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

We discuss getting and keeping this year's calf crop healthy.  Plus, updates on Beef imports and exports, new possible genetic defects, markets, recaps, sales and 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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BOVINE RESPIRATORY DISEASE (BRD), MANAGE IT NOW. 
OVERVIEW OF BOVINE RESPIRATORY DISEASE COMPLEX
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD), shipping fever pneumonia, or undifferentiated fever is a respiratory disease of cattle of multifactorial etiology with Mannheimia haemolytica and, less commonly, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni ( see Histophilosis), or Mycoplasma bovis being the important bacterial agents involved. Viral pathogens may also be involved, such as bovine herpesvirus 1, parainfluenza-3 virus, and bovine respiratory syncytial virus.
BRD has a multifactorial etiology and develops as a result of complex interactions between environmental factors, host factors, and pathogens. Environmental factors (eg, weaning, transport, commingling, crowding, inclement weather, dust, and inadequate ventilation) serve as stressors that adversely affect the immune and nonimmune defense mechanisms of the host animal. In addition, certain environmental factors (eg, crowding and inadequate ventilation) can enhance the transmission of infectious agents among animals. Many infectious agents have been associated with BRD. An initial pathogen (eg, a virus) may alter the animal’s defense mechanisms, allowing colonization of the lower respiratory tract by bacteria.
BRD is most commonly associated with the transport and assembly of large groups of recently weaned calves into feedlots. Morbidity in these types of feeder calves often peaks within the first 7–10 days after feedlot arrival. Morbidity can approach 35%–50%, and case fatality is 5%–10%; however, the levels of morbidity and mortality strongly depend on the array of risk factors present in the cattle being fed. The use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials labeled for bovine respiratory disease is the primary treatment, with macrolides and fenicols most commonly used as first-line treatment. Prevention and control are achieved via vaccination programs, preconditioning, identification and treatment of subclinically infected animals, and biosecurity.
Etiology of Bovine Respiratory Disease
The pathogenesis of bovine respiratory disease involves a stress factor, sometimes coupled with viral infection, which results in suppressed immune defenses and the proliferation of bacteria in the upper respiratory tract. Subsequently, these bacteria colonize the lower respiratory tract and cause bronchopneumonia with a cranioventral distribution in the lung. Many of the bacteria and viruses involved are commensal organisms of the upper respiratory tract that can be isolated from a proportion of healthy animals.
Multiple stress factors contribute to the suppression of host defense mechanisms in cattle. Weaning is a noteworthy stressor, and the incidence of this disease is highest in recently weaned calves. Transportation over long distances serves as a stressor; it may be associated with exhaustion, starvation, dehydration, chilling, and overheating, depending on weather conditions. Additional important stressors include passage through auction markets; commingling, processing, and surgical procedures on arrival at the feedlot; dusty environmental conditions; and nutritional stress associated with a change to high-energy rations in the feedlot. The individual viral and bacterial etiologies, clinical signs, lesions, and treatment are discussed under Viral Infections Associated with Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex in Cattle and Bacterial Pneumonia in Cattle with Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex.
Viruses associated with BRD include:
bovine herpesvirus 1 (IBR)
bovine respiratory syncytial virus
parainfluenza-3 virus
bovine viral diarrhea virus
bovine

It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel.
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HAVE YOU HEARD THE LATEST WEIGH UP COW PRICES?  
Weigh up prices for slaughter cows and bulls have been incredible lately at local sale barns.  In fact, many slaughter bull prices are equal to breeding bull prices in some instances.  Producers that have not semen checked their bulls may want to consider hauling the bulls to your local sale barn and replacing them with fresh young stock from your local seedstock producers!  
 
Salvage value is fantastic for these weigh up cows, but be advised, the replacement cost of the females into the herd is equally as high!
 
