrin, you can vaccinate in either the spring or fall
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with
* one dose for initial vaccination,
* one dose for annual revaccination,
* one dose in a previously exposed herd, and
* one dose in a clean herd.
Vibrin is a true, single-dose bacterin!
AN ACTUAL CASE HISTORY
The case history presented in figure 3 illustrates the benefits of using Vibrin in comparison with another vibriosis bacterin and with no vaccination at all. In 1968, a California rancher with no vibriosis vaccination program had a 72% calf crop. The following year, he used Vibrin and his calf crop shot up to 98%, an increase of 26 calves per 100 cows. The next year he switched to a single dose of a two-dose, multi-strain bacterin, and his calf crop slipped to 78%-nearly as low as in 1968 when he did not vaccinate at all. In 1971, the rancher skipped vaccination entirely and his calf crop dropped further to only 56%. In 1972 and 1973, he again used Vibrin, and his calf crop increased dramatically to a level equalling his 1969 results.
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There is a sidelight to this case history that affirms the special benefits of protecting a cow-calf herd with Vibrin. During the six years shown in figure 3, the rancher's son-in-law ran an additional 100 cows in the same herd and vaccinated each year with Vibrin. The son-in-law bred his 100 cows to the same bulls used in his father-in-law's herd. Throughout the same six-year period, the son-in-law's cows maintained a 97-99% calf crop-consistent with the rancher's record in the three years that he also used Vibrin!
The moral of this true story? Vaccinate for vibriosis every year, and enjoy the benefits and convenience of an effective single-dose bacterin by using Vibrin, available from your veterinarian.
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* Bovine vibriosis is the single most important cause of infertility in cattle. The disease is an infection of the genital tract of cows caused by Vibrio fetus bacteria, resulting in infertility due to infection and early death of the embryo.
* Major signs include reduced and extended calf crops, cows returning to heat after appearing to have settled, and repeat breeding. In susceptible herds, infection can dramatically reduce the calf crop. In herds where infection has produced a degree of natural immunity, vibriosis can consistently reduce calf crops by 5-15% annually.
9 Vibriosis can be prevented by means of vaccination with a vibriosis bacterin, a preparation containing killed Vibrio organisms suspended in a carrying medium, or adjuvant.
* Vibriosis is spread by breeding. Thus, vaccination is most effective if given in the spring 1-2 months prior to the breeding season. A herd can be protected by vaccinating only the cows. Bulls carry the Vibrio organisms externally on the penis and transfer them mechanically from cow to cow. For this reason, vaccination of bulls has little effect in protecting a herd.
* The first vibriosis bacterin was Vibrin, introduced in'1965 by Norden Laboratories. Vibrin has a patented adjuvant which permits prolonged release in vaccinated cows, resulting in an unequaled degree of potency.
* Because of its potency, Vibrin is effective in a single-dose vaccination program administered as early as seven months prior to breeding. This permits vaccination at weaning time if administration 1-2 months prior to breeding proves inconvenient. Other vibriosis bacterins may specify that vaccination should be given just prior to breeding.
e Other vibriosis bacterins have been developed since the introduction of Vibrin Only Vibrin, however, states that "a single dose is effective and that there is no advantage in using two injections."




See your Veterinarian for Vibrin and other fine veterinary products.
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Banker-Cattleman
Day Scheduled WATCH THEM GROW
For Bartow COME TO OUR SPRING OPEN HOUSE
The annual Florida Bankers-Florida
Cattle Beef Day is set for Thursday, M arch 4 1975
February 27, at the Bartow Civic Center, Bartow. The event is sponsored jointly
by the Livestock Sub-committee of the 60 Performance Proven Bulls For Sale
Florida Bankers Association (FBA) and Many good commercial bulls for sale
FCA. Priced reasonably-within reach of all commercial cattlemen
The conference will get underway at
9:15 a.m. with welcoming remarks from Come by and visit with us.
the sponsors. First speaker on the
program will be Kary Mathis extension agricultural economist from the
University of Florida, giving the outlook
for steer prices and cow-calf prices. ANGUS
Guidelines for making loans to V
cattlemen will be discussed next by Rt. 3, Box 587, Albany, Ga.
Charles Anderson, an agricultural NO CREEP NO NURSE COWS
economist with the University. A
question and answer period will follow. 0. T. Watson, Mgr. Mrs. Floyd Wagner, Office Mgr. Jimmy Bowles, Cattle Mgr.
A panel discussion featuring sugges- (912) 432-0229 (912) 432-9249 (912) 439-7695
tions on meeting the cost-price squeeze
in the beef industry will be next, with Dr.
T. J. Cunha, chairman of the animal
science department, University of T- ,.
Florida, moderating. Appearing on the .
panel will be Pat Wilson, Frostproof,
president of FCA; J. 0. Pearce, Jr.,
Okeechobee; R. N. Morris, Tampa; W. 4W ,,l
J. Peacock, Arcadia; C. P. Lykes, ,
Tampa; Don Kaplan, Bartow; Val
Brungardt, Arizona Land & Cattle Com- A1M ..1, -] IE A.W E w ixc9.wocca, X""
pany; Pete Clemons, Okeechobee; BREEDERS OF REGISTERED ANGUS CATTLE (904) 748-185
Lamar Blanton, Lakeland; Kary Mathis, Anderson; and John Stiles, Tallahassee. FLORIDA HARBOR VIEW RANCH
After breaking for lunch, Commis- Registered Angus Select Herd Units
sooner of Agriculture Doyle Conner will Angus Ass'n Yearling Performance Bulls
Brood cows include Fla. Angus Futurity
have some comments on current con- Champion and Supreme Champion females.
cerns of cattlemen, followed by Don 4lOW. Verona St. Featuring Emulous, Marshall and Wyebreeding.
Kaplan of Kaplan Industries, Bartow, Ph: 305/846-2800 P.O. Box 308 -813/639-2146,625-5390
with a talk on his slotted floor feedlot. KISSIMMEE, FLA. 32741 CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FLA. 33950
Kaplan will moderate a tour of his feedlot and Kaplan Meat Packers to end the
field day. The meeting is scheduled to Circle R Ranch BROOKS HILL FARM
adjourn at 3:00 p.m. REGISTERED ANGUS Quality Angus
ARKY E. ROGERS, OWNER John H. Tyler, owner
Seminole Tribe 904/752-2103 Fit 6, Box 175 Ph. 226-1675
Buys Brangus Bulls LAKE CITY. FLORIDA 32055 Verlyn Oenney,Mgr.-Partner
The Seminole Indian Tribe of Holly- Located 7 miles south on U.S. 41 Thomasville, Ga.
wood was listed among the top volume
buyers of Brangus bulls at the 15th R 0 K E REEF
annual Sealy Range Bull Sale, held K S Promote
December 7, 1974, at Sealy, Texas. The A C H everyday.
sale is sponsored by the Texas Brangus R N C e
Breeders A ssociation. t.ois,.,d Anus Cattle
Sale officials reported that 168 COLAN G. BEVILLE, Owner SupportYour
Brangus bulls grossed $123,270 to P. 0. Box 457 Ph. (904) 793-2681 Florida Beef Counil
average $735 per head. Other buyers at Bushnell, Fla.
the sale were from Texas and
Guatemala.
REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS
Service Age and Ready to Work
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter Suitable for Commercial or Purebred Herds
market totaled 6,626,000 head in the
seven states preparing monthly SOUTHWOOD FARM
estimates, down 30 percent from a year
earlier and 32 percent below two years Ph: 904/877-1158 TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 32302 P.O. Box 191
ago.
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 69




EMULOUS BOB of K PRIDE
The FIRST 100% Certified Meat Sire of any Breed Meeting Slated
* A Good Supply of Two-Year- and SIRE OF NINE (9) Certified Meat Sires.
* Old Registered Angus Bulls The annual meeting of the Florida
- -Association of Livestock Markets is
FOR SALE Angus slated for February 7-8 at the RiverS & all side Hilton Inn, Tampa.
ALSO other According to E.D. "Buddy"
Exotic Neel, Chipley, president of the
,Bred Cows and 20 Heifers organization, a number of guests
*- and speakers will be on hand.
Performance. Tested *- NDtrJT--7" The agenda will cover present
R Reg. Angus Cattle I 9 marketing problems and will
LAND & CATTLE CO., INC. include election of officers for the
STARDUST RANCH Route 4, Box 75. Citra, Florida 32627 ensuing year. The business session
ty (between Ocala and Gainesville) will begin at 9:00 a.m. February 8
Henry/ and Jeannette Chitty
Phone (Gainesville) 904/372-1650 at Junction U.S. 301 and Florida S.R. 318 followed by luncheon at approxi* MICANOPY, FLORIDA ( 1904) 595-4761, 4771, 4491 mately 12:30 p.m.
,,,,,,*** **,,, PETE LUZIACH-MANAGER A social hour and dinner will
precede the annual business meeting
at 6:00 p.m. February 7.
Registered, Top Quality Angus SIZE TYPE QUALITY
Bennett's Angus Ranch ABERDEEN-ANGUS
THOMPSON BROS. FARM Tax Council Acts
P.O. Box 8, Phone 904/594-5202 J. R. and Bruce Thompson, 0 ners 0 s h i
GREENWOOD, FLORIDA Rt. 1 Box 661 Mariann CostsSng
PH: 904/482-8522 Florida
Meeting in Lakeland on January 14
members of the Florida Agriculture Tax
rONLY THE FINEST... Council took some definitive actions in
100% exclulive WYE Angut built SYKES ANGUS RANCH covering a full agenda of business.
6342 Sykes Road Ph: 305/683-5134 Primary point resolved was the adoption WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. 33406 of a policy aimed at ending state and
Uaa .mere Farms Featuring the breeding of Black Watch county sharing of costs of government
President 239 son of 1964 Grand Chain. operation. pion Ankontan President. And H-idden
Box 545 Bainbridge, Georgia31717 Hilts OB53, a grandson of famous The group favored elimination of the
Telephone (912) 246-5964 Bardoliermere 2. matching fund situation as regards state
and county ad valorem taxes, particularly as applicable to educational funds.
The policy would also apply to other
Advertising Aids T Fla. P phases of government such as county
Your Personal Iextension offices, health departments
Your e I N GRANCH and road construction.
Salesmanship It was pointed out that opposition by
some counties would be likely because of
for ful detals. ou Ownes the appearance of loss of local control
for full details. when they no longer have such control.
T.K. McClane, Gainesville, chairThe Florida Baldwin Angus Ranch man of the council's legislative committee, stated that if the state-county
FEATURES matching fund programs end, the need
for assessment equalization based on
Emulous Pride 135 ratio studies would be eliminated.
100% Charles Fleming, Ocala, president of
P.O. Box 1030 Golden Certified Meat Sire the Florida Association of Tax
Kissimmee, Fla. 32741 Ranch 5 Miles North of Ocala off 1-75.
904/629-4574. Leroy & Jane Baldwin, owners. Assessors, stated there is a move to take matching funds from the counties and
cities and use them for state financing of
[H, A: OWL ACRE5 I N I the schools.
Perfor ii REGISTERED ABERDEEN A warning was sounded by Jim
RA BER E Luttrell, Lakeland, executive vice presiANGUS dent of FCA, who pointed out the idea
Rt. 6o5t. ox27 on Hwy 326 might be acceptable to all until the time
Lake. W Fl. Marian.na F l Route #3 Box 283A came for funding, which could mean
33460 32446 Ocala, Florida 32670 added taxes on commodities.
305965- 904/482-7277 Phone-904/629-6983 Lat Turner, Sarasota, said that if the
state were to cut some 'funds, such as
REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE secondary road money now going to the
counties, the financing of the schools
2 & 3 years old Raised on Grass Ready for Heavy Service could be handled by the state.
"30 Years of Continuous Breeding" The group urged the word be passed
"30 RGE Years o F LIT C u Bto all agriculturalists that March 1 is the GEORGE FLINT, INC. GeorgeJ. Flint date for filing for agricultural assessStanley E. Maupin, President Florida location South RI. 1, Oak Grove Village ments, rahter than April 1 as in previous Rt. 1, Waynesboro, Va. 22980 of Trenton on SR 339. Trenton, Florida 32693
Ph: 703/943-6977 Herd established 1944. Ph: 904/493-4544 years, and that a short form for filing was
available.
70 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




BEEFALO EAST, INC. NOW WE HAVE GROWN
A Fertile Hardy
Hybrid Cross
Between American
Buffalo and
Domestic Cattle
A December 1973 Heifer, weighing 830 lbs. Grand Champion Female over all Cross Breeds at South Carolina State Fair.
A Special Announcement
Nominations are now being accepted from consumers of Beef alo semen for consignment of extreme top commercial cows or heifers, safe in calf to Beef alo, for our first Beefalo sale to be held May 12, 1975, at our headquarters at Tazewell, Virginia. Only a limited number will be accepted from each consignor. All cattle to be fitted and halter broken. All nominations to be inspected before being
accepted to sell.
Visitors are invited to see our Beefalo Cattle in exhibition at the Florida State Fair in Tampa, Florida, from February 4 thru February 8, and at the Dixie Livestock Exposition at Jackson, Mississippi, February 9 to February 16, 1975.
For the address of our Semen distributors in your area contact:
BEEFALO EAST, INC.
Southeast Northeast
B. A. RUCKER, JR., General Mgr. GEORGE PARK, Ass't Mgr.
Rt. 1, Tazewell, Va. 101 W. Main Street
phones: 703/988-6088 Cuba, New York
703/988-6089 phones: 716/968-3528
703/988-3808 716/968-3529
CHARLIE BROWN-Herdsman KIT BRADY-Office Manager
THE PRACTICAL BREED
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 71




First 'Know Your'Beef
Short Course Held at Gainesville
A "Know Your Beef" Short Course on 65 percent of its wheat, 60 percent of its
how to get the most from beef was held soybeans and 60 percent of its rice as it January 7-8, at the meats laboratory, did during this past year, Cunha said. University of Florida, Gainesville, spon- The U. S. should help the production of sored by the Florida Beef Council in world food, to a degree, but must realize cooperation with the Florida CowBelles that it cannot feed the world; they must and the Florida Cooperative Extension help themselves. Service, for the education of CowBelles A. Z. Palmer, J. W. "Pete" Carand home economic teachers throughout penter, and Roger West, all professors in the state. The 65 to 70 participants were the department of animal science at the very enthusiastic about the program, the University, began the program with the DR. A.Z. PALMER, University of first of its kind in the nation, according identification of beef retail cuts, taking a Florida, discusses some of the asto the sponsors. side of beef and cutting it, showing where aspects which affect tenderness in beef
Dr. T. J. Cunha, chairman, depart- the various cuts are located on the car- with one of the state's home economic ment of animal science, University of cass and how to recognize them in the teachers attending the short course Florida, welcomed the group and com- store. in Gainesville.
mented that the consumer must be The group was then able to gain first
educated as to the production of food, hand knowledge on retail cuts with a storage and freezing, but cooking has the one of the main purposes of the short laboratory type session on carcass greatest effect on beef. Low quality meat
course. He also stated that beef is rela- cutting. m-ay be improved through proper cooktively inexpensive with a smaller per- Factors affecting beef tenderness was ing. Meat should be cooked as little as
centage of the income having the ability discussed by Palmer, with the most possible because it gets tougher as it gets to buy more beef in this country than in important factor being palatability. The progressively done, he stated. A good any other country in the world. consumer is most aware of this aspect of way to maintain tenderness is to
An average of 16 percent of our beef. marinate meat, he advised.
country's income is used for the purchase Tenderness 'is heritable and Palmer Mrs. Beth Walsh, foods and nutrition
of food, Cunha said, while the rest of the quoted test results on different sires run specialist, Co-operative Extension world spends about 60 percent of its at Texas A & M University, College Service, University of Florida, demonincome to purchase the same. He also Station, Texas, which showed Brahman strated some of the ways to properly stated that although the price of beef blooded cattle to have a good degree of store meat such as canning and freezing. seems high at this time to the consumer, tenderness. She also showed the proper use of cooktwo times the beef can be bought today Carcass maturity also affects tender- ing equipment and the care that should
with the same percent of family income ness, becoming less tender with advanc- be taken in using the equipment. than could be purchased in 1951. In two ing age, he stated. It has also been found Nettie Ruth Brown, national presito three years beef will be higher in price that there is no significant difference dent of home economists, St. Augustine, and more scarce, he stated. between steers and heifers, but bulls do was also on hand to discuss the proper
Cunha referred to the fact that the become less tender beginning at 18-20 procedures and care that should be taken underdeveloped countries have two months of age. when frying meat.
thirds of the livestock in the world and Color of lean has little effect on Miss Ruth Hogan, home economist
the U. S. with only one eighth the tenderness but color is influenced by age. with the National Livestock and Meat
number of head produces as much as all The consumer is color conscious, and Board, Chicago, Illinois, demonstrated of them combined. "They need to help many times over conscious, according to many of the methods of beef cookery. themselves, the potential is there", he Palmer. Meat, she said, is the main food to
said. There are many factors affecting plan a dinner around. The preparation of
The U. S. will not be able to export tenderness, Palmer said, such as aging, meat before cooking may be just as important as the actual cooking. Her
demonstrations included many ways for
preparation as well as many cooking
methods such as roasting, frying and
broiling.
Beef is a unique product and will
always be in demand, she stated, the key
is to educate the consumer so they may
get the full benefit from it.
Another important aspect in the
serving of beef is the proper carving techniques. Carpenter showed how carving
meat properly can greatly enhance its
tenderness. By carving meats across the
grain, the muscle tissues are shortened
making it more palatable.
R. L. Reddish, meats specialist at the
University of Florida, showed how two
or three meals may be obtained from one
MRS. RUTH TUCKER, president of the FLORIDA COWBELLES an home cut of meat through proper cutting and
Florida CowBelles, from Cocoa, is seen economic teachers from across t e state storing. talking with another interested member await a carcass they will cut as a retailer He also discussed the fundamentals about the many ways to improve promo- would. Recognition of cuts and from of putting on a beef demonstration, tion of beef they learned from the short where on the carcass they come was one using proper lighting, utensils and other
course. phase of the short course. items needed for the best effect.
72 The Florida Cattleman /February 197




With all the knowledge gained from the short course, it also included a segment from Dr. A. J. Clark, director of the division of communication studies at the University, on the most effective way to pass on information learned so A L W Y
that others may understand clearly.
He felt that proper communication isk, essential in any endeavor and education cannot be obtained without properly O N
communicating.
Al Bellotto, Lakeland, chairman of
the Florida Beef Council, extended hisH AD
thanks to the meats laboratory staff forH AD
an excellent j .ob of preparation and presentation of materials to the group of ladies attending. He also told them that beef is the "Cadillac" of foods and upTfD P R B E L A CI I BU S
until the present time it has been more of TO U E R D CH R L I U L
a "free ride" as far as promotional (2 years old
efforts have been concerned. "Now is the C m eca
time to start doing what we can to help for Co m rilBreeders
our own industry through promotion andPrcs C m e ia
education," he said. "Educating the con- At Prices a Co m rilCattleman Can Pay!
sumer is the key."
anBellotto said that the Beef Council If you have not seen ours, you have not
adthe Florida CowBelles, will be in theth field working with the consumer in the seen tebest!
identification and preparation of beef Quantity Discounts!
during 1975 and plans are to continue the education program started with this year's "Know Your Beer' Short Course
-iha similar one next year. Bx36
AgricuturalTallahassee, Florida 32303
AgricuturalPHONE: (904) 385 -2068 Loans in Demand
Agricultural loan demand at banks will Quality L'harolais by The
continue to be strong in 1975, though notST BA R NC
as strong as it was during the past two COUNTRY STE oi B aRtl RACH
years, according to Rex G. Plowman, HARBOR Breeding Stock For Sale
chairman of the American Bankers Ranch L. T. Stephens, Monager
Association's Agricultural Bankers p o 1 i ldj 36
Division, and president of the Lewiston LaBelle, Fla. 81/75-, 0
State Bank, Utah, at the recent USDA's Gi Carole H1aas 813/675-1512 837550
National Agricultural Conference held in Washington, D. C.P..BX14
"Bankers will be able to sustain an P.O BOXsee F1.62 Qualiy Polled
expected 12-15 percent expansion in Talaas4/ l.385-641 CHAROLAIS
agricultural credit," Plowman stated.CAOAI a
He also said that interest rates at Ple-rchRodige
rural banks, which are now running in oetiech R~oxi95e
the 81/ to 10 percent range, will remain PERFORMANCE Douglas, Arizona 85607
about the Same even though the prime TETD602)364-441
rate has come down a few points. TSE
Banks will be placing greater emphasis on evaluating credit risks, on requiring more complete planning and jj /)
the use of more risk-reducing practices /~f~CAOASCTL
such as forward contracting and crop g,'lue A 'rL1 ,wtW' CH ROAS ATL
insurance. They will also be exercising greater control, especially for specialized production, through the coming year, 30 Purebred Heifers, from 8 to 17 months of age
Plowman pointed out. This will be due to 40 Purebred & 15/16 Cows, 20 with calves at side
a few bad experienced in 1974 with agri- 20 Purebred Bulls, from 9 months to breeding age
cultural credit.
The Extension Vet says young calves Due to the sale of a portion of our land, we are offering these
should be maintained on dry ground.cate Wet areas create stress and bacterial causes of calf scours seem to survive Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garland
better under moist conditions. The E. BRADENTON, FLORIDA
young calf is very susceptible to respira- Rt. 2, Box 221 0 Ph. 813/746-0555
tory diseases and scours at a young age.
The Florida Cattleman/ February 1975 73




PRIM 0
4 LIVESTOCK NOTEBOOK
by T. J. CUNHA
Department of Animal Science, University of Florida
World Food Conference
The biggest effect of the recent World Food Conference was to publicize the fact that 04 there is so much hunger throughout the world. This is nothing new since severe world
hunger has been going on for years and years; but, no one paid much attention to it WN" Iuntil TV and newspaper coverage brought it out to hundreds of millions of people throughout the world at this conference attended by high level political figures. Similar conferences in the past put on by scientists received little or no coverage or attention. FCI C19 (PRIMO) The big question now is, what should be done about world hunger? First, it should
Son of Vallant FCI 6 be stressed that the U. S. cannot feed the world. If all the food produced in the U. S.
was given away, it would still not solve the hunger problems of the world. There are too many hungry people. Probably one half the world's population goes to bed hungry at "It's The French night. This is close to 1.75 billion people.
The old Chinese proverb stated that if you give a man a fish, he has food for a meal Influence That Counts" or two. But, if you teach him how to fish, he has food from then on. This is still good
philosophy, and in my opinion, is the only answer to the world's food problems. We Full French and need to help the developing countries to help themselves in producing their own food
half-French sons of supply.
PRIMO for sale. There is tremendous undeveloped potential for increased food production in the 70
developing countries of the world. Just one of them, Brazil for example, has the potenRegiseredtial to produce as much food as the U. S. But, Brazil is still only partially developed. Pretred hrli Australia has the potential to produce as much as the U. S. but it is virtually unEcurere hrl developed. Each of these countries is about the size of the U. S. Latin America is
Exciuiveb'devoting twice the land area to beef cattle and has twice the number of beef animals as
Our herd is Brucellosis Certified the U. S. but it only produces 1/4 as much beef per cow per year. Many areas of Latin
and TB Accredited America can out-produce the U. S. because they have green forage available throughout the year (because the temperature never falls below 50 degrees to 60 degrees F).
The 70 developing countries already have 60 percent of the world's livestock and poultry. But, they produce only 22 percent of the world's meat, milk and eggs. The U. S. by contrast, has only eight percent of the world's livestock and poultry but produces
RA N CH19 percent of the world's meat, milk and eggs. So, it is obvious that the application of RANC 'I -new technology is needed to allow the 70 developing countries to produce more food
CHAROLAIS CATTLE per acre and per animal. The potential is there but these .countries need to place hihrpirt nsligteronfo rbes hswl o edn aiy andi
will take some time to accomplish. But, the sooner they get started the sooner the food LAND O'LAKES. FLORIDA problem will be solved.
Mr. & Mrs. Otto Weaver, Owners In addition to increasing food production, which we know, can be done, they need
Phone 8 13/895-2157 to develop social and economic programs to make it possible for their people to purSt. Petersburg, Fla. chase the food they need. This may be the hardest job to accomplish in many of the
developing countries. They need to greatly increase the support of education, research Charles B. Colston, Mgr. and extension programs. Technology from the U. S. and other developed countries is
Tampa Exch. 8 13/996-2267 helpful, but there still needs to be "on the spot research" to adapt these findings to
Land O'Lakes, Fla. their conditions. Outside research, therefore, is only a start in helping the developing
Member, Florida Beef Cattle countries. These countries need to develop more realistic pricing of farm products as Improvement Associatior. well as credit policies. Otherwise, the farmer cannot produce at a high level of productivity and efficiency. Without the profit incentive, it is difficult to increase production output. One of the big problems in the world hunger areas is to get the small
4. CRESCENT J farmer to produce more food than he and his family need.
RANCHThe U. S. can be the most helpful by providing expertise to help the developing RANCHcountries help themselves in increasing their own food production. U.S.A.I.D. has had some programs in this area and in my opinion, these have been very helpful. Those who C ha r o I a is clamor for us to feed the world do not realize that we can help only to the extent of
h about five to 10 percent in alleviating some of the hunger. We already ship out about 60
& percent of the wheat we produce and consume only 40, percent of it. We also ship out
about 46 percent of the rice, corn, wheat and soybeans we produce. So if the developing C h i a n i nl a nations want to alleviate hunger they must first decide they want to do so and give food
production in their country a very high priority in their national programs. Unless they do this, there is no way to solve the food and hunger problem since the developed Win. J. Broussard. M.D. Owner countries do not have enough food available for themselves and to feed the 70 develop1355 S. Hickory St. ing countries.I
Melbourne, Fla. 32901 All the developing countries enjoy eating animal products which is shown by theI
Ph. 305/892-5010 fact they already have 60 percent of the world's livestock and poultry. Moreover, not1
Bob Porter, Foreman all the grain we ship these countries is consumed directly by humans. As one example,
fluid 8 mi. mmfii f He"aw. Hwy. 44t China is the number one swine producing country in the world, having about four times
74 The Florida Cattleman /February 1975




Performance Tested Charolais Bull Auction
First Annual Sale
Georgia Baptist
Children's Home
Fri., Feb. 28, 1975
1:00 P.M.
At the new Livestock pavilion located on the farm 10 miles south of Baxley on Hwy. #15.
BAXLEY, GEORGIA
Selling 75 Head Performance Tested Bulls
Charolais and percentage Charolais Unrecorded Herd Sire Prospects and Range Bulls, ranging in age from 14 months to 20 months.
Officially Gain Tested 120 Days Dr. Clyde Triplett, Extension
Officially Graded and Weighed by: Animal Scientist and Dick Purdum, Appleton County Agriculture
Chairman, Baxley, Ga.
SIRES
All sires used in the 16 year History of the Herd have been PERFORMANCE TESTED. Principally all of the bulls have been selected from the Tifton Gain Test Sale, these sires excelled in performance in comparison with other breeds and within their breed. Our Bulls are genetically PERFORMANCE
bloodlines.
COW HERD
Over 300 cows in the herd from an original Sam 951 foundation; daughters of PERFORMANCE TESTED BULLS have been retained in the herd, the PERFORMANCE TESTED BULLS have been mated to them. With pride we point to a sound program in the production of our bulls that will contribute to the betterment of the industry.
SPECIAL: 25 OPEN HEIFERS
Selling a special group of Open Replacement heifers
For Information Contact Either:
W. Scott Wilson, Sale Manager A. D. Garner, Farm Manager
Wilson Cattle Sales Service Georgia Baptist Childrens Home
2985 King Alfred Drive Baxley, Ga.
Macon, Ga. 31204 A ,,,, Ph: 912/367-2241
Phone:912/477-5845
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 75




as many pigs as the U. S. They also have more total animal units than the U. S.
So, I would like to propose that more animal products and less grain be shipped to Foreign countries from the U. S. This would also be one way of marketing some of our ~grass since even a finished steer in the feedlot has had only 25 percent of its ration as concentrates during its lifetime. This would be less disruptive to the U. S. economy and especially the lifestock industry and would give the developing countries some of the animal products they are trying to produce anyway. Moreover, it would also be less disruptive to the shipping facilities, which are sometimes scarce, since less volume would be involved. These animal products could be canned, or sufficiently cured, for use in areas where refrigeration is poor or lacking. This is a very brief discussion of this complex problem. However, I hope it gives a little insight into the problem and what I think might be done.
I firmly believe that present world technology is now capable of at least doubling and possibly tripling food production throughout the world. But, it is prevented from doing so by political and social problems in the developing countries.
It is also unfortunate that the U. S. is being blamed for not doing more to meet world hunger. The U. S. has been the most generous nation in the world in this regard Sire: Dam: and over $23 billion dollars of U. S. agricultural products were shipped overseas in
Uranium Antonette 1974. So much grain and soybeans have been shipped overseas to the point that high
Bulls-Weaning age to breeding feed prices have dealt very severe blows to the U. S. animal industries and especially
age-1/2, 3/4, 7/8s, 15/16s. .he beef cattle industry. Therefore, those who criticize the U. S. for not doing more are
Purebred 1/2-French. Herd Bull not aware of the facts and all the problems involved.
Prospects.
Heifers--Weaning age to brood FBA-FCA Cattle Field Day
cows.--1/2, 3/4, 7/8, 15/16,
P/B Domestic and 1/2 to 3/4 The annual Florida Bankers Association-Florida Cattleman's Association Cattle Field
French. Day will be held at Bartow on February 27. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
Current problems being faced by cattleman and bankers will be discussed there. Gaining
l4-6 bs. per day Southern Beef Conference
Florida will serve as host to the Southern Beef Conference at Sarasota on April 13, 14 and 15. Anyone interested is invited to attend and more information can be obtained N+L SCH )L by writing me at Department of Animal Science, University of Florida, Gainesville,
ANCHI Florida, 32611. The Florida Cattleman will carry more details on the program in
P.O. Box 880
Arcadia, Florida 33821
813/494-4014
Weather Service Changes Districts Purebred Polled Charolais To Forecast Zones in Florida
j 1 Cll The National Weather Service, Lake- Zone 3 Holmes, Jackson, Wash"O" land, has changed forecast areas from ington, Calhoun;
Jaime S. Carrion Ranch districts, such as Lower East Coast Zone 4 Bay, Gulf, Franklin;
100s. WarberLane Rt. 2 Box 154 Farming District, near the coast and Zone 5 Gadsden, Leon, Liberty,
Sarasota Fla. 33577 Lake Placid Fla' 33852 away from the coast, to Forecast Zones. Wakulla, Jefferson; Ph: 813/36"-554 Ph: 81V/45-3655 awayla Jefromn
All forecasts concerned with criti- Zone 6 Taylor, Dixie, Levy; Polled French cally low temperatures will be by zone Zone 7 Madison, Lafayette,
CHAROLAIS only. For example, in the past, Dade Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Union,
County was in the district known as the Baker; W AS DI N Lower East Coast Farming District. Zone 8 Nassau, Duval, St. Johns;
CHAROLAIS RANCH Now, however, Dade County and Zone 9 Gilchrist, Alachua, BradEd & Dot Wasdin Broward County make up Zone 22. No ford, Clay, Putnam, Marion;
1906 Shady Oaks longer will any mention of geographical Zone 10- Citrus, Hernando;
Tallahassee, Fla. areas of the state be used in National Zone 11 Sumter, Lake, Seminole,
904/385-9393 Weather Service Agricultural Forecasts Orange, North half of Osceola;
coming from Lakeland. Zone 12 Flagler, Volusia;
When a forecast is made for Zone 22, Zone 13 Pasco, Pinellas, HillsCharolais & Charolais-cross Dade and Broward Counties, the tem- borough, Manatee, Sarasota;
Rocking K Ranch peratures forecast for that forecast Zone l4 Polk;
period should be considered as the tem- Zone 15 Hardee, DeSoto, HighOKEECHOBEE, FLA. peratures for the entire zone. For lands;
example, if temperatures for Zone 22, Zone 16 Okeechobee, south half of
Dade and Broward Counties, is forecast Osceola; Half French for 38 to 44, those should be the tem- Zone 17 Brevard, Indian River;
Purebred & Commercial peratures for the entire zone area accord- Zone 18 Charlotte, Lee;
Charolais Bulls for sale ing to National Weather Service, Lake- Zone 19 Glades, Hendry, west half
land. of Palm Beach;
Following is a listing of the zones by Zone 20 St. Lucie, Martin, east Harold A. Keats, President number and the county or counties in half of Palm Beach;
Don Kelly. Manager each zone. Zone 21 Collier, the peninsular
Exec. Office 3034 E. Commercial Blvd. Zone I North halves of Escambia, portion of Monroe;
'Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton; Zone 22 Broward, Dade;
Ph: 305/771-9010 (office) Zone 2 South halves of Escambia, Zone 23 Florida Keys portion of
Ranch Ph: 813/763-4981 (Okeechobee) Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton; Monroe.
76 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




FAICA to Hold
Annual Meeting t'
CYARDLAIS In Southeast
The Cattleman's Bull Supplier Approximately 1000 producers of : arm
Charolais will converge on Jackson,
Pure French Charolais herd bulls Mississippi, February 9-14 for the 18th
for purebred breeders, annual meeting and sixth national show at Ocala, of course
of the American-International Charolais
Assocition.Located 1 mi. west of 1-75 Big, growthy, acclimated 1/2 and Association. for 1 mi. west f 1-7
3/4 French bulls for commercial use. Meeting for the first time in Missis- on U.S. 27
sippi, the breeders will represent most of the 50 states and several foreign
E. M. and Joan Christensen countries, including Canada and Central Mr. & Mrs. John D. Corr
Route 1, Matthews, Ga. 30818 America. Headquarters for the session Owners
(404) 547-6513 (404) 547-6609 will be the Jackson Hilton Hotel.
One of the highlights of the activities
will be the National Charolais Show, to
CHAROLAIS be held in conjunction with the Dixie Telephone 904/622-5520
and CHARBRAY CATTLE National February 10. Entries are
K RANCH expected to exceed 150 animals, repre. senting some of the nation's leading Some Outstanding Sale Offers
Henry Douglas breeding establishments. Judge for the e Percentage Simmental Bulls and
Ph: 813 782-1571 Ph: 813 782-1936 show will be breeder Marvin Nichols of Heifers
ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA
M. SW of Zephyrhills On Morris Bridge Rd. Ankeny, Iowa.. a Open & Bred Charolais Heifers
8_Mi._Wof___________oMorriBrideRd.The first two days of activities fol- e Breeding Age Charolais Bulls
lowing the National Show will be
Purebred Charolais Bulls of various ages business sessions of working committees and a few percentage cows. and the association's Board of Directors.
These areas of work, which involve planT. M. BRITT ning a program of work for 1975, will be
P. 0. Box 308-Office Ph: 305/656-1553 in promotion, performance, breed
WINTER GARDEN. FLORIDA
LEO FAUROT. MANAGER improvement, youth activities, shows, OCALA. .
Phone: Orlando 3051277-4908 feeder cattle, commercial, Charbray,
and similar programs.
One of the highlights of the Wednesday, February 12, schedule will be FEATURING CHAROLAIS BULLS
L ] \ two purebred Charolais sales in the FOR COMMERCIAL CATTLEMEN
CUSTOM FITTERS Hilton Ballroom. The first, the second
RickWilliams. Owner annual Sale of Sires will feature the Turkey Track Ranch
R. 10,li. O38ne auction of 20 leading Charolais herd bull
Lakeland, Florida 33801 prospects, to start at 4:00 p.m. The P. 0. Box 192, Wimauma, Fla. 33598
8 813/858-5337 (home) second sale will be an offering of females Hayward Simmons 813/634-1805
Sha lt, 813/984-t8Io (barnl by members of the Mississippi Charolais Or. Horace A. Knowlton Dr. Richard Rodgers
Breeders Association, a promotional
affiliate of the national organization. P numan Tatti ChwtohiA The latter sale begins at 7:00 p.m. CANFIELD CATTLE CO.
Election of officers and directors for CHAROLAIS
RUA 1975 will highlight the annual membership meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13. Purebred and Percentage
C. A. Stone, Owner E L Hart. Mgr. Included in these is Harlan Rogers of Bulls, Calves, & Cows
Rt. 5, Box IOA1 Rt. 1, Box 101K Collins, who currently is first vice presiOrlando, Fla. 32807 Oviedo, Fla. 32761 Phone 904/357-6755
Ph: 305/277-1468 Ph: 305/365-3064 dent of the association and who has been
_ recommended by the nominating com- Rt. 1, Box 385,Sorrento, Fla.
mittee for advancement to president of CBthe association.
CHAROLAIS BULLS Other current officers of the asso- CHAROLAIS-CHARBRAY-CHIANINA
ciation are Howard Johnson, Kansas RAFTER RANCH City, MO, president; Harold Demorest, SU-Z-Q RANCH
Waldo, OH, second vice president; Tom
Gordeon Stepons. Mgr. Prescott, Jerome, ID, secretary, and 1110 Yarnell Ave.
Rt. 2, Wauchula, Fla. 33873 Nicoli Nicholas, Nicolaus, CA, treas- Lake Wales, Fla. 33853
Phone (813) 773-6183 urer. Johnson automatically becomes ex Phone: 813/676-6167
officio member of the board for one year. Other officers have been recomDixie's Home Of mended for advancement to the next Pore and Crossbred Charolais Cattle
i7" ~ ~~~highest position. JW E A C
Polled Charolais Henry Douglas, Zephyrhills, is a past
SILVER STAKE president of the international breed Appaloosa Horses for sale and at stud
A I -,(RANCH organization.
Alma, Go. John W. Lee, Owner Bill Drasdo, Mgr.
Al Dowdy, Mgr. PH: 904/353-5586 PH: 904/266-4687
Ph. 912/632.4296 Join your local county cattlemen's assocition.P.D. Box 2 Baldwin. Florida 32234 I association.
The Florida Cattleman/ February 1975 7




Registered Brahmans Key to Herd Health is Herd Health
Management; Assessment Needed
GLEN byE.xW.ensionL fore, it is essential to follow the advice
G L ENN I by G. W. MEYERHOLZ fr
Extension Veterinarian, University of Florida it ressenti of the avie ,'ISoeiecateegesoegosdn and recommendations of beef cattle
SUM NER Sometimes cattlemen get so engrossed in nutritionists to increase production
specific disease problems of their cattle efficiency and to reduce losses from and the selection of drugs and vaccines diseases. RAN CH that they lose sight of the total herd
health program. This can be compared General Management to "failure to see the forest for the trees."
Yet, no vaccine or drug can succeed Good management is a term applied to a P. 0. Box 580 effectively in the presence of poor multitude of practices that contribute to
Brandon, Fla. 33511 management. So occasionally we need to maximum efficiency in a beef herd. For
Phone 813/689-7421 "back off' and assess our objectives and herd health, cattlemen should buy only
methods in herd health management. healthy cattle from healthy herds. New herd additions should be isolated for 30
Proper Nutrition to 60 days and tested for diseases such as
HN 711 Nutrition, management, and the control brucellosis and leptospirosis before addHAYMANS 7and prevention of diseases of beef cattle ing them to the herd. Good handling
BRAND are interrelated. The most important facilities, including chutes and corrals,
Red and Gray Brahman cause olow c should be available for ease of handling
Registered dl), Gra Brahand causedof calving percentage in and safety. Hospital pens in convenient
Commercial Cattle, probably nutrition. E y locations facilitate treatment and
P.O. BOX 106, KENANSVILLE, FLA. 32739 nursing of colostrum from the dam is prevent the spread of disease. All cattle Paul Hayman, Owner Ph.: 305/436-1062 important in preventing calf scours, should be identified ad records kept on Pasture improvement and management shuld b eid e and co s POLED ERFOR BULShelp to prevent overstocking that in- each animal. Herdsmen and cowboys
POLLED HEREFORD BULLS help xpouren oestointa should be trained to recognize simple
BRAHMAN BULLS crease exposure and losses to internal signs of disease so treatments can be
CHAROLAIS BULLS parasites. Adequate amounts of protein, initiated as soon as possible. Cattle
ROLLINS energy, minerals, and vitamins are should be observed frequently.
lIANCI- important to help develop a proper
immunity or to resist or overcome the Breeding Programs Rt. 2, Box 1250, Okeechobee, Fla. 33472 effects of diseases. Inadequate amounts
Phone: 813/763-3243 can lead to deficiency diseases. There- A calving percentage of 80 to 85 percent
106 Breeding Age Bulls
Now Available at Special
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February 15, 1975.
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Pick Your Performance
All bulls on sale have been performance tested Reg. trademark of P IO N EER.
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78 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




0 do
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March 17,1975
12:30 P.M.
QUITMAN, GA (The sale will be held at the ranch located on the west edge of Quitman on Hwy. 84)
Guest consignments from Price Limousin Ranch HEADQUARTERS
Auctioneer: Holiday Inn
Valdosta, Ga.
C.K. (Sonny) Booth 912/242-3881
4 ~ ~ ATTEND THE SALE &
~ *~ SEE OUR FIRST
AMERICAN PUREBRED
~~1-7/8 W ea e H e...fe...r
20-Bred 1/2 blood cows OWNER: William B. Worthington
15-1/2 blood he..r MANAGER: Rhodes R. Frost
The Fr Ctlmn PHONEe 91b2rua026ry
Limousin Rach QUITMAN, GEORGIA 31643..
B-/4 Bulls & Bul Calve Catalogs on request For more infomation cntact :
,,SALE ~ KEN 5HOLLOWAY i
MANAGEMENT 45 721
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The Florida Cattleman/ February 1975 7




Regitere 1975 Brings Employee Rights
* B AHM AN Employees may enjoy full freedom of choice as to whether to join or not join a
labor union under new Florida law which becomes effective January 1, 1975. The L O SAL new law, which applies equally to public and private employees, backs up
A employees' rights with criminal penalties and damages against employers or labor
union officials who violate the Right To Work.
The new Florida Right To Work law provides that "employees shall have the TpBloodlines right to form, join, or assist labor unions or labor organizations, or to refrain
Top from such activity ... any person who may be denied employment or dis*Including 1/4 & 1/2 criminated against in his employment on account of membership or non-membership in any labor union or labor organization shall be entitled to recover such I NDU BRAZIL damages as he may have sustained." The new statute also provides second degree
misdemeanor penalties for coercing or intimidating any employee in the enjoyBreeding ment of his Right To Work.
Florida Citizens for Right To Work, an association of union and non-union
*Bulls & Yearling employers and employees formed several years ago to push for this legislation,
believes Right To Work violations are widespread and plans to monitor the Heif ers implementation of the new statute. According to Allison French, spokesman for
the Orlando based group, "We feel that our job is only half done and won't be
*Priced to Sell complete until every employer and union official in the state comes to realize that
violation of workers' rights will no longer go unchallenged. Our organization Write, Visit or Call Collect.., stands ready to assist workers in every way possible to ensure that they may
obtain full enjoyment of this most fundamental and basic right the Right To
Tom Chaires IlI Work."
Ranch Ph: 90l4/542-7050
Mrs. H. Chairs: 542-7932 or more is essential for a profitable beef insect control and regular deworming of
herd. Check bulls for breeding soundness the cattle herd are important parts of a e 4 4ft Ra W, 91 prior to the breeding season. Use bulls total herd health program. In some
properly to get maximum results. areas, liver flukes and cattle grubs also
OLD TOWN, FLA. 32680 Pregnancy test cows. Don't calve in the require control measures.
same pasture all the time. Use wellLOCATED 40 MILES WEST OF GAINES- drained areas for calving. Keep good Diagnosis and Treatment
YuL-HW. U 1, 9 & LT.27breeding records. They often give clues Proper diagnosis and early treatment are
to breeding problems if they occur. Con- ky ordcn osswe hyocr
sider vaccinations that will prevent Poysto mremin lemi ntse ofr REGISTERED BRAHMANS diseases that cause infertility or Potmren xaitosue f
Manso & Imperator Breeding aotn.diagnostic laboratories, and professional
aborion.advice assist cattlemen in focusing in on Double C BAR Ranch Vaccinations specific diseases that are problems in the
James C. Chapman, P.O. Box 115 herd. Treatment regimes can be adopted
Ph. 305/892-6447 In the cow herd, and replacement in the herd that will minimize losses.
St. Cloud, Fla. 32769 heifers, vaccination for vibriosis and Veterinarians can help cattlemen set up
J. C. Chapman, Rt. 1, Box 133 leptrospirosis is generally recommended, treatment and preventive programs.
Kissimmee, Fla. 32741 Vaccination for other diseases such as
IBR, bovine virus diarrhea and shipping Successful M~anagement M ARSTO N'S fever are optional depending on the The control and prevention of diseases is
history in the herd and the risk from one of the important considerations in BRA HMANS neighboring herds or additions. improving production efficiency and
In calves, vaccination for blackleg- maximizing profits. Progressive and Bulls + hone Heffers + type malignant edema is generally recoin- successful cattlemen in Florida have
213 Ft. King Hwy. mended. Calfhood vaccination for bru- planned herd health programs. Plan
Ph: 0 13/782-3469 cellosis is still indicated in many herds,. htyuaegig od nyu ed
Zephyrhilis, Fla. 33599 Vaccination between three and six whtm ou r on od nyu ed
_________________________ months of age is recommended. Vac- mnth by month. Plan your operation
cinaionforothr dseaes ay e idi- and build in health factors plan to ciatioendor othe dieaes cicmaes.di prevent. Herd health is essential in any Y OLoa Preconditioning, including vaccinations, scesu ateoeain
You Loal s dsirbleforcattle going to the feed- Good Reason For
lot. Cattlemen generally need advice
County from their veterinarian on the best age Cattle Confusion
and time for vaccinations, as well as the Hvn rul epn l hs e
Cattlemen's Ass'n best types of vaccines and what to Hvn rul epn l hs e
I vaccinate against, breeds of cattle straight? Well there's a
good reason for your confusion. In 1920,
Parasite Control one textbook listed only 16 breeds of
Red and Gray Brahmans beef cattle. In 1968, there were 21 breeds
Parasites and insects cause economic listed, an increase of ive breeds in 48 H AES ARM IC. losses. Stomach and intestinal worms, years. But since 1968, 50 breeds are now
HALS F RM IC. lungworms, liver flukes and other recognized, an increase of 29 beef breeds
Richard Hales, Owner internal parasites can rob cattlemen of in the past six years.
Rt. 1, Box 217-M Ph. 813/763-4376 profits. Flies and lice are other pests that
OKEEr-HOBEE, FLORIDA 33472 require attention. Use of dust bags and Join your local county cattlemen's
________________________ I other methods of external parasite and association.
80 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




Brahman Meeting W
Sale Scheduled WANT BETTER CALVES?
At Houston
The 51st annual meeting and 1975 convention of the American Brahman Breeders Association has been set for February 18-21 at Houston, Texas. According to Kirby Cunningham, ABBA executive secretary, about 400 breeders and Brahman enthusiasts from the U. S. and south of the border are expected for the four full days of Brahman functions.
Headquarters for all activities will be the Astroworld Hotel. The event is being held in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The regular winter meeting of the association's board of directors has been set for February 18-19, preceding the breed convention. M. E. (Max) Hammond of Bartow, is currently Plenty of size and scale on a sound
serving as ABBA president.
Brahman judging during the live- structural foundation.
stock show is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 19 (females), and Thursday, February 20, 8:00 a.m. Your Inquiries Are Invited
(bulls), in the Astrohall. Lee Berwick, St. Joseph, Louisiana, is judging.
The National Sale will follow com- 10;9"4 16 CATTLE COMPANY
pletion of judging, beginning at 1:00 p.m. onThursday, February 20, in the Astroonhasdaup erua Sal n te Br n International Breeders Of High Quality Brahman Cattle
herdall S prSlec and F rlamen P.O. Box 1088-OCALA, FLORIDA PHONE: 904/622-7151
herd bull prospects and replacement females have been nominated. All are of breeding age, carry complete health REGISTERED BRAHMAN CATTLE HEART BAR RANCH
Bulls & Heifers For Sale
papers and are fully guaranteed. vi, Manso, & Resoto Breeding Still producing top quality
A reception, dinner-dance in the ALL ARE GENTLE
Astroworld Hotel's grand ballroom on BRAHMANS
Thursday evening, February 20, will J. HENRY NOVAK & SONS
highlight convention activities. P.O. Box 107, Danbury, Texas 77534 Henry 0. Partin & Sons
Henry Novak Area Code 713 KISSIMMEE. FLORIDA
Owner & Manager Phone: 922-1417 Phone 305/846-2168
Ranch Thefts
On Increase "Top Testing Brahmans" & Vo ,n
During the month of December 1974, G.A. TUCKER & SONS Tzfr I
reported thefts involving 62 head of live- You'll Be Satisfied Ptach
stock valued at $9707, three saddles and With Tucker Brahmans
two bridles valued at $2700, and 125 Registered Brahmans
bales of hay valued at $200 were investi- Rt. 1, Box 1340 R se e Prkan
gated by the Marks and Brands Unit of Cocoa, Fla. 32922 Tel 305/644-8136, Home 896-2543a
the Florida Department of Agriculture. 305/636-2390 305/636-6840
One hog was recovered valued at $62.50.
During this period, 24 complaints of BRAHMAN BULLS
theft of livestock and related equipment were received and investigated. Five READY FOR SERVICE
people were arrested for theft, and 338 We have a good selection of
livestock hauler's permits were issued. registered Brahman bulls,
Dick Marsh, supervisor, says there ready for service.
has been a 60 percent increase in the Guillermo (Bill) Acosta
value of livestock reported stolen, and a Manager
II percent increase in the number Florida Ranch Means Quality RESOTO MANSO JR., 816 (Sunoco)
reported stolen during December, over
FLORIDA RANCH ENTERPRISES, INC. MIAy'I
the prvious onth f 30ve/er.4D2955 e
The U. S. pig crop from December 1973 P.o Box 634 305/891-4494
through November 1974 was 84 million, No. Miami, Fla. 33161 SOUTH BAY
1 305/996-5186
five percent below a year ago and eight fii:._ ___._ __ Night
percent less than the same period two CLW N 813/983-9580
years ago. The 1974 total was the smallest annual pig crop since 1965.
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 81




Eastern Agriculture Hurt by Overgrazing
BRAHMAN And CtigDown Forests
AssociationCutn
fo. According to a recent release from the depriving the Earth's surface of that
New York Times News Service, one of much light and heat. Some climatolBrahmans and Brahman crosses the most widespread ecological problems ogists suspect that so much dust could
have the ability to convert relating to agriculture is the denuding of accumulate in the air that the reduced
forage and teed into beef land, mostly through cutting down supply of heat could be enough to shift
quickly and efficiently. This forests and overgrazing of semi-arid colder climatic zones toward the
is attested to by the fact grasslands. Equator.
that 95%0/ of all the beef Large parts of India's vast Rajasthan Large amounts of dust enter the air
animals in Florida carry Desert, for example, were once wooded naturally, from volcanoes, forest fires
Brahman blood visible to the land, capable of supporting cattle and and wind erosion of naturally bare soil,
casual observer. To keep goats. Other areas supported crops. The but experts variously estimate that from
the Brahman blood in your need for fuel led to cutting down many of five percent to as much as 45 percent of
herd, contact the members the trees for wood. Overgrazing, espe- the particles already in the air came from
of the Eastern Brahman Ass'n. cially in dry years, has killed vast areas human activity.
of grass. Unprotected, the soil is blown As the demand for food increases, Write for booklet away. It is estimated that this process, the incentive to graze more animals and
Bra hmans and Crossbreeding which continues, removes an average of cultivate semi-arid soil also increases.
in the Southeast. 30,000 acres of fertile land each year One effect is likely to be the exposure of
from food production in India. larger and larger areas to wind erosion.
Water erosion also is causing sub- A "Study of Man's Impact on
Brahmans will gieyuthe stantial environmental problems in south Climate," sponsored by the MassaMaximum Benefits Hybrid Asia, especially as deforestation reaches chusetts Institute of Technology, conVigor. higher into the foothills of the Hima- cluded that even though the effect of
layas. The mountains are the source for atmospheric dust could not yet be the region's three dominant river assessed with precision, the potential
contact: systems, the Indus, the Ganges and the harm is great enough to warrant more
Brahmaputra. Without vegetation to intensive study.
Bob Cody, Secretary. impede runoff, south Asia is becoming While the impact of dust may not be
P.O. Box 1030, Kissimmee, Fla. increasingly subject to disastrous flood- understood, the effect of expanding
Ph: 305/846-2800 ing. agriculture on wild animals is amply
In 1973, for example, one of the documented.
worst floods in Pakistan's history de- The North American "breadbasket"
stroyed huge quantities of stored grain region, which now supports vast stands Brahman Cattle and standing crops. In 1974 major floods of wheat and corn and many thousands
in Bangladesh and India did almost as of cattle, was once a plains area where 30 SUNBEAM FARM much to reduce food production as did million to 40 million bison roamed. The
Norman Edwards Estate drought. American grasslands also was once
100 Flmigo d.Accelerating rates of silt deposition populated by large numbers of antelope
100 Flmigo d.behind dams, another consequence of and wolves. Within the contiguous U.S.
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33314 deforestation, also are threatening to these species were reduced long ago to
Ph: 305/583.1050, 305/581.5169 1 reverse gains in productivity made remnant populations as agriculture
- through a number of massive irrigation expanded westward.
PUREBRED BRAHMANS programs in India and Pakistan. Much the same phenomenon is
k, A"The Mangla Dam in Pakistan, for claiming ever increasing areas of many
example, was completed in 1967 with the African countries. In heavily populated 7 expectation that it would last 100 years west Africa most of the wildlife is gone
Rote1 0 o 13C Coo0 A.a 322 TEi before silt completely filled the reservoir and newly established game parks are
Roue ox1T0, ocaFl.32392266 MA with mud. Deforestation upstream has being stocked with animals captured in featuring more flesh. stronger bone, increased so fast that the projected life- east Africa. larger size, with gentle disposition time is now set at no more than 50 years. Regions of Kenya once inhabited by Each year before then will see a zebra, lions, giraffe and many kinds of reduction in capacity. The large antelope are now rolling wheat fields and
Custom Fitting & Showing increases in food production made fenced pasture for cattle.
possible by the dam will gradually be As the demand for food continues to
Flo ida Catlewiped out. The population that will have rise, pressures are mounting to exploit
SERVICE come to depend on the increased produc- the vast wilderness areas of the Congo
tion from the Mangla and similar new River Valley in central Africa and the Jerry Simon, Owner dams will have to find other means of Amazon River Basin in South America.
Rt. 1, Box 1352. Cocoa, Fla. 32922 support. Both areas have plenty of dependable
Phone 305/636-1274 Some of the same kinds of problems rain and support lush vegetation.
such as overgrazing and destruction of In the view of some experts they
Regsteed nd ommrcil Bahmns native vegetation have contributed to the could become abundant food-producing Regsteed nd ommrcil Bahmns drought in the Sahelian zone of west regions, easily capable of supporting the Africa.whole of their respective continents. C. H BevlleOne consequence of exposing dry soil Other authorities contend that the types
to the wind is that vast quantities of dust of soil under both tropical forests, called Telephone 904/793-2081 are swept up into the atmosphere where laterite soils, are not capable of sustainBUSHN'ELL,FLORIDA 33513 the smaller particles may drift for years. ing cultivation for more than a few
Every particle in the air reflects a tiny seasons.
amount of solar energy back into space,
82 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




