Ranch It Up Radio Show & Podcast Jeff ”Tigger” Erhardt

We dive into program cattle and learn why the CARE Program could be beneficial for cattle producers.  Plus more updates on avian flu, how to cook meat to make sure it’s safe, markets, hay auctions, and lots more on 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.
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CARE PROGRAM CATTLE FROM IMI GLOBAL
 
CARE Certified
Where Food Comes From CARE Certified is a suite of sustainability standards that certifies participating farmers and ranchers are implementing best practices in animal care, environmental stewardship and supporting their local communities and the people within them. Beef, pork, poultry, dairy and fish are all available
 
Animal Care
Farms and ranches care about their animals, they are their livelihood.  They spend every day with these animals to ensure they are as healthy and content as possible. The Animal Care pillar ensures that farms and ranches are caring for their animals.  Things we look at include spacing, access to food and water, nutrition plans, how animals are transported and more. 
Environmental Stewardship
Farms and ranches know that they have to be good stewards of the land today in order to have a tomorrow. The Environmental Stewardship pillar of each CARE Standard ensures consumers that farms and ranches have procedures and management plans in place. Consumers can rest assured that CARE products have come from farms and ranches that are doing what they can to improve the environment.
 
People & Community
Farms and ranches aren't built by one person, they are built by a community.  Whether it's helping your neighbors do chores when they're shorthanded, donating the food they've raised to the local school or simply being there when a natural disaster hits. CARE represents a community of farms and ranches that are committed to doing the right thing.  They lean on each other when they need it, and they give back to their local communities and the people within them.
 
Cattle Industry News
BIRD FLU UPDATE: NEW CASES IN MICHIGAN, NORTH DAKOTA CHECKS IN, LAWMAKERS WEIGH IN
State animal health officials confirmed new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows in Michigan. That announcement comes as North Dakota announced no cases so far and U.S. senators called for better communication among regulators to help stem the tide of new outbreaks. 
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced positive tests for HPAI in dairy cows in Clinton, Gratiot and Ionia counties, with additional testing expected soon. MDARD stated that the best tool available to combat the spread of HPAI, regardless of species, is using enhanced biosecurity efforts that include isolating new or returning animals on farms, monitoring the health of animals daily, and cleaning and disinfecting trailers used to haul animals.
Meanwhile, officials in North Dakota reported there have been no cases of HPAI in cattle as of May 10, although the infections of dairy cows in nine other states this spring continues to be monitored, according to State Veterinarian Dr. Ethan Andress.
USDA recently announced plans to provide a total of $98 million to help states and ranchers stem the spread of HPAI beyond birds as state and federal officials continue to monitor cases in 42 herds so far, including South Dakota. Enhanced biosecurity efforts are expected to remain in place as new information about HPAI in cows is gathered, officials added.
 
PROPER COOKING KILLS H5N1 IN GROUND BEEF
With the continued spread of H5N1, some have questioned the proper way to prepare beef to ensure its safety.  The USDA said in its latest update that ongoing research shows that standard recommended procedures for cooking ground beef eliminates the H5N1 virus. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or APHIS reported that no virus remained in burgers cooked to 145 and 16

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SECOND U.S. DAIRY WORKER INFECTED WITH AVIAN BIRD FLU CONFIRMED - MICHIGAN  
According to Reuters and reported by Agweb, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said a second human case of avian bird flu (H5N1) has been confirmed in the United States since the virus was first confirmed in dairy cattle in late March. A Texas dairy worker was confirmed to be infected in April. Michigan and Texas are among nine states to report bird flu in dairy herds.
Similar to the Texas case, the patient in Michigan only reported eye symptoms, the CDC said. The Michigan worker had mild symptoms and recovered, according to the state's Department of Health and Human Services.
The worker had regular exposure to livestock infected with bird flu, Michigan said.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it believes unpasteurized milk is the primary vector for transmitting the virus among cows, though officials do not know exactly how it spreads. 
HOT GRASS CATTLE MARKET PRICES  
Torrington, Wyoming had a spectacular run of grass cattle at its sale one week ago.  745 pound black steers brought $311.00 and other drafts were just as good!
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Rural America is center-stage on this outfit.
AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle.
Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner.
Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com
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#RanchItUp #StayRanchy #TiggerApproved #tiggerandbec #rodeo #ranching #farming
REFERENCES
https://www.agweb.com/news/livestock/dairy/breaking-second-us-dairy-worker-infected-bird-flu-confirmed-michigan
https://www.torringtonlivestock.com/sale%20results/May17_2024Market.pdf
 

We hear the latest on program cattle and are they worth it?  The costs, traceability and even EIT Tags that go along with some program cattle.  Plus we have news you need to hear, markets, horse sales and lots more on 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.
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PROGRAM CATTLE FROM IMI GLOBAL
Beef Verification Programs Explained
Third party verification programs can offer potential profits to beef cattle producers. IMI Global offers various programs and certifications to bring the most potential profit to your cattle herd.
 
