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N ORTH TEXAS FARM & RAN CH
NTFR February 2021
Barrel Racer
Jada Trosper
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N ORTH TEXAS FARM & RAN CH
letter from the editor
NTFR Volume 9, Issue 4
publishing contribution
PUBLISHER CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
JM Winter Rayford Pullen
Lindsey Monk
EDITOR Norman Winter
Dani Blackburn Krista Lucas Wynn
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editor@ntfronline.com Phillip Kitts
Lacey Newlin H e l l o
production
Jessica Kader readers and
Robert Lang
ART DIRECTOR Barry Whitworth, DVM
welcome to
Kayla Jean Woolf Annette Bridges the February
kayla@postoakmedia.net Pepper Stewart issue of
Garrett Metcalf, DVM
advertising executives Dave Alexander N o r t h
Tony Dean Texas Farm
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Jelly Cocanougher and Ranch
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Jared Groce magazine.
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braving the elements to take care of their livestock and land, and it
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200 Walnut St., Bowie, TX 76230 In this month’s profile, learn more about 15-year-old barrel racer
940-872-5922, www.ntfronline.com Jada Trosper from Ponder, Texas. Don’t let her age fool you, this
in association with teenager made a name for herself at the Women’s Rodeo World
Championship and is well on her way to making a successful career
in rodeo.
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learn more about agriculture in Montana, lessons on sheep lameness,
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February 2021
Dani Blackburn
On the cover is 15-year-old
barrel racer Jada Trosper of Dani Blackburn, Editor
Ponder, Texas. (Courtesy editor@ntfronline.com
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Barrel Racer
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CONTENTS
pg. 23 What Will 2021 Hold for Rodeo? pg. 32 Jada Trosper
pg. 18 Sheep Lameness pg. 20 Land Market Report
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Equine
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On the
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Beef
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Bushy
Ag Elsewhere:
Montana Dystocia Road Promotion Bluestem
Lindsey Monk Equine dystocia is Look for DeAwna One of the main Bushy bluestem is
provides North defined as difficult Wood, Nikki Vassar purposes of the a perennial, warm
Texas readers birth, but the simplic- and Stephanie Pruitt Cattlewomen’s season grass that can
with a glimpse of ity of the definition to make waves in the organization is that be found in almost
agriculture from does not disclose the resurgence of Texas of beef education and all areas of Texas,
Montana. seriousness of it. Music. promotion. and across the U.S.
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meanwhile back at the ranch
By Rayford Pullen | rcpullen@yahoo.com
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Around our place, winter feed-
ing is job one this time of year, and
hopefully we will be in the short
rows before long and have green
grass on the way. We normally
plan to feed until Saint Patrick’s
Day, giving us a winter-feeding
window of approximately 100
days. With that said, by the first of
February, we are halfway there.
February is the month we calve
out the majority of our spring
calves, right in the middle of
winter. If we have a dry winter, we
normally don’t expect to have any
issues with calf morbidity. How-
ever, when it’s cold and wet we
take extra precautions, particularly
with first calf heifers, to make sure
the newborn calf doesn’t become
hypothermic since we are more
than likely to confine these heif-
ers in an area more likely to hold
water after a rain so we can watch
them more closely. So basically,
we’re our own worst enemy, but
we do want to keep a closer watch
in the case of dystocia. When it is a cold and wet winter, it is smart to take extra precautions, particularly with first calf heifers. (Photo
If we see a calf that is obvi- courtesy Rayford Pullen)
ously having problems getting will break loose as it attempts to they are now producing milk and our records and provide data as
started and suspect it to be due flee. Then the wrestling match is usually shed their baby teeth at a it relates to birth weight on our
to the cold and wet conditions, on. This can be called a success. time their nutritional requirement animals, Expected Progeny Dif-
we will attempt to dry them off Just be sure the calf is dry before is the highest. ference, which becomes very
and provide a heat source to get returning it to its momma. To combat this issue, we will important down the line when
their body temperature back up Around our place, we will also often times calve these heifers a we are selling bulls to customers
to normal. use powdered colostrum adminis- couple of weeks before our older that will be using them on virgin
There are a lot of ways produc- tered with an esophageal feeding cows to provide a little extra time heifers.
ers have done this through the tube before returning it to its for them to recover and rebreed. So, as we continue feeding,
years such as putting the calf in momma, which not only gives the We also will increase the nutrition weighing and tagging newborn
the floor board of a pickup with the calf some quick nourishment but for these first calf heifers by feed- calves, let’s not forget we have
heater on high, bringing them into also puts warmth into its body. ing extra protein and energy after taken on a role in this world that
the house next to a heater, placing While this is a very rare occur- calving. This can also be done by is vital regarding the supply of a
them in the bathtub in warm water, rence in our older cows that are giving the heifers, and their calves, wholesome food for the nourish-
or using a warm box made for that calving in larger pastures, we still access to winter pastures, while ment of the world’s population. It
purpose. believe it is our responsibility to being mindful that particularly in all begins with us and the actions
You will notice when the tem- keep an eye on them in the name the case of wheat pasture, cases of we take, be they good or bad, are a
perature returns to normal the calf, of good animal husbandry. wheat grass tetany or milk fever reflection of ourselves as individu-
particularly the ones in the floor of Speaking of first calf heifers, can occur. als and as an industry. Be proud of
your pickup, will become aware one of the biggest challenges in As our newborn calves arrive, what you do and how you do it.
of his surroundings, mistake you ranching is getting these girls we weigh and tag them the day It’s a wonderful time to be in
for a mountain lion and all heck rebred. They are still growing, they are born as to keep up with the cattle business.
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A As the snow starts to fly, Wyoming ranchers spend countless hours feeding and
chopping ice along creek banks and in stock tanks as they care and provide for their
livestock. It’s easy to get frustrated with the snow in the long winter months, but at this
point we will be grateful for any moisture we get.
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A duo of birds. Bald eagle and a magpie.
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By Pepper Stewart
Western History in Fort Worth:
Cattle Drives, Cowtown and Boarding Houses
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Fort Worth, Texas historic stock-
yards are the place for you to go in
the present day.