Winter Livestock
Shows Set to BRAHMANS WILL PAY
Get Underway IN EVERY WAY!
Winter open livestock shows will again
be held at four major Florida fairs
during January and February. Come To See At
Starting off the 1975 Winter Livestock Show season will be the South
Florida Fair at West Palm Beach. The
open beef breed competition will be held
on January 27, starting at 10:00 a.m.,
with F. M. Peacock of the Agricultural
Research Station, Ona, judging all the M. E. (Max) Hammond, Manager Tel: 813/294-9262
breeds. Mike Burns, Ass't. Mgr. or 813/533-4196
Open beef breeding competition at P.O. Box 250 Bartow, Florida 33830
the Florida State Fair, Tampa, will get
underway at 9:00 a.m., February 5, with
the Angus judging, followed at 1:00 p.m. Registered Registered Brahmans
with Charolais judging, and at 4:00 p.m. BRAHMANS and DEVONS with the Santa Gertrudis show.
Brahman judging will be held on RAY SIMMS FARM Live Oak Plantation, Ltd.
February 6, starting at 9:00 a.m.
A parade of champions for all adult V. Ray Simms, Owner Jack King, Mgr.
Rt. 1, Box 56 Ph: 813/689-3990 Ocala, Florida
beef competition at the State Fair will be Lithia, Florida 33547 8 miles W. on SR 40
held on February 6, starting at 6:00 p.m. 8 mi. SE of Plant City on Boyette Rd. Ph: 904/237-2550 or 237-3401
Judge for the Tampa Shows will be Dr.
Randall Grooms, Overton, Texas. iALT o U M 1LIS Registered Brahmans
The next week of the State Fair will RdG, Bha-,rzl rahman Featuring
be dairy week, with all breeds being MANSO BREEDING
judged on February 13, starting at 4:00 Box 265 h la. 32
p.m. Breeds scheduled to compete Double C Double Bar Division of
pncm.d B r shreduled own co e CHAPMAN FRUIT CO.
include Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, ,A.R. Chapman and Wayne Collier, owners
Guernsey, Holstein and Jersey. Ph. 813/773-9528 or 813/773-31 1
The Kissimmee Valley Livestock gRoute 2, Box 218
Show open beef competition will start on Wauchula, Fla. 33873
February 20, 10:00 a.m. with Angus
judging. Santa Gertrudis judging will fol- FOR SALE
low at 1:00 p.m. The Kissimmee REGISTERED BRAHMANS
Brahman show will be held at 10:00 a.m. II0 4 RANCH
on the following day, February 21. Show Re Brahman Ca'e Red and Gray
officials said open shows for Charolais
and Herefords will also be held with Rt. 5, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455 P.O. Box 4944 in.a[mi iks raneh
times to be announced at a later date. Richard McRae, General Mgr. Hil.ah, Fla. 33014
Winding up the 1975 winter shows 214/572-9182 Phone:305/823-9500 A J. Capelem, Owner
will be the Central Florida Fair at
Orlando, with K. L. Durrance of the
University of Florida Judging all the G. T. STACK & SONS 'J- Gentle Red Brahmans
classes. Open breed shows will get under- PEACE VALLEY RANCH
way with Angus judging on Tuesday, REGISTERED BRAHMANS E. D. Rogers, Owner Carlos Garcia, Sales
February 25, 2:00 p.m. Following the 308 Tampa Street 95 Merrick Way P.O. Box 574
Angus judging will be Hereford judging Tampa, Florida 33602 Ph: 305/446-7656 Ph 305/445.6563 (Res)
Coral Gables, Fla. (off 305/358.0806
at 4:00 p.m. and the Brahman show at Off. 813/223-3028 33134 Coral Gables, Fla. 33134
7:00 p.m. Telephones: Home 813/689-3920 Located 9mi. east of Zolfo Springs on SR 66
The Orlando Charolais judging will
be held on Wednesday, February 26, Registered & Commercial Brahman Catip
2:00 p.m., followed by the Santa JOIN KABr r anCH
Gertrudis Show at 4:00 p.m.
In addition to the open beef show Your Local H.A. Kennedy & Sons
competition, all of the shows have youth 13503 Ranch Rd.
steer competition scheduled. The Florida Jacksonville, Fla. 32218
State Fair will also again host the FFA County PH: 904/757-3643
beef breeding show. Cattlemen's Ass'n Corner of 1-95 and entrance of Jacksonville
For the first time, the Florida State C International Airport.
Fair is organizing an annual feeder calf
show and sale. Fair officials say the
event will be a show window for Florida Registered Bralman Cattle I" Custom Fitters
cattlemen's feeder steers and the cattle-. 2,Bo 232
men will be making available these Rt. 2, Box 22
steers for the youth to feed for future J. K STUAR T Wharton, Texas 77488
steers fodrcs he youthttofeeors futue 713/657-2212 or 713/657-2215
steer and carcass shows. The steers will Mobil Phone: Rosenberg 342-5461,
be sifted, judged, and made available for BARTOW FLORIDA Unit No. 454-7209
sale to youth buyers. Price will be established by the Show Committee.
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 83




REGISTERED "EREFORDS Corrigan Bulls
2-3-4 Year Old Bulls
EL DORADO Hit Strong $610
HEREFORD FARM Average on 82
4301 S. Hwy. 301. Dade City, Florida An average price per head of $610 was
Lorin C. and Gladys J. Anderson struck on 82 head of bulls at the first
Telephone: 904/567-3413 Corrigan Ranch Production Sale, held
at Vero Beach on January 7. The 82 bulls Bulls & Heifers For Sale grossed $50,000.
Rodgers Herefords The sale marked the 20th anniversary of Corrigan Ranch.
At King Ranch of Florida Included in the bull offering were
Route 1, Box 172 registered Herefords, registered perOunnellon, Fla. 32630 centage Simmentals and Chianina, and
unrecorded commercial bulls.
(904) 528-5469 (Williston) Broken down by breed, 42 head of
registered Herefords grossed $26,380 for
Performance Tested a $628 average; 19 Simmental-cross See Us For Hereford and
bulls grossed $13,405 to average $706; Commercial Cattle
HEREFORD BULLS seven Chianina bulls grossed $3380 to Pine Acres Ranch
For Sale average $483; and 14 head of commerat cial bulls grossed $6835 to average $488. CITRA. FLORIDA
CORRIGAN RANCH In addition, seven head of females G. P. Leitner, PH: 904/595-3806 day
P.O. Box 3130, Beach Station grossed $2890 to average $413 per head. Manager PH: 904/591-2180 night
Ph: 305/567-7141, 567-2442
Vero Beach, Florida Top selling bull was a registered Located 12 mi. No.of Ocala on US 301
Hereford, going for $2500 to Fairfield Farm, Hume, Virginia. The top seller, Herefords CR Tiberius 333D, was a two year old
Registered Hson of Corrigan's top herd sire, Kimbolton Tiberius 13W. He weighed 1310 JO-SU-LI FARM S pounds and had an index of 128.
Clarence Cross, Owner Top volume buyer at the sale was S TEER S
Ralph Thompson, Cattle Mgr. Frank Brewer of Fort Pierce, with purPhone 912/758-3637 chases totaling $6460 for 14 bulls.
Colquitt, Georgia The sale was managed by Leonard
Land & Livestock, Ltd., Charlottesville, For S e ?
Virginia. A. W. (Ham) Hamilton of Herefords are just naturally better Lewisburg, West Virginia, was Feedlo, operators in Florida
Ask us about breeding Herefords and auctioneer. Lunch for the event was pre- and out-of-state read The
become an active breeder, pared by Florida Lime and Dolomite Fod C ate really
Florida Hereford Company. Florida Cattleman regularly
ASSOCIATION Buyers at the sale, with number pur- and will be quick to see
DAN B. CHILDS, President chased, if more than one, in parentheses your ad mentioning feeder
P.O. Drawer 1030. Kismmee, Fla. and amount Spent shown, follow: steers for sole.
Hereford Bulls
9 Desret Ranch, Deer Park (3) $2600; Gables Engineering, You will always sell for
Coral Gables (7) $4435; Eric Goolsby, Okeechobee (3) $1700: more money if you have Doyle Carlton, Jr., Wauchula (2) $1525; Sanford Hartt, RtSebring (2) $870; mmokale Ranch, Immokalee (2) $1300; several interested buyers.
B. T. Tilton, San Mateo (2) $1075; Fairfield Farms, Hume Donalsonville, Ga. 31745 Virginia (3) $4025; Frank Brewer, Fort Pierce(9)$4170: Paul Give us the facts we'll
Breeders of Top Purebred Mims, Okeechobee $450; Leo Boney, Okeechobee $425;
Hales Ranch, Indiantown $510: Triple M Ranch, Tampa (3) help with layout. Write or Hereford Cattle $1675; Turner Coats, Fort Pierce $610: Beaver Ranch, Okee- II
A. 8. Taff & Sons. Inc.. John Ray Stout, chobee $475; Derrill McAteer, Brooksville $535. call Owners Ph. 912/524-2463 General Manager Sirmental Bulls
Tiger Cattle Company, Okeechobee (2) $2250; Culver- The Florida house Cattle Company, Fort Pierce (5) $4185; Gables 0 BEngineering, Coral Gables (3) $1385; Triple M Ranch,
Po o E Tampa (2) $1725; Donald Peeples, Moore Haven (2) $1060;
Will Barker, Vero Beach $500; Eric Goolsby, Okeechobee S Very day.. $550; Immokalee Ranch, Immokalee (2) $1275; Bobby C A T TLEM A N
Chester, Sebestain $475. P.O. Box 1030 Ph. 305/846-2800
Support Your Chianina Bulls KISSIMMEE, FLA. 32741
Florida Beef Council Kayo Welles, Arcadia (3) $1260; Donald Peeples, Moore
Haven $675; Hugh Williams, Okeechobee (2) $985; Frank Brewer, Fort Pierce $460.
Cmeca ulsPerformance Tested
Commercial BullsHEREFORDS
Hereford IB ll Blue Cypress Lake Ranch, Vero Beach $475; Frank
Brewer, Fort Pierce (4) $1830; Immokalee Ranch (2) $1105; Contact Pai Coleman, Re. Sanford Hartt (3) $1325; Donald Peeples (2) $1200; Beaver nv acres Frm
,,, Harold E. Smith, Jr., Managing Partner
Cha rlottsil VHereford Females Phone: 404/382-6482
. 804 295-9784 Cartersville, Georgia 30120
Glebe Hereford Ranch, Scottsville, Virginia (4) $1105; Farm located 5 mi. south of Cartenville, 0a., Paul Mims $285; Fowler Hereford Farm, Hattiesburg, lust off US 41 on Pumpkinvine Creek. Mississippi (2) $1500.
84 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




Mr. Beef Producer:
It makes a difference when you let your local livestock auction market manager sell your cattle. He not only sells livestock, but PROMOTES their sale. And that brings you a better return usually than
selling direct.
Why? Because there is competitive bidding under the livestock auction market system and the difference is between what livestock might just "sell" for, and for what they are actually worth under
the conditions of competitive bidding. Your marketman works at "selling" livestock.
Check with him and you just might find that you will get the little extra return that will mean the difference between profit and loss in your operation. Check with YOUR local marketman!
The Auction Market Way is the Best Way!
CONTACT ANY OF THESE MARKETS, ALL MEMBERS OF THE STATE ASSOCIATION
Arcadia State Livestock Market Kissimmee Livestock Market West Florida Livestock Market Neel & Edwards Livestock Company *
Auctions Every Wednesday Auctions Every Wednesday Sala Every Thursday Hog Auction Every Monday
Pat Kelly, Mgr., Ph. 813/494-3737 Kenneth Caldwell, Mgr. 305/847-3521 Frank Harris, Mgr. Ph. 904/482-2229 Cattle Auction Every Wednesday
1808, 3250 ARCADIA, 33821 KISSIMMEE 32741 482-4182 MARIANNA, 32446 0. W. Edwards, Jr., Mgr. 904/627-9584
QUINCY, 32351
Chipley Livestock Company Columbia Livestock Market *
Auctions Every Tuesday Hog Auctions Every Monday Interstate Livestock Auction Mkt., Inc.
E 0. (Buddy) Neel, Mgr. Cattle Auctions Every Thursday Mills Auction Market Sale Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
Ph. 904/638-0267. 638-4498 H. Tom Willis, Mgr. Ph. 904/752-1874 Hog Auction Every Wednesday Phones 813/689-2424. 689-5995
CHIPLEY, 32428 LAKE CITY, 32055 Cattle Auction Every Thursday G. H. Robison, President
Clarence Mills, Manager SEFFNER, 33584
Emery Mills, Ass't. Mgr.
Gainesville Livestock Market Cattlemen's Livestock Markets Ph. 904/732-4454
Cattle Auctions Every Mon.-Wed. Monday Sales Tuesday OCALA, 32670 Hardee Livestock Market Inc.
Hog Auctions Every Tuesday Mgrs. Harry McCollum. Bill Hamilton Auctions Every Monday
J. W. "Buddy" Clark. Mgr. Tampa 813/626-5164 Lakeland 813/682-0117 Mgrs. Russell Farmer, Robert Ray Smith
Ph. 904/372-3442 TAMPA, 33609 and LAKELAND, 33802 Phones 813/773-9747, 773-9560
GAINESVILLE 32601 WAUCHULA, 33873
Monticello Livestock Market *
Suwannee Valley Livestock Market Auctions Every Monday
Tindel Livestock Market Auctions Every Wednesday W. C. Hawkins, Mgr. Ph. 904/997-5711 Sumter County Farmers Market
Auctions Every Monday Cecil Moore & Buddy Sutton Ph. 904/362-1702 MONTICELLO, 32344 Auctions Every Tuesday
Clyde Crutchfield, Mgr. Buddy Williams LIVE OAK. 32060 Lamar Hall Ph. 904/793-2021
Ph. 904/263-3224 WEBSTER, 33597
GRACEVILLE. 32440
Madison Livestock Market Okeechobee Livestock Market
Hogs-Monday; Cattle-Tuesday Auctions Every Monday & Tuesday Jacksonville Livestock Auction Market *
Jay Livestock Auction George Townsend, 904/973-2310 Pete Clemons. Mgr. Ph. 813/763-3127 Auctions Every Monday
JAY, 32565 929-4605 MADISON, 33801 OKEECHOBEE 33472 Thus, W. Waldrop, Owner 904/7814677
WHITEHOUSE 32095
o -Indicates Subscriber to Competitive Livestock Marketing Association
For Further Information about Florida Livestock Auction Markets, Contact
I/'W'41 ASSOCIATION OF LIVESTOCK MARKETS
Livestock Exchange Building, Kissimmee, Florida 32741
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Superior reproductive performance. The beef industry passed for calving easily and regularly. Regardless of is dependent upon it ... the Hereford breed is famous conditions she consistently finds the grass she needs for it. The main reason for this fame is that fellow on to wean healthy heavy calves.
Which breed has superior calf crop percentages? the other page.
He's a registered Hereford bull. He's unsurpassed for Which breed is unmatched for total pounds weaned? consistently settling a high percentage of cows. Unsur- Just look around. If Hereford wasn't superior, you passed for siring healthy, vigorous calves. In fact, wouldn't see so many white faces. Hereford bulls like him are bred to over half the total American Hereford Association, 715 Hereford Drive cow population each year. Kansas City, Mo. 64105.
The Hereford cow deserves credit, too. She is unsur- H ER EFO R D
The Florida cattleman/ February 1975 87




600
2nd cross Santa Gertrudis heifers
160 with calves from purebred
bulls
WEIGHTS
700-900 pounds
All animals are re PERFORMANCE TESTING of bulls is an annual part of the herd management
istered in the SGBI program at the Delray Beach complex of K. D. Eatmon Santa Gertrudis Farms,
breeding up program Pompano Beach. Eatmon is presently serving a second term as president of Santa
Gertrudis Breeders International.
Will sell in groups
of 50 head
call day or night Retail Beef Prices Expected to Continue
days; 305/974-8800 At Favorable Levels for Consumers
nights: 305/752-1195 Consumers can look for beef to continue decreased cattle production, and higher
as one of the best food buys in 1975, the beef prices. For now, however, our loss is M EARS RANCH President of the American National the consumer's gain."
Cattlemen's Association said recently. Were it not for inflation in the nonOkeechobee and Pompano Beef production in the coming year is farm sector of the beef business, retail
expected to increase by at least 5 percent beef prices would reflect to an even over 1974's record output, Gordon Van greater extent today's depressed cattle Vleck said, and this means that beef prices, the ANCA president said. prices may not average much, if any, "Traditionally," he noted, "one-third
Advertising Aids higher than levels prevailing during the or more of retail beef prices goes for prolatter part of 1974. cessing, transportation, distribution and
Your Personal "Meat in general, and beef in retailing margins. If wage and other
Salesmanship particular, have been the nation's leading marketing costs continue to mount, you
inflation-fighters in recent months," Van can expect the increases to be reflected in The Florida Vleck pointed out. "While over-all prices retail prices. For example, if we continue
of food and other consumer goods in- with double-digit inflation, it could mean creased by about 12 percent in the past at least another 5 cents per pound add-on year, the government's latest figures at the retail level. show meat prices down by about 4 per- "It is clear that we must pursue
P.O. Box 1030 cent from a year ago. Our own survey of sounder national fiscal policies and must
Kissimmee, Fla. 32741 retail beef prices indicated an average improve beef distribution efficiency if we
reduction of 33 cents per pound since last are to keep retail beef prices at reasonFebruary. able levels and ease the squeeze on the
"Feed shortages and continuing cattleman's share of the available meat
SANTA financial losses for the cattle feeding in- dollar."
dustry mean further reductions in the Van Vleck cautioned, however,
GERTRUDI$ supply of grain-fed beef. And this could against imposition of price controls on
bring some increase in prices of better beef and cattle prices. STAGE COACH RANCH quality beef in the spring of 1975. "The 1973 freeze completely disDade City, Florida Van Vleck explained that animal rupted our industry's production and
IRVIN SANDERS, Mgr. agriculture's extreme cost-price squeeze marketing operations," he observed.
P.O. Box 65 Ph: 904/567-2095 will bring sharp reductions in per capita "And reimposition of controls with
904/567.5370 supplies of poultry and pork in 1975. cattle prices at loss levels would
Located on No. 581, between Brooksville However, it takes a longer time for the absolutely guarantee future meat
& Dade City cattle industry to make adjustments in shortages and eventually much higher
supplies, prices.
"During the past year, our industry, "In an industry like ours, with hunthe largest segment of American agri- dreds of thousands of individual proculture, has sustained cash losses of ducers, the only way to assure long term about $5 billion, plus a loss of more than adequate supplies and reasonable prices $12 billion in the value of our cattle is to let the open, competitive market inventory," Van Vleck said. system operate."
S'AGEgO LCH "Obviously, if inflated feed and other
production costs do not drop sharply, Join your local county cattlemen's There eventually could be substantially association.
88 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




a pLace In tbe sun
These Chaparrosa cows have earned it. records stay in the herd. With each generation,
They've made it where they had to, under reproduction improves. We also make sure
scorching summer suns and in the barren cold they get the right nutrition and handling.
of winter. They've produced regularly, wean- You can count on the fertility of Chaparrosa ing off heavy calves in the relentless, ever- cattle. They've been bred, selected, and condemanding Brush or from our expanding ditioned for it.
improved pastures. The Chaparrosa. The Best of Yesterday and
We select for fertility. Only those with the best Today.
CXAPMIILOSA
P.O. Box 187
La Pryor, Tex. 78872
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 89




SANTA GERTRUDIS CATTLE...
Santa Gertrudis foundation herd sire in a multiple sire herd.
FROM THE FOUNTAINHEAD OF THE BREED!
The Santa Gertrudis breed was created by the King Ranch through many years of breeding for the purpose of producing
- an animal that could produce more beef at less cost under range conditions.
More than 50 years have past since the breed's foundation sire was born and we were able to establish a genetic base for what was to become recognized as "America's First New Beef
.... Breed."
Now many thousands of cattlemen the world over share the advantages of Santa Gertrudis cattle. Their adaptability to any climate, their hardiness, their ability to get along on sparse range, their resistance to disease and their production of high
* quality lean meat are some of the reasons why others have
joined us in the Santa Gertrudis business. We invite you to try a big, cherry red bull in your breeding program. Come see our cattle or write for more information.
BULLS FOR SALE
Yearlings, Soon Ready For Service. All Gain Tested And Semen Tested.
Available In Individual Or Group Lots. Large Number To Select From.
FOR HORSES KING RANCH, INC. FOR BULLS
CONTACT JOE STILES CONTACT R. P. MARSHALL
512/592-5107 KINGSVILLE, TEXAS 78363 512/592-6411
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$860 Average
Struck at Annual
FSGA Sale
The 12th annual Florida Santa Gertrudis Association sale held January 11 at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, brought a gross of $78,990 on 92 lots to average $860 per head. Sale chairman for the event was J. Charles Gray,
DeBary.
Twenty-seven bulls grossed $33,600
to average $1244 per head while 65 head of females brought in $45,390 to average
out at $698 per head.
Top selling animal was a consignment from Ross Brothers of Branford. Ask our members about breeding Santa Gertrudis.
The entry, a son of Eatmon 24/7,
brought $4250 and was purchased by Sleepy Hollow Farms
Grey Rocks Ranch of Selma, Alabama. DeLand, Fla.
Second high selling lot was a bull entry Dan C. Anderson Dietrich Brothers Ann & Gary Kesler Leroy Selby
from Winnstead Plantation, Thomas- Pompano Beach, Fla. Orlando, Fla. Hartwell, Ga. Christmas, Fla.
ville, Georgia, with Zane Blanton of John B. Armstrong Dixie Plantation W. M. Larkin Stqe Coach Ranch
Plant City paying $2300 for the son of Moore Haven, Fla. Quitman, Ga. Dade City, Fla. Dade City, Fla.
Eatmon 1018. Big B Ranch Double D Ranch; Inc. MJ Ranch Suwannee Point Ranch
E Belle Glade, Fla. Loxahatchee, Fla. Vero Beach, Fla. Branford, Fla.
High buyer at the sale was River Bruce B. Blount K. 0. Eatmon David Moors TS Acres
Creek Ranch of Jacksonville with an Lake Placid, Fla. Loxahatchee, Fla. Coral Springs, Fla. Live Oak, Fla.
outlay of $5620 for seven head. Second Blackwater Farms El Rancho Grinds Nine Bar Ranch Dwight L Thomas
high buyer was S. A. Knight of Belle Jasper, Ala. Indiantown, Fla. Houston, Texas Lake City, Fla.
Glade with purchases of six head for Arthur L Blondin Four Oaks Ranch Pete Miler Three Bee Corp.
$5570. Pompano Beach, Fla. Vero Beach, Fla. Attapulgus, Ga. Lakeland, Fla.
Auctioneer for the sale was Dick Blue Cypress Lk. Ranch Inc. Funny Farm Owens-Ilinois, Inc. A. R. Toussaint
Britten of Bryan, Texas. Vero Beach, Fla. Chiefland, Fla. Jacksonville, Fla. Miami Shores, Fla.
Buyers at the sale, with number of Troy Burrell Robert B. Oxer J. 0. Phllips Tni-N-Two Ranch
head purchased, if more than one shown Morriston, Fla. Lake Placid, Fla. Christmas, Fla. Lake Worth, Fla.
in parentheses, and amount spent, C & S Ranch Coiner Green R & R Farms Frank N. Warren
follow: Dunnallon, Fla. Union Springs, Ala. Union, Miss.. Morriston, Fla.
S. A. Knight, Belle Glade (6) $5570: Suwannee Point Chamblee Farms, Inc. Grace Farms Red Hills Farms Douglas Watson
Ranch, Branford (3) $1960: Blount & Hyde, Lake Placid (4) Belle Glade, Fla. Orlando, Fla. Bainbridge, Ga. College Park, Ga.
$3560: E. B. Strickland, Blackshear, Georgia (4) $3070: Troy E
Burrell, Dunnellon (3) $1775: Earl Cox, Brighton (2) $1460; H. Chapman Gemini Springs Farm Reynolds Metals Co.. Harley Watson Ranch
Dr. & Mrs. Jim Goodland, Dallas, Georgia (2) $1410: Plant City, Fla. DeBary, Florida Jamaica Div. Arcadia, Fla.
Johnny Owens, Rochelle, Alabama (2) $1775: Cove Bend Circle L Ranch Fritz Goetz St. Ann, Jamaica, Joe Wattleworth
Ranch, Floral City $825; Hickory Hill Ranch, Anthony (3)
$3770; Zane Blanton, Plant City $2300; Harry Manassa, Elba, Ala. Orlando, Fla. West Indies Williston, Fla.
Ocala (3) $3040; Freddy Noble, Ocala $500; R. J. Brackens, Clarendon Plantation Grey Rocks Ranch Charles A. Rivard John W. Weatherford
Vero Beach (2) $1485: David Bunch. Lakeland $1925: Hill Burton, S. Carolina Birmingham, Ala. DeFuniak Springs Fla. Brooksville, Fla.
Top Farms, Gantt, Alabama (4) $2805; Grey Rocks Ranch,
Selma, Alabama $4250; Clyde L Clause Hayes Farm Flint Rock Farm E. C. Wethefrington
River Creek Ranch, Jacksonville (7) $5620: Sugar Hill Wildwood, Fla. Elba, Ala. Ocala, Fla. Anthony, Fla.
Farm, Allendale, South Carolina (2) $2260; LH Ranch,
Gainesville $735: R. S. Aldridge, Blythe, Georgia (2) $15 10; Cove Bend Ranch Dr. H. Brantley McNeal Racking W Ranch Wmnstead Plantation
Frank Warren, Morriston (5) $2570: J. B. Engskow, Live Floral City, Fla. St. Petersburg, Fla. Romeo, Fla. Thomasville, Ga.
Oak (8) $5055; Hard Times Ranch, Centerville, Tennessee H.E. Dinner, Jr. Myles Hartman Ross Brothers Wimrock Farms
(9) $5080; Joseph Asher, Dade City (4) $2290; Gemini
Springs Ranch, DeBary $660; Marvin McJunkin, Lake Glennvile, Ga. Ochlocknee, Ga. Branford, Fla. Morrilton, Ark.
Placid (7) $4620; Robertson Farms, Locust Grove, Georgia 0. Russell Daniel Bily H. Miller Rutiand Brothers Chires Wolf
$1875; Winnstead Plantation, Thomasville, Georgia (3)
$1875; Gia Vista Farm, Anniston, Alabama (6) $3520. Okeechobee, Fla. Centerville, Tenn. Fitzpatrick, Ala. Delray Beach, Fla.
Diamond T Ranch R. D. Ken Trust Ray A. Schlichte, Jr. Zodiac Ranch
Conner Named to Huntsville, Ala. Winter Garden, Fla. Hollywood, Fla. Stuart, Fla.
National Council Florida Santa Gertrudis Ass'n, Rt. 6, Box 921A, Orlando, Fla. 32807
E. C. (Bud) Wetherington, Pres. Fred Dietrich, Sec.-Treas.
Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture Member of Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, Kingsvilie, Texas
Doyle Conner was elected a director of
the Agriculture Council of America
recently at the organization's annual
meeting in Chicago, Illinois. i A dvertise!
Also elected as directors from the
southeast were Georgia Commissioner
of Agriculture Tommy Irvin, and J. R.
Odum, Sylvester, Georgia, representing lP Horned & Polled BantE Gertrudis
the National Peanut Growers. Promote BEEL.TomsRac
Baxter Freese, a cattleman from every da D.L. Thomas Ranch
"Wellman, Iowa, was named chairman, d y &
succeeding J. S. Francis, Jr. who served Support Your Rt. 5, Box 281, Lake City, Fla.
as chairman since 1973. f of PH: 904/752-6438
Florida Beef CounciliP:947263
Join your local county cattlemen's Located I mile W. of 1-75on Hwy. 47
association.
The Florida Cattlen /Fermar, 1975 91




TOTAL PERFORMANCE School Set
Plans for a Noba artificial breeding
.* *S\owabilit o school have been announced by H.
Showab"Oility oGene DeWitt of Tarpon Springs,
For You sales representative for Noba, Inc.
DeWitt said the school will run
In Our Breeding Program April 1-4, 1975, with classes being
held daily at Hood's Dairy, BradenBuy Your Santa Gertrudis Cattle from ton. The course will include a
balanced program of classroom and
K. D. EATMON SANTA GERTRUDIS FARMS field work, DeWitt said.
DeWitt noted that registration is
Pompano Beach, Florida now underway with details available
413 NE 12th Avenue 9 Telephone 942-6728 from all Noba sales representatives.
Charles Wolf, General Mgr.
Delray Beach, 1 mi. S. on Road 809, Phone: AC 305/278-0913
Florida S'Gertrudis
"MAKING SANTA GERTRUDIS HISTORY" Registered Santa Gertrudis W in Out-of-State
COVE BEND RANCH Pure Bred o Top Bloodlines Santa Gertrudis cattle owned by three
Visitors Welcome Florida breeders won honors recently at
Hank Baggett, Mgr; Dr Dermot 0Connor. Owner SUWANNEE POINT RANCH out-of-state shows.
Rt. 1. Box 248, Floral City, Florida 32636 Branford, Florida Doubloon Stuff D303, owned by
Carroll Hall Lloyd Thomas Dietrich Brothers' Flying D Ranch,
PHONE: 904/726-1781 Ph: 904/935-1303 Ph: 904/935-1981 Orlando, won several honors including
grand champion Santa Gertrudis bull at
Santa Gertrudis Cattle the South Alabama Fair, Montgomery;
SANTA GERTRUDIS Po Since 1941 Charter reserve senior champion at the North
The kind that WEIGH and PAY on BOX Member Alabama State Fair, Huntsville; first
good Florida pastures 1666 FSGI place senior yearling at the Texas State
J FSGA
BLOUNT & HYDE Fair, Dallas; and second place at the
B Hr.., NCH National Santa Gertrudis Show, held at
Phone Lake Placid 813/465-4771 W. M. LARK DD T IDA the Mid-South Fair, Memphis, Tennessee.
Rt 4, Box 324, Lake Placid, Fla. 33852 nesseb.
_________________________ ___________________________ Graco Farms, owned by Robert
Graham, showed the grand champion
BREEDERS &.CONSULTANTS "S" SANTA GERTRUDIS BULLS Santa Gertrudis female at the North
FOR SALE Alabama State Fair, Graco 3130, and
SANTA GERTRUDIS HARLEY WATSON the reserve grand champion bull at the
HORSES PONIES LEOPARD DOGS same show, Graco 3075.
RANCH Reserve grand champion female at
DIETRICH BROTHERS ARCADIA, FLA. 33821 the North Alabama State Fair was
Ph.: 305/568-2351 Rt. 6, Box 921A 813/494-4713 owned by J. Charles Gray of Gemini
ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32807 813/983-7484 Springs Farm, DeBary, Miss Moses 503.
__ Gray also showed the reserve senior
Quality Branded. Champion Santa Gertrudis bull, Moses
SAT ,Promote BEEF 507, at the South Alabama State Fair, as
well as the champion get of sire class
Every day... with the get of Moses 6/6.
Ross Brot ersFlorida Cattle Service at Cocoa ,Form 9 Rah -Support Your exhibited the cattle.
BA O, F'LORD orida Beef CouncilF
-, 0 / 3 -7 0 0 / 3 -7 2 A dvertising T est
On Beef is Set
SANTA GERTRUDIS Can beef be sold on television successfully? "It's a question that's been asked
FO R SALE of us many times," admits John L. Huston, secretary of the Beef Industry Council of the National Livestock and Meat
2 Year old bulls-semen tested Board.
2 Year old bred heifers "We know it can be done locally, by
Yearling bulls and heifers individual retail stores for instance,"
Huston says. "But this is usually price
advertising. What we're talking about is
RO CKING W RANCH advertising the product: Beef no
prices, no brands, no retail affiliation."
Starting in February 1975 and runW. D. WALDRON, owner Larry Brady, Mgr. ning for twelve weeks the council is con904/489-4643 904/489-5704 ducting a $117,000 television advertising
Ranch located at Romeo, west of Ocala off U. S. 41 test to determine the effectiveness of
television advertising for beef.
92 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




POLLED or
HORNED
-BOTH
SANTA GERTRUDIS
Santa Gertrudis give you a
choice. The big reds started
as a horned breed and most of
them still have horns. But a
number of SGBI members have
developed polled herds which
are recognized Santa Gertrudis.
The same SGBI rules and regulations apply to both
polled and horned types and
both are eligible for
classification and registration
under identical standards.
Semen from certified purebred
"S" bulls, polled or horned,
may be used for artificial
insemination under SGBI A.I.
rules. Both types are
distinguished by their cherry
red color, high rate of gain,
ease of calving and top weaning
weights. They mature early,
are efficient feeders and
produce carcasses with high
yield in desirable cuts.
Polled or horned take your
choice. They're all
Santa Gertrudis.
Bruce B. Blount Winstead Plantation Diamond B Ranch Clarendon Plantation
Route 4, Box 324 Route 3 Troy Burrell, Owner Burton, S.C. 29902
Lake Placid, Fla. 33852 Thomasville, Ga. 31792 Rt. 1, Box 221 803/846-8515
813/465-4771 912/226-1528 Morriston, Fla. 32668
904/489-4202 Pine HI Firm
Big B Ranch Suwannee Point Ranch Route 3
Belle Glade, Fla. 33430 J. Crayton Pruitt Stage Coach Ranch Glennville, Ga. 30427
Branford, Florida P.O. Box 65 912/654-2231, 654-2001
Gemini Springs Farm 904/935-1303 Dade City, Fla. 33525
J. Charles Gray, Owner 904/567-2095
DeBary, Fla. 32713
305/668-6486
The FloridaCattleman/February 1975 93




Purebred-Classified Short Course Florida Cowbelles
SANTA GERTRUDIS At Gainesville Association
Bulls & HeifersAfiatdwh
Was mpresiveAffiliated with sW as Impressive American National Cowbelles
Rt. 1, Box 1340
PRESIDENT'S BY-LINES Cocoa, Fla. 32922
To each CowBelle who was unable to President
attend our Know Your Beef Short Mrs. G. A. Tucker, Cocoa
Course in Gainesville January 7-8, may I 305/636-2390
Hr Hsay you missed one ofthe most inspiring, exciting two days of educational facts, First Vice President
figures, demonstrations and fellowship Mrs. S. J. Tilton, Seville
Rha ish posil toC thatiece
, nc t is possible to experience. Second Vice President
Route 1, Box 1320 It is impossible for me to express to Mrs. Arlie Neal, Brooksville
Anthony, Florida 32617 you in mere words the enthusiasm and
Phone: 904/236-4408 904/236-2791 keen interest given to us by each profes- Secretary-Treasurer
sor and specialist on the staff that parti- Mrs. W. E. Mitchell, Lake Helen cipated in this program. Their warmth
and eagerness to teach was immediately Recording Secretary
communicated to us and the response of Mrs. R. D. Bennett, Greenwood
Each CowBelle was evident in their facial expression and lively interest with which
they followed each lecture and demon- Association and indicate on your checks stration. exactly how your membership card is to
Those of us who were fortunate be filled out using the initials or given
enough to have been able to participate name of your previous membership card.
F or irf'this short course will long remember She will send in your national dues for
the following group of dedicated and you to the Denver office. If you have not gifted teachers with grateful hearts, all joined American National it will be well Feedlot operators in Florida from the animal science department, worth your $5.00 to get a broader
and out-of-state read The University of Florida, unless otherwise outlook on what CowBelles are doing in
Florida Cattleman regularly noted: other states.
J.W. Carpenter; A.J. Clark, director We'll have new ideas and materials and will be quick to see of the division of communications for you from the national convention in
your ad mentioning feeder studies, department of speech, Univer- Las Vegas, where many of us from
steers for sale. sity of Florida; Dr. T. J. Cunha; Ruth Florida attended, at the next directors
Hogan, home economist, National Live meeting the first week in March. Mark You will always sell for Stock and Meat Board, Chicago, off the first Thursday and Friday and
more money if you have Illinois; A.Z. Palmer; R.L. Reddish; plan to join us.
several interested buyers. Mrs. Beth H. Walsh; R.L. West. Sharlene Perry, our Florida Beef for
There were 15 county CowBelle Father's Day chairman, is making
Give us the facts we'll organizations represented Alachua; preparations for our promotion of
help with layout. Write or Brevard; Citrus; Columbia; Collier, Father's Day Beef. She needs the name
call Levy; Manatee; Marion; Okeechobee; and address of the county BFFD chairOsceola; Pasco; Polk; Sumter; St. Lucie man. Please mail the following informaand Volusia A sincere thank you for tion promptly to her at: Rt. 1, Box 537, The Florida this extra effort to attend. Belleview 32620.
To our Florida Beef Council Chair- Ruth Hogan told us at the close of
man, Al Bellotto, who saw the need and her demonstration at the Short Course
worked tirelessly to put together, "How to Plant Our Garden for 1975."
sponsor, and support this project all the Since everyone is always looking for new P.O. Box 1030 Ph. 305/846-2800 way, we are grateful for your support and better ways to improve their
and challengetous planting methods to have the best
At the Florida State Fair to be held possible garden, we want you to know February 4-15, there will be the Florida this, too: Cattlemen's Beef Council, CowBelles Plant four rows of Peas (P's):
Booth to be found in the Electric Personality; Perseverance; Promptness,
Purebred Santa Gertrudis Building. We will be having cooking and Preparation;
demonstrations with the 4-H'ers daily at Plant four rows of Squash: Squash these hours: 2:00, 4:00, 6:30 and 7:30 gossip; Squash indifference; Squash p.m. We would like for you to come by criticism, and Squash negative thinking; W innsteau and see us in action. The Central Florida Plant four rows of Turnips (Turn
Fair at Orlando is February 25-March 8. Up): Turn up for regular meetings; Turn We are going to be able to utilize our up with a friendly smile; Turn up with Short Course Beef Facts with these two new ideas, and Turn up with determiprojects. nation to do a better job than you have in
P n t January is our membership dues the past;
Philip G. Rust months. All county secretary-treasurer's Cultivate well, perspire a little and
Route 3 please send in your checks as soon as Reap the Benefits of the Most OutstandThomasville, Ga. 31792 possible to Carolyn Kempfer, Star ing Garden you can plant in your area.
I Phone 912/226-1528 Route, Box 1200, Melbourne 32901. Ruth Tucker-President
Herd No. 255 American National CowBelle Associa- Fla. CowBelles Association
Albert Blankenship, Mgr. 226-6304 tion is $5.00, Florida dues $2.00. Make Join your local county cattlcmen's I checks payable to Florida CowBelles association.
94 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




The portable exhibit shown above has been seen by thousands of 7 people from all over the country. This exhibit was specially designed
for the Florida Beef Council. It features revolving backlighted transparencies of favorite beef cuts along with a new technimation process showing steaks grilling over charcoal. Your exhibit is also equipped with a slide presentation and sound telling the history of the Florida Beef cattle industry and the story of beef.
17 Your exhibit has been used extensively throughout Florida, at
IA O~ fairs, exhibitions, grand openings and Farm-City week celebrations.
THIS YEAR THE BEEF COUNCIL, COWBELLES AND 4-H'ERS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE USE OF BEEF DURING THE FLORIDA STATE FAIR IN TAMPA, FEB. 4-15. COME BY AND SEE WHAT WE BusinwARE DOING TO PROMOTE BEEF.
If your organization would like to borrow the exhibit, contact the Florida Beef Council, Post Office Box 1929, Kissimmee, Florida 32741. Phone: 305/846-6221. It is scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.
A Committee of the Florida Cattlemen's Association
_____________P. 0. Box 1929, Kissimmee, Florida
(Published as a service to the industry by The Florida Cattleman magazine)
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 9




'-Meatless Days' Not Solution to
Providing More Grain for Humans
The role ofcattle and grain in feeding the feed units used in beef cattle production feedlot, cattle being grown for market world has been under discussion came from forage, grass and various by- receive little or no grain.
frequently in recent months. The Ameri- products materials which would go to Feeder cattle usually are not placed can Cattlemen's Association, head- waste if it weren't for cattle. on feed containing grain until they weigh
quartered in Denver, Colorado, has The millions of tons of by-products at least 600 pounds. They are then fed to
answered a number of the questions con- consumed by cattle came from the pro- a market weight averaging 1050 pounds. cerning the subject, which follow: cessing of grains, vegetables, nuts, oil- To produce a pound of gain in the feedlot
seeds, sugar beets, fiber and other may require nine pounds of feed, includcommodities for human use, If it weren't ing roughage and by-products as well as Q. It has been suggested that people in for livestock, these by-products would grain. No more than about two-thirds of the United States reduce their consump- present a huge disposal problem. Also, the ration may be grain. Thus, six tion of meat (including beef) in order to the by-product values provided by live- pounds of grain might be used to provide more grain for direct human stock use result in lower costs of the pro- produce each of the 450 pounds of weight consumption including consumption cessed foods than otherwise would be the gain added in the feedlot. However, by the hungry and starving overseas. case. when we consider the total market
Would this help alleviate the problem? Q. Why is it that cattle can use these weight of this grain-fed animal, the
A. A reduction in meat consumption fibrous materials? amount of grain used per pound of
would not automatically make available animal is usually less than three pounds.
to other countries additional grain for A. It's because they are ruminant Even on the basis of beef as prohuman use. (four-stomach) animals. They have the cessed, cut and wrapped at the superWe already export 75% of our wheat unique capability to convert things like market (rather than on the basis of live crop and 57% of our rice. These are food grass, hay, silage, crop residues (stems weight), it usually requires less than six grains, which are not consumed by live- and stalks) and grain milling by-products pounds of grain to produce a pound of stock to any extent. Cutting back on into high-protein foods like meat or grain-fed beef. Depending on the area, meat would not make any more food milk. Single-stomach animals like hogs, weight of feeder cattle entering the feedgrain available. poultry and man himself cannot or will lot and the particular feeding program, it
The corn and other feed grains which not eat these things. may take as little as three or four pounds
we produce are used overseas as well as of grain per pound of saleable beef.
in the U. S. largely for livestock and Q. Where does all of this grass and Furthermore, we should note that, at
poultry production. Use of feed grains as forage come from? Couldn't we replace this time, about 40 percent of all cattle human food is limited by custom and it with grain and other crops which marketed are non-fed cattle including tradition as well as economic and other humans could eat directly? cows and other cattle which have refactors. A. Out of the 2.2 billion acres of land ceived little or no grain. This reduces the
Over the long term, we may be able in the United States, only about 15 per- average amount of grain per pound of to export more grain for human use, but cent is used for crop production. More beef even more. "meatless days" are not a solution to than 80 percent of all of the land in this today's problem. Q. If cattle can eat so much roughage
country cannot be used to grow crops. If and by-products, why is grain used at all?
Q. But couldn't much of the feedstuffs it isn't already occupied by people or now consumed by livestock and poultry forests, it's too rough, too dry or too be used by humans? infertile to grow grain and other crops. A. Until fairly recently, feed grains
However, about half of this non-crop were in very large supply and relatively A. Animals and man compete for food land (or almost 900 million acres) does cheap. It often was more efficient and to a far lesser extent than most persons grow grass which can be converted into less expensive to obtain feed energy from realize. Only about one-third of all of the food by grazing animals like cattle and grain than from roughage. Also, the use feedstuffs consumed by livestock and sheep. Without these ruminant animals, of grain hastens the growth of the poultry in the U. S. are in the form of we would have no way to produce food animal, making more beef available to grain. By far most of that grain is feed from the renewable resources available consumers and making possible the grain (like field corn, grain sorghum, on 40 percent of our land. marketing of younger animals, with
barley and oats), which is in little We also should note that it takes 1/2 more desirable meat.
demand for human use. In fact, that is the calorie of fossil fuel an exhaustible The faster growth obtained through why it is called feed grain. Very little resource to produce one calorie of feedlot finishing makes use of grain less food grain (wheat and rice) is fed to live- food energy from cultivated crops. inefficient than it would appear to be on stock. Cattle, of course, do not require fuel to the surface. If we had to rely entirely on
Feed for beef cattle consists almost harvest the grass from grazing land, and grass for our beef, we would have the entirely of (1) rough, fibrous materials to recover the energy which is stored in added costs involved with a longer total (like forage and grasses) which man grass each year. growing period, less overall efficiency in
can't eat, and (2) feed grains which most conversion of feed to meat, and added
people won't eat. Q. It often is said that cattle need eight non-feed costs of production.
There are far more tons of plant to 10 or even 20 pounds of grain to In addition, both experience and conmaterial in the world which man can't produce a pound of beef. Is that correct? sumer research have- shown that most eat than there are tons of materials people prefer grain-fed beef because it is
which he can eat. The only way to A. if cattle ate nothing but grain, such more tender, flavorful and palatable
convert these non-food plant materials statements would make some sense. than so-called grass-fed beef. At least into human food is to make them avail- However, less than 25 percent of total some grain feeding is necessary with able to livestock. beef cattle feed needs have been in the most cattle to produce the marbling
Q. How much of these fibrous form of grain, and that percentage is (small flecks of fat in the muscle tissue)
declining. which is desired. It is only realistic to
materials do cattle eat? Mother cows on the range eat acknowledge that most Americans eat
A. More than three-fourths of all of the virtually no grain. Prior to entering the for enjoyment as well as sustenance.
% The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




First Production Sale
AT GEMINI SPRINGS FARMS DeBary, Florida
50 HEAD
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1975-1:00 P.M.
Bulls and Females Horned and Polled
Sons and Daughters of.
Moses 66
Plan to attend the Santa Gertrudis Breeders International annual meeting at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Hotel the same week and then come to our First Production Sale.
This will be a top quality offering of our Santa Gertrudis cattle from some of the best lines of the breed. Bred heifers; cow/calf pairs and bulls.
PLAN TO ATTEND
We will also have purebred Bulls for the Commercial cattleman and additional purebred
females available for sale at private treaty.
Herd is Certified Brucellosis & TB Free
GEMINI SPRINGS FARMS
J. CHARLES GRAY / OWNER / TELEPHONE (305) 668-6486 STAR ROUTE 1 / DEBARY, FLORIDA 32713 DEEP CREEK DIVISION / STAR ROUTE 1 / OAK HILL ROAD OSTEEN, FLORIDA 32764
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 9




Q. Can less grain be used in feeding for food and industrial use. Just as in the done. Yields of corn per acre in the main cattle? United States, feed grain shipped over- corn producing area are much larger
seas goes largely for feeding of livestock than wheat yields in fact, two or three A. Yes, we can use and are using less, and poultry. times greater. The corn farmer in no way
simply because there is now less feed Some corn is used for food purposes, could afford to switch use of his highgrain available for feeding and because primarily in Latin America. However, price land 'from corn to wheat and still of the current economics of feeding. The feed grain is not used as human food to stay in business. current trend is for cattle to stay on grass much extent in most nations where As an illustration of the fact that use and forage longer and to go into feedlots people face famine. Wheat and rice are of corn in cattle feeding is not so at heavier weights and to be fed for used to a far greater extent. inefficient as some persons say, consider
shorter periods of time. It is still possible Most of the corn produced in the this: One analysis, based on average with such a system to produce quality United States has been bred and grown yields, shows that the use of an acre of grain-fed steaks and roasts. specifically for domestic animal feeding corn in a feedlot ration winds up as 18 10
For example, suppose that a steer and export. It is high in energy but low in pounds of dressed beef, compared with gets to about 800 pounds before he enters other nutrients. Much of it is hard and 1530 pounds of white flour from an acre the feedlot and that he is fed for only flinty, which makes for better handling, of wheat. Thus, the combination of corn about 100 days, on a ration containing and it is not so useful for food. Also, and otherwise wasted roughage results in 50 percent grain. This would mean only most of our yellow corn is No. 2 grade more food per acre, with greater nutriabout 2.3 pounds of grain per pound of and lower, and much of it could not be tional value and eating satisfaction, than saleable beeL used as in foods for humans. we may be able to get from other crops.
Because of the great versatility of the Even when we had large surpluses of Also, a superficial consideration of ruminant animal, it may be possible to corn and other feed grains, little of these man versus animal in use of grain overreduce grain use even more, to produce grains was used for food, either overseas looks the importance of beef cattle proquality beef with less grain per pound of or in this country. duction to the total agricultural and
meat than is used in pork or poultry To make more use of corn for food, business economy of the United States.
production. the direction of plant breeding efforts Agriculture is by far the nation's bigIn total, even now, much more corn including increasing the protein content gest industry with assets equal to is fed to hogs and poultry than is fed to should be changed. about three-fifths of the assets of all corbeef cattle. porations in the United States. The
Thus, it can be seen that it is not in Q. Let's assume that more people over- cattle industry, with a fourth of all cash any sense correct to say that 10 or more seas could find ways, or be persuaded, to receipts from farm marketing, is the pounds of grain are needed to produce a use more feed grain as human food. largest segment of U. S. agriculture. pound of beef. Wouldn't it help to cut back on meat About 1.8 million farmers produce
Also, of course, there is no real com- consumption in this country, to have cattle either full or part time. To cut out parison between the nutritional value of "meatless days?" cattle production would adversely affect
meat (with its high content of completely A. If we were to use less feed grain for the entire economy, virtually destroy balanced protein, plus large amounts of animals in this country, our exports for some communities, and cause treessential vitamins and minerals), and the feed use no doubt would increase. This is mendous unemployment. nutritional value of grain (with its because of the increasing world demand Not only farmers and ranchers but "empty" calories). for feed grain. The grain still would not hundreds of thousands of workers who
Q. It has been said that, if we ate one become available to the hungry and store, transport, process and merless hamburger per week, we would save starving unless the countries needing it, chandise meat would be hurt. For millions of tons of grain for possible the U. S. taxpayers or charitable organi- example, the meat and poultry prohuman use. zations would buy the feed grain and see cessing industries alone employ 302,000
that it was used for human food. Grain workers and have a payroll of $2.5 A. This is one of those statements farmers obviously could not produce the billion. There also are hundreds of thoubased on misinformation. For one grain and then give it away. Someone sands of persons engaged in supplying thing, much of the hamburger we eat is would have to pay for it at the going feed, machinery, trucks, fertilizer and produced from non-fed beef, either market price. other goods and services for cattlemen.
domestic or imported from cattle It is increased livestock production, Even a reduction of I/, pound in
which have had no grain whatsoever. both here and overseas, which created a weekly per capita beef consumption
Much of this non-fed beef would have market for feed grains and stimulated would cause staggering economic effects. no market, and a considerable amount the production. If livestock numbers And, needless to say, the U. S. economy of forage would be wasted, if it weren't were cut back sharply, and corn pro- is also suffering from excessive for use in hamburger and sausage ducers had to wait around for their corn unemployment.
products. to move into human stomachs, most of
them would be out of business. We Q. If we shouldn't artificially try to cut Q. Couldn't more of our feed grains be wouldn't even have the corn and other back on beef consumption, what can we used for human feeding? feed grains whose use is sometimes do to help feed the hungry?
A. Probably there could be some addi- debated. A. Over the longer term, the only real
tional use for humans, but the use still All feed grain producers remember solution to the world's food problem is would be limited because of the physical the years when they overproduced their more population control and greater and nutritional characteristics of the markets, and relatively little of this production of food grains and other grain, because of food customs, and be- surplus grain moved into direct human crops in the countries where it is needed. cause of inadequate processing facilities. consumption. Therefore, any artificial What the world needs is more total
For example, even when grain reduction in animal production would food including livestock products
sorghum has been given away, some per- simply reduce the farmer's incentive to not less. That means more meat, milk sons in foreign countries have refused to produce feed grain. and eggs as well as more grain, vegeeat it. Q. If feed grains aren't likely to find tables and other foods.
And that is one reason why ruminant
Less than 10 percent of our total much demand for-human food, why can't animals like beef cattle are so important. domestic supply of feed grains goes into we cut back sharply on livestock pro- They can convert forage and otherwise food and industrial (starch and alcohol duction and shift a lot of our corn production) use. acreage to food grains like wheat? wasted plant materials into human food.
Of all of the large amount of feed We should take more advantage of this
grain exported, only 10 to 15 percent is A. This also is a lot easier said than capability and produce more beef and
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975




Welcome
To Our World
NATIONAL
SANTA GERTRUDIS SALE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1975 10:00 A.M.
SUPER SALE SALON
We invite our friends around the World to join us ASTROHALL
at our sale.
. -. ....
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU!
QUALITY!
MID-COAST PARTY OUR PROMISE
Summit Club TO YOU.
Friday, February 21, 1975
7 to 11:00 p.m.
Dutch Treat
PRE-SALE GET TOGETHER
9:00 a.m., February 22, 1975 OUSTON
Room Adjacent to Super Sales Salon
Area at Astrohall.
ALL HALTER SALE
OUR GOAL:
QUALITY NOT QUANTITY! The 1975 National Santa Gertrudis Sale will be a nominated, selected, all halter sale.
All animals will be registered, classified, and guaranteed to pass health requirements for export to all foreign countries.
Freight forwarding agents and insurance company representatives will be available at the sale. For further information
contact:
GUEST AUCTIONEER: GERALD BOWIE SANTA SERVICES MID-COAST SANTA GERTRUDIS ASSOCIATION
Sale Manager E. H. Cochran, Sales Chairman Randy Leifeste, Secretary
1013 21st St. 300 N. Washington Box 364
Huntsville, Texas 77340 OR Livingston, Texas 77351 Alief, Texas 77411
(713) 295-4401 (713) 327-4014 (713) 497-1127
The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 99




milk.
* S 0Gradually, too, it may be possible to
produce more corn and other feed grains
Now IFrom M74jff55 of a type which is more suitable for
WRAND OF ZERANOI. direct human consumption.
If we can increase grass and forage
production on lands not suited for grain,
we can probably get to a point where
T4 p~n ,,'cattle obtain at least 85 percent of their
feed units from forage. This would free
more feed grain for use by monogastric
animals like chickens and hogs as well as
humans, where feasible.
R L GUN7 Q. It was indicated that less feed grain
could be used in cattle production. Is this
The 36 mg. Repeater. '~'occurring now?
One trigger pull delivers one A. Yes, reduced supplies of feed grains
fulds.For up to 18% faster gains. for domestic use and extremely high
full ose.prices are dictating use of less grain per With the new RAIL 0GUN, just pull the only effective implant for animal on feed. Even with reduced the trigger once. The correct 36 mg. suckling calves. It isn'ta hormone exports, the small 1974 crops means that of RAIGRO goes into the ear oil at itself. it does trigger your animal the supply of feed grain available for the some time. No misses. Then lust to produce more of its own growth cattle in the 1974-75 marketing year turn the cylinder one click. You'll stimulant. It enhances meat pro- could be down by 25 percent or more.
see the next dose through the duction without adverse side effects. This alone is bringing changes in feeding
window, properly positioned for
ipatto.Implant RAIGRO every 100 days programs and is altering the proportion
Implant Gains at All Growing from suckling calf to feedlot. It can o e n o-e ef
Stages Without Side Effects, make your animals heavier, more One development which can help
RALGRO isthe safest growth quickly. And make more profits reduce further the need for grain is the
stimulant for feedlot cattle, and for you. proposed change in government beef
grading standards. Grain will still be
Come see us for RALGRO and other veterinary sup- needed to produce quality fed beef, but
plies as well as a complete line of horse care products. the amount of grain can be reduced
through proposed modifications of the
SOUTHEASTERN LIVESTOCK SUPPLY grading system. There also will be a
reduction in production of excess trim2785 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, Fla. 32301 904/878-3183 mable fat.
Q. How can more grain or other food
be provided on at least a short term basis
Plannng A alefor people overseas?
A. More effective than "meatless
AC days" in getting grain to the hungry
N ow is the tim e to would be donations to charitable organizations, or payment of taxes to governmental agencies, which are engaged in
Plan Your Advertisigprhsing and otherotin foods frmrheaav"nosh
puang andtrnsorin food rainstoth
"have not" countries. Simply eating
meat on fewer days won't automatically
A well planned advertising program is essential to get more food grain to other countries.
the success of any sale. Start your advertising At the moment, feed grain is in short
supply, while beef is in surplus. As a
well in advance to insure proper coverage, result, some persons are proposing that
our government buy and ship canned
The best way to cover Florida's Cattle Industry is beef (from non-grain-fed cattle) to
people who are badly in need of the
in The Florida Cattleman. If you're planning a balanced protein and other nutrients
sale, list your sale date in our calendar well in which meat contains.
Meanwhile, we must recognize the
advance, and plan your advertising program. Let continued importance of animal proteins
usknow and we'll help. in this country. Ruminant animals alone
us (including beef and dairy cattle) provide
more than half of our total protein, plus
other essential nutrients.
The Florida The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says that
CAITTLEM41AN the world's diet needs animal protein in
amounts up to one-third of total protein
requirements. This group also supports
P.O. Box 1030 Ph. 305/846-2800 livestock production as one important
KISS IMMEE, FLA. 32741 way to use otherwise wasted land and
inedible by-products or grains and other
crops.
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Read what one cattleman says about Nutrena CLS: "For nearly two years now I have been on Nutrena CLS and my cattle do better, gain better, bloom better, and cost less per pound of gain than before." Those are good reasons why more cattlemen are feeding Controlled Release CLS, and here are three more: 1. Nutrena Controlled Release CLS is safe: Controlled Release CLS provides safety from urea toxicity. Nitrogen release that resembles natural protein more than a conventional urea-based liquid supplements. 2. Nutrena Controlled Release CLS is efficient. Test results from Cargill nitrogen balance trials show that regular or conventional products are only 65% as efficient as CLS-32 Controlled Release. And, you get uniform nutrition, because once agressive animals get enough liquid supplement, they leave the lickwheel feeders. Even tail enders get a fair chance. Good conception rates and big calf crops. Nutrena CLS-32 Controlled Release makes it easy to provide the supplemental protein, vitamins and minerals that help in getting cows bred on schedule, keeping calves evenly bunched. *Name furnished on request. 4014 40th Street, Tampa, Florida 33601 Phone (813) 626-5171 McALPIN DRYER, INC. BELL DRYER, INC. C & M SPREADER SERVICE FORT KING RANCH Phone 362-4236 Phone 463-2552 Phone 722-8878 Phone 567-6814 McAlpin, Florida Bell, Florida Ellenton, Florida Dade City, Florida SEMINOLE STORES, INC. WEBSTER FARM SUPPLY PEACOCK'S LIQUID FEED SERVICE Phone 732-4143 Phone 793-4483 Phone 752-1305 Ocala, Florida Webster, Florida Plant City, Florida

