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Cattle tuberculosis (TB) has been confirmed in a west Texas dairy that has been quarantined since April when some cattle in the herd responded to a TB test being conducted prior to a sale. (The sale was cancelled.) The cattle TB diagnosis was confirmed at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa, where M. bovis, or cattle TB bacteria, was grown or “cultured” from tissues that had been collected during the necropsy of the test-positive cattle. More ... What do you get when you combine 26 Leon County youth and some great food recipes? Another exciting Kids Kamp! Camp Chef was held in the Jewett Civic Center Community Room on June 2, 2009, from 8 a.m. to noon. More ... Major Steer Validation June 15, 2009 4:00pm to 6:00pm Normangee, Texas J-5 Livestock Facilities For more info call 903.536.2531 State Fair Swine Validation June 22, 2009 4:00pm to 6:00pm Leon High School For more info call 903.536.2531 More ... Austin, Texas - The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) today urged Texans to support a constitutional amendment in November that would limit entities from condemning private property for public development, but urged Governor Perry to use a special session to address eminent domain reform that would further protect property owners. "While the constitutional amendment is a good first step, there is more work to be done to address eminent domain law in the state of Texas," TSCRA President Dave Scott, a rancher from Richmond, Texas, said. More ... COLLEGE STATION - Hail accompanied intense thunderstorms and winds as high as 80 mph in parts of the Texas High Plains, but it's too early to assess how many cotton and corn acres were damaged, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service agronomist. More ... Most of the weeds that are present in your pastures as we approach summer will probably be perennials plus some annuals that you missed with your initial chemical application (if there was one). The transition from spring to summer is the right time of year for brush control, as long as the weather is good. More ... So many events, too little time (& column space!) Its summer time and everyone is scheduling events like they are cheaper by the dozen! This week the ABGA National Shows and Meetings are in the spotlight for the caprine industry. Next week is the Freestone County Fair and Youth Livestock Shows. This is a big event for the Freestone Co, Goat Breeders Assn. what with all of the goats that were bred by members being shown. More ... |
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