Best At West – 500 Plus Head, Another Great Best at West Sale
Texas Longhorn Breeders from across the country bought and sold cattle on Saturday, August 5, 2006, at the West Auction Arena in West, TX.
Over 250 head of registered Texas Longhorns were sold with the auction arena packed with Longhorn buyers and sellers. The Sale per lot average was $942.
The 250 commercial lots averaged $383.
The sale arena was packed for the Best at West Sale.
The volume buyers for this sale were Petersen Longhorns, Buffalo, MO; Larry Jaster, Elm Mott, TX; Cody Lee, Gatesville, TX; and Larry Lonero, Frisco, TX.
The volume sellers for this sale were Charley E. and Doris Snyder, Elgin, OK; Hudson Longhorns, Lott, TX; B.M. and Wanda Buchanan, Greenville, TX; and Wayne and Nancy Talley Johnson City, TX.
The high selling lot was Lot 89, BH SPOTTIE DOTTIE for $3,500, consigned by Wayne and Nancy Talley, Johnson City, TX, and bought by Darlene Aldridge of Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX. (see picture below)
Wayne Talley, Johnson City, TX; and Darlene Aldridge, Somerville, TX.
The second highest selling lot was Lot 229, JULIO'S EXPRESSION for $3,300 consigned by Hudson Longhorns, Lott, TX, and bought by Loretta Muenchow, Floresville, TX. (see picture below)
Loretta Muenchow, Floresville, TX; and Chance Haggert, Lott, TX.
The third highest selling lot was Lot 61, HC-WHELMING PATSY for $2,600 consigned by Charley E. and Doris Snyder, Elgin, OK, and bought by B. M. & Wanda Buchanan, Greenville, TX.
Here are some of the pictures from the Best at West Sale. Please take a look at the Web Galleries page for more pictures.
Charley Snyder, Elgin, OK, and Sheldon Buxton, Sour Lake, TX.
TLBAA's Jim Curry with Tommy Hope, Bonham, TX, and Hope's Grandson Aidin Stroub.
TLBAA President and CEO Don L. King with some of the TLBT youth Board Members as they sold T-Shirts at the sale.
With another Best at West Sale in the record books, we can’t wait for the next one in October 2006.
Ranchers Making Inroads Protecting Cash Cows
Once a scourge to old west cattle raisers, cattle rustling remains a modern day problem looming over a breeder’s herd and livelihood. On Tuesday, August 8, 2006, the Dallas Morning News published a story about how the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association has developed a database to thwart cattle rustling. MORE on Dallas Morning News Web site…
Upcoming Hill Country Best of the Breed Sale
On August 19, 2006, in Hamilton, TX, at high noon the Hill Country, Best of the Breed Sale will commence. With an abundance of top-level consignments already creating a buzz, the sale will be a “can’t miss” event for the Texas Longhorn industry.
Hosted by Mike Crawford and Pam Watkins, the sale will be managed by the TLBAA Sales Management Division.
Sponsored by Strufhoff Ranch, J.T. Wehring Ranch, Lee and Gay Gaddis, Joel and Shirley Lemley, Hudson Longhorns, Joe and Becca Munsch, Panther Creek Ranch and Lisiane Ranch, the sale will have a very special Pre-Sale Party on Friday, August 18 at 6 p.m.
A catalog has been mailed out along with the A.I. Sire Reference Edition of the Trails. If you don’t receive your catalog with your copy of the July 2006 Trails please call the TLBAA office at (817) 625-6241.
Sale Coordinators are: Jim Curry and Kristy Huggins – (817) 625-6241.
On the sale date phone bids will be accepted by Jim Curry – (817) 319-5556.
Bruce McCarty, Weatherford, TX, will be the auctioneer with sale commentary provided by Larry Barker.
Cattle will be available for viewing on Friday, August 18, 2006.
Don’t miss out, be sure to attend this high powered sale!
Texas Governor Rick Perry Appoints Four to Texas Animal Health Commission
Gov. Rick Perry has announced the appointment of four individuals to the Texas Animal Health Commission for terms to expire Sept. 6, 2011. The commission protects and enhances the health of Texas animal populations.
Thomas George Kezar, of Dripping Springs, is president and owner of CTN Educational Services. He formerly served as county agent for the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Kezar served on the Board of Directors of the Austin Travis County Livestock Show and the Heartland Equestrian Riding and Therapy Stables. He is a member of the professional and honorary agricultural education fraternity, Alpha Tau Alpha, and the Texas A&M University honor society of agriculture, Gamma Sigma Delta. A graduate of Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos and Texas A&I University (known know as Texas A&M University) in Kingsville, Kezar received a master’s degree in agriculture education from Texas A&M University in College Station.