Catch the longhorn cattle drive
through the original brick street past
plenty historic buildings, bars and old
wooden holding pen.
There is a lot of original old west
history to see while walking around.
There have been some recent
improvements to some of the older
buildings and some new shops have
opened up.
After seeing the sites, top it off
with some rodeo action in the world’s
first indoor rodeo arena, Stockyards
Coliseum.
I could spend all day rambling
about everything to see and do but
what fun is that?
Head to the Fort Worth Stockyards
for your next weekend getaway.
There are plenty of hotels to stay in
to fit your budget, but if you want the
old days boarding house experience
there are a few that will set you back
in the 1800s.
Of course, what would the Stock-
yards be without live cowboy tunes?
You have your choice of live music
and dancing around every turn.
Just pick your sound and head
inside.
Drop in Billy Bob’s and you can
get it all, live music, dancing, bull
riding, food, shopping, and games for
the whole family.
With all that being said, be sure to
add the Fort Worth Stockyards to your There is a lot of original, old west history to see while walking around the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.
north Texas travel plans in 2021. (Photo courtesy Pepper Stewart)
WWW.NTFRONLINE.COM FEBRUARY 2021 | 17Lessons from the UK
on Sheep Lameness
By Barry Whitworth, DVM / Area Food/Animal Quality and Health Specialist for Eastern Oklahoma
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Sheep lameness is a problem are part-time farmers, a lameness the impact of the program. The at this time. Trimming infected
across the world, and in the United control program was developed to practices with the highest degree feet delays healing.
Kingdom it is a major concern. help these producers. Even though of impact on improvement of Biosecurity also has a great
Lameness has a detrimental impact the program was developed for lameness include identification impact on control of lameness.
on a sheep’s overall welfare. The UK sheep producers, significant and treatment, biosecurity, culling Following strict biosecurity guide-
disease can result in loss of ewe information discovered in the and breeding, and housing and lines will ensure that any newly
body condition, decrease lambing study may have benefits to Unites pasture management. purchased sheep or those returning
percentages, and poor growth of States sheep producers. As research has demonstrated, to the farm from a livestock event
lambs. The most common cause The LCP was developed by there are benefits to early iden- do not infect the whole flock with
of lameness in sheep in the UK reviewing best management prac- tification and prompt treatment footrot.
is footrot. Other conditions may tices in literature, consulting ex- of lame sheep. Sheep need to When purchasing new animals,
also contribute to lameness issues perts on lameness, and observing be observed daily for health is- the source needs to be reliable.
such as ovine digital dermatitis, producers. Thirty-seven positive sues. Studies show that treatment Livestock auctions are not a good
sole abscesses, and issues with practices were identified. These should be initiated within three source for replacement sheep.
white line disease. The disease is were divided into categories of days of lameness. Any animal All new purchases and returning
an economic hardship with annual high, medium, and low impact. found to be lame needs to be treat- sheep should be placed in quaran-
loss of about $105 million to the The recommendations were given ed promptly with a long acting tine for 30 days. The feet of these
sheep industry in the UK. Since to the producers, and follow-up antibiotic and topical antibiotic. animals should be inspected, and
most sheep producers in the UK studies were conducted to assess Their feet should not be trimmed any abnormalities found need to
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be dealt with promptly. was found in the UK study that
Never allow lame sheep to en- allowing pastures to rest two or
ter the flock. Any lame sheep need more weeks had a high impact
to be isolated. This study showed a in reducing lameness in sheep.
significant improvement in overall Facilities need to be kept clean
herd lameness when lame animals and dry. Lambing pens need to be
were separated from the flock. cleaned and disinfected between
Sheep infected with Dichelobacter uses. Fences need to be main-
nodosus that causes footrot con- tained. This prevents neighboring
tinue to shed the organism for a animals from entering the farm,
period of time after treatment. which could contaminate the pas-
If left in the herd, these animals ture with unwanted bacteria.
contaminate pastures and facilities Although sheep practices and
which contribute to the spread of environmental conditions are dif-
the bacteria. Lame animals need ferent in the UK when compared
to be isolated until healed. to the US, the above management
Significant improvement in a practices may benefit sheep opera-
flock can be made by culling lame tions in Oklahoma. Following the
sheep. Sheep requiring two or above practices should improve
more treatments should be culled. foot health. For more informa-
Removing chronically infected tion of improving lameness in
sheep from the flock reduces a sheep enterprises, sheep produc-
significant source of the bacteria, ers should consult with their vet-
which should lower the spread of erinarian or the Oklahoma State
the disease. University County Cooperative
Culling will improve the eco- Extension Service Ag Educator.
nomics of the flock by decreasing Reference
labor time and money associated Witt J, Green L. Develop-
with treating footrot. ment and assessment of man-
It also is recommended that agement practices in a flock-
lambs from culled ewes not be specific lameness control plan: A
kept for replacement ewes. stepped-wedge trial on 44 Eng-
Facility and pasture manage- lish sheep flocks. Prev Vet Med.
ment play an important role in 2018;157:125-133. doi:10.1016/j.
controlling lameness as well. It prevetmed.2018.06.013.
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December 2020 Rural Land Sales
H Happy New Year. 2020 may have been a bum year for many of us, but it was a banner year for the North Texas real estate
market. December finished strong with a lot of closings, and even more executed contracts that will be closing in January
and February of 2021, which will start the year off strong. Price per acre is still steadily increasing throughout the area, and
the number of days on the market continues to average less and less each month. Strong demand and low inventory levels
are what drive the prices higher. Builders are reporting a demand as high as they have ever seen, even though lumber prices
are extremely high. Brokers, surveyors and lenders are all reporting their 2020 was very busy, and that they are expecting
2021 to be even busier as high net worth individuals and businesses put their cash into real estate to hedge inflation they
fear will be coming with the new executive branch of the federal government.
Below is a monthly report of land sales in our area, as reported by North Texas Real Estate Information Systems. If you
would like a more detailed report that compares the entire year, just contact jgroce@mossyoakproperties.com.
