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The Colorado Cattlemen's Association (CCA) is Colorado's trade association that represents Colorado's beef producers.

Founded in 1867, Colorado Cattlemen's Association is the nation's oldest state cattlemen's association. Colorado Cattlemen's Association represents its more than 12,000 members by working closely with state and national legislators, government agencies, media and consumers to promote the interests of Colorado's cattle industry.

By working together Colorado Cattlemen's Association's members accomplish goals that no single cattle producer could achieve.

For more information contact:

Colorado Cattlemen's Association
8833 Ralston Road
Arvada, CO 80002
303-431-6422
info@cbqa.org

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USDA Market Reports

Winter Livestock - La Junta (Seasonal/Replacement Cattle)

La Junta Livestock Commission - La Junta (Seasonal/Replacement Cattle)

Centennial Livestock Auction-(Mo/Holstein Feeder Cattle)

Centennial Livestock Auction - Ft Collins (Seasonal/Replacement Cattle)

Colorado Direct Feeder Cattle Report (Fri)

Centennial Livestock Auction - Ft Collins (Wed)

Centennial Livestock Auction (Monthly)

Western U.S. Direct Goat Report (Fri)

Sterling Livestock Commission -Sterling (Seasonal/Wed/Cattle)

Winter Livestock - La Junta (Tue/Cattle)

Winter Livestock - La Junta (Seasonal/Mon/Cattle)

La Junta Livestock Commission - La Junta (Wed/Cattle)

La Junta Livestock Commission-La Junta (Thu/Slaughter Cattle)

Centennial Livestock Auction - Ft Collins (Thu/Feeder Cattle)

Centennial Livestock Auction - Ft Collins (Fri/Slaughter Cattle)

High Plains Livestock Exchange - Brush (Fri/Feeder Cattle)

Colorado Auction Feeder Cattle Summary (Fri)

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BEWARE OF POTENTIAL THREAT TO DEER POPULATIONS
Diseases are a big concern for deer biologists and managers. Since the reestablishment of white-tailed deer across the Southeast, hemorrhagic disease has had a negative impact on their populations. Hemorrhagic disease in deer can be caused by epizootic hemorrhagic disease viruses, or bluetongue viruses, and is spread by black gnats.
SVF CATTLE COUNTRY COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENT SALE HELD AUG. 31ST
One thousand, one hundred and eleven commercial females from Florida's leading ranchers found ready acceptance at the recent Cattle Country Sale in Brighton, Fla.
IT'S THE PITTS -- A MOTHER'S PLEA
I'm not in the mood today to try and be funny. And normally I don't believe writers should use their podium to preach to people. In most cases I don't have the qualifications or the credentials.
HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- DEMAND-AGGRESSIVE MARKETING BUOY CATTLE PRICES
Cattle numbers continue to grow with national cowherd expansion, and various data suggest herd expansion is continuing this year.
CHUTE-SIDE VACCINE COOLER IS A USEFUL TOOL
A few simple steps can help cattle producers become more effective in battling respiratory disease in their herd, get full value of any vaccine they purchase, and possibly increase their operational profit in the process.
PRODUCERS BENEFIT FROM YEAR-ROUND HERD HEALTH PROGRAM
Many times a producer does not consider or appreciate the value of a good year-round herd health program until confronted with a difficult calving season or an unacceptable level of calf loss from health challenges.
GET CALVES STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT AT WEANING
During this time of the year, some producers may consider preconditioning beef calves prior to sale. This involves a multi-step process including weaning, a defined health protocol, nutrition, and marketing plan. The following article describes a few helpful tips for weaning and getting calves started on the right foot:
EARLY WEANING BENEFITS FIRST-CALF COWS
Summer heat can be hard on pastures, cows and calves, especially first-calf cows. These cows are in a special class as they are still trying to maintain body condition, actively grow, support reproduction by gestating with her second calf, and lactating.
PRODUCT HANDLING IS CRITICAL TO HERD HEALTH SUCCESS
The cow-calf production unit is the basis for the entire beef industry. The production of quality calves requires strict attention to the health of all calves, cows and bulls in the facility.
HYDRAULIC CALF TABLES MAKE LIVESTOCK HANDLING EASIER
Chutes and calf tables have made livestock handling easier—on the animals, and for the people doing the job, whether branding, castrating, dehorning, implanting calves, etc.
IT'S THE PITTS -- RATTLED
Despite having lived in, or near, rattlesnake country my entire life I've never known anyone who actually got bit by one, let alone got bit and lived to tell the tale. Until now, that is.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE BUYING BULLS
As the bull-buying season gets underway, commercial cattlemen should do their homework to help ensure the bull(s) they purchase this year meet their needs.
PREWEANING CALF MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ADD VALUE TO FEEDERS
The concept of a value added calf (VAC) program is not new today, but in the late 1980's it was thought to have little value in some circles.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK -- NO WORSTER
LeRoy was ancient. The lines in his face looked deep enough to hide in. His hair, mostly silver now, was still thick; his black eyes continued to sparkle with mischief.
DO HOMEWORK BEFORE HEADING INTO BULL BUYING SEASON
When it comes to genetics, bull selection is the most important decision the cow-calf producer has to make.

Colorado Cattle Links

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Irish Black cattle
The Rusty Spur Ranch in south-eastern Colorado, specializes in Irish Blacks cattle and seedstock, with the desirable qualities for calves.
http://www.coloradobulls.com
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