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TSCRA pays out $1,000 reward through Operation Cow Thief program
An Oklahoma auction market employee is the first to receive a reward through Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association's Operation Cow Thief, a program introduced last year to
eward those who offer information leading to the arrest and/or grand jury
indictment of individuals for theft of livestock or related property. more
Farms, ranches seeking recognition for more than 100 years of ag production encouraged to apply now
Commissioner Todd Staples is encouraging families who wish to apply for the Texas Department of Agriculture's Family Land Heritage Program to get started on their
applications now. The Family Land Heritage Program recognizes farms and ranches that have been in continuous agricultural production by the same family for at least 100 years. more
LMIC: A look at forages,
hay stocks, and pasture
USDA-NASS provided a bit of a surprise to the cattle, dairy and sheep industries with the reported May 1 hay stock numbers. Following the January report, which had larger than expected U.S. hay stocks, the May 1 report also reported nationwide hay stocks above expectations. more
Revised AVMA policy on castrating
and dehorning cattle
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has revised its policy on castration and dehorning of cattle to provide veterinarians with additional guidance for managing pain associated with these procedures. The revised policy, approved April 12, does not dictate that practitioners use any particular method of pain management or drug. Instead, it provides basic recommendations for
consideration by practitioners when they work with producers to achieve the
goal of pain management. more