Information from North Texas Real Estate Information Service (NTREIS) for raw land data, 10 or more acres, ag exempt, for the month
of December 2020. SP/LP = Sell Price to List Price ratio. DOM= Days on Market.
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What Will 2021 Hold
for Rodeo?
By Phillip Kitts
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With the New Year here and
the rodeo world being filled with
optimism with what is the true
potential of a new rodeo season.
To evaluate the potential for
2021 one must take a rather good
look at how the 2020 season de-
veloped. Because the rodeo year
kicks off in October instead of
the calendar year, 2020 started in
the fall of 2019. What seemed to
be a stellar start to the year, the
2020 season kicked off with no
hitches and rolled right through
most of the winter. As everyone
is more than aware of, most of the
big winter rodeos were successful
in completing their events and
making their impact through big
payouts. Then, the nightmare of
COVID-19 hit, and one of the big-
gest impacts was Houston where
the rodeo was not able to cycle
through all of the rounds and left
a big hole in who was going to get
paid and who was left short, due
to the lack of completion.
It was shortly after this se- Bull riding in Oxford, Miss. (Photo courtesy Phillip Kitts, Avid Visual Imagery Rodeo Photography)
quence of events that the flood of a week prior to the National Finals of fans, but anonymous sources On the other side of the coin,
rodeo cancellations became the Rodeo. This event turned out to have claimed the event caved to another Texas rodeo staple has
biggest story in western sports. have a stellar turnout and very well state pressure which resulted in also made big decisions by mov-
The rest of the season was full could have standings implications the shutdown. ing Rodeo Houston to May with
of broken hearts for rodeos that later in the season. The next shocking cancela- the hopes that the severity of the
had to pull the plug and massive So, the real question is starting tion came out of Texas when the pandemic will be reduced by that
celebration of rodeos who pulled to be asked, what 2021 is going Fort Worth Stock Show made the time. In a lot of rodeo fans’ eyes
through. It is hard to identify one to hold for the rodeo world. The public announcement they were this was an impressive gesture by
athlete or contractor who did not answer is just so unclear. Fans not going to conduct their event. the Houston event that showed the
suffer in some way from the pan- are already aware of a couple of This decision rang loud across the world they refuse to concede to
demic, so the impact was felt all the big rodeos that usually fill rodeo world since the NFR made the situation and continue to look
the way around. the need for action have already the decision to move their event to for solutions.
The 2021 season kicked off in pulled the plug. The National Arlington, Texas and Fort Worth Other rodeos have announced
the fall of 2020 and did so with Western Stock Show in Denver hosted a lot of the NFR related changes to their schedule. San An-
less of an impact than normal. was the first of the events to bow events. Still to this day the logic tonio has made some announce-
Some events were able to carry out. It is unclear why the Denver behind this decision is in question, ments regarding a change of
on, including an inaugural event rodeo really made the decision; but the situation is suspect to the venue, but information is limited
in Oxford, Miss., where they con- in their public statement they ex- same reason the future of many at this time.
ducted an Xtreme Bulls event only pressed the concerns of the safety other rodeos may be in question. Continued on page 24
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So where does this leave rodeo as winter
moves to spring, this is a question without
an answer, and yes there will still be more
bad news, but why? As the year has changed,
lists of rodeos are now fighting a new battle.
Over the last year, many small businesses that
normally support rodeo at the local level, have
taken such a severe hit financially they simply
cannot afford to sponsor. The hardest hit will
be the bottom level rodeos that operate on slim
level budgets that are provided by these small
businesses.
Mid-level rodeos will see the same struggle,
and their blessing may be that because the mid-
level rodeo tends to relate to larger communi-
ties, they may be able to reduce contributions
of the individual sponsor and meanwhile allow
more businesses the opportunity to support
the event.
The good news for both types of rodeos of
this size is that because they do not generally
involve exceptionally large crowds their ability
to host their event may not be affected if the
social distancing demands remain the same.
On the larger rodeo side, the list of concerns
remains long. These larger events will also host
the battle of sponsor support as many of them Bull riding in Oxford, Miss.
still rely on the small business or organiza-
tions that have been directly affected by the
pandemic situation. Add to this that because
large rodeos tend to draw large crowds their
ability to host the event very well could still be
an issue. Even with the new release of vaccines
government agencies are making, it is clear that
most of America will not be treated by summer,
and the virus will still have an active foothold
across the nation. This translates into a likely
need for continued social distancing in turn
having an impact on large venue events.
Does this mean rodeo will continue to fall
during the 2021 season? The answer is unclear,
but the fact is the sport prevailed during the
heavy part of the pandemic and did well in
2020. The thrilling part for many rodeos was
that the small-town event and the mid-level
rodeos had a much bigger impact and very
well could carry that momentum into the New
Year.