Source & Aged Verified
Source and Age verification (SAV) by IMI Global requires you to keep records of your first and last calf board date, as well as apply an EID (electronic identification) tag prior to cattle ever leaving your ranch - their source of origin. Source only - US Verified Source verification - is available as well. 
 
Non Hormone Treated Cattle (NHTC)
The NHTC program allows your cattle to be eligible for buyers looking for non-hormone treated cattle, many of which are looking to export beef to the EU. Implants or fed hormone growth promotants (HGPs) of any kind are not allowed. Cattle must move through NHTC approved locations. Examples include implants, Lutalyse, CIDRs, Optaflexx, MGA. 
 
Verified Natural Beef
"Natural" is something we see in the marketplace, but it is not a set Standard across the board.  The IMI Global Verified Natural Beef Standard allows buyers to be assured that cattle have never received any Beta-Agonists, Ionophores, Antibiotics or Animal By-Products. Cattle must move through approved VNB approved locations.
CARE Certified
Where Food Comes From CARE Certified is a suite of sustainability standards that certifies participating farmers and ranchers are implementing best practices in animal care, environmental stewardship and supporting their local communities and the people within them. Beef, pork, poultry, dairy and fish are all available.
 
Cattle Industry News
 
ALABAMA BECOMES SECOND STATE TO OUTLAW CULTIVATED MEAT
Alabama is now the second state in America where cultivated meat cannot be manufactured or commercialized as Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a bill (SB 23) that includes the cultivated meat ban.
Violating the law will be a class C misdemeanor, which carries the possibility of up to a three-month jail sentence and a fine of $500. The new law takes effect October 1, 2024. Florida became the first state to pass such a ban earlier this month, with Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill (SB 1084) into law on May 1, 2024.
 
PROPOSALS FINALLY SEEN ON FARM BILL
After months of waiting, there is movement on farm bill legislation in Congress. On May 2, 2024, both the House and Senate provided farm bill proposals. The USDA has been operating on a 1-year extension of the 2018 farm bill. That is set to expire on Sept. 30. Areas taking top priority in the two bills are conservation, nutrition programs, and energy alternatives and incentives. Deeper in the proposals, emphasis is placed on beginning farmers and ranchers. Lending is of concern with such high-interest rates and lack of credit options. Under the credit title in the House’s farm bill proposal, finance options are enhanced for new, young, beginning or veteran farmers. It also gives focus to commercial lenders’ ability to be a reliable source of credit and capital. 
 
YET ANOTHER NEGATIVE QUARTER FOR BEYOND MEAT
Beyond Meat reported another sharp decline in revenues for its first fiscal quarter, and net losses that were slightly improved from the same period a year ago. The company reported top-line revenues down 18%.
 
STRONG FRESH MEAT SALES IN APRIL
In an April study among 1,700 U.S. consumers, 210 Analytics found that 34% of consumers are worse off financially now than they were one year ago. However year to date, fresh meat sales continue to increase by 1

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TYSON NOT SURE ON BEEF HERD RECOVERY AS CHALLENGES LOOM.  
Tyson Foods Inc. officials said they do not have a prediction on when U.S. ranchers will begin rebuilding the nation's cattle herd after high feed costs and drought in 2023 prompted suppliers to reduce the number of cattle for slaughter. The moves resulted in tighter supplies and increased the amount Tyson pays for livestock, in addition to sending the processor’s beef segment to an adjusted operating loss of $34 million in the second quarter and a loss of $151 million for the first six months of the fiscal year.
Tyson earlier this month projected an operating loss of between $40 million and $100 million for its beef business for all of fiscal 2024 in the wake of an anticipated 2% decrease in domestic beef production this year from fiscal 2023.
SCIENTISTS FIND H5N1 AVIAN FLU VIRUS IN WASTEWATER ACROSS TEXAS.  
Researchers are reporting that they confirmed the presence of the virus that causes avian influenza in wastewater recently monitored in nine of 10 Texas cities. A team of scientists from Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Health Sciences Center announced the findings as part of an investigation of recent H5N1 outbreaks in cattle and ferrets in recent months. Scientists are trying to determine how the H5N1 virus is spreading to dairy cows and are increasingly considering wastewater sampling programs as a main surveillance tool, according to a report on the findings from the Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota.
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Rural America is center-stage on this outfit.
AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle.
Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner.
Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com
https://tiggerandbec.com/
#RanchItUp #StayRanchy #TiggerApproved #tiggerandbec #rodeo #ranching #farming
REFERENCES
https://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/114586
https://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/114564

