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Summary of Oklahoma Brand Laws Those applying for State Brand Registration must fill out the "Application for Registration of Brands and Marks," and file the same with the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, Brand Division, Box 82395, Oklahoma City, OK 73148. The application must be accompanied by the $20.00 registration fee. Upon approval, a brand certificate will be mailed to the applicant indicating the brand registered. All brands approved by the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association will appear in the next brand book or supplement printed. The current registration period ends December 31, 2014. State registered brand owners will be notified by mail prior to the closing of the five-year registration period, at which time their brands are to be renewed preparatory to publication of the 2010 Oklahoma Brand Book. Points to be kept in mind for State Brand Registration 1. A brand is defined as a permanent mark, not less than three inches in length or diameter and burned in with a hot iron, or a method commonly known as "freeze branding." Acid brands are not recognized for state registration. 2. Single unit brands such as: one initial, numeral, bar, slash or quarter circle, cannot be accepted for state registration. 3. Each brand registration must be confined to one location on the animal. Where the same brand is used on two positions, two applications are required. Brands must be registered for the following eight positions ONLY: Left Neck, Left Shoulder, Left Rib, Left Hip, Right Neck, Right Shoulder, Right Rib and Right Hip, except that previously registered Oklahoma brand positions are not affected in any way (O.S. 2, Sections 405). The left jaw is reserved for the use of Band T brands, identifying Brucellosis and Tuberculosis-reacting cattle. 4. Applicants are required, under law, to list three-distinct brands and/or three positions on the animal for use of their brand, in order preferred. 5. State registration of your brand is not required by law. Brands on record take precedence over unrecorded brands of like and kind where questions of ownership arise, placing the burden on proof on unregistered brand users in the event of controversy. Registered brands are prima facie evidence of ownership in a court of law. Brand books are furnished to County Sheriffs, County Extension Agents and Agricultural Education Instructors without charge. They may be purchased by the public at a price commensurate with the cost of preparation, printing and delivery thereof. For more information about State Brand registration, contact Tiffani Pruitt, 405.235.4391 or tpruitt@okcattlemen.org. ...more

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ADAMS RANCH 33RD ANNUAL SALE AVERAGES $3,100
Adams Ranch held their 33rd Annual Cattle Sale on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the home ranch in Fort Pierce, Fla.
REPOPULATION AFTER DROUGHT SPAWNS NEW RULES
Looking into the future has always been somewhat tricky in the beef business. Far sighted visions or crystal ball predictions stemming around what next year's calf crop is going to look like or where future prices will be are often put on hold by more immediate tasks at hand. Planning ahead can often be tied to the immediacy of Mother Nature.
SOUTHEASTERN CATTLE PRODUCERS COULD MAKE MONEY WITH STOCKERS
“Rain or shine, wet or dry, do you want to make more money from your cows next year?” asks a Texas AgriLife Research forage scientist.
WATER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT NUTRIENT FOR CATTLE
Many producers take water for granted. They have ponds in many pastures or they make sure the float valve in the metal stock tank is working properly, keeping the tank full. But what happens if the pond is low or dry or if the flow to the stock tank is interrupted?
IT'S THE PITTS -- WHAT'LL YOU HAVE?
Did you read where scientists have been successful in implanting human genes into cows? This is no joke. It seems that scientists wanted to make cow's milk more like human milk so that soccer moms will never have to be inconvenienced to nurse their young.
TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT SCOURS IN CALVES
Many ranchers experience a few cases of diarrhea in young calves, and some years are worse than others. Scours can be caused by certain kinds of bacteria, viruses or protozoa.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK -- WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR
Lonnie Johnson had plenty of phobias if you paid close attention, or if you'd known him since he was a kid like Hooter and the gang had.
STUDY CONFIRMS BEEF'S ROLE IN A HEART-HEALTHY DIET
In a first of its kind study, researchers at The Pennsylvania State University demonstrated that eating beef everyday as part of a heart-healthy diet can improve cholesterol levels.
SOUTHERN CONNECTION CHAROLAIS SALE AVERAGES $2,286
The Southern Connection Charolais Sale was held October 22, 2011, in Calhoun, GA.
IT'S THE PITTS -- FROM LEEUARY TO PITTSTOBER
Whenever I get the much-appreciated free calendars at the start of every year there are a few months I'd like to tear out right then and there and be done with them. Sadly, I have to go through the process of living through these much-dreaded months.
PROPER NUTRITION REQUIRES RESEARCH AND PLANNING
This article is the fifth and final installment of a series discussing supplementation options, considerations and strategies. Given the challenges that 2011 “enjoyed” every producer is looking for a bit of breathing room in the coming year.
HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- TIME TO PATCH THE ROOF
By all reckoning, 2012 is going to be one of those years when cow-calf producers will have the economic opportunity to fix what needs fixing, be it genetics, management, facilities and whatnot.
BLACK INK -- COMMON GROUND
They say it takes all kinds to make the world, and the adage is all about people. Look around the mall, watch TV or check out the Internet and you find ready evidence of the individuality of individuals.
I AM ANGUS AIRS TONIGHT AT 6 PM CENTRAL ON RFD-TV
A special Christmas edition of the American Angus Association®'s popular I Am Angus television series will air at a new time, Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. Central) on RFD-TV.
ENERGY REQUIREMENTS IN FEED NOT AS CLEARLY DEFINED
Over the last few weeks we've been discussing supplementation basics and economics – and how these can be applied by the cattle producer. Up to this point we have largely focused on meeting the protein needs of the animal, the different forms and some of the costs.

These are a few of the topics being discussed on the Q&A Boards.
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chopping corn stover
by inbredredneck (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:56:09 GMT)
fargus wrote:Do you use a V-rake after the shredder so you can gather more of it up? Or just run the baler through it and get what you get?
we rake it, hybrid and variety determine windrow size same as hay.