The speculation at this point is that you may
not see some of the favorite big rodeos happen
during 2021 but a couple may find ways to
proceed. Meanwhile, the sport of rodeo will
still have a strong 2021 season and with little
doubt will put together a full season in which
fans, athletes and contractors will get their fill Bareback in Spanish Fork, Utah, one of the large rodeos slated to happen this year. (Photos
of action. courtesy Phillip Kitts, Avid Visual Imagery Rodeo Photography)
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The Heart of Texas By Krista Lucas Wynn T The New Year kicked off with reserve year-end champion. 2020- the Ram Texas Circuit Finals Ro- world champion Hailey Kinsel deo in Waco, Texas. This event made three smooth, clean runs to was a welcomed sight for cowboys finish fourth in the average on her and cowgirls, after all of the uncer- backup horse, Jules. tainty that came with 2020. Cole Melancon, of Paris, Tex- Held Dec. 31-Jan. 2, the Texas as, won the average in the bull circuit hosted some of the top ro- riding with 170 points on two deo competitors in the state. The head. Braden Richardson took top 12 cowboys sand cowgirls in home more than $15,000 and the each event qualified after compet- year-end championship. ing in a minimum of 15 rodeos This year, the circuit finals within the circuit throughout the included breakaway roping, and year. The year-end champion and Martha Angelone was crowned average champion advanced to the average and year-end winner. the Ram National Circuit Finals, Angelone finished no worse than which will be held in Kissimmee, second in each round, roping three Fla., April 8-10, 2021. head in 7.6 seconds. In the bareback riding, Leigh- The circuit finals also host a ton Berry won two rounds to claim youth rodeo each year, with a se- the average and year-end title. nior, junior and peewee division. Berry is coming off a rookie ap- The youth rodeo had more than pearance at the Wrangler National 400 contestants, the most ever, and Finals Rodeo and has continued the top two in each event got to his winning ways throughout the compete in a finals shootout round circuit finals. during the professional rodeo. Steer wrestler Matt Reeves re- Up and coming timed event deemed himself from a mediocre cowboy, Cinch Moody of Ste- WNFR at the circuit finals. Al- phenville, Texas, started off his though Reeves did not walk away new year with a big win. Moody from Arlington with a gold buckle, was the youth rodeo’s all around he did leave Waco with the first senior boy champion, winning the round win, by throwing his steer in team roping shootout and placing 4.1 seconds. The year-end winner in the ribbon roping. was Cade Staton and the average The young cowboy also tie- winner was Dylan Schroeder. down ropes and was not only busy The team roping was stacked competing but also hauled equip- with WNFR qualifiers. Two dif- ment for the rodeo and worked ferent teams saw success in the in the arena when he was not team roping. Kaleb Driggers and Rainey Skelton, senior all around champion cowgirl. (Courtesy photo) competing. His parents, Shanna Lane Mitchell won the average riding at the circuit finals. He was Kincade Henry also will advance and Jeremiah, are both extremely with a time of 24 seconds on the only cowboy to ride all three to the RNCFR this spring. proud of the young adult he is three head. Dustin Egusquiza and head to win the average title. Fel- Barrel racing was exciting becoming. Junior Nogueira were the year-end low WNFR qualifier and 2015 as always, and rookie WNFR With another Texas Circuit champions and pocketed more world champion, Jacobs Crawley, qualifier Jimmie Smith won the Finals Rodeo in the books, ro- than $20,000 each. won the year-end title. first round with a time of 15. 86 deo seems to be doing well even Saddle bronc rider Wyatt Stephenville, Texas cowboy seconds. Tiany Schuster was hot during uncertain times. Current Casper battled it out at the WNFR Marty Yates won or placed in on her heels for second place. competitors, as well as the next as he tried to win his first world every round in the calf roping to Schuster went on to win the sec- generation, have a bright future championship, and although that walk away with the average and ond and third rounds, giving her ahead of them and continue to did not work out in his favor, year-end title. Since Yates won the average and year-end titles. show why Texas is home to some Casper continued his consistent both, reserve year-end champion Shelly Morgan finished as the of the best in rodeo today. 26 | FEBRUARY 2021 NTFR
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Equine Dystocia – When It All Goes Wrong
By Dr. Garrett Metcalf, DVM
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The definition of equine dystocia is a very
simple definition which means “difficult birth.”
The simplicity of the definition does not dis-
close the serious and heart-wrenching distress
that these words create among the equine
community and veterinarians. The word alone
among breeders can make them quiver in their
skin. This article will discuss how to recognize
and address equine dystocia.
Dystocia is a very life-threatening situation
for the mare and the foal. There are important
steps and information that need to be readily
available to make quick, calculated decisions
about the situation.
First, it is really important to have accurate
breeding dates to know the gestational age of
the foal. This helps determine the maturity of
foal and the likely survivability of the foal.
Another key piece of information is whether
or not the mare received an ultrasound exam
to confirm the presence of only one fetus. Al-
though twins are rather rare to survive to term,
it does pose a serious issue in a mare having a
difficult birth. Twin foals also have a very poor
survival rate of less than two percent and need
to be known for owners or breeders to fully
understand the circumstances. Lastly, which
life is more important to save? Unfortunately in
some situations the foal is more valuable than
the mare and occasionally can be sacrificed
to save the foal. This issue arises more with
recipient mares.
The timing of foaling is very important.
If you have ever witnessed a foal being born,
you better not look away for long or you will
miss the entire show. There are three stages
of labor in a mare. First is usually the longest,
which ranges from one to four hours. The mare If ever possible to make a plan and be prepared for the worst, it should be done during foaling
will be restless, pacing, flank watching; she season. (Courtesy photos)
may become colicky and sweaty. Stage two the delivery is completed. This stage takes 15 or limb contracture, placentitis, in utero infec-
is marked at the beginning by water breaking to 20 minutes and should not last more than 30 tions, prematurity/dysmaturity and maiden
and the end of the stage with the foal being minutes. If the foal is not out by then that is mares. Now back to the panicking part. Once
delivered. Uterine contractions will begin and when panic sets in or it should. The third stage the water breaks and the mare is in stage two
parts of the placenta will be exposed from the is passing of the placenta or afterbirth. The labor the feet should be presented from the
vulva. The first part of the foal that should be placenta should be passed within three hours vulva within 10 minutes, and if it takes more
exposed is the front feet and they should be fac- after the foal is born. A quick rule of thumb than 15 minutes a vaginal examination of the
ing the ground or downwardly. The next part for foals is the one, two, three rule. One hour mare should be performed.
of the foal is the head situated near the knees, to stand, two hours to nurse and three hours The examination helps to identify the lack
then shoulders and torso. The foal will be the mare passes her placenta. of progression of the delivery, potentially the
wrapped in a semitransparent, thin membrane Foals can have multiple different presen- position of the foal and the seriousness of the
called the amnion. This doesn’t always rupture tations that are incorrect during foaling and issue at hand. If a person without experience
during foaling and needs to be removed from various reasons for not presenting properly. or the skills to help assist the delivery at this
the foal’s head to allow them to breathe once Short lists of reasons include limb deformities point needs to be calling their veterinarian for
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the clock is winding down quickly.
There are only three options to correct a
dystocia and hopefully deliver a live foal.
These options are controlled vaginal delivery,
Cesarean section surgery or a fetotomy. The
first two options are the only that have a chance
at a live foal.