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FLORIDA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION A Report from the Executive Vice President WILSON TUCK ER L UTTRELL ALL EYES ARE ON LAS VEGAS ON THE AMERICAN NATIONAL CATTLEmen's Association's 78th Annual Convention and Trade Show, not so much as a place to go and receive the answers to all our questions, but an opportunity to sit down with our fellow cattlemen throughout the United States and discuss our troubled industry. A place where great minds of the day can mesh thoughts and ideas and fabricate programs that will enlighten and provide solutions for immediate relief and plan for the future. IT HAS BEEN SAID IF ALL CATTLEMEN SHOULD TAKE THEIR TROUBLE to market to barter with their neighbors, after he had seen the troubles of other cattlemen he would be glad to carry his own home again. Let's hope the program will be of an enlightening nature and send us home to our various states with a challenge to share and a goal to achieve. APPROXIMATELY 70 CATTLEMEN AND WIVES WILL BE REPRESENTING our great state and participating in establishing our future course following 1974, a year of contrast which has seen record amounts of beef produced and sold as some of the highest average prices in history, and at the same time we have seen some of the most drastic price declines in the history of the livestock industry. MONDAY, JANUARY 27 -WILL KICK OFF THE PROGRAM WITH A DIrectors' meeting, and meetings of the Cow-Calf/Stocker Council, Feeder Council and Purebred Council. TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 -WILL BE DEVOTED TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS and opening of the Trade Show. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 -GENERAL ROBINSON RISER, THE FIRST American prisoner of war to de-plane in February 1973, will speak at a Prayer Breakfast followed by the first General Session, with the keynote address by Dr. C. Jackson Grayson, Jr., who served as Chairman of the Price Commission during Phase II. The afternoon will be devoted to meetings of Cattle Fax, Young Cattlemen's Council, and the Nominating Committee. THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 -WILL BE A FULL DAY OF SEMINARS TO cover Marketing Insight-Outlook, Cow-Calf, Stocker and Purebred Breeder, Feeder, and Educational Seminars covering 14 topics both of a timely and interesting nature. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 -CLOSING GENERAL SESSION -FORMER CALifornia Governor Ronald Reagan will share the program with Argentina's Ambassador to the United States, Alejandro Orfila. THE FCA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IS UNDERWAY -LET'S GET THAT 10,000 -There is strength in numbers. "EVERY MEMBER GET A MEMBER." If you already have gotten a new member -it will be all right to get another. ---Jim Luttrell, Executive Vice President--FLORIDA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION (305) 846-6221, Box 1929, Kissinmee President Pat Wilson, Frostproof Phone 813/635-4804 First Vice President Gilbert A. Tucker, Cocoa Second Vice Presidents Cedrick M. Smith, Jr., Wacahoota Billy Peeples, Moore Haven Executive Vice President Jim Luttrell, I akeland Secretary W. G. "Kayo" Welles, Arcadia Treasurer Joe Marlin Hilliard, Clewiston Past Presidents G.H. Prather (Deceased) P.E. Williams, Davenport Dave Tuener (Deceased) IrIo Bronson, (Deceased) Cushman S. Radebaugh, Orlando Ben Hill Griffin, Jr., Frostproof Jay B. Starkey, St. Petersburg B.J. Alderman (Deceased) J.O. Pearce, Jr., Okeechobee Alto Adams, Jr., Fort Pierce Lou is Gilbreath, St. Augustine George Kempfer (Deceased) Ralph Cellon, Sr., Alachua .W.D. Roberts, Immokate Latimer H. Turner, Sarasota Charles Lykes, Tampa R.D. Bennett, Greenwood Thomas L. Sloan, Fart Pierce State Directors Jack Simmons, Alachua Jim Hayes, Allied Members Morris Dosling, Baker L.D. Veal, Bay Rex Smith, Bradford-Union Andy Tacker, Brevard Martin Woodward, Broward Gerald Cayson, Calhoun Bayard Toussaint, Charlotte Mike Van Ness, Citrus Tommy Thomas, Clay R.A. Roberts, Collier Ronald Prokop, Columbia TM. Jacobsen, Dade Lloyd Ryals, DeSoto Jack Carlton, Dixie E.D. Gregory, Duval Robert Nolan, Flagler Carl Langford, Gilchrist Tommy Bronson, Glades Jack D. Dyer, Gulf J. Pershing Platt, Hardee John Stitt, Hendry D.S. McAteer, Hernando Bruce Blount, Highlands Seth Alderman, Hillsberough Alberto Lorel DeMola, Indian River Robert H. Milton, Jackson John E. Hawkins, Jefferson Charlie Allison, Lake Nat Hunter, Lee Jack Pans, Leon J.P. Sandlin, Levy O.B. Shuler, Liberty K.D. Hitchcock, Madison Vick Blackstone, Manatee Horace Fulford, Marion Richard Kelly, Martin E.D. Gregory, Nassau Jerry Hall, Northwest Marion Tidwell, Northwest J.C. Bass, Okeechobee E.L. Yates, Sr., Orange Jennings Overstreet, Osceola Dave Young, Palm Beach Frank Ray, Panhandle Henry Douglas, Pasco Al Bellotto, Polk Lloyd Osteen, Putnam Herschel Parrish, St. Johns Wayne Carlton, St. Lucie B.T. Longino, Sarasota H. T. Powell, Sertinole C. Aubrey Caruthers, Sumter Hansel C. Ross, Suwannee Curtis Whitfield. Taslor Elmer McDonald, Volusia Jerry Spears, Wakulla E.D. Neel, Washington-Holmes The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 3

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FEBRUARY I -Dyer-Simms Limousin Sale .Ft. Worth, Tex. 4-15 Fla.State lFair. ...Tam pa 5 -Feeder Pig Sale. .Lake Cit y 7__ Feeder Pig Sale. Gainesville 9 Rio Grande Limousin Sale. El Paso. Tex. 11-12Agricultural Conference.Gainesville 11-12Ablaama Cattlemen's Conv .Montgomery, Ala. 13 Feeder Pig Sale. Live Oak 14 3W Ranches, Seaberg Prod. Sale ..Donie, Tex. 14 La. Polled H'fd. Sale. Baton Rouge, La. 15 -La. Polled H'fd. Show ..Baton Rouge, La. 17-"489" Progeny Brahman Sale .Madisonville, Tex. 18-Feeder PngSale. .Marianne 18 --St. Lucie Steer Sho ..Ft. Pierce 19 St. Lucie Steer Sal .Ft. Pierce 20 Natonal Br hman Sale .Houston, Tev. 20.23 -A Amr Simmental Convention.Houston. Tex. 21 -"Miss America" Pinzgauer Sale ..Houston. Tex 21 -Ist Nat'l. Norwegian Red Sale. Houston, Tex. 21 -Red Poll Breeders International Sale .Houston, Tex. 21 -Feeder Pig Sale .Ocala 21-23-Silver Spurs Rodeo. .Kissimmee 22 -Texas Limousin Ass'n Sale. Houston, Tex. 22Nat'l. S'Gertrudis Sale.Houston, Tex. 24-Tarrant Brahman Sale. Bullard. Tex. 25-M ar. 8--Central Fla. Fair.O rlando 27-Mar. I Natl Lvstk. Dealers Ass'n Meet .Houston, Tex. 27 -Banker-Cattleman 3ay. Bartow 27 -Feeder Pig Sale. ...Jay 28 -Feeder Pig Sale. Madison 28 -Feeder Pig Sale ..Chipley MARCH 4 Graham Angus Spring Open House .Albany, Ga. SFeeder Pig Sale.Lake City 7 -Feeder Pig Sale .Gainesvill e I -All Breeds Bull Sae .Eastanollee, Ga. 13FeederPigSale. Graceville 14 Feeder Pig Sale .Live Oak 17 --Top O'The Hill Limousin Sale .Quitman, Ga. 18 -Macedon Farms 50th Sale ..Madison, Ala. I8 -Feeder Pig Sale. ..Marianna 21 -Harrelt1 Beelmaster Sale .Gonzales. Ten. 22 Fla. Junior H'fd Shovnvoaship Contest .Ft. Meade 22 -S.E. Limousin Ass'n Sale.Stone Mountain, Ga. 22Brangus Bull-O-Rama .Beeville, Tex. 24 -Schearbrook Angus Prod. Sale.Clarkesville, Ga. 26-Polled Hereford Sale. .Clemson. S. C. 27Feeder Pig Sale. ..Jay 28 -Feeder Pig Sale. .Madison 28 -Feeder Pig Sale .Chipley 29Brushy Creek Limousin Sale .Waahachie, Ten. 29Bonds Brangus Sale. .Conway, Ark. APRIL 1-4-Noba Breeding School. .Bradenton 2-Feeder Pig Sale. .Lake City 4-Feeder Pig Sale. ..Gainesville 4-Feeder Pig Sale. ..Quincy 10 Feeder Pig Sale. ..Graceville II -Feeder Pig Sale ..Live Oak 14 Kintyre Cattle Sale .Gloster, Miss. 15-Feeder Pig Sale .Marianna 13-15-So. Beef Conference ..Sarasota 18Youngblod Simmental Sale. .Terrell, Ten. 18Feeder Pig Sale. .Ocala 24 -Feeder Pig Sale. ..l ay 25 -Feeder Pig Sale .Madison 25 -Feeder Pig Sale ..Chipley MAY 1-3 -Beef Cattle Short Course. 5-9Latin American Conference 8FIATC Trade Show 10 -Fla. Hereford Ass' Field Day II -Bluebonnet Simmental Sale 19-21BIF Annual Meeting. 31 -Big I0 Sale. .Gainesville .Gainesville .Tampa .roksville .LaGrange, Tex. Des Moines. Iowa ..Burton, Tex. The Florida VA TLEA. ., VOL. XXXIX NO.5 FEBRUARY, 1975 ALDUS M. CODY JAMES J. FLANAGAN Publisher Vice President and Editor Associate Editor -Donald E. Berry. Field Representative -Jan E. Gowland. Advertising Manager -Robert S. Cody. Advertising Coordinator -Mrs. Jane Stanko. Circulation Manager -Mrs. Kate Smith. Write Box 1030, Kissimmee, Florida 32741. Phone (Area 305) 846-2800. Regular Departments FC A R eports .3 Editor's D esk. 6 L atest Statistics. 6 N ow It's H istory .29 FCA Special Page .42 Livestock Notebook -Cunha. 74 President's By-Lines. 94 Stories By -Stanci .114 Lab Reports -Cooperrider. 120 E ditorials. 122 General News FCA Directors Hear Plan. 34 Census to H elp .50 Farm Managers Hold Meeting. 54 Banker-Cattleman Day Slated. 69 Tax Council Sets Policy .70 CowBelles Have Short Course .72 Denuding Forests Hurts .82 Less Meat Not Answer .96 State Legislators Named. 102 Noba Opens Bull Stud. 103 Farms Increase Sales .104 Banks Show Loan Increases. 106 Turbulent Forces Affect World. 110 Special Articles Management is KeyMeyerholz. 78 Horse Features Annual FQHA Winners Listed. 38 Harden Tops Cutters. 44 Lasater Hosts FCHA Event .45 'Cracker' Cowboy Reviewed .46 Kelly Heads FCHA .47 Horse Count Urged. 48 Farrington Takes Rodeo Honors. 48 State Fair Slates Horse Events. 51 Action Taken on Swamp Fever .53 Colic Program Outlined ...121 Shows and Sales Ocala Bulls Sell Strong. 52 Winter Shows Announced. 83 Corrigan Sales Scores $610. 84 FSGA Holds Twelfth Sale .91 S'Gertrudis W in Honors .92 Breed Information Southeast to Host AICA Meeting. 77 ABBA Slates Annual Convention .-81 Simmental M en M eet .108 Dairy News Roughages Valuable -Harris .116 The CGove~r Tr lebrary, 11975 Leo's Shortcut, a five-year-old gelding owned by rider Karen Kelley of Stuart, goes through a barrel workout at Monreve Ranch. Miss Kelley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kelley, is a student at Lamar Community College, Lamar, Colorado, where she attends on a rodeo scholarship. The four color cover photo was taken last summer by a Cattleman staffer. OFFICIAL P U B LICATION Florida Cattlemen's Association, Pat Wilson, President, Frostproof e Eastern Brahman Association, Glenn Sumner, President. Brandon 0 Florida Charolais Association, Harold Keats, President, Fort Lauderdale 0 Southeastern Brangus Association, R. J. Mitchell, President, Quitman, Georgia 0 Florida Angus Association, Leroy Baldwin, President, Ocala 0 Florida Santa Gertrudis Association, E. C. Wetherington, President, Anthony Florida Shorthorn Breeders Association, Jack Hooker, President, Plant City 0 Florida Hereford Association, Dan Childs, President, Lake Placid 0 Florida Meat Packers Association, E. Rondick, President, Oviedo 9 Southeastern Charolais Association, Marcus Martin, President, Brandon, Mississippi d Florida Beef Council, Al Bellotto, Chairman, Lakeland a Florida Cutting Horse Association, I. C. "Buck" Kelly, President, Odessa 0 Florida Guernsey Cattle Club, Carroll "Bud" Ward, President, Winter Park 0 Florida Holstein Cattle Club, Bob Buzzerd. President, Coleman 0 Florida Association of Livestock Markets, E. D. Neel. President, Chipley e Florida Simmental Association, James Harper, President, Ocala 0 Southeastern Limousin Association, Jack Herring, President, Lake Punasoffkee 0 Association of Florida Rodeos, Henry Lanier, President, Arcadiae Florida Polled Hereford Association, .W. Gray, President, Fort Pierce. Published monthly by Cody Publications, Inc., at 410 West Verona Street, Kissimmee, Florida 32741. Subscription price $5.00 2years, Second Class Postage paid at Kissimmee, Florida 3274 1 Aldus M. Cody, Secretary and Chairman of the Board, Raymond G. Cody, President, Ralph Hopkins, Vice President, Dorothy G. Cody, Treasurer. Rate Card mailed on request. Closing date 5th of preceding month. In circulation 25th of preceding month. Member Agricultural Publishers Association, ,Ova A -American Agricultural Editor's Association, Florida Magazine Association, Audit Bureau of Circulation, Advertising Representatives; East The S. Bayard Co., Inc., 25 Hillview Ave., Madison, N.J. 07940. New York City and Long Island only Bassinette Co., 271 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016. Midwest Hooper Jones & Associates, 3322 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, 111. 60645. West -Max Cook, 2125 San Miguel Ave., Santa Rosa, CA. 95402: Doug Smith, 811 N.W. 139th, Miami, Fla. CHANGES of address and POD Form 3579 should be sent to Box 1030, Kissimmee, Fla. 32741 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 Service Issues of The Florida Cattleman for 1975 January. American Breeds February. Horses and Rodeos March .Brahmans May. Animal Health June .Florida Pastures July. 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r~ \ -j ii ~L IL ~i / LF~ A I for Dairymen USSC'S Sugarcane Pellets (guaranteed analysis) Crude Protein not less than .3.00% Crude Fat not less than .0.40% Crude Fiber not more than ...37.00% Ingredients: Dehydrated ground bagasse and blackstrap molasses Dr. Sidney P. Marshall and Dr. Jack Van Horn of the University of Florida Dairy Science Department were pictured during the UF sugarcane bagasse research. Tests by the University of Florida Dairy Research Unit have shown USSC'S Sugarcane Pellets to be a highly acceptable roughage in dairy cattle rations and maintaining butterfat. Dairymen are also pleased with the ease of handling and storing Sugarcane pellets. 0' ~I~A CLEWISTON Telephones: 813/983-8121, 983-7946 FLORIDA 5 The Florida Cattleman/ February 1975

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Order Your Millet Early Book These Seeds For Spring Forage/Grazing Hybrid Millet Gahi Millet Growfast (Sorghum X Sudan Grass) We Have Chufas SEED COMPANY P. 0. Box 1166 .904/768-1503 Jacksonville, Florida 32201 Breed Advertising Gets Pleasing Results San Antonio, Texas Just a brief note to let you know that we've been using The Florida Cattleman very heavily in our advertising program and the results have been quite pleasing Fred N. Thompson Executive Secretary Beefmaster Breeders Universal Dr. Ensminger Appreciates Beef School Coverage Clovis, California Thanks kindly for your communication ...along with the tear sheet carrying notice of the Beef Cattle School. This is good -very good. It's folks like you who cause me to keep on keeping on Ml E. Ensminger, Ph.D. President, Agriservices Foundation Cattleman Helped Artist On Santa Gertrudis Color New Port Richey Thanks for that tear sneet on color of Santa Gertrudis. That gives me what Latest Statistics Commercial Slaughter and A verage Weight (USDA) Nov. 1974 (Fla.) Nov. 1973 (Fla.) Nov. 1974 (U.S.) Nov. 1973 (U.S.) Cattle Calves M Head Wt. M Head Wt. 39.5 920 10.4 371 30.0 982 4.7 330 3267.8 1009 330.4 266 2955.3 1055 206.7 238 Swine Sheep M Head Wt. M Head Wt. 23.8 185 -29.5 180 -6787.0 244 634.5 104 6933.8 246 779.3 107 Slaughter Under State Inspection, Head (AITC) ... December 1974 December 1973 Brucellosis Testing (AITC). Beef Cattle Dairy Cattle Swine Cattle 8653 8227 Tested 21,748 41,450 183 Calves 477 855 Reactors 785 423 Swine 21,199 32,475 Vaccinated 10 0 Livestock Prices Per Hundred (USDA) Fla., Dec. 15, 1974 Fla., Nov. 15, 1974 U.S., Dec. 15, 1973 U.S., Dec. 15, 1974 Cattle $22.40 22.70 37.70 27.60 Cows $17.70 17.60 29.40 17.00 Sirs, Hfrs. $28.10 28.50 39.90 31.00 Calves $20.40 21.10 50.10 24.80 Swine $37.30 36.20 38.20 38.30 Chickens $19.00 23.50 19.30 21.90 Field Crop Prices Per Bushel and Ton (USDA) U. S., Dec. 15, 1974 U. S., Dec. 15, 1973 Corn (Bushel) $3.27 2.39 Hay, Baled (Ton) $50.70 46.00 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 SMUTGRASS experimental plots were viewed recently by a group of agriculturists and ranchers during a special tour conducted at the Agricultural Research Center, Ona. The tour was a joint effort by the Cooperative Extension Service and Dow Chemical U.S.A. color I need and thanks from a 78 (year old) Wisconsin boy who enjoys the friendly southern hospitality. John Maas, Jr. FIA TC Prexy Likes Improvement in Cattleman Winter Haven Congratulations upon your ability to keep improving an already excellent magazine! The Florida Cattleman not only is good looking -but its contents are just what its readers want -good reporting, good technical information, and good "human interest." Small Fits Your Pickup! DOUBLE TOOL BOX with Lock and Key & GASOLINE TANK The Whitco tool box-gas tank combination permits unobstructed rear windo visibility, is constructed of rugged, 13-gauge steel, and has white, baked-on enamel finish with wood grain trim. Two models of fuel tanks are available, and 3 models of tool boxes. Also available: trailer hitch with swivel. Write or phone for details. CONIBEAR EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. P. O. Box 376 e 813/858-4414 LAKELAND, FLA. 33802 7 Mi. N. on U.S. 98 6

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FEED YOUR CATTLE jJ With Highly DIGESTIBLE Natural Protein From FERMENTATION To Maintain Proper Balance Order your supply from your local dealer today. THE PRO-LIX COMPANIES ALICEVILLE, ALABAMA P. 0. Box 423, Aliceville, Ala. Phone: 205/373-6397 Th7 -e Florda Cattleman/Fburl/

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Now, More Than Ever Tramisol' Injectable During this period of low cattle prices it is even more important to continue to use the best available management practices. TRAM ISOL Injectable can help. Worming with TRAMISOL Injectable is as easy as pulling the trigger -and just about as fast. And, it is compatible with all other management practices. For example, you can worm with TRAMISOL Injectable at the same time you vaccinate, dehorn, and treat for grubs or lice. JUST PULL THE TRIGGER And The jobIsDone 7andkSUPPLY COMPANY of FLORIDA INC. America's Finest Creep Feeder Mounted on runners and folds up so that it can be moved from pasture to pasture. Adjusts to size of animals. Fla. Hwy. 579 and Main St. Thonotasassa, Fla. Phone 813/986-2491 15th St., Okeechobee Phone 813/763-4235 FENTON EEDER Ph. 813/928-6331, Route 1, Box 124 ARCADIA, FLORIDA The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 I wonder your advertising has increased. Keep it up! B. Edmund David, President Florida International Agricultural Trade Council 562Three Forms of Amino-Lite Now Available Amino-Lite, a product designed to replace the lost protein, electrolyte and B vitamins of sick, stressed, or dehydrated animals, is now available in three convenient forms: Injectable, bolus, and soluble powder. The product was developed by Anchor Laboratories, Inc., St. Joseph, Missouri. The injectable form is designed for emergency treatment to deliver ingredients directly to the blood stream. It can be administered intravenously, intraperitoneally. or subcutaneously to cattle and swine; intravenously to horses and foals. Amino-Lite powder can be mixed in milk replacer, used as a top dressing on feed or for drenching. It provides quick nourishment and an energy protein boost. The bolus form can be administered with a balling gun, crushed and sprinkled on the daily feed ration, or suspended in liquid and given as a drench or by stomach pump or tube. Amino-Lite provides a pre-digested, balanced combination of protein hydrolysate (amino acids, peptides, and polypeptides), chelated mineral compound, B vitamins, and dextrose in a high strength formulation. This nutritional supplementation helps to repair damaged tissue and replace depleted antibody globulin supplies in the blood. It also helps in restoring strength and appetite, enabling the animal to become nutritionally selfWant More Information? The Florida Cattleman Drawer 1030 Kissimmee, Florida 32741 Please get me information on the material below. (Check more than one box if you wish.) Offer good until May 1 1975. l 562 Anchor Amino-Lite E 563. Hesston Windrower E 564. Co-Ral 25% Wettable E 565. Embryo Transplants 0 566. Northco Flex-Core ~] 567. Case Catalog I ] 568. Massey-Ferguson Baler E 569. 4-Star Hay System r El 570. Reel-Tite Fence Tightene I Name. Address C ity State .Z IP 8

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"THE ULTIMATE IN MINERAL-VITAMIN NUTRITION" 'MANUFACTURING GRASS TETANY-Why take a chance when you don't have to ? H IG H -M A G N S U MINERAL-VITAM IN FREE-CHOICE SUPPLEMENT "'ANTI-TETAN Y" See your local V.M.S. dealer or contact V.M.S., Inc. for more information P. 0. Box 406 -Montgomery, Ala. 36101 (205) 834-6510 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 SUPER-KING "40% Hi-Mag" Range Supplement Block "The double-duty block Protein + Hi-Mag" RANGE SUPPLEMENT BLOCK 9 ls

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I CArNTLN AftC5W/&UL RA&GES PHEA I7 QF"N~ / SYNTEX CATTLE BIOLOGICS BROCHURE, a source of ready reference to biological products and programs. what they are how they are used TOOAY more than at any time in agricultural history cattle health protection demands up-to-date biological products and programs backed by research and proved by performance. TOOAY the complete Syntex line of extensively tested and field-proven quality cattle biologicals fulfills these demands. TOOAY use this coupon to send for your free guide to Syntex Cattle Biologicals. SYNTEXXs. am ANIMAL HEALTH DIVISION U P.O. Box 653 Des Moines, Iowa 50303 SYNTEX Agribusiness, Inc. Animal Health Division P.O. Box 653 Des Moines, Iowa 50303 Gentlemen: Please send me the Syntex Cattle Biologics Use Programs brochure. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 hi j [ii ZIP FC 74049

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WINDROWING hay crops on either side of the tractor can be done with Hesston's Center Pivot Hydro Swing unit. sufficient, company spokesmen said. For additional information check number 562 and return the form on page 8 of this issue of The Cattleman. 563Hesston Windrower Cuts On Both Sides of the Tractor Windrowing hay crops on either side of the tractor with a pull-type windrower is now a reality with Hesston's new Center Pivot Hydro Swing. The Hydro Swing windrower is hydraulically driven. The tractor PTO drives a motor which supplies power to the auger, 57 inch conditioner, four-bat reel and sickle. Tractor hydraulics control positioning and header lift. Header widths are 12 and 14 feet. The arched tongue is the hydraulic reservoir with a 24-gallon capacity. Minimum recommended tractor power is 50 hp. The Center Pivot Hydro Swing windrower incorporates all the proven qualities of its predecessor, the 1014 Hydro Swing. Its ability to cut on both sides is a result of centering the tongue on the main frame and using a longer cylinder stroke. For more information on the Hydro Swing check number 563 and return the form on page 8. Floridian Gets Curtiss Promotion in Southeast Edwin D. Foshee, Jr., of Tallahassee, has been named southeastern regional sales manager by Curtiss Breeding Service of Cory, Illinois. He replaces Donald S. Solberg who was recently promoted to the firm's headquarters office at Cary as marketing operations manager. Foshee joined Curtiss in 1972 as sales development manager for Florida and south Georgia. Since January 1, 1974, he has been district sales manager for Florida and Georgia. A Curtiss spokesman said Foshee will be responsible for coordinating Curtiss marketing activities in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North and South Carolina and Tennessee. A native of Barnesville, Georgia, Foshee has a B.S. degree in animal For Florida Cow-Calf Men: The Big Blue Management Tool M management is the key to a successful beef or dairy operation. And the H arvestore System is the kc\ to good management. Use it to store an kind of forage for use when \oU need it. This is needed in Floridi especially due to the extended periods of slo\\ grotli common during Winter cold and Spring Drouth. I Iarvestores are beine used successfully on a sizable number of Florida dairies and ranches. Phone for an appointment at your ranch or farm, or \\rite for our ouide to Hlarvestore processed forages. fa~zxmith HARVESTORE~ PRODUCTS, INC. GEORGIA-FLORIDA HARVESTORE, INC. T tobacco R oad At t1a01lgUS, Ga. 317 1 (9 12) 405-3987 FOR FAST DEPENDABLE SERVICE CA L-MODERN C ALL fr u Phone Area 904 528-3575 IELIADLE EQUIPMENT Williston Florida PHILLIPS LIVESTOCK HAULING CO. ye r 1975 r 1975 The Florida Cattleman/Februa 11

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Around here, cattle processing goes smoother The Bowman Circle Working Facility makes working cattle easier work. Easier on cattlemen, easier on animals. We can help you design a feedlot for maximum efficiency with the Bowman system. *The Bowman Hydro-Chute featuring full hydraulic operation, including entry, exit and squeeze sides. *The Bowman Tilt Chute for easier processing. Three hydraulically operated models, for calves, standard breeds and "exotics." *The Bowman Hydro-Vat. The original hydraulic design that nobody can duplicate. Dip up to five head per minute with better pest control and less cost. *The Bowman Load-Out Facility available with single deck or double deck loading chutes. Half circle or full circle working pens. Bowman Equipment is built better -to work better. All movable parts protected by case-hardened bearings and bushings. Write or call now for prices and information. See Our Equipment at the Florida State Fair in Tampa, February 4-15. Outside S.W. Ranch Ready Building. Bowman Hydro-Vat, Inc. 225 North H Street, Fremont, Nebraska 68025 Phone (402) 721-7379 Warehouse at Garden City, Kansas "We Can Do More For You" Pasture Grasses Steel Farm Buildings Share/Harvest Program "Since 1933" Haile-Dean Seed Co., Inc. ORLANDO, FLA. 305/425-3426 ARCADIA, FL 1333 W. CHURCH STREET 5 MI. WES LA. 813/494-3318 T ON HWY. 70 science and a Master's degree in animal breeding from the University of Georgia. Prior to joining Curtiss, he was employed by the Veterans Administration as an animal scientist. Curtiss, a division of Searle Agriculture, Inc., conducts a world-wide A. I. operation involving frozen semen from over 300 bulls of 34 different breeds, plus an expanding line of animal health products. 564Cutter Product Now Okayed for Scabies Control Co-Ral* 25% Wettable Powder, recognized for years as one of the leading products for control of grubs, lice, screwworms and ticks in cattle is now approved by the EPA and APHIS for scabies control. Co-Ral is the first animal insecticide to be approved for control of both scabies and grubs. And it is the only product for scabies control that requires no withdrawal period between treatment and slaughter. According to Cutter Animal Health Laboratories -distributors of Co-Ral -cattlemen have been anticipating this registration as a means to save time and labor. Previously, cattle have been dipped with toxaphene or lime sulphur to control scabies, and then treated separately with Co-Ral for grubs, lice, ticks and other parasites. Now, all of these parasites can be controlled with Co-Ral in dip vats. As a special service, Cutter is offering a free dip-vat testing to all cattlemen desiring accurate sampling, charge and re-charge rates for dip vats. For more information check number 564 and return the form on page 8 of this issue. AICA Announces Key Staff Changes Dr. J. W. Gossett, executive secretary of the American-International Charolais Association, has announced the reassignment of some key personnel and realignment of duties in some departments in a move to strengthen services to the membership and for breed expansion. Given additional responsibilities in new roles of endeavor, said Gossett, are Roy Birk, currently director of shows for the association; Jim Olsen, youth and feeder activities director, and Steve Northcutt, director of performance and marketing. In their new assignments, Birk will direct the reorganized commercial cattle services department, and Olsen will direct the combined youth, shows and special services section. The performance-marketing department under Northcutt has been expanded to cover all areas of breed improvement. All three are long-time employees of the association. "This redesignation of departments and added responsibilities for each man not only will serve to further expand the breed, but will eliminate much overThe Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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Sugarland's Charolais Equation "The Profit Maker" Brahman Hybrids Charolais Bull-Power Results in Superior Meat-Type Offspring Capitalize on the PROFIT ESSENTIALS-Superior Weaning Weights, Feed Efficiency; Uniformity, Beefiness, Marketability. Make your Bull Power "Sugarland Charolais Power" UNITED STATES SUGAR CORPORATION OWNERS OF SUGARLAND RANCH Telephone 813/983-8121 CLEWISTON, FLORIDA SThe Florida Cattleman/February 1975 13

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are dedicated and respected agricultural bankers who are not only close to farmers and their problems, they compete in the nation's money markets for the best possible rates, so that money can be put into farmer's hands at the lowest cost. for sound credit needs. Robert Darr and Richard Bonney are typical of the Farm Credit folks who have earned excellent reputations for dependability. .during bad times, as well as good. They feel that since America depends on farmers and their cooperatives.farmers and cooperatives must be able to depend on Farm Credit. Long-term Financing for Short and Intermediate-term Farm Credit Farmer Cooperatives Farm Credit ASK YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT US. CHUTES for CATTLEMEN (1) It can be used for all size animals, with both sides squeezing, and the sides easily movable to provide more or less space; (2) All side bars drop down-but are secured so they can't get lost; (3) Floor is cleated to prevent slipping, and there's a blind at the front end so cattle won't attempt to jump out; (4) There are several special features: a drenching pully, leg catching hook, and a rocking tail gate with off-center spring which holds it both open and shut, but requires no latches. TRIANGLE IRON WORKS Owner: L. E. Selph, Jr. BOX 525, SEBRING. FLORIDA Phones: (813) 385-0540, 385-0040 EMBRYO transplants of exotic beef cattle and the future of both are topics covered in the full-color brochure from Agsource Marketing. lapping of responsibilities in their previous areas of involvement," Gossett explained. The commercial cattle services department replaces the commercial division and will devote most of its immediate energies in the area of commercial bull sales and contact with commercial cattlemen, said Gossett. The newly-designated youth, shows and special services department combines the previous show and youth feeder activities into a single department. In this area, Olsen will supervise junior activities and all shows -breeding, junior, steer and carcass. He also will be responsible for new programs relating to verification of smooth polled animals and all blood typing services. An assistant director of youth activities will be named to aid Olsen in that area. The new breed improvement area of responsibility of Northcutt will include supervision of the organization's Charolais Herd Improvement Program, CHIP, the Charolais Sire Evaluation Program, breed research, and other areas relating to improvement of the breed. An earlier announcement noted the selection of Terry A. Turner to become director of data processing. 565-Brochure on Embryo Transplants Now Available Embryo transplants, exotic beef cattle, and the future of both are topics covered in a newly published full-color brochure now available from Agsource Marketing, Inc., of Grand Island, Nebraska. The firm is a sales company recently established for the purpose of marketing Simmental and Gelbvieh calves obtained through the new embryo transplant technique. Photographs in the brochure show The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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See what a difference an "A" makes! New HESSTON StakHand 30-A speeds up stacking in hay and stover! It's the new StakHand 30-A with all the proven features of the famous "30" plus improvements giving you more speed and efficiency with a simpler design. H ESST ON* FARM EQUIPMENT SOUTH FLORIDA DEALERS Brooksville-Mason Ford Tractor Co. 904/796-5171 Dade City-Johnson Tractor Co. 904/567-2147 Okeechobee -P & P Tractor Co. 813/763-6424 PalmettoRussell Farm Supply Store 813/722-3281 SanfordBehrens Tractor Co. 305/322-9436 TampaRussell Farm Supply Store 813/626-8171 Wauchula-Buford Long Equipment Co. 813/773-4156 Winter Haven -Buford Long Equipment 813/773-4156 StakHand and StakFeeder are registered trademarks of Hesston Corporation NORTH FLORIDA DEALERS Chiefland-Brookins Tractor Corp. 904/493-4121 JacksonvilleFarm Equipment Sales 904/786-4100 Lake CityHackney Brothers 904/752-3161 Live Oak-Gordon Ford Tractor Co. 904/362-1887 Madison -Gordon Ford Tractor Co. 904/973-2245 OcalaSwift Ford Tractor Co. 904/732-8585 GainesvilleHipp Ford Tractor 904/372-3464 TallahasseeWalker Tractor Co. 904/224-3892 LeesburgPrescott Tractor Sales 904/787-1234 Your Dealer for ,0; 7

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W-W s PROFIT PAIR III, An ideal combtnc the cattleman. Efficiency saves time. Time saves money. W-W saves you both by developing the right equipment for the specific job. If you really care, buy the Profit Pairl up to 500 lbs.I W-W Calf Cradle I __ I 500 Ibs.& up I W-W Beef Master Distributed by ... RANCH // A //A\ //7 BOX 728 11Q I 11 JI -DODGE CITY, \ \u: \\ KANSAS Off: 904/629-5050 4900 N.W. Blitc J. Cullison: 629-4759 F. Guance: 622-3561 hton Rd. OCALA, FLORIDA 32670 (Hwy. 27. west of 1-75) an embryo transplant operation in progress. Text of the brochure covers opportunities, options and potential benefits to be realized in transplanting live embryos from exotic heifers to good quality range cows. Agsource Marketing recently announced one of the first large-scale U. S. sales of exotic beef calves using the embryo transplant technique in producing cattle. For a copy of the brochure check number 565 and return the form on page 8 of this issue. Osceola Cattlemen Named To Bank Directorships The Exchange Bank of Osceola in Kissimmee has announced that two Osceola County Cattlemen have been named to the board of directors of the institution. Named were Jennings L. Overstreet and Frank J. Kelley, both of Kissimmee. Overstreet is a Kissimmee-born cattleman who is a past president of the Osceola County Cattlemen's Association and state director of the Florida Cattlemen's Association. He has also served as a director for the Central Florida Boys Club and as a director of the Farm Bureau and Boosters Club. Kelley, also a rancher and cattleman, was born in Tampa. He served in the U. S. Navy and is a member of the Kissimmee Elks Lodge and the Airport Inn Golf Club. S. J. Tilden, chairman of the board, in making the announcement said, "We at Exchange are proud to welcome these two outstanding citizens to our board of directors. They bring with them a great deal of practical experience in business and in the ranch and cattle industry, and will add valuable expertise to our board so that we may better serve our customers ..." The Exchange Bank of Osceola is a member of Exchange Bancorporation, a registered bank holding company with combined deposits of more than $470 million and 13 affiliate banks in the central and west coast of Florida. 566-Minnesota Company Has Feed Conveying System Northco Flex-Core, a newly developed feed conveying system, has been introduced by the A. R. Wood Manufacturing Company, Luverne, Minnesota. Spokesmen say the Northco FlexCore System combines the versatility of core-less auger with the proven feed mixing action of core-type auger, and only one drive unit is used in the system. The core-less auger brings feed into the building, and the core-type auger moves feed the horizontal distance inside the building. A unique coupler assembly assures a smooth feed transition between the coreless auger and the core-type auger. Also, there's practically no limit on the length of the line powered by one drive unit. The system has been extensively field The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 GRASS!. CUSTOM GRASS PLANTING Our automatic spriggers plant any type of grass that requires sprigging, Bermuda, Pangola, etc. Use our own selected sprigs or we will dig your grass. For more information, call 904/584-7621 after 4 p.m. Ask for Robert Swain, Mgr. COASTAL HAY COMPANY 3861 U. S. 19 South Perry, Florida 32347

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A Calf prices being what they are, this might be the best year in a long while to try for more income by holding calves on grass. Cattlemen everywhere have already discovered the extra dollar power of keeping calves on pasture and a Purina supplement until they've reached 650-700 lb. Some have gone even further-and finished their calves to market weight on grass-and-Purina programs. Purina has the right programs and the right products to help you get the most pounds of beef per acre at the least cost. You can do it with self-fed, self-limiting supplements like Purina Accuration Grass Stretcher or Grass Stretcher Salt Meal Mixes. Or if you prefer daily hand feeding, you can use Purina's regular Grass Stretcher Checkers. Whether you decide to feed calves part way or all the way, you will be better off to do it the right way. That's with the help of Purina supplemental nutrition. Nobody knows more about on-pasture feeding than Purina. And nobody is better prepared to talk over your options than the local Purina dealer. is this the year to try for extra income by feeding on grass? The Cattleman's Company Ralston Purina Company The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 17

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FUTCH COW-PEN SPECIAL Grown, Produced and PLANT CITY F"A. Treated in Florida To Better Suit Your Conditions Our Cow-Pen lumber is selected from Central Florida Top Quality Pine Logs and is Pressure Treated with a 10-year rated preserver, Special Osmos "K-330, for your complete protection against rot and decay. 1"x6" 8'thru 16' 5"x5" 9' thru 16' 6"x6" 20' For Fencing & Gates For Posts For Barn Posts 6/4"x6" 5"x6" 4"x4" 8' thru 16' Cow Pens 9' For Posts 6' thru 16' For Posts Any size or length available here at our mill Nails-common hot dip galvanized. Hinges-Strap, 6" thru 12". Hinges-Screw hook and strap, extra heavy duty, 6" thru 14", and a good stock of ranch type hardware. Immediate Delivery By Our Trucks. FUTCH MILLING CO., INC. Alvin C. Futch, owner Ph: AC 813, Plant City 752-3181; Lakeland 683-1012; Tampa 229-7269 OPEN: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Mill located 2 miles E. of Plant City on Charlie Taylor Rd.) GRAIN-O-VATOR 30 FEED WAGON Large capacity 30 series handles corn, cane, ensilage, all grains and ground feeds. Front or rear mounted elevator adjusts to any position. 4 agitator augers break down ensilage and spread materials for positive unloading. CONIBEAR EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. P.O. Box 376 Lakeland, Florida 33802 7 Miles North on U.S. 98 Ph. 813/858-4414 EOUDMENT C0, t#NTN f [ FEED conveying system from A. R. Wood Manufacturing Company uses only one drive unit in the operation. tested in various livestock applications with excellent results. For additional information on the system check number 566 and return the form on page 8 of this issue of The Cattleman. Nutrena Feeds Provides Animal Health Services The feed division of Cargill, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, has introduced an animal health products service that offers customers the options of catalog mail ordering, toll-free telephone ordering, or buying from Nutrena dealers' shelves. "The three purchasing methods are designed to be used singly, or in conjunction with one another," says Bruce Priebe, marketing director for Nutrena. "We want livestock and poultry men to obtain their full range of animal health product needs in a manner that is most convenient for them." Using a catalog for mail orders or toll-free telephone orders is a marketing innovation among feed companies offering animal health products and services. Other companies offer their own private-label animal health products at dealer outlets, but no other feed manufacturer provides the convenience of catalog ordering for such a wide range of products and services, Priebe said. The Nutrena approach is unique among feed companies because a wide range of products from major pharmaceutical companies, as well as Cargill brand products, are available. "The real advantage of using our discount catalog is that customers have a 'one-stop' shopping center for all their animal health needs," said Priebe. He noted that Nutrena dealers and the Cargill Animal Health Catalog offer products from the following companies: Anchor, Cyanamid, Elanco, Hess & Clark, Merck, Norwich, Pfizer, Roberts, Shell, Squibb, Tevcon, Tuco, Vineland, and Whitmoyer. A complete assortment of tools and applicators, disinfectants, insecticides, feed additives, pharmaceuticals, biologicals, and miscellaneous drugs also are available in the Cargill catalog, he said. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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ci, IF YOU'RE THINKING CASE-THIS IS THE PLACETHE FRONT RUNNERS CASE AGRI KINGS 80 TO 156 PTO H.P. 3 ON-THE-GO POWER SHIFTS IN EACH OF 4 RANGES QUICK-FLIP 540/1000 RPM INDEPENDENT PTO CASE 4 POST ROLL PROTECTION OUTSIDE CAB AIR FILTER -NO MESS INSIDE -1212 THE SUPER POWERED SWINGERS CASE RN DAVID BROWN -TRRACTORS 39-65 PTO HP HIGH TORQUE ENGINES EXCELLENT FUEL ECONOMY INDEPENDENT 540/1000 RPM PTO SIMPLE MULTI-PURPOSE HYDRAULICS SINGLE HUSKY MAIN FRAME SUPPORTING ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BUILT TO MEET DEMANDS YOU MAY NEVER MAKE! CASE 2470 TRACTION KING 176 PTO HP -200 MAX. ENG. HP 3 ON-THE-GO SHIFT CHOICES IN EACH OF 4 RANGES SELF-CLEANING AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 4-WAY INDEPENDENT STEERING 3-POINT HITCH LIFTS HEAVIEST IMPLEMENTS -OVER 10,000 POUNDS For more information, contact these Florida dealers: APC, Inc. Brandoi 813/689-0649 BEHRENS TRACTOR CO. FRANZ TRACTOR CO. PRESCOTT TRACTOR SALES HACKNEY EROS. Sanford 305/322-9436 Brandenton 813/755-5722 Leesburg 904/787-1234 Lake City 904/752-3161 CASE POWER & EQUIP. NASH TRACTOR CO. INC. RON ROBERTS TRACTORS ROBERTS MTR. & EQUIP. Lake Worth 305/588-9291 Ft. Myers 813/332-1 561 Madison 904/973-2010 Gainesville 904/376-4506 CREWS & PEEPLES TRACTOR P & P TRACTOR CO., INC. TAYLOR & MUNNELL SO. EQUIPMENT MART, Inc. Avon Park 813/453 _3142 Okeechobee 813/763-6424 Ft. Pierce 305/461-4120 Ocala 904/629-8917 CREWS & PEEPLES TRACTOR POUNDS MOTOR CO., INC. C&C TRACTOR. INC WHIPPLE TRACTOR CO. Winter Haven 813/293-3159 Winter Garden 305/656-1352 DeLand 904/734-_6353 Tallahassee 904/224-1123 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 WELCOME-T WTRACT R-ERRITORY U-S A I

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MAKE EM HUSTLE! For FP. 0. Box 278 Ours is a people business Helping keep America's people supplied with meat, milk and eggs is our business. And it's to people interested in efficient livestock production that we offer our concentrated feeds, minerals, parasite-control products and equipment. They're the result of almost 90 years' experience by people with MoorMan's skilled in research and manufacturing. The benefits of MoorMan's experience is brought direct to Florida livestock people When on Low quality roughage feeds. FRM SUPER 100 CATTLE SUPPLEMENT When grazing rye, oats, wheat, etc. FRM WINTERGRAZER CATTLE MINERAL further information see your local R-M DEALER or write LINT RIVER MILLS, INC. Bainbridge, Ga. 31717 with on-the-spot feed-counseling by MoorMan people. If you aren't benefiting from this helpful, people-to-people service, contact Florida Sales Manager Wm. H. Hill, 1107 NE 32nd Terrace, Ocala, Florida 32670. Phone 904-622-4919. He'll also be glad to discuss sales opportunities in some areas for people interested in serving Florida liveL stock people. THOMAS A. DEXTER, center, jointly purchased this Chianina heifer with Dr. Harry Rajamannan for a top price of $18,500. The animal is insured by the Rhulen Agency, Inc. Others in the picture are Mike Hickey of Rhulen, Peter Rhulen and a company handler at the halter. The firm has established an animal health products service center in Omaha, Nebraska, to maintain product inventories and to speed customer and dealer orders to their destinations. The center is under the supervision of Dr. Donald E. Awe, newly appointed animal health products manager for Nutrena. All orders telephoned or mailed to the Omaha service center are shipped the same day by United Parcel Service (UPS), Awe said. "Most customers telephoning their orders to us at our tollfree number will receive their animal health products within 72 hours," he added. Customers needing animal health products more quickly can buy them from local Nutrena Feeds dealers, Awe noted. "With this alternative, we feel that Nutrena can provide animal health services to any customer when and where he wants them," he concluded. Florida headquarters for Nutrena Feeds is Tampa, with distributor outlets in Bell, Ellenton, Dade City, Ocala, Webster and Plant City. Florida Rancher Buys Interest In Top Priced Chianina Heifer A top price was recently established for a Chianina heifer, Miss Kentucky Babe, with the purchase being made by Thomas A. Decxter of Dexter Farms, Crescent City, and Dr. Harry Rajamannan, president of the International Cryo-Biological Services, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota. The Rhulen Agency, Inc., Monticello, New York based animal insurance specialists covered the heifer on the selling price of $18,500 at the national Chianina Sale in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm, according to Peter Rhulen, vice president, also recently insured the first purebred Chianina bulls ever sold in the U. S. The animal is insured for $175,000 for fertility and all-risk mortality. Providing all types of animal coverage, the Rhulen Agency also insures racing, show and pleasure horses and exotic animals. The company has been in the insurance business for over 40 years. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 ADVERTISE EVERY MONTH It has been proven time and time The Florida again that a regular advertising program will help your personal sales efforts. And, whether you are selling purebred livestock or other products related to the livestock C T L M i industry, the best way to reach all of P.O. Box 1030 Ph. 305/846-2800 Florida's industry is in The Florida KISSIMMEE, FLA. 32741 Cattleman. Let us help.