Winter photos
by kenny thomas (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:53:43 GMT)
Love the pictures but sure liked the 50 degree temps here this morning.

3rd round of our bull photos
by S&S Farms (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:52:09 GMT)
Are you concerned about the second bull, looks to have a weak prepuce? The rest look good.

What is better for you ......
by Dylan Biggs (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:47:59 GMT)
Its the butter!!!

Smallest US Cattle Herd since 1958
by inbredredneck (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:46:55 GMT)
BRG wrote:inbredredneck wrote:Per capita Americans consume less beef in 2011 than they did in 1958.

Herd size in 2011 is at or about at the same level as 1958, however production has increased 103% in the period between 1958 and 2011. The population increase during that period it was 78% so in reality we have more beef production per American capita now than in 1958.

That all may be true, but the world population is growing and that is who we market to, not just here at home.Prior to this year the US imported more beef than it exported.

What breed and a few other questions
by greenbean (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:39:19 GMT)
Awesome, thank you

TiGerstripe cattle
by Beefy (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:36:53 GMT)
"tigerstripe" usually refers to a brahmanxhereford f-1 but as others mentioned brindles can result from other crosses.

Ladies on the CT Board . . .
by Kathie in Thorp (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:25:27 GMT)
RN BSN wrote:Let her get the last word in and maybe she will go away. We don't need another coffee shop guru.
Your avatar -- is that your photo?

Job Opportunity
by MistyMorning (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:24:49 GMT)
slick4591 wrote:I'm still getting it.

I *desperately* need to learn about football between now and next week's Super Bowl game. Preferably from someone who was a quarterback in college or the pros, but at the very least someone who knows a lot about quarterbacks.

My girlfriend and I were just invited to a Super Bowl party at her ex-boyfriend's apartment, and to be honest, last time I met him he told me he played football in college and I responded that I did as well --which was a lie.

I don't know why I lied, I guess I just panicked and wanted to impress my girlfriend. Anyway. He asked me what position I played and I told him I played quarterback because that was really the only position I'd heard of.

I really don't know anything about football except for the fact that touchdowns how you score points and sometimes you kick the ball. I've been reading articles on ESPN.com and watching clips online but I don't think it's going to prepare me for questions about actually playing it, or for making good comments during the game. So I need someone who can *quickly* teach me about all of things I would have learned playing football as well as what to say about it.

This person MUST be available each day between now and the Super Bowl game (February 5, 2012), some time between 7-9pm on weekdays or afternoons on Saturday.

This is really important to me. I think my girlfriend still really likes her ex and when we first started dating she cheated on me a few times with him, so I really can't risk looking like an idiot in front of both of them.

Oh, also, her ex played "linebacker." Should I know a lot about playing "linebacker" too? Do quarterbacks normally know about that? I definitely will need to learn all the positions and what they do, but it might help for me to learn something from a "linebacker," if you know one.

Seriously, this is really important. My girlfriend and I are going through a bit of a rough patch now and she keeps threatening to move out. I'm afraid if I get caught lying about this our relationship is over.

I'm offering $500, but would be willing to go higher if you're an actual college or professional football quarterback, and would pay extra if you knew a linebacker you could bring along to teach me about his position.

And if you would be willing to text me good comments to say during the game, I'd to pay you an extra $100 for that. Maybe more if they're good comments.

Please contact me IMMEDIATELY via email if interested.

Honey here's some free advice, linebackers like to hurt quarterbacks, it's in their job description.

baseball
by highgrit (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:15:06 GMT)
I like the Braves.

Predators
by Kathie in Thorp (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:06:18 GMT)
We have coyotes that (so far) have not bothered big stock, although we think they've hit some barn cats. Have caught coons in the chicken area, tearing chickens apart. In WA, so far, wolves are revered, but the ranchers are making noises about the few that have shown up here from OR, most recently and notably about 20 mi. as the crow flies from our place.

Contest 25-31 Jan "Brrrrrr"
by hillsdown (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:59:45 GMT)
Some really great entries coming in that make me shiver just looking at them. Brrrr is right !!!

Keep them coming and thanks so much to everyone that has submitted a pic thus far .

Went to my first race today
by Kathie in Thorp (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:53:52 GMT)
hooknline wrote:Had a friend call me up last might and invite me to the go with him to the Daytona speedway to watch last chance qualifying for the 25 hr Rolex and and some other 2 hr race they ran today.
Let's just say I understand why people go the races. I had a blast!
Buddy has been setting up the comm systems for years there and knows most everyone. Got to meet a lot of team owners and drivers. Coolest one I got to meet was Brian Johnson from AC/DC and his wife. This will be his 2 nd race( I think). He's funny as all get out and his wife is a doll.
As soon as I get the time I'll put some pics up
I understand why you understand, ISO, because I've been able to do that, too. Way fun! Glad you got to experience it. You'll be hooked now.

fertilizer cost
by cattlepower (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:47:42 GMT)
Can all this fertilizer be applied while cattle are grazing the areas being fertilized?

Starting Again
by hillsdown (Posted Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:45:38 GMT)
Workinonit Farm wrote:hillsdown wrote:TexasBred wrote:Today's word is "calibrate".

So the letter today is C and the word is Cal li brate ,calibrate .

Now are we the Electric Company or Sesame Street ?

Either one! And it's too bad that this whole deal that ILH is going through can't be settled in Mr. Roger's Neighborhood!

Katherine

I agree, that or Pee Wee's Playhouse . It would be a lot safer .

Oklahoma Cattle Links

Ag Universities

Oklahoma State University
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources offers 12 majors and a multitude of study options for students.
http://www.okstate.edu/OSU_Ag/asnr/
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