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WILL CATTLE PRICES SURGE EVEN HIGHER IN 2024?
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor If you liked 2023 cattle prices, 2024’s should please you even more. Depending on the quality of cattle being sold

Zoetis Introduces Valcor Endectocide- Valcor Is the First Combination Endectocide for Cattle in the United States
By Burt Rutherford Contributing Editor Bottom line, parasites cause problems. Even when you don’t see clinical signs of internal or external parasites, they still cause

CALF’S Featured Lady- Carla Purcella
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor Carla Purcella’s fiery attitude helps keep the Spicer Gripp Memorial a ropingfest that illustrates the unsurpassed spirit of her hometown

CBB CHAIR JIMMY TAYLOR
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor Jimmy Taylor knew his commercial Angus herd needed a spark to generate more revenue from his family’s century-old operation. That

WHERE’S THE REALLY EXCEPTIONAL BEEF?- Cactus Jacks, A Culinary Adventure
By Patti Wilson Contributing Editor Traveling to any state fair can turn into an adventure of gastronomic delight, when you play your cards wisely. Don’t

Gypsy Wagon October/November 2023
By Betty Jo Gigot Publisher Talk about a voice from the past. What a great surprise when Bill Stevens called the other day. For you

Gypsy Wagon August/September 2023
By Betty Jo Gigot, Publisher I can’t believe it’s time to publish the August/September issue of CALF News, but my summer has been different. Caught

Artificial vs. Human Intelligence
By Jim Whitt Contributing Editor If you wanted to make a case for the superiority of artificial intelligence (AI) over human intelligence, consider this

Ketchup Before Tomatoes, Part 1
By Josh Geiger Contributing Editor Editor’s Note: A major part of the grilling experience here in the United States is the hamburger. For those gathering

Veterinarian Shortage Intensifies
By Patti Wilson Contributing Editor Marty was upset. He had received a letter from his alma mater asking for a donation to a scholarship recipient