Human Avian Flu In Texas and South Devon Cattle From The DLCC Ranch

We hear the latest on the first case of avian flu affecting humans from the Texas dairy herds.  We hear how South Devon cattle work for the DLCC Ranch.  Plus the latest news, market reports and auction results that you need to hear.  It’s all wrapped into this all new  episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel.

EPISODE 179 DETAILS

The first case of human avian flu in Texas has raised an alarm for many officials.  Although there is no concern of any infections in the feed or food supply, experts are researching how this disease is transmitted and what effects may be on humans.  

The DLCC Ranch in Pierz, Minnesota is hosting their 32nd annual production sale coming up Saturday, April 20th at the ranch.  This is a tremendous opportunity for producers to select elite females right out of the heart of the DLCC foundation.  We have the sale information along with concepts and management of the DLCC Ranch.  

We have market recaps from some of the industries best along with upcoming hay auction information and the news that you need to hear plus the news that you need to hear!

DLCC RANCH:  An Elite South Devon Cattle Supplier

Focused On Maternal Genetics

DLCC is a South Devon seedstock operation committed to helping commercial cattlemen achieve profitability through crossbreeding and maternal heterosis. Our program strives to produce the most profitable genetics for our customer’s bottom line. This can only be done by trusting science and using it in all of our decisions. Research shows that crossbred females produce an average of one additional calf and over 600 more pounds of weaning weight than straightbred dams (NBCEC Sire Selection Manual). We are proud of how we’ve followed this principle with – whole herd reporting, data collection on every animal born, strict AI regimes, ultrasound data collection, and new and novel data. These practices produce “honest cattle, that give you real results.”

How DLCC Ranch Breeds Cattle

We believe in crossbreeding and the effects it brings our customers. South Devon cattle provide flexibility along with many desired economically relevant traits:

• Outcross English Genetics

• Feed Efficient Hybrids

• Black-hided Bulls with Heavy Muscling

• Red Bulls with a Balanced Genetic Profile

 

South Devon History

South Devon cattle, while less prevalent than in the past, first arrived in the United States in 1969 and then again in 1974. Demonstrating remarkable adaptability to diverse climates, this breed has gained a solid foothold on five continents. Wherever introduced, South Devons have earned acclaim for their impressive production capabilities and economic viability. Both red and black varieties of South Devons are now widely accessible across the globe.

 

Poundmaker & Navigator Cattle

The DLCC Ranch from Pierz, Minnesota has focused on raising premier South Devon, Poundmaker and Navigator cattle that fit the goals of the commercial cowman.  The Poundmaker is a designed composite made up of South Devon and Angus breeds. Black or Red Angus qualify as the Angus influence.  A Navigator is a designed composite made up of South Devon and Continental breeds.  

The DLCC Ranch is located near Pierz, Minnesota, and has been owned and operated since 1980 by Dar and Lynn Giess, with their grown children.

SALE DAY INFO:

32nd Annual Production Sale and FALL HERD DISPERSION SALE

DATE: Friday, April 20TH

LOCATION: At the DLCC Ranch Sale Facility in Pierz, Minnesota

SALE DAY CONTACTS:

Dar Giess: 320-249-2130

Lane Giess: 320-293-1647

Wyatt Lawrence: 763-242-2804

 

COW COUNTRY NEWS First Human Case of Avian Flu In Texas Raises Alarm

A Texas dairy worker has tested positive for the avian flu, marking the first identified human case of an illness in the U.S. that has sickened cattle across several states over the past few weeks.

The infection, only the second human case of H5N1 ever recorded in the country, is worrying public health experts who for decades have cautioned that avian flu could pose a serious threat.

The case is the only one state and federal officials have identified, and there is no evidence that it is being spread among humans. The illness is mild and the worker is expected to recover, said two people familiar with the matter. While there have been confirmed avian flu fatalities in other parts of the world, the U.S. has only ever recorded a handful of mild cases, according to the CDC.

The new human case follows recent cow infections in Texas, Idaho, Michigan and New Mexico that have raised alarm among public health experts who worry the virus’ spread to mammals could make it easier for the virus to infect humans.

The CDC, FDA and U.S. Department of Agriculture said the virus was found in a Michigan dairy herd that had recently received cows from herds in Texas. The USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories said the Michigan strain is very similar to the cow infections in Texas and Kansas, which appear to have come from wild birds.