A controlled vaginal delivery can be per-
formed standing but usually is more successful
with a mare under general anesthesia to prevent
uterine contractions. With the contractions sup-
pressed with anesthesia and the assistance of a
hoist to elevate the rear half of the mare off the
ground, gravity and manual manipulations help
push the foal back into the uterus to correct the
foal’s presentation.
Once this is corrected, foal delivery chains
or ropes are placed around the front feet to
assist in pulling the foal through the pelvic
canal. If these attempts fail, a Cesarean section
or a fetotomy is performed. If a Cesarean is
an option for the foal, it must be done quickly
and should be resorted to within less than 30
minutes of attempting a vaginal delivery to
have a shot at delivering a live foal.
If Cesarean is not an option and the foal
cannot be delivered vaginally or the foal is no
longer alive, a fetotomy is the only option left
to save the mare. A fetotomy is a procedure of
removing strategically parts of the foal’s limbs
or head to aid the delivery of the entire foal.
Of course all of these options are greatly
affected by experience, clinical expertise,
facilities and other considerations.
The value of the mare and foal, plus the odds
of having a live foal are also heavily weighted
in these situations. That is why it is always
good to have these questions answered before
the time comes, if at all possible, to make those
tough decisions easily answered.
There is of course a lot of aftercare neces-
sary for the mare and foal to prevent complica-
tions after delivery. The mare often will have
retained placenta after a dystocia and must be
removed entirely in a short time frame to help
prevent further illness.
Foals are often a risk of sepsis, neonatal
hypoxia/dummy foal syndrome, and failure
of passive transfer.
Dystocia is by far one of the most important
and truly serious emergencies that horsemen
and veterinarians face. Time is always of the
essence, and life or death is in the balance with
dystocia. If ever possible to make a plan and
be prepared for the worst, it should be done
during foaling season.
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goes countrygirl
By Annette Bridges
When Do You Play?
R
Ranchers and farmers are the hardest work-
ing folks I have ever met. If it is daylight that
means there are things to be accomplished
outside. Thus summer means long days.
I must admit I have always looked forward
to wintertime when darkness comes earlier
just because it meant more relaxing time with
my honey to watch Hallmark movies and play
games. Of course in recent years I have been
spending more time by my husband’s side
indoors and outdoors. I have come to value
and appreciate all the time we spend together
including working cattle and hay hauling.
While I certainly appreciate my husband’s
work ethic, I do believe there should be more to
life than laboring fast and furiously. I have of-
ten asked him, “Just because it’s still daylight,
does that mean you must or should always toil
till dark?” He usually responds in the summer
months that it is nice to get some tasks done
after the hot Texas sun goes down, and I do
understand that.
Anyone who knows me would tell you that
I am a go-all-in kind of gal with whatever en-
deavor I am focused, so I totally get the rancher
work ethic, but anyone who knows me very
well would also tell you I value time to play
as much as I value responsibilities.
I have always believed in the importance
of taking time off, giving yourself a retreat
and going on vacation, but over the years I
have come to believe it is equally important (Above) Annette Bridges
to include playtime and breaks into one’s enjoys a bit of sunset hay
every day routines. If you’re not sure what to hauling. (Left) Annette
do during a pause from being busy, you might and her husband take
ask yourself a question. What brings you joy, a break from the hard
work for a bit of fun.
calm or peace?
(Photos courtesy Annette
I’m happy to report my hard-working Bridges)
rancher has learned to comply with his part-
ner’s need for play and pauses and now values
them, too. This might be stopping by the city
park to swing when on the way home from
delivering hay, or it may be playing a round of
Mexican Dominoes that is continuously set up
on our dining table these days, or knowing you
30 | FEBRUARY 2021 NTFRsimply must stop picking up square bales out in the field to snap a photo of the most gorgeous sunset you have ever seen. There was a time when my hubby thought he was too busy to stop. When he didn’t notice the beauty surrounding him. When he was consumed with the need to rush to the next task demanding his immediate attention, or so he thought it required his immediate attention, but no more. The words to one of his all-time favorite songs by the country music group Alabama resonates with him: “I’m in a hurry to get things done Oh I rush and rush until life’s no fun All I really gotta do is live and die But I’m in a hurry and don’t know why.” These words now remind there is no reason to be in such a hurry, but there is cause to slow down and appreciate every precious moment of living, to enjoy being with the people you treasure, and to relish and love every moment. Indeed, life happens in the moment, and you don’t want to miss anything truly priceless and memorable. So my friends, if you’re feeling too busy maybe it’s time to slow down, stop for a while and play. The sun sets behind the hay bales. (Photo courtesy Annette Bridges) WWW.NTFRONLINE.COM FEBRUARY 2021 | 31
Barrel Racer Jad
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When a 5’4 blonde haired teenager led a little gelding standing no
taller than 13.3 hands into Will Rogers Coliseum for the Women’s Rodeo
World Championship, they didn’t exactly draw much attention from the
other barrel racers there to compete.
Jada Trosper and her equine partner, Sun N Sevens, quickly proved
the size of their hearts was all that mattered when they made headlines
after setting the bar with the fastest time of the round at a speedy 14.645
seconds against some of the best barrel racers in the world. The headlines
included:
“There is a youthful exuberance mixed in a sea of veterans at the
Women’s Rodeo World Championship.”
“As the championship round continued on Saturday evening, a hotly
contested battle in the barrel racing began to unfurl. Fifteen-year-old
Jada Trosper (Ponder, Texas) led the pack with a 15.582-second run
edging out Ivy Saebens (Nowata, Okla.) and Randee Prindle (Gilman
City, Mo.).”
“Jada Trosper of Ponder, Texas, turned in a time of 14.678 in round
one of the Main Event of the Women’s Rodeo World Championship at
Will Rogers Memorial Center to advance to round two.”
Even more remarkable was the fact Seven and Trosper had only been
competing together a short few months.
