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Advanced planning can help producers minimize the loss of animal lives and the health problems associated with all disasters. Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. And much of the disaster preparation for hurricanes will also help prepare for other disasters, such as fire, hazardous material spills, animal disease outbreaks, etc. It must be stressed that although help may be available from many sources following a disaster, producers themselves are ultimately responsible for the welfare of their animals and should prepare accordingly. Well in advance of a potential disaster situation, producers should evaluate their herd health programs with their veterinarian. Cattle that undergo evacuation either before or after a disaster will be stressed and are likely to be commingled with other cattle. Herd biosecurity will be breached, which makes increasing herd immunity imperative. Pneumonia and abortions should be anticipated and can be minimized with proper herd nutrition and vaccinations. Animal identification is also important. If cattle get evacuated and commingled, or escape and are later captured, it�s essential to be able to identify the herd of origin through brands or tags. Many cattle look alike, and plain numbered dangle tags and tattoos can be duplicated. So if cattle aren�t branded, producers should identify the farm or ranch on the dangle tag or tattoo, or use electronic identification that is unique to each individual animal. Pictures and/or videos of cattle may also help identify cattle later. ...more

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SUNSHINE FARMS BULL SALE AVERAGES $3,247
The Sunshine Farms Bull Sale was held December 5, 2009 in Clanton, Ala.
FRANK TURNER AND SONS ANGUS SALE HELD NOV. 7
The Frank Turner and Sons Angus Sale was held November 7, 2009 in Hayneville, Ala.
ALABAMA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOC. CONVENTION TO BE HELD
Cowboy hats and boots will be the dress of the day in the Rocket City as cattlemen from all across the state attend the largest cattle event of the year. The 67th annual Alabama Cattlemen's Association Convention and Trade Show will be at the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville February 12-13.
USE PRACTICAL STRATEGIES IN CASE OF AN IRS AUDIT
Excessive business deductions by livestock or general farmers, or horse owners--or for that matter, most any other business-- trigger IRS audits. If you are audited in connection with any farming, livestock or horse activity, the IRS will usually start with one tax year and then look back or forward for other years to see the history of losses or profits.
SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR NCBA ANNUAL CONVENTION
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is pleased to announce the line-up of speakers for the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention.
IT'S THE PITTS -- GRANDPA'S SADDLE
A cowboy's life has always been defined by what he did with his most valued possession... his saddle.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK -- BE IT RESOLVED...SORT OF
Hooter wasn't much on New Year's resolutions. Any he'd ever made were distant memories before Punxsutawney Phil waddled from his burrow to predict winter's fortune.
COLDWATER CATTLE CO. DISPERSAL HELD NOV. 23
Beautiful fall weather greeted buyers and bidders from 10 states at the recent dispersal of the Coldwater Cattle Company cowherd in Holly Springs, Miss.

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