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Texas Superstar Tie Down Roper Marty Yates is Making a Statement at NFR.

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Going into the NFR there were a lot of questions about who was going to claim titles in nearly all the events. The one World Title that seemed to be not in question was Tie Down Roping. As NFR Kicked off Shad Mayfield of Clovis, N.M. seemed to have that event on lockdown. Along comes round one and the all too familiar name of Marty Yates topped the leaderboard. Seeing Yates on top of a round win board for NFR or any other big rodeo is not much of a surprise, the 26-year-old superstar has won a lot of big rodeos.

Rolling into round two and seeing his name on top of the board is not much a surprise but has suddenly made a lot of people take notice. Two rounds, two wins, and now the Tie Down Title is under watch. Yes it would take an out of this world performance by Yates to pressure or dethrone Mayfield but Yates has a history of big showings.

If you are a roping fan you may want to keep a close eye on Stephenville, Texas Tie Down Roper Marty Yates. He just might be the shocker for NFR.

Photos: Marty Yates during his round 2 win of the NFR, Photos by; Steve Gray and Clay Guardipee.

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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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