Chute ‘n the Bull
by Tommy Neyland
      Water is the most important nutrient for livestock. Water is needed for all metabolic processes essential for life, including growth and reproduction. The amount of water animals consume is affected by many physiological and environmental factors, one of which is the quality of available water.
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Wesley Ratcliff of Oakwood inducted into President’s Council for ICA of Texas
      The Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas (ICA) inducted Wesley Ratcliff of Oakwood into its prestigious President’s Council during the association’s 2010 convention held recently in College Station. The President’s Council is comprised of outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond in the service to the organization and to Texas cattle producers.
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Private Applicator Training set for July 23rd
      The Texas Agrilife Extension Service in Leon County will host a Private Applicator Training on July 23, 2010. Participants must preregister in the Texas Agrilife Extension office on or before July 21, 2010. The training will begin with sign in from 8:00am to 8:30am in the Leon County Annex Grand Activity Room. Following the training Mr.
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Freestone County Goat Breeders Association
Submitted by Fred Vandermartin
     Herd selection is an important factor when raising goats
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Buffalo Livestock Report
     Sale Date: 7-10-10 Head Count: 1516 Last Week: 1341 Sellers: 235 Buyers: 54 Cutter Cows......................55-68 Fat Cows........................56-68.5 Canner Cows.....................43-64
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Brazos Valley Livestock Report
     Date of Sale: 6-22-10 Total Receipts: 515 Previous Week: 784 Total Sellers: 100 Total Buyers: 55 Feeder Steers- Med/Large #1 200-300.......................... 137-158 300-400.......................... 120-144 400-500.......................... 111-127 500-600..........................
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ANDERSON CO. LIVESTOCK REPORT
     Date of Sale: 6-23-10 Head Count: 542 Buyers: 48 Sellers: 76 Steers/Bull Calves & Yearlings 200-300.......................
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Groesbeck Livestock Report
     Date of Sale: 6-24-10 Head Count: 693 Cut/Boner.........................59-65 Canner Cow......................48-55 Breaker Utility Com Cow.............56-62 Thin Cows.........................38-44 Bulls Yield Grade 1&2...............72-78 Bulls Yield Grade 3&4.....69-72
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East Texas Livestock Report
     Date: 7-6-10 Volume: 1669 Tested: 425 Sellers: 215 Total Buyers: 67 Packer Buyers: 5 Order Buyers: 13 Cattle Companies: 25 Feeder Orders: 226
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