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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.brokenbowlivestock.com/index.php

We go over the pros and cons of managing cow calf pairs on hot wire pasture grazing. Plus, how to manage water when cell grazing. We have news, markets 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.
EPISODE 188 DETAILS
Cow Calf Management: Hot Wire & Water When Cell Grazing. 
ELECTRIC HOT WIRE FOR GRAZING COW CALF PAIRS & CELL GRAZING
Maximizing Agricultural Efficiency: The Advantages of Rotational Grazing
Rotational grazing offers numerous benefits for sustainable farming. By moving livestock between paddocks according to a strategic schedule, farmers allow forage crops to rejuvenate, replenish energy reserves, and enhance plant vigor, leading to long-term maximum production. The key to a successful rotational grazing system lies in its flexibility. Utilizing a highly-movable temporary fence and understanding its proper use are crucial for maximizing the benefits and maintaining an efficient grazing routine.
Optimize Your Grazing Strategy
Implementing a well-designed rotational grazing system can lead to healthier livestock and more productive land. Explore the essentials of rotational grazing and discover how to enhance your agricultural practices for sustainable success.
A Comprehensive Guide to Temporary Electric Fence Wires: Polywire vs. Polytape
When it comes to temporary electric fencing, two main types are available: polywire and polytape. Both options consist of fine metal filaments intertwined with polyethylene or polypropylene fibers, with the metal providing the shock and the plastic ensuring strength and visibility.
Choosing the Right Polywire for Your Needs
For short-distance applications, such as subdividing a pasture, a six-strand polywire is typically sufficient. However, for longer distances or areas prone to overgrowth from weeds and grass, opt for a polywire that delivers a stronger shock to ensure effective containment.
The Benefits of Polytape
Polytapes are known for their superior visibility, particularly in white. If you're experiencing inadequate animal control with polywire or need better visibility for safety reasons, such as fencing for horses, switching to polytape can be beneficial. Although polytape may be more expensive, the improved control and visibility often justify the cost.
Essential Tools: Electric Fence Reels
For ease of use and flexibility, especially if you plan to adjust paddock sizes frequently, an electric fence reel is indispensable. These reels, made from weather-resistant plastic, can hold one to two spools of polywire or polytape, making it easy to move and reconfigure your temporary fencing as needed.
Explore the best practices for using polywire and polytape to optimize your temporary electric fencing system, ensuring maximum efficiency and control for your livestock management. 
Cattle Industry News: Beef Exports to China, Third Avian Flu in Humans, USDA Combats Avian Flu, Beef On Dairy
CHINA BLOCKS JBS USA BEEF EXPORTS OVER RACTOPAMINE TRACES
According to the Meating Place, the Chinese government has halted beef exports from the JBS USA facility in Greeley, Colorado, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The export block is reportedly due to detected traces of the feed additive ractopamine. 
While ractopamine is deemed safe for use in the United States, it is banned or restricted in China and 160 other countries. In response, JBS issued a statement indicating they are “working diligently with U.S. and Chinese authorities to resolve the situation as soon as possible.” 
FSIS has also confirmed that it is conducting its own investigation into the matter. FSIS provided further details in a statement to Reuters: "China customs detected ractopamine in a batch of frozen beef omasum products exported to China from these establishments and destroyed this batch of products in accordance with their regulations." 
In addit

It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel.
EPISODE 31 DETAILS
HAVE YOU HEARD THE LATEST WEIGH UP BULL PRICES?  
Weigh up prices for slaughter cows and bulls have been incredible lately at local sale barns.  In fact, many slaughter bull prices are equal to breeding bull prices in some instances.  Producers that have not semen checked their bulls may want to consider hauling the bulls to your local sale barn and replacing them with fresh young stock from your local seedstock producers!
SPONSORS
American Gelbvieh Association
https://gelbvieh.org/
@AmericanGelbvieh
Ranch Channel
https://ranchchannel.com/
@RanchChannel
 
Questions & Concerns From The Field?
Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420
Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com
FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow
SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup
Website: RanchItUpShow.com
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The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps.
https://ranchitup.podbean.com/
Rural America is center-stage on this outfit.
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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://knoxvillelivestock.com/
http://www.gostockmens.com/

We go over the pros and cons of hot wire pasture grazing versus traditional barbed wire.  Plus, an update on the cattle Ponzi scheme that everyone has been asking about.  We have news, markets 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.
EPISODE 187 DETAILS
 