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TO BETTER SERVE W@IU Peoples Fertilizer Company's New Labor Saving, Time Saving Facilities Our new plant addition, shown above, enables us to save time and labor in processing, and we can pass these savings along to you, making us even more competitive with our complete line of fertilizers. Call us now for consultation on your spring fertilization program. "Serving the needs of the Industry" PEOPLES FERTILIZER COMPANY, INC. LAKELAND, FLORIDA OFFICE PHONE 813/688-8411 Contact these representatives Rudy Connor 813/983-8679 (Clewiston) 813/686-4925 (Lakeland) Tom Sitten Polk City, Fla. 813/984-1095 J. Emmett Palmer, Jr. Lakeland, Florida 813/686-0309 Charles Palmer Lakeland, Florida 813/858-1249 Plant located on U. S. 98 South of Lakeland 21 The Florida Cattleman/ February 1975

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BEST MAID PASTURE BALANCER ECONOMICAL ;. CONVENIENT t PROFITABLE BEST MAID PASTURE BALANCER is a distinctive onepackage program which furnishes a multiple source of proteins, essential minerals and vitamins ...all masterly blended to give a fully balanced ration. BEST MAID PASTURE BALANCER fed free choice, is all you need to feed in addition to your available grass and roughage to maintain and increase profitable livestock production. NOT EVEN SALT IS NECESSARY. Usage of this program has proven to be one of the best ways known to raise livestock in this area today ...and with the improved formulation of BEST MAID PASTURE BALANCER, the feeder can expect good results at low costs. MORE UNIFORM CALVES -MORE "PROFIT POUNDS" PER ACRE e SAVINGS ON LABOR 9 REDUCED FEEDING COSTS GET THE FACTS TODAY: Write or call us for free literature and information on this profit making program. MIXON MILLING COMPANY PHONE 377-3092 CAIRO, GEORGIA NOW FROM TROJAN-a larger, taller, working circle and hydraulic chute to handle large Florida cattle -with horns -even better. No matter how large or small the job! Hydraulic ChuteWorking Circle Built-in relief valve for pressure control stop, set from 200-300 lbs. as needed. Safety feature-anyone can operate it without danger to operator or others working around it. Power source-220 current, 3 horse electric motor. Also, easily operated from tractor hydraulic system for portability from cowpen to cowpen. All metal pre-fab working circle and crowding door, constructed within working pens (optional). CALL ANYTIME AND LEAVE YOUR NUMBER FOR CALL BACK FARM MACHINERY AND LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT PECIALIST W .C .I THE MF 560 hay baler features positive drive platform rollers for gentle handing of hay in the bale chamber. 567-JI Case Catalog Features Traction King Unit Features and specifications for the recently introduced Case 2670 Traction King 4-wheel drive tractor are presented in a newly published six page catalog. The full color illustrated brochure traces Case development in the 4-wheel drive field from 1964 to current production of the 2670. One of the 2670 features emphasized in the catalog is the Case-built turbo charged diesel rated at 256 gross engine horsepower (221 pto hr). Attention is also focused on the tractor's easy handling and maneuverability due to a combination of rigid frame design, 4-way steering and a 12-speed range powershift. Big power tractor buyers will be interested in comparing the specifications offered for both the 2670 and the Model 2470, the second 4-wheel drive unit in the Case Traction King line. For more information and a copy of the brochure check number 567 and return the form on page 8. 568Massey-Ferguson Offers Round Hay Baler Looking at the modern trend to simplified, more efficient hay production, Massey-Ferguson, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, has introduced the newly developed MF 560 hay baler for making compacted large round bales. Operated behind a 50 hp or higher tractor, the machine makes round bales five feet wide, up to six feet in diameter and 1500 pounds in weight. According to the company, the new hay baler requires less labor, time and twine than conventional hay-making equipment. It eliminates much of the loading, unloading and stacking associated with older hay-making methods. Round bales can be stored in the field with minimum spoilage and require less handling when fed to livestock. The unit is also ideal for picking up chopped and windrowed corn stalks for cow-calf feeding. Constructed of heavy duty materials, the MF 560 features positive drive platform rollers to provide gentle handing of hay in the bale chamber. The simple, dependable drive system delivers steady power to the drive rollers and pickup, and a slip clutch protects the drive from The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 Ph. (405) 772-2801 -Box 35, Rt. 2 WEATHERFOR 0. OUX

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131131 DAIRY FEED A FLORIDA CITRUS PULP PELLETS Now all the nutritious contents and good sweet taste of Florida Citrus Pulp have been compacted into pellet form, giving dairymen added convenience, cleanliness, ease of feeding and storage. And, Florida Citrus Pulp in pellets retains the same high percentage of Total Digestible Nutrients (74%) as well as producing the same high levels of butterfat and milk production. Now is the The Best o/ feed time to plan your feeding program to include Pelletized Florida Citrus Pulp. .t the feed of champions. odFLORIDA CITRUS PROCESSORS P.O. Box 2134, Daytona Beach, Florida 32015 Dept. FCC-62 0 Florida Department of Citrus 1975 For more information on feeding Florida Citrus Pulp and Citrus Pulp Pellets send for our FREE full color brochure. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 23 FLIS SIC% 'I '7

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Profit Minded Cattlemen Feed Their Cattle "Ole Aggie" AGRI-GUARD'S High Protein Liquid Feed Supplement Rich in Protein, Vitamins, Minerals and other Nutrients 4HE Your most economical Supplement LY Made and stored to save you money Save $30-40 per ton over other liquid feeds Meter printed tickets to assure full measure Eliminate your labor and inconvenience We Fill the Feeders Plant Locations: Laalind Leesbuirg Arcadia St. Cloud-Kissiunes The Cows Feed Themselves Mal to: LIQUID FEED I N0 Agri-Guard Corp. P.O. Box 923 Ph. 813/688-3325 Lakel". Fl. Powder River Squeeze Chutes & Calf Tables Gainesville Stockman Supply, Inc. Located: Gainesville Livestock Market 5001 N.W. 13th Street, Gainesville, Florida Phone: 904/372-8916 or 462-1766 (Home) LIQUID FEED SUPPLEMENTS "TAILORED TO FIT YOUR FEEDING PROGRAM" every truckload is custom mixed GROSS PROTEIN PERCENTAGES AVAILABLE FROM 16% THROUGH 35%-WITH ANYTHING YOU MAY WANT IN BETWEEN Southeastern Molasses & Supply Corp. Tel. 813/763-3115 P.O. Box 1226 Okeechobee, Florida 33472 4, COMBINATION hay handling system for big bales Uas been recently introduced by 4-Star, Inc., of College Grove, Tennessee. damage by rocks, other trash, and overloading. Although maximum capacity is six feet in diameter, the hydraulic bale ejector allows the operator to drop the bale wherever he desires at any size from 2 1/2 feet diameter to maximum. For more information on the MF 560 baler check number 568 and return the form on page 8 of this issue. 569Tennessee Firm Announces Hay Handling System 4-Star, Inc., of College Grove, Tennessee, has announced production of a combination hay handling system for big bales. The basic unit, a Hauler-Feeder, is a seven by 18 foot wagon flat of Tennessee air-dried oak, steel-bound, with easy-off feed racks on 4-wheel oscillating axle. Fifty feet of feeding access with 38 feeding stations are featured. The unit hauls and feeds five big bales and backs and tracks perfectly. The firm says it can double as a heavy-duty utility trailer with the racks off. The Bale Spear fits any hydraulic loader and picks up on the move. It can lift, load or haul any big bale with fingertip ease. The Spear and Hauler-Feeder, in combination, moves six big bales at one time. For more information check number 569 and return the form on page 8 of this issue. Noba Staff Changes Announced by Drake Noba General Manager Max Drake of Tifton, Ohio, has announced the appointment of Millard Jones as manager of Noba's new Georgia operations. The facility, located just south of Perry, Georgia, and recently completed, will house "young sires in waiting" and the "custom bulls" in for collection. Drake also announced the appointment of longtime Noba employee, Bryce Weiker to a new position as director in charge of sire program development and public relations. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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FLORIDA BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES heavier weaning weights Mr. Cattleman! Give free choice in Winter e'll give you eights by ne profit in you us sugar sweet Florida Blackstrap Molasses and Spring when grazing is short. increased weaning early 10%. This r pocket! Florida Blackstrap Molasses is an excellent supplement to pasturegrazing. Order a load from your supplier today. How sweet it Is! FLORIDA MOLASSES EXCHANGE, Inc. Hjorda M e Exchange fOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J. C. (ean) Rainbow, Mgr., Phone 305/996-7711 P.O. Box 507, Belle Glade, Fla. 33430 rl antu Sugar Expe wimdes County Sugar Grer o," Gulf + Wate Food Pfaduc Cosn.y, OSCCeDii FAIMS Comp~any, SUgaf Cae. Groweis Cooperative Qf FI~rida, Talismin Sugaf Cuoit loii, *r'ed Sltes Sugar Corporaltion. Write or phone for copy of reprin of Florida Agricultural Experimenst Stations Bulletin 701, -8 ackstrap MoLases for $eel Cows." The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 WWI W w\ is

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Stop the protest before it starts. with .Super-Blox MOLASSES, MINERALS, PROTEIN AND MEDICATED BLOCKS See your local distributor, or write or call collect. Super-Mal Division HUCO, INC. Telephone: 813/677-9181 Route 3, Box 498 Tampa, Florida 33619 PANGOLA HAY FOR SALE "THE BEST FOR LESS" Supporters of Fla. Cattlemen. Poultrymoen, Delivered in Trailer Loads Pork and Dalry Producers DEMPSEY CATTLE CO. W I N N -D I XIE Phones: 813/763-4137, 763-4132 763-2079, 763-3886, STORES, INC. OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA General Offices: Jacksonville STALNAKER FARM & RANCH SUPPLY, INC. TAMPA, FLORIDA Phone collect (813) 248-6238 P.O. Box 172 Tampa. Fla. 33601 Come see us at 33rd st. and East 7th Ave., Tampa Largest Inventory of Fencing for Farm & Ranch in Florida FARM FENCING GATE HARDWARE BARBED WIRE ELECTRIC FENCE GAUCHO BARBED WIRE SYSTEMS POULTRY NETTING AMERICAN POWER PULLS FARM GATES -HI LIFT JACKS Galvanized steel, wire WELDED WIRE filled. HARDWARD CLOTH FENCE POSTS -Steel. NAILS -Bright or STAPLES galvanized. WE DELIVER REEL-TITE fence tightener's design modifications make the unit more versatile than before. In the Georgia assignment, Jones, in addition to supervision of the physical plant, will cover supervision of the sales program in Georgia and the custom collection program throughout the southeast. Jones has been active in A. I. for nearly 30 years and joined Noba in 1970 as herdsman. Since june 1972 he has been director of advertising and promotion. He is a native of Minnesota and a dairy husbandry graduate of the University of Minnesota. Weiker, in newly created position, will be responsible for directing and developing all phases of Noba's dairy and beef sire programs and all public relations and advertising for the organization. In his 28 years with Noba, Weiker has worked as a serviceman, area supervisor, Holstein sire analyst and for the past 10 years has served as sales manager. 570-Fence Tightener Marketed By Iowa Company Kermco Products of Monroe, Iowa, has announced the availability of a new model Reel-Tite fence tightener. Design modifications make the remodeled ReelTite even more versatile, spokesmen for the firm say. Reel-Tites may be used to tighten any fence wire -high tensile or soft, smooth or barbed, new or even old rusty wire. They're ideal for repairing old fence, thus saving the expense of major refencing projects. Here's how Reel-Tites work: A portable handle is attached to the Reel-Tite with a clip. Then the product is placed against the fence wire. As the handle is turned clockwise, slack is reeled up around two pegs on the ReelTite. When the wire reaches the desired tension, it will catch on one of the flanges. The handle is then removed. The Reel-Tite stays in place for the life of the fence. With Reel-Tites, 20 to 80 rods of five wire fence can be tightened in five minutes or less. Using conventional methods, the same operation takes several hours. Originally introduced three years ago, Reel-Tites are now even more durable, spokesmen point out. For more information on the ReelTites, check number 570 and return the form on page 8 of this issue. 26 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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25 to 30 pounds extra weaning weight. From an implant so modern it can beuse on calves. /,,t And that's just the start. Ralgro' is 41 quicker and easier to implant-just one pull of the trigger for one full dose. It's the modern way-an anabolic agent, without the side effects of a hormone and even safe for calves. Ralgro. A better way to add more weight. Commercial Solvents Corporation ANIMAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION DIVISION Terre Haute, Indiana 47808 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 R 5 1 28

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1939: Breeding Progress Was Noted at Tampa Show It was noted that for the first time in the history of the livestock exhibits at the Tampa show that native entries were stealing the spotlight from the outof-state herds ...Ground ear corn and ground velvet beans proved more profitable than either broken ear corn and whole velvet beans or the ground feeds with molasses in a steer feeding trial at the North Florida Experiment Station at Quincy. 1949: New Research Program Was Hailed Research under theguidance of the University of Florida on study of cattle in herds on given pastures with various fertilizer levels was hailed as meriting the attention of every cattleman in Florida ...Cecil W. Perry of Oxford was elected president of the Sumter County Cattlemen's Association ...Miami was selected as the site of the 1949 American National Livestock Association's convention. 1959: Silver Anniversary of FCA Was Listed The February edition of The Florida Cattleman (the largest published issue to that date) saluted FCA on its Silver Anniversary ...Winter feeding, future beef outlook were topics featured on the program at a field day held at Ona's Range Cattle Experiment Station ..An outbreak of screwworms was fought by eradication officials in Broward County ...Eleven livestock shows were scheduled for the season in Florida. 1969: Bankers, Cattlemen Held Field Day The fifth annual Bankers-Cattlemen Field Day was held at the Marion County Agriculture Center in Ocala ...The million dollar mark was topped at the Mar-K Domestic Dispersion Sale of Charolais cattle with 407 head sold ...An article authorized by T. J. Cunha and A. Z. Palmer of the University of Florida covered the problem of waste fat in beef carcasses Robert Harrison of Myakka City was elected president of the Manatee County Cattlemen's Association. MODEL T FORD truck was used for hauling cattle feed in the 1930's near Seville, but horses were available in the event sand proved to be a problem on the roadways. In the picture, which was furnished by Mrs. E. C. "Bud" Wetherington of Anthony, were from left: Claude Yelvington; Gordon Marsh and Hazel Cowart. A spare mount at right, was available for the truck driver, if needed. STOCKMAN'S SPECIAL Another quality product from "The Livestock Equipment Craftsmen" STARCRAFT Creep Feeders are specially designed to promote continuous, even growth of calves. No overcrowding. Heavy-duty construction assures years of maintenance-free service. Stalls fold up for easy transport, even in close quarters. For details, see your dealer or write to: STARCRAFT DEPT. D4 GOSHEN, IND. 46526 CUSTOM COMBINE SERVICE Modern Equipment for Harvesting & Processing Bahia grasses and Cover Crops Wholesale & Retail J.M. VICKERS SEED COMPANY Established Business since 1949 P.O. BOX AF 0 PHONE 813/422-1877 DAVENPORT, FLORIDA 33837 29 a a .eman/ e ruary Florid C ttl F b 1975

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aphis feature news WOULD YOU BUY THIS HORSE I. (I ~ K L Ii Would you believe that reports coming to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) tell of individuals who have bought horses branded with an "A"? This identifies them as reactors to the Coggins test for equine infectious anemia (EIA or swamp fever). But, some buyers thought they were getting certified, guaranteed "Grade A" horses -and at bargain prices. / 111 In many states reactor animals must be sent directly to slaughter, research or quarantine. Regulations of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) prohibit movement of reactors across state lines except under permit for certain purposes. The "A" in a brand or lip tattoo stands for anemia. Swamp fever is a virus disease transmitted by biting insects or contaminated instruments. There is no vaccine to prevent infection and no cure. Animals that apparently "recover" from the disease remain carriers for life. Therefore, the only way to stop spread of the disease is by testing horses and other equidae and removing carriers to keep from exposing healthy animals. The USDA-approved Coggins test will detect infected animals. So insist on a health certificate when you buy -and buy only horses tested negative for EIA. The letter symbolic is used by certrzin breed registries (Arabian and half-Arabian). This should not be confused with A in combination with numerals ouch as Z8A044. Veterinary Services Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Washington, D.C. 20250 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 30

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the no-setback former. No side effects outside. No side effects inside. No muzzle foam or tremors after worming with TBZ. No knocking cattle off feed or forage. No delay in getting animals on full feed. More than 100 million cattle have been wormed with TBZ without the side effects that interfere with the business of turning feed into beef. What you get from TBZ is effective control of all economically important roundworms.and good news when you figure your cost of gain. In three feedlot trials, TBZ proved what no-setback worming can mean to anyone in the cattle business. On the average, cattle wormed with TBZ needed 33 lb less feed to put on 100 lb of gain than cattle wormed with another leading wormer* Here's what these results mean: whether you run a cow-calf operation or a feedlot, no-setback worming with TBZ can work for you. the way it works lets cattle do better. *Full details available. Well be glad to mail you a copy of the report. Please write to Animal Health & Feed Products, Merck Chemical Division, Rahway, NewJersey 07065 TBZ (thiabonc13zole) is a registered tradin,irk of Merck & Co, ric TAKE TIME OBSERVE LABEL DIRECTIONS M E MERCK C K The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 31

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Introducing AUSTIN FLUID THINK ABOUT IT Fertilized grass your cheapest is still feed The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 32

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SUSPENSION FERTILIZER give you the Grades In Demand* 20-5-10 20-0-10 16-4-8 16-0-8 15-5-15 10-5-20 10-5-10 3-9-30 *Available with soluble Sulphu Or Your Own Mixture Also DRY,, A -. -, '// z4 r ,5 ,I ~ /'f ;~ i '\ / I / / I, Austin Fertilizer & Chemical Co., Inc. Plant and Offices at Sanford, Florida. Phone 305/322-0443 Nights: Bill Austin 305/855-4639. Jack Austin 904/669-3686 Arcadia: Dick Harvin 813/494-0306. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 33

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FCA Directors Look at BDT Proposal Directors of the Florida Cattlemen's Association met in a special session called by President Pat Wilson of Frostproof on January 15 at FCA headquarters in Kissimmee. Main purpose of the called meeting was to hear a presentation on the recent plan for funding beef market development as proposed by the Beef Development Taskforce (BDT). Mrs. JoAnn Smith, Wacahoota, a member of the 15 person committee of industry representatives from all parts of the U.S. told the directors that "We're living in a changing world, whether we like it or not," in her opening comments on the composite plan proposed by the BDT. She introduced John Huston of the Beef Industry Council of. the National Live Stock and Meat Board, Chicago, Illinois, and they presented a series of slides along with an explanation of the concept. Mrs. Smith said, "Before, we didn't have to be concerned about beef promotion, but now with synthetics and the changing times, we must look down the road and work toward increased beef consumption." She pointed out that at present only $3.5 million now goes to beef promotion. Beef is the largest industry, Mis. Smith said, and the smallest promoter. There is a definite need to reach the mass of people through prime time on television and other methods and this would take from $30 to $40 million annually, she pointed out. In explaining the program, which must be passed by referendum, Mrs. Smith said it would be administered by a National Beef Board of 68 members, all cattlemen, appointed by the Secretary of Time for Tax Assessment Filing During a meeting of the Florida Agricultural Tax Council held at Lakeland on January 14 it was brought out that the deadline for filing for agricultural assessments for those engaged in agricultural pursuits is March 1. Filing date previously was April 1. Additionally it was pointed out that local tax assessors have a short form available for use. The form can be used in place of completing the long form, member T.K. McClane of Gainesville, said. It was emphasized that the taxpayer has no appeal route should he fail to file the proper form by the deadline date. His land would then be taxed under its best and highest use valuation. Agricultur-e from nominations made by existing cattlemen's organizations. The representation of various states will be based on the cattle population in each state as reported by USDA. Each major cattle state would have at least one representative on the Beef Board. A series of questions were posed by Wilson and acknowledged by Huston. In reply to what would happen to the Florida Beef Council he said that the council would qualify as a promotional segment and would receive 10 percent of the total collections on a proportionate basis to the cash receipts from beef cattle. An annual budget would have to be presented by FBC to the national level and the council must be representative of the cattlemen's association. Asked whether the percentage of deductions could be changed at any time, Huston said the national board could change from .3 of one percent to .5 of one percent, but that any higher change would require another referendum. All producers would qualify to vote in the referendum, he said. Concerning a termination date of the plan, if implemented, Huston said 1000 producers could petition for a referendum to drop it. In replying to queries on the true cost at the national level for administering Feeder Group Urges Import Action The president of the National Livestock Feeders Association in a wire to The White House has urged President Ford to allow the 1964 Import Quota Law to hold down the volume of beef, veal and mutton imports in 1975. Feeders President Milton J. Brown reminded President Ford of his public commitment early in November that domestic beef producers will not be subjected to an uncontrolled volume of imports in 1975. Brown's wire said, "We strongly urge you to allow quotas on beef, veal and mutton to remain in effect under the 1964 Import Quota Law, if the Secretary of Agriculture's estimate as of January I is above the trigger level for 1975." The flow of imported meats is controlled by the Import Law only if the estimated volume is above the trigger level, which is established by law. Brown told Ford that beef production continues to be at record levels and that non-fed cattle represent 40 percent of present total cattle slaughter, rather than a more normal 23 percent as was the case a year ago. His wire pointed out that domestic production of this kind of (non-fed) beef is presently more than adequate to meet U. S. needs. Brown's message stated that if the President were to use negotiated import levels above the quota amount, such action would further depress prices and bring added injury to financially troubled U. S. livestock producers. the program, Huston pointed out that the control would be in the hands of the 68 man board comprised of all cattlemen. They would serve with no salary, but would have expenses paid incident to serving. Alto Adams, Jr., of Fort Pierce, a past FCA president, said, "We need something to solve our problems" ... and warned, "leave all your options open" such as in the area of market development. Some of the directors pointed to the import situation and if they are not completely restricted, should be made to pay at least .6 of one percent. Adams told the directors, "Let's endorse it, then work to improve a positive program." Industry will be helped, he added. Huston said the program must be properly legislated and approved by the beef producers themselves voting in a referendum. (It must be approved by two-thirds of those voting in the referendum, or by a majority of those voting with two-thirds of the cattle.) He said the plan was to introduce the proposed plan at the current session of Congress with legislation to be introduced in the spring of 1975. If all goes well, the referendum would be in the fall of 1976 with implementation on January 1, 1977, Huston said. Cedrick M. Smith, Jr., Wacahoota, second vice president of FCA, asked what would happen if the southern cattle states were all opposed. Would the program pass? Huston replied that he believed it would. He stated, "The decision is whether the beef industry wants a strong, aggressive promotional program." Smith pointed out that FCA's action wouldn't make or break the proposal, but ANCA would play a major role in its action. R. D. Bennett, Greenwood, a past FCA president, offered a motion that FCA's delegation to the ANCA convention in Las Vegas be given the authority to act for the association. The association would abide by their decision. In a vote, 21 directors said aye, with 14 nays. In some of his comments, Huston pointed out that under the program the industry can profit through the growing demand for its product and the growth AATh. Vl oIodann/Bohnr W%

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you can count an ,ngs we grow used to. A pair Today, cattlemen need old friends ahat, a pair of boots. We'd more than ever. That's why smart thout them. They've become cattlemen don't cut corners by cutting down on health management. That's BLACKLEGOL' products why BLACKLEGOL products are still around for more than the choice for dependable protection ars. They've become old against blackleg and related diseases. housands of cattlemen who Ask for BLACKLEGOL products by ndable protection against name from your nearby animal health id other "sudden death" supplier. Distributed by: sa"CUTTER ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORIES DU E ivision of Bayvet Corporation P.O. Box 390 Shawnee, Kansas 66201 as BLACKLEGOL S-HS Vaccine for Malignant Edema and Pasteurella BLACKLEGOL S-N vaccines for Malignant Edema & Ol. Novyi. GOL S Vaccine for Blackleg and Edema, JO U4 M~U The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 35

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MARCH 21, 1975 -1:00 P.M. Gonzales, Texas 1 iiJ 35 Herd Bulls *75 Purebred U Heifers, Bred *35 First Cross Heifers, Bred for further information contact either: M AUCTIONEERING AND j /' I SALE MANAGEMENT SERVICE 118 West Nakoma San Antonio, Tex. 78216 Phone: 512/349-2185 Wallace & Maurice Harrell, owners Randy Harrell, manager P.O. Box 93 Gonzales, Texas 78629 Phone: 512/672-2809 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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We Goofed! On page 42 of the January issue of The Cattleman, the phone numbers appearing in the full color ad for Barfield Farms at Immokalee were incorrect. The phone numbers should have been 813/657-3611 or 813/6572456. Barfield Farms is owned by Fred Barfield who operates Florida's largest certified Beefm aster herd. and development of the industry. He said we can foresee it resulting in increased beef consumption; reduced cost of production; improved merchandising methods; orderly marketing to eliminate artificial shortages; consumer education; new beef products to be marketed; research on nutrition; health, marketing and production; foreign market development, and eventually many more benefits. In other action, FCA's directors nominated six members for consideration by Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner for appointment of three members to the Animal Industry Technical Council. Nominated were: Gerald Cayson, Blountstown, presently serving; Jack Dyer, Wewahitchka; 0. L. "Slim" Partin, Kissimmee, presently serving as AITC chairman; Larry Snider, Live Oak; Joe Hilliard, Clewiston, presently serving, and J.O. Pearce, Jr., Okeechobee. In a question on thtvoting authority of FCA's honorary directors, the directors approved a motion by Bennett that such authorization be extended through the proper administrative action. At the conclusion of the meeting, Jim Luttrell, Lakeland, executive vice president of FCA, warned that agricultural assessment applications must be made by March 1, and not April 1 as in the past, and that a short form is available at each tax assessor's office for this purpose. STAND UP AND BE COUNTED ANONYMOUSLY. SEND IN YOUR -1974 AG CENSUS I Attention Horse Owners A special offering from Bernstein Brothers []111 i | I It l I I 11 This is another new addition to the Corral f ] I II II ~II Wire line. Five feet tall and heavy enough for most applications. Wonderful for horse is corrals, stalls and fencing. A little lighter WIRE III in weight than our "Bull-Proof" wire with 1f LL~ RI I 1 a new 4"x4" spacing. "Horse" Corral Wire -I ff III 1 W is 10-gauge steel wire (over 1/8" dia.) I y hall welded and galvanized, 60" high, 150 _LL LJL L iLLL MW ft. length. FREIGHT ZONE I* PREPAID $11500 ZONE 2* $1250ZONE 3* PRICE ZONES ZONE 1 COLORADO KANSAS NEW MEXICO OKLAHOMA NEBRASKA TEXAS MISSOURI MINNESOTA TENNESSEE ALABAMA LOUISIANA N. CAROLINA S. CAROLINA ZONE 2 WYOMING IDAHO S. DAKOTA MONTANA IOWA GEORGIA MISSISSIPPI ARKANSAS ILLINOIS ARIZONA UTAH FLORIDA ZONE 3 REMAINING CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES RFRlqFI ]~~~~:R~f Promote BEEF everyday. Support Your Florida Beef Council BULLS FOR SALE HEREFORD e CHAROLAIS -BRAHMAN 2 to 3 years of age, ready to use H F Cattle Co., Box 1130, Sebring, Fla. Phones: 385-7542 (Sebring) GL3 6134 (Avon Park) The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 37

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BARFIELD FARMS 100% Certified Herd The 6 essentials: Disposition, Weight, Fertility, Milk Production; Hardiness; Conformation. Fred Barfield, Owner Phone: 813/657-3611 613/657-2456 P. 0. Box 356 Immokalee, Fla. 33934 CARTER BEEFMASTERS "Quality with Quantity" JMC Ranch P.O. Box 512, Lake Wales, Fla. John & Martha Carter Owners Mack Padgett, Mgr. Ph: 813/676-2442 Ph: 813/638-1985 Ranch located 3 mi. west of US 27 on SR 640 TALLEY RANCH W. G. Talley Sr., Owner 904/787-3579 Jim Richardson, Mgr. 904/787-3052 P. 0. Box 817, Leesburg, Fla. 32748 Andrew Tent Co. Inc., KENNETH S. ANDREW Owner and Operator Catering to the breeder who requires the very best in Sale equipment. P. 0, Box 4400-Ph: 912/883-4400 ALBANY, GEORGIA 31706 "TEST and WEIGH TO MAKE BEEF CATTLE PAY" Ask about Joining-Contact BOB SAND L-FBCIA Sec'y -, JERalls Hall, U. of Fla. ,-.!7 Gainesville, Florida A.-m Final Results Show Stiff FQHA Competition in 1974 The final results for 1974 as compiled by Clir Hii ioe i &C A) C iciurhiri the Florida Quarter Hlorse Association, 'mciii .. with points earned, listed to five places 6i D ic ec.ck-i Dm-h Bull-r where applicable, follow: 1972 Geldings 1974 Stallions Inrmmcd, V. & B. Porle -i IntrimiirdL K Ander-n ... Quick Reactio. DIe N--aI, Cuiny, C rl & lunk lI n s Sn ii .ciiinr.n Jhi i Ilnirmri. I I leo l r. Mi n ii c ) 1973 Stallions Bi hou lerir, Marlen [:lis Br,hlcr 1)c. D Pl --. Red lot Inlation Jr y i nkh r .r Pe~~~~~pS, i -. Rci Siu. I .DeI M\y knstat Repia" Demlprn 1972 Stallio, Steics I inriid. Io rniId C( a11,,IIr.c d c i G l )c. C, Ac I I ih. I udi E t. r i Dr ( 1971 Stallions Ima E irnal D,11. & c I .-M Thc \11 Am .ic in. A & N .k. MSr Nlkc. i rililc I -r Spai h R Rick P .. Bi liai 1 i i C apon -1971) & Before Stallions G') slga,, Do, l, (e s .. Shippcc. iiIJorn Heurlc .. Spiner J ( K.d to i am Innocence Riker, Wiceinliiook Farm i Grand ( hanpion Stallion 'Suc" II uiricrd, RicIdi C ilircll Reserie Champion Stallion Idca Duii. Cjo in Acirk 11ccr 1974 Fillies Sprnilh Run I c. Dr. & 1 rs. amrics 1er Ioo Idus, .& B a ,i -.C A I Laurie Dell cri I Iam, Slic A ILirt, Nanci Sullim ii. .-Roxi ii. A rrnrld Sr 1973 Fillies IFricr Eternal. Su-rr EI rhrrt -rI ricndll. ( .& B, lar Iiio Ncri., I hunts, I illtii SI.~ I-xirnun ic. Slerrill Pridcirio-ir Eternal H rtR. I. & S, I icrrIr 1972 Fillies sccondhaid RIc. BLickingham Iro I ,d Quinari Mariin Ridge. Sirmmorrr NMr1 Kc.-c MSio. M ikc's Lil' Ieo Ronice k n .... Moll,'i Aor ,, H rlacadir ..nd. 1971 Mares Iurilni IrlII. Siricli Kicc C -m tir I-.,ric. cit. V Ac IR C ililurc lDiirirra Sticp, C It I I iccr 1970 & Before Mares Shik Ci Gypvy Dcsc r A Rugici i Niani Sw't, Carol Vcck-. Irih a r C ri Al. I. H etire\ .-... di l Raider Calh, Stephen Ede Etcrnl Sno .BredArck I ferirc ShadaVada DiA, ,1 Ridge Grand Champion Mare Tardy s I Alh. Murtla Kiie C rirn on Reserve Champion Mare Irccr iecrni Suan Ecerhari 1973 Geldings Oatklinc liar Skip, A .N. Mcck, 41) 33 17 i i 1 17 I 4 .4 60 48 21 16i 14 31 .5 II g W atiki ...k.i Kr i R eikir. ..h.k. .. O k Bar Lc,, 1), & "I r i C.h.n. I rid,, lGcIii'cc P,,,-, S" 1971 Geldings Red G ,ild Bad,. -. .k D Ia l te N ia Ib, .ci.ebe I lcer.SAhana NI m11970 & Before Geldings r. im BAc, .Iiclrcl I d-.S~~~~~r. .n nr li .cr i5 ... Nir. Halle, Bi rs, Dori, W iili IH Aqil Iojai, I indl Dc Stea .. Coys o erng C apney.i. Grand Champion Gelding Mc liii 11 h It l/hcedi I Reserve Champion Gelding I;ll in r I, ughw \ atki Junior western Pleasure lir ii lA r, .S. .. M Tr11 ne,1 Porter,& D., eers. 01, MIis Pri. Aun Sc rruclh. r,,,i I ind, Jim walkci C Si i e Su ,r Ar. C & I Ieming. Senior Western Pleasure Shc i Okli Si'r, R, & S I i -.ir M r. illm BeI, I .dge nC, S o, .i(tl apii .. C I] Dutch Iiglc, M. K. oi i n on Sii c M Rillsci ..I il m .. LueNit,( Gat .Mar IlI ..Si ver B;r M I 1,, .13,1r 1 E ialu n Amateur Western Pleasure \ js St ar Eatle flat Start -.SC r n a', NI-. Gr1 a Kilo\I-i .Junior Reining Bar i n Wait, Oc S .M ile, .,i -. I Nma, Sug r 1). & K. Peter. M r. I i M .Kni. l Ii .n. RmI ult, B r Joan G I. .. Senior Reining N I k Per I. ( K i.c ..rc. lA ,iiirlii,Ir.lir (rud. .. Skip 0CI,Ih, i ma C .ii Deal lone li. I M. D.-i Trail MiTurbideicc, 13 Porter & 1) icrl Roin Sirir. MSl iEl/abeth .rc -.r w5iIldh St IurtIl ii 1irirce MIuNrrpli I ce ( rips, Kirrn A h .... Sun (un Ri. ( irorci K nir Western Riding Silvcr Bar Mis B. IEamI on I nel ) Deal, Sira NI -lic Iii, (jun, RI Ac I Koi-ii SI iIn 13 .FI H e,-d --. Major Ros l cRen r Sranrlliri Pleasure Driving I Go A, A Riker, W cstnhookicr .r.i. L.kn Suri. M rs. JOhn Olinc.r. Califinril Rikc \k cwsiceinn k. <'rciiiRkci. aiii I. Vrodmere I c an. Ann Edce Barrel Racing Dl sn Jiccir. C I ri Ek r. .. Icc l' Flidawii .Dee Shim .,. .... fit ch Si-ier. C rol I an ford ... fills (iretiihound. Dime Iulile.s .4 .4 18 4 4 44 36 .17 47 .4 4 4 7 69 '9 I N Ili 14 .7 17 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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Beef masters will still be around. Write for free brochure that tells why BEEFMASTER BREEDERS UNIVERSAL 720 F G.PM. SOUTH TOWER, 800 NORTHWEST LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78216 FRED THOMPSON, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (512) 341-1277 OR 341-4084 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 39

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ilver lver S rs Rode Florida's Oldest Professional Rodeo Now Our 55th 2:30 p.m. Daily Fri., Sat., Sun. Feb. 21-22-23 Silver Spurs Arena U.S. 192-441 between Kissimmee & St. Cloud featuring Silver Spurs Horseback Quadrille Saddle Bronc Riding Bareback Bronc Riding Calf Roping Steer Wrestling Bull Riding Cowgirls' Barrel Race Outstanding Special Acts 12,000 Reserved and Under Roof Seats 50 Acres of Free Parking Admission $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00 Phone Reservations: Padgett's, Kissimmee 847-51 18 Streep's, Orlando 424-0551. Western Corral, Melbourne 723-2611. Mail Reservations. Silver Spurs, Inc. (Tickets), P. 0. Box 1909, Kissimmee, Fla. 32741. also attend KISSIMMEE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW & FAIR February 19-23 Kissimmee Valley Pavilion Next to Rodeo Arena Pole Bending Deal',J .Eskeii i .r. Blar Bank, Eric ali. Tam nJulia Star. Gloria 1. Smith. F F 1)daway. F) Sa. Junior Cutting Bi Jaabell, Spencer F fardin Senior Cutting Official N notice, Wi tliam Tall,,, J. H ano lL, Salty Lan for .. fHeidi Price, Buck FHLarri hilL's S, 1ri,:. S. F lardin Junior Bridle Path Hack Doona Step. C .Ieet .-. TedIcd Chip,. K. Ashl .,. Know It', A Riker. Westenhook .. Jan. RikerA W t nhook .-. Kaptin Riker, Wetnhook Senior Bridle Path Hack Roan Stinger, M. E. Beam Im .Jum Bee, E. dg ... FLHir Of A R iker, Westenhook Silver Bar Missv, B. Lamin Tee Ja Ju Jim Hart ... Does Sunshine. Sue Ritter Amateur Bridle Path Hack Pistol M ission, Stephanie Davis Toho MFist, Barbara Gerken. lrishbar Princess. Judy Rihar Van's Chubhy Queen. Shelly Huston Working Hunter Craig Riker. W estenhook Heir OIFA Riker, Wesetnhoo Huzat Riker, Westenhook. Lsableu Riker, Westenhook Gi Gi Riker, Carl Vasila Jumping Dunn Zero, Janine Tash Gi Gi Riker, C. Vausie. Craig Riker Westenhook. lardee Riker, Wetenhook. Gottia Be A Riker. Westenhoo.k. 51 .40 22 99 70 32 .31 31 ..4 .2 ...3 5 33 ..1. 2 3 .'22 ..I. I I ....10 7 4 .3.7 Doyle Connor High Point Halter Award TardY's Tall. Martha Kava (o ineton Doyle Connor High Point Performance Award M is, Turbulence, Bill Porter & Don Bever Doyle Connor High Point All Around Award Mr. Jiimi Bre, ELizaheth Edge Youth Events Junior Mares Tardy's TalL. M. K. Covington Donna Step. C. Leet lernal Snow, B. Heiier. Saint Ann, Site Dukes. Senior Mares Sheik', G yps F). Ruggieri. Nan Sn "C" C. Week Petite Bow. D Shaw ... Junior Geldings Red Gold Band, C. Weeks Dial Darter, N .Eb.1. Jaycec Jimmniy. Barbara Pedigo .. Senior Geldings M r. Jin Be E. Edge. .. El Aquila Roja, I .De Stefano. H ucklesnip, Ken K ling. Showmanship II & Under Jaycae Jinirm, FL. Pedio Fancy Flower, Terri Watkins. Expa Dell, Teresa Porter. Cool Tatar, Jo% Lacei Double FrostyB. Pedigo. Sunset Paula Jo, Nanci Herron Showmanship 12 Thru 14 Sun Gold Rayi Caroly n Kling Mir, Jn Be, .Edge. Bargain Bar, Pan K ing. Joe Prunes, Eddie Braxton Charlie HOUn. 'Michelle M lian .7 3 ...I. .2 9 .1 3 ............7 .7 7 .6 2 .29 .F. F8 ..L ..5 7 ..3 1 ..2 3 ..4 2 ....4 1 .9 ...7 .......7 .-. ....7 ....7 8 ...,I. 7 1i .6 3 .5 2 ..I. 22 10 .2 Donma Step, C. Lee. El Aquila Roja, .De Siefanom Frosty Linda, Jim yi W alker. Luiiki Clark Burr. Li F: L Lu ky C ar ar isa H ill.-. fluckLesnip, K .K ling. Bridle Path Hack 13 & Under Show manship 15 Thru 18 El Aquila Rota, L e Stefan. Perite Bim F). S h iw--.-. -.-. -. ---. -. Sheik's G p I). R uggieri. lucklesnip, K .K ling. .. W ilda Stardust. Janice Mlurph .. Horsemanship 11 & Under CF l Later. J. L CC .... Ja Ce im m .Pedi Double Frosty, B. P cdio. Lma Sheik Too. Jana W mten t. [ itle N iFty G al, A .M arl Horsemanship 12 Thru 14 Suit Gold RaN C. Kling. Bargain Bar, P. Kin. .. Joe Prunc E .Bra xmtOn. M r. Jim Be .F. Edec .. Eternal Snom .B. H eirm er. Horsemanship 15 Thru 18 98 .76 .54 .52 Little Nifty Gal A. Marl 26 Eternal Snow, B. I leiner ..16 Sun G old R ay, C .K ling. 13 Double Frosty., .Pedigo. ...12 Cool Tater, J. Lacey. .I I Briddle Path Hack 14 Thrn 18 Donna Step, C. Leet. Roan Stinger, M. I-. Beai. M r. Jin Bee, E. Edge. El Aquila Rojo, L. De Stefano. Gi G i Riker, C. Vasile. .F. 103 .100 ..5 5 ..3 5 .I. 34 Western Riding 13 & Under D double Frosty, B. Pedigo Western Riding 14 Thru 18 Silver Bar M issy, B. Eatmr on. Donna Step, C .Le t. .. M isty Jacket, Ellen Noto. Wheeling Jodie. Janet Boream. Reining 13 & Under Jess' Chiquita, Dean G would Sun old Ra C .K linp. Joe Prunes, E. Braxton. Bar Y Dutchless. Ernic Wynn. Reining 14 Thru 18 Beaerco Badger, K. Klin Woodnt Of Pine Latrm, R. Faunan Raiuttn ar ibs. .. FI Aquila Rojo, L. De Stefano. Barrel Racing 13 & Under Hondo R Wder, Terry KcllN. Sun Gold Ray, C. Klin Barrel Racing 14 Thru 18 .17 .6 ..is .3 .60 .F. ...4 3 .......62 .......7 3 .2. ..... ....I. .. Lee's Flydaway, D. Shaw Wheeling Jodie, J. Boorean. Blair Bank, Scott Wallis. Tijuana Tad, Pinky Haast. Pole Bending 13 & Under lHondo Rder, T. Keliy. Pole Bending 14 Thru 18 Lee's Flydawvay, D. Shaw ..4 W heeling Jodi e F. Boorean. .2 Wilda Stirdust, Janice Murphy.2 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 Rairimili Ban. F. Gibbsm. ....7 LDommma Step. C. Fee c. -. .68 l A quila Roji. L. De Stefano. .64 Wood Of Pie Lauro, Reid aumian .46 Wild Stardlust, Jmnice Murphy .35 Western Pleasure 13 & Under Sun Gold Ram, C. Kling ...157 Bargain Bar. P. King. .64 M r. Nero c, T. W atkins. ..47 C ool T after, J. L acey. .45 lma Sheik Too, .Wooten .40 Western Pleasure 14 Thru 18 .90 -. 80 .72 .66 .30 .53 .37 .30 .26 .85 .62 ..4 1 if) .3 .118 .I .8 ......3 .......2 .4

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7 Lazy 11 BEEFMASTERS 100 Percent Classified Beefmaster Herd "IN -/ For Sale Classified Beefmaster Bulls Classified Beefmaster Heifers & Cows Beefmasters are bred primarily to develop the six basic essentials of good Beef Cattle: Disposition, Conformation, Fertility, Hardiness, Weight, Milk Production. These six essentials are six sound reasons for you to select Beefmaster Bulls for your crossbreeding program and receive a big boost with your first calf crop. SEVEN LAZY ELEVEN RANCH Rocky Sutherland, Manager -813/767-1560 Route 6, Box 700 Naples, Fla. 33940 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 N / 41

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FCA Activities! Cattlemen, CowBelles, have varied activities: Left, Present Florida Beef Council Chairman Al Bellotto, left, converses with past FBC Chairman Cedrick Smith, Jr., during a break at the Beef Fact Short Course at the University of Florida. Below left, Earl Raulerson, left, president of the Okeechobee County Cattlemen's Association, presents the first $500 cattle theft reward check given in Okeechobee County to Gary Pratt, an area dairy worker, who aided authorities in the apprehension and conviction of three rustlers. Below center, FCA Executive Vice President Jim Luttrell, chats with Mrs. Sharlene Perry, a past Florida CowBelles president, during the short course at Gainesville. Below right, Dr. Kary Mathis, agricultural economist at the University of Florida, gives some tips on the beef industry outlook to two unidentified attendees at the recent Farm Manager's meeting at Cypress Gardens. Bottom, Mrs. Mary Caruthers, left, and Mrs. Ruth Tucker, president of the Florida CowBelles, were chief coordinators in the Beef Fact Short Course held at the University of Florida. Presenting their certificates of completion is Al Bellotto, Florida Beef Council chairman. Looking on are: Ruth Hogan, home economist with the National Live Stock and Meat Board, and Dr. A.Z. Palmer, meats scientist at the University, program participants. VV The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 42

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Arcadia Mid-Winter Rodeo "The Grandaddy of 'em all" Saturday & Sunday March 8-9 2:00 P.M. Bull Riding Calf Roping Bronc Riding Steer Wrestling Bareback Riding Barrel Racing Rodeo Dance Saturday Night 8:00 P.M. For Reservations Phone Arcadia 494-2104 (Area Code 813) R.C.A. & G.R.A. Approved Spencer Harden Wins FCHA Honors in 1974 Competition Final standings for the Florida Cutting Horse Association 1974 cuttings have been announced. Winner of the open and non-pro events was Spencer Harden, Sanford, earning $1,626.50 on Bill's Jazabelle, and $723.90 on Bill's Sylvia, respectively for the two events. Stampede Show, owned by Bill Talley, Jr., Leesburg, and ridden by Salty Langford, Belleview, won the $500 novice horse with earnings of $489.10. Carol Langford, Belleview, won the $500 novice rider on Hangold, owned by S. Langford. Co-champions in the youth division were Mark Jenkins, Vero Beach, and Roy Harden, Sanford, with 225 points each. Class standings with monies won or points earned in parentheses, follow: Open Hil's Jahabelle owned and ridden I) Spcncer Harder. sailford (S116. -.50): Primio', 11o1k owned and ridden hN Ginn.( )00I3n, Oxfrd (SI,022.98) Iarold. owned and ridden h, Salt, Langford. Becllevicw (S70561: Jimbo Pistol. tined and ridden ho Tommy \9(1), Fort ier e (S I -2 Leo W\hitc I ip, owned and ridden b) Hlouard CYsteen, Oxford (S478.40f: Olficiil Notice. onnd h\ Bill Ialley. Jr., Lehbr' ridden h\ Joe Lou), ford (S386.'): 1 ddi s Brownie. owned by R. D. Welle, Arcadia, ridder h% Dickie WelIQ,, Arcadia (S38).30): Ambe)r'j J3o ,, -wed h, Bill Cone, Ocala, ridden h, iutch IL)tt. Oford (S294.571): Lad, Leo Hodd, owned hy Culverhouse Cattle Corperation, For Pierce, ridden to Georoe Culverhouse. F-ort Piere (S2I7.03): Heide Price. on ed by Bo-Bett Farms. Reddick. ridden 1o Bock I arris, Reddick (S214.93): Non-pro Bills Syvia, owned and ridden hy S. Harden (S723.901: .ib1)o Pistol, owned and ridden y W9 all (S43.20): Primio's I olI\, owned and] ridden hy G. 0*)0ecn (S291.00): C Upid S, owned and ridden by O Deerahle, Liiha (S'78.00): Heide Price, owned h\ Bo-Bet, ridden h Harris (S248 10): fr Hop, owned and ridden h\ Oscar AIar, Tanpa (S244.1): Leo Wheie Lip, owned and ridden h% ft O'steen (S'37. f: Eddie's Brownie, owned by R. 1. W 0lle, ridden b .Welle (5227.75): Guy Piper, owned and ridden h\ Don Bevr, (I) West Plm Beach is 190.10): [ed, I ,, flodi, onted bo klhoe attle: ridden h\ 61. ( Ul)0)1) (((i I 1.) $500 Novice Horse Stampede Show. owned by Talley, ridden bo S. L angford . Ir03)pro(57.5): Don ILee lCnkerouse, Fort Pierce (5.51): Grep Driooer). West Palm Beach o5): W3atl Jenkins, Nero Beach (15). South Florida's Oldest & Most Complete Western Wear Store JUSTIN TEXAS TONY LAMA ACME LEVI STETSON AMERICAN D-J H-BAR-C-PAN HANDLE SLIM THE FAIR STORE 415 S. Park St. Okeechobee, Fla. HORSE SALES Richard Painter Rt. 12, Box 2050 Brooksville, Fla. 33512 904/796-9989 or 796-3175 E ui ne STETSON & BAILEY HATS RANCH & WESTERN WEAR Levis a Wranglers Lee GOO)4)L DS Acme -Wrangler -Texas -Boots 26 Broadway Kissimmee, Fla. For Registered BRAHMANS and QUARTER HORSES see HAW CREEK RANCH Raymon Tucker, Owner Phone (904) 437-3562 BUNNELL, FLORIDA 32010 -IA --(305) 647-810 8233 00E0,N0 2, -^ 8A "~f(~N OO Miley & Hale Trailers-Western Wear Saddles-Tack--Feed Boots Appaloosa Horses W. L. (Bill) Burke, Sr. 813/689-7609 1701 W. Brandon Blvd, Brandon, Fla WHITE FARMS HOME OF Hollywood Bill & My Barbarian AAA Nancy Meeks (904) 493-4477 or 493-4075 CHIEFLAND, FLORIDA The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 -A in T-1 M0-N.cE MTe 6.R 0 6E13N FA0 RA p :2. Fox 0A 320 (305) rna3330

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Lasater Farms Hosts FCHA Event at Ocala Results of the Florida Cutting Horse Association Banquet Show held recently at Lasater Farms, Ocala, and current leaders for 1975, with monies won and/or score in parentheses, follow: Open Car Hop. owned and ridden h, (cr Av are/, Te mpa ($232.00, 73 ): Sugar Anna, ined byi .1. 0. P illip, Chri'Inri, ridden br Joe tot, 'Oxford (S 74.00, 73): M1i7 Slrerk, owned hy Bill Nowlinr. Sirrota, ridden IN Walter Ma inn, Sarasoa (51 16.00, 72 : Official Notice, own ed and ridden by Bill T .l1en, Jr., Leesburg (Sl) .13, 72): EdIIe Br n ie,. oined by R D. .Welles, Arcadia, ridden by Dicki e Welles, Arcdi, (S19.33. 72): Mtrrl Sorrel, rrned h\ Ji Ak Boorerm Biri i, ridden n ly rne Mannr .ar 'err r S Il 7) Non-pro Mi inn.rr Bck.,arred by Bo-Ber I ri, Reddick. rIddenr I Brck I Iarri, Reddrik (SA 72 ): Edliea-d e .). ridden [\ Welle (ii7 1r. op, ine nd ridden by Aliare/ 5 0. :,. I p ,,idane d ridden 1 iN vr .I Io een, Oxord I521.1 72 ): $500 Novice Horse \lim Shik. oired h, Niiling, ridden l), Mann (5W9.4 .73). H olyn irIld iKs:t, onied aid ridden b ButCh L .Onll. ord (S9.90. 7 ): $500 Novice Rider Poco Bay Glire oneiird 1b. .ridWele. riden ly RUn Sith, Arcadii (S88.40, 71): O11fiil Notiec, owned ond ridden by Talle\ (S66.30, 70 ): GLiy Piper, -wned In Don Beer l, Wet PAnm Beach, ridden li Chris Widell, West Palmi Bacli 33. 70): Starpede Kitty, nined lb McLelland Boor & Siddlirn, ILike 7W oith, ridden bN Jun McLelland, Lake Wriorth (33. 15. 70): Youth MuSt Sorrel. ownied hn Boorearn, ridden In Ernic Wnn, Jr., Sarasota (30): Bill's ylivi i owned ly Spencer Harden, Sanford, ridden by Roy Harden, Sanford (25): Non-mrermher: Zantio's Melody, owned hy Clint Daves, Frostproof, ridden liy Veda Dawes, Fromstproof (15): Ginger's Tipiy, vned and ridden by Linda Shepard, Montiomnerv, Alabama (5): oll Gold Kat, owned and ridden by B. L.ivl (S). Colorado Man Heads Morris Foundation Rollin Barnard, Greenwood Village, Colorado, an Appaloosa owner and breeder, is the new president of the nonprofit Morris Animal Foundation with headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Barnard, who has been involved with horses as a hobby for several years, serves the Foundation as a volunteer, and he presides over other volunteers who serve the Foundation throughout the country. The public Morris Animal Foundation sponsors studies, principally at veterinary schools, to benefit companion animals, including horses. Since it was established in 1948, the Foundation has funded close to 40 scientific studies into equine diseases and health problems. "Healthy animals make great companions for American families," Barnard commented. "The extent of the enjoyment they bring is not truly measurable. The Morris Animal Foundation is the single entity to my knowledge that offers administration of research for dogs, cats, horses and zoo and wild animals. Th FN.4d -i L 0 OWL Pub4 FENCE POSTS BARN POLES BARB WIRE GALV. PANEL GATES Florida's Largest & Oldest Locally-owned Post Plant Established 1946 eoAt YouL LwA Florida Fence Post Sells High Quality Posts at Competitive Prices F COW PEN POSTS COCOE PENSOST CORNER POSTS COW PEN LUMBER Also, Wire Products STAPLES FIELD FENCE STOCKGARD TUBULAR GATES For the post preferred by Florida Cattlemen FLORIDA FENCE POST CO., INC. PLANT and SALES OFFICE P.O. Box 5645-Ph. 813/735-1361 ONA, FLORIDA 33865 TRAILRITE TRAILER MFG. CO. -. |HORSE STOCKSI Horse & Stock Trailers Manufactured in Florida Horse Trailers-1, 2, 4, and 8 Horse -All metal except wood flooring Stock Trailers-16-30 ft., even numbers -New tires standard Goose neck and bumper hitches -Matched paint optional Open and closed sides -Also custom built to your specifications Rt. 2, Box 1210 Dealerships A vailable TRAIL-RITE TRAILER MFG. CO. ST. CLOUD. FLORIDA 32769 Ph. 305/892-2498 45 K Now is the time to buy BUY WHOLESALE AND SAVE 20%-30% We deliver in quantity loads ,,:e loruida attlemran/rbur lll -el

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Famous Western Artist Criticized Florida Cowboys of Years Ago The famous painter of western cowboys and Indians of the post-Civil War era -Frederic Remington -did sonic drawings of Florida cowboys, too. He also wrote a critical article about both Florida cattle and cowmen. Both the pictures and the story are included in a book titled: "Exploring Florida 100 Years Ago," whiefra Cattleman staffer bought for $2 at a Disney World newsstand, and doubtless is available elsewhere, too. Publisher is Brodock & Ludlum Publications, Utica, New York, and the 64-page collection of five illustrated articles was compiled, edited and annotated by Stuart D. Ludlum. Remington's bias against Florida cowmen comes out in the very first part of his story with this description: "Two very emaciated Texas ponies pattered down the street, bearing wildlooking individuals, whose hanging hair and drooping hats and generally bedraggled appearance would remind you at once of the Spanish moss which hangs so FREDERIC REMINGTON'S painting of cowboy wrestling a bull in Florida is shown above. quietly and helplessly to the limbs of the oaks in the swamps. "There was none of the bilious fierceness and rearing plunge which I had associated with my friends out West, but as a fox-terrier is to a yellow cur, so were these last "The only things they did which were conventional were to tie their ponies up by the head in brutal disregard and then get drunk in about 15 minutes." Talking of an apparently fictional town called "Crow City," Remington accused cowmen of being themselves cow thieves in a section which takes up the better part of the article. As to the cows, here's what he wrote: "The land gives only a tough wiregrass and the poor little cattle, no bigger than a donkey, wander half starved and horribly emaciated in search of it "These men do not use the rope unless to noose a poney in a corral, but work their cattle in strong log corrals, which are made at about a day's march apart all through the woods. "indeed, ropes are hardly necessary, since the cattle are so small and thin that two men can successfullyl 'wrestle' a three-year-old. A man goes into the corral, grabs a cow by one horn, and throwing his other arm over her back, waits until some other man takes her hind leg ... "The best bull will not go over 300 pounds, while I have seen a yearling at 150 if you, 0 knights of the riata, can Imagine it. Some of the men are so reckless and active that they do not hesitate to encounter a wild bull in the open. "The cattle are as wild as deer, they race off at scent: and when 'rounded up' many will not drive, whereupon these are promptly shot ..." Another article tells of visitors to (Continued on page 56) The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 for a bigger, healthier calf crop. PROTECT AGAINST VIBRIO & LEPTO with FRANKLIN MULTI-STRAIN VIBRIO FETUS and LEPTO-2NS BACTERINS A properly timed immunization program, with booster vaccinations, can produce a better conception rate, a higher percentage of live and healthy calves, and prolonged resistance. Cut Calf Losses with FRANKLIN Vibrio & Lepto BacterinsEach in a 2cc (ml) Dose For best results, read and follow label directions See your Franklin Dealer FRANKLIN LABORATORIES INC. DENVER, COLORADO 80222 U.S.A. The Trusted Name among Cattlemen for 58 years

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Kelly Heads FCHA Members For 1975 H. C. "Buck" Kelly, Odessa, was recently elected president of the Florida Cutting Horse Association at the annual meeting held recently in Wildwood. Serving with Kelly during 1975 will be Bill Talley, Jr., vice president, Leesburg, and Janet Clement, secretary-treasurer, also from Odessa. Directors elected for the FCHA will be Don Beverly, West Palm Beach; Tom Desirable, Lithia; J. R. Peeler, Fort Pierce; J. 0. Phillips, Christmas; and Otis Williams, Ocala. The association also voted unanimously at the meeting to recognize a $1000 Novice Riderclass in the coming year, provided there are a sufficient number of horses and stock to work. The class will work last, and there must be five horses in competition. Butch Lott, Oxford, received the Most Improved Rider award at the meeting, and the Sportsmanship Award went to Bert Wilson, Riverview, for his strong support of the FCHA. Carol Langford, Belleview, was given the George Boatwright Memorial Trophy, donated by the Tampa Cutting Horse Association, for being the Champion Novice Rider. WORLD'S FINEST LIVESTOCK TRAILERS FEATURES All Steel Construction Pudmg) Treated 2" x 8" Floor 6'4" or 7'8" Wide Divider, Escape and Slide/Swing Rear Doors Full Roof 8-Ply Tires Electric Brakes Many Options Available Buy Direct From The Factory and Save: (1) Delivery Charges (2) Dealer Markup Call now for a factory tour to see why E-Z Pull Trailers are the world's finest trailers 4 'V Promote BEEF I~-,e every day*. SupportYour Florida Beef Council) 30-Foot Bed Deluxe 78s mud.l width Gooseaeck. Hauls 24 cows E-Z PULL TRAILERS (Rt. 1, Box 1213 Q Tavares, Fl. 32778) 904/343-2438 or 305/859-5009 Call or Write-Shown by Appointment Only 30'x8' Flatbed easily hauls two tractors or 500 bales of hay. QUARTER THOROUGHBREDS HORSES For Speed & Show CROSSMAN FARMS Ph 305/972-5712, 583 3530 .201 E opicaWay PLANTATION, FLORIDA 33314 D 0 COMPANY INC. Top Bucking Stock -Mexican Dogging Steers Featuring Nations Top Contract Acts Colorful Grand Entry Pro Rodeo Band The Best In P.R. Men Available Gary Dymmek Tallahassee, Florida on -81 "Martini" NFR MARIANNA, FLORIDA 32446 RCA APPROVED Ronnie Welch, Sarasota, Florida on -21 "Tall Timbers" NVFR Gary Don George, Marianna, Florida on -11 "Bar Fly" NFR Complete Portable Arena and Chutes Let us show you in 1975, with 100% of our effort & ability We're the largest Rodeo Co. in the Deep South No Rodeo IS too BIG or too small. Matt Dryden-Producer & Contractor Howard Klingemann-Manager Rt. 4, Box 1000, Ph: 904/352-4952 or 4981 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 47

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ELLIS BALLARD, Myakka City, won the bareback bronc riding competition earning $2459, shown here on Squaw Mountain at one of the Crystal River Rodeos. DEL MURPHY from Avon Park, shows the style which earned him calf roping champion honors in the 1974 Florida Rodeo Cowboy Contest. I S I26S.6 ): We ell (S696 936: rvirk MetI% in, ('ere. Sou~th I)ekota ($7s( (9) Ilarebeack bronc riding EIli, Ballard, Mit akka (is $248.97): T. R. Wilson, Kmye., Wming (S(764 40): I)Nnimek (9(374.27). VAelch ($1288.40): (ors Carter, Nlie rt(S I (27.53(; Bll ridinw Canpos (S2143.36); Butch Kirh, Greenille, Texas (5l952.74): Gary Don George, ((onifaN (S1762.04): Wel h ( I 469.5 I ): Berger ($ 1399.44): Call roing Del Murphy, Avon park ($3089.94): Farrington ( 02(5 (9): Bobby Sapp, PI lant (S1923.84): Morgan Grirng er, Ia wthorne ($1630.67): Eddie Fry, Fulton. Arkansas (S1514 98) Steer wvrestlin RutIy Young, Opelika. Alabamna (S217 2.66) Malt Scott, Arcadia (51642.87): Farrinoton (I (I08.79). PaUl IHUghtes, 0111ey Springs, Colorado (SI 124.06): Robert Sanders, Dade City (S1065.65): Barrel racing J udyCrosby, Ocala (S2693.38): Naraoret Sk ipper, Zolf'o Spring, ($2486.77): Debbie perdue. Waoutcla (52207.01): Barbara Cannon, Ocala (2051.92): Seth Crodb, Oala (S) 2 )9.04). RUSTY YOUNG from Opelika, Alabama, was the winner in the 1974 Florida Cowboy Contest steer wrestling competition earning close to $2200. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 BILL WESTERN WEA AN TACK BEN OAKES U U TUNIN WESTERN 40 EYTLEMAN, INC. COWBOY AND COWGIRL CENTER P. 0. DRAWER M DUNDEE, FLORIDA 33838 HIGHWAY 27 PHONE (813) 439-1033 COME TO "TRAIL-ET COUNTRY" A "BRUTE" IN THE FIELD A "BEAUTY" ON THE ROAD A "PLEASURE" TO OWN THE TRAIL-ET "STOCKMAN" HEAVY DUTY ALL STEEL CONSTRUCTION. AVAILABLE IN 5', 6', & T WIDTHS, TONGUE TYPE, OR THE VERY POPULAR GOOSENECK MODELS. FOR THE ULTIMATE IN LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION, IT'S TRAIL-ET "STOCKMAN" TRAILERS. VALUABLE DEALERSHIPS AVAILABLE IN FLORIDA FOR MORE INFORMA TION, WRITE OR CALLP. 0. BOX 959 -MANAWA, WISCONSIN 54949 TELEPHONE: 414/596-3522 TRAILER 49

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75 BULLS All bulls performance tested and selected on the basis of performance indexes to offer the very tops of our Canadian influence bulls. 30 COW/CALF PAIRS All for four and five-year-old cows with calves at side by Canadian-bred Codding Ranch herd bulls and rebred. Examined safe in calf. Performance Testing Started Here in 1940 COOKING CATTLE RESEARC FORAKER, OKLAHOMA 74638 .PHONE: 918-722-42 918-79342 CALV' SPRINGG BULL SALE Rusticana Domino 86B -Reserve Grand Champion of the 1972 Calgary Bull Show & Sale. His breeding is featured. GENE WATSON LAND AND LIVESTOCK CO. 25 North Walnut HUTCHINSON, KANSAS 67501 Phone 316/663-4427 You Can't Afford To Build Barns Anymore! An Atlantic Building invest in an all-steel farm building all-steel regular building 3 WEEKS DELIVERY 5 WEEKS DELIVERY ) CODDING CATTLE RESEARCH 1st Canadian Influence Production Sale MONDAY, FEB. 17, 1975 Good Records Will Help Ag. Census The 1974 Census of Agriculture, the largest agricultural statistical project of the past five years, began in January. It is being conducted by the Bureau of the Census, part of the Department of Commerce's Social and Economic Statistics Administration. From Alaska to Florida, from Maine to Hawaii, farmers and ranchers received census forms in the mail around the first of the new year. The report forms are to be filled out and mailed back promptly. Farmers themselves have participated in deciding what information is collected in the census. Representatives of farm organizations such as the Farm Bureau, The Grange, Farmers Union, National Farmers Organization, and Farmers Cooperatives serve on the advisory committee that recommends to the bureau the questions that should be included in the census. Three kinds of information are requested about operations during 1974: first, a count of farm resources, number of farms, area of farm land, acres of cropland and pasture, number of each kind of livestock and poultry, number of persons working on farms, number of various kinds of farm equipment; second, a record of farm products produced and sold during 1974; and third, selected farming activities during 1974 such as number of days of off-farm work by the farmer, amount spent for farm labor, for custom work, for feed, for gasoline and oil. To report this kind of information, a farmer will need to have a few simple records. The Census Bureau is urging each farmer to have his records of quantities harvested, products sold, major farm expenses and the like readily available so that he can easily and accurately fill out his census report when it comes. It is from the Census of Agriculture, conducted every five years, that data are taken to form the basis for programs of USDA, Congressional farm legislation, farm organization policies, farm programs established and administered by state departments of agriculture, and many other services provided by colleges, business firms, manufacturers, publishers and broadcasters. The Census of Agriculture is the only source of statistics on agriculture that are comparable from county to county nationwide. It is the sole source of comprehensive data tabulated for each state and for the U.S. for farms classified by size, tenure, type of organization, market value of products sold, and type of farm enterprise. Every farmer's report is confidential by law. It may be seen only by sworn Census employees and may be used only for statistical purposes. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 J. T. Smith & Sons, Inc. -General Contractors 335 Magnolia S. W. -Winter Haven, Florida 33880 BARGOLA ANGUS RANCH John & Dot Pitts Owners P.O. BOX 5832 Sun City Center, Fla. 33570 Phone: 813/634-2797 Keith Pitts Manager Progress Thru Performance

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Horse Shows Set For Florida State Fair Morris Anderson, assistant fair manager for the Florida State Fair, Tampa, has announced dates for horse shows and exhibits for this year's fair. Shows for Appaloosa, Arabian, Pony of the Americas, Walking Horse, Quarter Horse, Paint Horse and Paso Fino Horse breeds will be staged the first and second weeks of the winter exposition, February 4-15. Anderson said, post entries will be accepted again this year and entries will be accepted to the beginning of the class preceding the one to be entered. A $1.00 penalty will be charged for post entries. The Appaloosas show is staged to be first, he said, at the Horse Show Arena beginning at 9:00 a.m., February 4. Quarter Horses will be shown at 9:00 a.m., February 6, by adults and youths are slated to exhibit their animals the following morning at 9:00 a.m. Halter classes for Paint Horses are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m., February 6, at the Lykes Livestock Arena with performance classes beginning at 3:00 p.m., February 7. Scheduled first for the second week will be halter classes for Arabians at the Lykes Arena, February 12, at 7:00 p.m., followed by the performance and championship classes alternating with Walking Horse Exhibition classes at 9:00 a.m., February 13, in the Infield Horse Show Ring. Pony of the Americas will compete for prizes on February 14, at 9:00 a.m. beginning with halter classes in the Infield Horse Show Ring. A Pasco Fino Exhibition will be held this year for the First time, Anderson said, starting at 12:00 noon, February 13, in the H orse Show Arena. FCHA Dates Are Announced The Florida Cutting Horse Association has announced tentative dates for cuttings to be held in February and March. Scheduled are cuttings at Spur Ranch, Lithia, for February 15 and 16. Dick Welles Ranch, Arcadia, will host the event scheduled for March 15, and Walter Mann Training Stables, Sarasota, is the sight for the March 16 cutting. The Orlando 4-H Horse Show is also on the schedule to be held at the Orlando Stadium, Orlando, on March 22. Prices received for cows sold for slaughter through 14 auctions during November averaged $17.26 per hundredweight, $.27 less than the preceding month and $14.12 less than November 1973. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 NEW MOLASSES TANKS MOLASSES DELIVERY TANK 550 gallons, mounted on tandum wheels, gravity fed or equipped with molasses pump for tractor PTO operation. MOLASSES FEED TANK 300 gallon capacity made especially for molasses, mounted on 6" I beams for easy moving, in size 1 0'x3'xl 8" P.O. Box 638 Williston, Fla. 32696 Phone 904-528-5353 Res. 904-528-4078 W ILLISTON ELDING FLORIDA CORN FOR YOUR CATTLE Save on those freight costs and order Florida-grown corn. We have top quality ground snapped corn and ground yellow corn meal available in bags or bulk, and a good supply of bulk shelled corn. Delivered direct to your ranch in trailer loads lots. Check our prices before you buy. DAY FEED MILLS Wayne Day, Manager U.S. Highway 90, Greenville, Florida Telephone 904/948-3381 or 904/948-3611, nights.

