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The Delta Rancher Newsletter: Second Quarter 2024
The Delta Rancher Newsletter: Second Quarter 2024

In this quarterly installment of the Delta Rancher, we have a timely write up from Dr Twidwell, our state forage extension specialist that outlines several warm season annual options. We are quickly approaching the planting date for many of these varieties. The addition of a warm season annual can dramatically change the game for a producer when they are developing a summertime grazing plan! Next, we have an article from Dr Neely Heidorn, our state equine extension specialist that gives us some quality recommendations on feeding an aging horse. 

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Equine, LivestockAvery Davidson
USDA Expands Support for Producers to Stop the Spread of H5N1 in Dairy Cattle
USDA Expands Support for Producers to Stop the Spread of H5N1 in Dairy Cattle

Since the detection of H5N1 in dairy cattle in March, USDA has worked swiftly and diligently to assess the prevalence of the virus in U.S. dairy herds and to use the latest scientific data to learn about the virus and to quickly contain the disease event. As part of this multifaceted approach, on May 10, USDA announced several financial assistance options for producers with affected herds.

USDA is announcing the expansion of some of these support options to include dairy producers whose herds have not tested positive for H5N1.

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Dairy, Livestock, USDAAvery Davidson
PRCA Rodeo to Bring Cowboys, Revenue to Town
PRCA Rodeo to Bring Cowboys, Revenue to Town

The 66th annual Deep South PRCA Rodeo will be held May 16 through May 18 starting at 8 p.m. nightly in Winnsboro.

The kid’s rodeo will be May 11 at 2 p.m. and the annual rodeo parade will be May 18 at 3 p.m. Both weekends are full of “family, friendly entertainment” with everyone invited to attend, according to Buckshot Sims, rodeo director.

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LivestockAvery Davidson
Cow Country Reporter: May 2024
Cow Country Reporter: May 2024

The last week in April three of your Executive Committee members, Mike Kovac, Dave Sanson and myself, made a trip to West Texas. We visited a Red Angus Ranch in Whitesboro, TX and the Bradley 3 Ranch near Childress, TX. Both ranches gave us contact information as well as insight into different operations and how they manage their cattle operations. James Henderson, one of the 3 in B3R, shared his wisdom of his cattle operation and 18 years of running their processing plant.

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LivestockAvery Davidson
LSUA and LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Forge New Pathways for Aspiring Rural Veterinarians
LSUA and LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Forge New Pathways for Aspiring Rural Veterinarians

LSUA has announced an exciting new partnership with the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine aimed at advancing expertise in rural and agricultural veterinary practices. This new agreement introduces an early admission pathway for LSUA graduates aiming to specialize in rural, agricultural or livestock medicine.

The initiative is designed to cultivate a dedicated pipeline of veterinarians through enhanced early educational experiences, aimed particularly at supporting the food animal and production medicine sectors. Up to ten LSUA graduates per year will have the opportunity to gain early admission to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, provided they meet the specific eligibility criteria focused on rural and agricultural commitment.

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LivestockAvery Davidson