Herbicide at the Root of Rancher Vineyard Dispute in Texas Hill Country
Vineyard owners in the Texas Hill Country want regulations imposed on a common herbicide used by cattle ranchers. Although no significant damage has been reported from the use of the herbicide called 2,4-D, vineyard owners claim that the herbicide may potentially damage their vines. Cattle ranchers in that area have been using the herbicide to clear hay field weeds and cotton stalks after a growing season. Local ranchers say that the answer is not more regulations, but rather more communication between neighbors. Read more on the Herald Democrat Web site.
Salt Plays Important Role in Cattle Nutrition
Some cattle like salt others don’t, how they get the salt intake while foraging depends on the type of forage and whether the cattle like salt. Mature cattle, as a rule of thumb, need around one ounce of salt per day. But ultimately the cow decides how much they eat. Read more on the News-Leader Web site.
Shipping cattle to North Dakota or Montana? Important regulatory information:
NORTH DAKOTA
Sexually intact cattle of any age must be officially identified prior to entering North Dakota. Nursing calves accompanying their dam are exempt from the rule. Spayed heifers must have a statement from a veterinarian verifying they have been spayed.
All Mexican-origin cattle (M-branded cattle) entering North Dakota must have proof of two negative cattle TB tests by USDA accredited veterinarians, with the second test conducted within 60 days prior to entering the state.
All cattle used for rodeo or timed events must have had a negative TB test within the previous 12 months prior to importation into North Dakota.
If you need additional information, call the State Board of Animal Health in North Dakota at (800) 242-7535.
MONTANA
Enter permits, obtained by the veterinarian, are required for all animal shipments to Montana. Entry permits are valid up to 10 days prior to entry and may be acquired by calling the Montana Department of Livestock at (406) 444-2976 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Mountain Time. After-hours permits are NOT available for M-branded cattle.
Mexican-origin cattle (M-branded cattle) may not enter Montana until they complete two negative TB tests 60-120 days apart. The first TB test may be the U.S. entry test. The second negative test must be conducted within 60 days prior to entering Montana. The animals must be officially identified and listed on the certificate of veterinary inspection.
M-branded cattle that have resided for more than 60 days in the U.S.
may enter Montana under the following requirements:
- A negative TB test is required within 60 days prior to entering Montana if the animal had resided in Minnesota, Texas (Texas is TB-free, but states are at liberty to set their entry requirements), portions of Roosevelt, Eddy and Curry Counties of New Mexico, or the designated zone of Michigan. Montana places more stringent entry requirements on Mexican cattle that have resided in portions of Michigan, where cattle TB has beendocumented in livestock and wildlife.
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