“Whenever they started opening everything up in August after
COVID-19 and we went to our first barrel race together, that’s when I
realized this dude can run. He’s tiny. He’s just not one that people look
at because he is so tiny. I mean I’m taller than he is and I’m only 5’4. No
one really pays any attention to him until they see him run, and I’m not
kidding, this guy just grows. He literally looks like a humongous beast
out there, and I’m just so thankful for him,” Trosper said.
So how did a 15-year-old from Ponder, Texas, find herself holding her
own against the best in the world? With slow and steady progression and
a family support system cheering her on every step of the way.
Background
Trosper was born and raised in Ponder, the oldest of two children
born to Jason and Melinda. Her little sister, Tana, is two years younger
and has followed in her sister’s footsteps in youth rodeo.
“All of us rodeo. My parents grew up doing it and when my sister
and I were little, that’s when we really fell into horses. We were lucky
enough to have parents who have been in it forever,” Trosper said.
Trosper got her start on a miniature pony. When she was old enough,
she began competing at rodeo playdays on her father’s old heel horses.
“I slowly just fell into it and it is all I wanted to do. I was able to
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grow as a rider and athlete. I fi-
nally convinced my parents to start
letting my sister and I do youth
rodeos,” Trosper laughed. “I think
I was probably 10 when we joined
our first youth association. I was
still on my dad’s old heel horses,
so I was not competitive in any
way, but I absolutely loved it. I
remember the day I looked at my
parents and told them, ‘I’m sick
of losing.’”
Her parents encouraged the
younger Trosper to prove herself,
and that she did through hard
work and hustling. She eventually
outgrew her dad’s horses, and her
parents rewarded her with a 17-
year-old mare.
“She was older. My parents
explained she was a barrel and
Jada Trosper with her younger sister, Tana, and her parents, Jason and Melinda. (Courtesy photo)
pole horse and faster than what I
was used to. They just kind of let stopped spinning,” Trosper said. time, Rocky also is back to com- into. Whenever they started open-
me loose on her and allowed me “We had been going eight or nine peting after being sidelined for a ing everything up, I think in Au-
to step up. We still weren’t win- months when we ended up at the little more than 10 months. gust is when we went to our first
ning or anything, but I grew as a finals. I didn’t even know she tore “She is back and better than barrel race together, that’s when I
rider,” Trosper recalled. “When I her stifle because she finished the ever, but if she had never been in- really realized he could run. I’ve
outgrew her, then I got my next pattern. She tried so hard, I didn’t jured I would have never searched also never had a horse who takes
horse. It was a slow process, but I even notice it, and that’s kind of for another horse and never came care of me and gives me their all,
honestly would not be where I am sad when you spend that much across Seven. I truly would not be every single run,” Trosper said.
today both as an athlete and with time with them. I think at the same where I am today without Seven “It has been a whirlwind, there are
my horsemanship if it was not for time, she didn’t want me to know because he has just done anything good days and bad days in rodeo,
that slow progression.” because even when she stopped and everything. Not just for me, but I think that is the same for
Trosper was hooked at a young she tried to walk it off.” but for my family. This horse is every other sport. There are days
age and knew she had found her Even with the injury, the pair the light and joy of the barn. He when we are just over it, and there
passion. It accumulated in getting had accumulated enough points has such a goofy personality. My are days when we remember why
her current horse, Seven, for her together they were still able to sister will steal him and just throw we love it.”
15th birthday. qualify and compete for state. the halter on and ride him around WRCA
“I really wasn’t ever one to “I had never had a horse re- the arena. I am always looking for Last November, all of Tro-
win it when I was little. I think I ally get injured. I have been very my horse because she has him or sper’s hard work paid off when
just loved it and loved what I was blessed that God has kept our my dad is loving on him. All of our she decided to compete at Will
doing. I wanted to do it forever. It horses healthy, but when Rocky horses are great, but none of them Rogers Coliseum after the WRCA
was the only thing I wanted to do, got injured that was my first big have his personality. He truly has opened its finals. She competed as
so I just poured my heart and soul deal. I was so worried she was his forever home at my house,” a challenger, meaning she had not
into it,” Trosper explained. never going to be able to compete Trosper explained. accumulated more than $30,000 in
However, her path has not been again. It was definitely scary,” Seven came along just as the winnings the previous year.
without its obstacles. Last year at Trosper said. “Everything you world was shutting down due to “The WRCA opened their
the Texas Circuit Finals Youth have worked so hard for is gone, COVID-19, but in a way, it was finals up and they were in Texas
Rodeo, her mare, Rocky, tore her or it sets you back. That was one perfect timing. Trosper was able to which is the only reason I was
stifle turning the first barrel. of my major setbacks, but with spend her first five months with the able to compete,” Trosper said.
“She’s your stereotypical barrel setbacks, there’s always another new gelding in the saddle, simply “I saw the flyer and showed it to
mare, she is meaner than a junk- way or another opportunity to step loving on him and bonding before my mom. We just laughed and
yard dog and she will run you over forward.” any rodeos kicked off. said, ‘Why not? Let’s just say we
and anyone else, but when she was That step forward came in the “We were prepared and ready tried.’”