Dr. Michael Louis Vickers, of Falfurrias, is a veterinarian and president and owner of Las Palmas Veterinary Hospital. He is a member of the American and the Texas Veterinary Medical Associations. Vickers serves as a member of the Texas Wildlife Association, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Ranchers Association, and the Society for Theriogenology. He is also a supporter of the Brooks and Jim Hogg County Fair Associations. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Vickers received a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine.
Ernesto "Ernie" A. Morales of Devine is co-owner of Morales Feed Lots. He is a director of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and formerly served as chairman of the board of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association and as a member of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. Morales received a degree in agriculture from Texas A&M University. Ernie Morales previously served on the TAHC in the 1990’s.
Reta Dyess of Jacksonville is co-owner and operator of Rocking F Dairy and has been reappointed to the commission. She serves as director of the Southeast Council of Dairy Farmers of America and as director of the Texas Beef Council. Dyess serves as a committee member of the National Milk Producers and the U.S. Animal Health Association. She is also the federation director of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Dyess graduated from the Baptist Theological Seminary in Jacksonville.
These appointments are subject to senate confirmation.
Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive Planned for September 3rd.
Bill Martin of Running Arrow Ranch, Wellington, TX, sent the E-Trails this alert about an upcoming cattle drive. Who: 2ND ANNUAL JIM RIVER LONGHORN CATTLE DRIVE.
What: Driving approximately 100 head of Texas Longhorn Cattle on a trip of 250 miles of old fashioned fun that you can enjoy for one day, or several days... or even the whole trip!
When: Starting September 3, 2006 and lasting approximately 23 days in length.
Cost: $30.00 per day per person ( a daily limit of 25 riders, so pre-sign up for the day(s) you wish to ride).
Where: From the very scenic Western North Dakota area (Keene) south to Killdeer, up to Turtle Lake, over to Washburn coming to the gently rolling hills bordering the eastern valley past Carrington, reaching the final destination of the home pasture at Kensel. (Basically central North Dakota, your terrain will vary from start to finish).
Wake up is normally about 7am, hitting the trail at 9am, with a one hour rest for packed sandwich lunch at noon, with day's traveling ending approximately 4-5 pm with a big feed (in Dutch ovens) put on for supper.... You will cover anywhere from 8 up to 15 miles per day.
You will provide your own horse, horse gear, and camping equipment (tents, sleeping bag, horse trailer, camper, etc. If you wish to stay in a hotel at night that is acceptable too)
Daryle Beckley (701-269-2004) is your contact... This is his Trail Drive not Running Arrow's. (Daryle doesn't do computers! lol ) I had found his newspaper ad in a North Dakota paper, and called him, to get permission to tell others about it. Daryle and his father, along with Daryle's son did this trail drive last year with 48 head of Daryle's own private herd of longhorns, with numerous requests for a repeat this year.
NOTE:
Daryle is looking for a Chuck wagon for this trip.... and I would assume a team and driver too.... grins.
2006 U.S. Drought Information Web Site
With dry conditions gripping much of the southwest, lack of rain has become real news for the Texas Longhorn industry. Click here for information about current drought conditions and updated national drought information.
Weekly Hay Report from Texas Department of Agriculture
http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AM_GR310.txt
Compared to last week: Trade activity moderate. Demand very good for a continuing limited supply of hay. Prices remain firm. Parts of the state received much needed rainfall but this was only spotty with drought conditions still noted in other areas. Those areas that did receive moisture will be back in drought conditions if summer heat and hot winds continue. Cutting and bailing does continue but yields very disappointing even on irrigated fields. Producers with irrigation having difficulties keeping enough water on fields as hot drying winds prevail. The less than normal yields and limited crop have buyers scrambling for needs from long distances. Producers continue to report some yields have been 25 to 50 percent less than normal. The state of Texas Department of agriculture has a Hay and Grazing Hot Line set up for buyers and Sellers, number is 1-877-429-1998. The web site for TDA is www.agr.state.tx.us.
Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted.
For a hay report from a state other than Texas please click here.
E-Trails Note: To get your Association News front and center on the E-Trails, email the information to Cole@tlbaa.org.
-Cole Dowden
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