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Southeastern Red Angus Ass'n Annual Winter Consignment SALE Sat., Feb. 8, 1975 -1:00 P.M. Hooper Stockyard Montgomery, Alabama Selling 85 Lots of REGISTERED RED ANGUS 36 Cows with calves 6 Bred Cows 18 Bred Heifers 15 Open Heifers 10 Herd bull prospects Consignors Bob Angel. Sam Baker. Leon Bennett Carefree Farms .. Chipola Farm Alvin Enfinger Ronald Gibbs Joe Givhan ... Sherman Hamby Holben Cattle Corp. Frank Hogan David Howell Hidden Valley Kilby Red Angus Rex Jorgensen Perry Martin H. B. Pedigo Pebblebrook Farm Pinebrook Ranch. Billy Posey .. Powell Red Angus W. B. Story Henry Whitley .. Cave Spring. Ga. .I.Bristol. Va. Eastaboga, Ala. Franklin, Tenn. Brooksville. Fla. .Jay. Fla. Pensacola, Fla. Mobile, Ala. Horton. Ala. Lake Wales, Fla. Gainesville, Ga. Cantonment, Fla. Clearwater, Fla. Woodbury, Ga. ..Shorter, Ala. Franklin, Ky. Longwood, Fla. Woodbury, Ga. Brooksville, Fla. Elkmont. Ala. .Leroy. Ala. Livingston, Ala. ..Horton, Ala. For Catalog Contact q AYLE NGRAM Box 579 Quitman, Tex. 75783 214/878-2225 Sale Chairman Leon Bennett Box 757 Anniston, Ala. 205/237-6765 ANCA Endorses Beef Canning The American National Cattlemen's Association has endorsed the canning of American beef for distribution to the needy both in the U. S. and abroad. ANCA Executive Vice President C. W. McMillan emphasized that beef' unlike grain -is readily available in abundant supplies to carry out the nation's long-term commitments to feed the starving. In testimony before a subcommittee of the Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee, McMillan observed that the U. S. currently has approximately 3.5 million cows in excess of domestic needs. "Putting it another way," he said, "our 'factory' is producing more beef than is profitable for cattlemen. "Since we have an excess of beef and a deficit of grain, it simply makes good sense to meet our commitments with beef." McMillan explained that no grain-fed cattle would be used in the proposed beef buying program. Cattle raised entirely on grass without grain feeding at all would be most appropriate for use and most readily available. "The supply of quality grain-fed beef which U. S. consumers have come to expect will not be affected," he said. The A NCA spokesman asked for favorable consideration of the canned beef proposal. "We can still help feed the hungry of the world," he said, "but we can do it with surplus commodities rather than create shortages of grain supplies needed at home." Ocala Bull Sale Averages Sound $552 on 193 Head of All Breeds The Ocala Bull Sale hit a sound $552 average on 193 bulls, at the 19th annual event sponsored by the Marion County Cattlemen's Association and the Southeastern Livestock Association. The sale was held at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion on January 14. The total sale gross came to $106,454. Broken down by breeds, Angus grossed $30,685 on 53 head to average $579; Herefords grossed $46,395 on 79 head to average $587; Charolais grossed $9475 on 30 head to average S316: Brahmans averaged a strong $844 and grossed $ 10,970 on 13 head; Santa Gertrudis grossed $6660 on 12 head to average $555; one Red Angus brought $425: and five head of exotic cross bulls grossed $1935 to average $387. Top volume buyer at the sale was Flying G Ranch of Okeechobee, paying $13,080 for 22 bulls. Following close behind was Bright Hour Ranch, Arcadia, who spent $11,435 for 19 bulls. Top prices at the sale came on the Brahman bulls, showing a heavy demand. Top selling bull in the sale and top priced Brahman bull was a Big Hammock Cattle Company consignment. The Okahumpka based operation received $ 1250 for JHN Hill Manso, a four year old son ofJDH Philo R Manso 2-741. Buddy Rose of Ocala was the buyer. Auctioneers for the event were A.W. (Ham) Hamilton of Lewisburg, West Virginia, and Morris Fannon of Pennington Gap, Virginia. Buyers at the sale, with number purchased, if more than one, in parentheses and amount spent show, follow: A4 ngus invht f ot,, RanIh. Acdia ( 19, ) $11.435: i, in 6 0 Rainch, Okeechobec ( lO) S130: R.11. Rooks (2) (l0l): A.M. keno Bell ( 76) 0 S Peterson state. Dunnen.iIn s4 (: Sigar Ium spre, d, p .i ahassee ) SlO: Dirr I armn Okehohe i (3) S1100: H.F. heelerr (3) '400: Rihardon Brother, ( si') : O) N .,re 0,.a ss5, Hooper I arm,. OCAL0 s1l)'" Sal Tillon. Bunnell S5): Don urner S4160: M:B (oe 540 d eilStove]. Motillo S-1XI: ( ntral Placking compan .(cenler Ifill sal10: La/ B Roach 537i: Art I 'ch S400 Herefords I ir Br-n ) ord (1> SI47N I 0 In %a G ranch. Ok.ch ) h(n I 't 79 50 Peteron I Late, B4'nenl (n I S640: Sa ord carl. Sehrin( ,) Dss oeq Roer Ranch (4 S2100: Ik S ,or ,. rS0)5')inO 0,L, Snsai I m' k ale R an h I m k5,I, e (6 ) I3460 1 i, ( ree ks R N h s : 1n,).l arm,,, S .141 ( 1400, ( V (, 0\ I old s 62 Richair on Moesill I l n ( o t r 5.400: [) an I andt (1) S700: r.A .DeI cl s 435): AIfed I LkerI Bunnnl) o 541): I I r. , n)slI ) I : oo r Fsrms I ) s67 I lnto 5 15: o. GRo.k1, 13)421 5: \ O ,lnS5 Ni .11. Archer (2) S16 O: Erneqt Houck sX' 1: Like Oak Planlali, Inn,. IrS l 3s ,1korn I.'.' ii R.'n AI. ,-oin ' N~7I 52))) .10.snltjit:0R wI oer s 52111.ouN herr, Ods " Ll' S" a)() j R" 'h.0'' a 3 '1 75 Charolais Sannford flm., shrin1. (4) s1200 ) Dur) d Mi ran, 'A 71 517: R Nf I (6to 0: S.1 Ranch S3 : n trjI Pakin ,\ m. n v 7( m el inte I s I, a l (o h om 0pa.n Poto i 3) i s l100: Ftor R11nch s1 :O: James Hires. 5 7 3. n r, H o n S o 0 w i l i a m ..oa S 3 1 0 : Iof io o d R a nh A"". ro""" Od: 14a 21 N"," o I,'(" o tn (3t90: 1rne Houck s,:00; J.13 Ranh 5 310: ecil t I errn .: .1la S260: .Smith, 0xford e1(0 Brahamans Spring Iill I armt sl(:s : F4, imer Rdo SSI5: udd Rose,. lansl : DanIm) I: proper 55is,Sr Antonio 505: Allred Tucker, Bunnell gu s875 ong (reek Ranch, AlaChua~ 700: James R. f -ler. Okeechobee 700: Peeron Estates (2> s1385: Sugar Plum Spread. Tallahassee Santa Gertrudis Dmn Mecormi SseSO: Willams Brothers. \rcher S77s: A. (aruthcrs. Oxror d (4) S10 ,So: \like Nkcovern, ( itr. 7W0 [it[, Ramnh. irleenville S4 1: Hart Ranch sa .1 B Williams, Live 0Ak s4s() I ore Ranch ,S560: 11.1 M inroe. Red Angus Ia ai\I Rwnch s-11 Exotic Crosses D" i'h F a l Fr27i TFhe Florida Cattleman/ February 1975

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Southern States Take Action on Swamp Fever Most southern states have barred entry of horses unless they have proof of freedom from equine infectious anemia or swamp fever (EIA). According to a USDA veterinarian, a number of other states in the south and the nation will follow suit if the present trend continues. Dr. Ralph C. Knowles of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), made the prediction at a recent meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. In February, 1974, APHIS advised horse owners to check state laws before moving their animals -because seven states required negative EIA tests for horse stock crossing their borders. Now there are 18 states with EIA entry testing regulations, and seven of these also regulate movement within the state to sales, shows and other concentration points. Knowles said, "These regulations are a good second step toward the control of swamp fever." "The first step was the development by Dr. Leroy Coggins of Cornell University of the blood test capable of detecting carriers of this virus disease. This test was officially accepted by APHIS in August, 1973." States requiring only negative tests prior to entry are South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Washington, Oregon, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio and New Jersey. States requiring both a negative test prior to entry and prior to movement to concentration points within the state are Florida, North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Vermont and New York. Swamp fever affects only horses and other equidae. No vaccine is available to prevent the disease and there is no known cure. The virus is spread mechanically from infected to healthy animals by biting flies, mosquitoes or contaminated instruments such as hypodermic needles -rather than by direct horse-to-horse contact. Protection of healthy horses can come only by isolating or removing carriers, since infected animals remain carriers for life, Knowles said. Florida Horse Listed Jimbo Pistol, owned and ridden by Tommy Walls of Fort Pierce, is listed in the number 20 spot of the top 20 championship cutting horse list released recently by the National Cutting Horse Association, Fort Worth, Texas. The Florida horse is shown winning $3531.63 at six NCHA shows. Holding the top spot among the top 20 cutters is Mr. San Peppy, ridden by Buster Welch, and owned by King Ranch, Kingsville, Texas. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 THE GREAT 5th ANNUAL 4H & FFA YOUTH MARKET STEER SHOW & SALE CENTRAL FLORIDA'S FINEST Class I minimum 950 lbs. Class 11 minimum 850 lbs. Class Ill minimum 750 lbs. Judging-Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7:30 pm Sale-Thursday, Feb. 27, 7:30 pm 63rd CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIR EXPOSITION PARK DOWNTOWN ORLANDO FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 8 inclusive REGISTERED RED ANGUS "The Ability Breed" For Breeding Stock or Information, Contact Alvin Enfinger Chipola Red Angus Farm Tallaflo Ranch Lewis C. Schacht Route 3, Box 683 RI. 1, Box 295-B Rt. 4, Boa 319B 5009 Vernon Rd. Jay, Fla. 32565 Altha, Fia. 4uincy, Fla. 32351 Tallahassee, Fla. 32301 904/994-7033 904/762-8259 904/877-5660 904/877-3315 David H. Howell P. 0. Boa 226 Charlie W. Ottinger Cantonment, Fla. 32533 Rit. 1, Box 142 904/476-7026 Ft. White, Fla. 32038 0 904/725-5660 Ronald J. Gibbs Pensacola, Fla. 32506 904/455-7562 Pinebrook Ranch Rit. 1, Box 5682 Brooksville, Fla. 33512 904/796-9955 Sun Springs Red Angus Sun Springa Haskell B Pedigo Bell, Fla. RI. 1, Boa 41 rLongwood, Fla, 32750 J. B. Sweger 305/862-6665 No. 6 Hibiscus Rd. Clearwater Fla. 33516 813/531-0431 Ronald M. Kingsley 1400 Rosery Rd., E. 53 813/581-2302 8 13 /58 1-5126

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Farm Managers Look at Current Beef Economy The annual meeting of the Florida Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers was held at the Sheraton Inn, Cypress Gardens, on January 10-11. The theme of this year's meeting was the agricultural economy with particular emphasis on Florida's beef cattle industry. The program included a full agenda of speakers on Friday, January 10, with tours of Kaplan Feedyards, Bartow; and the Al Bellotto Ranch, Lakeland, on January 11. Bob Davis, county extension director of Polk County, got the program underway with welcoming remarks and briefly outlining the program. Plato Kirby, Vero Beach, president of the organization, responded and called on Doyle Abbott of Wauchula, vice president, to preside at the first session. First speaker on the program was R. A. Darr, Columbia, South Carolina, president of the Federal Land Bank of Columbia and Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Columbia. Darr's topic was inflation, tight money and high interest rates and their effects on agriculture. Darr called himself a cautious optimist about the economy. He said the greatest problem was finding a way to stimulate the economy and restrain inflation at the same time. Pointing out that farmers are effected by inflation and recession more than any group, Darr voiced concern over young farmers becoming established in business. He said he believed adequate credit will be available for agriculture in the future. Changing his speaking schedule from a night appearance to a morning appearance, Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner said for the first time since he could remember the 1974 calf crop did not pay for the maintenance on the cows. Conner said the Baby Beef program has increased the price of heavy slaughter calves from five to eight cents per pound, and given consumers lower priced beef at the retail level. He said he sees the current market situation as an opportunity for the abundant grazing states of the southeast to produce grassfed cattle in the future. Conner also said that many of the countries of the world are red meat deficit countries, and some are now able to demand their protein in the form of red meat, giving U. S. cattlemen an opportunity to supply the need. He said the export market has not been explored to its fullest potential by U. S. cattlemen. After breaking for lunch, Jim Luttrell, Lakeland, executive vice president of FCA, presided at the afternoon DON KAPLAN conducted a tour of the Kaplan Industries feeding operation. He is shown here explaining the slotted floor cattle feeding program. meeting, calling on Dr. Kary Mathis, extension agricultural economist with the University of Florida. Mathis used slides and charts explaining the over production of beef that lead to the current market situation. A strong point Mathis made was a current need to change the marketing methods of feeder cattle. "It should be sufficient to say that pressure to modernize will be focused on feeder cattle marketing in the future, even without the large increase in cattle numbers that has taken place in the last few years," he said. Mathis showed little optimism for 1975 and 1976. "The combination of depressed demand, high costs and large cattle numbers will make the next two years lean ones for most cattlemen," he said. Mathis concluded that he believed the cow-calf business will "weather this storm as it has so many others." Next speaker was Don Kaplan, president of Kaplan Industries, Inc., Bartow, with a talk on the Kaplan slotted floor feedlot and environmental control procedures being used by the company. Kaplan said the demand for fed beef is here in Florida, and that Florida produces about 55 percent of the feedstuffs being used at his feedlot. The only thing shipped in by Kaplan is corn, which he says can be done reasonably since freight from Florida is heavy, but usually light on the return trip. The environment was a main concern of Kaplan's when he was working on a feedlot plan, but through slotted feedlot floors, automatic scrapers for removing manure, a manure recycling-feeding system, and a series of legumes for water purifying, the facility will be 100 percent environmentally controlled, according to the owner. One of the most interesting aspects of the Kaplan operation is that the natural gas produced from the manure at the feedlot will be used in the future by the City of Bartow to run its electrical power plant. Plans are already underway, according to Kaplan. Also of interest is the recycling program. About one-third of the available solids in the manure from the operation will be recycled as feed. Kaplan said 54 THE MACHINERY involved with seperating solid and liquid waste material for recyclying as feed, is shown here being looked over by some tour participants. that cattle fed a 20 percent manure ration gain just as well as cattle fed a conventional ration. Kaplan said that manure mixture feeds have a great potential in cow-calf programs especially as winter supplement feeds. Last speaker on the program was Al Bellotto, a Lakeland rancher, and chairman of the Florida Beef Council. He said there is no simple answer to making a profit and that it takes many years to build a cow herd that will yield a calf crop that will make money in good and bad years. Bellotto outlined some of his management procedures citing an intense pasture program, top record keeping, good selection and culling methods, and sound financial management as essential programs for the cowcalf producer. The grass program Bellotto outlined centered around proper fertilization, mowing and weed control, and pasture rotation. The brood cow herd at Bellotto's is given particular attention, with cows being culled hard on production. Heifers in the program are bred to calve at two years old. To do this, Bellotto breeds them about 45 days earlier than the rest of the herd, watching them closer during the calving season, and weaning off calves earlier to give the heifers more time to get in shape for the next breeding season. Bellotto said many people overlook the part a herd bull plays in a breeding program. "The herd bull is responsible for a lot of things as you build your herd," Bellotto said, citing replacement heifers as a main concern. He recommended buying top bulls without hesitation. At the banquet, Pat Wilson of Frostproof, president of FCA, served as MC. and introduced the evening speaker, Dr. Dawson Ahalt of USDA, Washington, D. C. Ahalt attributed the beef boycott, price controls, and poor crops as factors involved in the current market situation. He said the 1975 corn crop will be very important to cattlemen. If a bumper crop of corn is produced this year it could get prices back to $2.50 per bushel, The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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he said, but if the U. S. has another bad year for corn the beef industry will suffer. Ahalt said the total economic situation will directly effect farm prices, improving as consumer spending improves, or worsening if the economy gets worse. Concluding the meeting was a bus tour of Kaplan Industries, Inc. and the Bellotto Ranch. Sid Sumner, extension beef agent in Polk County, was tour guide, with Kaplan and Bellotto commenting on aspects of their operations. National Council Elects Officers The U. S. Beef Council held their annual meeting recently in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, electing officers for the coming year. Selected as president was Orville K. Sweet, also president of the American Polled Hereford Association, Kansas City, Missouri. He succeeds Lloyd D. Miller of the American Angus Association, St. Joseph, Missouri. Chosen for the post of vice president was Kirby Cunningham, secretary of the American Brahman Breeders Association headquartered at Houston, Texas. Secretary-treasurer will be H. H. Dickenson, who also serves as executive vice president of the American Hereford Association, also in Kansas City, Missouri. The U. S. Beef Council is an organization with the goal of promotion of the beef cattle industry in the U. S. through education and research, and to encourage the industry to adopt improved methods. It is comprised of the chief executive officers of the major established beef registry associations representing some 128,000 registered beef cattle breeders in the U. S. Okeechobee Elects Earl Raulerson Earl Raulerson of Okeechobee was recently elected president of the Okeechobee County Cattlemen's Association. Serving with Raulerson during 1975 will be Gerald Matthews, vice president; Pete Clemons, treasurer; Buck Daniel, secretary; and Kent Price, executive vice president. All are from Okeechobee. Named as directors by the organization were: J. C. Bass, director to FCA; Richard Crosby; John Daughtery; Elwyn Bass; R. K. Butler; Clyde Durrance; Spencer Kirton; L. E. Larson; John Lauthan; Ephraim Norman; Charles Harvey; J. 0. Pearce, Jr.; Perry Smith; Howard Wise; and Richard Spies. All are from Okeechobee. The Extension Vet cattle during winter nutritional efficiency nutritional stress. says deworming months increases during periods of Seventeenth Beef Bull MA R. Gain 5 Evaluation Test at the Costal Plains Experiment Station Sales Pavilion TIFTON, GA. Sale Starts 1:00 P.m. A BIG DAY for theseu breeds SELLING 90 HEAD 24 Angus 32 Polled Hereford 17 Charolais 13 Santa Gertrudis 4 Others Bulls with records of: Growth ability Ready for light service Not highly fitted -From known herds 74 ~L~9 W. SCOTT WILSON, Auctioneer For additional information, contact: CLYDE M. TRIPLETT, COOPERATIVE EXT. SERVICE BOX 1209, TIFTON, GEORGIA The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 55

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FOR SALE 400 HEAD Of TOP QUALITY Brahman Cows with Calves and Rebred INTERNATIONAL LAND L CTTLE The Estateo Victor Puig, Jr. Jack Moore 904/55-3961 Co. IC 904/629-2774 904/395-4436 P. 0. Box 8 CITRA, FLORIDA 32627 Semiema .arms Modern Angus Performance by MARSHALL PRIDE 408 SWAINSBORO, GEORGIA Donald & Gerald Hooks, Bill Albritton, Mgr. Owners -912/562-3538 912/562-3200 Registered Angus Cattle Cawjo Angus Farm Calvin Winter, Owner Modern Ffficit n MA F1or l Rt. 8, Box 72 Telephone Tallahassee, Fl. 32301 904/877-1587 REG. ANGUS-QUALITY BREEDING Herd & Ranch Consulting Management -Financing Auction & Pvt. Treaty Sales DERISO ANGUS RANCH (An Affiliate of The Deriso Interests) Bob F. Deriso P. 0. Box K29 Ph: 813/949-4066 Land O'Lakes, la. 33539 -nd ern s LAND AND CATTLE SALES Phil Sanders -Jim Sanders P 0. Drawer A, Laurel, Mississippi 39449 Phone 601/649-7 100 Registered Angus and Brangus Lenholt Farms' Deep River Ranch DELAND, FLORIDA Ranch 8 miles west on Hwy. 44 Phone Detand 904/734-2534 Aberdeen Angus Cattle Suber Cattle Company, Inc. P. 0. Box 119 PH: 904 856-5555 GRETNA, FLORIDA 32331 Cracker Cowboys (Continuedfron page 46) Kissimmee City in 1882, when there were 16 houses. A trip by sailboat took them to Camp Hammock, now owned by Joe Overstreet, on the east side of Lake Kissimmee, where there was a new house, unoccupied. The rest of the book is composed of articles on a trip on the St. John's to Enterprise, with a side-trip to St. Augustine, a West Coast boat trip from Cedar Key, and one involving the Keys, Miami and Fort Myers. Black Crossbreds Top Louisville Steer Show A pair of trim, market-ready, black crossbreds were named grand and reserve grand champion in the live judging of the steer and carcass show at the new North American Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky. The grand champion steer was shown by Collins Farm and KO Cattle Company, Clinton, Indiana. The steer weighed 1,217 pounds and brought its owners $1.50 per pound in the auction of champions conducted during the Wednesday evening coliseum performance. Buyer was Richard Lee Walker, Columbia, Kentucky. .Reserve grand champion of the 173 head show was exhibited by 17-year-old Kim Anderson of Ohio, Illinois. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Anderson. Her steer weighed 1,249 pounds and sold for $1.00 per pound to The Stockyards Bank of Louisville. Both the grand and reserve grand champion were out of Angus cows and sired artificially by Chianina bulls. The show was judged by Dr. Bill Able, Kansas State University, Manhattan. The show is the first major steer show in the country to eliminate judging by breeds. The steers were all weighed and divided into classes, by weight, with no more than 20 steers in each class. Each steer was also jaw branded and slaughtered following the competition. Carcasses that grade USDA Choice with a yield grade of 3 or less will be eligible for competition. The show was dominated by crossbreds with weights ranging from less than 1,000 pounds to over 1,500 pounds. Most entries in the last three classes were over 1,300 pounds. Eight of the Il class winners were Angus crosses. World Angus Forum Set for Scotland The 3rd World Angus Forum will be held on June 10-15, 1977 in the heart of the historic Highlands at Aviemore, Scotland, according to Lloyd D. Miller, secretary-treasurer of the World Aberdeen-Angus Secretariat and executive secretary of the American Angus Association, St. Joseph, Missouri. Delegates to the 2nd World Angus Forum, held last October in Kansas City, Missouri, voted to hold the next world-wide gathering of Angus cattlemen in Scotland, and plans for the 1977 event have been announced by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society, Perth, Scotland, Miller reports. The first Forum was held at Sydney, Australia, in 1969. A total of 20 Angus organizations throughout the world are members of the Secretariat. Tours of leading herds are being planned by the Society and a highlight of a trip to the Forum will be the Royal Highland Agricultural Show which opens June 21 in Edinburgh. An organized tour group of American Angus breeders will attend the Forum to study methods and programs designed to strengthen and expand the Angus breed all over the globe. The tour will be sponsored by the American Angus Association. Beef, Pork Tops Grocery Sales Beef, pork and provisions (processed pork products) were ranked in the top 10 grocery sales items for 1973, according to Supermarketing magazine's recent survey. Beef held the number one spot with total sales of $8.4 billion, provisions followed with sales of $8 billion, fresh pork was in 10th place with $1.8 billion in sales. Fresh meat sales, including $636 million for veal and $534 million for lamb, totaled $11.5 billion or 11.7% of total store sales. Provisions accounted for 8.1 percent of total sales. The survey reveals the high cost of food includes a lot of non-food or nonnutritional food items. The average retail grocery shopper, when spending $20, buys $1.02 in alcoholic beverages, 49 cents in soft drinks, $2.47 worth of non-food groceries (tobacco, soaps, cleaners, paper goods) and $1.88 worth of health and beauty items. In other words, $5.86 or more than 25% of consumner grocery shopping, is for items not needed for nutrition. Meat in comparison, took only $3.98 of the $20. The Extension Vet says Cattle utilizing cereal rye or other grains for winter grazing are especially susceptible to grass tetany. The disease causes nervous signs such as incoordination and staggering. Death can occur. Grass tetany is associated with an imbalance of magnesium and can often be prevented by increased magnesium levels. Commercial minerals are available that are designed especially for grass tetany prevention. Magnesium oxide can also be supplemented in mineral or salt mixtures. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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No Calf, No Profit Facts About Vibriosisthe Leading I 4.I Cause of Bovine Infertility p q 1 PA T1 4t-MA,

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This is one of several animal health booklets published by Norden Laboratories, a leading manufacturer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and biologicals. Norden products are available from your veterinarian, and we recommend that you rely on his professional diagnosis and advice for your animal health programs. No Calf, No Profit Facts About Vibriosisthe Leading Cause of Bovine Infertility CONTENTS ..............................4 Transmission of the Disease Common Signs ..5 ..' .* .'6 The Original Vibriosis Bacterin The Best Time to Vaccinate ........7. ...7 ..9 .backpiece

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Cattlemen and veterinarians now recognize vibriosis to be the leading cause of bovine infertilitygreater than brucellosis, greater than leptospirosis. Vibriosis can result in calf crops far below capacity50% or less-or it can quietly steal away 5-15% of a herd's annual production. Sometimes the signs of the disease are hardly noticeable. They include calving rates of less than 90%, firstand second-calf heifers with a lower conception rate than matron cows, and "strung out" calf crops. Vibriosis was relatively unknown until 1965. At that time, major research findings involving the disease were published by veterinarians at Colorado State University, and the first commercial bacterin for its prevention was introduced by Norden Laboratories. Since then, progressive cattlemen have become increasingly aware of the tremendous operating losses resulting from the effects of vibriosis. The formula is simple: A cow that doesn't produce a calf isn't turning a profit. As a result, annual vaccination with a vibriosis bacterin is now an effective and recommended part of the herd health program in cow-calf operations throughout the U.S., Canada and worldwide. This booklet presents the basic concepts of vibriosis and how to prevent it. A3

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Vibriosis is a widespread genital infection of cattle caused by Vibrio fetus bacteria. The Vibrio infection results in infertility by causing early death of the embryo. The embryo is then usually resorbed and a new heat cycle begins. If the embryo is expelled, it is often so small that the abortion goes unrecognized. Transmission of the Disease. Vibriosis is spread almost exclusively by breeding, so it is technically a venereal disease. The infection rate in susceptible cows may approach 100%. Bulls mechanically transmit the Vibrio bacteria from one cow to another where it infects the genital tract. The disease may also be spread by artificial insemination with contaminated semen, or by mechanical transfer with contaminated instruments. Common Signs. Under range conditions, the first sign of vibriosis is usually a considerable amount of repeat breeding. If an infected cow conceives, the embryo will soon be destroyed and a new heat cycle will begin. Infected cows may require as many as a dozen services over the span of about eight months to achieve a productive pregnancy. If the rancher limits breeding to a 2-3 month period, a calf crop as low as 20-25% may result. I K U. H Inn. Figure 1 PATTERN OF INFERTILITY N VIBRIOSIS INFECTED HERD hI Year I 2nd Year I I 1I I 3rd Year -F -AL -Ir* C C L (J 0 U 1 I'1 -jit There is some convalescent immunity, however, following natural infection. For this reason, vibriosis is most prevalent in virgin heifers, those that are susceptible to the disease. As the infected heifers get older and are re-exposed, they develop a degree of natural immunity. Immunity decreases with time, Three years were required for the effects of vibriosis to fully appear in this eastern Colorado herd (see figure 1). A4 nat -r

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however. If the matron cow avoids re-exposure to an infected bull, natural immunity may lapse and she could become re-infected. Thus, in mature herds, vibriosis may appear as an insidious, or unnoticed, disease, quietly costing the herd owner 5-15% of his calf crop by infecting susceptible cows. Figure 1 illustrates the effects of vibriosis infection in a small herd in eastern Colorado. The graph depicts three years of calf crops broken down into 20-day time periods. In the first year, most of the cows calved in a 40-day period-very acceptable even though there were a couple of late calves. In the next year, calving was delayed by about 40 days, and strung out over a considerably longer period. By the time the third year's crop arrived, calving was scattered out over seven months. The pattern of infertility took a full three years to develop. Many Vibrio-infected cows will develop natural immunity and eventually be able to reproduce again. It is important to recognize, however, that once a cow calves late, she will always calve late unless she is withheld from breeding for a year. A cow that is a non-producer is consuming feed but not paying her way, and has lost a good deal of her profit potential. A late calf is lighter in weight at market time. If there are substantial numbers of light calves, sale value of the herd will drop. A good per-head return is just not possible with a strung out calf crop. Late calving also produces lighter calves for replacement heifers. If these heifers have to be withheld from breeding for a year, they become boarders instead of producers. Thus, the no-calf-equals-no-profit formula takes on an extra dimension-late calves equal lost profit. A5

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Fortunately, vibriosis can be controlled by means of an effective and economical vaccination program, one that pays for itself many times over. A typical program calls for vaccinating cows 1-2 months prior to breeding, with annual revaccination thereafter. Bulls transmit infection from one cow to another because the Vibrio organisms are present externally, on the surface of the penis. Because the organisms remain outside the bull's body, vaccination of bulls is ineffective in controlling herd infection. A herd is well protected by vaccinating only the cows. The Original Vibriosis Bacterin. Vibrin, introduced in 1965 by Norden Laboratories in cooperation with researchers at Colorado State University, was the first bacterin for prevention of vibriosis. It remains the largest selling vibriosis bacterin in the U.S. today. Figure 2 shows actual field results obtained with Vibrin in a number of cow-calf herds. Some of the calving rates increased dramatically following vaccination. One operation in Blackfoot, Idaho, on the other hand, had an 87% calf crop prior to vaccination. This might be considered a satisfactory calving rate, but the rancher still improved his herd performance by 10% with a vibriosis vaccination program. It is possible, then, for a herd to have a good calving rate and still be infected with vibriosis. The herd in Britton, S.D. is a remarkable testimony to the benefits of vibriosis vaccination. The year prior to vaccination, the cows showed only a 6% calving rate. After vaccination with Vibrin, the same herd Figure 2 CALVING RATES FROM INDEPENDENT FIELD REPORTS Herd Location Before VIBRIN After VIBRIN Size # % # % 1,200 Miles City, Montana 924 77% 1,104 92% 300 Central Colorado 198 66% 273 91% 1,200 Southeast Colorado 972 81% 1,140 95% 710 Warden, Montana 410 58% 640 90% 320 Billings, Montana 150 47% 292 91% 750 Cody. Wyoming 350 47% 655 87% 150 Bonanza, Oregon 75 50% 138 92% 1,000 Blackfoot, Idaho1 870 87% 970 97% 94 Britton, So. Dak. 6 6% 87 93% TOTAL 5,724 3,955 69% 5,299 93% Al followed by cleanup bulls A6

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had a 93% calving rate, or an increase of 87%! As these case histories indicate, a well managed vaccination program using Vibrin can consistently boost the calving rate to 90% or better, if diseases other than vibriosis are not present. r e-~r a ./ The Best Time to Vaccinate. Vibriosis vaccination is most effective if given 1-2 months prior to breeding. This will provide maximum immunity just prior to the breeding season. For some ranchers, however, this can be an inconvenient time. Cows may still be pregnant or have calves at their side. In some herds, weaning is absolutely the only time of year when all cows are together in one spot. Field experience and experimentation have shown that cows vaccinated with Vibrin in the fall at weaning time are still well protected from vibriosis. vibriosis bacterins, on the other hand, may s that vaccination must be given just prior to bree More important than time of vaccination i frequency of vaccination. Duration-of-immunity ies conducted at Colorado State University clearly demonstrated that a successful vib vaccination program requires annual revaccin Ranchers that try to second or third year greatly reduced calf cut are crop corners by vaccinating risking heavy infection Other specify ding. s the studhave riosis ation. every and a Since the introduction of bacterins have been devel feature of some bacterins is Vibrin*, oped. A that they other vibriosis distinguishing contain several A7

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strains of killed Vibrio bacteria. This is based on a research finding that in sheep, some Vibrio strains provide limited immunity from other strains. The research conducted at Colorado State University, however, vibrio fetus indicates that in cattle, one particuhacterin lar Vibrio strain will produce all the immunity that an animal is capable of producing. The unexcelled field performance of Vibrin with its single, most-active Vibrio strain indicates that there is no advantage in using a multi-strain vibriosis bacterin in cattle. The most important comparative feature of the various vibriosis bacterins is potency. A bacterin's potency determines the degree and length of protection it provides. Vibrin is prepared with a patented carrying medium (or adjuvant) that prolongs its absorption over an extended period of time. This feature gives it unsurpassed potency among vibriosis bacterins. For this reason, Vibrin is the only vibriosis bacterin that makes the following statement on its government-approved infill: "Al research cates that a that there is injections." conducted on single dose is no advantage 'Vibrin' effective in using It is because of Vibrin 's potency that vaccination in the fall at weaning time is effective, even though this is well in advance of the spring breeding season. As stated on the infill, "Research work indicates that 'Vibrin' may be administered as early as seven months prior to breeding with satisfactory results." Other vibriosis bacterins state that two doses are required to give satisfactory protection, or that a second dose may be required in "endemic areas." An endemic disease is one that is actually present in the area or region. In other words, these bacterins are specifying use of a two-dose program wherever vibriosis is anticipated. Because Vibrin is an effective single-dose bacterin, it can provide considerable savings in labor and medical costs. With Vibrin@, you can vaccinate in either the spring or fall A8 indiand two

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with* one dose for initial vaccination, one dose for annual revaccination, one dose in a previously exposed herd, and one dose in a clean herd. Vibrin is a true, single-dose bacterin! The case history presented in figure 3 illustrates the benefits of using VibrinO in comparison with another vibriosis bacterin and with no vaccination at all. In 1968, a California rancher with no vibriosis vaccination program had a 72% calf crop. The following year, he used Vibrin and his calf crop shot up to 98%, an increase of 26 calves per 100 cows. The next year he switched to a single dose of a two-dose, multi-strain bacterin, and his calf crop slipped to 78%-nearly as low as in 1968 when he did not vaccinate at all. In 1971, the rancher skipped vaccination entirely and his calf crop dropped further to only 56%. In 1972 and Vibrin, and his calf crop in a level equalling his 1969 resu 1973, creased Its. he again used dramatically to A9

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There is a sidelight to this case history that affirms the special benefits of protecting a cow-calf herd with VibrinO. During the six years shown in figure 3, the rancher's son-in-law ran an additional 100 cows in the same herd and vaccinated each year with Vibrin. The son-in-law bred his 100 cows to the same bulls used in his father-in-law's herd. Throughout the same six-year period, the son-in-law's cows maintained a 97-99% calf crop-consistent with the rancher's record in the three years that he also used Vibrin! The moral of this true story? Vaccinate for vibriosis every year, and enjoy the benefits and convenience of an effective single-dose bacterin by using Vibrin, available from your veterinarian. AM -* 1 J. A;~' 4 <4 2 4 >4 A10

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e Bovine vibriosis is the si cause of infertility in cattle. infection of the genital tract Vibrio fetus bacteria, resulting infection and early death of the Major signs include red crops, cows returning to hea settled, and repeat breeding infection can dramatically r herds where infection has natural immunity, vibriosis calf crops by 5-15% annually ngle most important The disease is an of cows caused by in infertility due to embryo. luced and extended calf t after appearing to have j. In susceptible herds, educe the calf crop. In produced a degree of can consistently reduce e Vibriosis can be prevented by means of tion with a vibriosis bacterin, a preparation ing killed Vibrio organisms suspended in a medium, or adjuvant. vaccinacontaincarrying Vibriosis is spread by breeding. Thus, vaccination is most effective if given in the spring 1-2 months prior to the breeding season. A herd can be protected by vaccinating only the cows. Bulls carry the Vibrio organisms externally on the penis and transfer them mechanically from cow to cow. For this reason, vaccination of bulls has little effect in protecting a herd. The fi duced in 1 patented a vaccinated potency. rst vibriosis bacterin 965 by Norden Laborat djuvant which permits cows, resulting in an was Vibrin*, introories. Vibrin has a prolonged release in unequaled degree of e Because of its potency, Vibrin is effective in a single-dose vaccination program administered as early as seven months prior to breeding. This permits vaccination at weaning time if administration 1-2 months prior to breeding proves inconvenient. Other vibriosis bacterins may specify that vaccination should be given just prior to breeding. Other vibriosis bacterins have been developed since the introduction of Vibrin*. Only Vibrin, however, states that "a single dose is effective and that there is no advantage in using two injections."

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See your Veterinarian for VibrinO and other fine veterinary products. rN 3 F E~N L.A E3 Q AA -CT I E~ ~ Lincoln. Nebraska 68501 U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,329,573 and 3,453,112 Can. Pat 1969 No. 810,630 Norden Laboratories, Inc. PRINTED IN U.S

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Banker-Cattleman Day Scheduled For Bartow The annual Florida Bankers-Florida Cattle Beef Day is set for Thursday, February 27, at the Bartow Civic Center, Bartow. The event is sponsored jointly by the Livestock Sub-committee of the Florida Bankers Association (FBA) and FCA. The conference will get underway at 9:15 a.m. with welcoming remarks from the sponsors. First speaker on the program will be Kary Mathis extension agricultural economist from the University of Florida, giving the outlook for steer prices and cow-calf prices. Guidelines for making loans to cattlemen will be discussed next by Charles Anderson, an agricultural economist with the University. A question and answer period will follow. A panel discussion featuring suggestions on meeting the cost-price squeeze in the beef industry will be next, with Dr. T. J. Cunha, chairman of the animal science department, University of Florida, moderating. Appearing on the panel will be Pat Wilson, Frostproof, president of FCA; J. 0. Pearce, Jr., Okeechobee; R. N. Morris, Tampa; W. J. Peacock, Arcadia; C. P. Lykes, Tampa; Don Kaplan, Bartow; Val Brungardt, Arizona Land & Cattle Company; Pete Clemons, Okeechobee; Lamar Blanton, Lakeland; Kary Mathis, Anderson; and John Stiles, Tallahassee. After breaking for lunch, Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner will have some comments on current concerns of cattlemen, followed by Don Kaplan of Kaplan Industries, Bartow, with a talk on his slotted floor feedlot. Kaplan will moderate a tour of his feedlot and Kaplan Meat Packers to end the field day. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 3:00 p.m. Seminole Tribe Buys Brangus Bulls The Seminole Indian Tribe of Hollywood was listed among the top volume buyers of Brangus bulls at the 15th annual Sealy Range Bull Sale, held December 7, 1974, at Sealy, Texas. The sale is sponsored by the Texas Brangus Breeders Association. Sale officials reported that 168 Brangus bulls grossed $123,270 to average $735 per head. Other buyers at the sale were from Texas and Guatemala. Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market totaled 6,626,000 head in the seven states preparing monthly estimates, down 30 percent from a year earlier and 32 percent below two years ago. The Florida Cattleman/Fbuav17 WATCH TH EM G ROW COME TO OUR SPRING OPEN HOUSE March 4, 1975 60 Performance Proven Bulls For Sale Many good commercial bulls for sale Priced reasonably-within reach of all commercial cattlemen Come by and visit with us. =% G MMPROUMENM unsT" GRA H AM ANGUS FARM NO CREEP 0. T. Watson, Mgr. (912) 432-0229 Rt. 3, Box 587, Albany, Mrs. Floyd Wagner, Office Mgr. (912) 432-9249 Ga. NO Jimmy Bow (912) NURSE COWS les, Cattle Mgr. 439-7695 T1 BREEDRS OF RGEANC AG CATLwE9 BREEDERS OF REGISTERED ANGUS CATTLE (904) 74a-186 HARBOR VIEW RANCH Registered Angus Select Herd Units Yearling Performance Bulls Brood cows include Fla. Angus Futurity Champion and Supreme Champion females. Featuring Emulous, Marshall and Wye breeding. P.O. Box 308813/639-2146, 625-5390 CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FLA. 33950 BROOKS HILL FARM Quality Angus John H. Tyler, owner Ph. 226-1675 Verlyn Denney, Mgr.-Partner Ph. 735-3350 Thomasville, Ga. ROCKER S PromoteEF R e Cvery da Regis-rd~ngasCa11le COLAN G. BEVILLE, Owner Support Your P. 0. Box 457 Ph. (904) 793-2681 Florida Beef Council Bushnell, Fla. 69 FLORIDA Angus Ass'n 410 W. Verona St. Ph: 305/846-2800 KISSIMMEE, FLA. 32741 Circle R Ranch REGISTERED ANGUS ARKY E. ROGERS, OWNER 904/752-2103 Rt. 6, Box 175 LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32055 Located 7 miles south on U.S. 41 REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS Service Age and Ready to Work Suitable for Commercial or Purebred Herds SOUTHWOOD FARM Ph: 904/877-1158 TALLAHASSEE. FLA. 32302 P.O. Box 191 he~~~~~~~~ Flrd atea Fbur17

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*** ** ** *** *** * * * * * * * * * A Good Supply of Two-YearOld Registered Angus Bulls FOR SALE ALSO 15 Bred Cows and 20 Heifers Performance .Tested Reg. Angus Cattle STARDUST RANCH Henry and Jeannette Chitty Phone Gainesville) 904/372-1 650 MICANOPY FLORIDA Registered, Top Quality Angus Bennett's Angus Ranch P.D. Box 8. Phone 904/594-5202 GREENWOOD, FLORIDA ONLY THE FINEST. 100% exclusive WYE Angul bull$ Sagamire Farms Box 545 Bainbridge, Georgia 31717 Telephone (912) 246-5964 Advertising Aids Your Personal Salesmanship Contact any of our fieldmen for full details. The Florida CATTLEMAIN P.O. Box 1030 Kissinunee, Fla. 32741 * * * * * * SCH EARBROOK iACE A OWL. ACRES MINCH# P1formance Angus, Chinni REGISTERED ABERDEEN ANGUS Harold Brough Harold Wolf 6 miles West of -75 Rt. 3, Box 1052 Rt. 5, Box 273 on Hwy 326 Lake Worth, Fla. Marianna, Fla. Route #3 Box 283A 33460 32446 Ocala, Florida 32670 305/965-1473 904/482-7277 Phone-904/629-6983 REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE 2 & 3 years old -Raised on Grass -Ready for Heavy Service "30 Years of Continuous Breeding" GEORGE J. FLINT, INC. George 1. Flint Stanley E. Maupin, President Florida location South Rt. 1, Oak Grove Village Rt. 1, Waynesboro, Va. 22980 of Trenton on SR 339. Trenton, Florida 32693 Ph: 703/943-6977 Herd established 1944. Ph: 904/493-4544 EMULOUS BOB of K PRIDE The FIRST 100% Certified Meat Sire of any Breed and SIRE OF NINE {9) Certified Meat Sires. Ang"s & all other Exotic LAND & CATTLE CO., INC. Route 4, Box 75, Citra, Florida 32627 (between Ocala and Gainesville) at Junction U.S. 301 and Florida S.R. 318 1904) 595-4761, 4771, 4491 PETE LUZIACH-MANAGER SIZE -TYPE -QUALITY ABERDEEN-ANGUS THOMPSON BROS. FARM J. R and Bruc Thmpon. Ownr, Rt. 1, Box 661 Mariann PH: 904/482-8522 Floridi SYKES ANGUS RANCH 6342 Sykes Road Ph: 305/683-5134 WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. 33406 Featuring the breeding of Black Watch President 239 son of 1964 Grand Champion Ankonian President. And Hidden Hills OB53, a grandson of famous Bardoliermere 2. Meeting Slated The annual meeting of the Florida Association of Livestock Markets is slated for February 7-8 at the Riverside Hilton Inn, Tampa. According to E.D. "Buddy" Neel, Chipley, president of the organization, a number of guests and speakers will be on hand. The agenda will cover present marketing problems and will include election of officers for the ensuing year. The business session will begin at 9:00 a.m. February 8 followed by luncheon at approximately 12:30 p.m. A social hour and dinner will precede the annual business meeting at 6:00 p.m. February 7. Tax Council Acts On Costs Sharing Meeting in Lakeland on January 14 members of the Florida Agriculture Tax Council took some definitive actions in covering a full agenda of business. Primary point resolved was the adoption of a policy aimed at ending state and county sharing of costs of government operation. The group favored elimination of the matching fund situation as regards state and county ad valorem taxes, particularly as applicable to educational funds. The policy would also apply to other phases of government such as county extension offices, health departments and road construction. It was pointed out that opposition by some counties would be likely because of the appearance of loss of local control when they no longer have such control. T.K. McClane, Gainesville, chairman of the council's legislative committee, stated that if the state-county matching fund programs end, the need for assessment equalization based on ratio studies would be eliminated. Charles Fleming, Ocala, president of the Florida Association of Tax Assessors, stated there is a move to take matching funds from the counties and cities and use them for state financing of the schools. A warning was sounded by Jim Luttrell, Lakeland, executive vice president of FCA, who pointed out the idea might be acceptable to all until the time came for funding, which could mean added taxes on commodities. Lat Turner, Sarasota, said that if the state were to cut some funds, such as secondary road money now going to the counties, the financing of the schools could be handled by the state. The group urged the word be passed to all agriculturalists that March 1 is the date for filing for agricultural assessments, rafter than April I as in previous years, and that a short form for filing was available. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 Baldwin Angus Ranch FEATURES Emulous Pride 1 35 100% Golden Certified Meat Sire Ranch 5 Miles North of Ocala off 1-75. 904/629-4574. Leroy & Jane Baldwin. owners.

