Do you ever have those days where you really hope there is no one watching? The days where you slip and fall in the mud or do something so stupid you can do nothing but laugh at yourself. I seem to have those days occasionally. Those times are what really make life bearable when things … Continue reading (Not) A Laughing Matter
Responsibility in Cattle Feeding
I was surfing YouTube this week and found a page for Animal Agriculture Alliance: a great organization that is working to share the stories of animal agriculture and the people who are involved in producing your meat products. The AAA site led me to this video about a family cattle feeding operation in Nebraska. Anne … Continue reading Responsibility in Cattle Feeding
Not Because It Is My Job
The first "real" job out of college is always tough, right? It is all about getting back into a schedule of going to work on daily basis, no more studying for exams, and those late nights on the town are not the best idea anymore. My first "real" job working in the cattle feedyard is … Continue reading Not Because It Is My Job
First week in the feedlot!
Someone forgot to tell me about that part of the deal. I have only been working in my new job at the feedlot for one week and I have not stopped learning. Northwest Texas is awful close to the “No Man’s Land” of Oklahoma, and it sure seems like things run at just a slower … Continue reading First week in the feedlot!
Care for your Livestock
Here is something a little more interactive for you. How would you fill in these blanks about livestock care? Our family values the care of our animals. When we move calves, we _____________ I believe that animals deserve to be respected & on our family farm we do this through _____________ We protect our animals … Continue reading Care for your Livestock
Sitting in the Pasture…
ARranchhand.blogspot.com This is a blog from a young cattleman finishing college and getting a start working in the Texas feedyards. I will share anything from new experiences. I pass on lots of information that I learn about the cattle industry and occasionally share some of the fun that I may be having. Also find me … Continue reading Sitting in the Pasture…
Rancher’s Journal
WorkingRanchtv.com/blogs This is a blog hosted by Working Ranch Magazine. The blog currently features three authors who are part of the cattle industry. Each share’s their own “Rancher’s Journal” and document interesting activities that come with work in the cattle industry. Hear the story of a ranch hand, the wife of a stocker operator, and … Continue reading Rancher’s Journal
Review of Nutritional Recommendations of Feedlot Consulting Nutritionists
Vasconcelos, J.T. and M.L. Galyean. 2007. Nutritional Recommendations of Feedlots Consulting Nutritionists: The 2007 Texas Tech University Survey. J Anim Sci. 85:2772-2781. A survey conducted by Texas Tech University collected information from 29 consulting nutritionists on nutritional recommendations for feedlot cattle. Previous surveys conducted suggested that a common source of nutrient requirements for beef cattle … Continue reading Review of Nutritional Recommendations of Feedlot Consulting Nutritionists
Feedyard Tour!
It's nearing the end of the semester and I am looking for excuses to miss class. This week my trip takes me to Dalhart, Texas where I had an interview for a position working in the feedlot. Come along as I give a brief description of what goes on in this place.Here it is the … Continue reading Feedyard Tour!