Bovine leukosis is a very common enzootic infection in beef cattle, caused by the virus bovine leukemia virus, that can be transmitted between cattle by means of infected blood – mostly through infected needles, eartagging/tattoo equipment, dehorners, A.I. sleeves and some insects.

When I was growing up, we had a couple of dogs. Our first dog was named King. He was named this because my dad had a dog named King when he was growing up, and this dog was going to be every bit as wonderful as my dad’s childhood companion.

As the seasons turn, so does a rancher's wardrobe. When the sun comes out, so do the sunglasses and cowboy hats. When the rain and the snow – or irrigation season – arrives, out come the Bogs and insulated gloves.

Cattle slaughter for the year to date through the week ending Sept. 26, 2020, was down 3.6% year over year. This includes a 4.2% decrease in steer and heifer slaughter, a 1.2% decrease in total cow slaughter and a 3.7% decrease in bull slaughter so far this year.

Quick review from Part 1 – I made an analogy comparing the retail beef market to the beer market.