Farm & Ranch
A Foal Born Into Fame
By Corsi Martin
It’s that time of year again. Tiny little hooves are hitting the ground all over America. Foaling season is an exciting, exhilarating and exhausting time for horse breeders all over the nation. For one family in particular, the arrival of a certain foal is more anticipated than usual.
Don and Craig Crumpler, own ers and operators of Crumpler Brothers Cutting Horses, are patiently awaiting the arrival of a foal that is by “Metallic Rebel” X “Junie Wood.” For those who do not know the sport of cutting, Metallic Rebel and Junie Wood have both had the well-deserved honor of being named Horse of the Year.
Metallic Rebel was named 2017 Horse of the Year, and Junie Wood was named 2014 Horse of the Year, shortly after her victory at the NCHA Futurity with Craig Crumpler.
What’s more, this will be the only 2018 foal to be a product of the two champions.
Junie Wood was born, raised, and trained on the Crumpler ranch, but was trained solely by Craig’s son, and talented trainer, Josh Crumpler. Josh trained horses at Crumpler Brothers for years, and now trains horses for Lowrance Cutting Horses. Claiming he knew that Junie Wood was bound for greatness at the early age of two, Josh still has a soft spot for the gifted mare.
To read more pick up a copy of the April 2018 issue. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.
By Barry Whitworth, DVM
Having backyard poultry is a popular agriculture enterprise. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 0.8 percent of all households in the United States have chickens. People keep chickens for a variety of reasons with table eggs being one of the more common reasons.
Unfortunately, some of these poultry producers are not aware of the hazards that come with keeping poultry because many times they carry pathogens but appear healthy.
Chickens are carriers of several zoonotic diseases. These are diseases that can be passed from animals to humans. According to a recent survey in Pennsylvania, a majority of backyard poultry producers were aware of the dangers of avian influenza. However, this study also revealed that far fewer producers were aware of the risk of possible exposure to Salmonella and Campylobacter.
The lack of knowledge about the hazards of raising poultry likely contributes to the continued issues of Salmonella outbreaks associated with backyard poultry. In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,072 illnesses of Salmonella linked to backyard poultry, and 272 of those patients required hospitalization. Oklahoma reported 43 individuals with the disease.
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Tressa Lawrence
Babies are tucked away in every nook and cranny. Many ranchers across Wyoming have baby animals popping up all over this time of year.
By Lindsey Monk
Another load of grain in to keep feeding the calves until the green grass can really start popping.
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