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BEEFALO EAST, INC. NOW WE HAVE GROWN A Fertile Hardy Hybrid Cross Between American Buffalo and Domestic Cattle ri-K .4w VO A December 1973 Heifer, weighing 830 lbs. Grand Champion Female over all Cross Breeds at South Carolina State Fair. A Special Announcement Nominations are now being accepted from consumers of Beef alo semen for consignment of extreme top commercial cows or heifers, safe in calf to Beef alo, for our first Beef alo sale to be held May 12, 1975, at our headquarters at Tazewell, Virginia. Only a limited number will be accepted from each consignor. All cattle to be fitted and halter broken. All nominations to be inspected before being accepted to sell. Visitors are invited to see our Beef alo Cattle in exhibition at the Florida State Fair in Tampa, Florida, from February 4 thru February 8, and at the Dixie Livestock Exposition at Jackson, Mississippi, February 9 to February 16, 1975. For the address of our Semen distributors in your area contact: BEEFALO EAST, INC. Southeast Northeast B. A. RUCKER, JR., General Mgr. Rt. 1, Tazewell, Va. phones: 703/988-6088 703/988-6089 703/988-3808 CHARLIE BROWN-Herdsman GEORGE PARK, Ass't Mgr. 101 W. Main Street Cuba, New York phones: 716/968-3528 716/968-3529 KIT BRADY-Office Manager THE PRACTICAL BREED The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 71

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First 'Know Your Beef' Short Course Held at Gainesville A "Know Your Beef' Short Course on how to get the most from beef was held January 7-8, at the meats laboratory, University of Florida, Gainesville, sponsored by the Florida Beef Council in cooperation with the Florida CowBelles and the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, for the education of CowBelles and home economic teachers throughout the state. The 65 to 70 participants were very enthusiastic about the program, the first of its kind in the nation, according to the sponsors. Dr. T. .1. Cunha, chairman, department of animal science, University of Florida, welcomed the group and commented that the consumer must be educated as to the production of food, one of the main purposes of the short course. He also stated that beef is relatively inexpensive with a smaller percentace of the income having the ability to buy more beef in this country than in any other country in the world. An average of 16 percent of our country's income is used for the purchase of food, Cunha said, while the rest of the world spends about 60 percent of its income to purchase the same. le also stated that although the price of beef seems high at this time to the consumer, two times the beef can be bought today with the same percent of family income than could be purchased in 1951. In two to three years beef will be higher in price and more scarce, he stated. Cunha referred to the fact that the underdeveloped countries have two thirds of the livestock in the world and the U. S. with only one eighth the number of head produces as much as all of them combined. "They need to help themselves, the potential is there", he said. The U. S. will not be able to export 65 percent of its wheat, 60 percent of its soybeans and 60 percent of its rice as it did during this past year, Cunha said. The U. S. should help the production of world food, to a degree, hut must realize that it cannot feed the world; they must help themselves. A. Z. Palmer, J. W. "Pete" Carpenter, and Roger West, all professors in the department of animal science at the University, began the program with the identification of beef retail cuts, taking a side of beef and cutting it, showing where the various cuts are located on the carcass and how to recognize them in the store. The group was then able to gain first hand knowledge on retail cuts with a laboratory type session on carcass cutting. Factors affecting beef tenderness was discussed by Palmer, with the most important factor being palatability. The consumer is most aware of this aspect of beef. Tenderness is heritable and Palmer quoted test results on different sires run at Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas, which showed Brahman blooded cattle to have a good degree of tenderness. Carcass maturity also affects tenderness, becoming less tender with advancing age, he stated. It has also been found that there is no significant difference between steers and heifers, but bulls do become less tender beginning at 18-20 months of age. Color of lean has little effect on tenderness but color is influenced by age. The consumer is color conscious, and many times over conscious, according to Palmer. There are many factors affecting tenderness, Palmer said, such as aging, MRS. RUTH TUCKER, president of the FLORIDA COWBELLES and home Florida CowBelles, from Cocoa, is seen economic teachers from across the state talking with another interested member await a carcass they will cut as a retailer about the many ways to improve promowould. Recognition of cuts and from tion of beef they learned from the short where on the carcass they come was one course. phase of the short course. DR. A.Z. PALMER, University of Florida, discusses some of the asspects which affect tenderness in beef with one of the state's home economic teachers attending the short course in Gainesville. storage and freezing, but cooking has the greatest effect on beef. Low quality meat may be improved through proper cooking. Meat should be cooked as little as possible because it gets tougher as it gets progressively done, he stated. A good way to maintain tenderness is to marinate meat, he advised. Mrs. Beth Walsh, foods and nutrition specialist, Co-operative Extension Service, University of Florida, demonstrated some of the ways to properly store meat such as canning and freezing. She also showed the proper use of cooking equipment and the care that should be taken in using the equipment. Nettie Ruth Brown, national president of home economists, St. Augustine, was also on hand to discuss the proper procedures and care that should be taken when frying meat. Miss Ruth Hogan, home economist with the National Livestock and Meat Board, Chicago, Illinois, demonstrated many of the methods of beef cookery. Meat, she said, is the main food to plan a dinner around. The preparation of meat before cooking may be just as important as the actual cooking. Her demonstrations included many ways for preparation as well as many cooking methods such as roasting, frying and broiling. Beef is a unique product and will always be in demand, she stated, the key is to educate the consumer so they may get the full benefit from it. Another important aspect in the serving of beef is the proper carving techniques. Carpenter showed how carving meat properly can greatly enhance its tenderness. By carving meats across the grain, the muscle tissues are shortened making it more palatable. R. L. Reddish, meats specialist at the University of Florida, showed how two or three meals may be obtained from one cut of meat through proper cutting and storing. 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With all tile knowledge gained from the short course, it also included a segment from Dr. A. J. Clark, director of the division of communication studies at the University, on the most effective way to pass on information learned so that others may understand clearly. He felt that proper communication is essential in any endeavor and education cannot be obtained without properly communicating. Al Bellotto, Lakeland, chairman of the Florida Beef Council, extended his thanks to the meats laboratory staff for an excellent job of preparation and presentation of materials to the group of ladies attending. I le also told them that beef is the "Cadillac" of foods and up until the present time it has been more of a "free ride" as far as promotional efforts have been concerned. "Now is the time to start doing what we can to help our own industry through promotion and education," he said. "Educating the consumer is the key." Bellotto said that the Beef Council and the Florida CowBelles, will he in the field working with the consumer in the identification and preparation of beef' during 1975 and plans are to continue the education program started with this year's "Know Your BeeF" Short Course ith a similar one next year. Agricultural Loans in Demand Agricultural loan demand at banks will continue to he strong in 1975, though not as strong as it was during the past two years, according to Rex G. Plowman, chairman of the American Bankers Association's Agricultural Bankers Division, and president of the Lewiston State Bank, Utah, at the recent USDA's National Agricultural Conference held in Washington, D. C. "Bankers will be able to sustain an expected 12-15 percent expansion in agricultural credit," Plowman stated. le also said that interest rates at rural banks, which are now running in the 8 to 10 percent range, will remain about the same even though the prime rate has come down a few points. Banks will be placing greater emphasis on evaluating credit risks, on requiring more complete planning and the use of more risk-reducing practices such as forward contracting and crop insurance. They will also he exercising greater control, especially for specialized production, through the coming year, Plowman pointed out. This will be due to a few bad experienced in 1974 with agricultural credit. The Extension Vet says young calves should be maintained on dry ground. Wet areas create stress and bacterial causes of calf scours seem to survive better under moist conditions. The young calf is very susceptible to respiratory diseases and scours at a young age. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 duality Charolais by The COUNTRY HARBOR Ranch P.O Box 815 LaBelle Fla. Gi/& Carole Haas 813/675-1512 P.O. BOX 1641 Tallahassee. Fla. 32302 904/385-6414 CHAROLAIS 46 Polled-French Domestic PERFORMANCE TESTED STE BAR RANCH Charolis Cattle & Crosses Breeding Stock For Sale S Sunsh, Manoge, Rt 1 Bo. 160 On, Florida 33865 813/735-5701 Quality Polled CHAROLAIS Ray Rodriguez SRt. 1, Box 95 Douglas. Arizona 85607 (602)364-4411 .-4 ON HAND 1 TOP PUREBRED CHAROLAIS BULLS ( 2 years old ) for Commercial Breeders At Prices a Commercial Cattleman Can Pay! If you have not seen ours, you have not seen the best! Quantity Discounts! P. Box 3166 Tallahassee, Florida 32303 PHONE: (904) 385 -2068 lue L rd / nc CHAROLAIS CATTLE 30 Purebred Heifers, from 8 to 17 months of age 40 Purebred & 15/16 Cows, 20 with calves at side 20 Purebred Bulls, from 9 months to breeding age Due to the sale of a portion of our land, we are offering these cattle. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garland E. BRADENTON, FLORIDA Rt. 2, Box 221 0 Ph. 813/746-0555 73

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PRIMO FCI C19 (PRIMO) Son of Vaillant FCI 6 "It's The French Influence That Counts" Full French and half-French sons of PRIMO for sale. Registered Purebred Chaolai Evclusis el Our herd is Brucellosis Certified and TB Accredited LAZY RANCH CHAROLAIS CATTLE LAND O'LAKES. FLORIDA Mr. & Mrs. Otto Weaver, Owners Phone 813/895-2157 St. Petersburg, Fla. Charles B. Colston, Mgr. Tampa Exch. 813/1)96-2"67 Land O'Lakes, Fla. Member, Florida Beef Cattle Improvement Associatiot, CRESCENT J RANCH C h a r o I a i s C h i a n i n a Wm. J. Broussard, M.D. Owner 1355 S. Hickory St. Melbourne, Fla. 32901 Ph. 305/892-5010 Bob Porter, Foreman Rmch a mi. soufl of Holopaw, Hwy. 441 LIVESTOCK NOTEBOOK by T. J. CUNHA Department J't ninial Science, University f Florida World Food Conference The biggest effect of the recent World Food Conference was to publicize the fact that there is so much hunger throughout the world. This is nothing new since severe world hunger has been going on for years and years; but, no one paid much attention to it until TV and newspaper coverage brought it out to hundreds of millions of people throughout the world at this conference attended by high level political figures. Similar conferences in the past put on by scientists received little or no coverage or attention. The big question now is, what should be done about world hunger? First, it should be stressed that the U. S. cannot feed the world. If all the food produced in the U. S. was given away, it would still not solve the hunger problems of the world. There are too many hungry people. Probably one half the world's population goes to bed hungry at night. This is close to 1.75 billion people. The old Chinese proverb stated that if you give a man a fish, he has food for a meal or two. But, if you teach him how to fish, he has food from then on. This is still good philosophy, and in my opinion, is the only answer to the world's food problems. We need to help the developing countries to help themselves in producing their own food supply. There is tremendous undeveloped potential for increased food production in the 70 developing countries of the world. Just one of them, Brazil for example, has the potential to produce as much food as the U. S. But, Brazil is still only partially developed. Australia has the potential to produce as much as the U. S. but it is virtually undeveloped. Each of these countries is about the size of the U. S. Latin America is devoting twice the land area to beef cattle and has twice the number of beef animals as the U. S. but it only produces 1/4 as much beef per cow per year. Many areas of Latin America can out-produce the U. S. because they have green forage available throughout the year (because the temperature never falls below 50 degrees to 60 degrees F). The 70 developing countries already have 60 percent of the world's livestock and poultry. But, they produce only 22 percent of the world's meat, milk and eggs. The U. S. by contrast, has only eight percent of the world's livestock and poultry but produces 19 percent of the world's meat, milk and eggs. So, it is obvious that the application of new technology is needed to allow the 70 developing countries to produce more food per acre and per animal. The potential is there but these countries need to place a higher priority on solving their own food problems. This will not be done easily and it will take some time to accomplish. But, the sooner they get started the sooner the food problem will be solved. In addition to increasing food production, which we know, can be done, they need to develop social and economic programs to make it possible for their people to purchase the food they need. This may be the hardest job to accomplish in many of the developing countries. They need to greatly increase the support of education, research and extension programs. Technology from the U. S. and other developed countries is helpful, but there still needs to be "on the spot research" to adapt these findings to their conditions. Outside research, therefore, is only a start in helping the developing countries. These countries need to develop more realistic pricing of farm products as well as credit policies. Otherwise, the farmer cannot produce at a high level of productivity and efficiency. Without the profit incentive, it is difficult to increase production output. One of the big problems in the world hunger areas is to get the small farmer to produce more food than he and his family need. The U. S. can be the most helpful by providing expertise to help the developing countries help themselves in increasing their own food production. U.S.A. I.D. has had some programs in this area and in my opinion, these have been very helpful. Those who clamor for us to feed the world do not realize that we can help only to the extent of about five to 10 percent in alleviating some of the hunger. We already ship out about 60 percent of the wheat we produce and consume only 40 percent of it. We also ship out about 46 percent of the rice, corn, wheat and soybeans we produce. So if the developing nations want to alleviate hunger they must first decide they want to do so and give food production in their country a very high priority in their national programs. Unless they do this, there is no way to solve the food and hunger problem since the developed countries do not have enough food available for themselves and to feed the 70 developing countries. All the developing countries enjoy eating animal products which is shown by the fact they already have 60 percent of the world's livestock and poultry. Moreover, not all the grain we ship these countries is consumed directly by humans. 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Performance Tested Charolais Bull Auction First Annual Sale Georgia Baptist Children's Home Fri., Feb. 28, 1975 1:00 P.M. N I At the new Livestock pavilion located on the farm 10 miles south of Baxley on Hwy. #15. BAXLEY, GEORGIA Selling 75 Head Performance Tested Bulls Charolais and percentage Charolais Unrecorded Herd Sire Prospects and Range Bulls, ranging in age from 14 months to 20 months. Officially Gain Tested 120 Days Officially Graded and Weighed by: Dr. Clyde Triplett, Extension Animal Scientist and Dick Purdum, Appleton County Agriculture Chairman, Baxley, Ga. SIRES All sires used in the 16 year History of the Herd have been PERFORMANCE TESTED. Principally all of the bulls have been selected from the Tifton Gain Test Sale, these sires excelled in performance in comparison with other breeds and within their breed. Our Bulls are genetically PERFORMANCE bloodlines. COW HERD Over 300 cows in the herd from an original Sam 951 foundation; daughters of PERFORMANCE TESTED BULLS have been retained in the herd, the PERFORMANCE TESTED BULLS have been mated to them. With pride we point to a sound program in the production of our bulls that will contribute to the betterment of the industry. SPECIAL: 25 OPEN HEIFERS Selling a special group of Open Replacement heifers For Information Contact Either: W. Scott Wilson, Sale Manager Wilson Cattle Sales Service S *i* 2985 King Alfred Drive mII Macon, Ga. 31204 Phone: 912/477-5845 MM SWAM A. D. Garner, Farm Manager Georgia Baptist Childrens Home Baxley, Ga. Ph: 912/367-2241 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 75

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NCR Herd Sire /* Sire: Dam: Uranium Antonette Bulls-Weaning age to breeding age-1/2, 3/4, 7/8s, 15/16s. Purebred 1/2-French. Herd Bull Prospects. Heifers--Weaning age to brood cows-1/2, 3/4, 7/8, 15/16, P/B Domestic and 1/2 to 3/4 French. Gaining 4-6 lbs. per day N NICHOLS CHAROLAIS RANCH P.O. Box 880 Arcadia, Florida 33821 813/494-4014 Purebred Polled Charolais Jaime S. Carrion 100 5. Warber Lane Sarasota Fla 33577 Ph: 813/366**6554 Rit. 2, Box 154 Lake Plac id 52 Ph: 8 /465-3655 Polled French CHAROLAIS WASDIN CHAROLAIS RANCH Ed & Dot Wasdin 1906 Shady Oaks Tallahassee, Fla. 904/385-9393 Charolais & Charolais-cross Rockino K Ranch OKEECHOBEE, FLA. Half French Purebred & Commercial Charolais Bulls for sale Harold A. Keats. President Phillip R. Conner Jr. Exec. V. Pres. Don Kelly, Manager Exec. Office 3034 E. Commercial Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Ph: 305/771-9010 (office) Ranch Ph: 813/713-4981 (Okeechobee) as many pigs as the U. S. They also have more total animal units than the U. S. So, I would like to propose that more animal products and less grain be shipped to foreign countries from the U. S. This would also be one way of marketing some of our grass since even a finished steer in the feedlot has had only 25 percent of its ration as concentrates during its lifetime. This would be less disruptive to the U. S. economy and especially the lifestock industry and would give the developing countries some of the animal products they are trying to produce anyway. Moreover, it would also be less disruptive to the shipping facilities, which are sometimes scarce, since less volume would be involved. These animal products could be canned, or sufficiently cured, for use in areas where refrigeration is poor or lacking. This is a very brief discussion of this complex problem. However, I hope it gives a little insight into the problem and what I think might be done. I firmly believe that present world technology is now capable of at least doubling and possibly tripling food production throughout the world. But, it is prevented from doing so by political and social problems in the developing countries. It is also unfortunate that the U. S. is being blamed for not doing more to meet world hunger. The U. S. has been the most generous nation in the world in this regard and over $23 billion dollars of U. S. agricultural products were shipped overseas in 1974. So much grain and soybeans have been shipped overseas to the point that high feed prices have dealt very severe blows to the U. S. animal industries and especially .he beef cattle industry. Therefore, those who criticize the U. S. for not doing more are not aware of the facts and all the problems involved. FBA-FCA Cattle Field Day The annual Florida Bankers Association-Florida Cattleman's Association Cattle Field Day will be held at Bartow on February 27. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Current problems being faced by cattleman and bankers will be discussed there. Southern Beef Conference Florida will serve as host to the Southern Beef Conference at Sarasota on April 13, 14 and 15. Anyone interested is invited to attend and more information can be obtained by writing me at Department of Animal Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 32611. The Florida Cattleman will carry more details on the program in March. Weather Service Changes Districts To Forecast Zones in Florida The National Weather Service, Lakeland, has changed forecast areas from districts, such as Lower East Coast Farming District, near the coast and away from the coast, to Forecast Zones. All forecasts concerned with critically low temperatures will be by zone only. For example, in the past, Dade County was in the district known as the Lower East Coast Farming District. Now, however, Dade County and Broward County make up Zone 22. No longer will any mention of geographical areas of the state be used in National Weather Service Agricultural Forecasts coming from Lakeland. When a forecast is made for Zone 22, Dade and Broward Counties, the temperatures forecast for that forecast period should be considered as the temperatures for the entire zone. For example, if temperatures for Zone 22, Dade and Broward Counties, is forecast for 38 to 44, those should be the temperatures for the entire zone area according to National Weather Service, Lakeland. Following is a listing of the zones by number and the county or counties in each zone. Zone I -North halves of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton; Zone 2 -South halves of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton; Zone 3 -Holmes, Jackson, Washington, Calhoun; Zone4Bay, Gulf, Franklin; Zone 5 -Gadsden, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla, Jefferson; Zone 6 -Taylor, Dixie, Levy; Zone 7 -Madison, Lafayette, Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Union, Baker; Zone 8 Nassau, Duval, St. Johns; Zone 9 -Gilchrist, Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Putnam, Marion; Zone 10 -Citrus, Hernando; Zone I I -Sumter, Lake, Seminole, Orange, North half of Osceola; Zone 12 Flagler, Volusia; Zone 13 -Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota; Zone 14Polk; Zone 15 -Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands; Zone 16 Osceola; Zone 17 Zone 18 Zone 19 Okeechobee, south half of Brevard, Indian River; Charlotte, Lee; Glades, Hendry, west half of Palm Beach; Zone 20 -St. Lucie, Martin, east half of Palm Beach; Zone 21 -Collier, the peninsular portion of Monroe; Zone 22 Broward, Dade; Zone 23 Florida Keys portion of Monroe. 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F AaCO CAROL AIS The Cattleman's Bull Supplier Pure French Charolais herd bulls for purebred breeders. Big. growthy, acclimated 1/2 and 3/4 French bulls for commercial use E. M. and Joan Christensen Route 1, Matthews, Ga. 308 18 (404) 547-6513 (404) 547-6609 CHAROLAIS and CHARBRAY CATTLE K RANCH Henry Douglas Ph: 813 782-1571 Ph: 813 782-1936 ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA 8 MI. SW of Zephyrhills On Morris Bridge Rd. Purebred Charolais Bulls of various ages and a few percentage cows. T. M. BRITT P. 0. Box 308-Office Ph: 305/656-1553 WINTER GARDEN. FLORIDA LEO FAUROT. MANAGER Phone: Orlando 305/277-4908 CUSTOM FITTERS RiS? k i Iiams Owner RHi t1 Box 3885 Lakeland. Florida 33801 s13 8 5-5337 (home) 813 9854-181) (barn) d I SI,, &A 11 9 of TM& CHAROLAIS BULLS RAFTER S RANCH Gordon Stophens, Mgr. Rt. 2, Wauchula, Fla. 33873 Phone (813) 773-6183 Dixie's Home Of Polled Charolais SILVER STAKE RANCH Alma, Ga. Al Dowdy, Mgr. Ph. 912/632-4296 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 AICA to Hold Annual Meeting In Southeast Approximately 1000 producers of Charolais will converge on Jackson, Mississippi, February 9-14 for the 18th annual meeting and sixth national show of the American-International Charolais Association. Meeting for the first time in Mississippi, the breeders will represent most of the 50 states and several foreign countries, including Canada and Central America. Headquarters for the session will be the Jackson Hilton Hotel. One of the highlights of the activities will be the National Charolais Show, to be held in conjunction with the Dixie National February 10. Entries are expected to exceed 150 animals, representing some of the nation's leading breeding establishments. Judge for the show will be breeder Marvin Nichols of Ankeny, Iowa. The first two days of activities following the National Show will be business sessions of working committees and the association's Board of Directors. These areas of work, which involve planning a program of work for 1975, will be in promotion, performance, breed improvement, youth activities, shows, feeder cattle, commercial, Charbray, and similar programs. One of the highlights of the Wednesday, February 12, schedule will be two purebred Charolais sales in the Hilton Ballroom. The first, the second annual Sale of Sires will feature the auction of 20 leading Charolais herd bull prospects, to start at 4:00 p.m. The second sale will be an offering of females by members of the Mississippi Charolais Breeders Association, a promotional affiliate of the national organization. The latter sale begins at 7:00 p.m. Election of officers and directors for 1975 will highlight the annual membership meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13. Included in these is Harlan Rogers of Collins, who currently is first vice president of the association and who has been recommended by the nominating committee for advancement to president of the association. Other current officers of the association are Howard Johnson, Kansas City, MO, president; Harold Demorest, Waldo, OH, second vice president; Tom Prescott, Jerome, ID, secretary, and Nicoli Nicholas, Nicolaus, CA, treasurer. Johnson automatically becomes ex officio member of the board for one year. Other officers have been recommended for advancement to the next highest position. Henry Douglas, Zephyrhills, is a past president of the international breed organization. Join your local county cattlemen's association. *an$ 60urt Jiarmn. at Ocala, of course Located 1 mi. west of 1-75 on U.S. 27 Mr. & Mrs. John D. Corr Owners Telephone 904/622-5520 Some Outstanding Sale Offers Percentage Simmental Bulls and Heifers Open & Bred Charolais Heifers Breeding Age Charolais Bulls FEATURING CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR COMMERCIAL CATTLEMEN Turkey Track Ranch P. 0. Box 192, Wimauma, Fla. 33598 Hayward Simmons 813/634-1805 Dr. Horace A. Knowlton Dr. Richard Rodgers CANFIELD CATTLE CO. CHAROLAIS Purebred and Percentage Bulls, Calves, & Cows Phone 904/357-6755 Rt. 1, Box 385,Sorrento, Fla. CHAROLAIS-CHARBRAY-CHIANINA SU-Z-Q RANCH PAUL S. SULLIVAN, Owner-Mgr. 11I10 Yarnell Ave. Lake Wales, Fla. 33853 Phone: 813/676-6167 Pure and Crossbred Charolais Cattle LS J. W. LEE RANCH Appaloosa Horses for sale and at stud John W. Lee, Owner Bill Drasdo, Mgr. PH: 904/353-5586 PH: 904/266-4687 P 0. Box 2 Baldwin. Florida 32234 77 C. A. Stone, Owner Rt. 5. Box 10A Orlando. Fl. 32807 E. L. Hari. Mgr. Rl. 1, Box 101K OvidoFla 327614

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Registered Brahmans GLENN SUMNER RANCH P. 0. Box 580 Brandon, Fla. 33511 Phone 813/689-7421 HAYMAN'S 11 BRAND Registered Red and Gray Brahman (indu-Brazil), Brangus, Braford and Commercial Cattle. P.O. BOX 106, KENANSVILLE, FLA. 32739 Paul Hayman, Owner Ph.: 305/436-1062 POLLED HEREFORD BULLS BRAHMAN BULLS CHAROLAIS BULLS IIOLLIN ~ Rt. 2, Box 1250, Okeechobee, Fla. 33472 Phone: 813/763-3243 Key to Herd Health is Herd Health Management; Assessment Needed by G. W. MEYER HOLZ Extension Veterinarian, University of Florida Sometimes cattlemen get so engrossed in specific disease problems of their cattle and the selection of drugs and vaccines that they lose sight of the total herd health program. This can be compared to "failure to see the forest for the trees." Yet, no vaccine or drug can succeed effectively in the presence of poor management. So occasionally we need to "back off" and assess our objectives and methods in herd health management. Proper Nutrition Nutrition, management, and the control and prevention of diseases of beef cattle are interrelated. The most important cause of low calving percentage in Florida is probably poor nutrition. Early nursing of colostrum from the dam is important in preventing calf scours. Pasture improvement and management help to prevent overstocking that increase exposure and losses to internal parasites. Adequate amounts of protein, energy, minerals, and vitamins are important to help develop a proper immunity or to resist or overcome the effects of diseases. Inadequate amounts can lead to deficiency diseases. Therefore, it is essential to follow the advice and recommendations of beef cattle nutritionists to increase production efficiency and to reduce losses from diseases. General Management Good management is a term applied to a multitude of practices that contribute to maximum efficiency in a beef herd. For herd health, cattlemen should buy only healthy cattle from healthy herds. New herd additions should be isolated for 30 to 60 days and tested for diseases such as brucellosis and leptospirosis before adding them to the herd. Good handling facilities, including chutes and corrals, should be available for ease of handling and safety. Hospital pens in convenient locations facilitate treatment and prevent the spread of disease. All cattle should be identified and records kept on each animal. Herdsmen and cowboys should be trained to recognize simple signs of disease so treatments can be initiated as soon as possible. Cattle should be observed frequently. Breeding Programs A calving percentage of 80 to 85 percent 106 Breeding Age Bulis Now Available at Special Discount Prices Fight High Feed Grain Costs The Wallace Beef Cattle Company is helping you fight high feed grain costs and the depressed cattle market by offering you a special discount on all breeding age bulls from now through February 15, 1975. CALL COLLECT (904) 588-2101 Don't Wait Buy Now and Save Pick Your Breed 26 Brahmans 23 Herefords 26 Angus and Red Angus 10 Simmental Crosses 5 Barzona 5 Main-Anjou Crosses 5 Brown Swiss Crosses 6 Charolais Pick Your Performance All bulls on sale have been performance tested in Florida and then conditioned on Florida Bahia pasture. WALLACE BEEF CATTLE COMPANY Bull Evaluation Center Rt. 2 Box 267 C Dade City, Florida 3352! Phone (904) 588-2101 Reg. trademark of Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A. PIONEER,, 0 P A R BEEF CATTLE The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 78

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I QUITMAN, GA. (The sale will be held at the ranch located on the west edge of Quitman on Hwy. 84) Guest consignments from Price Limousin Ranch Auctioneer: C.K. (Sonny) Booth HEADQUARTERS Holiday Inn Valdosta, Ga. 912/242-3881 ATTEND THE SALE & SEE OUR FIRST AMERICAN PUREBRED CALVES. 1-7/8 Weaned Heifer 3-Bred 3/4 solid red heifers 5-Open 3/4 heifers 20-Bred 1/2 blood cows 15-1/2 blood heifers (consigned by Price Limousin Ranch) 8-3/4 Bulls & Bull Calves OWNER: William B. Worthington MANAGER: Rhodes R. Frost PHONE: 912/263-7026 QUITMAN, GEORGIA 31643 Catalogs on request-For more information contact: SALE 5KEN HOLLOWAY amarina pflfl[405/597-2419 MANAGEMENT BRUCE BnOOKS BY K 405/787-2089 SE IS A4. EDGAR HAMM Mw 405/335-2892 ROUTE 4 FREDERICK, OKLA. 73542 405/335-3006 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 J P_ 1mu 4ii March 17, 1975 12:30 P.M. ~ ~N QU a N, GlTe sl il b ed a h a c 1 79

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REGISTERED BRAHMANS Manso & Imperator Breeding Double C BAR Ranch James C. Chapman, P.O. Box 115 Ph. 305/892-6447 St. Cloud, Fla. 32769 J. C. Chapman. Rt. 1. Box 133 Kissimmee, Fi. 32741 MARSTON'S BRA HMANS Bulls + bone Heifers + type 213 Ft. King Hwy. Ph: 813/782-3469 Zephyrhills, Fla. 33599 1975 Brings Employee Rights Employees may enjoy full freedom of choice as to whether to join or not join a labor union under new Florida law which becomes effective January 1, 1975. The new law, which applies equally to public and private employees, backs up employees' rights with criminal penalties and damages against employers or labor union officials who violate the Right To Work. The new Florida Right To Work law provides that "employees shall have the right to form, join, or assist labor unions or labor organizations, or to refrain from such activity ...any person who may be denied employment or discriminated against in his employment on account of membership or non-membership in any labor union or labor organization shall be entitled to recover such damages as he may have sustained." The new statute also provides second degree misdemeanor penalties for coercing or intimidating any employee in the enjoyment of his Right To Work. Florida Citizens for Right To Work, an association of union and non-union employers and employees formed several years ago to push for this legislation, believes Right To Work violations are widespread and plans to monitor the implementation of the new statute. According to Allison French, spokesman for the Orlando based group, "We feel that our job is only half done and won't be complete until every employer and union official in the state comes to realize that violation of workers' rights will no longer go unchallenged. Our organization stands ready to assist workers in every way possible to ensure that they may obtain full enjoyment of this most fundamental and basic right -the Right To Work." Top Bloodlines Including 1/4 & 1/2 INDU BRAZIL Breeding -Bulls & Yearling Heifers Priced to Sell Write, Visitor Call Collect. Tom Chaires III Ranch Ph: 904/542-7050 Mrs. H. Chaires: 542-7932 OLD TOWN, FLA. 32680 insect control and regular deworming of the cattle herd are important parts of a total herd health program. In some areas, liver flukes and cattle grubs also require control measures. Diagnosis and Treatment Proper diagnosis and early treatment are keys to reducing losses when they occur. Post mortem examinations, use of diagnostic laboratories, and professional advice assist cattlemen in focusing in on specific diseases that are problems in the herd. Treatment regimes can be adopted in the herd that will minimize losses. Veterinarians can help cattlemen set up treatment and preventive programs. Successful Management The control and prevention of diseases is one of the important considerations in improving production efficiency and maximizing profits. Progressive and successful cattlemen in Florida have planned herd health programs. Plan what you are going to do in your herd, month by month. Plan your operation and build in health factors -plan to prevent. Herd health is essential in any successful cattle operation. Good Reason For Cattle Confusion Having trouble keeping all those new breeds of cattle straight? Well there's a good reason for your confusion. In 1920, one textbook listed only 16 breeds of beef cattle. In 1968, there were 21 breeds listed, an increase of five breeds in 48 years. But since 1968, 50 breeds are now recognized, an increase of 29 beef breeds in the past six years. Join your local county cattlemen's association. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 or more is essential for a profitable beef herd. Check bulls for breeding soundness prior to the breeding season. Use bulls properly to get maximum results. Pregnancy test cows. Don't calve in the same pasture all the time. Use welldrained areas for calving. Keep good breeding records. They often give clues to breeding problems if they occur. Consider vaccinations that will prevent diseases that cause infertility or abortion. Vaccinations In the cow herd, and replacement heifers, vaccination for vibriosis and leptrospirosis is generally recommended. Vaccination for other diseases such as IBR, bovine virus diarrhea and shipping fever are optional depending on the history in the herd and the risk from neighboring herds or additions. In calves, vaccination for blacklegmalignant edema is generally recommended. Calfhood vaccination for brucellosis is still indicated in many herds. Vaccination between three and six months of age is recommended. Vaccination for other diseases may be indicated depending on the circumstances. Preconditioning, including vaccinations, is desirable for cattle going to the feedlot. Cattlemen generally need advice from their veterinarian on the best age and time for vaccinations, as well as the best types of vaccines and what to vaccinate against. Parasite Control Parasites and insects cause economic losses. Stomach and intestinal worms, lungworms, liver flukes and other internal parasites can rob cattlemen of profits. Flies and lice are other pests that require attention. Use of dust bags and other methods of external parasite and LOCATED 40 MILES WEST OF GAINESVILLE-HWY. US 19, 98 & ALT. 27 JOIN Your Local County Cattlemen's Ass'n Red and Gray Brahmans HALES FARMS, INC. Richard Hales, Owner Rt. 1, Box 217-M Ph. 813/763-4376 OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 33472

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Brahman Meeting Sale Scheduled At Houston The 1st annual meeting and 1975 convention of the American Brahman Breeders Association has been set for February 18-21 at Houston, Texas. According to Kirby Cunningham, ABBA executive secretary, about 400 breeders and Brahman enthusiasts from the U. S. and south of the border are expected for the four fill days of' Brahman functions. I Headquarters for all activities will be the Astrowsorld I lotel. The event is being held in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The regular winter meeting of the association s board of directors has been set for FCbruary 18-19, preceding the breed convention. N. E. (Max) Han m ond of Bartow is currently serving as ABBA president. Brahman judging during the livestock show is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, FebrUary 19 (females), and Thursday, February 20, 8:00 a.m. (bulls), in the Astrohall. Lee Berwick, St. Joseph, Iouisiana, is judging. 'The National Sale will follow completion of judging, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, in the Astrohall's Super Sale Salon. Forty Brahman herd bull prospects and replacement fem ales have been nominated. All are of breeding age, carry complete health papers and are fulLy guaranteed. A reception, dinner-dance in the Astrow orld Hotel's grand ballroom on Thursday evening, February 20, will highlight convention activities. Ranch Thefts On Increase During the month of December 1974, reported thefts involving 62 head of livestock valued at $9707, three saddles and two bridles valued at $2700, and 125 bales of hay valued at $200 were investigated by the Marks and Brands Unit of the Florida Department of Agriculture. One hog was recovered valued at $62.50. During this period, 24 complaints of theft of livestock and related equipment were received and investigated. Five people were arrested for theft, and 338 livestock hauler's permits were issued. Dick Marsh, supervisor, says there has been a 60 percent increase in the valic of livestock reported stolen, and a I I percent increase in the number reported stolen during December, over the previous month of November. The U. S. pig crop from December 1973 through November 1974 was 84 million, five percent below a year ago and eight percent less than the same period two years ago. The 1974 total was the smallest annual pig crop since 1965. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 WANT BETTER CALVES? Plenty of size and scale on a sound structural foundation. Your Inquiries Are Invited CATTLE COMPANY International Breeders Of High Quality Brahman Cattle P.O. Box 1088-OCALA, FLORIDA PHONE: 904/622-7151 REGISTERED BRAHMAN CATTLE Boils & Heifers For Sale V8, Maso, & Resoto Breeding ALL ARE GENTLE J. HENRY NOVAK & SONS P.O. Box 107, Danbury, Texas 77534 Henry Novak Area Code 713 Owner & Manager Phone: 922-1417 "Top Testing Brahmans" G.A. TUCKER & SONS You'll Be Satisfied With Tucker Brahmans Rt. 1, Box 1340 Cocoa, Fla. 32922 305/636-2390 -305/636-6840 HEART BAR RANCH Still producing top quality BRAHMANS Henry 0. Partin & Sons KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA Phone 305/846-2168 CaoWe'I1~pch Registered Brahmans 1245 Oran" Ave., Winter ark. Fa. I e 305/64413,1o e BRAHMAN BULLS READY FOR SERVICE We have a good selection of registered Brahman bulls, ready for service. Guillerno (Bill) Acosta Manager 7 Florida Ranch Means Quality RESOTO MANSO JR., 816 (Sunoco) FLORIDA RANCH ENTERPRISES, INC. MIA 305,754 2955 P.O. Box 634 305/891 4494 No. Miami, Fla. 33161 SOUTH BAY -05C996w186o 81

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Brahman Cattle SUNBEAM FARM Norman Edwards Estate 1000 Flamingo Rd. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33314 Ph: 305/583-1050, 305/581-5169 PUREBRED BRAHMAN,' JIM Route Box 1370,Coca 3222 305/636-3%6 featuring more flesh, stronger bone, larger size, with gentle disposition Custom Fitting & Showing Florida Cattle SERVICE Jerry Simon, Owner Rt. 1, Box 1352, Cocoa. Fla. 32922 Phone 305/636-1274 Registered and Commercial Brahmans C. H. Beville Telephone 904/793-2081 BUSHNELLFLORIDA 33513 Eastern BRAHMAN Association Brahmans and Brahman crosses have the ability to convert forage and feed into beef quick ly and efficiently. This is attested to by the fact that 95/o of all the beef animals in Florida carry Brahman blood visible to the casual observer. To keep the Brahman blood in your herd, contact the members of the Eastern Brahman Ass'n. Write for booklet Brahmans and Crossbreeding in the Southeast. Brahmans will give ou the Maximum Benefits of Hybrid Vigor. contact: Bob Cody, Secretary. P.O. Box 1030, Kissimmee, Fla. Ph: 305/846-2800 82 I Agriculture Hurt by Overgrazing And Cutting Down Forests According to a recent release from the New York Times News Service, one of the most widespread ecological problems relating to agriculture is the denuding of land, mostly through cutting down forests and overgrazing of semi-arid grasslands. Large parts of India's vast Rajasthan Desert, for example, were once wooded land, capable of supporting cattle and goats. Other areas supported crops. The need for fuel led to cutting down many of the trees for wood. Overgrazing, especially in dry years, has killed vast areas of grass. Unprotected, the soil is blown away. It is estimated that this process, which continues, removes an average of 30,000 acres of fertile land each year from food production in India. Water erosion also is causing substantial environmental problems in south Asia, especially as deforestation reaches higher into the foothills of the Himalayas. The mountains are the source for the region's three dominant river systems, the Indus, the Ganges and the Brahmaputra. Without vegetation to impede runoff, south Asia is becoming increasingly subject to disastrous flooding. In 1973, for example, one of the worst floods in Pakistan's history destroyed huge quantities of stored grain and standing crops. In 1974 major floods in Bangladesh and India did almost as much to reduce food production as did drought. Accelerating rates of silt deposition behind dams, another consequence of deforestation, also are threatening to reverse gains in productivity made through a number of massive irrigation programs in India and Pakistan. The Mangla Dam in Pakistan, for example, was completed in 1967 with the expectation that it would last 100 years before silt completely filled the reservoir with mud. Deforestation upstream has increased so fast that the projected lifetime is now set at no more than 50 years. Each year before then will see a reduction in capacity. The large increases in food production made possible by the dam will gradually be wiped out. The population that will have come to depend on the increased production from the Mangla and similar new dams will have to find other means of support. Some of the same kinds of problems such as overgrazing and destruction of native vegetation have contributed to the drought in the Sahelian zone of west Africa. One consequence of exposing dry soil to the wind is that vast quantities of dust are swept up into the atmosphere where the smaller particles may drift for years. Every particle in the air reflects a tiny amount of solar energy back into space, depriving the Earth's surface of that much light and heat. Some climatologists suspect that so much dust could accumulate in the air that the reduced supply of heat could be enough to shift colder climatic zones toward the Equator. Large amounts of dust enter the air naturally, from volcanoes, forest fires and wind erosion of naturally bare soil, but experts variously estimate that from five percent to as much as 45 percent of the particles already in the air came from human activity. As the demand for food increases, the incentive to graze more animals and cultivate semi-arid soil also increases. One effect is likely to be the exposure of larger and larger areas to wind erosion. A "Study of Man's Impact on Climate," sponsored by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, concluded that even though the effect of atmospheric dust could not yet be assessed with precision, the potential harm is great enough to warrant more intensive study. While the impact of dust may not be understood, the effect of expanding agriculture on wild animals is amplx documented. The North American "breadbaskct'" region, which now supports vast stands of wheat and corn and many thousands of cattle, was once a plains area where 30 million to 40 million bison roamed. The American grasslands also was once populated by large numbers of antelope and wolves. Within the contiguous U.S. these species were reduced Ionago to remnant populations as agriculture expanded westward. Much the same phenomenon is claiming ever increasing areas of many African countries. In heavily populated west Africa most of the wildlife is gone and newly established game parks are being stocked with animals captured in east Africa. Regions of Kenya once inhabited by zebra, lions, giraffe and many kinds of antelope are now rolling wheat fields and fenced pasture for cattle. As the demand for food continues to rise, pressures are mounting to exploit the vast wilderness areas of the Congo River Valley in central Africa and the Amazon River Basin in South America. Both areas have plenty of dependable rain and support lush vegetation. In the view of some experts they could become abundant food-producing regions, easily capable of supporting the whole of their respective continents. Other authorities contend that the types of soil under both tropical forests, called laterite soils, are not capable of sustaining cultivation for more than a few seasons. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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Winter Livestock Shows Set to Get Underway Winter open livestock shows will again be held at four major Florida fairs during January and February. Starting off the 1975 Winter Livestock Show season will be the South Florida Fair at West Palm Beach. The open beef breed competition will be held on January 27, starting at 10:00 am., with F. M. Peacock of the Agricultural Research Station, Ona, judging all the breeds. Open beef breeding competition at the Florida State Fair, Tampa, will get underway at 9:00 a.m., February 5, with the Angus judging, followed at 1:00 p.m. with Charolais judging, and at 4:00 p.m. with the Santa Gertrudis show. Brahman judging will be held on February 6, starting at 9:00 a.m. A parade of champions for all adult beef competition at the State Fair will be held on FcbrUary 6, starting at 6:00 p.m. Judge for the Tampa Shows will be Dr. Randall Grooms, Overton, Texas. The next week of the State Fair will be dairy week, with all breeds being judged on February 13, starting at 4:00 p.m. Breeds scheduled to compete include Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein and Jersey. The Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show open beef competition will start on February 20, 10:00 a.m, with Angus judging. Santa Gertrudis judging will follow at 1:00 p.m. The Kissimmee Brahman show will be held at 10:00 a.m. on the following day, February 21. Show officials said open shows for Charolais and Herefords will also be held with times to be announced at a later date. Winding up the 1975 winter shows will be the Central Florida Fair at Orlando, with K. L. Durrance of the University of Florida Judging all the classes. Open breed shows will get underway with Angus judging onl Tuesday, February 25, 2:00 p.m. Following the Angus judging will be Hereford judging at 4:00 p.m. and the Brahman show at 7:00 p.m. The Orlando Charolais judging will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2:00 p.m., followed by the Santa Gertrudis Show at 4:00 p.m. In addition to the open beef show competition, all of the shows have youth steer com petition scheduled. The Florida State Fair will also again host the FFA beef breeding show. For the first time, the Florida State Fair is organizing an annual feeder calf show and sale. Fair officials say the event will be a show window for Florida cattlemen's feeder steers and the cattlemen will be making available these steers for the youth to feed for future steer and carcass shows. The steers will be sifted, judged, and made available for sale to youth buyers. Price will be established by the Show Committee. BRAHMANS WILL PAY IN EVERY WAY! Come To See At M. E. (Max) Hammond, Manager Mike Burns, Ass't. Mgr. P.O. Box 250 r I 4 4 RANCH S ed Oaerm C.ele Rt. 5, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455 Richard McRae, General Mgr. 214/572-9182 G. T. STACK & SONS REGISTERED BRAHMANS 308 Tampa Street Tampa, Florida 33602 Off. 813/223-3028 Telephones Home 813/689-3920 JOIN Your Local County Cattlemen's Ass'n Registered Brahman Cattle J. K. STUART BARTOW FLORIDA Tel: 813/294-9262 or 813/533-4196 Bartow, Florida 33830 Registered BRAH MANS and DEVONS RAY SIMMS FARM V. Ray Simms, Owner Rt. 1, Box 56 Ph: 813/689-3990 L1thi a Fl rida 33547 18 mi. SE of Plant Cit y o n Boyette Rd. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 83 Registered Brahmans Live Oak Plantation, Ltd. Jack King. Mgr. Ocala, Florida 8 miles W. on SR 40 Ph: 904/237-2550 or 237-3401 Registered Brahmans Featuring MANSO BREEDING Double C Double Bar Division of CHAPMAN FRUIT CO. AR. Chapman and Wayne Collier, owners Ph. 813/773-9528 or 813/773-3161 Route 2, Box 218 Wauchula, Fla. 33873 FOR SALE REGISTERED BRAHMANS Red and Gray P0 One 4944 PEI miami s nk e Haleah. fai 33014 Phone 305/823-9500 A J Capelew ane GP Gentle Red Brahmans PEACE VALLEY RANCH E. D. Rogers, Owner Carlos Garcia, Sales 95 Merrick Way P.O. Box 574 Ph: 305/446-7656 Ph 305/445-6563 (Res) Coral Gables, Fla. 10ff) 305/358-0806 33134 Coral Gables, Fla. 33134 Located 9mi. east of Zolfo Springs on SR 66 Registered & Commercial Brahman Cattin KABAR RANCH H. Kennedy & Sons 13503 Ranch Rd. Jacksonville, Fla. 32218 PH: 904/757-3643 Corner of 1-95 and entrance of Jacksonville International Airport. "J" Custom Fitters Rt. 2, Box 232 Wharton, Texas 77488 713/657-2212 or 713/657-2215 Mobil Phone: Rosenerg 342-5461. Unit No. 454-7209

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REGISTERED HEREFORDS 2-3-4 Year Old Bulls EL DORADO HEREFORD FARM 4301 S. Hwy. 301, Dade City, Florida Lorin C. and Gladys J. Anderson Telephone: 904/567-3413 Bulls & Heifers For Sale Rodgers Herefords At King Ranch of Florida Route 1, Box 172 Dunnellon, Fla. 32630 (904) 528-5469 (Williston) Performance Tested HEREFORD BULLS For Sale at CORRIGAN RANCH P.O. Boo 3130, Beach Station Ph: 305/567-7141. 567-2442 Vero Beach, Florida Registered Herefords JO-SU-LI FARMS Clarence Cross, Owner alph 'Thunmpson. Cattle Mgr. Phone 912/758-3637 Colquitt, Georgia Herefords are just naturally better! Ask us about breeding Herefords and become an active breeder. Florida Hereford ASSOCIATION DAN B. CHILDS, President P.O. Drawer 1030. Kissimmee, Fla. Rt. 3, Box 134 Donalsonville, Ga. 31745 Breeders of Top Purebred Hereford Cattle A. 0. Taff & Sons. Inc. John Ray Stout, Owners Ph 912/524-2463 General Manager Promote BEEF every day. Support Your Florida Beef Council) Corrigan Bulls Hit Strong $610 Average on 82 An average price per head of $610 was struck on 82 head of bulls at the first Corrigan Ranch Production Sale, held at Vero Beach on January 7. The 82 bulls grossed $50,000. The sale marked the 20th anniversary of Corrigan Ranch. Included in the bull offering were registered Herefords, registered percentage Simmentals and Chianina, and unrecorded commercial bulls. Broken down by breed, 42 head of registered Herefords grossed $26,380 for a $628 average; 19 Simmental-cross bulls grossed $13,405 to average $706; seven Chianina bulls grossed $3380 to average $483; and 14 head of commercial bulls grossed $6835 to average $488. In addition, seven head of females grossed $2890 to average $413 per head. Top selling bull was a registered Hereford, going for $2500 to Fairfield Farm, Hume, Virginia. The top seller, CR Tiberius 333D, was a two year old son of Corrigan's top herd sire, Kimbolton Tiberius 13W. He weighed 1310 pounds and had an index of 128. Top volume buyer at the sale was Frank Brewer of Fort Pierce, with purchases totaling $6460 for 14 bulls. The sale was managed by Leonard Land & Livestock, Ltd., Charlottesville, Virginia. A. W. (Ham) Hamilton of Lewisburg, West Virginia, was auctioneer. Lunch for the event was prepared by Florida Lime and Dolomite Company. Buyers at the sale, with number purchased, if more than one, in parentheses and amount spent shown, follow: Hereford Bulls Deseret Ranch, Deer Park (3) $2600: Gables Engineering, Cora l Ga bles (7) $4435: Eric Goolsby, Okeechobee 3) S1700 Doyle Carlton, Jr., Wauchula (2) S[525: Sanford Hartt. Sebring (2) $870; Immokalec Ranch, Immokalce (2) Si 30)): B. IT. Tilton. San Mateo (2) S1075; FairField Farms, Hume Virginia(3)S4025:Frank Brewer.Fort Pierce(9) $4170 Paul Mims, Okeechobee $450; Leo Bone, Okeechoee S4125: Hales Ranch, Indiantown $510 TripletM Ranch, Tarpa 3 S1675: Turner Coats, Fort Pierce 5610: Beovcr oRnch, 0kecchohec $475; Derrill McAteer, Brooksville $535. Sim mental Bulls Tiger Cattle Cotmpany. Okeechobee (2) $2250: CulverIouse Cattle Company, Fort Pierce (5) $4185: Gilbles Engineering, Coral Gables (3) Si385 Triple M Ranch, Tampa (2) $1725: Donald Peeples, Moore Haven (2) $1000: Will Barker, vero Beach $it0: Eric Goolsb, Okeechobee $550: Immokalee Ranch, Immokalee (2) $1275: Bobby Chester, Sehestain S475. Chianina Bulls Kayo Welles, Arcadia (3) $1260 Donald Peeples. Moore Haven $675: Hugh Williams, Okeechobee (2) $985: Frank Brewer, Fort Pierce $460. Commercial Bulls Blue Cypress Lake Ranch, vero Beach $475; Frank Brewer, Fort Pierce (4) $1830: Immokalee Ranch (2) S105: Sanford Hart (3) $1325: Donald Peeples (2) $1200: Beave;r Farm, Okeechobee $400: ieo Boney $500. Hereford Females Glebe Hereford R nch, Scottsville, virginia (4) S1105: Paul Mins $285: Fowler Hereford Farm, Hattiesburg, M iss isippi (2) $1500. See Us For Hereford and Commercial Cattle Pine Acres Ranch CITRA. FLORIDA G. P. Leitner, PH: 904/595-3806 day Manager PH: 904/591-2180 night Located 12 mi. No. of Ocala on US 301 STEERS Fcor Sale19? Feedlot operators in Florida and out-of-state read The Florida Cattleman regularly and will be quick to see your ad mentioning feeder steers for sale. You will always sell for more money if you have several interested buyers. Give us the facts -we'll help with layout. Write or call The Florida CATTLEMAN P.O. Box 1030 Ph. 305/846-2800 KISSIMMEE, FLA. 32741 Performance HEREFORDS Pumpkinvine Acres Farm Harold E. Smith, Jr., Managing Partner Phone: 404/382-6482 Cartersville, Georgia 30120 Farm located 5 mi. south of Cartersville, Ga., Just off US 41 on Pumpkinvine Creek. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 Tested

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Mr. Beef Producer: It makes a difference when you let your local livestock auction market manager sell your cattle. He not only sells livestock, but PROMOTES their sale. And that brings you a better return usually than selling direct. Why? Because there is competitive bidding under the livestock auction market system and the difference is between what livestock might just "sell" for, and for what they are actually worth under the conditions of competitive bidding. Your marketman works at "selling" livestock. Check with him and you just might find that you will get the little extra return that will mean the difference between profit and loss in your operation. Check with YOUR local marketman! The Auction Market Way is the Best Way! CONTACT ANY OF THESE MARKETS, ALL MEMBERS OF THE STATE ASSOCIATION Arcadia State Livestock Market Auctions Every Wednesday Pat Kelly, Mgr., Ph. 813/494-3737 1808, 3250 ARCADIA, 33821 Chipley Livestock Company Auctions Every Tuesday E. D. (Buddy) Neel, Mgr, Ph. 904/638-0267, 638-4498 CHIPLEY, 32428 Gainesville Livestock Market Cattle Auctions Every Mon.-Wed. Hog Auctions Every Tuesday J. W. "Buddy" Clark, Mgr. Ph. 904/372-3442 GAINESVILLE 32601 Tindel Livestock Market Auctions Every Monday Clyde Crutchfield, Mgr. Buddy Williams Ph. 904/263-3224 GRACEVILLE 32440 Jay Livestock Auction JAY, 32565 Kissimmee Livestock Market Auctions Every Wednesday Kenneth Caldwell, Mgr. 305/847-3521 KISSIMMEE, 32741 Columbia Livestock Market Hog Auctions Every Monday Cattle Auctions Every Thursday H. Tom Willis, Mgr. Ph. 904/752-1874 LAKE CITY, 32055 Cattlemen's Livestock Markets Monday -Sales Tuesday Mgrs. Harry McCollum, Bill Hamilton Tampa 813/626-5164 Lakeland 813/682-0117 TAMPA, 33609 and LAKELAND. 33802 Suwannee Valley Livestock Market Auctions Every Wednesday Cecil Moore & Buddy Sutton Ph. 904/362-1702 LIVE OAK, 32060 Madison Livestock Market Hogs-Monday; Cattle-Tuesday George Townsend, 904/973-2310 929-4605 MADISON, 33801 West Florida Livestock Market Sale Every Thursday Frank Harris, Mgr. Ph. 904/482-2229 482-4182 MARIANNA, 32446 Mills Auction Market Hog Auction Every Wednesday Cattle Auction Every Thursday Clarence Mills, Manager Emery Mills, Ass't. Mgr. Ph. 904/732-4454 OCALA, 32670 Monticello Livestock Market Auctions Every Monday W. C. Hawkins, Mgr. Ph. 904/997-5711 MONTICELLO, 32344 Okeechobee Livestock Market Auctions Every Monday & Tuesday Pete Clemons, Mgr. Ph. 813/763-3127 OKEECHOBEE. 33472 Neel & Edwards Livestock Company Hog Auction Every Monday Cattle Auction Every Wednesday 0. W. Edwards, Jr., Mgr. 904/627-9584 OUINCY, 32351 Interstate Livestock Auction Mkt., Inc.* Sale Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Phones 813/689-2424, 689-5995 G. H. Robison, President SEFFNER, 33584 Hardee Livestock Market, Inc. Auctions Every Monday Mgrs. Russell Farmer, Robert Ray Smith Phones 813/773-9747, 773-9560 WAUCHULA, 33873 Sumter County Farmers Market Auctions Every Tuesday Lamar Hall Ph. 904/793-2021 WEBSTER, 33597 Jacksonville Livestock Auction Market Auctions Every Monday Those. W. Waldrop, Owner 904/781-4677 WHITEHOUSE, 32095 A .-Indicates Subscriber to Competitive Livestock Marketing Association For Further Information about Florida Livestock Auction Markets, Contact ?I',flda ASSOCIATION OF LIVESTOCK MARKETS Livestock Exchange Building, Kissimmee, Florida 32741 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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covers the Superior reproductive performance. The beef industry is dependent upon it. the Hereford breed is famous for it. The main reason for this fame is that fellow on the other page. He's a registered Hereford bull. He's unsurpassed for consistently settling a high percentage of cows. Unsurpassed for siring healthy, vigorous calves. In fact, Hereford bulls like him are bred to over half the total cow population each year. The Hereford cow deserves credit, too. She is unsurThe Florida Cattleman/February 1975 count r. passed for calving easily and regularly. Regardless of conditions she consistently finds the grass she needs to wean healthy heavy calves. Which breed has superior calf crop percentages? Which breed is unmatched for total pounds weaned? Just look around. If Hereford wasn't superior, you wouldn't see so many white faces. American Hereford Association, 715 Hereford Drive Kansas City, Mo. 64105. H 87

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600 2nd cross Santa Gertrudis heifers 160 with calves from purebred bulls WEIGHTS 700-900 pounds All animals are registered in the SGBI breeding up program Will sell in groups of 50 head call day or night days;305/974-8800 nights: 305/752-1195 MEARS RANCH Okeecho bee and Pompano Advertising Aids Your Personal Salesmanship The Florida CATTLEAN P.O. Box 1030 Kissimmee, Fla. 32741 SANTA GERTRUDIS STAGE COACH RANCH Dade City, Florida IRVIN SANDERS, Mgr. P.O. Box 65 Ph: 904/567-2095 904/567-5370 Located on No. 581, between Brooksville & Dade City S AGE C CH RAkk PERFORMANCE TESTING of bulls is an annual part of the herd management program at the Delray Beach complex of K. D. Eatmon Santa Gertrudis Farms, Pompano Beach. Eatmon is presently serving a second term as president of Santa Gertrudis Breeders International. Retail Beef Prices Expected to Continue At Favorable Levels for Consumers Consumers can look for beef to continue as one of the best food buys in 1975, the President of the American National Cattlemen's Association said recently. Beef production in the coming year is expected to increase by at least 5 percent over 1974's record output, Gordon Van Vleck said, and this means that beef prices may not average much, if any, higher than levels prevailing during the latter part of 1974. "Meat in general, and beef in particular, have been the nation's leading inflation-fighters in recent months," Van Vleck pointed out. "While over-all prices of food and other consumer goods increased by about 12 percent in the past year, the government's latest figures show meat prices down by about 4 percent from a year ago. Our own survey of retail beef prices indicated an average reduction of 33 cents per pound since last February. "Feed shortages and continuing financial losses for the cattle feeding industry mean further reductions in the supply of grain-fed beef. And this could bring some increase in prices of better quality beef in the spring of 1975. Van Vleck explained that animal agriculture's extreme cost-price squeeze will bring sharp reductions in per capita supplies of poultry and pork in 1975. However, it takes a longer time for the cattle industry to make adjustments in supplies. "During the past year, our industry, the largest segment of American agriculture, has sustained cash losses of about $5 billion, plus a loss of more than $12 billion in the value of our cattle inventory," Van Vleck said. "Obviously, if inflated feed and other production costs do not drop sharply, there eventually could be substantially 88 decreased cattle production, and higher beef prices. For now, however, our loss is the consumer's gain." Were it not for inflation in the nonfarm sector of the beef business, retail beef prices would reflect to an even greater extent today's depressed cattle prices, the ANCA president said. "Traditionally," he noted, "one-third or more of retail beef prices goes for processing, transportation, distribution and retailing margins. If wage and other marketing costs continue to mount, you can expect the increases to be reflected in retail prices. For example, if we continue with double-digit inflation, it could mean at least another 5 cents per pound add-on at the retail level. "It is clear that we must pursue sounder national fiscal policies and must improve beef distribution efficiency if we are to keep retail beef prices at reasonable levels and ease the squeeze on the cattleman's share of the available meat dollar." Van Vleck cautioned, however, against imposition of price controls on beef and cattle prices. "The 1973 freeze completely disrupted our industry's production and marketing operations," he observed. "And reimposition of controls -with cattle prices at loss levels -would absolutely guarantee future meat shortages and eventually much higher prices. "In an industry like ours, with hundreds of thousands of individual producers, the only way to assure long term adequate supplies and reasonable prices is to let the open, competitive market system operate." Join your local county cattlemen's association. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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a pLace In tbe sun These Chaparrosa cows have earned it. They've made it where they had to, under scorching summer sons and in the barren cold of winter. They've produced regularly, weaning off heavy calves in the relentless, everdemanding Brush or from our expanding improved pastures. We select for fertility. Only those with the best records stay in the herd. With each generation, reproduction improves. We also make sure they get the right nutrition and handling. You can count on the fertility of Chaparrosa cattle. They've been bred, selected, and conditioned for it. The Chaparrosa. The Best of Yesterday and Today. CHAPARROSA P.O. Box 187 RANtCHLa Pryor, Tex. 78872 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 89

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SANTA GERTRUDIS CATTLE. Santa Gertrudis foundation herd sire in a multiple sire herd. FROM THE FOUNTAINHEAD OF THE BREED The Santa Gertrudis breed was created by the King Ranch through many years of breeding for the purpose of producing an animal that could produce more beef at less cost under range conditions. More than 50 years have past since the breed's foundation sire was born and we were able to establish a genetic base for what was to become recognized as "America's First New Beef Breed." Now many thousands of cattlemen the world over share the advantages of Santa Gertrudis cattle. Their adaptability to any climate, their hardiness, their ability to get along on sparse range, their resistance to disease and their production of high quality lean meat are some of the reasons why others have joined us in the Santa Gertrudis business. We invite you to try a big, cherry red bull in your breeding program. Come see our cattle or write for more information. BULLS FOR SALE Yearlings, Soon Ready For Service. All Gain Tested And Semen Tested. Available In Individual Or Group Lots. Large Number To Select From. FOR HORSES CONTACT JOE STILES 512/592-5107 KING RANCH INC. KINGSVILLE, TEXAS 78363 FOR BULLS CONTACT R. P. MARSHALL 512/592-6411 III