  2024 Stockmanship & Stewardship Tour

The 2024 Stockmanship and Stewardship Tour is getting ready to hit the road.  Locations include Richfield, Utah; Lancaster, Wisconsin; Fresno, California; and Hamburg, New York.  You can head to www.stockmanshipandstewardship.org for additional information.

 

ADM Animal Nutrition Recalls Select Feeds

ADM Animal Nutrition is recalling select feed products that may contain elevated levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and/or chloride. The lot number can be found at the bottom of the label. Click HERE to view images of the labels involved. Customers who have purchased the recalled feed should immediately stop using it and return it to their distributor or directly to ADM Animal Nutrition for a full refund. Please direct any customer inquiries to 800-217-2007 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Central time Monday through Friday.

  Beef On Dairy Webinar Series

There has been more and more discussion with the concept of beef on dairy crosses in commercial feeding operations.  A new webinar series is available focusing on the management of beef on dairy crossbreds along with sire selection and early life management on finishing performance.

The series called “Ranchers Thursday Lunchtime Series will run every Thursday at noon, which started this past Thursday and runs through May 2nd.  Experts from Penn State University, Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension, West Texas A&M, Oklahoma State University, Washington State University, Cactus Feeders and Buffalo Feeders will cover recent research and real-world experiences in managing and marketing this unique animal resource.  The webinar registration link is available HERE.

 

UPCOMING BULL SALES ANGUS CHAROLAIS HEREFORD GELBVIEH BALANCER RED ANGUS SIMMENTAL SIMANGUS SOUTH DEVON

 

Montgomery Ranch: April 13, 2024, Carrington, North Dakota

Jorgensen Farms:  April 15, 2024, Ideal, South Dakota

DLCC Ranch:  April 20, 2024, Pierz, Minnesota

BULL SALE REPORT & RESULTS

Churchill Cattle Company

Van Newkirk Herefords

Gardiner Angus Ranch

Cow Camp Ranch

Jungels Shorthorn Farms

Ellingson Angus

Edgar Brothers Angus

Schaff Angus Valley

Prairie Hills Gelbvieh

Clear Springs Cattle Company

CK Cattle

Mrnak Hereford Ranch

Frey Angus Ranch

Hoffmann Angus Farms

Topp Herefords

River Creek Farms

Upstream Ranch

Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh

Schiefelbein Farms

Wasem Red Angus

Raven Angus

Krebs Ranch

Yon Family Farms

Chestnut Angus

Eichacker Simmentals & JK Angus

Windy Creek Cattle Company

Pedersen Broken Heart Ranch

Mar Mac Farms

Warner Beef Genetics

Arda Farms & Freeway Angus

Leland Red Angus & Koester Red Angus

Fast - Dohrmann - Strommen

RBM Livestock

Weber Land & Cattle

Sundsbak Farms

Hidden Angus

Wheatland Cattle Company

Miller Angus Farms

L 83 Ranch

U2 Ranch

Vollmer Angus Ranch

A & B Cattle

Carter Angus Farms

FEATURING

Lane Giess

DLCC Ranch

https://www.dlccranch.com/

@DLCCRanch

 

Kirk Donsbach: Stone X Financial

https://www.stonex.com/  

@StoneXGroupInc   

 

Mark Van Zee 

Livestock Market, Equine Market, Auction Time

https://www.auctiontime.com/

https://www.livestockmarket.com/

https://www.equinemarket.com/

@LivestockMkt

@EquineMkt

@AuctionTime

 

Shaye Koester

Casual Cattle Conversation

https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/

@cattleconvos

 

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References

https://www.stonex.com/

https://www.livestockmarket.com/

https://www.equinemarket.com/

https://www.auctiontime.com/

https://gelbvieh.org/

https://www.imogeneingredients.com/

https://alliedgeneticresources.com/

https://westwayfeed.com/

https://medoraboot.com/

http://www.gostockmens.com/

https://ranchchannel.com/

https://jorgensenfarms.com/

https://www.dlccranch.com/

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/01/first-human-avian-flu-case-texas-00149949#:~:text=A%20Texas%20dairy%20worker%20has,over%20the%20past%20few%20weeks.

https://www.stockmanshipandstewardship.org/

https://www.southdevon.com/about-the-breed/history.html

https://www.beefmagazine.com/farm-business-management/adm-animal-nutrition-recalling-select-feed-products

https://www.adm.com/globalassets/news/news-releases/recall-labels_033024.pdf

https://www.beefmagazine.com/farm-business-management/webinar-series-to-focus-management-of-beef-on-dairy-crossbreds