Cattle Management: Hot vs Barbed Wire. Agridime Cattle Ponzi Scheme Latest News
 
ELECTRIC HOT WIRE VS. BARBED WIRE
Maximizing Agricultural Efficiency: The Advantages of Rotational Grazing
Rotational grazing offers numerous benefits for sustainable farming. By moving livestock between paddocks according to a strategic schedule, farmers allow forage crops to rejuvenate, replenish energy reserves, and enhance plant vigor, leading to long-term maximum production.
The key to a successful rotational grazing system lies in its flexibility. Utilizing a highly-movable temporary fence and understanding its proper use are crucial for maximizing the benefits and maintaining an efficient grazing routine.
Optimize Your Grazing Strategy
Implementing a well-designed rotational grazing system can lead to healthier livestock and more productive land. Explore the essentials of rotational grazing and discover how to enhance your agricultural practices for sustainable success.
 
A Comprehensive Guide to Temporary Electric Fence Wires: Polywire vs. Polytape
When it comes to temporary electric fencing, two main types are available: polywire and polytape. Both options consist of fine metal filaments intertwined with polyethylene or polypropylene fibers, with the metal providing the shock and the plastic ensuring strength and visibility.
 
Choosing the Right Polywire for Your Needs
For short-distance applications, such as subdividing a pasture, a six-strand polywire is typically sufficient. However, for longer distances or areas prone to overgrowth from weeds and grass, opt for a polywire that delivers a stronger shock to ensure effective containment.
 
The Benefits of Polytape
Polytapes are known for their superior visibility, particularly in white. If you're experiencing inadequate animal control with polywire or need better visibility for safety reasons, such as fencing for horses, switching to polytape can be beneficial. Although polytape may be more expensive, the improved control and visibility often justify the cost.
 
Essential Tools: Electric Fence Reels
For ease of use and flexibility, especially if you plan to adjust paddock sizes frequently, an electric fence reel is indispensable. These reels, made from weather-resistant plastic, can hold one to two spools of polywire or polytape, making it easy to move and reconfigure your temporary fencing as needed.
 
Explore the best practices for using polywire and polytape to optimize your temporary electric fencing system, ensuring maximum efficiency and control for your livestock management. 
 
Cattle Industry News: Agridime Ponzi Scheme, NCBA response to Farm Bill, TSCRA Relief Fund
 
AGRIDIME: NORTH DAKOTA GROUP MAY BUY CATTLE COMPANY THAT OWES MILLIONS
According to the Bismarck Tribune, Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor, a North Dakota rancher said he is working on a deal for a small group of investors to take over a cattle and beef marketing business that was labeled a Ponzi scheme and owes North Dakotans millions of dollars.
Wylie Bice, who ranches near Killdeer, said the group is close on a final price for Texas-based Agridime, with the goal of making it an asset to North Dakota ranchers.
Bice said he hopes the group can close on a deal by July 1 to take over Agridime facilities in Texas, Arizona and Kansas. He told the North Dakota Monitor he hopes North Dakota can supply about 60% of the cattle that the business will need -- about 10,000 head per year.
Bice, who is among the investors who lost money with Agridime, said the group includes a former business partner of his who is in Texas and wou

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FEEDER CATTLE PRICES KEEP SOARING, HOW HIGH WILL THEY GO?  
Demand remains high for feeder cattle as we move into the summer months.  Grass cattle are commanding top dollar with 500 pound steers bringing over $1,800 in many parts of the country.  Some producers are stocking summer pastures with heavier cattle simply because of the current up tick in feeder cattle prices.
 
SPONSORS
American Gelbvieh Association
https://gelbvieh.org/
@AmericanGelbvieh
Ranch Channel
https://ranchchannel.com/
@RanchChannel
 
Questions & Concerns From The Field?
Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420
Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com
FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow
SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup
Website: RanchItUpShow.com
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The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps.
https://ranchitup.podbean.com/
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.valentinelivestock.net/category/market-reports/