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$860 Average Struck at Annual FSGA Sale The 12th annual Florida Santa Gertrudis Association sale held January I I at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, brought a gross of $78,990 on 92 lots to average $860 per head. Sale chairman for the event was J. Charles Gray, DeBary. Twenty-seven bulls grossed $33,600 to average $1244 per head while 65 head of females brought in $45,390 to average out at $698 per head. Top selling animal was a consignment from Ross Brothers of Branford. The entry, a son of Eatmon 24/7, brought $4250 and was purchased by Grey Rocks Ranch of Selma, Alabama. Second high selling lot was a bull entry from Winnstead Plantation, Thomasville, Georgia, with Zane Blanton of Plant City paying $2300 for the son of Eatmon 10/8. High buyer at the sale was River Creek Ranch of Jacksonville with an outlay of $5620 for seven head. Second high buyer was S. A. Knight of Belle Glade with purchases of six head for $5570. Auctioneer for the sale was Dick Britten of Bryan, Texas. Buyers at the sale, with number of head purchased, if more than one shown in parentheses, and amount spent, follow: S. A. Knight, BelNe 6ade (o) s370: S-minne Point R( nch, Branford (3) S 1960: Blount & I de, Lake Placid (4) S3 rX I .13, Strickld. Blaockshear. (o.rpa (41 5307)): Iri, Burr, 11, Ouoc,u1 1 (3) 5(77i. Ea.) (i ,\ righton (1 S14(0 Dr & Mr,. Jim (Goodi d. DA.la Georgta i) s1410: J"h"n 0c"s. R"chelle. MAiimi, (2) SI77. CoBnd Ranch, -oral (it% S82s: lhickor I fill Ranch, Antlon (3) S3770: Zjn' Blamoon, Plant Ci S1300, Harr\ Manasa. 0 ah (31 S3040: I rcdd, Noble. O ala $'Oll R. 1. Bracken-. Vero O-ch 0) $1 S 4W': d Iton (i I knl ,nnd S9' 11 ,11 lip I arni, ((orri, .5)b h a,, (4) $2805, I,, If k Ra~nch, Selma, Ahhabian 542 0: River Creek Ranch, Jacksorcnvi (7) ')620: Sugar Hill Farmn Allendale. Sourh (oroliri (, I 1260: LII Ranchr. (ijne,nilc S735 If: .S. Aldridge. BN IS (t,n ornra (2) 171(I: Irank Warren Mtorriston (5) $2S70.B Engko. Li, (31 IX) so (I (loHrd Timesi Ranch,. Contic,, leirnnc,ce (9) S,0804 Inoepr A.snr. Dade fun (4 57701 (innin Springs Ranch, DeBary SIOi): Marvin MtJ1nnkin, Lake Placid (7) 54620: Robertson IUrim, LoCUMr Grone, Georgia G1875 v minnstead P Sln tation, t'Srriasnile. ("orgia (3) S5(57a (ni I rui. in rrinkinn A'I In ia(IN I3n'( Conner Named to National Council Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner was elected a director of the Agriculture Council of America recently at the organization's annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Also elected as directors from the southeast were Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin, and J. R. Odum, Sylvester, Georgia, representing the National Peanut Growers. Baxter Freese, a cattleman from Wellman, Iowa, was named chairman, succeeding J. S. Francis, Jr. who served as chairman since 1973. Join your local county cattlemen's association. Dan C. Anderson Pompano Beach, Fla. John B. Armstrong Moore Haven, Fla. Big B Ranch Belle Glade. Fla. Bruce B. Blount Lake Placid, Fla. Blackwater Farms Jasper, Ala. Arthur L Blondin Pompano Beach, Fla. Blue Cypress Lk. Ranch Inc. Vero Beach, Fla. Troy Burrell Morriston, Fla. C & S Ranch Ounnellon, Fla. Chamblee Farms, Inc. Belle Glade, Fla. E. H. Chapman Plant City, Fla. Circle L Ranch Elba, Ala. Clarendon Plantation Burton. S. Carolina Clyde L. Clause Wildwood, Fla. Cove Band Ranch Floral City, Fla. H.E. Danner, Jr. Glennvile, Ga. D. Russell Daniel Okeechobee, Fla. Diamond T Ranch Huntsville, Ala. Dietrich Brothers Orlando, Fla, Dixie Plantation Quitman, Ga. Double D Ranch; Inc. Loxahatchee, Fla. K. D. Eatmon Loxahatchee, Fla. El Rancho Grande Indiantown, Fla. Four Oaks Ranch Vero Beach, Fla. Funny Farm Chiefland, Fla. Robert B. (xer Lake Placid, Fla. Comer Green Union Springs, Ala. Grace Farms Orlando, Fla. Gemini Springs Farm DeBary, Florida Fritz Goetz Orlando, Fla. Grey Rocks Ranch Birmingham, Ala. Hayes Farm Elba, Ala. Dr. H. Brantley McNeel St. Petersburg, Fla. Myles Hartman Ochlocknee, Ga. Billy H. Miller Centerville, Tenn. R. D. Keene Trust Winter Garden, Fla. Ann & Gary Kesler Hartwell, Ga. W. M. Larkin Dade City, Fla. MJ Ranch Vero Beach, Fla. David Mears Coral Springs. Fla. Nine Bar Ranch Houston, Texas Pete Miller Attapulgus, Ga. Owens-Illinois, Inc. Jacksonville, Fla. J. 0. Phillips Christmas. Fla. R & R Farms Union, Miss, Red Hills Farms Bainbridge, Ga. Reynolds Metals Co., Jamaica Div. St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies Charles A. Rivard DeFuniak Springs, Fla. Flint Rock Farm Ocala, Fla. Rocking W Ranch Romeo, Fla. Ross Brothers Branford, Fla. Rutland Brothers Fitzpatrick, Ala. Ray A. Schlichte, Jr. Hollywood, Fla. Sleepy Hollow Farms DeLand, Fla. Leroy Selby Christmas, Fla. Stage Coach Ranch Dade City. Fla. Suwannee Point Ranch Branford, Fla, TS Acres Live Oak, Fla. Dwight L. Thomas Lake City, Fla. Three Bee Corp. Lakeland. Fla. A. R. Toussaint Miami Shores. Fla. Tri-N-Two Ranch Lake Wonh, Fla. Frank N. Warren Morriston, Fla. Douglas Watson College Park, Ga. Harley Watson Ranch Arcadia, Fla. Joe Wattleworth Williston, Fla. John W. Weatherford Brooksville, Fla. E. C. Wetherington Anthony, Fla. Winnstead Plantation Thomasville, Ga. Winrock Farms Morrilton, Ark. Charles Wolf Delray Beach, Fla. Zodiac Ranch Stuart, Fla. Florida Santa Gertrudis Ass'n, Rt. 6, Box 921A, Orlando, Fla. 32807 E. C. (Bud) Wetherington, Pres. Fred Dietrich, Sec.-Treas. Member of Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, Kingsville, Texas Advertise! SPromote Horned & Polled Santa Gertrudis every day. D. L. Thomas Ranch Support Your Dwight & Jackie Thomas, owners Rt. 5, Box 281, Lake City, Fla. Florida Beef Council PH: 904/752-6438 9g Santa Gertrudis Ask our members about breeding Santa Gertrudis. Located 1,milew. o 1-75 o Hwy. 47 a att eman /Februa 5

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"MAKING SANTA GERTRUDIS HISTORY" COVE BEND RANCH Hank Baggett, Mgr,; Dr. Dermot O'Connor, Owner Rt. 1, Box 248. Floral City, Florida 32636 PHONE: 904/726-1781 SANTA GERTRUDIS The kind that WEIGH and PAY on good Florida pastures! BLOUNT & HYDE B. Blount, Mgtr Phone Lake Placid 813/465-4771 Rt. 4, Box 324, Lake Placid, Fla. 33852 BREEDERS & CONSULTANTS SANTA GERTRUDIS HORSES PONIES LEOPARD DOGS DIETRICH Ph.: 305/568-2351 ORLANDO, BROTHERS Rt. 6, Box 921A FLORIDA 32807 SANTA GERTRUDIS FOR SALE 2 Year old bulls-semen tested 2 Year old bred heifers Yearling bulls and heifers ROCKING W RANCH W. D. WALDRON, owner 904/489-4643 Ranch located at Romeo, west of Ocala off U. S. 41 Larry Brady, Mgr. 904/489-5704 TOTAL PERFORMANCE .Showability .Do 610% For You Ilty In Our Breeding Program Buy Your Santa Gertrudis Cattle from K. D. EATMON SANTA GERTRUDIS FARMS Pompano Beach, Florida 413 NE 12th Avenue -Telephone 942-6728 Charles Wolf, General Mgr. Delray Beach, 1 mi. S. on Road 809, Phone: AC 305/278-0913 Registered Santa Gertrudis Pure Bred e Top Bloodlines Visitors Welcome SUWANNEE POINT RANCH Branford, Florida Carroll Hall Lloyd Thomas Ph: 904/935-1303 Ph: 904/935-1981 Santa Gertrudis Cattle P.O. Since 1941 Charter BOX Member 1666 SGBI IlT T LE NCH W. M. LARK DA IT IDA "S" SANTA GERTRUDIS BULLS FOR SALE HARLEY WATSON RANCH ARCADIA, FLA. 33821 813/494-4713 813/983-7484 Promote BEE every day. .. Support Your Florida Beef Council ==" 7 am School Set Plans for a Noba artificial breeding school have been announced by H. Gene DeWitt of Tarpon Springs, sales representative for Noba, Inc. DeWitt said the school will run April 1-4, 1975, with classes being held daily at Hood's Dairy, Bradenton. The course will include a balanced program of classroom and field work, DeWitt said. DeWitt noted that registration is now underway with details available from all Noba sales representatives. Florida S'Gertrudis Win Out-of-State Santa Gertrudis cattle owned by three Florida breeders won honors recently at out-of-state shows. Doubloon Stuff D303, owned by Dietrich Brothers' Flying D Ranch, Orlando, won several honors including grand champion Santa Gertrudis bull at the South Alabama Fair, Montgomery; reserve senior champion at the North Alabama State Fair, Huntsville; first place senior yearling at the Texas State Fair, Dallas; and second place at the National Santa Gertrudis Show, held at the Mid-South Fair, Memphis, Tennessee. Graco Farms, owned by Robert Graham, showed the grand champion Santa Gertrudis female at the North Alabama State Fair, Graco 3130. and the reserve grand champion bull at the same show, Graco 3075. Reserve grand champion female at the North Alabama State Fair was owned by J. Charles Gray of Gemini Springs Farm, DeBary, Miss Moses 503. Gray also showed the reserve senior champion Santa Gertrudis bull, Moses 507, at the South Alabama State Fair, as well as the champion get of sire class with the get of Moses 6/6. Florida Cattle Service at Cocoa exhibited the cattle. Advertising Test On Beef is Set Can beef be sold on television successfully? "It's a question that's been asked of us many times," admits John L. Huston, secretary of the Beef Industry Council of the National Livestock and Meat Board. "We know it can be done locally, by individual retail stores for instance," Huston says. "But this is usually price advertising. What we're talking about is advertising the product: Beef -no prices, no brands, no retail affiliation." Starting in February 1975 and running for twelve weeks the council is conducting a $117,000 television advertising test to determine the effectiveness of television advertising for beef. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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Santa Gertrudis give you a choice. The big reds started as a horned breed and most of them still have horns. But a number of SGBI members have developed polled herds whidh are recognized Santa Gertrudis. The same SGBI rules and regulations apply to both polled and horned types and both are eligible for classification and registration under identical standards. Semen from certified purebred "S" bulls, polled or horned, may be used for artificial insemination under SGBI A.I. rules. Both types are distinguished by their cherry red color, high rate of gain, ease of calving and top weaning weights. They mature early, are efficient feeders and produce carcasses with high yield in desirable cuts. Polled or horned -take your choice. They're all Santa Gertrudis. Bruce B. Blount Wimnstead Plantation Diamond B Ranch Clarendon Plantation Route 4, Box 324 Route 3 Troy Burrell, Owner Burton, S.C. 29902 Lake Placid, Fla. 33852 Thomasville, Ga. 31792 Rt. 1, Box 221 803/846-8515 813/465-4771 912/226-1528 Morriston. Fla. 32668 904/489-4202 Pine Hill Farm Big B Ranch Suwannee Point Ranch Route 3 Belle Glade, Fla. 33430 J. Crayon Pruitt Stage Coach Ranch Glennville, Ga. 30427 Branford, Florida P.O. Box 65 912/654-2231, 654-2001 Gemini Springs Farm 904/935-1303 Dade City, Fla. 33525 J. Charles Gray, Owner 904/567-2095 DeBary. Fla. 32713 305/668-6486 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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Purebred-Classified SANTA GERTRUDIS Bulls & Heifers Hickory Hill Ranch, Inc. Route 1, Box 1320 Anthony, Florida 32617 Phone: 904/236-4408 904/236-2791 STEER S Ftor Sale ? Feedlot operators in Florida and out-of-state read The Florida Cattleman regularly and will be quick to see your ad mentioning feeder steers for sale. You will always sell for more money if you have several interested buyers. Give us the facts -we'll help with layout. Write or call The Florida CATTLEMAN P.O. Box 1030 Ph. 305/846-2800 KISSIMMEE, FLA. 32741 Purebred Santa Gertrudis Winnstead Plantation Philip G. Rust Route 3 Thomasville, Ga. 31792 Phone 912/226-1528 Herd No. 255 Albert Blankenship, Mgr. 226-6304 Short Course At Gainesville Was Impressive PRESIDENT'S BY-LINES To each CowBelle who was unable to attend our Know Your Beef Short Course in Gainesville January 7-8, may I say you missed one of the most inspiring, exciting two days of educational facts, figures, demonstrations and fellowship that is possible to experience. It is impossible for me to express to you in mere words the enthusiasm and keen interest given to us by each professor and specialist on the staff that participated in this program. Their warmth and eagerness to teach was immediately communicated to us and the response of each Cow Belle was evident in their facial expression and lively interest with which they followed each lecture and demonstration. Those of us who were fortunate enough to have been able to participate in this short course will long remember the following group of dedicated and gifted teachers with grateful hearts, all from the animal science department, University of Florida, unless otherwise noted: J.W. Carpenter; A.J. Clark, director of the division of communications studies, department of speech, University of Florida; Dr. T. J. Cunha; Ruth Hogan, home economist, National Live Stock and Meat Board, Chicago, Illinois; A.Z. Palmer; R.L. Reddish; Mrs. Beth H. Walsh; R.L. West. There were 15 county CowBelle organizations represented -Alachua; Brevard; Citrus; Columbia; Collier, Levy; Manatee; Marion; Okeechobee; Osceola; Pasco; Polk; Sumter; St. Lucie and Volusia -A sincere thank you for this extra effort to attend. To our Florida Beef Council Chairman, Al Bellotto, who saw the need and worked tirelessly to put together, sponsor, and support this project all the way, we are grateful for your support and challenge to us. At the Florida State Fair to be held February 4-15, there will be the Florida Cattlemen's Beef Council, CowBelles Booth to be found in the Electric Building. We will be having cooking demonstrations with the 4-H'ers daily at these hours: 2:00, 4:00, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. We would like for you to come by and see us in action. The Central Florida Fair at Orlando is February 25-March 8. We are going to be able to utilize our Short Course Beef Facts with these two projects. January is our membership dues months. All county secretary-treasurer's please send in your checks as soon as possible to Carolyn Kempfer, Star Route, Box 1200, Melbourne 32901. American National CowBelle Association is $5.00, Florida dues $2.00. Make checks payable to Florida CowBelles Florida Cowbelles Association Affiliated with A merican National Cowbelles Rt. 1, Box 1340 Cocoa, Fla. 32922 President Mrs. G. A. Tucker, Cocoa 305/636-2390 First Vice President Mrs. S. J. Tilton, Seville Second Vice President Mrs. Arlie Neal, Brooksville Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. W. E. Mitchell, Lake Helen Recording Secretary Mrs. R. D. Bennett, Greenwood Association and indicate on your checks exactly how your membership card is to be filled out using the initials or given name of your previous membership card. She will send in your national dues for you to the Denver office. If you have not joined American National it will be well worth your $5.00 to get a broader outlook on what CowBelles are doing in other states. We'll have new ideas and materials for you from the national convention in Las Vegas, where many of us from Florida attended, at the next directors meeting the first week in March. Mark off the first Thursday and Friday and plan to join us. Sharlene Perry, our Florida Beef for Father's Day chairman, is making preparations for our promotion of Father's Day Beef. She needs the name and address of the county BFFD chairman. Please mail the following information promptly to her at: Rt. 1, Box 537, Belleview 32620. Ruth Hogan told us at the close of her demonstration at the Short Course "How to Plant Our Garden for 1975." Since everyone is always looking for new and better ways to improve their planting methods to have the best possible garden, we want you to know this, too: Plant four rows of Peas (P's): Personality; Perseverance; Promptness, and Preparation; Plant four rows of Squash: Squash gossip; Squash indifference; Squash criticism, and Squash negative thinking; Plant four rows of Turnips (Turn Up): Turn up for regular meetings; Turn up with a friendly smile; Turn up with new ideas, and Turn up with determination to do a better job than you have in the past; Cultivate well, perspire a little and Reap the Benefits of the Most Outstanding Garden you can plant in your area. Ruth TuckerPresident Fla. CowBelles Association Join your local county cattlemen's association. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 94

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BEF,;'BEST'BUY BEEF The portable exhibit shown above has been seen by thousands of people from all over the country. This exhibit was specially designed for the Florida Beef Council. It features revolving backlighted transparencies of favorite beef cuts along with a new technimation process showing steaks grilling over charcoal. Your exhibit is also equipped with a slide presentation and sound telling the history of the Florida Beef cattle industry and the story of beef. Your exhibit has been used extensively throughout Florida, at fairs, exhibitions, grand openings and Farm-City week celebrations. If your organization would like to borrow the exhibit, contact the Florida Beef Council, Post Office Box 1929, Kissimmee, Florida 32741. Phone: 305/846-6221. It is scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. A Committee of the Florida Cattlemen's Association P. 0. Box 1929, Kissimmee, Florida (Published as a service to the industry by The Florida Cattleman magazine) The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 95

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'Meatless Days' Not Solution to Providing More Grain for Humans The role ofcattle and grain in feeding the w orld h as been under discussion frequentl\ in recent months. The American Catt lemen's Association, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, has answ ered a number of the questions concerning the subject, which follow: Q. It has been suggested that people in the United States reduce their consumption of meat (inCluding beef) in order to provide more grain for direct human consumption including consumption by the hungrv and starving overseas. Would this help alleviate the problem? A. A reduction in meat consumption would not atitomatically make available to other countries additional grain for human use. We already export 75( of our wheat crop and 57(% of our rice. These are food grains, which are not consumed by livestock to any extent. Cutting back on meat would not make any more food grain available. The corn and other feed grains which we produce are used overseas as well as in the U. S. largely for livestock and poultry production Use of feed grains as human food is limited by custom and tradition as well as economic and other factors. Over the long term, we may be able to export more grain for human use, but ''meatless days'' are not a solution to today s problem. Q. But couldn't much of the feedstuffs now consumed b livestock and poultry be used by humans? A. Animals and man compete for food to a far lesser extent than most persons reali/e. Only about one-third of all of the feedstuffs consumed by livestock and potiltry in the U. S. are in the form of crain. B1 far most of that grain is feed grain (like field corn, grain sorghum, barley and oats), which is in little demand for human use. In fact, that is why it is called feed grain. Very little blood grain (wheat and rice) is fed to livestock. Fleed for beef cattle consists almost entirely of (1) rouch, fibrous materials (like forage and grasses) which man can't eat, and (2) feed (rains which most people won't eat. There are far more tons of plant material in the world which iman can't eat than there are tons of materials which he can eat. The only way to convert these non-food plant materials into human food is to make them available to livestock. Q. How much of these fibrous materials do cattle eat? A. More than three-fourths of all of the feed units used in beef cattle production came from forage, grass and various byproducts -materials which would go to waste if it weren't for cattle. The millions of tons of by-products consumed by cattle came 'rom the processing of grains, vegetables, nuts, oilseeds, sugar beets, fiber and other commodities for human use. If it weren't for livestock, these by-products would present a huge disposal problem. Also, the by-product values provided by livestock use result in lower costs of the processed foods than otherwise would be the case. Q. Why is it that cattle can use these fibrous materials? A. It's because they are ruminant (four-stomach) animals. They have the unique capability to convert things like grass, hay, silage, crop residues (stems and stalks) and grain milling by-products into high-protein foods like meat or milk. Single-stomach animals like hogs, poultry and man himself cannot or will not eat these things. .Where does all of this grass and forage come from? Couldn't we replace it with grain and other crops which humans could eat directly? A. Out of the 2.2 billion acres of land in the United States, only about 15 percent is used for crop production. More than 80 percent of all of the land in this country cannot be used to grow crops. If it isn't already occupied by people or forests, it's too rough, too dry or too infertile to grow grain and other crops. However, about half of this non-crop land (or almost 900 million acres) does grow grass which can be converted into food by grazing animals like cattle and sheep. Without these ruminant animals, we would have no way to produce food from the renewable resources available on 40 percent of our land. We also should note that it takes K the calorie of fossil fuel -an exhaustible resource -to produce one calorie of food energy from cultivated crops. Cattle, of course, do not require fuel to harvest the grass from grazing land, and to recover the energy which is stored in grass each year. Q. It often is said that cattle need eight to 10 or even 20 pounds of grain to produce a pound of beef. Is that correct? A. If cattle ate nothing but grain, such statements would make some sense. However, less than 25 percent of total beef cattle feed needs have been in the form of grain, and that percentage is declining. Mother cows on the range eat virtually no grain. Prior to entering the feedlot, cattle being grown for market receive little or no grain. Feeder cattle usually are not placed on feed containing grain until they weigh at least 600 pounds. They are then fed to a market weight averaging 1050 pounds. To produce a pound of gain in the feedlot may require nine pounds of feed, including roughage and by-products as well as grain. No more than about two-thirds of the ration may be grain. Thus, six pounds of grain might be used to produce each of the 450 pounds of weight gain added in the feedlot. However, when we consider the total market weight of this grain-fed animal, the amount of grain used per pound of animal is usually less than three pounds. Even on the basis of beef as processed, cut and wrapped at the supermarket (rather than on the basis of live weight), it usually requires less than six pounds of grain to produce a pound of grain-fed beef. Depending on the area, weight of feeder cattle entering the feedlot and the particular feeding program, it may take as little as three or four pounds of grain per pound of saleable beef. Furthermore, we should note that, at this time, about 40 percent of all cattle marketed are non-fed cattle -including cows and other cattle which have received little or no grain. This reduces the average amount of grain per pound of beef even more. Q. If cattle can eat so much roughage and by-products, why is grain used at all? A. Until fairly recently, feed grains were in very large supply and relatively cheap. It often was more efficient and less expensive to obtain feed energy from grain than from roughage. Also, the use of grain hastens the growth of the animal, making more beef available to consumers and making possible the marketing of younger animals, with more desirable meat. The faster growth obtained through feedlot finishing makes use of grain less inefficient than it would appear to be on the surface. If we had to rely entirely on grass for our beef, we would have the added costs involved with a longer total growing period, less overall efficiency in conversion of feed to meat, and added non-feed costs of production. In addition, both experience and consumer research have shown that most people prefer grain-fed beef because it is more tender, flavorful and palatable than so-called grass-fed beef. At least some grain feeding is necessary with most cattle to produce the marbling (small flecks of fat in the muscle tissue) which is desired. It is only realistic to acknowledge that most Americans eat for enjoyment as well as sustenance. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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First Production Sale AT GEMINI SPRINGS FARMS DeBary, Florida 50 HEAD FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1975-1:00 P.M. Bulls and Females Horned and Polled Sons and Daughters of Moses 66 Plan to attend the Santa Gertrudis Breeders International annual meeting at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Hotel the same week and then come to our First Production Sale. This will be a top quality offering of our Santa Gertrudis cattle from some of the best lines of the breed. Bred heifers; cow/calf pairs and bulls. PLAN TO ATTEND We will also have purebred Bulls for the commercial cattleman and additional purebred females available for sale at private treaty. Herd is Certified Brucellosis & TB Free GEMINI SPRINGS FARMS J. CHARLES GRAY / OWNER / TELEPHONE (305) 668-6486 STAR ROUTE 1 / DEBARY, FLORIDA 32713 DEEP CREEK DIVISION / STAR ROUTE 1 / OAK HILL ROAD OSTEEN, FLORIDA 32764 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 r L. L. 97

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Q. Can less grain be used in feeding cattle? A. Yes, we can use and are using less, simply because there is now less feed grain available for feeding and because of the current economics of feeding. The current trend is for cattle to stay on grass and forage longer and to go into feedlots at heavier weights and to be fed for shorter periods of time. It is still possible with such a system to produce quality grain-fed steaks and roasts. For example, suppose that a steer gets to about 800 pounds before he enters the feedlot and that he is fed for only about 100 days, on a ration containing 50 percent grain. This would mean only about 2.3 pounds of grain per pound of saleable beef. Because of the great versatility of the ruminant animal, it may be possible to reduce grain use even more, to produce quality beef with less grain per pound of meat than is used in pork or poultry production. In total, even now, much more corn is fed to hogs and poultry than is fed to beef cattle. Thus, it can be seen that it is not in any sense correct to say that 10 or more pounds of grain are needed to produce a pound of beef. Also, of course, there is no real comparison between the nutritional value of meat (with its high content of completely balanced protein, plus large amounts of essential vitamins and minerals), and the nutritional value of grain (with its "empty" calories). Q. It has been said that, if we ate one less hamburger per week, we would save millions of tons of grain for possible human use. A. This is one of those statements based on misinformation. For one thing, much of the hamburger we eat is produced from non-fed beef, either domestic or imported -from cattle which have had no grain whatsoever. Much of this non-fed beef would have no market, and a considerable amount of forage would be wasted, if it weren't for use in hamburger and sausage products. Q. Couldn't more of our feed grains be used for human feeding? A. Probably there could be some additional use for humans, but the use still would be limited because of the physical and nutritional characteristics of the grain, because of food customs, and because of inadequate processing facilities. For example, even when grain sorghum has been given away, some persons in foreign countries have refused to eat it. Less than 10 percent of our total domestic supply of feed grains goes into food and industrial (starch and alcohol production) use. Of all of the large amount of feed grain exported, only 10 to 15 percent is for food and industrial use. Just as in the United States, feed grain shipped overseas goes largely for feeding of livestock and poultry. Some corn is used for food purposes, primarily in Latin America. However, feed grain is not used as human food to much extent in most nations where people face famine. Wheat and rice are used to a far greater extent. Most of the corn produced in the United States has been bred and grown specifically for domestic animal feeding and export. It is high in energy but low in other nutrients. Much of it is hard and flinty, which makes for better handling, and it is not so useful for food. Also, most of our yellow corn is No. 2 grade and lower, and much of it could not be used as in foods for humans. Even when we had large surpluses of corn and other feed grains, little of these grains was used for food, either overseas or in this country. To make more use of corn for food, the direction of plant breeding efforts including increasing the protein content -should be changed. Q. Let's assume that more people overseas could find ways, or be persuaded, to use more feed grain as human food. Wouldn't it help to cut back on meat consumption in this country, to have "meatless days?" A. If we were to use less feed grain for animals in this country, our exports for feed use no doubt would increase. This is because of the increasing world demand for feed grain. The grain still would not become available to the hungry and starving unless the countries needing it, the U. S. taxpayers or charitable organizations would buy the feed grain and see that it was used for human food. Grain farmers obviously could not produce the grain and then give it away. Someone would have to pay for it at the going market price. It is increased livestock production, both here and overseas, which created a market for feed grains and stimulated the production. If livestock numbers were cut back sharply, and corn producers had to wait around for their corn to move into human stomachs, most of them would be out of business. We wouldn't even have the corn and other feed grains whose use is sometimes debated. All feed grain producers remember the years when they overproduced their markets, and relatively little of this surplus grain moved into direct human consumption. Therefore, any artificial reduction in animal production would simply reduce the farmer's incentive to produce feed grain. Q. If feed grains aren't likely to find much demand for human food, why can't we cut back sharply on livestock production and shift a lot of our corn acreage to food grains like wheat? A. This also is a lot easier said than done. Yields of corn per acre in the main corn producing area are much larger than wheat yields -in fact, two or three times greater. The corn farmer in no way could afford to switch use of his highprice land from corn to wheat and still stay in business. As an illustration of the fact that use of corn in cattle feeding is not so inefficient as some persons say, consider this: One analysis, based on average yields, shows that the use of an acre of corn in a feedlot ration winds up as 1810 pounds of dressed beef, compared with 1530 pounds of white flour from an acre of wheat. Thus, the combination of corn and otherwise wasted roughage results in more food per acre, with greater nutritional value and eating satisfaction, than we may be able to get from other crops. Also, a superficial consideration of man versus animal in use of grain overlooks the importance of beef cattle production to the total agricultural and business economy of the United States. Agriculture is by far the nation's biggest industry -with assets equal to about three-fifths of the assets of all corporations in the United States. The cattle industry, with a fourth of all cash receipts from farm marketings, is the largest segment of U. S. agriculture. About 1.8 million farmers produce cattle either full or part time. To cut out cattle production would adversely affect the entire economy, virtually destroy some communities, and cause tremendous unemployment. Not only farmers and ranchers but hundreds of thousands of workers who store, transport, process and merchandise meat would be hurt. For example, the meat and poultry processing industries alone employ 302,000 workers and have a payroll of $2.5 billion. There also are hundreds of thousands of persons engaged in supplying feed, machinery, trucks, fertilizer and other goods and services for cattlemen. Even a reduction of V/ pound in weekly per capita beef consumption would cause staggering economic effects. And, needless to say, the U. S. economy is also suffering from excessive unemployment. Q. If we shouldn't artificially try to cut back on beef consumption, what can we do to help feed the hungry? A. Over the longer term, the only real solution to the world's food problem is more population control and greater production of food grains and other crops in the countries where it is needed. What the world needs is more total food -including livestock products not less. That means more meat, milk and eggs as well as more grain, vegetables and other foods. And that is one reason why ruminant animals like beef cattle are so important. They can convert forage and otherwise wasted plant materials into human food. We should take more advantage of this capability and produce more beef and The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 98

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Welcome rld ( To Our, Wo We invite our friends the World to join at our sale. L LET US ENTERTAIN YOU! MID-COAST PARTY Summit Club Friday, February 21, 1975 7 to 11:00 p.m. Dutch Treat PRE-SALE GET TOGETHER 9:00 a.m., February 22, 1975 Room Adjacent to Super Sales Salon Area at Astrohall. OUR GOAL: QUALITY NOT QUANTITYI The 1975 National Santa Gertrudis Sale will be a nominated, selected, all halter sale. All animals will be registered, classified, and guaranteed to pass health requirements for export to all foreign countries. Freight forwarding agents and insurance company representatives will be available at the sale. For further information contact: GUEST AUCTIONEER: GERALD BOWIE SANTA SERVICES -MID-COAST SANTA GERTRUDIS ASSOCIATION Sale Manager E. H. Cochran, Sales Chairman Randy Leifeste, Secretary 1013 21st St. 300 N. Washington Box 364 Huntsville, Texas 77340 OR Livingston, Texas 77351 Alief, Texas 77411 (713) 295-4401 (713) 327-4014 (713)497-1127 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 NATIONAL SANTA GERTRUDIS SALE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1975 10:00 A.M. SUPER SALE SALON around us ASTROHALL -HOUSTON

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NO AVA LABLE at Soteatr -ie c 0 Suply New from HALUHU To pu G n. GT RAL(D GUN PELLET INJECTOR The 36 mg. Repeater. One trigger pull delivers one full dose. For up to 18% faster gains. With the new RAL 0 GUN, just pull the trigger once. The correct 36 mg. of RALGRO goes into the ear all at the some time. No misses. Then just turn the cylinder one click. You'll see the next dose through the window, properly positioned for implantation. Implant Gains at All Growing Stages Without Side Effects. RALGRO is the safest growth stimulant for feedlot cattle, and the only effective implant for suckling calves. It isn't a hormone itself. It does trigger your animal to produce more of its own growth stimulant. It enhances meat production without adverse side effects. Implant RALGRO every 100 days from suckling calf to feedlot. It can make your animals heavier, more quickly. And make more profits for you. Come see us for RALGRO and other veterinary supplies as well as a complete line of horse care products. SOUTHEASTERN LIVESTOCK SUPPLY 2785 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, Fla. 32301 -904/878-3183 Planning A Sale? Now is the time to Plan Your Advertising A well planned advertising program is essential to the success of any sale. Start your advertising well in advance to insure proper coverage. The best way to cover Florida's Cattle Industry is in The Florida Cattleman. If you're planning a sale, list your sale date in our calendar well in advance, and plan your advertising program. Let us know and we'll help. The Florida CATTLEMAN P.O. Box 1030 Ph. 305/846-2800 KISSIMMEE, FLA. 32741 milk. Gradually, too, it may be possible to produce more corn and other feed grains of a type which is more suitable for direct human consumption. If we can increase grass and forage production on lands not suited for grain, we can probably get to a point where cattle obtain at least 85 percent of their feed units from forage. This would free more feed grain for use by monogastric animals like chickens and hogs as well as humans, where feasible. Q. It was indicated that less feed grain could be used in cattle production. Is this occurring now? A. Yes, reduced supplies of feed grains for domestic use and extremely high prices are dictating use of less grain per animal on feed. Even with reduced exports, the small 1974 crops means that the supply of feed grain available for cattle in the 1974-75 marketing year could be down by 25 percent or more. This alone is bringing changes in feeding programs and is altering the proportion of fed and non-fed beef. One development which can help reduce further the need for grain is the proposed change in government beef grading standards. Grain will still be needed to produce quality fed beef, but the amount of grain can be reduced through proposed modifications of the grading system. There also will be a reduction in production of excess trimmable fat. Q. How can more grain or other food be provided on at least a short term basis for people overseas? A. More effective than "meatless days" in getting grain to the hungry would be donations to charitable organizations, or payment of taxes to governmental agencies, which are engaged in purchasing and transporting food grains and other foods from the "have" to the "have not" countries. Simply eating meat on fewer days won't automatically get more food grain to other countries. At the moment, feed grain is in short supply, while beef is in surplus. As a result, some persons are proposing that our government buy and ship canned beef (from non-grain-fed cattle) to people who are badly in need of the balanced protein and other nutrients which meat contains. Meanwhile, we must recognize the continued importance of animal proteins in this country. Ruminant animals alone (including beef and dairy cattle) provide more than half of our total protein, plus other essential nutrients. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says that the world's diet needs animal protein in amounts up to one-third of total protein requirements. This group also supports livestock production as one important way to use otherwise wasted land and inedible by-products or grains and other crops. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 100

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116 You pick the climate. The big reds will love it. Write for new SANTA GERTRUDIS A.I. SIRE DIRECTORY $1.00 $1Sarnsa ersaavaiabled, with horns or naturally-polled. =SANTA GERTRUDIS BREEDERS INTERNATIONAL BOX 1257E, KINGSVILLE, TEX. 78363 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 This Christmas card scene was shot at Mrs. Tweet Kimball's Cherokee Ranch in Colorado. But it might have been taken in Montana or Canada. High altitudes, blizzards, below-zero temperatures -Santa Gertrudis not only survive, but flourish. Just as they cope with the heat of Central America, Mexico, Florida and South Texas. Put them anywhere They adapt. They're proving it around the world. A Nebraska cattleman reports "no death loss while calving in rainy, muddy, snowy, miserable weather "The Santa Gertrudis are always rustling with or against the wind," says a rancher on Colorado's high plains. "They never have protection since there are no windbreaks on the ranch." "The cold weather, sometimes well below zero, duet not seem to bother them," says a Canadian breeder Whatever your climate, Santa Gertrudis make money Proven Performance 101 '111

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PRACTICAL RWJ POLLED HEREFORDS We Believe in the Younger Generation And They Justified Our Belief 44 1974 calves, half from two-year-old dams, averaged 616 lbs. 205 day adj. wt. 20 bulls averaged 662 lbs. 24 heifers averaged 577 lbs. R. W. JONES, JR. FARM Lin 157, Rt. 1 912/874-6105 LESIAE, GEORGIA 31746 POLLED HEREFORD BULLS SAM SELLS & SONS P. 0. Box 174 Farm Phone 912/782-5227 Moultrie, Georgia MEMBER, GEORGIA B.C.I.A. PE E FA A MS V New Look in Polled Herefords' RWJ VICTOR J3-837 RWJ VICTOR PLUS 553 J. E. Strickland, Jr. Ph: 912/647-5439 MERSHON, GEORGIA 31551 POLLED HORNED HEREFORDS SINGLETARY FARMS A.J. and R. C. Singletary BLAKELY. GEORGIA Ph: 912/723-3525 (Office) 723-3196 (Res.) Ed Whitehurst, herdsman Ph. 723-4451 2 MI. NW OF BLAKELY ON HWY. 27 Home of WIp Weight Performance Polled Herefords Performance Testing Since 1963-cattle for sale at all times J. M. 'Buddy' Adams, Mgr. 803/994-3077 MOUNTVILLE, S. C.i 1975 State Legislature Shows Increase in Democrat Numbers The November 1974 elections in Florida showed the count in the House is 86 Democrats and 34 Republicans as opposed to 78-42 respectively last year. The count in the Senate is 27 Democrats, 12 Republicans, and one Independent as opposed to 25-14-1 respectively last year. There are 41 new members in the House, one of whom (Ray Knopke) is a former member of both the House and the Senate. There are nine new senators; six of whom were House members last session. The breakdown of the new members of the House and Senate follows: DISTRICT 1 4 5 9 10 22 26 28 40 DISTRICT 3 10 12 13 18 21 22 26 30 32 33 43 44 45 51 55 58 DISTRICT 61 66 67 69 70 72 75 79 81 82 86 89 90 97 100 102 108 109 112 113 115 116 119 120 NEW SENATOR Tom Tobiassen Pat Thomas Ken MacKay Mattox Hair Ed Dunn Guy Spicola Harry Johnston Don Childers Richard Renick NEW REPRESENTATIVE Clyde Hagler J. H. Thompson Herb Morgan Pete Skinner John Lewis Tommy Hazouri Steve Pajcic Sid Martin Sam Bell Wayne McCall Bob Hattaway Dick Batchelor David Barrett Clark Maxwell Wendell Watson Tom Moore George Huber NEW REPRESENTATIVE Larry Belanger Lee Moffitt Ray Knopke George Sheldon Helen Davis Patrick Neal Fred Burrall Gene Campbell Ed Healey Jno. Considine Karen Coolman Mary E. Hawkins Frank Mann David Lehman Elaine Bloom Gwen Margolis John Hill Joe Gersten Barry Richard Nancy Harrington James Eckhart Bob McKnight Bill Flynn William Freeman LAST YEAR Johnston Horne Williams Smathers Gillespie de la Parte Sykes T. Johnson G ruber LAST YEAR Tobiassen P. Thomas Webb McDonald Carlucci Birchfield Hair Turlington Cunningham MacKay Mooney Earle Shreve Tubbs Libertore Whitson Robinson LAST YEAR Crane Sessums Danahy Spicola Martinez Harllee Tillman Moudry Clark, Dave Reynolds J. Thomas Walker Randell Bass Baumgartner Cohen Snowden Hartnett Harris Malloy Dubbin Holloway Gautier Tittle The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 102

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AERIAL VIEW of Noba's new Georgia bull stud shows bull pens, office and semen collection facilities. Noba Opens Bull Stud in Georgia Noba, Inc., the Tiffin, Ohio, based beef and dairy genetic company, has officially opened a new bull stud at Elko, Georgia, just south of Perry. Open house was held at the new facility recently, with most of Noba's directors attending from Ohio. Millard Jones, manager of the 106 acre facility, said Noba-Georgia will serve two main purposes. "Young sires will be housed here awaiting proof following sampling in the Noba program. Noba-Georgia will also be used for custom collection." Jones said the possibilities for custom collection in the southeast is fantastic, "85% of all cattle in the southeastern U. S. are in a 300 mile radius of the new farm," he said. The facility has a unique design, with 30 pie shaped holding pens already installed. Each pen is equipped with waterer and feeder at one end with a hay rack and shelter at other end. Each pen leads to a circular working lane. Jones said the design saves a great deal of time andlabor. Appearing on the program at the open house were: Max Drake, general manager of Noba, Inc., William Durfey, executive secretary of the National Association of Animal Breeders: Robert Ray, assistant commissioner with the Georgia Department of Agriculture; Dick Weir, assistant manager of NobaGeorgia; and Jones. The facility has been under construction since April 15, 1974, under the direction of Weir. When construction is completed, capacity will be approximately 175 bulls. The farm is located one mile east of 1-75 on State Road 26, near Perry, Georgia. Hogs and pigs on U. S. farms December 1, 1974 were estimated at 55.1 million, 10 percent less than a year earlier. Join your local county cattlemen's association. Victor Dominos "That Pay Their Way and Make A Profit" Briar Creek Farms "E.D." and Pauline Raulerson D-igh5 f L Rairlerson Phone 912/632-4492 Route 3 ALMA, GEORGIA 31510 Performance Tested Polled Herefords Rollotrend-Lamps-Victor Domino W. H. TAYLOR FARM Elba, Alabama 36323 Phone: 205/897-2336 Malloy Hereford Ranch Polled Herefords 1$ SIZE-TYPE-QUALITY Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Malloy, Owners P.O Box 490, Phone: 904/482-5196 or 482-4388 MARIANNA, FLORIDA R,,m g Poled I 1wo i 18 cyi Circle T Ranch CLERMONT, FLORIDA Hed sr -RV w or 111,66Al RHlF Vitor 865-161 Rrngr irtr-A lop RW5j T18-13 ron T. F. Thompson Phone: Owner 904/394-3053 Registered Polled Herefords Clean Pedigrees Pat Wilson, Inc. (formerly Wilson Cattle Co.) Box 65 Frostproof, Fla. Phone 813/635-3787 Old line Plato Domino lat Breeding REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS Trojan Style Quality Simmentals ECHODELL FARM Joe Harvey Owner Jakin, Ga 31761 Officer 912/5242131 (Donalsonville) Farm: 912/793-2081 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 FOR SALE AT THE RANCH Registered Polled Hereford Bulls Ready for heavy service Semen Tested All Vaccinations Fully Guaranteed SOAite Im&RaiW ALXHUA, FLORIDA Mrs. Snead Y. Davis, Owner Bill Snead, Manager e (904) 462-1453 REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORD BULLS These Bulls Are Presently Available SOUTHWOOD FARM Ph: 904/877-1158 TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 32302 P.O. Box 191

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BAHIA GRASS SEED Harvested. Processed and Sold direct to Farmers and Ranchers Pensacola Argentine Also Rye Quality and quantity enough to handle all your planting needs at reasonable prices. SERVICE IS OUR SPECIALITY Tr-County Dryer and Storage, Inc. SEED -FEED 615 E. Noble Avenue 904/528-3901 WILLISTON, FLA. 32696 SMITH RANCH SH ORTHORNS Polled and Horned Our herd is Federally Certified for Brucellosis (No. 400) & Accredited for T.B. Pauline N. Smith-Owner 813/293-2930 Winter Haven, Fla Ranch off Sit 542 on Buckeye Rd. 3 miles N.E. REGISTERED POLLED MILKING SHORTHORNS for crossbreeding purposes" Herd Sire Rear Prince. Pret breeding .2140 lbs. His dam produced 20.134 lbs. Milk, 80 lbsButterfat FOR SALE 6 thte coming 2 yr old heifers. open or bred to either of 4 Herd Bulls $500 ea RIDGECREST FARM Paul R Lewis & Sons Ph 904/997-5592 0t 1 Box 233 Monticello 35mi E Tallahassee REGISTERED POLLED SHORTHORNS Growthy-Rugged TB & Bang's Certified Herd Fully Acclimated for Southern Conditions PINEVIEW FARMS Paul Ragans, owner Route 2 Ph: 904/971-5417 Madison, Florida 5 mile east on US 90 "Yearling Bulls for Sale" Shorthorns & Polled Shorthorns ertified & Accredited herd Practical. Florida raised 7eace 9won4 Mr. & Mrs. W, M. Teal Box 321--Highway 50 Winter Garden, Fla. Ph. 305/656-1639 EDDIE LEE, a Lake County 4-H'er showed this 1114 pound steer to grand champion honors at the recently held Volusia County Fiar Youth Steer Show and Sale. The steer eas purchased by Winn-Dixie Stores of DeLand for $1.35 per pound. U.S. Farms Move to Higher Sales Bracket Booming prices and big marketing pushed many a U. S. farm into a higher farm sales bracket in 1973, according to John McGuire, Dade County Extension Service. At the top, there was a whopping 56 percent hike in the number of farms with farm sales in the $100,000 plus sales category -plus a 52 percent increase in numbers in the $40,000-$99,999 sales bracket. Farms in these top two income groups now represent 16 percent of the U. S. total, account for about 70 percent of the cash receipts from farming, and receive 60 percent of the realized net farm income. The 1972 picture showed the top two sales classes comprised only 10 percent of all farm numbers and accounted for 61 percent of cash receipts and 45 percent of realized net farm income. At the start of the 1960's, farm selling upwards of $40,000 worth of farm products made up less than three percent of the farm total, accounted for 33 percent of the cash receipts, and received under 18 percent of realized net farm income. Of course, the surge in the importance of super-sales farms in 1973 rested heavily on the volatile nature of farm prices. On a 1967 base, the index of 1973 prices received stood at 172, up 46 percentage points from the year before and 76 percentage points over 1960. The higher farm prices also explain some of the falloff in the number of farms at the low end of the sales scale. Farms with sales under $2500 declined by 26 percent as higher earnings pushed some of them into the next highest income bracket. Numbers in the $2500$4999 sales category experienced a 10 percent gain. Join your local county cattlemen's association. 104 REGISTERED SHORTHORNS POLLED SHORTHORNS RANCHO LOS PINOS SUSURRANTE George G. (Jr.) & Janice L. Wright, Owners 813/625-4456 P.O. Box 2166 PORT CHARLOTTE, FLA. 33950 Custom Cattle Feeding Scottsdale Feedyard incorporated Drawer 3290 Scottsdale, Ariz. 85257 for information contact: Bill Evans -Lakeland, Florida Ph: 813/646-5302 or 686-8058 RED BRANGUS Golden Rainbow John W. Hunt, Mgr. R A N C H Phone 813/688-6891 Box 872, Lakeland, Fla. 33802 Ranch located Myakka City 813/322-1172 REGISTERED BRANGUS "We're never too busy for you to visit" R. J. Mitchell Farms P.O. Box 187 Duitman, Georgia 31643 U.S. Highway 221 South-7 miles out Day Phone 912/263-4127 Night Phone 912/263-8306 Brangus Heifers & Hereford Bulls LASATER FARM Ocala, Fla. 32670 Ph. 904/245-4440 Dan Lasater, Owner-Otis Williams, Mgr j4~A RA A BRA Registered -Bulls For Sale -Commercial Anthony, Florida 32617 904/622-7819 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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TOP 0' THE HILL FARM LIMOUSIN CATTLE FOR SALE Our Sale IS MARCH 17 Rhodes R. Frost, Mgr. 912/263-7026 U.S. Hwy. 84 Guitman, Georgia Let us fit your cattle for Show & Sale WI LLIAMS FITTING SERVICE 9608 Crystal Springs Road JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA 32221 Bobbi Williams 904/781-2229 Breeding Limousin Cattle H. M. Shirley 400 r 8 W1[ .I 11k F 2177 Ph: 1041 125-2525 12 mi. north of Palatka near Bostwick LIMOUSIN SEED STOCK AVAILABLE EASLAND Cattle Company Box 47, DeSmet, S. Dak. 57231 Jim Easland 605/854-3630 Roger Easland 605/854-3566 THE FLORIDA CATTLEMAN is a long-time member of the Agricultural Publishers Association which received this recognition plaque recently from Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz. Members include most major U. S. farm publications. Southeastern Commercial Banks Show Increase in Loans to Farms Farm loans at Sixth Federal Reserve intended for nonagricultural uses." District commercial banks have soared Bank farm loan volumes over $10 in recent years, according to Gene D. million were reported by 25 District Sullivan, agricultural economist at the counties (as of the December 31, 1973 Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Call Date), according to the article. The volume of these loans has multiHinds County, Mississippi, led with a plied over three times in the last decade volume of $36 million. Most District and grown 55 percent just since 1970, the counties where farm loans are heavily economist writes in an article for the concentrated include major cities, showBank's December Monthiy Review. ing urban banks to be a large and grow"This reflects the massive increase in ing source of farm loans for all purposes. credit used to purchase southeastern Though farm loans at commercial farmland (grown three times more banks have grown rapidly, total farm expensive since 1961) and to provide loans from all District sources have inneeded funds for farm production creased even more rapidly, so that the expenses (nearly doubled in the same share of total farm credit extended by period)," Sullivan explains. commercial banks has actually deThe relationship of nonreal estate to creased since 1960. real estate farm loans has shifted, the Sullivan sees several possible reasons article continues. Real estate loans have for this. "Perhaps the most important of pulled ahead of the nonreal estate these is that bankers have had alternative category, leading by $130 million at the uses for funds which offered more attracend of 1973. tive immediate returns than agricultural "Several factors may be responsible loans, either because lending costs were for the shift in farm loan portfolios at lower or because rates were higher or commercial banks," Sullivan writes, both," he writes. One of the more obvious explanations is Farm credit needs will continue to the relative growth of farmland values expand rapidly, the article concludes. and production expenses. Land values Soaring farm input prices are already jumped 333 percent from 1960 to 1973; creating unusually heavy credit production expenses, 193 percent. demands. Farmers will require even "It is interesting to note that growth more credit to purchase machinery, in District land values trailed the U. S. fertilizer, fuel, chemicals, and other increase until 1968, when the rate soared inputs as they expand planted acreages in above the national average," the response to higher crop prices. economist writes. "This is undoubtedly related to the comparatively high perU. S. milk production in November centage of southeastern real estate sales 1974, was estimated at 8,644 million in which the land was eventually pounds, up slightly from a year earlier. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Ce r~~at oAd wdar AGRICULTURAL PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION FOR 65 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE THROUGH AGRICULTURAL JOURNALISM TO THE FARMERS AND RANCHERS DF THE UNITED STATES EDELWEISS C1M42 Semen Southeast Cattle Breeders Bill Kinner, Manager Madison, Florida 32340 Phone 904/973-6963 106

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McCloud Gives Challenge To Agronomists "The first rays of hope for a stabilized world population are just appearing on the horizon," Darrell E. McCloud, outgoing president of the American Society of Agronomy, told members during the sixty-sixth annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois, recently. Speaking at the society's annual banquet, the University of Florida agronomist stated, "Based on uniform distribution and western European diets, a world population of 4.2 billion could be adequately fed on today's arable croplands. "Today's world population is approaching four billion." As an example of how close man is running to the brink of famine, the agronomist pointed out that world grain reserves today consist of a 26-day supply. He described the amount as "dangerously low." "It is clear that population increases must be checked and a stable world population achieved if man and his food are brought into balance," he said. For countries to meet projected population increases, McCloud said three possibilities exist to improve food supplies: one, increased yields per acre; two, development of new lands; and, three, purchase of food from outside the country. "Since only limited supplies of grains, for example, are available for sale and demands by the affluent nations are high, little remains for the underdeveloped world. With few new agricultural lands available for development, the major option for increasing man's food supply is higher yields per acre," he told his audience of agronomists. To emphasize the problem of population density and food production, the scientist cited three countries: Japan, where arable cropland is equivalent to I 1 persons per area the size of a football field, or little more than one acre. For Egypt, the population-arable land ratio figures six persons per gridiron; for South Korea, six persons. "By contrast, each person in the United States has the equivalent of two football fields to supply him and others in the hungry nations with food," he stated. Since protein is man's most serious food shortage, the society president said agronomists have their work cut out for the years ahead. "Most advances in cereal yields over the past half-century have been development of varieties with a potential to respond to nitrogen fertilizer. Grain legumes have not benefited from this advance, and they remain relatively low yielding. A green revolution in the food legumes is urgently needed," he said. "Teams of agronomists, engineers, and animal scientists might well develop The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 systems for partial extraction of leaf proteins with the left-overs used for animal feed. "Wih high grain prices, forages should be developed as an alternative to replace grain in livestock rations. "Can crop and soil scientists develop production systems for crops as an energy source for microorganisms that will convert carbohydrate to proteins for food and feed for man and livestock?" he asked. For North America, the agronomist said the greatest potential food reserve is in the excessively high, inefficient grain and soybean feeding for livestock. "I calculate that last year's U. S. soybean crop contained nearly three times the protein which we consumed from all of the meat which we ate during 1973," he concluded. McCloud, formerly chairman of the agronomy department at the University of Florida, is a visiting professor at the University of Arizona during the current academic year. ASA Convention to Examine Performance The values of performance testing will be examined at the American Simmental Association's annual convention scheduled for February 22, at Houston, Texas. Don Vaniman, ASA executive secretary, said the three featured speakers at the event will cover many aspects of performance testing and their practical application. Speakers will include Dr. R. W. Touchberry, professor and head of the animal science department at the University of Minnesota; Dr. Frank H. Baker, first secretary of the Beef Improvement Federation, Lincoln, Nebraska; and J. David Nichols of Anita, Iowa, past president of BIF. Touchberry will talk about what performance testing has done for other species of livestock; Baker will cover how performance standards were developed and why they are used; and Nichols will talk on what performance testing can do for your herd. Speaking on the ASA Performance Testing Program will be Rob Brown, Throckmorton, Texas, president of the association. The Texas Simmental Association is hosting the convention, which will be highlighted by the annual national sale. This year's sale is set for 3:00 p.m., February 23, at the Astrodomain Complex at Houston, Texas. The Extension Vet says cattlemen trying to cut corners because of increased costs of feeds and minerals should have second thoughts. Adequate amounts of energy and other nutrients are essential to lactation and breeding efficiency. Mineral supplements are also critical and help to prevent diseases. Southeastern 'mousin Breeders Bl~ 'lN Assn. Inc. Write for free information on "The Carcass Breed" Jack Herring Mrs. Jack Herring President Secretary-Treasurer Route 1, Box 225-A Lake Panasoffkee, Fla. 33538 Limousin Cattle L. E. BOYETT Route 3, Box 342 Brooksville, Fla. Ph: 904/796-2289 Limousin Cattle Florida Shade Tobacco Growers, Inc. P.O. Box 423, Quincy, Fla. 32351 U.S. 27 North, Haana. Fla. BARRY OTTINGER. Owe, RAY ROBERSON. Mgr PH 904/530-6131 PH 912/872 3549 PH 904 /539 6107 "Quality made for the Tropical Trade" SIMMONS LIMOUSINS Jim & Orie Simmons, owners Rt. 1, Box 1030 904/629-6465 ANTHONY, FLORIDA 32617 JOIN Your Local County Cattlemen's Ass'n Join the Limousin "EXPLOSION" with D YNA MITE! Inquire about semen availability Bar G Bar Ranch B. E. "Barney" Greene, Jr., Owner Rt. 1, Box 211 Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 305/562-2817 Charles Hamner, Mgr. Rt. 3, Box 490 D, 305/465-0877 Ft. Pierce, Florida 33450 107