in the pen she just poured her heart form of the tiny gelding that is and had that connection, but I had When the Trosper family pulled
and soul into it. It’s like her world now Trosper’s partner. Since that no idea what I was getting myself Continued on page 36
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Jada Trosper was hooked on barrel racing at a young age. (Courtesy photo) Continued from page 34 dream of mine. Basically, when we went to the progressive round the their trailer into the parking lot, they found themselves just two trailers next day, Seven just grew and opened up. He tried so hard and just ran down from top barrel racers like Emily Miller. his heart out for me. We were able to finish third and the top six made “I asked my mom, ‘What did we just do?’ Pulling up to those girls it to the AT&T Stadium. When I realized we accomplished our goal, I who I have looked up to forever and wanted to be one forever. Seven, was just blown away because I didn’t really think I was going to be able being his little man self, could walk under all those horses because to do that because the top names were there. It was difficult and scary he is so small and they are all so big. Our first run we had hit our first because you know who your competition is. I was proud and thankful ever barrel together,” Trosper said. “I didn’t realize but our time, if we for the opportunity,” Trosper explained. hadn’t hit the barrel, would have placed us in the pro pool. I was just Unfortunately, finals didn’t go as planned, but it is an experience the kind of blown away because I was not expecting anything from that barrel racer will never forget as she moves forward with her career. moment on; I realized I might have a chance. Not only me, but Seven, “When we went to the stadium in the morning it was a weird feeling. by far stepped up his game.’” I was so proud but at the same time it is a confidence booster a little On day two, the pair was three tenths faster than the day before, and bit because I have never really believed in myself and to be able to go not only won the challenger pool, but if Trosper had been placed in the there just gave me a little nick of confidence that I am worth it. It was pro pool they would have won it. just incredible. It was an amazing experience and there were a lot of “I definitely cried because it was so crazy to think about. When I emotions, but I am definitely never going to forget it,” Trosper said. found out I would have made it to the progressive round, which is basi- Managing a barrel-racing career as a high school student is not an cally semi-finals for the semi-finals, I was just blown away in nearing easy task. In addition to rodeo, Trosper also is an FFA officer, a member the end prize which is running at AT&T Stadium. It has always been a of the student council, a varsity cheerleader and varsity track and cross- 36 | FEBRUARY 2021 NTFR
country athlete. From dawn until “I just really love the challenge
dusk, Trosper is busy with one of riding a beast and being able
activity or another as she works to control them with my legs and
hard at the things she loves. my little tiny hands. It is so much
“I keep my hands full, but fun. I love the thrill of it when you
rodeo is by far my favorite. I just are running home and it’s guns
love it and I love the people in blazing, and you are working for
it, too. I have met some amazing that perfect turn or you’re trying to
friends that are willing to do any- beat the clock. I’m not necessarily
thing for us, even though we live an adrenaline junky, but when it
miles apart. I have met some great comes to riding I kind of am.”
families and fellow competitors The Future
that are going to be something big At just 15-years-old, Trosper
one day. It is a good sport to be in,” still has time to decide what her
Trosper said. future holds, but she plans to make
Her family plays a major role a profession in the medical field.
in helping Trosper manage her “Rodeo will always be a major
various roles. The entire family part of me; however, I don’t want
pitches in, and on the weekends to ever make it my profession be-
and days off from school, the four cause I don’t want to create it to be
of them can be found tending to my only source of income because
the livestock together. The family I do love it so much,” Trosper ex-
typically wakes at 6 a.m. to begin plained. “I don’t want to feel the
feeding and cleaning stalls. Dur- need to win all the time. I do want
ing the school weeks, Jason and to be in the medical field because
Melinda do the morning chores I love helping people and seeing
so their daughters can get ready families get their loved ones back
for school and finish up any late- and healed.”
night assignments. Depending on As of now, she has her sights
the weather, they saddle up and set on Texas Tech University in
ride before having brunch. When Lubbock and has even considered
Trosper is too busy after school trying out as the Masked Rider
with her various activities, her In addition to barrel racing, Jada Trosper participates in cheer, cross for the Red Raiders as a way to
country, track, FFA and student council. (Courtesy photo)
mother will ride for her after her combine her love of horseman-
hard day of work, or her sister many teenagers understand, and at are all in or nothing and you are ship, cheer and football. She also
helps her out. times, her peers question her. stuck in a trailer together. I think has family close by in Amarillo,
“With horses, they are 100 “My sister and I are the only especially being a teenager, to giving her a support system nearby
percent dependent on you and kids that rodeo, so it is hard not to have your family with you and if needed.
you are their liability. They can’t have people who understand why walk through life and teach you “Rodeo and horses will always
feed themselves. We all pitch in you can’t hang out and want to go lessons – the good, the bad, the be in my life,” Trosper said.
and our day is spent outside with home and take care of everyone. I blood, the tears, and everything it “Hopefully in the future I can
horses. It really does take an army. have one friend, Hailey Crumpton, does – takes a lot of dedication,” work hard enough in able to pro-
I have gone a week or two without and she’s actually a senior, so we Trosper explained. vide the same for my kids and my
even touching the saddle because I are not even in the same grade. The devotion to her sport future family and let them grow
was literally running from one side Her and her family support my comes from the example set by up with horses and cattle. I just
of Texas to the other. Then you sister and I in everything we do. her parents, and a deep love of the feel it is very important to not only
doubt yourself or you feel bad or She has been my number one sup- sport of barrel racing. learn the responsibility of caring
guilty not being able to be there for porter when it comes to friends at “It’s the love of it and having a for an animal, but to have an ani-
your animal and your partner. You school. She understands why I do partner and being a team because mal there in times you don’t want
just have to remember why you do it and she understands that I love that’s what rodeo is. You are with to talk about things that you can
it and your partner is going to take to do it,” Trosper said. an equine athlete. You two have just go to as your companion and
care of you. Even though other However, even at a young to basically join your minds to- your emotional support. They’re
kids don’t necessarily understand age, Trosper is aware of just how gether, which is weird to say, but just great.”
why I do it, I just remember for important one great friend and a it’s true. Your partner is going to To learn more about Trosper
myself that this is what I love to supportive family truly is. have bad days, you are going to and her barrel-racing journey,
do,” Trosper said. “I am very thankful for rodeo have bad days, but together you make sure to follow her on Fa-
Her busy lifestyle is not what because it is a family sport. You get through them,” Trosper said. cebook.
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By Jesse Kader
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We are getting closer to warmer weather, and
with that comes time to think about transitional
pieces for your wardrobe. This is a beautiful
dress that will turn heads and would be great for
weddings and all the spring festivities. See this
and more at www.jessesjewelz.com.
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Lacey's Pantry By Lacey Newlin
The Perfect
Cheesecake
For the graham cracker crust: To make the cheesecake filling: layer. Tap the pan on the counter a couple of
• 1 and 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker 1. Set a large pot of water to boil for the wa- times to bring any air bubbles to the top, then
crumbs ter bath before getting started with the filling. use a toothpick or skewer to remove any large
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the air bubbles and smooth them out.