We hear the latest on the avian flu and how testing may affect the beef business.  We cover the latest news on the new regulations on electronic identification and have cow calf pair prices.  Plus updates from the World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale along with markets and sale information.  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.
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SCIENTISTS BELIEVE H5N1 JUMP FROM BIRDS INTO DAIRY COWS HAPPENED MONTHS AGO.
Academic scientists analyzing the USDA’s publicly accessible database of avian flu DNA, collected in and around dozens of dairy herds in nine states, shows that the H5N1 strain may have made a single jump from a bird into a cow.
The transmission could have occurred up to four months ago, according to preliminary findings published online.
Michael Worobey, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Arizona who is leading a group of researchers studying the outbreak from outside federal agencies, tweeted that genetic data shared by USDA “strongly suggests there was single origin, at least for these sequences. Possibly in late 2023/early 2024.”
He said there were indications that birds have been reinfected by cattle carrying the viral strain.
The outbreak in dairy cattle was first identified in late March. The USDA this week said that ground beef from cattle infected with H5N1 is safe to consume, after retail samples were collected, tested and found to be all negative for H5N1.
 
USDA LAUNCHES BEEF TESTING BLITZ AMID H5N1 OUTBREAKS IN DAIRY CATTLE.
Three separate studies by government scientists are underway to monitor and test food supply safety in response to the widening outbreak of the H5N1 avian virus strain in dairy cattle, the USDA announced this week.
The regulatory safety efforts follow news last week of confirmed infection in a herd in Colorado, the ninth state to be affected since March.
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is conducting polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests of ground beef from retailers in the nine states to detect if any viral particles are present. Meanwhile, the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) is taking muscle samples from culled dairy cows that have been condemned for systemic pathologies, which are also being tested for viral particles. Any positive tests in the two studies are to be followed up with checks for live virus by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Meanwhile, ARS is carrying out a study using a virus “surrogate” in a study of ground beef to determine what temperature would be required for safe cooking if live virus were present.
“Results from these studies are forthcoming, and we will share information as it becomes available,” the USDA said.
The agency urged consumers to maintain proper handling of raw meat and cooking to a safe internal temperature.
“USDA is confident that the meat supply is safe. USDA has a rigorous meat inspection process, where USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) veterinarians are present at all federal livestock slaughter facilities. FSIS inspects each animal before slaughter, and all cattle carcasses must pass inspection after slaughter and be determined to be fit to enter the human food supply.”
GROUND BEEF PASSES USDA’S H5N1 SAFETY TESTS.
Ground beef from cattle infected with H5N1 is safe to consume, according to testing conducted by the USDA.
The agency announced the findings Wednesday after its Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) collected 30 ground beef samples from retail outlets in states where dairy cattle herds had tested positive for the influenza virus.
The samples underwent PCR testing at APHIS’ National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). The results revealed that all samples tested negative for H5N1, reaffirming the safety of the meat supply.
The findings come days after Colombi

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BILL INTRODUCED TO PREVENT MANDATORY EID TAGS.  
Wednesday U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced legislation that would prevent federal government overreach on the operations of South Dakota farmers and ranchers. The bill would prevent the Secretary of Agriculture from implementing any rule or regulation requiring the mandatory use of electronic identification tags, or RFID tags, on cattle and bison.
In January 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published a proposal to require cattle and bison to have visually and electronically readable tags. This proposed rule would also require records to be entered into a tribal, state or federal database, allowing the federal government to access this information.
Senator Rounds stated that “South Dakota cattle producers don’t need DC bureaucrats telling them how to manage and track their livestock”.  He said “USDA’s proposed RFID mandate is federal government overreach, plain and simple. I’m pleased to be introducing this legislation to block the Secretary of Agriculture from mandating the use of electronic tags in cattle and bison herds. If farmers and ranchers want to use electronic tags, they can do so voluntarily.”
This legislation is endorsed by the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association and R-CALF USA. Click HERE for full bill text.
As of January 2023, South Dakota had 3.6 million cattle and calves, which is 4% of the national inventory. The state also has 1.5 million beef cows, which is 5.3% of the national inventory. South Dakota has the highest ratio of cattle to people in the United States, with 4 cattle per person.
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American Gelbvieh Association
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World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale
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Questions & Concerns From The Field?
Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420
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The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps.
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Rural America is center-stage on this outfit.
AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle.
Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner.
Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com
https://tiggerandbec.com/
#RanchItUp #StayRanchy #TiggerApproved #tiggerandbec #rodeo #ranching #farming
REFERENCES
https://www.cattlebusinessweekly.com/articles/rounds-introduces-bill-to-prevent-mandatory-eid-tags/