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Meanwhile back at the ranch…

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By Rayford Pullen

Spring is in the air and so are the weeds.

Before we get into weed control, I wanted to report on the results of the calves born out of our heifers from our herd sire “Lone Star Ten-Fold.” Of the 35 calves born, with the exception of one born on the due date and one born the day after, all the calves were born before the due date, assuming a 283 gestation. Birth weights of calves did not seem to be influenced by coming early but all birth weights with the exception of two were good. Although the largest ones were born unassisted and their dams were average in size when compared to the others. We’re glad to get that behind us and move on to other chores.

Why does spraying and killing weeds result in more grass? The answer is “spraying weeds allows maximum sunlight to contact the desired grass’s leaves.” As mentioned in earlier articles, plants, whether they are desirable or not, do not grow much in the shade, and while you may not have weeds in your home lawn, just look around, and if you have trees, the weakest grass will be under them. Although they have all the water and fertilizer they need, the one missing ingredient is sunlight.

To read more pick up a copy of the May 2018 NTFR issue. To subscribe call 940-8729-5922.

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Managing Show Cattle Through The Winter

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By Heather Welper

Husband and wife duo, Heather and Calvin Welper, are the Co-Owners and Operators or Two C Livestock, located in Valley View, Texas.

The pair’s operation has a show cattle focus where they raise and sell purebred heifers of all breeds and club calf Hereford steers.

When it comes to show cattle, the Welpers know a thing or two including how to prepare for the cold winter months and the Texas major show season run.

To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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Double M Ranch & Rescue

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By Hannah Claxton, Editor

As the sun rises each day, so do the dozens of mouths that Meghan McGovern is responsible for getting fed. Rather than the sounds of a rooster crowing, McGovern hears the bellows and bleats of a variety of exotic deer, the chortle of kangaroos, the grunts of water buffaloes, and the chirps of a lemur.

Nestled against the banks of the Red River, the Double M Ranch and Rescue, with its high game fences and deer sprinkling the landscape,s its in stark contrast to the surrounding ranches.

“Having deer is kind of like eating potato chips- you can never actually have just one,” said McGovern with a laugh.

McGovern has several herds to take care of- fallow deer, axis deer, water buffalo, goats, and bison. In smaller numbers, there’s also a few kangaroos, a lemur, a potbelly pig, a pair of zebras, a watusi, and a few horses.

To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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Acorn Toxicity

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By Barry Whitworth, DVM, MPH

With the prolonged drought, most pastures in Oklahoma end up in poor condition. With the lack of available forage, animals may go in search of alternative foods.

If oak trees are in the pastures, acorns may be a favorite meal for some livestock in the fall. This may result in oak poisoning.

Oak leaves, twigs, buds, and acorns may be toxic to some animals when consumed.

To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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