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl 6. Add the boiling water you started before
For the cheesecake filling: using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese the filling to a large roasting pan until it is about
• 32 ounces brick-style cream cheese soft- on low-medium speed until smooth. one inch deep. Carefully place the wrapped
ened to room temperature Add the sour cream and mix until fully springform pan into the roasting pan.
• 1 cup full-fat sour cream room tempera- combined, stopping to scrape down the sides 7. Transfer the roasting pan with the cheese-
ture of the bowl as needed. Then add the granulated cake to the oven and bake at 325°F for 60 to 65
• 1 cup granulated sugar sugar and pure vanilla extract and mix until minutes or until the edges of the cheesecake are
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract well combined. set and the center is still slightly jiggly. Turn
• 4 large eggs room temperature 3. In a separate small mixing bowl, lightly the oven off, crack the oven door slightly, and
Instructions beat the eggs. Add the beaten eggs to the allow the cheesecake to cool in the warm oven
To make the graham cracker crust: mixing bowl with the cheesecake filling and for one hour.
1 Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine the mix on low speed until just combined. Use a 8. After the cheesecake has cooled for one
crushed graham cracker crumbs and granulated rubber spatula to turn the filling a few times to hour in the oven, remove it from the oven and
sugar in a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir make sure everything is fully mixed together. transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
until well combined. Add the melted butter and Set aside. Once cooled, cover tightly and transfer to the
mix until all of the crumbs are moistened. 4. Wrap the springform pan with the pre- refrigerator to chill for five to six hours or
2. Scoop the mixture into a 9-inch spring- baked graham cracker crust in aluminum foil, overnight.
form pan and firmly press it down into one then place into a large oven bag. Fold the oven Run a thin knife around the outside of the
even layer. Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes, then bag down the sides of the springform pan. cheesecake to loosen it from the pan, carefully
remove from the oven and set aside to cool 5. Pour the cheesecake filling into the release the springform pan, then slice into
slightly while you make the filling. springform pan and smooth it out into one even pieces, serve, and enjoy.
WWW.NTFRONLINE.COM FEBRUARY 2021 | 43On the Road
with Dave Alexander
Howdy, Texas Music Fans
I
I’m happy to report that Texas music is quietly
beginning to blossom again as we embark on the
spring of 2020.
In early January, I was asked to perform at Six
Flags Over Texas to kick off the New Year in full
Texas fashion. To my surprise, I had the honor of
joining three marvelous Texas vocalists who began
their career performing at Six Flags over two de-
cades ago.
Back in 1997, DeAwna Wood, Nikki Vassar
and Stephanie Pruitt were cast in a country music
review for Six Flags Entertainment at the Palace
Theater. It wasn’t long until they found themselves
two-stepping across the country for State Fair shows
and headlining theater productions in Grapevine and
Granbury.
Look for these ladies to be making waves in the
resurgence of Texas Music in the upcoming months.
It’s a great show.
Happy Trails.
Listen to Dave Alexander’s
Radio Show
Big Texas Country
and Western
Swing Show.
davealexander.com.
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Cattlewomen and Beef Education
and Promotion
By Martha Crump | marthacrump@comcell.net
O
One of the main purposes of the
Cattlewomen’s organization is that
of beef education and promotion.
Our organizational goals encour-
age us to build demand for beef
products that satisfy consumer
needs and wants. These goals also
involve helping folks understand
not only the nutritional value of
adding beef protein to our diets,
but also what cuts to consider and
how to prepare nutritious, cost
effective and flavorful meals with
beef as the centerpiece.
With the instant internet access
we have today, just about anybody,
anywhere, at any time has a wealth
of information readily available to
them. The biggest concern with
that, is that not all sources are
credible. That’s where organiza-
tions like the Wichita Falls Area
Cattlewomen get to step in and
shine. We live the life, we love
the life and we are delighted to be
able to help get reliable, science-
backed information into the hands
Research shows that increasing protein-rich foods can help stave off cravings. (Courtesy photo)
of everyone that wants it. You will
find us at community events, in above. sitting down to that “all-time cholesterol.
your local school systems, work- A three-ounce cooked serving favorite” dish piping hot from the Beef and Eggs Breakfast Mugs
ing beside 4-H and other groups, of lean beef (about the size of a kitchen. What cook hasn’t stood (Low Carb)
helping to promote beef to young deck of cards) provides 10 es- in the kitchen and thought to his INGREDIENTS:
and old alike. Our facts are based sential nutrients and about half of or herself, “I sure would like to try 1 recipe Basic Country Beef
in research, newer science and the daily value for protein in about something different instead of the Breakfast Sausage
from credible sources, in other 170 calories. A cut of cooked fresh same old______ (fill in the blank) 1 cup chopped fresh vegetables
words, trustworthy. meat is considered “lean” when it again.” Not only is it possible, but such as tomato, baby spinach, bell
As you may have noticed, there contains less than 10 grams of total it’s easier than you might think. pepper, zucchini or green onion
are many types of eating styles fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated There are a lot of ways to liven 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat
available to the consumer of today. fat and less than 95 mg of choles- up your cooking routine, keep it cheese such as Cheddar, Monterey
Either you’ve been instructed to terol per 100 grams (3½ oz) and healthy, and still serve beef. Jack or American
eat a certain way to manage health per RACC (Reference Amount Let’s start with a look at the 8 large eggs
issues, or like many, have adopted Customarily Consumed), which Low Carb Diet. With no carbo- Salt and pepper (optional)
an eating style that suits your is 85 grams. hydrates, beef supports a healthy Toppings (optional):
sensibilities. There’s always the Every cook has his or her trusty Low-Carb lifestyle. Research Dairy sour cream, salsa, srira-
budget to factor into your personal recipe book or box, with those shows that increasing protein- cha, ketchup
menu choices. The interesting treasured recipes handed down rich foods can help stave off COOKING:
thing about beef as your protein through the family, or shared cravings, help maintain muscle Prepare sausage. Remove skil-
source is that it is able to fit into among friends. There’s something during weight loss, and maintain let from heat; let cool 10 minutes,
any and all of those choices noted absolutely soul satisfying about healthy levels of blood sugars and Continued on page 49
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