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Northwest Georgia Gain Evaluation Test Sale Selling 45 Bulls at the New Livestock Sales Pavilion N.W. Branch Experiment Station, Calhoun, Ga. Sale Starts 12:30 p.m. Gerald Bowie, Auctioneer for additional information contact: M. K. Cook University of Georgia Athens, Georgia Phone 404/542-2328 Promote BEEF every day. Support Your Florida Beef Council ASSOCIATION the cow makes the difference L. E. Cunningham, Sec-Trea. Al Bellotto, Vice-Pres. Homosassa, Fla. Lakeland, Fla. Good commercial Charolais cows Good commercial Charolais cow, s bred to top Simmental bulls POST OAK RANCH L. E. "Book" Cunningham Rt. 1, Homosassa, Fla. 32646 PH: 904/795-2025 Quality Cattle and lay For Sale at All times *irnmental eflterprize!5 JAMES & SHERRIE HARPER 4423 S.W. College Rd. Ocala, Florida 32670 904/237-2587 Barn: 237-3544 Boyd Williams, Consult. 237-3415 Wedn F E B 5th Y Simmental bring new Growthiness and Vigor to your herd. AL BELLOTTO PH: 813/682-4161 RT. 5. BOX 200 LAKELAND, FLA. 33801 Simmental Cattle Semen OAK HILL FARM, INC. Leesburg, Ga. Telephone 912/759-2946 esday .26 ear FLORIDA James Harper, Pres. Ocala, Fla. Simmental Ass'n Meets at Ocala, Sets Plans The Florida Simmental Association met on January 14 at Ocala to discuss plans and activities for 1975. James Harper of Ocala, president, appointed several committees at the meeting, including a delegation from the Florida association to attend the annual convention of the American Simmental Association. The Florida delegation will include Harper, Spencer Miller, Largo, and R. L. Davenport of Reddick as alternate. A membership committee was also appointed by Harper, saying he wanted the association to triple its size in members by the June meeting of the association, which will be held in conjunction wtth the FCA Convention. Serving on the membership committee will be Al Bellotto, Lakeland; Miller; Jim Philman of A. Duda & Sons, Cocoa; and Travis Murphy of Fort Pierce. The group voted to present charter certificates to the 14 charter members of the Florida Simmental Association. Harper also told the members that the association now has a new emblem which will be used in advertising, letterheads, and promotional material in the future. Sherrie Harper, wife of the president, commented on the National-Western Simmental Sale, held recently in Denver, Colorado. She said prices were down, reflecting the current slump in the cattle market, but that breeders and buyers at the sale were optimistic about the future of SimmentaIs. Special recognition was given to three youth's at the meeting for recently completing American Breeders Service A. 1. School. Roy Cunningham, 12, Crystal River; Doug Davenport, 12, Reddick, and Jeff Miller, 15, Bronson, were cited by George Manter, Jacksonville, ABS representative, as being the youngest students to complete the A. I. course in Florida. Manter went on to say he believed the 12 year old's were the youngest ever to complete an ABS school. Harper said the next meeting of the association will be on May 1, 5:00 p.m., at the University of Florida Livestock Pavilion, Gainesville. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the annual Beef Cattle Short Course. The Extension Vet says just prior to the breeding season, all bulls should be evaluated for fertility. This pre-service evaluation makes it possible to replace a bull when necessary without costly delay and without impairing herd breeding efficiency for the year. Buy only virgin bulls for replacements. This greatly reduces the chance of introducing disease in a herd. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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More food for a hungry world. or less? With lives at stake, decisions had better be based on fact. There are hundreds of millions of people in the world whose food intake is near starvation level. These people must have food. They will not get it if we produce less beef in this country, as some suggest. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization says beef is a source of high-quality, assured-quantity protein that helps provide adequate nutrition. This is as true for industrialized nations as it is for developing nations. It is unfortunate that many people are being misled, because of faulty information, into believing less meat will mean more of something else. It is a fact that. Beef has every amino acid the body needs .the amount and quality of protein no single vegetable, grain or fruit can provide. It is a fact that. It takes about 3 pounds of grain to produce one pound of beef, not 8 or more, as has been reported. It is a fact that. 75 percent of all feed consumed by cattle is grass, forage and by-products which are inedible by humans. It is a fact that. Most cattle are raised on land that cannot grow food for humans-nearly 900 million acres in the U.S. alone. It is a fact that. Only ruminants (animals with four stomachs) such as cattle can produce high quality protein for humans from this otherwise unusable natural resource. What we need in this world is more food, not less. That means more beef and other animal proteins as well as more grain, vegetables and other foods. The beef industry accepts its share of this challenge to increase food production through increasing efficiency and use of available resources. BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF THE MEAT BOARD Al ab a Cattieme'sin Assn /Arizona Beef CounctI /California Beef Counid/Ca I, fomia Cattle feeder Assi/Colorado Beef Board/F Iorida Beef CounCGemr ia Cattlemens Assnr/ daho Be( Cnc-I/lllinois Beef I industry Council/Indiana Beef Cattle Assn./Iowa Beef Industry Coun Il/Kansas Beef ConrCil/Louisiarna Cattlemen, Assr /Michigan Beef Industry Coornmrssion/ Mirn nesota Beef Researc h and Promotion Boar d/Mi ssissi pi Cattle I nidustry Board/MissorI Beef Prormotion Found /Monrtanra Beef Cournilt/Nebraska Beef Industry Found./Nevada Beef Promotion Funrd/New Mexico Cattle Growers Assl /Nor tD bakota Beef Commission/Ohio Beef Marketiiq Procr am/Oklahon Cattlemnren s Assn./Oreqon Beef Courrcil/South Dakota Beef Council/Texas arid Sourthwestern Cattle Raisers Assn /Texas Cattle Feeders Assrn./Utah Beef Council/Washingiton Beef Commnission/Wyoming Beef Council The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 109

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DEXTER FARMS now breeding Chianina Cattle The World's Largest Beef Cattle Visit us and See our 3/4 & 100% Italian full blood Chianina calves James Pringle, Manager 904/698-2212 or 698-2551 Crescent City, Florida Thomas A. Dexter, Owner Reg. Angus Reg. P'Hereford Commercial Cattle Cattle For Sale At All Times CATTLE BREEDERS, INC. William T. Nelson. Pres. A G. Lewis. V.P Cattle Operations P. 0. Box 570 Lake City. Fla. 32055 Ph: 904/752-9450. 9451 BROWN SWISS the American Exotic Wil-Win Farms Green Cove Springs, Fla. Phone (904) 284-3678 The American Exotic BROWN SWISS WESTHAVEN FARMS T.R. Davis, Jr. Phone: Rt. 1, Box 53 912/294-8206 Camilla, Ga. 912/336-5735 Advertising Aids Your Personal Salesmanship Contact any of our fieldmen for full details. The Florida VATTLEIAN P.O. Box1030 Kissimmee, Fla. 32741 Callie Giant Bermuda Grass Registered Angus recipient cows safe with 3/4 and 7/8 blood Maine-Anjou and Simmental embryos for sale. Ben Lazich Duck Hill Ranch, Mississippi 38925 601/565-2253 Food, Fuel, Famine! EDITOR'S NOTE -The following was presented by Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz before the National Agricultural Outlook Conference, at the Jefferson A uditorium of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., December 12, 1974. It would be accurate to say that mankind's lot in the world is a dynamic, changing relationship of turbulent forces. It would also be accurate to say that man has trouble knowing just where he is at any one moment in these changing relationships. All too often, the forces and relationships change before we can catch up with them. We are caught still solving old problems not knowing that we are in a new problem situation already. Another failure of man is his inability to sort out of this quickly changing turbulent mass the real cause of the circumstances that are giving him trouble. Having said that, I would like to suggest three things that I believe are gradually becoming clearer to all of us. 1) We are in the grips of food margin inflation. You see the headlines almost every month: "Food Prices Rise Again," "Food Costs Soar "Food Cost Increase Hits 27-Year High." Add it all up, and it appears that consumer food prices will increase about 15 percent this year on top of a 14.5 percent increase last year. That fact, to some, is the explanation for our galloping inflation. Indeed, I saw in a highly respected publication just the other day an analysis of the situation which said: "It has become increasingly clear that the general inflation now raging in the U. S. can't be whipped without controlling food prices." Our economists in the Department of Agriculture have analyzed the 1974 increase in food prices, and they find that more than 80 percent of the increase this year has been caused by wider cost margins between the farmer's gate and the consumer's plate. What that means is that of the 15 percent increase in consumer food prices in 1974, 12 percent is due to higher margins and only three percent is due to higher farm prices. If we were living with only a three percent increase in food prices, the amount accountable by the increase in farm prices, housewives would be delighted. Instead, when you tack on the 12 percent food margin inflation, you come up with a 15 percent increase in 1974 consumer food prices. Housewives are unhappy, understandably; and more than a little perplexed. Without stopping to argue about who is getting rich over these increased margins, we can assume that if the market forces are really competitive between the farmer and the consumer, nobody is getting rich for very long. The food distribution business is generally regarded as one of the most competitive around. We are left, then, to conclude that the principal culprit is the increased costs of processing and distribution, and that general inflation is largely responsible for the 12 percent food margin inflation. Now back to the article we quoted a minute ago, which said: "It has become increasingly clear that the general inflation now raging in the U. S. can't be whipped without controlling food prices." We can see that this patently is not the case. To put it more accurately, it should read: "The general increase in food prices now raging in the U. S. can't be whipped without controlling inflation." That is crystal clear when you understand that 80 percent of the increase tn 1974 consumer food prices is caused by wider food handling margins. Some related things are becoming much clearer, too: We don't need compulsory controls on agricultural exports when the increase in farm prices, the raw product prices, account for only a three percent rise in 1974 consumer food prices. The favorable consequences of our farm exports far outweigh any unfavorable consequences. It would be folly to try to control inflation by controlling food prices when 80 percent of the rise in food prices is caused by the inflation you are trying to control. If that sentence sounds mixed up; it isn't, it's the expectation that food price controls would stop inflation that's mixed up. 2) The world is in the midst of a petroleum recession. That's a second point which I think is getting clearer to all of us. I think we would agree that the 196572 inflation was caused primarily by monetary and fiscal policy, unbalanced federal budgets, wage and salary increases that exceeded productivity increases, and the cost of the Vietnam War. We had a choice in the last two or three years. We could either go along blithely smoking this pipe of economic exhilaration until we crashed unwittingly into a depression, or we could throttle back, put on the brakes, and discreetly slow down the racing economic machine. We chose the latter course. Then in 1973 the escalating costs of petroleum were imposed on us, and the world, in an arbitrary manner. Suddenly our energy was costing many more dollars, more of other world currencies, and absorbing more of our purchasing power. What you spend for energy you can't spend for something else, so all the "something elses" for which we were spending money lost a chunk of their The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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Unmatched Cattle Industry Coverage The 1974 Reader Survey The Florida C AT T LE EA and Livestock Journal REACHES OWNERS OF 90% OF FLORIDA'S CATTLE AN ESTIMATED 2,239,000 HEAD Proof: (1) Total Florida cattle population, USDA estimate, Jan. 1, 1974, 2,490,000. Projection of cattle ownership reported by readers show subscribers own 2,239,080 head (89.9% of total). (2) U.S. Census of Agriculture 1969 shows 4835 Florida cattlemen owning 50 head or more, and further that this group of larger owners own 87.7% of all cattle in the state. Survey shows that 62.4% of those responding own 50 head or more. June 1974 circulation in Florida was 7496 Paid and 807 Bulk, for a total of 8303. 62.3% x 8303 = 5173 subscribers with 50 head or more, or 87.7% or more of the total cattle population. In addition, 25.4% report ownership of less than 50 head, which projects on census figures to an additional 2.5% of total cattle population. 87.7% + 2.5% = 90.2%. BETTER READ THAN OTHER FARM PUBLICATIONS Proof: Readers were asked to: "Mark 1,2,3, etc., in order, the magazines named below which you find most valuable to you." 56.7% named The Florida Cattleman Number 1. Progressive Farmer was named first choice by 21.2% and Farm Journal by 7.0%. The average reader reports 63.3 minutes reading each Issue. UNIQUELY COMPLETE COVERAGE OF A SINGLE STATE Proof: The Florida Cattleman Is unique among cattle magazines In coverage of Its market. Where we demonstrate that 90% of Florida's cattle are owned or managed by our readers, we know of no other cattle magazine who could do the same: for example, census shows 20,827 Alabama cattlemen own 80.1% of the cattle In that state, 24,259 Georgia cattlemen own 84.9%, and 91,715 Texans own 89.2% of total cattle. FOR FLORIDA, YOU ALWAYS NEED THE CATTLEMAN IN YOUR BUDGET The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 IIIl

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pn TOP NOTCH PROGENY PROVEN BULLS Seven Dairy Breeds and Angus Beef Brown Swiss Brahman Brangus Charolais Hereford Polled Hereford Red Angus Red Poll Santa Gertrudis Shorthorn Also exotic new imports: French Charolais Slimental Limousin Tarantaise Blond d'Aquitaine Gelbvieh Romagnoia Marchigiana Norwegian Red Chianina Maine-Anjou Hayes Converter Fleckvieh Beef Friesian Ask about our Horse Breeding Program, Equine semen from A B S, the Stud of Champions! Phone or write: A BS George Manter 4138 Piper Drive Jacksonville, Flu. Ph: 904/733-2882 John O'Steen Route 2, Box 63 Mayo, Fla. 904/294-1586 Ivan Allard Route 4, Boa 3024 Lakeland, Fla. 813/646-3434 William A. Berg 12945 Seminole Blvd. Suite 5 Seminole, Fla. 33540 813/581-8875 Terry Houck Route 3, Box 262A Dixie Ranch Acres Okeechobee Flu. 33472 Williams A. Adams 813/763-5271 Route 1, Boa 243 Dohan, Ala. 36301 205/794-2081 A. 1. Management School Ramada Inn & Mills Auction Market -Ocala, Fla. February 3-6, 1975 For information contact: George Manter C a ttIe m en Complete line of Artificial Breeding Equipment and Supplies including Freeze Branding Irons, Chin Ball Markers and Pen-O-Blocks. market. This arbitrary escalating of energy costs, coming on top of our inflation woes, threatens to break our collective economic backs. It has -Severely contracted economic activity around the world; Increased production costs, and consumer costs, dramatically; Reduced fertilizer supplies, which curtails food production here and around the world; Put national treasuries, budgets, and balance of payments badly out of kilter; Shortened capital, increased interest rates, cut demand, forced cutbacks, eliminated jobs, and undermined consumer confidence. Result: A world-wide petroleum recession. To put it another way -the sheiks have chosen to give us the economic shakes, and the whole world is suffering as a consequence. Instead of pouring oil on troubled economic waters, the OPEC countries whipped up the waves. If you want to look for a patch of blue in the sky, you can tell yourself that at least we are better off than many other countries which depend more on external sources for their petroleum than we do. Regardless, when the world is having an economic recession, we can't escape it. For the future, the outlook is as simple as this: As long as petroleum costs so much more, we'll have less money to buy other things. Since production takes energy, it will cost us more to produce almost everything we buy. That, just incidentally, includes food. 3) The third thing which is becoming increasingly clear is that we face the prospect of a population famine. One of these days, Malthus is going to be right. Famines are not new, of course. Famines are as old as the twelfth chapter of Genesis: "And there was a famine in the land; and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land." As we all know, Joseph was in Egypt later when again "famine was over all the face of the earth" during the seven lean years. Famines were frequent in later years. History records that in 879 there were universal suffering; in 1125 a famine cut the population of Germany in half; in 1505 during a famine in Hungary, parents killed and ate their children. England had a famine in 1586; Germany had another in 1817. Ireland had various potato famines. In 1870-72 Persia lost a fourth of her population in a famine; nearly 10 million died in China in 187778; 3 million died in India in 1769-70, 11/2 million in 1865-66, and a half million in 1877. In 1891-92 a Russian famine affected 27 million people. What is new is that it would be fair to say that these famines were food famines, caused by sudden failures in the production of food due to weather, water, diseases and pests. What we face now is the prospect of a population famine where the population simply outruns the increasing food supplies. The world's population is currently growing at the rate of about two percent, or 75 million persons a year. At this rate the number of people in the world would almost double by the year 2000, which isn't far off, as time goes. This means that we could well have six to eight billion people in the world in another 25 years or so. To feed them, even at present inadequate levels of nutrition, will take about double the amount of food that we now produce. Our job will be to learn somehow to produce as much more food 25 years from now as we are able to coax from the earth now with all the techniques that we have learned since the beginning of time. I could be optimistic and say we can do it. I could also be a fool to think that we can. We simply don't know. Attitude has nothing to do with it. The proof will come in how well we perform, not in what we think we can do. This is a race where intentions don't pay off, performance does. The stakes are as high as widespread starvation itself. If you want to look for the ray of sunshine here, you can assume that there will be a tremendous urge for governments to see that their people eat better. We have the greatest breadbasket in the world in our U. S. agricultural lands, agricultural know-how, farming infrastructure, and farm families with the ambition and incentive to produce. So on the one hand, we face the fastest growing commercial market for food that the world has ever known. U. S. agriculture will be in the economic forefront as a growth business. If we maintain the level of increasing productivity per manhour in agriculture that we have for years -about twice the rate of increased output in industry the world food market will be our oyster. At the same time, if the developing countries do not step up their food productivity any faster than in recent times; and if their rates of population growth continue unabated, we will face a tremendous social decision. Will we be our brother's keeper, committed to stopping starvation anywhere in the world, regardless of how many brothers we have? Or can we be our brother's keeper, even if we want to, if we are overwhelmed with mouths to feed? Will we go on a bean diet in the United States so that more of the world's teeming billions may live? Regardless of our ultimate decision, we will face a tremendous social and economic burden. We can hope that reason will overcome mankind, that he will control his numbers, and not recklessly eat himself into oblivion by nibbling away at the earth's resources at a faster rate than the earth can combine those resources into food through the marriage of the sun's rays, the rains from the heavens, and the minerals of the soil. My own judgment is that there are two equal parts to the world's food equation. One is the urgent need to increase food production in developed and developing countries alike. The other is The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 Advertising Aids Your Personal Salesmanship Contact any of our fieldmen for full details. The Florida CATTLEMANX P.O. Box 1030 Kissimmee, Fla. 32741

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the overwhelming need to slow down the rate of population increase. To falter in either, or to fail at either, is to court disaster. What this means for the United States Department of Agriculture, the Land Grant institutions, the U. S. agricultural community, and others is that we must step up our technical assistance to the world. It calls for more research here and in world regional laboratories and test plots. It calls for adapting our techniques to other cultures to make the techniques effective within the system and limits of performance of people in other lands. It calls for new and more effective techniques of information and communication. It calls for us to streamline our teaching of techniques to adapt them to developing countries, and to reach the practicing farmer in other countries with our technical assistance. All too often, we train the elite from foreign lands who go home to sit in offices far from the buffalo who pulls the plow. Perhaps what we need is to establish a Food for Peace Academy that will bring to international agriculture the kind of intensified practical training that the Land Grant Colleges brought to the common man in the United States 100 years ago. The Morrill Act helped make the United States the breadbasket of the world. Perhaps a Food for Peace Academy could help do for the world what the Land Grant institutions did for us. Or, at the very least, we might help developing countries create and strengthen their Extension Education system for farmers. Certainly, many nations need to wake up to the simple realization that only farmers produce food. Governments don't produce food. Further, farmers produce food only when they have an incentive -and they produce in proportion to the strength of that incentive. I was delighted to hear the Prime Minister of Egypt tell me in a conversation in his office last month that he perceived that the most promising answer to Egypt's food problem is to get more incentive out to the families on the land. It seems to me that the churning, turbulent world of changing relationships in which we now live is sending out messages in the form of such key words as: food margin inflation; petroleum recession; population famine; technical assistance; population control; regional research; practical peasant training; and incentives. Unless we heed all of these, there is a darker word called simply "disaster." Fed cattle marketing from the seven states during November totaled 1,338,000, down 19 percent from November 1973 and 23 percent from November 1972. Marketings of fed cattle for November 1974 were below the previous year in all states except California. 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Cattle, crops and silage produced by the Boutwells of Marion County by ETHEL WHALES STANCIL Not many people in Florida can say as Mrs. Tilton F. (Earlene) Boutwell, -1 was born here and grew up only one-half mile from where I live.Her father, James Penual, is dead, but her mother lives at Martel. Home to the Boutwells is Wellington community in the southeastern section of Marion County. Tilton Boutwell or T. F., as his wife calls him -raises commercial Some Items and Recipes I usually am given a lovely poinsettia during the holidays. I set it in the yard at the right time, only to have it killed by frost before Christmas, for we are in a cold spot. I think this year I'll transplant the plant to a large pot where I can protect it and try my luck at having a bloom before next December 25Plastic tablecloths are a boon to the homemaker. One homemaker dries hers in the dryer along with the clothing. I haven't tried this, drying mine across several lines in the back yard to allow easy penetration of the air. Several of the Christmas gifts we received made by the children this year are unique. Glenn's pictures of the families are ever good. The grandsons made paperweights, flowerpot holders and terrariums. Harold made redwood identification signs for each family; underneath the family name hang the names of the members. Renn made us a three-dimensional picture of a farmer and his wife, complete to pig and chicken. Georgeanne's hand towels are just right to hang on the cabinet door next to the sink for drying fingers on. Truly personalized gifts mean much more than bought ones even if they are expensive. Already Renn is starting on her next Christmas gifts. White goods are cheaper this month. An edging on towels, sheets, pillowcases makes them special. A friend usually gives me a pint of her green tomato pickles, every Christmas, while a sister-in-law gives us a large jar of her excellent grape jelly. Frozen goods, canned goods -if we will work at Christmas giving all year we can control the expense and perhaps help to keep the Christmas spirit alive all year in our hearts. We save giftwrappings. The paper, even if mussed, will "jump back" if the backside is sprinkled and it is ironed. Such a simple act will save quarters instead of pennies -next December, or haven't you noticed the price of such items? A small candy manufacturer told me he was paying 80 cents a pound for sugar last month. That runs candy so high that people are not buying it. You and I are not baking as we were either -maybe our teeth and our general health will improve. The buttons on a bargain dress I bought were not sewed on good. I used dental floss to secure them. My 10 year old grandson Alex received a birthday party invitation which caught my fancy. The rhyme asked that he not bring a gift to the party -she already had too many but that instead he bring a book, puzzle or toy he was tired of which he would like to share with less fortunate children. The children were escorted to the Salvation Army where they deposited their gifts before returning to the site of the party for games and refreshments. Toffee Squares c margarine, melted: 2 T. sugar; 2 c graham cracker crumbs: I can condensed milk (14 oz.); 2 c coconut; I c chopped nuts; I sq. melted semisweet chocolate: 2 sqs. unsweetened chocolate, melted: I c powdered sugar. Combine margarine, sugar and cracker crumbs. Pat into an 8x12 baking dish and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Combine milk, coconut and nuts; spread gently over first mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until firm. Combine chocolate and sugar and spread over coconut mixtures. Cool and cut into squares. cattle, keeping purebred Brahman, Angus, Hereford and Brangus bulls. The farm raises clovers and Coastal Bermuda hay and melons. Silage is made from Funk 83 green corn. The silage is stored in trenches, being mixed with molasses. T. F. says that Funk 83 has its own sugar which helps the silage to ferment. Last year he watched an operation and liked it; this year he bought the silage cutter, having the other machinery necessary for processing it. The cattle seem to hold up well on the silage, which may be made even in wet weather, and T. F. considers it easier to feed than hay, with the proper equipment. T. F. is general supervisor of construction at Silver Springs Shores. Boutwell owns dump trucks and hauls dirt for others, besides handling the operation of the farm, with the help of Mrs. Boutwell. The Boutwells have two sons, James and John. James and his wife are both in the Air Force and presently are stationed at Homestead. James is in the electronics division and both he and his wife were recently made Sergeants! James is attending school at night, studying toward a degree in agriculture. After his tour he expects to come home and farm. Son John, also married, works as his father at Silver Springs Shores. Mrs. Boutwell likes to sew and cook, especially "for a bunch." Fried chicken and barbecued pork and beef ribs are favorite meats, and cakes, fruit or pound. The Boutwells grow their own chickens and beef. A big garden provides vegetables for freezing and canning. The four years which Mrs. Boutwell spent working in Munroe Memorial Hospital, she considers the most rewarding of her life. Half of the time was spent in the intensive care unit, the other half in the emergency room. The Boutwells are active in the Highlands Baptist Church, where T. F. serves as an usher and where Mrs. Boutwell taught the first graders in Sunday School for several years. Two Winter Rodeos on Slate Two of Florida's oldest rodeos are scheduled for the end of February and the early part of March; the 55th semiannual Silver Spurs Rodeo to be held February 21-23, at the Rodeo-Fairgrounds just east of Kissimmee, and the Arcadia Mid-Winter "Grandaddy of'em all" Rodeo, slated for March 8-9, at Arcadia. Contest events will include bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, bareback and saddle bronc riding and barrel racing. Both rodeos are Rodeo Cowboys Association (RCA) approved. November 1974 placements on feed in the seven states totaled 1,168,000, down 29 percent from November 1973, and 36 percent from November 1972. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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Waterproof Cardboard or Long-Lasting Metal Signs HELP KEEP TRESPASSERS OUT! PLEASE ORDER BY NUMBER! posIhD WATERPROOF No CARDBOARD NOTRESPASSIN HUNTING OR FISHING No. 1OS D 300 R No. 300 tyOUP. NAME ALUMINUM WITH OSIt BAKED ACRYLIC 0 TE SPASS0 FINISH 14UN, 1r~?0oltIS141.1FINIS No 200 oS A No. S $50000 REWARD s offered by the. FLORIDA CATTEM EN S ASS N. FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF ANY PERSON OR PERSONS If you have information of this nature Contact FLORIDA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION No. 500 (in Ordering Special Signs, Refer to No. 600) Cattlemen throughout Florida have depended on The Cattleman Press for waterproof cardboard posted signs which last several times as long as regular cardboard used by many printers. By special arrangement with the monufacturer, we con secure long-losting aluminum posted signs with baked on acrylic finish, if you want them. Generally, special copy can be provided at little or no additional cost if desired. PLEASE NOTE: Prices include sales tax, and shipping of cardboard signs is free if payment is made with order. Metal signs will be sent freight collect, or may be picked up from maker by prearrangement at Lakeland. Posted Signs As illustrated cardboard, top; metal, center, with your own ranch name imprinted. Waterproof cardboard signs ore 9"x10'?in size. The metal signs are 9"x16". In ordering, give exact wording of name you want on your signs. PLEASE ORDER BY NUMBER. Aluminum with Waterproof Baked Acrylic Cardboard Finish 25 ..11.82 37.37 50 ....15.87 59.80 100 ..18.50 98.36 250 ..28.88 2 15.28 500 .39.30 376.74 Additional 100s ..6.58 In Ordering, Use These Order Numbers (see designs at left): "POSTED, No Trespassing, Hunting or Fishing." Waterproof Cardboard, Order No. 100; Aluminum with Baked Acrylic Finish, Order No. 200. "POSTED $500 Reward for Information Leading to, etc. Available only to members of Florida Cattlemen's Association; your local membership qualifies you.) Waterproof Cardboard, Order No. 300, Aluminum with Baked Acrylic Finish, Order No. 400. FCA Reward Signs Official FCA reward posters, larger than the Posted signs, are available on Waterproof Cardboard, approximately 10 2"x1 23 in size. They are sold only to FCA members 'your membership in a local qualifies you,. Quantities up to 50 at 52c each. 50 ........................20.90 100 ......................24.63 500. .................60.51 Additional 100s ........................8.61 In Ordering, Refer to No. 500 Some associations prefer to make up their own reward offers and individual ranch name may be inserted if desired, or complete new designs can be made to order. When groups pool their order, separate shipments will be made without penalty and quantity price applies. (When individual ranch name is changed in such cases, add $2.50 for each change. 50 ...30.46 100 ....43.77 500 ..79.65 Additional 100 D. .7.49 In Ordering, Use Order No. 600. We pay transportation costs on cardboard signs if payment accompanies order. THE CATTLEMAN PRESS Drawer 1030, Phone 305/846-2800 Kissimmee, Fla. 32741 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 115

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* KOW-KARE, the modern, complete VitaminSMineral supplement, for high producing and freshening cattle, helps offset poor hay lacking in nutrients. Combats grain prices. KOW-KARE boosts most generous amounts of Vitamins A, D and E. Helps aid better production, better cash returns 50 lb. Drurn $30; 2/2 lb. Can $2.40. At Farm, Feed and Drug stores or write: DAIRY ASSOCIATION CO. Lyndonville, Vt. 05851 I Ask about our Tri-State artificially sired heifers. Some have produced up Nr to 80 lbs. of milk a day. Save [monev by aIying direct kfrinWISCONSIN LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, INC. C/is William 0. Care Ph: 813/689-1249 Brandcn, Florida Purebred Ho/steins Will Boost Your Production Airport Livestock CORPORATION Buck Gaiz P. 0. Box 48-0008 Miami, Fla. 33148 Phone 305/871-5804 Support Your FCA tor GAIILE,HORSES ALL DOMESTIC ANIMALS Medicated Bag Balm helps FAST HEALING of injuries, cuts, scrapes, wire snags, clhapptg windburn, sunburn, massage of caked bag. Also use for horses, all domestic animals. Smooth spreading, STAYS ON. National best seller at farm, feed, drug stores. Convenient 4< lb. Pail $11; 10 oz. $1 50. Or write. Dept. 4-73 DAIRY ASSOCIATION CO.,Lyndonville,Vt. Roughages Valuable in Dairy Rations Mold Found in Florida Corn Samples by DR. B. HARRIS University of Florida Several roughage sources may be used in complete feeds such as cottonseed hulls, sugarcane bagasse pellets and chopped hay. Cottonseed hulls and bagasse pellets have been extensively tested at the University of Florida and both are fair sources of roughage and fairly effective in maintaining a normal milk fat test. Chopped hay is also excellent if not finely ground. A level of about 30 percent hulls and bagasse pellets are needed in rations low in citrus pulp and high in corn or similar products such as hominy, fried bakery products, and milo. Only about 25 percent hulls or bagasse pellets are needed in rations containing 30-45 percent citrus pulp. The overall ration should contain 16-19 percent effective fiber. Dairymen feeding 35 pounds of hay per cow will need from 1315 percent effective fiber. Effective fiber simply means that some feeds such as soybean millfeed, soybran flakes and rice millfeed will not maintain a normal fat test even though the level of fiber in the product exceeds 30 percent. An effective fiber level (about one-half the reported amount) should be used when using such products. More' recently we have learned that enormous quantities of peanut hulls are available and may be effective sources of fiber. Plans are now underway to test the product in studies at the University of Florida. Field reports to date indicate care in using a lot of peanut hulls. One dairyman reported losses in milk production and a decline in the fat test when using peanut hulls as the source of roughage. Palatability of peanut hulls is good but energy content and digestibility are quite low. Until results are available, we recommend replacing no more than half your other fiber sources. Good quality hay and silage are always your best roughage sources and should be used when available. Purchased roughages appear to be getting higher and higher in costs and perhaps now is the time to carefully consider a forage program for 1975. Mold on feed called aflatoxins has been observed in corn samples collected in Florida. Extension agents throughout Florida collected 80 corn samples for Dr. George Edds of the University of Florida, Veterinary Science Department to examine in September and October, 1974. Of the samples collected, 28 percent were positive with 20 percent having contamination ranging from 50 to 500 ppb. The higher aflatoxin BI level observed in Florida corn during AugustSeptember, was probably associated with the high humidity due to daily rains occurring during the summer. Aflatoxins may also grow on other feed ingredients. Since 10 percent of the 1973-74 corn samples examined during August contained levels which could reduce growth rates, cause liver damage with stunting as well as make the animals more susceptible to other diseases, greater care must be taken to reduce and maintain a moisture level of less than 14 percent in Florida's stored corn. The use of long wave mineralight to screen corn samples prior to purchase with rejection of corn containing 20 ppb. or more would assume more efficient growth and production in animals and poultry. The Food and Drug Administration has established 20 ppb. as the maximal allowance level of aflatoxin BI in feeds or food. Swine Crossbreeding Results Noted Crossbred pigs with Yorkshire dams and Duroc sires produced significantly better carcass composition than those with Duroc dams and Yorkshire sires, Ben Bereskin, a research animal geneticist at USDA's Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, Maryland, stated recently. Speaking before members of the American Society of Animal Science, Bereskin said that the Yorkshire dam and Duroc sire combination yielded more lean cuts, larger loin eye muscles, more lean in the ham and thinner bellies. Bereskin also revealed that a diet of 12 percent protein fortified with amino acids produced almost the same yield of commercially preferred cuts as the usual 16 percent protein diet. Marked sex differences of carcass composition were also illustrated by the fact that barrow carcasses had less lean cuts, smaller loin eye muscles, less lean of ham, but fatter bellies, more backfat and ham fat than gilts, says Bereskin. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975

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Farm Test Programs Lauded With three highly successful farmer-toconsumer "test" programs under its belt as the year draws to a close, the Agriculture Council of America, formed in late 1973, may have gained the strength to achieve its goal of putting producers and consumers across the country back in touch with each other. Baxter Freese, newly-elected ACA Chairman, expressed this opinion after reviewing ACA's accomplishments over the past year, particularly its recent "Direct Touch" program in Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota. All participants gave high praise for the organization's initial efforts to gain support from the non-farming public, specifically: The City-Farm Swap, in which 60 families from metropolitan Chicago spent a three-day weekend as guests of farm families around rural Boone, Iowa. The Farm Line, in which consumers throughout the three states dialed a special toll-free number and talked directly to a farmer about matters relating to agriculture. Topics ranged from rising food prices to "wheat deals" and other exports. The Consumer Action Panel, in which a number of farmers met with representatives from leading national consumer groups to discuss areas of mutual concern. Because of the success of this year's trial run, ACA plans to not only repeat the program in Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota in '75, but to expand it to other parts of the country as well. And to add other aspects that are drawn up, but as yet unveiled. Farmers Not to Blame For Costs Fred Y. Montsdeoca, Ocala agribusinessman and president of the Agribusiness Institute of Florida has taken issue with those who are blaming the farmer for higher food costs. He said recently that farm prices have increased in only 11 of the last 20 years while industrial prices have gone up in 16 of those 20 years and the price of wages and services has risen in each of the 20 years. "Farm prices tend to fluctuate up and down," Montsdeoca said, "while other prices go up and stay up. Food producers and processors are trying to hold their prices down at the same time they must buy supplies and services of every kind whose price has gone up and stayed up.", Suggesting that increased output per man-hour could be a factor in stemming inflation, he quoted a USDA study that found output per man-hour on farms is increasing twice as fast as in industry. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 SPRING SHOTS TETANUS TOXOID VEE VACCINE EASTERN-WESTERN ENCEPHALO [Sleeping Sickness Vaccine] FLU VACCINE WORM ERS SPRING TRAINING ANTIBIOTICS HIGH POTENCY VITAMINS INJECTABLES TONICS RACING AIDS Aut Labouhton, IA. OCALA 904/732-4078 SEFFNER 813/685-4333 Route 1, Box 10 813/763-3195 OKEECHOBEE 33472 JACKSONVILLE 800/342-5231 DADE CITY 904/588-6137 Promote BEEF everyday. Support Your II~ Florida Beef Council j 117

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LET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SELL FOR YOU Rate 254 per word, minimum charge $5.00. Classified display $14.00 column inch. Deadline 5th of month. In circulation about 25th of month. Send copy and remittance to: THE FLORIDA CATTLEMAN. BOX 1030, KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA AUCTIONEERING FT. SMITH AUCTION SCHOOL, Ft. Smith, Ark. 72901. Resident and home study, Veteran approved. TF LEARN AUCTIONEERING. Term soon. Free Catalog, Reisch World Wide College of Auctioneering, Inc., Mason City 13, Iowa. 574C BE AN AUCTIONEER-Outstanding successful auctioneers are your instructors. Write for brochure today. Term soon. Mendenhall School of Auctioneering. U.S. Hwy. 29-70 (E85) High Point, N.C. 27263. tf73c DOGS BORDER COLLIES-work all livestock. Registered Pups, Claude Tindall, 1600 NW Ave. N Belle Glade 305/9967435. Quinn Tindall 305/581-6853, 6529 SW 47 St., Davie. 1173p RANCH TRAINED-Registered Catahoula Leopard Cow-hogdogs. Money back guarantee. 30 day trial. PUPS. Charles Whitener, Route 1, Paris, Texas 75460. Phone 214/7854724. 174C EMPLOYMENT RANCH MANAGER SEEKS POSITION-with progressive operation in Central Florida. Experienced with cattle and crops. Resume and references upon request. Carl Lilieholm, Rt. 1, Box 325, Micanopy, Fla. 32667. Telephone 904/595-2486. 275c GENERAL MANAGER AVAILABLE -Young, (36 years) energetic, trilingual (Spanish, Portuguese and English). PhD in Animal Breeding with seven years experience in managing large multibreed operations. Presently managing 50,000 acre outfit. Wife is excellent bookkeeper and record keeper with 5 years computerized cattle record experience. All inquiries to Box 1030-0. Florida Cattleman, Kissimmee, Fla. 32741 275c CATTLE AND GROVE MANAGER25 years experience. Will go any place in Florida. Reply to Box 1030-R, Kissimmee, Fla. 32741. 275c LIVESTOCK 60 SANTA GERTRUDIS-cows bred or with calf at side. 46 years old, 1,000 lbs. and up. 15 yearling polled bulls. Make offer all or part. L. L. Bell, Rt. 1, Box 288-B. Madison Flu. 904/971-5649. 275c 3 REGISTERED HEREFORD BULLS-Big, rugged, yearling bulls of top blood lines. Can deliver. Joseph Wright, 912/836-3644, Roberta, Georgia 31078. 275p CHIANINA-Folbo Daughters for sale: 70 Brown-Swiss and Holstein, ages 5 months to yearlings. Daughters of the high weaning Bull Falbo, in Conception to consumer progeny tests. Call Love Valley Farm, Buffalo Valley, Tenn. 38548. Phone 615/858-2130 275ff For Pregnancy Testing and Increased Profits call FORREST SMITH American Breeder Service Representative Box 1614-PH. 813-676-3126 LAKE WALES, FLA. 33853 FOR LIST OF AREA BREEDERS-Contact Florida Red Angus Association. Rt. 1, Box 176, Lake Wales, Fla. 33853. 374 FOR SALE-Purebred Red Angus breeding stock and Florida raised breeding age bulls. Holben Cattle Corp., Lake Wales, Florida. Phone 813/696-1536. 473f RED BRANGUS For a free color brochure on the "BIG RED MULEYS" and a membership list write to: AMERICAN RED BRANGUS ASSOCIATION Dept. B, P. 0. Boa 1326, Austin, Texas 7867 PHONE (512) 478.0806 LIVESTOCK Sell your free boarders and increase your calving percentages, through annual pregnancy testing. Let us show you facts to prove we can help. P.O. Box 21 LARRY LEWIS Felsnmere, Fta. 32948 Ph. 589-3371 CUSTOM FREEZING BULL SEMEN Modern Mobile Laboratory Units SOUTHEASTERN FROZEN D4r1 Schlesier SEMEN SERVICE 904/7571341 JACKSONVILLE, 32218 Box.26088 FOR SALE 26 registered Charolais cows-$30,000 Contact: John Cleckner 305/842-0727 620 Crest Rd., Palm Bch., Fla. 33480 REAL ESTATE Executive Retreat Plus Tax Shelter North Florida operating ranch -500 head capacity -deer, turkey, other game in woods. Principals only. Reply to: SE, 254 East 6th Ave., Tallahassee, Fla. 32303. WANT TO SELL-your Cattle Ranch, Acreage or Citrus Grove? Contact John J. Brennan, Realtor Accredited Farm and Land Broker P.O. Drawer 1809, Lakeland, Fla. 33802. 874ff RANCH WANTED-by AAA qualified buyer. Several thousand acres between Lake and Collier Counties. Contact L. L. Lowry, Assoc., R. C. Hilton, Inc., Realtors. 1700 N. West Shore Boulevard, Tampa, Fl. 33609. Phone 813/879-8267. Res. 813/872-8674. 275c ALABAMA CATTLE RANCH-for sale. 1000 + acres. Lake, Stream, good hunting. $350 per acre, excellent terms, low interest. Phone 904/728-1043, or write P. 0. Box 1030-P, Kissimmee, Fla. 32741. FORT MYERS-62 acres, fenced, House, Trailer. Elliott Rosen 1-305/264-8049, 8120 Coral Way, Miami, Fla. 33155. 1275c CATTLE RANCHES-Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi. New Mexico. John J. Brennan, AFLB-Realtor P.O. Drawer 1809. Lakeland, Flu. 33802. .074ff STROUT REALTY INC. Registered Real Estate Broker Leonard D. Landress 904/547-3466 Associate Manager P. 0. Box 595 BONIFAY, FLORIDA 32425 We serve all your Real Estate nedt. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE-All grades of Northern Hay delivered by truck to your ranch -Quality guaranteed as quoted call or write. R. J. Totten, 1665 North Fountainhead Road, Fort Myers, Fl. 33901. Tele. 813/481-7515. 275p CATTLE TRIMMING-Hoof. We use a portable table. We ure interested in Winter business, January, February, and March. I can give references if desired. Please contact. Dean Button, R.D. No. 1, Box 34-A, Montrose, Penn. 18801. 717/278-1571. 12375c $800 MONTHLY-possible addressing-stuffing envelopes (longhand-typing) your home. Experience unnecessary. Details, send stamped addressed envelope American, Excelsior Springs, Mo. 64024. 2374p FOR SALE-28 ft. stock trailer. Gooseneck. $1,500.00. James Elenburg, 2430 Volusia Ave., Panama City, Fla. Call 904/763-6805 after 5:00 p.m. 275p OVER 10,000 BULLS -.-will be sold to Florida's Cattlemen each year. Demands run the full gamut of your production. Many of our readers buy the best bulls available in the country. Others are a market for your lower end bulls. The Florida CATT LEMAN Drawer 1030 Kissimmee, Florida 32741 Promote BEEF every day. Support Your Florida Beef Council, The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 I

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ME MPAKEN Al Kaplan-Lakeland 683-4836 P.O. Box 427 Bartow, Florida 33830 L. C. Hendrick-Ft. Meade 285-9875 Tom McPhillips-Plant City 752-9237 Charles Smith-Moultrie. Ga. 985-1338 COMMODITY BUYER Hal Page-Barow 533-2108 FEEDLOT MANAGER Russell Pearson-Barow 533-210J8 FEDERALLY INSPECTED PLANT PHONE Bartow 813-533-2108 Lloyd Williamson-Ocala 622-4962 MAY IS ANIMAL HEALTH ISSUE Animal health is a year-around job with cattlemen and dairymen in Florida. Health products are in use every day on ranches and farms. The May issue of the Florida Cattleman will be devoted to animal health, featuring articles covering health f problems of Florida ivestock. Florida now has 2.5 million head of cattle and animal health is a constant problem. Be sure your product and firm is represented in our Animal Health issue. Closing date for advertising is April 5. The Florida CATTLEIAIN P.O. Box 1030 Kissimmee, Fla. 32741 Phone 305/846-2800 The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 4 READY-DAILY CASH MARKET Central Packing Co. Inc. P. 0. Box 138 CENTER HILL, FLORIDA ( Ph. these buyers at home or office Ed Reichert, 904/787-7072 ESITL Erwin Bryan, Jr., 904/7934701 EST Tommy Bryan, 904/793-2781 96 Office Phones: 904/793-3671 or 793-4681 MIAMI FT. LAUDERDALE 305-888-4575 305-922-2265 C Jo am PROVISION Co INC MEAT PACKERS P.O. Box 335, Miami Springs, Fla. CATTLE BOUGHT DIRECT CALL OUR BUYERS: DON STIENS .,305-422-9488 RUDOLPH FISCHELMAYER 305-235-1302 LYKES markets more meat than any other Florida packer. We buy direct from producers in truckload or larger lots. Contact LYKES BROS., INC. Phone 813/229-6506. Tampa. Florida 813/752-1102, Plant City, Florida Ask for: John McKay, Larry Ross, Kenneth Killingsworth 4, mGlen Sapp or E .Moga A d v ertise Best Wishes for a Happy & Prosperous New Year from George and his Hands Peg Richardson, George Hamner, Peggy Hethington, Rich Richardson, Jim Luther, Fred Downey. Veqeope Cpo44 REALTOR Phone (305) 562-4128, Ft. Pierce 465-6410, Home 562-5233 P.O. Box 3058, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 MEAT PACKERS AND CATTLE FEEDERS CATTLE BUYERS We Can Sell Your Land Need Going Ranches Rawland--Groves FOR SALE -35,000 Acres 3800 Acres Improved Smaller Tracts James W. (Jimmy) Ringo Realtor-Rancher National Farm and Land Broker P.O. Box 1047 Immokalee, Fla. 33934 813/657-2332,813/657-2322 "Established 1946" 119

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Inc ..110 Cawjo Ranch. 68 Central F rida Fair.53 Central Packing. .119 Chaires Ranch ..80 Chapm an Fruit.183 Chapman, James C. .80 Chaparrosa Ranch.89 Chipley L S. Market. 29 Chitty, H I.70 C'ItutesHeldenbrand. .104 Circle F) Ranch .47 Circle R R nch ..9 Circle S Ranch. .7. .77 Circle T Ranch. .103 (larendon Plantati .93 C'oatal Ha .16 C'idding, Sa le .3S Coleman, Paul.384 Coluibia Market. 29 Corrniercia ISolvent.28 Conibear Equipment.6, II, Corrigan Ranch.4.84 Country Harbor ..73 Cove Bend ...92 Crescent J Ranch. .74 Crosinan Farmt. .47 Cr,,,,Triangle Realtor ...1 19 Cutte ir Cabhoratories.32 i Dairy A, ....16 Dai Feed Mill. ..1 Delaware River Iand .104 Deipse Cattle Co ..6 Deriso. Bob. Icicr E'arni. 110 Dtaniind B Ranch .91 Dietrich Brothers. .92 Duck Hill Ranch .1 Dulda. A. & Sons .82 E-Z Pull Trailer .47 Easland Cattle ...(, FEasterni Brahnman A,,' n. .2 Eat tim. K. D1_. ._9' E-chodell Ranch. .103 El Dorado Ranch. 84 Equine One. ..44 Fair Store .44 Fargo Farm s.77 Farm Equipment Sales.7 Fention Feeders.-.8 Fickling Angus Ranch. ._.70 Fli eorge. 70 int River Mills. 20 Fla. Angus Association.9.69 Fla. Association L.S. M kts .8 9 F.B.C.A.39 Florida Beet Council ..9 Florida C attle F hitting Service.2 Florida Citrus Processors ..23 Florida F favorite Fertilizer. ..3 Florida F eilce Post .45 Florida Hereford Ass.c iatio. 84 Florida Molasses Exc4,nge. .25 Florida Ranch Enterprises.81 Florida Red Angus. 53 I loria Saia (ertrud,. Floridi Shade Tolbacco. Florid, Sim n .t f F ranklin L a ...... Fulton-ColeSe d Iutl Milling Coi. .. evi, lIe I.S, M arket. Gaimes, lIe Stockman Suppl Georea', Children Home Ga. 'Pecial Bull Sales Ge i Spd in. Golden Rainoi Ranch--. G o ld', _. (,rahaiii Angu en:3arm Gordon Traitor Co. IF F CattleCo. Hackne, Brothers. HIaile-Dean Seed Co. Hale, FaIr. Hardee Market H~arhor Vi, __. H arrell R anch. H arvey Joe. Hawi ('reekC Ranch. H iym an, Paul. leart Bar Ranch Hedeibraind & Sons. HessIon Co-op Hickorv Hill Ranch Hipp Ford Tractor liclhenJ. IF. Fluco. Inc. International Land & Cat Interstate M arket. J Bar C Ranch Custom Fitters. Jacksonville L.S. Market JM C Ranch Johnson Tractor Co. Jones. R. W. Jr., Farm. Jo-SuLi Farms. Kabar Ranch._ Kaplan Industries. K B ar. K ing Ranch. Kissimmee L.S. Market. t~ce Lasater Farm. Laz W Ranch. Lee Ranch Lenholt Farms, Inc. Le is, Larrr Lewir, Paul. Little Everglades. Lire Oak Plantaion. lI'ke, Brother,. Inc. M & M Suppl Madison Sioc ards. Malloy, Dallas .. Marston, Lauren Mason FIord Tractor. M cKellar Ranch. Mears Ranch. M erck. Miani ILakes Ranch. Mull, Market M itchell Farms. Mixon Milling C. Monarch Ranch Monticello M arket. Moorman. National Santa Dent. Sale'el & F'd-ardr L. 5 Nichols Charolais Ranch. NOBA Norden. .. Norris Catle Co. Novak Ranch. Nutrena. Oak Hill Farm Okeechobee Market. Ow. Acres. P & P Tractor Co. Martin. Henry 0 P.D.Q. Peace Valley Ranch. Peoples Fertilizer. Phillips Livestock Hauling Pigg \V. C Pine Acres Farm. Pine Acres Ranch. Pine H ill Farm Pinetier Farm s. Posted Sign. Post Oak Ranch. Poell, H. Production Credit. Pro-Lix Comipanie. Pumpkinvine Acres. Rafter S Ranch. Ragans, Paul. ..91 46, 48 I,] 8i 24 72 .93, 97 44 15 .119 12 12 .8 s .369 103 .44 .79 .81 -04 15 94 I 2.56 ..3i 76 ..8 3 .8s .38 .15 .102 .84 .83 .77 90 .104 .74 ...77 .56 .118 .104 .92 33 ..1192 3 .S .8s .104 .80 -. .69 .853 ..885 .76 8 109 .-.69 .11 ...85 ..25 03 .899 ....7S ...76 .1039 .57-39 .21 1 .108 .845 .930 IS 88 .104 .I123 .-83 .2 1 22 .102 ..7 .104 .7 8 .104 .69I. .58 .7 .990 Rainbow's F nd Rainch.73 Ralston P urina. 17 he Rincher.-.-.-43 Rancho Los Pino ..104 Red Angus As,,'.i. ..I IS Rico I iuidsr.7 Ridecret. ...104 Rinio, Jimm .119 Reck Hlillo, Farmi,. 102 Rocker S Ranch. ..69 Rocknig K Ranch.76 R ( Rush Brother,.3 4 Russell Farm Supply Store. I5 R XX Bar Custome Fiter. 77 Sagamore Farms.70 Sanders. Phil. _.56 S ans S ouci.77 Santa Fe River Ranch ..103 Schearbrook Farms,. 70 Scottsdale Feediard. 104 Sco"i Cattle Compan. 121 5.G.FF. F ..11 SG C o-op .93 Sells, Sam & Sons. .102 Semiena Ranch.68 Seminole Farms. 84 Seven-Eleven.78 ;even Laze Eleven. .-41 ihirley, .N .106 Silver Stake Ranch. .77 Silver Spurs Rodeo .40 Stinimentatl Enterprise. .1(13 Simminr Ranch. .1017 Simms Farm, Ray .83 Singletary Farms. 102 A. 0. Smith Harvestore. .II .T. Sm ith & Sons. 50 Sm ith R anch. 104 S. E. Cattle Breeders. 106 S. E. Frozen Semen .1 18 S. E. Limousin Ass'n,. 107 S.E. Livestock Supply. 3100 S. E. M olasses .24 S. E. Red Angus. 52 Southern Star.70 Southwvood Farm.69, 103 Stack, G .T .83 Stage Coach Ranch. 88,93 Stalnaker Brothers. ..26 Starcraft. ...28 Stardust R anch .70 Ste-Bar Ranch ..73 S tuart, J. K ..83 Stuart, W .H ..83 Suber Cattle Co.36. 6 Sugarland Ranch. 13 Sugar Plum Spread. 73 Sullivan, Paul.77 Sumner, Glen .7 Sumter County Market. .35 Sunbean Farm (Brahman).82 Superior Fertilizer. 124 Suwannee Point.92,93 Suwannee Valley Market. 85 Su-Z-Q Ranch .77 Swvift Ford Tractor, Inc. 15 Sykes Angus Ranch.1.70 S yn tex .....10 Taley Ranch .3 Taylo,ir WX. FF. .3103 Teaco Farms. 104 T'exas Pheno. 100 Thomas, Dwight.91 Thompson Brothers.70 Tindel Livestock Market.3.85 Top Hat Ranch. 106 Tup OThe Hil .Oh Trail-et ..-. _49 Trail-Rite .45 Trennex Silk Screen .121 Triangle Iron W orks. 14 Tri-County Dryer .14 Tucker, Gilbert & Sons. 8 1 Tucker, Raymon.44 Turkey Track Ranch .77 U.S. Sugar Corp. V M S Vickers, J. M. W allace Beef. Walker-Tractor Co. Wasdin Charolais Ranch. W atson, Harley. Western Gentlemen. Weaver, Otto. West Florida L.S. MIt. Westhaven Farms. W hite Farms. W hite Plains. W illiam s, Bobbi. W illiam s. Rick. W illiston W elding. W ilson, Pat. Wil-Win Farm. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc Winnstead Plantation Wisconsin Livestock Wise Seed Company .5, 13 .79 .15 .76 .9 2 .49 .74 .-.85 .10 .44 .102 .106 .77 .1 .10 3 ..110 26 91. 94 .116 .122 Diseases Hit Dairy Herd Replacements by D. E. COOPERRIDER, D.V.M. Florida Dept. ofAgriculture The Diagnostic Laboratories processed a few less specimens during the past month because of the holidays. About the same number of autopsies were conducted. The bovine cases were almost all either parasitism, pneumonia or a combination of both. Many of the cases processed have been calf losses in establishments that are raising calves to sell as mature herd replacements, most of these being dairy calves. Their problems, as previously seen in these operations, are mainly those of the scours-pneumonia complex and they are still being found even in establishments that are using the new vaccine. We are finding that where previously the bacteria recovered from these infections were hemolytic coliforms (E. coli) organisms, many encountered now are Pasteurellas. This is the same one we have found as the agent in "shipping fever" complex. This scours-pneumonia complex is also extending into older ages of calves, in the three to eight weeks age group. The new scours vaccine is a very sensitive one and seems to be subject to accidental mis-use more than other vaccines. The directions for vaccine use specifically state that it must be administered before any colostrum is taken in by nursing or manual feeding. This means that its best effect (producing immunity) will not be realized and a false sense of security is created in the minds of calf raisers. Then when there is a later infection of scours, the vaccine is thought to be valueless. In that instance it was of no value, not because of the lack of potency but because it was not administered properly. There have been numerous reports of starvation of various animals, mostly horses, by owners who are ignorant of the food requirements of animals or do not feel they can afford to feed a horse because of the high cost of feed. Many of these people call the laboratory for advice and they are usually referred to county agents and vocational agriculture teachers as the best source of feeding information. The laboratories are beginning to get EIA test requests that are repeats of those animals found negative last year and the percentage reaction is much lower than the original testing. This is to be expected, since many of the reactors have been eliminated by either euthanasia or isolation. The laboratory also continues to be presented with equines that have died as a result of digestive disorders, mainly colic. In order to successfully relieve an animal suffering from colic, it is necessary that treatment be started as early as possible. 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SEEDS Be Wise CALL WISE SEED HARVESTING (813) 635-4473 Route 1, Box 7 Frostproof, Fla. 33843 *4Sales -Retail & Wholesale BAHIA GRASSES Argentine Paraguayan 22 Pensacola Gulf Annual Ryegrass Brown Top Millet Hairy Indigo SHARE HARVEST PROGRAM Supervised by owner and sons MODERN PROCESSING and Warehouse facilities SEEDS-Our Only Business (Registered, Licensed and Bonded) JOIN Your Local County Cattlemen's Ass'n Bartley Lumber Company Band Sawn Cypress Lumber Cowpen Lumber Red Cedar Posts Cypress Bark Mulch Free Sawdust Phoe: 305/348-5700 Kissimme. Florida EDITORIALS A Long Look Down the Beef Road The recently unveiled plan of the Beef Development Task Force has come in for a lot of comment. Some for and some against. FCA's board of directors gave clearance to its three representatives to vote their conscience on the subject at the annual convention of the American Cattlemen's Association. At this writing we do not know the decision reached. One thing is clear, though, the board generally favored the concept of promoting beef on a national scale; further developing domestic markets and expanding research; and further development of foreign markets. Some phases of the program were questioned, particularly the lack of mention of foreign beef imports. Up and down the industry, sources disagree on a number of the points proposed by the BDT, but most are in agreement that a change in the amount of promotion and education will be needed. All agree we will be producing more beef in the next several years. Much of it vll be vastly different in quality than the consumer has been seeing in the supermarket. It will take widespread promotion to keep the beef supply moving at a decent price. And it will take a lot of money to do the right kind of a job with the bulk of it coming from the beef cattle industry. Let's look again at the plan known as the "added value concept." In the plan that BDT has come up with, each cattleman will contribute 0.3 percent of the value he adds to the animal. Here is an example: The cow-calf producer sells a calf to a stocker operator for $100. The purchaser deducts 0.3 percent, or 30 cents, then he writes the check. The stocker operator grows the animal to a yearling, sells it for $200 to a feeder, who deducts the 0.3 percent, or 60 cents, from payment. The feeder finishes the animal and sells it for $400 to a packer, who deducts the 0.3 percent, or $1.20, and sends it to the National Beef Board. As prices and values change, so would the amount and percentages. Collection would be voluntary and any cattleman not wishing to participate, upon proof of deduction, could request a refund. Sales of both beef and dairy breeding cattle would be exempt. That's the general outline of the plan. Now, the question has been raised on what would happen to state councils such as the Florida Beef Council, for instance. BDT spokesmen say the national program, if implemented, would not interfere with them in any way. In some cases, they would be helped as the plan calls for 10 percent of the total collections to be returned to the states divided according to the cash receipts from cattle in each state. Now the immediate goal of the self-help program -which must still be legislated and approved by producers in a referendum vote -is to collect $30 to $40 million annually. It's a big step up from the $3.5 million now available to the National Live Stock and Meat Board and state beef councils. But it's still modest in comparison to funding the promotion of other agricultural commodities. Looking down the beef road in the years to come, we would like to think the BDT plan, in concept, certainly bears merit. But we would express caution in its implementation so that every avenue would be covered and the reaction from all of the beef industry would be favorable to this far-reaching plan of collecting money. Plan to Attend the Banker-Cattleman Day The annual Banker-Cattleman Day is scheduled for February 27 at the Bartow Civic Center in Bartow. The day-long program will be a varied one featuring bankers, cattlemen, agricultural economists and other industry representatives. An interesting tour of the Kaplan Industries, Inc., feedyard will be a feature of the program. You should make your plans to attend this annual educational event with your local banker. It is a common meeting ground designed for the benefit of all. The Florida Cattleman/February 1975 122

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